WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (March 28, 2014) – With the second week of spring practice coming to a close, senior running back Jarrell Cooper recently took a few minutes to discuss his offseason preparation as well as life off the field with TribeAthletics.com.
Below is a quick look at the Tribe's spring depth chart at the tailback position.
Running backs coach DJ Mangas:
“We have a deep and talented group of players returning at the tailback position. With it being my first year back to the program, I am fortunate to have the opportunity to work with this many experienced players. I expect there will be a lot of positive competition among the group to push each other, and themselves. When you have a good, competitive, situation, like we do at the moment, everything else takes care of itself.”
| Running Backs |
Tailbacks
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#7 Mikal Abdul-Saboor, Jr. (5-11, 215)
2013 Video Highlights
Earned third-team All-CAA honors last season after ranking third in the league with 91.6 rushing yards per game ... Posted 100-yard rushing performances in six of the nine games in which he appeared ... Very experienced with the offense ... Most versatile back ... Solid in pass protection ... Good hands ... Best attribute is his vision and toughness ... Runs with a very physical style ... Two-time CAA Academic All-Conference Team selection. |
#21 Jarrell Cooper, Sr. (5-9, 190)
2013 Video Highlights
Team's second-leading rusher last season with 425 yards on 109 carries ... Team's quickest back ... Elusive and very dangerous in space, but can also make plays between the tackles ... Reliable hands ... Has worked hard on adding strength to improve in pass protection. |
#24 Keith McBride II, Sr. (6-0, 220)
2013 Video Highlights
Earned 11 career starts ... Ranked eighth in the CAA in rushing yards per game as a sophomore in 2012 (68.9) ... Biggest, strongest and fastest tailback ... Very experienced in the offense and has been productive ... One of the position group's leaders ... Brings outstanding work ethic. |
#39 Kendell Anderson, So. (5-9, 203)
2013 Video Highlights
Appeared in all 12 games as a redshirt freshman last season and ranked third on the team with 273 rushing yards ... Also totaled four touchdowns and averaged 4.1 yards per carry ... Possesses best hands and runs best routes out of the backfield ... Runs with a physical style and excels in short-yardage situations ... Has outstanding football instincts. |
#28 Jonathan Dunn, RFr. (5-9, 192)
Honored as the 2013 W&M QB Club Scout Team Offensive Player of the Year ... Very explosive young back with good speed and potential ... Needs to gain more experience within the offense ... Has potential to contribute on special teams. |
#26 Logan Moore, RFr. (5-9, 165)
Redshirted as a true freshman last season ... Great work ethic and attitude ... Continued to progress in all facets of the game ... Will challenge for reserve role as he gains valuable experience ... All-state running back at Riverheads H.S. (Stuarts Draft, Va.) where he finished his career with school records for rushing yards (5,364) and touchdowns (89). |
