WHERE ARE ALABAMA’S BLUE-CHIP RUNNING BACKS?
July 3rd, 2008 ║ Posted By: Josh Ward ║ Permalink
Remember all the talented running backs produced by the state of Alabama?
I’m talking about guys like Bo Jackson, Joe Cribbs and Bobby Humphrey, just to name a few.
The only running backs produced in Alabama playing in the NFL today are Carnell Williams and Kenneth Darby.
Mike Herndon on the Mobile Press-Register takes a look at the dying trend of blue-chip tailbacks in Alabama. See it here.
Meanwhile, here are some highlights to help you remember the better days of running backs from Alabama.
And Shaun Alexander for the ‘Bama fans, although he’s from Kentucky.
