2009 ACC Football Legends: Mike Mayock, Boston College Nov 18, 2009
They will also be recognized during ceremonies at Raymond James Stadium for the 5th Annual Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship, which kicks off at 8 p.m., Dec. 5 on ESPN. Now in his sixth year the NFL Network s lead expert on the collegiate draft, Mayock recently looked back on his first game as a BC freshman, when the Eagles played host to a seventh-ranked Texas team led by All-America running back and future Heisman Trophy winner Earl Campbell. I didn t even get into the game, but we had a... (Theacc.com)
Titans ‘D’ gets four turnovers Nov 17, 2009
He also joined George and Hall of Famer Earl Campbell as the only backs in franchise history to run for 1,000 yards in each of their first two seasons. This was Johnson s fourth straight 100-yard rushing game, making him the first to do that for this team since George had five straight in 1998. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Sizzling fast Johnson leads NFL Nov 5, 2009
Some running backs may have more touchdowns than Johnson s four, but each of his scoring runs has been longer than 52 yards, and he is busy rewriting the Tennessee record book, passing by names like Billy Cannon, Earl Campbell and Eddie George. Johnson has two of the franchise s three longest TD runs with an 89-yarder and a 91-yarder both this season. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Hamilton: RBs rule in 2011 » Oct 30, 2009
Names such as Adrian Peterson, LaDainian Tomlinson and Cedric Benson are front and center, while Heisman Trophy winning runners of the past include Doak Walker, Earl Campbell and Billy Sims. The Lone Star State's Class of 2011 running backs will definitely keep that trend alive because five backs made the ESPNU 150 Watch List -- none better than (Cibolo, Texas/Byron M. Steele) or (San Antonio/James Madison). (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Tebow might have inched past Herschel Oct 28, 2009
Even Earl Campbell and Bo Jackson weren't built like Herschel, who attributed none of his speed and strength to traditional weight lifting. The high school valedictorian at Johnson County seemed to be chiseled as-is by the hand of God. (The Augusta Chronicle)
No Herschel Walkers on the horizon in recruiting Oct 28, 2009
And of course Earl Campbell of Texas was big and strong (5-11, 232) and tremendously productive, but not nearly as fast. Ohio State s Eddie George was even bigger (6-3, 235) but not as fast and he didn t lift his team to such heights. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Disappointed with football program in Boerne (175) Oct 24, 2009
Our oldest son was an all-league lineman at Marshal High School and later blocked and opened holes for the likes of Earl Campbell. Our youngest played for Wimberley in a 3-A championship game in Fort Worth. (Boerne Star, TX)
Michael Trafton Oct 10, 2009
Earl Campbell [Houston Oiler and University of Texas running back. Favorite athlete now. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Curran: How long will Peterson's reign as king last? Oct 4, 2009
Curran: How long will Peterson's reign as king last. How long will Peterson's reign as king last. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nickel Package Oct 2, 2009
In 1977, Texas had the Heisman winner in Earl Campbell and lost its bowl game (and the national championship) to Notre Dame. Will history repeat itself in the regular season. (ESPN -- College Football)
Bobby Petrino is not a Razorback, he's just a PIG!... Sep 25, 2009
Highest rated from past. If you like a vent, press this to move it higher up the list. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Peterson: TD run vs. Browns at top of his list Sep 18, 2009
The Run is too simplistic and fails to convey the unprecedented combination of Barry Sanders quickness, Earl Campbell s power, Brown s determination and Eric Dickerson s speed. Edwards kiss the baby quote, while entertaining, is already owned by Ochocinco. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
College Football Fix: Texas gets to show its ready for prime time Sep 15, 2009
"Brown said Monday he had a long talk with McCoy about relaxing and having fun.But if you remove all the clutter, Texas got better Saturday. The Longhorns discovered may be this year's Chris Ogbonnaya, which would be a HUGE revelation. HERE COMES TRE' NEWTONBrown said Newton "earned the right to get more snaps" with his 7.8 yards per carry performance (8 carries for 62 yards). You also have to think Texas coaches were saving some razzle-dazzle with (reverse, wheel route, etc.) for this week's... (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Steelers edge Titans in OT Sep 11, 2009
All that was missing were some Jack Lambert hits on Earl Campbell. The Titans spent the first quarter tromping on a Steelers offense that managed all of 1 yard. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
UIL hits on All-Century brainstorm Sep 4, 2009
At running back, you have 55+ prime choices, including Doak Walker, , Thurman Thomas, Rodney Thomas, Robert Strait, Earl Campbell, Eric Dickerson, Craig James and. But you have two choices there to fill the backfield. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
Dogs Malcome vs. Gators Brown heats up SWD-MLK game Aug 29, 2009
Some people try to compare him to Herschel [Walker] but I think he s more like Earl Campbell without the wear and tear. For the two backs it s anything but a bitter rivalry. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
StewartMandelInside College Football Tim Tebow could go down as the best college player of all time. Aug 28, 2009
