Braylon Heard--Where did he disapear

[Goal-line]

Was Braylon Heard injured? I thought for sure he would get some significant playing time as the back up running back. I like this kid's running style.

[TheKiD]

with burkhead out i was very surprised we didn't see more of cross and heard. especially cross on short yardage situations.

[HUSKER FREAK]

I was also wondering about Heard as well. AA did a great job I thought, but I think Heard could come in and give us good looks as well.

[Danny Bateman]

Bo's always kind of favored his starters. You see it with Taylor a lot-- he stays in the game during blowouts, doesn't come out if we're losing big, etc.

 

I don't know if it's on Bo or Beck, but I wish Braylon got more touches too. As good as AA is, I think Braylon is more of a natural runningback. I think he's got a little better vision and follows his blocks better. And the fact that he tried so hard to get here, has switched positions multiple times, and still doesn't get more carries with Burk down would be maddening if I were him. Ultimate team player. I've got a lot of respect for the kid.

[Warrior]

I would be nice to develop that depth. They talked about all 3 of the RB's and Heard was the only one that didn't get in.

[MJSkers]

Bo's always kind of favored his starters. You see it with Taylor a lot-- he stays in the game during blowouts, doesn't come out if we're losing big, etc.

 

I don't know if it's on Bo or Beck, but I wish Braylon got more touches too. As good as AA is, I think Braylon is more of a natural runningback. I think he's got a little better vision and follows his blocks better. And the fact that he tried so hard to get here, has switched positions multiple times, and still doesn't get more carries with Burk down would be maddening if I were him. Ultimate team player. I've got a lot of respect for the kid.

 

I'm not really sure it's safe to say Braylon has better vision. There's a reason AA returns punts and kicks. Either way Braylon seems to have some explosiveness no other RB on our team has. Seems like when he does get out there he always make a play. I guess we'll see going forward. Just glad we won.

[NUance]

I would be nice to develop that depth. They talked about all 3 of the RB's and Heard was the only one that didn't get in.

^ This.

 

Why is this? We seem to work lots of depth chart guys into the defense. But offense is another story--especially the skill positions. And it hurts us every year--not having developed depth to start the season with.

[Omaha-Husker]

I would be nice to develop that depth. They talked about all 3 of the RB's and Heard was the only one that didn't get in.

^ This.

 

Why is this? We seem to work lots of depth chart guys into the defense. But offense is another story--especially the skill positions. And it hurts us every year--not having developed depth to start the season with.

 

I wouldn't lump all skill positions in that statement. We have seen a ton of WRs this season.

[NUance]

I would be nice to develop that depth. They talked about all 3 of the RB's and Heard was the only one that didn't get in.

^ This.

 

Why is this? We seem to work lots of depth chart guys into the defense. But offense is another story--especially the skill positions. And it hurts us every year--not having developed depth to start the season with.

 

I wouldn't lump all skill positions in that statement. We have seen a ton of WRs this season.

Yeah, that's true. Just not much in the way of backup QB or RB play. Except when there's an injury.

[The Maudfather]

[HuskerNationNick]

Bo's always kind of favored his starters. You see it with Taylor a lot-- he stays in the game during blowouts, doesn't come out if we're losing big, etc.

 

I don't know if it's on Bo or Beck, but I wish Braylon got more touches too. As good as AA is, I think Braylon is more of a natural runningback. I think he's got a little better vision and follows his blocks better. And the fact that he tried so hard to get here, has switched positions multiple times, and still doesn't get more carries with Burk down would be maddening if I were him. Ultimate team player. I've got a lot of respect for the kid.

 

I'm not really sure it's safe to say Braylon has better vision. There's a reason AA returns punts and kicks. Either way Braylon seems to have some explosiveness no other RB on our team has. Seems like when he does get out there he always make a play. I guess we'll see going forward. Just glad we won.

 

Heard definitely has better vision than Abdullah, but Abdullah is more elusive than Heard and Cross, that is why he returns our punts. Heard is a beast, and I have said it all season, this is one kid I think we need to get the ball too. We wasted Cross' redshirt ability, and feel we should utilize that. I am not sure if Cross didn't want to redshirt, what, but we need to get them both the ball. Keep Abdullah healthy and fresh through all 4 quarters.

 

Same with Janovich. They coaches burn his redshirt ability, tease us with his play ability, brag about him, but only use him for blocking... another player on offense who should get a few runs lol.

[kchusker_chris]

Heard definitely has better vision than Abdullah, but Abdullah is more elusive than Heard and Cross, that is why he returns our punts. Heard is a beast, and I have said it all season, this is one kid I think we need to get the ball too. We wasted Cross' redshirt ability, and feel we should utilize that. I am not sure if Cross didn't want to redshirt, what, but we need to get them both the ball. Keep Abdullah healthy and fresh through all 4 quarters.

 

Same with Janovich. They coaches burn his redshirt ability, tease us with his play ability, brag about him, but only use him for blocking... another player on offense who should get a few runs lol.

You mean that is why he catches the punts (sometimes)? Haven't seen him return one in weeks.

[Stickney]

I'd like to see more Heard. I hope Cross develops, but I think he should have redshirted.

 

If Heard is in the doghouse, well, for a guy who fought academically to get to NU and then switched to DB and back, I'd like to think he gets some leniency.

[Stickney]

Also -- Abdullah is playing well. Wanting to see more Heard isn't a critique of him. He's played well.

[Creighton Duke]

Not seeing Heard or much of Cross also sends kinda a bad message to recruits. Basically, it implies that if you're not the #1 guy (and you (the recruit) won't be for at least 2 more years) you're getting roughly a touch-a-game. Would you want to enter that kind of situation as a stud HS back?