Not very many running backs enter a football program and wrap up their career as an All-SEC performer at nose guard. But, for Robert Foster, that’s exactly what happened.
Foster was a fireplug, standing just 6’ tall. But, between exiting Ashford and arriving in Tuscaloosa, he was already well over 230 pounds — time to move him to fullback. To his credit, he not only moved to FB, but played as a true freshman and played well. He carried the ball 42 times for 135 yards and notched a score. But, what drew the most attention to him was the Hurricane Bowl when he had a beautiful catch and run on a swing pass.