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2012 Position Preview: RB

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After losing its top three rushers from last season, including running back Alfred Morris, FAU will be looking for some inexperienced players to prove themselves in training camp.

Originally published on 7/31/2012

by Chuck King

FAU running backs coach Kerry Dixon is charged with the daunting task of developing a replacement for the most prolific ball carrier in FAU history.

Fortunately for Dixon, there are more than enough able-bodied candidates ready to take their shot.

Even without Alfred Morris, who rushed for 3,529 yards in his career before being drafted by the Washington Redskins, and Xavier Stinson, a two-year starter at fullback who was dismissed from the team for violating team rules, the running back corps offers more depth than any position on the squad.

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Breakdown Box

> Depth Chart: Our projected two-deep

Key Newcomers

Martese Jackson (5-7, 185, Jr.)
Rushed for 1,100 yards in eight games last season at Fort Scott CC.

Jeremy Gaskins
(5-11, 185, Fr.)
Local product (Delray Beach-American Heritage) might want to prepare to be a special teams player for a season or two.

Key Stats

3 – catches apiece by Travis Jones and Damian Fortner last season, most among returning running backs.

34 – yards rushing by Cary White last season who spent much of the spring at DB. That was the most among running backs still on the Owls.

82 – net rushing yards contributed by ball carriers not named Alfred Morris last season.

 

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