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Billy Ray Sims (born September 18, 1955) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons from 1980 to 1984. Sims played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners , where he was a two-time consensus All-American , and won the Heisman Trophy in 1978.
Billy Sims became the only Sooner to post four 200-yard games in a season. [12] Sims' 1896 yards stood as the Sooner record until Adrian Peterson posted 1925 in 2004. [12] Billy Sims became the sixth junior to win the Heisman Trophy. Sims was the nation's leading rusher and scorer for 1978. He averaged 160.1 yards and 10.9 points.
Billy Sims BBQ is an American restaurant chain founded by former professional football player, Billy Sims and his business partner, Jeff Jackson. [1] In 2004, Sims and Jackson opened the first Billy Sims BBQ location in Tulsa, Oklahoma. [2] The brand is supported by 54 locations operating across nine states. [3]
It's a testament to the hard work and dedication of the best college football player at the end of each season, carrying the weight of a rich history and tradition. ... 1978: RB Billy Sims ...
The 1980 Detroit Lions season was the 51st season in franchise history. As the result of their 2–14 1979 season, the Lions were able to select Heisman Trophy-winning Oklahoma Sooner halfback Billy Sims with the first pick in the NFL draft.
He is the third Lions rookie to produce at least 700 rushing yards and 300 receiving yards in a season, joining Billy Sims (1980) and Mel Farr (1967). Whole lotta youngsters But it’s not just ...
The Sporting News College Football Player of the Year award is given to the player of the year in college ... Billy Sims: Running back: Oklahoma (4) [20] 1979 ...
The team was led by All-Americans Billy Sims and George Cumby. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] After winning the conference title outright, it earned a trip to the Orange Bowl for a bout with Florida State . During the season, it faced three different ranked opponents (In order, #4 Texas , #3 Nebraska and #4 Florida State).