Why does everyone have Curtis' predicted yards so low?
I put him at 95, which I was being really optimistic about.
My reasons for thinking he won't break 100 yard rushing even though Arizona had a weak rushing defense last year:
1. Curtis' performance against ND last year showed he doesn't do as well agains big, fast defenses. He had 12 carries for 23 yards.
2. Anae's system of using short passes out of the backfield as rushes. Curtis will get most of his yards on receptions.
3. I think we're going to use a good rotation of backs.
The UA game will go alot like ND for Curtis. He will be somewhat ineffective rushing and get most of his yards on receptions. We will go to our bigger backs, Fui and Manase, to run the ball.
I hope that Curtis breaks the career rushing record this year, but am worried he won't get the carries to do it.
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