Sentences with phrase «running back»

You couldn't ask for a better draw for this game — Florida State, led by running back Dalvin Cook, and Michigan, whose talented defense is just one part of what makes this game look so good.

You could call it that, all right, when you saw how the tides clashed with the wind over the shallow reefs round Blasket, and the long - toothed rocks came clear out with the sea running back off them, and the black sleek heads of the brave seals bobbing in the swells.

If Strong had been retained at Texas, he and Gilbert would have headed into 2017 with more experience at quarterback and receiver and a gaping hole in the «workhorse running back» department.

There is plenty of returning talent here, and it almost goes without saying that any number of younger players could emerge as exciting weapons — redshirt freshman running back Elijah Mack, freshman receivers Kevaughn Dingle and Jernard Phillips, etc..

And the offense returns virtually everybody: Hill, running back Kyle Hicks, all 10 primary receivers (plus Nixon), and all but one member of the line two - deep.

I don't believe any running back, except possibly Barry, would have flourished in our running game last year.

The running back kept the Cardinals offense rolling despite Teddy Bridgewater only passing for 88 yards.

The Panthers still haven't quite figured out how to best use some of their rookie talent like running back Christian McCaffrey.

Earnest Byner, the Baltimore Ravens» director of player development, had called down from the coaches» booth in the final minutes of the Ravens» 33 - 13 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 14 to help the running back keep his focus as he finished his 295 - yard, two - touchdown day.

Kelly also said that sophomore linebacker Te'Von Coney, freshman receiver Kevin Stepherson, sophomore cornerback Ashton White and sophomore running back Dexter Williams — the other four players arrested Friday night — will be subject to internal disciplinary measures within the team, which they will not be separated from.

The football world thinks that the Browns are considering which of these three players to make the first pick in the draft: Tim Couch or Akili Smith, both quarterbacks, or running back Ricky Williams.

When star running back James Butler took a grad transfer to Iowa late in the summer, Nevada became what you would hope a Norvell - Mumme - Chang offense would become.

Juice Williams was a good QB for four years, and running back Rashard Mendenhall and receiver Arrelious Benn were high NFL draft picks.

There's a linebacker, Quart» e Sapp, who's a de facto QB spy on Franks in the GIF above because running back Mark Thompson initially stayed into block.

Al Lavan, the Cowboys» running back coach, says that one of the big differences in Dorsett's rushing this year is that he now comprehends all the elements of the plays he runs — the blocking, the timing, the pursuit angles, the purpose of the plays — and can call these things up in midstride, without thinking.

The night's biggest revelation, however, was sophomore running back Derrick Washington, who dazzled in his first career start with 130 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries, a performance that suddenly has Columbia buzzing that he may be Missouri's most gifted tailback since James Wilder.

But the positional devaluing at running back and the general depth this year could lead it to happening.

Saquon Barkley was already the top running back prospect in the 2018 draft.

Fullback Sam Gash and running back Priest Holmes showed Lewis the finer points of film study.

If I'm them I'm focusing on using the draft to beef up my o - line and finding a better No. 2 running back so that Bortles rarely matters.

He put some distance between himself and every other running back with his combine performance.

Then they can either slip a running back out to the flat to that side or have someone run a crossing route from the other side that ends up in that flat to see if Philly has fixed that issue.

There was a moment during the players» media session in Grant Park where Gurley and Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon stood back to back, answering questions.

No member of the three - headed running back corps was really any better than the others, so senior Van Edwards Jr. might be able to carry a heavier load with no appreciable drop - off.

He's as close to a perfect running back prospect as you could want.

If the Browns are down to choosing between Chubb and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley here, all you need to do is look at is the tendencies of Browns General Manager John Dorsey.

Third ranked LSU Tigers trailed early but dominated the second half behind a balanced passing and rushing attack featuring quarterback Zach Mettenberger and running back Michael Ford.

The leading running back is Abdul Adams, who gained most of his 283 yards in garbage time against ULM and Kansas.

The Chippewas» offense surged late in the year, and running back Jonathan Ward was a major reason for that.

Because you don't normally see coaches do that,» senior running back Marlon Mack said after the win vs. UCF.

Besides, the 22 - year - old, 231 - pound rookie running back says it makes him feel like Samson.

They decide to play Peyton manning at running back, while playing Brady at Quarterback.

Though he made just one catch against Illinois, Washington frequently lined up as a wideout; Missouri coaches believe their running back will emerge as one of Daniel's favorite targets this season.

One thing that has had some success against RPOs is having the linebacker to side of the running back blitz the B gap.

Wimbush coughed up the ball and the Bulldogs recovered to cap a smothering defensive showing in which Wimbush completed only 19 of his 39 passing attempts and stud running back Josh Adams was held to 53 rushing yards on 19 carries (2.8 YPC).

He only rerouted BYU's running back, but if Boise's safety had made a play, the Broncos would've gotten off the field.

My absolute favorite quote from an #NFL evaluator who watched #PennState running back Saquon Barkley this week: «After his last drill, I thought he was going to put on a cape and fly out of here.»

«I remember (Buffalo Bills running back) LeSean McCoy said he had a high ankle sprain and came out there cutting and stuff,» Jackson said.

The Steelers, with a troika of highly - paid offensive players, are finding it hard to envision a long - term deal for a 26 - year - old running back that has a history of significant injuries as well as suspensions.

Johnson will battle Derrick Green, De'Veon Smith, Ty Isaac and freshman Karan Higdon for next year's running back position.

But just how will this team, starting such journeymen as Shepherd, Ty Detmer at quarterback and Terry Kirby at running back, score enough to win any games?

Adams» mobility is a strength; he had 14 carries for 94 yards against EWU, forming one hell of a one - two punch with Oregon's running back of choice.

They can keep the second pick and get a running back or a defensive lineman, but that won't help them «win now.»

In his first college game, running back Darius Walker powered Notre Dame to a stunning upset of No. 8 Michigan

This team just lost running back Mark Walton for the season, with an ankle injury.

The Noles» backfield is now manned primarily by true freshmen: quarterback James Blackman, who did not enroll early, and running back Cam Akers.

The running back will play for a team with no line and a washed up quarterback.

The former LSU wideout was apparently recruited by his former Tiger teammate, Stevan Ridley, who is a New England running back.

Also, the Cougars» All - American defensive tackle, Ed Oliver, lined up at running back and scored a touchdown days after stepping on a sea urchin.

A 13 - yard pass to running back Leroy Hoard.