Gallery: Bradshaw through the years

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New York Giants center David Baas (64) celebrates with running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) after Bradshaw's touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw rushes for yardage in August 2005 during the Herd's 20-3 win versus University of Central Florida at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

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Marshall freshman running back Ahmad Bradshaw runs a play Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw draws the attention of several Buffalo defenders during the Herd's 48-14 homecoming win versus Buffalo in October 2004.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw runs upfield against Ohio on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio. Bradshaw gained 71 yards on 13 carries against the Bobcats.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw carries the ball against Western Michigan during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. (AP Photo/Randy Snyder, The Herald-Dispatch)

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw is stopped by Cincinnati's Andre Frazier (91) and Tyjuan Hagler during the first half of the PlainsCapital Fort Worth Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw races to the end zone against Akron during the first half on Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, at the Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw is stopped by Cincinnati's Jon Carpenter, left, and JaJuan Hall, right, during a kickoff during the first half of the PlainsCapital Fort Worth Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Bowling Green defenders Jovon Burkes (3), Keon Newson (17), Daniel Sayles (53) and Monty Cooley (91) stop Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, in Bowling Green, Ohio. Bradshaw carried the ball 11 times for 34 yards in the Thundering Herd's 56-35 loss.

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Central Florida's Brandon Marshall (6) and Paul Carrington (95) team up to stop Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004, in Huntington, W.Va. (AP Photo/Randy Snyder)

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) gets into the end zone for a touchdown against Kent State during the third quarter on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio. Bradshaw gained 11 yards on seven carries and caught three passes for 92 yards in the Thundering Herd's 27-17 victory.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) tries to evade Kent State defenders Barry Drakeford (24) and Shannon Davis (20) during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio. Bradshaw gained 11 yards on seven carries and caught three passes for 92 yards in the Thundering Herd's 27-17 victory.

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Marshall freshman running back Ahmad Bradshaw breaks through the defense and heads for the end zone during practice Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, in Huntington.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw reaches to recover his fumble against Bowling Green on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, in Bowling Green, Ohio.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw, left, evades a defender during an intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw, center, gets though a hole in the defense during an intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

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Running back Ahmad Bradshaw slips through the arms of defensive back Terick Thomas during the Herd's Green-White game Saturday, April 16, 2005, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

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Ahmad Bradshaw breaks into the open field during the Herd's Green-White game Saturday, April 16, 2005, at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

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Linebacker Braden Schaad reaches out to grab onto Ahmad Bradshaw's shoulder pads Saturday, August 20, 2005, during the Thundering Herd's rehearsal scrimmage in Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

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Ahmad Bradshaw, No. 44

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw gets tripped up by William & Mary's Ryan Nickell during the second quarter of the Thundering Herd's season opener Thursday, September 1, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw races to the endzone for a second half touchdown against William & Mary on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw tries to break through the arms of William & Mary's Brian Williamson during the first half on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw leaps over Kansas State's Marcus Watts towards the end zone during the second quarter of the Thundering Herd's 21-19 loss Saturday, September 10, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw tries to fight through the Kansas State line Saturday, September 10, 2005, during the fourth quarter of Marshall's 21-19 loss to the Wildcats at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw runs the ball against UCF during the second half on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. UCF won 23-13

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw works for extra yardage against UCF during the first half on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw reaches to gain more yards while being dragged down by Southern Methodist University's Wilton McCray during the fourth quarter of their game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005.

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Virginia Tech's James Anderson (42) and Roland Minor team up to stop Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Bradshaw rushed for 99 yards in the Thundering Herd's 41-14 loss.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw breaks through a tackle by a Virginia Tech defender to rush for a touchdown Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech won, 41-14.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw, center, is stopped by Virginia Tech defenders Vince Hall (9) and Jimmy Williams (2) Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech won, 41-14. No penalty was called on the play.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw, right, runs away from Virginia Tech's Justin Hamilton Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech won, 41-14. Bradshaw rushed for 99 yards.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw, right, rushes against Virginia Tech Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech won, 41-14. Bradshaw rushed for 99 yards.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw, right, tries to evade Virginia Tech's Justin Hamilton Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Bradshaw rushed for 99 yards in the Thundering Herd's 41-14 loss.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw rushes through an opening in the Virginia Tech defense Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Bradshaw rushed for 99 yards in the Thundering Herd's 41-14 loss.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw (44) tries to break through a tackle by UAB's Dominique Cosper during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw tries to get through UAB's Mastaki Smith, left, and David Miller during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw looks for an opening around UAB's Dominique Cosper during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

