Glenn

[robsker]

Glenn's yards per carry is skewed because for most of his career he was brought in on 3rd and short or 4th and short or for goalline carries which is why he has as many TD's as he has. However, he can't stay healthy. Even if he could stay healthy, it's very hard to compare Lucky to Glenn because they are very different. Glenn is like a fullback while Lucky is more of an open space type RB. Lucky could be an outstanding RB if he was used to his strengths. He's an open space RB, so they need to get him in open space. He is not a between the tackles RB. I just hope Watson and crew use him next year if he stays like he should be. They need to use Lucky as a Bush type RB and either Castille or Glenn as a White type RB. Lucky is the best deep threat we have as Castille and Glenn more than likely aren't going to run away from very many people. Use Lucky for screen passes and toss sweeps. It would be nice to see 2 RB's on the field at the same time in different formations. With a more mobile QB, I think we could see a lot better production this next year. Statistically, our running game really wasn't that good this year. I think we'll see more emphasis put into the running game, and we have the pieces of the puzzle to be very effective running the ball. The first thing the running game needs is to win the trench war at the offensive line.

 

An open space running back, as you refer to it is one who gets the ball in open space. Such a thing does not exist --- all running backs get the ball in traffic. An open space RB is, in fact, a wide receiver --- who gets the ball in open space. In this, I agree with you --- Lucky because he is average in traffic but good in space, and because he has vision in space (but not in traffic), and because he has good hands and speed (but not overly good power, quickness, ability to follow blocks, balance, or cutback ability) is better suited as a WR than a RB.

[lapaesl]

Glenn's yards per carry is skewed because for most of his career he was brought in on 3rd and short or 4th and short or for goalline carries which is why he has as many TD's as he has. However, he can't stay healthy. Even if he could stay healthy, it's very hard to compare Lucky to Glenn because they are very different. Glenn is like a fullback while Lucky is more of an open space type RB. Lucky could be an outstanding RB if he was used to his strengths. He's an open space RB, so they need to get him in open space. He is not a between the tackles RB. I just hope Watson and crew use him next year if he stays like he should be. They need to use Lucky as a Bush type RB and either Castille or Glenn as a White type RB. Lucky is the best deep threat we have as Castille and Glenn more than likely aren't going to run away from very many people. Use Lucky for screen passes and toss sweeps. It would be nice to see 2 RB's on the field at the same time in different formations. With a more mobile QB, I think we could see a lot better production this next year. Statistically, our running game really wasn't that good this year. I think we'll see more emphasis put into the running game, and we have the pieces of the puzzle to be very effective running the ball. The first thing the running game needs is to win the trench war at the offensive line.

 

An open space running back, as you refer to it is one who gets the ball in open space. Such a thing does not exist --- all running backs get the ball in traffic. An open space RB is, in fact, a wide receiver --- who gets the ball in open space. In this, I agree with you --- Lucky because he is average in traffic but good in space, and because he has vision in space (but not in traffic), and because he has good hands and speed (but not overly good power, quickness, ability to follow blocks, balance, or cutback ability) is better suited as a WR than a RB.

how is a guy that rushes for 1000 yards better suited for WR??

[Overland Park Husker]

Anyone that tries to make a point using the 2 player's stats is an idiot. Lucky has WAY more catches and WAY more rushes...he's been more healthy and has been giving more chances. That is going to hurt Glenn.

 

BUT!! The YPC...got to factor in his carries from inside the 5...what could he have got on those. That is why its stupid to point out stats on these two.

 

My opinion, Glenn healthy would get the ball 75% of the time, with stretches to Lucky some. But i'm not a coach, I just watch the game OR Lucky would have been an inside receiver long ago.

 

Glenn is a better back. IMO.

Career 100 yd games: Lucky- 7 Glenn- 1, Lucky also has a 200 yard game given it was against Nevada.

 

 

I miss the old days of counterplays and FB running up the middle with the defense looking at each other like what happened? I hope they can find a way to incorporate that back into the offensive scheme. I really

have disliked the disappearance of the FB from Nebraska Football.

 

 

true, Rathman was the last kick ass FB we had and he was fun to watch. He actually hurt people when he carried the ball. I miss that too!

While I liked Rathman, I think the Mackovika's (sp?) were the last kick ass FB's we had.

[REDSTEEL]

Anyone that tries to make a point using the 2 player's stats is an idiot. Lucky has WAY more catches and WAY more rushes...he's been more healthy and has been giving more chances. That is going to hurt Glenn.

