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The Legend of Bo Jackson
Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:17 pm
Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:17 pm
For all of the rivalry threads created about Bo Jackson vs Hershel Walker and the countless frivolous arguments about who's better, this thread is not about that. I want to compare Bo's legacy to that of his Auburn counterparts.
I want to compare Bo Jackson's stats to that of other Auburn running backs. It seems as many great running backs as Auburn has had in their history, Bo seems to get all the accolades as the greatest ever. I want to challenge the real from the fictional.
Is Bo Jackson remembered because of what he did in an Auburn uniform or consequently was it the "Bo Knows" Commercials/sports marketing and his roll in multiple professional sports. Further more was Bo Jackson the greatest running back to wear the Auburn Jersey?
Bo Jackson:
1985 Heisman Trophy
1985 Walter Camp Award
1985 UPI Player of the Year
1985 Chic Harley Award
2× All-American (1983, 1985)
Year School Conf Class Pos Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD Plays Yds Avg TD
1982 Auburn SEC RB 127 829 6.5 9 5 64 12.8 0 132 893 6.8 9
1983 Auburn SEC RB 158 1213 7.7 12 13 73 5.6 2 171 1286 7.5 14
1984 Auburn SEC RB 87 475 5.5 5 4 62 15.5 0 91 537 5.9 5
1985 Auburn SEC RB 278 1786 6.4 17 4 73 18.3 0 282 1859 6.6 17
Carnell "Cadillac" Williams: Cadillac has one more career touch downs than Bo and shared several snaps with another great running back Ronnie Brown.
9× SEC Player of the Week
Year G ATT YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD
2001 9 120 614 5.1 55 68.2 6
2002 7 141 745 5.3 65 106.4 10
2003 13 241 1,307 5.4 80 100.5 17
2004 13 239 1,165 4.9 36 89.6 12
Career 42 741 3,831 5.2 80 91.5 45
Steven Davis:
Season League Team Age GP Att Yards TD % A/G Y/G LNG
1993 NCAA Auburn Tigers 19 9 87 480 3 5.5 9.7 53.3
1994 NCAA Auburn Tigers 20 11 221 1263 13 5.7 20.1 114.8
1995 NCAA Auburn Tigers 21 11 180 1068 14 5.9 16.4 97.1
Joe Cribbs:
Career
RY Career APY Career TD Season RY Season APY Season TD Game RY Score Old Score
3368 4561 35 1205 1336 16 250 100.07 100.02
James Brooks:
Name Career
RY Career APY Career TD Season RY Season APY Season TD Game RY Score Old Score
3523 4496 30 1314 1800 10 226 103.99 103.80
Here are the rest of the pack
Ben Tate 3321 3843 24 1362 1606 10 184 75.06 –
Brent Fullwood 2789 3758 24 1391 1512 10 207 70.96 74.08
Rudi Johnson 1567 1637 13 1567 1637 13 249 67.73 67.79
Ronnie Brown 2707 3390 30 1008 1189 14 224 64.44 66.36
Kenny Irons 2186 2430 17 1293 1459 13 218 53.95 57.04
James Bostic 2084 2254 18 1205 1245 12 211 43.16 44.25
Mario Fannin
Honorable Mention:
Brandon Jacobs
I want to compare Bo Jackson's stats to that of other Auburn running backs. It seems as many great running backs as Auburn has had in their history, Bo seems to get all the accolades as the greatest ever. I want to challenge the real from the fictional.
Is Bo Jackson remembered because of what he did in an Auburn uniform or consequently was it the "Bo Knows" Commercials/sports marketing and his roll in multiple professional sports. Further more was Bo Jackson the greatest running back to wear the Auburn Jersey?
Bo Jackson:
1985 Heisman Trophy
1985 Walter Camp Award
1985 UPI Player of the Year
1985 Chic Harley Award
2× All-American (1983, 1985)
Year School Conf Class Pos Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD Plays Yds Avg TD
1982 Auburn SEC RB 127 829 6.5 9 5 64 12.8 0 132 893 6.8 9
1983 Auburn SEC RB 158 1213 7.7 12 13 73 5.6 2 171 1286 7.5 14
1984 Auburn SEC RB 87 475 5.5 5 4 62 15.5 0 91 537 5.9 5
1985 Auburn SEC RB 278 1786 6.4 17 4 73 18.3 0 282 1859 6.6 17
Carnell "Cadillac" Williams: Cadillac has one more career touch downs than Bo and shared several snaps with another great running back Ronnie Brown.
