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42 Days 'Till Alabama Football Kickoff: Eddie Lacy

He was named after a button from a video game controller. What else is there to say?

Eddie Lacy committed to the Crimson Tide in the same 2009 class that also held All-World running back, Trent Richardson. As such, Lacy redshirted as a freshman and remained in Trent's shadow for three years. Then, in 2012, Eddie Lacy was handed the keys to the offense under new offensive coordinator Doug Nussemeier.

He responded to his 204 carries by rewarding the team with the flashiest 1322 yards and 17 touchdowns you'll ever see. At 230 pounds, Lacy juked, trucked, and spun his way into a second round draft pick by the Green Bay Packers.