grandpasknee
All-Conference
We will learn there are several big time studs in our backfield, each with different skill strengths, and that they will be used situationally based on the coaching evaluation of the opponents weaknesses.
Running Backs - What Will We Learn This Spring
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True2tRA
Banned
Exactly.
Four guys, pretty much all different styles. Gonna be interesting to see how the staff chooses to utilize them.
Hell, why not Cross at FB in certain situations? I could see Cross taking a FB dive to the HOUSE!
The Dude
Heisman Trophy Winner
Nothing too specific. A couple mentions of he and Cross working with the first team.
Landlord
Banned
The Dude
Heisman Trophy Winner
From the glimpses we saw of him on the field last year, I thought he looked like a more promising complimentary back than Newby.I like Wilbon. He's short but he's built like a truck. He looks the part already. I think smaller backs make it difficult for defenses to spot or pickup initially.
I've always liked Husker RBs that wore #21. Damon Benning, Derek Brown, Roger Craig....
Hedley Lamarr
All-American
He didn't play a single snap last seasonFrom the glimpses we saw of him on the field last year, I thought he looked like a more promising complimentary back than Newby.I like Wilbon. He's short but he's built like a truck. He looks the part already. I think smaller backs make it difficult for defenses to spot or pickup initially.
I've always liked Husker RBs that wore #21. Damon Benning, Derek Brown, Roger Craig....
mwj98
All-Conference
RedRedJarvisRedwine
All-American
I think Cross starts the first game but isn't heard from much once conference play begins. I think he gets phased out by more versatile backs as well as the home run hitters.
The Dude
Heisman Trophy Winner
Ha. Must have been thinking Nelson.He didn't play a single snap last seasonFrom the glimpses we saw of him on the field last year, I thought he looked like a more promising complimentary back than Newby.I like Wilbon. He's short but he's built like a truck. He looks the part already. I think smaller backs make it difficult for defenses to spot or pickup initially.
I've always liked Husker RBs that wore #21. Damon Benning, Derek Brown, Roger Craig....
admo
Heisman Trophy Winner
Yeah probably Nelson. I thought Nelson did a nice job with the few carries he got.
Taylor and Wilbon have the talent to make a great 1-2 combo for several years to come. I would be excited about that. Might not be next season when they put it all together, but should see plenty of glimpse. They just need to perform when they each get their opportunity. And stay healthy please!
Taylor and Wilbon have the talent to make a great 1-2 combo for several years to come. I would be excited about that. Might not be next season when they put it all together, but should see plenty of glimpse. They just need to perform when they each get their opportunity. And stay healthy please!
True2tRA
Banned
Ha. Must have been thinking Nelson.He didn't play a single snap last seasonFrom the glimpses we saw of him on the field last year, I thought he looked like a more promising complimentary back than Newby.I like Wilbon. He's short but he's built like a truck. He looks the part already. I think smaller backs make it difficult for defenses to spot or pickup initially.
I've always liked Husker RBs that wore #21. Damon Benning, Derek Brown, Roger Craig....
cornographic
Banned
FB? Well, in that case, go with Janovich. I think he's maybe a better back--moves, speed--than Cross:
cornographic
Banned
Wilbon was MVP of the scout team lst year, I think. Yeah, he looks the part, Barry Sanders like build, more like Ezekiel Elliot. Over time, he probably wins the starting job, IMO, but I don't think that will happen until sometime mid to late season, as he gains experience. I still have a fair amount of faith in Newby, that is, if he starts running stronger.From the glimpses we saw of him on the field last year, I thought he looked like a more promising complimentary back than Newby.I like Wilbon. He's short but he's built like a truck. He looks the part already. I think smaller backs make it difficult for defenses to spot or pickup initially.
I've always liked Husker RBs that wore #21. Damon Benning, Derek Brown, Roger Craig....
True2tRA
Banned
Yeah, better speed and moves than Cross......sure looked like it on that blocked FG against Iowa huh? He's is not a better back than Cross, and he better study up on the rules of the game. First thing you learn in football is the play isn't over til' the whistle blows.
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