The only two-time Heisman Award winner, Griffin also won 4 Big Ten titles and is the only player in the history of the Rose Bowl to start in all of them. In 1972, as a freshman, Griffin introduced himself to the Ohio State faithful in only his second game by setting a school single game rushing record with 239 yards against North Carolina. I wish that I could find more highlight films to post on the blog because Griffin's stats don't make-up for how great of a player he was at Ohio State. The first round draft choice of the Cincinnati Bengals has so many records that I don't have room for them all on this blog, but one really caught my eye. Griffin rushed for at least 100 yards in 34 collegiate games...at one point 31 in a row, a NCAA record.
Another running back Heisman trophy winner, George powered his way to to a school record of 1927 yards rushing and 24 touchdowns that season. Being a Michigan fan, I literally feared George on the third Saturday of November because he was such a tough guy to bring down. George finished his career at Ohio State second all-time in rushing yards and total touchdowns. Even though George never won a Big Ten title, he was always the feature back and the man that the defense were to key on and if they stopped George they stopped OSU. George throughout his collegiate career work to improve on everything that he did wrong. As a freshman George fumbled twice against Illinois that costed the Buckeyes the game. Over 600 carries later over the next 3 years George only fumbled 6 times. George went on to be a 1st round pick for the Houston Oilers and would have an excellent career.
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