Mr. Buddy Garrity said:
How is Deslatte looking this yr?
Looks good enough for what they ask him to do.
They split time at rb now. It gives a change of pace since 19 doesn't really look for contact and Deslatte runs headfirst into it. It allows him to stay fresh it seems and it has worked so far.
Deslatte runs like a power back but doesn't have the size (5'9 185), the speed you would expect from a smaller back like himself (Hughes was taller but had similar weight especially toward the end), or strength of a true power back. (Look up Quavarius Crouch, or Trey Sanders) He is an effort guy and thats ok.
I think this ways saves his energy and protects his legs for the long run.
19 needs to hit the hole a bit harder and stop being so quick to hit the sidelines.
Other than that, they have looked good. I expect more though as the season goes, especially when everyone's attention is on #2 .