Childers has gone from Big Ten football to Pioneer League, proving to be Toreros' top back
“I watched her pop into the world and take her first breath,” said Childers. “It was something, definitely the first girl to ever make me cry. It brought me to tears. I’m a pretty tough guy, but my daughter is my weak spot.”
Because of old NCAA rules, Childers sat out the 2020 season at Indiana until the Outback Bowl when he was eligible. Last season he carried the ball 37 times for 137 yards, a modest 3.7-yard average. Three backs were handed the ball more often.But athletes play sports for that reason, to play. Childers wanted more opportunities between the sidelines rather than sitting on the bench.First he looked into San Diego State, but the Aztecs said they weren’t interested in adding running backs.
At 6-feet, 220 pounds, Childers is predominantly a physical, north and south back, which head coach Dale Lindsey prefers. “I can honestly say playing and getting tackled doesn’t feel that different,” he said. “The difference is in the offensive and defensive line. they’re way bigger, way faster usually.”
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