10-23-2012, 02:06 PM
Darin Nelson was a remarkable runner, but that's only half of the story. He also caught 47, 50, 50 and 67 passes in his 4 years @ Stanford for 16 TDs and almost 2400 yards! I did have the pleasure of watching him play a couple of times. Cat-quick, amazing balance, astounding cuts, and as fast sideways as he was straight ahead (and he was very fast). What a weapon! Sadly, his son played (and played very well) for the Ducks as a defensive back a few years ago. Darrin was not only a wonderful football player, he is a genuinely nice guy and very approachable.