Mike Goodson
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| Mike Goodson | |
|---|---|
| College | Texas A&M |
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Sport | Football |
| Position | RB |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Career | 2006 – present |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 206 lb (93 kg) |
| Nationality | USA |
| Born | May 23, 1987  Klein, Texas |
| High school | Klein Collins HS |
Michael Darryl Goodson, Jr. (born May 23, 1987 in Klein, Texas) is a sophomore running back for the Texas A&M Aggies football team.
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[edit] High school career
Goodson attended Klein Collins High School in Klein, Texas, where he played running back. During his junior year, Goodson ran for 1,152 yards on 101 carries, averaging 11.5 yards per carry with 14 TDs, and had 11 receptions for 277 yards and 5 TDs. His senior year, Goodson had 973 yards rushing on 99 carries. He was invited to play in the 2006 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
[edit] College career
[edit] 2006 season
Goodson had problems protecting the football early in the season, fumbling twice in the Aggies opener against The Citadel (Military College). As a consequence his carries were limited until the game against the Missouri Tigers where he had 15 carries.
Goodson was named Big 12 Freshman of the Year and earned honorable mention All-Big 12 Honors. He rushed for 847 yards and 4 touchdowns averaging a conference high 6.7 yards per carry and also caught 17 passes for 113 yards. He had a career high 127 yards against Oklahoma and scored a critical 41-yard touchdown against the Texas Longhorns, who had the national leading rush defense.
[edit] 2007 season
- See also: 2007 Texas A&M Aggies football team
Goodson once again split carries with Jorvorskie Lane. Goodson bulked up for the season, weighing in at 206 lbs (previously 192), but claimed the gain did not affect his speed. Goodson's stated that his goal for the season was 1,300 yards rushing. At the end of the season, however, he rushed for 711 yards on 153 carries. The team finished 7–6, including a loss in the Alamo Bowl.[1]
