Mike Sanford

Mike Sanford
Michael Charles Sanfordis an American college football coach and former player. He is currently the head football coach at Indiana State University, a position he assumed in December 2012. Sanford served in the same capacity at the University of Nevada, Las Vegasfrom 2005 to 2009, compiling a record of 16–43. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where he played quarterback for the Trojans from 1973 through 1976...
hurts shoulder surgery tough
He's a tough guy. He had shoulder surgery and has come back. His shoulder hurts him, but he still practices.
high improved playing plays
He understands more what he's doing this year, and he's playing faster. He just plays at such a high speed. I just see him tremendously improved and more consistent.
ability college corner great hard player positions recruit special
He is an outstanding college corner with great ability. Cornerback is one of those hard positions to recruit a player to. And he's a special player in that area.
excellent expect game good high huge player recruiting runner saw understanding
He is an excellent player. I saw him play in high school. He was in my recruiting area. I have a good understanding of what kind of player he is, and he's excellent. An excellent athlete, an excellent runner and a better passer than he showed at Utah. We expect a huge game out of him.
continuing process standards
We're in the process of continuing to set our standards high.
environment great hostile
I know it is a great environment and a very hostile environment.
everybody football game good knows pressure team
I know and everybody on our team knows we are going to be a good football team. But I think we were a little overwhelmed by the pressure of the game early.
against best camp center difficult good
He's in that same category. Howie has had a very good camp and he's difficult to block. But he's going against the best center in the league.
continue high standards understand
I have very high standards of what I expect. I think we can do much better, but I also think we are where we want to be. I think we'll continue to get better and understand it more.