Video & Analysis: Hassan Haskins Talks Running Back Rotation, Staying Ready

Hassan Haskins had his best game as a Michigan running back on Saturday but it probably could've and should've been even better.

Redshirt freshman running back Hassan Haskins carried the ball 12 times for 125 yards and a touchdown, which is a very productive day, but how he was used was a bit puzzling. I asked Haskins about the rotation and he gave a solid, expected answer.

Brown's Breakdown

"Haskins started the day off with a 29-yard touchdown run and then carries of two, 28 and nine yards and then went 36 offensive plays before getting another carry. Granted he was fresh late and finished the game well, but failing to get him the ball for that long seems like a disservice to him and the offense.

"I don't understand what Jay Harbaugh is doing with the running back rotation. We saw Zach Charbonnet carry it 33 times against Army, only to tote it seven times over the next two games after that. Christian Turner had two games of 11 carries and then four others of three, six, five and one. He's had some trouble in pass pro and has also fumbled a couple of times so maybe that's part of it with him. Despite his success against Illinois, Haskins has also been a weird piece of the pie. He had nine carries against Rutgers, was lauded by Harbaugh during his media availability afterwards and then only carried it twice against Iowa.

"I think the depth chart should look as follows: Charbonnet, Haskins, Turner and Tru Wilson. Michigan is running the ball an average of 38 times per game so let's use that number. I'd give it to Charbonnet and Haskins each about 15 times per game. Turner can carry it four-six times and Wilson can get a couple carries throughout to keep defenses honest if he's in on there on some passing downs. That's how I'd roll. It doesn't seem like we're going to see anything like that, but it makes more sense to me that way.

"The whole approach is strange. There does't seem to be any riding the hot hand, rewarding guys for previous performances or letting guys get lathered up over the course of a game. It's peculiar to say the least."

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