Situation gets hairy in Illinois backfield
October 1, 2011 8:58 AM
Still seeking an every-down back, the Illini are led by Pollard's 260 yards -- after a career-high 133 against Western Michigan last weekend. He's averaging 10.4 yards per carry.
But Pollard doesn't fit the profile of a bruising Big Ten back. Offensive coordinator Paul Petrino said senior Jason Ford, talented freshman Donovonn Young and Pollard were even going into conference play. Even if Ford is the lead back and the first-stringer on the depth chart, all three would get early carries. Freshman Josh Ferguson was slowed last week by a hamstring injury.
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But Pollard doesn't fit the profile of a bruising Big Ten back. Offensive coordinator Paul Petrino said senior Jason Ford, talented freshman Donovonn Young and Pollard were even going into conference play. Even if Ford is the lead back and the first-stringer on the depth chart, all three would get early carries. Freshman Josh Ferguson was slowed last week by a hamstring injury.
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