Gotta Win a Game Running Nothing But Power

[Veerman_12]

You have to win 1 game in the NFL

But have to run Power every play

And can pick any RB in history

Who’s your guy?

 

[JNreturns]

John Riggins 6'2 230 Super Bowl ring and HOF.

Career

G
175

AV
121

Rush
2916

Yds
11352
Y/A
3.9

TD
104

Earl Campbell 5'11 232

G
115

See the glossary for more information.">AV
78

Rush
2187

Yds
9407

Y/A
4.3

TD
74

 

[Kenny56]

 

[deacon jones]

Somehow not surprised by all the Mike Alstott votes pouring in.
Only on Mosports...

 

[JNreturns]

https://www.buzzfeed.com/ktlincoln/the-13-most-dramatic-super-bowl-moments-of-all-tim?utm_source=dynamic&utm_campaign=bfsharecopy&sub=0_844622#844622

 

[tigershs]

Somehow not surprised by all the Mike Alstott votes pouring in.
Only on Mosports...

What is wrong with Alstott? 6'1 250 and was a beast?

 

[kaching]

One game - Earl Campbell - he was a beast

 

[J. Kane]

 

[deacon jones]

What is wrong with Alstott? 6'1 250 and was a beast?

He averaged 3.7 yards per carry for his career.
Not in the same league as a runner as the rest of this list.

 

[Your-Dad]

He averaged 3.7 yards per carry for his career.
Not in the same league as a runner as the rest of this list.

Alstott over one of the greatest athletes of all time. Makes since to me.

 

[_slo_mo_]

I think I'd go Jerome Bettis. I think he truly is what most people think Alstott was. (I'm not discrediting Alstott at all, he's one of my favorite players of all time.)

 

[BPcompete]

You have to win 1 game in the NFL

But have to run Power every play

And can pick any RB in history

Who’s your guy?

Other, give me Peterson.

 

[deacon jones]

Other, give me Peterson.

But...he doesn't look like he could be from BFE southwest Missouri.

 

[BoosterBosko]

Give me Marvin Burkes!

 

[wcrb15]

Peterson In his prime is my choice. ALL DAY!

 

[J. Kane]

 

[Cards1968]

When creating a poll, there is a checkbox to make the votes public. This allows us to point and laugh at stupid selections. Food for thought.

 

[Pancho and Lefty]

Earl Campbell or Walter Payton, no contest. Would love to have seen what Bo could have done if he was football only and not injured.

 

[MoSooner69]

Earl Campbell was a flat out DUDE. He would get to wear the tear away jersey, right?

 

[J. Kane]

 

[Veerman_12]

 

[J. Kane]

did he just go out of bounds?

 

[Veerman_12]

did he just go out of bounds?

Yeah, and then reclined on the opposing bench like a boss.

 

[J. Kane]

Yeah, and then reclined on the opposing bench like a boss.

You mean like a BUS!

 

[Kenny56]

 

[Kenny56]

 

[J. Kane]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/775399-nfl-the-top-ten-power-running-backs-of-all-time#slide0

 

[JNreturns]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/775399-nfl-the-top-ten-power-running-backs-of-all-time#slide0

Knew Riggo has to be on there...#2.

 

[J. Kane]

 

[J. Kane]

 

[_slo_mo_]

No matter who you would pick all these players, even Peterson to a certain extent, are parts of a bygone era. This is just not how football is played anymore.

 

[Missouri Kid]

No matter who you would pick all these players, even Peterson to a certain extent, are parts of a bygone era. This is just not how football is played anymore.

Doesn't matter how it is played now. OP says run power every play.

 

[tigershs]

He averaged 3.7 yards per carry for his career.
Not in the same league as a runner as the rest of this list.

That is because the vast majority of his carries were in short yardage situations. I remember in the late 90's early 2000's if the Bucks had a lead in the 4th they would move Alstott to tailback and everyone knew the game was over! Death 3 yards at a time.

 

[Veerman_12]

I can't believe no love for Csonka or Payton.

Pound for pound Payton was the best power runner I've seen. Grew up watching him run over people on NFL Films.

 

[cmsupunk]

Barry Sanders not a power back?

 

[Veerman_12]

Barry Sanders not a power back?

Not 40 times a game.

 

[J. Kane]

 

[J. Kane]

 

[J. Kane]

Love me some POWER BACKS!!

 

[Kenny56]

No matter who you would pick all these players, even Peterson to a certain extent, are parts of a bygone era. This is just not how football is played anymore.

Power football still has it's place. Look at the playoffs, 5 of the top 6 teams that lead the league in rushing, are still in. I don't think thats an accident or coincidence. I saw teams line up in two TE sets throughout multiple games. CJ Ham for the Vikes is an unsung hero in their running game at FB.

I doubt we'll go full bore I formation and use that as your primary offense, but I saw that more this year than years past.