Eddie George's Confusing and Disappointing Six Carry Day in 1994

Welcome to “That Happened” where we dig deep into the who, why, and how of outliers in Ohio State athletics history.

In the 1990s, Ohio State was defined by its star players. David Boston, Orlando Pace, Mike Vrabel, and Antoine Winfield are just some of the names that come to mind when mentioning one of the most talented decades in program history.

The list is not complete, however, without Eddie George. As the 1995 Heisman Trophy winner, he rushed for a school-record 1,927 yards and 24 touchdowns, earning our pick as the greatest rushing season in Buckeye history.

Before his Heisman-winning senior season, No. 27 was proving to be a menace in his first year as the starting tailback in 1994.…