A four-year letterman, Bernard Slayton was among the top players early in the JMU football program's history. He ran for 2,161 yards and 21 touchdowns in four seasons and is sixth on JMU's career rushing list. A tailback, Slayton led JMU in rushing in 1973 and 1974 before being slowed by a shoulder injury in 1975. He was the team most valuable player, an honorable mention All-America and a first-team All-Virginia College Athletic Association choice in 1974 when he ran for 873 yards and nine touchdowns. He ran for 395 yards and four scores despite missing five games in 1975 and for 656 yards and five touchdowns in 1976.
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