Mississippi State’s stable of running backs have produced virtually nothing through nine games this fall, and many a finger has been pointed at Ashton Shumpert. He has just 174 rushing yards on the season with a 3.5 YPC average. He looks a step (or two) slow and the offense seems to do better when he’s not in the game. But I say he needs to be out there more often than not against Alabama.
The main reason is because no matter who Dan Mullen trots out at running back, the chances of getting anywhere against the Tide’s front seven are slim.