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08
Jan

Bob Sanders wins Defensive Player award - Yahoo! News

Author: Jason Bean, Category: Awards & Recognition, Indianapolis Colts, Indy Pro Athletes, Sports

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"Over 75% of the earth is covered by water. Bob Sanders covers the rest." - Unknown

A big congratulations to Bob Sanders of the Indianapolis Colts. He won the Defensive Player of the Year Award by a landslide! Of 50 votes possible, consisting of a variety of media personnel that cover the NFL, Sanders won 31 of the votes.

Here’s the full breakdown on votes:

1. Bob Sanders, Indianapolis Colts (31 votes)
2. Patrick Kerney, Seattle Seahawks (4 votes)
3. Albert Haynesworth, Tennessee Titans (4 votes) [And face stomper!]
4. Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers (3 votes)
5. Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots (2 votes)
6. DeMarcus Ware, Dallas Cowboys (2 votes)
7. Ronde Barber, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1 vote)
8. James Harrison, Pittsburgh Steelers (1 vote)
9. Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49′ers (1 vote)
10. Mario Williams, Houston Texans (1 vote)

Tony Dungy said this about Bob winning the award:

"To me, that’s probably the biggest statement because the national perception is that we’re an offensive team," Dungy said. "I thought for someone to win it on this team, it would take a big, big impact just to be considered."

My son played his first year of full-tackle and pads football this past year. He was chosen as quarterback, but because of a small team he also got to play lots of defense, which he loved. For all you kids out there just starting, listen to what the man himself said about winning the award.

"I would have to say it goes back to little league, peewee football," he said. "Those are some of the first things they teach you and that’s something you remember as you grow up: stay low, stay low. It helps me now being explosive in short areas, because it’s a combination of power, speed and quickness. You’ve got to bring it all together, and then you can come from 10 or 15 yards deep to make the play."

Okay boys. Let’s take it to San Diego on Sunday and kick some butt!

Bob Sanders wins Defensive Player award - Yahoo! News

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