76. Rakeem Boyd: Comeback Kid

The Hog Pod with Bo Mattingly

Sport & Story

Arkansas, Hogs, Sports, Razorbacks

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 2 September 2020

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Arkansas has a long history of producing great running backs. And Rakeem Boyd is no exception. His career average of 6.17 yards per carry would rank second in school history among running backs, behind only Felix Jones. And only three running backs in Arkansas history rushed for more yards through their first two seasons than Boyd: Dickey Morton, Alex Collins and Darren McFadden. The McFadden comparisons come naturally: Boyd wears his No. 5, and has made no secret of the fact that he wants to be like one of the all-time greats. So how did Boyd end up trying to chase down Arkansas’ rushing records? When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, he and his family were evacuated and relocated to Houston. And it was only then when he started to play football. He would head to Texas A&M, but had to leave after a redshirt year because of poor grades. That led him to Independence Community College and Last Chance U. And after a starring turn at the JUCO, Boyd is making a name for himself at the top level of college football.

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0:00.0	It took a lot, you know what I mean, to get through what I got through.
0:03.6	You know, I talked to some people back home.
0:05.4	I was like, hey, I don't think I want to do this anymore.
0:08.6	You know what I mean?
0:10.8	That's complete line with my mom would tell you that, you know. Wow. I don't think I want to do this
0:15.1	no more. Welcome into the Hog Pot. I'm Bo Mattingly and this episode is made possible by
0:30.8	our friends at Core Brewing Company, First Security Bank,
0:34.4	Serra's in Resort, and Lindsay Golf.
0:38.4	There's no question Arkansas has a long history of producing great running backs and Rakeem Boyd is adding to that list.
0:46.3	He is pulling away 69 yards sprint for Rakeem Boyd has put himself in the conversation among the grades,
0:56.0	with only three running backs in school history,
0:59.0	having rushed for more yards in their first two seasons.
1:02.0	Dickie Morton, Alex Collins, and the great in their 80 yards touchdown.
1:13.0	While D-Max career record of 4,590 yards is not in jeopardy,
1:18.4	the comparisons come naturally with Boyd wearing D-Max number five, and he's made no secret of the fact he wants to make his own mark in that Jersey.
1:27.8	No offense to Derem McFadden but I hope to go down is the best running back
1:30.9	ever play here. Boyd's heart and desire is built out of a journey that started with a hurricane in New Orleans.
1:38.0	Then went to Texas A&L before eventually landing at Independence Community College where he became a
1:45.2	household name among last chance you viewers.
1:48.7	As Marquis Boyd, an ESPN Sports Center highlight goes over the...
1:55.0	Now with Juko ball and the bright lights of Netflix behind him,
1:59.0	Rakeem Boyd's focus is all about what's next.
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