What REALLY Happened to Barry Sanders Son? The Disappearance of Barry Sanders Jr.

[@andrewrichardson3330]

A Stanford degree can be way more valuable than playing in the NFL. He is a success story.

[@bradypatton1094]

I dont know what it is about Stanford, but they put out smart, humble students.

[@1trackswanson]

I'll take a job at EA sports over the NFL any day! Smarter money!!!!

[@Brazil144hopeful]

Plus having a Dad that can make a phone call and get you a good job helps

[@otherZinc]

Facts! And, he should've played a Lot more at Stanford!

[@Swipe-daddy]

Bj is cool in person he valued his education over football look at the school he chose he had a offer from Alabama I'll tag him

[@WilliamJohnson-lq7bd]

Both Sanders men strike me as being highly intelligent. They understand that, if played long enough, football will destroy the body and mind. Barry stuck around Detroit long enough to set himself up financially, then wisely dipped out. His son used football to pay for college, then used his smarts, and a little help from his last name, to land a great job he will enjoy. Both winners in my book.

[@abakella]

As a Stanford fan, I remember his time there, and it was cool to have the son of a legend playing for them. Also EA's headquarters are about 20 minutes away from Stanford's campus, so in that sense it seems like his decision to attend Stanford paid off for his future, even if he was the backup behind Stepfan Taylor and Christian McCaffrey

[@jeffshiver4209]

He works for the Ea sports here in orlando.

[@Jay_Cannon]

0:33 Emmitt Smith thanks God every day Barry retired early, Barry was CRUSHING him in stats. If Barry played 15 seasons like Emmitt did, Barry would’ve had 22,000 yards. No doubt. Barry averaged 1,527 yards per season in 10 seasons with 5.0 YPC. Emmitt Smith averaged 1,235 yards per season in 15 seasons and 4.2 YPC. Emmitt Smith is the phony all time rushing leader, he couldn’t carry Barry’s jock. Also Emmitt played on Dallas, the best team with the best line in the 90’s. Put Barry on Dallas and the dude would’ve had 25,000 career yards. Put Emmitt in Detroit and he’s just another RB.

[@TheBlueDogMan]

Barry was great. But the address of your step criticizing Emmitt Smith is just blah blah blah blah blah.

[@madtownangler]

Barry had a lot of plays where he didn't gain any yards. Emmit gained yards on almost every play. Barry would have been awesome as a Cowboy I remember the Packers could have gotten him but they picked Tony Mandarich instead

[@thecorvus100]

@@madtownanglerBarry didn’t have the line that Emmitt had. He addressed that part in his post. Did you read it?

[@hansbraun2726]

I couldn't have said it better myself. I do however, give Emmitt his prop's, he got it done. If nothing else he had drive and insane durability.

[@extremejustin4611]

Hey Matt, thanks for the content!! I check for a new episode every day!!

[@jasonv2323]

A lot of people thought he had a lot left in the tank Matt?? I believe he retired after leading the league in rushing in 1998! He had 1,500 yards rushing the year he quit the league! So saying many people think he had some juice left in the tank is an understatement! He retired when he was the best RB in the league!

[@ckobo84]

Who would have thunk Ed McCaffrey would produce a better running back than Barry Sanders. And shorter 😂

[@iInspireSuccess]

Naw playa Sanders is better

[@thendomayne3229]

Christian McCaffrey equals overated , weak ass boy fumbled first drive of the super bowl 😂😂😂😂

[@1trackswanson]

Sanders is much smarter though! 10 years in the league and the after effects physically is worse than 30 years, steady big checks and living pain free.

[@RobbieBlue]

He wasn't better they hated on barry son

[@logansneed2882]

@@RobbieBlue If the son was better, he would have should it on the stat line Im an okie, but it is what it is McCaffrey will end up being the best white back ever, if not in the top 10 all time.

[@blakebrown84]

Good video on him!!! Mane! Barry Sanders Jr. inherited his father’s legacy as a running back. I watched his highlights that he would just run the ball all the way through defenders. He is the son of Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders. He learned the game through his legendary father who played 10 seasons with the Lions. He taught him how to play the running back position. He played college football at Stanford and Oklahoma State during his time there. Although, he had no desire to play professional football afterwards and we haven’t heard from him since he quit the team. What had happened to him after all these years?

