Not even when he was dismissed from the football team at the University of Texas after a sexual-assault charge more than two years ago. And not when, more than a year after that, a four-day trial led to him being found not guilty of those charges.
"It was frustrating but a learning experience," the now Arkansas State wide receiver said of the process that kept him sidelined two full seasons. "I learned a lot about myself, about what I can handle and what I can control."
Sanders' 20-month layoff from football is nearing its final days. He's slated to start when ASU plays Toledo on Friday night at Centennial Bank Stadium, his first game since Dec.