Tag: Bob Sanders

Colts new CB Julius Brents’ favorite player is inspired

Julius Brents’ favorite player growing up with resonate with Colts fans everywhere.

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Indianapolis Colts second-round draft pick Julius Brents was asked during interviews Friday what it meant to be drafted by the team he grew up watching.

The Warren Central native had an answer that will surely resonate with many Colts fans.

“It’s crazy. You couldn’t write a better story than this. First and foremost man, just give my thanks to God. I feel like this is nothing but him, just being able to have this opportunity to play in my hometown,” Brents told reporters. “Being a Colts fan my whole life, growing up watching. Peyton Manning was my favorite player growing up with Bob Sanders. Now, just being able to put on that same Horseshoe man, it’s nothing short of a blessing.”

A fun fact about this pick is the parallel between the two defensive backs. Bob “The Eraser” Sanders was also a second-round draft pick. A physical talent out of Iowa, Sanders was selected at the exact same spot as Brents with the No. 44 overall pick by Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian back in 2004.

Sanders made the most of his selection with many accolades in a sadly shortened career.

Sanders was a cornerstone piece that helped a struggling Colts defense dominate the 2006 playoffs, including multiple key turnovers in Super Bowl XLI to seal the Colts’ victory over the Chicago Bears.

Another huge season would follow for Sanders in 2007 where he dominated week after week as one of the biggest hitters in the NFL. His impressive year culminated with him being selected as the AP Defensive Player of The Year.

Brents is in great company at the spot he was selected and comes into a great position for him to excel at the next level with the athletic traits he already possesses.

A jersey number choice of No. 21 would be very fun to see dominating in the secondary for the Indianapolis Colts once again.

7 Colts among modern-era Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees

7 former Colts are among the modern-era Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees for the Class of 2023.

Seven former Indianapolis Colts are among the list of 129 modern-era Nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023.

The list of nominees for the Class of 2023 consists of “67 offensive players, 50 defensive players and 12 special teams players. The list of Modern-Era Nominees will be reduced to 25 Semifinalists in November and, from there, to 15 Finalists whose names will be announced in early January.”

Here are the seven former Colts who are nominees for the Class of 2023:

 

Iowa football all-time roster: Defensive starters and backups

See which legends of defense made the cut in our all-time Iowa Hawkeyes football roster.

The Iowa Hawkeyes have a rich history with some of the game’s titans suiting up in the black and gold. Hawkeyes Wire is taking a look back at Iowa’s finest offensive playmakers, defensive standouts, specialists and coaches from its entire history.

Now, it’s time to take a glance at the Hawkeyes’ defensive history. Which defensive linemen have frustrated opposing quarterbacks? Who are the Iowa linebackers that have snuffed out the opponents’ running game? In the secondary, which ball Hawks find their way onto the all-time list?

Here’s a look at our Iowa Hawkeyes all-time defensive players two-deep.

See the all-time Iowa offense here.

Check out our other College Wire all-time defenses: Alabama / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Florida / Georgia / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Rutgers / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / USC

6 former Chargers among modern-era nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Find out who is representing the Chargers.

Six former Chargers have made the list of 122 modern-era players eligible for the 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame.

They are as follows:

DB Antonio Cromartie

NT Lorenzo Neal

DL Leslie O’Neal

LB Takeo Spikes

DB Rodney Harrison

DB Bob Sanders 

It will be trimmed to a list of 25 semifinalists in November and then to 15 finalists in January.

The selection committee will meet after that to select the 2022 class, which will be enshrined next August.