... the Pac-10 has always been noted for its assortment of top running backs. In recent years, many Pac-10 teams have adopted some form of a pro-style West Coast offense that relies on the passing game as much, if not more, than the rush.

But even though quarterbacks have dominated over the past decade, the conference has not been without its share of notable running backs. In the early part of the decade, Justin Fargas was the rushing counterpart to Carson Palmer at USC.

Later, Reggie Bush and Lendale White were the Trojans’ lightning and thunder that balanced the passing of Matt Leinart. Across town, diminutive Maurice Jones-Drew lugged the pigskin for the Bruins.

During th...

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