Running backs Rocky Bleier, Preston Pearson, and Steve Davis also made important contributions, gaining a combined total of 936 yards and eight touchdowns.

Running backs are also required to help the offensive line in passing situations, and, in the case of the full back, running plays.

Running backs will often block blitzing linebackers or safeties on passing plays when the offensive line is occupied with the defensive linemen.

Running backs are sometimes called upon to return punts and kickoffs, a role usually filled by wide receivers and defensive backs, such as cornerbacks, who are generally the fastest players on the team.

Running backs also entered the chorus, “ I remember bouncing off Jack Youngblood and it was just like a pillar of strength over there on the defense ,” Rocky Bleier recalled.

Running backs Travis Minor and Lamar Smith were held to a combined total of 20 yards on 11 carries, while quarterback Jay Fiedler ended up as the leading rusher with 16 yards.

Running backs coach Todd McNair was banned from off-campus recruiting for one year after the NCAA determined he had known about Bush's dealings with the agents.

Running backs coach Carl Franks was named interim coach of the Bulls until January 14, 2010, when Skip Holtz was hired as head coach.

** 20 – 49: Running backs and defensive backs

Running backs Angel Quail and Randy Sherrod became the first running back duo to both rush for 1000 yards in a season in over a decade in Dade County.