ESPN: top 100 RB's of past 60 years (2 canes)

[ben]

Ranking college football's 100 best running backs of the past 60 years

With so many greats to choose from -- Earl Campbell, Reggie Bush, Barry Sanders, Herschel Walker -- picking the best of the best is no easy task.

www.espn.com

58. Edgerrin James, Miami​

Years: 1996-98
Career stats: 2,960 rushing yards (6.0), 595 receiving yards (14.2), 35 TDs

Like Charles, James had to wait for his turn in the spotlight and starred for a program on the brink of greatness. His 1,416 yards (5.9 per carry) and 17 touchdowns in 1998 still made quite a mark.

48. Willis McGahee, Miami​

Years: 2001-02
Career stats: 2,067 rushing yards (5.9), 348 receiving yards (12.4), 31 TDs

It's hard for someone to make this list if he did most of his work in a single season, but what an impression McGahee made as a redshirt sophomore in 2002. He rushed for 1,753 yards (6.2 per carry) and caught 27 passes for a team that came within an eyelash of the national title.

 

[Maskoff407]

Where does Dalvin Cook fall on that list?

 

[ben]

Where does Dalvin Cook fall on that list?

71st

 

[Canefam]

There are some names missing...

I would guess: Portis, Anderson and Mr. Gore!

 

[bobbydigius]

There are some names missing...

I would guess: Portis, Anderson and Mr. Gore!

I’d guess it has a ton of weight put on actual college production.

 

[BS85]

Top 100 list from ESPN? Going to assume it's ****

 

[ben]

Wear is my ole friend, Hershel Walker, on that thar list?

3rd

 

[ben]

Top 10:
10. Reggie Bush
9. Earl Campbell
8. Bo Jackson
7. Mike Rozier
6. Tony Dorsett
5. OJ Simpson
4. Ricky Williams
3. Herschel Walker
2. Archie Griffin
1. Barry Sanders

 

[305407cane]

Top 10:
10. Reggie Bush
9. Earl Campbell
8. Bo Jackson
7. Mike Rozier
6. Tony Dorsett
5. OJ Simpson
4. Ricky Williams
3. Herschel Walker
2. Archie Griffin
1. Barry Sanders

Pretty accurate I guess.

 

[nycane]

Ranking college football's 100 best running backs of the past 60 years

With so many greats to choose from -- Earl Campbell, Reggie Bush, Barry Sanders, Herschel Walker -- picking the best of the best is no easy task.

www.espn.com

58. Edgerrin James, Miami​

Years: 1996-98
Career stats: 2,960 rushing yards (6.0), 595 receiving yards (14.2), 35 TDs

Like Charles, James had to wait for his turn in the spotlight and starred for a program on the brink of greatness. His 1,416 yards (5.9 per carry) and 17 touchdowns in 1998 still made quite a mark.

48. Willis McGahee, Miami​

Years: 2001-02
Career stats: 2,067 rushing yards (5.9), 348 receiving yards (12.4), 31 TDs

It's hard for someone to make this list if he did most of his work in a single season, but what an impression McGahee made as a redshirt sophomore in 2002. He rushed for 1,753 yards (6.2 per carry) and caught 27 passes for a team that came within an eyelash of the national title.

I’d probably have edge over Mcgahee.

 

[redcane]

Top 10:
10. Reggie Bush
9. Earl Campbell
8. Bo Jackson
7. Mike Rozier
6. Tony Dorsett
5. OJ Simpson
4. Ricky Williams
3. Herschel Walker
2. Archie Griffin
1. Barry Sanders

I'd move Earl and Bo up. Rozier I'd drop out of top then, he benefited from dominant line and weak competition.

 

[CaliforniaCanes]

Very tough list to make... especially without bias. Too many greats!

In my head (probably cuz im younger), Reggie Bush should be top 3.

 

[ben]

Also of note: RB coach Kevin Smith came in at #87

 

[caneULM]

Bullsheet, he numba 1 inn my book. Ifin he come back fur his senior seasun nobody touch his records.

Have said the same thing forever and a day

 

[bobbydigius]

I’d probably have edge over Mcgahee.

Willis' one year was a monster one and IMHO he got snubbed of the Heisman. 1700 yds and 24TDs is insane. If he wins the Heisman, he would probably be top 20.

 

[BigCaneAl]

Have said the same thing forever and a day

Give me Barry Sanders.....guy was incredible and did so much on his own. Still have never seen anything like him.

 

[BoxingRobes]

No CP?

 

[AUcane]

paywall. can someone post the list?

 

[Boarcane]

Top 10:
10. Reggie Bush
9. Earl Campbell
8. Bo Jackson
7. Mike Rozier
6. Tony Dorsett
5. OJ Simpson
4. Ricky Williams
3. Herschel Walker
2. Archie Griffin
1. Barry Sanders

Bush is too low fwiw

 

[TemplarCane]

Hard to argue with the list. So many backs.

I agree with the poster saying they would drop Rozier. I would add moving ****erson up from 24 into Top 15.

But so many backs.