Marshall Herd QB Byron Leftwich carried down the field

Marshall Thundering Herd QB Byron Leftwich became a college football legend on this day after returning to play the game after breaking his shin in the 1st quarter. The image of his linemen carrying him downfield after a long pass will not soon be forgotten.

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[buckeyes71077]

Byron Leftwich is one tough dude. Kudos to his O-lineman for helping him on that play.

[Thundering24]

AGREED! GO HERD!

[shroom cap]

Bad ass

[MrBobtherapper]

agree'd!!!!!

[MrBobtherapper]

this is how heroes make a name for theirself! what a great moment in sports history! dont forget to show your kids this if they play team sports, this is the definition of being a part of something bigger then yourself! touche mr.leftwich

[TruthfullyRude]

Are you kidding me? a teammate of mine breaking his leg and still playing? I'd gladly volunteer to help carry him down field.

[JTMONEY420420]

I was at this game it was a gutsy performance to say the least

[blakers736]

Imagine what the back-up Quarterback is thinking there, your team would rather have a guy with a broken leg out there than have you throw the ball!!

[John Doe]

Byron Leftwich can play on my team ANY day

[zioz99]

still one of the most memorable moments in college football in my opinion. i mean how many times do you see someone with a broken LEG! not a rib, not a wrist, a LEG and continue going. and the support of his teammates is incredible as well

[mtoff64]

Barnwell

[vaibanez17]

I think that this, coupled with his performance in the 2001 GMAC Bowl should definitely cement Byron Leftwich as one of the best players in college football over the last 15 years. Byron Leftwich and David Gerrard faced in that Bowl game and ironically would become teammates in the NFL.