Historic background helped Stafford prepare for SEC's intensity Aug 24, 2008
Stafford grew up down the street from SMU where Don Meredith, Eric Dickerson and Doak Walker all played in college ... His boyhood home sits down the street from Southern Methodist University, where Don Meredith, Eric Dickerson and Doak Walker all played. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rams Sign Steven Jackson to 6 Year Contract Aug 23, 2008
Jacksons 2006 rushing total has been surpassed only by Eric Dickerson in Rams history. Jackson is the only Rams players since 2005 to rush for a touchdown and is one of five NFL players to rush for at least 1,000 yards in each of the last three seasons. (GridIronGateway.com)
Just call me 'The aggregator' Aug 19, 2008
Herschel beat out such names as John Elway, Eric Dickerson, Anthony Carter, and Dan Marino. Bo: 1982: not on the ballot 1983: not on the ballot 1984: not on the ballot 1985: 1st (margin, 45 votes over Chuck Long, the closest vote ever). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Griffin: Where have all the Big 12 runners gone? Aug 15, 2008
And after several early practices, Colorado teammates have compared Scott, the conference's most heralded incoming freshman recruit, to Eric Dickerson and a young Jim Brown because of his unique combination of size, speed and power. "As seniors and leaders, we have to show him how to play football," Colorado defensive tackle George Hypolite told reporters about Scott. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Raiders: Running start Aug 6, 2008
He runs with an aggressive, fancy-free style that one scout described privately to me as "Eric Dickerson on uppers." During a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, there was a bolt up the middle in which he broke through so fast it caused some of the 49ers players afterward to momentarily murmur about his speed. The player is , and if you want an early contender for rookie of the year, look no further. (CBS News)
Jaguars: Fast feats Aug 4, 2008
Taylor's combo numbers are better than those of Emmitt Smith, Eric Dickerson, Walter Payton and 14 others. That includes eight members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and several others who will get there when their time comes, players like San Diego's LaDainian Tomlinson. (CBS News)
49ers trying mature approach Aug 3, 2008
A year ago, Frank Gore set a goal of 2,000 rushing yards for himself and even put Eric Dickerson and his single-season rushing record on notice. Gore had a solid year but fell 1,000 yards short of Dickerson. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Mustang Legends for Charity at Adolphus Aug 1, 2008
More than 15 former football legends serve as honorary chairman for this nostalgic and fun event, including both members of the famed SMU Pony Express backfield -- NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson and current ABC and ESPN college football commentator Craig James. There also will be a special appearance by Notre Dame Football legend Rudy Ruettiger, the inspiration for the blockbuster film RUDY.. (CollegeInsiders.com)
FANTASY CLICKS: The NFL's 'Over The Hill At 29' RB theory Jul 30, 2008
Fantasy Clicks: Is 29 the new 40. Posted: Tuesday July 29, 2008 12:01PM; Updated: Tuesday July 29, 2008 12:17PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
New York Giants' Michael Strahan and Dreier LLP Host Charity Golf Tournament June 29-30 Jun 25, 2008
WHO: New York Giants legend Michael Strahan and celebrity golfers including Marcus Allen, Lee Elder, Eric Dickerson, Deacon Jones, Julius Erving, Shawne Merriman, Dwight Freeney, Jessie Armstead, Harry Carson, Carl Banks, Jason Sehorn, Tony Siragusa, Vince Coleman, actor Chris McDonald (Happy Gilmore's "Shooter McGavin"), Richard Dent, Alonzo Mourning, Donnie Edwards, Marshall Faulk, John Kruk, Mario Lemieux, Ahmad Rashad, Ozzie Smith and Darryl Strawberry, among other celebrities and athletes.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
SMU's Jones a caring and giving man Jun 24, 2008
Former SMU alumni Eric Dickerson, Jerry LeVias and Louie Kelcher will also be in attendance ... "I am proud to have SMU legends like Eric Dickerson, Louie Kelcher and Jerry LeVias joining members of my coaching staff and me in Hawai'i," said June Jones. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Ben Roethlisberger Headlines Benefit Golf Tournament for Sheetz Family Charities Jun 9, 2008
