Bison Running game

[fmfantasy]

We now have 12 different players averaging over 5 YPC on the season...

Trey
3 WR
7 RB
1 Punter

Have we ever had this much diversity and talent on one team or is our Oline just that good?

[Professor Chaos]

The thing that differentiates this RB group from other groups in the past to me is their speed. Brooks and Johnson are especially lethal but Cofield and Williams aren't bad in that department either.

The O-line is dominant though. Kolpack had an article about them this week talking about it. 5 MVFC offensive lineman of the week awards for the group and they've had the same starting 5 for every game this year *knockonwood* so continuity has been great as well. Entz did mention in his last press conference though when asked by Kolpack that he thinks the main reason the O-line has stayed healthy this year is that they've been able to rotate in guys like the Kubas bros, Jalen Sundell, and Cody Mauch enough so lineman rarely have to play more than 50 snaps in a game.

[CAS4127]

The thing that differentiates this RB group from other groups in the past to me is their speed. Brooks and Johnson are especially lethal but Cofield and Williams aren't bad in that department either.

The O-line is dominant though. Kolpack had an article about them this week talking about it. 5 MVFC offensive lineman of the week awards for the group and they've had the same starting 5 for every game this year *knockonwood* so continuity has been great as well. Entz did mention in his last press conference though when asked by Kolpack that he thinks the main reason the O-line has stayed healthy this year is that they've been able to rotate in guys like the Kubas bros, Jalen Sundell, and Cody Mauch enough so lineman rarely have to play more than 50 snaps in a game.

This Oline has a lot to say in how well our QB and RBs are doing, and by extension, the WRs and TEs, plus they are solid as well. Just fun.


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[NDSU92]

I remember a quote from Blazek saying this could be the best OLine in NDSU history if they wanted to be. That was in fall camp and I thought it was ridiculous hyperbole. I now think I’m wrong.

[Christopher Moen]

We now have 12 different players averaging over 5 YPC on the season...

Trey
3 WR
7 RB
1 Punter

Have we ever had this much diversity and talent on one team or is our Oline just that good?

Yes.


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[G_Funky]

the diversity of the entire offense is the best its been in the last decade, and quite possibly ever. What's even more unbelievable is that of the 7 players averaging over 5 YPC only 1 is a senior.

And 2 of them are true freshman :omfg::omfg:

[fmfantasy]

The thing that differentiates this RB group from other groups in the past to me is their speed. Brooks and Johnson are especially lethal but Cofield and Williams aren't bad in that department either.

The O-line is dominant though. Kolpack had an article about them this week talking about it. 5 MVFC offensive lineman of the week awards for the group and they've had the same starting 5 for every game this year *knockonwood* so continuity has been great as well. Entz did mention in his last press conference though when asked by Kolpack that he thinks the main reason the O-line has stayed healthy this year is that they've been able to rotate in guys like the Kubas bros, Jalen Sundell, and Cody Mauch enough so lineman rarely have to play more than 50 snaps in a game.

And don't forget Bussey.. are Bussey and Johnson the fastest RB combo NDSU has ever had if they were on field at same time? don't they both run a 10.60 100 m?

[SafeTeeJ]

This Oline has a lot to say in how well our QB and RBs are doing, and by extension, the WRs and TEs, plus they are solid as well. Just fun.


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I wasn’t an Olinemen, but I would think it does take time for the Rams to come together and jell with timing and technique during the season. Especially with the new faces and position changes. Skies the limit for this crew. Scary to think they will only get better as the post season goes. They really blew the USD line off the ball last week. Also the oline blocking schemes are really keeping opponents on their heals. Kudos to the coaching staff as well.

[IzzyFlexion]

Plugging Seth Wilson back into the mix for next season is quite exciting as well.

[EC8CH]

Previously I was a little concerned about losing Brooks next year. He seemed to have a unique explosiveness that our other backs couldn't quite match. After getting a peak at some of the freshman running backs, I'll still be sad to see Brooks go, but I think we're going to be just fine.

