Crazy to see so many possible running backs, all with some serious potential. Reality is that we are likely to lose at least one after next season due to a lack of playing time, at least I feel like that will likely happen.
Also, it will be even crazier once Drew Harris gets here... /sarcastica
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We gotta find ways to get them all on the field... and I'm not even talking about the new guys coming in.
Fortunately, we have some positional flexibility.
Caleb, Mangus, and Coleman could all line up wide in some sets.
We could even go NFL-style and run some 3-back sets (full house) to get everyone involved.
Just less read-option, please. We got the stable, let the horses trot.
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AB- Great info here (as usual) I like that you-re tackling the big question mark postions first.
Maybe I'm being pessimistic, but unlike the QB situation, the running still feels uneasy. The fact that people still jokingly bring up Drew Harris is indictative that we dont have that one guy that we are itching to see him show his stuff, imo. DH and jokes should be a distant memory at this point.
HOWEVVA,
I still see potential. I recently re-watched the Marshall game. So much happened in that game but one thing that surprised me was how big a contribution Chris Mangus made. If he can step it up a notch on a regular basis, along with Edmunds putting up consistant numbers and staying healthy, and with help from the supporting cast, and... SAM ROGERS ... the running game could turn some heads. Lets hope so. GO HOKIES!
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Seeing as how none of next year's QBs have any starting experience at the I-A level, I'm confused as to how you're feeling uneasy about the RBs but not the QBs.
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Mangus also had the best YPC average of any of the backs. This might have been because JC was banged up early, but I think that Mangus was probably a better option that JC most of the year and I would have liked to see him utilized more in the running game. I think it was right after he signed, CFB compared his highlights to Eddie Royal and I think the coaches definitely need to find ways to get the ball in his hands more.
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agree it seemed that his biggest concern was not getting blocks. Oince he turned a corner or found a hole he was good for 7 yards+. Hope to seem him more!
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He has the ability to take it the distance, but more than half of his yards were from one 76 yard TD. Take away that 1 play and he is under 3 YPC.
He can be a game breaker, but I don't think he is the type that will be getting us those tough 3 yards we need. I think he can be a huge contributor if we use him right - get him the ball in space.
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I agree on that, and I wasn't saying that he should have been getting 1st string carries, just that he was a better option at tailback than JC Coleman for most of the year. I wouldn't expect him to be able to push a pile in short yardage situations anymore than I would expect JC to do so.
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I've been beating the Chris Mangus drum for a while now. He might not be the best, and the coaches sure know more than I do, but man, that guy is exciting to watch
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This appears to be a re-post of the QB breakdown...
Our system screws up sometimes. It should be right now.
Yep, I got it now. You got about 6 extra clicks from me because I thought I was going crazy, so I'd say your "system" is working fine.
Crazy to see so many possible running backs, all with some serious potential. Reality is that we are likely to lose at least one after next season due to a lack of playing time, at least I feel like that will likely happen.
Also, it will be even crazier once Drew Harris gets here... /sarcastica
We gotta find ways to get them all on the field... and I'm not even talking about the new guys coming in.
Fortunately, we have some positional flexibility.
Caleb, Mangus, and Coleman could all line up wide in some sets.
We could even go NFL-style and run some 3-back sets (full house) to get everyone involved.
Just less read-option, please. We got the stable, let the horses trot.
AB- Great info here (as usual) I like that you-re tackling the big question mark postions first.
Maybe I'm being pessimistic, but unlike the QB situation, the running still feels uneasy. The fact that people still jokingly bring up Drew Harris is indictative that we dont have that one guy that we are itching to see him show his stuff, imo. DH and jokes should be a distant memory at this point.
HOWEVVA,
I still see potential. I recently re-watched the Marshall game. So much happened in that game but one thing that surprised me was how big a contribution Chris Mangus made. If he can step it up a notch on a regular basis, along with Edmunds putting up consistant numbers and staying healthy, and with help from the supporting cast, and... SAM ROGERS ... the running game could turn some heads. Lets hope so. GO HOKIES!
Seeing as how none of next year's QBs have any starting experience at the I-A level, I'm confused as to how you're feeling uneasy about the RBs but not the QBs.
excited about new guys : Brewer, Ford, Durkin.... the allure of the unknown!... GO HOKIES!
MARSHAWN WILLIAMS. That is all.
OK I feel easy now ... not uneasy
Mangus also had the best YPC average of any of the backs. This might have been because JC was banged up early, but I think that Mangus was probably a better option that JC most of the year and I would have liked to see him utilized more in the running game. I think it was right after he signed, CFB compared his highlights to Eddie Royal and I think the coaches definitely need to find ways to get the ball in his hands more.
agree it seemed that his biggest concern was not getting blocks. Oince he turned a corner or found a hole he was good for 7 yards+. Hope to seem him more!
He has the ability to take it the distance, but more than half of his yards were from one 76 yard TD. Take away that 1 play and he is under 3 YPC.
He can be a game breaker, but I don't think he is the type that will be getting us those tough 3 yards we need. I think he can be a huge contributor if we use him right - get him the ball in space.
I agree on that, and I wasn't saying that he should have been getting 1st string carries, just that he was a better option at tailback than JC Coleman for most of the year. I wouldn't expect him to be able to push a pile in short yardage situations anymore than I would expect JC to do so.
I'd agree based on what we saw last year. Let's get him the ball in space more and see what he can do.
I've been beating the Chris Mangus drum for a while now. He might not be the best, and the coaches sure know more than I do, but man, that guy is exciting to watch
The offensive capabilitie in NCAA 14 let the Hokies pretty much run the ball at-will. I'd like for us to be able to do that when practical
Fuller Hoepener. He will have an outstanding senior season. Not a Full Fuller but still a Fuller.