In honor of EA Sports bringing back the College Football video game, who is the best college player to wear a Giants uniform? The Giants.com crew debates in this week's edition of Cover 3.
John Schmeelk: Ron Dayne. In 1999, he won the Heisman Trophy, the Big Ten Player of the Year Award and was honored as an All-American. He finished that season with 2,034 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns. It was the second 2,000-yard rushing season of his career. As a freshman for Wisconsin, Dayne rushed for 2,109 yards and 21 touchdowns. Dayne's 7,125 rushing yards is still the most in NCAA history and a record that might not ever be broken. Dayne rushed for at least 1,450 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns in each of his four collegiate seasons.
Dan Salomone: Herschel Walker wasn't "only" a Giant, but he was "once" a Giant. His fourth NFL stop brought him to the Giants in 1995, and while he played only a single season for Big Blue, the 1982 Heisman Trophy winner is in the conversation for best college football player in history. He amassed 5,097 rushing yards in his three-year career at Georgia – 1,616 of which came during his freshman year as the Bulldogs went 12-0 and won the national title. Walker, Glenn Davis, and Doak Walker are the only players to log three top-three Heisman finishes.
But if you're looking for someone with a longer stint as a Giant, look no further than Saquon Barkley, who finished his career as Penn State's all-time leader in rushing touchdowns (43), total touchdowns (53), and all-purpose yards (5,538). Need more? He set the school record with a touchdown in 15-straight games and became the only player in Penn State history (and just the fourth in the Big Ten) to gain 3,000 rushing and 1,000 receiving yards in a career. Keep in mind that Penn State has been playing football since 1887.
View photos of running back Saquon Barkley's stellar collegiate career at Penn State.
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) hurdles Akron's Alvin Davis (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps over Washington defensive back Myles Bryant (5) during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) breaks free for a 92-yard touchdown run during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores a 92-yard touchdown run during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) against Washington during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) against Washington during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) takes the ball 65 yards for a touchdown against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, right, rushes past Maryland linebacker Jermaine Carter Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college football game in College Park, Md., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) is all smiles before the team takes on Rutgers in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) gets around Nebraska's Carlos Davis (96) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) runs the ball against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Penn State 35-6. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) hurdles Rutgers' Kiy Hester (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Penn State 35-6. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) is stopped by Michigan State's Matt Sokol on a punt return during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) gains control of a pass and takes it in for a touchdown against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Penn State won 42-13. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, right, runs past Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, file photo, Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) makes a move on Michigan's Khaleke Hudson (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa. Barkley has run roughshod over Big Ten defenses this year, including Michigan's vaunted defense last Saturday. Now he'll face Ohio State at home this week. What do the Buckeyes plan to do to stop him? (AP Photo/Chris Knight, File)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) takes the opening kick off 98-yards for a touchdown against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) takes the opening kick off 98 yards for a touchdown against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) looks to stiff arm Pittsburgh's Avonte Maddox (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. Penn State won 33-14. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs with the ball as Iowa defensive back Miles Taylor defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) runs in for a touchdown after a catch against Georgia State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) races for the end zone for a touchdown after a catch against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. Penn State won 33-14. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley celebrates after scoring with tight end Mike Gesicki during the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley celebrates after scoring against Southern California during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, left, scores past Southern California defensive back Adoree' Jackson during the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) hurdles an Akron defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) takes off on a 55-yard touchdown run against Temple during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. Penn State won the game 34-27. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) makes an 18-yard touchdown catch against Wisconsin's T.J. Watt (42) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores on a 81-yard run against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. Penn State defeated Purdue 62-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley scores against Southern California during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs with the ball during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Bloomington, Ind. Penn State defeated Indiana 45-31. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) is congratulated by teammate Andre Robinson after catching an18-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs against Indiana defensive back Chase Dutra during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Bloomington, Ind. Penn State defeated Indiana 45-31. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Penn State's Steven Gonzalez (57) lifts teammate Saquon Barkley (26) after Barkley scored on a 18-yard touchdown reception during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs with the ball during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) runs the ball against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) runs in for a touchdown as Iowa's Bo Bower (41) chases after him during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. Penn State won the game 41-14. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores on a 81-yard run against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. Penn State defeated Purdue 62-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs in for a touchdown against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) leaps past Kent State's Nate Holley (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. Penn State won 33-13. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs into the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) looks for running room against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. Penn State won the game 38-14. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) takes it in for the winning touchdown against Minnesota during overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores on a 81-yard run against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. Penn State defeated Purdue 62-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores on a 81-yard run against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. Penn State defeated Purdue 62-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) breaks the tackle of Purdue safety Leroy Clark (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) rushes in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. Michigan won 49-10. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) is tackled by Maryland's Shane Cockerille (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) takes it 25 yards for the winning touchdown against Minnesota in overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) falls into the end zone for a touchdown after being up ended by San Diego State defensive back Damontae Kazee (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps over Buffalo defender linebacker Nick Gilbo (43) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps over the pile for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) finds a hole in the defensive line in the TaxSlayer Bowl against the Georgia Bulldogs, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016 in Jacksonville, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) high fives Penn State wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (5) after he runs for a touchdown against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) finds a hole in the defensive line in the TaxSlayer Bowl against the Georgia Bulldogs, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016 in Jacksonville, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) looks for running room against Kent State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the football during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Buffalo in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the football during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Buffalo in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) slips the tackle by Rutgers defensive lineman Ron'Dell Carter (90) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) falls into the end zone for a touchdown after being up ended by San Diego State defensive back Damontae Kazee (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) slips the tackle by San Diego State defensive back Na'im McGee (21), after taking a pass from quarterback Christian Hackenberg, and heads for the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, right, runs into the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) finds a hole in the defensive line in the TaxSlayer Bowl against the Georgia Bulldogs, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016 in Jacksonville, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the football during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Buffalo in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps over Buffalo defenders safety Ryan Williamson (26) and linebacker Nick Gilbo (43) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) gets outside Illinois safety Eric Finney (14) as he rushes for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. Penn State won 39-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) takes a break during warm ups before they take on Kent State in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps over Illinois defensive back V'Angelo Bentley (2) for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. Penn State won 39-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) slips the tackle of Rutgers defensive lineman Djwany Mera (93) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) goes in for a touchdown against Kent State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley gains yardage in the first half of the TaxSlayer Bowl NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. Georgia defeated Penn state 24-17. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) looks for room to run against the USC Trojans during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)
Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) slips the tackle by San Diego State defensive back Na'im McGee (21), after taking a pass from quarterback Christian Hackenberg, and heads for the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) gets to the outside against Kent State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps over Buffalo defenders safety Ryan Williamson (26) and linebacker Nick Gilbo (43) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Lance Medow: You'd be hard-pressed to find a more decorated college football player than Ron Dayne. The Giants' first-round pick in 2000 left Wisconsin as the NCAA's all-time leading rusher and collected 7,125 rushing yards. Dayne had at least 1,457 yards and 15 touchdowns in each of his four seasons as a member of the Badgers. He also tied the record for most 200-yard rushing games with 12.
