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By Nathan Kamal
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The Colorado Buffaloes have bolstered their coaching staff with the addition of Marshall Faulk, one of the NFL's all-time greats, who has been named their new running backs coach.
Faulk steps in to replace Gary Harrell, who coached the position for two seasons under head coach Deion Sanders.
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This marks Faulk's first foray into coaching, but his credentials as a player are undeniable. The Hall of Famer, who turns 52 later this month, had a legendary career spanning 12 seasons in the NFL.
He ranks 12th on the all-time rushing list with 12,279 yards and was known for his rare dual-threat ability as both a rusher and a receiver.
Faulk's accolades include being a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, a six-time All-Pro, and winning the 2000 MVP. He also played a pivotal role in the St. Louis Rams' victory in Super Bowl XXXIV.
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Faulk's achievements on the field are historic—he remains the only player in NFL history to tally over 12,000 rushing yards and 6,000 receiving yards.
His unique versatility redefined the running back position, setting a new standard for the role's involvement in the passing game. Prior to his NFL success, Faulk was a standout at San Diego State, where he earned three first-team All-American honors and finished as a Heisman Trophy finalist.
Though he's never coached at the college level, Faulk's football IQ and immense experience make him a highly respected figure in the game.
His connection with Sanders goes beyond football; the two are long-time friends and fellow Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees, having been part of the class of 2011.
Faulk spoke of Sanders' impact, saying, "Deion is an elevator. He's going to elevate you as a person and challenge you to elevate your life." With that kind of leadership, Faulk is eager to assist Sanders in building a championship culture at Colorado.
Faulk is the third Hall of Famer to join Sanders' coaching staff, joining the likes of Sanders himself and Warren Sapp, who serves as a senior quality assistant for the defense.
This star-studded coaching staff is quickly becoming one of the most high-profile in college football. With Faulk's deep understanding of the game, his addition should help elevate the Buffaloes' running game, which ranked last in the FBS for rushing yards in 2024, averaging just 65.2 per game.
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