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Mark Sander
No. 58
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1968-03-21) March 21, 1968 (age 57)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High schoolDeSales (Louisville)
CollegeLouisville (1986–1990)
NFL draft1991: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Mark Leonard Sander (born March 21, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker or the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL) in 1992.[3] He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals and holds the program record for career tackles. He played 12 games for the Dolphins, including two starts.

College career

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Sander originally walked on to the Louisville Cardinals football team.[4] After redshirting in 1986,[5] Sander became a four-year starter for the Cardinals.[6] He was a 1988, 1989 First Team All-South Independent. 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.[6][7] He had previously worked as a bouncer at the bar and noticed some friends involved in an altercation shortly after arriving.[5] Sander had to undergo four hours of surgery, which required 23 staples, and lost 10 pounds during his stay in the hospital.[7][8] 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.[9] Sander started in the 34–7 win and passed Doug Buffone to become the school's career tackles leader with 492.[10]

Sander graduated with a degree in political science.[8]

Professional career

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After going undrafted in the 1991 NFL draft due to his size and perceived lack of speed,[8] Sander was signed as a free agent by the Miami Dolphins.[11] He spent the 1991 season on the practice squad.[12] In 1992, Sander filled in for an injured John Offerdahl at the starting inside linebacker position.[12] In his first game of meaningful action, he recorded nine tackles against the New York Jets.[13] 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.[13][14] It was later discovered that he suffered a broken wrist as well.[15] Sander was placed on the injured reserve list on December 2, 1992.[16] He was subsequently placed on the physically unable to perform list in August 1993.[15] He was then cut in November.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Mark Sander". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "Mark Sander". Pro Sports Transactions. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  3. ^ The ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia (first ed.). Sterling Publishing. 2007. p. 594. ISBN 978-1-4027-4216-3.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ a b Reisner, Mel (December 30, 1990). "Sander expects to start". The Advocate-Messenger. p. 15. Retrieved August 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ a b 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.
  7. ^ a b Stinson, Thomas (December 29, 1990). "Cardinal LB comes back from knifing". The Atlanta Constitution. p. 40. Retrieved August 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ a b c Fowler, Scott (July 14, 1991). "Free-agent LB has ugly reminder". The Miami Herald. p. 990. Retrieved August 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Fiesta Bowl notes". Birmingham Post-Herald. January 2, 1991. p. 18. Retrieved August 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ a b Lazzarino, Chris (November 17, 1992). "Linebacker Sander solid in key start". South Florida Sun Sentinel. p. 19. Retrieved August 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ a b Cristodero, Damian (November 17, 1992). "Sander leads Dolphins tacklers". The News-Press. p. 33. Retrieved August 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ Tolley, Scott (November 18, 1992). "Sander has broken hand". The Palm Beach Post. p. 27. Retrieved August 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ a b 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.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ "Transactions". The Miami Herald. November 11, 1993. p. 330. Retrieved August 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.