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Best college football running back from every state

By Nicholas Ian Allen

LOUISIANA, NO - JANUARY 1: Running back Herschel Walker #34 of the University of Georgia Bull Dogs carries the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the Sugar Bowl game January 1, 1981 at the Louisiana Superbowl in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Bull Dogs won the game 17-10. Walker played at the University of Georgia from 1980-1983, and won the Heisman Trophy in 1982. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
LOUISIANA, NO - JANUARY 1: Running back Herschel Walker #34 of the University of Georgia Bull Dogs carries the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the Sugar Bowl game January 1, 1981 at the Louisiana Superbowl in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Bull Dogs won the game 17-10. Walker played at the University of Georgia from 1980-1983, and won the Heisman Trophy in 1982. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /
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Nov 5, 2016; Fort Collins, CO, USA; General view of the Colorado State Rams band members in the first quarter against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Fort Collins, CO, USA; General view of the Colorado State Rams band members in the first quarter against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Maine

Steve Bartalo, Colorado State Rams

Who knew? Steve Bartalo, who tallied an impressive 4,813 rushing yards and 1,079 receiving yards in four years at Colorado State before a short career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was born in Limestone, Maine. With 30 yards on nine carries with the Bucs, Bartolo is also the all-time leading rusher in NFL history among those born in the Pine Tree State. He also threw an interception. How about that for trivia?

But going back to his college success, Bartolo was no simple trivia answer for the Rams. The 1986 WAC Offensive Player of the Year, Bartolo ran for more than 1,100 yards and accounted for more than 250 receiving yards in three separate seasons. He also averaged more than 100 yards per game in three seasons.

As a freshman, Bartalo led the WAC with 1,113 rushing yards, scored eight times on the ground, and caught 35 passes for 284 yards and another TD. Limited to eight games as a sophomore, Bartolo nevertheless ran for 913 yards and added 182 receiving yards, as well as eight total touchdowns.

Bartalo earned his second rushing title with 1,368 yards on the ground as a junior, and added 12 TDs and a career high 324 receiving yards on 40 catches. As a senior, Bartalo led the nation with 19 rushing touchdowns, and he posted a personal best 1,419 rushing yards.

Believe it or not, Bartalo’s 1,211 career rushing attempts are more than all but one player (Ron Dayne) in FBS history. He stands alone atop the WAC record book with 5,892 career yards from scrimmage, which also ranks among the top 15 in FBS history. Who knew?

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