[BisManBison]

I remember a quote from Blazek saying this could be the best OLine in NDSU history if they wanted to be. That was in fall camp and I thought it was ridiculous hyperbole. I now think I’m wrong.

They seem to be the most complete in terms of run and pass blocking. Below are our sacks/game average going back to 2011.

Year Sacks/Game Avg

2019 0.64
2018 0.80
2017 1.47
2016 1.07
2015 1.07
2014 1.25
2013 1.20
2012 1.60
2011 1.20

2019 is off the chart good in terms of sacks. Couple that with only 1 interception thrown by the entire team all year and this is without a doubt our best pass blocking line IMHO.

[Mr Pep Band]

They seem to be the most complete in terms of run and pass blocking. Below are our sacks/game average going back to 2011.

Year Sacks/Game Avg

2019 0.64
2018 0.80
2017 1.47
2016 1.07
2015 1.07
2014 1.25
2013 1.20
2012 1.60
2011 1.20

2019 is off the chart good in terms of sacks. Couple that with only 1 interception thrown by the entire team all year and this is without a doubt our best pass blocking line IMHO.

Offensive Line is GOOD! Which then helps the running game and more yards per carry. If this continues into the post-season, than it is confirmed!

Having good numbers against lesser competition is easy, but when the data come against quality opponents, that is much, much more impressive!

GO RAMS!

[MankatoBison]

I remember Kolpack commented in 2015 that we had a "B1G 10 Offensive line". We have always been the gold standard in the FCS for offensive lines, but I really feel this year that There are maybe 3-4 offensive lines in the B1G that would be an improvement over ours, and maybe the same amount across the entire G5.

VERY impressive offensive line- absolutely dominate in every facet possible. Throw in our friggin beasts at TE and FB and when we throw in the guy (help me with his name) who helps out at TE like in the 4th and marker play, and we turn into even more of a nightmare for teams in the playoffs. Holy shit I would be so afraid of playing us... maybe more than ever before, if possible

[ByeSonBusiness]

I remember Kolpack commented in 2015 that we had a "B1G 10 Offensive line". We have always been the gold standard in the FCS for offensive lines, but I really feel this year that There are maybe 3-4 offensive lines in the B1G that would be an improvement over ours, and maybe the same amount across the entire G5.

VERY impressive offensive line- absolutely dominate in every facet possible. Throw in our friggin beasts at TE and FB and when we throw in the guy (help me with his name) who helps out at TE like in the 4th and marker play, and we turn into even more of a nightmare for teams in the playoffs. Holy shit I would be so afraid of playing us... maybe more than ever before, if possible

Certainly not always, I recall the UNI game in 2010 where I think the line gave up 9 or 10 sacks lmao it was such a sad day.

[Mr Pep Band]

Certainly not always, I recall the UNI game in 2010 where I think the line gave up 9 or 10 sacks lmao it was such a sad day.

Don't remind me, that game was very hard to watch. 11 sacks by UNI, had to look it up.


and also -40 yards rushing...:hide:

[heffray]

I'm excited to see Clark get reps behind the first team O-line. Most of his carries have been in garbage time, and I think he'll have more to offer with better blocking.

[ByeSonBusiness]

Don't remind me, that game was very hard to watch. 11 sacks by UNI, had to look it up.


and also -40 yards rushing...:hide:

Lmao team has come along way since then.

[Mr Pep Band]

Lmao team has come along way since then.

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[TAILG8R]

Don't remind me, that game was very hard to watch. 11 sacks by UNI, had to look it up.


and also -40 yards rushing...:hide:

Still crazy to me that we had a chance to win that game. I remember how painful it was to watch from the stands and the disbelief I felt realizing after all that we still had a chance at the end of the game.

