Countdown - 26 days, Jersey #26

[Brad]

As we count down the days to kickoff versus BYU, let's look at players that have worn the jersey of the same number.  Please add your comments or questions.

#26
Derrick Rackard.......................1997-2001
Billy Henderson ...........................2002-03
Tyller Roberts ..............................2005-08
Mike Ford ....................................2007-09
Mark Joyce..................................2010-13
Cameron Gergley ............................. 2015
Chase Whitehead............................. 2015
Craig Watts....................................... 2016
Keyon Helton.................................2020-21

Bull Bits:

• Derrick Rackard was a co-captain on the 2001 team
• Tyller Roberts is tied with many for second in career games played (51)
• Mike Ford posted the eighth most rushing yards in a game vs. NIU in 2010 (207); tied for fifth in career touchdowns with 23; tenth overall in career YPC with 4.5; holds Bulls record for most yards in a bowl game, 207 vs. NIU in Int'l Bowl (2009); was MVP of Int'l Bowl; was Honorable Mention Freshman All-American in 2007; 

[Gobulls90]

Mark Joyce could really hit

 

[bowman1]

I have to admit that I still have a soft spot in my heart for Mike Ford and 12 years later, I am still broken up by the fact that he got himself kicked-off the team prior to his senior season

[NewEnglandBull]

11 minutes ago, bowman1 said:

I have to admit that I still have a soft spot in my heart for Mike Ford and 12 years later, I am still broken up by the fact that he got himself kicked-off the team prior to his senior season

Mentally, he was three bricks shy of a load…

Edited August 9, 2022 by NewEnglandBull

[Grateful Dad]

7 hours ago, NewEnglandBull said:

Mentally, he was three bricks shy of a load…

Just like baseball, football is 90% mental.  The other half is physical.

Thanks, Yogi.

I really missed with him.  I thought he was going to tear up the field.  Same with Ponton.  I recon that's why I am not a scout.

[Peatearpan]

7 hours ago, bowman1 said:

I have to admit that I still have a soft spot in my heart for Mike Ford and 12 years later, I am still broken up by the fact that he got himself kicked-off the team prior to his senior season

I remember this. Just can’t remember what he did

[bowman1]

2 hours ago, Peatearpan said:

I remember this. Just can’t remember what he did

Unspecified violation of team rules - one of Skip’s first dismissals 

2 hours ago, Grateful Dad said:

. . .I really missed with him.  I thought he was going to tear up the field.  Same with Ponton.  I recon that's why I am not a scout.

Ricky Ponton was another one who had so much talent, but not much going on upstairs.  I believe he wore #5, so we can lament his loss in around 3 weeks

[Brad]

7 hours ago, bowman1 said:

 I believe he wore #5, so we can lament his loss in around 3 weeks

Too much Mack to be lamenting a Ponton.

[bowman1]

2 hours ago, Brad said:

Too much Mack to be lamenting a Ponton.

True enough - lots of USF talent has worn #5, including 3 who played in the NFL (Mitchell, Allen and Mack)

[E.T.]

Remember Rackard, Henderson, Roberts, Ford & Joyce.