Numbers can be deceiving. Statistics can express a value that may not actually be there.  The B1G has a boat load of talented running backs in 2014.   Ezekiel Elliot has been a hard runner, determined and exciting for the Buckeyes.   If you were picking the leagues top 5 running backs where would you slot Elliot?  

Im 100% happy he is the tailback at OSU, and I wouldn't want any other running back in his place, but it doesn't mean he is the best in the business.

* stats Courtesy of ESPN.com  - current B1G rushing leaders

       Player                 Team.   Carries  yards.  Avg.   long.   TDs.

1    Melvin Gordon, RB    WIS    223    1909    8.6    69    23

2    Tevin Coleman, RB    IND    214    1678    7.8    83    12

3    David Cobb, RB    MINN    254    1350    5.3    67    11

4    Ameer Abdullah, RB    NEB    204    1319    6.5    57    17

5    Jeremy Langford, RB    MSU    203    1116    5.5    36    15

6    Ezekiel Elliott, RB    OSU    167    954    5.7    47    7

7    Justin Jackson, RB    NW    198    910    4.6    44    6

well, what do you think?  Saturday is going to be fun watching themBuckeyes take on a 1,600 yard back averaging 8 yards a carry....