(05-04-2021, 06:54 AM)The Real Marty Wrote:

(05-04-2021, 06:42 AM)rpr52121 Wrote: There was an interview with Meyer where he said he envisions Robinson and E10 on the field together. He even mentions the possibility of a split backfield with a two backs and motion, like a pro set from shot gun or pistol, or even under center. (Oddly enough Clemson used to run a shotgun Wing-T/Spread formation with motion back in 2011 well before T'Law.) He also talked about E10 going through WR training and meetings, so there is a decent chance he will be lined up as a WR often with possible motion depending on the defense alignment.

So honestly, we should be talking about E10 total yards and touches, not typically the Robinson role between the tackles.

The question this does bring up though is what happens with Laviska Shenault. Because that is kind of the role people envisioned for him. Though, I guess you could run a few trick plays with all 3 in the backfield and both blocking TE, a la the Single Wing or the ND Box alignments. Could really mess with smaller defensive teams built on speed.

Good points.  I would also like to remind everyone that Robinson didn't make it all the way through the season last year.  And this year we have an additional game.  And, to me, towards the end of the year, just judging from the look on his face, Robinson looked worn out.  If we ever make it to the playoffs in the next few years, it would be nice to have two fresh running backs instead of one worn out running back.

I expect everyone toward the end of that losing streak was worn out.  Something like that could really beat you down mentally as well.
If we weren't playing catch-up so much of the year, Robinson would have probably needed to carry the ball a lot more often.  Hopefully we have more carries to spread around next year and for years to come.

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