3rd in the nation = average now :sarcasmMarlon Lucky is tied for 3rd in the nation with 770 rushing and receiving yards amongst running backs.
Some people would b!^@h if you hung them with a new rope.3rd in the nation = average now :sarcasmMarlon Lucky is tied for 3rd in the nation with 770 rushing and receiving yards amongst running backs.
b!^@h b!^@h b!^@h... :violin seriously, all we get to hear on this board anymore (not directed at you DJR)
I agree that we should be running a big back on third and short, but are you seriously complaining about 5 for 9 on third down. And why should we take away his big runs and his big game to compare him to other backs? Thats the whole reason we run Lucky, is for the long runs.This season, Marlon Lucky leads the conference with 113 yards a game. Take away the career-high 233 he had against Nevada, and his average is 83. Take away Lucky's longest run in each of the past four games, and his per-carry average slips from 5.2 to 3.1.
The tough yards, to be sure, have not come easily.
Since the Nevada game, the Huskers have converted on just five of 11 third-down situations where they've needed 1 or 2 yards and have elected to run.
Lucky, the featured back, has gotten the call nine times on third-and-short and has converted only five times.
ok, so why in the hell aren't we running Castille or Glenn on 3rd and short, when we know Lucky goes down easily?
i will tell you why, because cally is hoping Lucky can pop through when they stack the line and get a long gainer. so far that strategy isn't working.
He should be benched so the younger guys can play more. :sarcasm
Marlon Lucky is tied for 3rd in the nation with 770 rushing and receiving yards amongst running backs.
I think, at the very least, he will make a career out of being a 3rd down back. A very solid player, I know Gruden was more impressed with Lucky than Jackson last year when he visited.Marlon Lucky is tied for 3rd in the nation with 770 rushing and receiving yards amongst running backs.
That is pretty impressive. Marlon has been effective. He is being asked by some to be what he is not. OK he is not a John Riggins "it takes 12 guys to tackle me" kind of guy. He is however quite good in space, is fast and is producing. We should be thankful that this young man is on our team
And I reiterate, do not be surprised to see Marlon as a receiver in the NFL (and perhaps a really good one at that).
I think the topic was based on his running ability but he has been a good back for us overall and an above average runner. I think a lot of people are merely stating that his hype would have had him as the 79th best back on yds per carry.Marlon Lucky is tied for 3rd in the nation with 770 rushing and receiving yards amongst running backs.
Decent back that has the 3rd most yards in the nation. More than any of the Heisman candidates that were pumped ad nauseum over the summer. Whatever, dude. I don't think he is the most awesome running back ever, but I think he gets 0 credit for as much as he does. I thought that stat would be pretty entertaining to throw out there. He is on pace for 2000 total yards this year.I think the topic was based on his running ability but he has been a good back for us overall and an above average runner. I think a lot of people are merely stating that his hype would have had him as the 79th best back on yds per carry.Marlon Lucky is tied for 3rd in the nation with 770 rushing and receiving yards amongst running backs.
He should be a better runner but he is a decent back...just not great.
Decent back that has the 3rd most yards in the nation. More than any of the Heisman candidates that were pumped ad nauseum over the summer. Whatever, dude. I don't think he is the most awesome running back ever, but I think he gets 0 credit for as much as he does. I thought that stat would be pretty entertaining to throw out there. He is on pace for 2000 total yards this year.I think the topic was based on his running ability but he has been a good back for us overall and an above average runner. I think a lot of people are merely stating that his hype would have had him as the 79th best back on yds per carry.Marlon Lucky is tied for 3rd in the nation with 770 rushing and receiving yards amongst running backs.
He should be a better runner but he is a decent back...just not great.
now theres a novel ideaDecent back that has the 3rd most yards in the nation. More than any of the Heisman candidates that were pumped ad nauseum over the summer. Whatever, dude. I don't think he is the most awesome running back ever, but I think he gets 0 credit for as much as he does. I thought that stat would be pretty entertaining to throw out there. He is on pace for 2000 total yards this year.I think the topic was based on his running ability but he has been a good back for us overall and an above average runner. I think a lot of people are merely stating that his hype would have had him as the 79th best back on yds per carry.Marlon Lucky is tied for 3rd in the nation with 770 rushing and receiving yards amongst running backs.
He should be a better runner but he is a decent back...just not great.
ok, let's wait until the season is over to really evaluate his performance.
There will be even more excuses then as to why he sucks/can't live up to the hype. If he ends up with 2000 total yards, most will just call him a product of the system. Look for him to have a big game against Missouri. He needs to for Nebraska to win.Decent back that has the 3rd most yards in the nation. More than any of the Heisman candidates that were pumped ad nauseum over the summer. Whatever, dude. I don't think he is the most awesome running back ever, but I think he gets 0 credit for as much as he does. I thought that stat would be pretty entertaining to throw out there. He is on pace for 2000 total yards this year.I think the topic was based on his running ability but he has been a good back for us overall and an above average runner. I think a lot of people are merely stating that his hype would have had him as the 79th best back on yds per carry.Marlon Lucky is tied for 3rd in the nation with 770 rushing and receiving yards amongst running backs.
He should be a better runner but he is a decent back...just not great.
ok, let's wait until the season is over to really evaluate his performance.