Niko Padilla
Today marks 93 days until the season kicks off. And it turns out that moment #93 is brought to us by Columbia's #93, Niko Padilla.
In 2011 Columbia's defense only netted 21 QB sacks, something the new coaching staff wanted to make a big improvement on for 2012.
Padilla was one new face who helped Columbia get part of the way to that goal.
With the Lions still clinging to a 10-3 lead, Marist began its first possession of the 4th quarter after a CU punt at its own 27.
A false start and then a holding penalty made it 1st and 24 at the 13, and them Padilla bust through the middle for an 11 yard sack pinning the Red Foxes at their 2. Marist had to punt the ball away two plays later.
Padilla finished his first Columbia game with three total tackles and his first season with 14 tackles and 1.5 sacks. As a time, the Lions slightly improved with 27 total sacks in 2012.
A big part of the Lions' chances for 2013 ride on Niko's shoulders, and this was his first burst of glory.
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