2023 Spring Practice Notes - Running Backs

[Decked]

Not buying it in the slightest. He had an entire season to show he can be the workhorse back. Couldn't really do it.

If no Grant I suspect the job will belong to Allen. He just moves differently. 

 

[Mavric]

If no Grant I suspect the job will belong to Allen. He just moves differently. 

Sounds like Allen had to get a little talking-to about not giving full effort.

 

[knapplc]

Sounds like Allen had to get a little talking-to about not giving full effort.

I would say so...

 

[Decked]

Sounds like Allen had to get a little talking-to about not giving full effort.

It’s early. Setting the standard. 

 

[The Dude]

I think everyone should be hoping Ajay Allen is RB1. 

Absolutely not.

 

[Decked]

Absolutely not.

He gave more than an indication last year that he had could be quite good. I’m all for it if Grant isn’t in. 

 

[The Dude]

He gave more than an indication last year that he had could be quite good. I’m all for it if Grant isn’t in. 

Could be.  I'm preparing for the possibility that both he and Grant flake out this season.  If anyone emerges, Ervin seems by far the most likely at this point, based on Rhule's comments.

 

[thexyz]

Could be.  I'm preparing for the possibility that both he and Grant flake out this season.  If anyone emerges, Ervin seems by far the most likely at this point, based on Rhule's comments.

I think Allen comes around. Not to minimize his actions or rather inaction the other day. It's just part of the process. He's certainly got the talent. Now he's got to work on the mental aspect of his game. I think he and Ervin will be battling for the lead back. He (Gabe) has had limited opportunity. There were opportunities that he missed receiving the ball on the outside too where there were other open receivers. He'll be making better cuts. They have the highest ceilings. Johnson likely contributes as well.  Quite versatile. Anthony Grant has work to do and needs to pick it up. 

 

[Red Five]

Grant was back at practice on Saturday.

 

[Decked]

Grant was back at practice on Saturday.

Good deal. Him and Allen are both needed this year. Not sold on anyone else. Rahmir is serviceable. 

 

[BigRedBuster]

I find it interesting that so many people have differing views on our RBs.  

 

[teachercd]

I find it interesting that so many people have differing views on our RBs.  

I feel like there is not that one stub RB but a lot of fans are wishing and hoping that one emerges. 

 

[Loe Doesnt Know]

Call me crazy, probably am but honestly, my gut is telling RJ will be used more than any other back. RJ has always ran with aggression, not a dancer, a north/south runner that isn't afraid of contact and I think because of that we'll see a lot of RJ. I like Grant a bunch too and Allen, if RJ and Grant can handle the load might be redshirted. 

 

[Mavric]

I find it interesting that so many people have differing views on our RBs.  

Pretty much always the case.  Many people were convinced that Amani Cross and Jaquez Yant were to be our saviors.

 

[Red Five]

Many people were convinced that Amani Cross and Jaquez Yant were to be our saviors.

Mikale Wilbon!