In addition to Ben Roethlisberger, other celebrity guests include Lawrence Taylor, Eric Dickerson, Cris Carter and Natalie Gulbis. (Logo: ) Sheetz Family Christmas(R) began in 1992 when employees of the convenience store chain in Blair County, Pennsylvania, raised money to help underprivileged families during the holidays. (PR Newswire)
Cutting Benson Now is the Only Thing to Do Jun 9, 2008
It would be one thing if he was the superstar from Oklahoma, not the special-teamer from Georgia Southern and took the NFL by storm as a rookie, working his way into the offense behind before proving that he might be the next Eric Dickerson. It's quite another when he has just one more 100-yard rushing performance in a Bears uniform (2) than fullback Roland Harper and even one less than quarterback Bobby Douglass, plus the team had to trade away the popular last offseason in order to... (BearReport.com)
Best running back of all-time? Jun 6, 2008
Names such as Barry Sanders, Jim Brown, Walter Payton, Emmitt Smith, Gale Sayers, Eric Dickerson, etc ... Eric Dickerson still holds the single season rushing record that he set with the L.A. Rams. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
NFL's worst? Jun 5, 2008
Four losses later, he suspended the team's leading rusher, Eric Dickerson, for four weeks for refusing to practice. It temporarily lit a fire because the Colts defeated the Jets, 28-27, that week for their sole win. (USA Today -- Sports)
RINGING ENDORSEMENT: Does ring validate one's career? Jun 5, 2008
There are handfuls like them across the mainstream sports, too, from Ernie Banks, Alex Rodriguez, Rod Carew and Andre Dawson in baseball, to Barry Sanders, Dick Butkus, Dan Fouts and Eric Dickerson in football, to Marcel Dionne and Mike Gartner in hockey. Now Garnett has upgraded to the list of NBA greats who did, in fact, make it to the Finals but did not win. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
The next big thing May 24, 2008
" Over the years, Texas has produced some of football's greatest running backs. Included in the state's distinguished alumni are Heisman Trophy recipients Doak Walker, Earl Campbell and Billy Sims, and several more that could have or should have won it, like Joe Washington, Greg Pruitt, Eric Dickerson, LaDainian Tomlinson and Adrian Peterson. "I've got to work harder," Seastrunk said. "I want to be the best ... " TEXAS 10 Olin Buchanan's list of the top 10 running backs in Texas history: 1.... (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Rathman: McFadden is Perfect for this System May 21, 2008
A little more upright, as a runner, kind of an Eric Dickerson style, shoulders up, great slasher, can accelerate, separate from a defender. Its going to be great this year. (SilverandBlack.com)
Notebook: Whats A.D. Up Against? May 20, 2008
Eric Dickerson holds the record with 2,105 yards in 1984. Lewis had also held the single-game rushing record with 295 yards against the Cleveland Browns in 2003 until Peterson broke that record last year against San Diego with 296 yards. (VikingUpdate.com)
2,000 yards? MVP? Peterson sets those as goals May 17, 2008
Peterson said that week his goal was to rush for 2,000 yards -- an elite club that includes Eric Dickerson, Jamal Lewis, Barry Sanders, Terrell Davis and O.J. Simpson. "It's something I stay consistent with," Peterson said. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Aikman, Holtz among 15 chosen for Hall of Fame May 2, 2008
" The selection represented a measure of revenge for McPherson, who finished second to Notre Dame wide receiver Tim Brown in the 1987 Heisman Trophy balloting. Brown was on the ballot for this year's Hall of Fame class, but he didn't make the final cut. Other notable players on the ballot who were passed over included quarterback winner Gino Torretta, running back Eric Dickerson, cornerback Deion Sanders, offensive lineman Will Shields, linebacker Chris Spielman, linebacker Lawrence Taylor. To... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
ESPN Pit Reporter Jamie Little Wins 2008 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race Apr 21, 2008
FINAL RACE RESULTS: Pos No. Name Laps Start Pos 1 1 Jamie Little 10 2 2 23 Mike Skinner* 10 13 3 10 Daniel Goddard 10 8 4 14 William Fichtner 10 4 5 26 Tony Pedregon* 10 15 6 16 Whit Bazemore* 10 16 7 5 Drew Lachey 10 7 8 24 Marty Nothstein* 10 14 9 11 Brad Lewis 10 1 10 18 Bud Gordon 10 3 11 7 Wilmer Valderrama 10 10 12 12 Craig Barto 10 6 13 3 Eric Dickerson 10 9 14 6 Raymond Cruz 10 11 15 22 Beccy Gordon* 10 17 16 17 Sarena Traver* 10 18 17 20 John Salley 10 5 18 19 Nancy Lieberman 6 12 * PRO... (PR Newswire)
Smith Knows What McFadden Is Going Through Apr 20, 2008
Quarterback John Elway and running back Eric Dickerson were the first two players drafted. And the Chargers passed on a pair of future Hall-of-Fame quarterbacks in Jim Kelly and Dan Marino to take Smith. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
All-Time First Round Mock Draft Apr 18, 2008
White, Dorsett, Tony Boselli and Eric Dickerson were all worthy and Donovan McNabb deserves a bit of consideration, but L.T. is the obvious choice. There have been some tremendous busts at number two over the years and there's certainly an argument for Johnny "Lam" Jones, Blair Thomas and Rick Mirer, but Ryan Leaf is the only real challenger to Mandarich. (CowboyUpdate.com)
Best after McFadden? RB contenders aplenty in NFL draft Apr 14, 2008
He has the vision and footwork of , the big-play ability of Adrian Peterson and an upright-but-effective running style reminiscent of Eric Dickerson. In 38 games at Arkansas, McFadden carried 785 times for 4,590 yards (5. (USA Today -- Sports)
Miller: Arkansas' Jones isn't second-rate Apr 13, 2008
" McFadden is bigger and considered the more polished of the two runners and almost certainly will be drafted ahead of Jones. But the real question is whether this trend will accelerate. So far, history has provided mixed results on performance when two highly-rated backs emerge from the same college program around the same time. In 2005, Brown was drafted by Miami with the No. 2 overall pick, and Williams was chosen No. 5 overall by Tampa Bay. Both of them suffered season-ending injuries in the... (ESPN -- Football News)
Reds organizational preview Feb 28, 2008
Originally a 16th-round pick in 2003 out of Nevada, the cousin of NFL great Eric Dickerson has many things going for him, including speed and tremendous athleticism. He led the organization in 2007 with 30 steals at Chattanooga and Louisville, adding 14 homers. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Celizic: Taking McFadden with a top pick is a mistake Feb 26, 2008
Yes, you will find a Tony Dorsett or a Jim Brown and win a title with him once in a generation, but most great backs taken at the top of the draft O.J. Simpson, Earl Campbell, Eric Dickerson, and Barry Sanders to name a few dont win championships. They dont even get to the championship game. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Picking Up the Tab Feb 13, 2008
Of the players who have done it, Eric Dickerson did it in his second season, did it in his fourth year in the league, Terrell Davis did in his fourth season, O.J. Simpson did it in his fifth and Barry Sanders in his ninth. On his own pending free agency, Richardson said to ESPNs John Clayton about the Vikings: I couldnt ask for a better situation. (VikingUpdate.com)
Dodger Prospect #4 - RHP James McDonald Feb 11, 2008
McDonald's father, also named James, played tight end at USC and went to the NFL, playing for the Rams (1983-1987) where he was a teammate of Eric Dickerson. His uncle, Ben McDonald, played in the NBA for the Golden State Warriors. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Zamberlin Announces Recruiting Class of 26 Feb 7, 2008
his cousins include former NFL greats Eric Dickerson, Jerry Rice, and current Washington Redskin London Fletcher. James Francis Defensive Back 5-10 * 205 * Jr * JC Pittsburg, CA Diablo Valley Junior College Pittsburg High School JC. (Isubengals.com)
Green, Monk highlight Hall class Feb 3, 2008
Green, who is 5-foot-9, was a first-round pick, 28th overall, in 1983, a legendary draft that produced Hall of Famers Dan Marino, John Elway, Jim Kelly, Eric Dickerson and Bruce Matthews. Green remembers having to cover Monk in practice. (The Palm Beach Post)
Coors Light(R) and Latino NFL Fans Get Ready For Kick-off with Tazon Latino II Jan 29, 2008
