Class Class of 2002 Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Positions Running back Education Furman University | College Furman (1998–2001) Role American football player Major N/A Name Louis Ivory | |
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Date of birth (1980-02-06) February 6, 1980 (age 35) | ||
Place of birth Fort Valley, Georgia | ||
Louis Ivory (born February 6, 1980) is a former American college football running back. He played for Furman.
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Early life
Ivory was born in Fort Valley, Georgia, where he attended Peach County High School.
College career
Ivory grew up 140 miles from Division I-AA (now known as Division I FCS) powerhouse Georgia Southern, which did not recruit him. He instead attended rival Furman University. In 2000, Ivory recorded 2,079 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on 286 carries.
As a junior, he received the 2000 Walter Payton Award for the most outstanding player in Division I-AA. In his senior year, Ivory rushed for 1,719 yards and 19 touchdowns on 289 carries.
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