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Table of Contents & General Information General Information Location........................................................ Fort Collins, Colo. 80523 Enrollment................................................................................ 26,735 Nickname, Colors...................................... Rams, Forest Green & Gold Stadium.................................. Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium Capacity.................................................................................... 32,500 Conference................................................................... Mountain West President..............................................................Dr. Anthony A. Frank Director of Athletics.........................................................Jack Graham Head Coach.................................................................... Jim McElwain
Career Record........................................................0-0, first season
Office Phone..................................................................970/491-6131 Offensive Formation.................................................................Multiple Defensive Formation................................................................Multiple 2011 Record/MWC..........................................................3-9/1-6 (T-6) 2011 Total Lettermen....................................................................... 63 Lettermen Returning/Lost in 2012.............................................. 49/14 Starters Returning (O/D) in 2012............................................ 16 (8/8) 2011 Starters Lost (O/D)........................................................... 6 (3/3)
Athlietic Media Relations
Table of Contents This is Colorado State
Schedule.................................................................................................................2 A Message from University President Dr. Anthony A. Frank................................4 CSU System and the Board of Governors.............................................................5 The University at a Glance......................................................................................6 World-class academics..........................................................................................7 This is Fort Collins & Colorado..........................................................................8-9 Support for Student-Athletes.............................................................................. 10 Facilities to Support Future Success.................................................................. 11 Academic & Training Center............................................................................... 12 Indoor Practice Facility........................................................................................ 13 Joey Porter Locker Room................................................................................... 14 Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium............................................................. 15 Gameday in Fort Collins...................................................................................... 16 Rich tradition....................................................................................................... 17 Bowl games......................................................................................................... 18 Rams in the NFL.................................................................................................. 19 Media exposure................................................................................................... 20 CSU Spirit Squads and Marching Band............................................................. 21 The Mountain West............................................................................................. 23 Denver, The Mile High City.............................................................................24-25 Distinguished alumni.......................................................................................... 26
Administration & Coaches
Director of Athletics Jack Graham.................................................................28-29 Head Coach Jim McElwain............................................................................30-31 Dave Baldwin....................................................................................................... 32 Marty English....................................................................................................... 33 Al Simmons......................................................................................................... 34 Billy Napier........................................................................................................... 35 Derek Frazier........................................................................................................ 36 Jeff Hammerschmidt.......................................................................................... 37 Greg Lupfer.......................................................................................................... 38 Tim Skipper......................................................................................................... 39 Alvis Whitted........................................................................................................ 40 Tom Ehlers........................................................................................................... 41 Mike Kent and Rashad Harris............................................................................. 42 Drew Hill and Tim LeRoy.................................................................................... 43 Football support staff.....................................................................................44-46 Athletic department staff................................................................................47-55 CSU Head Coaches............................................................................................. 56
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2012 Season Outlook
Director/Football Contact....................................................... Paul Kirk
Returners........................................................................................................66-98 Newcomers.................................................................................................100-106
All-Americans and Other All-Time Honors....................................................... 164 All-Conference Selections, All-Time............................................................165-66 Historical Biographies................................................................................167-173 NFL Draft Selections.......................................................................................... 174 NFL Player History......................................................................................175-178 Bowl Game Summaries.............................................................................179-190 Bowl Game Records and History..................................................................... 191 Stadium history................................................................................................. 192
2011 Season Review
Miscellaneous
Outlook............................................................................................................58-60 Personnel Capsule..........................................................................................59-60 Rosters............................................................................................................61-62 Depth Chart and Pronunciation Guide...........................................................63-64
2012 Player Biographies
Statistics, Team/Individual & Results........................................................108-109 Statistics, Game-by-Game.........................................................................110-112 Game-by-game starters.................................................................................... 112 Standings & NCAA Statistical Rankings........................................................... 113 Game summaries.......................................................................................114-125
Record Book
Individual Rushing............................................................................................. 128 Individual Passing............................................................................................. 129 Individual Receiving, Scoring and Total Offense.............................................. 130 Individual Defense............................................................................................. 131 Individual Special Teams................................................................................... 132 Team............................................................................................................133-134 100-Yard Rushing Games................................................................................. 135 300-Yard Passing/100-Yard Receiving Games................................................ 136 Year-By-Year Leaders.................................................................................137-138 Annual W-L Record........................................................................................... 139 Coaching Chronology........................................................................................ 139 CSU vs. The Nation........................................................................................... 140 Attendance records........................................................................................... 141 All-Time Series vs. 2012 Opponent.................................................................. 142 Bowl records...................................................................................................... 191
History
Letterwinners, All-Time..............................................................................146-152 Assistant Coaches, All-Time............................................................................. 153 Notable Uniform Numbers, 1949-2011....................................................154-156 Results, All-Time........................................................................................157-163 Conference statistical champions..................................................................... 163
Colorado State Sports Hall of Fame................................................................. 194 Television Appearances, All-Time..................................................................... 195 Media Policies and Information.................................................................196-197 Colorado State Radio Network......................................................................... 198 Media outlets..................................................................................................... 199 Notes.................................................................................................................. 200
Office phone...................................................................970/491-4672 Cell phone......................................................................970/988-3482 E-mail.............................................................Paul.Kirk@colostate.edu FAX................................................................................970/491-1348 Press Box Phone..................................................970/491-8100, 8111 Website........................................................................ CSURams.com
General Information First Year of Football.................................................................... 1893 All-Time Record......................................................477-536-33 (.471)
Home.................................................................241-190-11 (.559)
Road..................................................................224-331-22 (.404)
Hughes Stadium .................................................123-103-2 (.546) 2012 Colorado State Football Media Guide Conference Championships............................................................. 15 Editor/Project Coordinator: Danny Mattie Last Championship............................................ 2002, Mountain West Writing, prepress-formatting, desktop layout, design and research: Danny Bowl Appearances................................................................... 12 (5-7) Mattie First Appearance...............................................................Jan. 1, 1949 Writing, layout and research assistance provided by: Craig Buchanan, Stuart Buchanan, Nick Frank, Chris Feller, Gary Ozzello, Hap Hazard, Thomas Bowl.................................................... Raisin Bowl (Fresno, Calif.) Brink, Marcie Johnston, Paul Kirk, Linda Krier, Danielle Marshall, Nik Olsen, Result..........................................Occidental 21, Colorado A&M 20 Tony Phifer, Paul Miller, John Hirn, Mark Hanson, Kathy Phifer, pro-footballrefLast Appearance.......................................................................... 2008 erence.com and Dan Bahn. Bowl.................................. New Mexico Bowl (Albuquerque, N.M.) Special acknowledgment: Dan Byers for his unselfish photography services; John Hirn and his Web site, coloradoaggies.com, and book, Aggies to Rams, Result...................................... Colorado State 40, Fresno State 35 the History of Football at Colorado State University for invaluable assistance in verifying history and supplying photos; and Chris and his staff at Men’s Wearhouse of Fort Collins for assistance with the business attire for the team head shots. Covers: Cover layout by Nic Hallisey and Danny Mattie. Graphic design by Mark Hanson and CSU Communications & Creative Services, Hallisey and Mattie. Back cover stadium photo by Dan Byers (danbyersphotography.com); Photo credits: Dan Byers, Tim O’Hara, Lisa Wilson, Jim Siegle, Don Reichert, Stuart Buchanan, Dennis Williams (PEC-Sports), Derek Regensburger, Zemi photographics, Michael Rosen, Marty Kling, University Photo Services (including John Eisele, Bill Cotton and Joe Mendoza) and the university’s historic photograph collection (Archives and Special Collections), the Colorado Rockies, Rich Clarkson and Associates, the Denver Nuggets, the Colorado Avalanche/Getty Images, Arizona Cardinals, San Diego Chargers, Atlanta Falcons, Washington Redskins, Houston Texans, New York Giants, Chicago Bears, Sports Illustrated/Michael O’Neil, Occidental College Special Collections, the CSU Ram Alumni Athlete’s Association, and the Denver Convention & Visitors Bureau. Printing: Pioneer Press of Greeley, Inc. (Greeley, Colo.).
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2012 Colorado State Schedule
Bold New Era
Colorado State Football, led by Head Coach Jim McElwain, ushers in a Bold New Era for Rams Athletics in 2012. McElwain, a two-time national champion as the offensive coordinator at Alabama, looks to return the Rams to dominance, in the Mountain West and on a national level.
Date
Opponent
Site
Time (MT)
TV
Series
Sept. 1 vs. Colorado >> Cinch Jeans Rocky Mountain Showdown
Denver, Colo. Sports Authority Field at Mile High
2 p.m.
20-61-2
Sept. 8 North Dakota State >> Home Opener
Fort Collins, Colo. Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium
5 p.m.
0-0-0
Sept. 15 at San Jose State
San Jose, Calif. Spartan Stadium
6 p.m.
3-2-0
Sept. 22 Utah State >> Ag Day
Fort Collins, Colo. Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium
5 p.m.
36-30-2
Sept. 29 at Air Force* >> Ram-Falcon Trophy on the line
Colorado Springs, Colo. Falcon Stadium
12 p.m.
19-30-1
Oct. 6 Fresno State* >> Homecoming and Family Weekend
Fort Collins, Colo. Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium
5 p.m.
7-4-0
Oct. 13 at San Diego State*
San Diego, Calif. Qualcomm Stadium
5 p.m.
13-18-0
Oct. 27 Hawai’i* >> Orange Out
Fort Collins, Colo. Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium
5 p.m.
11-9-0
Nov. 3 at Wyoming* >> Border War
Laramie, Wyo. War Memorial Stadium
Nov. 10 UNLV*
Fort Collins, Colo. Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium
Nov. 17 at Boise State*
Boise, Idaho Bronco Stadium
Nov. 24 New Mexico*
Fort Collins, Colo. Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium
2:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
54-43-2
13-6-1
0-1-0
34-25-0
* - Mountain West Opponent | All dates and times subjec to change
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A Message From University President Dr. Anthony A. Frank
Welcome to Colorado State University!
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olorado State University is committed to student success. From their first Preview orientation to graduation and beyond, we want all our students to be wellprepared academically and personally for whatever challenges and
opportunities for the future holds. We can’t run a successful, winning athletics programs without a strong commitment to the success of our studentathletes. Earning a CSU degree is our ultimate goal for each student-athlete at CSU, and Ram fans can be proud that our players continue to graduate and succeed at a higher rate even than the general student body. In fact, our Ram athletes have gone on to become doctors, lawyers, educators, business professionals, public servants, parents, community leaders and yes, even professional athletes. Their energy and experience, combined with a solid education, positions them to be champions no matter where the future leads. But all students can encounter obstacles on the road to earning a diploma—obstacles often related to finances, indecision, desire for a greater sense of community, need for academic support, and sometimes a lack personal motivation. While student-athletes encounter many of these same obstacles, they also serve as highly visible role models and strive for winning records. As with all our students, CSU is dedicated to providing the resources and programs they need to achieve their full potential, with state-of the-art training facilities, academic support, servicelearning opportunities, and focused study environments. The life of a student-athlete is formed around hard work, self-discipline, teamwork, and a passion for achievement. That spirit—matched with strong academic support systems and high expectations—is a winning formula for Colorado State. We’re proud to celebrate another great year in Rams sports and to recognize the students and fans who make it all possible. Go Rams!
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Colorado State University System and the Board of Governors Colorado State University System Board of Governors Chairman Joseph Zimlich
Board of Governors
Michael V. Martin Chancellor
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Joseph C. Zimlich Board Chair
Dorothy Horrell Vice Chair
Ed Haselden Treasurer
Mary Lou Makepeace Secretary
he Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System represents the people of Colorado, assuring effective management, accountability, and responsible leadership of all the CSU System campuses – Fort Collins, Pueblo and the new online Global Campus.
Board members come from across the state and from many fields — business, public service, agriculture — and share a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and student success.
Dennis E. Flores Voting Member
Russell N. Johnson Voting Member
Scott C. Johnson Voting Member
campus, and strongly supports Colorado State athletics programs as a source of pride for students, alumni, and the State of Colorado. The Board of Governors and the CSU System work to further the roles of its three universities to be integral contributors to the economic development of the state. Work force education, research funding and new business and product development are some of the areas where the institutions are excelling.
The Board of Governors sets a standard of excellence for all the campuses that carry the Colorado State name, through the establishment of a bold vision, mission, and values coupled with ambitious stretch goals for each
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The University at a Glance
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s one of the nation’s leading research universities, Colorado State provides an excellent, accessible education, conducts research that transforms our world, and leads outreach programs that support economic vitality and improve the quality of life for people worldwide.
As Colorado’s land-grant university, Colorado State was founded in 1870 to fulfill the vision of President Abraham Lincoln and others – to create access and opportunity for people in Colorado and around the world who can benefit from hands-on, engaged learning. With more than 150 programs of study and 78 undergraduate degree programs in eight colleges – and a faculty-to-student ratio of 16.5:1 – students have access to a wealth of educational possibilities. Colorado State leads the world in disciplines such as human and animal health, clean energy and the environment, global and sustainable business, engineering, and climate research. Along with outstanding programs in the liberal and performing arts, humanities and social sciences, Colorado State offers some of the top professional programs in the country in construction management, occupational therapy, psychology, communications, and agriculture—and is home to the top-ranked public business school in the state. Challenging academic programs and world-changing research are hallmarks of Colorado State, and it is our special commitment to service, outreach, and transforming our world through innovation that sets this university apart. Even more important, CSU’s character is reflected in the quality of our students and graduates, who embody the university’s mission of service and go on to make a significant impact on our world when they graduate. We invite you to learn more about Colorado State, a university with vision, character, and a commitment to excellence.
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World-Class Academics
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olorado State University takes very seriously its role in educating studentathletes. Excellence is expected on the field and in the classroom.
The most recent NCAA academic statistics reveal that Colorado State leads the Mountain West Conference in graduation rate for student-athletes at 66 percent – well ahead of the conference’s overall student-athlete graduation rate of 57 percent. In football, Colorado State is second in the MWC, graduating 68 percent of its student-athletes – again, well ahead of the conference average of 49 percent. Colorado State, however, is not resting on its reputation for graduating its studentathletes. The state-of-the-art Anderson Academic Center, which will greatly enhance the academic facilities available for student-athletes, opened in August 2009. While the athletic department takes its role in the educational process very seriously, Colorado State’s mission to provide a world-class education is at the core of academic success. U.S. News and World Report ranked Colorado State in its top tier in its annual “America’s Best Colleges” report. The university offers 79 majors and 27 minors, and many of its programs are ranked among the best in the country. Colorado State continues to push forward in its mission to provide the best possible education. Construction recently was completed on the state-of-the-art University Center for the Arts and Computer Science buildings, along with the indoor practice facility, academic and training center, and the Rockwell Hall expansion at the College of Business.
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• CSU’s Veterinary Medicine program ranks second in the country and is the national leader in federal research dollars. • BusinessWeek ranked CSU’s undergraduate College of Business program 67th (up from 73rd in 2008). The program ranks 30th among all public schools and 14th among all colleges and universities in the West and Southwest. The marketing and business law programs were ranked in the nation’s Top 10 by the magazine. • In December 2008, CSU conferred its 150,000th bachelor’s degree and 200,000th overall degree. • According to NCAA statistics, CSU’s graduation rate for student-athletes is higher than the graduation rate for the overall student body.
LEADING THE WAY During his career in the Green and Gold, Jeff Horinek (right) continued the tradition of excellence by student-athletes at Colorado State University. In addition to his outstanding play at linebacker, where he logged 41 consecutive starts and helped the Rams to a victory in the 2008 New Mexico Bowl against Fresno State, Horinek graduated in May 2009 with a degree in health and exercise science, carrying a 3.88 grade-point average. He was one of 15 national finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy - often known as the Academic Heisman - and earned an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship from the national football foundation and College Hall of Fame.
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This is Fort Collins & Colorado
Old Town Fort Collins, the inspiration for Disneyland’s Mainstreet USA.
Fort Collins Facts
• No. 1 place to live in the United States (Money magazine, August 2006). • No. 1 Best Place to Live and Work for Young Professionals (pop. 100,000-200,000), Next Generation Consulting, March 2009. • No. 2 in Forbes magazine’s best United States cities for business and careers (March 2009); Denver ranked 14th and Boulder was 20th among five Colorado locations in the publication’s top 40.
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One of the Top 20 Places to Thrive (Best Boomer Towns, February 2009). Ranked 10th-best educated city in America (Forbes magazine, November 2008). One of the Best Places to Raise Your Kids (BusinessWeek, November 2008). Gold level Bicycle Friendly Community (League of American Bicyclists, September 2008).
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ne of Colorado’s most vibrant cities, Fort Collins is the best place in the country to live, work and play. Located on the northern Front Range of the majestic Rocky Mountains, the city is within an hour’s drive of Denver, the nation’s 25th-largest metro area. This city of 143,986 residents basks in 300 days of sunshine per year — more than San Diego and Florida — and includes the historic Old Town district with its restaurants, shops, and entertainment, all within walking distance of Colorado State University’s campus.
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This is Fort Collins & Colorado
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ince its founding as a military fort in 1864, Fort Collins has anchored northern Colorado’s rich heritage of academic, business and recreational pursuits. Hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, river rafting and rock climbing are just a few popular outdoor pursuits for students and residents.
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The city maintains more than 600 acres of parks, 5,000 acres of natural areas, 20 miles of off-street trails for hiking and biking, and three golf courses. The Lincoln Center and the University Center for the Arts, anchored in Fort Collins, are northern Colorado’s cultural arts centers.
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Support For Student-Athletes
Q&A with Wade Troxell Wade Troxell is associate dean for research and economic development in CSU’s College of Engineering, and a former Colorado State football letterman (1975-78) and team captain (1978)
What do you tell visiting high-school athletes who are thinking about coming to Colorado State? One thing I try to tell prospective football players is that CSU is a great place, not only to play football in a great conference, but also to get a terrific education. Take my field for example, engineering. Colorado State is the best place to balance the demands of your studies with the time commitment required by football, because CSU offers outstanding support for its student-athletes. Plus, CSU expects them to graduate. CSU’s faculty meshes well with its football staff. Both sides work together to help an individual student-athlete reach the zenith of his potential.
Describe the bulk of student-athletes at CSU. What makes them different? What characterizes them academically? First of all, students in general at CSU have a lot of varying interests, and excel in many different ways. The student-athlete here is no different in that they’re elite athletes and are pursuing their academic interests. CSU gives them an opportunity not only to be the best in their sport, but also a chance to be the best in their chosen careers. In engineering, for example, I had CSU teammates when I was a student-athlete who now are leaders in their chosen profession. They not only were successful here in college, but they went on to be successful after graduation, too.
What kind of relationship does the athletic department have with the faculty? The faculty and staff have an excellent connection with the athletic department. Both the faculty and staff recognizes that we’re all here to serve as mentors and educate student-athletes, in giving them a high-quality education. The football staff engages faculty so they’re involved in all processes of recruiting and the development of the student-athlete from the time they’re still in high school until they graduate here at Moby Arena. Junior OL Weston Richburg - a candidate for the 2012 Outland Trophy, Rimington Trophy and the Rotary Lombardi Award - and the rest of CSU’s student-athletes have access to the state-of-the-art Anderson Academic Training Center
According to the NFL, the average professional playing career is 3.5 years. Knowing that, what does CSU offer for the long-term future of a prospective football player, beyond the NFL? There’s always the possibility of injury in this game. Everyone wants to get drafted, and CSU has a great history of players in the NFL, but the stark reality is that your chances to continue your playing career really diminish after college. In that context, CSU wants student-athletes to succeed academically. That’s why they’re not admitted into a particular major unless we believe that they have the aptitude and capacity to complete their degree. And the result of getting that degree at CSU is long-term dividends that pay throughout one’s life, whether he plays in the NFL or not. At CSU, you get an outstanding education in a very personal way, with individual mentoring, coaching and advising. We want you to compete at the highest level of Division I football, but we also want you to become gainfully employed and qualified to launch a successful career in a chosen field. You cannot find a better opportunity to do both than what we offer at Colorado State.
What makes CSU different? We get feedback from students and student-athletes alike about personal attention they receive from everyone on campus, from staff members, administrators and faculty members. This is something you just don’t seem to find at other places. We offer personalized attention to help a student meet his/her particular needs. It provides a framework for success, a launching pad for a successful future, whatever that future may hold. [ 10 ]
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Facilities to Support Success “We have the same expectations for excellence in our sports program that we have for all areas of the university." - Tony Frank, CSU President
The McGraw Athletic Center, which was built in 1998 and houses the CSU athletic department, is now accompanied by a pair of new, state-of-the-art facilities: the Academic & Training Center (page 12) and the Indoor Practice Facility (page 13). Both facilites were shown off at the grand opening celebration on Sept. 18, 2009.
Training Room
The Colorado State athletic training room features a multitude of taping (left) and treatment tables as well as top-tier equipment for rehabilitation (right), allowing the CSU training staff all the necessary tools to make sure that studentathletes are healthy enough to perform at their peak levels.
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Academic & Training Center The Academic and Training Center and the Indoor Practice Facility enable CSU to offer its student-athletes an opportunity to succeed at the highest level nationally, in the classroom and in the arena of competition.
Cost: Size: Location:
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$7 million 16,000 sqauare feet, South of the McGraw Athletic Center
n 1998, Colorado State enhanced its weight room and built an academic center as part of the McGraw Athletic Center project, but these facilities no longer meet the needs of its expanded student-athlete base, nor do they allow the Rams to compete for top-quality recruits.
Features: • Training portion includes a state-of-the-art weight room, strength and conditioning offices, a nutrition center and restrooms. • Academic center features five private tutorial rooms and large study areas • Includes a computer lab with 30 workstations, more workspace and offices for CSU’s academic staff.
Because of the heavy time constraints placed on CSU student-athletes through practice, travel, strength and conditioning, and community service, a quality learning environment is essential for the university’s student-athletes to achieve the high standards of academic success expected of them.
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The Academic and Training Center is the latest centerpiece for CSU’s athletic program and support its mission to recruit, educate, develop, and graduate Rams student-athletes within an environment that prusues excellence, values integrity and ethical conduct, promotes respect for all individuals, teaches sportsmanship, entertains our constituents and emphasizes championship performance.
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Indoor Practice Facility Every CSU program benefits from the Rams’ new facilities. The Indoor Practice Facility is used by all of the Rams’ 16 varsity sports, whether they are in season or involved in offseason conditioning.
Cost: Size:
$13 million 66,267 square feet, including 48,125 dedicated to the football portion and 8,827 to the basketball and volleyball areas Height: 65 feet at its tallest point Location: East of Moby Pool and north of the Student Recreation Center Features: • Gymnasium easily encloses a regulation basketball court and two half courts. • Volleyball configuratioan can accommodate two full-length courts. • Contains a 70-yard synthetic-turf football field (including one end zone). • Features a four-lane, 70-meter track and a unique shoe-changing room adjacent to the football field. • Has flexibility to allow the softball team to set up batting cages on the football field. • Provide shelter for any student-athlete in each of the Rams’ 16 varsity sports. • Includes training room, equipment storage, lobby and trophy display case, and restrooms. • Uses an innovative air circulation system.
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The Joey Porter Locker Room
Sophomore WR Thomas Coffman in the Joey Porter Locker Room.
“I am exctied to be able to provide this gift to Colorado State football. My time at CSU was very special as a football player and a student-athlete. Coach Lubick provided me with an opportunity to pursue my dream of playing in the NFL. I am grateful for having had the opportunity, and this was a way for me and my family to invest in the future of the Rams.� --NFL All-Pro linebacker Joey Porter, in spring 2005, before leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Super Bowl XL championship. [ 14 ]
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Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium
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onny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium, the home of the Colorado State football program, lies at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Located approximately two miles west of the main campus, the stadium offers one of the most scenic settings in college football. Opened in 1968, the venerable stadium has undergone several upgrades over the decades, including a major renovation between 2003 and 2006. 21st -Century Renovations in 2003, the Bohemian Foundation contributed $15.2 million to the Colorado State athletic department. The majority of that gift was focused on improving Hughes Stadium. Overa three-year period, the facility received a spectacular new west tower, containing club seating, luxury suites and a new press box. CSU also enclosed the north end zone, increasing capacity to 32,500. The foundation insisted that the venue’s playing surface receive a new name - Sonny Lubick Field, after the legendary head coach that spurred the most successful fun of bowl games and conference championships in program history. The final phase of the renovations focued on that surface itself. The field underwent a $1.33 million makeover prior to 2006 season, when Colorado State installed FieldTurf, the revolutionary, rubberized surface used by several NFL and major-college football venues across the country.
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Gameday in Fort Collins
The Aggie “A”
The prominent white “A” displayed on the foothills overlooking Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium (left)) turns 89 years old in 2012, making it the second oldest ongoing tradition associated with Colorado State University. The “A” evolved after World War I when a trend began among colleges to display the school insignia on a hill near campus. At a special assembly on Dec. 4, 1923, the students of State Agricultural College agreed it was time to erect such an emblem. A group of military volunteers formed the “A” Club and donated vehicles for transporting supplies, and female students provided food for the workers. The college declared Dec. 12 a special holiday, and students worked from that morning until mid-afternoon to form the “A.” One small detail was missing: The school didn’t own the land on which the insignia sat. The College and Ag Board members met with landowner R.G. Maxwell and negotiated a long-term lease for the sum of $1. The following September, students lengthened and widened the “A” to its present size of 450 feet from top to bottom, and 210 feet across at the bottom. For many years the freshman class carried out the annual tradition of whitewashing the “A.”
Junior CB Shaq Bell (left) and sophomore CB Bernard Blake.
CAM The Ram
The official mascot of Colorado State is CAM the Ram, whose name symbolizes CSU history — an acronym for Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College, the institution’s former name. All told, 18 live rams have served proudly on the Hughes Stadium sidelines. The mascot has its own corps of student ‘Ram Handlers,’ as well as a traveling trailer.
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the cannon
Since 1920, military members from the institution have fired the deafening cannon — an intimidating exclamation point to opponents that just allowed a Rams touchdown, field goal or PAT. Fired today by CSU’s Army ROTC, the cannon is the oldest continuous tradition associated with CSU athletics.
ram walk
Before every game at Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium, Colorado State’s players and coaches exit the team buses and proceed through Ram Town and a tunnel created by the Rams’ fans, cheerleaders and band, which plays the fight song.
Today, the “A” is an official landmark. Early each fall, freshman football players join forces with several other campus organizations to give the “A” a fresh coat of white paint.
fight song
After every win, the Colorado State players and coaches sing the fight song with intense pride in their locker room. When the Rams win in the friendly confines of Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium, the team, band and the student section sing the fight song in unison.
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Rich Tradition CSU Fight Song Fight on you stalwart Ram team, On to the goal. Tear the (opponent’s) line assunder, As down the field we thunder. Knights of the Green and Gold, Fight on with all your might. Fight on you stalwart Ram team, FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! GO RAMS!
Fum McGRAW
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Colorado State football program owns 15 conference championships. The 1915 team (pictured below) captured its first Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference title. The Rams’ most recent conference title came in 2002 (left), when the team posted a 10-4 overall record, and a 6-2 mark in Mountain West play. Legendary coaches Harry Hughes (above) and Sonny Lubick each claimed six league championships.
Traveling Trophies
Colorado State football enjoys fierce rivalries with three front-range schools. The Rams and their foes battle each year for a trio of traveling trophies: The Centennial Cup (top left, Colorado), the Bronze Boot (top right, Wyoming) and the Ram-Falcon Trophy (bottom, Air Force).
The most recognized name in CSU annals is Thurman “Fum” McGraw (right). The university’s first consensus football All-American (1948-49), he went on to an illustrious career in the NFL, where he helped the Detroit Lions to two world championships. McGraw devoted more than 40 years to the university he loved, including a decade as director of athletics (1976-86). His retired No. 48 jersey hangs in the locker room during every game, home and road. A passionate competitor, during his days as a Colorado A&M student and fraternity member, he sang a song directed at regional rivals. The ballad later became known as “Fum’s Song.”
Fum’s Song I’ll sing you a song of college days, and tell you where to go. Aggies, where your knowledge is, and Boulder to spend your dough.
C.C. for your sissy boys, and Utah for your times,
D.U. for your ministers, and drunkards School of Mines. Don’t send my boy to Wyoming U. a dying mother said. Don’t send him to old Brigham Young, I’d rather see him dead.
But send him to our Aggies, it’s better than Cornell.
Before I’d see him in Boulder, I’d see my son in hell!
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Bowl Games
Going Bowling
The Colorado State football program has earned 12 bowl berths in its history, dating back to the team’s first postseason appearance, a physical matchup against Occidental College in the 1949 Raison Bowl (right). The Rams were led to their first bowl game by second-year head coach Bob Davis. Earle Bruce guided the Rams back to the postseason in 1990, when he coached the team to a resounding 32-31 victory over the Oregon Ducks in the Freedom Bowl (below, right). Sonny Lubick led the Rams to their most successful bowl run in program history. The Rams competed in nine bowl games under Lubick’s guidance, including wins in the 1997 Holiday Bowl vs. Misouri (trophy below), the 2000 Liberty Bowl (below, near left) and the 2001 New Orleans Bowl (below, far left). Steve Fairchild led Colorado State to its last bowl appearance in 2008, a 40-35 victory over the Fresno State Bulldogs.
CSU’s 12 bowl games Bowl 1949 Raisin Bowl 1990 Freedom Bowl 1994 Holiday Bowl 1995 Holiday Bowl 1997 Holiday Bowl 1999 Liberty Bowl 2000 Liberty Bowl 2001 New Orleans Bowl 2002 Liberty Bowl 2003 San Francisco Bowl 2005 Poinsettia Bowl 2008 New Mexico Bowl
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Date Jan. 1, 1949 Dec. 29, 1990 Dec. 30, 1994 Dec. 29, 1995 Dec. 29, 1997 Dec. 31, 1999 Dec. 29, 2000 Dec. 18, 2001 Dec. 31, 2002 Dec. 31, 2003 Dec. 22, 2005 Dec. 28, 2008
Location Ratcliffe Stadium; Fresno, Calif. Anaheim Stadium; Anaheim, Calif. Jack Murphy Stadium; San Diego, Calif. Jack Murphy Stadium; San Diego, Calif. Qualcomm Stadium; San Diego, Calif. Liberty Bowl; Memphis, Tenn. Liberty Bowl; Memphis, Tenn. Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, La. Liberty Bowl; Memphis, Tenn. SBC Park; San Francisco, Calif. Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, Calif. University Stadium; Albuquerque, N.M.
Opponent Occidental College Oregon Michigan Kansas State Missouri Southern Miss Louisville North Texas TCU Boston College Navy Fresno State
Result L, 21-20 W, 32-31 L, 24-14 L, 54-51 W, 35-24 L, 23-17 W, 22-17 W, 45-20 L, 17-3 L, 35-21 L, 51-30 W, 40-35
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The next level
Rams in the National Football League
Former Ram Joey Porter (right) retired from the NFL during the summer of 2012, capping an All-Pro career where it began, with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 2006, Sports Illustrated called Porter the “most feared player in the NFL.” Several players continue to carry on the NFL torch for Colorado State, including Porter’s former teammate at CSU, with the Steelers and finally with the Arizona Cardinals, Clark Haggans (bottom right). Jesse Nading (bottom, second from right) is also making a name for himself on the defensive side of the ball with the Houston Texans. Joel Dreessen (bottom, left) and Mike Brisiel (below, right), who had been teammates, along iwth Nading in Houston, will suit up as bitter rivals for the Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos, respectively, in 2012. Former Rams’ QB Caleb Hanie also signed with the Denver Broncos in the offseason, after starting his career with the Chicago Bears, while his old target, Kory Sperry (below, left), is now a San Diego Charger. Erik Pears (below, center) and Shelley Smith (not pictured), along with Brisiel, continue a tradition of great CSU offensinv linemen in the NFL.
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Media Exposure
Daily coverage
Colorado State is a nationally prominent brand, due in large part to the success of its athletic teams and the media coverage they receive. The Rams are covereed by five newspapers in addition to the Associated Press. What’s more, eight area television stations, mostly from Denver (the nation’s No. 17 television market), and several radio outlets along the Front Range come to campus to interview and feature CSU’s student-athletes and coaches.
Gameday coverage
Colorado State football plays regularly on regional and national television. Overall, since the program’s first telecast game in 1956, the Rams have played 224 such contests, including eight or more televised games in each of the past 17 seasons.
Media Days
Junior running back Chris Nwoke (above) is pictured standing on Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium with the venue’s press box facility in the background. Nwoke and his teammates are covered by a host of media in northern Colorado, and nationally. He and senior linebacker Shaquil Barrett represented their teammates at Mountain West Media Day in Las Vegas, Nev., in July.
Meet the press
Head Coach Jim McElwain was introduced as Colorado State’s head football coach in a press conference (left) on Dec. 13, 2011. The press conference was held in the Rams’ Indoor Practice Facility to accommodate the anticipated crowd. And the event did not disappoint, as the announcement drew scores of media members, including writers, photographers and electronic media, plus hundres of Rams fans.
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CSU Spirit Squads and Marching Band
CSU Marching Band The Colorado State University marching band began in 1901 with just 13 members. With just under 300 members in Fall 2012, the largest marching band in the history of CSU has student representation from nearly all eight colleges at Colorado State. The CSU Marching Band’s emergence as a national leader has consistently gained the attention of regional and national media outlets and organizations as the group continues to receive accolades for a series of innovations and ‘firsts’ for university bands.
Rams Spirit Squad When coming to a college football game at Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium, fans have come to expect one of the best atmospheres in college football today. The sights and sounds of a game day in Fort Collins are unwatched anywhere in the Mountain West. During games, the CSU cheer team and Golden Poms keep fans on their feet while cheering the Rams to victory. The CSU cheer team has been annually chosen as one of the best in the country and performs in national competitions throughout the year. Under the direction of seventh-year spirit club coordinator Dawn Burton, the CSU cheer team and Golden Poms bring Hughes Stadium to life every football Saturday.
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2012-13 Golden Poms
Front Row: Lauren Rael, Marisa Kowalski, Brittney Griffin, Shelby Polonsky, Nicole Masciarelli , Dana Swanson. Middle Row: Kristin Froyd, Chanel Odell, Quiana Hill, Devon Rudy, Hayley Hall, Haley Woerner. Back Row: Allison Prewitt, Katie Martin, Kenna Wilhelm, Nikki Bronson, Lauren Hesse, Sabrina Contreras. Coach: Brittany Wade-Pruett (not pictured)
2012-13 Cheer Squad
Front Row: Dezarai Zepeda, Molly Sniadach, McKenzie Galvin, Kasey Burrus, Shayne Henry, Cami Smith, Morgan Ballinger. Middle Row: Jon Murrell, Tatum Williams, Shelby Helmer, Sam Doty, Stevie Williamson, Kristen McNair, Emma Townsend, Micayla Tetiva, Nic Mortsen. Back Row: Marissa Kellner, Hannah Thompson, Madi Book, Aislyn Carillo, Taylor Naujokas, Cassie Crutchfield. Coach: Dawn Burton (not pictured). Not pictured: DeAnna Olsen, Sami Chase, Meaghan Jordan, Rhiana Gallen, Zach Yarnell
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The Mountain West was conceived on May 26, 1998, when the presidents of eight institutions — Air Force, BYU, Colorado State, New Mexico, San Diego State, UNLV, Utah and Wyoming — decided to form a new NCAA Division I-A intercollegiate athletic conference. The split from a former 16-team conference re-established continuity and stability among the membership within the new league and signaled the continuation of its tradition-rich, long-standing athletic rivalries. Three of the MW’s eight original members have been conference rivals since the 1960s (New Mexico, Wyoming and Colorado State), while San Diego State (1978) and Air Force (1980) were longtime members as well. UNLV and TCU entered the fold in 1996 and the Rebels continued as one of the original eight institutions that formed the MW in 1999. TCU re-joined the group with its first year of competition in the Mountain West in 2005-06. With conference realignment sweeping the nation in recent years, the MW has been proactive in addressing membership changes. Boise State University joined the Mountain West in 2011-12, followed by Fresno State and the University of Nevada on July 1, 2012. Also on July 1, 2012, the University of Hawai‘i became a football-only member of the Conference. On May 4, 2012, the Mountain West announced the additions of San Jose State University and Utah State University as full-time members effective July 1, 2013. When the Mountain West officially began operations on July 1, 1999, the new league had in place a seven-year contract with ESPN, giving the broadcaster exclusive national television rights to MW football and men’s basketball, and threeyear agreements to send the league’s football champion to the Liberty Bowl and a second team to the Las Vegas Bowl. Commissioner Craig Thompson also arranged a third bowl tie-in each of the first three seasons (1999 Motor City, 2000 Silicon Valley, 2001 New Orleans) before securing a four-year deal with the Emerald Bowl in San Francisco in 2002. Entering the 2012 season, the MW has four contracted bowl affiliations – the MAACO Bowl Las Vegas, San Diego Country Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl, Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl and Gildan New Mexico Bowl. An innovator in the postseason bowl structure, the MW engineered many “firsts,” as league teams have participated in five inaugural bowl games (2000 Silicon Valley, 2001 New Orleans, 2002 San Francisco (Emerald), 2005 Poinsettia, 2006 New Mexico), as well as placing the first non-automatic-qualifying BCS team into a BCS bowl game with Utah’s appearance in the 2005 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.
The Mountain West MOUNTAIN WEST NOTEBOOK WELCOME TO THE MOUNTAIN WEST
Fresno State and Nevada officially became members of the Mountain West on July 1, 2012. In addition, Hawai‘i became a football-only member of the Mountain West on July 1. While Fresno State, Hawai‘i and Nevada are official newcomers to the Mountain West, all three squads are certainly not strangers to the league. The Warriors have faced six MW opponents at least 20 times in their history, including Fresno State (44), San Diego State (26), New Mexico (21), UNLV (21), Colorado State (20) and Wyoming (20). The Bulldogs have competed against San Diego State in 51 contests and against Nevada in 43 games. The Wolf Pack has squared off against Boise State 38 times and has met instate rival UNLV on 37 occasions to battle for the Fremont Cannon.
COMING SOON
San Jose State and Utah State will become official members of the Mountain West, effective with the 2013-14 academic year. The addition of the Spartans and Aggies on July 1, 2013 will bring the full-time membership of the Mountain West to nine institutions and 10 football-playing members.
FOUR NEW HEAD COACHES JOIN MW IN 2012
The Mountain West welcomes four new head football coaches in 2012, including three who will be taking charge of a program for the first time in their coaching careers. Colorado State will be under the direction of first-year head coach Jim McElwain, who recently completed a four-year stint as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Alabama. McElwain, a 27year veteran of the coaching ranks, helped lead Alabama to national championships in two of the previous three seasons. Prior to overseeing the Alabama offense, McElwain served on the staffs of Fresno State (2007), Oakland Raiders (2006), Michigan State (2003-05), Louisville (2000-02), Montana State (1995-99) and Eastern Washington (1985-94). Bob Davie, who had worked as a college football analyst for ABC and ESPN since 2002, returns to the sideline at New Mexico. Prior to his television career, Davie served as defensive coordinator at Notre Dame for three years (1994-96) before taking over the program from 1997-2001. Davie went 35-25 during his five years as the Fighting Irish’s head coach, leading Notre Dame to three bowl games, including the program’s first-ever BCS bowl (2001 Fiesta Bowl). Two of the MW’s three incoming members will also be under the guidance of first-year head coaches in Fresno State’s Tim DeRuyter and Hawai‘i’s Norm Chow. DeRuyter comes to Fresno State with 22 years of experience, including 16 seasons as a defensive coordinator. He takes over the Bulldogs after serving the past two seasons as the assistant head coach/defensive coordinator at Texas A&M. Before coaching the Aggie defense, DeRuyter spent three years as the defensive coordinator and safeties coach at his alma mater, the Air Force Academy, and from 2005-06 was the co-defensive coordinator at Nevada.
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MW BOWL AFFILIATIONS Chow brings 39 years of coaching experience to Hawai‘i. Among his 36 years at the collegiate level, Chow spent 27 seasons at BYU, four at USC, three at UCLA, one at North Carolina State and one at his alma mater, Utah. He also spent three years at the professional level as offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans.
MOUNTAIN WEST IN THE POSTSEASON
For the fifth consecutive year, the Mountain West sent five teams into postseason bowl games. The Mountain West has earned 51 bowl bids since 1999 and holds a 31-20 all-time record in those contests. The MW finished with a 2-3 (.400) mark in postseason play in 2011, marking the first time since 2005 the league did not post a winning bowl record. Boise State (12-1), TCU (11-2), Wyoming (8-5), San Diego State (8-5) and Air Force (7-6) each reached bowl eligibility, marking the seventh year in a row, and eighth overall, the MW has boasted five bowl-eligible teams. Over the past eight seasons, the MW owns the best win percentage in bowl games among the 11 FBS conferences with a 24-12 mark (.667). The SEC is second with a 42-22 (.656) record, followed by the Big East at 24-16 (.600) and the Big 12 at 34-28 (.548). Conference Bowl Record (since 2004) Pct. Mountain West............................ 24-12.............................. .667 SEC............................................. 42-22.............................. .656 Big East....................................... 24-16.............................. .600 Big 12......................................... 34-28.............................. .548 Pac-12........................................ 22-20.............................. .524 Conference USA . ....................... 21-24 . ........................... .467 Sun Belt ..................................... 7-9 . ............................... .438 ACC . .......................................... 27-37 . ........................... .422 WAC . ......................................... 12-19 . ........................... .387 Big Ten ....................................... 23-37 . ........................... .383 MAC ........................................... 11-22 . ........................... .333
2012 MW BOWL ARRANGEMENTS
The Mountain West has agreements to send five teams to bowl games in 2012. Since the league’s inception in 1999, the Mountain West has posted a 31-20 bowl record and has captured the Bowl Challenge Cup four times in the last eight years. Over the past eight seasons, the MW owns the best win percentage in bowl games among the 11 FBS conferences with a 24-12 mark (.667). The SEC is second with a 42-22 (.656) record, followed by the Big East at 24-16 (.600) and the Big 12 at 34-28 (.548). Bowl (vs.)....................................................... Date MAACO Las Vegas (Pac-12)......................................... Dec. 22 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia (BYU).......... Dec. 20 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces (C-USA).......................... Dec. 29 Gildan New Mexico (Pac-12)......................................... Dec. 15 Sheraton Hawai‘i (C-USA)............................................. Dec. 24
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Denver, Colorado
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he Denver Metro Area, with a population of 2.4 million, is less than an hour’s drive from Fort Collins. A major-league metropolis, named by Sporting News the best sports city in the United States, Denver is home to three teams that have competed for their respective world championships in the past 14 years — the Super Bowl XXXII and XXXIII champion Denver Broncos (below), the 1996 and 2001 Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche (right), and the 2007 National League champion Colorado Rockies (left), who lost the World Series that season to the Boston Red Sox. The Denver Nuggets, meanwhile, have mad the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons, including a trip to the 2009 Western Conference finals against the evential champion Los Angeles Lakers. Sports fans in Colorado are among the most passionate in the nation, and for good reason — their teams are winners.
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The Mile High City
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enver has all the features of any big city, including great shopping and nightlife on the 16th Street Mall (Denver Pavilions, below), a one-of-a-kind concert venue in Red Rocks Amphitheatre (below, right), an adrenaline-inducing amusement
park in Elitch Gardens (right), and the world’s 10th-busiest airport, Denver International. Nicknamed the Mile High City because it is one mile above sea level, downtown Denver is home to the Colorado state capitol building, the 13th step of which is exactly one mile in elevation (above).
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Distinguished Alumni Business
Thomas Bradbury, past director, National Western Stock Show Jeff Christmann, operations manager, GE Johnson Construction Donald DeGryse, vice president, Lockheed Martin Lindsay Gill, product development manager, Spyder Active Sports Edward Henney, past senior vice president, Safeway Stores Kenneth Monfort, past board of directors member, ConAgra James Smith, president & CEO, Smith Investments Inc.
Greg Myers, 1995 Jim Thorpe Award winner, will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2012. After graduating from CSU, he went to a successful career as an anesthesioloist. Myers is seen pictured with defensive backs DeAndre Elliott (left) and Trent Matthews (right, holding Myers’ Thorpe Award).
Entertainment/Communications
John Amos, actor, The West Wing Baxter Black, American cowboy poet & humorist Yosef Komunyakaa, Pulitzer Prize winner, Neon Vernacular Gregory Osberg, executive vice president, Newsweek Magazine Vicki Porter, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, community reporting Hugh Ragin, jazz trumpet player Jim Sheeler, Pulitzer Prize winner, Rocky Mountain News Robert A. Taylor, D.V.M., TV personality, Emergency Vets
Government/Military
Wayne Allard, D.V.M., United States Congressman John Ensign, D.V.M., United States Senator Peter Lemon, recipient of Congressional Medal of Honor Ed Rhoades, former commander, U.S.S. Halyburton Bill Ritter, former Colorado Governor Roy Romer, former Colorado Governor Terry Slatic, Iraq veteran, U.S. Marine Corps
Science
Kent Rominger, deputy director, Flight Crew Operations, NASA James van Hoften, former NASA astronaut, Lt. Col. USAF
Sports
David Anderson, Six-year NFL pro Al “Bubba” Baker, NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, three-time Pro Bowler Less Browne, Canadian Football League Hall of Famer Jack Christiansen, Pro Football Hall of Famer Janay DeLoach, 2012 Olympian, bronze medalist in long jump Clark Haggans, Arizona Cardinals Becky Hammon, Olympian and current WNBA basketball player Caleb Hannie, NFL Quarterback, Denver Broncos John Howell, Super Bowl Champion, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Raymond Jackson, player development, Pittsburgh Steelers Greg Jamison, president & CEO, San Jose Sharks Floyd Kerr, director of athletics, Morgan State University Mark Knudson, former Major League Baseball pitcher Martin Laird, PGA Tour Casey Malone, 2004 Olympian, sixth place in discus Felix “Tippy” Martinez, former Kansas City Royals player Thurman “Fum” McGraw, Pro Football Hall of Famer Keli McGregor, former president, Colorado Rockies Mike Montgomery, basketball coach (currently head coach, Cal) Greg Myers, College Football Hall of Famer Milt Palacio, NBA player Jason Smith, NBA player Erik Phillips, athletic trainer, Phoenix Suns Joey Porter, Retired NFL player Amy Van Dyken, six-time Olympic gold medalist Bradlee Van Pelt, winningest QB in CSU history
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Jason Smith NBA Player
John Amos Actor
Becky Hammon WNBA Superstar
Wayne Allard U.S. Senator
Joey Porter Former All-Pro Linebacker
Bill Ritter Former Colorado Governor
Casey Malone Olympian - Discus
Baxter Black Poet/Humorist
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Director of Athletics Jack Graham
Jack Graham
Director of Athletics | First Year at CSU | Colorado State, ‘75
Graham at a Glance Education
• Bachelor’s degree, U.S. history; Colorado State, ‘75
Personal
"We expect, at Colorado State University, that the excellence of our athletic programs will mirror that of the excellence that has always been the academic foundation at this great university."
- Jack Graham
Director of Athletics John C. “Jack” Graham has boldly placed Colorado State’s program on an ambitious path towards national prominence with his visionary leadership. A successful business leader and former Rams quarterback, Graham has integrated the department under the motto, “Dream big, work hard and settle for nothing less than excellence.”
• Played quarterback for CSU from 1973-74 • Drafted by the Miami Dolphins • Successful 30-year career in the international insurance and reinsurance markets • Founded ICAT Managers, a leader in catastrophic risk insurance products • Advisory board member of the National Center of Atmospheric Research • Married to wife, Ginger Graham
Graham’s three objectives as Director of Athletics • Maintain athletic department integrity • Uphold academic excellence • Win
University President Tony Frank believes Graham is the right person to move CSU’s most visible department toward. “In Jack Graham, we have the perfect combination of dedicated Ram fan, stand-out athlete and experienced business leader with the skills and business acumen to energize and advance our overall athletics program,” Frank said. “I am excited about the enthusiasm he will generate among our students, coaches, alumni, donors and fans. He brings high standards, high expectations and a passion for winning that is infectious.” CSU’s athletics department supports nearly 400 student-athletes competing in 16 varsity sports. Graham, who played quarterback for the Rams from 1973-74, took on the duties of athletic director and quickly went to work. His first major initiative was to conduct a thorough evaluation of all athletic programs and to engage with donors and supporters about their goals for CSU athletics. Shortly thereafter, Graham invested in CSU’s future by hiring coaches with proven track records in the Rams’ three biggest sports: football and men’s and women’s basketball. His expectation is to win at least 60 percent of games/matches and consistently participate and win in postseason competition. CSU President Dr. Anthony Frank (background) introduced Jack Graham as the Rams’ 17th Director of Athletics on Dec. 1, 2011
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Director of Athletics Jack Graham Athletic Department Mission Statement The purpose of the Colorado State University Department of Athletics is to recruit, educate, develop and graduate student-athletes within an environment that pursues excellence, values integrity and ethical conduct, promotes respect for all individuals, teaches sportsmanship, entertains our constituents and emphasizes championship performance. “Athletics play a critical role at CSU,” Graham said. “Our teams can and should be leaders in defining our university’s traditions, and they can be catalysts that unite our students and community. I believe our success in athletics can and will send a signal about the overall quality of CSU’s leadership, our standards and our talent. We are committed to winning while maintaining the highest level of integrity and student success.” With numerous ideas for improvement and expansion, Graham is overseeing a project that is already in progress. The Moby renovation will expand the north and south concourses, improving fan access to the ticket sales and will-call areas, as well as create a more logical setup of the concession stands. The project is slated to be finished in the summer of 2013. Graham graduated from CSU in 1975 with a bachelor’s degree in U.S. history. After playing football for CSU, he was drafted by the Miami Dolphins. He went on to a successful 30-year career in the international insurance and reinsurance markets, where he was known as an innovator and effective leader. In 1998, he founded ICAT Managers, a leader in catastrophic risk insurance products. He sold ICAT, including its Lloyd’s of London business, in 2010 and remains on the company’s board of directors. Graham also sits on the advisory board of the National Center for Atmospheric Research. “We have the same expectations for excellence in our sports program that we have for all areas of the university,” Frank said. “With Jack’s leadership, I see no reason why CSU athletics cannot and should not compete at the highest level. To get there, we have to dream big, work hard and settle for nothing less than excellence.”
