
Furman’s old-school touchdown hammer at RB
In the 2000 season, Derek Russell was Furman’s touchdown machine, scoring 13 rushing TDs while piling up 394 rushing yards, and earlier in 1999 he scored 15 rushing TDs despite only 337 rushing yards, which screams short-yardage bruiser and red-zone finisher[2][3]. He brings a physical, low-fuss style that clearly translated into big-game impact, plus the kind of nose for the end zone coaches love when the offense needs a reliable closer[1][3].