The featured running back for Ball State University's football team against Bowling Green last Saturday was senior Charles Wynn, who before that night had never started in a collegiate game.With Wynn carrying the ball 23 times for 111 yards and an additional nine carries by Dante Love and Joey Lynch combined, a ground attack that netted 160 yards didn't include senior Larry Bostic. Before this season, Bostic had spent time as a wide receiver in his first two years at Ball State before being moved to tailback as a junior.Head football coach Brady Hoke said he felt putting the ball in Wynn's hands gave the Cardinals its best chance of winning last Saturday. But Hoke also said he wants to get Bostic more involved in the offense this weekend at Auburn."He's played in a lot of games," Hoke said. "He's got a lot of experience. For a guy who's played as much as Larry has, that is awfully important that we get him involved in the offense."Bostic has played wide receiver and running back, and will spend time at both positions, Hoke said. Having started at both positions, Hoke said Bostic shouldn't have a problem handling the added responsibilities."It's not like a guy like Dante Love who's a freshman and that'd be a lot on his plate," Hoke said.While Bostic has started for Ball State in the past, Wynn hadn't started since high school. He got his first collegiate start against the Falcons."This is what I've been expecting to be doing since I got to Ball State, so it's nothing new," Wynn said.Auburn, which is currently 1-1, went undefeated last year (12-0) and was at the heart of controversy at the end of the season. With two other undefeated teams, the Tigers were the odd team out for the national championship game. With 10 starters gone from that team, the Tigers started the season ranked 16th in The Associated Press poll and 15th in the USA Today poll. After losing its first game of the season, then recovering for a 28-0 win over Mississippi State, Auburn isn't ranked in either poll entering this weekend. "They're very athletic, very good SEC football team," Hoke said. "I know that Auburn plays with great speed."The defending Southeastern Conference champions had several holes to fill entering this season, including its own ground attack.Three of last season's players were chosen in the top-10 of the 2005 NFL Draft, including two top-five picks. The loss of running backs Ronnie Brown, chosen second by the Miami Dolphins and Carnell "Cadillac" Williams, chosen fifth by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has forced the Tigers to rely on several players for a running attack."They had the two great backs who were drafted a year ago, but they've got some good backs," Hoke said. "I would think they'll be the best team we'll face."Cornerback Carlos Rogers was chosen ninth and quarterback Jason Campbell was 25th. Both were selected by the Washington Redskins.Brandon Cox started Auburn's first two games this year at quarterback. The sophomore has struggled to date, completing 34 of 62 attempts for 544 yards and four touchdowns in two starts. "They're working through some things with their quarterback, but I don't see a whole lot of problems with him either," Hoke said. "He does a good job throwing the ball. He's got good receivers."
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