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Najee Harris, Alabama: A big back with a natural skill set in the passing game makes the 6-2, 230-pound Doak Walker Award winner the most coveted running back in the draft. A unanimous first-team All-America selection, Harris can zip through a hole or create a hole. Last season he averaged 5.8 yards per carry while posting 1,466 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns. And, according to Pro Football Focus, his 962 yards after contact led college football. Considering the position he plays, the one drawback would be his 530 touches in 26 games the last two years. The 23-year-old should be taken in the second half of the first round.
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The Curse of Barry Sanders: Can D Andre Swift Change the Lions Fortunes?
Since drafting Barry Sanders back in 1989, the Detroit Lions can t seem to catch a break at the running back position
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The Curse of the Bambino. The Curse of the Billy Goat. The SI cover jinx. The Curse of the Madden cover. Sports have more than their share of curses over the years. Well, I might have stumbled upon another sports curse. I ll call it the Curse of Barry Sanders.
In 1989, the Detroit Lions drafted Sanders with the third overall pick in the NFL draft. He went on to become one of the greatest running backs not only in the history of the NFL but also in the world of fantasy football. He rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of his 10 seasons in the league, including 2,053 yards in 1997. He also rushed for double-digits in touchdowns six times and finished his career with 15,269 rush yards and 109 scores. Despite rushing for 1,491 yards, Sanders decided to retire after the 19
The Saudis Want a Stable Jordan Published April 18th, 2021 - 03:32 GMT
King Abdullah of Jordan (AFP File Photo)
Last week, Jordan celebrated the centennial of its establishment. Despite watered-down ceremonies due to the pandemic and despite a recent rift within the Hashemite Royal Court Jordan has every right to celebrate and be proud.
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Indeed, marking 100 years is a notable accomplishment for a country with limited resources (including drinking water), troublesome neighbors, a suffering economy and an overflow of refugees. Despite those challenges, Jordan has remained true to its values, staying at the forefront of the fight against terror, and being a steadfast US ally, a proponent of tolerant Islam and a crucial player in regional peace talks.
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