Top 10 Running Backs in UF History

[TheDouglas78]

The 10 best running backs in Florida Gator history

I would say Fred Taylor and Neal Anderson belong above Eric Rhett, but other than that, I don't remember/never saw a few of these guys. Discuss.

 

[wrpgator]

They have Larry Smith at #7, stating that he played at Florida from 1066 to 1968. Obviously eligibility rules have changed in recent times, but Smith deserves a higher ranking for being able to tote the rock for such a long period.

Wasn't he recruited by William the Conqueror at Hastings High?

 

[wrpgator]

Tim Tebow should be on this list, probably top 5.
In his career at Florida,
Rushing: Att 692; Yds 2947; Avg 4.3; TD 57

Tim Tebow College Stats | College Football at Sports-Reference.com

 

[PastyStoole]

I'd put Tony Green on that list, and perhaps W!llie Wilder before I'd put Larry Smith on there. Definitely, C4 would go on before Larry Smith. I think Smith got on there as a token white guy.

 

[GatorBart]

The 10 best running backs in Florida Gator history

I would say Fred Taylor and Neal Anderson belong above Eric Rhett, but other than that, I don't remember/never saw a few of these guys. Discuss.

Based on their NFL careers, I would agree. I wasn't around to see Anderson as a Gator, but Taylor was sharing carries with Terry Jackson and Eli Williams until his Sr. year when he became the 'go to' RB. Rhett was the 'go to' guy for more than one year. Rhett also surpassed Emmitt's UF rushing record. The rain game vs. Ugly alone keeps in him in 2nd place, IMO.

 

[TheDouglas78]

Based on their NFL careers, I would agree. I wasn't around to see Anderson as a Gator, but Taylor was sharing carries with Terry Jackson and Eli Williams until his Sr. year when he became the 'go to' RB. Rhett was the 'go to' guy for more than one year. Rhett also surpassed Emmitt's UF rushing record. The rain game vs. Ugly alone keeps in him in 2nd place, IMO.

I understand with the Rhett vs Taylor... but Anderson was a beast (at least what I remember as a kid).

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Tim Tebow should be in this list, probably top 5.
In his career at Florida,
Rushing: Att 692; Yds 2947; Avg 4.3; TD 57

Tim Tebow College Stats | College Football at Sports-Reference.com

Tebow is probably #1 at least for the time Ive witnessed personally.

 

[TheDouglas78]

Tebow is probably #1 at least for the time Ive witnessed personally.

Would be two or three on mine, depending how you view Neal Anderson.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Would be two or three on mine, depending how you view Neal Anderson.

Im really too young for that. I remember him as a pro only.

 

[soflagator]

They have Larry Smith at #7, stating that he played at Florida from 1066 to 1968. Obviously eligibility rules have changed in recent times, but Smith deserves a higher ranking for being able to tote the rock for such a long period.

Wasn't he recruited by William the Conqueror at Hastings High?

That mistype almost got this thread merged with the Saxons/Vikings thread. Fortunately, I think Nav is still asleep.

 

[wrpgator]

That mistype almost got this thread merged with the Saxons/Vikings thread. Fortunately, I think Nav is still asleep.

In this case, the Normans defeated the Saxon dwags... and Larry Smith ran roughshod!

 

[Swamp Donkey]

In this case, the Normans defeated the Saxon dwags..

I approve of the the death of all dwags.

 

[Okeechobee Joe]

Glad to see Rick Casares mentioned. Played football, basketball, track at Tampa Jefferson HS. Also was basketball star at UF. Video clip mentions Doug Adkins the former Tennessee and Chicago Bears “tough as nails” defensive lineman who stood 6’7”. In the video Mike Ditka says Casares was so tough even Adkins wouldn’t mess with him. The “true silencer”.

Nat Moes (Moore) was a really exciting runner during his brief UF career. Touchdown Tommy Duurrance was a solid clutch runner who knew how to get the ball in the end zone.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Nat Moes (Moore) was a really exciting runner

Nats Moore you mean.

 

[Okeechobee Joe]

Nats Moore you mean.

That’s wights.

 

[Gatordiddy]

Nats Moore you mean.

he always gave credit to the linezmen.

 

[t-gator]

Put motha ****in Freddie at the top

 

[TheDouglas78]

Put motha ****in Freddie at the top

SD, tell you boy he needs to shut his mouth.

 

[Concrete Helmet]

Their all great backs and all fit in a little differently.
If I could have any of them but only one I'd take Fred. Rare to find guys with his speed, strength and size.
If he would have went somewhere in a system that featured a 30 carry a game guy his numbers would have been outrageous.

 

[TheDouglas78]

Their all great backs and all fit in a little differently.
If I could have any of them but only one I'd take Fred. Rare to find guys with his speed, strength and size.
If he would have went somewhere in a system that featured a 30 carry a game guy his numbers would have been outrageous.

And he stayed away from trouble and the injury bug, seemed he couldn't stay away from the little nagging injuries early in his career.