Why didn't we see more of Cross?
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True2tRA
Banned
No? Here? At Huskerboard? I never.
So, let's compare one 2014 game of Tommy Armstrong at QB to Taylor Martinez's entire career. That should lead to more logical and civil conversation.
Ameer and Newby are talented backs, but I am another huge Imani supporter. I think there should be room for 5-10 cross carries a game, especially since Nebraska has never lost a game when Imani had four or more carries.
Did anyone notice Braylon Heard popped off two TD runs 40+ and 70+ for Kentucky?
Abdullah the Butcher
Banned
Bo answered why, he wasn't paying attention to Cross.
http://hailvarsity.com/2014/09/huskers-get-two-players-back-on-offense/
http://hailvarsity.com/2014/09/huskers-get-two-players-back-on-offense/
The King
Starter
Newby, and I don't think it is as close as some people would like to believe. Newby is going to be very, very good. Did you see Ameer say after the game (somewhat sarcastically) that he needs to hurry up and get out of here before Newby takes his spot?
Nothing against Cross, but our offense is built for Newby (and, I'd say I'd have to somewhat agree with the gentleman who said Newby is a more complete back FOR OUR OFFENSE, than Cross - we don't have to scrap certain formations/plays for Newby because he has edge to edge speed, but we also can't run up the middle with Newby like we can Cross - but outside zone is bigger in our playbook than IMANI SMASH MIDDLE). Newby is better with screens, tosses, etc. Not to say Cross ISNT a complete back and not very good in his own right (he has worked his a$$ off and gotten faster and more agile), but there is a reason Newby was a highly, highly coveted RB out of high school (who is most likely going to pan out very, very well).
I'd be fine with them splitting time, but I think you'll see Newby as the feature back and Cross/Taylor sharing reps behind him.
that's bullsh#t.........Pelini knew damn well who was running the ball.....Cross will save our a$$ a time or two this season.
The Dude
Heisman Trophy Winner
I pretty much agree with this. I think we see a lot more 2 RB formations next year with Cross taking most of the inside runs, and Newby taking most of the outside runs. Cross won't be a fullback in the traditional sense, but he'll be sort of used like one. Think of how we used the outside run to soften things up in the middle for the fullback in the Osborne days.
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C N Red
All-American
Not all backs are better. He's better than Dan Alexander with agility IMO. But you are right on the lateral cuts. It's why we can't use him as much. Our offensive blocking scheme much of the time is set up for cut backs after reading blocks. He just can't do that very well. I love the guy though. If all of our guys learn and imitate his and Ameer's work ethic it will pay off huge.BlitzFirst said:
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Cross is a lot better than given credit for IMO. People site the safety as an example of his "lack of lateral moves", but I think if we looked at all of the Huskers, past and present, we could find issues with their performance. Cross is a beast and IMO, will earn his keep and then some down the stretch. He picked up his blocks well and seemed to look faster when getting through the line and two the next level.BlitzFirst said:
Bottom line, NU has a problem A LOT of other teams would like to have and that is 3 backs who could start. I think there would be a "drop off" with AA out, but we would still be in good shape.
deedsker
All-Conference
Dude, 1st and 30 is hard to start on every, single, time...BlitzFirst said:
I have it on even more excellent authority that your football knowledge is based off of the videogame series that you share a name with.