Justin Sandy was a ball-hawking UNI safety who earned All-MVFC honors
Justin Sandy’s best UNI season came in 2003, when he was first-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference and the Panthers’ team MVP after a 2002 season with 82 tackles and 10 pass breakups, signaling a safety who could both strike and disrupt. He was recognized as a senior free safety in UNI’s 2004 preseason outlook, with value built on tackling range, coverage instincts, and playmaking in the secondary rather than flashy highlight stats. The profile that stands out: steady, physical, and trusted.
