LMJ will be remembered as one of the greatest players in Oregon history, an achiever and clutch performer who was at the heart of three conference champion teams that compiled a 34-6 record, culminating in the first Rose Bowl Trophy in 95 years.
From the University of Oregon official statement, here’s a summary of the records James set as the Ducks all-time leading running back:
most points scored in a single season (144, 2010) and career (348, 2009-11)
most touchdowns – season (24, 2010), career (58, 2009-11)
most rushing attempts – season (294, 2010)
most rushing yards – game (288 at Arizona, 9-24-11), season (1,805, 2011), career (5,082, 2009-11) most all-purpose yards – game (363 at Arizona, 9-24-11), career (5,869, 2009-11)
most 100-yard rushing games – season (9, 2009, 2010), career (26, 2009-11) most 200-yard rushing games – season (4, 2011), career (7, 2009-11)
That’s a lot of mosts. And LaMichael James is not done creating them. Oregon fans are looking forward to the next stage of his brilliant career.
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