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Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 05-28-2005, 03:31 PM

Here's what CBS.Sportsline.com has to say about the guy:

OVERVIEW
The bruising inside runner made a rapid recovery from 2003 reconstructive knee surgery to establish himself as the premier big back in the NCAA Division 1-AA ranks. "Nemo," as he is called by teammates and friends, is a "move the chains" type that simply wore down defenses in his three years as a starter. He also was dubbed with the nickname "Nemo-sapien" by local media due to his unbelievable combination of power and speed.

The Business Administration major was an All-State and All-Low Country selection as a senior at North Charleston High School. He rushed for 1,670 yards and 23 touchdowns during his final campaign and played in the North-South All-Star game.

He appeared in every game as a true freshman, where he was used more as a blocking back. He finished the 2001 campaign with 34 yards and a score on 13 carries (2.6 avg). He took over tailback duties in 2002, collecting a career-high 1,038 yards with eleven touchdowns on 224 carries (4.6 avg), adding 181 yards and a score on 18 receptions and 32 yards on two kickoff returns. His 1,038 yards were the most by a Bulldogs runner since Antonio Smith totaled 1,080 yards in 1998.

Broughton started ten games as a junior, missing the final two contests vs. Virginia Military Institute and East Tennessee after undergoing reconstructive left knee surgery. He finished the 2003 season with 165 rushing attempts for 778 yards (4.7 avg) and eight touchdowns. Nemo also ranked third on the squad with 21 catches for 239 yards (11.4 avg) and two scores.

Broughton was held out of 2004 preseason drills to continue recovering from knee surgery. By the time the season began, he was ready to go, piling up 788 yards with five touchdowns on 179 carries (4.4 avg) and 35 yards on eight catches (4.4 avg). In 40 games at The Citadel, Broughton rushed 581 times for 2,638 yards (4.5 avg) and 25 touchdowns. Only Andrew Johnson (2,792, 1973-76), Jack Dougles (3,908, 1989-92), Everette Sands (3,926, 1990-93) and Stump Mitchell (4,062, 1977-80) gained more yards rushing in a career for the Bulldogs. He added 455 yards and three scores on 47 receptions (9.7 avg), 32 yards on two kickoff returns and four tackles. Gained 3,125 all-purpose yards.

ANALYSIS
Positives … Has a thick, solid frame with a strong, muscular build, big bubble, thick thighs and calves. … Has good initial quickness and foot speed, showing enough acceleration to clear the line of scrimmage. … Plays with good balance and is able to keep his feet while pushing the pile. … Has adequate change of direction agility to make upfield cuts. … Strong downhill runner who will create his own holes with his strength when he cannot find a free lane. … Has the body lean and forward push to be much more effective between tackles than on the outside. … Plays at a proper pad level, maintaining balance through his run. … The type of runner who can move the chains back and consistently gains yards after initial contact. … Has the upper body strength to run through arm tackles. … Has the speed to get open up a seam in the passing game. … Looks natural catching the ball, but is better in the short area than on deep routes (hip stiffness). … Shows the ability to catch outside the body's frame. … Takes on defenders with force as a blocker.

Negatives … Has good field awareness and will retain plays, but does not always anticipate defensive coverage or see the play develop. … Will miss the cut back or run through the wrong holes at times. … Lacks the hip swerve and lateral agility to bounce outside. … Has the power to break tackles, but will get brought down by low tackles trying to navigate through trash. … Needs to show more aggression in his play. … Lacks the second gear needed to pull away from defenders in the open. … Lack of flexibility makes him struggle trying to get into gear on long routes and is better when catching in the short area. … Has problems moving his feet and sliding in pass protection, lacking proper hand technique to gain leverage as a blocker.

INJURY REPORT
1999: Suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee as a junior in high school. He did not have surgery and the ligament would again tear in 2003.

2003: Sat out the East Tennessee and Virginia Military Institute games after tearing the ACL in his left knee in the second quarter of the Chattanooga game (11/08). Nehemiah underwent reconstructive surgery to repair his knee on Nov. 21 … Was held out of 2004 preseason drills to continue his rehabilitation.

AGILITY
CAMPUS: 4.63 in the 40-yard dash … 410-pound bench press … 670-pound squat … 340-pound power clean … Right-handed … 15/21 Wonderlic score. COMBINE: 4.61 in the 40-yard dash … 2.7 20-yard dash … 1.61 10-yard dash … 4.28 20-yard shuttle … 11.91 60-yard shuttle … 7.54 three-cone drill … 30-inch vertical jump … 9'0" broad jump … Bench-pressed 225 pounds 25 times … 32 3/8-inch arm length … 9 4/4-inch hands … 18 Wonderlic score.

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended North Charleston (S.C.) High School, playing football for coach Nelson Huggins … All-State and All-Low Country selection as a senior … Rushed for 1,670 yards and 23 touchdowns during his final campaign and played in the North-South All-Star game.

PERSONAL
Business Administration/Sports Management major … Son of Sandra Broughton and Nehemiah Broughton Sr … .Born 11/04/82 … Resides in North Charleston, South Carolina.

