What to do with L.T. in Week 3 Sep 26, 2009
For nearly a decade, LaDainian Tomlinson was Barry Sanders, Marshall Faulk, Priest Holmes, Roger Craig, Larry Centers and Jim Brown. all rolled into one dynamic fantasy back. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
49ers to face a fired-up Adrian Peterson Sep 25, 2009
Barry Sanders rushed for 100 yards in 49. 7 percent of his games, and Jim Brown did it 49. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Favre: Peterson best Ive ever seen Sep 25, 2009
But its unfair to rank him with Jim Brown, Walter Payton, Barry Sanders and those guys, because hes got some catching up to do. But hes outstanding. (VikingUpdate.com)
Gore, Greenway, Campbell capture NFC weekly honors Sep 24, 2009
9 yards per carry and had touchdown runs of 79 and 80 yards, becoming only the second player to run for two scores of at least 75 yards in a game (Barry Sanders). Greenway was awarded his first Defensive Player of the Week award after logging two interceptions, a fumble recovery and four tackles in the Vikings' 27-13 victory over Detroit. (ABC 7 News, DC)
MMQB: 49ers 23, Seahawks 10 Sep 22, 2009
Notes: Gore had his second 200-yard games of his career, both coming against SeattleGore joined Barry Sanders as the only two players in NFL history with two touchdown runs of 79 or more yards in the same gameFour of Lawrence Jacksons 5 career sacks have come in Week 2 meetings against the 49ers. Summary: Despite playing rather poorly, the Seahawks still had a chance to come away with a big divisional road win that wouldve given them a commanding lead in the NFC West. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Jets’ Sanchez sizzles in second half to guide upset Sep 22, 2009
He s the second player in NFL history to have two TD runs of 79 or more yards in the same game, joining Barry Sanders, who did it Oct. 12, 1997. Seattle (1-1) lost quarterback Matt Hasselbeck to a rib injury just before halftime. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Streaking 49ers ground Seahawks Sep 22, 2009
He became only the second player in NFL history to have two TD runs of 79 or more yards in the same game, joining Barry Sanders. Sanders had runs of 80 and 82 yards at Tampa Bay on Oct. 12, 1997. (Honolulu Advertiser)
CLICKS: Week 2 rules to live by Sep 20, 2009
The best example of this creed comes in the story of Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, circa 1997. After two sub-Sanders-esque games of 33 and 20 yards to begin the season, Sanders went on a rampage for all time, rushing for a "low" of 105 and high of 216 yards for the next 14 weeks. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
49ers' Haralson deserved his bonus Sep 18, 2009
Haralson arrived in the fifth round of the 2006 draft, the same one in which Houston passed on Reggie Bush, the Heisman Trophy winner and reputed Barry Sanders clone, to take defensive end Mario Williams with the No. 1 pick. Contract considerations might have dictated the Texans' decision, but it also adhered to an NFL commandment: When in doubt while selecting a top draft choice, go with a pass rusher. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Damion Jones-Moore, Central Catholic / Elaina Balouris, Hampton (Today) Sep 17, 2009
Damion Jones-Moore, Central Catholic / Elaina Balouris, Hampton. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Petersons TD run vs. Browns definitely tops Sep 15, 2009
The Run is too simplistic and fails to convey the unprecedented combination of Barry Sanders quickness, Earl Campbells power, Browns determination and Eric Dickersons speed. Edwards kiss the baby quote, while entertaining, is already owned by Ochocinco. (MSNBC -- Sports)
No. 13 DeMatha (Md.) plows over Gilman Sep 15, 2009
When Barry Sanders was in his heyday in Detroit, he didn't dominate from start to finish ... DeMatha running back Marcus Coker did his best Barry Sanders impression on a cool, rainy Saturday afternoon at Gilman High. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Browns-Vikings: Greg's Game Preview Sep 13, 2009
The have a terrific offense led by the most explosive running back the game has seen since the days of Barry Sanders. is big, fast and elusive with terrific vision to find the hole. (BerniesInsiders.com)
Dyer to start visits soon » Sep 13, 2009
He's been compared to a young Barry Sanders, who possessed a low center of gravity, balance and field vision. Yet if you ask LRCA head coach Justin Kramer, a glimpse of Dyer's success was on display in seventh grade. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
