All-Time Rushing Leaders-Where will Gore place when his career ends?

[Gooch1034]

1,300 yards from breaking into the top 5. I think if he can keep his current status, by the end of next season he will be top 5. He should pass Jim Brown in the next game to take the 9 spot.


1 Emmitt Smith 18,355
2 Walter Payton 16,726
3 Barry Sanders 15,269
4 Curtis Martin 14,101
5 LaDainian Tomlinson 13,684
6 Jerome Bettis 13,662
7 Eric Dickerson 13,259
8 Tony Dorsett 12,739
9 Jim Brown 12,312
10 FRANK GORE 12,293
11 Marshall Faulk 12,279
12 Edgerrin James 12,246
13 Marcus Allen 12,243
14 Franco Harris 12,120
15 Thurman Thomas 12,074
16 ADRIAN PETERSON 11,725
17 Fred Taylor 11,695
18 STEVEN JACKSON 11,438
19 John Riggins 11,352
20 Corey Dillon 11,241

 

[cdumler7]

1,300 yards from breaking into the top 5. I think if he can keep his current status, by the end of next season he will be top 5. He should pass Jim Brown in the next game to take the 9 spot.


1 Emmitt Smith 18,355
2 Walter Payton 16,726
3 Barry Sanders 15,269
4 Curtis Martin 14,101
5 LaDainian Tomlinson 13,684
6 Jerome Bettis 13,662
7 Eric Dickerson 13,259
8 Tony Dorsett 12,739
9 Jim Brown 12,312
10 FRANK GORE 12,293
11 Marshall Faulk 12,279
12 Edgerrin James 12,246
13 Marcus Allen 12,243
14 Franco Harris 12,120
15 Thurman Thomas 12,074
16 ADRIAN PETERSON 11,725
17 Fred Taylor 11,695
18 STEVEN JACKSON 11,438
19 John Riggins 11,352
20 Corey Dillon 11,241

Seems crazy to think that his name will be among that list. Frank Gore has been a good RB but I guess I've just never viewed him close to that list. Longevity is impressive and obviously he has had plenty of production. Most likely though because he was on such a mediocre team for a big chunk of his career he just won't get the recognition that he deserves.

 

[Manster7588]

Didn't realize he was that high on the list, it's amazing considering the health questions out of college.

 

[Manster7588]

Didn't realize he was that high on the list, it's amazing considering the health questions out of college.

 

[Niner Outlaw]

--Career Rushing—season average
Player1: Out of 13yrs (2 teams), 267.6 attempts, 1,050yds rushing, 3.9ypa, 7.0 rushing TDs/season
F. Gore: Out of 10yrs (all in SF), 244.2 attempts, 1,107yds rushing, 4.5ypa, 6.4 rushing TDs/season

--Career Receiving—season averages
Player1: 15 catches, 111.5yds receiving, 7.2yds per catch, 0.23 TDs
F. Gore: 34 catches, 288.3yds receiving, 8.4yds per catch, 1.1 TD

--Playoff Averages, per game--
Player1: 6yrs, 14 games, 7 games started, 48.1yds rushing, 3.4ypa, 0.64 TDs per game
F. Gore: 3yrs, 8 games, 8 games started, 80.8yds rushing, 4.6ypa, 0.63 TDs per game

--Average of the best 4 seasons—
Player1: 338 carries, 1,466yds, 4.4ypa, 8.25rush TDs, 24 catches, 192yds, 7.9ypc, 0.75 receiving TD
F. Gore: 270 carries, 1,310yds, 4.8ypa, 8.5rush TDs, 53 catches, 445yds, 8.5ypc, 1.75 receiving TD

--Average of the worst 4 seasons--
Player1: 182 carries, 621yds, 3.4ypa, 7rush TDs, 11 catches, 72yds, 7.7ypc, 0 receiving TD
F. Gore: 207 carries, 900yds, 4.4ypa, 4rush TDs, 39 catches, 348yds, 8.9ypc, 1 receiving TD

--Other Stats of Note--
Player1:
--Of 13 total seasons, EIGHT 1,000yd seasons, ZERO 1,000yd seasons after his 9th yr
--Averaged 4ypa or better only 4 times in 13 seasons
--1 Super Bowl Win, 14 carries, 43 yards, 3.1ypa, 0 TD
Frank Gore:
-- Of 10 total seasons, EIGHT 1,000yd seasons, ONE (so far) 1,000yrd season after his 9th yr
--Averaged 4ypa or better 10 times in 10 seasons
--1 Super Bowl Loss, 19 carries, 110yds, 5.8ypa, 1 TD

Since Player1 is in the HOF, then shouldn't Gore get soley based on what he did in SF?




