Following an extremely satisfying bloodletting versus the University of _yoming (where they, yet again, failed to leave with a “W”), Boise State head football coach Andy Avalos met with the media to recap the game. George Holani and Andrew Simpson also took their turns at the microphone and two things became very clear: George is equally beside-himself excited about the success of the younger running backs and being back on the field and (from Simpson) this very young defense is growing up and the results are exciting.
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(Video) Post-_yoming Presser with Coach Avalos, George Holani, and Andrew Simpson
I think Holani would run through a brick wall with casts on an arm and leg. He’s what the Broncos are all about.
Agreed. He is an excellent complimentary back to Jeanty.
We’ll never know what Holani’s career would have been without injuries. Initially, I thought if he remained healthy this year he would have most of the snaps, but not by much. I speculated or rather hoped. Holani’s average would be in the 5+ range and Jeanty’s about 6+. Holani would get between 15 and 20 carries a game and Jeanty just south of that. In a team sport, it’s hard to get all the moving pieces moving in the same direction at the same time. However good teams and coaches figure out how to overcome that and how to best… Read more »
Agreed. Holani can be really special in open space, so third downs and other passing situations would be a good split with Jeanty. Jeanty is exceptional breaking tackles and banging the rock between the tackles. He’s also exceptional catching the ball to be honest but it’s a good split that utilizes both of those players’ skill sets.
I’m all for Holani getting carry’s. He has earned it and he is talented enough to warrant them. But it should not be at the expense of Jeanty’s carry’s. He is the clear starter and is a game changer.