CAMPUS RIVALRY: Providing your college football fix Sep 12, 2009
In two years, it may be Barry Sanders Jr., that is getting all the attention. A sophomore at Heritage Hall in Oklahoma City, Sanders is of his Hall of Fame dad. (USA Today -- Sports)
The son also rises Sep 9, 2009
Rivals High - Barry Sanders' son looks like a future football star ... Barry Sanders' son looks like a future football star ... And Barry James Sanders, son of that Barry Sanders, went to work. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Who knows what to expect from Panthers? Sep 8, 2009
At the time, the running game seemed solid, but no one imagined that DeAngelo Williams was going to turn into Barry Sanders in the second half of the season. The passing game was going to struggle until Steve Smith came back from his suspension, and they had no reason to trust Muhsin Muhammad, Dwayne Jarrett and D.J. Hackett to play well. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Gundy Praises OSUs Unsung Heroes Sep 8, 2009
Zac went through a period of time during two-a-days where he didnt practice too much, and Ive said this to the team that Ive only been around two people (Barry Sanders and Hart Lee Dykes) in 30 years as a player and a coach who could not practice and still play well. Zacs not one of them. (GoPokes.com)
Ten Things From The Northeastern Game Sep 7, 2009
He looked like Barry Sanders the way he shimmied through a pile of Huskie defenders, then took off for a touchdown. He finished with 113 yards and two scores. (EagleInsider.com)
In-depth section onHeisman race Sep 5, 2009
From Archie Griffin to Barry Sanders to Reggie Bush and more, check out all thechampions dating back to 1935. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Border Wars sequel Sep 5, 2009
They also have a running back that reminds me of Barry Sanders in Tre Hamilton, but what I really like about the opponent is the effort and intensity they play with. . (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Heritage Hall has Big-Time Family Ties Sep 4, 2009
That player is Heritage Hall running back Barry Sanders Jr.. The son of the NFL legend is already being given national attention, SoonerScoop. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Weekend breakdown of the Big 12 Sep 4, 2009
" This is the season Stillwater residents have been waiting for since 1988, when Barry Sanders packed up his Heisman Trophy and bolted for the NFL. Boosted by a lethal offense led by quarterback , tailback , wide receiver and tackle , Oklahoma State is entering a season ranked among the nation's top 10 for the first time in school history. To sweeten the deal, the Cowboys start against a bona-fide power from the mighty SEC. The 13th-ranked Bulldogs have finished in the nation's top 10 five times... (Texas Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Gerhart's goals would make a Cardinal blush Sep 3, 2009
For a historical perspective, former Detroit Lions star Barry Sanders set the Division I (now Bowl Subdivision) record of 2,628 at Oklahoma State in his Heisman Trophy year, 1988. The Pac-10 record is Marcus Allen's 2,427 at USC in 1981. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Marshall Faulk on Leon Washington Sep 2, 2009
"There are not many players in this league, especially playing running back that when you put the ball in their hands, something good is going to happen. I've been watching Leon since he was wearing No. 3 at Florida State and I thought the guy had a knack when the football was in his hands, he was going to make a play. I call it the Barry Sanders' effect. Whenever they handed the ball to Barry, you knew something good was going to happen. Even if it was a two yard game, it was the best two yard... (JetsConfidential.com)
'Big' opener for Dogs Sep 1, 2009
Johnson watched Thurman Thomas and Barry Sanders shred defenses in the 1980s. He saw Les Miles Cowboys beat Bob Stoops and the Oklahoma Sooners back-to-back seasons early this decade. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Talking Fishin' with RB Carlton Thomas Aug 30, 2009
"Barry Sanders. I used to watch him a lot when I was younger. He's always been my favorite back. I'd also say my father. He pushed me to do more and he just always has been behind me 100 percent in whatever I did.". Choppy waters in life. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dogs Malcome vs. Gators Brown heats up SWD-MLK game Aug 29, 2009
Our small guy Carlton Thomas appears to be more compact like Barry Sanders and appears to deal with his size differential and the hits he receives with greater resilience. Though, Mr. Brown, there is still six months time to change your mind and join together with your real brothers at Georgia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UGA tailback Thomas stands out Aug 27, 2009