Graham introduced head football coach Jim McElwain to a packed house at Moby Arena during halftime of the CSU men’s basketball team’s eventual victory over No. 17ranked San Diego State on Jan. 28, 2012.
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Head Coach Jim McElwain
Career background Seasons Team/School Title/Position Coached 1985-94 Eastern Washington Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers 1995-99: Montana State Off. Coord./Wide Receivers/ Special Teams 2000-02 Louisville Wide Receivers/Special Teams 2003-05 Michigan State Asst. Head Coach/Wide Recievers/ Special Teams 2006 Oakland Raiders Quarterbacks 2007 Fresno State Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks 2008-11 Alabama Offensive Coordinator
Jim Mcelwain
Eastern Washington University (1984) First SEASON AT CSU, 27th SEASON in Coaching
Jim McElwain became the 20th head football coach in Colorado State pro- replace Major Applewhite at the reins of the Tide gram history on Dec. 13, 2011, prior to Alabama’s appearance in the BCS offense. national championship game. The offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach McElwain, 49, came to Fort Collins from the Crimson Tide, where he had served as Nick Saban’s offen- at Fresno State in 2007, McElwain improved the sive coordinator/quarterbacks coach from 2008-11. McElwain played a key role in navigating the team Bulldogs’ output from 338.2 total yards per game to two national championship victories in the last three seasons. Alabama defeated No. 1 LSU in January the year before his arrival to 419.5 (No. 38 in the nation), and from 23.0 points per contest to 32.9 2012 and topped Texas to claim the 2009 championship. (No. 32). Fresno State went 9-4 in his only season, including a 40-28 triumph over Georgia Tech in the In addition, McElwain’s offenses at Alabama: • Led the nation by committing only 57 turnovers since he took the reins of the unit to begin the 2008 Humanitarian Bowl. season. Ohio State ranks second with 59. • Sent two players to the Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York, the 2009 winner Mark Ingram and In 2006, he coached the quarterbacks of the NFL’s Oakland Raiders, under Pro Football Hall of Famer 2011 finalist Trent Richardson. Art Shell, after a three-year stint (2003-05) as as• Played a chief role in the Tide’s 47-6 record since 2008. • Ranked among the top units in the Southeastern Conference. Last season, `Bama led the league sistant head coach, receivers coach and specialwith 219.8 rushing yards per game, and finished second with 433.4 total yards per contest, and teams coach at Michigan State. third in scoring (36 points per game). In 2010, the team was third in both total yards and scoring. His Spartans receivers led the team to the 2003 The veteran coach tutored first-year quarterbacks in two of his four seasons at Alabama, Greg McElroy Alamo Bowl, establishing school records with 312 in 2009 and A.J. McCarron in 2011. Saban brought McElwain to Tuscaloosa from Fresno State, to receptions and 3,510 receiving yards. The follow-
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Postseason experience Season Appearance Opponent 1985 Division 1-AA first round Idaho (assistant coach at Eastern Washington) 1985 Division 1-AA quarterfinal Northern Iowa (assistant coach at Eastern Washington) 1992 Division 1-AA first round Northern Iowa (assistant coach at Eastern Washington) 2000 Liberty Bowl Colorado State (assistant coach at Louisville) 2001 Liberty Bowl BYU (assistant coach at Louisville) 2002 GMAC Bowl Marshall (assistant coach at Louisville) 2003 Alamo Bowl Nebraska (assistant coach at Michigan State) 2007 Humanitarium Bowl Georgia Tech (assistant coach at Fresno State) 2008 Sugar Bowl Utah (assistant coach at Alabama) 2009 BCS National Championship Texas (assistant coach at Alabama) 2010 Capital One Bowl Michigan State (assistant coach at Alabama) 2011 BCS National Championship LSU (assistant coach at Alabama) prominent players coached • Louisville wide receiver and Super Bowl XXXIX MVP Deion Branch • Alabama running back and Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram, now with the New Orleans Saints • New York Jets 2011 draft selection quarterback Greg McElroy • Alabama wide receiver Julio Jones, a first-team All-American and 2011 first-round draft selection of the Atlanta Falcons • Alabama Doak Walker award winner and Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson.
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ing season on special teams, he coached an All-American, punter Brandon Fields, and the Big Ten’s scoring leader, kicker Dave Rayner. And prior to his departure for the NFL, Michigan State set a school mark with 24 touchdown receptions in 2005, when five of his wideouts had at least 28 catches. McElwain coached against Colorado State in the 2000 Liberty Bowl, culminating his first season with Louisville. He spent three years (2000-02) with the Cardinals, in charge of wide receivers and special teams, helping the program to three consecutive bowls. Four of his players earned first-team all-conference honors. Three of his pupils ranked among Louisville’s all-time leading receivers, including future Super Bowl MVP Deion Branch. The offensive coordinator, quarterbacks and receivers coach at Montana State, McElwain coached in his home state with the Bobcats from 1995-99. In Bozeman, he helped QB Rob Compson compile almost 7,000 career passing yards as well as 54 touchdowns, a program record, and also tutored Chip Hobbs, the Bobcats’ all-time leading career receiver (144 receptions, 2,060 yards, 18 touchdowns). No other Big Sky offense in 1998 was more prolific than Montana State, which scored 31.6 points per contest. He broke into the coaching profession at his alma mater, Eastern Washington, where from 1985-94 he held a host of positions. He launched his career as a graduate assistant and finished his tenure with the Eagles as quarterbacks and receivers coach. During his time there, Eastern Washington earned a berth in both the 1992 and 1995 Division I-AA playoffs, and a share of the 1992 Big Sky crown. In addition, in 1993 he coached a third-team All-American, Tony Brooks, who concluded his career as the school’s all-time leading receiver, with 2,969 career yards. A 1984 graduate of Eastern Washington, where he played quarterback from 1980-83, he owns a degree in education. An all-state field general at Sentinel High School in Missoula, Mont., McElwain grew up 119 miles up Interstate 90 from Butte, which produced former CSU head coach Sonny Lubick. McElwain joins Lubick, Jim Sweeney and Bobby Petrino among the most prominent coaches produced by the state. Jim and his wife, Karen, have three children, JoHanna, Elizabeth and Jerret.
Head Coach Jim McElwain WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT McELWAIN “Jim has worked as hard as anybody I’ve ever had coach for us in our program, and I certainly appreciate the job he has done. He is very conscientious and driven to do well. He’s a perfectionist in a lot of ways and he takes it as hard as anybody if things don’t work out the way he’d like. He’s done a fantastic job and I’m sure he’ll be great as the head coach at Colorado State.” -- Nick Saban, Alabama head coach and three-time national champion
“The greatest thing about Jim was not only his football knowledge but his ability to motivate. I thought he did a really good job with that offense from a motivational stand point. He’s a people person. He’s got great football knowledge, but number one thing he can do is he can motivate a group of people and get them moving in the same direction. He did a great job with that.” -- Pat Hill, Former Fresno State head coach, and current Atlanta Falcons offensive line coach
“Coach McElwain is going to do a great job at Colorado State. In the three years I played for him at Alabama, he did a great job of creating a balanced offense that enjoyed a lot of success for us, both as a team, and myself individually. Personally, he helped me to continue to improve in college and also prepared me for the challenges of the next level. All of the qualities he showed as an offensive coordinator will serve him well in his new position.” -- Mark Ingram, New Orleans Saints running back and 2009 Heisman Trophy winner at Alabama
“Jim will be a fantastic addition to the Colorado State family. I couldn’t be happier for both parties. I’m confident Coach Mac will take CSU to new heights. He helped us turn it around in Alabama and I know he’ll be able to do it in Fort Collins.” -- Greg McElroy, former Alabama, and current New York Jets quarterback
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Dave Baldwin
>> Offensive Coordinator >> 33rd Season in Coaching >> First Season at Colorado State Dave Baldwin in 2012 kicks off his 33rd season as a coach, his first at CSU. The former head coach at San Jose State and Cal State Northridge officially joined the Rams’ staff on Jan. 4, 2012, hired by Jim McElwain. Baldwin, 56, came to Fort Collins from Utah State, where he served as offensive coordinator for three seasons (2009-11), helping the Aggies to the top two offensive seasons in program annals. The Aggies posted a pair of top-20 finishes, 14th in 2009 and 20th in 2011, with respective school records of 5,272 and 5,504 yards of total offense. His rushing offense ranked sixth in the country in 2011, and No. 22 in 2009. Baldwin took over control of USU’s tight ends in 2011, in addition to his offensive coordinator duties, after coaching quarterbacks in 2010 and wide receivers in 2009. The Rivals.com WAC Offensive Coordinator of the Year in 2011, he helped Utah State to its first winning season since 1996 and first bowl game in 14 years, calling plays for a unit that produced the conference Offensive Player of the Year, RB Robert Turbin, who finished the regular season ranked 10th in the country with 118 yards per game. Turbin, one of the top 10 running backs entering the 2012 NFL Draft, was one of three first-team all-conference selections, including offensive linemen Philip Gapelu and Tyler Larsen. Baldwin’s balanced offense also produced a second-team all-conference performer, TE Tarren Lloyd. With true-freshman quarterback Chuckie Keaton in his first college game, Baldwin’s offense led the Aggies to what fell just short of a stunning upset, a 42-38 loss at defending national champion Auburn, after the Tigers scored two touchdowns in the final 2:07, including an onside-kick recovery. Baldwin also scripted the Aggies’ 63-19 win over Wyoming. Baldwin helped USU quarterback Diondre Borel to single-season school records in total offense (3,343 yards in 2009) and fewest interceptions (four in 2009). Turbin in 2009 also became USU’s first 1,000-yard back in eight years and the school’s single-season record holder with 18 total TDs. Baldwin shifted to Utah State from New Mexico, where he spent two seasons (2007-08) as offensive coordinator. His Lobos offense in 2008 ranked third in the Mountain West and 16th in the NCAA in with 208.3 rushing yards per game, led by Rodney Ferguson, who finished second to CSU’s Gartrell Johnson in the conference rushing race, but led the league with 13 rushing TDs. The year before, 2007, Baldwin’s offense was one of only three FBS programs to produce a 3,000-yard passer (Donovan Porterie 3,006), a 1,000-yard rusher (Ferguson 1,177) and two 1,000-yard receivers (Marcus Smith 1,125, and Travis Brown 1,031). Smith led the MW in receptions and receiving yards, while setting a school record with 91 receptions. The Lobos piled up an impressive five first-team all-conference selections (Ferguson, Brown, Smith, and linemen Devin Clark and Vince Natali). Porterie threw for 354 yards to lead Baldwin’s offense in a 23-0 triumph over Nevada in the New Mexico Bowl, its first bowl win since 1961. Before his time in Albuquerque, Baldwin handled the offense for John L. Smith at Michigan State from 2003-06. Over his first three years in East Lansing, his wide receivers coach was Jim McElwain. In 2006, Baldwin orchestrated the largest comeback in NCAA history, on Oct. 21 at Northwestern. Down 38-3 with 9:54 left in the third quarter, the Spartans put up 38 unanswered points in a 41-38 triumph. That season, future NFL QB Drew Stanton, a Unitas Award finalist, set a school record with a .642 completion percentage and finished second in school history in career completions, passing yards and total offense. WR Mike Trannon, including a single-game MSU record 14 catches, left the Spartans as the program’s all-time receptions leader (148). In 2005, Michigan State finished among national offensive leaders in four categories: No. 5 in total offense (497.3 yards per game), No. 11 in passing (295.5 yards per game), No. 18 in scoring (33.8 points per game), and No. 20 in rushing (201.8 yards per game). The total offense and passing marks established program records. That year, five Spartans had at least 28 receptions and two TDs. Michigan State was the only FBS team with five players to register at least 400 receiving yards. Baldwin’s offenses produced the first two 3,000-yard passers in MSU history: Stanton in 2004 and Jeff Smoker in 2003. Smoker, in Baldwin’s first Spartans season, threw for a school-record 3,395 yards. In 2004, Stanton became the first QB in MSU annals to throw for 300 yards and rush for 100 in the same game.
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Before moving to Michigan State, Baldwin guided the offense and coached quarterbacks at Baylor for one season (2002). His top Bears receiver, Reggie Newhouse, was a second-team all-Big 12 performer after establishing single-season school records with 75 receptions and 1,140 receiving yards. With Baldwin on staff, Baylor posted its first conference win in more than four years. He served the 2001 campaign as offensive coordinator at Cincinnati, helping the 7-5 Bearcats to the Motor City Bowl. Baldwin tutored Conference USA’s second-leading passer, Gino Guidugli, the league’s Freshman of the Year. He threw to the conference’s leading receiver, LaDaris Vann (6.64 receptions/game). Baldwin’s résumé includes 10 years of head coaching experience, at San Jose State (1997-2000) and Cal State Northridge (1996), plus five years as a head coach at the junior-college level. His 58-60 career record includes a 31-21 JC mark, an 18-27 record at SJSU and a 9-12 ledger at Northridge. A 1978 graduate of Northridge, Baldwin owns a bachelor’s degree in physical education and health recreation. He also earned a master’s in physical education administration from St. Mary’s College in 1986. Born March 22, 1955, in Denver, Colo., Baldwin and his wife Kathleen have three children. Their son, Sean, married his wife Lindsi in 2008. They also have a son, Ryan, and a daughter, Keiley.
Baldwin at a glance...
• Hired by Jim McElwain Jan. 4, 2012. • A Denver native, preceded John Elway at Granada Hills (Calif.) High School in the early 1970s, then coached for Elway's father, Jack, at Cal State Northridge. Coached under the elder Elway most of his early career, with stops at Northridge, San Jose State and Stanford.Owns 10 seasons of head-coaching experience. • Owns 10 seasons of head-coaching experience, five at the Division I level and five in the highly competitive California JC ranks. • Has spent the last 11 seasons as an offensive coordinator at major-college programs, including four years (2003-06) at Michigan State, where he served with McElwain. Two of his Spartans QBs, Jeff Smoker and Drew Stanton, advanced to the NFL. • Coached several future NFL players at Stanford, including WR Ed McCaffrey, TE Greg Baty and WR Emile Harry. Additionally, Stanford QB Brian Johnson opted to pursue a Major League Baseball career as a catcher. • Orchestrated the largest comeback in NCAA history, a 41-38 win at Northwestern in 2006, as offensive coordinator at Michigan State. • Garnered Rivals.com WAC Offensive Coordinator of the Year for his efforts during the 2011 season at Utah State. Career background Seasons Team/School Title/Position Coached 1978 Cal State Northridge Wide Receivers/Tight Ends 1979 Cal State Northridge Secondary 1980-83 San Jose State Wide Receivers 1984-87 Stanford Wide Receivers 1988 Stanford Passing Game Coordinator 1990-93 Santa Barbara City College Head Coach 1995 Santa Rosa Junior College Head Coach 1996 Cal State Northridge Head Coach 1997-2000 San Jose State Head Coach 2001 Cincinnati Offensive Coordinator 2002 Baylor Offensive Coordinator 2003-06 Michigan State Offensive Coordinator 2007-08 New Mexico Offensive Coordinator 2009 Utah State Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers 2010 Utah State Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks 2011 Utah State Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends
Postseason experience Season Appearance Opponent 1981 California Bowl Toledo (assistant coach at San Jose State) 1986 Gator Bowl Clemson (assistant coach at Stanford) 1991 Shrine Potato Bowl Fullerton College (head coach at Santa Barbara CC) 1995 Santa Cruz County Lions Bowl Hartnell (head coach at Santa Rosa JC) 2001 Motor City Bowl Toledo (assistant coach at Cincinnati) 2003 Alamo Bowl Nebraska (assistant coach at Michigan State) 2007 New Mexico Bowl Nevada (assistant coach at New Mexico) 2011 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Ohio (assistant coach at Utah State)
Prominent players coached • RB Robert Turbin, 2011 WAC Offensive Player of the Year, projected as one of the top 10 running backs eligible for the 2012 NFL Draft. • QB Diondre Borel, the most explosive QB in Utah State history. • RB Rodney Ferguson, a 1,000-yard rusher at New Mexico. • Future NFL QBs Jeff Smoker and Drew Stanton, a Unitas Award finalist, at Michigan State. • WR Ed McCaffrey and TE Greg Baty at Stanford.
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Marty ENGLISH
>> Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers >> 28th Season in Coaching >> First Season at Colorado State Marty English kicks off his 28th season in the coaching profession, his first at Colorado State. Jim McElwain made English part of the head coach’s inaugural staff on Feb. 7, 2012. With the exception of one season, English has spent his entire football life on the Front Range between Denver and Laramie. A Colorado product, English makes the move back across the border after nine seasons at Wyoming, where he had served as the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator, linebackers and special teams coach from 2009-11. The senior member of the Wyoming staff when he joined the Rams, he spent his first six years (2003-08) in Laramie as Joe Glenn’s linebackers coach. English helped the Cowboys to two bowl appearances in his three seasons at the reins of the defense, including 2011, when Wyoming led the Mountain West and tied for 10th in the nation with 31 takeaways. DB Blair Burns, a Freshman All-American, was one of six all-conference players on English’s 2011 defense. In his first season as the Wyoming defensive coordinator, 2009, the Cowboys stuffed Fresno State after the Bulldogs began with first-and-goal at the 1-yard line, to preserve an overtime victory in the New Mexico Bowl. English had recruited four seniors on that team, and coached three of them, that went on to sign a contract with an NFL team: DT John Fletcher (Baltimore Ravens), LB Weston Johnson (Atlanta Falcons), DE Mitch Unrein (Houston Texans) and OT Ryan Otterson (San Diego Chargers). Fletcher earned firstteam All-Mountain West honors after concluding his career third in conference history with 24 sacks. Meanwhile, English’s 2009 unit stood as the only defense in the country with three players (DB Chris Prosinski, LB Brian Hendricks and LB Gabe Knapton ranked in the top 25 nationally in total tackles. As the Cowboys’ linebackers coach, English helped Wyoming finish ninth nationally in 2006 in total defense, and No. 8 against the pass. In 2004, the Pokes ranked 13th in the country with 28 takeaways, a key part of a season that concluded with a win over UCLA in the Las Vegas Bowl. All told, English has served on coaching staffs that led their teams to the postseason on 12 occasions. Before moving a short distance to Laramie, Wyo., English spent 16 seasons (1987-2002) at his alma mater, Northern Colorado, in Greeley. His time at UNC was divided into three roles, most recently as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach (2000-02), as special teams, linebackers, strength and conditioning coach and recruiting coordinator (1990-99), and as a graduate assistant (1987-89). At UNC, English and the Bears won a pair of NCAA Division II national championships (1996-97) and went to the national playoffs eight times, including the 2002 national semifinals. His 2002 Bears defense ranked in the nation’s top 10 in five categories: No. 8 in total defense, No. 5 in pass-defense efficiency, No. 9 in scoring defense, No. 9 in rushing defense and No. 9 in turnover margin. As a player, English was part of another national championship, when his Idaho State team won the 1981 NCAA Division I-AA title. English then transferred to Northern Colorado, lettering three years as a linebacker. As a 1985 senior captain, he garnered all-North Central Conference recognition. Following his playing career, English spent three years (1985-87) with the Jefferson County (Colo.) school system, coaching defense and special teams in the district. A 1986 and 1989 graduate of Northern Colorado, English owns a bachelor’s degree in recreation management, and a master’s in physical education in 1989.
eNGLISH at a glance...
• Named to Jim McElwain’s inaugural staff on Feb. 7, 2012. • With the exception of one year, his freshman season as an Idaho State player, has spent his entire football life on the Front Range, between Denver and Laramie. • Coached for 16 seasons at his alma mater, Northern Colorado. • Helped UNC win consecutive national championships (1996-97) and earn eight national playoff appearances. • Has served on coaching staffs that earned postseason appearances on 12 occasions. Career background Seasons Team/School Title/Position Coached 1978 Cal State Northridge Wide Receivers/Tight Ends 1987-89 Northern Colorado Graduate Assistant 1990-99 Northern Colorado Special Teams/Rec. Coord./ Strength & Conditioning/Linebackers 2000-02 Northern Colorado Defensive Coord./Linebackers 2003-08 Wyoming Linebackers 2009-11 Wyoming Def. Coord./Linebackers/Special Teams Prominent players coached • Two-time all-Mountain West selections Tashaun Gipson, Josh Biezuns, Brian Hendricks and Gabe Knapton. • DB Chris Prosinski, Jacksonville’s fourth-round selection in the 2011 NFL Draft. • Four 2010 NFL signees: DT John Fletcher (Baltimore), LB Weston Johnson (Atlanta), DE Mitch Unrein (Houston). • LB Ward Dobbs, a first-team all-Mountain West selection in 2008. • LB Mike Juergens, who signed a contract with the Carolina Panthers in 2009. • DE Anthony Dunn, a first-team All-American that signed with the Tennessee Titans. • LB Scott Zimmerman, an All-American that signed with the Carolina Panthers.
Postseason experience Season Appearance Opponent 1981 NCAA Division I-AA first round Rhode Island (player at Idaho State) 1981 NCAA Division I-AA semifinals South Carolina State (player at Idaho State) 1981 NCAA Division I-AA nat. champ. Eastern Washington (player at Idaho State) 1990 NCAA Division II first round Eastern Illinois (assistant coach at No. Colorado) 1991 NCAA Division II first round Portland State (assistant coach at No. Colorado) 1995 NCAA Division II first round Pittsburgh State (assistant coach at No. Colorado) 1996 NCAA Division II first round Pittsburgh State (assistant coach at No. Colorado) 1996 NCAA Division II quarterfinals NW Missouri State (assistant coach at No. Colorado) 1996 NCAA Division II semifinals Clarion (assistant coach at No. Colorado) 1996 NCAA Division II nat. champ. Carson-Newman (assistant coach at No. Colorado) 1997 NCAA Division II first round Pittsburgh State (assistant coach at No. Colorado) 1997 NCAA Division II quarterfinals NM Missouri State (assistant coach at No. Colorado) 1997 NCAA Division II semifinals Carson-Newman (assistant coach at No. Colorado) 1997 NCAA Division II nat. champ. New Haven (assistant coach at No. Colorado) 1998 NCAA Division II first round North Dakota (assistant coach at No. Colorado) 1998 NCAA Division II quarterfinals NW Missouri State (assistant coach at No. Colorado) 1999 NCAA Division II first round Pittsburgh State (assistant coach at No. Colorado) 1999 NCAA Division II quarterfinals NW Missouri State (assistant coach at No. Colorado) 2002 NCAA Division II first round Central Missouri State (assistant coach at No. Colorado) 2002 NCAA Division II quarterfinals NW Missouri State (assistant coach at No. Colorado) 2002 NCAA Division II semifinals Grand Valley State (assistant coach at No. Colorado) 2004 Las Vegas Bowl UCLA (assistant coach at Wyoming) 2009 New Mexico Bowl Fresno State (assistant coach at Wyoming) 2011 New Mexico Bowl Temple (assistant coach at Wyoming)
He grew up in Lakewood, Colo., and earned all-state honors at Alameda High School. He and his wife, Suzie, have one daughter, Kelsey, and one son, Tyler. Kelsey is a student at the University of Wyoming, while Tyler is a sophomore linebacker at Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colo.
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Turner and Jared Lucero.
Al simmons
>> Co-Defensive Coordinator/Secondary >> 27th Season in Coaching >> First Season at Colorado State Al Simmons enters his 27th season in the coaching profession, his first campaign at Colorado State. Head Coach Jim McElwain made Simmons part of his inaugural Rams staff on Feb. 16, 2012. Simmons came to Fort Collins from UTEP, where he’d served under Mike Price for one season (2011) as safeties coach. While still in the Mountain Time Zone, El Paso represented the Eastern-most stop in his impressive college coaching career. For all or parts of six seasons, has coached at the NFL level, including two years (2003-04) as a full-time assistant coach with the San Francisco 49ers. Simmons also has assisted NFL staffs during training camp on four occasions, with the Los Angeles Raiders (1993), Arizona Cardinals (1996), San Diego Chargers (1999) and Dallas Cowboys (2000). Prior to his year in Conference USA, Simmons spent three seasons (200810) on Jeff Tedford’s staff at Cal, coaching the Golden Bears’ defensive backs. During that period, his second stint at Cal, Simmons helped Syd’Quan Thompson, Denver’s seventh-round selection in the 2010 NFL Draft, to AllAmerica recognition in both 2008 and ’09. The Bears, who picked off just 10 passes the year before Simmons’ arrival, improved their interception total to 24, which led the Pac-10 and ranked third in the nation. Cal in the season after adding Simmons also improved its total defense from 378.8 yards/ game in 2007 to 315.2, and its pass defense from 214.4 in 2007 to 193.0 in 2008. And in his last season on staff, 2010, Simmons helped Cal lead the conference in total defense, thanks in large part to the play of S Chris Conte, the Chicago Bears’ third-round selection in the 2011 NFL Draft. In two seasons at Arizona State (2006-07), Simmons worked under two head coaches, Dirk Koetter and Dennis Erickson. His Sun Devil pupils included Justin Tryon, a first-team all-Pac-10 selection and fourth-round draft selection that played for the Super Bowl-champion New York Giants in 2011, and Freshman All-American Omar Bolden, a 2012 NFL Draft prospect. And as co-special teams coordinator, Simmons developed 2007 Lou Groza Award winner Thomas Weber. Simmons spent one season (2005) as Dick Tomey’s cornerbacks coach at San Jose State, after two years on Erickson’s 49ers staff in San Francisco, where Simmons coached the cornerbacks in 2003 and the overall secondary in 2004. He got back into the NFL after two years (2001-02) as Oregon State’s defensive backs coach, where he coached All-American Dennis Weathersby, the victim of a random act of violence days before the 2003 NFL Draft, but still selected by Cincinnati in the fourth round. Weathersby left the Beavers as the program’s all-time leader in passes defensed. Simmons’ first term with Cal, and first experience in the Pac-10, was 1998-2000, when he served as the Golden Bears’ cornerbacks coach. His top protégé at Cal was Deltha O’Neal, the No. 1 cornerback selected in the 2000 NFL Draft, 15th overall in 2000, by the Denver Broncos. He also tutored All-American punter Nick Harris, Denver’s fourth-round choice in the 2001 draft, and a longtime NFL veteran. He earned the jump to Cal after serving as defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at Idaho State in 1997. Before that, Simmons coached for two years (1995-96) under Cliff Hysell at Montana State, as defensive backs coach. With the Bobcats, he first coached with McElwain, at the time the offensive coordinator, and coached a pair of all-conference players, Omar
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Including one campaign (1994) as the defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at San Francisco State, Simmons launched his coaching career where he grew up, in the Bay Area. Tim Tierney gave Simmons his first job, at Cal State Hayward as the defensive backs coach, a role he held for two seasons (1986-87). He earned additional duties as Hayward’s defensive coordinator, and held the reins of the defense from 1988-93. An all-conference linebacker at Laney College (1981-82) and an all-league safety at Cal State Hayward (1983-84), Simons grew up about 10 miles from the Oakland Coliseum, and graduated from Oakland High School. Simmons owns two degrees, a bachelor’s in business (’87) and a master’s in athletic administration and sensory motor skills (’91), both from Cal State Hayward. He is single.
SIMMONS at a glance...
• Named to Jim McElwain’s inaugural staff on Feb. 16, 2012. • For all or parts of six seasons, has coached at the NFL level, including two years (2003-04) as a full-time assistant coach with the San Francisco 49ers. Also has assisted NFL staffs during training camp on four occasions, with the Los Angeles Raiders (1993), Arizona Cardinals (1996), San Diego Chargers (1999) and Dallas Cowboys (2000). • Coached three future Denver Broncos draft selections, Deltha O’Neal, Nick Harris and Syd’Quan Thompson, all at Cal. • Enters his 27th season in coaching, with all 26 years of prior experience tutoring defensive backs in some capacity. • First met Sonny Lubick during a spring visit to Fort Collins in 1996, as a Montana State assistant. Wound up coaching Lubick’s son, Marc, with the Bobcats, and later coached with his other son, Matt Lubick, splitting the defensive-backs duties at Arizona State in 2007. • Owns 10 years of experience coaching in the former Pac-10. Also has eight overall years as a defensive coordinator during his career. • Has spent 18 years of his career coaching in the Bay Area, near his hometown, Oakland. In fact, the Mountain and Pacific time zones have encompassed all of his college resume. Career background Seasons Team/School Title/Position Coached 1986-87 Cal State Hayward Defensive Backs 1988-93 Cal State Hayward Def. Coord./Defensive Backs 1993(Summer) Los Angeles Raiders Defensive secondary assistant 1994 San Francisco State Def. Coord./Defensive Backs 1995-96 Montana State Defensive Backs 1996(Summer) Arizona Cardinals Defensive secondary assistant 1997 Idaho State Def. Coord./Defensive Backs 1998-00 California Cornerbacks 1999(Summer) San Diego Chargers Linebackers assistant 2000(Summer) Dallas Cowboys Defensive secondary assistant 2001-02 Oregon State Defensive Backs 2003 San Francisco 49ers Cornerbacks 2004 San Francisco 49ers Defensive Backs 2005 San Jose State Cornerbacks 2006 Arizona State Cornerbacks 2007 Arizona State Co-Special Teams Coord./Cornerbacks 2008-10 California Defensive Backs 2011 UTEP Safeties
Postseason experience Season Appearance Opponent 2002 Insight Bowl Pittsburgh (assistant coach at Oregon State) 2006 Hawaii Bowl Hawaii (assistant coach at Arizona State) 2007 Holiday Bowl Texas (assistant coach at Arizona State) 2008 Emerald Bowl Miami (assistant coach at California) 2009 Poinsettia Bowl Utah (assistant coach at California
Prominent players coached • The top CB selected in the 2000 NFL Draft, Deltha O’Neal (15th overall, Denver). • Two-time All-American Syd’Quan Thompson, the Broncos’ seventh-round selection in the 2010 NFL Draft. • CB Justin Tryon, the Redskins’ fourth-round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft, who played most recently for the Super Bowlchampion New York Giants in 2011. • S Chris Conte, the Bears’ third-round choice in the 2011 NFL Draft. • K Thomas Weber, 2007 Lou Groza Award winner. • P Nick Harris, Denver’s fourth-round choice in the 2001 draft, and an 11-year NFL vet. • All-American CB Dennis Weathersby, selected by the Bengals in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. • First-team all-Pac-10 choice Terrell Roberts, who played two years with the Cincinnati Bengals. • CB Omar Bolden, a Freshman All-American at Arizona State and a 2012 NFL Draft prospect. • Seven-year NFL veteran Chidi Iwuoma. • Darian Hagan Jr., son of the former CU cornerback; the younger Hagan signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Browns in 2011. • A pair of all-conference players, Omar Turner and Jared Lucero, at Montana State.
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Billy NAPIER
>> Assistant Head Coach/Quarterbacks >> Ninth Season in Coaching >> First Season at Colorado State After nine seasons as an assistant coach and a playing career in the south, Billy Napier heads west to begin his first season as an assistant coach at CSU. He was officially hired to the Rams’ staff on Jan. 11, 2012. Napier, 32, who spent this past season on the Alabama staff, will have some sort of role on the offensive side of the ball at CSU. With the defending BCS national champions, Napier was the offensive quality control assistant. The Tide ranked 16th in scoring offense, 30th in total offense and 17th in rushing offense in 2011. Prior to Alabama, Napier spent seven of the last eight years at Clemson. During Napier’s final two seasons at Clemson, he earned an elevated position as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. At the age of 29, he became the youngest coordinator in Clemson history. He may have been young, but in no way was he inexperienced. In his first season as Clemson’s OC (2009), the Tigers scored a school-record 436 points. Additionally, Clemson scored 54 touchdowns (third-most in school annals), averaged 5.73 yards per play (fourth-best) and finished the year as the ACC Atlantic Division champions. Quarterback Kyle Parker was named a Freshman All-American, and six players Napier coached from 2009-10 went on to careers in the NFL. From 2006-08, the assistant coach split his time as the team’s recruiting coordinator. In those three seasons, he compiled two top-25 recruiting classes, according to Rivals.com, and in 2008, his class was tabbed as the second-best in the nation by ESPN. com. Known to his peers as a top recruiter, Napier has signed several players that went on to the NFL, including Kavell Conner, Crezdon Butler and Marcus Gilchrist. Fourteen players from Clemson’s 2011 two-deep were signed by Napier, including five who earned all-ACC honors. Napier was the tight ends coach at Clemson for two seasons, helping lead the Tigers to two bowl games and a prolific offense. The 2007 season featured a 9-4 record and the ACC’s highest scoring offense. In his first year back with Clemson, 2006, Napier worked primarily with the Tigers’ tight ends, but was also responsible for the punt team, and assisted in several special-teams capacities. The Tigers led the ACC in total offense, rushing and scoring offense in 2006, advancing to the Music City Bowl. Clemson averaged 410.9 yards per game, in addition to 32.7 points, more than doubling its opponents totals. Tight end Hunter Thomas started all 11 games for the Tigers, averaging 19.1 yards per reception, and Michael Palmer, who Napier coached for three seasons, went on to the NFL. Also working with the special teams, he helped to develop one of the most talented players in Clemson history, C.J. Spiller. In 2005, Napier spent one season as the quarterbacks coach at South Carolina State. The Bulldogs finished the year 9-2, and ranked among the nation’s best in several offensive categories, including: rushing (12th), passing efficiency (15th) and scoring offense (17th). S.C. State also had the country’s fourth-best turnover margin, committing just 11 turnovers, roughly one-third of the total from the previous season (32). Napier developed Cleve McCoy, S.C. State’s first-year quarterback, and molded him into the MEAC Player of the Year. He also recruited OT Johnny Culbreath, who became a unanimous All-America selection, and was drafted by the Detroit Lions. Napier was offered the position of offensive coordinator after the 2005 season, but declined, instead taking over as the tight ends coach at Clemson. Napier began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Clemson, from 2003-04. In 2003, the new coach worked with video coordinating. The Tigers won nine games, including the Peach Bowl against Tennessee. The following season, Napier was the onfield graduate assistant on defense, and off the field, got his first experience with recruiting. As a player, Napier was a four-year letterwinner and two-time all-Southern Conference selection as the starting quarterback at Furman. The Paladins won two conference championships and in 2001, Napier’s junior year, advanced to the Division I-AA national championship, where they lost to Montana, 13-6. The gunslinger completed 64.8 percent of his career passes, which still stands as a school record. As the team captain during a
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record-setting senior season, Napier recorded 2,475 passing yards, also a Furman record, and was a finalist for the Walter Payton Award, given annually to the nation’s most outstanding offensive player. He earned his bachelor’s degree in health & exercise science from Furman in 2002.
Born July 21, 1979, in Cookeville, Tenn., Napier grew up in Chatsworth, Ga., and graduated from Murray County High School in 1998. His father, Bill, and two brothers, Matt and Kurt, are high-school coaches in Georgia. Napier is married to the former Ali Gunn. The couple’s first child was born in June.
napier at a glance...
• Hired by Jim McElwain Jan. 11, 2012 • Last name pronounced NAPE-ee-er • Was a four-year letterwinner as quarterback at Furman (1999-02), earning two conference championships and two all-conference selections. As a junior, Furman finished as the national runner-up, and during his senior season, was team captain and set several school record records that still stand today. He was a finalist for the Walter Payton Award, given to the nation’s most outstanding offensive player. • Spent two seasons as a graduate assistant at Clemson, including 2003, when the Tigers won nine games, including the Peach Bowl against Tennessee. • Worked as the quarterbacks coach at South Carolina State in 2005, helping the Bulldogs to the fourth-best turnover margin in the country, as the team committed just 11 turnovers, compared to 33 in 2004. S.C. State went 9-2 in Napier’s one season, ranking 12th in the nation in rushing, 15th in passing efficiency and 17th in scoring. He was offered the offensive coordinator position after the season, but instead was hired as an assistant at Clemson. • Spent five seasons (2006-10) in Death Valley, serving a variety of offensive duties, including offensive coordinator from 2009-10. • As a tight ends coach in 2006, helped the Tigers to lead the ACC in total offense, rushing offense and scoring offense. • Is known by his peers as a top recruiter. Served as Clemson’s recruiting coordinator from 2006-08, and signing several future AllAmericans. Clemson’s 2008 signing class ranked No. 2 in the nation by ESPN.com, and was ranked in the top-25 by Rivals.com in two of Napier’s three seasons as coordinator. • Became Clemson’s youngest ever coordinator, taking over the offense in 2009, at age 29. • In his first year as offensive coordinator, guided a Clemson offense that scored 436 points, most in school history. The Tigers, winners of the 2009 ACC Atlantic Division, scored 54 touchdowns in 2009 (third-most in school history) and averaged 5.73 yards per play (fourth). • In his five full seasons with Clemson, the Tigers went to a bowl game each year and finished in the top-25 twice. • Hired by Alabama as the offensive quality control assistant, worked under McElwain and head coach Nick Saban for the 2011 national champions. Career background Seasons Team/School Title/Position Coached 2003-04 Clemson Graduate Assistant 2005 South Carolina State Quarterbacks 2006 Clemson Tight Ends 2007-08 Clemson Tight Ends/Recruiting Coordinator 2009-10 Clemson Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks 2011 Alabama Offensive Quality Control Assistant Prominent players coached • RB C.J. Spiller (2006-09), one of the most prolific All-Americans in Clemson history; 2009 offensive player of the year; currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. • WR Jacoby Ford (2006-09), OG Thomas Austin (2006-09), OT Chris Hairston (2007-10), RB Jamie Harper (2008-10) and TE Michael Palmer (2006-08), all Clemson players who play or have played in the NFL. • Kyle Parker, Clemson QB under Napier who earned 2009 Freshman All-America status. • Dwayne Allen (2009-10), 2011 John Mackey Award winner, as the nation’s best tight end. • OL Johnny Culbreath, a unanimous All-American and NFL draft pick by the Detroit Lions.
Postseason experience Season Appearance Opponent 2000 NCAA Division I-AA first round Hofstra (player at Furman) 2001 NCAA Division I-AA first round W. Kentucky (player at Furman) 2001 NCAA Division I-AA quarterfinal Lehigh (player at Furman) 2001 NCAA Division I-AA semifinal Georgia Southern (player at Furman) 2001 NCAA Division I-AA nat. championship Montana (player at Furman) 2002 NCAA Division I-AA first round Villanova (player at Furman) 2003 Peach Bowl Tennessee (assistant coach at Clemson) 2006 Music City Bowl Kentucky (assistant coach at Clemson) 2007 Chick-fil-A Bowl Auburn (assistant coach at Clemson) 2008 Gator Bowl Nebraska (assistant coach at Clemson) 2009 Music City Bowl Kentucky (assistant coach at Clemson) 2010 Meineke Car Care Bowl South Florida (assistant coach at Clemson) 2011 BCS National Championship LSU (assistant coach at Alabama)
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Buffalo. That year, the Fresno State rushing offense was ranked No. 16 (180.0 ypg.) in the nation, while the offense ranked No. 5 in the NCAA in scoring and was one of the nation’s most efficient in third-down conversions and red-zone efficiency. Plus, Fresno State ranked No. 15 in the NCAA in rushing offense with 228.0 yards per game.
Derek Frazier
While at Fresno State, he helped develop All-American Logan Mankins and Freshman All-Americans Ryan Wendell, Kyle Young and Cole Popovich .
>> Offensive Line >> 14th Season in Coaching >> First Season at Colorado State Derek Frazier returns to his hometown to begin his 14th season in coaching, his first at CSU. He joined Jim McElwain’s staff officially on Feb. 7, 2012. Frazier spent the previous six seasons (2006-11) as offensive line coach at Fresno State, including three years (2009-11) as run-game coordinator. In 2011, his senior left tackle Bryce Harris was named first-team all-WAC (second-team selection in 2010), in addition Capital One CoSIDA Academic All-District 8 firstteam honors. Harris started in 39 straight games to close out his career at Fresno State. Senior Leslie Cooper was named second-team All-WAC by Phil Steele, helping Fresno State’s offense average 411.8 yards per game. Additionally, running back Robbie Rouse had 1,549 yards rushing, a total that led the WAC and was the third most in a year in school history. Rouse’s 2,678 yards from 2010-11 are the most ever by a Bulldog running back in back-to-back seasons. Fresno State averaged 4.1 yards per rush, 12.7 yards per completion and 6.0 yards per play on the year behind the offensive line. In 2010, Frazier coached Andrew Jackson, who was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2011 NFL Draft. Under Frazier’s guidance Rouse became the first true sophomore in program history to rush for over a 1,000 yards in a single season.
in the NCAA in rushing and 17th in total offense in 2009.
He also directed one of the nation’s top running attacks in 2009, led by AllAmerican and NCAA rushing leader Ryan Mathews, who went on to be the No. 12 pick by the San Diego Chargers in the 2010 NFL Draft. Fresno State was eighth
Frazier has developed six players that have earned first-team all-WAC honors, all in consecutive seasons (Kenny Wiggins, Andrew Jackson, Bobby Lepori, Ryan Wendell, Chris Denman and Harris). Jackson became Fresno State’s first-ever first-team Academic All-American. In 2007, Frazier juggled an offensive line hit hard by injuries, but saw the improvement of several young players including center Joe Bernardi and guard Jackson, both redshirt-freshman starters. And because of the blocking of the offensive line in the 2007 Humanitarian Bowl, the Bulldog offense was able to rack up 571 yards of total offense against ACC foe Georgia Tech. In 2006 under Frazier, offensive lineman Chris Denman was selected first-team all-WAC and drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one of four Fresno State players drafted that year, helping the `Dogs dominate the line of scrimmage in consecutive bowl game victories, over UCLA and No. 18 Virginia. In 2006, the offensive line set a school record by allowing only 12 quarterback sacks, and was also part of a group that opened holes for Dwayne Wright, the nation’s sixth-best rusher and a fourth-round draft pick by
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Frazier returned to Fresno State on Feb. 21, 2006, after one season as the offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at Northern Arizona. From 2003-2004, he spent time as a graduate assistant at Fresno State, where he worked with the offensive line. The Bulldog line paved the way to a single-game record 503 rushing yards vs. Hawaii in 2004. Before moving to Fresno State, he was the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Adams State College for two seasons (2001-02). Off the gridiron, he served as the weight throws coach on the Adams State track & field team. During the 2000 season, he was the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Nichols College (Dudley, Mass.) and led his team to a 7-3 record and first-ever postseason appearance. Prior to that, he spent one season as an assistant offensive line coach at Juneau (Alaska) Douglas High School. Frazier was a center at Northern Colorado, where he lettered for four years, helping the Bears win their first national championship in 1996. He was selected the team’s most inspirational player as a senior. Frazier earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northern Colorado in 1997 and an MBA from Nichols College in 2000. A native of Fort Collins, Colo., he is a 1992 Rocky Mountain High School graduate. His father, Tom Frazier, was a standout football player at the University of Wyoming. He and his wife, Taryn, recently celebrated the birth of their first child, Katelyn.
Frazier at a glance...
• Named to Jim McElwain’s inaugural staff on Feb. 7, 2012. • Coached All-American Logan Mankins, who has helped the New England Patriots to several Super Bowls. • Served as the starting center on Northern Colorado’s 1996 national championship team. • Returns home to Fort Collins, where he starred at Rocky Mountain High School. His father, Tom, played football at Wyoming. • Has coached three Freshman All-Americans. Career background Seasons Team/School Title/Position Coached 1999 Juneau-Douglas (Alaska) H.S. Offensive Line 2000 Nichols College Offensive Coord./Offensive Line 2001-02 Adams State College Offensive Line 2003-04 Fresno State Graduate Assistant 2005 Northern Arizona Offensive Line/Recruiting Coord. 2006-08 Fresno State Offensive Line 2009-11 Fresno State Offensive Line/Run-Game Coord.
Postseason experience Season Appearance Opponent 2003 Silicon Valley Football Classic UCLA (assistant coach at Fresno State) 2004 MPC Computers Bowl Virginia (assistant coach at Fresno State) 2007 Humanitarian Bowl Georgia Tech (assistant coach at Fresno State) 2008 New Mexico Bowl Colorado State (assistant coach at Fresno State) 2009 New Mexico Bowl Wyoming (assistant coach at Fresno State) 2010 Humanitarian Bowl Northern Illinois (assistant coach at Fresno State)
Prominent players coached • Logan Mankins, an All-American and first-round selection who has helped the New England Patriots to several Super Bowls. • First-team all-WAC selection Bryce Harris. • First-team all-WAC selection Kenny Wiggins, a San Francisco 49ers signee. • First-team all-WAC guard Andrew Jackson, Atlanta’s seventh-round selection in the NFL Draft. • Bobby Lepori, a first-team all-conference choice signed by the Minnesota Vikings. • Chris Denman, a first-team all-league tackle, drafted in the seventh round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. • Ryan Wendell, a Freshman All-American, first-team all-conference choice, and a free agent signed by New England. • Freshman All-American Kyle Young.
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Jeff HAMMERSCHMIDT
>> Special Teams Coordinator/Running Backs >> 21st Season in Coaching >> First Season at Colorado State Jeff Hammerschmidt enters his first season on the CSU coaching staff. Hired by Jim McElwain Feb. 7, 2012, he begins his 21st season in the profession. Hammerschmidt comes to Colorado State from Arizona, where he’d served as special teams coordinator and defensive ends coach for four seasons (2008-11), helping the Wildcats to the Las Vegas, Holiday and Alamo bowls. A standout defensive back for the Wildcats in his playing days, his players during his second stint at Arizona totaled eight all-conference selections: PK John Bonano in 2011, DE Brooks Reed and DE Ricky Elmore in 2010, Elmore in 2009, PK Jason Bondzio and P Keenyn Crier in 2009, and Reed and PR Mike Thomas in 2008. Two of his defensive ends, Reed and Elmore, were selected in the 2011 NFL Draft. Elmore led the Pac-10 with 11 sacks in 2010, while Reed compiled 8½ to help the Wildcats finish third in the league. Hammerschmidt also coached the Pac-12’s leading punter in 2011, Kyle Dugandzic. Hammerschmidt had returned to Arizona after a trio of one-year stops, at San Jose State (linebackers in 2007), Stanford (special teams/outside LBs in 2006) and Cal Poly (linebackers in 2005). At SJSU, he coached first-team all-WAC selection Matt Castelo. The San Diego-area product caught the attention of many observers during a two-year term (2003-04) at Montana, where he guided the Grizzlies to a berth in the 2004 Division I-AA national championship on the strength of 38 takeaways, tied for second in the country. The year before, Montana owned the nation’s fifth-best rushing defense. Hammerschmidt made the jump to Montana after three seasons (2000-03) as defensive coordinator at St. Mary’s, which disbanded football in 2003. Prior to that, he served two seasons (1998-99) in the Big Ten, as Cam Cameron `s special team coordinator and outside linebackers coach at Indiana. With the Hoosiers, he coached three future NFL starters, Adewale Ogunleye, Kris Dielman and, on special teams, Antwaan Randle El. Hammerschmidt had left his alma mater to become a first-time coordinator, taking the defensive reins at Southern Utah from 1996-97, while also coaching the Thunderbirds’ defensive line and linebackers. Recruited to Arizona by Tomey in the mid-1980s, Hammerschmidt launched his coaching career under his mentor at Arizona as a graduate assistant in 1992. Promoted to safeties coach the following season, he helped the Desert Swarm defense vault to No. 9 in the final 1993 rankings after a 29-0 Fiesta Bowl triumph over Miami (Fla.). He coached the team’s entire secondary from 1994-95. During his first stint as an Arizona coach, his star pupil was consensus All-America safety Tony Bouie. Another safety, Brandon Sanders, was a two-time all-Pac-10 performer. A four-year letterman, three-year starting safety and first-team all-Pac-10 selection at Arizona, Hammerschmidt was semifinalist for the 1989 Jim Thorpe Award. After beginning his career as an occasional option quarterback in 1987, he garnered Pac-10 Player of the Week honors in 1989 after helping the Wildcats to a 6-3 victory over No. 6 Oklahoma. Signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Rams in 1991, he played for the Frankfurt Galaxy of the World League in 1992 before kicking off his coaching career. A product of San Diego’s Helix High School, which later produced both the No. 1 and No. 2 overall selections in the NFL Draft, he followed in the footsteps of Chuck Cecil in signing with Arizona. The brother of former CSU safety and longtime assistant coach Dan Hammerschmidt, Jeff and his wife, Felicity, have two children, Bryn and Bode. He owns a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Arizona (‘91).
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HAMMERSCHMIDT at a glance...
• Named to Jim McElwain’s staff Feb. 7, 2012. • Owns seven years of experience coaching special teams, all in the Pac-10, Pac-12 and Big Ten. • Has seven years of experience as a defensive coordinator, having coached every defensive position. • Coached a consensus All-American, Tony Bouie, and a host of future NFL players, including Antwaan Randle El and Adewale Ogunleye. • Has a host of postseason experience, including the Fiesta Bowl and Division I-AA national championship. • Brother of former CSU player and longtime assistant coach Dan Hammerschmidt. Career background Seasons Team/School Title/Position Coached 1992 Arizona Graduate Assistant 1993 Arizona Safeties 1994-95 Arizona Defensive Backs 1996-97 Southern Utah Def. Coord. /Linebackers/ Defensive Line 1998-99 Indiana Special Teams Coord./Outside Linebackers 2000-02 Saint Mary’s Defensive Coordinator 2003-04 Montana Defensive Coordinator 2005 Cal Poly Linebackers 2006 Stanford Special Teams/Outside Linebackers 2007 San Jose State Linebackers 2008-11 Arizona Special Teams Coord./Defensive Ends Prominent players coached • DE Brooks Reed, a second-round selection in the 2011 NFL Draft (Houston Texans), who replaced an injured Mario Williams in the lineup halfway through Reed’s rookie season. • DE Ricky Elmore, the Pac-10’s 2010 leader in sacks and a sixth-round selection in the 2011 NFL Draft (Green Bay Packers). • DE D’Aundre Reed, Minnesota’s seventh-round selection in the 2011 NFL Draft. • PR Mike Thomas, a first-team all-Pac 10 choice and Jacksonville’s fourth-round selection in the 2009 NFL Draft. • Kris Dielman, a seven-year starter for the San Diego Chargers. • Adewale Ogunleye, a Pro Bowler that played 10 years in the NFL. • Antwaan Randle El, Pittsburgh’s second-round selection in the 2002 NFL Draft, and an All-Pro punt returner. • Consensus All-America safety Tony Bouie, a four-year NFL veteran. • Brandon Sanders, a two-time all-Pac-10 performer and three-year NFL player.
