Vernand Morency Fan Club

[Harlan Huckleby]

Out with the old, in with the new. Come on all you whores, give it up for the new local hero.

[mission]

im nominating myself for vice president of concession -- nacho division

[gbpackfan]

I'll spread my legs! Count me in!!!

[Harlan Huckleby]

"A stout running back that has shifty moves" - NFL.com

He played four years of minor league baseball.

His best day in college at Barry Sanders State was a 189 yard day against University of Louisiana - Laffayette.

Vernand, Vernand, he's our man, best running back in this whole land!

[Fosco33]

RB-Vernon Morency-#34

5'9

212

OK St.

2nd Year

TRANSACTIONS: Selected after his junior season by the Houston Texans in the third round (73 rd overall) in the 2005 NFL draft…Signed with the Texans on July 29, 2005.

PRO: A stout running back that has shifty moves…he is seen as a pure one-cut back that can get up field with exceptional vision…can contribute on special teams as both a cover man and a kickoff returner.

CAREER STATS

2006: Rushed for 13 yards on five carries and six yards in one reception in the regular season opener against Philadelphia (9/10).

2005: Played in 13 games, with one start in the season final at San Francisco... rushed 46 times for 184 yards (4.0 avg.) and two touchdowns...also added 10 receptions out of the backfield for 87 yards and returned 20 kickoffs for 437 yards (21.9 avg.)...returned five kickoffs for 101 yards (20.2 avg.), with a long of 24 yards, in regular-season debut at Buffalo (9/11)...saw more action in home opener against Pittsburgh (9/18), again returning five kickoffs for 101 yards, with a long of 23 yards...saw action at Cincinnati (10/2)...returned one kickoff for 30 yards against Tennessee (10/9)...saw first-career action at running back, picking up 15 yards on two carries at Seattle (10/16)...also returned two kickoffs for 45 yards (22.5 avg.)...did not play against Indianapolis (10/23) and Cleveland (10/30)...had eight carries for 24 yards at Jacksonville (11/6)...also caught one pass for -1 yards...returned one kickoff 17 yards...had a busy day at Indianapolis (11/13)...caught three passes for 19 yards and rushed six times for 18 yards... also returned six kickoffs 143 yards (23.8 average)...recovered a fumble on special teams...saw action on special teams against Kansas City (11/20)...saw action on special teams against St. Louis (11/27)...played on special teams at Baltimore (12/4)...did not play at Tennessee (12/11)...rushed five times for 32 yards, including a spinning 22-yard touchdown run – the first of his career – against Arizona (12/18)...also caught one pass for nine yards...had four carries for 12 yards against Jacksonville (12/24)...also caught one pass for 14 yards...made first-career start at San Francisco (1/1/06)...rushed 21 times for a career-high 83 yards and a touchdown...also added four receptions for 46 yards.

COLLEGE: Known as an explosive running back with good vision and mobility…played three seasons in Stillwater, starting 12 of 30 career games…backed up current Denver Broncos running back Tatum Bell during the 2002-03 seasons…finished his collegiate career with 2,661 rushing yards on 451 carries (5.9 avg.) with 23 TDs and a long of 76 yards…ranks eighth on the school’s career-record list for rushing yards…broke the 100-yard rushing mark in 13 games, and the 200-yard rushing mark in three games…caught 11 passes for 119 yards (10.8 avg.) and one TD with a long of 68 yards…returned 10 kickoffs on special teams for 224 yards (22.4 avg.)...played in 11 games, starting 10 to earn All-Big 12 Conference second-team honors by the Associated Press…averaged 134 rushing yards per game, ranking third in the conference and eighth in the nation…rushed for more than 100 yards in nine games…scored multiple touchdowns in five games…played in all 13 games, starting two against Kansas and Baylor when Bell was injured in 2003…gained 918 rushing yards on 135 carries (6.8 avg.) with 8 TDs…averaged 70.62 rushing yards per game…named to the All-Big 12 Conference third team by the Associated Press…played in the Cowboys’ first six games as a true freshman…accumulated 269 rushing yards on 58 carries (4.6 avg.) with three TDs…gained 108 rushing yards on 13 carries (8.3 avg.) with two TDs in his collegiate debut at Louisiana Tech.

