Barry Sanders Jr. Transfers to Oklahoma State

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http://newsok.com/article/5478240

Stanford running back Barry J. Sanders told The Oklahoman in an exclusive interview he intends to join the Cowboys as a graduate transfer for his final season of eligibility.
Barry J. Sanders played in 36 games over three seasons with 664 rushing yards and five touchdowns after one redshirt year at Stanford.
His father, Barry Sanders, had arguably the greatest individual season in college football history in 1988 at OSU with 2,850 yards rushing and 44 touchdowns to win the Heisman Trophy.

Would not be looking at much playing time at Stanford with Heisman hopeful Christian McCaffrey get the majority of the touches. Expected to compete for starting job at OK State.

Magnus

February 11th, 2016 at 3:46 PM ^

This was the expected landing spot all along. He's a pretty talented runner, and he should be a step up over last year's starter. They did not have much of a run game.

Wolfman

February 11th, 2016 at 4:55 PM ^

If all goes as wished, his son could be among the top three athletes to ever play qb at UM. Denard will be difficult to top, and  although many prefer Leach as their all-time UM qb, Franklin's three year record was amazing and aside from his running skills, it was understood he was a very good passer as well. Of course that was something then we would have never known about.

Given the glut of ridiculously fast lbers and dbs around cfb, would it even be possible today to move the ball down the field in a two option system? I realize Tech and (Navy/AF?) does it but that's a triple option.

LSAClassOf2000

February 11th, 2016 at 3:56 PM ^

Even when Barry Jr. was being recruited, it didn't seem like you would ever be able to say that someone named Barry Sanders played at Oklahoma State not once but twice in the span of almost 30 years. Even though this time it is via graduate transfer, you can now say that - it's actually rather fitting that he should play out his eligibility there for that reason alone. Hopefully, he does well. 

HAIL-YEA

February 11th, 2016 at 11:28 PM ^

You are not alone in thinking that. Barry Sr's running style was pure art. He could stop on a dime and cut to full speed in 1 step. Barry had plenty of amazing stats, but you really didn't need to look at any stats to know how great he was, just watch him play.

rob f

February 11th, 2016 at 4:12 PM ^

He's got a degree from a great university, and now he gets to play his final collegiate season at his dad's alma mater. I'll be rooting for him all season.

Wolfman

February 11th, 2016 at 4:32 PM ^

Hell if you'd chose MSU, I'd still wish you good luck. Your father supplied me with some of the greatest memories during my time as an NFL fan. I only wish he had played prior to '78. That was the season i said, "no mas" and soon after I quit watching the Lions the NFL became optional to me until the point it was no longer a consideration. Only games I watch now involve Michigan players. And, of course, the Super Bowl. I mean wtf. It is a holiday. No disrespect for MIL, Jr., but I, then a federal employee, could never see the reason they just didn't move that day to the Monday following the Super Bowl. Has to be among the leading days for personal or sick leave. In any regard, Cowboy UP!!!

youn2948

February 11th, 2016 at 5:33 PM ^

I'd have even less interest in the NFL, rooting for him and only him, not that team with the kitty on the helmet was what I enjoyed.

Keys of the game:

Detroit:  Get Barry a hole or stay out of his way

                Throw less than 3 interceptions with your joke of a quarterback you found begging                      on the corner last week

 

Opposing team:  Limit Barry Sanders to under 200 yards of rushing.

                               See Above

mexwolv

February 11th, 2016 at 7:13 PM ^

Trying to live up to his father's legacy.  One of the greatest running backs of all time!  Boy, do I miss him, I hope he would've stayed in the League for a couple more seasons,not with the Lions, though.