Containing Montel Harris to be substantial task for Virginia defense
Boston College junior Montel Harris has rushed for more yards this season (1,128) than all but eight tailbacks in the nation. He is the Atlantic Coast Conference's lone player to have recorded more than 900 rushing yards. He is averaging 4.6 yards per carry and has tallied seven rushing touchdowns.
And on Saturday, Harris will have an opportunity to face a Virginia defense that has allowed 230 rushing yards or more in four games this season. The Cavaliers own the ACC's worst rushing defense (202.5 ypg allowed) and have given up 23 rushing touchdowns -- also a conference worst.
"You talk about seeing the holes and hitting it downhill or being able to jump cut or you think you have him tackled and then all of a sudden he gets out of the tackle or the scrum, so to speak," London said of Harris. "He can catch the ball out of the backfield. He also returns kicks and he's fast and he's elusive ...
"He's one of the best that I've seen and rightfully so because the kid plays with passion and energy. All those things that you want your superstar players to have, he has those things."
Harris is averaging 112.8 rushing yards per game. He also is Boston College's third-leading receiver with 18 receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown.
By
Steve Yanda
| November 18, 2010; 10:03 AM ET
Categories:
Football
Save & Share:
Previous: Boston College's defense used to air attacks this season
Next: Corey Mosley expected to return to practice Thursday after loss of uncle
No comments have been posted to this entry.
We encourage users to analyze, comment on and even challenge washingtonpost.com's articles, blogs, reviews and multimedia features.
User reviews and comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. Finally, we will take steps to block users who violate any of our posting standards, terms of use or privacy policies or any other policies governing this site. Please review the full rules governing commentaries and discussions.