'Run Ricky Run'

Check out ESPN's: 30 for 30 presents 'Run Ricky Run' tonight at 7:00pm for a short movie which summarizes the life and playing career of Ricky Williams. I guarantee this will be a great flick to watch and learn about the aspects behind Williams's decision to leave the NFL and come back after gaining great success on the field from the University of Texas, to the pros, and to the spiritual side of life where he found his peace.

Check out the trailer to the movie by clicking on the link: >>>RUN RICKY RUN<<<

Williams was one of my favorite players growing up a Dolphin's fan. He was a beast on the field and a notorious pot head off, leaving many people skeptical of his commitment to the organization and eventually bringing about a lot of unwanted criticism to himself and his team. No matter what he pleased to do in his own time off the field and away from his team, Williams was one of the greatest backs to ever play the game until he left the NFL and retired in 2004; fortunately for us, he came back into the league in 2005 until being suspended in 2006 on drug abuse charges. Here is a list of his accomplishments throughout his collegeiate and professional career:

--> 2 x Doak Walker Award (1997, 1998)
--> 2 x Jim Brown Trophy (1997, 1998)
--> Walter Camp Award (1998)
--> Maxwell Award (1998)

--> Heisman Trophy (1998)

--> AP College Player of the Year (1998)

--> Pro Bowl selection (2002)

--> Pro Bowl MVP  (2002)

Only playing five, full 16 game seasons in his 10 year career with two of those seasons being suspended and in retirement, Williams has nearly 9,000 rushing yards with 62 rushing touchdowns which is an outstanding feat considering the amount of playing time. The speed and explosion he has shown on the field to this day still leaves defenders weary everytime he carries the ball across the line.

I'm glad Williams is still on the Dolphins dominating one of the most prolific rushing games in the league along side Ronnie Brown. Tonight's documentary should be very interesting to watch and possibly motivating for a lot of young athletes out there. Be sure to check it out on ESPN at 7:00pm!!!

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