Eric Metcalf will be inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday night.
In the game of chess, pieces move sideways, crossways, limited spaces or lots of spaces. But no other piece has the ability of the knight. Because the knight, or "horse" if you prefer, can jump both sideways AND forward or backward.
And for those who saw him play, Eric Metcalf was the ultimate knight. He epitomized a "now you see him, now you don't" running style that made him one of the most dangerous players in football. He led the Longhorns in rushing during the seasons of 1987 and 1988, in pass receiving in 1986, and in punt returns and all-purpose yards all four years he was at UT.