KABrother88 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Writer Craig Haley poses 5 burning questions in the Southland leading up to the 2016 season. Among his questions are: 4.) Can Kade Harrington Rush For 2,000 Yards Again? Lamar running back Kade Harrington gobbled up rushing yards in bunches, averaging 7.9 yards per carry while leading the FCS with 2,092 yards. The runner-up for FCS offensive player of the year (to Eastern Washington wide receiver Cooper Kupp) is talented enough to post back-to-back 2,000-yard seasons, but he’s also aided by the return of three starters on the offensive line as well as John Craven, who has made 18 career starts but sat out last season with an injury. 5.) Who Are The NFL Prospects? The senior class in the Southland isn’t nearly as strong as last season’s, which produced three NFL Draft choices. Harrington (5-9, 190) headlines the group with his north-south running style, although his smaller size and pass-catching ability best suit him for a third-down role at the next level. Harrington’s teammates Bret Treadway (6-3, 280), an offensive lineman, and Branden Langley (6-1, 190), a cornerback, also will draw attention. Central Arkansas features wide receiver Desmond Smith (6-1, 201). https://athlonsports.com/college-football/five-burning-questions-southland-conference-2016-fcs-season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracula Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 No, Harrington will not have to shoulder the offence like he did last year. LU's passing attack will be the best since football returned to Lamar. The question is how good is the OC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KABrother88 Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 I'm not 100% sold on the passing attack yet and it won't put up numbers that rival what was done in '13 & '14 (sorry puddin). That being said, these are 2 different offenses that are hard to compare. I do believe if Earp can prove to be a capable passer, then this offense has the makings to be more efficient overall than years past simply due to multiple dimensions. If not he better prove that defenses have to account for him because they will sell out to stop Kade. If Earp can prove to be a true dual-threat? Look out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddin tane Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I'm not 100% sold on the passing attack yet and it won't put up numbers that rival what was done in '13 & '14 (sorry puddin). That being said, these are 2 different offenses that are hard to compare. I do believe if Earp can prove to be a capable passer, then this offense has the makings to be more efficient overall than years past simply due to multiple dimensions. If not he better prove that defenses have to account for him because they will sell out to stop Kade. If Earp can prove to be a true dual-threat? Look out... Wake me up at halftime. You can beat anybody with a good passing game. Or you can go to the ground game...and lose to Nichols St. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle eye Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Wake me up at halftime. You can beat anybody with a good passing game. Or you can go to the ground game...and lose to Nichols St. How about a balanced attack? Let's not forget that the defense gave up the equivalent to the width of the Texas to opposing offenses. If the defense had been better our ground dominant offense would have challenged for a conference title. Except for a couple of game the offense was good enough to win but they couldn't overcome the defense's ineptitude. We could lean on Kade again this year and if the defense if better the results will be a lot better. If Carson Earp or one of the other candidates for the QB job steps up and has a good year, look out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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