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Marshall quarterback Bernie Morris tries to complete a pass to running back Ahmad Bradshaw while under pressure from UTEP's Zach West during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005, at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.

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Marshall running backs Ahmad Bradshaw, left, and Chubb Small look up to the scoreboard as they walk off the field after UTEP defeated the Thundering Herd 31-3 on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005, at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw is stopped by UTEP defenders Jason McQuay, left, and Bryant Tisdale during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005, at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. Bradshaw gained 133 yards on 17 carries in the Thundering Herd's 31-3 loss to the Miners.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw is stopped by UTEP defenders during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005, at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. Bradshaw gained 133 yards on 17 carries in the Thundering Herd's 31-3 loss to the Miners.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw, center, battles to get through a trio of Tulane defenders during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2005, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. Bradshaw rushed for 91 yards on 24 carries in the Thundering Herd's 27-26 victory.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw, left, gets around Tulane's Anthony Cannon during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2005, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. Bradshaw rushed for 91 yards on 24 carries in the Thundering Herd's 27-26 victory.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw, left, and defensive end Damarcus Thomas congratulate each other following the Thundering Herd's 27-26 victory against Tulane on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2005, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw looks for a way around a Tulane defender during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. Marshall won 27-26.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw carries the ball through an opening in the Southern Miss defense during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw fights for extra yardage against Southern Miss on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. Marshall lost in overtime 27-24.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw fights for extra yardage against Southern Miss on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. Marshall lost in overtime 27-24.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw gets by Southern Miss's Kevis Coley during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. Marshall lost in overtime 27-24.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw carries the ball through an opening in the Southern Miss defense during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw races upfield against East Carolina during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. Bradshaw carried the ball 29 times for 187 yards and two touchdowns in the Thundering Herd's 34-29 loss./Nov 21, 2005

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw buries his face in a towel in the final moments of the Thundering Herd's 34-29 loss to East Carolina Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. Bradshaw carried the ball 29 times for 187 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.

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East Carolina's Dashaun Stephens, top, tries to recover a first half fumble by Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw, bottom, on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. Bradshaw carried the ball 29 times for 187 yards and two touchdowns in the Thundering Herd's 34-29 loss.

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Marshall running back, center, Ahmad Bradshaw races through an opening in the East Carolina defense during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. Bradshaw scored two touchdowns as he rushed for 187 yards on 29 rushes and caught eight passes for 51 yards in the Thundering Herd's 34-29 loss.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw waits out the final minutes of game against Memphis on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn. Bradshaw rushed for 89 yards on 26 carries in Marshall's 26-3 loss. Bradshaw finished the year with 997 yards rushing.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) is stopped by Memphis linebacker Heath Grant during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn. Bradshaw rushed for 89 yards on 26 carries in Marshall's 26-3 loss. Bradshaw finished the year with 997 yards rushing.

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Marshall offensive lineman Seth Cook, left, beats Mike Snyder of Memphis to recover an Ahmad Bradshaw fumble during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn. Marshall lost 26-3.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw, center, races through an opening in the Memphis defense during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn. Bradshaw rushed for 89 yards on 26 carries in Marshall's 26-3 loss. Bradshaw finished the year with 997 yards rushing.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw, left, evades defensive back Ivan Clark during practice Saturday morning, April 1, 2006, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

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Marshall defenders wrap up running back Ahmad Bradshaw scrimmage Saturday, April 15, 2006, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw runs the first play of scrimmage in for a touchdown Saturday, April 15, 2006, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw, center, signs autographs for fans following the Green and White game on Saturday, April 22, 2006, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington. W.Va.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw looks for running room during the Green and White game on Saturday, April 22, 2006, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington. W.Va.

