np_husker Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Signs point to Lucky staying Nine junior running backs have announced they will forgo their senior seasons and enter the NFL Draft. Will Marlon Lucky become the 10th? Most every sign points to Lucky staying for his senior season. For instance, Lucky this past weekend was the designated host for Collins Okafor during the Omaha Westside running back's recruiting visit to the NU campus. Lucky attended a team meeting Sunday to kick off the second semester of classes. He's enrolled in a full slate of courses. The deadline for juniors to declare for the NFL Draft is Tuesday. Lucky would face stiff competition in the draft pool. It's possible he wouldn't be selected ahead of any of the following juniors in the pool: Jamaal Charles, Texas; James Davis, Clemson; Felix Jones, Arkansas; Darren McFadden, Arkansas; Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois; Ray Rice, Rutgers; Steve Slaton, West Virginia; Kevin Smith, Central Florida; and Jonathan Stewart, Oregon. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Collins Okafor said Lucky told him during his visit to Nebraska this weekend that Lucky will be coming back this fall. Quote Link to comment
Spartness Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 We could use his receiving ability. Perhaps the new RB coach could get Lucky to run tougher on a more consistant basis. It seemed like he would run tough at times but not during other carries. Quote Link to comment
backnblackshirts Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I know a lot of you won't agree with me, but Lucky staying is very good news. The kid was about 60% of our offense last year. He didn't fumble and when the ball was thrown to him he was very reliable. With every game, he improved running the ball with patience and a little more toughness. Next season, he will only be better. 1000 yards rushing isn't to shabby when your team is down by 20 pts most every game at halftime. Quote Link to comment
topekahusker Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 He got tagged a lot in the backfield alot too before he could even get to the line of scrimmage. With improvement in the O Line and a little time to accelerate we'll see some breakaway runs. Quote Link to comment
Blackdeuce Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I forget which game it was, but during one of the last games, he was awesome! He was running over people and hitting the hole hard. I think the guy is talented. Quote Link to comment
Landlord Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 We could use his receiving ability. Perhaps the new RB coach could get Lucky to run tougher on a more consistant basis. It seemed like he would run tough at times but not during other carries. Lucky admitted to not running as tough as he could at the beginning of the season, saying that he was trying to preserve himself so he could last all season. Around the Texas game he really, really turned it up and was a man possessed the second half of the season. In particular games I never really saw a discrepancy, more of one just over the progression of the season. Quote Link to comment
Hunter94 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I know a lot of you won't agree with me, but Lucky staying is very good news. The kid was about 60% of our offense last year. He didn't fumble and when the ball was thrown to him he was very reliable. With every game, he improved running the ball with patience and a little more toughness. Next season, he will only be better. 1000 yards rushing isn't to shabby when your team is down by 20 pts most every game at halftime. agree, although he is not exceptional, he is damn close and could just possibly get there this season. i feel fortunate that he will be coming back. Quote Link to comment
Hunter94 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 He got tagged a lot in the backfield alot too before he could even get to the line of scrimmage. With improvement in the O Line and a little time to accelerate we'll see some breakaway runs. agree, Lucky deserves some running room this year. the O line better suck it up and give him some holes! Quote Link to comment
huskered17 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I know a lot of you won't agree with me, but Lucky staying is very good news. The kid was about 60% of our offense last year. He didn't fumble and when the ball was thrown to him he was very reliable. With every game, he improved running the ball with patience and a little more toughness. Next season, he will only be better. 1000 yards rushing isn't to shabby when your team is down by 20 pts most every game at halftime. GBR!!! Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I hope he does stay and I really think it's the best decision for his future. Quote Link to comment
Overland Park Husker Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I forget which game it was, but during one of the last games, he was awesome! He was running over people and hitting the hole hard. I think the guy is talented. Most likely against KSU. He just would not go down. A few times I sat there in the stands going damn we got nothing, then Lucky would fall forward for like a 6 yard gain. Quote Link to comment
phantomhusker Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I think Lucky coming back this year will be huge ! With some better blocking and opening up the running open the running game he could have a huge year Quote Link to comment
Alex 4.0 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 This is better news that the Williams and Okafor recommits! Lucky was much better than what many gave him credit for.... he could have a HUGE season if he stays healthy and plays hard.... he will be the keystone of our offense. Quote Link to comment
Drowning_in_the_Sea_of_Red Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 He got tagged a lot in the backfield alot too before he could even get to the line of scrimmage. With improvement in the O Line and a little time to accelerate we'll see some breakaway runs. And hopefully we'll see more than: Stretch Right/Left Toss Right/Left Was that it? Quote Link to comment
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