Maroon and Gold Barbers
A look at the Barber family and their influence on Gophers football:
Running back, 1977-80
• Rushed for 3,094 yards, sixth in school history.
• Ranks third in school history with 34 rushing touchdowns.
• Second-round draft pick of the New York Jets in 1981.
• Played for Jets from 1982-88, rushing 74 times for 317 yards and three TDs.
Marion Barber III
Running back, 2001-04
• Rushed for 3,276 yards, fourth in school history.
• Ranks second in school history with 35 rushing TDs.
• Fourth-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in 2005.