The Vandal Nation · Oct 3, 2017
Football: Running with Purpose
Colton ClarkJunior running back Isaiah Saunders’ running style is quite emulative of how he handles his problems in life — he keeps his legs churning, meets them head on and runs through.
After beginning his career at the University of Idaho in Jan. 2014, Saunders had been steadily rising through the ranks of Idaho running backs. Reaching for the top is just another one of the obstacles Saunders has been faced with.
Born and raised in Stockton, Calif., Saunders said he did not think of himself entirely as a football player early in his athletic career.
“I didn’t think football would be my sport early on,” Saunders said. “I was a basketball player up until eighth grade.”