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Scary Pair.

Authors :
King, Kelley
Source :
Sports Illustrated. 9/1/2003, Vol. 99 Issue 8, p181-181. 3/4p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

If the Heisman Trophy had a doubles division, the duo of Kansas State senior quarterback Ell Roberson and junior running back Darren Sproles would surely be an early favorite. Although the seventh-ranked Wildcats had some shaky moments in a 42-28 win over California in the Black Coaches Association Classic, Roberson and Sproles showed how dangerous a talented backfield tandem can be. Roberson, who broke the school record for quarterback rushing yards with 1,032 in 2002, had a career-high three passing touchdowns, while Sproles, who set eight Wildcats rushing records last year, carried the ball for a career-high 175 yards. Of the two, Roberson is the higher-profile player, an emotional leader who overcame a difficult start to his career before settling in as the starting quarterback early last season. Whereas many small runners are partial to the outside, Sproles often has his greatest success up the middle, as when he slalomed through a handful of Bears to begin a 53-yard run on Kansas State's first play from scrimmage.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0038822X
Volume :
99
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Sports Illustrated
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
10722984