Herschel Sims

Herschel Sims
Abilene Christian Wildcats No. 23
Position Running Back
Class Senior
Career history
College
High school Abilene High School
Personal information
Date of birth (1991-09-17) September 17, 1991
Place of birth Abilene, Texas
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg)
Career highlights and awards
  • USA Today High School All-American (2009)

Herschel Sims (born September 17, 1991) is an American football running back who plays for the ACU Wildcats. He previously played at Oklahoma State, as well as Lamar University.

Early life

Sims was the victim of child abuse when he was only 6 or 7 years old. His step-father and mother were eventually arrested and sent to prison, him for the abuse and her for not reporting it. “It was a rough, rough time,” Sims told a TV station. “I pretty much remember like it was yesterday.” [1]

High school

Sims played high school football for the Abilene High School Eagles. He began playing for the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the 2011 season. Sporting News ranked him as the number 14 best college recruit. Rivals.com said that he was the fourth best back in the country.[2] In 2010, part of Sims' final high school football season was profiled on the MTV documentary series, World of Jenks. He played in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Recruiting

One of the most sought after signatures in the 2010 class Sims pledged early to Oklahoma State, but was frequently listed as a soft commitment. Texas A&M and TCU also recruited him, but Sims fended them off only to be reportedly mulling a late offer from Auburn.[3] However he stuck to his original commitment and signed with Oklahoma State.

Oklahoma State

Reported in June 2011 to summer training camp at 208 pounds.[5]

Played his first collegiate game against Kansas. Sims scored his first touchdown against the Jayhawks as well. He had two 100-yard games against Baylor and Texas Tech.[6] He racked up 242 yards on just 31 carries, an average of nearly 7.8 yards per carry.

Sims has been accused of stealing $700 from a teammate.[7] He was dismissed from the team on June 1, 2012.[8] On June 5, 2012 he was charged with two felony counts of second-degree forgery.[9]

References

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