Can't believe this is the first post on his profile since the season started. Agree with this 100%. Being a running back on 3rd down is one of the toughest things you can do, and he's a true Freshman. Blocking 240 lb DE's in pass pro is not a small task. Even if he doesn't become an absolute stud like we think Love will be, he will be such a key part of future teams to come.
I think he is gonna have a huge impact next year regardless if Price comes back or not. I think they will try and get him the ball in space more in the passing game. Can you imagine Love and Williams on the field together in the back field?
I seem to remember saying that about Price and Love pretty recently.
They want him to stay. If he received no reps he might bolt. Unfortunately the transfer portal/NIL is the world we live in.
Don't underestimate the value coaches place on a RB being able to block. I would assume the coaches think he does it better than Love or Price.
He seems to be the third down back as of now primarily but is getting carries in mop up time and that’s probably for multiple reasons. He is good at or is the better RB to handle protection for the QB on 3rs down and has a skill set suitable to picking up yards on schedule when needed.
Keep it coming with DeZephen!
Love is a fantastic blocker. Not sure about Price. Williams is a tough kid I’m sure he’s a good blocker but when he’s in he usually gets the ball. Love and Price are way more dangerous I’d rather see them get it.
No doubt but if the RB room wasn't so loaded not only they be talking about Aneyas as a future star but Kedren Young is a special talent who could and would have been getting that same hype.
I love Williams as a blocker and pass catcher but Price seems to be a more dangerous runner. Happy to have them both, and in what little we saw of Young this year he looked like an absolute monster. Might be the best of all three.
The future looks bright for ND at RB, all the guys you mention above brings something different to the position. With the success that Love has had, hopefully future big name recruits take notice.
I just don’t think he’s gonna get drafted maybe 6-7 round not saying he won’t be a good back but just he hasn’t shown enough.
Price is absolutely the more dangerous runner, but he's also feast or famine. He's either got 7 carries for -3 yards like the A&M game, and then the 8th run is for like 50 yards. For that reason, and because I think Williams is the complete back, I think Williams does take over for Love once Love is gone as @irishandy mentioned. Williams just does a good job finding the hole and being patient, then getting upfield like Love does. He's been good in pass pro too. Those are characteristics you want in your lead back.
Yeah we are loaded at RB.IN today's college football that usually means someone's leaving.