[KNOW IT ALL]

Kobe Johnson is going to be a pretty big deal. Balance, speed, quickness and balance. Did I mention balance?

[fmfantasy]

They seem to be the most complete in terms of run and pass blocking. Below are our sacks/game average going back to 2011.

Year Sacks/Game Avg

2019 0.64
2018 0.80
2017 1.47
2016 1.07
2015 1.07
2014 1.25
2013 1.20
2012 1.60
2011 1.20

2019 is off the chart good in terms of sacks. Couple that with only 1 interception thrown by the entire team all year and this is without a doubt our best pass blocking line IMHO.



Could the bison become the first team to ever have a RB lead the team in intercetions?

[EC8CH]

Could the bison become the first team to ever have a RB lead the team in intercetions?

I was trying to remember when the hell a backup QB threw an pick this year. Ha! Completely forgot about SDSU. Guess a 70 yard TD on fourth and inches erases bad memories.

[56BISON73]

Certainly not always, I recall the UNI game in 2010 where I think the line gave up 9 or 10 sacks lmao it was such a sad day.

That was when Bohl said they have to recruit a different player.

[bri-dog]

With all this talk about the OL, check out this feature on Jack Plankers (sorry if it's already been posted)...

https://www.inforum.com/bison-media-zone/mens-sports/football/4782467-Building-the-Bison-Dynasty-Kindred-native-Jack-Plankers?fbclid=IwAR3Gq5XCxHJXMPs4caoUSWLzYUOQ_S5S Dw3kn0ynwdLDVwrSbc-_0MOuARU

[houndawg]

Yes.


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Reaching for the Maalox...

[56BISON73]

With all this talk about the OL, check out this feature on Jack Plankers (sorry if it's already been posted)...

https://www.inforum.com/bison-media-zone/mens-sports/football/4782467-Building-the-Bison-Dynasty-Kindred-native-Jack-Plankers?fbclid=IwAR3Gq5XCxHJXMPs4caoUSWLzYUOQ_S5S Dw3kn0ynwdLDVwrSbc-_0MOuARU

That was great!!!!!

[BISON Thunder]

With all this talk about the OL, check out this feature on Jack Plankers (sorry if it's already been posted)...

https://www.inforum.com/bison-media-zone/mens-sports/football/4782467-Building-the-Bison-Dynasty-Kindred-native-Jack-Plankers?fbclid=IwAR3Gq5XCxHJXMPs4caoUSWLzYUOQ_S5S Dw3kn0ynwdLDVwrSbc-_0MOuARU

That was awesome...a great way to start the weekend. Thank you for sharing.

[NDSUSR]

Just one big happy guy. Dare I say... jolly.

[Professor Chaos]

With all this talk about the OL, check out this feature on Jack Plankers (sorry if it's already been posted)...

https://www.inforum.com/bison-media-zone/mens-sports/football/4782467-Building-the-Bison-Dynasty-Kindred-native-Jack-Plankers?fbclid=IwAR3Gq5XCxHJXMPs4caoUSWLzYUOQ_S5S Dw3kn0ynwdLDVwrSbc-_0MOuARU
Such a cool video series they're doing here.

They did one on Tanner Volson also: https://www.inforum.com/bison-media-zone/mens-sports/football/4771159-Homegrown-Building-the-Bison-Dynasty-Ep.-1-Tanner-Volson

[EC8CH]

Such a cool video series they're doing here.

They did one on Tanner Volson also: https://www.inforum.com/bison-media-zone/mens-sports/football/4771159-Homegrown-Building-the-Bison-Dynasty-Ep.-1-Tanner-Volson

These are really good.

[GreenfieldBison]

I was trying to remember when the hell a backup QB threw an pick this year. Ha! Completely forgot about SDSU. Guess a 70 yard TD on fourth and inches erases bad memories.

It’s called “The Recency Effect”. There is also a tendency to erase undesirable memories in favor of desirable ones. I can’t recall what that is called.