Yeah, that's some BS. It's not like there haven't been some really good white running backs to come through the college ranks, especially in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska. Your size and speed certainly wouldn't have been a problem. To think that a D-II or D-III school wouldn't offer more is a bit questionable, even if they have smaller budgets.

Anyway - it's unfortunate, but it's good that you have other goals to pursue. Good luck to you. I'll be following your journey.