Gore call it quits...finally

One of those weird hall of fame debate candidates.
 
A long mediocre career.
 
That dude was one of the most durable players ever to play that position. Genetically a freak.
 
SU Nittany Tide said:
One of those weird hall of fame debate candidates.
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I’d say he’s a hall of famer. You play that long at a position where you’re typically done after age 30 and finish with the 3rd most rushing yards in history… you’ve earned that jacket.
 
Skerpokes said:
I’d say he’s a hall of famer. You play that long at a position where you’re typically done after age 30 and finish with the 3rd most rushing yards in history… you’ve earned that jacket.
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His avg gain per rush pales in comparison with other HOF running backs but he had great longivity.
 

Career Leaders In Yards Per Carry (Era-Adjusted)

In 2008, Jamaal Charles had 67 carries and averaged 5.33 yards per carry. Those 67 carries represent 5% of Charles’ career attempts to date (excluding playoffs). That season, the NFL league average was 4.20 yards per carry, which means Charles was 1.12 (after rounding) YPC above average in 2008...
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Skerpokes said:
I’d say he’s a hall of famer. You play that long at a position where you’re typically done after age 30 and finish with the 3rd most rushing yards in history… you’ve earned that jacket.
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Classic compiler. Dude was always good, but never great. Never led the league in anything, no All-Pro nods. Won't get mad either way about it, because he's practically the only guy to do it at his position.
 
Jim Brown averaged over 5 yards per carry during his career.
 
The three best all-time RBs in my opinion

Jim Brown
Barry Sanders
Gale Sayers
 
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