Arroyo Behemoth Robert Sanchez
Robert Sanchez: Arroyo, Sr. DT, NG, 6-1, 285
2013 Stats: 52 tackles, 50 assisted, 102 total, 9 sacks
“Sanchez is not only the best lineman on the team, he might be the best lineman in the valley,” said Arroyo HC Jim Singiser late Friday afternoon at practice. “I mean he’s a beast. Look at the size of that kid. Look at the arms on that kid. He’ll be playing college football somewhere.”
When a coach has somebody as dominant as Sanchez is in high school, they’re tempted to play him on both sides of the ball. Not so with Sanchez. “He’ll only be playing on the D-line – a down nose,” Singiser said.
Sanchez was a nightmare for quarterbacks last year with nine sacks and an untold amount of forced passes. Sanchez’ size helps him to plug up holes in the middle making it difficult for ball carriers to find room between the tackles and also gives him the strength to manhandle offensve linemen. Playing only one way will give him that added stamina needed in fourth quarters. Once, maybe too nice on the field, he’s now getting that football mentality.
“Robert’s a real nice kid – just a great attitude but he’s starting to get a mean streak in him on the field which is good,” said Singiser. “He used be too nice on the field but now he’s is starting to get mad. I starting seeing it last year. It’s what I like to see. He also works hard in the weight room and is working hard to get better.”
As I was talking to Singiser Sanchez, brushed aside a blocker and finished off a running back, flinging him to the turf. Unfortunately for opposing running backs, this could be a common occurrence for the Knights in 2014.
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