Coach Mike Sanford addressed that area of his team Monday during his weekly news luncheon, saying special teams is where the Hilltoppers (5-3 overall, 3-2 Conference USA) “took the largest step back” in a 42-28 home loss to Florida Atlantic.
Sanford wants to avoid that happening again Saturday when WKU takes on Southeastern Conference foe Vanderbilt. Kickoff from Nashville is set for 11 a.m., with the game broadcast on ESPNU.
“What we’ve seen in special teams is that we need to continue, and it starts with me, to emphasize that every special teams snap is just as critical as a third- or fourth-down snap on offense or defense,” Sanford said.