Last year at CU, the Buffs did not carry a true fullback on the roster. Our Buffaloes had players that would line up in the lead blocking position, but no player was listed as a fullback.
It is largely a position that is not utilized in modern football. Many times, it is a tight end or H-back, a heavier RB, or when they’re really looking for some beef, an offensive lineman that acts as the lead back. For a fan of smashmouth football and what that means, it has been a sad time seeing this position disappear. But today is not a day for sadness, it is a time for reflection and a time for remembering a simpler time in football.
Let’s look back at the forgotten “three yards and a cloud of dust” players in CU history:
John Bayuk (1954-1956)
A 6-foot-1 220-pound back, John Bayuk earned the nickname “The Beast” for his bruising running style. Bayuk was one of the main weapons in CU’s 1950s offense that mainly featured the single-wing formation and a healthy dose of the fullback trap. Bayuk would finish with 1,943 rushing yards in his career to go along with 23 touchdowns. A first-team All-American in 1956, Bayuk is best known for his 1957 Orange bowl performance, where he rushed for 121 yards and two touchdowns, helping CU to a 27-21 win over Clemson.
Bo Matthews (1971-1973)
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Colorado’s highest drafted player in school history, Bo Matthews played his way to the No. 2 overall pick in the 1974 NFL draft. The Huntsville, Alabama native was a physically imposing 6-foot-4, 230-pound lead back, known for his crushing blocks and powerful running. Matthews rumbled his way to 1,339 career yards rushing and 11 touchdowns.
Brandon Drumm (1999-2002)
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The Alaskan Bulldozer — a perfect nickname for this lead-blocking monster of a man. Brandon Drumm helped to power the CUs running game of the…
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