Bo, Herschel or Earl
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He just couldn't stay on the field. I think Todd Gurley was better runner than either, he wasn't very durable either. Got to be able to available to play to be considered the best.
Bo always had help, and there was a 2nd option defenders had to respect. Everyone in the stadium knew HW was getting the ball, and most likely a sprint draw to the right. And then there is that old durability thing, got to be able to play.
What about Emmit Smith that dude was a horse? I never really liked him, matter fact I think I may have disliked him, all the cowboys really except Deon.
I disagree.
HW spent three season in USFL first & had over 5K yards there. Combined with his NFL yards, his totals would rank 7th in NFL history. That's not highly successful?
EC is 36th in career NFL yards. That's at least successful. To me, that's also highly successful.
And Bo tore up his hip in his 4th NFL season & was done. His 5.4 career YPA rank 5th overall though not listed in records b/c 3+ seasons doesn't qualify him. Anyway, I call that highly successful also.
Who was the last great running back? I mean great not really good..... Oh yea Walter Payton says hello?
No doubt to me that HW was the best college running back I ever watched. He was ready for the NFL immediately. Best athlete as a young man goes to Bo… and I will not forget Neon Dion.
Honorable mention to “The Big Mound of Rebound” because of his obvious golfing skills. I would love to hang out with that guy for a weekend!
Honorable mention to “The Big Mound of Rebound” because of his obvious golfing skills. I would love to hang out with that guy for a weekend!
Think about this. In one season in college Barry Sanders rushed 373 times for 2,850 yards (7.6+ per carry). He had four 300 yard games in one season
One time NFL MVP. Two time NFL offensive player of year. Four time NFL rushing leader.
For those too young to remember him, watch some video. You will be amazed.
One time NFL MVP. Two time NFL offensive player of year. Four time NFL rushing leader.
For those too young to remember him, watch some video. You will be amazed.
Dorsett was a more productive pro than either, and had similar production in college. Sanders is in the conversation. I'd cast Bo and Herschel as the best downhill guys, Sanders and Dorsett as the best rushing "artists"... scatbacks... APB... take your pick.
Can't believe this thread got to p2 without a Dorsett mention.
Can't believe this thread got to p2 without a Dorsett mention.
Can't believe nobody thinks Walter was any good. Blows my mind. He never gets the respect he deserves. He really ran for all those yards. In the good old days, when they could and would f$@# you up
Payton was Top 3 all time pro. Hard to gauge his college days, playing in HBC ranks as their competitive decline was starting. Clearly, a more significant professional than Bo or Herschel.
Earl was Benny Snell on steroids! He was definitely the most fun to watch for me even though I'd have to vote HW number one.
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