Tis true. Mike McNair was the last white kid to come to ND as a running back, he was a 5* player in So. Calif. But he never made it as a TB and actually never made it at all. He was moved to FB and through injuries and maybe even some malaise he was a non-factor for his career. No doubt though that strong fast white kids are sent to LB.
I think Gerhardt is faster than Alstott was, but Alstott was more physical.. both great backs. The writer of the article is spot on though.. there is a bit of bias/racism that goes on there..
Since you're so into correcting everybody... That would be the PURDUE running back a few years ago who ended up with Tampa Bay. :wink:
I'm just saying.. I've sat with other coaches... white coaches during player combines for baseball... You could take a white kid and a black kid, run them side by side and have the white kid win the 60.. yet when they run their marks on the kid, speed is an attribute for the black kid. I've seen it many times. Call it what you will, but sadly, it's a reality.. Remember when people thought black QBs couldn't pass? I do.