EZEKIEL ELLIOTT AWARE OF EDDIE GEORGE'S OHIO STATE RUSHING RECORD, BUT IS MORE FOCUSED ON TEAM GOALS
Ezekiel Elliott's blossomed into one of the faces of the Ohio State football program. As a Heisman Trophy candidate and the team's running back, it's hard for him to avoid the spotlight.
And that's not even mentioning what he did to Wisconsin, Alabama and the Oregon in the 2014 postseason to help put him in this position, as the odds-on favorite to win the most prestigious award in college football (along with TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin). He's taking steps to become the next Ohio State legend and eighth Buckeye to win the award.
When asked Monday if knew who held the school's single season record for rushing, Elliott didn't hesitate. He knew the exact number, too.
"Eddie George," the running back said after practice. "Nineteen twenty-seven."
That's 1,927 yards, from George's magical 1995 season when he averaged nearly 6.0 yards per carry and scored 24 rushing touchdowns. George finished with more than 2,300 yards from scrimmage in 13 games and led the Buckeyes to an 11-2 record. Troy Smith became the next Buckeye to win the award in 2006, but 2015 marks 20 years since a running back captured it.
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