Postseason experience Season Appearance Opponent 1986 Aloha Bowl North Carolina (player at Arizona) 1989 Copper Bowl N.C. State (player at Arizona) 1990 Aloha Bowl Syracuse (player at Arizona) 1992 Sun Bowl Baylor (assistant coach at Arizona) 1994 Freedom Bowl Utah (assistant coach at Arizona) 1995 Fiesta Bowl Miami (assistant coach at Arizona) 2003 Division I-AA first round Western Illinois (assistant coach at Montana) 2004 Division I-AA first round Northwestern State (assistant coach at Montana) 2004 Division I-AA quarterfinal New Hampshire (assistant coach at Montana) 2004 Division I-AA semifinal Sam Houston State (assistant coach at Montana) 2004 Division I-AA nat. champ. James Madison (assistant coach at Montana) 2005 Division I-AA first round Cal Poly (assistant coach at Montana) 2008 Pioneer Las Vegas Bowl BYU (assistant coach at Arizona) 2009 Holiday Bowl Nebraska (assistant coach at Arizona) 2010 Alamo Bowl Oklahoma State (assistant coach at Arizona)
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Greg LUPFER
Before that stop, he coached for 12 seasons (1995-2006) at Portland State, his alma mater, finishing his long stint there as the Vikings’ interim head coach during the winter of 2006-07. At the reins of some of the top-rated defenses in the Big Sky Conference, his units produced a pair of NFL players. Colorado State transfer Adam Hayward was the conference player of the year and a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award as the top defender in the country. Lupfer also tutored future Carolina Panthers starting linebacker Jordan Senn.
>> Defensive Line >> 18th Season in Coaching >> First Season at Colorado State
Portland State in 2006 allowed only 12.4 points per game in conference games, easily the top mark in the league, and the team’s 18.4 overall points per game marked the program’s lowest mark since it joined the Division I-AA level in 1996. What’s more, only one other team in the country had more than Portland State’s 31 takeaways. Lupfer’s unit also excelled in 2004, when the Vikings led the league in every significant category, including scoring defense (20.3), rushing defense (110.1) and total defense (346.3). And in 2000, the Vikings knocked off No. 23-ranked Hawaii, a Division I-A team.
Greg Lupfer enters his first season at Colorado State, hired by Jim McElwain on March 20, 2012.
From 1995-99, prior to his appointment as Portland State defensive coordinator, Lupfer coached the program’s outside linebackers (1995) and secondary (1996-99), while coordinating special teams from 1996-99. He got his start in coaching as a graduate assistant, working with outside linebackers, for one season at Boise State in 1994. That year, the Broncos advanced to the Division I-AA national championship.
Now in his 18th season as a coach, Lupfer has 11 years of experience as a defensive coordinator, including the previous three seasons (2009-11) at Division I FCS Cal Poly, in San Luis Obispo, Calif., where he also coached the linebackers and secondary. At Cal-Poly, Lupfer coached a pair of standout defenders. CB Asa Jackson, a first-team all-conference selection for three straight years, was an FCS All-American who is eligible for the 2012 NFL Draft. He also coached 2010 Great West Defensive Player of the Year Marty Mohamed, who signed with the CFL’s Hamilton TigerCats during the NFL lockout of 2011. Lupfer spent one season in the Mid-American Conference, coaching the safeties and outside linebackers at Toledo, in 2008.
A standout linebacker at Portland State, Lupfer earned All-Western League honors in 1991, leading the team in tackles and helping the Vikings (11-3) to the NCAA Division II semifinals. An injury sidelined him during the 1992 campaign, but he rebounded in 1993 to lead the Vikings back to the postseason. Lupfer finished with 177 career tackles at PSU, after beginning his playing days at Walla Walla Community College, near his hometown of Dayton, Wash. A 1994 graduate of Portland State, Lupfer owns a degree in social science. He and his wife, Tina, have three children, Taylor (11), Colby (9) and Demi (1).
lupfer at a glance...
• Officially joined the CSU staff on March 20, 2012. • Last name is pronounced LOOP-fer. • Owns 11 years of experience as a defensive coordinator. • Served as Portland State’s interim head coach in the winter of 2006-07. • Helped Portland State defeat two Division I-A opponents, including then-No. 23 Hawaii in 2000. • Coached former CSU player Adam Hayward, now with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, at Portland State. • Led the Vikings to the top-ranked defense in the Big Sky Conference, in 2004. Career background Seasons Team/School Title/Position Coached 1994 Boise State Graduate Assistant/Outside Linebackers 1995 Portland State Outside Linebackers 1996-98 Portland State Special Teams Coord./Secondary 1999-2006 Portland State Defensive Coord./Linebackers 2007 Portland State Interim Head Coach 2008 Toledo Safeties/Outside Linebackers 2009-11 Cal Poly Defensive Coord./Linebackers/Secondary Prominent players coached • Adam Hayward, who lettered at Colorado State in 2003 before transferring to Portland State, where he became the Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year, and a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award as the top defensive player in Division I-AA; a sixth-year NFL veteran, Tampa Bay selected him in the sixth round of the 2007 draft. • Portland State’s Jordan Senn, now a starting linebacker for the Carolina Panthers, signed by the Indianapolis Colts as a non-drafted free agent in 2008. • Cal Poly’s Asa Jackson, an All-American, three-time firstteam all-conference selection and Senior Bowl player eligible for the 2012 NFL Draft. • Cal Poly’s Marty Mohamed, the 2010 Great West Defensive Player of the Year, now with the CFL’s Hamilton TigerCats.
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Postseason experience Season Appearance Opponent 1991 NCAA Division II first round Northern Colorado (player at Portland State) 1991 NCAA Division II quarterfinal Mankato State (player at Portland State) 1991 NCAA Division II semifinal Pittsburg State (player at Portland State) 1993 NCAA Division II first round Texas A&M-Kingsville (player at Portland State) 1994 NCAA Division I-AA first round North Texas (assistant at Boise State) 1994 NCAA Division I-AA quarterfinal Appalachian State (assistant at Boise State) 1994 NCAA Division I-AA semifinal Marshall (assistant at Boise State) 1994 NCAA Division I-AA nat. champ. Youngstown State 1995 NCAA Division II first round East Texas State (assistant at Portland State) 1995 NCAA Division II quarterfinal Texas A&M-Kingsville (assistant at Portland State) 2000 NCAA Division I-AA first round Delaware (assistant at Portland State)
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Tim SKIPPER
the nation’s top linebacker. A two-year defensive captain and three-time all-WAC selection, he still ranks second in school annals with 418 career tackles, including 117 in his first campaign, when he earned freshman All-America recognition. Voted the team’s most inspirational player as a senior in 2000, he guided the Bulldogs to a dramatic Silicon Valley Football Classic, where they barely lost to Air Force. In 1999, he helped Fresno State to a share of the WAC championship and a berth in the Las Vegas Bowl.
Tim Skipper begins his first season on the Colorado State coaching staff. He joined the Rams on Jan. 5, 2012.
Born April 15, 1978, in New Orleans, La., Skipper graduated from Bonnabel High School in Kenner, La. He comes from a family of coaches. His father, Jim, has coached for four decades, including several NFL years with current Broncos head coach John Fox and time in the USFL, XFL and NCAA; he currently serves as the Tennessee Titans running backs coach. Tim’s brother, Kelly, has been in the profession since 1989 and currently coaches running backs for the Oakland Raiders. Kelly was an All-America RB at Fresno State.
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A versatile teacher, Skipper has coached on both sides of the ball and has served for all or parts of four seasons as a defensive coordinator. Skipper, 33, comes to Fort Collins from Fresno State, where he spent six seasons. His first three years (2006-08) on Pat Hill’s staff were as running backs coach; he served his final three campaigns (2009-11) as linebackers coach. Skipper was the team’s interim defensive coordinator for the final three games in 2011, and also coordinated the Bulldogs’ run defense from 2009-11. With Skipper at the reins of the defense during that three-game stretch in 2011, the Bulldogs allowed 9.7 fewer points per game than they had over the first 10 games, 70.1 fewer rushing yards, and 25.3 fewer total yards. The Bulldogs advanced to four bowl games in Skipper’s six seasons, largely due to his development of all-conference linebackers Ben Jacobs and Travis Brown, and explosive running backs Ryan Matthews, Dwayne Wright, Lonyae Miller and Clifton Smith. Jacobs, after garnering first-team all-WAC honors in consecutive seasons, signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Browns in 2011. Likely a 2013 draft selection, Brown earned all-league accolades in both 2010 and ‘11 in only his sophomore and junior years, respectively. In 2008, Skipper’s final season as the Bulldogs’ running backs coach, three of his players turned in games of 150-plus yards, including Mathews, who had ranked 10th in the country at the time of his October injury. The year before, Skipper molded Mathews into a freshman All-American in the player’s first collegiate season, when he paced his class nationally in touchdowns (14). Mathews went on to garner All-America honors as a junior in 2009 before declaring himself eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft, in which the Chargers selected him in the first round, 12th overall. He topped the 1,000-yard barrier in 2011. Including Mathews, an impressive five of Skipper’s Fresno State backs advanced to the NFL, Lonyae Miller (Dallas Cowboys free agent, 2010), Dwayne Wright (fourth-round selection, Buffalo, 2007), Clifton Smith (Tampa Bay Buccaneers free agent, 2008) and FB Roshon Vercher (Arizona Cardinals free agent, 2008). Smith used his exceptional return skills to earn second-team All-Pro honors and a trip to the Pro Bowl as a rookie in 2008. With McElwain as offensive coordinator in 2007, Skipper’s players averaged 4.7 yards per carry and, with 204.67 rushing yards per game, ranked No. 16 in the nation, helping the Bulldogs advance to the Humanitarian Bowl opposite Georgia Tech. During the stretch run, over the season’s final four contests, Fresno State averaged 227.0 rushing yards, including 286 in a decisive 40-28 triumph over the ACC’s Yellow Jackets. Four of his players that year, Miller, Smith, Mathews and Anthony Harding, had 100-yard games. In his first season on Fresno State’s staff, his top player in 2006 was Wright, who finished as the nation’s sixth-best rusher, with 1,462 yards and 11 touchdowns. Vercher paved the way. Before returning to his alma mater, Skipper spent the previous three seasons (2003-05) at Sacramento State. The Hornets’ defensive coordinator in 2004 and ‘05, he also guided the team’s secondary all three seasons. In 2004, his initial campaign at the reins of the defense, Sac State produced the Big Sky Conference leaders in tackles (Jimmy Ellingson), sacks (Jacob Houston) and interceptions (Ramon Payne), as well as Matt Logue, an All-American who finished his career as the school’s career leader with 47 tackles for loss. Skipper followed his father’s footsteps and entered the coaching profession in 2001, as the secondary coach at Division II Western New Mexico. After his first year with the Mustangs, he earned defensive-coordinator responsibilities prior to the 2002 campaign. A four-year starter for Hill and Fresno State at middle linebacker from 1997-2000, he excelled despite playing as one of the smallest at his position, earning an appearance on both the 1999 and 2000 watch lists of the Butkus Award, presented annually to
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A Dean’s List student and WAC Scholar Athlete, Tim graduated from Fresno State in 2001 with a degree in communications. He is single.
skipper at a glance...
• Hired by Jim McElwain Jan. 5, 2012. • Helped RB Ryan Mathews develop into an All-American and 12th overall selection in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. • Has groomed six players that advanced to the NFL, five running backs and a linebacker. • Coached a pair of two-time all-conference linebackers at Fresno State, Ben Jacobs and Travis Brown. • Father, Jim Skipper, is currently the Tennessee Titans’ running backs coach and enters his 39th year in coaching in 2012. • Brother, Kelly Skipper, launched a coaching career in 1989 and currently serves as the Oakland Raiders’ running backs coach. Career background Seasons Team/School Title/Position Coached 2001 Western New Mexico Secondary 2002 Western New Mexico Defensive Coord./Secondary 2003 Sacramento State Secondary 2004-05 Sacramento State Defensive Coord./Secondary 2006-08 Fresno State Running Backs 2009-11 Fresno State *Linebackers/Run Defense Coord. *served as interim defensive coordinator for the final three games of 2011
Postseason experience Season Appearance Opponent 1999 Las Vegas Bowl Utah (player at Fresno State) 2000 Silicon Valley Football Classic Air Force (player at Fresno State) 2007 Humanitarian Bowl Georgia Tech (assistant coach at Fresno State) 2008 New Mexico Bowl Colorado State (assistant coach at Fresno State) 2009 New Mexico Bowl Wyoming (assistant coach at Fresno State) 2010 Humanitarian Bowl Northern Illinois (assistant coach at Fresno State)
Prominent players coached • All-American RB Ryan Mathews at Fresno State, San Diego’s first-round selection (12th overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft. • Matt Logue, a 2005 FCS All-American who established Sacramento State’s record with 47 career tackles for loss. • Two-time all-WAC LB Ben Jacobs, who signed with the Cleveland Browns as a 2011 free agent. • Two-time all-WAC LB Travis Brown at Fresno State. • RB Clifton Smith, a 2008 Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro selection as a return specialist with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. • RB Dwayne Wright, the nation’s No. 6 rusher (1,462 yards) in 2006, the Buffalo Bills’ fourth-round selection in the 2007 NFL Draft. • RB Lonyae Miller, who signed as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys in 2010. • FB Roshon Vercher, a non-drafted free agent signed by the Arizona Cardinals in 2008. • The Big Sky Conference’s 2004 leaders in interceptions (Ramon Payne), tackles (Jimmy Ellingson) and sacks (Jacob Houston).
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mater, Orange High School in Hillsborough, N.C., from 2008-09.
Alvis WHITTED
>> Wide Receivers >> Fifth Season in Coaching >> First Season at Colorado State Alvis Whitted, a nine-year NFL veteran, enters his first season as a Division I FBS position coach. Hired by Jim McElwain to serve as part of his inaugural CSU staff, Whitted officially joined the Rams on Feb. 7, 2012. Whitted (pronounced WHITT-id) came to Fort Collins after a brief stay at Appalachian State in early 2012, after spending the 2011 season on Rick Neuheisel’s staff at UCLA, as offensive quality-control assistant. At UCLA, Whitted worked with wide receivers and special teams, and helped prepare the offense for games by heading the defensive scout team.
Selected by Tom Coughlin and the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round (192nd overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft, Whitted played for three teams, including the Atlanta Falcons (2001) and Oakland Raiders (2002-06). In addition to Coughlin, who would go on to win two Super Bowls, Whitted’s NFL head coaches were Dan Reeves, Norv Turner and Art Shell, among others. He played under coaching staffs that included Dom Capers, Wade Phillips, Jim Harbaugh, Bobby Petrino, Frank Gansz and Dick Jauron. Over a nine-year NFL career, he played in 122 games with 24 starts, and caught 74 passes for 1,030 yards and six touchdowns. He also picked up 118 yards on 14 rushing attempts. As an occasional kickoff returner, he had 388 yards on 21 returns, including a 98-yard touchdown in 1999. A special-teams standout, he recorded 20 career coverage tackles. Whitted played in a pair of AFC championship games, with Jacksonville in 2000 and Oakland in 2002, and helped the Raiders to a berth in Super Bowl XXXVII following the ’02 season. His finest season was his last, 2006, when he started 13 games and established career highs with 27 receptions and 299 receiving yards. A dominant return specialist at N.C. State (1994-97), he totaled 1,929 kickoff-return yards, No. 2 in school history at the time of his graduation, and currently third all-time. He owns two of the top 10 kickoff returns in Wolfpack annals, a 97yard TD vs. Maryland in 1994 and a 96-yard score vs. Florida State in 1996. Whitted’s N.C. State athletic contributions on the track in the spring were just as valuable. A world-class sprinter as a four-time All-American, he holds the school records in the 100, 200 and 400 meters. At the 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials, he finished sixth in the 200. On two occasions, the Atlantic Coast Conference named him its most valuable performer, and seven times he won an individual conference title. After being drafted into the NFL, he graduated with the H.C. Kennett Award, the most prestigious honor given to an N.C. State athlete each year.
Before moving to Pasadena, Whitted spent the 2010 season at Division III Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss., as wide receivers coach. There, he began to launch recruiting ties throughout the Southeastern U.S., and coached senior Michael Galatas, a first-team all-conference selection and the league Special Teams Player of the Year.
A native of Durham, N.C., Whitted competed in football and track at Orange High School in Hillsborough, N.C. He won the 100 and 200 meters at the North Carolina state championship.
Following an impressive NFL playing tenure, Whitted began his coaching career as a high-school assistant at his alma
Whitted graduated from N.C. State in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in business management/finance. He is single.
WHITTED at a glance...
• Officially joined the CSU staff on Feb. 7, 2012. • Last name is pronounced WHITT-id. • A nine-year NFL veteran sleeted in the 1998 draft by Jacksonville and then-head coach Tom Coughlin, played for the Jaguars, Falcons and Raiders, where he spent his final season, with McElwain on staff. • Played in two AFC championship games as well as Super bowl XXXVII. • A former world-class sprinter at N.C. State, joined the Rams after a season as an offensive quality-control assistant at UCLA. Career background Seasons Team/School Title/Position Coached 2008-09 Orange H.S. (North Carolina) Assistant coach 2010 Millsap College Wide Receivers 2011 UCLA Offensive Assistant
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Postseason experience Season Appearance Opponent 1994 Peach Bowl Mississippi (player at N.C. State) 1998 Wild Card Playoffs New England Patriots (player for Jacksonville Jaguars) 1998 AFC Divisional Playoffs New York Jets (player for Jacksonville Jaguars) 1999 AFC Divisional Playoffs Miami Dolphins (player for Jacksonville Jaguars) 1999 AFC Championship Tennessee Titans (player for Jacksonville Jaguars) 2002 AFC Divisional Playoffs New York Jets (player for Oakland Raiders) 2002 AFC Championship Tennessee Titans (player for Oakland Raiders) 2002 Super Bowl XXXVII Tampa Bay Buccaneers (player for Oakland Raiders) 2011 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl Illinois (assistant coach at UCLA)
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Tom EHLERS
>> Director of Operations >> 32nd Season in Athletics >> 28th Season at Colorado State One of Colorado State’s most passionate individuals, Tom Ehlers enters his 28th overall season in the Rams athletic department, and his 32nd year overall in college athletics. After a long career as a Rams student-athlete and assistant football coach, Ehlers took on a new role prior to the 2005 season, assuming supervision over the football program’s logistics, administration and overall operations. Originally a competitor on the gridiron as a four-year starter on the Rams’ offensive and defensive lines, following his career he channeled his gregarious enthusiasm into the coaching profession. And now, including his chapter as director of operations, his tenure as a member of the football staff is the longest by an assistant in school history. During his coaching career, he tutored 12 all-conference performers, including Bryan Save (2003), Peter Hogan (2001, ‘02), Clark Haggans (1999), Joey Porter (1998), Adrian Ross (1997), Brady Smith (1994, ‘95), Sean Moran (1994, ‘95), Steve Norton (1993), and Steve Hodge (1993). Six of the players he formerly coached ranked in the top 10 in quarterback sacks, including Haggans (first), Smith (second), Porter (fourth), Hodge (tie, seventh), Ross (tie, seventh), and Moran (ninth). In 2003, defensive tackles Bryan Save, Lavell Mann and Chris Kiffin all ranked among the conference leaders in quarterback sacks. In 2002, Peter Hogan was a first-team all-conference selection. Porter, a former NFL star, was a first-team all-conference performer in 1998 and played in two postseason all-star games. He now plays for the Arizona Cardinals after having earned all-star honors as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he was also a member of a Super Bowl champion squad, and Miami Dolphins. Ross was a two-time first-team all-conference selection in 1996 and ‘97 and played in the Hula Bowl following his senior season. He later played six years in the NFL as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals. Smith and Moran each earned first-team honors in 1994 and ‘95. Smith was the conference’s defensive player of the year in 1995. Both played extensively NFL. Haggans initially played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and was a member of the team’s Super Bowl championship team, before signing with Arizona, who went to the Super Bowl in his first season there. Ehlers also was responsible for recruiting Gartrell Johnson, who finished his CSU career with the second-most prolific rushing season in program annals. Ehlers formerly served as a defensive line coach at Oregon State (1985-86) as a graduate assistant for the Beavers. In 1987 he was a graduate assistant working with the defensive line at the University of Arizona. As a player at Colorado State (1980-84), he was a four-year starter and letterwinner. Ehlers played offensive line and defensive line and was a WAC Scholar-Athlete Award Winner in 1984. On three occasions, he earned academic all-WAC honors. Born July 10, 1962, in Riverside, Calif., he and his wife Laurie have three children, Annie, Christine and Timothy, and make their home in Fort Collins. He graduated from Colorado State in 1985 with a bachelor’s in business administration, before earning an MBA from Oregon State (`86).
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• Began his long relationship with the university as a studnet-athlete for the Rams in 1980. • Started four years for the Rams on both offensive and defensive lines, and won the WAC Scholar-Athlete Award in 1984. • His 16 seasons as an assistant coach at Colorado State (1989-2004) was the longest tenure by an assistant in school history. During that time, he tutored 12 all-conference performers, including Joey Porter, Bryan Save, Clark Haggans, Adrian Ross, Brady Smith, Sean Moran and Steve Hodge. • Began a new role as director of football operations, overseeing the logistics and administration of the football program, prior to the 2005 season. • Played for, or has been on staff with each of the Rams’ last seven head coaches: Sark Arslanian, Chester Caddas (interim), Leon Fuller, Earle Bruce, Sonny Lubick, Steve Fairchild and Jim McElwain. Career background Seasons Team/School Title/Position Coached 1985-87 Oregon State Graduate Assistant Coach 1987 Arizona Graduate Assistant Coach 1987-88 Brown Defensive Line Coach 1989-04 Colorado State Defensive Line Coach 2005- Colorado State Director of Football Operations
Prominent players coached • During his coaching career, tutored 12 all-conference performers at CSU, including Bryan Save (2003), Peter Hogan (2001, ‘02), Clark Haggans (1999), Joey Porter (1998), Adrian Ross (1997), Brady Smith (1994, ‘95), Sean Moran (1994, ‘95), Steve Norton (1993) and Steve Hodge (1993).
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Mike KENT
Rashad HARRIS
Mike Kent begins his first season as the head football strength and conditioning coach at Colorado State. Hired by Jim McElwain, he joined the Rams staff on Jan. 19, 2012.
Rashad Harris begins his first season as the assistant strenght & conditioning coach for CSU football in 2012.
>> Head Football Strength & Conditioning >> First Season at Colorado State
Kent, who trained Darrelle Revis, Josh Freeman and Deion Branch during their college careers, enters his 32nd season as a coach of football student-athletes, a career that includes 29 years as a respected strength and conditioning instructor. Kent joins the Rams from Appalachian State, where he’d served two stints (2009-11 and 1990-99) as head of the Mountaineers’ strength and conditioning program for all student-athletes. Including a school-record three Appalachian State players selected in a single draft (three in 2011) and eight total drafted players - counting five during his first stint at App State - Kent has physically and mentally conditioned more than three dozen future NFL athletes. Included on that list: • DB Mark LeGree, OL Daniel Kilgore and LB D.J. Smith, all 2011 draft selections (worked with Kent at App State, 2009-10). • QB Josh Freeman, Pro Bowler/first-round draft selection, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (K-State, 2007-08). • WR Jordy Nelson, second-round selection, Super Bowl champion, Green Bay Packers (K-State, 2007). • DB Joshua Moore, fifth-round selection, Chicago Bears (K-State, 2007-09). • WR/KR Brandon Banks, two-year starter, Washington Redskins (K-State, 2007-09). • CB Darrelle Revis, three-time first-team All-Pro, four-time Pro Bowler, first-round selection, N.Y. Jets (Pitt, 2004-06). • OT Jeff Otah, first-round selection, Carolina Panthers (Pitt, 2004-06). • LB Clint Session, fourth-round selection, Indianapolis Colts (Pitt, 2004-06). • QB Dave Ragone, third-round selection, Houston Texans (Louisville, 2000-02). • WR Deion Branch, Super Bowl MVP, second-round selection, New England Patriots (Louisville, 2000-01). • DE Dewayne White, second-round selection, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Louisville, 2000-02). • LB Dexter Coakley, three-time Pro Bowler, third-round selection, Dallas Cowboys (App State, 1993-96). • QB Jeff Blake, Pro Bowler, eight-year starter, several teams (East Carolina, 1989-90). • LB George Koonce, eight-year starter, Super Bowl champion, Green Bay Packers (East Carolina, 1988-90). • WR Haywood Jeffires, three-time Pro Bowler, first-round selection, Houston Oilers (N.C. State, 1985-86). The 1995 Southern Conference Strength Coach of the Year, Kent in between his tenures at Appalachian State headed the football team’s strength and conditioning program at four Division I universities. He spent three seasons (2007-09) at Kansas State, three years (2004-06) at Pitt, four campaigns (2000-03) at Louisville, and one year (1999) at Eastern Kentucky. Before overseeing the power and speed performances of all student-athletes at Appalachian State (1990-99), he served as assistant director of strength and conditioning at East Carolina from 1998-90.
>> Assistant Football Strength & Conditioning >> First Season at Colorado State
At Colorado State, Harris is reunited with Head Coach Jim McElwain and Football Strength & Conditioning Coach MIke Kent for the first time since the three were on the Louisville sideline at the 2000 Liberty Bowl against the Rams. A four-year starter (1997-2000) for the Cardinals, Harris was the program’s defensive MVP as a senior. He joins the Rams from powerhouse Saint Xavier High School in Louisville, Ky., where he had served as an assistant football coach, strength coach, and P.E. teacher since the 2006 season. Before that, Harris was a football graduate assistant at Michigan State, where he worked with McElwain and CSU offensive coordinator Dave Baldwin. He made the transition into coaching after retiring as a professional player, following two seasons with the Barcelona Dragons (NFL Europe) from 2002-03, and time on the rosters of the Jacksonville Jaguars (2002) and Cincinnati Bengals (2001). A second-team all-Conference USA linebacker at Louisville, he also garnered third-team honors from Phil Steele and all-freshman recognition in 1997, his first of four years as a starter. Harris, who ranks 10th all-time on the program’s career tackles list, led the Cardinals to three bowl games and a 2000 league championship. A scholarathlete, he also earned his teammates’ vote as a captain in each of his final two seasons. Recruited to Louisville by Ron Cooper, now an assistant at LSU, Harris starred at Athens (Ala.) High School near Huntsville, Ala., a school that also produced QB Philip Rivers. Harris graduated in 2001 from Louisville with a degree in physical education. He also owns a master’s in sports administration from Michigan State (’05) and has nearly completed his requirements for a second master’s, in special education, from Georgetown (Ky.) College. Harris and his wife, Rebecca, have a daughter, Soleil.
The head strength coach at Shepherd College in Shepherdstown, W.V. from 1987-88, Kent also coached defensive line for that program. Before that, he laid much of his foundation in the field at North Carolina State, where from 1985-87 he served as graduate assistant, strength coach and assistant defensive line coach. Kent invested four years into high-school athletes, as a strength coach, offensive line coach and social studies teach at Miramar (Fla.) High School from 1984-85, and as the head wrestling coach, assistant football and track coach, and weight-room assistant at East Fairmont (W.V.) High School from 1982-84. He launched his coaching career as a student-assistant working with defensive ends, and assisting in the weight room, at Fairmont (W.V.) from 1981-82. A former outside linebacker, Kent played from 1978-79 at Potomac State College in West Virginia, and in 1980 at Fairmont State. A 1982 graduate of Fairmont State, he owns a bachelor’s in education and social studies. He also earned a master’s in recreation resource administration from N.C. State in 1987. Kent and his wife, Deena, are relocating to Fort Collins. A member of the National Hot Rod Association, he hails from Parkersburg, W.V.
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Drew HILL
Tim LeROY
Drew Hill enters his first season on staff at Colorado State, where he will fill the role of Director of Player Personnel on Head Coach Jim McElwain’s inaugural staff.
Tim LeRoy is in his first year at Colorado State, joining the Rams’ program after spending the last two years at Washington State.
>> Director of Player Personnel >> First Season at Colorado State
Hill comes to Colorado State from new Mountain West foe Fresno State, where he spent eight seasons as the Bulldogs’ football operations coordinator (2004-12). While in Fresno, Hill worked alongside McElwain for one seasons (2007) and spent five years (2006-11) on staff with CSU’s new linebackers coach Tim Skipper. Hill will play a key role CSU’s recruiting efforts, coordinating several aspects of the recruiting process. He will act as a link between the coaching and support staff that will develop student-athletes on and off the field, including strength and conditioning coaches and academic coordinators. In addition, Hill will act as the liaison between CSU and NFL scouts for pro-day events, and assists with camps, clinic and other football-related events. During his tenure at Fresno State, the Bulldogs made six bowl appearances, including the 2008 New Mexico Bowl against Colorado State, and captured bowl victories over two opponents, Virginia (37-34 in the 2004 MPC Computers Bowl) and Georgia Tech (40-28 in the 2007 Roady’s Humanitarian Bowl), from BCS-automatic-qualifying conferences. Hill, a 14-year veteran with collegiate and NFL experience, came to Fresno State from Southern Mississippi, where for three years he served as the assistant director of football operations. While with the Golden Eagles, he was a part of a team that won the 2003 Conference USA championship and played in the Liberty Bowl. USM also participated in the 2002 Houston Bowl in Hill’s tenure.
>> Director of Recruiting Operations >> First Season at Colorado State
prepared practice schedules.
A veteran coach and recruiter with more than 17 years of experience in the business, LeRoy was director of player personnel at Washington State, where he evaluated prospective student-athletes, provided defensive quality control and
LeRoy’s previous college stints included Carroll College (defensive assistant; 2007), where he helped the program to a national championship, Weber State (defensive assistant; 2004), Nebraska Wesleyan (defensive coordinator, recruiting coordinator; 2002-03), Houston (recruiting coordinator/assistant director of football operations; 200002), Wyoming (graduate assistant; 1999) and Nebraska (graduate assistant, defensive assistant; 1995-99). While at Houston, LeRoy began as a graduate assistant and also was both an offensive and defensive assistant. As recruiting coordinator for the Cougars he brought in the No. 1 recruiting class in Conference USA for three years. He was a part of two national championship teams at Nebraska (1995, ’97), winning the Orange and Fiesta Bowls. LeRoy’s experience also includes prep coaching experience at Sheridan (Wyo.) High School (head coach, 200406) and Tongue River High School in Dayton, Wyo. (quarterbacks, defensive backs; 2008-09). LeRoy holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Seattle University (’91) and a master’s degree in education from Nebraska (’99). He played college football as a defensive back at Eastern Washington University and Walla Walla (Wash.) Community College.
Prior to Southern Mississippi, the Atlanta native worked for three years as the college scouting assistant for the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. He was a part of the 1998 team that played the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXIII. Hill graduated from Southern Mississippi in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in sports administration and a minor in business administration. He married Kristi Moak in the spring of 2005 and they have one daughter, Madison Elizabeth.
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Rob Ezell
Miles KOCHEVAR
Rob Ezell is one of three members to leave the Southeastern Athletic Conference to join the Rams as they forge into the Bold New Era.
MIles Kochevar enters his first season as a graduate assistant at Colorado State. He will work on the defensive side of the ball. Kochevar returns to Colorado State where he starred on the gridiron for the Rams.
>> Offensive Graduate Assistant >> First Season at Colorado State
He will be an offensive graduate assistant while in Fort Collins. Ezell was an all-state quarterback at Athens High School in Athens, Ala. His senior season, 2006, he was named the Class 5A Back of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. He completed 55 percent of his passes for 2,345 yards and 20 touchdowns. He then went to Alabama where he walked-on as a quarterback. In 2008 he switched to wide receiver and played in a handful of games under current Rams Head Coach Jim McElwain.
Joe morris
>> Defensive Graduate Assistant >> Second Season at Colorado State Morris continues his second full season with the Rams, and his first as a defensive graduate assistant, after joining the program as a quality-control defensive assistant before 2011 spring practice, and working as that same capacity throughout the 2011 fall season. Morris returned to Colorado from Division II New Mexico Highlands, where he served as interim head coach for a brief period following the 2010 campaign, after coordinating the team’s defense during the regular season. Morris spent three seasons (2007-09) as defensive coordinator and one year (2006) as defensive line coach at his alma mater, Fort Lewis College. A four-year starting linebacker (2002-05) at Fort Lewis, Morris served as a captain every season and earned allconference honors his final two years. Born in Boulder, Colo., Morris, 29, lettered in football and wrestling at Centaurus High School in Lafayette, Colo. Honorable-mention all-state in football, he also placed twice at the state wrestling tournament and helped the Warriors win the 1999 state wrestling championship.
>> Defensive Graduate Assistant >> First Season at Colorado State
Prior ot his return to Fort Collins, Kochevar spent four seasons on the Colorado Mesa University football coaching staff. Kochevar mentored the secondary and was the Mavericks Special Teams unit coordinator. Thanks to Kochevar’s expertise, in 2010 Colorado Mesa ranked fourth overall in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference in total defense. Inside linebacker Bennett Newton ranked 12th overall in Division II and led the conference in tackles per game (11.0). Defensive back Aaron Silverthorn ranked third in the league in tackles. Five defensive players earned RMAC All-Conference honors including Newton’s selection to the National Football Foundation All- Colorado Team. In 2008 CMU’s secondary placed two players on the All Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Team and three players on the All-RMAC Special Teams. All-American kicker Jared Keating was named RMAC Special Teams Player of the Year and invited to play in the Cactus Bowl. A local standout at Fruita Monument High School, Kochevar was a three sport athlete for the Wildcats excelling in football, basketball and baseball. He was a three-time all-conference and two-time all-state defensive player. Kochevar was named to the All-Colorado Team and named Rocky Mountain Defensive Player of the Year following his senior season. Kochevar was a three-year varsity letterwinner at CSU. As Team Captain his senior year he anchored the Rams defensive unit, leading the team in tackles. He was voted Most Valuable Player by the Rocky Mountain Collegian. Miles Kochevar is a 2005 graduate of Colorado State. As a two-year letter winner, he was on the 2002 Mountain West championship team. His best season in the green and gold came in 2005, his senior year, as he recorded 91 tackles and a sack.
Phil SERCHIA
>> Offensive Graduate Assistant >> Fourth Season at Colorado State Phil Serchia begins his fourth season working with the CSU coaching staff, his first as an offensive graduate assistant. Serchia worked the previous two seasons as the team’s technical intern, primarily assistingthe Rams’ former offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Pat
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Meyer. After concluding his eligibility in 2008, Serchia spent a season as an intern in the Rams’ weight room. A former CSU lineman (2007-08), Serchia backed up future NFL signee Tim Walter at center. The team advanced to win the New Mexico Bowl to cap his senior season. A California native, Serchia played his first two collegiate seasons (2005-06) as a center/guard at Ventura College in Ventura, Calif. He began his college playing career by redshirting as a true freshman at the University of Wyoming.
Tyler McDERMOTT >> Offensive Intern
A product of Thousand Oaks (Calif.) High School, he earned secondteam all-conference honors as a senior captain, and also lettered three years in wrestling, finishing first in his league as a senior, and earned four letters in track, throwing the shot put and discus. Serchia, 26, graduated from CSU in 2009 with a degree in health and exercise science. He’s pursuing a master’s in educational leadership. His last name is pronounced SERSH-uh.
Sandy Steele
>> Program Coordinator >> First Season at Colorado State
Drew Pappas
>> Defensive Intern
Dane Anderson
>> Operations Intern
Cole Pemberton >> Offensive Intern
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Heath Pulver
The medical support staff at Colorado State University is second to none. The experienced staff that works with CSU student-athletes is charged with evaluating, diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating athletes in each of the Rams’ 16 varsity programs. Along with the Colorado State athletic training staff, CSU’s medical team enjoys state-of-the-art facilities and equipment that give Ram athletes the ability to be successful.
>> Special Teams Intern
Mike KAWULOK
>> Student Assistant Coach
Dr. Sean Gray
Dr. Rocci Trumper
Dr. Steve Yemm
Johnny SQUARE
>> Team Advisor >> Second Decade at Colorado State Johnny Square has been mentoring CSU student-athletes for nearly two decades.
Cameron moss
>> Student Assistant Coach
A student-athlete attending Colorado State receives an education from one of the nation’s premier institutions of higher learning. But the education a student-athlete receives at Colorado State extends far beyond the classroom and the football field. Rams Head Coach Jim McElwain and his staff painstakingly work individually and collectively with student-athletes to provide cultural, social and economic guidance as part of the overall educational experience available at Colorado State. Square, a former football player at Colorado State that lettered four years from 1972-75 and played alongside former director of athletics Mark Driscoll, provides valuable leadership and guidance to various student-athletes in the Rams’ program.
legiate level, and faced many of the same personal challenges present in the lives of student-athletes in today’s world. He provides that guidance individually and to various groups in the Rams’ program as part of the educational experience available at Colorado State. He also adds another unique perspective: Not only did he compete as a collegian and later play in the NFL, Johnny and his wife, Vicki, are the parents of two former CSU student-athletes. Daughter Justine was a women’s basketball player for the Rams, while son Alex was a running back on Colorado State’s football team from 2005-09. In 1989, Square founded Iasis Christ Fellowship, launching the church in 1994 with a heart for serving the Fort Collins community. Also a leader in the city, Square has helped organize a Pastor’s Prayer Fellowship, which has been meeting monthly for nearly 20 years. He also serves as a chaplain with the Fort Collins Police Department. Johnny and Vicki have lived in the Fort Collins community for more than a quarter century.
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John MORRIS
Dr. Jim FRANCIS
John Morris joined the Colorado State staff in June of 2012 as the athletic department’s first deputy athletic director. As deputy athletic director, Morris will run all day-to-day operations of the athletic department.
G. James Francis, Ph.D., is in the third year of his second turn as Colorado State’s faculty athletic representative to the NCAA.
>> Deputy Director of Athletics >> First Year at Colorado State
Prior to coming to Colorado State, Morris served as the senior associate athletic director for the Washington Huskies for eight years. In Seattle, Morris managed several sports programs, in addition to overseeing the athletic department’s NCAA rules compliance program and the student-athlete academic support unit. Morris also spent two-and-a-half years as the assistant athletic director for compliance and student services at Sacramento State and three years with the NCAA. In Sacramento, he supervised the operation of the athletics advising office and life skills office, and oversaw the operation of four sports. While with the NCAA, Morris spent two years as the associate director of membership services/coordinator of interpretations, where he was the primary NCAA interpretations contact for various Division-I conferences. He began his professional career in intercollegiate athletics at Vanderbilt, working as a compliance assistant during the 1997-98 academic year. Away from athletics, he was also an attorney for the firm of Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Rered in Orlando. Morris earned his bachelor of arts degrees in French and political science from Vanderbilt in 1990, and his law degree from Vanderbilt’s School of Law in 1993. A native of St. Louis, Mo., Morris lives with his wife, Taylor, and son, Oliver.
>> Faculty Athletics Representative >> 42nd Year at Colorado State
Designated by President Tony Frank, Francis represents Colorado State and its faculty in its relationships with the NCAA and Mountain West. He is one of five recognized individuals authorized to make contact with the NCAA membership services staff, and plays an important role in the well-being of student-athletes. He also serves as the senior faculty advisor to the President, and as a vital communications link between the athletics department and faculty. A professor and director of the Center for Professional Development and Business Research in CSU’s College of Business, Francis during his first tenure as FAR (1985-95) was a member of the NCAA Council, the secretary/ treasurer and member of the board of directors of the College Football Association, and president of the MountainPacific Sports Federation. Involved in athletics in some capacity for most of his life, Francis lettered in four sports as a college athlete. He also has coached baseball and basketball at all levels from grade school to high school. Today, he serves on the Colorado Senior Sports Development Council and coaches track for Special Olympics and Masters Athletes, and remains competitive in track with the Masters organization, having earned All-America honors in the outdoor pentathlon and 400 meters. Francis has taught management classes at the graduate and undergraduate levels, has been an owner/operator of two small businesses, and has worked for a Fortune 100 firm in organization development. As a management consultant to clients in the private and public sectors, he has worked with a wide variety of businesses and organizations and has served on boards of directors and advisory councils for corporations, public institutions and notfor-profit organizations. Currently, he holds the national reins of Sigma Iota Epsilon, the professional and student honorary of the Academy of Management. Jim and his wife, Saundra, live in Fort Collins and have two grown children. A native of Yale, Iowa, he holds two degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, diplomas in management/organizational behavior (Ph.D.) and industrial relations (M.A.). He completed his undergraduate work with a B.A. in economics from Central College of Iowa. The author or co-author of three books, he has written more than 50 articles and professional papers, and has been the principal investigator on research grants eclipsing $5 million.
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Doug MAX
>> Senior Associate A.D./Facilities Management >> 33rd Year at Colorado State Doug Max enters his 33rd year at Colorado State. Then-AD Fum McGraw named him to the CSU staff as head track and field coach on Aug. 23, 1980. Max is responsible for all athletic facilities, including the McGraw Athletic Center, Moby Arena, Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium and the Jack Christiansen Track, where he spent 19 seasons (1980-99) as head coach. He also works with the university’s concessions and game management staffs. In addition, he oversees the athletic video office as well as CSU’s equipment room and its staff. During his tenure in the Rams’ athletic administration, he also has coordinated football team travel. Max has been instrumental in nearly $50 million of athletic facilities enhancements, including the building of the McGraw Center and major renovations of the Rams’ football stadium and home track. In 2006, Max and then AD Paul Kowalczyk worked to turn CSU’s new athletic facilities, buildings critical to future success, from conception to reality. Max oversaw the construction of the two buildings, a $7 million academic and training center, and $13 million indoor practice facility, both of which opened in the fall of 2009. In 1997, Max served as Colorado State’s interim athletic director. Max joined the administration in May of 1999, when CSU named him assistant AD for facilities and operations. He became an associate AD in 2004. In nearly two decades as head coach at Colorado State, he earned a reputation as one of the country’s finest track and field mentors, producing an extensive list of All-Americans, including Shelly Greathouse-Borrman, Bryan Berryhill and Casey Malone. Greathouse-Borrman won five All-America certificates. Berryhill, now head coach of CSU’s cross country program, won the 2001 NCAA indoor mile and recorded the nation’s fastest outdoor time in the 1,500 meters. Malone won the 1998 NCAA discus title, the program’s first men’s track crown since 1952, then went on to compete in the 2006 Athens Olympics. He also recruited the program’s successful current coach, Brian Bedard. Prior to returning to his alma mater before the 1980-81 academic year, Max was an assistant at Western Kentucky (1979). He also served four years (1975-78, `80) as the head coach at Estes Park (Colo.) High School. A Colorado State hurdler from 1971-75, he earned four letters and missed qualifying for the 1972 Olympic trials. In 2003, Max was inducted into the CSU Hall of Fame for his contributions to the athletic department. He also won Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year honors. Max owns both a bachelor’s degree in physical education (CSU ‘75) and a master’s in education (Western Kentucky ‘80). A native of Sioux City, Iowa, he graduated from Greeley (Colo.) West High School. He and his wife Cindy make their home in Fort Collins and have three children, daughters Jordan and Rachael, and son Joel.
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>> Senior Associate A.D./Media & Communications >> 35th Year at Colorado State Gary Ozzello enters his 35th year in the Colorado State athletic department. He became a full-time employee on June 1, 1978. Promoted to senior associate athletic director for external operations in the summer of 2003, Ozzello oversees the Rams’ marketing, promotions, licensing and media relations efforts, as well as the ticket office. He also serves as the chief liaison to Nelligan Sports Marketing and works closely with the athletic development, donor relations and special events offices. Ozzello, 56, had directed the day-to-day operations of Colorado State’s media relations office for 28 years, until that wing was reorganized in the summer of 2007, allowing Ozzello to focus on supervising all of the athletic department’s external affairs. In April of 2000, then-President Albert C. Yates presented Ozzello with the university’s Distinguished Alumni Award. During nearly three decades directing media relations, including a tenure as an assistant athletic director (19862003), Ozzello publicized hundreds of outstanding CSU accomplishments. In addition, he served as the media coordinator for the 1999 NCAA men’s basketball regional, and the 2004 tournament’s first and second rounds, both in Denver. He also was a member of the 1994 U.S. Olympic Festival media staff and has volunteered at three men’s basketball Final Fours, and more than a dozen regional and first- and second-round events. Shortly after earning his degree, Ozzello joined the media relations office as its first-ever assistant director, in the summer of 1978. After his supervisor, Mike Mills, resigned in October 1979, Ozzello assumed acting sports information director duties for eight months before then-athletic director Fum McGraw removed the interim label from his title on June 27, 1980. One of Ozzello’s first responsibilities was to promote the football team. While earning his degree, he worked four years as a student assistant, originally hired by then-SID Tim Simmons. Sold on Fort Collins and Colorado State as a junior in high school, Ozzello made his college choice after attending a summer basketball camp run by the late legendary Rams coach Jim Williams. A 1978 graduate, he owns a bachelor’s degree in technical journalism, with a concentration in public relations. One of his fellow Class of ‘78 graduates at CSU was Bill Ritter, now Colorado’s governor. Born in Trinidad, Colo., Ozzello graduated in 1974 from La Junta (Colo.) High School, where was a standout athlete in both baseball and basketball. Gary has two children, D.J., who graduated summa cum laude from Colorado State in May of 2010, and daughter Angie, who is a junior at CSU majoring health and exercise science with a concentration in health promotion. D.J. was married to the former Kelsey Thornton in 2010, and is enrolled in medical school.
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Christine SUSEMIHL
Mike Laplante
Christine Susemihl enters her 39th year in the Colorado State athletic department.
Mike LaPlante kicks off his ninth year at Colorado State. He joined the athletic department on April 1, 2004.
Susemihl is Colorado State’s Senior Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations and the department’s Senior Woman Administrator (SWA).
LaPlante, 41, is charged with coordinating development efforts and the cultivation of major gifts in support of the university’s 16 sports. His experience in athletics in general and with donor cultivation and development has played a critical role in the growth of Colorado
>> Senior Associate A.D./Internal Operations >> 39th Year at Colorado State
Susemihl oversees academic student services, compliance, business operations, the training room, the weight room and 13 of the department’s 16 intercollegiate sports. In recognition of her administrative contributions to the athletics department, she was inducted into the CSU Sports Hall of Honor in 2008. She is a certified peer-reviewer for the NCAA Division I Athletics Certification Program and served two elected terms as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC). She also is a member of the Joint Council of the Mountain West. Susemihl serves as the department’s equal employment opportunity coordinator and is a member of both the university’s Operations Team for Diversity, and Grievance Panel. She has served two terms as a university mediation officer and two terms as a member of the Administrative Professional Council. She also serves on the Campus Community Coalition. Susemihl joined the staff in 1973. In addition to a myriad of administrative responsibilities over the years, she served as the school’s interim Director of Athletics during searches that led to Mark Driscoll’s appointment in August of 2003 and Paul Kowalczyk’s appointment in May of 2006. When then-President Albert C. Yates initially named her to this position in 2003, she became the first woman in university history to hold the title of Director of Athletics. She also instituted the department’s first-ever NCAA compliance program and headed CSU’s day-to-day compliance efforts from 1993 until accepting her internal operations duties in 2007. After attending The Colorado College and Colorado State University, Susemihl received a degree in business administration from Regis University. A native of Grand Junction, Colo., she has lived in Fort Collins since 1970.
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>> Associate A.D./Development >> Ninth Year at Colorado State
State’s athletic program.
Leading five staff members in the areas of development, special events, donor relations and the Ram Club, CSU’s annual fund, his group’s collective focus is on expanding the department’s efforts to provide student-athletes and coaches the resources necessary to compete at the highest levels nationally. LaPlante has led numerous fundraising efforts, most recently leading athletics fundraising initiatives as part of the university’s Campaign for Colorado State, a seven-year, $500 million effort. Thus far, the athletics department has raised $27.5 million toward this effort, including the department’s newest buildings, a spectacular indoor practice facility and an academic and training center, both of which opened in Fall 2009. Previously, he has led efforts to enhance athletic facilities such as the Jack Christiansen Track facility, the Joey Porter Locker Room and the building of an indoor golf practice facility, the Harmony Center. In addition to the facility improvements, LaPlante has directed vast improvements for the department ,including significant growth in the Ram Legacy of Champions scholarship program, the Junior Ram Club and the Varsity Athletes Club. LaPlante has also led an effort to increase the number of scholarship endowments and estate gifts to athletics. Additionally, LaPlante has played a key role in expanding CSU’s reach into the Denver market, home to more than 43,000 alumni, by adding a full-time staff member to operate a Denver development effort. In Spring 2010, LaPlante led the implementation of the Ram Point System to reward fans for their loyal support of CSU Athletics. LaPlante was promoted to associate athletic director in the fall of 2007. He came to Colorado State after having held a similar position at Cal Poly, where he was associate athletic director for advancement (2000-04). In that role, he oversaw marketing, sponsorship sales and fundraising, and directed a university-wide campaign for athletics that eventually surpassed a goal of $12 million. Prior to his time at Cal Poly, LaPlante served as assistant director of the Aztec Athletic Foundation at San Diego State University. He began his athletic administration career at SDSU in 1993 as an intern in the marketing and development area. A 1993 graduate of Bowling Green State University, he owns a bachelor’s degree in sport management. Born in Toledo, Ohio, he graduated from the city’s St. John’s High School. LaPlante and his wife Korin have three children, sons Will and Griffin, and daughter Georgia.
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Kristi BOHLENDER
Steve McDONNELL
Kristi Bohlender begins her 18th year in the CSU athletic department. Promoted to assistant athletic director in June 2010, she is in charge of fundraising for the athletic department, including major gifts and annual support.
