Tolbert vs Hoov as fullback

[PantherPhann89]

I think it's unfair to Tolbert to compare him to Hoover. Hoover was a natural FB, Tolbert is a natural RB, turned FB. I have no doubt that Tolbert will strive at all of his new positions....

[CRA]

Hoover was more your traditional NFL fullback

Tolbert is more RB that can play FB

[bleys]

I saw Tolbert stand up a DE and drive him back.. I don't know what else people would want out of FB as versatile as Tolbert.. maybe more consistent blocking? but he wasn't inconsistent by any means, so yeah..

Hoover was more your traditional NFL fullback

Tolbert is more RB that can play FB

pretty much how I would label them as well..

[2jakefansinva]

it doesn't matter how long Tolbert plays here............

you can not compare the two.

Also, I think on the two catches Tolbert made Friday.............. he eclipsed Hoover's career receving yardage.

[pantherclaw]

Love Mr Lunch Pail Hoover.

A vastly different player than Tolbert.

[Miaoww]

I think it's unfair to Tolbert to compare him to Hoover. Hoover was a natural FB, Tolbert is a natural RB, turned FB. I have no doubt that Tolbert will strive at all of his new positions....

Hoover was a converted RB.

[Beast_3000]

Hoover was a converted RB.

Indeed

[CRA]

Hoover was a converted RB.

Yeah, but Tolbert is arguably a better RB than FB in the NFL.....and Hoov was the opposite

[bigjohn]

As an App State guy, it was really hard for me at first to pull for Hoov (WCU). Plus he absolutely demolished my high school team his senior year at Ledford. But watching that guy week in and week out do the thankless job at fullback, he quickly became one of my favorite players.

Agree with others in this post, hard to compare the two after one year, playing in completely different offenses. I hope I grow to love Tolbert as much as I did Hoover as a player.

Wonder what Hoover is up to these days?

[PantherPhann89]

Hoover was a converted RB.

His ability is that of a natural FB. He may have started out playing RB but that doesn't make him a natural RB.

[BeasonBeastingBacks]

nostalgia factor is gonna kick in

[Herbert The Love Bug]

they are both good. Comparisons are stupid

[carolinarolls]

there is no way to compare. Hoov had one job and he was humble enough and dedicated enough to do it very well, beyond anyone's expectation for a long time.

Tolbert is a very talented player who is listed as a fullback mostly because he really does not fit anywhere else. He is non-traditional. To our luck and Marty's credit his non-traditional body-type and skill set is perfect for Chud's system. I don;t think he is Bettis and I don't think he is Darryl Johnston. He is Mike Tolbert and his Panther jersey will sell and sell very well before its over.

[natty]

Virtually every nfl FB was a RB convert. We don't have nearly enough info to compare them right now but I'd say Hoover was the better blocker and Tolbert will be the better runner. Tolbert is going to have to show some serious vision from the FB position to top Hoover imo.