This is interesting, though: "a nasty habit of disappearing in big games".
I'm not saying that's not true, because Cedric definitely could have done more on big stages at UT, but earlier in this thread, Jive Turkey wrote:
"Ced had no big games in big time games. Not in the OU games, NU games, Big 12 title games, bowl games, Rose Bowl, you name it. He destroyed the Rices of the world..."
Actually, Cedric ran for 174 yards and three touchdowns against 12th-ranked Nebraska in 2003. For comparison, Ricky Williams basically secured his Heisman with his 150-yard day against 7th-ranked NU in 1998.
The 2003 Huskers finished 10-3 and ranked 19th; the 1998 team was 9-4 and also finished 19th. Statistically, the 2003 defense was better, and they were a talented, well-coached group, with Bo Pelini as the DC.
Obviously, there are reasons to be more impressed with Ricky's performance (on the road, didn't have VY), but the difference in the way the two performances are perceived is interesting. People (even knowledgeable posters on this board) don't even remember Cedric's game.