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Texas A&M Football: 5 things that make Jimbo Fisher a great hire

By Andrew Miller

WINSTON SALEM, NC - SEPTEMBER 30: Head coach Jimbo Fisher of the Florida State Seminoles watches on against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during their game at BB
WINSTON SALEM, NC - SEPTEMBER 30: Head coach Jimbo Fisher of the Florida State Seminoles watches on against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during their game at BB /
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2. Variety of weapons on the ground to utilize

The strongest part of the Texas A&M offense next year very well could be the running backs. Texas A&M does lose former Oklahoma transfer running back Keith Ford. The team’s leading rusher, Trayveon Williams, returns along with two more talented backs.

Sophomore Kendall Bussey and freshman Jacob Kidobi each had a run of at least 40 yards this year. And, Sumlin started to trust Bussey enough to see a considerable number of carries. Bussey rushed for 237 yards on 46 attempts, with one touchdown.

Meanwhile, Kidobi averaged a whopping 11.9 yards per carry on 10 attempts. Kidobi should have a much bigger role in the offense in 2018 with Ford gone. Williams will continue to be the primary back, with Bussey getting a significant workload as well.

Fisher had a deep stable of running backs each year with the Noles. His best was former legendary FSU running back Dalvin Cook. Fisher is a genius in terms of recruiting and developing running back talent.