(11-23-2022 09:15 AM)FrankAnderson Wrote:  Lew Nichols hasn't been 100% for most of the season, and Samson actually has more yards per game. Not saying we can overlook him at all, but between his injuries and CMU losing multiple OL starters from last year, they aren't the same rushing threat as last year. Plus our rush D is improved from last year. We no longer are a bottom 2 rush defense in the MAC.

For sure, and more than that I think we have improved against the run even from the beginning of the season.

As far as Nichols goes, as you say we can't overlook him. He certainly hasn't had the season he had last year, but he is a very talented player. Hopefully his fumble issues pop up and we can take advantage. Even with his down year they still average 160 yards a game on the ground...and it's actual Emanuel I'm more worried about this year.