PEOPLES

[asumba95]

Welp..I'll be damned. Peoples is listed as the 9th best RB prospect at least by Pro Football Network (2023 Draft):

Running backs

1) Bijan Robinson, Texas
2) Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama
3) Tank Bigsby, Auburn
4) Sean Tucker, Syracuse
5) Zach Charbonnet, UCLA
6) Israel Abanikanda, Pittsburgh
7) Zach Evans, Ole Miss
8) Blake Corum, Michigan
9) Camerun Peoples, Appalachian State
10) Deuce Vaughn, Kansas State

Note: This was a preseason list...

[AppState89]

I love Cam Peoples but just don't see him as an NFL'er, at least not getting drafted. Fumbles too much and seems to be injury-prone. Hope I am wrong. Just my .02 cents.

Year Fumbles Fumbles Lost Rushing Att
2018 - 0 - 0 - 14
2019 - 0 - 0 - 3
2020 - 4 - 2 - 168
2021 - 2 - 2 - 153
2022 - 0 - 0 - 57

Only ran the ball a few times in 2018 and 2019. He has fumbled the ball 6 times and 4 were recovered by the other team. He has rushed the ball 395 times and fumbled 6 times from what I can find.

Exactly!

good find...I stand corrected. Maybe it's just his injuries that are standing out to me.

You are correct, it's the injuries. (Just my opinion)

[WASU 93]

Welp..I'll be damned. Peoples is listed as the 9th best RB prospect at least by Pro Football Network (2023 Draft):

Running backs

1) Bijan Robinson, Texas. 4 Fumbles, 3 lost in 416 Carries
2) Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama. 4 Fumbles, 0 lost in 320 Carries
3) Tank Bigsby, Auburn. 5 Fumbles, 1 lost in 460 Carries
4) Sean Tucker, Syracuse. 5 Fumbles, 1 lost in 507 Carries
5) Zach Charbonnet, UCLA 2 Fumbles, 2 lost in 457 Carries
6) Israel Abanikanda, Pittsburgh 0 Fumbles in 280 Carries
7) Zach Evans, Ole Miss. 4 Fumbles, 2 lost in 280 carries
8) Blake Corum, Michigan 3 Fumbles, 1 lost in 316 carries
9) Camerun Peoples, Appalachian State
10) Deuce Vaughn, Kansas State. 3 Fumbles, 2 lost in 478 carries

Added the fumble stats

[asumba95]

Welp..I'll be damned. Peoples is listed as the 9th best RB prospect at least by Pro Football Network (2023 Draft):

Running backs

1) Bijan Robinson, Texas. 4 Fumbles, 3 lost in 416 Carries
2) Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama. 4 Fumbles, 0 lost in 320 Carries
3) Tank Bigsby, Auburn. 5 Fumbles, 1 lost in 460 Carries
4) Sean Tucker, Syracuse. 5 Fumbles, 1 lost in 507 Carries
5) Zach Charbonnet, UCLA 2 Fumbles, 2 lost in 457 Carries
6) Israel Abanikanda, Pittsburgh 0 Fumbles in 280 Carries
7) Zach Evans, Ole Miss. 4 Fumbles, 2 lost in 280 carries
8) Blake Corum, Michigan 3 Fumbles, 1 lost in 316 carries
9) Camerun Peoples, Appalachian State
10) Deuce Vaughn, Kansas State. 3 Fumbles, 2 lost in 478 carries

Added the fumble stats

Nice..I was watching the Auburn/Ole Miss game Saturday and Bigsby is a stud (as is the Old Miss freshman (Judkins)).

[appdaze]

He will get a shot. Tons of injury-prone RBs get a chance in the late rounds or UDFA. You just don't hear about 90% of them because they never make it off the practice squads before getting cut.....But they get their shot.

I've mentioned before on here that I think he could make a depth chart, and I stand by that.

[311neers]

his mom tweeted! sound like he’s playing lol. let’s go app! send those boys back to turner field

[AppStFan1]

He must be? the line is moving up. -10 now

It appears Peoples is good to go this week.

That non-football injury may be flaring up?

The line is back to -9.5

My take on Peoples is he is a back with size, strength, power, and speed. A threat to take it to the house at any time as long as he's healthy. Had he been healthy and no covid strange seasons, maybe he's up there with John Settle as 1 of the best backs in APP uniform, even though he's shared time because of the differences in offenses of the eras.

There is no question he is the most physically talented RB to ever play at App State. He just has not played enough games and put up enough numbers to put up there with Settle yet. We have never had one like Peoples and he showed those flashes against A&M, North Texas, and in that run against MTSU in the bowl game a few years ago. Just too bad he has not put it together and shown consistently over a 12 game season.

[Black Saturday]

He must be? the line is moving up. -10 now

It appears Peoples is good to go this week.

