Is Barry J. Sanders the answer at Tailback U.?

Barry J. Sanders runs against Oregon State. (AP Photo)Barry J. Sanders is headed for his dad’s old school, and OSU football is excited. And should be.

Tailback U., we once routinely called Oklahoma State. Thurman Thomas and Barry Sanders being on campus together two straight seasons, and one or the other in Stillwater for five straight years. And around them, NCAA rushing champs or contenders for the same.

Terry Miller, Ernest Anderson, Gerald Hudson, David Thompson.

Then the renaissance 2000s arrived, and the Cowboys went through more outstanding tailbacks.

Reggie White was the OSU tailback in 2000. He made the NFL. Tatum Bell was the tailback in 2001. He made the NFL. In 2002 and 2003, OSU…