Jason Harris back at running back.

**Cyphor** · 03-26-2007, 03:09 PM

What does everyone think of this switch? I'm personally excited because he looked good as a freshman, minus the fumbles. It seemed that ever since the fumble on the goal line against OSU he was in the dog-house with the staff. However he seemed to hit the hole hard and have good vision and excelleration. He was a burner in high school and ran sub 4.5's consistantly.

I think it's a good move by the staff especially considering how Scales hasn't been able to stay healthy. I like Scales but after so many knee surgeries how effective of a runner can he be? I think Harris has a lot of potential to be a solid back up to J. J. Bass or perhaps even be a starter.

**Howie3310** · 03-26-2007, 03:31 PM

He and JJ would be a good duo threat.

**MaxPower57** · 03-26-2007, 03:54 PM

I kinda have mixed feelings about it. He is one of our fastest players and best athletes and he may not really see the field enough to make a consistent impact. With Bass, Scales, Harris, JJ, and Cameron Bell we have a lot of talent there.

I thought Harris really improved at FS last year as the season went on and I was hoping he and James Smith would be manning the safetys next year since Caleb Berg just doesn't seem to be fit as as a Big XII starter, but I'm sure the coaching staff will do whatever is best for the team

**Knownothing** · 03-26-2007, 03:56 PM

Also isn't Josh Johnson in the backfield or did we lose him?

**ISUFan22** · 03-26-2007, 04:29 PM

I'm waiting to see "it" from Harris on both sides of the ball.

I'm not against him, just not sold yet. Tough hill to climb being switched and switched again.

**Howie3310** · 03-26-2007, 04:57 PM

I can see it, Bass wearing down the defense and Harris spelling in and exploding with the big play with all that speed

**mwitt** · 03-26-2007, 05:01 PM

Isn't Bass supposed to be faster than Harris? I thought he ran a 4.4.

**Howie3310** · 03-26-2007, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by mwitt

Isn't Bass supposed to be faster than Harris? I thought he ran a 4.4.

Yes but he does have good power when he needs it.

4.36 btw.

**Wesley** · 03-26-2007, 05:09 PM

This is spring training and we lack backs for now. It may be a quick look. It either means Jason is not needed on defense or we are short of backs eein a pinch. Nebraska pulls this stuff all the time - some go back and forth they are considered fill-ins in the big picture. You do it for the team.

**tim_redd** · 03-26-2007, 05:19 PM

Scales, Johnson, Harris and Bass are all unproven at RB. Let them all compete for the starting job. Competition is good.

**CYdTracked** · 03-26-2007, 05:49 PM

I'd rather have Harris on defense. I thought he looked ok last year in limited role and with some extra work he could hopefully bump Berg out of the lineup.