Micah Bernard Looks Forward To Depth In Utah Running Back Room
Aug 17, 2022, 2:41 PM | Updated: 4:38 pm
Utah Utes running back Micah Bernard. (Photo courtesy of Utah Athletics)
(Photo courtesy of Utah Athletics)
SALT LAKE CITY– Micah Bernard is ecstatic about the running back depth in the Utah backfield this season. The young back is also determined to show the world just what he can do in the 2022 campaign.
“When you have the guys like we do in this running back room, you can’t let up, every single day is a grind,” said Bernard.
The young running back is excited to have good competition and depth in the room for Utah’s upcoming football season.
“Last year you thought it was competitive, this year it’s very competitive,” said Bernard.
Depth is good in the running back room. No days off according to position coach Quinton Ganther. #Utes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) August 16, 2022
Tavion Thomas of course lead the way for the Utes at the running back position but the backfield is crowded.
Bernard looks like the solidified back up but freshman four-star recruit Jaylon Glover is looking to push for time in the backfield as well.
Never thought I would see a coach more tight on giving out praise than Whitt, but Ganther might be that man. Will say though, talking to the kids in his room it is very clear they respect him and what he has to say. #Utes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) August 16, 2022
“We all have our role, you just have to step in and do what’s asked of you,” said Bernard.
A lot was asked of Bernard last year for the Utes, he was used as a change of pace back from Thomas and was even called upon to play corner infamously in the Rose Bowl.
Doing a thing like that is an example of what makes the Utah coaching staff glow over Bernard who is clearly willing to step into whatever role he is asked to fill.
“It doesn’t matter how many reps you get, that rep you just have to give it 110 percent,” said Bernard.
MICAH BERNARD FINGER-TIP CATCH FOR THE TD! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/UiZ4awFBiV
— ESPN (@espn) January 1, 2022
Tavion Thomas ended up ranked in ESPN’s top 100 football players going into the season, Thomas clocked in at number 84. Thomas, a 1,000 yard rusher last year will once again be called upon to produce in 2022 in a back field that has plenty of workhorses.
#22 in our 60in60 Utah RB Micah Bernard is overlooked and underrated in terms of this season. All he does is what the team needs him to do. Love this kid’s game. pic.twitter.com/ce7I6jy453
— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) August 4, 2022
Bernard also spoke about his belief that his running skills have improved going into 2022, valuable and good news for the young scat back.
“Last year I was a scat back, picking up blitzes and all that, this year I think if I get the ball more you’ll see more explosive plays,” said Bernard.
Strong words from a confident young running back looking to get more work in a crowded and deep Utah backfield.
