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Sander, Mark
Mark Sander
- Title:
- Linebackers
Coaching Accomplishments
Joined Florida Atlantic’s staff in the Summer of 2000
Bowl Games as a Player
1991 Fiesta Bowl
Professional Playing Career
A member of the Miami Dolphins from 1991 to 1993…was on the team that won the FAC East in 1992…played for Don Shula…was with the Cleveland Browns mini-camp in 1994…played two seasons (1995-96 for Scottish Claymores of the WFL (now called NFL Europe)…was team captain both seasons…named to the All-World League team in 1995 and led the Claymores to 1996 World Bowl Championship…with the San Francisco 49ers training camp in 1996 and the 49ers mini-camp in 1997…also participated in the Orlando Predators (Arena Football League) training camp in 1998.
Collegiate Playing Career
Played four seasons (1987-90) as a defensive back at the University of Louisville under Howard Schnellenberger…was selected team MVP his sophomore and senior seasons…named team’s most outstanding defensive back as a junior…first-team Al-South Independent his final three seasons…AP All-America honorable mention as a sophomore and junior…AP Third-Team All-America his senior year…captain of Fiesta Bowl champion team as a senior…led Louisville with 116 tackles in 1990 (85 solo)…is the U of L career leader in tackles with 488 (289 solo, 199 assists).
High School Playing Career
Was first-team All-State at DeSales High School…team finished 8-2 his senior season…earned 97 tackles (67 solo)
Prominent Players Played With
Personal Information
Birthdate: March 21, 1968
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Education: Louisville ’91, Political Science
Marital Status: Single
Joined Florida Atlantic’s staff in the Summer of 2000
Bowl Games as a Player
1991 Fiesta Bowl
Professional Playing Career
A member of the Miami Dolphins from 1991 to 1993…was on the team that won the FAC East in 1992…played for Don Shula…was with the Cleveland Browns mini-camp in 1994…played two seasons (1995-96 for Scottish Claymores of the WFL (now called NFL Europe)…was team captain both seasons…named to the All-World League team in 1995 and led the Claymores to 1996 World Bowl Championship…with the San Francisco 49ers training camp in 1996 and the 49ers mini-camp in 1997…also participated in the Orlando Predators (Arena Football League) training camp in 1998.
Collegiate Playing Career
Played four seasons (1987-90) as a defensive back at the University of Louisville under Howard Schnellenberger…was selected team MVP his sophomore and senior seasons…named team’s most outstanding defensive back as a junior…first-team Al-South Independent his final three seasons…AP All-America honorable mention as a sophomore and junior…AP Third-Team All-America his senior year…captain of Fiesta Bowl champion team as a senior…led Louisville with 116 tackles in 1990 (85 solo)…is the U of L career leader in tackles with 488 (289 solo, 199 assists).
High School Playing Career
Was first-team All-State at DeSales High School…team finished 8-2 his senior season…earned 97 tackles (67 solo)
Prominent Players Played With
- RB – Ted Washington (49ers, Bills)
- Ray Buchanan (Colts, Falcons)
- Bruce Armstrong (Patriots)
- Ernest Givins (Oilers, Jaguars)
- Jay Gruden (Head Coach of Orlando Predators Arena League team)
- Jim Hanna (Saints)
- Mike Flores (Eagles, Redskins)
- Mel Mills (FAU Assistant Coach)
Personal Information
Birthdate: March 21, 1968
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Education: Louisville ’91, Political Science
Marital Status: Single
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