auburn4ever 1,266 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 This is from auburntron.com It gave me chill bumps thinking about this. In the last years, only Michigan and Nebraska have fielded more 1000-yard rushers than Auburn. Every Auburn running back that has rushed for 1000-yards has been drafted into the NFL: Joe Cribbs James Brooks Bo Jackson Brent Fullwood James Bostic Stephen Davis Rudi Johnson Ronnie Brown Carnell Williams Kenny Irons Since 1970, Auburn running backs have been drafted into the NFL. Not included in the above list of 1000-yard rushers but good enough to be drafted into the NFL: Mike Zofko Williams Andrews Chester Willis George Peoples Lionel James Tim Jessie Tommy Agee (FB) Reggie Ware (FB) James Joseph Kevin McLeod (FB) Fred Beasley Heath Evans (FB) During this current decade, an Auburn running back has rushed for 100-yards in a game on occasions. Gus Malzahn will be the offensive coordinator at Auburn for the 2009 season. He also believes in a strong running game. In 2006 as the offensive coordinator at Arkansas, the Razorbacks had thirteen (13) 100-yard games by a running back. In 2007 as the offensive coordinator at Tulsa, the Golden Hurricane had eight (8) 100-yard performances and eight (8) again in 2008. There is a reason why many consider Auburn, “Running back U†and you now have the opportunity to carry on the tradition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollToomers1345162763 0 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 always took the "Running Back U" thing for granted and never seen a breakdown in detail like this thanks for sharing! wow! thats crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder 86 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Add george Peeples...played for Cowboys...got to wear #22..about 82-84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfernoOrangeSS 321 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Good stuff! Whenever I see lists of AU RBs, I always think of the unsung OL that drove those great rushing attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
around4ever 4,139 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Tony Richardson, 91-94. He is in his 14th season in the league currently on the Jets roster. RBU - WDE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guerra aguila 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Looks good for Oku, even if we dont get him, we got him to think twice about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 We will always be Running Back U. Just go back and look at our history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson-Sullivan 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 What a list. Yeah, I saw that somewhere last night. Oku needs to see that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Tiger 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Yeah, he def needs to see that list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperFlyEagle 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 oh yea great list.... but all of those unsung lineman..... well seems like most are still making holes for their buddy in the backfield in the pros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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