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Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:18 am
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:18 am
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1. Arkansas (104 points)
In perhaps the biggest upset at any position, Arkansas can call itself “Running Back U” for the 2000s. Certainly Darren McFadden played the biggest role in the Razorbacks’ claim, but he got an assist from Felix Jones and Peyton Hillis. Those former backfield mates are among six Arkansas running backs who have been drafted since 2001, helping the Hogs barely edge Oklahoma for the top spot.
Award winners: McFadden, Walker (2006, 2007), Camp (2007).
Consensus All-Americans: McFadden (2006, 2007).
First-team all-conference: Fred Talley (2002), Cedric Cobbs (2003), Darren McFadden (2005, 2006, 2007).
NFL first-round draft picks: Jones (2008), McFadden (2008).
NFL draft picks, Rounds 2-4: Cobbs (Round 4, 2004), Knile Davis (Round 3, 2013).
NFL draft picks, Rounds 5-7: Hillis (Round 7, 2008), Kiero Small (Round 7, 2014).
Fred Talley is still running on the Plains of Auburn.
1. Arkansas (104 points)
In perhaps the biggest upset at any position, Arkansas can call itself “Running Back U” for the 2000s. Certainly Darren McFadden played the biggest role in the Razorbacks’ claim, but he got an assist from Felix Jones and Peyton Hillis. Those former backfield mates are among six Arkansas running backs who have been drafted since 2001, helping the Hogs barely edge Oklahoma for the top spot.
Award winners: McFadden, Walker (2006, 2007), Camp (2007).
Consensus All-Americans: McFadden (2006, 2007).
First-team all-conference: Fred Talley (2002), Cedric Cobbs (2003), Darren McFadden (2005, 2006, 2007).
NFL first-round draft picks: Jones (2008), McFadden (2008).
NFL draft picks, Rounds 2-4: Cobbs (Round 4, 2004), Knile Davis (Round 3, 2013).
NFL draft picks, Rounds 5-7: Hillis (Round 7, 2008), Kiero Small (Round 7, 2014).
Fred Talley is still running on the Plains of Auburn.
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Posted on 6/18/14 at 9:18 pm to SunHog
the same or similar story has lsu as running back u by some site on June 9 on the home page..
I'm not gonna be able to sleep tonight with this dilemma hanging over our heads.
eta: Which School Is The Real ‘Running Back U’? We Count Down The Top 25
Daniel D Zillmer
10. (TIE) Oklahoma: 29 Points (8 Selections)
Many would have assumed that the Sooners, a powerhouse program known for running the ball, would have been in the top five at first glance of this list, especially because NFL MVP Adrian Peterson was selected in the first round in 2007. But for as consistent as OU has been, it hasn’t churned out top talent every year. DeMarco Murray is one of the only other success stories.
10. (TIE) Florida State: 29 Points (7 Selections)
The reigning national champions barely cracked the top ten of this list. The Seminoles had five running backs selected in the first four rounds of the draft, but they have not had a single back taken in the first round. None of Florida State’s running backs took the NFL by storm either, but many – guys like Travis Minor, Greg Jones and Leon Washington – became quality “role players” for numerous teams.
9. Tennessee: 32 Points (7 Selections)
Because of the Volunteers’ recent struggles, many might overlook the program’s accomplishments during the era. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Vols were one of the top running back producing programs in football. Tennessee had three running backs selected in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft, including 2000 first round selection Jamal Lewis. Ironically, the school’s biggest NFL star right now (Arian Foster) was not taken in the 2009 NFL Draft.
8. Oregon: 34 Points (7 Selections)
The Ducks are known for running maybe the fastest offense in the country, so naturally they attract and produce a lot of NFL-caliber talent. Six of Oregon’s seven drafted running backs were selected in the first four rounds. The Ducks’ top running back at the professional level is arguably 2008 first-rounder Jonathan Stewart, but 2002 second rounder Maurice Morris and 2012 second rounder LaMichael James haven’t been scrubs in the NFL, either. Oregon will remain a top choice for running back talent for the foreseeable future.
7. Wisconsin: 35 Points (8 Selections)
The Badgers have definitely been one of the most distinguishable “Running Back U” programs over the last 25 years. Wisconsin has had a lot of success at the position, as it was one of the six schools to have a player selected in every round of the draft, including two first round selections — Ron Dayne in 2000 and Michael Bennett in 2001. Moving forward, 2013 second-round pick Montee Ball may end up as the best professional of the bunch. All indications point to Wisconsin continuing to be a running back producing machine for quite some time.
6. USC: 37 Points (11 Selections)
One of the marquee programs in all of college football, the Trojans had an amazing 11 running backs drafted. They had a few high-end running backs get drafted, too, namely from the 2006 NFL Draft, when Reggie Bush (first round) and LenDale White (second round) both got taken. Bush is the most successful of the eleven draft picks, despite some referring to him as a bust. USC is rebuilding after NCAA sanctions, but we’re willing to bet that they’ll be sending a lot more running backs to the pros in the coming years.
5. Alabama: 38 Points (8 Selections)
In the past four drafts, Alabama has had two running backs selected in the first round (Mark Ingram in 2011 and Trent Richardson in 2012) and one selected in the second round (Eddie Lacy in 2013). Former MVP Shaun Alexander was a first round selection in 2000. ‘Bama led all programs with three first-round running back selections, and it looks like the Crimson Tide will continue to produce more high draft picks in the coming years, as the team’s running back stable should be excellent in 2014.
4. Auburn: 40 Points (7 Selections)
The Auburn Tigers have produced some of the nation’s best backs of the era. Rudi Johnson, Ronnie Brown, Cadillac Williams and Ben Tate were all taken in the first four rounds and have been solid contributors for NFL teams. The Tigers also have a rising star, Tre Mason, entering the league this season. Finishing ahead of Alabama has to feel good for AU fans.
3. Ohio State: 42 Points (10 Selections)
The top Big Ten team is none other than The Ohio State University. The Buckeyes racked up an impressive 10 running backs drafted, and a few of them have been successful in the NFL. The school’s highest draft pick was Beanie Wells (first round, 2009), and in 2014, Carlos Hyde was selected in the second round. The Buckeyes are one of the six schools to have a player selected in each round of the draft and we wouldn’t bet against this success continuing under Urban Meyer’s reign in Columbus.
2. Miami: 44 Points (10 Selections)
“The U” can very well claim to be one of the premier “Running Back U” programs in the nation without much argument. Many forget how dominant Miami, and its running backs, were in the first half of era. The Hurricanes had seven players selected in the first four rounds of the NFL Draft, tied for the most in the nation. The school’s two first rounders — Edgerrin James in 1999 and Willis McGahee in 2003 — both had a ton of success in the NFL, but 2005 third-round selection Frank Gore might have had the best career of any of them. Watch for Miami to become a dominant running back producing school again — history and name recognition are on its side.
1. LSU: 49 Points (13 Selections)
The Tigers from from Baton Rouge earned the title of “Running Back U” during 16-year time frame. It may shock some to see LSU atop this list, but it truly is a deserved honor. Its 13 NFL Draft selections at the running back position led the NCAA, and its seven running backs selected in the first four rounds tied Miami for the most.
Like several others on this list, the Tigers were one of the six schools to have a running back selected in each round of the draft. LSU has had one first round selection in Joseph Addai (2006), and two second-rounders in Kevin Faulk (1999) and Jeremy Hill (2014). Stevan Ridley, taken in the third round of the 2011 draft, has become an important player for the New England Patriots. The Tigers had two players (Hill, Alfred Blue) taken in this past year’s draft.
NOBODY BETTER GET MAD!! If you knew what a high tech move it took me to be able to post that, you'll let it slide!
I'm not gonna be able to sleep tonight with this dilemma hanging over our heads.
eta: Which School Is The Real ‘Running Back U’? We Count Down The Top 25
Daniel D Zillmer
10. (TIE) Oklahoma: 29 Points (8 Selections)
Many would have assumed that the Sooners, a powerhouse program known for running the ball, would have been in the top five at first glance of this list, especially because NFL MVP Adrian Peterson was selected in the first round in 2007. But for as consistent as OU has been, it hasn’t churned out top talent every year. DeMarco Murray is one of the only other success stories.
10. (TIE) Florida State: 29 Points (7 Selections)
The reigning national champions barely cracked the top ten of this list. The Seminoles had five running backs selected in the first four rounds of the draft, but they have not had a single back taken in the first round. None of Florida State’s running backs took the NFL by storm either, but many – guys like Travis Minor, Greg Jones and Leon Washington – became quality “role players” for numerous teams.
9. Tennessee: 32 Points (7 Selections)
Because of the Volunteers’ recent struggles, many might overlook the program’s accomplishments during the era. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Vols were one of the top running back producing programs in football. Tennessee had three running backs selected in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft, including 2000 first round selection Jamal Lewis. Ironically, the school’s biggest NFL star right now (Arian Foster) was not taken in the 2009 NFL Draft.
8. Oregon: 34 Points (7 Selections)
The Ducks are known for running maybe the fastest offense in the country, so naturally they attract and produce a lot of NFL-caliber talent. Six of Oregon’s seven drafted running backs were selected in the first four rounds. The Ducks’ top running back at the professional level is arguably 2008 first-rounder Jonathan Stewart, but 2002 second rounder Maurice Morris and 2012 second rounder LaMichael James haven’t been scrubs in the NFL, either. Oregon will remain a top choice for running back talent for the foreseeable future.
