Which running strategy would you prefer to see in 2015?

Asked by Husker Max

4/20/2015

Which running strategy would you prefer to see in 2015?

64%

RB by Committee WINNER

36%

One Back Approach

64%

RB by Committee

4 Comments

Bonnie Guy

Having multiple backs with varying talents keeps defenses off balance, and it provides fresh legs throughout the game. It does water down the numbers for any one back, which could be a drawback for them personally, however.

Gene Baker

Nebraska has too many very good running backs to leave off of the field. RB by committee at the start of the season will help to determine who that main back should be!

Ronald D. Bull

I do not believe there is one back is ready to be all things. But by mid year there may be one.

Justin Miller

Until one of the RB steps up and is a clear favorite I think the best option is to use the talent you have. They can all complement each other.

36%

One Back Approach

1 Comment

Nick Thompson

It'll be interesting to see if they can properly implement it.

What should define Nebraska’s running back room heading into 2026?

Asked by Husker Max

1 month left

What should define Nebraska’s running back room heading into 2026?

69%

One clear feature back One clear feature back

31%

A situational committee A situational committee

69%

One clear feature back

3 Comments

David Weaver

Feature back is important to have but DEPTH is also CRITICAL. If don't have a feature back then either then depth chart is flooded with talent. But in the Big Ten you better have a GREAT 2nd and 3rd string to make it through the season. With EJ it helped he was so quick he didn't take huge hits

Terry Barker

Nebraska was always most stable when we had a feature back that can actually "carry" the team with his legs.

Ron Joseph

Nebraska in the past was successful with one top back. We've fallen on hard times because we haven't developed or recruited a great back. But the others need to be developed so we have a pipeline of backs like we use to have.

31%

A situational committee

4 Comments

Thomas Wright

Roger Craig & Tom Rathman ring a bell ? Not only a dynamic duo playing for NU, but also for the 49ers !! YES we want multiple RB’s to rotate in & out to keep their legs fresh!! GBR 🎈

SEW

Look at the success in the playoff, the teams have 2-3 capable RB's they use to keep them healthy and offer the D different looks. Johnson was unique, most backs can't take that many snaps a season and stay healthy and sharp.

PJ SAid

Every good team, including the NFL, will rotate backs on a regular basis. This last year Nebraska should have used a 2nd running back more often - NEB is lucked out EJ stayed healthy.