![]() ![]() Game 15 was an off day against Dallas for the entire team. “For us to think that he was going to be this dominating, and this on top of his game after all he’s been through, with 5 surgeries, it’s just a fantastic comeback. He gained 103 yards mostly on 16 carries in the second half. ![]() In game 13, against Miami, Garrison went over the 1,000-yard mark for the season. In game 12 he rushed for 40 yards and a touchdown. In week 11 Garrison again topped 100 yards with 124 and another touchdown. He set up the winning field goal with a 31-yard run.Īgainst Indianapolis in week 10 Garrison had 12 carries for 106 yards and touchdown runs of 28 and 43 yards. In game 9 he ran for 92 yards and caught 6 passes. ![]() “It feels good, I owe it to my big boys up front. He only had 46 yards rushing but caught 4 passes for 105 yards including an impressive 60-yard catch and run touchdown.Īfter rushing for 145 yards on 17 carries in week 8 Garrison was named NFC Player of the Week. Game 7 was the first game in which Garrison looked as if he has fully recovered from his injury. In the 5th game Garrison only had 12 carries, but still rushed for 78 yards and also caught 5 passes. The 4th game Garrison rushed for 74 yards. I don’t even think about the ankle anymore.” “I think every week it’s really getting better. The third game was a break out game for Garrison with 20 carries for 95 yards. In the second game Garrison suffered a concussion early in the game and did not return forcing the 49ers to use rookie runner Keavon Barlow. The first game of the season was a test to see what Garrison could do and he came up big in overtime with an 11- yard run to set up the winning field goal. He wasn’t about to give up, and I think he used that situation in a sense that people doubted his ability to come back and he’s definitely using that as a fire to prove people wrong.” Jeff Garcia It shows his hard work and dedication as to where he wants to be in his life. “I think we are all amazed that he’s been able to come back after a two-year layoff and be back in the starting role and be able to carry the ball like he has. His personality tells you that.” Tom Rathman – 49ers Running Backs Coach Just by knowing his personality and how tough he is and how hard he works… yeah, without a doubt. It was just about getting over smaller hurdles each month.” - Garrison Hearst I never had any doubt whether I could do it again. It’s an unbelievable story that he’s even out there.” Steve Mariucci on Garrison’s return to the field and as the starting running back of the 49ers, “Garrison has gone over and above the call of duty to get back on the field and trying to impress. He showed great moves good bursts of speed, great blocking ability and his usual good hands as a pass receiver. He became the first player in NFL history to rush for more than a 1,000 yards after a two-year layoff.ĭuring the preseason when asked what his goal was by returning, Garrison responded, “That’s what I want, I want to be the same Garrison I was before.” At times during the season he looked as good or better than he did during his record breaking 1998 season. ![]() Unlikely Hero, Garrison Hearst, Rushes for 1,200 yards, makes the Pro Bowl and wins the Len Eshmont AwardĪfter a 21/2-year layoff from an ankle injury that developed into a rare career-threatening bone condition, Garrison Hearst returned to have what can only be referred to as an incredible season. ![]()
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