TBT Football Journal- Wilcox back in pads, Sanders shows versatility

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UTILITY MAN: The preseason raves continue pouring in for redshirt freshman DB Bentlee Sanders, who has two interceptions in as many scrimmages and, by virtually every account, has enjoyed a breakthrough August.

"He has amazing ball skills, that kid can catch the ball," Hoggins said. "He catches a pick every time. He's a ball magnet."

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Defensive coordinator Brian Jean-Mary concurred (in not so many words), adding Sanders — a Tampa Catholic alumnus — has logged reps at safety, nickel and cornerback this preseason.

"He's shown the ability to make plays," Jean-Mary said. "I think he's gotten his hands on more balls than anyone else in the secondary and has done a great job there."

 

ODDS AND ENDS: For the first time in more than a week, TE Mitchell Wilcox suited up Monday, albeit in a non-contact jersey. Wilcox has been sidelined since Aug. 11 with an undisclosed upper-body injury. … Though Armwood High alumnus Mekhi LaPointe is listed as the backup to FS Jaymon Thomas, Jean-Mary acknowledged both could be on the field at the same time. "Because of the offenses that we face, the safeties have to kind of be interchangeable because they go so much with the up-tempo," Jean-Mary said.

[E.T.]

Excited about Sanders !

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28 minutes ago, E.T. said:

Excited about Sanders !

Been hearing his name all summer. I see why so many DBs left the team this summer.