Former Texas AM star RB Darren Lewis dies at 55

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Former Texas AM running back Darren Lewis, best known for breaking Eric Dickerson's Southwest Conference rushing record, died on Thursday following a battle with cancer. He was 55.

Texas AM announced the passing of Lewis, who was a two-time All-American and the school's all-time leading rusher.

Nicknamed "Tank" for his bruising rushing style, Lewis rushed for 5,012 yards fro