Mike Blakely talks recruiting

[Rednilla 5,449]

I saw a depth chart in Athlon Sports magazine the other day and we had several running backs listed on the chart (possibly 5+). How many of those are considered true playing time contenders and how many are walk ons? They still had Aycock on the list, but I wasn't cointing him.

I would assume (i know thats a dangerous word) if you are one of the top backs backs in the nation that you have more resources than athlon sports for depth chart information. Although Im not sure i never played college football.

Slightly switching gears, while I have faith in Boulware, I think its time to put the "Full 'Troop' Press" on Blakely.

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That's not why I asked that question....

One of the selling points we are using is playing time. I stated the depth chart I saw showed a good bit of depth at RB. Then, I asked what role some of those on the RB depth chart could potentially play.

I am aware recruits have a little more to rely on than a magazine........

We have four running backs on scholarship, five if you include Ladarius Phillips. Mario Fannin is a senior, Eric Smith is a role player, and Phillips, if used at running back, will be a fullback. Michael Dyer will be the featured back when Fannin leaves, and Onterio McCalebb is the change of pace guy (though with the added weight, he can carry more of a load this year).

The depth chart, as Blakely will be looking at it, is Dyer and McCalebb, because they're the only ones who will take carries away from him.

[milehighfan 1,256]

Everyone seems to forget Cam Newton will be able to shoulder some of the load. I mean, 6-7, 250 lbs, with 4.5 speed...I think AU's ground game will be able to register quite a few  this season, with or without Blakely. But I do hope MB picks the tigers.