re: Interesting stuff on RB Chris Curry...

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don't think the RB situation is as dire as people make it out to be

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No question.

I look at it a lot like the 2011 season. We had a stable of young backs, none of which were the LF/Guice type backs we’ve become accustomed to, but they all could be the hot hand in any game.


None of them had much game experience, as Ridley was the bellcow in 2010. Ware, Ford, and Blue were sophomores, with freshman Hilliard stepping up late in the season. And we also expected to have Hill in that group originally but they rose to the challenge even without him.

I see no reason why CEH, Brosette, Lanard, and Curry with even a bit of Provens can’t give us the same type of reliable options in the run game, especially since our WRs are loaded with talent, the OL looks very good, and we all expect the QB situation to be a real plus this year.

Granted, Ware was probably the most talented of all of the backs in both years and was a sophomore while Curry is probably our highest ceiling guy this year and is a true freshman, but I think CEH can be good enough to be the primary guy until Curry gets his feet under him.

We’ve seen guys from JV, to Keiland, to LF and even a guy like Hilliard all be able to step up by November of their freshman year in the past. If this staff can do the same with Curry this backfield all of a sudden becomes a strength, not a liability at all.


I still think O made mistakes not securing more at RB in both classes, but that doesn’t mean we are screwed by any means.