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Could Oklahoma State Use Five RBs In Its Backfield This Fall?

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Barry Sanders. Chris Carson. Jeff Carr. Raymond Taylor. Rennie Childs. Who you got? That’s what Oklahoma State running backs coach Marcus Arroyo has to decide over the next six months.

“Having four guys that have played is a good situation,” said Arroyo. “Next year when I lose four and I’ve got one left in the tank then it might be a little bit different, but for right now it’s a good situation to have with guys with experience.”

Arroyo stressed that this being the last season would put pressure on his running backs to succeed.

“We’ve got four guys who at the end of next season won’t be here,” said Arroyo. “That’s an opportunity for them to put their backs against the wall and say, ‘This is my final hurrah and I’ve got to give it everything I’ve got.’ That’s kind of been our mantra for those guys. They can’t look at it at the end of the season. They’ve got to look at it as 1-0. That’s what we’re looking at. We’re trying to come out here every day and be 1-0 and worry about the next one on the next one.”

As for who it’s going to be — your guess is as good as mine (and probably better in some cases). It’s tough to deny the allure of a Barry Sanders playing in the backfield, but what if he’s not the best guy? Heck, what if they use all five of them (or six if you’re counting Sione Palelei)?

“Carson is running the ball really well and Childs,” said Gundy earlier this week, “we’re getting some really good play out of those guys.”

It’s going to be the biggest storyline of the offseason — can the offensive line and running backs come together to make some magic? I’m dubious and sometimes think OSU should just use the Tom Brady Memorial “let Mason do whatever he wants” offense. Gundy is intent on getting a running game going though. Tick tock. Season’s coming.

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