Top 5 Running Back All Time

[jtaconutz]

Who do you think are the best 5 college running backs of all time?

1. Barry Sanders
2. Archie Griffin
3. Ernie Davis
4. Ron Dayne
5. Ricky Williams/Tony Dorsett

Okay that is 6

 

[cmoore_23]

troy davis

 

[Aclone]

Why is this in ISU football?

 

[cyfan964]

Red Grange

 

[Tank]

1. Barry Sanders
2. Archie Griffin
3. Herchel Walker
4. Bo Jackson
5. Tony Dorsett

Also in consideration: Marcus Allen, Ron Dayne, Ricki Williams, Ernie Davis, Jim Brown, Thurman Thomas, Earl Campbell, Eddie George, Troy Davis.

 

[cycloneML]

Who do you think are the best 5 college running backs of all time?

1. Barry Sanders
2. Archie Griffin
3. Ernie Davis
4. Ron Dayne
5. Ricky Williams/Tony Dorsett

Okay that is 6

I am a lifelong Badger fan, but the Great Dayne is way overrated. His pro career shows that. He had incredible offensive lines at UW.

 

[Cycofan1]

Stevie Hicks

 

[isuno1fan]

Barry Sanders is the best running back, college or pro, of all time.

Earl Campbell has to be up there as well. Guy was an absolute beast.

 

[jtaconutz]

I am a lifelong Badger fan, but the Great Dayne is way overrated. His pro career shows that. He had incredible offensive lines at UW.

Yeah, I think great college backs don't always transition into great pros. But the offensive line can only open up holes for your first few yards, then that is when the good ones shine. I think Barry Sanders had some soild o-linemen in college, but it was what he could do to a defender five yards+ downfield that made him a great one.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7S8wN_tL5Y&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - Barry Sanders' Heisman Season Highlights[/ame]

 

[wisconcyn]

Marcus Allen - USC. I watched him live against IU. Big, strong, quick.
Billy Sims - OK. First run against ISU 1976, dropped the pitch, picked it up and ran for 80.
Barry Sanders - OSU. Toooooo quick
Gale Sayers - KU.

 

[CycloneJoe]

Hershall Walker
Billy Sims
Barry Sanders
OJ Simpson
Earl Campbell

 

[terryk]

Jim Brown post is closed

 

[Aclone]

1. Troy Davis
2. (fullback in early '80's)
3. Blaise Bryant
4. Dexter Green
5. Ennis Haywood

 

[jtaconutz]

1. Troy Davis
2. (fullback in early '80's)
3. Blaise Bryant
4. Dexter Green
5. Ennis Haywood

Crutchfield?

 

[Cycofan1]

1. Troy Davis
2. (fullback in early '80's)
3. Blaise Bryant
4. Dexter Green
5. Ennis Haywood

Hiawatha Rutland

 

[Aclone]

Crutchfield?

Yes, thanks. Must be time to hit the sack. :wideeyed:

1. Troy Davis
2. Dwayne Crutchfield
3. Blaise Bryant
4. Dexter Green
5. Ennis Haywood

 

[jtaconutz]

1. Troy Davis
2. (fullback in early '80's)
3. Blaise Bryant
4. Dexter Green
5. Ennis Haywood

If you add a single game: Ryan Kock vs. Mizzou

 

[CycloneWarrior]

Oj Simpson
Barry sanders
Earl Campbell

 

[Aclone]

If you add a single game: Ryan Kock vs. Mizzou

:notworthy:

 

[cyclonedcm]

Jim Brown was the best.