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I was already sold, you don't have to sweeten the deal
Convenient argument to remove the only game where he was the #1 back to prove your point because it doesn't fit your narrative. Because in that game you could see a back who did a really good job of hitting the holes decisively. Alas, I'll provide my argument with the entire scope of the season.
Nelson was purposefully not used for a not insignificant portion of the season due to internal issues, not football. Ives was hurt and Mozee had just converted to RB from WR. They leaned heavily on EJ because of this and he was doing well. I can remember a few games where there was a lot of frustration that EJ didn't get enough carries to try to establish a real rushing attack early in the season. This would imply that having a #2 back get significant carries was unnecessary.
Then when DR went down and it was obvious that LaQueef was terrible, you had to lean on EJ because you were not able to develop an established #2 while establishing your #1. Turns out that you never had to go to your #2.
I personally, think EJ is OVERVALUED. I think he ran incredibly hard and was tough to bring down. I think he did a good job. I also know he left a lot of yards on the field due to his vision. He would often cut back into defenders rather than to the open field. I also think that the offensive line was an extremely good group in run blocking. I do NOT think that a RsFr would be as durable as a Jr, so I do not think that a RB room void of EJ would have been as effective last season.
I literally expect ZERO people to agree with me on this. I'm not against bringing in a RB, but I don't think it's imperative as most do.
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Not to complain but haven’t we signed like 80 DB hs projects that should be panning out soonish? I’ll hang up and listen.
That’s kinda rude, what did Busters wife and kids ever do to you?
160lbs as a jr?! I hope that's incorrect
Victor
- Florida International Panthers
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Sophomore - HT/WT
6' 1", 180 lbs - Birthplace
Opa Locka, FL - Status
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35 - FF
0 - INT
1 - PD
4
Espn showing 180lbs so that's much better and more accurate i'd hope. Pretty solid stats
I didn't remove that game to fit the narrative. I don't take much away from bowl games anymore.
But if we need to include that game, I'd point out that Utah gave up the following rush yards in the six games prior to playing us:
BYU - 202 yards
Colorado - 38 yards
Cincinnati - 206 yards
Baylor - 133 yards
Kansas State - 472 yards
Kansas - 290 yards
So, I'm not going to put much value on Nelson's 88 yards in this game (when Utah was without their best defender as well) as a reason to think we shouldn't go after a more proven RB for 2026.
They must want more CBs. Cooper brought in a shit ton of project DBs but not many CBs.
FIU bio says 6'1 180. Hopefully that's more accurate.160lbs as a jr?! I hope that's incorrect
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- Florida International Panthers
- #26
- Defensive Back
- Class
Sophomore- HT/WT
6' 1", 180 lbs- Birthplace
Opa Locka, FL- Status
Active2025 season stats
- SOLO
35- FF
0- INT
1- PD
4
Espn showing 180lbs so that's much better and more accurate i'd hope. Pretty solid stats
If they get a plug and play LG then I’ll be pretty happy with where we landed on the OL this year.
Tim Verghese shares insider intel on Nebraska football hosting an unnamed SEC interior offensive lineman with guard starting experience for a visit on January 8, 2026, accelerating efforts after Jaheim Buchanan's commitment to TCU.
The update highlights Nebraska's urgent OL rebuild in the active transfer portal window (January 2-16), following recent additions like South Carolina's Tree Babalade to bolster depth.
The post's image captures LSU's #55 Khayree Lee Jr. in a game, a recent portal entrant fitting the SEC IOL profile, though his playing time as a redshirt freshman suggests emerging rather than extensive starting reps.
Actually #65 Grok
Paul Mubenga
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I have been pretty critical of our staff on the portal. I am not happy with what they are doing on the DL and how it didn't seem until recently they were even thinking RB was a need.
Fame would be a very good addition for what I think we would be willing to spend. 400+ yards behind a bad OL in Minnesota as a freshmen is pretty impressive.
Pat Stewart is running it similar to an NFL salary cap model. You aren't going to over pay for a RB in that model. To me I would feel great about Fame and Nelson 1a/1b next year.
far from the first to do that
Paul Mubenga
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Tawfiq played four games - the first 3 then week 9. I am guessing he was injured after week three and decided to RS after week 9 to preserve his 4th and last year of eligibility. If he is healthy he could be an interesting rotational guy. Should be 23 or so next fall - full grown.
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Wish we had some 315 pound defensive lineman
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