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Does Auburn have a feature back this year?

Posted on 2/9/14 at 3:19 pm
Posted by Ross
Member since Oct 2007
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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.
Posted by RockyMtnTigerWDE
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Member since Oct 2010
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Posted on 2/9/14 at 3:23 pm to
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.
Posted by We_Need_Cam
America
Member since Sep 2012
2410 posts
Posted on 2/9/14 at 3:23 pm to
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 by jvilletiger25
jacksonville, fl
Member since Jan 2014
18009 posts
Posted on 2/9/14 at 3:32 pm to
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 by GenesChin
The Promise Land
Member since Feb 2012
37739 posts
Posted on 2/9/14 at 3:36 pm to
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 by beaver
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Member since Sep 2009
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Posted on 2/9/14 at 3:37 pm to
Barber

I just don't think CAP can be a feature back
Posted by jvilletiger25
jacksonville, fl
Member since Jan 2014
18009 posts
Posted on 2/9/14 at 3:49 pm to
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 by MrAUTigers
Florida
Member since Sep 2013
28632 posts
Posted on 2/9/14 at 4:02 pm to
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 by mockabee
Member since Aug 2010
1199 posts
Posted on 2/9/14 at 4:02 pm to
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 by Pavoloco83
Acworth Ga. too many damn dawgs
Member since Nov 2013
15347 posts
Posted on 2/9/14 at 4:29 pm to
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.
Posted by GenesChin
The Promise Land
Member since Feb 2012
37739 posts
Posted on 2/9/14 at 4:33 pm to
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 by AUCE05
Member since Dec 2009
43009 posts
Posted on 2/9/14 at 4:53 pm to
Yeah, JJ will have a lot to work with.
Posted by Weagle25
THE Football State.
Member since Oct 2011
47032 posts
Posted on 2/9/14 at 4:54 pm to
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 by achamb7
Lenoir City, TN
Member since Jun 2011
455 posts
Posted on 2/9/14 at 6:01 pm to
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Yeah, JJ will have a lot to work with.

ISWYDT but it's not gonna happen.
Posted by AUtigR24
Happy Hour
Member since Apr 2011
19854 posts
Posted on 2/9/14 at 7:14 pm to
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 by AUtigR24
Happy Hour
Member since Apr 2011
19854 posts
Posted on 2/9/14 at 7:16 pm to
quote:

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 by TigerPaw1
Chattanooga, TN
Member since Apr 2011
16979 posts
Posted on 2/9/14 at 7:17 pm to
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 by Rig
BHM
Member since Aug 2011
41869 posts
Posted on 2/9/14 at 8:29 pm to
Avery is staying at RT. Malzahn's been firm in that much
Posted by Tiger n Miami AU83
Miami
Member since Oct 2007
45656 posts
Posted on 2/9/14 at 8:53 pm to
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 by Blake R
Member since Jun 2010
1376 posts
Posted on 2/9/14 at 9:31 pm to
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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