ASU deep at running back
Depth seems to be the keyword for Appalachian State football this season, and depth certainly is evident at running back.
Devon Moore returns for his senior season after rushing for 1,374 yards and 19 touchdowns last season. Travaris Cadet, former quarterback and receiver, will now add his elusive running ability to the mix.
And the Mountaineers can also turn to Devin Radford, the former Virginia Tech transfer whose speed, when healthy, is an asset; Cedric Baker, a dependable back who has accounted for 416 yards as a backup and always seems to get the job done; as well as Rod Chisholm, who remains a candidate to break through with three seasons left to play.
Coach Jerry Moore was asked this week if he has ever had this much depth at running back.
“Probably not the quality of depth we have right now,” Moore said. “I feel like we have four or five guys that are all pretty good football players.”
Moore was also asked if the backups can get enough playing time to be content.
“Those kids are good with it,” Moore said. “There’s not a player in that bunch that is selfish. They’re all about our team. They don’t care who is blocking, who is catching and who is running. They’re great kids that way.”