By Ben GliddenLong ago, Syracuse University was the hot spot for All-American running backs. Some of the best backs in NCAA history lived on the hill and played at Archibold Stadium under coaching greats like Ben Schwartzwalder. So I thought it would be good to look back at the five greatest of all-time on the eve of football season. Maybe we can muster up some of the magic these guys brought to the field so long ago. Ernie Davis Legends Field at Syracuse University: By Jason Rostkowski 5) James "Big Jim" Nance - Like so many others in Syracuse history, Jim Nance was good in more sports than just one. In 1963 and 1965, Nance was the NCAA heavyweight wrestling champion and an All-American. On the gridiron, Nance was just as good. He led the team in rushing in 1964. During that season, he scored in ten straight games and is highly regarded as one of the best backs in Syracuse history.4) Larry Csonka - From 1965-1967, Csonka was one of the most feared backs in the nation. I...
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