Melvin Gordon’s record-setting day on Saturday afternoon was nothing short of impressive. For those that don’t know (and I don’t know how you haven’t heard by now) the Wisconsin Badgers star running back ran for an FBS-record 408 yards in the 59-24 rout of Nebraska. And the crazy thing is he only needed three quarters to do it!
As you can imagine, as Gordon started creeping towards the then school record 339 yards held by Ron Dayne, the rumblings on Twitter started growing more and more with each rush. Once Gordon not only broke the school record but also the FBS record, Twitter went absolutely crazy.
From current and former NFL players to former Badger players and plenty of analysts from around the country, here are some of the best-of-the-best Twitter reactions to Gordon’s record setting day.
After two lost fumbles in the first quarter, Gordon went off in the second frame. Running for 189 yards alone in that quarter and racking up 238 yards in the first half, people were getting a sense that this day could be a special one.
Melvin Gordon has 238 yards at Halftime!! Dude is a machine!! Wiscy up 24-17. Gordon best blend of speed and power I've seen since AD.
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) November 15, 2014
Every time Melvin Gordon gets the ball they should play the song in Mario Kart when you have a star.
— ESPNU (@ESPNU) November 15, 2014
Halfway through the third quarter is when you really knew that this day would be magical.
At this point, the countdown is on to Melvin Gordon breaking Ron Dayne's single-game rushing record. Needs 45 yards with 1 1/2 quarters left
— Jesse Temple (@jessetemple) November 15, 2014
Melvin Gordon is at 369 yards with 5:46 left in the third, now in striking distance of @LT_21's single-game major-college record of 406 yds.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 15, 2014
Melvin Gordon's 382 rushing yards are #B1G single-game record. He needs 25 to break FBS record of 406 (LaDainian Tomlinson) #GordontoGotham
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) November 15, 2014
Once Gordon broke the record, Twitter blew up. Remember he did this in just three quarters!
Melvin Gordon breaks LT's rushing record. Has 408 yds in 3 QUARTERS! No other player had run for more 128 vs #Nebraska this year.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) November 15, 2014
That kid @Melvingordon25 bad!! Congrats on breaking the NCAA single game rushing record. #respect
— LaDainian Tomlinson (@LT_21) November 15, 2014
Congratulations @Melvingordon25! In front of every great RB is a great offensive line & fullback. Couldn't be more proud of @DerekWatt34!
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) November 15, 2014
Congrats to my man @Melvingordon25 on breaking the rushing record! And it only took 3 quarters!
— James White (@SweetFeet_White) November 15, 2014
Well after the game was over and the celebration I’m certain was still continuing Saturday night, Gordon took time out to thank LaDainian Tomlinson for his kind words.
@LT_21 thank you .. You have no idea how much that means coming from you
— F L ⚡️ S H (@Melvingordon25) November 16, 2014
It was a performance for the ages that Badger fans will remember for a lifetime. Most of us remember when Ron Dayne broke the NCAA career rushing record back in 1999 on the last game of the season. This performance ranks right up as one of the greatest performances in the college football history.