Utah operating again Micah Bernard is tackled by Oregon defensive again Trikweze Bridges Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. Utah RBs coach Quinton Ganther is searching for his backs to do extra than simply “their job.” Andy Nelson, Related Press
Utah operating again Ja’Quinden Jackson is tackled by Oregon defensive again Trikweze Bridges Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. Andy Nelson, Related Press
Quinton Ganther is a troublesome man to impress.
The previous Utah operating again, and present operating backs coach, provided a blunt evaluation of his gamers Monday.
It’s been an up-and-down season for the operating backs because the place has handled accidents and taking part in time missed for quite a few causes.
Tavion Thomas has seen his taking part in time restricted attributable to a wide range of points. After speeding for a career-high 180 yards in opposition to Stanford, he ran 19 occasions for 55 yards in a 20-17 loss at Oregon Saturday.
Ja’Quinden Jackson was switched from quarterback to operating again and true freshman Jaylon Glover has proven flashes of his potential.
What would Ganther prefer to see from his operating backs for the rest of the season, together with the regular-season finale at Colorado on Saturday?
“I want to see game-changers,” he stated. “If we’re going to the touch the ball greater than anyone on the group, we must be productive. We have to put a recreation on our again and take over. Proper now, we’re not doing that.”
Jackson, who was sidelined in opposition to Stanford, ran thrice for 23 yards in opposition to the Geese.
“He’s getting higher. He’s studying the place,” Ganther stated. “He’s taking teaching factors. He’s disciplined along with his eyes. He’s making appropriate reads. That’s all I can ask of him proper now.”
How does he assess Thomas’ efforts?
“He’s doing his job. He’s doing what he’s alleged to be doing. I don’t wish to give JJ, Tavion, Micah (Bernard) or anyone credit score for doing their job,” Ganther stated. That’s what you’re alleged to do. No one’s gone above and past. Nobody’s put a recreation on their again and brought it over. So that they’re doing their jobs.”
Added Ganther about his operating backs: “Slowly however certainly getting higher, not nice, however we’re attempting to get there.”
Utah operating again Ja’Quinden Jackson is tackled by Oregon defensive again Trikweze Bridges Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Eugene, Ore.
Andy Nelson, Related Press