ISU has fast RBs

[shadow]

I didn't think Norton (21.5 MPH) had higher top end speed than Sama (20.9 MPH). Both are very fast; had top 5 speeds from all of college football in their respective weeks.

 

[Cloned4Life]

Anyone else surprised that Norton was that fast? I am a bit surprised Sama’s time was “slower”.

 

[inCyteful]

Anyone else surprised that Norton was that fast? I am a bit surprised Sama’s time was “slower”.

I would like to know how much the difference in turf might have affected their speeds. BYU turf was turrible.

But what a great comparison to get to make!

 

[Cyclonepride]

We’ve been blessed with great backs and the Campbell pipeline is strong. If our lines continue to progress, watch out.

 

[2122]

Anyone else surprised that Norton was that fast? I am a bit surprised Sama’s time was “slower”.

It looked to me like Sama let up at the end of his run, knew he wouldn't be caught

 

[nrg4isu]

I have a suspicion that Sama isn't quite 100%. I could be totally wrong, but one of the camera angles showed the play from behind and it looked like Sama had a slight hitch in his stride on his right leg (the one with the white sleeve). Clearly he's healthy enough to play, but from what I saw I questioned whether he was at 100%.

 

[JM4CY]

RB talent will never be our root issue under Campbell

 

[enisthemenace]

I have a suspicion that Sama isn't quite 100%. I could be totally wrong, but one of the camera angles showed the play from behind and it looked like Sama had a slight hitch in his stride on his right leg (the one with the white sleeve). Clearly he's healthy enough to play, but from what I saw I questioned whether he was at 100%.

Could be, but the same site had him at 21.2 on his long TD run against TCU.

Both can move. So can Eli…he just hasn’t busted one yet.

I’d bet in a straight sprint…if you just line the 3 of them up…it’s between Sama and Eli.

EDIT: Added the TCU run:

 

[Cfinnerty16]

FYI BYU doesn't play on turf, they have natural grass and they grew that shyt out LONG for us lol.

 

[ghyland7]

Norton having a high top end speed doesn't surprise me at all, but he isn't as quick as Sama or Sanders. It takes a lot for Norton to get 230 lbs to top speed.

All 3 backs have really played pretty well the last few games. It'll be interesting to see if the staff continues to divide the carries relatively equally or if one back emerges as the bell cow.

I suspect that next year, if Sama puts on ~15 pounds, he could be our next NFL drafted back.