NCAA football running back Javon Ringer plays for the Michigan State University Spartans. On September 13, 2008, in the second game of the season, Ringer had 43 carries for 282 yards. Both were career highs for Ringer, and the fourth most yardage in Michigan State history.Green & White: MSU rides Ringer to victory, 17-0 (September 13, 2008) Ringer is considered a contender for the 2008 Heisman Trophy.ESPN.com: Ringer on Heisman Radar After Another Gem

As Michigan State's star running back, Ringer helped the Spartans begin the 2008 season with a 9-2 record, their best since 1999.ESPN.com: Michigan St. Remains on Course for Share of Big Ten Title On September 13, 2008, Ringer scored a career high 43 carries for 282 yards, helping Michigan State defeat Florida Atlantic 17 to 0.Green & White: MSU rides Ringer to victory, 17-0 (September 13, 2008) Ringer, who was originally recruited by the Ohio State coach Jim Tressel, faced the Buckeyes on October 18, 2008, as the Spartans fell 45 to 7.ESPN.com: Pryor, Ohio St. Build Quick Lead in Victory over Michigan St.

During a November 8, 2008, game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Ringer recorded 32 carries for 121 yards and two touchdowns. This brought his total to 4,309 career rushing yards, second in Michigan State history.ESPN.com: Michigan St. Remains on Course for Share of Big Ten Title

1. 2007: 245 carriesDetroit Free Press: MSU workhorse Javon Ringer hopes to answer call (September 8, 2008)
2. 2006: 86 carriesDetroit Free Press: MSU workhorse Javon Ringer hopes to answer call (September 8, 2008)
3. 2005: 122 carriesDetroit Free Press: MSU workhorse Javon Ringer hopes to answer call (September 8, 2008)

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4. ESPN.com: Ringer on Heisman Radar After Another Gem (September 20, 2008)

5. Green & White: MSU rides Ringer to victory, 17-0 (September 13, 2008)

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7. YouTube Video: RB Javon Ringer Highlights MSU vs Florida Atl. 9/13/08 (Time: 1:49)