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RB J.K. "All Day" Dobbins (2017 B1G CG MVP, 2019 1st Team All-American, Los Angeles Chargers)

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J.K. DOBBINS CREDITS OFFENSIVE LINE FOR MVP PERFORMANCE IN BIG TEN TITLE GAME

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While the storyline heading into the Big Ten Championship Game was the health of J.T. Barrett, it was a freshman who stole the show offensively for Ohio State.

Running back J.K. Dobbins rushed for 174 yards on 17 carries against the Badgers as Ohio State racked up 238 rushing yards against a Wisconsin defense that hadn't allowed more than 143 yards on the ground in a game all season.

Dobbins was awarded the MVP trophy after the game for his performance – making him the first freshman to win the award – but wanted to make sure that his offensive line got some of the credit, giving them a shoutout on the podium as he raised his individual award in the air.

Speaking in the postgame locker room, Dobbins used every opportunity he could to recognize his front five for their performance.

"It is very special, but I have to give to give all the credit to my offensive line," Dobbins said. "It was great to break off a couple of big ones."

Dobbins broke off runs of both 77 and 53 yards against the Badger defense that had shut down opposing rushing attacks all season. Senior offensive tackle Jamarco Jones said it meant a lot to hear the praise from Dobbins, adding he was proud of the way the Buckeyes' front five performed in front of their freshman phenom.

Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...ns-credits-offensive-line-for-mvp-performance
 
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GN1295 said:
Appears to be a great kid on top of being a great back. I wonder if he's nursing any leg issues? His finishing speed seems down compared to what i've read and seen from him in HS
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More than likely it's just the different level of athletes. But as we've seen from Weber this year. Long speed cab worked on. I'm not even sure his long speed is the issue and not the stamina to keep it up for 50+ yards.
 
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GN1295 said:
Appears to be a great kid on top of being a great back. I wonder if he's nursing any leg issues? His finishing speed seems down compared to what i've read and seen from him in HS
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I know in the Nebraska can he hobbled off really oddly like he was hurt but it probably wouldn't slow him down that much anyways.

I don't know if JK will ever be a straight burner like Zeke or Barkley but JK has side to side agility over both of them.

JK is going to be unstoppable the next two years. I can't imagine what he will look like with an off season in the S&C program
 
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