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December 9th, 1984-Eric Dickerson breaks single-season rushing record

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief • December 9, 2024
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

The 1999 Hall of Fame inductee broke the record in dominant fashion, rushing for 215 yards and 2 touchdowns in a game against the Houston Oilers.

OJ Simpson previously held the single-season rushing record with 2,003 yards before Eric Dickerson finished the 1984 season with 2,105. This record still holds up today with few running backs threatening the record such as Derrick Henry, Adrian Peterson, Jamal Lewis, Barry Sanders, and Chris Johnson.

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Dylan Miller
Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
Dylan Miller is currently a Senior at Colonia High School. He enjoys participating in sports, earning varsity letters in cross country, winter track and spring track. In addition to participating in sports, Miller also follows the NFL, NBA and MLB. Scouting is a large part of Miller’s extracurricular activities as an Eagle Scout. At this level he will learn more about leadership and communication, which Miller is eager to add to his skill set as he prepares for college. When he’s not busy in school or running, he enjoys watching TV shows like Ted Lasso. He also likes listening to sports analysts Colin Cowherd, Jim Rome or Dan Patrick. He aspires to work in the sports field and run track in college.