RB Respect Month Vol. 2, Day Two: Willis McGahee makes his Heisman case against Virginia Tech (2002)
You probably forgot how awesome his 2002 season was.
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Welcome to day two of Running Back Respect Monthâ„¢! Yesterday, Shaun Alexander kicked things off with his star-making performance against LSU in 1996. Here's where we're at today, and how the rest of the month looks:
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Today: Willis McGahee vs. Virginia Tech (2002)
RB Respect Month Vol. 2, Day Two: Willis McGahee makes his Heisman case against Virginia Tech (2002)
Given the circumstances, Willis McGahee's 2002 game against Virginia Tech stands among the greatest individual performances in Miami history. With a second-straight trip to the national title game on the line, McGahee ran for 205 yards and six touchdowns on 39 carries (5.3) in a 56-45 Canes win:
