The entire reason I love football, the root that inspired me to play and to want to run the ball and be a running back, all goes back to watching Barry Sanders play. Barry was unlike any other player to ever set foot on the field. His speed and explosiveness was truly unrivaled. Any time that he touched the ball, your heart was in your throat, because there was a legitimate chance that he could score on any given play. People could not catch him or keep up with him. He could stop on a dime and change direction in an instant, returning to full speed in the blink of an eye. The way he moved looked inhuman. I still haven't seen someone move like him to this day. Despite him being one of the most astonishingly athletic players of all time, he was at all times the most humble guy on the field. He almost never showboated, always thanked his linemen and was a soft spoken personality in the public eye. You really couldn't ask for a better athlete to look up to, especially for running backs like me. I've always tried to emulate his moves and his running style since I was young, and while it won't ever be possible, the idea of it and what he accomplished keeps me progressing to be the best player I can be.
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