Heard back to RB

Or that it takes years & years to learn how to play at running back.

 
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Good move. I liked him better at RB and I hope they keep him there.

I'd hate to see another Mendoza situation.

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God forbid Burkehead or Ameer were to go down, that would leave a huge load on a true frosh and a guy big enough to play FB. Heard fits our offense and provides solid depth. Remember 2010 when Burkehead and Helu were out? This is a position not to roll the dice on, especially when we use the run to set up the pass.

 
to be honest i wouldnt be surprised to see heard start over ameer next year, i just think he has more potential to be a complete back then ameer does. but we will see more of a two back system like we did with burkhead and helu in 2010

 
Glad they did this now instead of waiting until the 3rd game of the season to realize we were thin. This might indicate we're having some issues in recruiting at this position as well.

 
Even though his opportunities were few, the thing I liked about Heard on a few plays last year was the way he would patiently run behind his blockers when the linemen executed properly getting to the 2nd level. He's an instinctive back. He just needs more reps.

 
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GSG5545 said:
Still one of my favorite highlight videos.

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Yeah. A LOT of sick runs on that vid. Pretty impressive run at the 00:58 mark. Braylon gets tattooed at the 20 yd line by a LB. Somehow manages to stay on his feet. Rolls out of the tackle and scampers in for the score. Wow. Just wow. Incredible balance, and tough running. :thumbs :

 
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Glad they did this now instead of waiting until the 3rd game of the season to realize we were thin. This might indicate we're having some issues in recruiting at this position as well.
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It has more to do with depth this year than recruiting. The two most likely people on the team to get hurt are Rex and Taylor. After Rex we really don't have a 1-2 punch at RB. We group our RBs for situations and types of plays. Heard was Rex's back up a the majority of his reps last year. Ameer was the first "change up" type guy followed by Green.

 
For the record... Beck said Abdullah has bulked up as well. He said he didn't even recognize him the other day cause he has put on weight and looks a lot bigger.

 
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For the record... Beck said Abdullah has bulked up as well. He said he didn't even recognize him the other day cause he has put on weight and looks a lot bigger.
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This really bothers me. We bulked up last year and slowed down because we didn't know how to use our new bodies. Of course we were feeding guys pizzas after bowl practices to add weight and those calories were crap for the guys. If I'm not mistaken the person for that took a "promotion' at another school.

Most of the guys slimmed down over winter and through spring. So if they are bigger I hope its because Dobs broken them down and then built them up the right way.

 
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