Tazn Latino II will be hosted by Telemundo personalities Karim Mendiburu, Edgar Lopez and Alejandro Blanco and will be televised on Telemundo on Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. ET, 2 p.m. PT and 1 p.m. CT. Ex-NFL game participants include Marcus Allen, Rocket Ismail, Randall Cunningham, Wayne Chebret, Eric Dickerson and Fuad Reveiz. Participating Latino celebrities include Carlos Ponce, Aylin Mujica, Miguel Varoni, Julissa Bermudez, Vanesa Hauc, Alex Sirvent, Kat DaLuna and Baby Bash. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Super Bowl Related Media Opportunities Announced by Gridiron Greats - 70 NFL Legends Coming Together - Unprecedented Group Available To Media Jan 22, 2008
Mike Ditka, Dick Butkus, Jerry Kramer, Gale Sayers, Mean Joe Greene, Michael Irvin, Dan Hampton, Fred Biletnikoff, Anthony Munoz, Tony Dorsett, Steve Largent, Kyle Turley, Jack Youngblood, Eric Dickerson, Franco Harris, Thurman Thomas, among legends who will participate in media campaign ... Some of those who will participate include: Mike Ditka, Gale Sayers, Jerry Kramer, Michael Irvin, Franco Harris, Dick Butkus, Eric Dickerson, Mean Joe Greene, Ted Hendricks, Dan Hampton, Tony Doresett, Fred... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
"Madden NFL '08" Debut Draws A Crowd Jan 22, 2008
Former NFL players Marshall Faulk, Eric Dickerson and Warren Moon discuss the new EA Sports game "Madden NFL 2008" with GameCore ... Eric Dickerson, Warren Moon, Marshall Faulk, and Jamal Anderson were among the fans who were equally excited to get their hands on this new addition to the franchise. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Peterson, Willis a Winning BRAND Jan 15, 2008
"It's a great honor to join a list with names like those," Peterson said to the media last week when told that fellow running backs Jim Brown, Emmitt Smith, Eric Dickerson and Billy Sims also won the award. "They are guys that I looked up to growing up.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Grant bounces back Jan 13, 2008
Eric Dickerson holds the single-game playoff rushing record with 248 yards for the Los Angeles Rams against Dallas in the NFC divisional round after the 1985 season. Grant didnt take a single snap in his first two years in the league, and was acquired as an afterthought in a trade with the New York Giants just before the start of the regular season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
He could make it rain in seattle, for right firing Jan 11, 2008
Former NFL players Harry Carson, Marcus Allen and Eric Dickerson helped set the Guinness World Record for the largest number of pro athletes assembled for an autograph signing. They joined 15 other NFL players who signed 4,500 footballs at a Vegas hotel Wednesday to raise awareness for various charities. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Peterson wins NFL Offensive Rookie of Year award Jan 3, 2008
"It's a great honor to join a list with names like those," Peterson said Wednesday when told that Jim Brown, , Eric Dickerson and Billy Sims also won the award ... " Peterson was not a starter until the sixth game, a week after his big performance against the Bears. While veteran opened the first five games and was coming off a strong year, it was clear that Peterson could be a difference-maker. Wait A Second There appears to be a production pitfall awaiting recent running backs who have won the... (ESPN -- Football News)
Vikings' Peterson voted Offensive Rookie of the Year Jan 3, 2008
Its a great honor to join a list with names like those, Peterson said Wednesday when told that Jim Brown, Emmitt Smith, Eric Dickerson and Billy Sims also won the award ... But at his best, Peterson was as good as any rookie runner the league has seen; halfway through the schedule, he was on pace to break Eric Dickersons rookie rushing record of 1,808 yards. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Parcells raids his old team for Dolphins' GM Jan 3, 2008
"It's a great honor to join a list with names like those," Peterson said when told that Jim Brown, Emmitt Smith, Eric Dickerson and Billy Sims also won the award. "They are guys that I looked up to growing up. It's a goal that I set before the year started, to win rookie of the year, so it feels great to accomplish that.". (North County Times)
Peterson runs away with Rookie award Jan 3, 2008
But at his best, Peterson was as good as any rookie runner the league has seen; halfway through the schedule, he was on pace to break Eric Dickerson's rookie rushing record of 1,808 yards. And even though he slowed because of the injury, Peterson had little competition for the award. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Saving Larry Johnson Dec 28, 2007
