Bo Jackson vs. Gale Sayers

[knapplc]

Finally, a vote that doesn't feature a Husker (or two). Two storied running backs square off in this battle featuring very different styles.

#3 seed Bo Jackson made his way to the Elite Eight having defeated:

#62 Dan Hampton

#35 Johnny Rodgers

#14 Herschel Walker

Jackson, for all his grace and power, had a difficult time of it through the bracket, barely defeating Rodgers in the second round 7-6, then eking by Walker in the sweet 16, 9-7.

Gale Sayers would have been one of the all-time great Huskers had he stayed home and played for Nebraska, but the Huskers of Sayers' era weren't the Huskers we know today. Sayers (wisely) left Omaha and played college ball at Kansas, where he earned the nickname "The Kansas Comet."

#11 seed Gale Sayers made his way to the Elite Eight having defeated:

#54 James Street

#22 Roger Staubach

#6 Doak Walker

Sayers' opponents have earned a total of eight votes; three went to Staubach and five to Walker.

 

[Mavric]

I admit that Sayers playing that long ago probably affected my judgement but Jackson was bigger and probably just as fast. Probably not as elusive but my coin flip went to Jackson.