After watching this game three times, it occurred to me that Nitro, with his reported 4.6 speed, 5-11 230, he could possibly be used like a shorter Merril Hoge, a "Factor Back".
Kid is tough to bring down, will run between the tackles, has decent hands (not Kevin Turner, but he can be a safety valve), and isn't a bad lead blocker.
Maybe it's my love of old time, smash mouth, three yards and a cloud of dust football. But these are very unusual circumstances, with only two scholarship RBs. David Hood is a nice HB, but he's 5'9" 190, he's not a Bell Cow.
I'd like to see if Dave Patenaude can use what he has and redeem himself.
Kid is tough to bring down, will run between the tackles, has decent hands (not Kevin Turner, but he can be a safety valve), and isn't a bad lead blocker.
Maybe it's my love of old time, smash mouth, three yards and a cloud of dust football. But these are very unusual circumstances, with only two scholarship RBs. David Hood is a nice HB, but he's 5'9" 190, he's not a Bell Cow.
I'd like to see if Dave Patenaude can use what he has and redeem himself.
