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LaoTzuMindFu · 10-15-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Acuda

How about 2, count 'em 2 Heisman Trophy winners in the same backfield: Charles White ('79) and Marcus Allen ('81)- USC- Student Body Right/Left!

Awwww......how could I have forgotten Charles White and Marcus Allen. The very first football game I ever went to as a little kid was a USC game where Charles White rushed for like 215 yards. I was too young to know much about football at the time, but I do remember the Coliseum crowd going crazy.

nevergoingback · 10-15-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RedSoxFanGoingWest

Did Sanders and Thomas actually play together? I know they were at OK State for the 86 and 87 seasons but were they truly a tandem like Cadillac Williams and Ronnie Brown?

Just curious - I can't seem to remember. I blame the booze.

B. Sanders returned punts and kickoffs and "backed up" T. Thomas. I don't think they actually played on the field at the same time, I could be wrong, if thats what you mean by "truly a tandem".

IMO they were truly a tandem. Sanders was used a little bit less but still averaged 4.5 ypc and 5.7 respectively. Then in '88 he broke out and won the heisman and set NCAA records.

big daryle · 10-15-2008, 10:27 AM

Id have to say Thurman Thomas and Barry Sanders would have to be the best.

RedSoxFanGoingWest · 10-15-2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nevergoingback

B. Sanders returned punts and kickoffs and "backed up" T. Thomas. I don't think they actually played on the field at the same time, I could be wrong, if thats what you mean by "truly a tandem".

IMO they were truly a tandem. Sanders was used a little bit less but still averaged 4.5 ypc and 5.7 respectively. Then in '88 he broke out and won the heisman and set NCAA records.

Thanks!

I was just curious because if they did share the field - WOW!

NJ Chutzpah · 10-15-2008, 01:30 PM

Oh I almost forget about Lydell Mitchell and Franco Harris at PSU

bryan61 · 10-15-2008, 08:58 PM

I think Ricky Williams/ Priest Holmes shared the load for a year or two at Texas

HsvMike · 10-15-2008, 10:12 PM

It has to be hands down Barry Sanders and Thurman Thomas. No other RB tandem could hold a candle to them in the NFL.

Oildog · 10-16-2008, 08:04 AM

I think Marion Barber and Lawrence Maroney at Minnesota were the only backfield to put up 1000 yds each in consecutive years

RedSoxFanGoingWest · 10-16-2008, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Oildog

I think Marion Barber and Lawrence Maroney at Minnesota were the only backfield to put up 1000 yds each in consecutive years

If only Maroney lived up to his potential and matched what Barber is doing with the Cowboys!

SwineFace · 06-05-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jmarquise

this should be interesting. I am sure some of you know some great running backs that played on the same team. felix jones and darren mcfadden were a great duo. I just found out that auburn had what I consider to be the best. cadilac williams, ronnie brown, and brandon jacobs. that is a monster backfield. jacobs is a beast for the giants now. he couldn't even start for auburn so he transfered to a 1-AA school.

Those are two good choices. I have followed Darren McFadden since his Junior High days. I have always thought that the great 1945 Army team with the two Heisman winners in the same backfield should be considered. Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard were two of the all time best.