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Does Auburn have a feature back this year?
Posted on 2/9/14 at 3:19 pm
Posted on 2/9/14 at 3:19 pm
If so, who you got? The more I think about our RB situation, the more I think we might be going RB by committee this year much like we started last year.
I've got faith in CAP but I just think we have too much talent to keep off the field.
I've got faith in CAP but I just think we have too much talent to keep off the field.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 3:23 pm to Ross
I think CAP will get his chance, but if you believe some of the players it sounds as if Barber is pretty special. Also, Roc should play a factor due to his ability. So you could be right and we have 3-4 RB's with 500-800 yds each. A very nice situation for our program to have.
Add in Williams and Coates, and our offense is going to be sick next year...
The good part is I expect our defense to improve over last year. I am interested to see who takes over where Dee left off.
Add in Williams and Coates, and our offense is going to be sick next year...
The good part is I expect our defense to improve over last year. I am interested to see who takes over where Dee left off.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 3:23 pm to Ross
Definitely RB by committee/giving it to the hot hand. If someone pulls away then they will get the majority of carries. Should be fun to see.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 3:32 pm to Ross
I think CAP. It looked like Malzahn realized the RB by committee really slowed down his pace with substitutions. I expect Grant to get more carries this year too.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 3:36 pm to jvilletiger25
I always thought Peyton Barber was special coming out of HS. I think he gets the most carries. Something concerns me about CAPs lack of volume going into the later games. Grant didn't see his handoffs drop the same way
Posted on 2/9/14 at 3:37 pm to Ross
Barber
I just don't think CAP can be a feature back
I just don't think CAP can be a feature back
Posted on 2/9/14 at 3:49 pm to beaver
Hope you guys are right about Barber, because I think CAP is a pretty solid back. If Barber jumps ahead of him, he must be special.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 4:02 pm to Ross
CAP is a very solid back. Tre said Barber is probably the most complete back on the team. RB is not a position of concern for us. I do think it will probably be RB by committee.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 4:02 pm to jvilletiger25
Nick will be the featured back this year. Another k on the ground, and through the air ... he was just loosening his arm last year.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 4:29 pm to RockyMtnTigerWDE
CAP better hold onto the ball better, but if he can, it think he is the every down back with Roc and Barber and Grant pressing him. I think Grant continues his Omac impersonation.
I really want to see what we do with the H Back and GRobs Tackle position. Super excited about Braden Smith. That kid is gonna be AWESOME.
I really want to see what we do with the H Back and GRobs Tackle position. Super excited about Braden Smith. That kid is gonna be AWESOME.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 4:33 pm to Pavoloco83
Braden Smith is going to be a stud. He clearly dominates run blocking and will in the future. Even if he doesn't excel at pass blocking, we could slip him into RT and slide Avery Young over to LT
This post was edited on 2/9/14 at 4:34 pm
Posted on 2/9/14 at 4:53 pm to RockyMtnTigerWDE
Yeah, JJ will have a lot to work with.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 4:54 pm to Ross
I understand the whole Runningback by committee thing but I prefer having a feature back especially since we have a mobile QB. It allows the guy to get in more a rhythm. That said I don't know who would get the nod. I feel like Roc will be getting solid playing time by November.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 6:01 pm to AUCE05
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Yeah, JJ will have a lot to work with.
ISWYDT but it's not gonna happen.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 7:14 pm to Ross
We will have a feature back. Our tempo offense is best when we aren't subbing in players. CAP will be the back IMO as long as his conditioning is in order. The only way to do a running back by committee in this offense is to rotate them for whole drives which I don't see Gus doing if one or the other has a "hot hand". I'd say it's between Barber and CAP with Grant getting the sweeps. The only pt I see Rock getting is garbage time / garbage games.
This post was edited on 2/9/14 at 7:15 pm
Posted on 2/9/14 at 7:16 pm to GenesChin
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Something concerns me about CAPs lack of volume going into the later games.
Very good point. I couldn't figure out the reasoning behind this except for the fact that tre was ballin out. When CAP did get touches he looked awesome.
This post was edited on 2/9/14 at 7:19 pm
Posted on 2/9/14 at 7:17 pm to AUtigR24
I see it going the same way as this season. I think early on you will see CAP, Barber, Grant, and Roc all getting carries but as the season goes one of them will assert themselves and become the main back. I don't see it being Grant as I think he has found his niche. I know there is a lot of Barber hype after some Mason's comments but I still think it will be all CAP next season. Dude looked real good when he had his chances. Reminded me of Ben Tate (not just because of the number). I think Roc will get a few carries but I don't see him putting up a ton of yards freshman year. 2015 will be his and Barber's turn
Posted on 2/9/14 at 8:29 pm to GenesChin
Avery is staying at RT. Malzahn's been firm in that much
Posted on 2/9/14 at 8:53 pm to TigerPaw1
Committe unless or until a back separates themselves from the rest. Similar to last year. One thing though, last year in spring the coaches were learning the players andvice versa. Spring will be somewhat different this year with the offense being familiar to all. A back could seperate themselves more this spring and fall. Roc will have to come out of the gates fast to see much playing time early on.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 9:31 pm to Tiger n Miami AU83
If Marshall develops like all of us are hoping, we won't be running the ball as much. I think CAP gets the lions share of the carries, but either Barber or Grant is gonna be right at/over a grand as well.
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