Evans speeding toward shot at rotation

Harry · March 27, 2014

The chatter started as Erick Evans broke to the outside and scampered down the field, leaving defenders at the Darrell R. Dickey Football Practice Facility in his wake.

A few North Texas players jumped up and down, while others looked at each other. Fellow running back Antoinne Jimmerson just smiled.

Spring practice is a time when players whom no one expects to contribute emerge. It’s a time that helped Casey Fitzgerald go from being a walk-on to one of the most productive receivers in UNT history, a time that offered defensive end Brandon McCoy a chance to develop into an anchor for the Mean Green’s Heart of Dallas Bowl championship team.

More and more, it appears as if Evans could be the next in line.

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adman · March 27, 2014

“It was a blessing in disguise,” Evans said. “Coming to North Texas was one of the best decisions I ever made.”

MeanGreenTexan · March 27, 2014

Canales compared Evans to Lance Dunbar in terms of his ability to impact a game in a variety of ways and to Jeremy Brown in terms of his speed.

OK Chico... Let's not compare to Lance quite yet. If Evans can be Jeremy-Brown-productive, then he'll be a fantastic addition to the RB rotation.

I think people are sleeping on Pegram since he's not healthy right now. He's going to step directly into Byrd's spot. Jimmerson will be the same, and hopefully Evans can provide that change of pace that Brown did 2 seasons ago.

SilverEagle · March 27, 2014

When he joined the team I remember reading somewhere that he averaged 14yrds per carry in HS at Seagoville. That's pretty impressive at just about any level. Obviously the AF academy saw him as the real deal because they stuck with their commitment....even after two injuries in HS.

I will repeat what I said after the first practice.....there is a LOT of speed on this team. And a good bit of it is at RB. I was impressed with Evans' speed, but I was also just as impressed with Tucker (#25) who was moved over from DB.....as well as the mysterious Mr. Smith wearing #32.

tylermeangreen · March 27, 2014

When he joined the team I remember reading somewhere that he averaged 14yrds per carry in HS at Seagoville. That's pretty impressive at just about any level. Obviously the AF academy saw him as the real deal because they stuck with their commitment....even after two injuries in HS.

I will repeat what I said after the first practice.....there is a LOT of speed on this team. And a good bit of it is at RB. I was impressed with Evans' speed, but I was also just as impressed with Tucker (#25) who was moved over from DB.....as well as the mysterious Mr. Smith wearing #32.

Tucker is a real "sleeper" - deserves watching.

If it happens, that would make two running backs from little ole 3-A Chapel Hill - as well as a hit 'em in the mouth safety - and, well, the jury is still out on Sir Calvin.