Friday, September 19, 2014

Commentary: So far, Cyrus running like a Sunday kind of back

MONTGOMERY, Alabama  --This is how good Malcolm Cyrus is playing.

The Alabama State senior tailback has rushed for more yards in his first four games this season as Cleveland Browns rookie Isaiah Crowell did in his first four games last season for the Hornets.

"I didn't know that," Cyrus said. "I haven't kept up with it like that. It's a blessing. I just go out there and work hard. It's a blessing."

Through four games, Cyrus has 612 yards and four touchdowns as the Hornets (3-1) took care of Arkansas-Pine Bluff 42-7 on Thursday night at ASU Stadium. The leading rusher on the Division I-AA level, Cyrus rushed for 188 yards and a career-high three touchdowns on 29 carries in the SWAC victory.

Last season, Crowell had 562 yards and five touchdowns through four games as Alabama State started 2-2. Crowell rushed for 161 yards and two touchdowns against Arkansas-Pine Bluff last season.

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