That room got a lot better this past Spring, from the Position Coach on down. Its going to continue to improve with the arrival of Ajay Allen. One under discussed key for all of the RB's is their ability to catch the football in this offense.
Gabe caught a lot of passes in high school, but didn't really get the opportunity to showcase that skill before his injury. Rahmir Johnson quietly became one of the best pass catchers out of the backfield in the Big Ten. He basically had 200 yards receiving in what amounted to 6 games. Ajay Allen is just an all around electric player. I think he finds his way onto the field in some capacity.
Anthony Grant is best pure running back of the bunch, but rarely had a pass thrown his way at JUCO. Yant has terrible hands, and is a pretty maddening player for all the coaches. At times he looks like Leonard Fournette. At other times, he looks extremely UNathletic, like the infamous trip at the goal line vs. Minnesota.
The biggest difference is the coaching though. Applewhite is a considerable step up in Class from Ryan Held.
If Frost does end up getting fired at Nebraska, I believe we will all look back and realize his demise started the day he decided to hire Greg Austin, Ryan Held, Verduzco.