Barry Sanders vs. Mike Rozier

Barry Sanders vs. Mike Rozier

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One of the most difficult decisions yet in this contest. 17-seed Mike Rozier vs. #1-seed Barry Sanders. Two impeccable runners, two true pillars of college football running backs, and you have to choose between them.

Interesting parallel between the two in that both backed up other great RBs early in their college career. When Rozier came to Nebraska he was second-string to Roger Craig, while Sanders played behind Thurman Thomas his first two years. Both won the Heisman, Sanders in 1988 and Rozier in 1983. Both only played three years in college - Sanders left after his Junior year to pursue a brilliant NFL career with the Detroit Lions, while Rozier came to Nebraska as a JUCO transfer after his Freshman season and only had three years of eligibility.

Heisman seasons:

Barry Sanders - 1988

Rushes - 373

Yards - 2,850

YPC - 7.6

Yards/Game - 237

TD - 37

Mike Rozier - 1983

Rushes - 275

Yards - 2,148

YPC - 7.8

Yards/Game - 165

TD - 29

 
Tough one but I had to go with Rozier. Sure Sanders stats his Heisman year look better but what did he do against Nebraska, huh what, that's right, I don't think he gained a hun on us. Or maybe that was Thurman.. oh well, vote for Mikey.

 
JJHusker1 said:
Tough one but I had to go with Rozier. Sure Sanders stats his Heisman year look better but what did he do against Nebraska, huh what, that's right, I don't think he gained a hun on us. Or maybe that was Thurman.. oh well, vote for Mikey.
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Barry Sanders all day, every day, until the end of time. Also against Nebraska 1988, 34 carries 189 yards 4tds. At the time the fourth highest rushing total ever gained by an individual against NU, for a completely over-matched Okie St. team at the LOS. Compare the running lanes for Ken Clark and Barry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qofc01CgdRk

 
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