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Running back Ahmad Bradshaw, August 4, 2006.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw looks for room after taking a handoff during a drill at practice Saturday, August 5, 2006.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw speaks with reporters Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, during the football team's media day at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. (AP Photo/The Herald-Dispatch, Lori Wolfe)

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On the opening drive of the Thundering Herd's scrimmage Saturday, August 12, 2006, a tackle from defensive lineman Chris Terrell injured running back Ahmad Bradshaw. The injury, a sprained ankle, is not considered serious.

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On the opening drive of the Thundering Herd's scrimmage Saturday, August 12, 2006, a tackle from defensive lineman Chris Terrell injured running back Ahmad Bradshaw. The injury, a sprained ankle, is not considered serious.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw is hit in the backfield by a WVU defender Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, during the first half of the Friends of Coal Bowl in Morgantown.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw, right, picks up yardage in the second half of the Friends of Coal Bowl Saturday, September 2, 2006.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw gets through the first line of Mountaineer defense as he picks up yardage in the second half of the Friends of Coal Bowl Saturday, September 2, 2006 in Morgantown.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw gets through the first line of Mountaineer defense as he picks up yardage in the second half of the Friends of Coal Bowl Saturday, September 2, 2006 in Morgantown.

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Mountaineer Charles Pugh tackles Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, in Morgantown during the first Friend of Coal Bowl. The Mountaineers defeated the Thundering Herd 42-10 in their first meeting since 1997.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw runs through the tackle of West Virginia defensive back Antonio Lewis Saturday, September 2, 2006.

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Hofstra's Kyle Arrington trips up Ahmad Bradshaw during the first half of the Thundering Herd's 54-31 victory Saturday Sept. 2. 2006, over the Pride.

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Ahmad Bradshaw works his way around Hostra defenders during the first half of the Thundering Herd's 54-31 victory Saturday Sept. 2. 2006, over the Pride.

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Wildcat Zach Diles trips up Ahmad Bradshaw during the second half of the Thundering Herd's game Saturday Sept. 16, 2006, against Kansas State at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan.

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Wildcat defensive end Ian Campbell drops Ahmad Bradshaw for a loss during the fourth quarter of the Thundering Herd's 23-7 loss Saturday Sept. 16, 2006, to Kansas State at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan.

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Ahmad Bradshaw turns up field during the Thundering Herd's 23-7 loss Saturday Sept. 16, 2006, to Kansas State at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan.

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The Vols defense swarms Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw during the third quarter of the Thundering Herd's 33-7 loss to the University of Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006.

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Ahmad Bradshaw maneuvers through the Tennessee defense Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, during the second quarter of the Thundering Herd's 33-7 loss to the Vols at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.

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The Vols defense swarms Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw during the first quarter of the Thundering Herd's 33-7 loss to the University of Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006.

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Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw tries to strip the ball away from Tennessee defensive back Demetrice Morley after Morley recovered a Thundering Herd fumble in the third quarter of their matchup Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.

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Ahmad Bradshaw puts the Thundering Herd on the board scoring a second quarter touchdown in the Thundering Herd's matchup against the SMU Mustangs on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, in Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.

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Ahmad Bradshaw leaps over the scrimmage Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, during the first half of the Thundering Herd's 31-21 loss to the SMU Mustangs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas. Bradshaw carried the ball 20 times Saturday for 91 yards and two touchdowns.

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Ahmad Bradshaw breaks away from Brandon McDonald during the third quarter of the Thundering Herd's 41-27 victory over the Memphis Tigers on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw tries to slip past the Memphis defense as Brandon McDonald comes in to make the tackle. Bradshaw would go on to carry the ball 25 times for 128 yards in the Herd's 41-27 win of the Tigers on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2006.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw is brought down by the Memphis defense on one of his 25 attempts on the night. Bradshaw would pick up 128 yards in the Herd's homecoming victory over the Tigers at Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw tries to slip past the Memphis defense as Brandon McDonald comes in to make the tackle. Bradshaw would go on to carry the ball 25 times for 128 yards in the Herd's 41-27 win of the Tigers on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2006.

