The Crimson Tide was eighth nationally in rushing and second in the Southeastern Conference, averaging 215.1 yards per game. All three guys plus others made it easy for Ingram to access running lanes and create huge plays. Ingram had three things during his Heisman campaign that Henry does not have: a dominant offensive line, better quarterback play and help at the running back position.Īlabama had three All-Americans on its offensive line in 2009, Barrett Jones (right guard), Mike Johnson (left guard) and James Carpenter (left guard). Ingram had 200 more rushing yards than Henry to end the year, 1,658, but Henry should surpass that mark with two regular season games left. Derrick Henry- 240 carries, 1,458 yards.Yours truly of TDAM now compares the two. Henry’s physical build is different from Ingram’s, yet both backs have similar numbers during their Heisman run. He has been an honoree for offensive player of the week four times, courtesy of the Southeastern Conference and now holds the record for most consecutive games with a touchdown (15). The junior has totaled 1,458 rushing yards with 19 touchdowns on 6.1 yards per carry. Henry, 6-foot-3, 243 pounds, is having a monster season. Ingram accomplished greatness in Nick Saban’s third year as head coach, behind a stellar offensive line that blocked for 5.01 yards per carry and 5.96 yards per play in 2009.įormer players Trent Richardson (2011) and Amari Cooper (2014) both finished as finalist, but this year, Alabama may have a guy to bring the coveted bronze award home, Derrick Henry. Ex-Alabama running back Mark Ingram gave Crimson Tide fans hope when he became the program’s first Heisman Trophy winner in 2009, beating Tim Tebow and Toby Gerhart.
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