Five-Step Drop: DeMarco Peterson?

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1. Adrian Peterson amassed 4,047 yards on 747 carries during his three seasons for Oklahoma, but that number would have been far more impressive had he not missed eight games due to injury his junior year. Remember, he was the Heisman runner-up as a freshman in 2004. So if you mention a running back in the same breath, Oklahoma fans are likely to be worked into a frenzy.

And Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops just went there with the Sooners’ current tailback, DeMarco Murray.

“We really anticipate him having a really big year for us,” Stoops told the Dallas Morning News. “We’re hoping in line of similar to a guy like Adrian Peterson — that kind of opportunity to run the ball or have his hands on the ball that number of times is what we’re hoping for.”

Murray carried the ball 171 times last season, gaining 705 yards and scoring eight touchdowns. He also added 522 yards and four touchdowns on 41 receptions.

Sure, he’s a solid runner and has battled injuries, but that’s a huge leap to even reach the shadow cast by All Day. There’s nothing wrong with setting lofty goals, though.

 

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