Exceptional in 'Pounding the Rock': CFL Rushing Leaders Trivia

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With its wider field and seemingly unlimited motion allowances, the CFL has really become a passing league. That being said, there are times where the ability to run the ball, or 'pound the rock', is still vital. Offensive lineman especially always prefer run-blocking to pass-blocking. Nothing demoralizes defenders like a strong, punishing running attack. This quiz will test your knowledge of some of the best CFL running backs in the past 40 years. Now it's time for me to 'hand off' things to you! Show me how much you know!

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What Ottawa running back lead the CFL in rushing in 1982 and 1983?

What Calgary running back lead the league in rushing from 2012 to 2014?

What Toronto running back lead the league in rushing in 2001?

What Calgary running back lead the league in rushing in 2008 and 2009?

What Edmonton running back lead the CFL in rushing in 1989?

What Winnipeg running back lead the CFL in rushing in 1984 and 1985?

What Hamilton running back lead the league in rushing in 2004?

What Winnipeg running back lead the CFL in rushing in 1992 and 193?

What Montreal running back lead the league in rushing in 2011?

How many times did Mike Pringle lead the CFL in rushing?

Who lead the CFL in rushing from 1994 to 1995 and from 1997 to 2000?

Who lead the CFL in rushing from 2018 to 2020?

How many times did Pinball Clemons lead the CFL in rushing yards?

What Montreal running back lead the league in rushing in 2016?

What Winnipeg running back lead the league in rushing in 2005 and 2006?

Who lead the CFL in rushing in 2021?

Who lead the CFL in rushing in 2022?

What Edmonton running back lead the league in rushing in 2002?

How many times did Normie Kwong lead the CFL in rushing?

What Calgary running back lead the league in rushing in 2017?

How many times did Johnny Bright lead the CFL in rushing?

How many times did George Reed lead the CFL in rushing?

What Ottawa running back lead the CFL in rushing in 1988?

What Winnipeg running back lead the CFL in rushing in 1990 and 1991?

What Calgary running back lead the CFL in rushing in 1980 and 1981?

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