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| Dave Casinelli was recruited to Memphis in 1960 from Follansbee, WV, where he received all-America honors as a senior in high school. |
| Casinelli played at Memphis from 1960-63 and ended his career by leading the nation in rushing and scoring while leading the Tigers to an undefeated season. During his first year as a starter, Casinelli led Memphis in rushing with 646
yards on 117 carries. His nine touchdowns in 1961 also led the Tigers. As a junior, "The Bull" gained 826 yards on 173 attempts while scoring 11 touchdowns. In his recordbreaking
senior year, Casinelli became the first and only Tiger to rush
for 1,000 yards in a single-season when he tallied 1,016 on
219 attempts in 1963. |
| His 1,016 yards ranked him first among all NCAA rushers and his 14 touchdowns helped him capture the national scoring
title. |
| Following graduation, Casinelli became a successful
businessman in Memphis and Tallahasse, FL. Casinelli later lost
his life in a car accident in 1987. |