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Posted on 11/15/13 at 1:53 pm to Roger Klarvin
Durability is sort of the point of a great RB, no?
All I know, is that even though Herschel gave his most productive years to the USFL, and everyone seems to think his NFL career wasn't that great, he is still among the top 10 all time All Purpose Yards leader board. Jackson didn't even make it to his 5th year.
And as for not being as great an athlete as Bo? Ah, I would have to also deny that point. As mentioned before, he was a track star, an Olympian, and was still willing to start a new blood sport on at least the semi-professional level at 40+.
And, finally, let's put it this way, in the Heisman House, it ain't Bo Jackson the rest of the great athletes fear and respect.
All I know, is that even though Herschel gave his most productive years to the USFL, and everyone seems to think his NFL career wasn't that great, he is still among the top 10 all time All Purpose Yards leader board. Jackson didn't even make it to his 5th year.
And as for not being as great an athlete as Bo? Ah, I would have to also deny that point. As mentioned before, he was a track star, an Olympian, and was still willing to start a new blood sport on at least the semi-professional level at 40+.
And, finally, let's put it this way, in the Heisman House, it ain't Bo Jackson the rest of the great athletes fear and respect.
Posted on 11/15/13 at 1:54 pm to Pettifogger
It's not weak at all. 3 seasons erased from history because he didn't play in the primary professional league but in a different professional league. He was a damn fine NFL player as was. Had he gotten even close to the 5400 yards he had in the USFL in the NFL he would have had some pretty beastly stats.
Posted on 11/15/13 at 2:00 pm to TG3
Dude if I tore it up in the XFL and failed to match it when I moved to the NFL, saying my XFL career should be given credit toward my NFL legacy is laughable.
Posted on 11/15/13 at 2:04 pm to NYCAuburn
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how so? Bo split carries, where HW received the bulk of the carries by far. Bo averaged more per carry
If he was really so great, he wouldn't have been splitting carries.
Posted on 11/15/13 at 2:04 pm to undecided
Just now reading this thread
UGA fans really are as dumb as I thought
UGA fans really are as dumb as I thought
Posted on 11/15/13 at 2:08 pm to Nicolae
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If he was really so great, he wouldn't have been splitting carries.
good one coach
Posted on 11/15/13 at 2:08 pm to undecided
Bo is the greatest RB of all time.
Posted on 11/15/13 at 2:09 pm to Dawg in Beaumont
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Bo had more tall tales about him. That is awesome and all, but Herschel never lost an SEC game. Herschel ran for more yards in 3 seasons than Bo did in 4 seasons. Herschel won a national title. Herschel's worst finish in Heisman voting was 3rd. Herschel accounted for over 100% of UGA's offense in the national title game vs. Notre Dame
You read that right, Herschel ran for 150 and due to some sacks and other losses, UGA had fewer than 150 yards.
Bo is more well known due to being a two-sport star. I'll concede he is a better athlete, but there is no debate who the better running back is.
Is he really though? Had HW played baseball, he would have been as good at it as he was at RB. He was bigger, stronger, and faster (4.1 my arse). Also, when was Bo in the Olympics? Look at Herschel and Bo today, how can someone so fragile be considered by so many to be a better athlete than HW, who at still looks like he is carved from stone at 50? Homerism, that's how.
Bo is a better athlete than HW like a grenade is a better weapon than a MP5.
This post was edited on 11/15/13 at 2:11 pm
Posted on 11/15/13 at 2:11 pm to NYCAuburn
AU fans are the only fanbase delusional enough to think Jackson belongs on the same page as Walker.
Walker by many is considered the greatest college football player of all time. It's that simple.
Walker by many is considered the greatest college football player of all time. It's that simple.
Posted on 11/15/13 at 2:12 pm to Roaad
HAHAHA, NO, not even close. 
Posted on 11/15/13 at 2:12 pm to Nicolae
Chuck Norris has a poster of Herschel Walker on his wall
Paula Deen has a poster of Lar... I mean Bo Jackson on hers
HW=Badass BJ=Lard arse
and Bo isnt in HW class sorry
Paula Deen has a poster of Lar... I mean Bo Jackson on hers
HW=Badass BJ=Lard arse
and Bo isnt in HW class sorry
Posted on 11/15/13 at 2:13 pm to Roaad
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Bo is the greatest RB of all time.
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No. This isn't even a discussion anymore. Herschel is far and away the better RB. Athlete? We can debate. Bo might be in the RB discussion if he weren't made of porcelain.
This post was edited on 11/15/13 at 2:14 pm
Posted on 11/15/13 at 2:13 pm to Nicolae
wow, I never looked at the stats and I'm so surprised Bo had that many less carries than Herschel
even if Herschel would have been able to play his senior year, if Bo was given the same amount of carries as Walker he would easily outgain him in yards and TD's.
even if Herschel would have been able to play his senior year, if Bo was given the same amount of carries as Walker he would easily outgain him in yards and TD's.
Posted on 11/15/13 at 2:15 pm to Nicolae
I will say this, Bo Jackson is only 1 person, Herschel Walker is 2. I'd say that puts Bo at an unfair advantage.
Bo > Herschel.
Bo > Herschel.
Posted on 11/15/13 at 2:15 pm to A$AP Cocky
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even if Herschel would have been able to play his senior year, if Bo was given the same amount of carries as Walker he would easily outgain him in yards and TD's.
Assuming he would have been able to hold up to the abuse. And looking at the rest of his career, it is safe to say that would be unlikely.
Dealing with that many carries isn't easy, as you guys saw with Lattimore.
This post was edited on 11/15/13 at 2:16 pm
Posted on 11/15/13 at 2:15 pm to TG3
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he literally carried the team to a SHIP as a freshman and his will alone won us a ton of games.
UGA 1980 Schedule
Tennessee - 5-6
Texas A&M - 4-7
Clemson - 6-5
TCU - 1-10
Ole Miss - 3-8
Vandy - 2-9
Kentucky - 3-8
South Carolina - 8-4
Florida - 8-4
Auburn - 5-6
Georgia Tech - 1-9-1
Yeah, look at those Monsters of the NCAA the blessed Herschel mowed over in that fabulous 1980 season!
Great job winning those 3 games against teams with winning records!
Posted on 11/15/13 at 2:16 pm to A$AP Cocky
The stats argument fails on so many levels.
Posted on 11/15/13 at 2:16 pm to Dawg in Beaumont
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Auburn folks need to realize they are in the minority among the impartial publications
The only article posted by a UGA fan was written by a UGA fan.
Posted on 11/15/13 at 2:18 pm to beatbammer
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UGA 1980 Schedule
Tennessee - 5-6
Texas A&M - 4-7
Clemson - 6-5
TCU - 1-10
Ole Miss - 3-8
Vandy - 2-9
Kentucky - 3-8
South Carolina - 8-4
Florida - 8-4
Auburn - 5-6
Georgia Tech - 1-9-1
Goddamn what a weak schedule..
LSU 2007 > UGA 1980
Well over half the teams with a losing record.
This post was edited on 11/15/13 at 2:20 pm
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