Emanuel Sanders Appreciation Thread

[Stallion]

With the disappointment in the loss I don't think enough attention has been paid to the greatness of Emanuel Sanders. Breaks Jerry Levias' game reception record with 18 receptions as well as the the All-Time yardage record. Emanuel Sanders is probably the only post DP player I consider to be among the greats in SMU Football History. Well him and Morestead. Just an outstanding player. I assume he's leading the Nation in receptions now.

[ozfan]

With the disappointment in the loss I don't think enough attention has been paid to the greatness of Emanuel Sanders. Breaks Jerry Levias' game reception record with 18 receptions as well as the the All-Time yardage record. Emanuel Sanders is probably the only post DP player I consider to be among the greats in SMU Football History. Well him and Morestead. Just an outstanding player. I assume he's leading the Nation in receptions now.

Yes you play the game like a true champ, well done.

[Charleston Pony]

one heck of a player. will hold many a record here before he's done. let's hope he gets to play in a bowl game for SMU.

[CalallenStang]

Sanders is one of the best WRs in the nation right now.

[PerunaPunch]

With the disappointment in the loss I don't think enough attention has been paid to the greatness of Emanuel Sanders. Breaks Jerry Levias' game reception record with 18 receptions as well as the the All-Time yardage record. Emanuel Sanders is probably the only post DP player I consider to be among the greats in SMU Football History. Well him and Morestead. Just an outstanding player. I assume he's leading the Nation in receptions now.

Weren't you the one hacking on me earlier this fall when I suggested (somewhat tongue-in-cheek) that Sanders should have his jersey retired? ...How he didn't deserve the accolade because he played on losing teams? I can bump that back up to the front page if you need a reminder.

[PerunaPunch]

NO! SMU has not had a great player deserving of even casual consideration of such an award in 25 years. There is not a player in the last 25 years that is one of the 25 Greatest Players in SMU History-and that's a charitable statement of what I believe to be true-more like Top 35-40. SMU has had 28 different All-Americans-27 of which were before 1985. The only All-American since was a Kicker.

Does anyone think Sanders has cracked the SMU Top 35 of All Time list yet?

[jkflamebo]

This guy has crushed all my doubts, he's a big time player.

[Stallion]

Probably because I don't think his Jersey should be retired. I think he is one of the Top 25 or Top 40 players in SMU History. You only retire Jerseies for Heisman Trophy candidates, 3 Time All-Americans or players who lead teams to historic glory. Sanders has yet to win First Team All-CUSA. There are some pretty outstanding players at SMU whose Jersies haven't been retired. You lack historical perspective when you discount the great players in SMU History who were All-Americans and won multiple All-SWC honors.

[Junior]

Yeah, ES was rolling yesterday. It's a shame that we lost the game, but he gave it all he had like he does week in and week out. He's truly greatness.

I also agree with Stallion on the jersey thing.

[J.T.supporta]

only bright spot on a bad loss

[OR-See-Nee]

His name is Emanuel? I thought it was Emillio?

Seriously, glad to have ES on the team. He's da man.

[Treadway21]

It is too bad the result has taken all the attention from his record setting day. He should have been basking in glory today.

[that's great raplh]

he is a great player

[Corso]

Good call on this thread. Emmanuel Sanders is undeniably an all-time great.

I look forward to seeing him rewrite the record book.