So I'm not trying to down play the fact that we just lost a kid with tremendous potential. And although I was never sure he was our best back, he was talented; and without question, as a 5 star recruit he was a poster boy for any high caliber skill players willing to take a chance on CU.
However, I think we all have been waiting for the kids to start jumping ship. Unfortunately it really reminds me of the way the team fell apart after the 'scandel' with an unnamed female kicker. (cough. . . ) But now that it happened I think the athletic director may be forced to put in a new coach, and a big name one at that. I mean, the way I see it, is that if the media does pick it up we will be shown to the nation as the tattered program we seem to be. I also think that the Football program is too important to just let fall apart, (Fingers crossed). If this is the case though the university in the lime light will be forced to make a big decision. Not just hire a small coach to fill a slot, but hire a succesful bcs caliber coach with whom new player can already bank on.
As far as the shoes we will have to fill. NO BIG DEAL. We all kept saying that he had to come into his own. That he had great potential; and while he may, he never made a difference here. I really do wish him the best, he seemed like a very good kid, with a great head on his shoulders. Butttt, I think now Lockridge will get a chance to shine. I think he has the potential to be a very shifty speedy back, one with a bit more size than speedy. Speedy is a bruiser so i'm not worried about third and shorts or goal lines. But Lockridge will be an excellent catching running back, plus I think he has tremendous talent once in the open.
The one looming thing though; is can our line become solid to open up a running game. Without them, even Rodney can't be good consistantly.
Anyways. Just wanted to provide a little more insight to what is somewhat of a Drab situation.