Dagerow Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Can someone help me out with this? Quote Link to comment
ColoradoHusk Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Because Newby is more of a complete back, and Cross can't run the same plays that the offense can do with Ameer and Newby. 8 Quote Link to comment
The Dude Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Because Newby is more of a complete back lolwut 1 Quote Link to comment
True2tRA Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Because Newby is more of a complete back, and Cross can't run the same plays that the offense can do with Ameer and Newby. No. Sorry, but no. I don't agree with either of your points. 1 Quote Link to comment
ColoradoHusk Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I don't get the infatuation with Cross. He can really only run straight ahead. He can't be used on any plays that are run sideways. I haven't seen him used in the passing game. Also, he caused a 5 yard penalty when he was motioning the same time Newby was yesterday. To me, the play book is more open with Newby than Cross. 1 Quote Link to comment
Warrior10 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I said this yesterday. Cross has been there done that, he doesn't need the experience carries Newby does. 2 Quote Link to comment
ColoradoHusk Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I said this yesterday. Cross has been there done that, he doesn't need the experience carries Newby does. That's a good point. Newby needs to get some more carries and experience. Also NU was gashing FAU with outside runs, and those are the runs that Newby excels at. There will be days where NU will need and use Cross's straight-ahead, "hammer" style of running. 1 Quote Link to comment
KazLong Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I said this yesterday. Cross has been there done that, he doesn't need the experience carries Newby does. That's a good point. Newby needs to get some more carries and experience. Also NU was gashing FAU with outside runs, and those are the runs that Newby excels at. There will be days where NU will need and use Cross's straight-ahead, "hammer" style of running. Did someone say HAMMER TIME?!?!?? After further review this "Hammer" Style of running does not seem to be running straight up and down but rather side to side shuffle more than a run? Please confirm or deny. 3 Quote Link to comment
ColoradoHusk Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Because Newby is more of a complete back, and Cross can't run the same plays that the offense can do with Ameer and Newby. This is a crock of crap and total speculation. How is that speculation? Cross can't really run the outside zone plays, because he doesn't excel in running laterally. 1 Quote Link to comment
Dagerow Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 The only thing I can think of is that they are saving some of the play book(/hiding what he's going to do) till later. Quote Link to comment
Hunter94 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 The only thing I can think of is that they are saving some of the play book(/hiding what he's going to do) till later. naw, he is a known commodity.......he will show up when they need a banger.....and we will. Quote Link to comment
Chaddyboxer Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 IMO he looked a bit sluggish...hard to tell obviously, but he didn't look 100% out there. Quote Link to comment
MichiganDad3 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Cross had over 10 yards per carry, and he is big. We should use him to wear down the opposition. He deserves more than 3 carries per game, and we need AA healthy in October and November. 1 Quote Link to comment
Abdullah the Butcher Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Who is the feature back in 2015 Newby or Cross? Ignoring the other backups for now. Quote Link to comment
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