RB change up?

[HuskerNMO]

I think the best use of our RB's would be Helu as the primary ball carrier, using Lucky as a hybrid back who can give Helu a breather and would also be our third and long back because of his receiving skills. You could also split him out occasionally to change up the look.

 

Keep Q in as a fullback and short carry guy, and occasionally give him a screen as a change-up to the opposing D.

[EbylHusker]

I think Lucky and Helu should split time as the main RB's. Castille is third, but a close third, for me. Lucky really has not done poorly this season, though some will still try to tell you he has. Helu is a better pure runner, though. And when there is not much run blocking going on, Helu gives you the best chance to make something of nothing. Lucky relies on better blocking. But I would still split them as the main.

[Dan_F_30]

The running backs aren't the problem.

[admo]

^ agreed. This line is not very impressive.

[HUSKER 37]

I think Lucky and Helu should split time as the main RB's. Castille is third, but a close third, for me. Lucky really has not done poorly this season, though some will still try to tell you he has. Helu is a better pure runner, though. And when there is not much run blocking going on, Helu gives you the best chance to make something of nothing. Lucky relies on better blocking. But I would still split them as the main.

 

Better off not letting the situation dictate which one you have in there..The opposing Defense doesn't need any more help figuring out what play is coming next..We just don't dominate like that anymore.

[dizzturbedNUfan]

If you feel as if the line can't block then that should be an automatic vote for Helu. You should want the guy that at least has the moves to make something happen when nothing is there. I just wish we could see Helu play a full game, or at least a half. Maybe he wouldn't do any better then Lucky, Maybe he would.

[HuskerNMO]

I think Lucky and Helu should split time as the main RB's. Castille is third, but a close third, for me. Lucky really has not done poorly this season, though some will still try to tell you he has. Helu is a better pure runner, though. And when there is not much run blocking going on, Helu gives you the best chance to make something of nothing. Lucky relies on better blocking. But I would still split them as the main.

 

Better off not letting the situation dictate which one you have in there..The opposing Defense doesn't need any more help figuring out what play is coming next..We just don't dominate like that anymore.

 

The offense has a better tempo to it when Helu is on the field. I think Marlon is a great third down back and could be effective as a slot reciever, I say line him up in the backfield sometimes WITH Helu and motion him out to get him isolated on a LB or S.

[General Blackshirt]

Each of them have their things that they are the best (of the 3), but I can't think of a major weakness for Helu like i can for the other two.

[Lyons in the Sea of Red.]

I think Lucky and Helu should split time as the main RB's. Castille is third, but a close third, for me. Lucky really has not done poorly this season, though some will still try to tell you he has. Helu is a better pure runner, though. And when there is not much run blocking going on, Helu gives you the best chance to make something of nothing. Lucky relies on better blocking. But I would still split them as the main.

 

Better off not letting the situation dictate which one you have in there..The opposing Defense doesn't need any more help figuring out what play is coming next..We just don't dominate like that anymore.

 

The offense has a better tempo to it when Helu is on the field. I think Marlon is a great third down back and could be effective as a slot reciever, I say line him up in the backfield sometimes WITH Helu and motion him out to get him isolated on a LB or S.

 

thank you lord! someone understands my thinking!

[Pedro Guerrero]

Doesn't Beck decide which RB plays? I may be wrong but the position coach tells the kids to go in and out.

 

 

I vote for both at the same time.

 

Lucky is money as a receiver and he should be on the field every down(not saying as the feature back, but aside from Swift he is our biggest receiving threat)

[BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA]

I vote for Helu as the main RB, Lucky at WR and Castille at FB. The more weapons on the field at the same time the better.

[HSKRNOKC]

I vote for Helu as the main RB, Lucky at WR and Castille at FB. The more weapons on the field at the same time the better.

Damned good idea.

[kstatehater]

The running backs aren't the problem.

 

 

This is true. HOWEVER, with the line struggling like it is Helu should get the majority of the carries. He is the best OVERALL RUNNING back we have. Lucky is the better overall player, however he rarely breaks a tackle, he can make people miss in the open field, but first he needs to get to the open field. The problems the line is having, demands a back who can break tackles, but also have the speed to make something big happen. This demands for Helu. I'm a huge Lucky fan, it took me a long time to admit this, but we need Helu.

[HuskerTrucker]

The offensive line isn't opening any holes...not totally the running backs fault.