Florida State University Athletics
Florida State Athletics Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2014
FSU coaches recognized immediately that Lee’s unique running style and sure-handed receiving ability would fit perfectly into the Seminole’s system. Lee was remarkably elusive using quick cuts and shifty moves to leave would-be tacklers grabbing air most of the time.
Lee totaled 290 yards rushing and 272 receiving as a true freshman on FSU’s 10-2 Fiesta Bowl champion team in 1989. He had a tremendous sophomore season gaining 825 yards on just 158 carries and was voted MVP of the inaugural Blockbuster Bowl following FSU’s 24-17 win over Penn State. He gained 977 yards as junior in 1991, which was the fifth best single season mark at FSU at the time. FSU finished 11-2 that season and defeated Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl. Over his three year career, the Seminoles never finished ranked lower than fourth in the AP poll.
Amp finished with 2,092 career rushing yards and a remarkable 38 career touchdowns, which is tied for the fourth most TD’s in FSU history. Lee left early for the NFL where he was a second round draft pick and played nine years in the league with the 49ers, Vikings, Rams and Eagles.
