Anthony Jermaine Thomas (born November 7, 1977 in Winnfield, Louisiana) is an American football running back who plays for the Buffalo Bills (NFL). November 7 is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 54 days remaining. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... Winnfield is a small city located in Winn Parish, Louisiana. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... High school running back A running back, halfback or tailback is the position of a player on an American and Canadian football team who lines up in the offensive backfield. ... City Buffalo, New York Team colors Dark Navy, Red, Royal, Nickel, and White Head Coach Dick Jauron Owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ...

At Winnfield High School, he starred on the basketball, track, and football teams. He set a state record with 106 career touchdowns while playing both running back and placekicker. He was named a first-team All-American and rated as the second-best running back in the country by the Prep Football Report. Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005 For other uses, see Basketball (disambiguation). ... Typical outdoor red rubber track Athletics, also known, especially in American English, as track and field or track and field athletics, is a collection of sport events, which can roughly be divided into running, throwing, and jumping. ... A touchdown is the primary method of scoring in American and Canadian football, in which the ball carrier causes the football to break the plane of the end zone, thus earning 6 points for his team (in both codes). ... Placekicker is the title of the player on an American football team who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals, extra points, and, in many cases, kickoffs. ...

Before entering the professional ranks, Thomas played college football at University of Michigan. As a freshman in 1997, he contributed to the Wolverines' 12-0 national championship season. In his stellar collegiate career (1997-2000), he set school records for rushing yards (4,472) and touchdowns (56). A college football game between Colorado State University and the Air Force Academy. ... This article is about the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. ... The University of Michigan features 25 varsity sports teams, called the Wolverines. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII in Roman) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

He was selected in the second round (38th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears. Nicknamed "A-Train" due to his power-running style, he powered his way to 1,183 rushing yards and the NFL Rookie of the Year Award. With the emergence of Thomas Jones in Chicago, he signed with the Dallas Cowboys in 2005 as the backup running back - ironically, to back up Thomas Jones' brother Julius Jones. Thomas' ineffectiveness in limited duty, his inability to play special teams, and the emergence of Marion Barber III as the primary backup led Dallas to release him in November 2005. He was quickly signed by New Orleans after they lost Deuce McAllister with a season ending knee injury, and currently splits rushing duties with Aaron Stecker. On April 28, 2006, Thomas signed with the Buffalo Bills. The 2001 NFL Draft Categories: | ... City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue, Orange and White Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner McCaskey Family General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear Local radio Flagship stations: WBBM (780 AM) Announcers: Jeff Joniak... Since 1967 The Associated Press has given two annual Rookie of the Year Awards to NFL American football players: one for an offensive player and one for a defensive player. ... Thomas Quinn Jones (born August 19, 1978 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia) is an American football running back for the Chicago Bears. ... City Irving, Texas Other nicknames Americas Team, The Boys Team colors Royal Blue, Metallic Silver-Green, Silver, Navy Blue, and White Head Coach Bill Parcells Owner Jerry Jones General manager Jerry Jones Fight song None Mascot Rowdy [2] Local radio Flagship stations: KLUV (98. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Julius André Maurice Jones (born August 14, 1981 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia) is an American football running back who is currently the starting halfback for the Dallas Cowboys. ... Marion Barber III is a National Football League running back for the Dallas Cowboys. ... Look up November in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Dulymus Jenod McAllister (born December 27, 1978 in Lena, Mississippi) is an American football player, currently playing as a running back for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. // NFL Career Deuce McAllister McAllister has been one of the NFLs most productive running backs since being picked by the... Aaron Stecker (born November 13, 1975 in Green Bay, Wisconsin) is an American football running back who plays for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. ... City Buffalo, New York Team colors Dark Navy, Red, Royal, Nickel, and White Head Coach Dick Jauron Owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. ...

External links

• Anthony Thomas gets second chance with the Saints (wwltv.com)
• Anthony Thomas Pictures at Mike DeSimone's Michigan Football Picture Database