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Memphis' Alton Starr, left, Quinton McCrary and Brandon Patterson team up to stop Thundering Herd running back Ahmad Bradshaw during the fourth quarter of Marshall's 41-27 victory over the Tigers on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw tries to slip past the Memphis defense as Brandon McDonald comes in to make the tackle. Bradshaw would go on to carry the ball 25 times for 128 yards in the Herd's 41-27 win of the Tigers on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2006

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw is brought down by the Memphis defense on one of his 25 attempts on the night. Bradshaw would pick up 128 yards in the Herd's homecoming victory over the Tigers at Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006.

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Thundering Herd fans celebrate after running back Ahmad Bradshaw earns his 1,000th yard this season during the first quarter of Marshall's game against Tulane on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, at Joan C. Edwards.

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Ahmad Bradshaw passed the 1,000 yard rushing mark during the Marshall vs. Tulane game at Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006.

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Ahmad Bradshaw scores Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, during the fourth quarter of Marshall's game against Tulane at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

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Ahmad Bradshaw leaps over Tulane's Israel Route during the third quarter of Marshall's 42-21 victory over the Green Wave Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

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Ahmad Bradshaw scores in the second quarter of the Thundering Herd's game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, against East Carolina University at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, N.C.

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Jimmy Skinner shuffles the ball to Ahmad Bradshaw during the first quarter of the Thundering Herd's game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, against the ECU Pirates in Greenville, N.C. Skinner led the Thundering Herd onto the field as a starter for the first time this season.

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The East Carolina defense stops Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw during the first half of the Thundering Herd's 33-20 loss to the Pirates on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, in Greenville, N.C. Bradshaw scored twice in Saturday's matchup despite being held to a season low 26 yards.

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East Carolina's Nick Johnson stops Marshall running back Ahmad Bradshaw during the first half of the Thundering Herd's 33-20 loss to the Pirates on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, in Greenville, N.C. Bradshaw scored twice in Saturday's matchup despite being held to a season low 26 yards.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw breaks through the UTEP defensive line Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, during the second quarter of the Thundering Herd's game at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Bradshaw scored on the run.

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Ahmad Bradshaw celebrates with Will Albin after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of Marshall's game Saturday, Nov. 18 2006, against UTEP at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Bradshaw accumulated 261 yards on 40 carries and scored five touchdowns in the Thundering Herd's 49-21 victory.

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Ahmad Bradshaw carries the ball against UTEP on Saturday, Nov. 18 2006.

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Ahmad Bradshaw charges toward the end zone Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, during the second half of the Thundering Herd's 49-21 victory over UTEP at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw sails into the end zone for a Herd touchdown bringing Marshall to within 7 at 14-7 the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in the first half of their game on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw leaps into the air to avoid the Golden Eagles' Martevious Young in the first of the Herd's matchup with the Golden Eagles on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw tries to avoid the tackle of the Golden Eagles' Gerald McRath on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, in the Herd's matchup with the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in Hattiesburg, Miss.

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Marshall's Matt Morris celebrates with Ahmad Bradshaw after Bradshaw broke free for a huge touchdown run against the Golden Eagles of Southern Miss on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, in Hattiesburg, Miss.

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Ahmad Bradshaw attends Chad Pennington's 1st and 10 Foundation Celebrity Bowl on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Strike Zone Bowling Center in Huntington.

