Ground Game

[Herdman]

Probably not a topic worth having it's own thread, but being an old guy I generally think run first, pass second. What is the current state of UNI's run game outside of the QB position? Will we ever see the day of two RBs lining up and pounding ball down an opponent's throat again anytime soon?

Personally, I love to see that happen against NSDU and a couple other conference foes.

[djb]

Re: Ground Game

There certainly is some depth at RB- Carlos has been honing his speed in winter and spring track. David Johnson was recruited as a WR and moved to the backfield. He is big, rangy and desrcribed by some of the players as a athletic freak - also one of the strongest guys in the weightroom. So you should see a lot of him this year. So a three headed running threat and a re-tooled line that should much improved -there is some depth there also.

[Mudrafan]

Re: Ground Game

In UNI's current scheme, the QB is the first running back. The second is the tailback.

[Herdman]

Re: Ground Game

So does that mean they won't change for any reason?

[djb]

Re: Ground Game

So does that mean they won't change for any reason?

No - they worked with what they had last year including the oline. Can't believe they would leave all kinds of talent on the sideline just because their first QB is a dual threat. If he goes down for any reason the 2nd is a pocket passer who can also scramble very well - believe they (coaches and players)will be prepared to show you things you haven't seen yet.

[Herdman]

Re: Ground Game

That sounds exciting. I'm feeling two 1,000 yard rushers in the Panther's future.

[achrist70]

Re: Ground Game

Personally I was hoping for 3!

[Herdman]

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That would be good too, I just didn't want to jinx them.

[Mudrafan]

Re: Ground Game

they had Eric Sanders run the ball too. This is the offense Verduzco runs. Get used to it!

[JayJ79]

Re: Ground Game

they had Eric Sanders run the ball too. This is the offense Verduzco runs. Get used to it!

Sanders ran the ball occasionally.
Grace ran a bit more.
Rennie almost prefers to run it.

not quite the same offense,
but yes, there is some QB running.

[Mudrafan]

Re: Ground Game

same exact offense in terms of structure. The only difference is that Sanders could actually throw & was a tremendous decision maker. Grace was a meathead & Rennie is a running back lined up as a qb.

[Herdman]

Re: Ground Game

they had Eric Sanders run the ball too. This is the offense Verduzco runs. Get used to it!

Oh, sorry for having a discussion about the offense and ground game in particular in the off-season.