Becoming Famous

Posted Oct 12, 2011
Amos Lawrence went on to rush for more than 1,000 yards in each of his four seasons at UNC—a feat accomplished by only three other major college players: Pittsburgh's Tony Dorsett, New Mexico State's Denvis Manns and Wisconsin's Ron Dayne. He still holds UNC’s record for career rushing yards and in 2002 was named one of the ACC’s top 50 players of all-time. (Inside Carolina)

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