It reflected neither the longest TD runs, nor the most well-

It reflected neither the longest TD runs, nor the most well-
by tdiddy07 (2020-05-18 15:02:31)
Edited on 2020-05-18 16:22:06

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blocked. There were some long ones that were mediocre runs that were well-blocked but not exceptionally well-blocked (Adams and Dexter). And there were some unremarkably blocked runs that were great runs (Gray). And there was a big run on a draw play (Brooks).

Meanwhile, the longest run in school history, which was well-blocked, of Adams in 2015 against Wake wasn't on this list.

Bettis's first run was better blocked than any of those above. As was Ricky Watters' long TD run against Tenn, or Julius Jones's long TD against Pitt--both of which were also impressively athletic and/or strong runs. That's just off the top of my head. Cierre Wood's long TD run against OU in '12 was better blocked than the Kelly-era runs on this list. There was actually a linebacker in position that was blocked to break the run.

The lists generally have a formula. A couple of fan favorites to give the list credibility. One old ass play to make it look like the list was comprehensive. And then sprinkling in random Kelly-era plays that probably don't belong there.