Professional football running back Chris Ivory plays in the National Football League with the New Orleans Saints. He also played college football at Washington State and at Tiffin University in Ohio.http://www.neworleanssaints.com/team/roster/Chris-Ivory/dd7e52ef-077d-4598-aeab-04a0debea20c After joining the Saints in 2010 as an undrafted free agent, Ivory has seen success on the field, including seeing a starting on the team after injuries to running backs Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas.http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/10/22/chris-ivory-gets-another-chance-to-shine/

During the October 17, 2010, game between the Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Ivory had 15 carries for 158 yards plus a reception for another 17 yards. This mark was the most for a Saints rookie since 1999 and earned him national recognition as the NFL Rookie of the Week and FedEx Ground Player of the Week.http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2010/10/new_orleans_saints_rookie_chri.html

Ivory began his college football career with the Washington State Cougars, playing three years with the team. He started in 2006, playing in nine games and recording three carries for 87 yards and a touchdown. These numbers improved as he moved through his sophomore season, racking up 60 rushes for 332 yards and two scores.http://www.wsucougars.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ivory_christopher00.html

He was on track for another career year as a junior in 2009, notching 28 carries for 150 yards and a touchdown in five games, but was limited in playing time due to injuries.http://www.wsucougars.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ivory_christopher00.html Ivory did not return to Washington State for his senior season after he was dismissed from the team before the 2009 season due to a rules violation.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/cougars/2009636366_coug11.html He was later charged with a felony for assaulting a fellow student by hitting him in the head with a bottle.http://www.wwl.com/Chris-Ivory-facing-felony-charge/8347808 Ivory went to play at the Division II college Tiffin University where he again was limited by injuries.http://www.advertiser-tribune.com/page/content.detail/id/521911.html?nav=5012