Do we have a 1,000...

[Smokymtnbullet]

In Heupel’s 4 years they have rushed over 2000 each season.Hadn’t been done 4 consecutively since 89-93

 

[LittleVol]

I think Bishop could get there. The coaches seem to trust him in pass protection so he’ll get the most meaningful snaps. He’s got a spotty record for staying healthy tho. Lewis has a lot of potential and hopefully has improved his blocking. Thomas was an interesting pickup because he could have gone somewhere and been the #1 guy. They must have some packages that get him in space, probably figures into the screen game a lot or bringing him in as a receiving option in the pass game. They must have sold him on something like that when they were recruiting him.

He wanted to shine in the SEC behind an offense that has proven it can run on almost anybody.

And he would share carries so he wouldn’t take too much of a beating in his final college year.
Maybe improve his stock quite a bit without taking too much damage.

 

[YankeeVol]

Not this season. You will see the trio of Bishop, Lewis, and Thomas. I think they can all have pretty decent seasons but no one will get the lions share like Sampson.

I'd bet you're wrong

 

[allstar34bd]

Peyton Lewis for Heisman​

Atleast he won it for me in CFB 2025 lol

 

[ETV]

Now? Maybe. As a group we're looking at being one of the best rushing offenses again

Not by choice.

 

[ETV]

In Heupel’s 4 years they have rushed over 2000 each season.Hadn’t been done 4 consecutively since 89-93

Cobb
Webb
Hayden
Stewart
Garner

Heck of a list in that era. CJH hasn't had a comparable amount of talent and still managed to have very respectable team rushing numbers.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Not by choice.

We ran the ball more in 22 than we passed it. It's a misconception by many fans that Heupel wants a pass happy offense

 

[cgrish]

I believe the question is: Do we have an OL that can open holes for a RB to reach 1,000 yards? I would say yes, CJH has proven that he does a great job on the rushing side of the offense. Do we have a RB that is durable enough to rush for 1,000+ yards........Bishop, Lewis, and Thomas are promising candidates...jmo

imo Bishop is the best of these, but he does seem to be injury prone.

 

[ETV]

We ran the ball more in 22 than we passed it. It's a misconception by many fans that Heupel wants a pass happy offense

HH's ability at QB position and play calling by Golesh, allowed UT to have their way with most defenses. Keeping them off balance, IMO.

 

[Go Fight Win]

guaranteed

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

HH's ability at QB position and play calling by Golesh, allowed UT to have their way with most defenses. Keeping them off balance, IMO.

The difference is that in 2022, Hooker didn't miss wide open guys down the field. Both Milton and Nico had many overthrows on such routes that would have been scores the last 2 years. It's been a QB issue

 

[Johnnycatvol]

Peyton Lewis should rise to the front of the pack. Biggest and fastest of the group. Out of high school - Two-time state 55 meter champ with personal best 6.34 seconds.

 

[Nicovfl8]

RB seems decent to me, Bishop looked good and he’s back. Peyton Lewis looked fantastic as a true freshman. And Duke starting transfer Star Thomas. But no QB and doesnt matter

 

[LittleVol]

The difference is that in 2022, Hooker didn't miss wide open guys down the field. Both Milton and Nico had many overthrows on such routes that would have been scores the last 2 years. It's been a QB issue

The common denominator is that Golesh was somewhere else both seasons.

JMO but Hazle over teaches and the QBs play tight.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

The common denominator is that Golesh was somewhere else both seasons.

JMO but Hazle over teaches and the QBs play tight.

What makes you think he "over teaches" them?

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

I think there's zero reason to believe we'll have less than 2000 yards rushing again

2022 we gashed teams on the ground but didn’t have a 1000 yard guy

 

[pimo1]

I think Sampsons season last year is an aberration for this offensive system. This offense seems to run better with multiple RB threats. It is a lot harder to prepare for/stop 3 good backs than one great back. Also if we are going back to the uptempo multiple backs is the way.

 

[ETV]

The common denominator is that Golesh was somewhere else both seasons.

JMO but Hazle over teaches and the QBs play tight.

In general, the jury is still out over Hazle. He's shown consistency to be predictable.

 

[Heupel's Offseason Beard]

2022 we gashed teams on the ground but didn’t have a 1000 yard guy

Yeah that's fine we don't need a bell cow every year especially with the amount of speed and talent in our RB room. Rotate, give the guys rest and wear defenses down in the 4th quarter with our freshest RB while the defense clings to life since they can't substitute. It's been Heupel's bread and butter for years. If one of the guys makes a big enough jump to command enough carries to get 1000 yards, it means we're in REALLY good shape. If not it just means we have a really competitive stable of RBs.

 

[miket4god]

imo Bishop is the best of these, but he does seem to be injury prone.

Lewis will be better than Bishop

 

[SpookyAction]

I agree it will be a rotation until someone separates from the pack.
We were very effective rushing Jaylen Wright, Evans, and Jabari Smalls. That offense rushed for over 2800 yds.

 

[rikberry31]

yard ball carrier?

1200?

We were pretty good at run blocking last year and this years line will be much better overall. So I think yeah, we may have one of the best running games in the SEC this season.

 

[rikberry31]

Peyton Lewis. He doesn't share the names of 2 great VFLs for nothing. Look for him to have a big impact as long as the line holds up.

Lewis could be a big surprise this season, he's a homerun waiting to happen.

 

[OrangeBeachVol]

I think Sampsons season last year is an aberration for this offensive system. This offense seems to run better with multiple RB threats. It is a lot harder to prepare for/stop 3 good backs than one great back. Also if we are going back to the uptempo multiple backs is the way.

Agree last season was a situation of having to go to that style rather than Hype wanting to. He used multiple backs every season until last yr so I see no reason Hype won't continue that trend this yr. Have to keep them all happy.