Thursday, April 10, 2008

Tony Sands’ son commits to KU

By Ryan Wood

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Kansas University's football team received a oral commitment from Deshaun Sands, a 5-foot-9 running back out of Coconut Creek, Fla.

Sands is the youngest son of former KU running back Tony Sands, one of the Jayhawks' most decorated running backs ever. Deshaun spent the first few years of his life in Lawrence and stayed a KU fan ever since - even watching Monday's national-championship basketball game betwen Kansas and Memphis.

"He was screaming through the whole house," Tony Sands said with a laugh.

Deshaun Sands has enjoyed a decorated prep career at Monarch High to this point, but always told his friends that his "dream offer" would be Kansas. He received it and quickly committed, becoming the Jayhawks' first commitment in the 2009 class.

"He's very excited," Tony Sands said. "It's been a dream for him that he was looking for all his life."

Deshaun Sands plans to graduate from high school early and enroll at KU in time for spring football in 2009.

For more on Sands' commitment, check back to KUSports.com or read Friday's Journal-World.

Comments

Toto_the_great (anonymous) says...

If he is anything like his dad... look out.

April 10, 2008 at 8:16 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

halvhawk (anonymous) says...

hes a good commit, i saw some film on him earlier in the day, and looks like hes legit...good start for MM

April 10, 2008 at 8:32 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

Strikewso (anonymous) says...

What a great story!! We need guys like this - totally dedicated to the program. It reminds me of Wayne Simeon signing with KU at the first opportunity. Tony Sands was a great back with a ton of heart, he helped turn our program around during the dark days. The younger Sands is taller than his dad, hopefully his heart is as big - it seems to be so far.

April 10, 2008 at 8:43 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

jhawk4life1976 (anonymous) says...

Maybe he'll follow daddy's lead and run for 400 yards against Misery.

April 10, 2008 at 8:43 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

KUglow (anonymous) says...

Can this week get any better?

April 10, 2008 at 8:49 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

BigTamale (anonymous) says...

Now if Xavier Henry's dad can do the same for the B-ball team that would be good in continuing family tradition

April 10, 2008 at 8:58 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

ColdCoffee (anonymous) says...

I now feel old ... I remember seeing this kid run when I was in school, and now his (youngest) son is going to KU ... where has the time gone!!

But good to see

I agree BigTamale - hope Henry's son follows suit

April 10, 2008 at 9:03 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

CasperCorps (anonymous) says...

Sweet.... Welcome son..

April 10, 2008 at 9:25 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

ChicagoHawkMatt (anonymous) says...

Wow, I'm kind of confused too. Says Deshaun is the "youngest" son of Sands? Sands was at KU between 1988 - 1991. That was only 17 years ago. His youngest son is committing? I guess he was busy with more than just football while he was at KU.

That said, Tony Sands was a monster while he was here. Very excited to see his son continue the tradition.

April 10, 2008 at 9:43 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

jayhawkinatl (anonymous) says...

Wonder if he'll continue his dad's tradition of wearing a tux after games???

April 10, 2008 at 9:45 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

esque (anonymous) says...

I think Tony Sands was married with kids while attending KU....

April 10, 2008 at 9:57 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

LAJayhawk5 (anonymous) says...

what the hell does that matter?

April 10, 2008 at 11:10 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

mightyjoyung (anonymous) says...

We'll see!

April 11, 2008 at 12:39 a.m. ( | suggest removal )