Steve McDonnell enters his fifth year overall at Colorado State and begins his second as the Rams’ Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services.
>> Assistant A.D./Development >> 18th Year at Colorado State
A Fort Collins native, Bohlender supervises the development office, including the Ram Club, special events and donor relations, as well as premium seating at Hughes Stadium, Invesco Field and Moby Arena. Bohlender began working full-time in the athletic department in May 1995 and has served in the development office ever since. Initially hired by then-AD Corey Johnson as an intern funded through the NCAA’s Women in Athletic Administration initiative, she got her start in athletic development as a CSU student in 1992. She also volunteered as an undergraduate for the media relations office, working in the press box, while simultaneously working for the office of student affairs. One of the most genuine people on campus, Bohlender has never worked anywhere else professionally. She graduated from CSU’s School of Business in 1993 with a finance degree, then earned her MBA with concentrations in management and marketing in 1995. During graduate school, she headed the campus’ student orientation efforts, hiring and supervising the staff.
>> Assistant A.D./Academic Services >> Fifth Year at Colorado State
McDonnell earned his Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of Michigan and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Ball State University. Over the past 35 years he has worked in higher education, both at the community college and university levels. He began a long career at the university level as an Assistant Dean of Students at Iowa State University from 1982 to 1987. McDonnell has more than 25 years experience as an assistant and associate athletic director for academic services at Iowa State (1987-99) and Texas A&M (1999-2008). He was the compliance coordinator at Iowa State for seven years (1987-94) and served as a board member of the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A) for 14 years (1993-2007). In 2004 McDonnell served as N4A President.
A Fort Collins High School graduate, she lettered in basketball and served as student body president.
Steve McDonnell served as a member of the Division 1A Athletic Directors CHAMPS Advisory Board for six years (2002-08). Some of his awards include Division lA Program of Excellence Award (2003), Division 1A CHAMPS Administrator of the Year (2004), N4A Distinguished Service Award (2007), N4A Lan Hewlett Award (2009) and Texas A&M University Award of Excellence (2008). In 2007 McDonnell was appointed to the NCAA Working Group to review Services for At-Risk Student-Athletes. He also co-authored the NCAA Academic Support Services Evaluation Guide 2008.
Kristi and her husband, Troy, and their three children, Bailey, Brooke and Blake, make their home in Fort Collins. Kristi’s father, Don, is the former superintendent of the Poudre School District. In her spare time, she volunteers at Dunn Elementary and serves on the public relations committee of the Poudre Valley Hospital Foundation.
In November, 2008 McDonnell started working part-time as the Learning Specialist at Colorado State University. He was hired fulltime in this position at CSU in June, 2009. In September 2011 McDonnell was promoted to his current post of Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services. Steve has two adult sons (Tim and Christopher) and two grandchildren (Cormac and Winnifred).
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Shalini SHANKER
Terry deZEEUW
Shalini Shanker enters her fourth year in the Colorado State athletic department. She originally joined the Rams on June 10, 2009, as assistant director of compliance.
DeZeeuw, who owns experience in four top Division I athletic training rooms, oversees the sports medicine program for all 16 varsity sports at CSU, as well as the strength and conditioning programs for the Rams’ olympic sports programs, in an effort to maintain the health and well-being of every Rams student-athlete.
>> Assistant A.D./Compliance >> Fourth Year at Colorado State
In December of 2010, she was promoted to assistant athletic director/compliance. Shanker, 31, works with every area of the department in overseeing CSU’s compliance with NCAA and Mountain West rules and regulations. Shalini and her staff educate the coaches and administrators on new NCAA legislation and rules interpretations, in addition to assisting the registrar’s office in certifying student-athletes each term. Working with student-athletes before and after they first arrive on campus, Shanker coordinates official visits, evaluates their transcripts, verifies official national letter of intent documents, and assists with the admission process. Once student-athletes are in Fort Collins, she oversees their daily eligibility and, when necessary, creates applications for NCAA and Mountain West petitions, such as medical hardship waivers. Shanker came to Fort Collins from the University of Florida Athletic Association, where she served as a compliance assistant from 2006-08, when the Gators won two national championships in football and another in men’s basketball. Prior to that, she worked as a graduate assistant in the compliance office at Kansas, her alma mater, from 2004-06. Owner of two degrees from the University of Kansas, she earned a bachelor’s in psychology (‘03) and a Juris Doctor (‘06) from the institution’s School of Law. Previously affiliated with the Kansas Bar Association and the American Bar Association, she is licensed to practice law in the Federal District Court in the District of Kansas and in the state of Kansas. She also works with the Minority Opportunity Athletic Association, the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators, and the National Association for Athletics Compliance. Born Dec. 17, 1980, in Jefferson City, Mo., she is a graduate of Paola (Kan.) High School. Shalini is single and makes her home in Fort Collins.
>> Director of Sports Performance >> Seventh Year at Colorado State
He works closely with the sport of football and supervises an athletic-training staff of five full-time assistants, and three graduate assistants, and four strength and conditioning coaches. DeZeeuw (pronounced duh-ZAY-oh) came to Colorado State from Purdue University, where he spent eight years (1998-2006) as an assistant athletic trainer. With the Boilermakers, he worked primarily with football while supervising the athletic training needs of tennis, wrestling, and swimming and diving. In addition to his hands-on athletic training duties with the Big Ten school, DeZeeuw also served as a clinical instructor for Purdue’s undergraduate athletic training program, as well as a classroom instructor for the therapeutic exercise course within the athletic training curriculum. While at Ohio State from 1996-98 as a graduate assistant athletic trainer, DeZeeuw supported the Buckeyes’ fulltime certified athletic trainers with daily football operations, working with some of the nation’s top football players. He also worked as Ohio State’s supervising trainer for men’s and women’s gymnastics and women’s crew, while assisting with wrestling, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, synchronized swimming, and fencing. In four years as a student athletic trainer at the University of Iowa, he worked primarily with football but also gained clinical experience with men’s basketball, women’s basketball, cross country, field hockey, gymnastics, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestiling. A 1996 graduate of the University of Iowa, DeZeeuw received his bachelor’s degree in exercise science with an emphasis in athletic training. He then earned a master’s in allied medical professions with an emphasis in health care management from Ohio State in 1998. He is a certified athletic trainer and a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association. A native of Hawarden, Iowa, DeZeeuw graduated from West Sioux High School in Hawarden. He and his wife, Elaine, reside in Fort Collins with their two children, Nadia and Elliot.
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Jeff DOTSON
Paul KIRK
Jeff Dotson enters his 17th overall year in the Rams’ athletic department. He rejoined Colorado State on July 17, 2006.
Paul Kirk enters his first season as the Director of Media Relations for Colorado State Athletics. He officially joined the university staff on July 31, 2012.
A vital cog in the Rams’ support staff, Dotson coordinates all aspects of video production for CSU athletics, utilizing a non-linear network to produce video for sports analysis applications and productions. He supplies CSU coaches and student-athletes with footage of their practices and competitions, allowing them to evaluate their performances and reach the height of their potential.
Kirk directs the Rams’ overall athletic media relations strategies, and manages the staff of three full-time assistants and several student-assistants. He is the primary media contact for Colorado State’s football program, as well as women’s tennis.
>> Associate A.D./Development >> 17th Year at Colorado State
He also works with professional scouts, including those from the NFL, NBA and WNBA, in supplying game film of Rams student-athletes prior to each draft in the respective leagues, and provides CSU coaches with important film of their upcoming opponents, as well as footage of potential National Letter of Intent signees. What’s more, Dotson and his staff have produced several creative video feature packages, including the annual film spotlighting the Rams’ recently signed football recruits, and the annual football highlight video. In April of 2008, his conference peers voted him as the Mountain West Video Coordinator of the Year. The award, sponsored by the Collegiate Sports Video Association, made Dotson one of 12 eligible candidates for the Bob Matey National Video Coordinator of the Year. Dotson rejoined Colorado State in 2006 after two previous stints with the university. From 1991-98, and from 2000-01, Dotson also headed up the Rams’ video department. He returned to Fort Collins after working for several companies in the sports technology marketplace, including GridIron Technologies, Daktronics, Inc., and Pinnacle Systems, Inc. In addition, he directed the University of Nebraska’s video department from 2004-05. A former television production assistant, Dotson also has worked at KGAN-TV in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and WMURTV in Manchester, N.H. Dotson owns a bachelor’s degree in communication studies from the University of Iowa. Born in Boone, Iowa, Dotson graduated from Londonderry (N.H.) High School. He and his wife, the former Kathy Ralfs, have two children, Katie and Nathan, and make their home in Fort Collins.
>> Director of Media Relations >> First Year at Colorado State
He returns to Colorado where he spent 13 seasons with the NFL’s Denver Broncos before three years as a partner in Denver-based ProLink Sports, a full-service public relations and sports marketing firm. Most recently, Kirk has spent 17 months as the Assistant Athletics Director for Communications at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where he managed the Bulldogs’ overall athletic communications strategies and handled publicity for the men’s basketball and football teams, while serving as media coordinator for the annual Drake Relays. During his time at Drake, Kirk also managed media relations for the 2011 and 2012 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, and led Drake’s initiatives to extend the reach of its social media efforts and expand its use of video across all of its digital media platforms. Kirk spent the previous three years as a partner with ProLink Sports, where his expertise centered on connecting professional athletes and organizations with community and charitable opportunities, as well as image management, public relations, fan communication, speaking opportunities and appearances. ProLink’s clients included Denver Broncos players Brian Dawkins and Lonie Paxton; former Broncos Ed McCaffrey, Rod Smith, Jake Plummer and John Lynch; the Denver Outlaws of Major League Lacrosse and the United Football League. Prior to launching ProLink Sports in 2008, Kirk was instrumental in directing the media operations of the Denver Broncos, including the back-to-back World Championship seasons of 1997 and 1998. Kirk joined the Broncos in 1995 as a media relations assistant, was media relations manager from 1999-2002 and director of media relations from 2002-08. He was involved in all aspects of the team’s public relations operation and produced the team’s media guide for the majority of his time with the club. Kirk began his career as an undergraduate at the University of Washington, working as a student assistant for Husky athletics in the sports information office. There his opportunities included game support for men’s basketball, football and variety of other sports, as well as day-to-day media relations operations for the Huskies’ men’s and women’s tennis and softball teams. Upon receiving his bachelor’s degree in communications from Washington, Kirk accepted a graduate assistant position at Arizona State University. Between 1993-95 he handled the sports information duties for the Sun Devils’ men’s and women’s track and field, men’s and women’s cross-country, baseball, wrestling, volleyball and softball teams. Kirk also served internships with the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals and has provided game-day assistance to the Seattle Sonics and Phoenix Suns. A Seattle native, Kirk is a graduate of Skagway (Alaska) High School. He has three children, Samuel, Wilson and Grace.
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Sharon Rady
Kris Young
Sharon Rady is in her 25th year working in the Colorado State athletic department. A former volleyball student-athlete at CSU, she began her employment on Sept. 1, 1988.
Kris Young begins his 13th year in the Colorado State athletic department. He originally joined the staff on July 17, 2000.
>> Athletics Ticket Manager >> 25th Year at Colorado State
Rady has overseen the Rams’ ticket office for more than two decades. She and her staff are responsible for all aspects of ticket sales at all football, basketball and volleyball contests. Her team manages the 1-800/491-RAMS phone line, the online CSURams.com software, the mid-week sales at the McGraw Center box office and the walk-up sales and will call offices at both Hughes Stadium and Moby Arena. She also travels to road football contests and the annual Mountain West Conference basketball tournament, to handle the Rams’ ticket distribution. Prior to returning to her alma mater, Rady worked as an executive assistant for the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce (1983-88), as a program director for the Fort Collins Tennis and Sports Center (1982-84), and as a field supervisor for the City of Greeley (Colo.) Parks and Recreation Department (1981-82). In addition, she spent the fall of 1982 as the head volleyball coach at Greeley West High School. A scholarship student-athlete, Rady lettered four consecutive years from 1977-80 for the Colorado State volleyball team. Rady contributed to the team’s success in 1980 when the Rams finished second in their respected conference. She was also named first-team all-conference in both her sophomore and junior years. The highlight of Rady’s volleyball career came her senior year when she was recognized as an All-America nominee. Her volleyball background continued to diversify as she also trained with Team USA during the summer of 1979, and was a competitive player on one of the U.S. Volleyball Association teams. Rady was born and raised in Northern Colorado, growing up in Greeley. Rady spent most of her time playing and competing in several athletic venues. Rady graduated from Greeley (Colo.) West High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in physical education from Colorado State (‘83). She resides with her pet toy poodle, Ginger, in Fort Collins.
>> Equipment Manager >> 13th Year at Colorado State
In the spring of 2011, the Athletic Equipment Managers Association honored Young with the Glenn Sharp Award as the best in his field, and the honor’s regional prerequisite, the Knight-Pickard Award. Young administers Colorado State’s athletic equipment needs for each of its 16 intercollegiate sports. He works primarily with football and golf, and oversees one full-time staff member, a graduate intern, and several studentassistants. From bidding and ordering to outfitting, cleaning, repair, inventory and maintenance, he and his staff are accountable for the attire, footwear, protective gear, on-field practice equipment, and customized accessories for CSU’s 500 combined student-athletes and coaches. He also supervises the transportation of the Rams’ football equipment to and from road trips. Young and his staff work tirelessly to provide student-athletes equipment designed for ultimate protection and safety during practice and competition. In hot weather, he utilizes various moisture-wicking clothing to help prevent heat-related health issues, and during winter periods he’s ready with cold-weather gear. All of Young’s efforts are focused on providing student-athletes an opportunity to compete at the highest level possible, while utilizing the finest equipment available. Promoted to head equipment manager in the summer of 2005, Young initially came to Fort Collins as the Rams’ assistant equipment manager prior the 2000-01 academic year. His sport responsibilities in that role were men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, track and field, tennis, swimming and diving, softball, and men’s and women’s golf. Before his CSU tenure, Young was interim head equipment manager at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (2000). As an undergraduate at UTC, he was a student assistant in the Mocs’ equipment room, sports information office and athletic training room, where he also assisted with team travel. During his time in Chattanooga, Young played an important postseason role in several NCAA and conference events, such as the 2000 softball regional, the 2000 women’s NIT and the 1997-99 Division I-AA national football championship games. He also assisted with football team travel. A 2000 graduate of the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Young owns a bachelor’s degree in sports administration. Certified by the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA), he also is the organization’s District VII director and a member of the board. Born in Gadsden, Ala., he graduated from Hokes Bluff (Ala.) High School. Young is single and lives in Fort Collins.
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Atheltics Department Staff
Karim Abdel Wahab Assistant Coach Track & Field
Kim Austin Mbadinga-Nzamba Brandon Bailey Assistant Coach Assistant Business Women’s Basketball Manager
Dave Baldwin Offensive Coordinator
Steve Barnes Director of Personnel Men’s Basketball
Tiffany Beckham Director of Operations Men’s Basketball
Brian Bedard Head Coach Track and Field
Kristi Bohlender Assistant Athletic Director Development
Matt Botsford Assistant Coach Volleyball
Cameron Boyer Assistant Ticket Manager
Rob Brackett Ovations concessions
Mary Jo Brito Executive Assistant to the Athletic Director
Tim Brogdon Ram Ruckus Coordinator Marketing
Jeremy Bulen Assistant Business Manager
Dawn Burton Spirit Club Coordinator
Cathleen Campbell Assistant Coach Track & Field
Tim Cawley Assistant Coach Track & Field
Deidra Church Assistant Director Athletics & Alumni Events
Jenny Coe Nelligan Sports Marketing
Brook Coulter Assitant Coach Volleyball
Mark Devine Nelligan Sports Marketing
Terry DeZeeuw Head Athletic Trainer
Jeff Dotson Video Coordinator
Chase Eckerdt Tom Ehlers Game Pageantry Coordinator Director of Operations Marketing Football
Marty English Assistant Coach Football
Larry Eustachy Head Coach Men’s Basketball
Crystal Finn Assistant Athletic Trainer
Jen Fisher Head Coach Softball
Jim Francis Faculty Athletic Representative
Derek Frazier Assistant Coach Football
Jack Graham Athletics Director
Bret Guetz Assistant Coach Men’s Golf
Nic Hallisey Assistant Director of Media Relations
Jeff Hammerschmidt Assistant Coach Football
Erin Hammersley Assistant Academic Coodinator
Rashad Harris Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Tom Hilbert Head Coach Volleyball
Drew Hill Director of Player Personnel Football
Ross Hodge Assistant Coach Men’s Basketball
Susan Jennings Interm Head Coach Women’s Golf
Marcie Johnston Sports Program Coodinator
Mike Kent Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Paul Kirk Director of Athletic Media Relations
Kyle Kotrous Assistant Equipment Manager
Mandy Koupal Director of Operations Women’s Basketball
Patrick Krza Ticket Sales Team Manager Marketing
Adam Kuehl Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Mike LaPlante Associate Athletic Director Development
Chad Lavin Assistant Coach Women’s Basketball
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Tim LeRoy Director Recruiting Operations Football
Tracy Ljone Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Annie Lopez Assistant Athletic Trainer
Ben Lorenzen Nelligan Sports Marketing
Greg Lupfer Assistant Coach Football
Danielle Marshall Assistant Director of Media Relations
Danny Mattie Assistant Director of Media Relations
Doug Max Associate Athletic Director Facilities & Scheduling
Kelley McCallum Assistant Coach Swimming & Diving
Mackenzie McDonald Assistant Athletic Trainer
Steve McDonnell Assistant Athletic Director Academic Services
Jim McElwain Head Coach Football
Niko Medved Assistant Coach Men’s Basketball
Jon Messick Head Coach Tennis
Ryan Miles Nelligan Sports Marketing
Mike Moody Associate Head Coach Water Polo
John Morris Deputy Athletics Director
Tim Moser Assistant Coach Women’s Basketball
Ryan Murphy Assistant Equipment Manager
Billy Napier Assistant Coach Football
Catlin O’Leary Ticket Sales Associate
Bri Olmstead Director of Operations Volleyball
Becky Orr Academic Coordinator
Gary Ozzello Senior Associate AD Media and Communications
Mark Paquette Assistant Facilities Director
Doug Patmore Annual Fund Director Development
Dedeann Pendleton Assistant Coach Softball
Melissa Perea Assistant Coach Softball
Leonard Perry Associate Head Coach Men’s Basketball
Jason Phillips Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Sharon Rady Ticket Manager
Nick Rogers Ticket Sales Team Assistant Manager
Rachel Sachs Donor Relations Coordinator Development
Shalini Shanker Assistant Athletic Director Compliance
Art Siemers Head Coach Cross Country
Carissa Sigward Assistant to Administration
Al Simmons Assistant Coach Football
Tim Skipper Assistant Coach Football
Sandy Steele Christine Susemihl Sports Program Coordinator Senior Associate AD Football Internal Operations
Johnny Square Team Advisor Football
Karen Taylor Sam Waniewski Sports Program Coordinator Video Coodinator Men’s Basketball
Kevin Witt Diving Coach
Danielle Weddle Ticket Sales Associate
Ryun Williams Head Coach Women’s Basketball
Alvis Whitted Assistant Coach Football
Chris Woodard Head Coach Swimming & Diving
Kris Young Equipment Manager
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Larry Eustachy Men’s Basketball
Jen Fisher Softball
Tom Hilbert Volleyball
Susan Jennings Women’s Golf (Interim)
Jim McElwain Football
Jon Messick Tennis
Art Siemers Cross Country
Ryun Williams Women’s Basketball
Chris Woodard Swimming & Diving | Water Polo
TBA Men’s Golf
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While former starter Ray Carter, who contributed 30 percent of CSU’s 2011 rushing total, graduated, sufficient depth resides behind Nwoke on the depth chart. Donnell Alexander, son of late Pro Football Hall of Famer Derrick Thomas, redshirted in 2011 but found himself second on the spring depth chart. Although he is listed at 5-foot-11 and 205 pounds he packs a big punch, capable of running over the biggest defenders, which was evident in spring ball. Alexander cumulated over 7,000 yards rushing in four seasons in high school. Davon Riddick, another redshirt freshman who will be looking to get some touches in 2012, brings speed to the Rams backfield. A football and track athlete from Abilene, Texas brings his 4.4 second speed in the 40-yard dash to CSU. Chris Nwoke
True Freshman Tommey Morris, from Odessa, Texas and senior Mark Woodbury round out the depth chart. Tight End/Fullback: The Jim McElwain one-back offense renders the returning fullbacks as more hybrid H-backs or tight ends. Crockett Gillmore entered the 2011 season fresh off a move from defensive end to tight end just nine days before the spring game. He went on to start all 12 games and led the team in all major receiving categories with 45 receptions for 468 yards (10.4) and four touchdowns. That performance prompted him to be named to numerous preseason all-MW teams for 2012 and to the John Mackey Award watch list.
Head Coach Jim McElwain
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n Dec. 12, 2011 newly-appointed Athletic Director Jack Graham made his first big hire, Jim McElwain the offensive coordinator from Alabama. And, thus, the “Bold New Era” was born.
From the get-go McElwain made it clear he was here for the long haul. “This is a long-term commitment,” McElwain said. “I am not looking here to bounce; I’m not looking for that. We were looking for a place that we really thought we could build. This is one—because of the vision, because of the drive, because of the commitment and because of the bold new era—we are really excited to be a part of it.” The offseason was a rollercoaster ride, filled with ups and downs. The depth chart was wiped clean and all jobs are up for grabs. This will give all the studentathletes a chance to prove themselves to the new coaching staff. McElwain made it clear before spring practices what he was looking for, but also emphasized that the returning upperclassmen would be given a chance to make it “their team,” out of respect for the work they’ve put in. McElwain wanted energy and accountability, both prominent traits he carries; traits that the coaching staff and players demonstrated throughout spring practices. The Rams enter the 2012 season under new leadership, but with returning players who were difference-makers on the field last season, and renewed energy of a new beginning. [ 58 ]
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POSITION CHANGES
During the offseason the Rams shifted a few players around in order to get the best athletes on the field. Senior Dominique Vinson will move from cornerback to the offensive side of the ball and line up as a wide receiver, his natural position. With the Rams set to run a multiple-front defense, Broderick Sargent and Davis Burl will move from the defensive line to linebacker. This will provide the defense with even more experience at linebacker.
OFFENSE
Quarterback: The Rams starting quarterback for the past two seasons, Pete Thomas, transferred after the 2011 campaign but the cupboard wasn’t left completely bare. Garrett Grayson, who was rated the No. 22 all-purpose quarterback in the nation out of high school, started the final three games for the Rams after Thomas went down with a knee injury. Grayson offers CSU more mobility than the other quarterbacks on the depth chart. Two other returning quarterbacks are M.J. McPeek and Conner Smith. McPeek, a 6-foot-4 pocket passer, has been a varsity reserve since transfer to CSU from Kansas State. Smith, another pocket passer, redshirted in 2011. New to the squad in fall camp was Fort Collins native Craig Leonard, a Fort Collins native. Running back: Chris Nwoke, a versatile junior from Highlands Ranch, Colo., made a huge splash onto the Mountain West scene in 2011, running for 1,030 yards and nine touchdowns. His rushing total was the most by a Ram since Gartrell Johnson in 2008. It was also the 16th-best single-season rushing mark in CSU history. Nwoke, who played in all 12 games, is a power back capable of leaping over defenders.
Backing up Gillmore is a combination of last year’s returning reserves and the corps of converted fullbacks. Blake Jones, who is coming off a knee injury, and Kivon Cartwright are the most experience returning tight ends. When Jones went down, Cartwright saw an increase in playing time and caught three passes for 63 yards (21.0), including a 45-yard reception, catching all passes thrown his way for an average of 21 yards per reception. Cartwright is a fast and athletic hybrid back, a lot like former tight end Kory Sperry was. Among the former fullbacks, Austin Gillmore returns to full strength after tearing his ACL against Northern Colorado. Gillmore had already made a big move from linebacker to fullback, and was named the starter entering the season. Jake Levin played in all 12 games last year, including seven starts at fullback. He stepped up in the absence of Gillmore and hauled in nine passes for 100 yards. Levin was key in propelling Nwoke to a Hughes Stadium-record 269 rushing yards vs. Air Force, third-most in CSU history and third-most by an individual at the FBS level in 2011. Joe Brown was one of CSU’s most complete players in 2011. Listed as a fullback he was able to open up big holes for the running back and also line up in the slot and make plays with his hands. A sure-handed, athletic target, Brown caught at least one pass in in 11 of 12 contests and finished with 25 for 197 (7.9) and a touchdown. Wide receiver: Speed will be the strongest attribute of this year’s receiving corps. The position lost Matt Yemm and T.J. Borcky to graduation, but returns big-play threats Lou Greenwood and Thomas Coffman. Greenwood, a 6-foot, 181-pound senior, led all receivers with 26 catches for 396 yards and two touchdowns. Since being moved from running back he has been A Bold New Era
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Personnel Returning Offense Rushing yardage: ..................................................66 percent Passing yardage: ...................................................28 percent Receiving yardage: ................................................76 percent Overall touchdowns: .............................................68 percent Defense Tackles: ..................................................................60 percent Tackles for loss: . ...................................................41 percent Sacks: ....................................................................35 percent Interceptions: . .......................................................63 percent Pass defensed: ......................................................71 percent Forced fumbles: ....................................................44 percent Fumble recoveries: ................................................79 percent Special Teams Field Goals: .................................................................. (none) Extra Points: ................................................................ (none) Punting: .............................................................. 100 percent Kickoff-return yards: .............................................38 percent Punt return yards: .............................................. 100 percent Returning statistical leaders Passing:.........................Garrett Grayson (43-77, 542, 2 TD) Rushing:.............................*Chris Nwoke (200-1130, 9 TD) Receiving:........................*Crockett Gillmore (45-468, 4 TD) Scoring: ........................................*Chris Nwoke (56 points) Punting: ................................*Pete Kontodiakos (43.6 avg.) Kicking:......................................................................... (none) Tackles:................................................. *Shaquil Barrett (99) Tackles for loss:......................................Shaquil Barrett (4.5) Sacks:.....................................................Shaquil Barrett (2.5) Interceptions:..........................................*Momo Thomas (2) Kickoff returns:.................................. *Lee Clubb (26.0 avg.) Punt returns:............................. *Momo Thomas (10.0 avg.) * - led team in 2011 A Bold New Era
2012 Season Outlook
CSU’s most dangerous weapon with the ability to line up in the slot or split wide. The Rams have another speed threat in Coffman. Although only pulling in eight receptions, he had the team’s highest average per reception (26.2). He best demonstrated his speed and athletic ability when he made a highlight-reel, diving catch against Boise State. This 46-yard gain was nominated for GEICO Play of the Year and made No. 3 on ESPN’s Top Plays of the Weekend. Marquise Law and Dominique Vinson also will be receivers to watch in 2012. Law has flashed potential, and seeks to put it all together in final season as a Ram. The 6-foot-4, 212-pound senior capitalized on an opportunity to start in 2011. Vinson is the best off-the-radar candidate for 2012. After playing cornerback for the Rams since his transfer from Saddleback College he will be moved to the offensive side of the ball. Wide receiver was his high school position, where he exceled. As a senior in high school Vinson caught 78 passes for 1,126 yards and 12 touchdowns. At the collegiate level he has been able to show off his speed and versatility, including a 25-yard interception return while breaking tackles and side-stepping opponents. Offensive line: From last year’s starting offensive line the Rams will return three of the starters, losing Jake Gdowski and Paul Madsen to graduation. This group will be one of the most experienced lines in the Mountain West. Not only do the Rams return Weston Richburg, Jordan Gragert and Ty Sambrailo—a group with more than 43 combined starts—but also will add Joe Caprioglio. Caprioglio, a 6-foot-6, 315-pound senior, was moved to tackle, his natural postion, last season but a knee injury sidelined him after three games at weakside tackle. He has notched 12 career starts. Offensive linemen will tell you that it is a bad thing if the media or fans know their name but that isn’t the case for Richburg. He is a household name for Ram fans. Richburg, who hasn’t missed a game in his career, has earned first-team Freshman All-America honors (2010), a second-team all-MW nod (2011), and back-to-back years on the Rimington Trophy watch list. He became a fan favorite late in the 2011 season after demonstrating his toughness. Richburg broke a bone in his snapping hand but played next week at tackle. After two weeks at tackle he returned to center and snapped with his left hand in the season finale against Wyoming. Ram fans should expect consistently strong pass protection and wide holes for Nwoke and his fellow backfield mates.
DEFENSE
Defensive line: This will be a new-look unit for CSU fans after a great deal of change in the offseason. Co-defensive coordinators Al Simmons and Marty English will run a multiple front defense, catering to the unit’s strength at linebacker, but talent does return, and several new faces will bolster the position. Among the returnees, Curtis Wilson, a 6-foot-4, 265-pound junior, played in 12 games last season and recorded 12 tackles. He should see significant time on the line along with Te’Jay Brown. Brown, also a junior who played in 12 games and also flashed potential.
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John Froland, who received 2012 preseason all-MW honors by Phil Steele, is the most promising of the returning defensive linemen. He has a nice balance of speed and strength that can make him tough to block. As a freshman he was able to accumulate 34 tackles, the second-most by a CSU defensive lineman in 2011. At 6-foot-5 he also has length to get his hands on the ball and deflect it at the line. New to the unit is defensive end Lanston Tanyi, a late transfer from Appalachian State. The former all-conference player has one season of eligibility remaining, and is cleared to play immediately after graduating from Appalachian State in the spring. Linebacker: The strength of this year’s defense lies in the linebacking unit with the addition of Davis Burl and Broderick Sargent to an already strong core. The top returnee is preseason All-MW selection Shaquil Barrett, who led the Rams with 99 tackles in his first year with CSU after transferring from NebraskaOmaha. Barrett produced one of the best seasons by a CSU defensive player in many years, highlighted by two return touchdowns to go along with 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. The 2012 defensive formation will feature more linebackers than seen previously so the roles of James Skelton, Max Morgan and Aaron Davis will be greater this year. [ 59 ]
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2012 Season Outlook 2012 PERSONNEL CAPSULE Starters Returning (14) Offensive Starters Returning (8) OL Weston Richburg, OL Ty Sambrailo , OL Jordan Gragert , TE Crockett Gillmore, WR Lou Greenwood, RB Chris Nwoke, TE Jake Levin, WR Thomas Coffman James Skelton
Skelton was very consistent last season, finishing second on the team with 91 tackles, and will be a big factor this year, complementing Barrett. Morgan, who registered a safety in his first collegiate game, and Davis have played in a combined 21 games. Secondary: The secondary took the biggest hit after the 2011 season. The Rams’ most experienced players, Ivory Herd and Elijah-Blu Smith, graduated. They will, however, have some veteran experience in the secondary in Momo Thomas and Austin Gray. Another familiar name will be Shaq Bell. He will play everything from safety to nickel corner.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Special teams coordinator Jeff Hammerschmidt has to be pleased with what he has inherited in his first year in Fort Collins. He will be working with a four-year punter in Pete Kontodiakos, a long snapper that he can trust and experienced kick and punt returners. Kontodiakos averaged a career-best 38.7 net yards per punt and also recorded a 43.6 gross average which was in the top 20 in the nation. He also blasted 20 of his 57 punts for 50 or more yards, while pinning opponents inside their own 20 on 13 occasions. Tanner Hedstrom has two of the most important traits for a long snapper: confidence and a short memory. Hedstrom has the confidence that makes him one of the best long snappers in the country. Hedstrom, who learned from Scott Albritton, an NFL prospect, earned Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Week honors after the Utah State double-overtime victory. He recovered two muffed punts, which put the Rams in position for the game-tying score. Momo Thomas, who returned 21 punts, averaged 10 yards a return, the thirdbest average in the Mountain West. Lee Clubb finished the 2011 season ranked second in the conference averaging 26 yards per return. This also placed him in the top-25 nationally. The Rams lost a kicker with big-game experience in Ben DeLine. Competition to replace DeLine will take place between sophomore Jared Roberts and true freshman Keenan Adams. Roberts was slotted as the No. 1 kicker during the spring game and connected on 41- and 45-yard field goals. [ 60 ]
Defensive Starters Returning (6) DT John Froland, LB James Skelton, LB Shaquil Barrett, CB Momo Thomas, CB Shaq Bell, FS Austin Gray STARTERS Lost (14) Offensive Starters Lost (3) QB Pete Thomas, OL Jake Gdowski, OL Paul Madsen Defensive Starters Lost (5) DL Nuku Latu, SS Ivory Herd, DE Nordly Capi, DE C.J. James, LB Mike Orakpo Specialists Lost (2) K Ben DeLine, K Chad VanderMolen Others returning with significant experience (11) Offense (3) QB Garrett Grayson, TE Joe Brown, OL Joe Caprioglio Defense (3) DL Curtis Wilson, DL Te’Jay Brown, LB Aaron Davis Specialists (4) P Pete Kontodiakos, LS Tanner Hedstrom, KR Lee Clubb, PR Momo Thomas Others lost with significant experience (5) Offense (4) RB Raymond Carter, RB Derek Good, WR Byron Steele, WR Matt Yemm
Lettermen returning (39) Offense (21) TE Joe Brown, OL Joe Caprioglio, TE Kivon Cartwright, WR Lee Clubb, WR Thomas Coffman, TE Crockett Gillmore, OL Jordan Gragert, QB Garrett Grayson, WR Lou Greenwood, OL Mason Hathaway, OL Brandon Haynes, TE Blake Jones, WR Marquise Law, TE Jake Levin, WR Charles Lovett, TE Joe McKay, OL Mason Myers, RB Chris Nwoke, OL Weston Richburg, OL Ty Sambrailo, WR Dominique Vinson Defense (15) LB Shaquil Barrett, DB Shap Bell, CB Bernard Blake, DL Te’Jay Brown, LB Davis Burl, LB Aaron Davis, LB Charles Favors, DL John Froland, DB Austin Gray, LB Max Morgan, CB Marcus Shaw, LB James Skelton, CB Momo Thomas, DL Zach Tiedgen, DL Curtis Wilson Lettermen lost Offense (13) WR T.J. Borcky, RB Raymond Carter, TE Scott Carter, OL Jake Gdowski, RB Derek Good, OL Paul Madsen, OL Tyler McDermott, TE Joe McKay, WR Byron Steele, OL Josh Tashiro, TE Ben Tedford, QB Pete Thomas, WR Matt Yemm. Defense (11) DE Nordly Capi, DB Ivory Herd, DE C.J. James, DL Nuku Latu, LB Jordan Murphy, LB Eric Niederberger, LB Mike Orakpo, DL Colton Paulhus, DB Drew Reilly, LB Mychal Sisson, CB Elijah-Blu Smith Specialists(4) K Ben DeLine, K Chad VanderMolen, LS Tanner Hedstrom, P Pete Kontodiakos
Defense (1) LB Mychal Sisson A Bold New Era
Rams Football 2012 Alphabetical
No. 95 7 95 56 3 78 23 11 9 34 94 18 76 77 71 86 60 13 46 2 37 33 99 19 87 45 8 92 55 57 39 10 22 64 12 18 1 68 25 74 75 53 42 63 47 31 20 84 35 90 41 9 8 30
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Exp. Hometown (High School/Previous College) Keenan Adams...................... K.............5-10............185............ FR............. HS.......................................................Bainbridge, Ga. (Bainbridge) Donnell Alexander............... RB............5-11............205............ FR............. RS..................................... Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs South) Cole Allenbrand................... DL.............6-2.............260............ SO..............JC.................................... Fort Collins, Colo. (Adams State College) Shaquil Barrett..................... LB.............6-2.............250............ JR..............1L..............................................Baltimore, Md. (Nebraska-Omaha) Shaq Bell............................. DB............5-11............195............ JR..............2L...........................................................Kissimmee, Fla. (Osceola) Jared Biard.......................... OL.............6-7.............315............ JR............. VR................................................. League City, Texas (Clear Creek) Bernard Blake...................... DB.............6-0.............175............ SO..............1L.............................................................Bastrop, Texas (Bastrop) Bobby Borcky......................WR.............6-1.............180............ JR..............1L............................................. Orlando, Fla. (Lake Highland Prep) Josh Bowman...................... DB.............6-0.............182............ FR............. HS.............................................................. Abilene, Texas (Cooper) Joe Brown............................TE.............6-3.............225............ JR..............2L.....................................................Wichita, Kan. (Bishop Carroll) Te’Jay Brown....................... DT.............6-2.............265............ JR..............1L........................................... St. Petersburg, Fla. (St. Petersburg) Davis Burl............................ LB.............6-2.............220............ SR..............3L.......................................................... Aurora, Colo. (Grandview) Nick Callender..................... OL.............6-5.............315............ FR............. HS...................................... Hayward, Calif. (St. Mary’s College HS) Joe Caprioglio..................... OL.............6-6.............315............ SR..............2L................................ Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Highlands Ranch) Sam Carlson........................ OL.............6-4.............270............ FR............. RS..........................................................Wellington, Colo. (Poudre) Kivon Cartwright...................TE.............6-4.............237............ SO..............1L......................................................Pueblo, Colo. (Pueblo South) Trey Cassidy........................ OL.............6-3.............290............ FR............. RS......................................................... Angleton, Texas (Angleton) Lee Clubb............................WR............5-10............190............ SO..............1L......................................................Iowa Park, Texas (Iowa Park) Chase Cochran.................... DB.............6-2.............215............ FR..............1L..................................................Corvallis, Ore. (Crescent Valley) Thomas Coffman.................WR............5-10............180............ SO..............1L................................................Austin, Texas (Stephen F. Austin) Aaron Davis......................... LB.............6-0.............215............ SO..............1L.............................................Los Alamitos, Calif. (Los Alamitos) Kevin Davis.......................... LB.............6-3.............226............ FR............. HS....................................... Fountain, Colo. (Fountain-Fort Carson) Eli Edwards.......................... DE.............6-1.............245............ JR..............JC.............................................American Somoa (Cerritos College) DeAndre Elliott..................... DB.............6-1.............180............ FR............. RS.................................................................. Dallas, Texas (Carter) Brett Etherton...................... LS.............6-3.............221............ SO............. VR....................................................... La Mesa, Calif. (Grossmont) Nu’uvali Fa’apito.................. LB.............6-0.............221............ FR............. RS........................................................ La Quinta, Calif. (La Quinta) Charles Favors..................... LB.............6-1.............220............ JR..............2L........................................................... Orlando, Fla. (Dr. Phillips) Mitch Frentescu................... DL.............6-4.............270............ FR............. HS................................................Walnut Creek, Calif. (Las Lomas) A.J. Frieler........................... OL.............6-5.............285............ FR............. RS.................................................... Greeley, Colo. (Air Force prep) John Froland....................... DL.............6-5.............260............ SO..............1L...............................................Snohomish, Wash. (Glacier Peak) Austin Gillmore.....................TE.............6-0.............220............ SR..............1L............................................Bushland, Texas (West Texas A&M) Crockett Gillmore..................TE.............6-6.............253............ JR..............2L........................................................Bushland, Texas (Bushland) C.J. Glenn............................ CB.............6-0.............191............ SO............. TR..................................... Windsor, Colo. (Windsor) (N. Colorado) Jordan Gragert.................... OL.............6-4.............300............ JR..............2L....................................................................Libby, Mont. (Libby) Austin Gray.......................... DB.............6-3.............208............ SO..............1L.................................................................Abilene, Texas (Wylie) Garrett Grayson................... QB.............6-2.............215............ SO..............1L.......................................................Vancouver, Wash. (Heritage) Lou Greenwood...................WR.............6-0.............181............ SR..............3L.............................................................. Conroe, Texas (Conroe) Justin Hansen...................... OL.............6-5.............310............ FR............. HS..................................................... Longmont, Colo. (Longmont) Joe Hansley.........................WR............5-10............170............ FR............. HS................................ Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Highlands Ranch) Mason Hathaway................. OL.............6-5.............280............ SO..............1L........................................................... Southlake, Texas (Carroll) Brandon Haynes.................. OL.............6-3.............300............ JR..............1L.................................................. Cedar Hill, Texas (Dallas Jesuit) Tanner Hedstrom................. LS.............6-1.............227............ JR..............2L.................................................. Fort Collins, Colo. (Fort Collins) Ken Hulbert......................... LB............5-11............215............ SO............. VR.....................................Highlands Ranch, Colo. (ThunderRidge) Tanner Humphrey................ DL.............6-3.............225............ FR............. HS............................................... Colorado Springs, Colo. (Palmer) Hayden Hunt......................... P.............5-11............196............ FR............. HS......................................... Long Beach, Calif. (Long Beach Poly) Cory James......................... LB.............6-0.............235............ FR............. RS.............................................................. Del Rio, Texas (Del Rio) Nick Januska....................... DB.............6-2.............210............ FR............. HS..............................................................Ventura, Calif. (Ventura) Blake Jones..........................TE.............6-5.............235............ SO..............1L.....................................................................Tulsa, Okla. (Union) Casey Joy............................ DB............5-10............189............ SO............. VR.......................... Castle Rock, Colo. (Colorado School of Mines) Joe Kawulok........................ DL.............6-6.............250............ FR............. RS............................................................Boulder, Colo. (Monarch) Pete Kontodiakos.................. P..............6-3.............225............ SR..............3L............................................. Tarpon Springs, Fla. (Countryside) Marquise Law......................WR.............6-4.............215............ SR..............2L................................................................Miami, Fla. (American) Craig Leonard...................... QB.............6-4.............220............ FR............. HS....................................................Fort Collins, Colo. (Jireh Prep) Jake Levin............................TE.............6-2.............212............ JR..............2L............................................................. Brighton, Colo. (Legacy)
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No. 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46
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Name Pos. Lou Greenwood...................WR Thomas Coffman.................WR Shaq Bell............................. DB Charles Lovett.....................WR Steven Michel...................... LB Momo Thomas.................... CB Chris Nwoke........................ RB Donnell Alexander............... RB Charles Favors..................... LB Craig Leonard...................... QB Josh Bowman...................... DB Marquise Law......................WR Crockett Gillmore..................TE Bobby Borcky......................WR Austin Gray.......................... DB Lee Clubb............................WR Immanuel Mitchell............... DB M.J. McPeek........................ QB Marcus Shaw....................... CB Conner Smith...................... QB Trent Matthews.................... DB Jasen Oden.......................... CB Davis Burl............................ LB Garrett Grayson................... QB DeAndre Elliott..................... DB Jordon Vaden......................WR Nick Januska....................... DB Tommey Morris................... RB C.J. Glenn............................ CB Bernard Blake...................... DB Dominique Vinson...............WR Joe Hansley.........................WR Kevin Pierre-Louis............... DB Tyler Sandt..........................WR Mark Woodbury................... RB Davon Riddick..................... RB Conner Roggy..................... DB Broderick Sargent................ DE Jake Levin............................TE Cory James......................... LB Kevin Davis.......................... LB Joe Brown............................TE Casey Joy............................ DB Bryan Ohene........................ LB Aaron Davis......................... LB Danny Nwosu...................... LB Austin Gillmore.....................TE Max Morgan........................ LB Pete Kontodiakos.................. P Ken Hulbert......................... LB James Skelton..................... LB Joe McKay............................TE Nu’uvali Fa’apito.................. LB Chase Cochran.................... DB [ 61 ]
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No. 4 16 61 52 44 14 4 13 40 20 50 6 38 72 17 36 59 26 88 62 70 28 73 94 83 28 89 51 27 29 80 15 43 15 91 58 5 47 65 19 24 98 81 93 96 82 27 54
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Exp...................... Hometown (High School/Previous College) Charles Lovett.....................WR.............5-8.............182............ SO..............1L..........................................................Tampa, Fla. (Hillsborough) Trent Matthews.................... DB.............6-3.............210............ FR............. RS...........................................................Converse, Texas (Judson) George Maumau.................. DL............5-11............255............ FR............. RS....................................................Denver, Colo. (Valor Christian) Richard Mbugua.................. LB.............6-0.............200............ FR............. HS................................ Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Highlands Ranch) Joe McKay............................TE.............6-1.............235............ JR..............1L................................................................... Akron, Colo. (Akron) M.J. McPeek........................ QB.............6-4.............236............ SR............. VR.......................................................Aurora, Colo. (Kansas State) Steven Michel...................... LB.............6-1.............225............ FR............. RS...................................................................Orlando, Fla. (Jones) Immanuel Mitchell............... DB............5-11............175............ JR..............1L.............................................. Corona, Calif. (Eleanor Roosevelt) Max Morgan........................ LB.............6-1.............225............ SO..............1L......................................................Greeley, Colo. (Greeley West) Tommey Morris................... RB.............6-0.............225............ FR............. HS............................................................ Odessa, Texas (Permian) Mason Myers....................... OL.............6-3.............300............ SO..............1L............................................Oklahoma City, Okla. (Southmoore) Chris Nwoke........................ RB.............6-0.............216............ JR..............2L.....................................Highlands Ranch, Colo. (ThunderRidge) Danny Nwosu...................... LB.............6-2.............217............ FR............. HS.........................................................Washington, D.C. (Dunbar) Kevin O’Brien....................... OL.............6-3.............274............ FR............. TR........................... Katy, Texas (University of the Incarnate Word) Jasen Oden.......................... CB............5-11............201............ FR............. HS............................................... Buffalo, NY (North Carolina Tech) Bryan Ohene........................ LB.............6-1.............208............ FR............. HS..........................................Arlington, Texas (Mansfield Summit) Nolan Peralta....................... LB.............6-3.............222............ FR............. HS............................................................ Murrieta, Calif. (Elsinore) Kevin Pierre-Louis............... DB.............6-1.............212............ FR............. RS.............................................................. Del Rio, Texas (Del Rio) Richard Pixley.....................WR.............6-4.............185............ FR............. HS.......................................... Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain) Blake Rains.......................... DL.............6-3.............234............ FR............. HS..............................................Colorado Springs, Colo. (Doherty) Weston Richburg................. OL.............6-4.............297............ JR..............2L........................................................Bushland, Texas (Bushland) Davon Riddick..................... RB.............6-0.............204............ FR............. RS.............................................................. Abilene, Texas (Cooper) Tomas Rivera....................... OL.............6-6.............315............ FR............. HS......................................... Long Beach, Calif. (Long Beach Poly) Jared Roberts....................... K..............6-1.............196............ SO............. RS.............................................................. Littleton, Colo. (Mullen) Chris Robinson....................WR.............6-4.............170............ JR............. VR.................................. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Stoneman Douglas) Conner Roggy..................... DB.............6-0.............195............ SO............. VR......................................................Greeley, Colo. (Greeley West) Robert Ruiz.........................WR.............5-9.............163............ FR............. HS............................................................. El Cajon, Calif. (Valhalla) Ty Sambrailo....................... OL.............6-5.............305............ SO..............1L......................................Watsonville, Calif. (St. Francis Catholic) Tyler Sandt.......................... CB............5-11............180............ FR............. RS........................................................... Parker, Colo. (Ponderosa) Broderick Sargent................ DE.............6-2.............240............ SR..............2L............................................Chesterfield, Mo. (Parkway Central) Johnny Schupp....................TE.............6-5.............240............ FR............. HS...........................................................Vacaville, Calif. (Vacaville) Marcus Shaw....................... CB.............5-8.............180............ SR..............3L......................................................... Dallas, Texas (Duncanville) James Skelton..................... LB.............6-2.............230............ SR..............3L........................................................... Littleton, Colo. (Chatfield) Conner Smith...................... QB.............6-5.............220............ FR............. RS............................................................Richmond, Texas (Travis) Lanston Tanyi...................... DL.............6-2.............250............ SR............. TR.................................................Shelby, N.C. (Appalachian State) Jedidiah Teofilo.................... LB............5-10............244............ JR............. TR....................... American Samoa (New Mexico Military Institute) Momo Thomas.................... CB.............5-9.............185............ SR..............3L...........................................................Kissimmee, Fla. (Osceola) Zach Tiedgen....................... DL.............6-4.............265............ SR..............2L.....................................Highlands Ranch, Colo. (ThunderRidge) Alex Tucci............................ DL.............6-3.............300............ SO............. VR......................................................... Weston, Fla. (Cypress Bay) Jordon Vaden......................WR.............6-3.............180............ FR............. HS..................................................Henderson, Colo. (Prairie View) Dominique Vinson...............WR.............6-0.............175............ SR..............2L........................... Huntington Beach, Calif. (Saddleback College) Shaq Walker........................ DL.............6-2.............320............ FR............. HS................................................. Barnesville, Ga. (Lamar County) Jordan White.......................WR.............6-3.............207............ FR............. HS............................................Palm Springs, Calif. (Palm Springs) Brent Williams..................... LB.............6-4.............205............ FR............. RS............................................................. Los Angeles, Calif. (Taft) Curtis Wilson....................... DL.............6-4.............265............ JR..............1L....................................................... Orlando, Fla. (Timber Creek) Efrem Woldu........................WR............5-10............185............ JR............. VR...............................................Denver, Colo. (Thomas Jefferson) Mark Woodbury................... RB.............6-1.............200............ SR............. VR......................................................Chico, Calif. (Pleasant Valley) Fred Zerblis......................... OL.............6-3.............295............ FR............. HS.............................................................. Grayson, Ga. (Grayson)
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No. 47 47 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 68 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 80 81 82 83 84 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 94 95 95 96 98 99
Name Pos. Hayden Hunt......................... P Zach Tiedgen....................... DL Mason Myers....................... OL Ty Sambrailo....................... OL Richard Mbugua.................. LB Tanner Hedstrom................. LS Fred Zerblis......................... OL A.J. Frieler........................... OL Shaquil Barrett..................... LB John Froland....................... DL Jedidiah Teofilo.................... LB Nolan Peralta....................... LB Trey Cassidy........................ OL George Maumau.................. DL Blake Rains.......................... DL Tanner Humphrey................ DL Jordan Gragert.................... OL Alex Tucci............................ DL Justin Hansen...................... OL Weston Richburg................. OL Sam Carlson........................ OL Kevin O’Brien....................... OL Tomas Rivera....................... OL Mason Hathaway................. OL Brandon Haynes.................. OL Nick Callender..................... OL Joe Caprioglio..................... OL Jared Biard.......................... OL Johnny Schupp....................TE Jordan White.......................WR Efrem Woldu........................WR Chris Robinson....................WR Blake Jones..........................TE Kivon Cartwright...................TE Brett Etherton...................... LS Richard Pixley.....................WR Robert Ruiz.........................WR Joe Kawulok........................ DL Lanston Tanyi...................... LB Mitch Frentescu................... DL Brent Williams..................... LB Te’Jay Brown....................... DT Jared Roberts....................... K Keenan Adams...................... K Cole Allenbrand................... DL Curtis Wilson....................... DL Shaq Walker........................ DL Eli Edwards.......................... DE
Head Coach — Jim McElwain (first season) Assistant coaches — Billy Napier (assistant head coach/quarterbacks), Dave Baldwin (offensive coordinator/tight ends), Marty English (co-defensive coordinator/linebackers), Al Simmons (co-defensive coordinator/secondary), Jeff Hammerschmidt (special teams coordinator/running backs), Derek Frazier (offensive line), Greg Lupfer (defensive line), Tim Skipper (linebackers), Alvis Whitted (wide receivers), Phil Serchia (graduate assistant/offense), Joe Morris (graduate assistant/defense). [ 62 ]
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Name Ht. Wt. Yr. Exp. Hometown (High School/Previous College) Garrett Grayson..........................6-2.............215............ SO..............1L.......................................................Vancouver, Wash. (Heritage) M.J. McPeek...............................6-4.............236............ SR............. VR.......................................................Aurora, Colo. (Kansas State)
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Chris Nwoke...............................6-0.............216............ JR..............2L.....................................Highlands Ranch, Colo. (ThunderRidge) Donnell Alexander.....................5-11............205............ FR............. RS..................................... Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs South)
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Marquise Law.............................6-4.............215............ SR..............2L................................................................Miami, Fla. (American) Jordon Vaden.............................6-3.............180............ FR............. HS..................................................Henderson, Colo. (Prairie View)
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Dominique Vinson......................6-0.............175............ SR..............2L........................... Huntington Beach, Calif. (Saddleback College) Lou Greenwood..........................6-0.............181............ SR..............3L.............................................................. Conroe, Texas (Conroe)
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Thomas Coffman.......................5-10............180............ SO..............1L................................................Austin, Texas (Stephen F. Austin) Charles Lovett............................5-8.............182............ SO..............1L..........................................................Tampa, Fla. (Hillsborough)
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Jared Biard.................................6-7.............315............ JR............. VR................................................. League City, Texas (Clear Creek) Mason Hathaway........................6-5.............280............ SO..............1L........................................................... Southlake, Texas (Carroll)
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Jordan Gragert...........................6-4.............300............ JR..............2L....................................................................Libby, Mont. (Libby) Justin Hansen.............................6-5.............310............ FR............. HS..................................................... Longmont, Colo. (Longmont)
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Weston Richburg........................6-4.............297............ JR..............2L........................................................Bushland, Texas (Bushland) Fred Zerblis................................6-3.............295............ FR............. HS.............................................................. Grayson, Ga. (Grayson)
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Brandon Haynes.........................6-3.............300............ JR..............1L.................................................. Cedar Hill, Texas (Dallas Jesuit) Mason Myers..............................6-3.............300............ SO..............1L............................................Oklahoma City, Okla. (Southmoore)
77 51
Joe Caprioglio............................6-6.............315............ SR..............2L................................ Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Highlands Ranch) Ty Sambrailo..............................6-5.............305............ SO..............1L......................................Watsonville, Calif. (St. Francis Catholic)
10 86
Crockett Gillmore........................6-6.............253............ JR..............2L........................................................Bushland, Texas (Bushland) Kivon Cartwright.........................6-4.............237............ SO..............1L......................................................Pueblo, Colo. (Pueblo South)
30 39
Jake Levin..................................6-2.............212............ JR..............2L............................................................. Brighton, Colo. (Legacy) Austin Gillmore...........................6-0.............220............ SR..............1L............................................Bushland, Texas (West Texas A&M)
Weston Richburg
Crockett Gillmore
pronunciation guide Name...................................Pronunciation
Name...................................Pronunciation
Name...................................Pronunciation
Shaquil Barrett.........................shuh-KEEL BARE-it
Joe Kawulok.......................................kuh-WALL-ik
Ty Sambrailo........................................sam-BRY-lo
Jared Biard.................................................. BEARD
Pete Kontodiakos..............cunn-DOH-DEE-aw-kiss
Lanston Tanyi............................................ TAN-yee
Joe Caprioglio.......................... KAP-ree-OH-lee-oh
Marquise Law.......................................mar-KEESE
Jedidiah Teofilo................................ TAY-oh-FEE-lo
Kivon Cartwright...................................... kee-vonn
Jake Levin.................................................... LEV-in
Zach Tiedgen............................................... TEE-jin
Elisara Edwards................................ ell-uh-SAR-uh
George Maumau.....................................mou-mou
Alex Tucci................................................TOO-chee
Brett Etherton........................................ ETH-er-ton
Steven Michel..............................................MY-kel
Fred Zerblis............................................. ZER-bliss
Nu’uvali Fa’apito.......noo-oo-VALL-ee FAH-ah-PEE-toe
Chris Nwoke.............................................WOH-kay
Mitch Frentescu.................................. fren-TESS-q
Danny Nwosu.......................................... WOH-soo
COACHES
A.J. Frieler.................................................FREE-ler
Bryan Ohene......................................... oh-HEN-ee
Jim McElwain................................. MACK-ul-WAIN
John Froland......................................... FROH-lund
Davon Riddick.......................................... duh-VON
Greg Lupfer..............................................LOOP-fer
Jordan Gragert.......................................GRAY-gurt
Tomas Rivera......................................... toe-MOSS
Billy Napier............................................NAY-pee-er
Nick Januska...................................... juh-NOO-ska
Conner Roggy.............................................RO-gee
Tom Ehlers..................................................... L-ers Marquise Law
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defense Pos. DE
No. 99 57
Name Ht. Wt. Yr. Exp. Hometown (High School/Previous College) Eli Edwards.................................6-1.............245............ JR..............JC.............................................American Somoa (Cerritos College) John Froland..............................6-5.............260............ SO..............1L...............................................Snohomish, Wash. (Glacier Peak)
NG
65 98
Alex Tucci...................................6-3.............300............ SO............. VR......................................................... Weston, Fla. (Cypress Bay) Shaq Walker...............................6-2.............320............ FR............. HS................................................. Barnesville, Ga. (Lamar County)
DT
47 91
Zach Tiedgen..............................6-4.............265............ SR..............2L.....................................Highlands Ranch, Colo. (ThunderRidge) Lanston Tanyi.............................6-2.............250............ SR............. TR.................................................Shelby, N.C. (Appalachian State)
SLB
56 18
Shaquil Barrett............................6-2.............250............ JR..............1L..............................................Baltimore, Md. (Nebraska-Omaha) Davis Burl...................................6-2.............220............ SR..............3L.......................................................... Aurora, Colo. (Grandview)
MLB
43 40
James Skelton............................6-2.............230............ SR..............3L........................................................... Littleton, Colo. (Chatfield) Max Morgan...............................6-1.............225............ SO..............1L......................................................Greeley, Colo. (Greeley West)
WLB
37 45
Aaron Davis................................6-0.............215............ SO..............1L.............................................Los Alamitos, Calif. (Los Alamitos) Nu’uvali Fa’apito.........................6-0.............221............ FR............. RS........................................................ La Quinta, Calif. (La Quinta)
BLB
31 29
Cory James................................6-0.............235............ FR............. RS.............................................................. Del Rio, Texas (Del Rio) Broderick Sargent.......................6-2.............240............ SR..............2L............................................Chesterfield, Mo. (Parkway Central)
CB
19 15
DeAndre Elliott............................6-1.............180............ FR............. RS.................................................................. Dallas, Texas (Carter) Marcus Shaw..............................5-8.............180............ SR..............3L......................................................... Dallas, Texas (Duncanville)
SS
16 3
Trent Matthews...........................6-3.............210............ FR............. RS...........................................................Converse, Texas (Judson) Shaq Bell...................................5-11............195............ JR..............2L...........................................................Kissimmee, Fla. (Osceola)
FS
12 26
Austin Gray.................................6-3.............208............ SO..............1L.................................................................Abilene, Texas (Wylie) Kevin Pierre-Louis......................6-1.............212............ FR............. RS.............................................................. Del Rio, Texas (Del Rio)
CB
5 23
Momo Thomas...........................5-9.............185............ SR..............3L...........................................................Kissimmee, Fla. (Osceola) Bernard Blake.............................6-0.............175............ SO..............1L.............................................................Bastrop, Texas (Bastrop)
NICKEL
3 17
Shaq Bell...................................5-11............195............ JR..............2L...........................................................Kissimmee, Fla. (Osceola) Jasen Oden................................5-11............201............ FR............. HS............................................... Buffalo, NY (North Carolina Tech)
Momo Thomas
Austin Gray
Specialists
Pos. P
No. 41 47
Name Ht. Wt. Yr. Exp. Hometown (High School/Previous College) Pete Kontodiakos........................6-3.............225............ SR..............3L............................................. Tarpon Springs, Fla. (Countryside) Hayden Hunt..............................5-11............196............ FR............. HS......................................... Long Beach, Calif. (Long Beach Poly)
PK
94 95
Jared Roberts.............................6-1.............196............ SO............. RS.............................................................. Littleton, Colo. (Mullen) Keenan Adams...........................5-10............185............ FR............. HS.......................................................Bainbridge, Ga. (Bainbridge)
LS
53 87
Tanner Hedstrom........................6-1.............227............ JR..............2L.................................................. Fort Collins, Colo. (Fort Collins) Brett Etherton.............................6-3.............221............ SO............. VR....................................................... La Mesa, Calif. (Grossmont)
H
14 11
M.J. McPeek...............................6-4.............236............ SR............. VR.......................................................Aurora, Colo. (Kansas State) Bobby Borcky.............................6-1.............180............ JR..............1L............................................. Orlando, Fla. (Lake Highland Prep)
KR
13 2
Lee Clubb..................................5-10............190............ SO..............1L......................................................Iowa Park, Texas (Iowa Park) Thomas Coffman.......................5-10............180............ SO..............1L................................................Austin, Texas (Stephen F. Austin)
PR
5 4
Momo Thomas...........................5-9.............185............ SR..............3L...........................................................Kissimmee, Fla. (Osceola) Charles Lovett............................5-8.............182............ SO..............1L..........................................................Tampa, Fla. (Hillsborough)
Lee Clubb
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third in the conference with 8.2 tackles per game...Led the team with 99 tackles (45 solo), capital-
making a push for the state title...As a senior in 2009, topped 70 tackles, including 12 sacks, and
izing on an opportunity when All-America candidate Mychal Sisson broke his ankle in Week 2; also
added five blocked kicks and two fumble recoveries, one of which he returned for a touchdown...
