Last Edited: 8/9/2011 12:38:23 PM by Bobcat36

Aug. 10, 2011

Tim Albin - Asst. Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs

What have you seen and what do you expect from your corps of running backs?

"We're counting on Donte [Harden] to step up this season since he's been seeing action since his freshman season. We're looking for him to be an every-down type of back and stay in the ball game. He had a good summer and he's as strong as ever, if not stronger. Ryan Boykin had a good spring and he's up to second team and right now is getting the same amount of reps as Donte. Beau Blankenship has picked things up very well and he is our strongest player. He also has great down-hill speed.”

How are you utilizing all the different types of backs?

“Back before I joined the staff I saw Coach Solich at a clinic and he said that running backs come in all shapes and sizes. They’re all different but when you find a good one, you use him. Well, we’re using all our guys right now.”