Chris Wells (American football)
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| Chris Wells | |
|---|---|
| College | Ohio State |
| Sport | Football |
| Position | RB |
| Class | Junior |
| Nickname | Beanie |
| Career | 2006 – present |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Nationality | USA |
| Born | July 7, 1988  Akron, OH |
| High school | Akron Garfield HS |
Chris "Beanie" Wells (born July 7, 1988 in Akron, Ohio,) is the starting sophomore running back for The Ohio State University football team. He was a highly anticipated player out of High School, where he played at Akron Garfield High School. He was often considered the best recruit out of Ohio and solidified that in the Army All-American Bowl where he was named the Most Valuable Player, scored three touchdowns and led the East team to a 27-16 victory under coach Ted Ginn, Sr. [1]. Beanie is often compared to such legendary running backs as Jim Brown. [2]
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[edit] Early life
He was born July 7, 1988 in Akron, Ohio and is one of eleven children. His parents are James and Paulette Wells.
[edit] Nickname
The nickname Beanie was given to him by his family at a young age and he is quoted as saying, "I got the nickname because when I was a baby, I came out and my big brother said I had a bean head." Also he is featured on the Athlon Sports College Football Annual Cover for the Big Ten with the words "Beanie Ball".
[edit] High School Career
Beanie played at Akron Garfield High from 2002 to 2005. He graduated early in December, similar to former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett. He was listed as the top running back and All-American by Parade in 2006. [3]
| Year | Attempts | Yards | Average | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman | 43 | 573 | 13.4 | |
| Sophomore | 900 | |||
| Junior | 212 | 1939 | 9.1 | 20 |
| Senior | 223 | 2134 | 9.6 | 28 |
[edit] College Offers
Wells was offered to play at schools such as Michigan and USC, but Wells always knew he was going to play at Ohio State, saying "I think I came out of my mom’s womb wanting to go to Ohio State." [4]
[edit] College career
Wells' arrival at Ohio State has been one of the most anticipated running back recruits to come to Ohio State. He lived up to the hype on his first play of his first practice where he bowled over a tackler on a nine-yard rush.
[edit] Freshman Year
During Wells' freshman year, he shared carries with Antonio Pittman but still had a solid freshman year, and was a big part of the 2006 Buckeyes. The highlight of his freshman year came in the Ohio State Michigan game where he broke a 55 yard run for a TD that put the Buckeyes up for the rest of the game.
Wells' Freshman Stats
| Stat | Number | Yards | Average | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing | 104 | 576 | 5.5 | 7 |
| Receiving | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 |
[edit] Sophomore Year
With Antonio Pittman going into the NFL Draft, Wells became the starting running back and started every game in his sophomore year for Ohio State. He was followed by Junior Maurice Wells in the depth chart. Wells rushed for 222 yards in the annual rivalry game against Michigan, more than any other Ohio State running back against Michigan.
His stats for this season are as follows
| Stat | Number | Yards | Average | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing | 274 | 1609 | 5.9 | 15 |
| Receiving | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 0 |
| Preceded by DeSean Jackson |
U.S. Army All-American Bowl MVP 2006 |
Succeeded by Chris Galippo |
| Preceded by Antonio Pittman |
Ohio State Buckeyes Starting Tailbacks 2007 |
Succeeded by N/A |
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[edit] References
- ^ Chris Wells Biography - The Ohio State Buckeyes Official Athletics Site - OhioStateBuckeyes.com
- ^ SpringfieldNewsSun: Dayton, Ohio, news and information
- ^ Chris Wells Biography - The Ohio State Buckeyes Official Athletics Site - OhioStateBuckeyes.com
- ^ Chris Wells Interviews & Quotes
