John Holifield
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Johnathan Mark Holifield (born in 1964-07-14 in Wayne, Michigan) was an American football running back for the West Virginia Mountaineers.
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[edit] High school career
Holifield played high school football at Romulus High School in Romulus, Michigan.
[edit] Collegiate career
Holifield arrived at West Virginia in 1983. During his first two seasons as a Mountaineer, 1983 and 1984, Holifield accumulated 388 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Holifield earned the starting running back job in 1985, as a junior. He rushed for 595 yards and 6 touchdowns, along with a receiving score, that season. In 1986, Holifield played backup to Undra Johnson, but totaled his best season statistically. He rushed for 645 yards and 3 touchdowns his final season as a Mountaineer.
[edit] Professional career
Holifield played 3 games for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1989 season.
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| Preceded by Ron Wolfley |
WVU Starting Running Back 1985 |
Succeeded by Undra Johnson |
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