05-28-2005, 03:31 PM	#15
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 8,317	Re: Nehemiah Broughton Here's what CBS.Sportsline.com has to say about the guy: OVERVIEW The bruising inside runner made a rapid recovery from 2003 reconstructive knee surgery to establish himself as the premier big back in the NCAA Division 1-AA ranks. "Nemo," as he is called by teammates and friends, is a "move the chains" type that simply wore down defenses in his three years as a starter. He also was dubbed with the nickname "Nemo-sapien" by local media due to his unbelievable combination of power and speed. The Business Administration major was an All-State and All-Low Country selection as a senior at North Charleston High School. He rushed for 1,670 yards and 23 touchdowns during his final campaign and played in the North-South All-Star game. He appeared in every game as a true freshman, where he was used more as a blocking back. He finished the 2001 campaign with 34 yards and a score on 13 carries (2.6 avg). He took over tailback duties in 2002, collecting a career-high 1,038 yards with eleven touchdowns on 224 carries (4.6 avg), adding 181 yards and a score on 18 receptions and 32 yards on two kickoff returns. His 1,038 yards were the most by a Bulldogs runner since Antonio Smith totaled 1,080 yards in 1998. Broughton started ten games as a junior, missing the final two contests vs. Virginia Military Institute and East Tennessee after undergoing reconstructive left knee surgery. He finished the 2003 season with 165 rushing attempts for 778 yards (4.7 avg) and eight touchdowns. Nemo also ranked third on the squad with 21 catches for 239 yards (11.4 avg) and two scores. Broughton was held out of 2004 preseason drills to continue recovering from knee surgery. By the time the season began, he was ready to go, piling up 788 yards with five touchdowns on 179 carries (4.4 avg) and 35 yards on eight catches (4.4 avg). In 40 games at The Citadel, Broughton rushed 581 times for 2,638 yards (4.5 avg) and 25 touchdowns. Only Andrew Johnson (2,792, 1973-76), Jack Dougles (3,908, 1989-92), Everette Sands (3,926, 1990-93) and Stump Mitchell (4,062, 1977-80) gained more yards rushing in a career for the Bulldogs. He added 455 yards and three scores on 47 receptions (9.7 avg), 32 yards on two kickoff returns and four tackles. Gained 3,125 all-purpose yards. ANALYSIS Positives … Has a thick, solid frame with a strong, muscular build, big bubble, thick thighs and calves. … Has good initial quickness and foot speed, showing enough acceleration to clear the line of scrimmage. … Plays with good balance and is able to keep his feet while pushing the pile. … Has adequate change of direction agility to make upfield cuts. … Strong downhill runner who will create his own holes with his strength when he cannot find a free lane. … Has the body lean and forward push to be much more effective between tackles than on the outside. … Plays at a proper pad level, maintaining balance through his run. … The type of runner who can move the chains back and consistently gains yards after initial contact. … Has the upper body strength to run through arm tackles. … Has the speed to get open up a seam in the passing game. … Looks natural catching the ball, but is better in the short area than on deep routes (hip stiffness). … Shows the ability to catch outside the body's frame. … Takes on defenders with force as a blocker. Negatives … Has good field awareness and will retain plays, but does not always anticipate defensive coverage or see the play develop. … Will miss the cut back or run through the wrong holes at times. … Lacks the hip swerve and lateral agility to bounce outside. … Has the power to break tackles, but will get brought down by low tackles trying to navigate through trash. … Needs to show more aggression in his play. … Lacks the second gear needed to pull away from defenders in the open. … Lack of flexibility makes him struggle trying to get into gear on long routes and is better when catching in the short area. … Has problems moving his feet and sliding in pass protection, lacking proper hand technique to gain leverage as a blocker. INJURY REPORT 1999: Suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee as a junior in high school. He did not have surgery and the ligament would again tear in 2003. 2003: Sat out the East Tennessee and Virginia Military Institute games after tearing the ACL in his left knee in the second quarter of the Chattanooga game (11/08). Nehemiah underwent reconstructive surgery to repair his knee on Nov. 21 … Was held out of 2004 preseason drills to continue his rehabilitation. AGILITY CAMPUS: 4.63 in the 40-yard dash … 410-pound bench press … 670-pound squat … 340-pound power clean … Right-handed … 15/21 Wonderlic score. COMBINE: 4.61 in the 40-yard dash … 2.7 20-yard dash … 1.61 10-yard dash … 4.28 20-yard shuttle … 11.91 60-yard shuttle … 7.54 three-cone drill … 30-inch vertical jump … 9'0" broad jump … Bench-pressed 225 pounds 25 times … 32 3/8-inch arm length … 9 4/4-inch hands … 18 Wonderlic score. HIGH SCHOOL Attended North Charleston (S.C.) High School, playing football for coach Nelson Huggins … All-State and All-Low Country selection as a senior … Rushed for 1,670 yards and 23 touchdowns during his final campaign and played in the North-South All-Star game. PERSONAL Business Administration/Sports Management major … Son of Sandra Broughton and Nehemiah Broughton Sr … .Born 11/04/82 … Resides in North Charleston, South Carolina.