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Wednesday, November 9, 2005
Sharing the load at RB
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In past seasons, P.J. Daniels averaged about 24 carries a game, as long as he was healthy.
Now, he averages about 18.
Those missing carries are going to Tashard Choice, who rushes about nine times a game. It looks like a successful balance, keeping Daniels healthy and fresh and getting Choice some opportunities to show what he can do, too. Neither running back complains publicly about the number of carries each gets. Both average about 5 yards a carry (Choice 5.1, Daniels 4.7). Choice has four touchdowns; Daniels three. Tech ranks among the ACC’s top three teams in rushing yardage.
Some football people think a team is better off sticking with one tailback as much as possible, so he can get into a rhythm. Others say alternating tailbacks leads to better results.
What would you do?
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