 He played college football for The Citadel and holds school records for rushing yards in a season (1,647) and career (4,062).A three-year starter at tailback, he was a two-time all Southern Conference selection.As a senior in 1980 he was the second leading rusher in NCAA Division I-A behind Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers and was named a Third-Team Associated Press All-American; he was named Southern Conference Player of the Year and the South Carolina Amateur Athlete of the Year.