What's our back up plan?

[donjuan]

Here's a really disasterous and unlikely scenario. What if our 2 backs get injured? Who would get the bulk of the load? I'm not sure if JA would be worth the risk after coming off an injury. Maybe its Munir time. Or maybe George West will have to step up on more than just special teams. I don't know and I don't want to find out either. But for speculation sake, what's the order of the totum pole? DW, TT, ...? -don

 

[scooper]

Schmidt might be an option.

 

[Indydomer]

If that happens and Aldridge can't go. Pack up and go home. The season will be over. I know we can throw the ball with the best of them, but not when they're going to play dime every down.

I think Munir could probably step up and play though. He seems to be getting bigger and faster, and I like his mentality. But there is a major possiblility that the season would be a disaster if that happened.

 

[KMac151993]

You are trying to predict an almost impossible scenerio....its like saying what if Reggie Bush and LenDale White went down last year (not even within the realm of wishful thinking)...but anyway it really wouldn't be that big of a blow, Munir...Schmidt....Schwapp...maybe JA....and emergency West; any one of those guys could fill in so unless your saying we lose like 5 RB's then I would say we are fine.

 

[donjuan]

Actually I was trying to figure out who would be the third option. Because if DW or TT (God forbid) were to get hurt and JA isn't ready to go, then who would be called upon? I totally forgot about Schwapp so that is a huge plus as long as he doesn't fumble on the goal line! But, very unlikely. -don

 

[KMac151993]

Schwapp would probably be the guy eventhough either Munir or James A. will be listed as the 3rd string guy.

 

[Fitzgerald]

This is a really ridiculous question. How often do a team's top two running backs suffer season-ending injuries in the same year?

 

[scooper]

This is a really ridiculous question. How often do a team's top two running backs suffer season-ending injuries in the same year?

Iowa lost their top 4 a couple years ago.

 

[jiggafini19]

Iowa lost their top 4 a couple years ago.

A complete disaster and they still managed to win somehow.

That Kirk Ferentz can really coach.

 

[scooper]

Yes he can. I think he's one of the best in the country right now.

 

[Irish Envy]

Running Back
1 Darius Walker
2 Travis Thomas
3 James Aldridge (If healthy)
4 Munir Prince
5 Luke Schmidt

Fullback
1 Asaph Schwapp
2 Ashley McConnell
3 Luke Schmidt

 

[jiggafini19]

Not many coaches do more with less than Ferentz does. Drew Tate was thought to be too small and thus the Texas and OU types took a pass on him. That was a brutal year for them. 2004, I believe it was?

This is a valid question considering that there are two running backs on this roster, Walker and Thomas, that are NOT freshmen. Guys like Justin Hoskins and Junior Jabbie have left the team recently. These two guys are the only ones who saw reps in spring. Depth is an issue just about everywhere on this team.

Rep points for my Ohioan friend.

BAM

 

[scooper]

I really like his toothpaste. Thanks.

 

[Fitzgerald]

Iowa lost their top 4 a couple years ago.

Iowa is one of 117 D1 teams. It happened to them once in four years.

4 x 117 = 468

So as it stands now the odds of this happening are 1 in 468.

I'm sure you could cite more examples of a team's top two RBs suffering season ending injuries in the same season, but even with those included the odds against it would be huge.

This is not something a fan should be worrying about.

 

[Fitzgerald]

Also, big shock with jigga following my post immediately with a complete disagreement. Get a life, man.

 

[scooper]

Iowa is one of 117 D1 teams. It happened to them once in four years.

4 x 117 = 468

So as it stands now the odds of this happening are 1 in 468.

I'm sure you could cite more examples of a team's top two RBs suffering season ending injuries in the same season, but even with those included the odds against it would be huge.

This is not something a fan should be worrying about.

This is a discussion board. We're here to talk about football. Depth issues are part of football. We can talk about it.

Like it or not, with Aldridge's uncertain health, running back depth is a concern. We're not playing chicken little here. But it's a legit question. Running backs take more pounding than most positions on the field. Sometimes they get hurt.

