As Reggie Bush ran his way into national headlines and a No. 2 selection in the 2006 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints, Jahad Thomas watched from his home in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
The junior running back admired Bush and molded his game after the University of Southern California’s dynamic runner.
“When I was younger and I first saw Reggie Bush play, that was the style I was,” Thomas said. “Just to see how shifty he was and how quick he was and how he made quick decisions, making people miss.”
During the Owls’ 30-16 win against Central Florida at Lincoln Financial Field Saturday, Thomas carried the ball 31 times for 199 yards and three touchdowns.