Taking a bunch of hits during a season will slow a RB down as well. I've seen some NFL RB's say that sometimes it's Tuesday or Wednesday before they can even walk without pain during a season. There was a video of Jerome Bettis where he could barely get down his staircase a few days after a playoff game.
Not hard to lose a step during a season.
Maroon and White Football
Mississippi State Week 11 Preview: Who carries the load?
Maroon and White Football
Mississippi State Week 11 Preview: Run vs. Run
Maroon and White Basketball
Mississippi State 79-57 Troy: Bulldogs build big early lead in home win over Trojans
Maroon and White Football
Kamario Taylor speaks on return to Mississippi State for 2027
On3 NIL
Kamario Taylor's $7.5M deal sets new bar in college football