Running Backs Overview

[76-1]

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2022 Indiana Football Position Preview: Running Backs — Hoosier Huddle

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle) A successful running game is created by several different factors working together in harmony. The offensive line needs to create holes for the running back. The running back needs to hit those holes at the right time and with enough speed and power to get th

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[vesuvius13]

I can't wait to see how our RBs look this season with the talent and skills they have. I hope we see some moves creating missed tackles we haven't seen in a while. Here is video of Lucas at a football camp be ready to be amazed

IU football: 17 year-old Jaylin Lucas is fastest player on the team, ready to see the field

After his offense produced just 11 points per game over the last eight weeks of the 2021 season, Tom Allen knew he needed a spark. Several months earlier he had seen Jaylin Lucas at a camp, and it …

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[bbh_42]

I'm really interested in seeing Jaylin Lucas. Seems like a guy that once in space is going to be hard to get. It just feels like he is going to be a great get as far as the Freshman class goes.

 

[Hoosier Clarion]

...more optimistic about the return game this year too because of the makeup of a deep RB group with some speed, quicks, wiggle and moves...kick/punt returns should be schemed as offense...not just possession catches...

 

[Jssanto]

I can't wait to see how our RBs look this season with the talent and skills they have. I hope we see some moves creating missed tackles we haven't seen in a while.

I hope so too. But to run we also need an OL and a passing game or at least a threat of a pass game.

 

[Victorbmyboy]

I'm really interested in seeing Jaylin Lucas. Seems like a guy that once in space is going to be hard to get. It just feels like he is going to be a great get as far as the Freshman class goes.

He will be a great complement to DJ I think. People will have to account for both.

 

[76-1]

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I like him!!!

An aggressive attitude is always a great place to start... I want Backs that are looking to deliver the blow on contact rather than just always absorb it (although there is a time for that [as in take it, slide off, and keep going]...

I'm hoping to see a real Big Ten running game out there this Fall...

 

[The one and only ACE]

I'm really interested in seeing Jaylin Lucas. Seems like a guy that once in space is going to be hard to get. It just feels like he is going to be a great get as far as the Freshman class goes.

As long as his body can take the rigors of the Big Ten

 

[The one and only ACE]

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((I LIKE this guy!!!)
Depth is the key to winning in the Big Ten. His approach to coaching the entire room from top to bottom and having everyone Ready to play will put us in a position to Win some games when things get tough and the starters get dinged up...

2022 Indiana Football Position Preview: Running Backs — Hoosier Huddle

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle) A successful running game is created by several different factors working together in harmony. The offensive line needs to create holes for the running back. The running back needs to hit those holes at the right time and with enough speed and power to get th

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Shivers is my choice as to the straw that stirs the drink

 

[vesuvius13]

As long as his body can take the rigors of the Big Ten

Players won't be able to touch Lucas in open field. Look at this video of Lucas https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-...st-player-on-the-team-ready-to-see-the-field/

 

[Hoosier Clarion]

Here's our lead Dog:

Bringing the Edge – Shivers Is Ready to Rock - Indiana University Athletics

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I like him!!!

An aggressive attitude is always a great place to start... I want Backs that are looking to deliver the blow on contact rather than just always absorb it (although there is a time for that [as in take it, slide off, and keep going]...

I'm hoping to see a real Big Ten running game out there this Fall...

...and much, much less sideline to sideline horizontal offense...ya gotta cut it north...

 

[iueyedoc99]

...more optimistic about the return game this year too because of the makeup of a deep RB group with some speed, quicks, wiggle and moves...kick/punt returns should be schemed as offense...not just possession catches...

Actually fielding punts would be a huge improvement over our usual strategy of watching the ball roll 20 yards.

 

[Champs1976]

As long as his body can take the rigors of the Big Ten

I'm going to guess that Lucas gets a lot of short passes in some space rather than count on the line to get him holes as an RB. That's how I would use him.

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

Absolutely have talent in that room. Probably as much depth as we have had in any Allen year.
Time to step up.

 

[Courtsensetwo]

Absolutely have talent in that room. Probably as much depth as we have had in any Allen year.
Time to step up.

They are going to need to establish a run game in order to give CB more than a second to throw.

 

[mushroomgod_1]

Here's our lead Dog:

Bringing the Edge – Shivers Is Ready to Rock - Indiana University Athletics

Indiana University Athletics

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I like him!!!

An aggressive attitude is always a great place to start... I want Backs that are looking to deliver the blow on contact rather than just always absorb it (although there is a time for that [as in take it, slide off, and keep going]...

I'm hoping to see a real Big Ten running game out there this Fall...

I expect our QB, whoever it is, to be up and down. We'll need Shivers to be the real deal. Seems like he might be. Like the guy who is ready to be the #1 option and has a little chip on his shoulder about it.

 

[Victorbmyboy]

Will be interesting how they use these new toys. Big outside go up and get it receiver. 2 quick dynamic space guys. A downhill shifty type erverydown back. Lots of trick play options with these guys.

 

[vesuvius13]

Will be interesting how they use these new toys. Big outside go up and get it receiver. 2 quick dynamic space guys. A downhill shifty type erverydown back. Lots of trick play options with these guys.

I hope there is no reason to be needing trick plays this year.

 

[Victorbmyboy]

I hope there is no reason to be needing tick plays this year.

Why? Michigan used them very successfully last year. We will need some I’m sure.

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

Why? Michigan used them very successfully last year. We will need some I’m sure.

Bell has a collection of trick plays that he will use. He’ll use probably one per game just to keep them honest. A failed flea-flicker works just as well as a stuffed run up the middle.. Just his general offense is going to make Sheridan’s play calling look extra creamy vanilla.
In fact, fans will be confused this fall just from the alignments, misdirection and motion. They’ll think that this normal course of plays is more trick than anything in the last 5 years.

 

[Courtsensetwo]

I hope there is no reason to be needing tick plays this year.

Fans love them though.

 

[vesuvius13]

Why? Michigan used them very successfully last year. We will need some I’m sure.

The reason is I think it says you are not good enough and those plays take a lot of time from practice. I won't be disappointed if IU runs some trick plays, I just never have been a fan as a coach or as a fan in the stands.