Standing on the sidelines wasn't always easy for Eryk Anders. Through two seasons, the Alabama defensive player had no position and little playing time.
"There were some times that I would talk to my family about transferring," said Anders, a 6-foot-2, 227-pounder from San Antonio. "But God and my family kept me here and this is what I am doing now. They have been a big part of my success."
Out of nowhere, Anders has emerged to become a third-down playmaker, recording 14 tackles with a half a sack through six games. As a down linemen called the "rabbit rusher" in passing downs, he said he doesn't consider himself a specialist.
"It's just my role on the team," said Anders, whose team practiced Wednesday in its bye week.
