Rutgers Running Backs Coach Lester Erb Answers Reporters Questions
Rutgers running backs coach Lester Erb took a few minutes to meet with the press at Friday's practice. He mainly discussed the attributes of some of the running backs who have stood out in camp. Sophomore Trey Sneed has been "playing with confidence" and has "really done a good job throughout camp." True freshman Raheem Blackshear is "mature, really picks things up well...He brings a different skill set to the unit." Graduate senior Gus Edwards "can run. You wouldn't expect a guy of his size to have the speed that he does and the quickness that he does." Senior Robert Martin "has had a tremendous last couple days of camp." "He doesn't make many mental mistakes." Senior Josh Hicks "is having a good camp. He's been limited a little bit." In terms of allocating playing time, Erb said, "whoever has the hot hand has the hot hand and everyone understands that." The coa...