Definitely one of the greatest running backs Michigan has ever had. He even shared the backfield with another great Tyrone Wheatley a couple of years. Two of the greatest ever in Michigan football!
I was at the big house when he made his debut. The confusion on everyone's face and in the air was priceless when the PA announcer called his name. You knew he was greatness from day one.
What an amazing runner. I know Michigan has had some great runners over the years but I don't know if anyone was better than Biakabatuka. He was better than Wheatley in 94' and then had that historic 95' campaign. I just don't get why Michigan people don't rate him as highly as guys like A-Train or Wheatley.
Overall top speed he had big plays but not many homerun plays that went the distance! He was good but I'd rate him still behind Thomas and Wheatley and just ahead of Mike Hart!
He just lacked the flash and signature plays. Wheatley had classic kick returns and highlight long runs. Tim was just a stomp down nonstop workhorse. I don't think he was ever BETTER than Ty Wheatley, but he was the kind of back whose value was tremendous a field position and time management back. He could make a not so good team very good.
I was at his debut game against Houston. If you never saw him play live you have no idea how the TV never did his talents justice. A quick and shifty back with speed to burn who wasn't afraid to put his shoulders down.
I still rememeber the first game he really came onto the scene in my mind. It was a Game at Minnesota in 1993 and I was like, "this guy is really good!" I had never heard of him until that point.
I saw him doing mop up in garbage time against Houston his freshman year. It was clear to me from his first carry we had greatness on our hands. He was one of those special athletes that if you never saw him play live then you just don't know how good he really was.
Only Wolverine RB I like more is Tyrone Wheatley. Chris, Mike, and A-Train are great but what Tim did to Ohio that year will always be remembered as a legendary performance. Tishimanga Biakabutuka you are missed.
Wow. I really miss Kieth Jackson. Greatest cf announcer of all time. "Whoah Nellie!" Biakabutuka is one of my all time favs. When he carried the entire smelly D of blowhio stain *uckeyes 40 yards down field, that was pure Michigan
@Comptech224 1995. That was the game where that jackass Terry Glenn said, "We need to keep Michigan down here where they belong, just like the rest of them teams...and we're going to go up there and kick their butt like we did to everybody else."
@LetsPlayPC I'm pretty sure Denard had a couple runs that are more impressive last year than that one. Not saying it isn't one of the greatest but It really doesn't hold a candle to the TD run against Bowling Green... Even Denard's first play from scrimmage as a freshman is better, despite the fumbled snap.
Definitely one of the greatest running backs Michigan has ever had. He even shared the backfield with another great Tyrone Wheatley a couple of years. Two of the greatest ever in Michigan football!
My favorite Michigan RB ever. Brings back so many memories
Him and Tyrone Wheatley
And Hassan Haskins
I was at the big house when he made his debut. The confusion on everyone's face and in the air was priceless when the PA announcer called his name. You knew he was greatness from day one.
Man, if I were an announcer, I would take every chance I could to say Biakabatuka's name. Rolls off the tongue so nicely.
Ha! Half the highlights are from The Game against That School Down South. Fabulous, Thanks!
Your comment is 4 years old and this video is from 25 years ago .... pretty fucking sure that was the last time we beat ohio
What an amazing runner. I know Michigan has had some great runners over the years but I don't know if anyone was better than Biakabatuka. He was better than Wheatley in 94' and then had that historic 95' campaign. I just don't get why Michigan people don't rate him as highly as guys like A-Train or Wheatley.
Overall top speed he had big plays but not many homerun plays that went the distance! He was good but I'd rate him still behind Thomas and Wheatley and just ahead of Mike Hart!
He just lacked the flash and signature plays. Wheatley had classic kick returns and highlight long runs. Tim was just a stomp down nonstop workhorse. I don't think he was ever BETTER than Ty Wheatley, but he was the kind of back whose value was tremendous a field position and time management back. He could make a not so good team very good.
I think you can put Hassan Haskins on that list now. 5 TD's vs. Ohio. Not bad.
I was at his debut game against Houston. If you never saw him play live you have no idea how the TV never did his talents justice. A quick and shifty back with speed to burn who wasn't afraid to put his shoulders down.
I love watching vids of our glory days.... Please coach Hoke get us back on track!
12 years this comment went, but go blue
It is my sincere hope that Donavan. From Detroit, will be in the class of 2021.
What I loved about Tim...
1) My Favorite Number
2) What he did against OSU (huge part was what the line did)
3) Downhill runner
4) Legs never stopped
The Oline did a great job too
He had big shoes to fill after Wheatley, but I think he did admirably.
Don’t like comparing players but he was a mix of Peterson, Barry Sanders. Maybe early version of Barkley
I still rememeber the first game he really came onto the scene in my mind. It was a Game at Minnesota in 1993 and I was like, "this guy is really good!" I had never heard of him until that point.
I saw him doing mop up in garbage time against Houston his freshman year. It was clear to me from his first carry we had greatness on our hands. He was one of those special athletes that if you never saw him play live then you just don't know how good he really was.
He had some silky smooth moves,
Only Wolverine RB I like more is Tyrone Wheatley. Chris, Mike, and A-Train are great but what Tim did to Ohio that year will always be remembered as a legendary performance. Tishimanga Biakabutuka you are missed.
Nice vid! Tshimanga’s juke was amazing
TIMMY!!!!!
Coolest name in all of NCAA football. Even better than Derrell Johnson-Koulianos although I like that one too.
Run like the wind, Biakabutuka!
Really wish he could have stayed healthy while in the NFL... Coulda been something special.
@WolverineHistorian Thank you very much.
The good 'ol days
Wow.
Man I Love the University of Michigan! GO BLUE until my last exhale!
Wow. I really miss Kieth Jackson. Greatest cf announcer of all time. "Whoah Nellie!"
Biakabutuka is one of my all time favs. When he carried the entire smelly D of blowhio stain *uckeyes 40 yards down field, that was pure Michigan
"...and they are not going to give up the easy running yards any more!" - and Biakabutuka instantly breaks open the defense for 30 yards.
The Barry Sanders of college football imo. If he stayed healthy he would have been an All Pro Back!
6:42 That run is one of the all time Michigan greats if not the greatest. And Mark Jones's call for it sucks horribly.
I went to high school with a guy who was his cousin he played running back too
You might be talking about his younger brother Remi. :)
Damn knees!
I remember when Michigan had good running backs
@Furu4392 No. Just a very old VHS tape.
Do you have the 1995 Memphis game? and I totaly forget Pass used to do college football!
6:40 run = Ric Flair saying wooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Which Ohio State game was that at the end? What year I mean with over 300 yards rushing for Tim?
Do u have any 1996 Washington Huskies football games with Corey Dillon?
This is who blake corum reminds me of!
I have his rookie autograph card
he knows how to use that stiff arm Go Blue
@Comptech224 1995. That was the game where that jackass Terry Glenn said, "We need to keep Michigan down here where they belong, just like the rest of them teams...and we're going to go up there and kick their butt like we did to everybody else."
How did that work out
EDDIE WHO????
@LetsPlayPC I'm pretty sure Denard had a couple runs that are more impressive last year than that one. Not saying it isn't one of the greatest but It really doesn't hold a candle to the TD run against Bowling Green... Even Denard's first play from scrimmage as a freshman is better, despite the fumbled snap.
VC VC VC VC
I can't stand michigan state...but those were there best unis
WOW He beat Ohio State by himself
Is dad his my mom’s friend
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wth u triplej86
mike vrabel is a good player and he got abused