[@Showtime813-YMM]

Hey Matt Can You do a video on mike Williams WR from USC

[@Road2Riches1010]

I went to chandler High school the school featured at 1:08 I’m actually on the field. The short stuff playing off the far edge that’s me. Barry Sanders Junior was probably one of the craziest athletes team has ever faced, Sterling Shepherd is also on the field at this time as well WR for the Giants and Jon Grey pitcher for the Rangers is on the d line as well. We faced heritage hall in the playoffs all the time, they recruit higher level players and we just take what we have. S/O CHANDLER LIONS!!!! Update: I actually remember Jon graduated in 2011 so he wasn’t there. But he did go to chandler as well.

[@jholla007ify]

@mattbegreat have you done a throwback on Peter Warrick FSU ?

[@9thCavalryDet]

He earned a Stanford degree for free! Barry J won!

[@BigPapiCapone]

Suggestion: I would love to see a video for Nick Marshall the star quarterback for Auburn who started out as a DB at Georgia.

[@greeneyezwhite7699]

One of the best to come out of Oklahoma. Played them in playoffs, Seminole HS also had a player who broke all them yards records. He had 1800 yards just in playoffs. Look up Papi White from Seminole Oklahoma. Was great in all 4 sports Football, Baseball, Track and Basketball! 5’9 dunking. 4.37 man kid was amazing. High and college on to the pro’s .

[@randyhunt4535]

Could you do a video on Marcus Depree HB that played for Oklahoma Sooners also I watched Barry Jr live he and Sheperad were awesome together

[@Phatredial]

Noah Sanders just committed to Toledo over michigan state where is brother plays basketball. So we have one more chance for Barry Sanders DNA in the NFL 🤞. There's tons of high school highlights online, would make a great video

[@JC-wi2jz]

A story on Cardale Jones. OSU QB who dominated Bama in the Sugar Bowl. Dude was like 6'5" 250lbs w a rocket arm

[@devinbraxton7117]

I think Barry J was snubbed. The numbers he produced were based on a lack of opportunity bc every time he got the ball he balled out. I wouldn't put it past there being some politics in the mix. Someone needs to conduct a one on one interview. This does not discredit McCaffrey as being a great running back, but the numbers don't show a lack of production when Sanders was given the chance.

[@shawnerickstad129]

What Poliitics involved at Standford? Barry Sanders J. Was no way even close as good as McCaffrey, the very top college rb in country and the top rb in the NFL now. Barry Sanders J was a good college rb but even transferring Oklahoma State he didn’t produce that well

[@devinbraxton7117]

@@shawnerickstad129 if you don't think Jr produced then you need to look at his averages. They say RB1 any where else.

[@derrickperkins3806]

Suggestion can you do a video on Albert Means the lineman who was in a recruiting scandal at Alabama. Remember logan young

[@firefr.]

Yo matt ik you make fun of my nebraska cornhuskers but could you cover tommy armostong?

[@ckobo84]

He inherited his dad's lack of physicality as well as elusiveness. But wasn't as elusive as dad, and didn't like to bang it up in there. But dang his high school highlights were awesome.

[@woodcutta6461]

He wasn't as elusive as his dad? You sure about that?

[@bigghoww]

Lack of physicality?

[@trevorwall8543]

Matt I think you should make a video on the tragic loss of Mj Daniel’s

[@MarkCzmic420]

Matt love the channel. Can you do a video on Gordie Lockbaum from Holy Cross. Very interesting story

[@FugitiveVette]

Bryce Luv was another reason, Bryce broke McCaffery single season rushing record of over 2000 yards.

[@luv2sail66]

Sounds like a wise young man. Why risk permanent injury and lifelong impairment when you aren’t likely to be drafted and have good opportunities outside the game?

[@anthonymazzola3574]

Seen a pic of him with his brother at his graduation from art school. He looks happy in the pic. From a guy that seen every Berry Sanders home games in the Silverdome.