 

[BigIrish]

Also, big shock with jigga following my post immediately with a complete disagreement. Get a life, man.

actually fitz, i think it was scoop that disagreed with you. jigga was merely commenting on ferentz and his coaching abilities.

FWIW, telling jigga to get a life (with little reason to do so) will raise the ire of many a fan on this site. perhaps you enjoy the role of pariah?

 

[jiggafini19]

Also, big shock with jigga following my post immediately with a complete disagreement. Get a life, man.

I pose the question that Jeff Bridges asked to Toby Maguire in the film Seabiscuit:

Son, what are you so mad at?

It's a message board. I thought we were allowed to disagree. Guess not.

Anyone Ever been on a team that has had 12 injured players on a 22 man two deep? Gone 2-10 because the team had zero depth because everyone was on crutches hobbling? Just wondering.

The situation is unlikely, but plenty can go wrong in a 12 game season.

Rather than tell Don his question is rediculous, you could have simply posed the question as to what the odds of something like that happening could be.

No one here is trying to be hostile to you. We're all ND fans here, right? You and I disagree more often than not. Does this bother you? I could care less if we agree or not. I'm just here for the discussion. Sorry if I offend you or something. I just won't post in threads you post in.

 

[scooper]

I just won't post in threads you post in.

For the record, Fitz, if jigga is refraining from posting in the same threads as you, please don't post in anything that I may post in or that may interest me in the least bit. I'd hate to lose his input.

 

[punishment]

For the record, Fitz, if jigga is refraining from posting in the same threads as you, please don't post in anything that I may post in or that may interest me in the least bit. I'd hate to lose his input.

I second that sentiment. One of Jiggs post is more valuable then 10 from other posters. Well, except Svoboda, then it becomes more like every 2 to 1.

 

[AlbuquerqueIrishFan]

Iowa lost their top 4 a couple years ago.

No kidding? That's quite unlucky. That would cripple most teams.

 

[AlbuquerqueIrishFan]

I just won't post in threads you post in.

I think jiggas pretty clever here. I knew as soon as I read his "I just won't post in threads you post in" comment that people would come to his rescue. As well they should, he's a great poster and has lots of information. Why doesn't Jigga keep posting where he pleases and Fitzgerald just needs to take it easy when someone disagrees with him?

 

[donjuan]

Didn't mean to cause any strife here! I thought I cleary stated that this question was an UNLIKELY scenario? I was trying to find out more info on our depth problem. Is JA hurt? Will Asap be converted from a red zone back to a main option? Will we lose our speedster in West for promotion sake? Maybe Munir will put some weight on and be used more? Whatever the "UNLIKELY-SCENARIO" would be, it makes for an interesting question. Just trying to get a little feed back. -don

 

[tgolden]

This is a really ridiculous question. How often do a team's top two running backs suffer season-ending injuries in the same year?

Well, I know it's not college, but there was that team called Green Bay last year.

 

[jiggafini19]

Didn't mean to cause any strife here!

You didn't. Your question and thread were valid. Please keep posting here and enjoy the board. The folks that alienate themselves by name calling and hostile know-it-all respones either leave or just wear out their welcomes and get banned. It rarely happens.

We have a couple of Michigan fans who are regulars and manage to be civil. Yeah Victorsvaliant, even you buddy.

Show respect to other posters, kindly state your view and don't attack them. What happened in this thread is the tip of the iceberg here.

 

[mlcspinner]

Depth at any position is a valid question. You can always ask a "What if " question.
What if Quinn goes down?
What if Samardzija is out?
What if Tommy Z. can't play?
I must say I would rather not think about those things. But depth will always be a concern.

 

[scooper]

Depth at any position is a valid question. You can always ask a "What if " question.
What if Quinn goes down?
What if Samardzija is out?
What if Tommy Z. can't play?
I must say I would rather not think about those things. But depth will always be a concern.

Please. Let's not even speak of that one. :shudder:

 

[pondtom]

Injuries

Injuries

The last time we beat the trojans at home they were down to thier blocking fullback as the only healthy running back, injuries to 2 players at the same position is not that uncommon.

 

[irishwavend]

Just go empty with brady in the shotgun and pass all over the place.