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Burning Question: How will the Ohio State running back rotation work?
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With two of the most talented RBs in the nation, what could go wrong?
Most of you reading this headline are probably thinking, “How is THIS a burning question?” And with that, I sort of agree with you. There are definitely more pressing issues on this team. However, we have seen before how having too much talent can almost be too much of a good thing. Will that be the case for the running back room?
I don’t think it will be a problem, but I am interested in how running backs coach Carlos Locklyn and the rest of the offensive staff determine how they want to use TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins. Ryan Day revealed in a press conference earlier this year that they will both be on the field every game, as they will more so be co-RB1s than RB1 and RB2, which makes sense.
These are two of the best backs in the entire country. Henderson racked up 926 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on 156 carries last year. Judkins rushed for 1,158 yards and 15 TDs on 271 carries.
Reminder that Henderson did all of that while missing three games with an injury and with other RBs being used — mainly Chip Trayanum, who has since transferred to Kentucky in the offseason.
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Both Henderson and Judkins have stated how excited they are to play with each other, and how they both believe that it will greatly benefit the team to have both of them contributing. The pair have each had a ton of individual success in their collegiate careers, and I think they both want to experience that team success they have been missing out on.
They are both extremely similar sizes. Henderson is listed at 5-foot-10 inches and 212 pounds, while Judkins is 5-foot-11 inches, 210 pounds. In person, Judkins definitely looks more built than Henderson. Judkins is an absolute tank and looks like he can bulldoze through defenders. Meanwhile, Henderson’s specialty is his shiftiness and his ability to break free for the long run.
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That’s why in third down situations, I could see Judkins being used more often, just to bully his way through a few yards to get that first down. However, that is not to discredit him from being used in any other circumstance, as he clearly has the ability to be used in almost every situation, including as a receiver.
It will be interesting to see how often these guys are switching in and out of the game. They should both be able to stay fresh for longer periods of time, which is great. Maybe it will be a momentum kind of thing to decide who gets to stay in for a drive, or maybe there will be certain situations for each player. Either way, Buckeye fans are in for an absolute treat this season with this RB duo.
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Megan.Husslein via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
With two of the most talented RBs in the nation, what could go wrong?
Most of you reading this headline are probably thinking, “How is THIS a burning question?” And with that, I sort of agree with you. There are definitely more pressing issues on this team. However, we have seen before how having too much talent can almost be too much of a good thing. Will that be the case for the running back room?
I don’t think it will be a problem, but I am interested in how running backs coach Carlos Locklyn and the rest of the offensive staff determine how they want to use TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins. Ryan Day revealed in a press conference earlier this year that they will both be on the field every game, as they will more so be co-RB1s than RB1 and RB2, which makes sense.
These are two of the best backs in the entire country. Henderson racked up 926 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on 156 carries last year. Judkins rushed for 1,158 yards and 15 TDs on 271 carries.
Reminder that Henderson did all of that while missing three games with an injury and with other RBs being used — mainly Chip Trayanum, who has since transferred to Kentucky in the offseason.
Both Henderson and Judkins have stated how excited they are to play with each other, and how they both believe that it will greatly benefit the team to have both of them contributing. The pair have each had a ton of individual success in their collegiate careers, and I think they both want to experience that team success they have been missing out on.
They are both extremely similar sizes. Henderson is listed at 5-foot-10 inches and 212 pounds, while Judkins is 5-foot-11 inches, 210 pounds. In person, Judkins definitely looks more built than Henderson. Judkins is an absolute tank and looks like he can bulldoze through defenders. Meanwhile, Henderson’s specialty is his shiftiness and his ability to break free for the long run.
That’s why in third down situations, I could see Judkins being used more often, just to bully his way through a few yards to get that first down. However, that is not to discredit him from being used in any other circumstance, as he clearly has the ability to be used in almost every situation, including as a receiver.
It will be interesting to see how often these guys are switching in and out of the game. They should both be able to stay fresh for longer periods of time, which is great. Maybe it will be a momentum kind of thing to decide who gets to stay in for a drive, or maybe there will be certain situations for each player. Either way, Buckeye fans are in for an absolute treat this season with this RB duo.
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