[BFritz]

In 97 through 01, Barber only had one year with over 1000 yards rushing, including only 511, 166, and 158 yards in his first three years. All the sudden, in 02-03, he blew up, started pouring out thousand yard years with lots of touchdowns. Granted, he was used more on third down plays and out of the backfield as receiver in his first years, but even so, his receiving yards aren't too shabby now and he might even be averaging more yards a year since 02 than prior.

My point is, what happened to him? Did the coaches realize that if they start using him more, he'll produce big numbers? Or was it something personal? Anyone know??