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Barry Sanders and the Detroit Lions
In 1988, Sanders had what was arguably the best season college in football history. He rushed for 2,628 yards rushing and 39 total touchdowns which 37 of the 39 were rushing touchdowns. He was drafted 3rd overall in the 1989 by the Detroit Lions and was named the Offensive Rookie of the Year that season.
The best season the Lions had under Sanders was in 1991 when they went 12-4 and won their first playoff game since 1957. They were beaten in the NFC Championship Game 41-10 by the Washington Redskins. They made the playoffs four more time during Sander's tenure but were eliminated in the first round each time.
In 1999, he announced his retirement by faxing a letter to the Wichita Eagle in July. He was only 1,458 rushing yards away from breaking Walter Payton's all-time rushing record. Years after retirement, Sanders admitted that the culture of losing from the Lions was too much to deal with and said it robbed him of his competitive spirit and had no reason that things were going to improve.
So what would have happened if Sanders was drafted by a team that constantly went to the playoffs and won? Would have he multiple Super Bowls and be remembered as the best running back in history? Would winning made him continue to play in the NFL longer and put the rushing record out of reach?
Part 5- Woody Hayes And His Ohio State Legacy
In 1988, Sanders had what was arguably the best season college in football history. He rushed for 2,628 yards rushing and 39 total touchdowns which 37 of the 39 were rushing touchdowns. He was drafted 3rd overall in the 1989 by the Detroit Lions and was named the Offensive Rookie of the Year that season.
The best season the Lions had under Sanders was in 1991 when they went 12-4 and won their first playoff game since 1957. They were beaten in the NFC Championship Game 41-10 by the Washington Redskins. They made the playoffs four more time during Sander's tenure but were eliminated in the first round each time.
In 1999, he announced his retirement by faxing a letter to the Wichita Eagle in July. He was only 1,458 rushing yards away from breaking Walter Payton's all-time rushing record. Years after retirement, Sanders admitted that the culture of losing from the Lions was too much to deal with and said it robbed him of his competitive spirit and had no reason that things were going to improve.
So what would have happened if Sanders was drafted by a team that constantly went to the playoffs and won? Would have he multiple Super Bowls and be remembered as the best running back in history? Would winning made him continue to play in the NFL longer and put the rushing record out of reach?
Part 5- Woody Hayes And His Ohio State Legacy