best college running back ever? - Page 2

hellraiser24 · 01-15-2013, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DawginCola

Herschel started as a freshman but he was one of the first players to leave college early for a pro career. Donald Trump flew down to Athens to convince him to leave early for the USFL draft.

Thank you for letting me know, as I did not know that.

ACPhilson · 01-15-2013, 10:05 PM

I gotta go with Cory Boyd. Haha. Nah. Definitely Walker.

CCtiger91 · 01-15-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by I Bleed Garnet

Ill go by that I was alive for/old enough to see play.
(I was born in 1990)

Adrian Peterson

Right there with you. I'd say him and McFadden were the best college RB's I've seen in my time.

I Bleed Garnet · 01-15-2013, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CCtiger91

Right there with you. I'd say him and McFadden were the best college RB's I've seen in my time.

Yes him too.
Both should have won Heismans.

USCremedy · 01-15-2013, 10:31 PM

Ricky Williams could have been the best RB to EVER play the game......if he didnt love the weed so much.

gamecockgal · 01-15-2013, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cocky1982

Marcus Dupree

Have you seen the 30 for 30 "The Best that Never Was"? Its a fascinating (and rather sad) story of Dupree's life.

I'd recommend it if you haven't. (along with "Run Ricky Run" and "Pony Excess") All are relevant to the conversation here.

b381l · 01-15-2013, 10:58 PM

Earl Campbell and most of the Southern Cal RB.

b381l · 01-15-2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gamecockgal

Have you seen the 30 for 30 "The Best that Never Was"? Its a fascinating (and rather sad) story of Dupree's life.

I'd recommend it if you haven't. (along with "Run Ricky Run" and "Pony Excess") All are relevant to the conversation here.

I watched it too.....it was great.

ccured · 01-15-2013, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CCtiger91

Right there with you. I'd say him and McFadden were the best college RB's I've seen in my time.

Mcfadden was a beast and gets ton of love but felix jones owns the most yards per scrimmage since 2000. 8.5 yards per play

CCtiger91 · 01-15-2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ccured

Mcfadden was a beast and gets ton of love but felix jones owns the most yards per scrimmage since 2000. 8.5 yards per play

JMO, he wasn't anything close to the pure RB that McFadden was at Arky. McFadden had 4500 yards rushing and Felix only had 2900 (both played 3 years). Comparing Felix Jones and CJ Spiller in college would be a decent argument though.

Kickerspl80 · 01-16-2013, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cocky1982

Marcus Dupree

bingo

crowcutta · 01-16-2013, 01:51 AM

barry sanders, doesnt matter to me that he started one of his 3 years. he had an nfl hall of famer in front of him those first two years, he was still super productive in his touches and when he got his chance as a starter he put together the best rushing season in ncaa history if not best season period regardless of position.

not discounting the argument of guys who were all americans multiple years because thats valid, but i dont think anyone has come close to barry's heisman season.

Schecter · 01-16-2013, 01:58 AM

That i've seen, i'll go with McFadden or Reggie Bush.

Dantes · 01-16-2013, 02:43 AM

Bo Jackson.

imabeastonu · 01-16-2013, 02:43 AM

no garnet glasses .one could argue cj spiller

sandstorm2001 · 01-16-2013, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by imabeastonu

no garnet glasses .one could argue cj spiller

Best of all time? No. I can easily think of 5 guys I would take over him. That's not to say that he's #6, just that without hesitation I can name 5.

Acockolypse Now · 01-16-2013, 03:13 AM

Archie Griffen was pretty great, but just for hands-down, freak of nature I have to go with Bo Jackson.

JoeMorrisonLives · 01-16-2013, 06:04 AM

I think Bo Jackson was the guy, and Walker was just on the team. Not to say Walker isn't a close second.

RedSoxGamecock8 · 01-16-2013, 07:59 AM

Archie Griffen, Walker, Barry Sanders

Guys since I've been alive I think Ricky Williams, AP was amazing, and LT at TCU

Gaichon · 01-16-2013, 08:01 AM

I always choose Dickerson in this debate. Take away the baggage in college and the NFL and at his peak he was unstoppable.

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b381l 1st Team All-American Male Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 12,492 CockyCash: 30205	Re: best college running back ever? Earl Campbell and most of the Southern Cal RB.

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crowcutta 2nd Team All-American Male Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: land de la rich Posts: 8,551 CockyCash: 1000	Re: best college running back ever? barry sanders, doesnt matter to me that he started one of his 3 years. he had an nfl hall of famer in front of him those first two years, he was still super productive in his touches and when he got his chance as a starter he put together the best rushing season in ncaa history if not best season period regardless of position. not discounting the argument of guys who were all americans multiple years because thats valid, but i dont think anyone has come close to barry's heisman season.

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Schecter BOOM! Got'em coach! Male Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: around Posts: 1,493 CockyCash: 200	Re: best college running back ever? That i've seen, i'll go with McFadden or Reggie Bush. __________________

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Gaichon Chartreuse Microbus, 10-4 Male Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 5,548 CockyCash: 500	Re: best college running back ever? I always choose Dickerson in this debate. Take away the baggage in college and the NFL and at his peak he was unstoppable. __________________ "A nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its laws made by cowards and its wars fought by fools." - Thucydides

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