BTN.com staff, BTN.com staff, November 15, 2014
Any time a player does something as great as what Melvin Gordon did Saturday afternoon, it's going to get more than its share of attention on social media.
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So, to no surprise, pretty much everyone had something to say about Gordon's NCAA-record 408 yards rushing in Wisconsin's 59-24 win vs. Nebraska.
Fans, media, the Wisconsin family and the NFL world chimed in on Gordon's record-breaking and eye-popping statistical day.
Remember: Gordon didn't play at all in the fourth quarter, so it's anyone's guess how many yards he could have amassed.
Could he have reached the 500-mark? We'll never know, but there's no possible way to downplay the Week 12 effort; it's something we'll be talking about forever.
Here are some other top reactions across Twitter.
As you can see, we focused on the Wisconsin and NFL families. Hey, we had to draw the line somewhere, or the post would never end.
WISCONSIN FAMILY
Congratulations @Melvingordon25! In front of every great RB is a great offensive line & fullback. Couldn't be more proud of @DerekWatt34!
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) November 15, 2014
Shout out to @Melvingordon25 for the record tonight. Even BIGGER shout out to the beef up front blocking! @KCostigan54 @RobBigDaddy78 #beef
— Beau Allen (@Beau_Allen) November 15, 2014
Congrats @Melvingordon25 what a day to remember! Great player and an even better person! Congrats bro! @BadgerFootball
— Jared Abbrederis (@abbrecadabra) November 15, 2014
@Melvingordon25 just beat the NCAA rushing record in 3 quarters… If that doesn't scream Heisman, I guess I never know what will #GOAT
— Frank Kaminsky III (@FSKPart3) November 15, 2014
Congrats to my man @Melvingordon25 on breaking the rushing record! And it only took 3 quarters!
— James White (@SweetFeet_White) November 15, 2014
Congrats to @Melvingordon25 and the Offensive Line. The tradition continues. #OnWisconsin
— Jim Leonhard (@jimleonhard) November 15, 2014
Congrats to @Melvingordon25 and the Wisconsin OLine for setting the single game rushing record! #badgers #GordanToGotham
— Kevin Zeitler (@kzeit70) November 15, 2014
NFL FAMILY
That kid @Melvingordon25 bad!! Congrats on breaking the NCAA single game rushing record. #respect
— LaDainian Tomlinson (@LT_21) November 15, 2014
Are you kidding me with Melvin Gordon's stat line??!! #Wisconsin
— Tiki Barber (@TikiBarber) November 16, 2014
Melvin Gordon is a Beast!!! I don't think there will be any problems seeing RBs in the 1st round in next year's draft
— Justin Forsett (@JForsett) November 15, 2014
Melvin Gordon
— LaMike james (@LaMichaelJames) November 15, 2014
https://twitter.com/RGIII/status/533765092710809600
Gordon for Heisman!! Against a stout Nebraska defense…
— Derrick Mason (@deemason85) November 15, 2014
Melvin Gordon! Much Respect!
— FILFL (@CecilShortsIII) November 15, 2014
