What he accomplished as a RS freshman at NDSU is what I like. Omaha has nothing to do with it. I am biased towards the style of play at NDSU/SDSU/Montana St etc.
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What he accomplished as a RS freshman at NDSU is what I like. Omaha has nothing to do with it. I am biased towards the style of play at NDSU/SDSU/Montana St etc.
Browns RS Freshman year stats
CharMar Brown - 2024 - Football - NDSU
CharMar Brown (25) Running Back - * 2024 Jerry Rice Award Winner * 2024 Stats Perform Freshman FCS All-America Team * 2024 FCS Football Central Freshman All-America
Yes, if stats alone are your barometer, he will not stack up. However, it is worth noting that the guy did score 15 TDs that year at NDSU and has 6 rushing TDs (+2 receiving) so far this year with a 3-man split backfield at Miami. He may not even be in the portal this year, but I do think he's worth a grab if he does hop in after his season finishes.
That case will not hold up in the courts. He received $30k & GA wants $390k, the remainder of his contract that was not paid out.
And the most TD’s of any of those guys save Barika Kpeenu. Brown tied EJ with 15 total from his 2024 season vs EJ 2025 season. Yes, “better competition”, but comparing him to his NDSU peers, his TD total is #2 for RB’s. I’ll take that. Total yards or yards per carry can be skewed by long runs. Browns longest was 46 I think. Might not have top end speed, but he finds the end zone. Also rushed for 415 yrs and 6 TD’s and 120 receiving yards and 2 TD’s with Miami. RB2 and more situational runs. I still think he’s worth a shot. Be the most experienced back on our roster. Being part of a NC at NDSU and playing in the CFP has to count for something as well. Again, worth a shot.
Not taken as a jerk comment, so thank you. I just simply believe that there is more to a runningback's performance to consider than the YPC. @lo country provided more context above which is what I was getting at with the TDs part. With the unproven stable we currently have, he would add credibility and be a solid short yardage option with a nose for the endzone.
But what wins games? And what factors into YPC? Just saying stats matter. YPC is a huge predictor of success. But so are TD’s. He’s worth a shot. Be the most experienced guy in the room. And you want to flip culture? A NC at NDSU and playing in CFP brings a winning edge NU hasn’t had in a while. And if Barthel developed EJ behind our OL, I think Brown will prove to be a good get and add some legit depth to a very young room.
