WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (Aug. 18, 2014)—William and Mary head football coach Jimmye Laycock recently sat down with TribeAthletics.com and discussed the team's running backs in the video feature available above or by clicking here.

Be sure to check back this afternoon for a video feature with running backs coach DJ Mangas.

Additionally, a written preview discussing the team's running backs is available below.

Fans can continue to follow the team as it prepares for the season opener at Virginia Tech on Aug. 30 by visiting the preseason camp headquarters page.

Season ticket information is available by clicking here, or by calling the Tribe Ticket office at 757-221-3340.

RUNNING BACKS
W&M enters the 2014 season well stocked at the running back position, as all of its contributors from last fall return. First-year running backs coach DJ Mangas will lead the experienced group of talented players, as the contingent looks to improve upon the 148.9 rushing yards per game it averaged in 2013.

Headlining the unit is junior Mikal Abdul-Saboor, who is coming off a breakout season in which he earned third-team all-conference honors after ranking third in the CAA with 91.6 rushing yards per game. The Alpharetta, Ga., native posted 100-yard rushing performances in six of the nine games in which he appeared last fall and averaged 4.7 yards per carry. The 5-11, 215-pound versatile back has excellent vision, good speed and runs well between the tackles. Additionally, he provides good pass protection and has solid hands, which makes him a threat to pick up yards in the passing game. After working hard to become even better during the offseason, he should once again rank among the league's most productive running backs this fall.

Senior Keith McBride II (6-0, 220) provides the Tribe with an outstanding backup with first-string talent, as he possesses a great combination of size, speed and strength. Although he was limited last season, the Collierville, Tenn., native earned eight starts as a sophomore when he ranked eighth in the CAA with 68.9 rushing yards per game. After posting a solid spring in which he improved his pass protection, he should once again make a significant impact with the rushing attack this fall.

One of the unit's most versatile players, sophomore Kendell Anderson (5-9, 200) is a powerful runner who has the ability to be a great asset in the passing game. In addition to running excellent routes and having good hands, he possesses a good feel for the game and provides an extra dimension to the Tribe's offense. As a redshirt freshman last season, he appeared in all 12 contests and ranked third on the team with 273 rushing yards and scored four touchdowns. After earning a significant number of reps during the spring, he should continue to be a valuable part of the offense in 2014.

Senior Jarrell Cooper (5-11, 190) is the team's quickest back and has proven his ability to make a sudden impact. His speed and elusiveness give him big-play potential every time he touches the ball and is threat in both the running and passing games. That talent was apparent last season when he followed up an 88-yard rushing effort in the victory against James Madison by amassing 90 yards on the ground with a touchdown in the win versus New Hampshire the following week. Although he must continue to improve in pass protection, his skill set makes him a huge asset in the offensive attack.

Who is Returning
Name	GP/GS	Att	Gain	Loss	Net	Avg	TD	Lg	Avg/G
Mikal Abdul-Saboor	9/9	175	840	16	824	4.7	6	17	91.6
Jarrell Cooper	11/1	109	443	18	425	3.9	2	28	38.6
Kendell Anderson	12/0	66	292	19	273	4.1	4	37	22.8
Keith McBride II	8/2	42	175	9	166	4.0	1	16	20.8
Who is Lost
Name	GP/GS	Att	Gain	Loss	Net	Avg	TD	Lg	Avg/G
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