RB Tikey Hayes GONE!
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In general - RB room looks better than it did 1 week ago. The question remains - do we have backs that can get production against the better B1G defenses. EJ could.......who steps up?
That was my take too, Jimbosc. I see a lot of talent but I questioned whether we had the kind of back who could consistently pound the rock up the middle on a cold November day against a Big Boy defense. Maybe Ives, but the jury on him is still out.
It remains to be seen but Hayes strikes me as EXACTLY that kind of Big Back Grinder.
I've liked Ives every time he gets touches but they must be seeing something that limits his opportunities. Of course Satterfield didn't figure out EJ was an elite back until we removed him from OC duties and put Dana in charge. Rule has all the tools but he won't be a between the tackle grinder this year. If Hayes can do it - good addition.
Hayes was a 4* freshman at Penn State. He decided to leave after the season, which could be for a number of reasons.
He ended up at Iowas Western. That would tell me he ran into some eligibility issues. I’m guessing since he came to IWCC that NU may have said you have a place if you can correct the eligibility. He solved is issues now he’s a Husker.
He ended up at Iowas Western. That would tell me he ran into some eligibility issues. I’m guessing since he came to IWCC that NU may have said you have a place if you can correct the eligibility. He solved is issues now he’s a Husker.
And, apparently, it doesn't hurt that, academically, Nebraska appears to be a four year equivalent of a junior college--what with that #152 national ranking.
He was slated to play at Iowa Western this fall. Even though he didn’t play a down there, it’s nice to see us to at least make some inroads at Iowa Western. That school is a Juco powerhouse, they have won national championships. Many of their players end up at power five schools. I’ve always felt that Riley, Frost and Rhule kind of ignored a fertile recruiting ground right in our back yard (Council Bluffs, IA).
Nope. Franklin wasnt fired until mid way through last season. Hayes played at Iowa Western (or whatever) last season.
Oops maybe I misread that. Maybe he didn't get to Iowa until after the season.
