Newby vs. Ozigbo - who should start & who should see the most carries

[Redux]

The other part of this is the play-calling itself. By my count, out of Newby's 8 carries in the first half, he had one or two that were off-tackle plays. All the others were basically straight up the middle. There's not going to be a lot of room for anyone to run if they have to run straight up the middle 75-80% of the time. And that happened last year as well. Ozigbo had the only true outside run and got about three more carries on off-tackle plays. Little better mix and more opportunity for success.

There is simply more room to run to the outside. Especially if you're more of a speed back as opposed to a power back.

But no excuses...because it's obvious to all people that Ozigbo is the better back..he got more yards right? That means better.

and as said by people in this thread, Newby should be moved to 4th string...he's that bad.

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Ozigbo isn't the better back BECAUSE he got more careies. Ozigbo is the better back, SO he got more carries.

Newby should definitely be 1st or 2nd on depth chart based off speed and experience alone. But if he gets passed theres really nothing you pleading his case can do to stop it.

Not necessarily true
Ozigbo may have gotten more carries simply becuase his particular style was a better for our game plan, dictated by the matchups among other significant intangibles that allowed/required us to run the ball 80% of the time in a particular manner.

Wyomings defense may play a style where our advantage becomes more spread and lateral running, which may suit newby better and he gets 30 touches while Ozigbo rides pine.

Doesnt necessarily mean either one is better than the other.

Agree, I said as much on page 1. We are going to plug in the best Back week to week. Most weeks that will probably end up being Ozigbo.

 

[knapplc]

40 TIMES DON'T MEAN sh#t WHEN YOU STRAP THE PADS ON.

JUST ASK WIFI, HE KNOWS ABOUT ALL THAT STUFF. NATURALLY STRONG, GIFTED, ATHLETIC FAMILY, ETC ETC.

 

[GSG]

40 TIMES DON'T MEAN sh#t WHEN YOU STRAP THE PADS ON.

JUST ASK WIFI, HE KNOWS ABOUT ALL THAT STUFF. NATURALLY STRONG, GIFTED, ATHLETIC FAMILY, ETC ETC.

NEED TO ADD SOME ZEROES TO THAT 10!!

 

[Enhance]

Even if Newby has a little more speed behind him, I feel like it's void because he will end up getting tackled where Ozigbo finds a way to break free.

Oz ran a 4.73 40 yard dash.

Newby ran a 4.46

Keep thinking Oz is faster. Maybe if you wish it hard enough it will come true.

I've read this several times, how are you getting that he thinks Ozigbo is faster? I'm just wondering because I haven't figured it out.

If people keep thinking Oz is faster, I'll keep correcting them.

It's nice to know you like to follow my posts and always chime in your commentary though. Thanks for thinking of me.

You're creating a straw man, Blitz. The direct line you quoted from Redux said nothing about Ozigbo being faster than Newby and was talking about Ozigbo's ability to "break free," which doesn't necessarily mean running faster. That could mean better vision in the holes, better tackle breaking ability, etc.

 

[Elf]

Even if Newby has a little more speed behind him, I feel like it's void because he will end up getting tackled where Ozigbo finds a way to break free.

Oz ran a 4.73 40 yard dash.

Newby ran a 4.46

Keep thinking Oz is faster. Maybe if you wish it hard enough it will come true.

I've read this several times, how are you getting that he thinks Ozigbo is faster? I'm just wondering because I haven't figured it out.

If people keep thinking Oz is faster, I'll keep correcting them.

It's nice to know you like to follow my posts and always chime in your commentary though. Thanks for thinking of me.

I was just trying to figure out where you were coming from because I couldn't see it. I wasn't even rude about it and you come back like this? LOL!!

Have a nice day sir.

 

[ADS]

40 TIMES DON'T MEAN sh#t WHEN YOU STRAP THE PADS ON.

JUST ASK WIFI, HE KNOWS ABOUT ALL THAT STUFF. NATURALLY STRONG, GIFTED, ATHLETIC FAMILY, ETC ETC.

It's said that he runs a 4.0 forty. Pretty sure he'd be a better RB than both Ozigbo and Newby.

