The team's top two running backs did not participate in team work today.

Charlie Jones and Derron Thomas were banged up, but are expected back by the end of the week.

"They could have practiced, but there's no sense pushing it," offensive coordinator Rich Olson said.

Because they were missing, freshmen Javarris James and Kylan Robinson got reps with the first team.

They both earned praise from Coker after practice.

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