James Wilder, Jr. embraces family legacy
Posted Dec 13, 2009
James Wilder Jr. is trying to live up to a legacy in the Tampa Bay area. His father, James Wilder Sr., was a Pro Bowl performer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He nearly set an NFL record for combined rushing and receiving yards in 1984 and holds nearly every franchise record for rushing yards, attempts and touchdowns. Needless to say, it's a lot for the younger Wilder to live up to. Wilder's numbers and physical presence have attracted such suitors as Florida, Miami, Georgia, Florida State, North Carolina and Tennessee. But his coaches and teammates love his intangibles and thirst for competition.
(ESPN.com)
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