Commentary
USC boasts a number of the top units
Updated: August 17, 2007, 6:25 AM ET
By
Todd McShay | Scouts Inc.
Which teams will have the best position units this season? Well, West Virginia loaded in the backfield. USC sports an impressive group of linebackers. Take a look below to get the breakdowns on the best position units in the nation.
Backfields
Arkansas (Darren McFadden and Felix Jones) and Clemson (James Davis and C.J. Spiller) have the top running back tandems in the country, but neither made this list because of severe deficiencies at the quarterback position. West Virginia, on the other hand, boasts a premier starter at quarterback (Pat White), running back (Steve Slaton) and fullback (Owen Schmitt). The trio rushed for 3,314 yards and 41 touchdowns last season, and White threw for 1,655 more yards and 13 more scores.
Arkansas (Darren McFadden and Felix Jones) and Clemson (James Davis and C.J. Spiller) have the top running back tandems in the country, but neither made this list because of severe deficiencies at the quarterback position. West Virginia, on the other hand, boasts a premier starter at quarterback (Pat White), running back (Steve Slaton) and fullback (Owen Schmitt). The trio rushed for 3,314 yards and 41 touchdowns last season, and White threw for 1,655 more yards and 13 more scores.
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