Rovers Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 When this year started, Martin said he'd rush for over 1500 and have 2000 combined yards. He ended with 1697 rushing and 1942 total, just 58 yards shy of a combined 2000 yards. 14 Td's total. He is also one of the classiest guys in the NFL, the consumate team player. He desrves to finally win a title, after the past ten years of consistancy he demonstrated, getting at least 1000 yards/year for ten on a row. I found it odd that instead of a Martin thread, there was a S Alexander thread instead, whining about how he was robbed of the title. I guess NFL fans really do prefer selfish loud mouths over quiet non-self promoting team players like Martin. With a playoff game coming next week, SA says his coach stabbed him in the back? No, SA just stabbed his own team in the back, something you would never see Curtis do. And SA's "fans" are up in arms. This was a case where the good guy won, if only by one yard. So, kudos the CuMar, the guy everyone said to dump while his value was high, the RB that was too old to produce for a 16 game season. With 4 and a half minutes left, I'm sure Holgren thought SA would get more touches, but he was wrong, and I'd like to shake his hand, he helped the good guy come out on top! This was most likely Martin's last shot at the rushing title, and he is deserving..... SA will have more chances, maybe the next time he decides not to fight for another yard, he will remember all this, but I doubt it. Curtis Martin, 2004 NFL Rushing Title. Has a nice ring to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down Goes Frazia Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 Curtis Martin, 2004 NFL Rushing Title. Has a nice ring to it! 640899[/snapback] not if you're Shaun Alexander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 I love CuMar. And not just because he's a Pitt Alum. Overlooked every year because he's not flashy, he's not a loud mouth, he never causes anyone any trouble. All he does is play great football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 I'm glad Curtis did it. He hade 2 injury hurts years but really worked hard to get this. Congratulations. Still I think Alaxander deserved it, but what is done is done. Good job Curtis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dug Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 Cumar got me to my SB. classy great guy- have him in a keeper league (everyone else thought he was too old) but the question i have to answer is "is he worth keeping for next year?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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