recorded 4½ tackles for loss, 2½ sacks, three pass breakups, one forced fumble and an interception
Head football coach was Kevin Kush...The Athlete of the Year as a senior at Boys Town, followed
and fumble recovery, both of which he returned for touchdowns...Became the first CSU player to
his all-state honors on the gridiron with an individual 215-pound championship at the Class B state
score twice on defense in a season since Luke Adkins, who returned two INTs for touchdowns, in
wrestling tournament... Played his first two prep seasons at Baltimore (Md.) City College, one of the
2004...Made his Division I debut in the opener at New Mexico (Sept. 3), entering late in the first
nation’s oldest high schools, before moving to Boys Town.
>> Running Back >> 5-11 | 205 | FR | RS >> Blue Springs, Mo. >> Blue Springs South
quarter; with just over four minutes left in the game, and CSU protecting a 14-10 lead, combined with C.J. James to sack Tarean Austin on fourth-and-14...A week later in a big win vs. Northern
Personal: Given name Shaquil Akeem Barrett...Born Nov. 17, 1992, in Baltimore, Md. ...Parents are
Colorado (Sept. 10), earned his first major-college start, as the Rams’ middle linebacker...Broke up
Steven Barrett and Donyetta Hawkins...Has three older brothers, one older sister and one younger
a UNC pass on the second play from scrimmage, then forced a third-quarter incompletion, hurrying
brother...Older brother Kevin wrestled at Nebraska-Omaha and now competes at Nebraska-Kear-
the pass by launching himself at the quarterback...Started again at MLB in Denver loss vs. Colorado
ney...Another older brother, DeShawn, also wrestled in college and played semi-pro football in the
High School: A four-year letterman that played for three schools in the Kansas City area, combined
(Sept. 17), making a key play on a first-quarter drive to flush QB Tyler Hansen out of the pocket and
Baltimore area...Was a member of National Honor Society in high school...Undecided on a major
to rush for more than 7,000 yards, average 8.8 yards per carry, and score 95 touchdowns...Garnered
into the arms of teammate C.J. James; also played defensive end during several snaps in the second
at CSU, but plans to pursue medical school after his playing career...Majored in nursing at UNO...
first-team all-conference honors three consecutive seasons, from 2007-09, and second-team hon-
half...Paramount in exhilarating win at Utah State (Sept. 24), earned Mountain West Defensive Player
Hometown: Baltimore, Md.
ors as a senior ...Also earned all-state accolades after his sophomore and junior campaigns...Moved
of the Week honors after helping the Rams pull back into the contest in the second half, then win it in
to Blue Springs South prior to his senior year and served as the Jaguars’ No. 2 tailback, behind a
double-overtime, 35-34...Gave life to the Rams with USU up 14-3 in the third quarter, scooping up a
Career Statistics
first-team all-state performer, but still scored 18 touchdowns and rushed for nearly 1,000 yards in
Michael Smith fumble in the backfield and returning it 15 yards for his first career touchdown, then
Year School
GP-GS UT-AT--TT TFL-YDS SACKS-YDS
only nine games; also played fullback and strong safety for a team that lost in the first round of the
on the next series sacked QB Chuckie Keeton, rushing from a DE position, to force a punt...Earlier
2011 CSU
12-11 45-54--99
playoffs to the eventual state champion...Earned the HyVee Athlete of the Week from KSHB-TV after
against Aggies, made a leaping pass deflection to prevent a possible TD and finished with a team-
rushing for 209 yards and two TDs in a Week 5 victory...Led Grandview (Mo.) High School to the
leading 14 tackles...Made another game-changing play in 38-31 loss vs. San Jose State (Oct. 1), with
state semifinals in 2009, when he found the end zone 30 times, rushed for better than 1,500 yards
the Spartans driving into CSU territory in a 31-31 game and eight minutes remaining in the fourth
and topped 2,000 yards from scrimmage...As a sophomore, played for two schools, Grandview and
quarter; sacked QB Matt Faulkner and launched a fumble high in the air, before teammate Davis Burl
Olathe (Kan.) East, and combined for 2,700 rushing yards and 21 TDs, helping GHS to an 8-4 record
recovered to set up the Rams at the Spartans’ 45; replay officials reviewed the play and upheld the
and a berth in the state semifinals... Key in Grandview’s 9-3 season as a freshman in 2008, when
call...In first quarter of loss vs. No. 5 Boise State (Oct. 15), slipped into backfield and stopped RB
he piled up 1,876 rushing yards and 26 TDs, helped the team to the state semifinals...A three-year
Doug Martin for no gain on fourth-and-3 from the CSU 17...On one first-quarter drive in loss at UNLV
captain...Had a 4.41-second 40-yard dash, a 355-pound bench press and 38-inch vertical leap...Also
(Oct. 29), posted a tackle for loss on each of the first two snaps, then on the third play picked off QB
played basketball and ran track, lettering in basketball as a freshman and sophomore at Grandview...
Sean Reilly and returned the INT, the first of his career, 52 yards for a go-ahead touchdown...Had
An honor-roll student, had a 3.2 GPA at the time of his signing...Head football coaches were Greg
14 tackles in windy, 18-15 loss vs. San Diego State (Nov. 12), helping to limit the nation’s second-
Oder (BSSHS) and Ron Freeman (GHS)...Also recruited by Arkansas, Nebraska, Miami (Fla.), Utah,
leading rusher, Ronnie Hillman, to just 80 yards; nearly intercepted a pass in the end zone in the first
Kansas State, Iowa and North Dakota State.
quarter...In loss vs. Air Force (Nov. 26), alertly pounced on a loose ball in the first quarter, but after
7
2011: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
4.5-19
2.5-14
FF-FR-Yds 1-2-15
Int-Yds PBU 1-52
3
his recovery, officials ruled the pass incomplete...In season finale, vs. Wyoming (Dec. 3), personally Personal: Given name Donnell Joseph Alexander... Born Jan. 24, 1993, in Kansas City, Mo. ...Son
ended three Cowboys drives, all in the first half...First, forced an incompletion with a third-down
of Kim Alexander and the late Derrick Thomas...Has one older sister ...Father, who still holds the
hurry to end the initial series, then dropped QB Brett Smith for loss on a second-quarter run to force
NFL’s single-game record with seven sacks, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009
a punt, and finally recovered a Smith fumble with 1:33 remaining in the second quarter.
after an 11-year career with the Kansas City Chiefs, who made him the fourth overall selection in the 1989 NFL Draft, out of Alabama...Interested in a career in sports medicine after his playing days...
2010 (Freshman): Joined the Rams in summer 2011 from Nebraska-Omaha, which decided to drop
Hometown: Blue Springs, Mo.
football...Because his school disbanded his sport, does not have to sit out a year, and is immediately eligible to play...Played as a true freshman at UNO in 2010, so has three years of eligibility and a
Shaquil BARRETT
redshirt year remaining...The Mavericks’ middle linebacker for head coach Pat Behrns, played in
honorable-mention all-conference honors, standing out in a win at Truman State in the season finale
>> Linebacker >> 6-2 | 250 | JR | 1L >> Baltimore, Md. >> Nebraska-Omaha
56 >> Preseason all-MW Selection
• First Team: Athlon, Blue Ribbon, MW media, Phil Steele • Second Team: Lindy’s
11 games and started the final 10, posting 82 tackles (51 solo), 11½ tackles for loss, 8½ sacks, three forced fumbles and four blocked kicks (two punts, two field goals)...On a 5-6 team, earned (two forced fumbles) and an earlier victory at Pittsburg State (two sacks)...Also registered a pair of sacks at Washburn...Drew recruiting interest from Miami (Fla.), where his CSU position coach Bernard Clark won two national championships in the 1980s...Top speed in the 40-yard dash entering CSU was 4.72. High School: An all-state defensive lineman at Boys Town (Neb.) High School, a private, co-ed boarding school near Omaha with students from across the nation, played two seasons (2008-09) for the Cowboys...Earned defensive MVP honors of the 2009 Shrine Bowl, a state all-star game, with 11 tackles, three sacks, three tackles for loss and a forced fumble...Saw action at both defensive end
2011 (Sophomore): Immediately eligible because Nebraska-Omaha disbanded its football program,
and defensive tackle, as well as offensive line...Helped the 12-1 Cowboys a berth in the 2008 state
quickly adapted to the CSU defensive scheme and played in all 12 games with 11 starts...A first-year
championship, where they sustained their season’s only loss...Became a full-time starter toward the
starter as a true sophomore, garnered second-team all-conference honors (Phil Steele), finishing
end of his junior season, when coaches shifted him from offense to defense as the Cowboys were
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Shaq BELL
Jared BIARD
>> Corner Back >> 5-11 | 195 | JR | 2L >> Kissimmee, Fla. >> Osceola
78
>> Offensive Line >> 6-7 | 320 | JR | VR >> League City, Texas >> Clear Creek
2011 (Sophomore): A true sophomore, played in all 12 games, with six starts, compiling 47 tackles
2011 (Sophomore): After a promising spring and summer, entered the fall second on the depth chart
(30 solo), five pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and a blocked kick...A true sophomore that
at tackle, but sustained a season-ending knee injury during camp practice Aug. 16.Career Division I
started nine games in 2010, had opened the year in a key reserve role after Elijah-Blu Smith moved
games played/started: 4/0 in 2010.
from safety to cornerback, then replaced Smith (shoulder) in the lineup over the second half of the season...In season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), played most of the game, including action
2010 (Freshman): A reserve offensive lineman, played in five games...In season-opening loss vs.
on the first series; late in the contest, with CSU protecting a 14-10 lead, drew a key holding penalty
Colorado (Sept. 4) at Invesco Field, made his college debut, playing one series at tackle in the sec-
to negate a first down, then one play later blanketed Deon Long in the corner of the end zone...In
ond half...Also played tackle in the fourth quarter of big win vs. UNLV (Oct. 16), in triumph vs. New
38-31 loss vs. San Jose State (Oct. 1), pounced on a Chandler Jones fumble at the Spartans’ 33-yard
Mexico (Oct. 30), and in loss vs. BYU (Nov. 13).
line late in the first half, setting up a CSU touchdown that cut the Rams’ deficit to 24-14...In loss vs. No. 5 Boise State (Oct. 15), broke up a third-down pass to force a punt early in the second half...
2009: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
In loss at UTEP (Oct. 22), made his first start of the season, in place of Elijah-Blu Smith (shoulder) and posted a team-leading seven tackles; midway through the first quarter, recovered his second
High School: Served as a team captain as a senior...The Wildcats were 4-6 during his senior year,
fumble of the season, pouncing on a loose ball at the UTEP 48, punched out of the arms of RB Joe
advancing to the Texas 5A postseason for a fourth consecutive season, before losing to state runner-
Banyard by DE Nordly Capi...Later in Miners contest, broke up a fourth-quarter pass in the end zone, making a nice play in one-on-one coverage...Also started in loss at UNLV (Oct. 29) and with 4:13
up Hightower in the first round... On the season, earned an 84 percent grade with 52 pancake blocks
Shaq Bell
and 76 knockdown blocks, while not giving up a single sack...A first-team all-District 24-5A choice,
remaining in game and CSU trailing 31-28, blocked a field goal deep in Rebels territory, which after
High School: A three-year letterman at Kissimmee-Osceola High School south of Orlando, helped
also was a first-team all-Galveston County selection by the Galveston County Daily News...Won
a 61-yard Austin Gray return set up a go-ahead Rams touchdown; became the first CSU player to
the Kowboys to a 30-10 record over his final three seasons...Played in a senior class that included
the 2008 Trench Award and Most Valuable Lineman for Clear Creek...As a junior, had 72 combined
block a FG since Darryl Williams in a 31-27 CSU win at UNLV, Nov. 19, 2005...In windy, 18-15 loss
three D-I signees, including two defensive teammates, a DB expected to sign with Georgia, and DE
knockdown and pancake blocks and was named honorable-mention all-District 24-5A...Head coach
vs. San Diego State (Nov. 12), broke up two Ryan Lindley passes, one on fourth down to end a third-
expected to sign with Louisville... Rated by the Orlando Sentinel the No. 21 overall prospect and No.
was Darrell Warden...Benched 335 pounds and squatted 500 pounds...Also received interest from
quarter possession with the Rams trailing, 15-7, the other on third-and-8 with just under six minutes
6 DB in the Central Florida region...Helped guide his team to the second round of the state playoffs
UTEP, Kansas, Oklahoma State, Houston, Nebraska, Texas State and Arizona...Also a captain of his
remaining in the game, a 15-15 tie...In loss vs. Air Force (Nov. 26), provided blanket coverage on an
each of his final two years, after a District 4 title and berth in the Florida Class 5A state champion-
high school wrestling squad, helped the team to the 2008 District 24 championship...His basketball
incomplete pass into the end zone to force the Falcons to settle for a second-quarter field goal...In
ship as a sophomore...Replaced his former prep teammate, CSU CB Momo Thomas, as Osceola’s
team won the 2004 TAAF regional tournament and finished third at the UIL Final Four High School
season finale vs. Wyoming (Dec. 3), wasn’t fooled by a razzle-dazzle play and nearly intercepted Trey
do-everything playmaker from 2008-09...A two-year starter, played primarily cornerback and run-
Basketball Championship...Had a 3.6 GPA.
Norman’s fourth-quarter pass on what could’ve been a touchdown return.
ning back...Earned consecutive all-district honors in 2008 and 2009, and all-county recognition as a senior...Started every game in 2009, totaling 39 tackles, one for a Kowboys safety, and six passes
Personal: Given name Marshal Jared Biard...Last name is pronounced BEARD...Born June 8, 1991,
2010 (Freshman): Just out of high school, earned a spot in the Rams’ cornerback rotation out of
broken up, as well as one blocked punt...Also started every contest as a junior, when the Kowboys
in Mobile, Ala. ...Parents are Joe and Sue Biard...Has an older sister, Marial...Nickname is Bear...
fall camp and played in all 12 games, with nine starts (the season’s final nine contests)...Posted 39
were 8-4; had 53 tackles, one interception and six PBUs...Head football coach was Jeff Rolson...Also
Father, Joe, played at Murray State Junior College in Tishomingo, Okla. ...Is a descendent of gold
tackles (27 solo) and shared one stop for loss...One of seven true freshmen to play for CSU in the
ran track for the Kowboys...Owned a 3.14 GPA...Had 4.51-second speed in the 40-yard dash.
medalist and football pioneer Jim Thorpe...Plans to major in construction management or educa-
season-opener vs. Colorado (Sept. 4), picked up early experience in the secondary...Saw extensive
tion...Involved with the youth ministry at Clear Creek Community Church...Gained recognition in
playing time at cornerback at Nevada (Sept. 11), playing most of the game in place of Momo Thomas
Personal: Given name Shaquille C. Bell...Nicknamed Shaq and Kisti...Born Aug. 27, 1992, in Kis-
the National Society of High School Scholars for two years...Also spent one year in the Clear Creek
(shoulder); wound up leading the team with the first 10 tackles of his career...The performance
simmee, Fla. ...Mother is Bertia Williams... Has an older sister ...Older brother, T’Sharvan, is a DB
Symphonic Choir...Has spent several hours visiting with developmentally disabled patients at Re-
earned him his first career start one week later, at Miami-Ohio (Sept. 18), in place of Thomas...In
at Auburn, helping the Tigers capture the BCS national championship after the ‘10 season...Momo
spite Care of Fort Collins, prior to 2010 and 2011 spring practice, as well as summer 2011...For a
loss vs. No. 5 TCU (Oct. 2), again made the start, replacing an injured Thomas (shoulder surgery),
Thomas, his teammate again at Colorado State, also considers him a brother, having grown up with
month during the summer of 2010, interacted with low-income Linton Elementary students at a local
and contributed to an impressive defensive effort...In 43-10 win vs. UNLV (Oct. 16), made a nice play
him...All three contributed to a district title and berth in the Florida Class 5A state championship in
clubhouse, in conjunction with the Larimer County Food Bank, Fort Collins Recreation and Vineyard
to combine with Alex Williams after a first-quarter completion, throwing RB Tim Cornett for a 5-yard
2007...Cousin, Bobby Sippio, played at Western Kentucky, in the Arena League, and with the Kansas
church...Majoring in history...Hometown: League City, Texas.
loss...On consecutive third-quarter plays in 38-14 win vs. New Mexico (Oct. 30), nearly intercepted
City Chiefs and Detroit Lions...Before the 2011 season, spent time with less-fortunate kids, assisting
a pass, then shot through a blocker on an option pitch to take out the legs of Kasey Carrier for
with summer programs at the Harmony Mobile Home Park...Helped orchestrate Math Night at Fort
no gain...Demonstrated strong run-support skills at SDSU (Nov. 6), dropping the MWC’s leading
Collins’ Bauder Elementary, working with youngsters to help them learn math, in February 2011...
rusher, Ronnie Hillman, for no gain in the first quarter; also helped limit the MWC’s leading passer,
Undecided on a major at Colorado State...Hometown: Kissimmee, Fla.
Ryan Lindley, to a season-low 171 yards, as the Rams blanked the league’s leading two receivers, DeMarco Sampson and Vincent Brown, over the game’s first two quarters...Missed practice time
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with a sprained ankle, but still started vs. BYU (Nov. 13)...At Wyoming (Nov. 20), combined with
Year School
Mike Orakpo on a first-quarter completion to hold Alvester Alexander to no gain on fourth-and-1,
2010 CSU
12-9
27-12--39
0.5-3
0.0-0
0-0-0
0-0
0
giving the Rams possession at their own 34; later in the quarter, his blanket coverage in the end
2011 CSU
12-6
30-17--47
0.0-0
0.0-0
0-2-0
0-0
5
zone prevented an early TD pass.
Career Totals
24-15 57-29--86
0.5-3
0.0-0
0-2-0
0-0
5
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FF-FR-Yds
Int-Yds PBU
CSU’s 15 Conference Championships Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (8).................... 1915-16, 1919-20, 1925, 1927, 1933-34 *Mountain States (1)......................................................................................................... 1955 Western Athletic Conference (3).........................................................................1994-95, 1997 Mountain West Conference (3).......................................................................1999-2000, 2002 *—Also known as the Skyline Athletic Conference and Big 7 Conference
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Bernard BLAKE
Bobby BORCKY
>> Defensive Back >> 6-0 | 175 | SO | 1L >> Bastrop, Texas >> Bastrop
11
>> Wide Receiver >> 6-1 | 180 | JR | 1L >> Orlando, Fla. >> Lake Highland Prep
2011 (Freshman): A speedy reserve corner, played in 11 games...Made his college debut in season-
2010 (Sophomore): One of several weapons in the CSU receiving corps, played in the season’s
opener at New Mexico (Sept. 3)...Saw defensive action in home-opening win over Northern Colorado
first two games, but aggravated a thigh injury first sustained during fall camp and did not play the
(Sept. 10) and several other games during the year...Had a tackle for loss vs. San Diego State (Nov.
remainder of the year...Did not catch a pass.
Borcky, played basketball and volleyball at Wilmington...Before the 2011 season, made multiple appearances at the Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County, helping kids with after-school programs and summer programs...Majoring in business at Colorado State...Hometown: Orlando, Fla. Career Statistics Year School
GP-GS
REC
YDS
Avg
TD
Long
Avg/Gm
2010 CSU
6-0
1
10
10.0
0
10
1.7
2011 CSU
2-0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0.0
Career Totals
8-0
1
10
10.0
0
10
1.3
Joe BROWN
12)...In loss vs. Air Force (Nov. 26), broke up a third-down pass to force a three-and-out punt in the first quarter...Did not play in season finale vs. Wyoming (Dec. 3), with a concussion.
2010 (Freshman): A versatile athlete like his older brother, worked his way into the wide-receiver rotation and played in six games...Caught one pass on the year, for 10 yards...A true freshman, made
>> Tight End >> 6-3 | 225 | JR | 2L >> Wichita, Kan. >> Bishop Carroll
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first year of college eligibility...Sustained a leg injury
his college debut at No. 25 Air Force (Oct. 9)...At No. 9 Utah (Oct. 23), made his first career recep-
during fall camp.
tion, his only 2010 catch, a 10-yard grab in the fourth quarter from Pete Thomas.
High School: A four-year letterman at Bastrop (Texas) High School, east of Austin, played exclu-
High School: The No. 4 quarterback and No. 34 overall prospect on the Orlando Sentinel’s Central
sively on defense his final two years...A first-team all-district and all-CenTex DB as a senior, garnered
Florida Top 100, also played running back, wide receiver and cornerback as a four-year letterman...
2011 (Sophomore): A sure-handed, athletic target, played in all 12 games, with five starts...Had at
Bastrop County Defensive Player of the Year honors, leading the Bears to a 9-2 mark and the state
Accounted for 60 touchdowns and 5,301 yards from scrimmage in his career at Lake Highland Prep
least one catch over the season’s first 10 games, and finished with a grab in 11 of 12 contests...
playoffs, turning around a program that had combined to go 6-24 over the previous three seasons...
in Orlando, a program that produced NFL player Max Starks (Steelers)...A two-year team captain,
Caught a pass on the season’s first offensive snap, at New Mexico (Sept. 3), and went on to record
Also in 2009 received all-state recognition from Rivals.com (second-team) and the Associated Press
earned consecutive all-state and all-district selections as a junior and senior...Threw for 2,313 yards
a team-high seven receptions in an important CSU win, after entering the season with just one
(honorable mention), in Texas’ highest classification, 5A; was listed next to a prospect expected to
and 25 touchdowns in three years as a passer, and finished his career with 34 TDs and 2,565 yards
career grab...Also in Lobos contest, converted a pair of third-downs with timely catches, including
sign with the University of Texas on the Rivals team...Blocked three kicks in 2009, along with 49
on the ground...As a senior, led the Highlanders to a 10-2 record and the second round of the Florida
a 7-yard catch to the UNM 3-yard line, setting up Chris Nwoke’s game-winning go-ahead TD; on
tackles (one for a safety), 12 passes broken up, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and two
2B playoffs, where they lost to the eventual state runner-up...Earned 2009 all-state, all-county and
his final catch, late in the game, alertly downed himself inbounds to keep the clock running...In
INTs...Served as a team captain his junior year, when he was honorable mention on the all-district
all-district recognition, in addition to a spot in the Orlando Sentinel’s top 25 quarterbacks in all of
Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), started again as a slot receiver, and threw a key block to spring
team, with 41 stops, nine PBUs, two INTs and one forced fumble ...Also lettered two years in track
Florida...Passed for 1,094 yards and 12 touchdowns, and ran for 560 yards and 11 more scores as
Chris Nwoke on a 5-yard run on third-and-1, setting up a TD that cut the Buffs’ lead to 21-14...
entering his senior campaign, and played basketball...Head football coaches were Gerald Perry, Da-
LHP finished second in its loaded district...As a junior, garnered all-state and all-district honors after
Started again as a slot receiver in exhilarating win at Utah State (Sept. 24), and recorded several
vid Halbrook and Ron Schroeder...Earned academic all-district honors with a 3.52 GPA...Has 4.51
averaging better than 11 yards per carry (1,130 yards) and scoring 14 rushing touchdowns; also
key blocks, including a third-and-1 conversion in the opening quarter; also converted a third-and-3
speed in the 40-yard dash...Also recruited by TCU, Colorado, UTEP, Texas-San Antonio, North Texas
completed 61 percent of his passes for 762 yards and nine scores in 2008...Neared 1,000 yards on
with a 6-yard reception on a second-quarter FG drive that put CSU on the board...In second quarter
and Air Force.
the ground as a sophomore, racking up 875, and ran for nine TDS, while throwing for 457 yards
of loss vs. No. 5 Boise State (Oct. 15), snuck into the flat and was wide-open to register his first
and four TDs...Lettered as a freshman wide receiver in 2006, with 423 receiving yards and one TD...
career TD reception, a 27-yard pass from TE Crockett Gillmore, who’d caught a lateral...Late in loss
Personal: Given name Bernard Maurice Blake Jr. ...Born Feb. 28, 1992, in Austin, Texas...Son of
Also lettered in track and weight lifting...Head football coach was Tim Borcky, his father...Owned a
at UTEP (Oct. 22), converted a fourth down with a clutch reception...In loss vs. Air Force (Nov. 26),
Charlotte Garrett and Bernard Blake Sr. ...Has two older sisters and a younger brother...Cousin,
3.1 GPA...Had 4.5-second speed in the 40-yard dash...Also recruited by Air Force, Navy, Rutgers,
saw his 10-game reception streak end...In season finale vs. Wyoming (Dec. 3), picked up 23 yards
Raymond Long, played football at Trinity Valley CC and Tarleton State...Made a couple Saturday
Georgia Tech, Syracuse, Army, Mississippi State and Memphis.
on a first-quarter screen.
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appearances at the Centre Avenue Health & Rehab Facility in Fort Collins, working social events with patients, in February 2011...Before the 2011 season, spent time with less-fortunate kids, assisting
Personal: Given name Robert Tyler Borcky...Nicknamed Bobby...Born Dec. 11, 1991, in Memphis,
with summer programs at the Harmony Mobile Home Park...Majoring in sociology...Hometown:
Tenn. ...Parents are Tim and Marie Anne Borcky...Has one older brother, T.J., his teammate again
Bastrop, Texas.
at Colorado State...Father, Tim, was an offensive tackle at Memphis State who was drafted in the seventh round of the 1988 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills...Three uncles also played college football,
Career Statistics Year School 2011 CSU
Dennis Borcky (Memphis State), Kevin Borcky (Memphis State) and Paul Borcky (Syracuse)...DenGP-GS UT-AT--TT TFL-YDS SACKS-YDS 11-0
8-7--15
1.0-3
0.0-0
FF-FR-Yds 0-0-0
Int-Yds PBU 0-0
1
nis also played in the NFL, for the New York Giants...Another uncle, Rich Borcky, played basketball at Millersville College...Aunt, Anne Borcky, played basketball at Holy Cross, and another aunt, Patty
Retired Numbers 21 | Eddie Hanna: A star Colorado A&M running back, his promising career ended after he passed away due to heart failure following the first game of the ‘49 season. His sudden tragic death shocked the campus. Colorado A&M class president Roy Romer, who later served as governor of the state, collected money for an Eddie Hanna memorial scholarship that still is available today. Hanna came to Fort Collins after serving in World War II. A 5-foot-6, 165-pound athlete from Dodge City, Kan., Hanna also played basketball and ran track for the Aggies. He helped the school to its first bowl, the Raisin Bowl following the ‘48 season, and nearly won the game with touchdown runs of 71 and 79 yards.
48 | Thurman “Fum” McGraw: Fum McGraw is the most recognized athlete in university history. He was the first player to earn consensus All-America honors in football in 1948 and ‘49, and later played professionally for the Detroit Lions. McGraw also was a coach and atheltic administrator at his alma mater. He was the school’s director of athletics from 1976-86.
Joe Brown
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2010 (Freshman): A reserve fullback, tight end and occasional wide receiver, played in nine games,
Te’Jay BROWN
primarily on special teams, but saw reserve action on offense late in the year...Caught one pass on the year, for 2 yards...In season-opening loss to Colorado (Sept. 4) at Invesco Field, made his college debut, playing on special teams...Played on offense at Nevada (Sept. 11)...Returned to action in 38-
14 win vs. New Mexico (Oct. 30), playing on special teams and seeing fourth-quarter action at tight end...In first quarter of loss vs. BYU (Nov. 13), made his first career reception. 2009: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
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High School: As a senior, made 78 catches for 1,004 yards...Also added 107 rushing yards and
2011 (Sophomore): CSU’s young, promising interior lineman, played in 12 games, with three starts,
scored 15 touchdowns as the Golden Eagles finished 9-2, reaching the second round of the state
and totaled 14 stops (six solo), including ½ tackle for loss...Made his 2011 debut in first quarter
playoffs...Named to the Kansas Football Coaches all-state team...Called by the Wichita Eagle one
of season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), playing much of the game...Saw several defensive
of the top 33 players in all of Kansas...Ranked by Rivals.com as the 12th-best senior prospect in
snaps in Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17)...In exhilarating win at Utah State (Sept. 24), stepped
Kansas...Caught nine passes for 131 yards in a 26-19 win over Salina Central in the first round
up to fill a major void in the middle of the Rams’ defense, making his first career start, in place of
of the playoffs...Head coach was Alan Shuckman...Selected to play in Kansas Shrine Bowl...As a
ironman Nuku Latu (knee); played much of the game, helping the Rams hold off the Aggies, 35-34,
junior, totaled 782 receiving yards and 269 yards rushing, helping the team to an 11-2 record and
with a double-overtime stand to prevent a game-winning conversion...Also started in 38-31 loss vs.
a state runner-up finish...Earned all-state honors as a junior...Was a first-team Greater Wichita all-
San Jose State (Oct. 1)...In fourth quarter of loss vs. No. 5 Boise State (Oct. 15), left with an injury
city selection in both his junior and senior years, and honorable mention as a sophomore...Ran the
and did not return; earlier, combined with Nordly Capi on a tackle for loss.
Davis Burl
40-yard dash in 4.59 seconds, squatted 465 pounds and had a 35-inch vertical leap...A 2008-09 McDonald’s Preseason All-American in basketball, led BCHS to the state finals as a junior, when he
2010 (Freshman): Played in three games as a reserve...Made his college debut in Week 2 at Nevada
was a first-team all-state selection as a point guard...Also received interest from Missouri, Kansas
(Sept. 11)...Also played the following week at Miami-Ohio (Sept. 18) and in team’s 38-14 triumph
State and Louisville.
vs. New Mexico (Oct. 30).
Personal: Given name Joseph Scot Brown...Born July 3, 1990, in Wichita, Kan. ...Nicknamed The
2009: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
Davis BURL
Judge, after the TV show Judge Joe Brown...Son of Scot and Linda Brown...Has two brothers,
>> Linebacker >> 6-2 | 236 | SR | 3L >> Aurora, Colo. >> Grandview
one older and one younger, and two sisters, one older, one younger...Dad, Scot, played baseball at
High School: As a senior at St. Petersburg (Fla.) High School, made 90 tackles and nine sacks to
Wichita State...His high school also produced CSU and NFL player Mark Bell and Mark’s brother,
help lead the Green Devils to their first playoff win since 1984...A third-team 5A all-state selection as
CSU All-American Mike Bell, the second overall selection in the 1979 NFL Draft...Also played AAU
a senior, also was named defensive line MVP of the Pinellas County All-Star Game...A first-team all-
basketball with four players that signed FBS Letters of Intent, including the nation’s No. 1 over-
Pinellas County Athletic Conference selection as a senior, was ranked as the seventh-best prospect
all prospect according to Rivals.com, RB Bryce Brown (no relation)...Before 2011 spring practice,
in the Tampa Bay area and named to the all-Sun Coast team by the St. Petersburg Times...Rated by
spent an afternoon at the Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County, helping kids with after-school pro-
Rivals.com as the 75th-best defensive tackle in the nation...Clocked in the 40-yard dash at 4.9 sec-
grams...Prior to the 2011 season, helped with Fort Collins kids’ summer programs at Before and
onds, bench pressed 350 pounds and squatted 550 pounds...Had a 3.0 GPA...Also received offers
After School Enrichment (BASE) Camp...In February before the ‘10 season, interacted with clients at
from Louisville, Cincinnati, UAB, Connecticut and Grambling...Head coach was Joe Fabrizio.
Gongbay inches from the plane of the goal line, before Ivory Herd recovered in the end zone...Also
social well-being for people with special needs, through equine-assisted therapy...For a week during
Personal: Given name Te’Jay Brown...Born Jan. 30, 1990, in Tampa, Fla. ...Mother is Vetoza Dan-
opener vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), made his first start since Oct. 23, 2010, pressed into the
the summer of 2010, helped struggling students with reading at Bacon Elementary in Fort Collins...
zey...Has a sister, Te’Keja...Visited Foothills Gateway adult-care services to play video games such as
Majoring in construction management...Hometown: Wichita, Kan.
Wii, put puzzles together, and get to know some of the members and their families in February before the ‘10 season...For a week during the summer of 2010, helped struggling students with reading at
Year School
Tavelli Elementary in Fort Collins...Prior to 2011 fall practice, interacted with teenagers at the Boys GP-GS
REC
YDS
Avg
TD
Long
Avg/Gm
and Girls Club in Loveland, Colo. ...Helped orchestrate Math Night at Fort Collins’ Bauder Elemen-
2010 CSU
9-0
1
2
2.0
0
2
0.2
tary, working with youngsters to help them learn math, in February 2011...Undeclared, interested
2011 CSU
12-5
25
197
7.9
1
27
16.4
in criminal justice as a major at CSU...Had not seen snow until his recruiting visit to Fort Collins...
9.5
Hometown: St. Petersburg, Fla.
Career Totals
21-5
26
199
7.7
1
27
Aggies to Rams In 1992 for the Silver Spruce, the CSU yearbook, John Hirn began researching Colorado State’s football history for a story about the 100th anniversary of CSU football. Going back through records, he noticed that there was an abundance of tradition and history that seemed to be forgotten or unnoticed. Over the next 17 years, Hirn had the dream of putting together a comprehensive book on CSU’s football history. Now, his dream has become a reality, and Hirn’s book, Aggies to Rams: The History of Football at Colorado State University, is now available through the CSU Bookstore.
at New Mexico (Sept. 3), replaced an injured Broderick Sargent on the second series and played most of the game; made a critical play late in first quarter, poking the ball from the hands of Crusoe
lineup after the season-ending injury to Sargent...In Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), forced a second-quarter incompletion that nearly went down as a sack and forced fumble; officials initially ruled the QB’s arm was moving forward, then upheld it after a replay review...In exhilarating win at Utah State (Sept. 24), dropped RB Robert Turbin short of the sticks on third-and-3 to force a firstquarter punt... In 38-31 loss vs. San Jose State (Oct. 1), with the Spartans driving into CSU territory in a 31-31 game and eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter; recovered a Matt Faulkner fumble at the SJSU 45-yard line after Shaquil Barrett sacked the QB and launched the ball high in the air... Sustained a foot injury in loss at UTEP (Oct. 22) and played in pain at UNLV (Oct. 29)...Started in windy, 18-15 loss vs. San Diego State (Nov. 12)...In season finale vs. Wyoming (Dec. 3), made a pivotal play with CSU down 14-12 in the third quarter, nearly sacking QB Brett Smith and forcing an
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up a dozen tackles (six solo), recovered two fumbles and forced another...In season-opening win
in Lobos contest, recovered a fumble to snuff out UNM’s first series of the second half...In home
the Hearts and Horses therapeutic riding center, which promotes physical, cognitive, emotional and
Career Statistics
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2011 (Junior): A former defensive back and linebacker, played in 11 games with four starts...Picked
GP-GS UT-AT--TT TFL-YDS SACKS-YDS
FF-FR-Yds
Int-Yds PBU
2010 CSU
3-0
0-0--0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0-0-0
0-0
0
2011 CSU
12-3
6-8--14
0.5-0
0.0-0
0-0-0
0-0
0
Career Totals
15-3
6-8--14
0.5-0
0.0-0
0-0-0
0-0
0
incompletion on third-and-5 to force a punt; CSU scored a go-ahead TD on the ensuing drive. 2010 (Sophomore): Made the transition from LB to DE after 2010 spring practice and played in all 12 games (seven starts)...Posted 22 tackles (11 solo), one for loss, and coaches credited him with five QB hurries...After injuries depleted the position, spent all of fall camp as the starting left DE, and opened the season in the lineup vs. Colorado (Sept. 4)...Played but did not start at Miami-Ohio (Sept. 18)...Early in dramatic 36-34 win vs. Idaho (Sept. 25), hurried QB Nathan Enderle on an incomplete pass, forcing the Vandals to settle for an eventual FG, then nearly made a game-changing INT on a Vandals drive in the fourth quarter...In win vs. UNLV (Oct. 16), combined with Guy Miller on the
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first play to throw Deante Purvis for a 1-yard loss, then teamed with Mychal Sisson to blast Purvis
and high school sports over a distinguished career in Denver Public Schools; he played two years
in the backfield on a screen for a 7-yard loss, helping to force a third-quarter punt...Did not start
for the NFL’s Chicago Cardinals...Both his father, Gary, and two uncles, Farley and Gerald, played
38-14 win vs. New Mexico (Oct. 30), but played much of the game...At Wyoming (Nov. 20), forced a
football and ran track at Arizona State...Gary went on to play for the NFL’s Miami Dolphins...An
third-quarter punt with third-down pressure on the QB.
uncle, Darrell (tennis), and cousin, Gerett (football), competed at the University of Colorado...Made appearances at both the Fort Collins andLoveland Boys & Girls Clubs, helping kids with homework
2009 (Freshman): Saw action in all 12 games, (three starts)...Recorded 15 stops (five solo)...In his
and after-school activities, before the 2011 season...Interacted with youngsters at Fort Collins’ an-
first college game, a resounding 23-17 win at Colorado (Sept. 6), made a huge special-teams tackle
nual Youth Sports Fundraiser and Football Bash, the day before the Super Bowl at The Edge Sports
early in the fourth quarter, dropping PR Jason Espinoza for a 1-yard loss inside the Buffs’ 10; the
Center in February before the ‘10 season...For a week during the summer of 2010, helped struggling
CSU defense then forced a punt and the Rams kicked a FG on the ensuing series to take a 23-10
students with reading at Tavelli Elementary in Fort Collins...Majoring in communications studies...
lead...Made his first career start in loss at No. 8 TCU (Oct. 17), and posted six tackles...Pressed into
Hometown: Aurora, Colo.
action late in first quarter after Michael Kawulok’s knee injury, played balance of the game in loss vs. San Diego State (Oct. 24)...Started at SLB in loss vs. Air Force (Oct. 31)...Sustained ankle injury in
Career Statistics
loss at UNLV (Nov. 7) and did not start, but played, in loss at New Mexico (Nov. 21), on his birthday...
Year School
Moved to DE by coaches following 2010 spring practice.
2009 CSU
12-3
5-10--15
0.0-0
0.0-0
0-0-0
0-0
0
2010 CSU
12-7
11-11--22
1.0-4
0.0-0
0-0-0
0-0
0
2011 CSU
11-4
6-6--12
0.0-0
0.0-0
1-2-0
0-0
0
Career Totals
35-14 22-27--49
1.0-4
0.0-0
1-2-0
0-0
0
2008: Redshirted in his first season of eligibility. High School: Helped Grandview High School in Aurora, Colo., win the 2007 Class 5A Colorado state RB for the Wolves...As a senior, rushed for 427 yards on 114 carries, with three TDs...Head coach was John Schultz...Prior to his junior year, transferred to Grandview from Cherry Creek and could
play only in the final six games due to transfer rules...In addition to his three letters in football, also lettered four years in track...Served as football captain in 2007, and a track captain as a junior...His track team’s MVP for three years, earned all-state and all-conference accolades in 2007...Specialized tended Cherry Creek in Englewood, Colo., earning the Bruins’ most valuable athlete award in track... Also drew interest from K-State, Arizona State, Louisville, Oregon and CU.
