Missouri Tigers Position Preview: Running Back

Previous Position: Quarterback When the Missouri Tigers lost All-Americans at nearly every skill position after 2008, their offense instantly gaped with crater-sized holes and question marks. However, the one silver lining was that running back Derrick Washington was returning. D-Wash started hot as a sophomore, averaging over 100 yards a game on 7.47 yards a carry with more than two touchdowns a game, but dramatically slipped in Week 6 against Oklahoma State. Suffering from knee and shoulder injuries, and never quite regaining form, he barely finished the season with over 1,000 yards rushing and 19 touchdowns scored. However, Washington returns in 2009 healthy, and Tiger fans are thankful for that. After Drew Temple left the team and Jimmy Jackson graduated, Mizzou was left with only two scholarship players on their roster at running back for spring ball. With a true sophomore at quarterback for Missouri who has never started a college football game, Gary Pinkel and Co. figure to l...