Asked by Husker Max

3/12/2016

Which running strategy would you prefer to see in 2016?

56%

RB by Committee WINNER

44%

One Back Approach

56%

RB by Committee

15 Comments

DHUSK

Too much talent to be wasted sitting these guys. Give the rock to Wilbon and Ozigbo and Newby. Add in Spielman and DPE too.

Jim Andersen

Fresh is best.

Robert Dodd

there is alot of talent why not use it ALL !!

Stephen Johnson

We will have a qb that cannot run. So only one back is not enough options.

Paul Lehmkuhler

Keep them guessing

Jerry Williams

initially by committee until we find out if we have that one back that can emerge from the back. It is too early to tell.

John DeCastro

talent is key. If you don't have an every down back, don't force somebody into that role

Tom Duncan

Lots of good backs. I want to see Adam Taylor used. He is a beast!

Paul Hrnicek

Distributed workload prevents one guy from wearing down as season progresses

Brian Reilly

If we run the ball 35-40 times a game we need more than 1 IB to step it up.

Scott RideOn

Why recruit them to sit on the bench. Just find/hire an OC who knows something about it!

Visitor

give the ball to the hot hand

Michael Morkert

We need to use the fullback like the end of last year.Also running 60% or more requires a committee approach.

Kurt Boeckenhauer

Back in the day Thurman Thomas and Barry Sanders were both on the roster for OSU. Would you have left Thomas ride the bench? Now we aren't blessed with that depth, but both are solid. Fresh legs matter!

Visitor

Newby has the most talent...but that kid Ozigbo has great vision!! I would start Ozigbo

44%

One Back Approach

5 Comments

Christopher Richling

Must be the right back though. WIth their ability to get yards as the primary motivating factor rather than their ability to pass protect.

Jason Stephens

I feel it gives the back the reps he needs to get into rhythm and grow throughout the year

Alan Lancaster

To build some continuity in the run game

Keith Petrie

However... It would depend on how things go in any game. If a couple of backs do the job great also. But if one guy with a fullback and or another back can do it... Fine.