[Husker] Burkhead 'questionable' but will travel

[Nick Chevance]

On Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 8:45 AM, David Strong <gobigredlist at gmail.com> wrote:

> Man, a year ago i would have freaked out at news like that. But after last
> Saturday it doesnt seem as much like the end of the world. I know it was
> just one game against a rebuilding team, I'm not making any declarations.
> But it looked like good players and good coaches all making good things
> happen. We should get the win in LA and continue to improve looking to put
> it all together against Wisconsin. Hope I dont get caught looking ahead but
> I cant help it.
>
> Dave


Getting back to the original subject matter, I'd agree with Dave.  We saw
four good backs this week, each one with a different approach.  Abdullah is
lightning quick, and went through a couple of small holes so quickly, the
D-line didn't have time react.  Heard is much the same, but lacks Ameer's
first step, I'd say.  Then Cross, well, there's a guy that will go at you
if he needs to.  His carries at the end of the game were punishing.  Much
like Burkhead but without his shiftiness.

And Marrow at fullback is a guy I'd try to avoid.  Definitely runs downhill.

I'm more comfortable with a game without Burkhead this year than I would
have been last year.  I'd rather not, but I'd rather see Rex run later this
year if available rather than use him up next week.

Now, how good was that UCLA running game, or, how bad was that Rice run
defense?  There's a question for discussion.

Nick
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