Tough, versatile ASU back who earned his way onto the field
In the 2000 season, Tom Pace was a walk-on who became Arizona State’s workhorse, leading the team with 180 carries for 720 rushing yards and adding 192 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns, and 8 total touchdowns. He was praised by ASU as a team leader with a great motor and a tough competitor who can run, catch, and block, and he also proved he could step up when injuries hit the backfield. If you want a reliable, gritty, all-purpose runner with special-teams value and no-nonsense production, Pace fits the bill.