Not surprisingly, his all-time favorite running back is 5-foot-8 Barry Sanders, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He probably got the same grief I got about being small, Thomas said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hornets QB job still unclear after scrimmages Aug 25, 2009
Senior starting halfback Antawan Ferguson didn't get many looks Saturday, but the Hornets' No. 2 running back, senior Larry Smith, surprised Wright City's defense with two big runs, including a 40 yard touchdown scamper reminiscent of a Barry Sanders highlight reel. Smith broke tackles, threw stiff arms and dodged defensive backs on his way to the score. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Young returns home to fix Cowboys defense Aug 25, 2009
" The defense doesn't want to let down what looks to be one of the nation's most explosive offenses. Led by the trio of quarterback , wide receiver and running back , Oklahoma State ranked sixth nationally last season in total offense (487.7 ypg). That trio conjures memories of a famous OSU trio from the late 1980s: wide receiver Hart Lee Dykes, running back Barry Sanders - and Gundy at quarterback. The new guys Oklahoma State's Bill Young is one of 25 new defensive coordinators at FBS schools... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Utah Soccer Blanks Utah Valley In Season Opener 6-0 Aug 22, 2009
On the performance of : "I compare Kelly to a great running back, like Barry Sanders. The first defender means nothing to her, she is already thinking about beating the second one. And her shooting has improved so much, I think she is primed to be as much of a threat to score as she is at setting people up.". On things the team needs to work on: "There are always plenty of things to work on after every game. There were two big things for me tonight. We needed to switch the ball better, sometimes... (Utahutes.com)
The NFLs Reality Check Aug 21, 2009
Only Barry Sanders could break a long run without blocking, and no QB can consistently complete touchdown passes while lying on his back from the impact of a 320-pound defender moving at full speed. But thats a pet peeve for later. (Slate)
The Horror! Defensive Wrap vs Lions Aug 19, 2009
DEF made Brown Look Like Barry Sanders (Daniel Mears/ The Detroit News) ... The worst of the night came with Eric Brock, who had the unfortunate situation of getting burnt several times by rookie Aaron Brown, making him look like the next Barry Sanders running and catching. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tim Griffin » Aug 19, 2009
Gundy was the starting quarterback, Barry Sanders was the tailback and Hart Lee Dykes was the playmaking wide receiver ... "It's hard to compare anybody to Barry Sanders, to be honest with you," Gundy said ... Barry Sanders rewrote the rushing record book during his time at Oklahoma State. (ESPN -- College Football News)
MICHAEL WEBER: Football teams on the move Aug 17, 2009
Forty years that have included Johnny Unitas, Fran Tarkenton, Terry Bradshaw, Roger Staubach, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady; Walter Payton, Franco Harris, Barry Sanders, Eric Dickerson, Emmitt Smith and LaDainian Tomlinson; Jerry Rice, Lynn Swan, Steve Largent, Charlie Joiner and Randy Moss; Dick Butkus, Mike Singletary, Ronnie Lott, Ray Lewis, and Mean Joe Greene; Tom Landry, Bud Grant, Don Schula, Chuck Noll, and the Big Tuna; the Steel Curtain, the Purple People Eaters, the Orange... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Vikings Peterson sets sights on 2,000 yards Aug 16, 2009
That put Lewis on track to joining O.J. Simpson, Eric Dickerson, Barry Sanders and Terrell Davis in the most exclusive of clubs. But as Lewis points out, those were different times. (MSNBC -- Sports)
College football Aug 14, 2009
From Archie Griffin to Barry Sanders to Reggie Bush and more, check out all the Heisman winners dating back to 1935. NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NAMES & FACES Aug 14, 2009
"I don't focus on it because you'll never accomplish it that way, but that's my bar. It will always be 2,000 or more. I hope to accomplish that some day." If he does, he'd join a select group that includes O.J. Simpson, Eric Dickerson, Barry Sanders, Terrell Davis and Jamal Lewis. It takes 125 yards a game to hit the big number, but running backs coach Eric Bieniemy says, "With Adrian, anything is possible.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
