[Husker] Recruiting RBs (was Leon Jackson new Videos)

[Tommy Thompson]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "j j" <jjj112665 at yahoo.com>
> If we have L. Jackson and Lucky coming to NU can
> someone tell me why we are still recruiting running
> backs? We still have Ross, Horne, Green and B. Jackson
> here so why are we trying to fill other needs now?

Ross will be a Senior
Horne will be a Senior
Green will be a Sophomore
B. Jackson will be a Sophomore

My guess is that Horne will move to a different position; possibly a 
possession receiver.  Lucky may move to defense.  I certainly hope they 
don't bet everything on L. Jackson.  He may turn out to be the best back 
ever, but he could get hurt or could possibly not pan out at this level. 
Green or B. Jackson could get hurt or transfer.

Good teams strive to recruit for the future...not necessarily for the 
upcoming year.  For example, the 1995 team had Phillips (Jr), Benning (Jr), 
Green (Fr) , Sims (So), and Childs (Sr) who all had significant playing 
time.
They also had Eicher (So), Uhlir (So) and Haafke (Fr).  And yet, in 1996 
they recruited Alexander and Evans and in 1997 they added Buckhalter.


Tommy Thompson
"GO BIG RED...RETURN TO GLORY"