http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/132545/crunching-the-numbers-big-ten-running-backs
Who averages the most yards after getting hit? (min: 50 carries)
The best: Rutgers RB Robert Martin (2.84 average yards after hit; Power 5 rank -- No. 12 among RBs)
Believe it or not, Martin appears to be the legitimate No. 1 here. He didn't just beat up on Norfolk State and Kansas State; he really racked up a lot of yards after contact against Michigan and Ohio State. Oh, but he probably just ran all over them when they pulled their starters or the game was over -- right? Not quite. He didn't even have a fourth-quarter carry against the Buckeyes, and he was no less effective against the Wolverines. Opposing Big Ten fans, take note -- you might be seeing a whole lot more of Martin this season.
Who's the best running back on third-and-short (3 yards and less)? (min: 10 carries)
The runner-up: Rutgers RB Josh Hicks (9-of-10) and Scott (12-of-14)
There's no tie here. Hicks is No. 2 in the conference, but Scott still ranked within the top-10 in the Power 5 so he also deserves a mention. All but one of Hicks' runs went for positive yardage -- Vince Biegel and Jack Cichy say hello -- while Scott finished second in the conference, behind Long, in yards-per-carry average (7.86) in such situations.
Who averages the most yards after getting hit? (min: 50 carries)
The best: Rutgers RB Robert Martin (2.84 average yards after hit; Power 5 rank -- No. 12 among RBs)
Believe it or not, Martin appears to be the legitimate No. 1 here. He didn't just beat up on Norfolk State and Kansas State; he really racked up a lot of yards after contact against Michigan and Ohio State. Oh, but he probably just ran all over them when they pulled their starters or the game was over -- right? Not quite. He didn't even have a fourth-quarter carry against the Buckeyes, and he was no less effective against the Wolverines. Opposing Big Ten fans, take note -- you might be seeing a whole lot more of Martin this season.
Who's the best running back on third-and-short (3 yards and less)? (min: 10 carries)
The runner-up: Rutgers RB Josh Hicks (9-of-10) and Scott (12-of-14)
There's no tie here. Hicks is No. 2 in the conference, but Scott still ranked within the top-10 in the Power 5 so he also deserves a mention. All but one of Hicks' runs went for positive yardage -- Vince Biegel and Jack Cichy say hello -- while Scott finished second in the conference, behind Long, in yards-per-carry average (7.86) in such situations.
