Greatest Run in Longhorn History?

by Kahuna on May 16, 2007 3:09 PM CDT

A reader over on EDSBS referred to a particular play as "considered by many to be the greatest run in Colorado history".

That lead me to wonder what the BON believes is the greatest run in Texas Longhorn history. The first couple that came to my mind were Ricky's record-breaker (for sentimental and Ag-bashing reasons) and more recently, the pair of 80-yarders by The Almighty VY and Jamaal Charles. I don't think I have a preference, but it seems like a good off-season, non-Barry Bonds related thread-starter...

What say you, BON?

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No contest

Rose Bowl...fourth down...19 seconds left...Vince to the corner of the end zone.

I have a commitment to the truth.

by steezy on May 16, 2007 3:45 PM CDT 0 recs

You beat me to it

because I was looking for the video (5:30 mark):

by Wells on May 16, 2007 4:00 PM CDT up 0 recs

Kind of hard to beat

a run that wins an MNC against an undefeated heavy favorite sporting two Heisman winners.

I did enjoy Ricky's record breaker though.

Cats and dogs sleeping together.

by EYESofBEVO on May 16, 2007 4:04 PM CDT up 0 recs

Love the Video

What song is that?

by screaminhorn on May 16, 2007 10:16 PM CDT up 0 recs

Ok, it was a dumb question

But how about great non-VY runs?

So take that.

by Kahuna on May 16, 2007 4:19 PM CDT 0 recs

great runs

Vince had some nice runs in both Rose Bowls... that 4th & 18 against Kansas merits legendary status. 3rd & 30 against Oklahoma State (I think). The list goes on, but in the non-VY category...

Jamaal 80-yarder vs. OU?

Priest Holmes breaking loose vs. Nebraska?

I'm trying to think of a noteworthy Cedric Benson run, but it seems like he just pounded down the middle for 3-5 yards every play.

How about the Matt Nordgren run where he fumbled the ball then recovered it off the bounce without breaking stride?

Probably a bunch pre-1990s that I never saw...

by SelimSivad on May 16, 2007 5:16 PM CDT 0 recs

My personal favorite non-VY run...

http://f5.putfile.com/5/14211001612.gif

by ImBobbo on May 16, 2007 5:28 PM CDT 0 recs

My eyes aren't that good

Is that Earl?

So take that.

by Kahuna on May 16, 2007 5:50 PM CDT up 0 recs

It's Earl on YouTube

Here is a bigger version.

by Bob LaBlog on May 16, 2007 6:48 PM CDT up 0 recs

Ricky

For me my favorite player has always been Ricky and watching that record breaking run has been my favorite moment as a longhorn fan (outside of winning a NC)

by FBuck on May 16, 2007 9:14 PM CDT 0 recs

Any of about 50.....

of Earl Campbell's greatest runs. Of course you young pups are too young to have known greatness.

--- We have pansies scheduling our patsies. ---

by HornChamps on May 17, 2007 12:04 AM CDT 0 recs

Seriously

That wins the Crotchety Old Guy Comment of the Year.

For one thing, even us younger fans know Campbell's greatness.

For another, to suggest Ricky and VY aren't in the same conversation as Campbell is laughable.

Your comments alternate between ones that make me nod my head in agreement, and ones that make me roll my eyes in frustration. You should try not putting down the rest of us all the time.

--PB--

by PB @ BON on May 17, 2007 1:38 AM CDT up 0 recs

Already?

Seriously I thought I had a great chance at Crotchety Old Guy Comment of the Year, hell it's still only May. I was going to mention Bohn Hillard's 1934 run against Texas Tech of 94 yards. That was back before all the fancy smancy pads and helmets you young whippersanppers have now. Back in my day real men played football, not like you young don't hit the QB pantywaists. And coke only cost a nickle, and gas was 25 cents a gallon and I didn't even own shoes, I just tied pieces of old tire to my feet and I was happy to have them. You youngins today is soft I tell ya.

by billb on May 17, 2007 7:39 AM CDT up 0 recs

you should start a geriatric UT sports blog

seriously. you obviously don't like the fact that it's mostly young people on this blog. and i assure you none of us would visit your blog.

by billyzane on May 17, 2007 10:56 AM CDT up 0 recs

My favorite Earl Run

Was the run that resulted in a national championship. Oh wait.

See, young people can make dumbass comments just like old guys. Hooray.

by Bob LaBlog on May 17, 2007 7:57 PM CDT up 0 recs

Top 3

My top 3, easily, have to be the VY championship run, Ricky's record breaker and Earl carrying the defender into the end zone.

Good memories, Hook'em!!!

by R00T4UT on May 17, 2007 1:07 AM CDT 0 recs

VY 70 yarder against Okie State

OSU controlled the first half, but that run down the sidelines left me the only person jumping and cheering in the OSU student section!

