If Bucky does indeed go pro, I hope James becomes RB#1. Dude is a stud and I believe he was extremely under-utilized this year. So much so, I wonder if he could be considering portal-ing out? I hope not, but there is talent behind him. Hopefully Noah comes back healthy.

Yeah. Agree.

Honestly can't remember a guy like that since Freeman.

oldretiredguy wrote:

Orygun303 wrote:

I hope it's still possible to land a big bruising RB in the portal. I like all the small quick rb's we've had. But for playoff football we ideally need to have power at that position.

We have Dante Dowdell, listed at 6'2" and 215. A freshman from Mississippi who was highly regarded. I hope we'll see a lot more of him next year. I agree; I prefer a bruiser.
 

 
Thanks for that bit of info, I'll be hoping to hear good things about him come spring football.

If I recall correctly, Habibi-Likio left Oregon because he wanted to be an every down player vs coming in when there are only 5-yards to go for a TD.

On a larger scale...the "fullback" position has been phased out of college football and the NFL.

Spread no huddle up tempo empty backfield offenses have made the need for a "big" RB less relevant.

Need extra bulk with offensive scoring positions? Bring in multiple TE's...they can catch passes, block and get down the field faster than a bulky RB.

Smaller faster RB's can come out of the backfield and catch passes.

Kind of like FAX machines...still can be valuable and useful in specific situations but not in the volume they were formerly used.

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Orygun303 wrote:

Well I was a little envious of that big RB from Washington, Johnson. I think he gained over 100 yards on us and he hadn't been 100% for awhile. I'd like a runner like that with James and Whittington. Hopefully Dowdell emerges.

Yep, and this years Doak Walker winner from OK. State is 6'2" and 215, same as Dowdell. I like a big back; pound the LOS and wear down the D line. Kids these days are big and fast..lot different from my playing days

Well that stinks. Maybe there's hope that Lanning can get one in the portal. Hope he sees the importance of that type of back.