FF-FR-Yds
Int-Yds PBU
Joe CAPRIOGLIO
championship, a thrilling 20-14 OT win over Douglas County at Invesco Field...Played safety and
in the 100- and 200-meter dashes, establishing school records in both events...As a freshman, at-
GP-GS UT-AT--TT TFL-YDS SACKS-YDS
>> Offensive Line >> 6-6 | 315 | SR | 2L >> Highlands Ranch, Colo. >> Highlands Ranch
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• Fourth Team: Phil Steele
Joe Caprioglio
Personal: Given name Davis A. Burl...Born Nov. 21, 1989, in Aurora, Colo. ...Parents are Gary and Judy Burl...Has an older brother...Grandfather, the late Alex Burl, is in CSU’s Hall of Fame for his ath-
2011 (Junior): Quietly one of the top players CSU’s offense, had started the first three games at
2009 (Freshman): Played in one game, making his college debut as a fourth-quarter reserve in the
letic accomplishments as a track and football student-athlete, as well as his contributions to youth
weakside tackle, essentially the Rams’ blind-side protector, until sustaining a season-ending knee
loss at TCU (Oct. 17).
injury...Helped CSU rush for 242 yards in home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10)...
the ram club
In Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), sustained an ACL knee injury with three minutes left in the
Athletic excellence is a tradition at Colorado State University, a tradition alumni and friends alike want to see continue and flourish.
first quarter and did not return...Underwent season-ending surgery Oct. 6...Earned academic all-
That’s why CSU is inviting fans and supporters to be a member of the Rams athletic family — by joining the Ram Club. Whether an alumnus or a friend interested in supporting the state’s land-grant institution, belonging to the Ram Club enables members to: • Provide annual scholarship support for student-athletes who will contribute to the community; • Share the athletics vision to fully scholarship all sports to best represent the university; • Take pride in the achievement of athletic excellence; • Participate in the camaraderie and fellowship unique to Ram Club members; • Receive a tax deduction for financial contribution for scholarships; and • Enjoy access to great benefits, including priority seating at Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium for football and Moby Arena for basketball, priority parking, and tickets to other events. For more information on how to join the Ram Club and make a difference in the lives of more than 400 young men and women, call 970/491-4666, or visit www.csuramclub.com.
conference honors following the season.
2008: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. High School: After a stellar prep career at Highlands Ranch (Colo.) High School, was rated by Rivals. com as the state’s No. 2 offensive lineman and fifth-best overall prospect in Colorado; also rated
2010 (Sophomore): Entered the season as a reserve tackle, but played in all 12 games with nine
by the site as the 50th-best offensive tackle in the nation...First-team all-Continental League of-
starts, the season’s final nine games at strongside guard...In season-opening loss vs. Colorado
fensive lineman, and honorable mention all-state, as a senior...Voted team captain and top offensive
(Sept. 4), made his 2010 debut, playing one series as a tackle in the second half...Also saw action at
lineman...Was second-team all-conference as a junior in 2006...Head Coach was Darrel Gorham...
Nevada (Sept. 11), lining up as an extra tackle in the third quarter, and as a tackle late in the game...
Lettered three seasons in football, and once each in rugby and track...Recruited by several schools,
Also played at Miami-Ohio (Sept. 18), seeing brief second-quarter action at tackle before playing the
including Nebraska, Michigan State, Iowa State, Wyoming, Kansas and Kansas State.
balance of the contest at guard...In dramatic 36-34 win vs. Idaho (Sept. 25), made his first career start, beginning at guard, then shifting to tackle when Mark Starr (head) left the contest in the first
Personal: Given name Joseph Robert Caprioglio...Last name is pronounced KAP-ree-OH-lee-oh...
half; also caught an accidental pass, a shovel toss from Pete Thomas on CSU’s initial drive of the
Born March 12, 1990, in Littleton, Colo. ...Parents are Rob and Ann Caprioglio...Has one older sis-
second half, even though he was flagged for an illegal touching (because the play was a third-and-34
ter and one younger sister...Both parents are former Northern Colorado athletes; dad, Rob, played
and lost 2 yards, Idaho declined it and preserved the lineman’s reception)...In loss vs. No. 5 TCU
football, and mom, Ann, ran track...Spent an afternoon visiting with patients and their families ser-
(Oct. 2), started for the first time as a tackle, replacing an injured Mark Starr (concussion)...Moved
viced by Respite Care in February before the ‘10 season...For a month during the summer of 2010,
back to guard to start at No. 25 Air Force (Oct. 9), and also played tackle during the game; helped
interacted with low-income Linton Elementary students at a local clubhouse, in conjunction with the
the Rams pile up more rushing yards (285) than the Falcons’ nation-leading rushing offense (248),
Larimer County Food Bank, Fort Collins Recreation and Vineyard church...Made a couple Saturday
including Leonard Mason’s career-high 139...In 43-10 win vs. UNLV (Oct. 16), helped Mason to 121
appearances at the Centre Avenue Health & Rehab Facility in Fort Collins, working social events with
more on the ground, and 259 team rushing yards; started at guard but played tackle in the fourth
patients, in February 2011...Before the 2011 season, spent a day with developmentally disabled
quarter of Rebels contest...In 38-14 win vs. New Mexico (Oct. 30), helped lead the Rams to 328
kids at Respite Care of Fort Collins...Majoring in business administration...Hometown: Highlands
rushing yards, their most since the 2008 New Mexico Bowl; also lined up in the backfield before
Ranch, Colo.
shifting on several snaps later in the game.
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Sam CARLSON
Personal: Given name George Henry Cassidy III...Nicknamed Trey, because he is the third genera-
the winter, and fishing during the spring and summer...Cousin, Larry Boyette, played football at
tion of his family named George Henry...Born May 23, 1993, in Angleton, Texas...Parents are George and Beth Cassidy... The oldest of three children, has two younger brothers ...Enjoys hunting during
>> Offensive Line >> 6-4 | 265 | FR | RS >> Wellington, Colo. >> Poudre
Oklahoma State...Is an Eagle Scout and has assisted with many projects in his community...Began scuba diving with his dad in 2004...Interested in health and exercise science as a CSU major... Hometown: Angleton, Texas.
Lee CLUBB
2011: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. High School: Did not miss a start in three years as an anchor on the offensive line at Poudre High
School, less than three miles west of the CSU campus...A first-team all-Front Range League lineman as a senior, served as a team captain for the Impalas...In consecutive seasons as a junior and senior, voted Most Valuable Offensive Lineman by his coaches and teammates...Picked up second-team all-conference accolades as a junior in 2009...In his first year as a starter, 2008, helped PHS to the state semifinals, where the team lost to finish 10-3...With a 3.6 GPA, was honorable-mention academic all-state in 2010...Head football coaches were Steve Bradley and Rich Yonker...Also lettered in basketball...Earned December Student Athlete of the Month awards from CHAMP and Farmers Insurance as a senior...Chose CSU over offers from Wyoming and San Diego State, and recruiting interest from Utah, New Mexico and Colorado. Personal: Given name Samuel Charles Kauffman Carlson...Born April 30, 1993, in Longmont, Colo. ...Son of Rick and Julie Carlson...Has three older sisters...Interested in majoring in health promotion at Colorado State...Hometown: Wellington, Colo.
Kivon Cartwright dash...Owned a 3.65 GPA...Also recruited by Wyoming and Air Force. Personal: Given name Kivon DeAnte Cartwright...Nicknamed Kiki...First name is pronounced KEEvonn...Born March 3, 1992, in Oahu, Hawaii...Son of Pam Cartwright...Has two older brothers and two younger sisters...Both brothers, John and DaQuan (a current wide receiver), played football
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games...Caught three passes for 63 yards (21.0 avg.)...Missed the first six games due to a suspension for violation of team rules...Made his college debut in loss at UTEP (Oct. 22), entering as an edge blocker on a first-quarter FG attempt...In loss at UNLV (Oct. 29), made the first catch of his career, a 45-yard grab down the middle to set up a go-ahead TD early in the second half...Earned academic all-conference honors following the season. 2010: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of eligibility. High School: A three-sport athlete, played football and basketball, and also ran track at Pueblo (Colo.) South High School, a program that also produced CSU All-American and NFL Draft selection Anthony Cesario...Follows in the footsteps of another CSU TE from Pueblo, Kory Sperry, who now plays in the NFL; Pueblo also produced Earl (Dutch) Clark, a charter member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame...Limited by a knee injury and an offense that rarely used its tight end strategically, did not play most of his senior season...An all-city and first-team all-conference selection, combined with his brother to help PSHS to consecutive undefeated regular seasons (2007-08) and back-to-back Foothills Conference championships, before the Colts bowed out in the early rounds of the Class 4A playoffs each season...As a linebacker in 2008, topped 100 tackles and earned honorable-mention all-state recognition...Also lettered three years in basketball...Had 4.6-second speed in the 40-yard
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youngsters to help them learn math, in February 2011...Prior to the 2011 season, helped with Fort
2011 (Freshman): Another former high-school QB turned into a WR by the Rams, having excited
Collins kids’ summer programs at Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) Camp...Interested in
coaches since his first college practice in the fall, led then-Head Coach Steve Fairchild on Aug. 10
civil engineering as a major at Colorado State...Hometown: Pueblo, Colo.
to declare he would play as a true freshman...Played in 12 games, with one start, catching nine passes for 65 yards (7.2 avg.), in addition to three carries for 33 yards (11.0 avg.)...Also led team
2011: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
with a 26.0-yard average on kickoff returns (15-390), which ranked second in the conference behind TCU All-American Greg McCoy, and tied for 22nd in the nation... KR mark was seventh-best in CSU
Trey CASSIDY
>> Tight End >> 6-4 | 235 | SO | 1L >> Pueblo, Colo. >> Pueblo South
2011 (Freshman): A fast and athletic hybrid back, similar to former Ram Kory Sperry, played in six
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at CSU-Pueblo...Helped orchestrate Math Night at Fort Collins’ Bauder Elementary, working with
Kivon CARTWRIGHT
>> Wide Receiver >> 5-10 | 190 | SO | 1L >> Iowa Park, Texas >> Iowa Park
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>> Offensive Line >> 6-3 | 290 | FR | RS >> Angleton, Texas >> Angleton
annals...Made his college debut in season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), back deep for the game-opening kickoff; later, registered his initial career catch, a 1-yard loss on the Rams’ first drive...In home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), posted his first career kickoff return, a 28-yard runback in the third quarter, and tied for the team lead with four receptions...Had a 39-yard kickoff return in exhilarating double overtime win at Utah State (Sept. 24) to vault himself into the nation’s top 40 returners...In 38-31 loss vs. San Jose State (Oct. 1), made his first career start... Showed explosiveness in a pair of kickoff returns at UTEP (Oct. 22), with a 44-yard burst to answer a UTEP TD late in the third quarter; then ripped off a 43-yard return in the fourth quarter, setting up a TD...Picked up 34 yards on his first career carry, at UNLV (Oct. 29), setting up a go-ahead field goal in the second quarter...In season-ending loss vs. Wyoming (Dec. 3), bobbled the game-opening
High School: A three-year letterman and three-year starter at Angleton High School, just south
kickoff but kept his poise and ripped off a 65-yard return to the Cowboys’ 27-yard line, setting up a
of Houston, anchored the line on an offense powered by a dominating run game...Was a Houston
CSU field goal; the runback was the Rams’ longest kickoff return of the season; also, sent back to
Chronicle Top 100 selection after his senior season...Helped the Wildcats advance to the third round
return a first-quarter punt, alertly blocked the coverage on a touchback.
of the Texas state playoffs each season after consecutive District 24 championships and Region III runner-up finishes (2008-09)...A first-team all-district, all-county and honorable-mention Class 4A
High School: A four-sport athlete, was an offensive warhead in three years as a starter at Iowa Park,
all-state selection for a 7-4 team as a senior, blocked for a pair of 1,000-yard rushers and an offense
near Wichita Falls just south of the Texas-Oklahoma border...Garnered consecutive District 6-3A
that piled up more than 30 rushing TDs and nearly 3,000 total rushing yards...Was expected to be
MVP honors, as a junior and senior, and landed on the Wichita Falls Times Record News’ Red River
one of two Division I signees from his class, which included a DB headed for Texas...After playing
22 in both 2009 and `10...During a three-year career, ran for 3,734 yards and 42 touchdowns...A
exclusively as an interior lineman since seventh grade, played every position on his offensive front as
two-way starter as a sophomore and junior, rarely came off the field, playing both cornerback and
a versatile senior, always facing off with the opposition’s best defensive lineman, most of whom had
safety on defense...Started all 32 games after launching his varsity career as a sophomore starting
committed to Division I programs...High school program has produced several NFL players, includ-
QB in a spread offense, before IPHS returned to a Wing-T for the last half of that season; remained
ing Quentin Jammer...As a junior in 2009, paved the road for two more 1,000-yard ball-carriers on
at wing back in the same offense as a junior but wound up playing three games in place of an injured
an offense that put up outrageous rushing numbers (4,210 yards, 48 touchdowns) as AHS finished
QB at season’s end...Then, received 2010 Offensive MVP honors on the Red River 22 after a stellar
11-2...Started four games for the Wildcats as a sophomore...Voted team captain for two seasons...
senior campaign in which he served as the Hawks’ quarterback in a newly implemented spread of-
Head football coach was Finis Vanover...Also lettered two years in powerlifting for his school...Was
fense...Led the Hawks to an 8-3 record, resurrecting a team that was 1-9 in 2008 and 5-6 in 2009...
among the top 20 percent of his class, with a 3.1 GPA...Had 5.1-second speed in the 40-yard dash
Paced IPHS to the bi-district playoffs in 2010, becoming the first QB in school history to top 1,000
and benched 385 pounds...Also recruited by Missouri, Texas, Texas Tech, Okla. State, Stanford,
rushing and passing yards in the same season...Passed for 1,588 yards and 12 touchdowns as a
Baylor, Iowa State, Purdue, TCU, Rice, Tulsa, North Texas, Louisiana Tech and others.
senior, while rushing for an area-leading 1,704 yards and 24 scores, averaging better than 300 yards
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>> Wide Receiver >> 5-10 | 180 | SO | 1L >> Austin, Texas >> Stephen F. Austin
2011 (Freshman): A lightning-fast sprinter, played in 12 games with three starts, all in the final four
Longest win streaks in program history Streak Began 11 Oct. 9, 1915; W, 25-6 at Colorado 10 Nov. 29, 1924; W, 19-0 at Denver 10 Oct. 30, 1993; W, 21-20 vs. New Mexico 10 Oct. 4, 1997; W, 63-0 vs. Hawaii 9 Oct. 8, 1949; W, 27-12 vs. Montana 7 Sept. 27, 1919; W, 28-0 at Wyoming 7 Oct. 29, 1927; W, 12-0 vs. Utah
Ended Nov. 11, 1916; T, 0-0 at Colorado Mines Dec. 12, 1925; L, 41-0 at Hawaii Oct. 22, 1994; L, 45-31 vs. Utah Sept. 5, 1998; L, 42-14 vs. Colorado* Oct. 7, 1950; L, 34-0 at Wyoming Nov. 27, 1919; L, 13-0 Colorado College Oct. 20, 1928; L, 6-0 loss at Utah *—Denver Mile High Stadium
contests...Led the team with a 26.2-yard average per reception (8-210), with one touchdown...Also carried once for no gain, returned one punt for 17 yards and averaged 15.5 yards on four kickoff
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility...Was enjoying a strong
returns (62 yards)...Saw his first collegiate action in season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3);
fall camp and likely would’ve played but sustained a knee injury midway through August.
on a deep pass over the middle midway through the first quarter, almost made an acrobatic catch, maintaining focus on a tipped ball to nearly secure a completion on his back, but the ball grazed the
High School: Compared by many analysts to New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker, was a
ground...In home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), alertly recovered a fumble near
dangerous playmaker at Stephen F. Austin High School in Austin, Texas, playing wide receiver and
the Bears’ goal line to preserve a drive that ended with a TD run two plays later, just before halftime;
defensive back, in addition to returning punts and kickoffs...A four-sport athlete, excelled in football,
of total offense every week...In 2009, earned league MVP honors with 1,065 rushing yards and 11
then, drew a pass-interference flag to preserve a third-quarter FG drive; also caught a 45-yard bomb
where he was a first-team all-district 5A-25, third-team all-state (5ATexasFootball.com), third-team
touchdowns; played most of the season as a wing back in a Wing-T offense, but wound up playing
from Pete Thomas...Drew another pass-interference penalty in Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17)...
all-Central Texas and honorable mention all-state selection as a senior captain...In 2009, caught 82
all or most of three games in place of the Hawks’ injured starting QB...Just missed 1,000 rushing
In 38-31 loss vs. San Jose State (Oct. 1), combined with Pete Thomas to register at that point in the
passes for 1,098 yards and 10 TDs...Had four multi-TD games, including six grabs for 193 yards and
yards as a first-time varsity player in 2008, racking up 965 with seven touchdowns...Caught very
season the team’s longest two plays of the season, 45- and 47-yard receptions; made a nice adjust-
a pair of scores in a 34-31 win over Harker Heights...Also returned four punts (17.3 avg.), including
few passes during his three years, as the Hawks picked up the majority of their yards on the ground;
ment on an underthrown ball to haul in the 45-yarder early in the second quarter, then scored his first
a 60-yarder against rival Anderson, and averaged 26.1 yards on nine kickoff returns during the ‘09
his senior campaign, when he started at QB, featured the most passing attempts by an IPHS offense
NCAA touchdown on a 47-yard bomb late in the third quarter, bringing CSU within one score at 31-
season...Caught just more than 30 passes for nearly 400 yards as a junior...Played one game at QB
in recent memory...Head football coaches were Scott Ponder and Chris Ellis...Also graduated with
24...In second quarter of loss to No. 5 Boise State (Oct. 15), set up the Rams’ first touchdown with a
in 2008 and completed 16 of 27 passes for 199 yards, all against rival Connally, in a 25-21 win...
four letters in basketball (four-year starting point guard), four in baseball (three-year starting center-
highlight-reel, diving catch, stretching out to snag a Pete Thomas pass over the middle for 46 yards
Also lettered in basketball, wrestling and track, playing each sport since his freshman season...As a
fielder) and four in track (mile relay, 100, 200, triple jump)...In baseball, earned district Newcomer of
(nominated for the GEICO Play of the Year, and the No. 3 play of that weekend according to ESPN
sophomore wrestler, was the District 25 champion and qualified for regionals...As a junior, served
the Year honors in addition to consecutive all-district accolades as a sophomore and junior, prior to
SportsCenter); CSU scored on the next snap...Also lined up as a kickoff returner in Broncos game...
as a wrestling captain and qualified for state...Has 4.53 speed in the 40-yard dash...Owns a 3.0
signing his national letter of intent (was selected in the 2011 June draft by the Kansas City Royals)...
Registered his first career kickoff return in loss at UNLV (Oct. 29), then caught a 17-yard pass and
GPA...Football coaches were Larry Don Williams and Rodney Vincent...Lined up opposite fellow
Had 4.4-second speed in the 40-yard dash...Also recruited by TCU, Texas Tech, SMU, Angelo State,
drew a 15-yard personal foul to help set up a TD as CSU clawed back from a 31-20 fourth-quarter
CSU signee and 2009 all-district DB Bernard Blake (Bastrop HS) during high school...High school
Midwestern State, Sam Houston State and West Texas A&M.
deficit...In windy, 18-15 loss vs. San Diego State (Nov. 12), made his first career start...In loss at No.
also produced former Colorado Rockies manager and AL MVP Don Baylor, as well as broadcaster
19 TCU (Nov. 19), was used for the first time as a primary kickoff returner, returning two...Returned
Verne Lundquist and former first daughters Barbara and Jenna Bush...Also recruited by Baylor, Rice,
Personal: Given name Lee Michael Clubb...Born March 27, 1993, in Wichita Falls, Texas...Son of
punts during the second half of season finale vs. Wyoming (Dec. 3), including a 17-yarder that set
SMU, TCU, Texas and Texas Tech.
John and LaDonna Clubb...Grew up in a family of five boys, with four older brothers (is the first in
up the Rams’ go-ahead TD in the third quarter.
Lee Clubb
his family to compete in collegiate athletics)...Selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 26th round
Personal: Given name Thomas Coffman...Born April 4, 1991, in Austin, Texas...Son of Tom and Rox-
of the 2011 Major League June Draft...Interested in health and exercise science as a Colorado State
an Coffman...Older brother, Chuck, played at Texas Tech in the late 1980s...Father graduated from
major...Hometown: Iowa Park, Texas.
Texas Tech and mother from Texas...Interested in studying real estate at CSU, and already is close to earning his real-estate license...Family friend and advisor is former Houston Oilers quarterback Dan Pastorini...Also has worked as a ranch hand and lifeguard...Hometown: Austin, Texas.
Career Receiving Statistics Year School
GP-GS
REC
YDS
Avg
TD
Long
Avg/Gm
12-1
9
65
7.2
0
24
5.4
2011 CSU
Career Receiving Statistics
Year School
Career Rushing Statistics
2011 CSU
Year School 2011 CSU
RUSH
YDS
Avg
TD
Long
Avg/Gm
3
35
11.6
0
34
2.9
Year School
2011 CSU
YDS
Avg
TD
Long
15
390
26.0
0
65
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Opp Fresno State vs. Colorado (Denver) at Utah State
Year School 2011 CSU Result L, 25-22 L, 31-28 W, 35-34
Avg
TD
Long
Avg/Gm
210
26.2
1
47
17.5
RUSH
YDS
Avg
TD
Long
Avg/Gm
1
0
0.0
0
0
0.0
Career Kickoff Return Statistics
All-time overtime games (1-2) Dae Oct. 13, 2001 Sept. 1, 2007 Sept. 24, 2011
YDS
8
Career Rushing Statistics 2011 CSU
RET
REC
12-3
Career Kickoff Return Statistics Year School
GP-GS
OT Periods 1 1 2
RET
YDS
Avg
TD
Long
4
62
15.5
0
19
Career Punt Return Statistics Year School Thomas Coffman
2011 CSU
RET
YDS
Avg
TD
Long
1
17
17.0
0
17
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Aaron DAVIS
Brett ETHERTON
>> Linebacker >> 6-0 | 210 | SO | 1L >> Los Alamitos, Calif. >> Los Alamitos
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2011 (Freshman): After working his way up the depth chart during fall camp, played in 11 games as
>> Long Snapper >> 6-3 | 221 | SO | VR >> La Mesa, Calif. >> Grossmont
2011 (Freshman): Did not play; spent season as a varsity reserve.
a true freshman...Compiled 23 tackles (13 solo)...Helped convince coaches they could move Austin Gillmore from LB to FB in August... Earned a seat on the conference-opening charter flight to New
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
Mexico (Sept. 3), but didn’t play...Instead, made his college debut the following week in home opener vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), entering in the fourth quarter...Saw several defensive snaps in
High School: Lettered in football and baseball at Grossmont High School, about 15 miles from San
Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), and in exhilarating win at Utah State (Sept. 24)...Left in third
Diego State University...A first-team all-Grossmont North League wide receiver in 2008 and 2009,
quarter of loss vs. No. 5 Boise State (Oct. 5) with a knee injury and did not return...In third quarter of
also in 2008 and 2009 earned first-team all-East County honors...Holds four GHS records: Most
loss at No. 19 TCU (Nov. 19), made a nice play on punt coverage to drop return man Ed Wesley at the
receptions in a game with 13, most receptions in a season with 60, most career receptions with 111
Frogs’ 12...One week later, in second quarter vs. Air Force (Nov. 26), dropped Jon Davis for a 2-yard
and most career receiving yards with 1,550...Was selected first-team all-academic by the San Diego
loss on a 42-yard punt...Earned academic all-conference honors following the season.
Union-Tribune... Head coach was Ron Murphy... Played against current CSU players Pete Thomas and Cameron Moss.
High School: A two-year starter, was his team’s Defensive Player of the Year on back-to-back 8-3 teams at Los Alamitos (Calif.) High School, south of Los Angeles in Orange County...Played exclu-
Personal: Given name Brett Alexander Etherton...Born July 23, 1992, in La Mesa, Calif. ...Parents are
sively as a linebacker, garnering first-team all-Sunset League recognition after both his junior and
Bruce and Kim Etherton...Has one older brother, Chase, who played D-III football at Rose-Hulman In-
senior seasons...Helped his team to the first round of the Pac-5 playoffs as a senior, when he totaled
stitute of Technology...Invested time in kids’ lives on two occasions, before and after 2011 spring prac-
68 tackles, three sacks and three forced fumbles...Awarded by his coaches and teammates with
tice, at the Fort Collins Boys & Girls Club...Undecided on a major at CSU...Hometown: La Mesa, Calif.
the Hit of the Year, a game-changing, highlight-reel play against Huntington Beach...Was limited as a senior captain by multiple lacerations on his head, requiring stitches that sidelined him several
Aaron Davis
times, and cost him one start...Helped LAHS to a Sunset League championship in 2010...As a junior
DeAndre ELLIOTT
in 2009, collected 93 tackles, five sacks and four forced fumbles for an 8-3 team that advanced to the first round of the playoffs...Made his first career start in the 2008 playoffs, the last game of the Griffins’ season his sophomore year...Head football coach was John Barnes...An honor-roll studentathlete, had a 3.17 GPA on signing day...Took up track as a senior, and ran in the 200...Also recruited by Washington, Northwestern, Nevada, UCLA and Arizona. Personal: Given name Aaron Titus Davis...Born Aug. 24, 1993, in Bellflower, Calif. ...Son of Darryl Davis and Ace Tuiasosopo...Has one older brother and one younger brother...Mother’s cousin is Manu Tuiasosopo, who played for the Seattle Seahawks and won a Super Bowl with the San Fran-
Starting QB W-l recored since 1993
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>> Defensive Back >> 6-1 | 180 | FR | RS >> Dallas, Texas >> Carter
2011: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
cisco 49ers...Other Tuiasosopo cousins include Ashley (softball player at Arizona), Leslie (volleyball player and assistant coach at Washington), Marques (QB at Washington and for the Oakland Raid-
High School: Played cornerback, wide receiver and running back as a three-year letterman at Carter
ers), Matt (third baseman for the Seattle Mariners) and Zach (defensive end at Washington and in the
High School in southern Dallas...Had nine career interceptions, helping the Cowboys to consecutive
NFL)...Plans to major in business at Colorado State...Hometown: Los Alamitos, Calif.
appearances in the Texas 4A area playoffs...A first-team all-District 11 cornerback as a senior in 2010, had 33 tackles and picked off five passes, one of which he returned for a 42-yard touchdown in a 48-8 win over Pinkston...Out of the offensive backfield, also had three rushing TDs and
Career Statistics Year School 2011 CSU
GP-GS UT-AT--TT TFL-YDS SACKS-YDS 11-0
13-10--23
0.0-0
0.0-0
FF-FR-Yds 0-0-0
Int-Yds PBU 0-0
0
two receiving scores...Intercepted four passes as a second-team all-district corner in 2009, helping Carter to a 12-1 season and a district championship; also played wide receiver in ‘09 and caught 13 passes for 326 yards (25.1 avg.) and six TDs...Head football coach was Allen Wilson...A small forward, played basketball for three seasons, averaging 10 points and six rebounds per contest... Also graduated with four letters in track, contributing to Carter’s relay teams in addition to the high jump and long jump...Had 4.43-second speed in the 40-yard dash...Also recruited by Utah, Louisiana Tech and North Texas. Personal: Given name DeAndre Christopher Elliott...Born Nov. 21, 1992, in Oak Cliff, Texas...Son of Elizabeth Elliott...Has one older brother, one younger brother and two younger sisters...Interested in a business major at CSU...Hometown: Dallas, Texas.
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Matt Newton 1998 1999 2000 Three years
GS W-L 1 1-0 12 8-4 12 10-2 25 19-6
Pct 1.000 .667 .833 .760
Bowl -Liberty Liberty
Justin Holland 2003 2004 2005 Three years
GS W-L 1 0-1 6 2-4 11 5-5 19 8-11
Pct .000 .333 .545 .421
Bowl --Poinsettia
Moses Moreno 1995 1996 1997 Three years
GS W-L 5 3-2 12 7-5 13 11-2 30 21-9
Pct .600 .583 .846 .700
Bowl Holiday -Holiday
D.J. Busch 2001
GS W-L Pct 3 1-2 .333
Bowl --
Anthoney Hill 1993 1994 Two years
GS W-L 9 4-5 12 10-2 21 14-7
Pct .444 .833 .667
Bowl -Holiday
Caleb Hanie GS W-L Pct Bowl 2004 5 2-3 .400 2005 0 0-0 .000 2006 12 4-8 .333 2007 12 3-9 .250 Four years 29 9-20 .310
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Bradlee Van Pelt GS W-L Pct Bowl 2001 9 6-3 .667 New Orleans 2002 14 10-4 .714 Liberty 2003 12 7-5 .583 San Francisco Three years 35 23-12 .657 Ryan Eslinger 1998
GS W-L Pct 11 7-4 .636
Bowl --
Billy Farris 2008
GS W-L Pct Bowl 13 7-6 .538 New Mexico
Erich Prahl 1993
GS W-L Pct 2 1-1 .500
Grant Stucker 2009
GS W-L Pct Bowl 11 3-8 .272
Pete Thomas 2010 2011 Two Years
GS W-L 12 3-9 9 3-6 21 6-15
Pct .250 .333 .286
Bowl ---
Jon Eastman 2009
GS W-L Pct 1 0-1 .000
Bowl --
Garrett Grayson GS W-L Pct 2011 3 0-3 .000
Bowl --
--
Bowl --
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Nu’uvali FA’APITO
High School: The No. 2-ranked linebacker in Central Florida (Orlando Sentinel) behind only a five-
regardless of position...A two-time all-state selection at Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, estab-
>> Linebacker >> 6-0 | 221 | FR | RS >> La Quinta, Calif. >> La Quinta
2011: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
A.J. FRIELER
star recruit (the No. 2 LB in the nation according to Rivals.com)...Was called the 11th-best overall prospect in the region, the No. 13 linebacker in all of Florida and the state’s No. 86 overall prospect
lished the Panthers’ record for career tackles early in his senior season, playing for a program that has sent more than 75 players to the next level since its inception in 1987...Voted by teammates the DPHS Defensive MVP in both 2008 and ‘09, and earned MVP honors at the Florida Athletic Coaches Association North-South All-Star Game...A middle linebacker, helped the Panthers to three straight berths in the second round of the state playoffs, and consecutive district and conference
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>> Offensive Line >> 6-5 | 285 | FR | RS >> Greeley, Colo. >> Air Force Prep
titles (2008-09)...Team combined to go 21-3 over his final two seasons...Earned all-Orange County
2011: Did not play as a walk-on; practiced occasionally with the second- and third teams due to
honors as a senior, when the 11-1 Panthers registered a school record in wins before bowing out
injuries across the offensive line...Redshirted in his first official season of college football.
High School: An all-CIF Southern Section and all-Desert Sun linebacker as a senior at La Quinta High
in the second round of the Florida 6A playoffs in a 58-52, five-overtime loss to Apopka ...In 2009,
School, about 40 miles southeast of Palm Springs, Calif., lettered three years for the Blackhawks
broke the school’s career tackles mark in Week 2 against Kissimmee Osceola and new CSU team-
2010: Transferred to CSU from the Air Force prep school in Colorado Springs, Colo., where he spent
...Played fullback and linebacker as a senior captain in 2010, finishing with 116 tackles, nearly 20
mate Shaq Bell, en route to 132 stops, seven behind the line of scrimmage, two passes broken up,
the 2010-11 academic year and saw limited playing time due to injury.
stops behind the line of scrimmage, and six sacks...Also forced two fumbles and recovered another,
three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery...As a junior all-state player, had a single-season
playing in every game for a 10-3 team that advanced to the CIF state semifinals...As a fullback, had
school-record151 tackles, including a single-game school mark 22 in a playoff contest...Played with
High School: As a senior at Greeley (Colo.) West High School, just 31 miles southeast of the CSU
four carries for 36 yards and one touchdown, and caught five passes for 68 yards and another TD...
new CSU teammate Nico Ranieri in 2008, contributing three sacks, four forced fumbles, two fumble
campus, garnered Denver Post All-Colorado honors, given to the state’s top players by position
Voted Most Valuable Linebacker by his coaches and teammates...As a junior in 2009, helped the
recoveries and a pair of blocked field goals in helping to lead DPHS to a 10-2 record and the second
regardless of classification, as a senior in 2009...Helped GWHS to a second straight Northern Con-
Blackhawks to an 8-4 record and a berth in the second round of the playoffs, playing defensive
round of the 6A state playoffs...Lettered three years, playing fullback and defensive line in addition
ference title as a senior offensive tackle, blocking for a 1,797-yard rusher as the Spartans spent
end and fullback...Also earned recognition on the prestigious National Football Foundation Scholar
to his linebacking duties... Also lettered in track and weightlifting...Head football coaches were Dale
much of that season ranked No. 1 in the Class 4A polls, before falling to Wheat Ridge in the state
Athlete Team of Riverside County, for his athletic, academic and community-service achievements...
Salapa and Kevin Pettis...Had 4.84-second speed in the 40-yard dash...Also recruited by Michigan,
playoffs...A year earlier, when Wheat Ridge denied Greeley West in the state championship game at
Head football coach was Dan Armstrong...Also played rugby at LQHS, as a club athlete in 2009-10
Notre Dame, Cincinnati, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisville, Rutgers, Wake Forest, West Virginia, Missis-
Invesco Field, earned his first of two consecutive all-state selections... A two-way starter for three
before helping to inaugurate the program as a varsity sport in 2010-11...Owned a 3.0 GPA...Had
sippi State, South Florida, Eastern Michigan and Western Kentucky.
years, also lined up at nose guard on defense, earning all-state recognition as both an offensive
4.71-second speed in the 40-yard dash and bench pressed 300 pounds...Also recruited by San Diego State, Boise State, Nevada and San Jose State.
tackle and defensive lineman in 2008 and 2009, in addition to all-conference honors at both posiPersonal: Given name Charles Edward Favors III...Born March 28, 1992, in Orlando, Fla. ...Son of
tions...Additionally received the Tyler MacKenzie Memorial Award, given to the athlete that best
Charles II and Egeria Meus...Has two older brothers and one younger brother...Uncle, Phillip Hales,
demonstrates the attributes of the U.S. Army soldier, a former West football player, killed in Iraq...
Personal: Given name Nu’uvali Daniel Fa’apito Jr. ...Name is pronounced new-OO-vall-ee fah-ah-
played at Alabama A&M...Helped orchestrate Math Night at Fort Collins’ Bauder Elementary, work-
An All-American in track, was his team’s field MVP, throwing the discus a school-record 179 feet, 3
PEE-toh...Born Dec. 26, 1992, in Long Beach, Calif. ...Son of Nu’uvali Fa’apito Sr. and Christy Vande-
ing with youngsters to help them learn math, in February 2011...In the summer of 2011, devoted a
inches...Lettered four years in track, and three years as a heavyweight wrestler, in addition to three
ver...Has two younger brothers and one younger sister...First name translates to painted village in
day to meeting and playing with kids at the Boys and Girls Club in Wellington, Colo. ...Undeclared,
years in football... Academic all-state in both football and track as a junior and senior, graduated on
Samoan...Both his dad Nu’uvaliand two uncles, Pete and Fafi, played football at Cerritos Junior
interested in a business major at Colorado State...Hometown: Orlando, Fla.
the high honor roll with a 3.81 grade-point average...Joined former prep teammates Max Morgan
College...Undecided on a major at Colorado State...Hometown: La Quinta, Calif.
and Connor Roggy on the CSU roster...High school football coach was his uncle, Mark Roggy. Career Statistics
2011 (Sophomore): A reserve middle linebacker, played in 10 games, posting 10 tackles (six solo)
Year School
and a pass breakup...In home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), saw action at line-
2010 CSU
10-0
0-1--1
0.0-0
0.0-0
0-0-0
0-0
0
pronounced FREE-ler...Son of Glenn and Jana Frieler...Has one older brother...Uncle, Mitch Roggy,
backer in the fourth quarter, breaking up a pass...In Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), made a
2011 CSU
10-0
6-4--10
0.0-0
0.0-0
0-0-0
0-0
1
played football at Colorado State, signing an NLI in 1976 before injuries shortened his career...
big tackle on a third-quarter punt...In 38-31 loss vs. San Jose State (Oct. 1), played several series
Career Totals
20-0
6-5--11
0.0-0
0.0-0
0-0-0
0-0
1
Another uncle, Mark Roggy, played football at Northern Colorado and served as his high school
as the Rams’ MLB.
FF-FR-Yds
Int-Yds PBU
Personal: Given name Alex Jordan Frieler...Born Dec. 5, 1991, in Greeley, Colo. ...Last name is
coach...Cousin, Connor Roggy, also plays for the Rams...Majoring in business at Colorado State... Hometown: Greeley, Colo.
Charles FAVORS
8 37 94
GP-GS UT-AT--TT TFL-YDS SACKS-YDS
Turnover ratio since 1993 Year 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
>> Linebacker >> 6-1 | 227 | JR | 2L >> Orlando, Fla. >> Dr. Phillips
2010 (Freshman): A linebacker with prototype size, played in 10 games, primarily on CSU’s kickoffcoverage unit, with one assisted tackle...One of seven true freshmen to play in CSU’s season-opener vs. Colorado (Sept. 4) at Invesco Field, made his college debut on the Rams’ kickoff team to open the second half...Did not travel at No. 25 Air Force (Oct. 9)...Returned to the kickoff coverage team
Give Take 26 22 22 14 19 19 20 22 22 22 19 12 22 27 27 15 33 19 23 31
+/-4 -8 Even +2 Even -7 +5 -12 -14 +8
Year 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
Give Take 29 29 25 27 25 23 23 30 13 39 28 28 26 31
1994 1993 Totals
22 19 382
25 26 406
+/Even +2 -2 +7 *+26 Even +5 +3 +7 +24
*—ranked No. 1 in nation
at No. 9 Utah (Oct. 23) and also played middle linebacker in the final defensive series...Also played LB in the final series vs. BYU (Nov. 13). Charles Favors
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John FROLAND
injured his ankle on a Spartans TD run with 5:43 left in the second quarter and did not return...Did
down pass and force a field-goal attempt late in the first half, then hurried the passer in the end
>> Defensive Line >> 6-5 | 260 | SO | 1L >> Snohomish, Wash. >> Glacier Peak
57 94 >> Preseason all-MW Selection
• First Team: Athlon, Phil Steele
2011 (Freshman): Captured the starting role at defensive tackle early in spring practice and never
Austin GILLMORE
not play in loss vs. No. 5 Boise State (Oct. 15)...Didn’t start but returned to action in loss at UTEP (Oct. 22), entering in first quarter and playing most of game; made a solid effort to deflect a third-
zone to disrupt a screen, nearly sacking the QB for a safety on the first play of the fourth quarter... Later in fourth quarter of Miners contest, shared in the first sack of his career, assisting Nuku Latu in dropping QB Nick Lamaison at the UTEP 6-yard line to force a punt...Early in second quarter at UNLV (Oct. 29), busted through the belly of the Rebels line to drop QB Caleb Herring for a loss on fourth-and-goal from the 2-yard line, ending the threat with CSU trailing by a FG; later in quarter,
39 94
>> Tight End >> 6-0 | 200 | SR | 1L >> Bushland, Texas >> Bushland
injured his neck but returned to play in second half...In windy, 18-15 loss vs. San Diego State (Nov.
2011 (Junior): After shifting from linebacker to fullback on Aug. 18, little more than two weeks
12), hurried Ryan Lindley on a first-quarter incompletion...Earned academic all-conference honors
before the opener, played in the first two games, with one start, but sustained a season-ending knee
following the season.
injury in Week 2...Wound up with one reception for 4 yards...Coaches saw enough in him over his first few practices to dub him the starting fullback entering the opener at New Mexico (Sept. 3)...
relinquished it, playing in 11 games, with 10 starts...Had 34 tackles (eight solo), 3½ stops behind the line of scrimmage, ½ sack, one pass broken up and one forced fumble...Made his college debut in a
Returner Biographies
Made his offensive debut in Lobos contest, entering the game on the second play; caught his first
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
career pass, in the third quarter...A week later vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), made his first major-
start at New Mexico (Sept. 3), recording a tackle for loss on the Lobos’ first series...In exhilarating win at Utah State (Sept. 24), made an important first-quarter play with the Aggies driving, immedi-
High School: Rated by Rivals.com the No. 9 overall prospect in Washington, and the No. 60 de-
college start, in the CSU backfield, but on the Rams’ first offensive play, a 31-yard Raymond Carter
ately penetrating the backfield to force a Chuckie Keeton fumble on third-and-7; teammate Austin
fensive tackle in the nation...Earned first-team all-state selections on both offensive and defensive
run that set up a quick TD, sustained a knee injury and did not return...In Denver loss vs. Colorado
Gray recovered at the Rams’ 30...Later helped CSU hold off the Aggies, 35-34, in double overtime,
lines as a senior, and first-team all-state honors on defense as a junior, playing his final two seasons
(Sept. 17), his first game out of action, was the first player to congratulate his brother after a key,
denying USU of a game-winning two-point conversion...In 38-31 loss vs. San Jose State (Oct. 1),
at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Wash., about 30 miles northeast of Seattle...Helped
34-yard reception that set up a first-quarter TD.
inaugurate the football program at a school that opened in 2008...A two-year starter on both lines of scrimmage, played offensive tackle, defensive end and defensive tackle ...As a blind-side offensive
2010 (Sophomore): A January transfer from Division II West Texas A&M, earned playing time for
tackle, allowed just two sacks in two years as a starter, protecting a QB that threw for 3,322 yards
CSU during spring practice and played in seven games...Had four total stops (three solo), with one
and 34 TDs in `09...Was among the oldest on his team for two seasons (the school did not have a
tackle for loss...Made his CSU debut in season-opener vs. Colorado (Sept. 4) at Invesco Field, on
senior class in its first year; member of GPHS’ first graduating class)...The North Puget Sound Area
special teams...Battled injury but worked his way back into the special-teams coverage units and
Defensive Player of the Year (Everett Herald) as a senior, was all-state on both sides of the ball, help-
returned to action in win vs. UNLV (Oct. 16)...At No. 9 Utah (Oct. 23), saw fourth-quarter action at
ing the second-year Grizzlies to the Class 3A state quarterfinals and a 9-3 record...In 2009, finished
linebacker...Saw extensive snaps at SDSU (Nov. 6).
second on the team and ranked among Washington state leaders at his position with 42 tackles; also had 13 stops behind the line of scrimmage, three forced fumbles and three passes batted down, but
Junior College: Did not play in two seasons, including a redshirt year, at Division II West Texas A&M
only one sack as opponents double- and triple-teamed him all season...An occasional power back,
of the Lone Star Conference...Tranferred to Colorado State to enroll in January 2010 and practiced
also had two carries for 5 yards and one TD...During the playoffs, made critical plays in helping
the entire spring with the Rams.
GPHS win a double-OT contest one week, then defeat a previously unbeaten team the next before bowing out to the state’s top-ranked program, Bellevue...Also invited to the state’s all-star game...As
High School: A three-sport athlete at Bushland High School in Bushland, Texas, lettered in football
a junior, started on both sides of the ball and led the 5-5 Grizzlies to a playoff berth in their first sea-
(1), basketball (2) and track (4)...Teammates were fellow Rams Weston Richburg and Crockett Gill-
son, earning first-team all-state honors as a defender, and first-team all-Wesco Conference recogni-
more, his brother...High school football coach was David Flowers.
tion as both an offensive and defensive lineman...Spent his sophomore season at Snohomish High School, lettering for a team that went 9-2 and advanced to the second round of the state playoffs...
Personal: Given name Austin Gillmore...Born Oct. 8, 1989, in Amarillo, Texas...Parents are Phillip
Began high school as a freshman at Seattle O’Dea, where he played football and lettered in track...
and Rose Gillmore...Has two older brothers, a younger brother, Crockett (his teammate at CSU), and
Also earned all-state and all-area honors in track...With his 3.96 GPA, was academic all-conference
a younger sister...For a week during the summer of 2010, helped struggling students with reading at
in both football and track, in addition to several other academic honors...Ran the 40-yard dash in
Bacon Elementary in Fort Collins...Made a couple Saturday appearances at the Centre Avenue Health
5.0 seconds...Head football coaches were Rory Rosenbach (GPHS), Mark Perry (Snohomish) and
& Rehab Facility in Fort Collins, working social events with patients, in February 2011...In the sum-
Monte Kohler (O’Dea)...Also recruited by Northwestern, New Mexico and Air Force, but not highly
mer of 2011, devoted a day to meeting and playing with kids at the Boys and Girls Club in Wellington,
recruited because 2-year-old GPHS was not yet in most college databases, according to coaches.
Colo. ...A health and exercise science major...Hometown: Bushland, Texas.
Personal: Given name John Michael Froland...Nicknamed J-Fro...Born Oct. 6, 1991, in Seattle,
Career Rushing Statistics
Wash. ...Parents are Curtis Froland and Kristie Buchanan...Has a younger sister...Cousin, Garth
Year School
GP-GS
RUSH
YDS
Avg
TD
Long
Enger, was an offensive lineman at Montana...Another cousin, Grant Enger, is an offensive lineman
2010 CSU
7-0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
.
0
at Oregon State...Enjoys several types of hunting, including bear, in addition to fishing, skiing and
2011 CSU
2-1
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
.
0
snowboarding in his spare time; built his own boat as a teenager...Invested time in kids’ lives at the
Career Totals
9-1
0
0
0.0
0
0
0.0
Boys & Girls Clubs, in both Fort Collins and Loveland, before and after 2011 spring practice...Major-
ing in construction management...Hometown: Snohomish, Wash.
Career Receiving Statistics REC
YDS
Avg
TD
Long
Avg/Gm
Career Statistics
2010 CSU
0
0
0.0
0
0
0.0
2011 CSU
1
4
4.0
0
4
2.0
Career Totals
1
4
4.0
0
4
0.4
Year School
John Froland
A Bold New Era
Year School
GP-GS UT-AT--TT TFL-YDS SACKS-YDS
2011 CSU
11-10
8-26--34
3.5-5
0.5-2
FF-FR-Yds 1-0-0
Int-Yds PBU 0-0
1
Avg/Gm
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Returner Biographies Crockett GILLMORE
with two stops for loss, including a big sack in his first college game...Also recovered a fumble,
end only three weeks earlier, saw plenty of playing time in Buffs contest and threw QB Tyler Hansen
>> Tight End >> 6-6 | 245 | JR | 2L >> Bushland, Texas >> Bushland
10 94 >> Preseason all-MW Selection
• Second Team: Athlon, Lindy’s, Phil Steele
>> Award Watch Lists
• John Mackey Award - Top Tight End • CFPA Tight End Award - Top Tight End
broke up a pass, and had one QB hurry...Made his college debut, one of seven true freshmen to do so for CSU, in season-opener vs. Colorado (Sept. 4) at Invesco Field...Despite moving to defensive for a 16-yard loss, his first career sack, to thwart a fourth-quarter drive nearing field-goal position and force a punt...Missed most of the week’s practice (respiratory illness) and played just one series at Miami-Ohio (Sept. 18)...Saw several series in loss vs. No. 5 TCU (Oct. 2) and played most of the game at No. 25 Air Force (Oct. 9); threw QB Tim Jefferson for a 3-yard loss on a third-and-5 run, forcing a fourth-quarter punt...In fourth quarter of 43-10 win vs. UNLV (Oct. 16), recovered a fumble by QB Caleb Herring at midfield, setting up a CSU field goal...Did not play at SDSU (Nov. 6)...Converted back to tight end nine days before the 2011 spring game, again filling an injury void. High School: Garnered first-team all-district honors as both a wide receiver and defensive end, in multiple years at both positions, at Bushland (Texas) High School, near Amarillo in the Texas panhandle...Was a four-year starter for a program that began in his freshman year; helped team win 34
2011 (Sophomore): Having shifted from defensive end to tight end just nine days before the spring
of its 38 games over his final three seasons...The first 1,000-yard receiver in school history, caught
game, and heading into fall camp as the Rams’ No. 1 tight end, started all 12 games...A second-team
a BHS record 22 TD passes as a senior, and also racked up 26 career sacks on the defensive front...
all-conference selection (MW coaches/media, Phil Steele), finished 10th in the Mountain West with
Caught at least one TD in 13 consecutive games, from 2008-09...A team captain in 2009, guided
3.75 receptions per game...Led the team in receptions (45), receiving yards (468) and TD catches
the Falcons to the Texas Class 2A Division II state championship game, where BHS sustained its
(4), averaging 10.4 yards per grab, posting at least three catches in 11 of 12 games...Also threw a
season’s only loss to finish 15-1...Had 45 catches for 1,142 yards (25.4 avg.) and 22 scores - one
27-yard TD pass...Became the first tight end to lead the Rams in receiving since All-American Keli
TD for every two receptions - to earn 2009 honorable-mention all-state, first-team all-district, the
McGregor in 1984...Earned a spot on the midseason watch list of the John Mackey Award, Oct. 17...
Golden Spread 2A-3A Player of the Year, and the Amarillo Globe-News Offensive Player of the Year...
Selected first-team midseason all-conference by CollegeFootballNews.com on Oct. 21...Made his of-
Defensively, picked up Class 1-2A Defensive MVP honors (Rivals.com), first-team all-district, and
fensive debut at New Mexico (Sept. 3), making his first career catch in the second quarter, followed
first-team all-Golden Spread honors, collecting 88 tackles, nine sacks, three passes broken up, four
by a leaping 33-yard touchdown, CSU’s first of 2010 and the initial score of his career, late in the first
fumble recoveries and one interception...In 2008, again earned first-team all-district and all-Golden
half...In home-opening win vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), helped open a hole for Chris Nwoke on
Spread honors as a wide receiver, helping BHS to a 10-1 record with 35 receptions for 644 yards and
a second-quarter TD run...In Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), caught five passes for 84 yards,
14 TDs...Also secured first-team all-state, first-team all-district and all-Golden Spread recognition
including a 23-yard fourth-quarter touchdown from WR Charles Lovett, off a Pete Thomas lateral;
as a defensive end, where he had 81 tackles, nine sacks, eight passes batted down, three fumble
on first CSU drive in Buffs contest, took a screen 34 yards to set up the Rams’ first touchdown,
recoveries and five forced fumbles...As a sophomore in 2007, received first-team all-district and
and later, in the third quarter, converted a third-and-11 with a 12-yard reception, setting up his TD
all-Golden Spread honors on defense, sparking the Falcons to a 9-2 mark with 67 tackles, five
reception from Lovett... Played a lead role in helping CSU to exhilarating, 35-34 triumph in double
sacks, one INT and five forced fumbles...Saw limited offensive action as a freshman and sophomore,
overtime at Utah State (Sept. 24)...First, with 42 seconds left after CSU had just pulled to 21-19 with
picking up 12 combined catches and six TD...Had three sacks, six interceptions and three fumble
a Chris Nwoke TD run, even after the Rams committed a 5-yard false-start penalty, essentially caught
recoveries as a freshman...A four-sport athlete, also lettered three times in basketball, twice in track
an 8-yard pass from Thomas for a two-point conversion that sent the game to OT; then, in the first
and twice in wrestling (had planned to continue participation in wrestling and track as a senior)...
overtime period, caught a 7-yard TD in the back of the end zone that knotted the score again...On
The district high-jump champion in 2009, took home first-team all-district honors in 2009, and
Nwoke’s TD at the end of regulation, somehow blocked two Utah State defenders at the point of at-
second-team all-district in 2008...Head football coach was David Flowers...Had 4.72 speed in the
tack...In 38-31 loss vs. San Jose State (Oct. 1), caught a pass in a fifth-straight game...In loss vs. No.
