In an effort to fit into the new spread offense under Hugh Freeze, running back Nicholas Parker has been slimming down and speeding up. Parker is currently tipping the scales at 235 pounds but hopes to wind up at 220.
The main ball carrier right now is Jeff Scott who is a scatback-type runner but the offense will need a more physical back which is where Parker fits in. Freeze didn't run the ball much at Arkansas State but that could change now that he is in the SEC.