Entering last year, explosive University of Cincinnati running back Mike Boone was the Bearcats’ career leader with 6.8 rushing yards per carry.
The 2016 season then became a nightmare. Boone never really got going, and a foot injury (turf toe) ended his season after nine games. UC finished 4-8 partially because of a punchless running game, as the Bearcats tied Rutgers for last nationally with only eight team rushing touchdowns.
This year, Boone is a senior and is getting his legs back under him. Boone hopes to show his progress at the annual spring game at Nippert Stadium on Friday at 7 p.