Who are the best running backs in the Big Ten?  Ohio State fills out 2 of 3 categories according to ESPN.

"Who's the Big Ten's most explosive running back?
"Based on percentage: Ohio State RB Curtis Samuel (10-plus yard runs: 13)
"Twenty-six percent of Samuel's carries have gone for at least 10 yards. That's pretty remarkable, considering he's gaining 10-plus yard runs at a higher clip than Wisconsin's Corey Clement is gaining 5-plus yard runs. Samuel has had at least one such run in every game he's played. He's been consistent in that area, and he hasn't beaten up on just one opponent. He had four such runs against Tulsa and three apiece against Oklahoma and Indiana."

Is there any surprise here? Samuel accelerates with breathtaking ease.

"Who's most likely to get a first down on third-and-short?
"Based on conversion rate: Ohio State RB Mike Weber (11-of-11)
"Not only is Weber tied with Jackson for the most third-and-short situations -- 3 yards or closer -- in the Big Ten, but he's one of the few backs to convert every single attempt. He's the only running back in the nation, Group of 5 included, that has found himself in a third-and-short situation at least eight times and converted every single third down. Simply put, no one in the country is better here than Weber."

His 100% is absolutely amazing!  Much of the limelight should also go to the offense line in short-yardage situations, but my appreciation of wrecking-ball Mike Weber just increased 100%.

Here's the link to the full article on ESPN:
http://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/137432/inside-the-numbers-look...