Best running back duos who ever wore the Miami Hurricanes Uniform

In American football, gaining yards is everything.  That’s why there are positions that are filled in solely to advance farther into the field.  And while there’s great hype about wide receivers, there’s still a great deal of attention when it comes to running back duos.  And the great Miami Hurricanes has had some of the best RB duos in college football history.  Here are some of the Canes’ best running back duos in history.

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Alonzo Highsmith and Melvin Bratton

During the mid-80s, Bratton and Highsmith provided an explosive offense for the Hurricanes and are considered two of the finest running backs in the university’s history.  During the 1983 championship season, Highsmith had a record of reaching almost 2,000 yards and completed 25 touchdowns in four years.  Bratton, on the other hand, showed his backfield versatility, running close to 2,400 yards and helping Miami win the national championship in 1987.  The two working together resulted in an 11-1 season in 1986.

James Jackson and Clinton Porti

Jackson was known for his rushing prowess with almost 3,000 yards to his name.  And while he was already sensational on his own, it was his tandem with Portis in 2001 that helped the team capture its fifth title.  2000 was their highlight season as both made a combined 1,500 yards rushing and in the receiving end.

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Javarris James and Graig Cooper

Though the Cane’s run in the mid to late 2000s wasn’t that spectacular, James and Cooper performed brilliantly and consistently.  From 2007 to 2009, the duo rushed 3,500 years combined. 

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