7. Wisconsin: 35 Points (8 Selections)
The Badgers have definitely been one of the most distinguishable “Running Back U” programs over the last 25 years. Wisconsin has had a lot of success at the position, as it was one of the six schools to have a player selected in every round of the draft, including two first round selections — Ron Dayne in 2000 and Michael Bennett in 2001. Moving forward, 2013 second-round pick Montee Ball may end up as the best professional of the bunch. All indications point to Wisconsin continuing to be a running back producing machine for quite some time.
6. USC: 37 Points (11 Selections)
One of the marquee programs in all of college football, the Trojans had an amazing 11 running backs drafted. They had a few high-end running backs get drafted, too, namely from the 2006 NFL Draft, when Reggie Bush (first round) and LenDale White (second round) both got taken. Bush is the most successful of the eleven draft picks, despite some referring to him as a bust. USC is rebuilding after NCAA sanctions, but we’re willing to bet that they’ll be sending a lot more running backs to the pros in the coming years.
5. Alabama: 38 Points (8 Selections)
In the past four drafts, Alabama has had two running backs selected in the first round (Mark Ingram in 2011 and Trent Richardson in 2012) and one selected in the second round (Eddie Lacy in 2013). Former MVP Shaun Alexander was a first round selection in 2000. ‘Bama led all programs with three first-round running back selections, and it looks like the Crimson Tide will continue to produce more high draft picks in the coming years, as the team’s running back stable should be excellent in 2014.
4. Auburn: 40 Points (7 Selections)
The Auburn Tigers have produced some of the nation’s best backs of the era. Rudi Johnson, Ronnie Brown, Cadillac Williams and Ben Tate were all taken in the first four rounds and have been solid contributors for NFL teams. The Tigers also have a rising star, Tre Mason, entering the league this season. Finishing ahead of Alabama has to feel good for AU fans.
3. Ohio State: 42 Points (10 Selections)
The top Big Ten team is none other than The Ohio State University. The Buckeyes racked up an impressive 10 running backs drafted, and a few of them have been successful in the NFL. The school’s highest draft pick was Beanie Wells (first round, 2009), and in 2014, Carlos Hyde was selected in the second round. The Buckeyes are one of the six schools to have a player selected in each round of the draft and we wouldn’t bet against this success continuing under Urban Meyer’s reign in Columbus.
2. Miami: 44 Points (10 Selections)
“The U” can very well claim to be one of the premier “Running Back U” programs in the nation without much argument. Many forget how dominant Miami, and its running backs, were in the first half of era. The Hurricanes had seven players selected in the first four rounds of the NFL Draft, tied for the most in the nation. The school’s two first rounders — Edgerrin James in 1999 and Willis McGahee in 2003 — both had a ton of success in the NFL, but 2005 third-round selection Frank Gore might have had the best career of any of them. Watch for Miami to become a dominant running back producing school again — history and name recognition are on its side.
1. LSU: 49 Points (13 Selections)
The Tigers from from Baton Rouge earned the title of “Running Back U” during 16-year time frame. It may shock some to see LSU atop this list, but it truly is a deserved honor. Its 13 NFL Draft selections at the running back position led the NCAA, and its seven running backs selected in the first four rounds tied Miami for the most.
Like several others on this list, the Tigers were one of the six schools to have a running back selected in each round of the draft. LSU has had one first round selection in Joseph Addai (2006), and two second-rounders in Kevin Faulk (1999) and Jeremy Hill (2014). Stevan Ridley, taken in the third round of the 2011 draft, has become an important player for the New England Patriots. The Tigers had two players (Hill, Alfred Blue) taken in this past year’s draft.
NOBODY BETTER GET MAD!! If you knew what a high tech move it took me to be able to post that, you'll let it slide!
This post was edited on 6/18/14 at 9:37 pm
Posted on 6/18/14 at 10:03 pm to Ole Geauxt
we're not even in the top ten
on second thought looks like we are...
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7. Wisconsin: 35 Points (8 Selections)
The Badgers have definitely been one of the most distinguishable “Running Back U” programs over the last 25 years. Wisconsin has had a lot of success at the position, as it was one of the six schools to have a player selected in every round of the draft, including two first round selections — Ron Dayne in 2000 and Michael Bennett in 2001. Moving forward, 2013 second-round pick Montee Ball may end up as the best professional of the bunch. All indications point to Wisconsin continuing to be a running back producing machine for quite some time.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:22 am to hawgfaninc
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we're not even in the top ten
= list not legit
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:58 am to SunHog
The MotherShip has proclaimed it. It is true.
Posted on 6/19/14 at 5:51 pm to The Sultan of Swine
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= list not legit
which one?
Posted on 6/19/14 at 5:52 pm to Ole Geauxt
Yours of course
Posted on 6/20/14 at 3:00 pm to DC RaiseHerBack
I take offense,,,,
and defense at that!
and defense at that!
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