[@lancelot_28]

2:47 Yes Sir !! 🔥😆

[@Theyfwkendra__]

love it homie

[@DEEZ_CLANGaming]

Yeaaaa

[@jamespaddlety]

I had a chance to play against Barry J sanders in high school, but they ended up losing in the semi finals to cascia hall. The Anadarko Warriors (public school) had a running back that had 64 total touchdowns that year in 2011. Still to this day holds the record for scoring in a single season in Oklahoma.

[@tylerhall3869]

Out of curiosity, could/ would you be willing to do a video of Jeff Mahel from Oregon University?

[@lonbeene8329]

He said in an interview… that he did not want to break Jim Brown’s rushing record that is why plus he did not like the new head coach they hired

[@Youngboylang_]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭😭

[@Rjb0224]

Walter Payton was the leading rusher of all time at that time….He said he didn’t want to break Walter’s record.

[@G0DAWGZ1]

Can you do one on Raghib Ismail Jr.? I know he played for Wyoming. After that I'm not sure what happened to him.

[@ZacariahSitchin]

Yo Matt at 1:16-1:40 I played on that team that was my junior year we met up with Heritage Hall in Quaterfinals that year they also had Sterling Shepard

[@southjersey1000]

That’s crazy never knew he worked with ea. that’s good for him a lot of players struggle after sports don’t work out. Always good to see ppl find something they love to do after their careers. Sucks his dad won’t be in MUT anymore, was looking forward to his college football card this year

[@knoxvilledoobie8549]

It's getting close buddy.. we are what?Almost two and a half months out. Time to get warmed up and start cranking out the Content.. I look forward to your unique perspective Every football season buddy..

[@jeffshiver4209]

He lives here in orlando and he comes into my bar every now and then . hes a super nice guy and will take photos with people if they ask him.

[@gharvey321]

You should do one on Ontario Smith, Oregon, He was nice back in the day !

[@charliehuntsman9827]

Bro great video Matt been catching up on your videos 🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘 Keep it up bro . Could you do a video on how Nebraska missed out on Danny Woodhead from North Platte NE . He ended up going to chadron State college D2 school did very well broke the Barry Sanders all time rushing record and won other awards. End up going as undrafted free agent to the jets and was on there I believe 2 years until they cut him and he ended up getting picked up by The patriots and the rest is History to say the least Danny balled out bro . Was lucky enough to grow up and play football and soccer with him .

[@DerbyDad79]

Hey can you do a story on Michael Bush from Louisville Male high school to to the university of Louisville then pro I don’t know what happened after that. I’d like to know because he was fun to watch.

[@DocHolliday-hz6iy]

Guess he was more like his daddy than we thought. He decided to leave the game for personal reasons. And that’s his absolute right to do so. And although it may sound crazy for all of us fans to contemplate, he may just love his current life more than the one on the gridiron. And don’t we just hate it when guys with talent that surpasses our own don’t follow the exact path we would have forged? Albeit despite the fact our experience is limited to sitting our asses on the couch and judging others. I say congratulations to Barry J. A man who decided to walk his own path, and in doing so, showed us all he was a lot more like his father than we ever gave him credit for. Salute. And side note- how awesome would it be to work for EA?

[@melterrell5724]

What ever happened to Terrence Edwards, WR from UGA? When he left college he had the SEC receiving yards record and 2nd in receptions.

[@dylan4865]

We need success stories of college heroes Matt

[@Drewfrom323]

Do a video on Antonio alfano bro

[@chris_hisss]

Gotta love the guy and that is due to his dad. We wouldn't be here if we didn't. He tried and wasn't able to measure up. To me this is a loser only because this is in regards to his football career. Super high expectations probably didn't help the man either. You have to wonder what he wasn't doing right. Only 5 carries? Maybe poor effort in pass pro or not enough time in the film room or something. Guess we may never know, but whatever the case, doesn't mean he don't have great character and isn't just as happy and successful doing what he is doing. But you also know he feels unfulfilled with that dream. Great video!

