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Ole Miss Football: Report Card for 2016 Season

By Randy Morgan

Nov 5, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) drops back to pass against Georgia Southern Eagles during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) drops back to pass against Georgia Southern Eagles during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Akeem Judd (21) scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Akeem Judd (21) scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

C. . RB . Last Year: C . RUNNING BACKS

The running game for Ole Miss has struggled in year’s past, and this year was no different.

From the get go, Ole Miss was struggling with its running backs, after Jordan Wilkins was ineligible due to an academic issue.

Akeem Judd, Eric Swinney, and Eugene Brazely were expected to take over as the lead backs once Wilikins was ruled out.

Swinney went down with a torn ACL on his first career rushing attempt and D’Vaughn Pennamon was then called on to run the ball for the Rebels.

Akeem Judd had flashes of brilliance this year, especially after being pushed by his backups for playing time.

Is it coaching? The run game for Ole Miss is always suspect, even with a stud like Judd in the backfield.

Ole Miss is trying to fix this issue by signing Cam Akers, but how much can Akers help the position?

The offensive line will have to improve on their run blocking if Ole Miss ever wants to run the ball effectively.

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