Nexus Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 The rumors have been out there but nothing had been confirmed until Thursday night. Former Central Catholic running back, Mike Marrow will transfer to Nebraska. His dad, former Springfield Football coach and former UT Rocket Vince Marrow, confirmed the news. Coach Marrow is currently a part of the Nebraska coaching staff. The younger Marrow will take his finals at Eastern Michigan next week and then join his dad and Springfield alum, Kevin Williams at Nebraska. Mike went to Alabama after Central Catholic but transferred to EMU after a family hardship. He will be eligible to play immediately. Marrow chose Nebraska over Michigan, Michigan State, Kansas State and Tennessee. LINK Quote Link to comment
Judoka Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Any idea where he'll fit in here or do they plan on having him for RB depth? Quote Link to comment
girlknowsfootball Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 He should have 3 years to play... My understanding is that he will be eligible to play this season listed as a Sophomore. My guess is going to be that Pelini moves him to LB. We need some big bodies at that position and we have 3 new RB's coming in already. But this kid could very well end up playing The big bruising RB as well... Who knows, we'll see. Quote Link to comment
Hujan Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Wasn't he always listed as a FB? I could see him playing RB, FB, TE, or LB. Nice to have a quality player transfer to NU. Quote Link to comment
husker B-rent Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 he will pretty much for sure be a fullback. 240 lbs and a 4.7 40yd dash is not a Iback and i would argue is very slow for a lb in our current system. Quote Link to comment
NUance Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Great! We needed a big back after losing Trey. Here's Marrow's Rivals bio from a coupla years ago. RIVALS He is a great off-season get for us. Quote Link to comment
mnhusker Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Wasn't he always listed as a FB? I could see him playing RB, FB, TE, or LB. Nice to have a quality player transfer to NU. Well said, when was the last time we had player this highly regarded in the FB role, it may be a huge addition. FWIW not this is not a shot at the current full back(s) just an observation/thought. Quote Link to comment
LNCBorn Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Marrow seems to be a great fit for short yardage situations on both sides of the ball. I could see him being a MLB if we tend towards the 43 defense against the BIG Ten and also a Quick hitting power Fullback that can block. Both types of contributions will be welcomed on this team. Quote Link to comment
Spartness Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 4.7 hand held or electronic? Quote Link to comment
Haspula Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 4.7 is slow for a running player Quote Link to comment
krc1995 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Another Youngstown, Ohio connection. What happend to the hardship in Michigan? Third school in as many seasons can't be a good thing. Quote Link to comment
krc1995 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 and he's a fullback, diffentely not a rb or a lb Quote Link to comment
roundegotrip Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 As Nexus pointed out in the previous Marrow thread, the EMU website actually has him listed at 6-2, 268. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Another Youngstown, Ohio connection. What happend to the hardship in Michigan? Third school in as many seasons can't be a good thing. From what I heard he had several deaths in the family and now wants to be close to his dad. I think he lost 3 grandparents in like a year. Read this in one of the other threads awhile back. Quote Link to comment
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