Sands is most notable for holding the all-time Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) record for the most rushing attempts in a single game, with 58 carries.
[3] He finished his senior season with 1,442 yards and nine touchdowns and was named the Big Eight Offensive Player of the Year.
[4] Sands had a brief stint (tryout) with the Arizona Cardinals[5] and also briefly coached for Kansas.
[3] Many have stated that Sands was likely overlooked for an extended pro career due to his short stature at 5 ft 6 in.
[3][4] Since 1993, Sands has run a speed training program for NFL and college football players.