My source says that the only thing that can slow down K-State's offense will be conservative coaching. Injuries could change things in a hurry too, but lets not go there.
I believe K-State is going to have a very balanced attack in 2017.
As most would agree, Barnes should be the starting / feature running back for K-State this season.
Silmon will get some carries, but I hope it's more in the form of giving Barnes a breather.
I hope the coaches have derived some plays for Warmack ... more as a scat back = a dump off option for Ertz. I still believe Warmack has the potential to make big plays if he can get in the open field.
To be a safety valve on passing plays, Dalvin will need to be able to pass-block effectively (before dropping out in the flat for a pass).
Ertz will remain a major threat running the ball too.
ERTZ = improved passing game (post surgery) with a bevy of talented receivers.
Strickland, Pringle, Heath, Zuber, etc... heck, maybe Ertz will even throw a few passes to the tight-end in 2017 (Valentine)
I know how fans (including myself) tend to be extremely optimistic this time of year, but I feel the same way as I did in 2012, beat OU, and K-State has a very real chance of going undefeated.
Yes, Okie State will be a tough out too.
As far as anything goes, beating Vandy on the road won't be easy.
Like K-State, Vandy's leading tackler left early for the NFL. Vandy has to replace 4 of their Top 10 tacklers. Vandy brings back their QB, WRs, & RBs, but must replace 2 starting O-lineman.
GO STATE !
I believe K-State is going to have a very balanced attack in 2017.
As most would agree, Barnes should be the starting / feature running back for K-State this season.
Silmon will get some carries, but I hope it's more in the form of giving Barnes a breather.
I hope the coaches have derived some plays for Warmack ... more as a scat back = a dump off option for Ertz. I still believe Warmack has the potential to make big plays if he can get in the open field.
To be a safety valve on passing plays, Dalvin will need to be able to pass-block effectively (before dropping out in the flat for a pass).
Ertz will remain a major threat running the ball too.
ERTZ = improved passing game (post surgery) with a bevy of talented receivers.
Strickland, Pringle, Heath, Zuber, etc... heck, maybe Ertz will even throw a few passes to the tight-end in 2017 (Valentine)
I know how fans (including myself) tend to be extremely optimistic this time of year, but I feel the same way as I did in 2012, beat OU, and K-State has a very real chance of going undefeated.
Yes, Okie State will be a tough out too.
As far as anything goes, beating Vandy on the road won't be easy.
Like K-State, Vandy's leading tackler left early for the NFL. Vandy has to replace 4 of their Top 10 tacklers. Vandy brings back their QB, WRs, & RBs, but must replace 2 starting O-lineman.
GO STATE !