Everyone cringed when Johnson was loaded down with 416 carries a year ago, knowing the danger of that history Jamal Anderson, , James Wilder, Eric Dickerson and what it might mean for LJ's NFL future ... Only Eric Dickerson (6,291 yards and 35 touchdowns after his encounter with the 400-carry beast) seemed to have some gas left in the tank. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Vikings’ running game grounded Dec 26, 2007
That historic performance gave him a staggering 1,036 yards in his first eight games, putting him on pace to shatter Eric Dickerson s rookie record of 1,808 yards and become the first running back to top 2,000 yards since Lewis in 2003. In the last three weeks, however, opposing defenses have said enough is enough. (Winona Daily News, MN)
No surprises if this is Lynch's San Diego finale Dec 21, 2007
"More Monday night- Monday's Broncos-Chargers game can be seen on ESPN, but will also be on Channel 10 (ABC) in San Diego.- Last Monday's Bears-Vikings game on ESPN posted a 9.5 rating and was seen by 11.293 million people, making ESPN the most-watched TV network that night, the fourth time this year that has happened. ESPN's 16 NFL games account for eight of the 10 biggest household audiences for any basic cable TV program in 2007.- After working Monday's Broncos-Chargers game, Tafoya will... (North County Times)
Vikings center playoff push around major ground attack Dec 20, 2007
" In terms of style, many observers say Peterson reminds them of 6-3, 220-pound Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson, who hails from Sealy, Texas. But Peterson, a native of Palestine, Texas, likens himself to a taller version of another son of the Lone Star State, San Diego Chargers star and 2006 league MVP . "As far as my playing style, I'd say I'm most like LaDainian," Peterson says. "I feel like my game is similar as far as his cutting ability and his vision. "(Running backs) Coach (Eric) Bieniemy,... (USA Today -- Sports)
Will "Lights Out" come back on? Dec 19, 2007
--RB , in surpassing 1,200 yards on an 11-yard run in the first quarter, joined Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson, as the only two players in NFL history to rush for more than 1,200 yards in each of their first seven seasons in the league. --Among the players drawing praise from coach Norv Turner: LBs , and. (ChargersUpdate.com)
1-dimensional Vikings no playoff threat Dec 19, 2007
Neither could Eric Dickerson or Earl Campbell. Walter Payton got to the Super Bowl and won it only when the Bears became a complete team on both sides of the ball. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chargers looking to get healthy Dec 18, 2007
"Chargers notes: RB LaDainian Tomlinson said he would like to make a run at winning his second consecutive rushing title. "I would want to because that's something a lot of guys take pride in, not only myself, but the offensive line group and the tight ends and fullbacks," Tomlinson said. Tomlinson has 1,311 rushing yards this season, second to Pittsburgh's Willie Parker (1,317). He joined Eric Dickerson as the only players to gain 1,200 or more rushing yards in each of their first seven NFL... (North County Times)
L.T., Cromartie lead Chargers to rout of Lions, AFC West title Dec 17, 2007
"Tomlinson passed Eddie George and Tiki Barber and took over 19th place on the career rushing list with 10,487 yards. His two touchdowns give him 127, moving him past Jim Brown (126) for sixth place all time. He and Eric Dickerson are the only players in NFL history to rush for more than 1,200 yards in each of their first seven seasons.Sproles had one carry for minus-1 yard in the first half. He carried 24 times in the second half, scoring on runs of 1 and 11 yards. His 56-yard touchdown... (Lompoc Record, CA)
Chargers win West Dec 17, 2007
He and Eric Dickerson are the only players in NFL history to rush for more than 1,200 yards in each of their first seven seasons. Sproles had one carry for minus-1 yard in the first half. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sunday's NFL Capsules Dec 17, 2007
He also joined Eric Dickerson as the only players in NFL history to rush for more than 1,200 yards in their first seven seasons. 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Sunday Snapshot Dec 16, 2007
