Published 6/30/2009
by Luis Ortiz
at Bleacher Report - NFL
Hello Readers,
Every week I told you that I will be writing about Superstars or Super-Busts and this week I'll continue with another Super-Bust, Lawrence Phillips.
In 1993 in the state of Nebraska, the people of Lincoln, coaching staff, boosters, and teammates were so excited about the new young talent they got with his speed and power; it was something to look forward to.
He was established as Nebraska's main running game against Florida State's high powered defense, where he ran 13 times for 64 yards and a touchdown. Sophomore year, Phillips tied a school record running 11 games straight for over 100 yards per game People loved him even more when he played through a broken thumb and pretty much left him one-handed.
Orange bowl 1994, with the likes of Warren Sapp and Ray Lewis in a tough-nose defense on the Miami Hurricanes, Phillips rush for 19 carries for 96 yards. It included a 25 yard run which was the longest that stellar defense allowed all ...
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