View Poll Results: Who was the Better Running Back?

O.J. Simpson 4 80.00%
Steve Van Buren 1 20.00%
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Old 04-09-2008, 05:36 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Greatest RB Voting Round 1: O.J. Simpson vs. Steve Van Buren

Okay guys, before voting, check out the stats, the discussion, what have you. This whole point of this tournament is to learn stuff about these guys that you didn't know and maybe change your opinion of some.

O.J. Simpson



Hall of Famer: Yes, inducted in 1985
Pro Bowls: 6 Times
All Pro: 5 Times

Years: 1969-1979

Rushing Average: 4.7
Rushing Yards: 11,236
Rushing Touchdowns: 61
1,000 yard rushing seasons: 3, plus one 2,000 yard season
Receptions: 203
Receiving Yards: 2,142
Yards per reception: 10.6
Receiving TDs: 14
Fumbles: 62

Total net yards: 13,378
Total Td's: 75

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# 1967 Walter Camp Award
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# 1973 NFL Offensive Player of the Year
# 1973 Bert Bell Award
# 1973 Pro Bowl MVP



Steve Van Buren




Hall of Famer: Yes, inducted in 1965
Pro Bowls: 0 Times
All Pro: 7 Times

Years: 1944-1951

Rushing Average: 4.4
Rushing Yards: 5,860
Rushing Touchdowns: 69
1,000 yard rushing seasons: 2
Receptions: 45
Receiving Yards: 523
Yards per reception: 11.6
Receiving TDs: 3
Fumbles: 34

Total net yards: 6,383
Total Td's: 72

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Old 04-09-2008, 07:46 PM   #2 (permalink)
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As much as I hate to OJ gets the nod here.
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I cannot vote for a murderer over and EAGLE ever. Don't forget that Van Buren only played 7 years and was a Touchdown machine.
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I cannot vote for a murderer over and EAGLE ever. Don't forget that Van Buren only played 7 years and was a Touchdown machine.
I know what you mean professor, that's why it was hard for me to pick OJ. If you compare football to football here and not ones entire life OJ was better.
That's what we're doing here right?
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