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Thursday, September 4, 2008

Jayhawks test two-back set

By J-W Staff Reports

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On more than one occasion last Saturday, the Kansas backfield featured a pair of running backs - junior Jake Sharp and junior transfer Jocques Crawford - alongside quarterback Todd Reesing.

The formation, which proved to be marginally successful against Florida International, served multiple purposes, according to Mangino.

"I think it's just another look that you give people," he said. "It's another thing that they have to prepare for. It's a chance to get two good athletes in the backfield on the field at the same time. Both are ball carriers, yet both can still catch the football."

Comments

troutsee (anonymous) says...

Quigley!

September 4, 2008 at 6:41 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

KU (anonymous) says...

troutsee....Quigley ran well in the 4th quarter last Saturday, but Mangino says he needs to be more consistent before he's given a shot. Consistent could mean a lot of things: ball security, blocking, making curfew and meetings on time, etc.

One of the reasons Mangino's teams have become successful is their discipline. I back Mangino when he makes a point about discipline and consistency to the team by holding kids back that don't do things Mangino's way.

September 4, 2008 at 8:51 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

OutlawJHawk (anonymous) says...

The two back set will put a definite twist on our offense. I love it.

September 4, 2008 at 9:44 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

FlaHawk (anonymous) says...

This hardly qualifies as an article. No meat or potatoes. This is fill work!

September 4, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

ttoulouse (anonymous) says...

I agree FlaHawk. Pointless without more in-depth inquiry. I guess everyone's too busy worrying about their blogs.

Did Foster play any full back on Saturday? if so, how did he look? he may prove to be pivotal come conference play. heard he was pretty tough.

September 4, 2008 at 12:10 p.m. ( | suggest removal )