9× SEC Player of the Week
Year G ATT YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD
2001 9 120 614 5.1 55 68.2 6
2002 7 141 745 5.3 65 106.4 10
2003 13 241 1,307 5.4 80 100.5 17
2004 13 239 1,165 4.9 36 89.6 12
Career 42 741 3,831 5.2 80 91.5 45
Steven Davis:
Season League Team Age GP Att Yards TD % A/G Y/G LNG
1993 NCAA Auburn Tigers 19 9 87 480 3 5.5 9.7 53.3
1994 NCAA Auburn Tigers 20 11 221 1263 13 5.7 20.1 114.8
1995 NCAA Auburn Tigers 21 11 180 1068 14 5.9 16.4 97.1
Joe Cribbs:
Career
RY Career APY Career TD Season RY Season APY Season TD Game RY Score Old Score
3368 4561 35 1205 1336 16 250 100.07 100.02
James Brooks:
Name Career
RY Career APY Career TD Season RY Season APY Season TD Game RY Score Old Score
3523 4496 30 1314 1800 10 226 103.99 103.80
Here are the rest of the pack
Ben Tate 3321 3843 24 1362 1606 10 184 75.06 –
Brent Fullwood 2789 3758 24 1391 1512 10 207 70.96 74.08
Rudi Johnson 1567 1637 13 1567 1637 13 249 67.73 67.79
Ronnie Brown 2707 3390 30 1008 1189 14 224 64.44 66.36
Kenny Irons 2186 2430 17 1293 1459 13 218 53.95 57.04
James Bostic 2084 2254 18 1205 1245 12 211 43.16 44.25
Mario Fannin
Honorable Mention:
Brandon Jacobs
This post was edited on 7/13/12 at 8:30 pm
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Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:20 pm to UKWildcatsFAN
Why is Mario Fannin on here twice?
Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:20 pm to UKWildcatsFAN
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Is Bo Jackson remembered because of what he did in an Auburn uniform or consequently was it the "Bo Knows" Commercials/sports marketing and his roll in multiple professional sports. Further more was Bo Jackson the greatest running back to wear the Auburn Jersey?
While his Auburn fame comes deservedly from what he did as a running back, it equally comes from how he did it. When he was on the field, he was a man among boys.
Ask Deion Sanders about that
Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:21 pm to UKWildcatsFAN
You don't rack up high YPC in a wishbone. Stats aren't everything.
Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:22 pm to UKWildcatsFAN
Bo is the greatest athlete to come through the SEC. But there's been better RB's and football players.
Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:22 pm to UKWildcatsFAN
All I can say is I'm glad I was never between Bo and were he wanted to be. 
Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:24 pm to blzr
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Why is Mario Fannin on here twice?
I think I linked the wrong photo. I'll fix it.
Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:26 pm to UKWildcatsFAN
@ Mario Fannin making the list. This isn't a list of biggest busts, bro.
Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:33 pm to diddydirtyAubie
Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:33 pm to diddydirtyAubie
Who would you rather have as your RB in Tecmo, fricking Bo.
LINK
LINK
This post was edited on 7/13/12 at 8:34 pm
Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:35 pm to UKWildcatsFAN
I was a student when Bo Jackson was playing at Auburn.
And I've been a season ticket holder ever since.
Trust me... Bo Jackson hasn't been matched since his day. He was and is a legend... and deservedly so.
And I've been a season ticket holder ever since.
Trust me... Bo Jackson hasn't been matched since his day. He was and is a legend... and deservedly so.
Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:36 pm to BurasTigah
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Who would you rather have as your RB in Tecmo, fricking Bo. LINK
Bo had his play. But I always preferred Chicago or San Fran.
Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:36 pm to UKWildcatsFAN
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Mario wasn't that bad. He played pretty well that I can remember?
Highlights from Mr. Fannin
That's because fumbles don't show up on your highlight film. We called him Fumblin' Fannin for a reason
Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:36 pm to UKWildcatsFAN
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Mario wasn't that bad. He played pretty well that I can remember?
No, just no.
Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:37 pm to Alahunter
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Bo is the greatest athlete to come through the SEC. But there's been better RB's and football players.
There has been arguably ONE better RB.... ONE.
And (again) that is arguable.
Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:40 pm to beatbammer
Auburn has had some damn good RBs
Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:43 pm to beatbammer
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There has been arguably ONE better RB.... ONE.
And (again) that is arguable.
Please.
He got the Heisman as a career award. Didn't deserve it the year he got it.
Trent was arguably better.
Bo had 278 carries for 1786 yds and 17 TD's his Heisman yr.
Trent had 283 carries for 1679 yds and 21 TD's his Jr yr. 4 more TD's in only 5 more carries. TD's wins games. Trent had over 2000 yds total offense that year. Adding in Bo's other touches, he didn't even reach 1900 yds.
Bo was one of the greatest athletes in college. But there's been better RB's.
Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:45 pm to Alahunter
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TD's wins games
So how does this parlay into your defense argument earlier?
Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:46 pm to Alahunter
So first Mark was better and now Trent is better?
Posted on 7/13/12 at 8:46 pm to Alahunter
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Please.
He got the Heisman as a career award. Didn't deserve it the year he got it.
Trent was arguably better.
Bo had 278 carries for 1786 yds and 17 TD's his Heisman yr.
Trent had 283 carries for 1679 yds and 21 TD's his Jr yr. 4 more TD's in only 5 more carries. TD's wins games. Trent had over 2000 yds total offense that year. Adding in Bo's other touches, he didn't even reach 1900 yds.
Bo was one of the greatest athletes in college. But there's been better RB's.
OK, little buddy... OK.
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