The Rundown: Sanchez and the “It” Factor

The “It” factor can often become a cliche, but that is what folks have been talking about when Mark Sanchez has been discussed and from everything that he’s shown so far, could “It” be an understatement over the course of his career? It’s early, so who’s to really say, but while maybe Coach Ryan or others saw it coming sooner, it’s fair to say ther was some ambivalence on when he’d be ready. Why was there doubt around him? It probably didn’t help when his former collegiate coach, publicly chastised him for leaving USC early. But SI’s Don Banks sees through Carroll’s intention. I’m really starting to understand why Pete Carroll (selfishly) didn’t want Mark Sanchez to leave USC a year early. The kid is pretty good…. If you thought the hype surrounding the Jets rookie quarterback and their bold-talking head coach was already at a fevered pitch, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Prepare yourself ...