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It's tough to argue a position group deeper than ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s running backs.

UA running back J.J. Taylor had one of the best seasons at his position in program history. Taylor produced 1,434 all-purpose yards as a sophomore and only two running backs in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ history have done more: Ka'Deem Carey — twice — and Trung Canidate. Taylor's 2018 campaign gave him third-team All-America honors and a spot on the All-Pac-12 First Team. 

Now a redshirt junior, Taylor will return as ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s top running back and will share the backfield with Gary Brightwell, Nathan Tilford, Bam Smith and freshman Michael Wiley who's received kudos from teammates and coaches during training camp. 

Their coach? Former star NFL running back DeMarco Murray who is entering his first year as the Wildcats' running backs coach after he was hired in January. Murray spoke to the media following ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s practice Wednesday, here's what he had to say. 

DeMarco Murray on working with ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s running backs heading into his first season as a coach:

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DeMarco Murray on what surprised him when he first took over as the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ RBs coach:

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DeMarco Murray on the difference between college football now versus when he played for :

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DeMarco Murray on coaching ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ running back J.J. Taylor: “He’s a guy you want to model your running back group after.â€�

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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ RBs coach DeMarco Murray on Nathan Tilford: “His size is unbelievable, but I think his confidence is finally starting to show.â€�

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports)

DeMarco Murray on the UA running back rotation:

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DeMarco Murray on the state of the running back position in the NFL:

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DeMarco Murray on the competition for the backup RB spot at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥:

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