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re: Stat comparison of the 5 greatest backs in SEC history.
Posted on 7/23/16 at 6:33 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
Posted on 7/23/16 at 6:33 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
Looks like one of the admins is on lean 
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Posted on 7/23/16 at 6:35 pm to bbrownso
Attempts and yard per carry need to be added to OP.
Posted on 7/23/16 at 6:37 pm to TTsTowel
I've got both for him to update the OP in my previous post on the 1st page.
Posted on 7/23/16 at 6:38 pm to Killean
Based on accomplishments but no Henry huh? List is shite.
Posted on 7/23/16 at 6:40 pm to hg
Sorry. I be drunk.
Posted on 7/23/16 at 6:40 pm to bbrownso
Damn, Fournette will end up with 750 carries. Way more than any Bama RB under Saban. So many narratives end up being so wrong around here.
Posted on 7/23/16 at 6:43 pm to sunseeker
Derrick Henry
605 carries (3 years), 3591 yards, 6 yards/attempt, 42 TDs, 17 receptions, 285 yards receiving, 3 receiving TDs
605 carries (3 years), 3591 yards, 6 yards/attempt, 42 TDs, 17 receptions, 285 yards receiving, 3 receiving TDs
Posted on 7/23/16 at 6:47 pm to tider04
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Any list that doesn't include Henry who has the best single season in SEC history, a Heisman and a natty is invalid.
He wasn't included because he was not one of the 5 best backs in SEC history.
He wasn't even the best back in the SEC last year...
Posted on 7/23/16 at 6:51 pm to LewDawg
Fournette > Chubb
Posted on 7/23/16 at 6:55 pm to hg
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Fournette > Chubb
Only thing on your side is fournette not having to play at kneeland.
Posted on 7/23/16 at 6:57 pm to hg
quote:I guess it's too much to ask for the OP even though they were listed on page 1.
List their carries pls
Posted on 7/23/16 at 7:04 pm to hg
How dare you ask for those!!
Posted on 7/23/16 at 7:10 pm to sunseeker
Who?
Posted on 7/23/16 at 7:10 pm to Killean
What about YPC?
Career YPC:
Bo Jackson - 6.6
Leonard Fournette - 6.1
Darren McFadden - 5.8
Emmitt Smith - 5.6
Herschel Walker - 5.3
When taking into account the numbers realize that Bo Jackson was in a Wishbone Offense and shared the backfield and carries with as many as FOUR other NFL RBs on the roster at the same time
Career YPC:
Bo Jackson - 6.6
Leonard Fournette - 6.1
Darren McFadden - 5.8
Emmitt Smith - 5.6
Herschel Walker - 5.3
When taking into account the numbers realize that Bo Jackson was in a Wishbone Offense and shared the backfield and carries with as many as FOUR other NFL RBs on the roster at the same time
Posted on 7/23/16 at 7:13 pm to Killean
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Now, before turning 21 (All stats final):
Now these are my favorite randomly selected stats
Can we please get numbers before turning 22 & half to compare. I am sure there is some statistical value
Posted on 7/23/16 at 7:30 pm to stewie
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Any list that doesn't include Henry
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He wasn't even the best back in the SEC last year...
Agreed, he may or may not the best back but did play behind the best line and the best team in the SEC, the Hogs may have contended for the best line also. Henry is a elite back and look forward to seeing his NFL career. Bama has had some very good running backs and last year they seemed to feature Henry more than the previous 4 lead runners.
Pointless argument there are at least 20 great SEC running backs, my personal favorite is McFadden.
Different years, different teams and different decades.
Posted on 7/23/16 at 7:37 pm to Killean
I've got a different take on this.
Todd Gurley played in 30 games.
Career average of 6.4 ypc.
He returned 11 kickoffs, taking it to the house on 2 of them. Average return was 38.4 yards. Total 422 yards.
65 receptions for 615 yards.
45 total touchdowns for Gurley.
Gurley should easily be in the top 5 in SEC history. It's just a shame he had to go out with an ACL injury following the autograph scandal that also kept him sidelined.
Todd Gurley played in 30 games.
Career average of 6.4 ypc.
He returned 11 kickoffs, taking it to the house on 2 of them. Average return was 38.4 yards. Total 422 yards.
65 receptions for 615 yards.
45 total touchdowns for Gurley.
Gurley should easily be in the top 5 in SEC history. It's just a shame he had to go out with an ACL injury following the autograph scandal that also kept him sidelined.
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Complete Stats (Fournette has likely one more season):
1. Herschel Walker - 5,259 rushing yards, 49 TDs, 26 catches, 243 yards, 3 TDs. 14 KR, 247 yards, no TDs. 0-1 passing, 1 INT.
2. Darren McFadden - 4,590 yards, 41 TDs, 46 catches, 365 yards, 2 TDs, 38 KR, 926 yards, 1 TD. 14-22 passing, 205 yards, 7 TD, 1 INT
3. Bo Jackson - 4,303 yards, 43 TDs, 26 catches, 272 yards, 2 TDs, 14 KR, 373 yards, 0-1 passing.
4. Emmitt Smith - 3,928 yards, 36 TDs, 56 catches, 463 yards, 1 TD.
5. Leonard Fournette - 2,987 yards, 32 TDs, 26 catches, 380 yards, 1 TD. 24 KR, 625 yards, 1 TD.
Posted on 7/23/16 at 7:39 pm to BowlJackson
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account the numbers realize that Bo Jackson was in a Wishbone Offense and shared the backfield and carries with as many as FOUR other NFL RBs on the roster at the same time
I can't tell if you are acknowledging how such an offense helped bo, or if you are saying it hurt bo.
Posted on 7/23/16 at 7:45 pm to Killean
Career YPC:
Bo 6.6
Gurley 6.4
LF 6.1
DMAC 5.8
Emmit 5.6
Herschel 5.3
Bo 6.6
Gurley 6.4
LF 6.1
DMAC 5.8
Emmit 5.6
Herschel 5.3
Posted on 7/23/16 at 7:53 pm to deeprig9
TD's per game:
Herschel = 1.6
Gurley 45/30 = 1.5
LF 34/25= 1.36
Emmit 37/31 = 1.2
DMAC 44/38 = 1.16
Bo 45/45 = 1
Herschel = 1.6
Gurley 45/30 = 1.5
LF 34/25= 1.36
Emmit 37/31 = 1.2
DMAC 44/38 = 1.16
Bo 45/45 = 1
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