| January 19, 2004 | « Previous Story | HOME | Next Story » | Posted at 07:38 PM |
Lucius Sanford, an outside linebacker with Buffalo for nine seasons, had a tendency to hit running backs head-on, lift them off their feet and plant their backs on the field. Offensive linemen have ‘pancake blocks.’ Sanford had ‘pancake tackles.’ It was a practice he began as a four-year starter at Georgia Tech. Sanford led the Rambling Wreck in tackles for three straight seasons and closed his collegiate career as the leading tackler in the school’s history. However, surprisingly, he was still available for the Bills to select in the fourth round of the ‘78 NFL draft. Recording over 100 tackles in each of his first four seasons, there was no question Sanford could sniff out the ball carrier. There was also no questioning his reliability. Sanford didn’t miss a game until his seventh season when a ruptured disc that required surgery took him out of the lineup. Starting from his rookie season, Sanford demonstrated an admirable work ethic as well. He tried to be as committed to the game as the veteran players who had taken him under their wings - Tony Greene, Jim Braxton and Bob Chandler.
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