Ex-Florida safety transfers to TSU

NASHVILLE, Tennessee  --  Former Florida starting safety De’Ante “Pop” Saunders, who was suspended for four games this past season, has enrolled at Tennessee State.

Saunders, who is from DeLand, Fla., was suspended for a violation of team rules for the first two and last two games of the regular season and was released before the Sugar Bowl. He will be a junior.

“He had a few hiccups at Florida so we sat down and talked with him and he understands what it’s going to take to be a part or our program,” TSU coach Rod Reed said.

Saunders, 5-foot-9, 189 pounds, recorded 18 tackles, had an interception, broke up four passes and recovered a fumble in 2012.

“He’s a very talented player, there’s no doubt about that ...


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