The Running Back Room

[ColoradoHusk]

@ColoradoHusk Yeah, I might be mis-remembering that, it might have been Bell that Frost was talking about.

There was a Bell run against CU which he broke free into the secondary, and I thought could have gone the distance, and there might have been another one against Troy.  Both of those games ended in losses.  Ugh.

 

[billdozer15]

Frost said Washington is now a step faster. One of the coaches said he has a fast metabolism, which keeps him from gaining more weight. Assuming he plays, he may remain at 190 his whole time here. 

He was only a Freshman last year so a year in the weight room along with understanding and being more comfortable with the plays certainly can result in him being faster. I'm excited for sure. 

 

[Mavric]

I'll never understand why people put so much emphasis on this.  How often does a running back really "take it to the house"?  It's a pretty rare play.

Well, you could ask Frost, because it's pretty high on his list.

If this kid can grind 5-15 yards like a bulldozer, as shown in these videos, he's going to have a huge year.

I'd be pretty sure there are quite a few more plays where a RB takes it to the house than bulldozes his way for 15 yards.

 

[brophog]

I'd be pretty sure there are quite a few more plays where a RB takes it to the house than bulldozes his way for 15 yards.

Yeah, 15 is a strange number because that’s often around safety depth. That’s why to illustrate this idea 10 and 20 yards are usually used to denote quality runs that did or did not beat the safety.

 

[melscott62]

Well, you could ask Frost, because it's pretty high on his list.

I'd be pretty sure there are quite a few more plays where a RB takes it to the house than bulldozes his way for 15 yards.

Exactly.  They got ozigbo (who was known as being anything but a homerun hitter)to do it numerous times last year

 

[GSG]

Good read on Mills

 

[Mavric]

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[Cornfed]

He’s talked a lot.. hope he can back it up 

 

[Pedro G]

Well, you could ask Frost, because it's pretty high on his list.

I'd be pretty sure there are quite a few more plays where a RB takes it to the house than bulldozes his way for 15 yards.

Frost has said Mills is faster than he thought. 

 

[suh_fan93]

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[Pedro G]

The guy has really good straight-line speed. But doesn’t have near the quickness and juking ability of Washington. Still he is a steady player who will contribute, especially if Mo doesn’t play. 

 

[84HuskerLaw]

Mazour is much more capable than most fans give him credit for.   Just because he is awalk on, they just don't pay enough attention.   He will do just fine and suprise some.   

 

[deedsker]

Totally baseless claim, but I think Mazour reminds me of Cory Ross. The more carries he is given, the better he keeps getting.

 

[Caveman]

Mazour is much more capable than most fans give him credit for.   Just because he was a walk on, they just don't pay enough attention.   He will do just fine and suprise some.   

FIFY

 

[suh_fan93]

Pretty predictable I know in saying that he kinda reminds you of a Danny Woodhead type of back.  I think he's the kind of guy who Frost could call on when the opposing defense is least expecting it.