ARob vs other ISU RBs

[CrossCyed]

Great question! Anyone have a feeling as to how the R-backs will be used in a Shotgun formation? Blocking, bubbles, 4th or 5th receiver....

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It'll probably be a better setup for A-Robs in terms of producing offense. It's tough to say who they'd keep in the backfield as a blocker though, since he's the only one with game action.

 

[Cyznutz]

All that shows, unfortunately, is that we haven't had a great HB in quite a while (since Haywood).

Couldn't agree more with this!

 

[ISU_phoria]

Hermman's biggest strength is utilizing the talent that he has available.

That's a pretty "absolutist" statement when he hasn't even coached/called a game for us yet. But, I'm sure hoping you are right!

 

[CYKOFAN]

Of the things DMac did or didn't do that didn't make any sense, underusing Ryan Koch throughout his career ranks near the top.

 

[cc1091]

RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G
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2002
Rutland,Hiawat 14 160 678 64 614 3.8 6 41 43.9

2008
Robinson,Alexan 11 153 734 31 703 4.6 6 67 63.9

2003
Hicks,Stevie 11 123 497 26 471 3.8 0 31 42.8

2006
Kock,Ryan 12 74 332 0 332 4.5 6 24 27.7

2004
Coleman,Greg 10 116 433 14 419 3.6 2 28 41.9

I'd love to see Hiawatha and the Davis brothers added to this list for comparison. Then perhaps dig up some of the backs from Jim Walden's era.

 

[Cyznutz]

I'd love to see Hiawatha and the Davis brothers added to this list for comparison. Then perhaps dig up some of the backs from Jim Walden's era.

Hiawatha is on the list

 

[kingcy]

It sounds like Herman's offense is entirely out of the shotgun. What does that mean for our backs? I think we have talent at this position and just wonder if they are going to be featured enough. Would that style favor either A-Rob or Bo? If I am a Jeremiah Schwartz I would be looking around. That doesn't seem like a fit.

They are 3 differnt types of backs, so the running game would be hard to get ready for. Coach has said they are going to use the best players. I dont think Rice had a very good back so they didnt run the ball much. Given there are 3 backs here we think are good there is no reason to think they wont get their shots at touching the ball. Passes to backs maybe making a come back to Ames. PR has said they will run the ball.