NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Jacksonville Jaguars running back Fred Taylor became the 21st player in NFL history on Sunday to rush for more than 10,000 yards in his career.
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After getting no yards on his first two carries, Taylor scampered for 15 yards to eclipse the milestone. He finished with 16 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown in the Jaguars' 28-13 win over the Tennessee Titans.
The announcement was made over the public address system at LP Field, but Taylor offered little celebration.
"Fred's a class act," Jaguars linebacker Mike Peterson said. "We'll definitely do something special for him when we get back."
Taylor, who has never made a Pro Bowl, holds franchise rushing records for a career, season and game. Taylor also has led the Jaguars in rushing seven of the past nine seasons.
"Look at the smile on my face," said Taylor, adding he was "shocked" the Titans made the announcement. "I'm thankful. It's been a roller-coaster ride, ups and downs. I probably questioned myself once or twice along the ride whether I could do it."
The former Florida Gators standout trails only the Arizona Cardinals' Edgerrin James among active running backs in yards rushing. Taylor began Sunday ninth in yards rushing per game (83.2) and 10th in yards from scrimmage per game (101.8) in league history.
Taylor is one of 27 players to have more than 2,000 carries for his career.
"Fred Taylor going over 10,000 was very special," Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio said. "I know the guys in the locker room are very proud of that, proud that it happened in a win."
Let's put Tim Tebow's season in perspective, shall we? The sophomore QB has produced an SEC-record 42 touchdowns (23 passing, 19 rushing). That's more than have been produced by 85 Division I-A teams, including SEC rivals Tennessee, Georgia and nine other AP top-25 squads.
Kentucky running back Rafael Little is questionable for Saturday's game at No. 8 Georgia after injuring his back in last week's win over Vanderbilt, coach Rich Brooks said Wednesday
Bruce, student BBall tix are a bit harder. I would have to ask around for people that would be willing to register for the game and then let you borrow their ID. How many do you want?
Fred Taylor surpassed 10,000 rushing yards in his career today. Nice.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Jacksonville Jaguars running back Fred Taylor became the 21st player in NFL history on Sunday to rush for more than 10,000 yards in his career.
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After getting no yards on his first two carries, Taylor scampered for 15 yards to eclipse the milestone. He finished with 16 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown in the Jaguars' 28-13 win over the Tennessee Titans.
The announcement was made over the public address system at LP Field, but Taylor offered little celebration.
"Fred's a class act," Jaguars linebacker Mike Peterson said. "We'll definitely do something special for him when we get back."
Taylor, who has never made a Pro Bowl, holds franchise rushing records for a career, season and game. Taylor also has led the Jaguars in rushing seven of the past nine seasons.
"Look at the smile on my face," said Taylor, adding he was "shocked" the Titans made the announcement. "I'm thankful. It's been a roller-coaster ride, ups and downs. I probably questioned myself once or twice along the ride whether I could do it."
The former Florida Gators standout trails only the Arizona Cardinals' Edgerrin James among active running backs in yards rushing. Taylor began Sunday ninth in yards rushing per game (83.2) and 10th in yards from scrimmage per game (101.8) in league history.
Taylor is one of 27 players to have more than 2,000 carries for his career.
"Fred Taylor going over 10,000 was very special," Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio said. "I know the guys in the locker room are very proud of that, proud that it happened in a win."
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ReplyDeleteLet's put Tim Tebow's season in perspective, shall we? The sophomore QB has produced an SEC-record 42 touchdowns (23 passing, 19 rushing). That's more than have been produced by 85 Division I-A teams, including SEC rivals Tennessee, Georgia and nine other AP top-25 squads.
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ReplyDeleteKentucky running back Rafael Little is questionable for Saturday's game at No. 8 Georgia after injuring his back in last week's win over Vanderbilt, coach Rich Brooks said Wednesday
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ReplyDeletePercy Might not play the rest of the season.
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ReplyDeleteJaime can u get FSU-UF bball tix for next friday?
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ReplyDeleteBruce, student BBall tix are a bit harder. I would have to ask around for people that would be willing to register for the game and then let you borrow their ID. How many do you want?
ReplyDeleteI put a couple of emails out for FB tix and haven't heard back but will keep interested people posted.
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