[SamuelMcF]

The problem will our run game is too often the inside rushers are in the backfield.

Agreed.  I think WSU's success with outside rushers has been seared into people's mind.  Yes, it is still an issue, but as you point out, the bigger problem is that the defensive tackles/inside linebackers are in the backfield before our running backs can even hit the hole.

BC

Imo it's some of both. On runs in a goal line/3rd or 4th and short situation, the backside never gets blocked. (Scarlett has been ankle tackled by a backside rusher WAAAYYYY too many times.) Otherwise, the inside rushers get through.

[SamuelMcF]

The problem will our run game is too often the inside rushers are in the backfield.

Agreed.  I think WSU's success with outside rushers has been seared into people's mind.  Yes, it is still an issue, but as you point out, the bigger problem is that the defensive tackles/inside linebackers are in the backfield before our running backs can even hit the hole.

BC

Imo it's some of both. On runs in a goal line/3rd or 4th and short situation, the backside never gets blocked. (Scarlett has been ankle tackled by a backside rusher WAAAYYYY too many times.) Otherwise, the inside rushers get through.