EA Sports Madden Launch Aug 13, 2009
Competing from Malibu, California, the two teams are led by Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Joe Montana and John Elway, and feature an all-star roster including NFL legends Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders, and Deion Sanders and celebrities Jeremy Piven, Maria Menounos, Kevin Dillon and Allison Sweeney. Broadcasts of the game will appear on the following networks during the week of the Madden NFL 10 launch (all shown in eastern time). (IGN PS2)
EA Sports Goes to the Airwaves fo... Aug 12, 2009
Competing from Malibu, California, the two teams are led by Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Joe Montana and John Elway, and feature an all-star roster including NFL legends Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders, and Deion Sanders and celebrities , , KevinDillon and Allison Sweeney. Broadcasts of the game will appear on the following networks during the week of the Madden NFL 10 launch (all shown in eastern time):August 13ESPN211 p.m. - MidnightAugust 15VH17 p.m. - 8 p.m.August 17NFL Network8 p.m. - 9... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
CLICKS: Reach-proof fantasy plan Aug 11, 2009
Barry Sanders could not have done it better himself. What I Liked, Part III: If the suddenly svelte LenDale White (12 rushing yards, 1 TD) can stay fighting-trim AND remain a bruising red-zone back, then I fully expect his famous to be a fixture on grocery-store shelves everywhere next year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Woodson a one-of-a-kind player at 2 positions Aug 9, 2009
" Woodson, a world-class athlete who played multiple sports and, once he got to the NFL, multiple positions, enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first season of eligibility as one of the best cornerbacks in league history.One of the best safeties, too.Woodson, best known for his 10 seasons with the Steelers from 1987-96, made the Pro Bowl 11 times a record for a defensive back. The 1993 defensive player of the year owns NFL records with 12 interceptions returned for touchdowns and 1,483... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Defense highlights new Hall of Fame class Aug 9, 2009
l Barry Sanders, running back. l Charlie Sanders, tight end. (The Augusta Chronicle)
New GCT assistant born to coach Aug 8, 2009
Gundy was the quarterback (when my father was at OSU) and Barry Sanders and Thurman Thomas were tailbacks, Campbell said. Campbell said his father coached at U of A for 18 years and he considers Fayetteville home. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Biggest shoes to fill: Looking for the right fit Aug 6, 2009
s Thurman Thomas was replaced by Barry Sanders, who in 1988 had the best season for a running back in NCAA history. Here's a list of some of the biggest shoes to be filled this season. (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
PG chat transcript Aug 5, 2009
Just as Jerome was no Barry Sanders. That does not mean that Parker cannot run for a 2-yard touchdown. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Adrian Peterson, Jim Brown candid together Aug 3, 2009
Brown didnt hold back any punches, saying things like Barry Sanders lacked what Brown terms a fourth gear, which diminishes his standing as one of the greatest running backs of all-time. He also states that of the San Diego Chargers is more a product of his system than a great all-around back. (BearReport.com)
McCoyon themove Aug 1, 2009
The Barry Sanders dance without the Sanders result was an inevitable part of the initiation process for the promising rookie running back on the first day of full contact at training camp. "It was my first day," McCoy said with a mischievous smile after he strode off the practice fields at Lehigh University yesterday. (NJ.com -- Times)
With Westbrook ailing, Eagles rookie McCoy ready to shine Jul 31, 2009
"I think it's all of my Barry Sanders clips," he said after practice. "But I don't know. It's just a God's gift I'm blessed to have. I just feel it or see it. I just do it.". (USA Today -- Sports)
A&M's top receiver wants to throw passes now Jul 28, 2009
Oklahoma State's offensive triple threat of quarterback Zac Robinson, receiver Dez Bryant and running back Kendall Hunter is conjuring up memories of the 1988 Cowboys: Mike Gundy, Hart Lee Dykes and Heisman Trophy winner Barry Sanders. Gundy, now the Oklahoma State head coach, was asked about the two sets of "triplets" and quickly pointed out that it was obviously "hard to compare anybody to Barry Sanders." That even goes for Hunter, who scored 16 touchdowns and led the Big 12 with 1,555 yards... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Lions Camp: Players To Watch, Battles, & More Jul 26, 2009
