DULYMUS "DEUCE" McALLISTER
By: Dave-Te' Thomas

#22-DULYMUS "DEUCE" McALLISTER University of Mississippi Rebels 6:01.2-222

ANALYSIS
Positives... Cat-quick runner with no hesitation in his initial burst...Hits the holes with authority and has superb field vision...Cuts back to the lanes with effortless grace and has good juking moves through the holes...Breaks tackles with his powerful leg drive...Lowers his head and drives forward with tremendous force, causing defenders to bounce off him...shows great balance in his running stride...Shifty runner around the corner with incredible acceleration...Protects the ball securely and shows good hands in the short area passing game...Willing blocker who knows how to use his hands to get under the defender.

Negatives... Has had problems overcoming minor injuries...Lacks elusive running skills, showing little hip swerve, as he prefers to run through tacklers...More comfortable in the short passing game, as he tends to look sloppy coming out of his breaks on deep routes...Needs to do a better job of being aware when the opponent is blitzing, in order to lend support as a blocker...Has never been the team's "main weapon," serving more in a complimentary role while sharing playing time at tailback.

CAREER NOTES
One of the most decorated players in Ole Miss history...Despite his blue chip pedigree, he is proud of being called a consummate team player, forsaking personal success for that of the team...Only player in school annals to record three seasons with at least 1000 all-purpose yards... Holds the Mississippi career-records with 616 carries for 3060 yards and 37 touchdowns rushing, topping the previous marks of 494 attempts by Dou Innocent (1991-92, 1994-95), 2654 yards by Kayo Dottley (1947-50) and 25 scores by Archie Manning (1968-70)...His 13 100-yard rushing performances broke Innocent's previous school career-record of 10...His 4889 all-purpose yards shattered the old school record of 3186 by J.R. Ambrose (1984-87)...His 41 total touchdowns set a Mississippi all-time record, as did his 246 points scored, bettering the old record of 207 points by Brian Lee (1989-92)...Ranks fourth in school annals with 992 yards on kickoff returns.

REMIND ME OF... Arizona's Thomas Jones.

GAZING INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL... One look at this kid's real first name and you'll understand why he likes being called Deuce. The problem that I find with this athlete is that he's NEVER been the featured back and seems to be very comfortable with that situation. Yes, he will produce, but will he do it consistently? The reason I downgraded him is because he's not one to carry the brunt of the workload. Sorry folks, but if I am a GM laying down some hefty bucks, I need more assurances that he can get the job done on a regular basis.

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