Article: CAREER AT A CROSSROADS FORMER UW STAR RON DAYNE PREPARES FOR A SEASON THAT LIKELY WILL DETERMINE HIS NFL FUTURE.(SPORTS)

Byline: Mike Bruton Philadelphia Inquirer

ALBANY, N.Y. -- There has been a shroud of doubt over Ron Dayne during his entire tenure with the New York Giants, and as he goes into the final year of his contract, it's still there.

A record-setting running back who won the Heisman Trophy at the University of Wisconsin, Dayne stepped into the NFL in 2000 and, despite starting only four games, rumbled for 770 yards.

Even though he was playing behind Tiki Barber, expectations were high for Dayne after his rookie season. But he dropped to 690 yards rushing in 2001 and 428 yards last season, and the carping began.

The 5-foot-10, 245-pound power ...

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