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Rushing yards are yards gained by running the ball instead of passing.

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What are rushing yards?

Rushing is when they run the football and the gain yards.


Does one want more or less rushing yards?

More because the more rushing yards, the farther you run or carry the ball. Also, in fantasy football you get points for rushing yards.


What is a rushing title?

One of the statistics kept in football is rushing yards. A 'rushing title' basically means the same as 'who led the league in rushing yards'. The player that wins a 'rushing title' is the player 'who led the league in rushing yards'. Rushing yards are accrued when an offensive player advances the ball past the line of scrimmage without the aid of a forward pass.


Who holds the most rushing yards in professional football?

Emmitt Smith


Which college football quarterback has the most rushing yards in a season?

denard robinson


Are sacks considered negative rushing yards for a quarterback?

yes, in college football. In the NFL sack yardage is taken away from the team passing total. It has no affect on rushing yards.


What college football teams won a game with negative rushing yards?

Rutgers beat South Florida 20-17 with -7 yards rushing on 11/5/2011


Who has the most yards rushing in fairmont senior high football history?

Ernie Davis has the most rushing yards.He was born in 1645


Who has the most rushing yards in college football history as a big east quarterback?

Pat White holds the QB rushing record.


Which college football team has the most rushing yards in history?

1971 Oklahoma Sooners


Who has the most college rushing yards ever in division 1 football?

Ron Dayne


Which professional football player holds the record for career rushing yards?

Michael Irvin