... but if you look through the archives, you'll notice, that's not always the case.

This is my personal list of the top 10 running backs in the country heading into the 2009 college football season and a short thought on why I've included each of them.

 

No. 10—DeMarco Murray—Oklahoma Sooners

Before being injured, Murray played in 12 games and rushed for 1,002 yards and 14 scores.

His teammate Chris Brown also rushed for over 1,000 yards and added 20 touchdowns so they will split carries, but Murray is more of a consistent big-play threat in my mind, so he gets the nod over Brown.

No. 9—Noel Devine—West Virginia Mountaineers

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