Freshman linebacker Stephon Sanders visited with PonyFans.com to discuss his transition from high school defensive end to college linebacker, how the Rice offense changed when the Owls were heading into the stiff wind that blew through Ford Stadium Saturday afternoon and how his pass rush affected Rice quarterback Nick Fanuzzi.
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Re: VIDEO: Stephon Sanders
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 11:51 pm
by westexSMU
Great athlete. The guy will be special here before he is finished.
Re: VIDEO: Stephon Sanders
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:04 pm
by RGV Pony
very well spoken young man
Re: VIDEO: Stephon Sanders
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:36 pm
by GiddyUp
this kid is gonna be great
Re: VIDEO: Stephon Sanders
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:54 pm
by cutter
love that smile when he was being asked about laying that hit on fanuzzi.
Re: VIDEO: Stephon Sanders
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:46 am
by SMUguy
That's what jumped out at me, too -- the smile. He buried that guy a few times, and clearly enjoyed it.
I don't think it's letting any secrets out to mention that one of the plays shown at June's luncheon today was that play when Rice left Sanders unblocked. When he raced at Fanuzzi, Rice Tyler Smith tried to get in his way ... and was made into a human speed bump by Sanders, who ran right over/through him on his way to Fanuzzi. Coach Mason pointed out that Sanders "is a freshman doing that to a senior (Smith)." Mason sounded ecstatic about how good Sanders can become.
It's hard to not be optimistic about him. Very impressive young man (on the field and in this interview).
Re: VIDEO: Stephon Sanders
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:50 pm
by smuuth
He stands out doesn't he! What a playmaker!
Re: VIDEO: Stephon Sanders
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 7:41 pm
by PonyPlayer4
He had a much bigger game than his stat line indicated