2004 April 29th: Oakland Raiders Sign Amos to a free agent deal.
2002: (Rushing) 193 ATTs for 762 YDs, 4 TDs - 3.9 AVG. (Receiving) 42 RECs for 341 YDs, 0 TDs - 8.1 AVG. 2 FUMs.
After serious surgery to remove a cyst on his liver, Amos regained his strength and came through for the Steelers big-time to replace an injured Jerome Bettis in October, including 2 TDs against Baltimore and then a great performance of 111 yards rushing on 29 carries and 62 yards receiving on 5 receptions against Cleveland. Amos proved much this season as far as showing his ability to be a running back in a balanced offense. There were some negative yardage plays that many feel are of some concern. However, there's little doubt of his running power once he gets a head of steam under him. And he continues to show his value as the lone back in those situations.
The leading rusher in West Virginia history with 4,086 yards, nicknamed "Famous Amos", was a third round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1999. After proving his commitment to helping the team in special teams his rookie year (a role he seldom played in college), Zereoue has been worked into the Steelers running game and completes a 1-2 punch for the Steelers run-oriented offense when alternated with Jerome Bettis. Amos racked up 441 yards in 2001 on the ground as well as serving as a receiver out of the backfield. Amos was a second-team All-America selection by The Sports Network and a first-team All-Big East Conference pick in 1998. He holds WVU records with 786 rushing attempts for 4,086 yards, 21 100-yard rushing performances, and 4,673 all-purpose yards despite only playing three seasons. His 40 touchdown runs rank second all-time in West Virginia history.
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