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Deuce McAllister or Shaun Alexander: who was better in college?
Posted on 8/12/15 at 1:46 pm
Posted on 8/12/15 at 1:46 pm
I am admittedly very biased and many Alabama fans may disagree, but I believe Deuce was the best RB of the late 90s era. His combination of speed and size with his versatility as a punt returner, kickoff specialist, and receiver made him an All-American. The offensive line blocking for him was nowhere near as talented as Bama's. Both had solid NFL careers, but this conversation is strictly for their college career.
What does the rest of tRant say?
Deuce vs. Arkansas 1999 opening kickoff for TD
Deuce vs. Bama 1999
What does the rest of tRant say?
Deuce vs. Arkansas 1999 opening kickoff for TD
Deuce vs. Bama 1999
This post was edited on 8/12/15 at 1:59 pm
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Posted on 8/12/15 at 1:49 pm to DingDongEddieStrong
Both good, but Shaun by a good margin. Best RB ever at Bama.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 1:51 pm to DingDongEddieStrong
alexander.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 1:51 pm to DingDongEddieStrong
Is this a real question?
Shaun Alexander by far
Shaun Alexander by far
Posted on 8/12/15 at 1:52 pm to DingDongEddieStrong
Alexander's college statistics
McAllister's college statistics
Very similar statistical careers.
Alexander had 4,453 all-purpose yards and 50 total TDs.
McAllister had 5,180 all-purpose yards and 44 TDs.
Kevin Faulk (for some random LSU poster) had 6,680 all-purpose yards and 54 total TDs.
McAllister's college statistics
Very similar statistical careers.
Alexander had 4,453 all-purpose yards and 50 total TDs.
McAllister had 5,180 all-purpose yards and 44 TDs.
Kevin Faulk (for some random LSU poster) had 6,680 all-purpose yards and 54 total TDs.
This post was edited on 8/12/15 at 1:55 pm
Posted on 8/12/15 at 1:52 pm to allin2010
I'm certainly biased, but I would say Alexander was a little bit better running back, but Deuce was a better football player. They talked about Deuce as a potential NFL receiver. I still wish he had stuck with his college playing weight in the pros. I understand he had to pack on the lbs to take the beating of an every down back, but man he could fly when he was in college.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 1:52 pm to Tornado Alley
Gotta add in Kevin Faulk
Faulk finished his LSU career with 4,557 yards rushing in 41 games, which was second best in SEC history behind the legendary Herschel Walker of Georgia (5,259 yards in 34 games). Faulk also finished his career with 6,833 career all-purpose yards and 53 total touchdowns, which tied him for fifth in NCAA history and first in SEC history. His SEC record was surpassed on November 21, 2009 by Tim Tebow of Florida. In 1999, Faulk graduated from LSU with a degree in kinesiology.[1]
Faulk finished his LSU career with 4,557 yards rushing in 41 games, which was second best in SEC history behind the legendary Herschel Walker of Georgia (5,259 yards in 34 games). Faulk also finished his career with 6,833 career all-purpose yards and 53 total touchdowns, which tied him for fifth in NCAA history and first in SEC history. His SEC record was surpassed on November 21, 2009 by Tim Tebow of Florida. In 1999, Faulk graduated from LSU with a degree in kinesiology.[1]
This post was edited on 8/12/15 at 1:57 pm
Posted on 8/12/15 at 1:56 pm to DingDongEddieStrong
Deuce
Posted on 8/12/15 at 1:57 pm to allin2010
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Both good, but Shaun by a good margin. Best RB ever at Bama.
This.
Shaun Alexander made Mike Dubose a SEC championship winning coach.
Mike Freaking Dubose.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 1:58 pm to DingDongEddieStrong
Alexander. Not even close.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:06 pm to nebraskafaninwi
Deuce. And it ain't close. Those bama teams were talented. Deuce at bama would've made Alexander look pathetic. He was even a better player in the pros. Just still on crappier teams. Evidenced by the fact Alexander was always voted among the most overrated players. Even by peers. Deuce was widely respected.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:09 pm to SouthOfHere
Alexander and it aint close. Alexander had absolutely no passing game to take pressure off him, no backup to spell him and no defense to save him. Bama won a conference championship in 99 with Alexander doing it all. McAllister could have never led his team to a conference title by himself.
This post was edited on 8/12/15 at 2:10 pm
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:14 pm to SouthOfHere
And those OM teams were just coming off probation, while Bama was buying the best players available.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:18 pm to DingDongEddieStrong
Both very good, but I would take Duece. He was surrounded by inferior talent than was Alexander. Most fans can't tell the difference between great blocking and great running. Alexander had both. Deuce had to earn his yards. He had elite power and elite speed. He was the best back in Saints history.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:19 pm to BigVoodoo
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Gotta add in Kevin Faulk
He's better than both.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:20 pm to Penrod
You have to include Kevin Faulk in the conversation.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:21 pm to Penrod
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Both very good, but I would take Duece. He was surrounded by inferior talent than was Alexander. Most fans can't tell the difference between great blocking and great running. Alexander had both. Deuce had to earn his yards. He had elite power and elite speed. He was the best back in Saints history.
I agree with this, but Shaun Alexander's performance in Death Valley still gives me fricking nightmares.
Faulk played on low-talent teams as well and did everything for LSU.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:21 pm to TheCaterpillar
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He's better than both.
Kevin Faulk wasn't mentioned until some butthurt Tiger had to toss his name in the ring.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:21 pm to lsuson
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You have to include Kevin Faulk in the conversation.
Why?
He is comparing two guys.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:22 pm to Tornado Alley
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Kevin Faulk wasn't mentioned until some butthurt Tiger had to toss his name in the ring.
agree
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