[@MGcookin]

Hey, can you do Jake Fromm Matt? Just a suggestion.

[@bighomie127]

Let’s get a Pat White and Steve Slaton video!!!!

[@79JamesC]

I live up here in Michigan and Barry Sanders has another kid playing football up here Noah playing for msu and another brother nick on the msu basketball team

[@Cambo_7]

Suggestion: Can you do a video of what happened to Jordan Leggett.

[@DresWaytv]

Yapping ends at 4:11

[@johnnyg1130]

If his son works for ea why did Barry tweet out saying he was disassociating with ea and madden this year in may?

[@taligokrazii1147]

Can we get a What Happened to Juice Jackson, QB from IllinoisU , if you havent already.

[@charlespendley6360]

Barry wanted out of Detroit, and they wouldn't trade him, so he retired. His graduated and got an amazing job at EA. I call that a win. Most calling him a bust probably played end, guard, and tackle on the football team. Meaning you sat on the END of the bench. GUARDED the water jug and TACKLED anyone who came near it.

[@leroyjenkins4901]

I remember seeing him a few years ago when the Madden team was showing players their ratings. Thought it was kinda cool.he went into that field.

[@mrbob8618]

He works at EA This alcoholic Didn't tell you that this guy is drunk

[@Amazinbeats]

You gotta do vid about “Demitrus Summers from (South Carolina Gamecocks)”

[@Stackbou]

My step dad does Barry Sanders taxes. He's a very nice guy, signed a jersey for all the boys in my family. I've cooked food for him. Strong golf game.

[@aj2k112]

Suggestion: Tyrone Prothro, I keep hearing my dad talk about him and I wonder where he is now

[@hansbraun2726]

You know Barry Sanders has another son Named Noah and he currently plays football for a high school in Michigan where Barry Sanders lives. He's a 3 star and has a greyshirt offer with Michigan State but has straight up offers from Bowling Green and University of Toledo. If he's a late bloomer and takes the greyshirt, building up his body to maybe 195 or more then who knows, otherwise he doesn't look like he has quite the same elusiveness or powerful build of his brother or dad but he's still good.

[@dylan4865]

A man's name is important. Also Matt, "Ooga booga can't stop throwing picks"

[@proudpennsylvaniaman7996]

You come off as a lil light in the loafers bud😂😂😂

[@drewprovens2151]

Do a vid of Corey Robinson, son of NBA Hall of Famer David Robinson, Jr. Dude vanished.

[@tapuwanasheziwange8568]

Matt you should make a what happened to white Randy video, I would definitely watch that one😁

[@ByJayare]

His YPC was just under 6 from the box stats you showed. It paints a picture of if he got more volume likely he’s in the league

[@davruck1]

Nobody wants to play in the league anymore. They pick and choose winners

[@matthewwelch6722]

Nothing beats mark Walton at miami dude was killing it on the field and threw it all away still requesting that video of him! Go canes! 🙌

[@LarryScott-c2p]

We are so quick to judge student athletes who only care about sport and screw academics well this young man was raised in a concreted family education was most important.Good for Berry JR doing well with his hard earned degree.

[@coreykarr1600]

Can you check out Tony Brown from Beaumont ozan

[@Clipyou-zi6zy]

Can you do John Manville

[@flatlevi]

What happened to max Duggan, John metchie, Blake sims, Jake Coker

[@TristanFought-gy3lh]

Can u do Chris stops he's my uncle 4 star recruit crazy and tragic story

[@tristengoetz7911]

This goes a couple years back but, What ever happened to Greg Olsen’s little brother?, I heard he was just as good as Greg and then I stopped hearing about him altogether, idk I’d watch it.

[@thigpenkings]

How about a video on what happened to Pat White......former WVU great qb that torched UGA

[@jfsmith0942]

MattBDIDDY thinks hes safe in his older videos comments😂😂

[@swagdaddy41]

Hey Matt Great video but this guy didn’t quit football he ended playing on his own terms

[@2dopejoksta428]

12:07 hell yea 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 great turn around

[@StaticSift]

not a what happened to but a story over austin box from OU would be a great story and might help some people. good friend of the family. Sad Sad sad

[@jasonv2323]

Matt do a video about WALTER PAYTON JR

[@jasonpdsi]

Sounds like he took a job with EA. Wonder if he still works there...