40-yard dash...Gained 25 pounds after his junior season...Also recruited by Missouri, New Mexico,
5 Boise State (Oct. 15), caught a lateral from Pete Thomas, then lofted a 27-yard touchdown pass to
TCU, UTEP, Oklahoma State and Utah.
FB Joe Brown to put the Rams on the scoreboard in the second quarter; on next possession, caught two passes for 30 yards, including a 25-yarder, on another touchdown drive...Drew a facemask
Personal: Given name Crockett Allen Gillmore...Born Nov. 16, 1991, in Amarillo, Texas...Son of Phil
penalty in loss at UTEP (Oct. 22), putting the Rams on the Miners’ doorstep early in second quarter,
and Rose Gillmore...Has three older brothers, including his CSU teammate Austin,and one younger
then set up a fourth-quarter TD with a 9-yard reception on fourth-and-8... Registered an early career
sister... Followed Colorado State teammate Weston Richburg from Bushland to the Rams...In June
high in loss at UNLV (Oct. 29) with six catches, several in clutch fashion, including a go-ahead 1-yard
before the ‘11 season, assisted at a youth football clinic in Windsor, Colo., for kids ages 8-12...Before
TD early in the second half; the score increased his TD total to four, most by a CSU player since WR
2011 spring practice, spent an afternoon at the Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County, helping kids
Dion Morton had four in 2009, and the most by a CSU tight end since Kory Sperry had six in 2008...
with after-school programs...Had worked construction during the summer months...Interested in
In windy, 18-15 loss vs. San Diego State (Nov. 12), extended his season-long streak of games with
business and education as areas of study at Colorado State...Hometown: Bushland, Texas.
a catch to nine, including a 14-yard play on third-and-6 to extend an eventual game-tying TD drive in the fourth quarter; also delivered a key block on Chris Nwoke’s 63-yard TD run in the first quarter...
Career Statistics
In loss vs. Air Force (Nov. 26), saw his 10-game reception streak end...In season finale vs. Wyoming
Year School
GP-GS
REC
YDS
Avg
TD
Long
(Dec. 3), left with an injury midway through the fourth quarter.
2010 CSU
11-0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
2011 CSU
12-12
45
468
10.4
4
34
3 9 . 0
2010 (Freshman): Began August practice as a tight end but converted to defensive end shortly
Career Totals
23-12
45
468
10.4
4
34
2 0 . 3
before the season opener, filling an injury void...Played in 11 games...Totaled 11 tackles (eight solo),
*Recorded 11 total tackles, 1 sack, 1 pass broken up and 1 fumble recovery as DE in 2010.
* Additional statistics: Threw 27-yard TD pass vs. Boise State (10/15/11)
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Returner Biographies
Colorado State’s 17 sets of Brothers since 1993 Name, Pos Years T.J. Borcky, QB/WR/FB 2007-11 Bobby Borcky, WR 2010-
Hometown Orlando, Fla.
High School Lake Highland Prep
Mack Craft, CB Jason Craft, CB
1992-95 1997-98
Denver, Colo.
East
Justin Gallimore, CB Jason Gallimore, CB
1999-01 1999-01
Wheat Ridge, Colo.
Wheat Ridge
Austin Gillmore, LB Crockett Gillmore, DE/TE
2010- 2010-
Bushland, Texas
2004-08 1998-99
Atwood, Kan.
Chris Kawulok, TE Michael Kawulok, LB Joe Kawulok, DL
2004-08 20082011-
Boulder, Colo.
Klint Kubiak, DB Klay Kubiak, QB
2005-09 2007-10
Englewood, Colo.
Wade Landers, DE Jake Landers, DL
2005-08 2008
Durango, Colo.
Kevin McDougal, RB Matt McDougal, K/P
1994-96 1996-99
Arvada, Colo.
2004-07 2005-09
vs. Idaho (Sept. 25), played in the fourth quarter at guard after Weston Richburg’s ejection; made
>> Offensive Line >> 6-4 | 291 | JR | 2L >> Libby, Mont. >> Libby
• Second Team: Phil Steele
Atwood
Monarch
Regis
worked his way into the rotation at guard and played in 10 games as a reserve...Made his college debut late in loss at Nevada (Sept. 11), playing guard on CSU’s final drive...In dramatic 36-35 win a key lead block on T.J. Borcky’s TD reception in the fourth quarter...Also played several series at guard in loss vs. No. 5 TCU (Oct. 2), initially entering in the second quarter, and saw fourth-quarter action at No. 25 Air Force (Oct. 9), and several series during the first and second halves of big win vs. UNLV (Oct. 16)...Played the last series at No. 9 Utah (Oct. 23)...In 38-14 win vs. New Mexico (Oct. 30), played virtually the entire second half at guard, helping the Rams to 328 rushing yards, their most since the 2008 New Mexico Bowl...At SDSU (Nov. 6), played several series, beginning in the second quarter.
2011 (Sophomore): Entrenched as the starter at guard since the beginning of spring ball, started all 12 games...As a sophomore first-year starter, garnered second-team all-conference honors (Phil
Jeff Horinek, LB Deone Horinek, P
Damon Morton, WR Dion Morton, DB
64 94 >> Preseason all-MW Selection
Bushland
Jordan GRAGERT
2010 (Freshman): After enrolling as a grayshirt signee in January 2009 and redshirting last year,
2009: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
Steele)...Made his first career start in season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), making a lead block on Chris Nwoke’s game-winning touchdown run in the fourth quarter...One week later, in win
High School: A grayshirt, enrolled at CSU for the spring 2009 semester and began practice in the
vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), made another lead block on a Nwoke touchdown, as well as an im-
spring...In 2007, earned first-team all-state honors as an offensive lineman...Also was voted his
portant block on Raymond Carter’s short TD run, helping CSU rush for 242 yards...Quietly helped the
conference’s defensive MVP...As a senior, was first-team all-conference on both sides of the ball, as
Rams to exhilarating, 35-34 win in double overtime at Utah State (Sept. 24), helping RB Chris Nwoke
an offensive and defensive tackle...Was an all-conference offensive lineman as a junior...Helped his
(11 carries, 47 yards, two TD on final three possessions) earn MW Offensive Player of the Week as
team to three straight conference titles, and consecutive appearances in the state semifinals, in 2006
CSU erased a 21-13 deficit in the final minute of regulation...In loss vs. No. 5 Boise State (Oct. 15),
and 2007...The Loggers were 25-2 over his final two seasons...Served as team captain in 2007...
awarded by coaches as the Rams’ offensive player of the game for his efforts against the Broncos’
Head coach was Neil Fuller...Also lettered in basketball and track.
stout front...In losing cause at UNLV (Oct. 29), helped the Rams to 250 rushing yards, including 156
Riverside, Calif.
Durango
Arvada West
North
from Chris Nwoke...In windy, 18-15 loss vs. San Diego State (Nov. 12), helped RB Chris Nwoke to
Personal: Given name Jordan Charles David Gragert...Last name is pronounced GRAY-gurt...Born
232 rushing yards, most by an FBS player in Week 11, and then the most by a CSU player ever at
Nov. 20, 1989, in Libby, Mont. ...Parents are Pat and Cheri Gragert...Has an older brother, Hunter...
Hughes Stadium; the Rams averaged 7.83 yards per carry, sixth-best in program annals; made key
Spent an afternoon visiting with developmentally disabled kids serviced by Respite Care in both
blocks on each of Nwoke’s big runs in the first half, a 63-yard TD and a 67-yard burst...In loss vs.
February 2010 and July 2011...Before 2011 spring practice, spent an afternoon at the Boys & Girls
Air Force (Nov. 26), made a lead block to help spring Chris Nwoke on a 62-yard TD run in the third
Club of Larimer County, helping kids with after-school programs...For a month during the summer
quarter, assisting the RB to a Hughes Stadium record 269 rushing yards, third most in CSU history
of 2010, interacted with low-income Linton Elementary students at a local clubhouse, in conjunc-
and third most by an individual at the FBS level in 2011...Helped Nwoke become first player in Rams
tion with the Larimer County Food Bank, Fort Collins Recreation and Vineyard church...Majoring in
history with multiple 200-yard rushing games in the same season...Early in loss vs. Wyoming (Dec.
sociology...Hometown: Libby, Mont.
3), threw a block to help push the pile on QB Garrett Grayson’s 20-yard run, setting up a first-quarter
Most Bowl Appearances by MW Teams since 1994
Nathan Pauly, LB Eric Pauly, LB
2003-07 2000-03
Conway Springs., Kan. Conway Springs
Morgan Pears, OL Erik Pears, OL
1999-02 2000-04
Denver, Colo.
Drew Reilly, DB Beau Reilly, QB
2011 2011-
Valley Center, Calif.
Valley Center
Brady Schneider, DB Brian Schneider, LB
1993-96 1990-93
Arvada, Colo.
Pomona
Aaron Sprague, DB Russell Sprague, WR
1998-01 2000-03
Holyoke, Colo.
Holyoke
Colorado State (10): 2008-New Mexico, 2005-Poinsettia, 2003-San Francisco, 2002-Liberty, 2001-New Orleans, 2000-Liberty, 1999-Liberty, 1997-Holiday, 1995-Holiday, 1994Holiday
Ben Stratton, DB Dane Stratton, OL Alex Stratton, S
2002-06 2004-08 2008-09
Cheyenne, Wyo.
East
Hawai’i (7): 2010-Hawai’i, 2009-Hawai’i, 2006-Hawai’i, 2004-Hawai’i, 2003-Hawai’i, 2001Hawai’i, 1999-O’Ahu
Bob Vomhof, DE Mike Vomhof, DE
2003-07 2001-05
Gillette, Wyo.
FG; also helped Raymond Carter to 158 yards and two TDs on the ground. Career Division I games played/started: 22/12 (12/12 in 2011; 10/0 in 2010).
Kennedy
Boise State (12): 2011-Las Vegas, 2010-Las Vegas, 2009-Fiesta, 2008-Poinsettia, 2007Hawaii, 2006-Fiesta, 2005-MPC Computers, 2004-Liberty, 2003-Fort Worth, 2002Humanitarian, 2000-Humanitarian, 1999-Humanitarian Fresno State (11): 2010-Humanitarium, 2009-New Mexico, 2008-New Mexico, 2007-Humanitarium, 2005-Liberty, 2004-MPC Computers, 2003-Silicon Valley, 2002-Silicon Valley, 2001-Silicon Valley, 2001-Silicon Valley, 1999-Las Vegas Air Force (10): 2011-Military, 2010-Independence, 2009-Armed Forces, 2008-Armed Forces, 2007-Armed Forces, 2002-San Francisco, 2000-Silicon Valley, 1998-O’Ahu, 1998-Liberty, 1997-Las Vegas
Nevada (7): 2011-Hawai’i, 2010-Kraft Fight Hunger, 2009-Hawai’i, 2008-Humanitarium, 2007-New Mexico, 2006-MPC Computers, 2005-Hawai’i Campbell Cty.
New Mexico (6): 2007-New Mexico, 2006-New Mexico, 2004-Emerald, 2003-Las Vegas, 2002-Las Vegas, 1997-Insight.com San Diego State (3): 2011-New Orleans, 2010-Poinsettia, 1998-Las Vegas Wyoming (3): 2011-New Mexico, 2009-New Mexico, 2004-Las Vegas Jordan Gragert
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Austin GRAY
Garrett GRAYSON
>> Defensive Back >> 6-3 | 208 | SO | 1L >> Abilene, Texas >> Wylie
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2011 (Freshman): A former wide receiver, earned the starting role out of spring practice and started
2011 (Freshman): A grayshirt, enrolled in January 2011 and began practice with the Rams in the
all 12 games...Finished fourth on the team with 59 tackles (33 solo), posting one tackle for loss,
spring...Wound up playing in four games as a true freshman, with three starts - all over the final third
five pass breakups, one fumble recovery, an interception, and an electrifying blocked-FG return...
of the season...Connected on 55.8 percent of his passes (43-for-77) with two touchdowns and six
Made his college debut and first career start in season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3)... In
interceptions...Did his most damage on the ground, with 193 yards on 47 carries (4.1 avg.) and one
exhilarating win at Utah State (Sept. 24), made an important first-quarter play with the Aggies driv-
TD...The No. 22-ranked all-purpose quarterback in the nation and No. 17 overall prospect from the
ing, pouncing on a Chuckie Keeton fumble on third-and-7, at the Rams’ 30...Later helped CSU hold
state of Washington (Rivals.com), showed remarkable poise in making his college debut in windy,
off the Aggies, 35-34, in double overtime, denying USU of a game-winning two-point conversion...
18-15 loss vs. San Diego State (Nov. 12)...Replaced injured starter Pete Thomas (knee) to begin the
In loss at UTEP (Oct. 22), stepped up in a secondary with only three safeties and nearly intercepted
second series of the second quarter, with the Rams trailing 15-7, and on his first snap, completed
two passes, one of which, in the third quarter, prevented a Miners TD...Gave CSU late life in loss at
a 5-yard pass over the middle to T.J. Borcky; after Chris Nwoke’s 67-yard run on the next play,
UNLV (Oct. 29), returning a FG blocked by Shaq Bell 61 yards to the Rebels’ 4-yard line, setting up
scrambled up the middle and fumbled on the carry to end the drive...Overcame another turnover on
a go-ahead touchdown; earlier, made a TD-saving tackle, taking a nice angle...In windy, 18-15 loss
his second drive, a tipped interception, to rally the Rams on a dramatic, 14-play, 71-yard drive to
vs. San Diego State (Nov. 12), nearly picked off Ryan Lindley late in the second quarter...In loss at
tie the game, 15-15, in the fourth quarter; completed 3-of-4 passes on the march, and picked up 7
No. 19 TCU (Nov. 19), broke up a second-quarter pass and established an early career high with a
yards on three carries, including consecutive carries to end the possession, a 4-yard run to convert
game-best 10 tackles...One week later, vs. Air Force (Nov. 26), blasted into the backfield to drop RB
a third-down, and a 1-yard sneak to make the score 15-13...Then, on the ensuing two-point attempt,
Asher Clark for a 3-yard loss on first-and-goal, helping the Falcons eventually have to settle for a
dropped back to pass, then found a hole in the middle and dove into the end zone for the game-tying
field goal...In season finale vs. Wyoming (Dec. 3), made a touchdown-saving tackle late in the first
tallies...One week later, made first career start, at No. 19 TCU (Nov. 19), which had upset then-No. 5
half on a drive that ended in a CSU takeaway, then registered his first career interception, picking off
Boise State the week before, and played remarkably well, considering he was the 17th true freshman
Brett Smith at the Rams’ 5-yard line with 3:19 remaining and CSU trailing 20-19...Earned academic
in the nation to start at QB in 2011...On a designed rollout on his first snap of TCU contest, found
all-conference honors following the season.
Matt Yemm for 34 yards to pierce Frogs territory, en route to connecting on nine of his first 11 passes; then, late in the third quarter, eluded a blitz and used exceptional vision to spot a wide-open
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
Raymond Carter for a 66-yard score, the first TD pass of his career...Also in Frogs contest became the first CSU quarterback without a sack in 23 games, while rushing for five first downs and 53 yards
High School: Signed with the Rams during the summer of 2010...Started not only at wide receiver
on eight carries...One week later in loss vs. Air Force (Nov. 26), guided the Rams on a game-opening,
and free safety, but also handled kicking and punting duties as a senior at Wylie High School in
87-yard TD drive, matching the team’s longest in terms of yards in 2011, capping the march with a
Abilene, Texas, helping the Bulldogs to the Texas state title game...A first-team all-state selection
4-yard strike to Byron Steele to give CSU a 7-0 lead...In season finale vs. Wyoming (Dec. 3), led the
(Rivals.com), caught 52 passes for 828 yards and five touchdowns in 2009 as WHS advanced to the
Rams on a pair of second-half TD drives to erase a 14-6 deficit and, with 91 rushing yards, nearly
Class 3A Division I state championship, where the Bulldogs lost to Gilmer...Second-team all-state
became the first CSU QB since Bradlee Van Pelt in 2003 with a 100-yard rushing game...In Cowboys
as a kicker (Associated Press, Texas Sportswriters), he connected on 10 of 13 field-goal attempts,
contest, had carries of 20, 15, 14 and 16 yards; also converted key first downs with his legs on each
including a 49-yarder, and racked up 30 touchbacks on kickoffs...At both wide receiver and kicker,
second-half TD drive, extending the first with a pass to T.J. Borcky on fourth-and-4.
also earned a spot on Rivals’ All-West Texas squad and the All Big Country Super Team...Additionally
Austin Gray
as a senior, was a first-team all-district safety, accounting for three career interceptions...A three-
High School: A grayshirt, enrolled in January 2011 and began practice with the Rams in the spring...
year letterman and two-year starter, helped the team to three consecutive district titles and a pair
Personal: Given name Austin Riley Gray...Born Aug. 8, 1991, in Abilene, Texas...Parents are Stephen
The No. 22-ranked all-purpose quarterback in the nation and No. 17 overall prospect from the state
of appearances in the state semifinals, in addition to the 2009 state championship...In 2008, WHS
and Jana Gray, both graduates of Texas A&M...Has a younger brother and younger sister...Dad,
of Washington (Rivals.com)...Appeared three times as both the first-team quarterback in his confer-
saw its season end in double-overtime, a one-point loss to the eventual Texas champion; saw limited
Stephen, ran track at McMurry University...Participated in National Honor Society, Fellowship of
ence and the first-team quarterback in his region, at Heritage High School in Vancouver, Wash., just
action that season, but still caught 28 passes for 479 yards and six scores...Owns 4.56-second
Christian Athletes, Young Life and Peer Assisted Leadership; also volunteered on Thanksgiving at
across the Oregon border from Portland...Broke most of Washington’s Class 4A state passing re-
speed in the 40-yard dash and graduated with a 3.78 core grade-point average, which earned him
his local mission and played guitar as a worship leader at his church...Also enjoys mountain biking,
cords, and had the nation’s highest completion percentage as a senior, 73.2 percent...Topped 10,000
academic all-state accolades...Head football coach Hugh Sandifer, whose staff also honored Gray
snowboarding and wakeboarding...Helped orchestrate Math Night at Fort Collins’ Bauder Elemen-
yards in total offense during his prep career...Garnered consecutive Greater St. Helens League MVP
with the 2009 Don Mouser Award, given to an outstanding senior that displayed true dedication,
tary, working with youngsters to help them learn math, in February 2011...Before the 2011 season,
honors, in 2008 and ‘09...A three-year starting quarterback and three-year letterwinner, also played
desire and determination...Earned four letters in track, and chose CSU over scholarship offers in that
spent time with less-fortunate kids, assisting with summer programs at the Harmony Mobile Home
free safety, cornerback and wide receiver, and served two seasons as a team captain...Guided the
sport to Texas A&M and Texas Tech...In spring 2010, qualified for state in the high jump (personal
Park...Majoring in agricultural business...Hometown: Abilene, Texas.
Timberwolves to three straight Class 4A playoff berths and a GSHL championship in 2008...His con-
best 6 feet, 8 inches), 110-meter hurdles and the 4x100 relay...As a junior, qualified for state in
ference’s Player of the Year in 2009, completed 73.2 percent of his passes (238-for-325), for 2,720
the long jump...A forward in basketball, also earned all-district honors as a junior, lettering twice...
Career Statistics
Played soccer as a freshman...Also recruited as a football player by Colorado, Kentucky, Montana,
Year School
GP-GS UT-AT--TT TFL-YDS SACKS-YDS
San Diego State, Rice and TCU.
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yards, with 18 TD and only five INT...Also as a senior, averaged 8.2 yards on 117 carries (958 yards), 1.0-3
0.0-0
*Returned a blocked field goal 61 yards at UNLV (10/29/11)
FF-FR-Yds 0-1-0
Int-Yds PBU 1-0
5
with nine TDs, and caught two passes for 22 yards and a 20-yard TD...Among his top games in 2009, led the Timberwolves to a critical 30-29 conference win over Kelso with 361 yards, among national leaders that weekend, on 32-of-41 passing, with three TDs...Three of his team’s losses as a senior
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were by a combined 12 points...As a junior, received his first GSHL MVP and guided HHS to a league
Lou GREENWOOD
title by throwing for 3,129 yards, connecting on 69.2 percent of his passes (236-for-341), with 18 TD and 11 INT...Also in 2008, had 541 yards on 75 carries (7.2 avg.), with three TDs...Threw to a Division I receiver and was protected by a Division I offensive lineman in 2008...Went 7-3 in his first year as a starter, 2007, completing 72.9 percent of his passes (186-for-255) with 23 TDs and eight INTs, in addition to 318 yards on 38 carries (8.4 avg.), with three TDs...Also played basketball (three letters), serving as a team captain and averaging 6.7 points per game, and ran track (four), winning district titles in both the 300- and 110-meter hurdles...Ran the 40-yard dash in 4.63 seconds... Earned academic all-conference honors in all three sports, with a 3.1 GPA...Head football coach was
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Nate Becksted...Also recruited by Notre Dame, Oregon, Tennessee, Louisville, Miami (Ohio), Idaho
2011 (Junior): A second-year starter and former running back, played in 11 games with six starts...
State and Eastern Washington.
Finished second on the team in both receptions (26) and receiving yards (396), averaging 15.2 yards per catch, with two touchdowns...Also carried six times for -3 net yards...Started the season-
Personal: Given name Garrett Bradley Grayson...Nicknamed G-Man...Born May 29, 1991, in Van-
opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), and made a pivotal, 27-yard reception late in the first half,
couver, Wash. ...Parents are Brad and Jody Grayson...Has an older sister...Uncle, Danny Grayson,
getting his feet down barely in bounds; one play later, CSU took the lead with a TD pass to Crockett
was an All-American linebacker at Washington State, selected in the seventh round of the 1990
Gillmore; also had a first-down run on the game-winning TD drive in the fourth quarter...In home-
NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers...Took part in a goodwill party at Respite Care of Fort Collins,
opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), converted a third-down play with a 15-yard catch
working with disabled youngsters, in February 2011...Invested time in kids’ lives at the Fort Collins
in the second quarter...Led the Rams with four catches in exhilarating win at Utah State (Sept. 24),
Boys & Girls Club prior to the 2011 season...Undecided on a major at Colorado State...Hometown:
including an 18-yard reception to set up a late-second-half FG that put CSU on the board; one play
Vancouver, Wash.
before the catch, had lost 15 yards on an end-around carry...Had a career day in 38-31 loss vs. San Jose State (Oct. 1), with 149 receiving yards and two touchdowns, both personal bests; fought off defenders to haul in a 41-yard TD to put CSU on the board in the first quarter, then caught a 25-yard
Career Passing Statistics Year School
GP-GS
Effic
Cmp Att Int
Pct
Yds
TD
Lg
Avg/G
strike in the second quarter...In second quarter of loss vs. No. 5 Boise State (Oct. 15), drew an
4-3
107.96
43 77 6
55.8
542
2
66
1 3 5 . 5
important pass-interference penalty on a touchdown drive...Late in loss at UTEP (Oct. 22), sustained
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a blow to the head after making a catch...Converted an early third down in loss at UNLV (Oct. 29), then got open to catch a key 31-yard pass on the Rams’ final drive...In windy, 18-15 loss vs. San
Career Rushing Statistics Year School
Yds
Avg TD Lg
Diego State (Nov. 12), caught a first-drive pass and broke a tackle for 17 yards, one play before the
-- his first career attempt -- overshooting QB Pete Thomas for a sure TD on the Rams’ first drive;
47
193
4.1 1 20
Rams’ first TD...Late in the first half of loss at No. 19 TCU (Nov. 19), hauled in a 29-yard catch to
converted a third-and-8 with a key second-quarter reception...Against BYU (Nov. 13), caught five
set up a field goal.
passes for 54 yards, including a 12-yard grab to convert a third-and-4 on the Rams’ lone TD drive,
2011 CSU
Lou Greenwood
RUSH
*Additional statistics
in the fourth quarter. 2010 (Sophomore): A gifted playmaker in a deep offensive backfield, was permanently moved to WR
Garrett Grayson
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after spring practice and played in all 12 games, with nine starts...Led the team with 474 receiving
2009 (Freshman): Played in 11 games as a RB and kickoff-return man...Had 147 yards on 42 carries
yards, on 34 catches (13.9 avg.), with two TDs...Also had 61 yards on 16 carries (3.8 avg.), with
(3.5 avg.), scoring twice, and caught 13 passes for 221 yards and another two TDs...Also returned
one TD, and returned one kickoff for 19 yards...At Miami-Ohio (Sept. 18), made his first career start;
15 kickoffs for 288 yards (19.2 avg.), an extra dimension that helped persuade coaches to use
nearly scored on a key fourth-down reception in the third quarter with the Rams fighting to climb
him as a true freshman...Sat out the opener at Colorado (Sept. 6), then made his college debut in
back in the game, but a penalty wiped out the 36-yard play...In dramatic 36-34 win vs. Idaho (Sept.
24-23 win vs. Weber State (Sept. 12), seeing significant snaps...First entered contest during initial
25), made a second straight start and converted an early third down with a 12-yard catch; then,
period, and actually caught a pass on his first play, but a holding penalty wiped out the yardage...In
with the Rams down 13-0 late in the first half, hauled in a 16-yard catch to pierce Vandals territory
conference-opening loss at No. 19 BYU (Sept. 26), returned kickoffs during the second half, includ-
despite a pass-interference call (declined), giving the Rams important yards en route to their first
ing a 25-yarder late in the game...Broke out in bitter 31-29 loss at Idaho, with four catches for 74
TD; also had an 11-yard catch wiped out by penalty...In loss at No. 25 Air Force (Oct. 9), had 55
yards, including his first career TD, a gorgeous, 39-yard screen pass in which he broke a tackle then
yards of combined offense, including a pair of reverse runs for 31 yards; scored on the first reverse,
raced most of the yards after the catch, bringing the Rams to within two points in the final 2 minutes;
a 13-yard sweep around left end to put the Rams on the board...Later in Falcons contest, his 18-yard
two plays earlier, made a one-handed catch to gain critical yards and move the chains...Earlier in
run, longest of his career, set up another CSU TD...In 43-10 win vs. UNLV (Oct. 16), caught just two
Vandals contest, broke a tackle on a 20-yard gain during a first-quarter TD march, moved the chains
passes but they were the longest pair of receptions in his career; first, beat his man down the middle
on another TD drive late in the first half, and provided a spark with a 38-yard kickoff return, setting
on a 55-yard reception late in the first quarter, setting up a TD, then in the second quarter used his
up a third-quarter FG...Scored his first career rushing TD late in 34-16 loss vs. Air Force (Oct. 31),
speed to separate from a CB and snag Pete Thomas’ perfectly placed ball down the right sideline for
a 2-yard blast; set up the score with a 10-yard run to the Falcons’ 2...In loss at UNLV (Nov. 7), had
a 73-yard score...The last reception was the longest pass by a CSU team in two years and completed
122 all-purpose yards, including 65 rushing; set up a game-tying TD with a 7-yard run off a Statue
a two-play, 94-yard drive in 40 seconds, giving him his first 100-yard receiving day...His 64.0 yards
of Liberty play in the second quarter, then on a third-quarter FG drive, had three carries for 22 yards,
per catch vs. UNLV was the best single-game effort by an MWC player in 2010...At No. 9 Utah (Oct.
including a third-and-1 conversion, and a physical 13-yard effort in which he broke a tackle at first
23), made a diving 19-yard reception and drew a late-hit flag to help set up a second-quarter FG...
contact...Also had a 14-yard run, dragging several tacklers with him over the final few yards...In last-
In 38-14 win vs. New Mexico (Oct. 30), put the Rams on the board with a game-tying, 43-yard TD
second loss at New Mexico (Nov. 21), led all players with 76 receiving yards, including a go-ahead
catch in the first quarter, beating his man to the ball, then dragging him the last 8 yards into the end
50-yard TD late in the third quarter; earlier, had a 13-yard carry on the Rams’ game-tying TD drive
zone...Later in the same quarter, his 20-yard end-around run helped to set up another CSU TD...
in the first quarter, and made a nice move to break a tackle and gain 20 receiving yards to convert
At SDSU (Nov. 6), caught a career-best seven passes, two in the fourth quarter, one of which went
a third-and-8 on a long third-quarter drive...In 17-16 loss vs. Wyoming (Nov. 27), gave the Rams a
for 19 yards on the Rams’ TD drive that brought CSU to within one score, 24-19; also threw a pass
6-0 lead with an 8-yard TD run.
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High School: Rushed for 734 yards in seven games and scored 12 touchdowns on just 102 carries
nailed down a spot on the Denver Post’s All-Colorado team, the state’s best 31 players regardless
High School: A unanimous first-team all-district selection, also earned Team Texas (TexasHSFoot-
as a senior at Conroe (Texas) High School, helping the Tigers to a 6-4 record and a playoff berth...
of classification...A first-team all-Northern Conference selection for three consecutive years (2008-
ball.com) and third-team all-state(Texas Sportswriters) recognition, ranking him among the top
Named second-team District 14-5A and the 10th-best running back in Texas by Recruiting Insider...A
10), also garnered first-team all-area recognition from the Longmont Times-Call (2009 and ‘10),
six offensive tacklesin Texas’ largest classification...Helped lead Carroll High School, in the DFW
team captain, in the first half alone against Westside, rushed for 158 yards and four touchdowns...
and first-team all-region honors from the Boulder Daily Camera (2009 and ‘10)...Was his team’s
Metroplex, to a district title and the third round of the Class 5A Region I state playoffs...Awarded
Had 172 yards and a touchdown vs. Seven Lakes...Rivals.com ranked him as the 44th-best running
Offensive Lineman of the Year as a team captain in 2010...Began his starting streak in 2007, drawing
three stars by Rivals.com, who ranked him the No. 80 offensive tackle in the nation...Was the only of-
back in the country and the No. 94 overall player in the state of Texas...As a junior, rushed for 812
his initial career nod as a freshman in the first round of the state playoffs, the only year in which his
fensive lineman from his 2009 CHS team to earn an FBS scholarship, joining teammates that signed
yards and 13 touchdowns as Conroe made the playoffs for the first time since 1999...Earned first-
team didn’t advance at least to the quarterfinals of the postseason...An honorable-mention all-state
with Alabama, Texas Tech, Houston, Miami (Fla.) and Tulsa...Joins a group of Carroll football alumni
team all-district honors as a junior, and was named the district’s Newcomer of the Year in 2006...
selection as a junior in 2009, helped the Trojans to a berth in the 4A state championship game...
that includes Chase Daniel (Missouri/New Orleans Saints), Greg McElroy (Alabama), Scott Chandler
Head coach was Roger Holtkamp...As a sophomore, rushed for 627 yards and eight TDs...Chose
Had 55 tackles and five sacks as a defensive lineman in 2009 as the 11-3 Trojans rocketed through
(Iowa/New York Giants), Garrett Hartley (Oklahoma/New Orleans Saints), Kris Brown (Nebraska/
Colorado State over offers from Georgia Tech, Syracuse, Houston, Iowa State, Ole Miss and Baylor,
the playoffs before falling to Heritage at Invesco Field...The anchor of the LHS line, blocked for a
Houston Texans) and McKay Jacobson (BYU)...Started only one season, backing up all-state selec-
and drew interest from several other schools.
2009 offense that rushed for 3,031 yards with 40 TDs...In his first year as a starter, playing primarily
tion Matt Boyles as an underclassman...However, in that senior campaign, also garnered first-team
on defense, helped the Trojans to a 10-2 record and an appearance in the 2008 state quarterfinals,
all-area recognition (Fort Worth Star-Telegram Area Super Team), and mention in the Star-Telegram
Personal: Given name Lorenzo Gene Greenwood...Born April 14, 1991, in Conroe, Texas...Parents
picking up first-team all-Northern Conference accolades...Head football coach was Doug Johnson...
Top 50, the Dallas Morning News Metroplex Top 100, and Dave Campbell’s Texas Football/maxpreps.
are Lorenzo (Lou) Greenwood and the late Brenda Gillaspie...Has two older sisters, one younger
Also appeared on the rosters of the Trojans’ basketball, track and wrestling teams...Threw the shot
com Top 300 in Texas...Additionally, ESPN Rise selected him as one of 26 all-combine players among
sister and one younger brother...In February before the ‘10 season, devoted a night to prepare food
and discus as an all-conference track athlete, earning sixth at state in 2010...Battled at the state
900 in attendance at the 2009 Nike Dallas Combine...Led the Dragons’ offensive line in overall point
and serve dinner to homeless individuals at the Open Door Mission in Old Town Fort Collins...Helped
wrestling championship after signing his CSU letter of intent...Had a 3.2 GPA and remarkable speed
production, including all three playoff contests...Did not allow a sack during the 13-game season
with organized sports for low-income students at a 2010 summer camp at Lincoln Middle School in
(4.88 seconds) for a lineman...Max bench press in high school was 345 pounds...Also recruited by
(more than 400 passing plays) for an offense that threw for 3,675 yards and 29 TDs, protecting a QB
Fort Collins...Undecided on a major at Colorado State...Hometown: Conroe, Texas.
San Diego State, Washington, Colorado, Kansas State, Utah, UCLA and Michigan.
that could eventually replace Case Keenum at Houston...Helped lead Carroll to a double-overtime win
Career Receiving Statistics
Personal: Given name Justin Alexander Reedy Hansen...Born April 28, 1992, in Seattle, Wash.
Also served as team captain and offseason training program captain...Lettered twice in football and
...Parents are Tom and Kara Hansen...Has two younger brothers...Diagnosed in second grade with
also threw the shot in track...Recognized on the Texas All-Scholastic Team in 2009 (Randy Rodgers
over Allen in the second round of the playoffs at Dallas Cowboys Stadium in front of 45,000 fans... Year School
GP-GS
REC
YDS
Avg
TD
Long
Avg/Gm
2009 CSU
11-0
13
221
17.0
2
50
2 0 . 1
Asperger’s Syndrome, a hidden disability on the Autism spectrum that affects three in every 10,000
Recruiting) with a 3.5 GPA...Top time in the 40-yard dash is 5.07... Head football coach was Hal Was-
2010 CSU
12-9
34
474
13.9
2
73
3 9 . 5
people; has overcome the symptoms, which include physical awkwardness, difficulty in social situ-
son...Recruited by Arkansas, Iowa State, Kansas State, Missouri, Northwestern, Oklahoma State,
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11-6
26
396
15.2
2
41
3 6 . 0
ations and ability to grasp some things mentally, to make himself a better person and earn a major-
Purdue, San Diego State, Tulane, Tulsa, UTEP, Rice, Mississippi State and Wyoming.
Career Totals
34-15
73
1091
14.9
6
73
32.1
college football scholarship...Will major in either business or computer science at Colorado State...
Hometown: Longmont, Colo.
Personal: Given name Mason L. Hathaway...Born Jan. 29, 1992, in Germantown, Wis. ...Parents are
Career Rushing Statistics Year School
Craig and Dawn Hathahway...Has an older sister...Before 2011 spring practice, spent an afternoon at
RUSH
YDS
Avg
TD
Long
2009 CSU
42
147
3.5
2
14
1
2010 CSU
16
61
3.8
1
20
5
2011 CSU
6
-3
-0.5
0
6
-
Career Totals
64
205
3.2
3
20
6
Mason HATHAWAY
Avg/Gm 3
. .
0
1 .
.
3 2 0
Career Kickoff Return Statistics Year School 2009 CSU
RET
YDS
Avg
TD
Long
15
288
19.2
0
3
8 9
2010 CSU
1
19
19.0
0
1
Career Totals
16
307
19.2
0
38
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the Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County, helping kids with after-school programs...Before the 2011 season, spent a day with developmentally disabled kids at Respite Care of Fort Collins...Majoring in construction management...Hometown: Southlake, Texas.
>> Offensive Line >> 6-5 | 274 | SO | 1L >> Southlake, Texas >> Carroll
2011 (Freshman): A developing lineman with great potential, played in 11 games with one start... Missed several fall practices after an Aug. 16 ankle sprain, but returned to action in time to travel to Albuquerque, where he made his college debut as a reserve in season-opening win at New Mexico
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Justin HANSEN
(Sept. 3), as a substitute tackle for a few snaps in the second quarter...Played most of the Denver
on the first series in the Rams’ heavy package, and seeing several other snaps as the team’s strong-
>> Offensive Line >> 6-5 | 315 | FR | RS >> Longmont, Colo. >> Longmont
2011: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), replacing injured T Joe Caprioglio (knee) with three minutes left in the first quarter...Played much of the following week in exhilarating win at Utah State (Sept. 24), entering side tackle; made point-of-attack blocks on both Chris Nwoke touchdown runs, the game-tying score at the end of regulation, and the game-winning run in the second overtime...In 38-31 loss vs. San Jose State (Oct. 1), saw plenty of reserve snaps on the offensive line...In loss vs. No. 5 Boise State (Oct. 15), entered as an extra tackle on the first series, then replaced an injured Paul Madsen early in the second quarter and played the balance of the game at tackle...In loss at UTEP (Oct. 22), made his first career start, replacing Madsen (knee) at tackle...Did not start in loss at UNLV (Oct. 29) but saw several snaps, including a key TD drive early in the third quarter, briefly replacing Ty Sambrailo
High School: A four-year letterman and three-year starter - including 2009 and ‘10 on both sides
(elbow). Career Division I games played/started: 11/1 in 2011.
of the ball - helped control the line of scrimmage at Longmont High School, a notable factory for Division I and NFL offensive linemen just 45 minutes south of Fort Collins...Rated the state’s 11thbest overall prospect by Rivals.com...Received first-team Class 4A all-state honors as a senior, and
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High School: As a senior at Dallas (Texas) Jesuit College Prep, was a second-team all-district 8-5A
and tackle on the offensive line...Selected as the team’s co-offensive MVP...An all-District 7-5A first-
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selection...As a captain, led the Rangers into battle in a very tough district that featured the 5A Division I state champion, Allen High School, and the Division II runner-up, Wylie...Played both guard team selection as a junior, was named outstanding lineman for Jesuit...To start off his senior season in track and field, set his school record in the shot put with a throw of 56 feet, 3 inches, at the Arkansas High School Indoor Invitational...Had a 29-inch vertical leap, a 5.1-second time in the 40-yard dash, and bench pressed 300 pounds...Also holds the Jesuit school records for the dead lift (525 pounds), the power clean (275 pounds), and the squat (620 pounds)...Had a personal-best throw of
2011 (Sophomore): A key reserve interior lineman, overcame a knee sprain during fall camp and
169 feet, 11.5 inches, in the discus, and was a two-time district champion in both the shot put and
played in eight games...Took first-team reps at guard in place of an injured Jake Gdowski for nearly
the discus...A two-time regional qualifier (2007, 2008) in track and field, also was a state qualifier in
two weeks until sustaining his own knee injury Aug. 18...Worked his way back and played in his
2008...Head football coach was Bob Wunderlick...Chose Colorado State over interest from Kansas,
first 2011 game as a reserve in win vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), helping CSU rush for 242
Louisiana Tech, North Texas, Southern Miss, UNLV, Northwestern State and Duke.
yards...Saw several offensive snaps in loss vs. No. 5 Boise State (Oct. 15)...Entered loss at UTEP (Oct. 22) as an extra tackle, occasionally lining up as a fullback...Also saw short-yardage snaps in
Personal: Given name Brandon Matthew Haynes...Born Jan. 25, 1991, in Dallas, Texas...Son of
losses at UNLV (Oct. 29), vs. San Diego State (Nov. 12) and at No. 19 TCU (Nov. 19)...In loss vs. Air
Don and Anne Haynes...Has one older brother...Both parents are graduates of Grambling State...
Force (Nov. 26), saw several plays as an extra tackle, playing a small role in Chris Nwoke’s Hughes
Spent an afternoon visiting with patients and their families serviced by Respite Care in February
Stadium-record 269 rushing yards...In season finale vs. Wyoming (Dec. 3), entered as CSU’s main
before the ‘10 season...For a month during the summer of 2010, interacted with low-income Lin-
tackle for the second series, his first of several snaps in that role. Career Division I games played/
ton Elementary students at a local clubhouse, in conjunction with the Larimer County Food Bank,
started: 11/0 (8/0 in 2011; 3/0 in 2010).
Fort Collins Recreation and Vineyard church...Helped orchestrate Math Night at Fort Collins’ Bauder Elementary, working with youngsters to help them learn math, in February 2011...Before the 2011
2010 (Freshman): Played in three games as a reserve, all in consecuitve fashion...Made his college
season, spent a day with developmentally disabled kids at Respite Care of Fort Collins...Majoring in
debut late in big win vs. UNLV (Oct. 16), then saw late action at Utah (Oct. 23) and vs. New Mexico
history...Hometown: Cedar Hill, Texas.
(Oct. 30).
Tanner HEDSTROM
2009: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility...Participated on the CSU track & field team in the spring.
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Tanner Hedstrom High School: A first-team all-Front Range League selection at Fort Collins High School as a 2007 senior, was one of the top linebackers in the state of Colorado....A team captain, was named defensive MVP while leading the Lambkins to the playoffs...A four-year varsity letterwinner, was on two Lambkins conference championship teams and helped FCHS make the playoffs all four years of high
2011 (Sophomore): CSU’s primary long-snapper for punts and placements since Game 5 of his
school, advancing to the state semifinals two times...An academic all-conference selection, was
2010 freshman season, when he replaced an injured Scott Albritton, played in all 12 games...Life-
honored as the best player of his class every season...Head coach was Eric Rice...Was a teammate
saving in CSU’s exhilarating 35-34 win at Utah State (Sept. 24), recovered not one but two muffed
of current and former CSU players Matt Yemm, Scott Zick and Zach Donaldson.
punts, one late in the fourth quarter; with the Rams trailing 21-13 and only 2:06 left in regulation, pounced on an Eric Moats muff at the USU 15, setting up a game-tying TD and two-point conversion
Personal: Given name: Tanner Hedstrom...Born Feb. 28, 1990, in Fort Collins, Colo. ...Son of Dan
in the final minute that sent the game to overtime...Earlier, recovered another muffed punt to give
and Amie Hedstrom...Has two older sisters...Grandfather, Jerry Brumit, played college football in
CSU possession at the USU 35, and made a tackle on a previous punt...Earned MW Special Teams
Iowa, and father, Dan, played football at Mesa State...Aunt, Geri Brumit, played softball at Colorado
Player of the Week honors for his efforts against Aggies...In loss at UTEP (Oct. 22), sustained a leg
State...Sister, Danni, currently plays softball at CSU-Pueblo, following in the footsteps of older sister
injury covering a punt late in the third quarter, but returned to snap the balance of the game...Earned
Breanna, who graduated in 2007...Before 2011 spring practice, spent an afternoon at the Boys &
academic all-conference honors following the season. Career Division I games played/started: 20/0
Girls Club of Larimer County, helping kids with after-school programs...In June before the ‘11 sea-
(12/0 in 2011; 8/0 in 2010).
son, assisted at a youth football clinic in Windsor, Colo., for kids ages 8-12...Brought smiles and a good time to elderly patients struggling to overcome surgeries and other health issues, at the Lemay
2010 (Freshman): Pressed into service by the season-ending Week 5 knee injury to Scott Albritton,
Health and Rehab Facility in February before the ‘10 season...For a week during the summer of 2010,
played in eight games, handling every snap over the final 75 percent of the season...Did not record a
helped struggling students with reading at Tavelli Elementary in Fort Collins...Majoring in health and
tackle...Made his college debut in loss vs. No. 5 TCU (Oct. 2), snapping for a punt late in the first half
exercise science...Hometown: Fort Collins, Colo.
and the entire second half...Earned academic all-conference following the season. 2011 (Freshman): Played in four games, primarily in a special-teams role...Made his college debut
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2009: After enrolling at CSU in January, redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college
against No. 5 Boise State (Oct. 15)...Also played at UTEP (Oct. 22), vs. Air Force (Nov. 26) and vs.
eligibility.
Wyoming (Dec. 3). 2010: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
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Blake JONES
Joe KAWULOK
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High School: Was a three-sport athlete at ThunderRidge High School (football, track, and
2011 (Freshman): An intelligent and gifted true freshman, played in 10 games, with one start...Did
wrestling)...A four-year letterman in track and a two-year letterman in football...A first-team all-
not catch a pass as a true freshman...Not only took advantage of injuries during fall camp to ascend
Southern Conference linebacker in 2009...Head coach was Joe Johnson...Played with current CSU
the depth chart, but also impressed coaches enough to move him into key packages in the Rams’ of-
High School: A four-year letterman, played defensive line and tight end for Monarch High School,
running back Chris Nwoke.
fense...Earned a spot on the 64-man travel roster for season-opening contest at New Mexico (Sept.
near Boulder, Colo. ...Rated the No. 64 overall prospect in the Midlands region by SuperPrep and
3), but did not play...Made his college debut, as a starter and second tight end, in home-opening
the 10th-best player, regardless of position, in Colorado by the Denver Post...Guided his team to
Personal: Given name Kenneth Ryan Hulbert...Born March 11, 1992, in Colorado Springs, Colo.
win vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10)...In first minute of second quarter vs. Air Force (Nov. 26),
consecutive conference championships to close a stellar prep career...Earned first-team All-North
...Has one younger brother, Casey, who runs track at Metro State College of Denver...In February
sustained a serious knee injury blocking on a kickoff return and did not return...Earned academic
Metro Conference honors on both sides of the ball as both a senior in 2010 and a junior in 2009,
before 2011 spring practice, spent a day at the Open Door Mission in Fort Collins, serving meals to
all-conference honors following the season.
in addition to first-team all-state accolades as a senior defensive lineman...Also garnered first-team
the homeless...Undecided on a major at CSU...Hometown: Littleton, Colo.
Cory JAMES
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2011: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
2011: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
all-region honors as a senior defensive end...A team captain, also received the Coyotes’ Iron Man High School: Started his final 28 games, playing both tight end and offensive tackle, helping Tulsa
award for making the most plays on defense...Helped MHS to a 9-2 record in 2010, before an upset
Union - one of Oklahoma’s most dominant programs - win three consecutive Class 6A state cham-
in the first-round of the state playoffs...Posted 11 sacks as a senior, in addition to three touchdown
pionships...In his three years as a letterman (2008-10), the Redskins were 39-3, going 13-1 each
receptions on offense...As a junior in 2009, was a first-team all region and first-team all-conference
season...Primarily a tight end until the beginning of his senior season, demonstrated versatility and
tight end as his team advanced to the Colorado Class 4A state semifinals, where they lost their
unselfishness by starting all 14 games at left tackle in 2010...In fact, played so well at his new posi-
season’s only game (12-1)...As a junior, totaled 46 tackles, 16 stops for loss and seven sacks, and
tion, earned the District 4-6A Offensive Lineman of the Year award...Also picked up second-team
in a run-oriented offense, caught only four passes in 2009, but all four were touchdowns...Monarch
all-metro and honorable-mention all-state recognition as a senior...As a junior in 2009, started all 14
finished 8-3 in 2008...Owned 4.74-second speed in the 40-yard dash...Head football coach was Phil
games at tight end and had five catches for 59 yards...As a sophomore in 2008, started five games
Bravo...Also competed in track (throws) and played basketball for the Coyotes...Drew six scholarship
and two of his three receptions on the year were for touchdowns...An academic all-conference
offers before his senior season, from San Diego State, Utah, New Mexico, CSU, UNLV and SMU; also
choice, owned a 3.83 cumulative GPA and a 4.76 weighted GPA, and registered a 30 on the ACT...
drew significant recruiting interest from Notre Dame, Kansas State, Colorado, Kansas, Wyoming,
Had 4.9-second speed in the 40-yard dash...Head football coach was Kirk Fridrich...Also played
Arizona and Arizona State.
basketball as a freshman...Drew recruiting interest from Kansas, Duke, Missouri, Harvard, Rice, High School: Lettered two years in football for the Rams of Del Rio, Texas, a city of 37,000 on the
Dartmouth, Columbia and Drake.
U.S.-Mexico border about three hours due west of San Antonio...Started 21 consecutive games at
Personal: Given name Joseph Christian Kawulok...Last name is pronounced kuh-WALL-ik...Born Aug. 25, 1992, in Boulder, Colo. ...Son of Ted and Kim Kawulok...Has three older brothers and one
linebacker until sustaining a torn left anterior cruciate ligament, ending his prep career in the eighth
Personal: Given name Blake Conner Jones...Born July 28, 1992, in Tulsa, Okla. ...Son of Bobby and
younger sister...Father, Ted, played football at Northern Arizona in the late 1970s and serves as an
game of his senior season...Before the injury, combined as a junior and senior for 116 tackles
Kamelle Jones...The youngest of three boys, has two older brothers, one of which, Bryan, plays soc-
assistant coach at Monarch High School...Is the fourth of four brothers to play Division I football,
(67 solo), 26 stops behind the line of scrimmage, 11 sacks, three forced fumbles and one fumble
cer at Rogers State...Will pursue a mechanical engineering degree at Colorado State...Hometown:
the third to do so at Colorado State...Older brothers Chris (tight end, 2004-08) and Michael (senior
recovery... Despite the injury, still voted by fellow coaches the District 29-5A Co-Linebacker of the
Tulsa, Okla.
linebacker in 2011) preceded him in the CSU program, while another brother, Matt, played tight
Year after his senior campaign, when he also garnered first-team all-district honors for the second
end at San Diego State...Is taller than all three of his older brothers...Younger sister, Lia, competes
straight year...Also received the Hit Stick Award... Helped DRHS to bi-district and area champion-
in gymnastics and track...Cousin, Ryan Kawulok, is a soccer player at the University of Portland...
ships on a team that finished 8-3 in 2010 and 10-3 in 2009, when the Rams advanced to the third
Interested in either history or construction management as a Colorado State major...Hometown:
round of the Texas Class 5A state playoffs...Started all 13 games as a junior in 2009...Top prep speed
Louisville, Colo.
in the 40-yard dash was 4.8 seconds...Owned a 3.1 GPA...Head football coach was Steve Hoffman... Also played baseball for the Rams...Drew recruiting interest from TCU, New Mexico, Colorado, Texas
Name and mascot history
State, Louisiana Tech and East Carolina.
