Huskerlambs
Five-Star Recruit
Going back to the original question, it's gotta be Green. Let Abdullah be a special teams beast, but Green has to tote the rock in 2013.
Running Back for 2013
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TJ Alum Husker
Four-Star Recruit
Green. Abdullah is going to fumble his way out of a back-up job unless he drastically changes this year
walksalone
Heisman Trophy Winner
I guess unless we land some insane 5 star stud RB, it is probably going to be Green. I'm just not sold on if its going to be a smooth transition like we had from Roy to Rex. I would like to see Green get some more carries this year, to give us a gauge on where he is and if he's truly ready to become the featured back. Or if it's going to be RB by committee due to multiple reasons.
flatwaterfan
Starter
I thought Rex got a little tired in some of those games and he would be better if he got spelled. I agree with some others that this staff could do a better job of subbing in their younger players. Green was kind of snake bit last year. There were several times where he could of had the corner on the pitch or was wide open but Taylor held onto the ball too long and didn't see him.
Warrior10
All-American
Amazing! Even this thread getting geared towards "its Taylor's fault"... :facepalm:
The Dude
Heisman Trophy Winner
I think Green will be the main guy after Rex is gone. Abdullah might be ahead right now, but I think Green's ceiling is a little higher. I don't think we'll have any shortage of talented running backs. Nebraska has always done well at recruiting running backs. Not a position I'm really worried about in the near or distant future.
HuskerShark
Banned
It's just like any position on the field. Good players get recruited, they play well for 3 or 4 years, then they graduate and the next guy steps in. There are plenty of people who could potentially fill Rex's position when he's gone.
carlfense
Heisman Trophy Winner
From what I have seen:
1. Abdullah. (Needs to work on ball security.)
2. Green. (Might be a better threat catching passes out of the backfield.)
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3. Imani Cross. (To be honest . . . I'm not sure why this guy got an offer. I don't ever see him catching on at RB.)
1. Abdullah. (Needs to work on ball security.)
2. Green. (Might be a better threat catching passes out of the backfield.)
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3. Imani Cross. (To be honest . . . I'm not sure why this guy got an offer. I don't ever see him catching on at RB.)
Hoosker
All-Conference
Amazing! One post!
In an option offense, the QB and the RB are a fairly similar position. A conversation about the running backs in an option offense is bound to touch on the play of the guy giving them the ball.
Chill out broseph.
really? he may not be any good.......but he is a a big guy and we need some big guys to block and run in the B1G.
rivals had him rated #25 in running backs from the class of 2012....sounds like he at least has a chance to develop.
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Foppa
All-American
I bought a Coke this morning, and it didn't taste that great. I noticed that behind the 'Coca-Cola' logo in small letters was 'TM'. Therefore, it's Taylor Martinez's fault my Coke sucked.
carlfense
Heisman Trophy Winner
I don't know or care what Rivals said. To me he looks slow on film. Little burst and below average top end speed. He won't be able to run through tackles like that at the FBS level.
Hopefully I'm completely wrong. That'd make my day, actually. No doubt the coaches no way more about football than I ever will so everyone should definitely trust their judgment over mine. I'm just adding input as to what I see from his highlights.
onlyHskrfaninIL
Starter
I think Mike Marrow can be pretty valuable as a FB but the guy is huge and I can't imagine he has the speed or quickness to be an every down guy.
I don't think any one guy takes over the carries even next year. I think they will go back to what we've seen in the past where multiple guys play certain roles. Rex is pretty special in that he does everything well.