Will Rogers never met Barry Switzer

by Rand O on May 17, 2007 2:24 AM CDT 0 recs

It was 80 yards

Don't sell VY short

by JMA25 on May 17, 2007 9:47 AM CDT up 0 recs

sorry

All I know is he ran, and time nearly stood still

Will Rogers never met Barry Switzer

by Rand O on May 17, 2007 1:30 PM CDT up 0 recs

Best non-run run

Rod Wright fumble return vs Team Arbuckle Wilderness.

by Kool Hand on May 17, 2007 2:36 AM CDT 0 recs

You beat me to it!

Of course, I wasn't up at 3:36:35 AM EST.

The Jammal Charles 80 yarder against OU was damn impressive. He was a true freshman. Nice welcome to the red river shootout.

by GoHorns on May 17, 2007 7:14 AM CDT up 0 recs

One more

I'm still partial to that delightful Matt Nordgren TD gallop against Baylor...

--PB--

by PB @ BON on May 17, 2007 9:06 AM CDT 0 recs

Now that's a video

that I'd sell my friendship for. That run was the brightest example of how that year's team was fated for greatness...

So take that.

by Kahuna on May 17, 2007 9:57 AM CDT up 0 recs

highlight video

Hi there, my first post to this site. I've been reading a long time and decided to join and post. Anyways, thought I'd contribute right away. I found this video of highlights of all the games of the 2005 season, the Matt Nordgren bounce pass to himself TD is at roughly the 9:17 mark. It is a large file though at over 120mb.

http://www.utexasclan.com/hornfans/T...

by fredo on May 17, 2007 12:39 PM CDT up 0 recs

Strong first post

Thanks for the find...

And welcome.

--PB--

by PB @ BON on May 17, 2007 12:48 PM CDT up 0 recs

I know it was you Fredo.

You broke my heart. You broke my heart.

by billb on May 17, 2007 12:50 PM CDT up 0 recs

Good Stuff

That team was just amazingly good. I couldn't help but laugh at mutiple points of the video, primarily while Bomar was getting hit.

by Bob LaBlog on May 17, 2007 1:57 PM CDT up 0 recs

Ricky destroying Mississippi State

I got a lot of pleasure out of a couple of Ricky's runs vs. Jackie Sherrill and Mississippi State in 1999 Cotton Bowl. I am pretty sure he knocked out two of their safeties and maybe breaking one of their ribs. Smashmouth

Crystal Balls

by MMHorns on May 17, 2007 9:34 AM CDT 0 recs

Miss State......

I'm w/ MMHorns, those runs in the '99 Coton Bowl were classic. To hell w/ the two safties, I think Ricky ran over every person on defense at least once in that game. Actually, I think Ricky ran over the two safties on the same run. I have to see those runs from time to time to remind me how awesome Ricky really was. You can't name many schools that have better rushers that what we've had at the 40 acres. Name em......

I'm sort of a big deal, people know me

by slimmy on May 17, 2007 12:08 PM CDT up 0 recs

hate to be a party pooper...

but USC probably has us beat in the "great rushers" game. they have five heisman winning running backs. the heisman isn't everything...but's it's certainly something...

by billyzane on May 17, 2007 12:17 PM CDT up 0 recs

beat me to it

USC does have a good history of running backs.

In the schools who's running backs have not committed murder and then gotten away with it category, is there a team that can compare with UT's running back history?

by Wells on May 17, 2007 12:32 PM CDT up 0 recs

The only one

I'll admit is USC. They've had a surfeit of great rushers there (yes, I did just look up surfeit to make sure I used it correctly).

That said, I would venture that Earl and Ricky (and even Cedric) make Texas the leader in producing punishing rushers.

So take that.

by Kahuna on May 17, 2007 12:19 PM CDT up 0 recs

Texas is pretty good

Two of the top-5 in D-1 history is pretty good stuff.

by Bob LaBlog on May 17, 2007 1:55 PM CDT up 0 recs

An obscure punisher was

Butch Hadnot. A flash in the pan of UT history, but his punishment of #3 Houston in '90 was a sight to behold.

by ClassofEarl on May 17, 2007 8:06 PM CDT up 0 recs

Henry Melton on any 4th down

oh, you said greatest runs?

I misunderstood the question.

by the other Andrew on May 17, 2007 9:57 AM CDT 0 recs

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

by DogTown on May 17, 2007 12:17 PM CDT up 0 recs

Hard to Say

I've been lucky to witness a number of them live: VY at Rose Bowls, Ricky record breaker, etc. But I'm trying to remember exactly one Earl run. It was against U of Houston at Rice Stadium, 1976 I believe. Basically, Bevo was parked a little too close to the end line and Earl smacked into him. Both were no worse for wear. Also, remember Edwin Simmons freshman year run up the middle against OU. We were watching that one on closed circuit at the Astrodome. (I'm dating myself a bit here, older than most BONers, but hopefully still in the game.)

I never will forget ol' what's-his-name.

by Horntod on May 17, 2007 11:48 AM CDT 0 recs

Eric Metcalf was the Reggie Bush of his era

I haven't seen any video lately, but I recall rolling with laughter at some of the poor saps he'd fake outta their shorts. Too bad he had to carry too much of a load while at UT. Big Earl steamrolling is my favorite, but Metcalf sure was fun to watch.

by ClassofEarl on May 17, 2007 7:42 PM CDT 0 recs