The Ultimate "Runningback U." Auburn or USC?I am a huge Auburn fan, and on occasion I like to brag about how Auburn is "Runningback U", only to be told by rival fans that USC (Southern Cal) is the REAL runningback U. Some say Auburn is the runningback u of the east and USC is the runningback u of the west. Which had me thinking who is the ultimate runningback u? Well I did some research and have listed, side by side, the amount of quality runningbacks that have come from each school. My criteria is as such. * ran for at least 2,000 career rushing yards over 3-4 years. * If they were a transfer from another school and only had 1-2 years, then they had to have at least 1,400 career rushing yards. * DOES NOT have to be a trophy winner. * I did not count Reggie Bush seeing as he was ineligable his whole career, still a great runningback though.Here is the list of great runningbacks from Auburn and Southern Cal. (In no particular order.)Auburn USCBo Jackson O.J. SimpsonCarnell Williams Marcus AllenJames Brooks Charles WhiteJoe Cribbs Ricky BellStephen Davis Mike GarretBrent Fullwood LenDale WhiteRudi Johnson Jon Arnett Ronnie Brown Kenny IronsJames Bostic*You could make anargument for Ben Tate and Tucker Fredrickson.*(Ben Tate had 1,959 career rushing yards So it looks like Auburn has produced more quality runningbacks all time and in recent history. I think that Auburn is the ultimate "Runningback U."
AU looks to be the winnah but, you can't leave Reggie Bush off. Hell, Brent Fullwood didn't even go to Auburn. Besides, I like Reggie now that he's the cause of toppling the ivory tower.
Agreed, Bush should be included.
I shocked that Tucker Fredrickson's career numbers aren't that high.3 years, 260 attempts, 4.15ypc, 1079 total. I figured he'd be close to 2000.Of course, he did split time with Jimmy Sidel.
Forgot Lionel James as well.Sidebar. Who did Tucker go to high school with who went on to a good pro career?
Mitch Cumstein?
He was just night putting.
You take drugs Danny?
You know putting at night...with the 15 year old daughter of the dean
How could this be a complete list without a mention of Lectron Williams?
This list is total crap.Signed,Markeith Cooper