Prior to the start of the season, Minnesota’s sophomore running back Shannon Brooks seemed like the obvious choice to be the team’s starting running back. During his freshman year, Brooks averaged six yards per carry and broke several long runs. While Brook’s performance didn’t do much for Minnesota’s college football betting lines, the fact that he liked trucking defenders made him an immediate fan favorite.
At the end of last season, Brooks had 709 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, and would have had more if he didn’t ride the bench for the first three games of the season.