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Colorado's RBs: Fresh Legs, Fierce Competition
10 Sep
Summary
- Coach Mack emphasizes relentless physicality from his running backs.
- Running back rotation aims to keep legs fresh and defenses worn down.
- Richard Young is slowly improving and nearing more playing time.
Colorado Buffaloes running backs coach Johnnie Mack expressed satisfaction with his team's physical performance and depth following their debut against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. He stressed that relentless physicality was expected due to offseason training.
Mack elaborated on the strategy of rotating running backs, explaining it keeps players fresh and puts consistent pressure on defenses. He noted that while some may be satisfied, the team is "far from it" and has a "long way to go."
Updates were provided on individual players, including Richard Young, who is "slowly getting in shape" and expected to see more action in the future. Mack also praised JaQuail Smith's explosiveness and Micah Welch's growing confidence and consistency.
The coaching staff utilizes a "drill-to-film" approach to connect practice techniques with game performance, ensuring players understand and trust the methods. Coach Mack highlighted the importance of competing daily, stating that a "1A, 1B" mentality is encouraged to ensure all players are ready to perform at a high level when called upon.
