Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to enjoy either of their talents at OSU. Thurman arrived in ‘84, the season after Jimmy left for Miami. Barry’s 1st season at OSU was in 86. Jimmy may have recruited Thurman, but I don’t know that for sure.Jimmy had a **** of a backfield at OSU.
Barry Sanders and Thurman Thomas.
i believe Larry Coker was their RB coach thoughUnfortunately, he wasn’t able to enjoy either of their talents at OSU. Thurman arrived in ‘84, the season after Jimmy left for Miami. Barry’s 1st season at OSU was in 86. Jimmy may have recruited Thurman, but I don’t know that for sure.
i believe Larry Coker was their RB coach though
Jimmy had a **** of a backfield at OSU.
Barry Sanders and Thurman Thomas.
That’s crazy the amount of talent he had at RB position while OC at OSU and OC/HC at Miami.Coker was the OC for OKSt during both Thurman & Barry’s prolific seasons.
Jimmy was the only real voice at their Bourbon Street stroll. He was at the center of the “Thug Nation” he understood the culture of Sofla. And he let them be themselves, and reaped the rewards. The rest of those Mooks just gave it NFL lip service.. love Jimmy, always keeps it real.We were 5 points away from 4 Natty's in a row from 86-89 with those teams JJ built. Great teams, great coaches. Love me some Jimmy
That’s crazy the amount of talent he had at RB position while OC at OSU and OC/HC at Miami.
OSU
Thurman Thomas
Barry Sanders
MIAMI
Edge
James Jackson
Davenport
Portis
McGahee
Gore
And Barry was the backupJimmy had a **** of a backfield at OSU.
Barry Sanders and Thurman Thomas.