HSKRNOKC Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Whoever emerges with the most momment will eventually take over the starting spot the rest of the way. Thats my take too. Quote Link to comment
husker rob Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Does anyone remember LP, Ahman Green, Damon Benning, Clinton Childs, and Jay Sims in the stable at the same time. the RB's we have right now need to realize that they must make the most out of each opportunity they get to shine. if the drop the ball, miss a block, ect. they may not get another chance for awhile. Quote Link to comment
GSG Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Dude I just got done watching the 90's NC games the other night. I remember watching all those guys in there. Sure maybe some of them only got 3-5 carries, but some had huge runs. I wouldn't mind seeing us go back to those days where we have 1 or 2 guys with 100 yards and 2 or 3 guys with 50 yards each. Our run game could be very scary for opposing teams this year. Quote Link to comment
husker rob Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I remeber Jay Simms running late in the 4th qtr against Florida. He almost had a 100 yards in the 4th. He is probably the best running back at NU to not see the field Quote Link to comment
Spartness Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 It could be a three-back rotation, which perhaps would keep all three happy. The problem is there are some backs the more they carry the ball, the stronger they get during a game. Perhaps all three of these guys need to warm up before they can go full stride. You really can't do that with an equal three-back rotation. It will be interesting to see how Jordan uses them. I hope he comes up with a plan where two of these backs can be in the backfield at the same time. That would give even Brandon Jackson some playing time. Quote Link to comment
Spartness Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 It could be a three-back rotation, which perhaps would keep all three happy. The problem is there are some backs the more they carry the ball, the stronger they get during a game. Perhaps all three of these guys need to warm up before they can go full stride. You really can't do that with an equal three-back rotation. It will be interesting to see how Jordan uses them. I hope he comes up with a plan where two of these backs can be in the backfield at the same time. That would give even Brandon Jackson some playing time. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I remeber Jay Simms running late in the 4th qtr against Florida. He almost had a 100 yards in the 4th. He is probably the best running back at NU to not see the field I was at the game in Norman when he did that! Quote Link to comment
gamecocks Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I could see ways to have Lucky in the slot with one of the other backs in the backfield or have Wilson or Glenn at the fullback on some plays. There are a lot of different ways to get these backs in the game at the same time and it is a good problem for Callahan to have. Quote Link to comment
hootin' annie's goatfarm Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 here is a video on wilson, from wowt, on he & NU's competition at rb at NU: wilson at NU Quote Link to comment
huskernumerouno Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Like gamecocks said. It is a good problem to have Quote Link to comment
HSKRNOKC Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I have a feeling that Wilson is gonna emerg as the man before its said and done. I know that Lucky and Glenn have been here longer. Jut a hunch that with his speed and power, that he will emerge as the best for this year. Quote Link to comment
DJR313 Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I have a feeling that Wilson is gonna emerg as the man before its said and done. I know that Lucky and Glenn have been here longer. Jut a hunch that with his speed and power, that he will emerge as the best for this year. Yeah, he definitely is impressive. He could be the starter by the third game. I thought Glenn might end up being the guy, but I am not sure Glenn is as good as Wilson. Wilson is just a freak of nature. I think it'd be pretty kick ass if NU gets 2500+ yards out of the 4 backs that are vying for time. Like what was previously mentioned, what an awesome problem to have! Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Wilson is said to be very adept to picking up the blitz in practice so that will help get him playing time as well. Quote Link to comment
huskernumerouno Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 With the improvement on the line and backs picking up the system and being able to keep backs fresh and not lose hardly any output it should be fun. Quote Link to comment
CodyGlenn34theRuskSensation Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Don't count out Glenn just yet. There is no question that Kenny Wilson is real fast. I'm not saying that Glenn is a world class sprinter, but his 100 meter time in high school was 10.9 seconds, which isn't too shabby for carrying around 230+. I think Glenn has plenty of speed to be dangerous with the ball from any point on the field. It would be cool to see a 2-back set with Glenn and Wilson. Let Wilson run some plays to the perimeter to give him a chance to utilize his speed and then let Glenn pound the ball between the tackles. That could be a nice 1-2 combo. Glenn seems to be running a bit below the radar screen this fall camp outside of several quotes reported by the media. If the coaches mean what they say and that is that they want a back that can consistently get them 4 yards on a play, I think that plays right into Glenn's strengths. I still like Glenn's chances in the running back derby competition. Quote Link to comment
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