"I was never lucky enough to witness some of the all-time greats like Archie Griffin, Earl Campbell, Jim Brown and Dick Butkus," Robert Gardner writes on the fan site Bleacher Report. "However, I am also lucky enough to have seen Tebow. Tebow has nothing left to prove. He is the greatest college football player of this era, and the greatest that I have ever seen.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Texans Run Defense A Certain Concern Aug 24, 2009
Former Texans castoff running back did much of the damage for New Orleans, as he gained 100 yards on just 10 carries, and looked like the second-coming of Earl Campbell instead of just an average back who couldn't earn a spot on a Texans roster which appears pretty mediocre in the backfield once you get past starter. Kubiak was quick to praise his former back. (InsideHouston.com)
Defense highlights new Hall of Fame class Aug 9, 2009
l Earl Campbell, running back. l Tony Canadeo, halfback. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Roger's Ramblings Jul 10, 2009
Even though they suffered through some disastrous seasons, including consecutive 1-13 seasons, I got to watch Earl Campbell, Dan Pastorini, and Warren Moon. Then came Steve McNair. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
College football Jul 10, 2009
Herschel Walker, Georgia Combining Earl Campbell's brute strength with O.J.'s top-end speed, No. 34 electrified the SEC from the first game of his freshman season ... Earl Campbell, Texas The Tyler Rose rushed for 4,443 yards -- the bulk of them at the expense of defenders he head-butted or stiff-armed or trampled underfoot. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Musical acts help airport shine Jun 25, 2009
Earl Campbell s Sports Bar, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Wednesdays thru Fridays. Waterloo Records/Austin City Limits, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Fridays. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
O'Neill: Tiger mastering his domain at a higher level Jun 17, 2009
Imagine if defensive boxing master Floyd Mayweather had Mike Tysons devastating punch, if junkballing Jamie Moyer had a Nolan Ryan fastball, if Adrian Peterson was built like Earl Campbell. If you can, you can imagine what it was like to watch Tiger Woods at The Memorial two weeks ago. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Buffett disses 'Fins Jun 6, 2009
I remember this from the early 1970s, even before their 1972 undefeated season, when I was growing up in Lauderdale long before Earl Campbell and the Oilers blasted it nationwide on MNF when they beat Miami in that great game in the Astrodome. joe. (The Palm Beach Post)
Coaches fight generation gap Jun 6, 2009
He could brag to a 17- or 18-year-old about all the accomplishments of Earl Campbell and Tommy Nobis, but all he'd likely get in return would be a blank stare. But mention Vince Young, and ears would perk up. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Dangerous duo May 15, 2009
But anyone who wants to argue for Simpson, Sanders or even Earl Campbell or Tony Dorsett would have a valid case. Olin Buchanan is the senior college football writer for Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
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Others would suggest 's Bo Jackson, ' Earl Campbell, 's O.J. Simpson, 's Adrian Peterson or 's Tony Dorsett. But my vote would be for 's Herschel Walker, who is the single most dominant player I have seen. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Breakdown: The top 25 current UT pros May 1, 2009
From Earl Campbell to Roger Clemens to Ben Crenshaw, the University of Texas has produced a "Who's Who" of professional sports. There was a time when you couldn't begin a list of the top Longhorn pro athletes without Clemens resting in the top spot, but with his retirement and the emergence of a number of young stars, the list has been altered in dramatic fashion. (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
How the list was made Mar 26, 2009
There was no real criteria, other than you could only include what these players had accomplished while in the Black and Gold thus no Earl Campbell or Ken Stabler. Each individual had to weigh whether outstanding performances over a short period of time so far (Drew Brees) outweighed long-standing solid performances (Dalton Hilliard, Eric Martin). (WWLTV.com, LA)
Beilein proud, not satisfied after loss to Sooners Mar 22, 2009
He bullied his way through double teams and got calls the stars get on top of it, at one point even drawing a technical foul on Michigan head coach John Beilein when he went though freshman Zack Novak like Earl Campbell through a cornerback. "What are we supposed to do?" Beilein screamed at the official in getting the two-free throw reprimand. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
Defense is not keeping up Mar 6, 2009
"You've got Earl Campbell bringing the ball up the court full speed, you better get back as a team. We're a better defensive team and we know that.". This might have been one of the few times Cleveland's LeBron James has been compared to a powerful running back of the '70s and '80s. (Boston Globe)
Sooners gain Dallas Skyline's Powell Mar 5, 2009
Dorsey, who is the second cousin of former Longhorn and Houston Oilers legend Earl Campbell, was also holding scholarship offers from Oklahoma, Texas ATulsa. He joins Taylor Bible (Denton, Texas/John H. Guyer) and DeAires Cotton (Houston/Alief Taylor), both ESPNU 150 Watch List prospects, as defensive tackle commits for Texas. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Favre's final retirement? 'It is ... Believe me,' QB says Feb 12, 2009
Brett Favre's final retirement. Believe me,' QB says - USATODAY.com. (USA Today -- Sports)