PERSONAL: Resides in Houston….majored in education…drafted in the 14 th round of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft by the Colorado Rockies…spent four seasons as a centerfielder in the Rockies’ minor league system before enrolling at Oklahoma State…was a mentor for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes…attended Northwestern High School in Miami, Fla., where he lettered twice in football and four times in baseball…born Vernand Morency in Miami, Fla.

[retailguy]

I'll spread my legs! Count me in!!!


:shock: :oops: :shock:

[retailguy]

he is seen as a pure one-cut back that can get up field with exceptional vision


Well, this is what made him appealing none of the rest of it matters.

[Sparkey]

"A pure one cut back"


That is the description of the ideal ZBS running back.


Gado looked like he had cement shoes on Sunday. Nice guy and wish him well, but seems, at first glance, too be a good trade for Green Bay.

[jack's smirking revenge]

As much as I love Gado, I think Morency may work better in the zone blocking scheme. Gado seemed more like a power RB; Morency, as stated, is a "shifty" runner.

I guess my recollection is hearing great things about Morency, so it sounds like a decent trade for both teams--get a player that fits our scheme better; they get a player that fits their scheme better.

tyler

[Fosco33]

he is seen as a pure one-cut back that can get up field with exceptional vision


Well, this is what made him appealing none of the rest of it matters.


This is good too, IMO.

"can contribute on special teams as both a cover man and a kickoff returner"

Anytime you can improve/deepen ST with a move that gets rid of a poor/avg STer (Gado) - it's a good move.

Cheers to TT on this one. :smile:

[gbpackfan]

Fosco,

I just checked out Houston's depth chart. Morency was their #1 KR! I have to give TT credit for attempting to upgrade the KR game.

Robinson and Morency are A LOT better then Gado and Herron!!!!

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Not happy. Traded a future doctor for education major. Sigh. :cool:

[Tony Oday]

F U TT!!!

Count me in I guess I dont get to be in Samkons anymore :(

[MJZiggy]

I still don't get what Houston gets out of this deal...

[retailguy]

I still don't get what Houston gets out of this deal...

A discount at the Packer Pro Shop? A "bump" on the season tickets waiting list?

[MJZiggy]

No, seriously. You trade your #1 KR and what seems to be a fairly decent RB for a guy who is great in regular schemes, but not ZBS. Why?

[gbpackfan]

The Mike Sherman influence! Thanks Mike!

[KYPack]

Fosco,

I just checked out Houston's depth chart. Morency was their #1 KR! I have to give TT credit for attempting to upgrade the KR game.

Robinson and Morency are A LOT better then Gado and Herron!!!!

Good work, GB.

Maybe TT does know where the bear shits in the buckwheat.

This makes sense. We've gone from zero KR's to 2. He improved the roster. I would've like to see him chase the vets around earlier in the season, but at least he's starting fill some holes.

[Fosco33]

From Packers.com - it's confirmed!

Packers Acquire Morency From Texans For Gado

posted 09/13/2006

The Green Bay Packers Wednesday obtained running back Vernand Morency from the Houston Texans for running back Samkon Gado.

Morency, a 5-foot-10, 212-pound player, is in his second year out of Oklahoma State. In 13 NFL games, including Sunday's season opener, he has 51 carries for 197 yards (3.9 avg.) and two touchdowns. He also has averaged 21.9 yards on 20 career kickoff returns.

Selected after his junior season in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft (73rd overall), he spent four years as a center fielder in the Colorado Rockies farm system before enrolling at Oklahoma State. He ran for 2,661 yards on 451 carries (5.9 avg.) with 23 TDs during his college career, including two seasons as a backup to current Denver player Tatum Bell.

[Patler]

Anyone catch that this guy is fairly old already?
Four years of minor league ball BEFORE college!

