Ron Dayne

Ron Dayne (born March 14, 1978 in Berlin, New Jersey) is an American football player, playing running back for the Denver Broncos of the NFL. Dayne was a star running back throughout high school and was recruited by many colleges around the nation. One of the reasons for this attention was Dayne's athleticism. Out of high school, he weighed 266 pounds and ran a 4.6. Eventually Barry Alvarez convinced Dayne to come to the University of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Career

Despite his virtually monotonous attitude and demeanor, Dayne is usually considered one of the greatest backs in college football history.

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Known as "The Great Dayne" throughout college, Dayne was the starting running back all four years at Wisconsin. Never a flashy or boisterous player, Dayne was a workman-like back. Over his four seasons he broke the NCAA Division I-A rushing record for total yards in a career. He broke this record in the final game of the 1999 season against Iowa. Dayne ended his collegiate career with a total of 6,397 total yards, eclipsing the record of 6,279 total yards previously held by Ricky Williams of Texas.

Related Topics:
NCAA - 1999 - Iowa - Ricky Williams - Texas

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Dayne typically saved his best performances for the four bowl games to which he led Wisconsin. Dayne helped Wisconsin win back-to-back Rose Bowls in 1999 and 2000. Bowl games included, Dayne's career total yardade peaks at 7,125, for an astounding 5.8 yard average per carry with 1,220 touches.

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Dayne won the Heisman Trophy in 1999 over Joe Hamilton of Georgia Tech, and won numerous other awards throughout college, including Big Ten conference player of the year in 2000 and All-American placement in 1996, 1998 and 1999. His No. 33 jersey was retired at Wisconsin following the 1999 season.

Related Topics:
Heisman Trophy - Joe Hamilton - Georgia Tech - Big Ten - 1996 - 1998

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