 

[Hooked on Huskers]

Seniority thing thus Newby starts (unfortunately). FSU vs Huskers game, my MVP was Oz http://schersdd.tripod.com/sig2016.html

 

[Stumpy1]

40 TIMES DON'T MEAN sh#t WHEN YOU STRAP THE PADS ON.

JUST ASK WIFI, HE KNOWS ABOUT ALL THAT STUFF. NATURALLY STRONG, GIFTED, ATHLETIC FAMILY, ETC ETC.

wood

 

[HuskerNation1]

I'm not a huge Newby fan. It's not that I dislike him, but he doesn't do a lot for me. I think Ozigbo and Bryant are really special RBs, and assuming all had the same tenure, my guess is that these two would be getting a bulk of the carries while Newby was 3rd on the depth chart.

 

[grandpasknee]

I'd play them both, like, at the same time. In the I formation. With Devine as the fullback.

 

[Redux]

Are you Terell Newby?

 

[grandpasknee]

Even if Newby has a little more speed behind him, I feel like it's void because he will end up getting tackled where Ozigbo finds a way to break free.

Oz ran a 4.73 40 yard dash.

Newby ran a 4.46

Keep thinking Oz is faster. Maybe if you wish it hard enough it will come true.

I've read this several times, how are you getting that he thinks Ozigbo is faster? I'm just wondering because I haven't figured it out.

If people keep thinking Oz is faster, I'll keep correcting them.

It's nice to know you like to follow my posts and always chime in your commentary though. Thanks for thinking of me.

You're creating a straw man, Blitz. The direct line you quoted from Redux said nothing about Ozigbo being faster than Newby and was talking about Ozigbo's ability to "break free," which doesn't necessarily mean running faster. That could mean better vision in the holes, better tackle breaking ability, etc.

No, I'm not. Everyone is on the Ozigbo bandwagon....but for some reason, Newby starts and shows a running style he's never had...running with authority. Yet, people just put him at 4th string.

It's crazy to me how little faith people have in Newby. He's done nothing but grind the entire time he's been here. I think he's earned respect and yet he gets NONE.

That's not a strawman.

I think Blitz makes a good point here. Newby is doing enough right that the coaches have him as the starter...same last year. And he has definitely made improvements. I can see how folks like me always want the "next guy up" to be THE ONE. Until the coaches see that one of the others is consistently better, they make the call. Having said that, I love the luxury of having three guys that can tote the rock in fine fashion whenever called upon. I like that a lot!

 

[Enhance]

Even if Newby has a little more speed behind him, I feel like it's void because he will end up getting tackled where Ozigbo finds a way to break free.

Oz ran a 4.73 40 yard dash.

Newby ran a 4.46

Keep thinking Oz is faster. Maybe if you wish it hard enough it will come true.

I've read this several times, how are you getting that he thinks Ozigbo is faster? I'm just wondering because I haven't figured it out.

If people keep thinking Oz is faster, I'll keep correcting them.

It's nice to know you like to follow my posts and always chime in your commentary though. Thanks for thinking of me.

You're creating a straw man, Blitz. The direct line you quoted from Redux said nothing about Ozigbo being faster than Newby and was talking about Ozigbo's ability to "break free," which doesn't necessarily mean running faster. That could mean better vision in the holes, better tackle breaking ability, etc.

No, I'm not. Everyone is on the Ozigbo bandwagon....but for some reason, Newby starts and shows a running style he's never had...running with authority. Yet, people just put him at 4th string.

It's crazy to me how little faith people have in Newby. He's done nothing but grind the entire time he's been here. I think he's earned respect and yet he gets NONE.

That's not a strawman.

You called out a poster for claiming Oz is faster than Newby, which they didn't, and then proceeded to say you'll keep correcting anyone who says Oz is faster. That's a straw man my friend i.e. a misrepresentation of your opponent's opinion.

You're now trying to move the goal posts by suggesting everyone is on the Ozigbo bandwagon - a gross misrepresentation.

 

[Enhance]

The OP has been updated with week two statistics. Catching numbers were included as both backs made significant plays in the passing game Saturday.

One interesting note - though both backs didn't do much on the ground Saturday, Ozigbo was once again the featured back in the second half, particularly in the rushing game. Newby had zero second half rushing carries.

 

[The Dude]

Kind of felt like Newby should have seen more carries today. Not more than Oz necessarily, but more than he did.

Bryant ended up with more carries than Newby, but he was also the closer when the game was out of reach. Good to see him get some time early though.

Ozigbo got the start if I'm not mistaken.