Former Florida Atlantic running back Zuberi Mobley chose Tulane out of the portal this week, and I caught up with him today to talk about his decision. He averaged 5.3 yards per carry on 92 attempts for the Owls this season, missing two games in November with a knee injury. With Shaadie Clayton-Johnson in the portal now andugMakhes' intentions unclear, Tulane needed some more depth at running back.
On why he chose Tulane:
"Obviously I had the visit I took, and it was an amazing staff and stuff like that. I liked the environment. It's just having a place that I could see as a home. That's what really made me choose Tulane in the first place."
On other schools considered:
"I had Toledo, I was looking at North Carolina, West Virginia, Western Kentucky."
On what Tulane coaches said about him:
"I could tell they did their research because the things they were saying about my running style, I agree with, so everything was pretty much on the same page between me and the coaches. Just me being able to bounce off contact. Of course there's a few things I've got to work on, but the stuff they did see was impressive watching on film."
On why he did not have more carries:
"Honestly I had a pretty decent year, a great year actually. What happened was my knee got swollen, and that's what made me not play some games in the second half. It wasn't a major injury, but it was something that held me back for a second."
On how much Tulane's run-first style is attractive:
"I love it. I was just telling the running backs coach how I love the offense so much because I felt like it just correlates to what I do. From going under center and different blocking schemes to make the run game better, that's something I thrive on, so I actually love that."
On if he will watch Gasparilla Bowl:
"Oh definitely. I'm tuned in for sure."
On why he chose Tulane:
"Obviously I had the visit I took, and it was an amazing staff and stuff like that. I liked the environment. It's just having a place that I could see as a home. That's what really made me choose Tulane in the first place."
On other schools considered:
"I had Toledo, I was looking at North Carolina, West Virginia, Western Kentucky."
On what Tulane coaches said about him:
"I could tell they did their research because the things they were saying about my running style, I agree with, so everything was pretty much on the same page between me and the coaches. Just me being able to bounce off contact. Of course there's a few things I've got to work on, but the stuff they did see was impressive watching on film."
On why he did not have more carries:
"Honestly I had a pretty decent year, a great year actually. What happened was my knee got swollen, and that's what made me not play some games in the second half. It wasn't a major injury, but it was something that held me back for a second."
On how much Tulane's run-first style is attractive:
"I love it. I was just telling the running backs coach how I love the offense so much because I felt like it just correlates to what I do. From going under center and different blocking schemes to make the run game better, that's something I thrive on, so I actually love that."
On if he will watch Gasparilla Bowl:
"Oh definitely. I'm tuned in for sure."