As Huskies Stock Up on Running Backs for 2023, We Rank Them
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NorwegianHusky
New Fish
Sunday must be on his way out + at least one of Dumas/Nixon if not both. Adams is probably gone too, though I'd like to see him move to safety.
BeerThirty
New Fish
The way Nixon just disappeared was a little surprising. He was getting some snaps early and then was just gone. I think he is out. Dumas too. I've heard Sunday can't catch the ball so he is probably out. I hope Adams stays
EsophagealFeces
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I’m also on bored for seeing Adams move to defense. Safety would be fine, but he’s big enough, I’d like to see him at LB. We need LBs who can run and cover.
BeerThirty
New Fish
Kid could be a beast, hopefully he doesn't have a total hard-on for RB and is willing to switch if asked
AtomicDawg
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I don’t think he would last long at safety with his injury history.
He plays RB though. If he gets 15-18 carries that’s 15-18 hits. Plus catches and blocking. If the front seven is any good he should only be making contact with guys 5-10 times a game at safety. At least move him somewhere that UW has depth concerns if he’s at all interested.
I've seen something from Adams in his limited touches. He's the main guy I want to stay that a lot of others think will transfer or switch. He had one bad drop, but looks really natural, quick, and powerful with the ball. I haven't sent enough to argue about it too much, but that's what I think.
I also like Nixon for his quickness.
Davis
Johnson
Newton
Adams
Rodgers
Nixon
I'm probably forgetting one, but off the top of my head that's the RB depth I'd like to see coming out of spring.
I also like Nixon for his quickness.
Davis
Johnson
Newton
Adams
Rodgers
Nixon
I'm probably forgetting one, but off the top of my head that's the RB depth I'd like to see coming out of spring.
PostGameOrangeSlices
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Id much rather see Johnson above Davis
DoogerMcFarland
Member
Ngata
Who is the take-it-to-the-house back?
If we're ok with labeling Johnson as Papa 2.0 i'm good with the consistent churner who gains tough yards, keeps Penix erect, and can catch.
But whose the guy that's gonna blow the lid off when the D is worn down?
If we're ok with labeling Johnson as Papa 2.0 i'm good with the consistent churner who gains tough yards, keeps Penix erect, and can catch.
But whose the guy that's gonna blow the lid off when the D is worn down?
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Nixon was #2 because Davis and Newton hadn’t played in fall camp. I remember Grubb saying they had proven nothing and he had very little opinion of both.
Nixon couldn’t get on the field at Nebraska, albeit as a freshman. He’s not very good. Like Dumas, the coaches brought him on to add competition.
I think Davis or Newton leaves. Possibly Ngata too if he’s 3rd/4th string after Spring. Tybo Rodgers will be a good RB for us and it doesn’t always take RB’s 2+ years to make an impact.
Supposedly Sunday gave Davis the concussion that kept him out of the Alamo Bowl.
He just sold the couch
PostGameOrangeSlices
Well-known poster
How did that happen?
Surprised Sunday never got any meaningful snaps. He looked like a better Dick Newt
DoogerMcFarland
Member
Still not sure there is one unless you're hoping Ngata can be the player he was supposed to be coming out of high school.
Johnson should be a better version of Taulapapa.