Btw, Player1 is HOF RB Jerome Bettis.

 

[obxyankeefan]

It wasn't that long ago that Jim Brown was #1 on that list.

Longevity can make a big difference in career stats.

 

[Manster7588]

I'm not sold Bettis is a HOF RB, the SB helped, as it often does.

 

[Gooch1034]

Didn't realize he was that high on the list, it's amazing considering the health questions out of college.

I was surprised to see him that high too. He isn't the RB he used to be but he is still running tough at 33 years old.

 

[Gooch1034]

I'm not sold Bettis is a HOF RB, the SB helped, as it often does.

With Bettis, I can see why he is in the HOF but wouldn't be shocked if he wasn't. Longevity has a lot to do with it. I look at Gore the same way. A ring would be nice but he still puts up a good argument for the HOF. I wouldn't mind if Gore got in even if his career ended today but if he can be productive for 1-2 more seasons, might be tough to find reasons why he SHOULDNT be in the HOF?

 

[Manster7588]

With Bettis, I can see why he is in the HOF but wouldn't be shocked if he wasn't. Longevity has a lot to do with it. I look at Gore the same way. A ring would be nice but he still puts up a good argument for the HOF. I wouldn't mind if Gore got in even if his career ended today but if he can be productive for 1-2 more seasons, might be tough to find reasons why he SHOULDNT be in the HOF?

I'm OK with Bettis in the Hall, it's just that of I were a voter he wouldn't have my vote, same thing with Gore, if he gets in I won't be upset, but I wouldn't vote for him. My HOF would be much less crowded.

 

[Battlelyon]

Compiler

 

[Niner Outlaw]

I'm not sold Bettis is a HOF RB, the SB helped, as it often does.

I don't really get that. He was a nonfactor in that SB.

I think Bettis got in b/c he's had so much media exposure since his retirement. He's a marginal HOF candidate imo, but putting him in lowers the bar for other RBs and like Gooch said, it becomes hard to find reasons not to put in someone like Gore, who has better stats (and better play in a SB).

 

[cdumler7]

I don't really get that. He was a nonfactor in that SB.

I think Bettis got in b/c he's had so much media exposure since his retirement. He's a marginal HOF candidate imo, but putting him in lowers the bar for other RBs and like Gooch said, it becomes hard to find reasons not to put in someone like Gore, who has better stats (and better play in a SB).

Supposedly that is not supposed to be a factor when they are voting. It is supposed to be about what they did on the field or at least the impact they made for the game in some way. What we see happen way too often though is popularity plays a huge role in these guys getting in. Doesn't hurt playing for a very storied franchise either. I hate the way they do the voting for the NFL HOF. I wish it would be more like the MLB where votes are released so the voters have to be held accountable of why they voted the way they did and that they are allowed to discuss what was said. This whole secrecy thing of can't talk about just drives me nuts. I don't care if they vote somebody in or not just want to know what the thought process was behind the vote.

 

[Gooch1034]

I'm OK with Bettis in the Hall, it's just that of I were a voter he wouldn't have my vote, same thing with Gore, if he gets in I won't be upset, but I wouldn't vote for him. My HOF would be much less crowded.

Cant disagree with that at all.

 

[SteelersPride]

I don't really get that. He was a nonfactor in that SB.

I think Bettis got in b/c he's had so much media exposure since his retirement. He's a marginal HOF candidate imo, but putting him in lowers the bar for other RBs and like Gooch said, it becomes hard to find reasons not to put in someone like Gore, who has better stats (and better play in a SB).

dude bettis fumbled the ball that cause the immaculate tackle.......nuff said

 

[broncosmitty]

I don't really get that. He was a nonfactor in that SB.

I think Bettis got in b/c he's had so much media exposure since his retirement. He's a marginal HOF candidate imo, but putting him in lowers the bar for other RBs and like Gooch said, it becomes hard to find reasons not to put in someone like Gore, who has better stats (and better play in a SB).

Bettis being tied for 10th in rushing TDs when he retired didn't hurt him.

Neither are outstanding to me. But with football, it's more inclusive than most.