Something we all can agree upon: Saquon Barkley is one of the best running backs to ever come through Happy Valley.
He leaves behind a legacy at Penn State that will never be forgotten, as he thrilled with 3,843 career rushing yards and a school-record 43 rushing TDs. But the big question here isn’t whether Barkley is one of the best. He is.
But is he the best ever? Where exactly does he rank among Penn State’s storied history of backs? We asked our sports crew for the answer; here’s what they said:
John McGonigal: Greatest of all-time
He didn’t hoist the Heisman Trophy or win a national championship, and he is not the program’s all-time leading rusher.