Eric the Red Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Is it going to be best to just get Newby, if he is the starter, 20 carries a game and then float the other 5 to a few other backs. Similiar to what we did with the Abdullah the workhorse or do you think it's best to give three or so RB's 10 carries a game? Quote Link to comment
Scratchtown Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I thought this was gunna have some sort of link with it.But to answer the question (I assume its a question). I have no idea what Riley's past says about RB distribution. Quote Link to comment
suh_fan93 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Too early to tell who should get the bulk of the carries if you ask me. How much we run the ball is an unknown still also. Quote Link to comment
Hoosker Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I expect Newby and Taylor to split most of the carries. Quote Link to comment
BrooklynsFinest Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Riley usually has one feature back that gets ~18-20 carries and another spell that gets another 10 or so. Bernard-Rodgers, Rodgers-Mccants, Ward-Woods. Last year Woods and Ward had more of an even role but in general it seems like that's the way he uses his backs Quote Link to comment
Eric the Red Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Riley usually has one feature back that gets ~18-20 carries and another spell that gets another 10 or so. Bernard-Rodgers, Rodgers-Mccants, Ward-Woods. Last year Woods and Ward had more of an even role but in general it seems like that's the way he uses his backs But has he ever had the depth of talent as this NU roster has in the backfield? That's been a consistent theme coming from Riley. Has had same level of talent individually, but not as a whole. Quote Link to comment
DrunkOffPunch Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Riley usually has one feature back that gets ~18-20 carries and another spell that gets another 10 or so. Bernard-Rodgers, Rodgers-Mccants, Ward-Woods. Last year Woods and Ward had more of an even role but in general it seems like that's the way he uses his backs But has he ever had the depth of talent as this NU roster has in the backfield? That's been a consistent theme coming from Riley. Has had same level of talent individually, but not as a whole. I don't think we can claim to have great depth in the backfield just yet. Sure on paper it looks great, but none of our backs have really proven to be a consistent commodity in a gametime situation. 1 Quote Link to comment
Hoosker Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Riley usually has one feature back that gets ~18-20 carries and another spell that gets another 10 or so. Bernard-Rodgers, Rodgers-Mccants, Ward-Woods. Last year Woods and Ward had more of an even role but in general it seems like that's the way he uses his backs But has he ever had the depth of talent as this NU roster has in the backfield? That's been a consistent theme coming from Riley. Has had same level of talent individually, but not as a whole. I don't think we can claim to have great depth in the backfield just yet. Sure on paper it looks great, but none of our backs have really proven to be a consistent commodity in a gametime situation. Especially Newby, who almost everyone is predicting to be the feature back. Granted, Ameer got most of the snaps, but even when Terrell got his chances, he didn't capitalize as much as he/we would've liked. 1 Quote Link to comment
BrooklynsFinest Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Riley usually has one feature back that gets ~18-20 carries and another spell that gets another 10 or so. Bernard-Rodgers, Rodgers-Mccants, Ward-Woods. Last year Woods and Ward had more of an even role but in general it seems like that's the way he uses his backs But has he ever had the depth of talent as this NU roster has in the backfield? That's been a consistent theme coming from Riley. Has had same level of talent individually, but not as a whole. Of his starting running backs for his tenure at OSU, the only one with NFL talent was Jacquizz Rodgers. This is the opposite of Nebraska who seems to produce a RB that gets drafted every year. Quote Link to comment
HuskerNationNick Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 In my opinion, we need to establish a main dominant RB. Someone who can and WILL get at least 20 carries a game. I have never been a fan of sharing (50/50) carries, just like having a 2 QB system. You need your main guy, and take him out for rest or large leads. Have your situational RB, like I think Cross will be (short and red zone/goal line). I just hope we don't see our starting RB returning kicks. This is where you see guys fall out towards the end of the season. 1 Quote Link to comment
DrunkOffPunch Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Of his starting running backs for his tenure at OSU, the only one with NFL talent was Jacquizz Rodgers. This is the opposite of Nebraska who seems to produce a RB that gets drafted every year. And Steven Jackson. Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Based off nothing, but I think they'll try to find two RBs to work the rotation. That's not counting Cross, who probably carves himself a short yardage role regardless based on his experience and power. Quote Link to comment
HuskerNationNick Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Of his starting running backs for his tenure at OSU, the only one with NFL talent was Jacquizz Rodgers. This is the opposite of Nebraska who seems to produce a RB that gets drafted every year. I think that is a stretch isn't it? Here is a list. Far from one every year (with the exception or our legacy years (90's)). Abdullah being the 2nd highest RB drafted in the last 25 years. 2015: Abdullah (2nd) 2013 Burkhead (6th) 2011: Helu Jr (4th) 2007: Brandon Jackson (2nd) 2001: Buckhaulter (4th); Dan Alexander (6th) 1999: Makovicka (4th) 1998: Ahman Green (3rd) 1996: Phillips (1st) 1994: Calvin Jones (3rd) 1993: Derek Brown (4th) 1990: Ken Clark (8th) 2 Quote Link to comment
suh_fan93 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Of his starting running backs for his tenure at OSU, the only one with NFL talent was Jacquizz Rodgers. This is the opposite of Nebraska who seems to produce a RB that gets drafted every year. I think that is a stretch isn't it? Here is a list. Far from one every year (with the exception or our legacy years (90's)). Abdullah being the 2nd highest RB drafted in the last 25 years. 2015: Abdullah (2nd) 2013 Burkhead (6th) 2011: Helu Jr (4th) 2007: Brandon Jackson (2nd) 2001: Buckhaulter (4th); Dan Alexander (6th) 1999: Makovicka (4th) 1998: Ahman Green (3rd) 1996: Phillips (1st) 1994: Calvin Jones (3rd) 1993: Derek Brown (4th) 1990: Ken Clark (8th) Seeing this put together is a really cool reminder of all of the great rb's we've had. Quote Link to comment
BaytownHusker Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 In my opinion, we need to establish a main dominant RB. Someone who can and WILL get at least 20 carries a game. I have never been a fan of sharing (50/50) carries, just like having a 2 QB system. You need your main guy, and take him out for rest or large leads. Have your situational RB, like I think Cross will be (short and red zone/goal line). I just hope we don't see our starting RB returning kicks. This is where you see guys fall out towards the end of the season. I agree with this. You cant ask a RB to get into a groove giving them only 8-12 carries a game. We need 1 horse and a good back up with a couple to share the other carries. Quote Link to comment
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