Anderson's backfield mate Josh Paris gained 132 yards on 12 carries.

His backfield running mate, fullback Lorenzo Neal, was previously traded to Tampa Bay for a sixth-round pick.

His backfield mate, Greg Toal, is among the country's best halfbacks.

His backfield mate, Vinny Cuircui, a junior fullback, rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown and contributed three sacks on defense.

He and his backfield mates have yet to surpass 100 yards for the season.

Barber ran behind the blocking of fullback Charles Way, who was Barber's backfield mate when the two played at the University of Virginia.

Dayne and his backfield mate Tiki Barber also carried 18 times in the second half, gaining 50 yards.

That same year his backfield mate, Herschel Walker rushed for 1339 yards.

His key value, though, has to do with the serene, calming role he has with his defensive backfield mates.

"Not that he's ever said that it would bother him," said his backfield mate Tyrone Wheatley.