Steven M. Sipple: As Sanders mulls future, he recalls 2003 season that changed NU's course

Former Nebraska defensive backs coach Marvin Sanders is shown during a 2010 practice.

But since 2003, Sanders has had seven different jobs. That said, this conversation isn't all about Sanders.

"Looking back, I think what happened in 2003 changed the trajectory of Nebraska football forever," said the former Husker defensive back from Chicago.

There's no reason to rehash all of the history. Many people remember it well. With former Nebraska athletic director Steve Pederson leading the way, the school decided to throw into the trash bin much of what gave the program its identity over a 40-year span.