He's 26+, born Feb. 4, 1980. He's only 3 years younger than Green.

[BF4MVP]

I dunno how many here collect autographs, but Morency is said to have one of the worst signatures of anybody...Basically just a check mark lmao

http://i24.ebayimg.com/03/i/08/50/69/8f_1.JPG

[pbmax]

Anyone catch that this guy is fairly old already?
Four years of minor league ball BEFORE college!

He's 26+, born Feb. 4, 1980. He's only 3 years younger than Green.
Now the complaints about the team getting too long in the tooth can begin!

[pbmax]

I dunno how many here collect autographs, but Morency is said to have one of the worst signatures of anybody...Basically just a check mark lmao

http://i24.ebayimg.com/03/i/08/50/69/8f_1.JPG
Let's hope that's for efficiency's sake and that the education major takes his penmanship seriously. Otherwise I am against this trade.

Packer People have excellent Penmanship. Its a sign of dedication and thoroughness.

[MJZiggy]

Anyone catch that this guy is fairly old already?
Four years of minor league ball BEFORE college!

He's 26+, born Feb. 4, 1980. He's only 3 years younger than Green.

Well, that makes me feel lots better.

[Partial]

No, seriously. You trade your #1 KR and what seems to be a fairly decent RB for a guy who is great in regular schemes, but not ZBS. Why?

I think it was a problem of motivation. That, or the fact that you can't judge a player merely by measurables. He has virtually ZERO production outside of this preseason.

[Partial]

You GADO believe

[Patler]

I'm solidly in the "I couldn't care less" camp, but I am leaning toward the"oh...ok, what's for dinner" category! Doesn't concern me too much.

[Partial]

Another thought I had is this:

He ran behind Tatum Bell. Denver took Bell in the second the year in 2004. The next year, Morency started and put up similiar numbers. I wonder if they're the same style of runners? Bell has had success running in the zone blocking scheme. I wonder why Kubiak would let this guy go if he was a baller. Unless he is lazy, or a cancer, I just can't see that happening. It will be interesting to see.

Perhaps this is Fred Vinsor for Ahman Green version 2.0

[Willard]

Anyone catch that this guy is fairly old already?
Four years of minor league ball BEFORE college!

He's 26+, born Feb. 4, 1980. He's only 3 years younger than Green.

I hope this doesn't screw with the Pack being the youngest team in the NFL. We were finally #1 in something and TT goes and f*^%s it all up! :wink:

[KYPack]

Anyone catch that this guy is fairly old already?
Four years of minor league ball BEFORE college!

He's 26+, born Feb. 4, 1980. He's only 3 years younger than Green.

I hope this doesn't screw with the Pack being the youngest team in the NFL. We were finally #1 in something and TT goes and f*^%s it all up! :wink:

Good point.

Somebody calculate that baby ASAP

[Fosco33]

Anyone catch that this guy is fairly old already?
Four years of minor league ball BEFORE college!

He's 26+, born Feb. 4, 1980. He's only 3 years younger than Green.

I hope this doesn't screw with the Pack being the youngest team in the NFL. We were finally #1 in something and TT goes and f*^%s it all up! :wink:

Good point.

Somebody calculate that baby ASAP

25.66 - but w/ Favre's bday soon it'll rise again :lol:

[swede]

You guys are in rare form this afternoon.
:lol:

cmomnf!

[Joemailman]

Fosco,

I just checked out Houston's depth chart. Morency was their #1 KR! I have to give TT credit for attempting to upgrade the KR game.

Robinson and Morency are A LOT better then Gado and Herron!!!!

Good work, GB.

Maybe TT does know where the bear shits in the buckwheat.

This makes sense. We've gone from zero KR's to 2. He improved the roster. I would've like to see him chase the vets around earlier in the season, but at least he's starting fill some holes.


Good to see you feeling better KY. You've been sending a little down lately.


