Serious question about our RB rotation

[Blackshirt]

someone brought this up, and I am curious to what everyone's stance is on it...

Is our current running back rotation/repetition spread good or bad? Because we are currently giving Ameer about 3-4 snaps, then Cross comes in for about 3-4, then Newby came in for about 3-4. We are giving a good mixture of backs reps and looks, which is giving us always fresh legs in the backfield and not worn down. My concern however is not letting a running back hit a rhythm or gain confidence. Why don't we leave one in for a bit and let him get a groove? Why does it seem that every time one hits a groove we yank him and put in a different back to carry the rock? What's more important here?

 

[popeyecv64]

someone brought this up, and I am curious to what everyone's stance is on it...

Is our current running back rotation/repetition spread good or bad? Because we are currently giving Ameer about 3-4 snaps, then Cross comes in for about 3-4, then Newby came in for about 3-4. We are giving a good mixture of backs reps and looks, which is giving us always fresh legs in the backfield and not worn down. My concern however is not letting a running back hit a rhythm or gain confidence. Why don't we leave one in for a bit and let him get a groove? Why does it seem that every time one hits a groove we yank him and put in a different back to carry the rock? What's more important here?

good question

back in the good o'l days the Huskers had thar number 1 RB and stuck to it -- fer the whole season

nowa days it does seem a bit weird and all

 

[blkflagmafia]

someone brought this up, and I am curious to what everyone's stance is on it...

Is our current running back rotation/repetition spread good or bad? Because we are currently giving Ameer about 3-4 snaps, then Cross comes in for about 3-4, then Newby came in for about 3-4. We are giving a good mixture of backs reps and looks, which is giving us always fresh legs in the backfield and not worn down. My concern however is not letting a running back hit a rhythm or gain confidence. Why don't we leave one in for a bit and let him get a groove? Why does it seem that every time one hits a groove we yank him and put in a different back to carry the rock? What's more important here?

I think he wanted to develop a three head rb monster since all three are different in running styles

But that killed rb rhythm ESP for back like cross that need 4-7 straight to get in rhythm

It was weird and I rather them feed them longer and let them work more

 

[popeyecv64]

bottom line ---I like Cross as the Husker rb


that dude can carry the ball !!

 

[Tomhusker]

I think the idea was to get a look at all 3. As the season goes on a more solidified rotation will come. Saw some real good stuff from the new guy, Cross looked awesome and Ameer had some good runs. Three good RB's is a problem any coach would want to have.

Of the three, I like the way Cross looked over the other 2. HOWEVER, I could live with any of the 3 starting.

 

[Exorbitant]

good question

back in the good o'l days the Huskers had thar number 1 RB and stuck to it -- fer the whole season

nowa days it does seem a bit weird and all

Pops, in the good ole days we had much better, smarter, and consistent coaching also with Tom Osborne.

 

[HuskerinBig10]

I like playing all three Abdullah/Cross/Newby.

Nebraska lost Green and Heard, two highly regarded recruits because they were not getting playing time. Sure, there might have been other reasons, but to both of those players, that was the main reason, they were not getting playing time to showcase their abilities. For me, I thought both Green and Heard played well when I saw them on the field and they deserved more PT.

The score was 37-21, give Ameer a rest since he needs to be 100% for the B1G season. Give Newby a chance to show what he has. He looked good, plus, he did not fumble. Not sure if he can block or catch a pass, but he is quick and slippery.

When the game became a question mark, Ameer/Cross were back in.

For me, I liked seeing all the fresh faces on offense. Alonzo Moore, Jordan Westerkamp, Cethan Carter, Terrell Newby, etc. Where was Tommy Armstrong when it was clear Martinez had hurt his left shoulder?

2015 Nebraska is in contention for the National Championship.

 

[tometom]

rotation didn't bother me. newby got way more than 3-4 carries in a row it seemed to me (unless you count that one play cross came in to pick up the short yardage 1st down).

I almost questioned if ameer didn't get knicked up on that long run, I don't remember seeing him again after that play until late in the 4th.

 

[Brasky]

Beck said Newby had the "hot hand" and so he kept him in even with the game on the line. He looks like he could be special.

 

[Brasky]

Really liked what I saw from all 3. Newby though... That kid is gonna do some things here.

 

[blkflagmafia]

You can see why Taylor RS

Newby is no joke , can't wait to see him in a screen play

 

[Brasky]

Or on KRs.