This discussion is what led to the Poppinga/Stevenson Twitter divorce. Poppinga put Staley at #6 and criticized some personal characteristics. DS did what DS does best: burnt a bridge.
Again, I don't have the group's history with the program. Ronnie Jenkins was the first BYU RB I recall seeing (97-98 games vs. ASU)
1. Harvey Unga: If not for his early exit, Jamaal would not have surpassed his record. Although he never had a season like Staley's his combination of size and speed was beautiful. Hat tip to Manse Tonga.
2. Luke Staley: 2001 was head and shoulders the best season by a RB in BYU history. In my mind, I want to make Staley #1, but for whatever reason, I just couldn't do it. Staley still holds the record for most rushing TDs in BYU history.
3. Jamaal Williams: #3 on my list, but #1 in my heart.
4. Curtis Brown: Great runner and pass catcher out of the backfield.
5. Jamaal Willis: First RB to rush for 1000 yds in consecutive seasons. Ended as all-time leading rusher.
Honorable Mention:
Ronnie Jenkins: only knock is that we didn't get to see enough of him.
Matt Bellini: while his rushing numbers are below average, dude had over 200 receptions.
Again, I don't have the group's history with the program. Ronnie Jenkins was the first BYU RB I recall seeing (97-98 games vs. ASU)
1. Harvey Unga: If not for his early exit, Jamaal would not have surpassed his record. Although he never had a season like Staley's his combination of size and speed was beautiful. Hat tip to Manse Tonga.
2. Luke Staley: 2001 was head and shoulders the best season by a RB in BYU history. In my mind, I want to make Staley #1, but for whatever reason, I just couldn't do it. Staley still holds the record for most rushing TDs in BYU history.
3. Jamaal Williams: #3 on my list, but #1 in my heart.
4. Curtis Brown: Great runner and pass catcher out of the backfield.
5. Jamaal Willis: First RB to rush for 1000 yds in consecutive seasons. Ended as all-time leading rusher.
Honorable Mention:
Ronnie Jenkins: only knock is that we didn't get to see enough of him.
Matt Bellini: while his rushing numbers are below average, dude had over 200 receptions.
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