The Running Back Room

[Mavric]

He also had a 10 yard head start and #1 caught him from behind.  Had no angle whatsoever.  

This is completely false.  He #1 may have been 10 yards away when Bell got the ball but that's about it.  #1 was at most a step-and-a-half behind Bell when Bell cleared the linebackers.

 

[Hunter94]

he really looked slow on that play.......i would guess Washington is the only guy who can take one to the house?

 

[The Dude]

I never would have thought we'd talk this much about how slow a running back is after having an 8 ypc game.

I was surprised he got chased down a time or two as well.  It's just kind of funny.

 

[Hunter94]

we need to recruit some real speed during the next cycle.......could be he is slowed a bit by an unknown issue?

 

[Mavric]

Bell seemed to have a weird gate when he ran.  He also had a 10 yard head start and #1 caught him from behind.  Had no angle whatsoever.  

Here is the beginning of the 40 yard run.  #1 is the defender behind the guy diving for Bell in this pic.  It's nowhere near 10 yards.  Bell is able to stay in front of him for the next 30 yards.

 

[ScottyIce]

If that is how it went this year...Here is how the following year  would look.

SR: Bell & Mazour

JR: Bryant & Bradley

SO: Miles & Washington

FR: 1-2 RB Recruits

A little update... 

2019

SR: Mazour

JR: Bradley, Dedrick Mills

SO: Washington

RFR: Miles
FR: Ronald Thompkins, Rahmir Johnson (HOPEFULLY WANDALE ROBINSON)

 

[Hedley Lamarr]

A little update... 

2019

SR: Mazour

JR: Bradley, Dedrick Mills

SO: Washington

RFR: Miles
FR: Ronald Thompkins, Rahmir Johnson (HOPEFULLY WANDALE ROBINSON)

I hope we snag Wandale because it makes redshirting Thompkins a no brainer and not a concern at all. Do you think Miles ends up as more of a WR? 

 

[ScottyIce]

I hope we snag Wandale because it makes redshirting Thompkins a no brainer and not a concern at all. Do you think Miles ends up as more of a WR? 

Not sure.

It's that Duck R position I believe. I'm just lumping those guys in with RB as I don't know what else to do.

 

[StPaulHusker]

I hope we snag Wandale because it makes redshirting Thompkins a no brainer and not a concern at all. Do you think Miles ends up as more of a WR? 

I think Thompkins is going to have to redshirt regardless.  Isn't this 2 years in a row he was injured?  Just not sure he should be looked at as a contributor right away 

 

[Hedley Lamarr]

I think Thompkins is going to have to redshirt regardless.  Isn't this 2 years in a row he was injured?  Just not sure he should be looked at as a contributor right away 

Oh I completely agree. I just think it takes all question out of the equation. Say Bradley Transfers out and Miles moves to full time WR. Then you have Mazour, Mills and Washington and whoever signs this year.

 

[brophog]

Ozigbo is having a great game against Minnesota and a great year and I couldn't be prouder. In a year where a lot of guys didn't want to stick it out, he came in this season focusing on what he needed to improve and has done a fantastic job. He wouldn't have made some of these big runs in years past but he got slimmed down to make it happen and it's paying off huge for him.

 

[Toe]

Taking it all the way on that long run and not getting tackled at the 10. :thumbs

 

[ScottyIce]

Again, hats off to ziggy.

 

[brophog]

2018 Ozigbo 7 games, 85 Attempts - 8 carries of 20+

2015-2017 Ozigbo 26 games, 265 carries - 6 carries of 20+

 

[ScottyIce]

2018 Ozigbo 7 games, 85 Attempts - 8 carries of 20+

2015-2017 Ozigbo 26 games, 265 carries - 6 carries of 20+

He proved us all wrong by getting in much much better shape. Love him for it.