Sunday, August 26, 2018

1979 Profile: Lucius Sanford

Linebacker
No. 57
Georgia Tech
Lucius played all 16 games as a rookie last year, 15 as a starter beginning with the second game. He led the Bills with 116 tackles (71 solos, also leading the club) and with five quarterback sacks. Against Kansas City, Lucius became the first player in Buffalo history to block two field goals in one game. He blocked a punt against Baltimore, setting up Buffalo's first touchdown, and intercepted a pass against the Giants, returning it 41 yards.
A starter for four years at Georgia Tech, Lucius was a second-team Associated Press All-American in 1977 after receiving honorable mention in '75 and '76.

Saturday, August 4, 2018

1979 Profile: Ben Williams

Defensive End
No. 77
Mississippi
After playing all 14 games in 1977, Ben played all 16 games in 1978. He had no trouble adjusting to coach Knox's 3-4 defense, teaming with Sherman White to give Buffalo a solid defensive end tandem.
Known for his quickness as a nose guard at Ole Miss, both AP and UPI selected Ben All-Southeastern Conference as well as honorable mention All-America. He played in the Senior Bowl.