Bryan Payton- Payton is a little bit on the shorter side but has good str
ength. He doesn't have blazing breakaway speed but he did show us at times how difficult it is to take him down. Do not try to arm tackle him or you will get embarrassed. Just ask the gophers last year when he managed to break 4-5 tackles on the same play. Some of his greatest assets are his leadership and blocking ability. He is a solid pass blocker because of his strength.
ength. He doesn't have blazing breakaway speed but he did show us at times how difficult it is to take him down. Do not try to arm tackle him or you will get embarrassed. Just ask the gophers last year when he managed to break 4-5 tackles on the same play. Some of his greatest assets are his leadership and blocking ability. He is a solid pass blocker because of his strength.
Demetrius Mccray- Mccray is more of a shifty elusive back. He isn't as strong as Payton but he has a little bit more speed to him. He excels when he gets into the open field and can juke right and left on defenders. Darius Willis- Darius was our most heralded recruit last year but 
ended up red shirting. He brings a combination of speed, size, and quickness to the table. Coach Lynch has said many times that he is the real deal and most likely the future of the hoosiers at the running back position. It will be interesting to see how he fits into the rotation next year but I think he has a very good shot and making a big contribution.
ended up red shirting. He brings a combination of speed, size, and quickness to the table. Coach Lynch has said many times that he is the real deal and most likely the future of the hoosiers at the running back position. It will be interesting to see how he fits into the rotation next year but I think he has a very good shot and making a big contribution.Trea Burgess- Trea shined in the spring game running for two touchd
owns. He is a bigger player who almost got moved to linebacker this spring. He doesn't have great open field moves but can cut just enough to get by a defender. Not as fast as Darius or Demetrius but likely will be able to contribute next year after having one of the most impressive springs out of all the running backs.
owns. He is a bigger player who almost got moved to linebacker this spring. He doesn't have great open field moves but can cut just enough to get by a defender. Not as fast as Darius or Demetrius but likely will be able to contribute next year after having one of the most impressive springs out of all the running backs. Zach Davis-Walker- the smallest of the running backs. A Florida native 
who is listed approximately at 5'8.5-5'9. He is very quick but might be difficult to get a lot of playing time due to the depth and the position.
who is listed approximately at 5'8.5-5'9. He is very quick but might be difficult to get a lot of playing time due to the depth and the position. All of the running backs seemed to benefit from the new "Pistol" offense (made famous by the university of Nevada) this past spring. The pistol allows for more of a downhill running attack than the spread. It also allows the running backs to hit the hole's earlier and isn't as predictable in which direction the running back will go compared to the spread offense. The key will be the offensive line but I think our running game will me much improved from last year and watch out for Darius Willis because he will most likely be our running back for the future.
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