Dayne piled up the hardware. In 1999, he won the Heisman Trophy as a senior. He also earned the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award, Chic Harley Award, Doak Walker Award and Jim Brown Award – honors reserved for either the nation;s best college football player or the top running back. In addition, he was named AP Player of the Year and Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. Dayne was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2013.
The three-time All-American wasn't necessarily flashy, but this thick workhorse could run over opponents and wear them down. Dayne carried the ball 1,220 times over his four-year Bulldogs career and played at least 12 games in every season. When you combine his production, durability, awards and the fact he started all four years, Dayne makes the strongest case.
View photos of Heisman Trophy winner and former Giants running back Ron Dayne.
Wisconsin running back Ron Dayne breaks away from Nevada Las Vegas' Brian Hart during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Madison, Wis.
Purdue quarterback Drew Brees, right, congratulates Wisconsin running back Ron Dayne, left, after Wisconsin won, 28-21, in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999. Dayne ran for 221 yards and a touchdown to advance his chances of breaking Ricky Williams' career rushing record and winning the Heisman Trophy. (AP Photo/Tom Strattman)
Wisconsin Badgers running back Ron Dayne wearing a black jersey with the number 3, practices, Monday, Dec. 28, 1998 at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles. In the background is running back Eddie Faulkner (4). The Badgers battle the UCLA Bruins New Years Day in the Rose Bowl. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Wisconsin running back Ron Dayne (33) celebrates in the end zone after his third rushing touchdown against UCLA in the second quarter of the 85th Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Vinny Testaverde,
Wisconsin running back Ron Dayne (33) breaks away for a 31-yard run in the second quarter against Iowa in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin tailback Ron Dayne smiles after winning the 1999 Heisman Trophy at the Downtown Athletic Club in New York.
Ron Dayne, Wisconsin tailback and Heisman Trophy winner, talks to reporters Saturday, April 15, 2000, in Madison, Wis., after being picked by the New York Giants in the NFL draft. Dayne was picked 11th overall in the first round. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
New York Giants' Ron Dayne (27) celebrates his first quarter touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000. (AP Photo/Curtis Compton)
New York Giants running back Ron Dayne dives for yardage during third quarter of 17-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004. (Kirby Lee via AP)
New York Giants running back Ron Dayne (27) runs upfield with the ball during an NFL Game against the Washington Redskins Sept. 24, 2000, in East Rutherford, N. J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Ron Dayne of the News York Giants warms up prior to a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004. New York won 14-7. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Running back Ron Dayne (27) of the New York Giants rushes upfield on August 31, 2001 against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens won 38 - 9. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt))
Ron Dayne #27 of the New York Giants runs for yardage against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 23, 2001 during an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. The Giants won 13-3. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
New York Giants running back Ron Dayne (27) is seen in action during an NFL playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings Jan 14, 2001, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Vikings 41-0. (Allen Kee via AP)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Ron Dayne #27 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants running back Ron Dayne (27) is seen in action during an NFL playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings Jan 14, 2001, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Vikings 41-0. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants running back Ron Dayne (27) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals Sept. 29. 2002, in Tempe, Ariz. (Allen Kee via AP)
Ron Dayne of the New York Giants runs for yardage against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004. New York won 14-7. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
New York Giants running back Ron Dayne (27) scores a touchdown on a four-yard run during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Dayne gained 80 yards and scored two touchdowns as the Giants beat the Cowboys 37-7. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Ron Dayne (27) during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants beat the Packers 14-7. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants running back Ron Dayne (27) is seen in action during an NFL Game against the Washington Redskins Sept. 24, 2000, in East Rutherford, N. J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Ron Dayne breaks through the line to run 29 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs Friday night, August 13, 2004, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Running back Ron Dayne #27 of the New York Giants (3 rushes for 19 yards) tries to avoid a tackle by safety Michael Stone #44 and other members of the Arizona Cardinals at Sun Devil Stadium on November 14, 2004 in Tempe, Arizona. The Cards defeated the Giants 17-14. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants' Ron Dayne (27) scores a first quarter touchdown with Atlanta Falcons Henri Crockett (94) in tow at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000. (AP PhotoCurtis Compton)
