Don't Blink.

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The hype was bigger than ever. The media coverage was so plentiful that it was a bit tiring according CMR. Knowshon was dubbed as one of the nation's best running backs by analysts Mel Kiper and Todd McShay. For the first time in a long while, people were beginning to buy into the Herschel Walker comparisons. And that's when I heard it.

"You have no idea how good he's going to be this year," a certain football player told me.

My initial reaction? "What do you mean 'I have no idea?' He's going to be awesome. How can I 'have no idea?'"

My thinking was that even if #24 started the season slowly, he would avoid a sophomore slump simply because he has the energy and passion for the game to help him succeed. 

That energy, passion and competitiveness is often misinterpreted as a cocky attitude by the casual viewer. However, KM has proven that his combination of skill, speed and energy is augmented by and unbelievable drive to make himself better than everyone else. 

So don't blink. Don't miss a snap. Remember to DVR every game--even if it is Central Michigan--because you never know when "the leap" will happen. You never know when a play will occur  that rivals Herschel's steamrolling of Bill Bates. 

And remember, we have no idea how good he is going to be...