By the way, I believe I am the first 'Rat with a Vernand Morency avatar. :mrgreen:

[Packnut]

This is actually a good trade. Gado was a flash in the pan.

[Fritz]

I dunno how many here collect autographs, but Morency is said to have one of the worst signatures of anybody...Basically just a check mark lmao

http://i24.ebayimg.com/03/i/08/50/69/8f_1.JPG



That's not his signature. It's the Nike swoosh. Right? Right?

[BananaMan]

I'll be a president of the club... I REALLY like Morency as a RB.

[GBRulz]

By the way, I believe I am the first 'Rat with a Vernand Morency avatar. :mrgreen:

Until I read this thread, I had no clue who your avatar was :oops:

I actually thought it was Walker....I'm like "WTF, did he lose a bet or something?"

[mmmdk]

About Morency at NFL combine 2005:

Vernand Morency failed to dispell concerns about his speed.
RB Vernand Morency hurt his draft value when he ran a 4.66 and a 4.68 at Miami's pro timing day. Morency could slip out of second-round range.

Combine Results:
Wonderlic: 11
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 19
Vertical Jump: 33 1/2
Broad Jump: 9'0"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.20
3-Cone Drill: 7.02

Pro Day Results:
40 Yrd Dash: 4.66

Morency did run the 40 Yrd Dash at : 4.51 in college.

Morency was rated number 9 out of 108 RB's and 78 out of 1446 Totally.

Check this: Morency had a 11 wonderlic score / Gado had a 500 wonderlic score, right? :lol:

[Harlan Huckleby]

Wonderlic: 11


ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha !

I don't think wonderlic means crap, and I am not laughing AT Vernand, it's just funny to me that this was Javon Walker's score too.

The Packers and Houston exchanged their third string running backs. No biggy.

[KYPack]

[quote="Joemailman
Good to see you feeling better KY. You've been sending a little down lately.


By the way, I believe I am the first 'Rat with a Vernand Morency avatar. :mrgreen:[/quote]

I'll pick it up after we eat the Saints gumbo for 'em Sunday.

I'm crabby after Bear losses & this one was triple tough.

[HarveyWallbangers]

That's not his signature. It's the Nike swoosh. Right? Right?

It's a V. Man, give the guy a break. It's a sweet sig.
:razz:

[HarveyWallbangers]

I don't think wonderlic means crap, and I am not laughing AT Vernand, it's just funny to me that this was Javon Walker's score too.

I thought Wonderlic scored in the single digits?

[Joemailman]

By the way, I believe I am the first 'Rat with a Vernand Morency avatar. :mrgreen:

Until I read this thread, I had no clue who your avatar was :oops:

I actually thought it was Walker....I'm like "WTF, did he lose a bet or something?"

Actually, I was a little afraid people might think it was Walter Payton.

[MadtownPacker]

Joe - I had to look at your name twice too. Thought it was walker the traitor for a moment.


Sign me up for the damn club. I just ripped my Sam's Club one up. I paid the fees for this season and now its worthless.

[KYPack]

I'm in there too.

Arrived too late for Sam's Club.

Pretty sure Noah's Ark sank.

Nice avatar, Joe. Best pic I've seen of VM (The V-Man).

[Harlan Huckleby]

Coming-out party for Vernand!

The fanclub is on edge.

Vernand, Vernand, he's our man!
If he can't do it .... Noah can?

[Bretsky]

IS HE STARTING TODAY OR IS AHMAN ???????

[Harlan Huckleby]

Speculation on packer radio pregame is that Green is good to go.

I hope Morency sees some carries. I don't think Green is going to break many long runs this year.

[4and12to12and4]

Houston and Sherman were looking for a back who could rumble ahead for short yardage gains, and Gado gives them this ability. He is going to be a very good power back in those situations. I think Gado could have some success in Houston, their zone scheme fits him better than ours.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Gado could have some success in Houston, their zone scheme fits him better than ours.

I don't believe this. Gado could have been just as successful in Green Bay. Have to see what we have in Morency.

[Tarlam!]

I miss sam....