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Stoops was asked if Chris Rodriguez is the No. 1 back moving forward

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Is Chris Rodriguez the No. 1 running back now?

Michael Bennett asked Mark Stoops that very question in the postgame press conference after Rodriguez rushed for over 100 yards against a Georgia defense that holds opponents to 65 rushing yards per game.

Stoops said, “I think you guys put more stock in that than we do. He got more reps today because he was running well and it’s been that way. It’s hard keeping him out of there, Michael. He’s a very good player and he’s doing some really good things.

“As I’ve said before, they have different strengths and A.