RB distribution? What's Riley's past say.

[Eric the Red]

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?

 

[Scratchtown]

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.

 

[suh_fan93]

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.

 

[Hoosker]

I expect Newby and Taylor to split most of the carries.

 

[BrooklynsFinest]

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

 

[Eric the Red]

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.

 

[DrunkOffPunch]

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.

 

[Hoosker]

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.

 

[BrooklynsFinest]

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.

 

[HuskerNationNick]

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.

 

[DrunkOffPunch]

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.

 

[zoogs]

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.

 

[HuskerNationNick]

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)

 

[suh_fan93]

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.

 

[BaytownHusker]

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.