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3 unusual facts about Mark Sanchez


2009 Rose Bowl

Quarterback Mark Sanchez scored five touchdowns, one rushing and four passing.

Mark Sanchez became the third quarterback to pass for more than 400 yards in a Rose Bowl Game, with 413 yards.

Fumble

The butt fumble: On November 2, 2012, during the primetime Thanksgiving Day game between the New York Jets and New England Patriots, Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez slipped and collided with the backside of his teammate Brandon Moore and fumbled the ball, which was recovered by the Patriots and returned for a touchdown.


Chansi Stuckey

Stuckey also caught Mark Sanchez's first career NFL touchdown against the Houston Texans in Week 1 of the 2009 NFL season.

Greg McElroy

McElroy made his NFL debut on December 2, 2012 in the third quarter during the Jets' contest against the Arizona Cardinals, replacing incumbent Mark Sanchez who, prior to being benched by head coach Rex Ryan, had thrown three interceptions.

Jonathan Crompton

Crompton was a five-star recruit by Scout.com and the third ranked quarterback in the 2005 class behind Mark Sanchez and Ryan Perrilloux.


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