QUOTE TO NOTE: "I wouldn't say a big Lions fan, but I support them. My dad and I actually went to the last game that they won when they played Kansas City. I'm a Redskins fan because I like . They also have and that defense. The Lions -- they're coming along -- they have my good old friend . So hopefully he can put in a little work and they can win a game or two. They have some things that are looking up. If they go to the Super Bowl, I'll be there (laughs). I'll definitely be there." - Barry... (LionsFans.com)
'Battle of the Badges' staged today (July 26) Jul 26, 2009
He has a sense of humor, telling one player that he runs more like Col. Sanders than Barry Sanders, and, after a short water break, This isn t a picnic. Practice stopped a little after 10 a.m., as a man in street clothes approached the group. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
City Beat (2) Jul 26, 2009
Scheduled appearances by more than 50 sports stars, including Joe Montana, Troy Aikman, Lynn Swann, Tom Seaver, Bob Feller, John Barry Sanders, Gale Sayers and Thurman Thomas. Hours: today (Wed. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
NFL and Entertainment Worlds Collide: Madden NFL 10 Youth Football Festival & Pigskin Pro-Am Jul 18, 2009
RB BARRY SANDERS Detroit Lions. WR DEION SANDERS Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, Baltimore Ravens. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Aikman says college career wasn't complete Jul 18, 2009
4 percent of his passes for 2,771 yards, but Oklahoma State's Barry Sanders had a better season and won the Heisman. Missing out on the Heisman doesn't bother Aikman. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Peter KingINSIDE THE NFL Jul 10, 2009
Gale Sayers, Barry Sanders top football Thrill List - Peter King - SI.com. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Position by Position: Wide Receivers Jul 9, 2009
You have to think of Bryant as the Barry Sanders or Thurman Thomas of wide receivers. Bryant averaged 17. (GoPokes.com)
7 Points: Must-see QBs Jul 9, 2009
"At the end of the day, you mention all the great running backs, from Barry Sanders to Eric Dickerson, and you don't mention them as a group. You mention them as individuals but they are still team guys. I am a team guy, too.". With a year of experience under his belt, Johnson should see even more carries in 2009, minimizing White to primarily a short-yardage back. (VikingUpdate.com)
Bostic Ready to Be a Leader Jul 7, 2009
Barry Sanders, because he was the most explosive and exciting running back I've ever seen play the game. "Three words that describe me are...". (Muredhawks.com)
Here Come The Rays Damian Strohmeyer/ SIBen Zobrist, who has played six positions for the Rays this season, leads the AL with a .633 slugging percentage.One-year wonder? Guess again. The Rays went 19-7 in June and cracked the top 10 in Ted Keith's weekly Power Rankings. Meanwhile, the Dodgers lost no ground during Manny's hiatus. Jul 3, 2009
That message seems to be, as it was when Barry Sanders would score a touchdown and flip the ball to the referee, that you expect to succeed, and that no one can stop you. Eventually, as we've seen with those many, many teams Rivera has vanquished over the years, the opposition starts to feel the same way. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Rod Woodson: A journey complete Jun 28, 2009
" Woodson's only appearance in the Super Bowl with the Steelers came after his most devastating moment in the NFL, when his ACL tore while he tried to tackle Detroit's Barry Sanders in the 1995 season opener at Three Rivers Stadium. Since it generally was understood to take one year to recover from such an injury, Woodson's season seemed over. Well, his regular season anyway. Rather than place his star on injured reserve, Cowher took an unprecedented approach and held a roster spot open all... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
More of this story Jun 28, 2009
Published: Saturday, June 27, 2009 2:10 AM HST LIHU E Barry Sanders ... That s an incredible honor to be compared to the great Barry Sanders, said Parongao after hearing about Miner s comments. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Video:Greenwood WR Spencer Harris Jun 17, 2009
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Video: Greenwood Kicker Austin Hartness In Action Jun 17, 2009
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