1.   Four returning offensive linemen and the sophomore running back Anthony Thomas will provide a punishing ground game.

2.   The punishing ground game had another pleasant side benefit.

3.   With four top-shelf running backs to pound at opponents, Colorado has found its balance by using a punishing ground game to open up its passing game.

4.   With their punishing ground game, the Aggies rarely ask Stewart to make big plays.

5.   He kept the earring, efficient serve and punishing ground strokes.