Jason Harris back at running back.

[Cyphor]

What does everyone think of this switch? I'm personally excited because he looked good as a freshman, minus the fumbles. It seemed that ever since the fumble on the goal line against OSU he was in the dog-house with the staff. However he seemed to hit the hole hard and have good vision and excelleration. He was a burner in high school and ran sub 4.5's consistantly.

I think it's a good move by the staff especially considering how Scales hasn't been able to stay healthy. I like Scales but after so many knee surgeries how effective of a runner can he be? I think Harris has a lot of potential to be a solid back up to J. J. Bass or perhaps even be a starter.

 

[Howie3310]

He and JJ would be a good duo threat.

 

[MaxPower57]

I kinda have mixed feelings about it. He is one of our fastest players and best athletes and he may not really see the field enough to make a consistent impact. With Bass, Scales, Harris, JJ, and Cameron Bell we have a lot of talent there.

I thought Harris really improved at FS last year as the season went on and I was hoping he and James Smith would be manning the safetys next year since Caleb Berg just doesn't seem to be fit as as a Big XII starter, but I'm sure the coaching staff will do whatever is best for the team

 

[Knownothing]

Also isn't Josh Johnson in the backfield or did we lose him?

 

[ISUFan22]

I'm waiting to see "it" from Harris on both sides of the ball.

I'm not against him, just not sold yet. Tough hill to climb being switched and switched again.

 

[Howie3310]

I can see it, Bass wearing down the defense and Harris spelling in and exploding with the big play with all that speed

 

[mwitt]

Isn't Bass supposed to be faster than Harris? I thought he ran a 4.4.

 

[Howie3310]

Isn't Bass supposed to be faster than Harris? I thought he ran a 4.4.

Yes but he does have good power when he needs it.

4.36 btw.

 

[Wesley]

This is spring training and we lack backs for now. It may be a quick look. It either means Jason is not needed on defense or we are short of backs eein a pinch. Nebraska pulls this stuff all the time - some go back and forth they are considered fill-ins in the big picture. You do it for the team.

 

[tim_redd]

Scales, Johnson, Harris and Bass are all unproven at RB. Let them all compete for the starting job. Competition is good.

 

[CYdTracked]

I'd rather have Harris on defense. I thought he looked ok last year in limited role and with some extra work he could hopefully bump Berg out of the lineup.

 

[ericlambi]

I thought he had a greater chance to improve our team on defense, but I guess Chizik knows a lot more about it than I do.