Every now and then, it's fun to be reminded that Wisconsin is RBU. The Badgers have produced some of the best collegiate and NFL backs, and another reminder of this popped up this week. According to Former Badger James White, the Patriots have brand new rookie runningback TreVeyon Henderson, whom New England drafted out of Ohio State to study his old tape.
TreVeyon Henderson is studying James White's tape to be ready for the Patriots offense
Last week on the "Money Down" podcast, White talked about the new running back for the Patriots and how Josh McDaniel is having him watch White's tape. For Patriots fans, this reveals that they are hoping Henderson can be a dual threat out of the backfield for New England. White was an amazing runner while also being able to catch passes and run routes. The goal is for Henderson to perform a similar role.
However, for Wisconsin fans, it's amazing to see a former Ohio State Buckeye player come into the league, and they make that player study a former Badger to become a better running back.
There's a lot of excitement for Patriots fans to see this happening; according to MusketFire.com, a Patriots FanSided site, this is a big deal. Ryan McLaughlin writes:
"If there's any past Patriots player that Henderson should try to emulate his own game after, it's White. If that happens, that will be great news for a Patriots' offense that is in desperate need of a turbocharge and a home run threat. The more Henderson can learn from watching White's game tapes, the better off New England's offense will be in the long term."Ryan McLaughlin, MusketFire.com
James White is sixth on the all-time list for the Wisconsin Badgers in yards from scrimmage, with 4,685 behind notable players like Montee Ball, Jonathan Taylor, and Ron Dayne. He's a Wiscosin legend, a Patriots legend, and now his tape is helping Buckeye players become better running backs in the NFL.