Hot Java! 49ers Hope That Coffee Can Perk Up Running Game.

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Published: May 17, 2009

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... the third round of this past April's NFL Draft, they envisioned a player that would complement All-Pro running back Frank Gore (who coincidentally was drafted in the third round as well).

At Alabama, Coffee was very productive for the Crimson Tide. In 35 games (17 starts) for the Crimson Tide, Coffee rushed for 2,107 yards on 410 carries while scoring 14 touchdowns. In his final season at Alabama, Coffee rushed for 1,383 yards and scored 10 touchdowns and was a semi-finalist for the Doak Walker Award which is awarded to college football's top running back.

In a heated Southeastern Conference game against the rival Kentucky Wildcats last year, Coffee turned in one of his best performances, rushing for 218 yards on 25 carries. Coffee's 78-yard touchdown run proved to be the difference maker as the Crimson Tide held on for the 17-14 victory. The 2008 All-SEC selection was a force to be reckoned with.

More and more teams in the NFL are relying heavily on running bac...

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