Bailey Sets Yardage Mark

ABILENE, Tex. —  Johnny Bailey of Texas A&I; broke the NCAA all-purpose yardage record in the Javelinas’ 33-13 victory over Abilene Christian on Saturday.

Bailey broke the record, which combines rushing, receiving and return yardage, of 7,623 yards with a 19-yard kickoff return. The record had been held by Kenny Gamble, who played for Colgate from 1984-87.

The kickoff return, with 6:08 remaining in the second quarter, gave Bailey 7,637 all-purpose career yards. Bailey, a 5-foot-9, 180-pound running back, finished with 179 rushing yards in 23 carries and 41 yards in two returns for 7,726 all-purpose yards. He has one regular-season game remaining.