Mile High Maniac
Fansided

Buffs Position Battle: Who will replace Phillip Lindsay in Boulder?

By Daniel Schalk

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 19: Running back Phillip Lindsay #23 of the Colorado Buffaloes celebrates his fourth quarter touchdown against the Washington State Cougars with teammates at Folsom Field on November 19, 2016 in Boulder, Colorado. Colorado defeated Washington State 38-24. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 19: Running back Phillip Lindsay #23 of the Colorado Buffaloes celebrates his fourth quarter touchdown against the Washington State Cougars with teammates at Folsom Field on November 19, 2016 in Boulder, Colorado. Colorado defeated Washington State 38-24. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
6 of 6
Next
(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

Prediction…

The Buffs will not be able to replace Phillip Lindsay completely. He meant so much to the team on the field and in the locker room, but they have the pieces in place to reestablish a new standard for the running back position. Colorado will likely utilize a running back by committee approach, but I believe Evans and McMillian will be the two backs who get the bulk of the carries this upcoming season. Injuries are expected and the Buffs have enough depth to be able to withstand any that come along the way.

Home/Colorado Buffaloes