Redding gets stopped for no gain a bunch would like a quicker back if 230lbs can't get a yard or two on third and fourth down at mid field
Also averaged over 4 yards per carry last year on 29 carries. As a true Frosh I think. Those blasting him probably are CKW haters too.
One long run was stopped 3 times for no gain in 3rd and 4th down short yardage plays
Sounds similar to another pretty good back from IU named Coleman. Recruited by CKW as I recall.
Redding's one long run was 17 or so yards Coleman's were 70 yards he is a 230 pound power back who can't get the power yards
Your right like the effort and guts just seems to miss some opportunities reminds me of Trent Richardson (through not near as bad)
Redding had like a 75 yard TD run against Rutgers. I don't think he's Tevin Coleman, but he's shown flashes and had the same issues TC had his first couple of years...not always following his blockers. He's just a soph.
There is wide gap and I mean wide gap between Coleman and Redding, if Howard leaves and Redding is the featured back next year it is my opinion that IU's running game will be in real trouble. Hope I am wrong.
Again, I don't think Redding is Tevin 2.0, but for some reason, there are people here who can't seem to comprehend that players can develop and get better. He's got two more years. Relax.
Have not seen improvement from last year to this year vision is still bad misses holes, gets stopped at point of attack relatively easy, time will tell I just don't see him as first string back on an effective big ten team.
I actually disagree with that - I think he is much better than last year. And I do think one reason he doesn't look good sometimes, is because we are used to seeing Coleman and Howard. They are really, really good.
I'm not saying he will be or should be our featured guy - I just think he has improved from last year. I like him as a #2, really. Hopefully Howard stays and it won't be an issue.
These days you have to have two or three quality backs. If Howard goes-I hope he doesn't-I feel we're in good shape with Redding and Majette. Not sure why so many have such little faith. CKW has an eye for talent, obviously.
Your right 2 TD's against a lower Division foe, 2 against Western Kentucky, 2 against OSU when he carried 30 times for 45 yards a sparkling 1.5 yards per carry and 1 against Rutgers. He will be ok next year if we schedule pasties and can live with 1.5 yards per carry against the big ten's best.
130 more yards today Biggi. Bet he gets a game ball-what do you think? 2 against O$U does not impress you huh?
2 against OSU with 45 yards in 30 carries a 1.5 average won't score many points, was not IU's best running back today after Howard
Not really one long run , one 14 yard run, and several runs for no gain
The long run was the 45 yard scamper plus he had a 14 yard scamper (don't count that as long) believe there were several runs where Coleman would have got 45 yards or more because he got to holes faster and sees openings that Redding misses
He finished with over 125 yards, and the longest run was 45. Not sure what the OP is talking about.
I was responding to the previous message where someone made the statement on Redding's 45 yard scamper Coleman couldn't have made it. They drew the comparison to Coleman I agree it is laughable......................
Someone made the comment 2 TD's against OSU is impressive that may be true but 45 yards in 30 carries is equally unimpressive
