Running Game This Year

I assume it's Lane's job to lose, but does anybody think he can really handle it? Or does anyone think any of the incoming freshmen might win the job?

 

I think Lane and Neal get it done, sharing the load. It won't be stellar, but it will be serviceable as long as the passing threat looms.

 

Agree with IP. I think our passing game (barring injuries) will open up our running game.

 

Bourque is going to be given every opportunity to win the job. I don't see a 6' 3" TB staying healthy though.

Young has supposedly looked very impressive this summer, but he's a midget.

Neal hasn't gotten any tougher and refuses to run between the tackles. He may bust a big play or two, especially a wheel route out of the backfield, but I don't expect him to be a consistent threat.

Lane is probably the best overall back and I expect him to hold off everyone else.

 

While he ran against the 2nd team, I was somewhat impressed with Lane at the O&W game. You can never measure a team's success by that scrimmage though.

 

By committee, I imagine. I think all of these guys could have something to offer, but none are 25-carry workhorses.

 

I watched some old Charlie Garner highlights last night then went to bed and cried.

 

This.

Also, whatever happened to Tom Smith? I thought he was a 5* with a 3* knee bionically repaired to make him 6*?

 

Yep. I've also heard Pig is getting his chances and is looking pretty good.

 

You've got Smith confused with Lane.

Smith is a short yardage guy. He's not really quick or fast, but he isn't scared of contact.

 

Whatever it's worth, I hope that we do have one become the main guy that gets at least the plurality of the carries. I'm not a fan of 3 or 4 backs getting 5-10 caries each.

 

Possible I'm confused. We have recruited so many 5* guys that were 3* because of injury/bias/racism that it is easy to get mixed up.

 

There are rare exceptions (see LSU,) but that usually happens because none of the 3 or 4 guys are very good.

 

Can't get in a rhythm either. Qho is the back from Louisiana?

 

Do you mean Quenshaun Watson? He's from Georgia and is another tiny speedster.

Bourque is from Louisiana

 

Bourque is the onw

 

I'm a fan of using 2 backs. Give one 55-70 percent of the meaningful snaps and the other 30-45.

 

I've hit moronic on here on someone, but I didn't mean too, so over look it.

 

By the end of the year, Lane will be the feature back imo.

 

Don't think Neal will ever be anything more than a gadget.