BRISTOL, Conn. -- It’s been a year since James Conner was on the field for Pitt. When he makes his return -- from both a knee injury and a battle against cancer -- in September, coach Pat Narduzzi says there may be a few surprises in store for defenses.
“We have sets with three running backs on the field,” Narduzzi said. “We may line James up wide.”
It’s a scary scenario for cornerbacks, but it’s one that makes a ton of sense for Pitt, Narduzzi said.
Conner will be atop the depth chart at tailback, but he’s just one of a plethora of runners Pitt has at its disposal.