[@OneManParade]

I knew that wasn't Barry Sanders highschool footage. He went to Wichita North H.S. Red/White.

[@2Dixon_mayaz]

Do a video on derrius guice

[@BB-dr2zs]

God listening to his videos from 2 to 3 years ago till now.. i feel like back then he was on ADHD meds and although the videos were good there no where near as good as his videos now, i feel like this is his normal and its just better in my opinion

[@paulwilborn185]

Emmitt smith jr also attended Sanford . I assume they put education first and not playing football.

[@Cooljohn760]

You should do one on past coaches.

[@michaelwhite520]

If I recall correctly after Stanford he was hired by EA Sports to be part of the madden rankings team.

[@vermillon5243]

Another video that would be Interesting would be Peter Warrick. Florida state WR from the late 90’s

[@bran7134]

I think the coaching staff dropped the ball on this young man who, by looking at the tapes, no doubt had the "it" factor potential, but someone, like Barry Sr.'s father, probably came along and essentially in so many words told him, you'll never be Jim Brown, so, dont get it in your head.

[@katsuki7009]

A man’s name is something you gotta get right that’s well said

[@tcoles31]

You should do one on Emmitt Smiths son E.J. He went to Stanford too

[@abakella]

That's a good idea but his college career isn’t over yet. He's at Texas A&M now

[@tcoles31]

@@abakella damn I didn’t know that I’ll have to tune in to him this season

[@AwkwardTortoise]

Whatever happened to predictability? The milkman, the paperboy, and evening TV? HOW DID I GET DELIVERED HERE?! SOMEBODY TELL ME PLEASE!!

[@brockturner1559]

Good content Matt

[@Maddawgsports]

Matt you need to do a what happened to pat white

[@JC-wi2jz]

Look at Willie Williams 5 star LB from Carol City, Miami. Ended up in Jail

[@HAHAZODIACK]

I’m not locking in nothing. His son is Aries and his daddy is a Pisces two different elements.! and you know how those individuals born in April

[@alsmith5860]

The head coach was good friends with the dad maccafferty and teammates back in college let's. Think of that.

[@TheBlueDogMan]

Plus, Christian McCaffrey is friggin awesome!

[@randyhunt4535]

Also Wes Welker played football at Heritage Hall

[@NameBrandCody]

Did anyone actually think that was Barry sanders highschool film shot on a modern camera?

[@flashmobuno]

He wasn't close to his dad bro. I understand you wanted to hype the video but his numbers and running style wasn't close to his dad! that was a reachhhhhhh! I enjoyed the video but the comparison STOPPED AT THE NAME.

[@BeachGuy-pb6vn]

Similar to his father he was left in the dark???? What are you talking about, his dad was a bad ass and will go down as one of the best running backs in NFL history

[@plumberpayday]

The fact Frank Gore has more yards than Sanders throws me off

[@qwinn111]

It's like 20 seasons vs 10 😆

[@vincewilson566]

He played for 15 years Barry only played 10

[@Datruth36]

@@qwinn111 ok? 20 seasons on 2 surgically repaired knees

[@jeffshiver4209]

he was a dam beast when he played for the 49ers.

[@blunt2416]

Man I never knew this about his son. I think Barry sr. had a problem with the front office Lions in the last couple seasons. They got rid of some key pieces & Barry got discouraged. Didn't seem like they wanted to win & Barry was expected to pass Payton's record either the next seaon, or definitely early the in the following season and he was like f that I want to win.

[@BuckeyeStrick]

Andy Katzenmoyer. Ohio State. He had bad grades. Sports Illustrated did a cover that said Ohio State is #1 if Katzenmoyer makes the grade. He did. Was the best LB in football at the time

[@woodrainmudd7684]

4:18 video starts.

[@unakareem9334]

As his cousin he's not a JR! I promise you that great content regardless