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Bleacher Report: LaMichael James: Breaking Down the Top Running Back in the Nation

LaMichael James: Breaking Down the Top Running Back in the Nation.It's only because Auburn's Cameron Newton had a truly historic year this season that Oregon's LaMichael James didn't win the Heisman Trophy.James had 1,682 yards rushing this year for the 12-0 Oregon Ducks. He averaged 6.7 yards per carry and scored 21 touchdowns on the ground (one TD receiving).Against No. 4 Stanford, he rushed for 257 yards and three touchdowns.He rushed for under 100 yards only twice this season, rushing for 91 against Cal and 94 at Arizona State.He's the motor that keeps the Oregon offense running, and a big ...

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