Tomlinson needs five rushing yards to join Eric Dickerson as the only players to begin their careers with seven consecutive 1,200-yard seasons. CHARGERS PERSONNEL NEWS. (ChargersUpdate.com)
Slow start long in past for L.T. Dec 16, 2007
Coach Norv Turner, who coordinated a Dallas Cowboys' offense that featured the sport's all-time rushing leader in Emmitt Smith and was part of the Los Angeles' Rams staff when Eric Dickerson was the game's top back, said that Tomlinson is currently playing at as high a level as he has seen from a running back. Tomlinson, though, is thrown for a loss. (North County Times)
Matchup info for every game Dec 14, 2007
Need to know: Tomlinson needs five rushing yards to join Eric Dickerson as the only players to begin their careers with seven consecutive 1,200-yard seasons. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (5-8) at DALLAS COWBOYS (12-1). (USA Today -- Sports)
Bolts Trump Titans Dec 11, 2007
The only other player to reach that feat in his first seven seasons is Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson. Tomlinson averaged 5. (ChargersUpdate.com)
All-star coaching staff set for Under Armour game Dec 8, 2007
In college, he guided UNLV to an 11-0 season 1974 and then took SMU to the Southwest Conference title in 1981, coaching future Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson. Meyer's coordinators are Rex Norris (defensive) and Tom Rossley (offensive). (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Tomlinson passes Payton on career TD list while leading Chargers to road win Dec 3, 2007
Tomlinson also surpassed 1,000 yards for the season, making him just the fourth player in NFL history to top 1,000 yards in each of his first seven years, joining Barry Sanders (10), Curtis Martin (10) and Eric Dickerson (seven) ... "Contact staff writer Mike Sullivan at (760) 739-6645 or .Charging over 1,000LaDainian Tomlinson became just the fourth player in NFL history to rush for more than 1,000 yards in each of his first seven NFL seasons. Tomlinson has 1,049 rushing yards this... (North County Times)
Tomlinson reaches another milestone Nov 26, 2007
"Deehan's dayPoway High star TE Ryan Deehan was a visitor to the Chargers' locker room, where he chatted with TE Antonio Gates and Rivers. Deehan, whose family lost its home in the recent wildfires, was presented with a game ball from Gates.Injury updateCB Steve Gregory sustained a stinger and will be evaluated today.NFL Career RushersThrough Nov. 25(x-active)Att. Yards Avg. TD1. Emmitt Smith 4,409 18,355 4.2 1642. Walter Payton 3,838 16,726 4.4 1103. Barry Sanders 3,062 15,269 5.0 994. Curtis... (North County Times)
Rookies making immediate impact in NFL with great seasons for some, dismal for others Nov 24, 2007
Peterson, the seventh overall pick in April, was also on pace to break Eric Dickerson s rookie rushing record when he was injured Nov. 11. Surprised. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Reliability snags slowing Jags in pursuit of postseason spot Nov 16, 2007
The top three are Eric Dickerson (91), Jim Brown (98) and Barry Sanders (103). All-time rushing leader Emmitt Smith needed 106 games. (USA Today -- Sports)
Rivers Not Dissuaded By Recent Shortcomings Nov 16, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007, 5:33 am. Learn more about recovery and rebuilding around San Diego. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Peterson donates jersey from record-setting game to Hall of Fame Nov 16, 2007
That caused Peterson to fall off pace to break Eric Dickerson s rookie record of 1,808 yards in 1983. He sighed, when the talk turned to the time he s spending in the training room. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Tomlinson closes in on reaching 10,000 yards Nov 15, 2007
The three quickest are Eric Dickerson (91 games), Jim Brown (98) and Barry Sanders (103). But even that fact can't tempt Tomlinson to ponder how high he might someday soar on the NFL's all-time rushing list. (North County Times)
Meet Mike Flynn & Adam Terry Nov 15, 2007
Started all 16 games at C in 2003 and helped Jamal Lewis set a franchise-record with 2,066 rushing yards, the 2nd-most rushing yards in NFL history (Eric Dickerson - 2,105 in 1984) ... 2003: Started all 16 regular-season games and 1 postseason game at C and helped Jamal Lewis set a franchise record with 2,066 rushing yards, the 2nd-most rushing yards in NFL history (Eric Dickerson - 2,105 in 1984). (BynersInsider.com)
