http://ballhype.com/nfl/barry_sanders/ The Web's top Barry Sanders news from BallHype - find more at http://ballhype.com/nfl/barry_sanders/ en BallHype http://backend.userland.com/rss http://images.dailyradar.com/media/img/ballhype/logo_120x60.png http://ballhype.com/nfl/barry_sanders/ 120 60 http://ballhype.com/article/the-100-greatest-pro-running-backs-of-all-time-nos-25/ <p>I wrote this article after extensive research. The list was compiled after looking at about 175 candidates. Some of the stats that I focused on in coming up with the list were rushing yards, yards per game, rushing touchdowns, yards per carry, receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. After placing all the candidates in order based on stats I weighed each stat appropriately. For example, I feel that rushing yards are more important than receiving touchdowns, therefore they are weighed heavier in my rankings. After compiling the list based solely on stats I took other factors into account such as career length, whether injuries played a part, and when they played. Finally, I injected my own opinion into the list since after all, it is my list. The list will consist of fullbacks, tailbacks, halfbacks and anyone else you might consider a running back. It should be noted that this list is about players who handled the ball so you won't see great fullbacks that were strictly blockers on&nbsp;...</p><p>Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: <a href="http://ballhype.com/nfl/">NFL</a>, <a href="http://ballhype.comhttp://ballhype.com/nfl/barry_sanders/">Barry Sanders</a>, <a href="http://ballhype.comhttp://ballhype.com/nfl/detroit_lions/">Detroit Lions</a></p> http://ballhype.com/article/the-100-greatest-pro-running-backs-of-all-time-nos-25/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:09:47 +0000 NFL Barry Sanders Detroit Lions