The names are familiar to fans of Wisconsin football.
Four Badgers are mentioned on a list compiled by ESPN’s Bill Connelly when picking the top 100 running backs of the last 60 years.
The highest ranking goes to Jonathan Taylor at number-11.
He is followed by Ron Dayne at number-12, Montee Ball at number-19, and Melvin Gordon at number-20.
Wisconsin has a history of developing outstanding running backs.
Its five Doak Walker Award recipients are more than any other program.
Of the top 50 career rushing totals in NCAA history, five belong to Badgers.
Anthony Davis is the U.W. running back Connelly left off the list.
