2-time Heisman winner Archie Griffin raves about OSU RB Chris Wells

BOARDMAN — Archie Griffin has seen the arched eyebrows and the rolled eyes. He knows people think he must have a few Buckeyes rolling around his head to compare anyone to Cleveland Browns great running back Jim Brown, much less a guy who hasn’t played a down of his junior season yet.

But he can’t help it.

“Beanie is the closest thing to Jim Brown I’ve seen,” said Griffin, referring to Ohio State University running back Chris Wells of Akron. “I really mean that.

“Sometimes I see him and it’s comical when he throws people off him that are trying to tackle him. I just enjoy watching him play. He’s a fabulous running back,” Griffin added.

Griffin, who spoke at tonight’s “Champions Among Us” dinner for the United Way at Mr. Anthony’s, is the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner.

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