Mark Sander

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Mark Sander
Personal information
Born:March 21, 1968
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school: DeSales
(Louisville, Kentucky)
College: Louisville
Position: Linebacker
Undrafted: 1991
Career history
Career highlights and awards

Mark Leonard Sander (born March 21, 1968) is an American former football linebacker who appeared in 12 games (2 starts) for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL) in 1992. [1] He played college football at Louisville and holds the program record for career tackles.

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College career

Sander originally walked on to the Louisville Cardinals football team. [2] After redshirting in 1986, [3] Sander became a four-year starter for the Cardinals. [4] On the morning of November 23, 1990, Sander was stabbed in the abdomen while attempting to break up a fight outside of a Louisville bar. [4] [5] He had previously worked as a bouncer at the bar and noticed some friends involved in an altercation shortly after arriving. [3] Sander had to undergo four hours of surgery, which required 23 staples, and lost 10 pounds during his stay in the hospital. [5] [6] In his first interview following the incident on December 3, he claimed that he would be ready to return in time for their Fiesta Bowl matchup against Alabama. [7] Sander started in the 34–7 win and passed Doug Buffone to become the school's career tackles leader with 492. [8]

Sander graduated with a degree in political science. [6]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 1991 NFL draft due to his size and perceived lack of speed, [6] Sander was signed as a free agent by the Miami Dolphins. [9] He spent the 1991 season on the practice squad. [10] In 1992, Sander filled in for an injured John Offerdahl at the starting inside linebacker position. [10] In his first game of meaningful action, he recorded nine tackles against the New York Jets. [11] Two weeks later, in just his second start, Sander recorded a game-high nine tackles in a Monday Night Football loss to the Buffalo Bills, staying in the game after breaking his right hand in the second quarter. [11] [12] It was later discovered that he suffered a broken wrist as well. [13] Sander was placed on the injured reserve list on December 2, 1992. [14] He was subsequently placed on the physically unable to perform list in August 1993. [13] He was then cut in November. [15]

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References

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  2. ↑ Mayo, Michael (July 14, 1991). "Long-shot linebacker's major attribute – guts". South Florida Sun Sentinel . p. 37. Retrieved August 3, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  3. 1 2 Reisner, Mel (December 30, 1990). "Sander expects to start". The Advocate-Messenger . p. 15. Retrieved August 3, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  4. 1 2 Brown, Russ (December 4, 1990). "Despite Schellenberger's uncertainty, Sander says he'll be ready for Fiesta (II)". The Courier-Journal . p. C1. Retrieved August 3, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  5. 1 2 Stinson, Thomas (December 29, 1990). "Cardinal LB comes back from knifing". The Atlanta Constitution . p. 40. Retrieved August 3, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  6. 1 2 3 Fowler, Scott (July 14, 1991). "Free-agent LB has ugly reminder". The Miami Herald . p. 990. Retrieved August 3, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ Brown, Russ (December 4, 1990). "Despite Schellenberger's uncertainty, Sander says he'll be ready for Fiesta (I)". The Courier-Journal . p. C1. Retrieved August 3, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ "Fiesta Bowl notes". Birmingham Post-Herald . January 2, 1991. p. 18. Retrieved August 3, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  9. ↑ Salguero, Armando (May 1, 1991). "Dolphins prepare for camp by signing 22 free agents". The Palm Beach Post . p. 37. Retrieved August 3, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  10. 1 2 Lazzarino, Chris (November 17, 1992). "Linebacker Sander solid in key start". South Florida Sun Sentinel . p. 19. Retrieved August 3, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  11. 1 2 Cristodero, Damian (November 17, 1992). "Sander leads Dolphins tacklers". The News-Press . p. 33. Retrieved August 3, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  12. ↑ Tolley, Scott (November 18, 1992). "Sander has broken hand". The Palm Beach Post . p. 27. Retrieved August 3, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  13. 1 2 Cole, Jason (August 24, 1993). "Corner Holt among 13 cut; Craver on injured reserve". South Florida Sun Sentinel . p. 25. Retrieved August 3, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  14. ↑ O'Brien, David (July 21, 1993). "Fate – literally – is in Sander's hand". South Florida Sun Sentinel . p. 25. Retrieved August 3, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  15. ↑ "Transactions". The Miami Herald . November 11, 1993. p. 330. Retrieved August 3, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
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