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs out onto the field for the start of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw runs onto the field before an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw sings along with music from the public announcement system before an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw (44) tries to run past San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis (52) during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) stiff arms Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28) during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Falcons 24-2. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dominique Franks (24) attempts to stop New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Falcons 24-2. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw raises his helmet after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Falcons 24-2. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) celebrates with teammate Bear Pascoe after a 30-yard run during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. Bradshaw was stopped by Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28). (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) is brought down by Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28) after a 30-yard run during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28) tries to stop New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw on a 30-yard run during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) evades tackles by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Ray Edwards (93) and Sean Weatherspoon during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) evades tackles by Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham (55) and Sean Weatherspoon during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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New York Giants Aaron Ross (31), Ahmad Bradshaw (44) and Corey Webster (23) take a moment before their NFL wild card playoff football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning hands off to Ahmad Bradshaw, left, during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw shows a piece of white tape covering the "R" in his last name on his jersey during an NFL football practice, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants are scheduled to play the Green Bay Packers in an NFC divisional playoff game on Sunday, Jan.15, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw throws a pass during an NFL football practice, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants are scheduled to play the Green Bay Packers in an NFC divisional playoff game on Sunday, Jan.15, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw, center, and Brandon Jacobs, right, talk with Byron Hansen, the Giants Assistant Athletic Trainer and Coordinator of Rehabilitation, as they sit on exercise bikes during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants travel to San Francisco to play the 49ers in the NFC championship game, Sunday, Jan. 22. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) breaks away from Green Bay Packers strong safety Charlie Peprah (26) during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) rushes against Green Bay Packers defense during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) breaks away from Green Bay Packers inside linebacker A.J. Hawk (50) during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) is tackled by Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson, left, and nose tackle B.J. Raji, right, during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw runs from Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, right, during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw runs from Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, right, during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning hands the ball off to running back Ahmad Bradshaw during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw is chased down during a run by Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw is hit during a run by Green Bay Packers inside linebacker A.J. Hawk during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) breaks away from Green Bay Packers inside linebacker A.J. Hawk (50) during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

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New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw (44) tries to run past San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis (52) during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw runs during an NFL football practice Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants travel to San Francisco to play the 49ers in the NFC championship game on Sunday, Jan. 22. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw stretches during NFL football practice Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants travel to San Francisco to play the 49ers in the NFC championship game on Sunday, Jan. 22. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw sits on the stationary bike during an NFL football practice Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants travel to San Francisco to play the 49ers in the NFC championship game on Sunday, Jan. 22. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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SMU defensive backs Randall Goode, left, and Devin Lowery wrap up Thundering Herd running back Ahmad Bradshaw during the second half of Marshall's 31-21 loss to the Mustangs on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

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SMU defensive back Jonathan Lindley tries to hold stop Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw during the second half of their matchup Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, in Dallas. Bradshaw carried the ball 20 accumulating 91 yards and 2 touchdowns.

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Marshall's Chubb Small stiff-arms UAB's Carnell Williams to the ground during Small's huge gain during the first quarter of the Marshall vs. UAB in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw breaks through the line taking with him UAB's Brandon Jefferies during the Marshall vs. UAB in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw eludes the tackle of UAB's Jermaine McElveen on this play for a Marshall first down during the Marshall vs. UAB game in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006.

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Ahmad Bradshaw uses a stiff-arm to break away from UAB's Will Evans in the first quarter of the Marshall vs. UAB game in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006.

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Ahmad Bradshaw points to the cameraman in the endzone after scoring on a huge run in the first quarter of the Marshall vs. UAB game in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006.

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Marshall's Ahmad Bradshaw breaks loose for a 26 yard touchdown run in the first quarter of Marshall's 31-24 win over the UAB Blazers in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006.

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The Tiger defense swarms Ahmad Bradshaw during the first half of the Thundering Herd's homecoming game against Memphis at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006.

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Ahmad Bradshaw tries to break through the defense of Tiger defensive back Brandon McDonald on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, during the second half of the Thundering Herd's 41-27 victory over Memphis at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) rolls into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw, center, is congratulated by teammates Henry Hynoski, left, and David Baas after Bradshaw scored a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) rushes for a touchdown in front of New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) rushes for a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) prepares to enter the end zone for a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs away from New England Patriots defensive tackle Kyle Love during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) breaks a tackle by New England Patriots outside linebacker Tracy White during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.

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New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) congratulates New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) after his touchdown in the second half of their NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.

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New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo watches as New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw scores a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.

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New York Giants from left, Lawrence Tynes, Ahmad Bradshaw, Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks hold the Vince Lombardi Trophy following their NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17.

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) carries the ball of the field after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw, bottom right, scores a touchdown against New England Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) scores on a touchdown in front of New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo, right, during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) scores a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17.