Pitt is one of several schools that have laid claim to the title “Running Back U” over the years, as it has produced at least one star player at the position per decade since the 1970s, along with plenty of NFL-caliber talent between the best of the best of its backfield alums. Over the weekend, ESPN ranked the top 10 schools that have been called “Running Back U” over the years, placing Pitt at No. 6.
The other nine schools recognized by ESPN included Alabama, Wisconsin, LSU, Oklahoma, Miami, Texas, Oregon, Arkansas and Auburn, with Alabama coming in at No.