Thomas had seven 100-yard rushing games this season (streak of six ended against Alabama in the Orange Bowl), highlighted by a career-high 197-yard rushing output on a school-record-tying 42 carries and three rushing TDs at Indiana. He is second all-time in Michigan season records in both carries and rushing TDs, while his rushing yardage total lists tied for 11th. Thomas, an All-Big Ten Conference second team selection by the coaches and media in 1999, rushed for a career-best 1,297 yards on 301 carries and scored 17 rushing touchdowns. "A lot of guys were to me, and now it's my turn." "I want to come back and be a leader," added Thomas. "That's one thing they can't take away from me, a degree from the University of Michigan. "I talked with my family, friends and coaches, and I took a hard look at the goals in my life, and I will stay for my final year for one reason: the goal that is dearest to me, to finish my education up," Thomas said. University of Michigan junior tailback Anthony Thomas (Winnfield, La./Winnfield HS) has announced his intention to remain at Michigan for his senior season rather than enter the 2000 National Football League Draft.
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