That non-football injury may be flaring up?

The line is back to -9.5

My take on Peoples is he is a back with size, strength, power, and speed. A threat to take it to the house at any time as long as he's healthy. Had he been healthy and no covid strange seasons, maybe he's up there with John Settle as 1 of the best backs in APP uniform, even though he's shared time because of the differences in offenses of the eras.

There is no question he is the most physically talented RB to ever play at App State. He just has not played enough games and put up enough numbers to put up there with Settle yet. We have never had one like Peoples and he showed those flashes against A&M, North Texas, and in that run against MTSU in the bowl game a few years ago. Just too bad he has not put it together and shown consistently over a 12 game season.

My thoughts exactly about Peoples. In retrospect it is amazing for Settle to be able to do what he did and not miss any extended length of play because of injury in an offense where he was the bread and butter of his era - look at the crazy number of carries- Also, most of us old guys know Settle played well enough and made a Pro Bowl.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Settle

Found these college days to add:

College Statistics
1983: 135 carries for 613 yards with 4 TD
1984: 185 carries for 795 yards with 5 TD
1985: 254 carries for 1,340 yards with 14 TD
1986: 317 carries for 1,661 yards with 20 TD

[NattyBumppo'sRevenge]

He needs to get about 300 yards tonight and then he can rest the entire 2nd half

[AppStFan1]

He needs to get about 300 yards tonight and then he can rest the entire 2nd half

I don't care if we get the yards passing or rushing. If we have to pass 70% of the time to win and put up 40 points against a team then I say do it. If we can just run 70% of the time and do the same then do it. I don't care who gets it as long as we get it. LOL

[311neers]

Well, there you have it. Another game time decision, which is getting quite old. My guess is a no go tonight but hope he plays!

EDIT! CAM has posted on his social media that today is a "PAY DAY". Must be feeling good and ready to roll! Let's goooooo

[AppSt94]

Well, there you have it. Another game time decision, which is getting quite old. My guess is a no go tonight but hope he plays!

EDIT! CAM has posted on his social media that today is a "PAY DAY". Must be feeling good and ready to roll! Let's goooooo

I feel safe in saying that Cobb is out. The other two are good to go unless something happens in warm ups.

[Saint3333]

There is no question he is the most physically talented RB to ever play at App State. He just has not played enough games and put up enough numbers to put up there with Settle yet. We have never had one like Peoples and he showed those flashes against A&M, North Texas, and in that run against MTSU in the bowl game a few years ago. Just too bad he has not put it together and shown consistently over a 12 game season.

Nah, give me Settle every time. Cam is great if he gets to the second level, but Settle was going to get you three even if the lineman missed a block.

[ah59396]

Tonight is a nationally televised game so I’m sure Peoples will show up and dominate.

[AppSt91]

I’d like to see him show up and dominate regardless of TV exposure.

[AppStFan1]

There is no question he is the most physically talented RB to ever play at App State. He just has not played enough games and put up enough numbers to put up there with Settle yet. We have never had one like Peoples and he showed those flashes against A&M, North Texas, and in that run against MTSU in the bowl game a few years ago. Just too bad he has not put it together and shown consistently over a 12 game season.

Nah, give me Settle every time. Cam is great if he gets to the second level, but Settle was going to get you three even if the lineman missed a block.

I agree on the style. I'm talking about the strength, size, and speed combo of Cam. He has had 4-5 plays that show he can do things nobody has before in Boone but I like Settle more for consistency. Cam has to get past the line to make his magic truly happen so we see a lot of reps where he just gets stopped too easy. To me John Settle is our best RB of all-time.

What is interesting is that Cam has the most upside and was a player who should have grown into a 2nd or 3rd round pick but won't happen while Settle was a UDFA who proved he probably should have been a top 100 pick in his draft class.

[AppinVA]

There is no question he is the most physically talented RB to ever play at App State. He just has not played enough games and put up enough numbers to put up there with Settle yet. We have never had one like Peoples and he showed those flashes against A&M, North Texas, and in that run against MTSU in the bowl game a few years ago. Just too bad he has not put it together and shown consistently over a 12 game season.

Nah, give me Settle every time. Cam is great if he gets to the second level, but Settle was going to get you three even if the lineman missed a block.

I'm sure he doesn't mind being second to Settle. Nobody should.

[roachgone]

No question Settle is all time best RB at App. Peoples is very good but out a lot. Another really great app RB was Damon Scott.

[AppStFan1]

No question Settle is all time best RB at App. Peoples is very good but out a lot. Another really great app RB was Damon Scott.

Loved Damon Scott. Great guy and player.

[Cro-Magnon App]

Loved Settle. Loved KRich. Loved Moore.

Does any NFL team run the ball first and foremost? Tell me one and I’ll start watching.