Counting down the Top 5 Syracuse running backs Archives

No. 1 Ernie Davis — Counting down the Top 5 Syracuse running backs

May 16, 2013 Ben Glidden

Long ago, Syracuse University was the hot spot for All-American running backs. Some of the best backs in NCAA history lived on The Hill and played at Archibold Stadium under coaching great Ben Schwartzwalder.

No. 2 Jim Brown — Counting down the Top 5 Syracuse running backs

May 9, 2013 Ben Glidden

When thinking about Syracuse football, Jim Brown is always one of the first names that comes to mind. In 1956, Brown averaged 6.2 yards per carry and set records for most touchdowns and most points in one game.

No. 3 Floyd Little — Counting down the Top 5 Syracuse running backs

May 2, 2013 Ben Glidden

Little was the sixth pick in the first round of the 1967 NFL draft. He led the AFL in rushing in twice (1969 & 1971) and at the time of his retirement, was 7th in professional football history with 6,323 yards and 43 touchdowns.

No. 4 Larry Csonka — Counting down the Top 5 Syracuse running backs

April 25, 2013 Ben Glidden

The Dolphins would eventually retire his No. 39 jersey, and in 1987, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

No. 5 Jim Nance — Counting down the Top 5 Syracuse running backs

April 18, 2013 Ben Glidden

Like so many others in Syracuse history, Jim Nance was good in more sports than just one. In 1963 and 1965, Nance was the NCAA heavyweight-wrestling champion and an All-American.