 

BUT!! The YPC...got to factor in his carries from inside the 5...what could he have got on those. That is why its stupid to point out stats on these two.

 

My opinion, Glenn healthy would get the ball 75% of the time, with stretches to Lucky some. But i'm not a coach, I just watch the game OR Lucky would have been an inside receiver long ago.

 

Glenn is a better back. IMO.

Career 100 yd games: Lucky- 7 Glenn- 1, Lucky also has a 200 yard game given it was against Nevada.

 

 

I miss the old days of counterplays and FB running up the middle with the defense looking at each other like what happened? I hope they can find a way to incorporate that back into the offensive scheme. I really

have disliked the disappearance of the FB from Nebraska Football.

 

 

true, Rathman was the last kick ass FB we had and he was fun to watch. He actually hurt people when he carried the ball. I miss that too!

While I liked Rathman, I think the Mackovika's (sp?) were the last kick ass FB's we had.

 

True dat!

[StillWatchin]

 

I'm not sure but I feel that we have not yet seen the best of Cody Glen. He has had moments but he's obviously behind Lucky and perhaps even Q-andHelo. We're I him I would take a Red Shirt season, heal all the injuries and come back 10 lbs. heavier with 5% less than body fat.

GBR

>>>T_O_B

 

 

 

Yea lets let Glenn get to 235 and 3% body fat...gee...

 

I thought 225 at 8% body fat was pretty dang good...guess we want him with the body of a God? haha

 

I think he's the best back we have when he is healthy...too bad that hasnt been too often yet.

[DaveH]

Is Cody the son of Joe Glenn at Wyoming? I always wondered why a kid wouldn't just play for his dad. that should have told Nebraska something.

Uh, No.

[agibson95]

Is Cody the son of Joe Glenn at Wyoming? I always wondered why a kid wouldn't just play for his dad. that should have told Nebraska something.

Uh, No.

 

I dont believe he is John Glenn's son either.

[admo]

Is Cody the son of Joe Glenn at Wyoming? I always wondered why a kid wouldn't just play for his dad. that should have told Nebraska something.

Uh, No.

 

I dont believe he is John Glenn's son either.

or related to Glen Mason.

[DaveH]

Is Cody the son of Joe Glenn at Wyoming? I always wondered why a kid wouldn't just play for his dad. that should have told Nebraska something.

Uh, No.

 

I dont believe he is John Glenn's son either.

or related to Glen Mason.

Or Mason Crosby.

[Alex 4.0]

Is Cody the son of Joe Glenn at Wyoming? I always wondered why a kid wouldn't just play for his dad. that should have told Nebraska something.

Uh, No.

 

I dont believe he is John Glenn's son either.

or related to Glen Mason.

Or Mason Crosby.

 

he does listen to Crosby,Stills, and Nash if I recall correctly.

[jdinger23]

or Bill Cosby?

[HANC]

or BILL Clinton

or Hillary CLINTON

or HILLARY Duff

or DUFF (from Guns and Roses)

 

I'm sorry...I love this game....I'm 38 and my buddies and I will start doing this dumb stuff every now and then...

[Hunter94]

no matter, glenn hopefully will heal up completely and have an injury free season for the first time next year.

[adc7236]

Glenn's yards per carry is skewed because for most of his career he was brought in on 3rd and short or 4th and short or for goalline carries which is why he has as many TD's as he has. However, he can't stay healthy. Even if he could stay healthy, it's very hard to compare Lucky to Glenn because they are very different. Glenn is like a fullback while Lucky is more of an open space type RB. Lucky could be an outstanding RB if he was used to his strengths. He's an open space RB, so they need to get him in open space. He is not a between the tackles RB. I just hope Watson and crew use him next year if he stays like he should be. They need to use Lucky as a Bush type RB and either Castille or Glenn as a White type RB. Lucky is the best deep threat we have as Castille and Glenn more than likely aren't going to run away from very many people. Use Lucky for screen passes and toss sweeps. It would be nice to see 2 RB's on the field at the same time in different formations. With a more mobile QB, I think we could see a lot better production this next year. Statistically, our running game really wasn't that good this year. I think we'll see more emphasis put into the running game, and we have the pieces of the puzzle to be very effective running the ball. The first thing the running game needs is to win the trench war at the offensive line.

You nailed it....comments were right on the mark. I would also like to see a 2 RB set.

[hack]

I totally agree, but I can't stand people trashing Marlon Lucky, then praising Glenn, like he is Mike Rozier.

 

who on this board does that? have i missed something?