The land-grant institution established in Fort Collins in 1870 has held five names: 1870 1877 1935 1944 1957
Personal: Given name Cory Miguel James...Born May 22, 1993, in Del Rio, Texas...Son of Clarence and Sheila James...Has one older brother...Dad, Clarence, played football at Chowan Junior College...Interested in a physical therapy degree at Colorado State...Hometown: Del Rio, Texas.
Agricultural College of Colorado State Agricultural College or Colorado Agricultural College Colorado State College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical Arts College Colorado State University
The institution’s nickname officially became Rams in 1959. Previously, the mascot was primarily Aggies since the inception of its football program, although the team was known as Rams, Farmers and CACs during that time.
Blake Jones
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CSU’s All-Conference Punters Tim Luke .........................................................................................................................................*1989 Deone Horinek . ....................................................................................................................1998, *1999 Joey Huber ...........................................................................................................................*2001, 2002 Jimmie Kaylor........................................................................................................................*2005, 2006 Anthony Hartz.................................................................................................................................... 2008 Pete Kontodiakos.....................................................................................................................2010, 2011 *—first-team selection
>> Punter >> 6-3 | 220 | SR | 3L >> Tarpon Springs, Fla. >> Countryside
41 >> Preseason all-MW Selection
in CSU history, and take away his 20-yard punt late in the first half, unsuccessfully trying to corner the Wolf Pack in its own territory, and the true freshman averaged 52.6 yards on five of his punts;
• First Team: Athlon, Blue Ribbon, Lindy’s, MW media, Phil Steele
earned conference special teams Player of the Week honors for his efforts...In conference-opening loss at No. 19 BYU (Sept. 26), pinned a pair of punts inside the Cougars’ 20...Averaged 49.0 yards
>> Award Watch Lists
on three punts in loss vs. Utah (Oct. 10), including a 53-yarder and a pair inside the 20...In loss vs. SDSU (Oct. 24), twice pinned the Aztecs inside their 20 on fair catches, both into the wind...In loss
• Ray Guy Award - Top Punter • CFPA Punter Award - Top Punter
at UNLV (Nov. 7), nailed a 67-yarder just before half, downed at the Rebels’ 5...In 17-16 loss vs. Wyoming (Nov. 27), hit a 53-yarder without a return.
2011 (Junior): A Ray Guy Award candidate, played in all 12 games and earned second-team all-conference honors (MW coaches/media, Phil Steele)...Averaged a career-best 38.7 net yards per punt,
High School: The first-team punter on USA Today’s All-America team, also received first-team All-
and his 43.6 gross average was second in the Mountain West and 20th in the nation... Posted just
America honors from EA Sports/ESPN.com and Maxpreps.com, and was honored as the best punter
four touchbacks, fewest by a CSU punter since 2004, when Jeff Babcock also had four (Kontodiakos
in the country by Ray Guy’s prokicker.com after his senior season at Countryside High School in
had nine fewer punts)...Also blasted 20 total punts at least 50 yards, the most such punts by a Ram
Clearwater, Fla. ...His punting helped the Cougars’ defense hold their opponents to seven points
since Joey Huber had 23 in 2003...At New Mexico (Sept. 3) in season-opening win, pinned the Lobos
five times in 2008...Helped CHS to a 7-4 record and a 5A District 9 championship, before it lost
inside their own 10 with a 44-yard punt...In home-opening win vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10),
in the first round...Tied a school record with a 65-yard punt...On one 2008 punt, his 4.78-second
nearly saw the end of his consecutive-games streak, but did finally enter the game in the fourth quar-
hangtime was the best recorded in the state of Florida...Also played DB...Was named to the Pinellas
ter to deliver a 50-yard punt with a 3-yard loss on the return, netting 53...In exhilarating win at Utah
all-star team...Had offers from Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Purdue and New Mexico...Head coach
State (Sept. 24), placed several punts deep in Aggies territory to keep the Rams in the game and
was John Davis.
quietly help CSU to a 35-34 triumph in double OT...Pinned USU inside the 20 three times, including a first-quarter punt downed at the 2, and a 54-yard third-quarter punt downed at the 4, just before
Personal: Given name Pantelis John Kontodiakos...Nicknamed Pete...Born Feb. 3, 1991, in Clearwa-
Shaquil Barrett cut a 14-3 deficit by returning a fumble 15 yards for a TD...Also had punts of 53 and
ter, Fla. ...Parents are John and Argie Kontodiakos...Has two older brothers...Father, John, punted
59 yards against the Aggies...In 38-31 loss vs. San Jose State (Oct. 1), pinned the Spartans inside
for Miami (Fla.) from 1979-82...Dove for and retrieved the holy cross at the annual Tarpon Springs
their own 20 on three occasions, including 50- and 59-yard punts...In loss vs. No. 5 Boise State (Oct. 15), averaged 48.5 yards on eight punts, including four punts over 50, and no touchbacks...Enjoyed one of the finest days of his career in loss at UTEP (Oct. 22), averaging 51.4 yards on five punts, with
Epiphany Celebration, Jan. 6, 2009, following in the footsteps of his father, who had achieved the Pete Kontodiakos
two inside the 20 and two that traveled 64 yards, one of which pinned the Miners at their 3-yard line
returner, Shaky Smithson, averaged 46.6 yards on five punts, with a career-high four inside the 20;
late in the first half...Battled overwhelming winds in 18-15 loss vs. UNLV, managing a 40-yarder into
also posted an outstanding 45.6 net average...Pinned the Utes at their own 12 in the first quarter,
the teeth of one gust in the third quarter; averaged an impressive 41.8 yards (37.8 net)...Averaged
then had 59- and 57-yarders in the second half...At SDSU (Nov. 6), compiled a 42.0 net punting
47.2 yards on five punts in loss at No. 19 TCU (Nov. 19), including a 61-yarder in the second quarter
average, and averaged 45.0 gross yards on three punts...In loss vs. BYU (Nov. 13), pinned his op-
and a 57-yarder, with no return, in the fourth...In season finale vs. Wyoming (Dec. 3), had three
ponent two more times inside the 20 and compiled a 39.7 net average...At Wyoming (Nov. 20), hit
punts, one for 51 yards and another that pinned the Cowboys at their own 1-yard line.
a 69-yard punt in the third quarter, his longest of the season and second-longest of his career and sixth punt of at least 60 yards over his first two seasons; earlier in Cowboys contest, hit a 45-yarder
2010 (Sophomore): CSU’s primary punter since taking over the job before his first practice as a
into a stiff wind, a fair catch.
true freshman in 2009, improved dramatically and garnered second-team all-conference honors from the league’s coaches and media, as well as Phil Steele...Played in all 12 games...Finished
2009 (Freshman): The punter for all 12 games, averaged 40.9 yards on 42 punts, with 12 inside the
with a 37.6-yard net punting average, up from 32.3 as a true freshman in 2009...Also improved his
20, 10 of 50-plus yards, and nine touchbacks...Named the Rams’ No. 1 punter three days before fall
gross average from 40.9 in 2009 to 43.7 in 2010, and his 17 punts inside the 20 were the most by
camp began, made college debut at Colorado (Sept. 6), playing a key role in the field-position battle,
a CSU punter since all-conference selection Jimmie Kaylor had 19 in 2007....Booted his first 2010
averaging 42.2 net yards on five punts (44.2 gross); first college punt was a line drive of 41 yards,
punt 56 yards, in loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 4) in Denver, his 11th career of 50-plus yards...In tight,
but good Rams coverage held CU to only a 2-yard return, then gave the Buffs a long field on three
36-34 win vs. Idaho (Sept. 25), averaged 51.5 yards on two punts, including a 57-yarder and one
straight second-half punts, getting excellent hang time on a 43-yarder (fair catch) and 51-yarder
inside the 20; that gross average was the second-best performance by an MWC punter in 2010...
(0-yard return)...In third quarter of 24-23 win vs. Weber State (Sept. 12), with the Rams trailing
Enjoyed outstanding afternoon in loss vs. No. 5 TCU (Oct. 2); facing one of nation’s most dangerous
23-17, punted 49 yards to pin the Wildcats at their own 8; CSU then forced an end-zone punt...
return men, Jeremy Kerley, compiled a net average of 40.4, and a gross of 49.8, on eight punts,
Instrumental in Rams’ 35-20 win vs. Nevada (Sept. 19), averaged 47.2 yards on six punts, with two
limiting Kerley to just 35 yards on three returns...Nearly pinned TCU on its own 1-yard line before
inside the 20; boomed a 67-yarder in the first quarter, just prior to DeAngelo Wilkinson’s fumble
a 53-yard, first-quarter punt slipped past the Rams’ cover man and into the end zone, then hit 67
recovery that set up a TD, CSU’s longest punt since Jeff Babcock hit an 89-yarder, the school record,
and 51-yarders and placed two inside the 20...At No. 9 Utah (Oct. 23) and the nation’s No. 3 punt
vs. New Mexico, Oct. 30, 2004...His 76-yard encore in the second quarter was the sixth-longest punt
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prestigious honor 30 years before; became the fifth member of his family to retrieve the cross, at the nation’s largest Ephiphany celebration...Also follows Countryside alumni Harrison Beck (N.C. State QB), Sarver Brown (South Carolina OL), Jon Peattie (Miami, Fla., K), and Jeff Mitchell, the starting center in Super Bowl XXXV for the Baltimore Ravens...In June before the ‘11 season, assisted at a youth football clinic in Windsor, Colo., for kids ages 8-12...In February before 2011 spring practice, spoke to students at Olander School about good sportsmanship, working together and being motivated..Before 2011 spring practice, spent an afternoon at the Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County, helping kids with after-school programs...Brought smiles and a good time to elderly patients struggling to overcome surgeries and other health issues, at the Lemay Health and Rehab Facility in February before the ‘10 season...For a week during the summer of 2010, helped struggling students with reading at Tavelli Elementary in Fort Collins...Undecided on a major at CSU... Hometown: Tarpon Springs, Fla. Career Punting Statistics Year School GP
No Yds
I20
50+ Blkd
2009 CSU
12
52 2129 40.9 76 9
Avg
Lg TB FC 12
12
10
1
2010 CSU
12
51 2231
43.7
69
8
17
17
16
1
2011 CSU
12
57 2487
43.6
64
4
12
13
20
1
Career Totals
36
160 6847
42.8
76 21
29
42
46
3
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2009 (Freshman): Played in three games; did not catch a pass...Made his 2009 debut in 23-17 win
Marquise LAW
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Jake LEVIN
at Colorado (Sept. 6), on the Rams’ hands-team unit, which recovered CU’s onside kick attempt late in the contest...Saw brief action in loss at New Mexico (Nov. 21).
>> Wide Receiver >> 6-4 | 212 | SR | 2L >> Miami, Fla. >> American
2008 (Freshman): Played in the season’s first two contests as a true freshman, lining up in both at WR...Did not catch a pass before a knee injury ended his initial college campaign...Made his college debut in season opener, vs. Colorado (Aug. 31), entering in the second quarter as a reserve WR... Also played vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6)...Granted a medical hardship waiver by the Mountain West Conference.
2011 (Junior): Capitalized on an open door at wide receiver during fall camp and emerged as a
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2011 (Sophomore): Bounced back from a knee injury that truncated his true freshman season to
starter...Played in seven games, with three starts, but caught only three passes for 9 yards...Made
High School: Drew attention at American High School in Miami, Fla., from the Miami Herald, which
earn a significant role in the CSU backfield; played in all 12 games, with seven starts...Caught nine
his first career start in season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3)... In Denver loss vs. Colorado
ranked him No. 25 on its list of top Dade County prospects...A first-team all-county, and Class 6A
passes for 110 yards (12.2 avg.), with one touchdown...In season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept.
(Sept. 17), made a lead block on a 34-yard Crockett Gillmore reception that set up the game’s first
honorable mention all-state wide receiver...An offensive MVP and team captain, caught a school-
3), made what coaches voted the special-teams play of the week, launching himself through a wedge
touchdown...Did not play in losses at UNLV (Oct. 29) and vs. San Diego State (Nov. 12).
record 10 TDs in 2007, along with 27 catches for 470 yards...As a senior, caught four passes for 96
during a fourth-quarter kickoff to drop returner Lamaar Thomas...In first quarter of home-opening
yards against conference rival Miami Northwestern -- USA Today’s No. 1 team in its final rankings...
win vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), caught a play-action pass for his first career touchdown,
2010 (Sophomore): Enjoyed a solid fall camp and played in all 12 games...Caught his career’s first
Also led the Patriots in kickoff returns, returning two for TDs as a junior...Played in the North-South
giving CSU an early 14-0 lead; also made a kickout block on Chris Nwoke’s second-quarter TD run,
16 passes for 173 yards (10.8 avg.)...In season opener vs. Colorado (Sept. 4) at Invesco Field, made
Florida All-State Game, and the Dade-Broward All-Star Game...Head coach was Ben Arstead...Owned
before leaving with a knee injury in the third quarter...Shrugged off the injury to play one week later
his first career receptions, a 2-yarder and a 16-yard grab late in the first quarter, both from Pete
a 3.3 GPA, with several advanced-placement courses...Additionally lettered in track and basketball...
in Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17)...In exhilarating, 35-34 win at Utah State (Sept. 24), made
Thomas...At Miami-Ohio (Sept. 18), converted a third-and-10 in the second quarter with a 12-yard
Also received interest from Western Michigan, Baylor, Minnesota, Rutgers, Mississippi, Iowa State,
several important blocks as the Rams clawed back with touchdowns on their final three possessions,
grab...In the rain at No. 9 Utah (Oct. 23), made a sliding, 19-yard catch on a slant pattern to convert
Louisville, Boston College, Wisconsin and South Florida.
including two in overtime; supplied the lead block on both Chris Nwoke TDs, the game-tying run
an early third down...In 38-14 win vs. New Mexico (Oct. 30), caught consecutive passes to move the
at the end of regulation and the game-winning points in the extra period...In loss vs. No. 5 Boise
Rams from the shadow of their goal line on a two-minute drill late in the first half, launching CSU on
Personal: Given name Marquise L. Law...First name is pronounced mar-KEECE...Born Nov. 8, 1989,
State (Oct. 15), made his first career start...In second quarter of loss at UTEP (Oct. 22), set up the
an 83-yard field goal drive; later in Lobos contest, hauled in what officials ruled a complete 40-yard
in Miami, Fla. ...Parents are Henry Scott and Renee Davis...Has a younger sister...Made separate ap-
Rams’ first points by finding a hole in the belly of the Miners defense and taking a short pass for
reception with a UNM defender draped all over him, but replay review ruled the pass incomplete...
pearances at the Fort Collins Boys & Girls Club before and after 2011 spring practices...Participated
32 yards...Nearly scored on a 12-yard catch at UNLV (Oct. 29), but stepped out of bounds on the
Hauled in a 14-yard pass at SDSU (Nov. 6), in the first quarter, then sparked a second-quarter FG
in the Lakeview Commons Assisted Living social hour, meeting with the elderly residents and their
third-quarter reception...In windy, 18-15 loss vs. San Diego State (Nov. 12), helped RB Chris Nwoke
drive with a 16-yard grab...At Wyoming (Nov. 20), drew a pass-interference penalty to sustain a
families in February before the ‘10 season...For a month during the summer of 2010, interacted
to 232 rushing yards, most by an FBS player in Week 11, and then the most by a CSU player ever
second-quarter drive, the caught a key third-down pass late in the first half as the Rams fought
with low-income Linton Elementary students at a local clubhouse, in conjunction with the Larimer
at Hughes Stadium; the Rams averaged 7.83 yards per carry, sixth-best in program annals; also
for points.
County Food Bank, Fort Collins Recreation and Vineyard church...A liberal arts major...Hometown:
delivered a key block on Nwoke’s 63-yard TD run in the first quarter...In loss vs. Air Force (Nov. 26),
Miami, Fla.
caught another 32-yard pass, to the AFA 4-yard line to set up a TD pass on the next play, giving CSU a 7-0 first-quarter lead...Also in Falcons contest, made a lead block to help spring Chris Nwoke on a 62-yard TD run in the third quarter, assisting the RB to a Hughes Stadium record 269 rushing yards,
Career Receiving Statistics Year School
third most in CSU history and third most by an individual at the FBS level in 2011; helped Nwoke
GP-GS
REC
YDS
Avg
TD
Long
Avg/Gm
2008 CSU
2-0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
.
0
become first player in Rams history with multiple 200-yard rushing games in the same season...In
2009 CSU
3-0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
.
0
season finale vs. Wyoming (Dec. 3), kept the Rams in the game during the fourth quarter by breaking
2010 CSU
12-0
16
173
10.8
0
19
1 4 . 4
2011 CSU
6-3
3
9
3.0
0
5
7
Career Totals
23-3
19
182
9.6
0
19
7.9
.
up a would-be interception.
9 2010 (Freshman): Joined the Rams in fall drills and shared a spot in the two deep, behind Zac Pauga, at the end of camp; had played in six games until sustaining a season-ending knee injury in Week 8...Made his college debut, the eighth true freshman to see the field for CSU, at Miami-Ohio (Sept. 18); on his first play, CSU’s first-quarter kickoff, made a special-teams tackle...Late in loss at
Near-bowl berths 1950 Salad Bowl — After a 9-1 regular season in 1949 and second-place finish in the Skyline Conference, Colorado A&M received an invitation to the Jan. 1, 1950, Salad Bowl in Phoenix, Ariz. However, the players took a vote and decided not to attend their second bowl game in a row. Some of the players’ reasons were that many of them were family men and did not want to spend another holiday season away from their wives and children. Another reason was that they had Arizona State, their opponents in the Salad Bowl, on their 1950 regular-season schedule and did not want to play them in games so close together. It is the only time in school history that the team was officially invited to a bowl game and turned it down. 1956 Sun Bowl — Although never officially invited to the Jan. 2, 1956, Sun Bowl, the 1955 Skyline Conference champion Colorado A&M football team received a verbal invitation to the contest in El Paso, Texas, to be played against Texas Tech. School officials refused to attend despite their championship, so an official invitation was never extended to the team and second-place Wyoming was instead allowed to receive the invitation.
1966 Bluebonnet Bowl — With their best season in over a decade, the CSU football team was on pace to receive an invitation to the Dec. 17, 1966, Bluebonnet Bowl. Following their Nov. 12 win over West Texas State, along with the national attention of their triumph over No. 10 Wyoming, all the Rams needed to do was beat Wichita State and Iowa State and complete the season with an 8-2 record to receive an invitation the the Houston bowl game. But CSU’s embarrassing loss to Wichita State, a 1-8 team, ended the Rams’ chance for the bowl bid. 1977 Fiesta Bowl — With their greatest season since 1949, the Rams were in control of the WAC in 1977. Despite a loss to BYU, the CSU team remained in the top position for the Fiesta Bowl as the WAC representative, since BYU would not play on Christmas Day for religious reasons. But a loss to Wyoming made the difference, and although the Rams beat both Arizona and Arizona State in the regular season, CSU finished the year in third place and did not receive an invitation to the Fiesta Bowl; instead, ASU went to the bowl as the WAC representative. With only 13 bowl games in the 1977 season, CSU did not receive an invitation to another bowl game despite an impressive 9-2-1 record.
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>> Wide Receiver >> 5-8 | 179 | SO | 1L >> Tampa, Fla. >> Hillsborough
2011 (Freshman): Having excited coaches since his first college practice in the fall, Aug. 10 declared he would play as a true freshman, and played in 10 games, with one start...Registered five catches for 25 yards (5.0 avg.), ran three times for 3 yards and completed both pass attempts - both touchdowns -- for 43 total yards...Also returned a punt 12 yards...Saw his first collegiate action in seasonopening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), entering in the second quarter; made his first career punt return early in the fourth quarter, a 12-yard runback to the Lobos’ 40, giving the Rams a short field en route to their game-winning touchdown drive...In Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), threw his first career pass, a 23-yard touchdown to Crockett Gillmore after catching a lateral from Pete Thomas; the play vaulted the Rams back in the game, cutting the CU lead to 21-14 with 14:20 remaining in the contest...Earlier in Buffs contest, had two third-down receptions to extend separate drives, including the game-opening TD march...In exhilarating win at Utah State (Sept. 24), got his first career carry, a 4-yard run at the beginning of the fourth quarter to set up a FG that pulled the Rams to within a point at 14-13...In second quarter of loss vs. No. 5 Boise State (Oct. 15), threw his season’s second touchdown pass, a 20-yard strike to Matt Yemm on another trick play...In windy, 18-15 loss vs. San Diego State (Nov. 12), made his first career start...In practice prior to Week 13 contest vs. Air Force (Nov. 26), sustained a concussion and did not dress for Falcons game. High School: A four-year starter at historic Hillsborough High School in the Seminole Heights section of Tampa, Fla., played quarterback, running back, wide receiver and cornerback, in addition to returning punts and kickoffs ...Left as Hillsborough’s all-time leader in receiving yards, with nearly
Charles Lovett
2,300...Scored 33 touchdowns as a prep...Earned three straight all-county selections (2008-10)...
Personal: Given name Charles Lovett...Born March 13, 1992, in Gainesville, Fla. ...Son of Mon-
Split his time as an all-around offensive threat as a senior in 2010, on a Terriers team that finished
nette Fayson and Charles Lovett Jr. ...Has one younger sister... High school has produced several
runner-up in District 9-4A...Replaced graduated Tarean Austin at QB to begin his senior year, starting
Major League Baseball standouts, including Gary Sheffield, Dwight Gooden, Mike Heath and Carl
the first six games, and completed 6-of-15 passes for 84 yards, with one TD and one INT...Caught
Everett, as well as an impressive list of NFL players...Drinks a glass of vinegar before every game, to
25 passes for 249 yards, with three scores, and 47 carries for 159 yards and three more TDs...
help with muscle cramps...Quarterback for most of his prep career was Tarean Austin, now at New
Intercepted three passes in 2010, returned 17 punts for 286 yards, including a 65-yarder, and took
Mexico...Interested in health and exercise science as a major at CSU...Hometown: Tampa, Fla
back 14 kickoffs for 308 yards...Was a second-team all-state wide receiver as a junior in 2009... Topped 1,000 yards receiving that year, on 43 catches, with 10 touchdowns...Compiled 33 catches
Career Rushing Statistics
for 703 yards and nine TDs as a sophomore in 2008...Had 15 catches for more than 300 yards and
Year School
No. 25 Air Force (Oct. 9), saw his most extensive offensive playing time, all on CSU’s fourth-quarter
two touchdowns as a freshman in 2007...Voted his team’s top receiver in 2008 and ‘09, before
2011 CSU
TD drive; registered his first career catch on the march, a 1-yard reception from Pete Thomas...
coaches and teammates honored him with the MVP award his senior year...Served as a three-year
Sustained a season-ending knee injury at No. 9 Utah (Oct. 23).
team captain (2008-10)...Hillsborough was 8-5 in 2010, 6-4 in 200, 6-4 in 2008 and 9-3 in 2007,
Career Receiving Statistics
Jake Levin
GP-GS
RUSH
YDS
Avg
TD
Long
Avg/Gm
10-1
3
3
1.0
0
4
0.3
advancing to the Class 4A playoffs each year...Had 4.4-second speed in the 40-yard dash, and bench
Year School
High School: Lettered twice in basketball and four times for track and football for the Lightning of
pressed 285 pounds, impressive strength for an athlete of his size...Head football coach was Earl
2011 CSU
Legacy High School...Earned first-team all-Front Range League as a junior and senior...Captain of the
Garcia...Also lettered in track for the Terriers...Chose CSU over offers from South Florida, Cincinnati,
*Additional statistics: Threw 23-yard TD pass, vs. Colorado (09/17/11). Threw 20-yard TD pass, vs.
football team in 2009...Voted football team’s offensive player of the year his junior and senior sea-
Duke, Florida International, East Carolina, Western Kentucky, Middle Tennessee State and North
Boise state (10/15/11)
sons...Most importantly, was the recipient of the Jimmy Griffin Scholarship, in honor of the former
Texas, among several others.
Legacy football player tragically killed in 2003...Head coach was Wayne Voorhees. Personal: Given name Jacob Hunter Levin...Born Jan. 10, 1992, in Denver, Colo. ...Parents are Roger and Suzy Levin...Has an older sister and a younger brother...Father, Roger, played football at Adams State College, and uncle, Rob, played football for Wyoming...In February before 2011 spring practice, spent a day interacting with developmentally disabled kids at Respite Care in Fort Collins... Prior to the 2011 season, helped with Fort Collins kids’ summer programs at Before and After School
Future Schedules 2013 Non-Conference Opponents Aug. 31 Colorado (Denver) Sept. 7 at Tulsa Sept. 14 Cal Poly Sept. 21 UTEP Sept. 28 TBA Conference games: TBA
2014 Non-Conference Opponents Aug. 30 Colorado (Denver) Sept. 6 Tulsa Sept. 13 TBA Sept. 20 at UTEP Sept. 27 TBA Conference games: TBA
REC
YDS
Avg
TD
Long
Avg/Gm
5
25
5.0
0
7
2.5
2015 Non-Conference Opponents Sept. 5 TBA Sept. 12 Minnesota Sept. 19 Colorado (Denver) Sept. 26 TBA Oct. 3 at Texas-San Antonio Conference games: TBA
2016 Non-Conference Opponents Sept. 3 Colorado (Denver) Sept. 10 TBA Sept. 17 TBA Sept. 24 at Minnesota Oct. 1 Texas-San Antonio Conference games: TBA
Enrichment (BASE) Camp...Majoring in business marketing at CSU...Hometown: Broomfield, Colo.
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yards and 42 touchdowns on the ground, and averaged 7.1 yards per carry in 2010, the program’s
title...Without him in their backfield, the Eagles (11-3) were just 3-3, losing three of their first four,
>> Defensive Back >> 6-3 | 210 | FR | RS >> Converse, Texas >> Judson
Joe McKAY
first in Class 4A...Sustained a broken fibula in Valor Christian’s 2010 opener, and missed the ensuing four games, before returning for the balance of the regular season and run to the Colorado state
then went 8-0 after his return...An excellent short-yardage ball-carrier, had 212 yards on 43 totes (4.9 avg.), with six TDs in 2010... Broke open a close Broomfield game to help propel VCHS into the state championship contest, scoring back-to-back touchdowns, a 3-yard run and an 8-yard reception, his only catch of the 2010 season...Also scored the first points of that state title game, against Wheat Ridge at Invesco Field in Denver, with a 4-yard run to snap a scoreless tie in the second
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>> Tight End >> 6-1 | 226 | JR | 1L >> Akron, Colo. >> Akron
2011: Traveled with the team ona few road trips and was available if needed, but did not play; red-
quarter...As a junior in 2009, started on both sides of the line and scored nine touchdowns, seven on
2011 (Sophomore): A reserve fullback, played in 11 games...Registered four tackles on special teams,
shirted in his first season of college eligibility.
the ground, one on a reception and one on defense...In his first year at VCHS (14-0), the Class 3A
as well as a forced fumble, and blocked a punt...Made his college debut in the home opener vs. North-
state champion, started the entire year at fullback and defensive line, where he garnered first-team
ern Colorado (Sept. 10), pressed into service after the team lost Austin Gillmore and Jake Levin...
High School: A three-sport star at Judson High School in Converse, Texas, a suburb of San Antonio,
all-Metro Conference honors...Had five sacks - second on a defense that exasperated the state in
Earned a role on special teams and, in second quarter of Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), blocked
was a first-team all-district and second-team all-area selection...Voted team captain in each of his
2009 -- and 45 tackles (20 solo)...Also flashed his speed as a junior, scoring on a 73-yard touchdown
CSU’s first punt since Sept. 16, 2006, but the punt bounced off a teammate and into the hands of the
last two seasons, called one of San Antonio’s top football prospects by TexasHSFootball.com...A
run, one of his 86 carries for 442 yards and seven scores...Caught two passes for 12 yards in 2009,
Buffs; earlier, on CSU’s kickoff after a first-quarter TD, launched himself through the wedge to drop KR
three-year letterman, helped the Rockets advance to the second round of the Texas 5A state playoffs
with one TD...Head football coach was Brent Vieselmeyer...Also lettered in track for the Eagles,
Kyle Washington...Earned special teams player of the game honors from coaches for his efforts against
each season...Racked up 108 tackles and two sacks as a senior, in addition to two forced fumbles...
throwing the shot and discus...A competitive weightlifter with exceptional strength, received first-
the Buffs...In loss vs. No. 5 Boise State (Oct. 15), on a Broncos fake punt, showed great hustle in cover-
Sidelined most of the year by a broken leg in 2009, returned for the state playoffs, and wound up
team All-America honors in the sport from the National Collegiate Scouting Association...Top bench
ing nearly 40 yards to force a fumble, which rolled out of bounds at the end of the play.
with 20 tackles and one interception in his season’s only two games, both in the postseason...As
press as a prep was 330 pounds...Did not receive recruiting interest from other schools, primarily
a first-time varsity starter in 2008, totaled 60 tackles, six sacks and three fumble recoveries...Head
because true fullbacks generally don’t see serious attention until late in their senior years, and also
football coach was Jim Rackley...Also lettered three years in basketball and four in track...A shoot-
because of his broken leg.
ing guard on Judson’s top-5 basketball team, averaged better than 10 points per game; earning
2010 (Freshman): Did not play; spent season as a varsity reserve. 2009: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
tournament MVP honors as a senior after helping the Rockets win the South Padre Island Sweet 16
Personal: Full name is George Talanoa Maumau...Born Aug. 7, 1993, in Honolulu, Hawaii...Has taken
Invitational and knock off the state’s No. 1-ranked team...Specialized in the hurdles as a four-year
the surname of his uncle and aunt, the legal guardians that raised him, Vili and Michele Maumau...
High School: A four-year letterman in basketball, baseball and football at Akron High School in Ak-
letterman in track...Had a 3.4 GPA...Top speed as a prep in the 40-yard dash was 4.51 seconds...
Has two younger brothers and one younger sister...Uncle and guardian, Vili Maumau, played de-
ron, Colo., led his football team to three straight Class 1A football state championships from 2006-
Chose CSU after being recruited by Arkansas, Oklahoma State, Baylor, BYU, Kansas State, Texas-San
fensive tackle at Colorado in the mid-1990s, was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the 1998
08...Garnered all-state honors for football and baseball in 2007, as well as being named the 2007 1A
Antonio, Houston and Rice.
NFL Draft, and spent two years in the NFL...Another uncle, Chris Maumalanga, played defensive
football offensive player of the year...Received all-conference honors in football three straight years
tackle at Kansas, was drafted in the fourth round of the 1994 NFL Draft, and played for several
from 2006-08, in baseball from 2007-08 and in basketball from 2007-08...Was his high school’s
Personal: Given Trenton Leon Matthews...Born May 25, 1993, in San Antonio, Texas...Parents are
teams...Cousin, Sam Tai, is a defensive end at UCLA...Another cousin, Mario Fatafehi, was the Big
class valedictorian at his 2009 graduation...High school football coach was Brian Christensen.
Sheila Ruth and Vincent Matthews...Has an older brother and an older sister...Dad, Vincent, played
12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year and a first-team all-conference defensive tackle at Kansas State,
basketball at Wisconsin-Stoudt...Is president of his local Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter...
played in the NFL with the Cardinals, Panthers and Broncos, and finished his career in the CFL...
Personal: Given name Joseph James Lorenz McKay...Born July 24, 1990, in Puyallup, Wash. ...Par-
Also emceed his school’s talent show...Interested in health and exercise science as a major at CSU,
Spent time at Children’s Hospital in high school during a celebration of World Down Syndrome
ents are Jim and Pam McKay...Has an older sister...In February before 2011 spring practice, spent a
with long-term goals of entering the medical field...Hometown: Converse, Texas.
Day...Plans to major in sociology at Colorado State, with an eye on a career in law enforcement...
day at the Open Door Mission in Fort Collins, serving meals to the homeless...Prior to the 2011 sea-
Hometown: Denver, Colo.
son, helped with Fort Collins kids’ summer programs at Before and After School Enrichment (BASE)
George MAUMAU
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>> Tight End >> 5-11 | 241 | FR | RS >> Denver, Colo. >> Valor Christian
2011: May have played as a true freshman, but injured his knee early in the year and wound up redshirting in his first season of college eligibility. High School: A true fullback expected to fit well in CSU’s NFL-style offense, served as a key component in helping Valor Christian, one of Colorado’s most dominant programs, to consecutive state championships in 2009 and ‘10...Played just one full season in south suburban Denver at VCHS, after overcoming a broken leg his senior year and state rules that forced him to sit out his sophomore campaign after transferring from Regis Jesuit High School, his home as a freshman...Was a first-team all-conference defensive lineman as a junior in 2009, before playing mostly on offense as a senior...A solid yet unsung lead blocker, helped pave the road for an offense that totaled 3,361
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Camp...For a week during the summer of 2010, helped struggling students with reading at Bacon Elementary in Fort Collins...A health and exercise science major...Hometown: Akron, Colo.
Future Schedules Games >>>>> 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
1 1-0 0-1 1-0 0-1 0-1 1-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1-0 0-1 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1
2 2-0 0-2 2-0 1-1 0-2 2-0 0-2 0-2 1-1 2-0 1-1 2-0 2-0 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 2-0 1-1
3 2-1 0-3 3-0 2-1 0-3 2-1 1-2 0-3 2-1 2-1 1-2 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 1-2 2-1 3-0 1-2
4 3-1 1-3 3-1 2-2 0-4 3-1 2-2 1-3 2-2 3-1 2-2 3-1 3-1 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 4-0 1-3
5 3-2 1-4 3-2 3-2 0-5 4-1 3-2 1-4 2-3 4-1 2-3 4-1 3-2 3-2 3-2 2-3 3-2 5-0 1-4
6 3-3 1-5 3-3 3-3 0-6 4-2 3-3 2-4 3-3 4-2 2-4 5-1 3-3 4-2 4-2 3-3 4-2 6-0 2-4
7 3-4 2-5 3-4 3-4 1-6 4-3 4-3 3-4 4-3 5-2 3-4 6-1 4-3 5-2 5-2 3-4 4-3 7-0 2-5
7 3-5 2-6 3-5 4-4 1-7 4-4 5-3 3-5 5-3 6-2 4-4 7-1 5-3 6-2 6-2 4-4 5-3 7-1 2-6
9 3-6 3-6 3-6 4-5 1-8 4-5 5-4 3-6 5-4 7-2 4-5 8-1 6-3 7-2 7-2 5-4 6-3 8-1 3-6
10 3-7 3-7 3-7 4-6 1-9 4-6 5-5 4-6 5-5 8-2 5-5 8-2 7-3 7-3 8-2 6-4 7-3 9-1 4-6
11 3-8 3-8 3-8 5-6 2-9 4-7 6-5 4-7 6-5 9-2 6-5 9-2 8-3 7-4 9-2 7-4 8-3 10-1 5-6
12 3-9 3-9 3-9 6-6 3-9 4-8 6-6 - 7-5 10-2 7-5 10-2 8-4 8-4 10-2 7-5 8-4 10-2 -
13 - - - 7-6 - - - - 7-6 10-3 - - - - 11-2 - - - -
14 - - - - - - - - - 10-4 - - - - - - - - -
Final 3-9 3-9 3-9 7-6 3-9 4-8 6-6 4-7 7-6 10-4 7-5 10-2 8-4 8-4 11-2 7-5 8-4 10-2 5-6
Conf Finish 1-6 T6 2-6 T6 0-8 9th 4-4 5th 2-6 T8 1-7 T8 5-3 T3 3-4 T4 4-3 3rd 6-1 1st 5-2 2nd 6-1 1st 5-2 T1 5-3 3rd 7-1 1st 6-2 T2 6-2 T1 7-1 1st 5-3 T4
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>> Linebacker >> 6-1 | 225 | FR | RS >> Orlando, Fla. >> Jones
2011: Did not play; redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. High School: Served as a key spark on a 10-2 team that vaulted into the regional semifinals of the Florida Class 2A state playoffs his senior year at Jones High School in Orlando, Fla., in the shadow
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of the Citrus Bowl Stadium...After he started the Jones spring game at running back, coaches determined he was a better fit, with his 4.5-second speed in the 40-yard dash and a 300-pound bench press, as an outside LB in the Tigers’ defense, a 3-4...Started nearly every game in 2010, garnering all-metro recognition and a spot on the Orlando Sentinel’s Super 60 (No. 49)...Had 46 tackles, five
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sacks and one fumble recovery as a senior, in addition to 17 carries for 124 yards (7.3 avg.) and Joe McKay
three touchdowns on offense...As a junior in 2009, started part-time at linebacker (two sacks, forced
M.J. McPEEK
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>> Quarterback >> 6-4 | 236 | SR | VR >> Aurora, Colo. >> Kansas State
2011 (Junior): Did not play...Split his time as a second-string and scout-team quarterback.
fumble) and started all but two games in the JHS backfield (250 yards, 7.1 avg., two TD)...Also had six catches for 38 yards and a TD as a junior...Played fullback as a sophomore...Head football coach, Kenard Lang, is a former University of Miami (Fla.) and Redskins, Browns and Broncos fullback... Also played for head coach Boris Jackson at Jones...Named top running back at the National Underclassman Football Combine...Lettered in weightlifting for the Tigers, advancing to sectionals and missing a trip to state by just one point...Additionally stood out for the Jones track squad, finishing fourth in his district in the 110-meter hurdles, advancing to the regionals...Had a 3.2 GPA...Also recruited by Florida Atlantic, Georgia Southern, Savannah State and Jacksonville. Personal: Given name Steven Anthony Michel...Last name is pronounced MIKE-uhl...Born May 21, 1992, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ...Son of Elucia Michel...Is of Haitian descent...Wore No. 4 in high
2010 (Sophomore): Did not play...Spent the season as a scout-team quarterback...Sustained a
school, and continues to wear it at CSU,because his father passed away when Steven was 4...Has
shoulder injury at practice prior to the UNLV game (Oct. 16).
three brothers and four sisters...Interested in business management as a major at Colorado State... Hometown: Orlando, Fla.
2009 (Freshman): Did not play...Joined the Rams as a walk-on in August and spent the season as
Immanuel MITCHELL
a scout-team quarterback...Because he did not sign out of high school, was eligible to play despite transfering from Kansas State. 2008: Redshirted at Kansas State in his first season of college eligibility. High School: A two-time all-league football player at Rangeview High School in Aurora, Colo., was also an all-state baseball player in his senior season...A three-sport athlete, lettered in baseball (3), basketball (2) and football (3)...Named second-team all-state in football his senior year, as well as
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>> Defensive Back >> 5-11 | 175 | JR | 1L >> Corona, Calif. >> Eleanor Roosevelt
being named his school’s Wendy’s Heisman winner...MVP of the football and baseball team during
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Jack Christiansen
Jack Christiansen Jack Christiansen is the only former Colorado State player enshrined in the Professional Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, and he didn’t even come to Fort Collins to play football. Discouraged by his size, the Kansas native began college — CSU was then known as Colorado A&M — figuring he would concentrate on track alone. But coaxed out onto the gridiron as a sophomore, Christiansen wound up starring for the Aggies from 1949-50, helping the team to a 9-1 record in his first season. One of the finest athletes in university history, he also lettered in track. CSU’s renovated varsity track and field facility — where Christiansen used to play football before Hughes Stadium was constructed — is named in his honor. Selected by Detroit in the sixth round (69th overall) of the 1951 NFL Draft, Christiansen in one pivotal game as a rookie scored twice on punt returns to help defeat the Los Angeles Rams. A five-time Pro Bowler who appeared on six consecutive all-NFL teams (1952-57), Christiansen helped the Detroit Lions to three world championships. A feared return man and defensive back, he intercepted 46 passes and returned three for touchdowns. During his distinguished career, he also averaged 12.8 yards per punt return, with eight TDs. He passed away in 1986. berth...Made 11 tackles (eight solo) in a 21-13 win over Norco...Also received first-team academic all-conference recognition...On the strength of his team-leading 42 tackles and three interceptions as a junior, garnered 2008 preseason first-team all-CIF Inland Empire (CalHiSports.com)...Earned an invitation to the 2008 USC Nike Camp...Also received positive reviews at the Under Armor/Scout Los Angeles combine...Spent his freshman year at Corona Centennial...Also lettered in track...Ran a 4.10 shuttle and broad jumped 9 feet, 9 inches...Also recruited by Maryland, San Diego State, Fresno State and Texas...Became the first ERHS football athlete to receive a college scholarship...
his junior and senior seasons...Was an honor-roll student all four years at Rangeview...High school
2011 (Sophomore): Played in one game, as a reserve and special-teams player in the season finale,
football coach was Dave Gonzales.
vs. Wyoming (Dec. 3).
Personal: Given name Milton Jon McPeek...Born Feb. 14, 1990, in Aurora, Colo...Parents are Milt
2010 (Freshman): A reserve cornerback, played in 11 games, primarily on special teams...Made his
Gwenn Church...Dad, Mario, played at San Diego State...Mom graduated from USC...Helped mem-
and Toni McPeek...Has a younger sister and a younger brother...Father, Milt, played baseball at Black
college debut in season opener, vs. Colorado (Sept. 4) at Invesco Field.
bers of the Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County with homework and reading, and also participated
Head coach was Bill Stacy. Personal: Given name Immanuel I. Mitchell...Born Dec. 12, 1991...Parents are Mario Mitchell and
Hills State College...In February before the `10 season, devoted a night to prepare food and serve dinner to homeless individuals at the Open Door Mission in Old Town Fort Collins...Helped with
in the club’s sports programs in March before the ‘10 season...For a week during the summer of 2009: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
organized sports for low-income students at a 2010 summer camp at Lincoln Middle School in Fort
2010, helped struggling students with reading at Tavelli Elementary in Fort Collins...Helped orchestrate Math Night at Fort Collins’ Bauder Elementary, working with youngsters to help them learn
Collins...Helped orchestrate Math Night at Fort Collins’ Bauder Elementary, working with youngsters
High School: As a senior at 3-year-old Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Corona, Calif., earned
math, in February 2011...Before the 2011 season, spent time with less-fortunate kids, assisting
to help them learn math, in February 2011...Invested time in kids’ lives at the Fort Collins Boys &
second-team all-conference...In 2008, made 65 tackles and a pair of INTs, and served as team
with summer programs at the Harmony Mobile Home Park...Undecided on a major...Hometown:
Girls Club prior to the 2011 season...A business accounting major...Hometown: Aurora, Colo.
captain on a squad that finished 6-5 in its first season in the Big VIII Conference, secruing a playoff
Corona, Calif.
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Max MORGAN
2008-09, the Colorado Class 4A state championship game as a junior, and the state quarterfinals as
first-team all-conference honors as a junior and senior, playing a key role in the team’s 29-6 record
Mason MYERS
a senior...A three-year letterman, and team captain and defensive MVP as a senior, had 305 career tackles and eight interceptions in three varsity seasons, playing linebacker and strong safety...Earned
>> Linebacker >> 6-1 | 221 | SO | 1L >> Greeley, Colo. >> Greeley West
over his three years as a starter...In 2009, garnered first-team all-state and All-Colorado recognition from the Denver Post, leading the Spartans on an 11-1 season, with 124 tackles, four interceptions, one sack and one fumble recovery...Also was a first-team all-conference halfback as a senior, averaging 7.8 yards on 33 carries, with four TDs, and catching 29 passes for 483 yards and six scores...As a junior, led GWHS to an 11-2 record and a berth in the state championship at Invesco
50
>> Offensive Line >> 6-3 | 302 | SO | 1L >> Oklahoma City, Okla. >> Southmoore
2011 (Freshman): After enjoying arguably the best spring among CSU’s linebackers, entered fall No.
Field in Denver, picking up second-team all-state recognition on defense (97 tackles, two INTs)...As
2011 (Freshman): A reserve offensive lineman capable of playing either center or guard, played in all
2 on the depth chart at outside linebacker, and played in 10 games, with one start...Posted 28 total
a sophomore, totaled 84 stops and picked off two passes...An all-conference outfielder, also lettered
12 games, primarily on special teams...Served as a fullback on CSU’s punt-protection unit...Made his
stops (10 solo), three tackles for loss, one sack, one fumble recovery and a safety...In the season
four years in baseball...Garnered academic all-state honors in both football and baseball (3.6 GPA)...
college debut in season-opener at New Mexico (Sept. 3)...Saw late-game snaps at guard in windy,
opener at New Mexico (Sept. 3), played in his first college contest, making his debut on a second-
Head football coach was Mark Roggy...Had 4.68 speed in the 40-yard dash...Drew recruiting interest
18-15 loss vs. San Diego State (Nov. 12) ...Earned academic all-conference honors following the
quarter kickoff before playing defensively for a cramping Mike Orakpo in the third quarter...One week
from BYU, Wyoming and Northern Colorado.
season. Career Division I games played/started: 12/0 in 2011.
sack of his career and first CSU safety since Blake Smith scored two points in an Oct. 28, 2005, win
Personal: Given name Maxwell Jaques Morgan...Born June 2, 1992, in Greeley, Colo. ...Parents are
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
at New Mexico...Injured a knee in UNC game and did not play ensuing contest vs. Colorado (Sept.
Mike and Natalie Morgan...Has two older brothers, two older sisters and one younger brother...Dad,
17) in Denver; traveled but did not play at Utah State (Sept. 24)...Returned to action, entering on the
Mike, was an all-WAC defensive tackle in 1982 at BYU, where he played with Jim McMahon, Steve
High School: Ranked as the No. 30 prospect in Oklahoma by Rivals.com, was a three-year cap-
second series, in 38-31 loss vs. San Jose State (Oct. 1)...Played much of the loss vs. No. 5 Boise
Young and Kyle Whittingham...Oldest brother, Blake, is a DB at BYU, while other brother Rex will be
tain and four-year football letterman, playing just one season at newly established Southmoore
State (Oct. 15), filling a void left by an injury to Mike Orakpo (head); forced one of only four incom-
a redshirt freshman DB for the Cougars when he returns from his mission...In February before 2011
High School in suburban Oklahoma City...Played his freshman, sophomore and junior campaigns
pletions thrown by Heisman candidate Kellen Moore with a third-quarter hurry...In second quarter of
spring practice, spent a day at the Open Door Mission in Fort Collins, serving meals to the home-
at Westmoore High School in Oklahoma City...Played on four consecutive city championship teams
loss at UNLV (Oct. 29), blew up a screen to register a tackle for loss on third down and force a punt
less...In the summer of 2011, devoted a day to meeting and playing with kids at the Boys and Girls
(2006-09)...Started on both sides of the line, including every game as a senior center at SHS...As a
in a tie game...Made the first start of his career in loss vs. Air Force (Nov. 26), opening in the Rams’
Club in Wellington, Colo. ...Majoring in agricultural business...Hometown: Greeley, Colo.
junior in 2008, started at center, offensive tackle and defensive tackle on the WHS lines, after playing
later, in 33-14 win vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), sacked QB Matt Baca in the end zone, the first
3-4 alignment as an inside linebacker, and recovered a Tim Jefferson fumble to snuff out the Falcons’
primarily as a defensive end the year prior, starting 10 of Westmoore’s 12 games as a sophomore...A
first drive, at the CSU 13-yard line; the Rams would capitalize on the takeaway to take a 7-0 lead...
Top 5 in final ncaa statistical rankings
Played much of the fourth quarter of season finale vs. Wyoming (Dec. 3) at outside linebacker.
INDIVIDUAL Year Rk 1954 1 1986 1 2010 1 1956 2 1976 3 1977 3 1980 3 1986 3 1996 3 1970 4 1999 4 2005 4 1954 5 1982 5 1994 5 1997 5 2001 5 2002 5 2003 5
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. High school: Rated by Rivals.com the No. 1 DB in Colorado and the No. 14 overall prospect in the state...Led Greeley (Colo.) West High School to consecutive Northern League championships in
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Team Year Rk 1948 1 1949 1 1949 1 1954 1 1974 1 1997 1 1956 2 1954 3 1999 3 1952 5 2001 5 2001 5
first-team all-state selection as a senior (Daily Oklahoman/Jim Thorpe Association), helped guide the Sabercats (11-1) in only their second season of play to city, district and regional championships,
Player Gary Glick Steve Bartalo Mychal Sisson Larry Barnes Mike Deutsch Cliff Featherstone Alvin Lewis Steve Bartalo Calvin Branch Lawrence McCutcheon Erik Olson Jimmie Kaylor Gary Glick Richie Hall Raymond Jackson Geoff Turner Dexter Wynn Jeff Babcock Dexter Wynn
Category Interceptions Scoring/gm. Forced fumbles Net punting avg. Gross punting avg. Interceptions All-purpose running/gm. Rushing yards/gm. Scoring/gm. All-purpose running/gm. Interceptions/gm. Gross punting avg. Total offense/gm. Punt return avg. Interceptions Punt return avg. Punt return avg. Field goals/gm. Kickoff return avg.
Stat 8 10.4 7 44.9 46.1 7 174.6 129.0 11.0 164.5 0.67 45.28 126.9 13.3 7 15.2 15.29 1.71 28.96
and the semifinals of the Oklahoma 6A playoffs...All told in the SHS senior class, 17 players received scholarship offers, including at least four FBS signees (he was the only member of the quartet not to sign with Oklahoma)...Also garnered first-team all-district and first-team all-Big City (Oklahoman) as a senior center, compiling 72 knockdown blocks while grading out at 85 percent or better in every game...As a junior at WHS, had 25 tackles as DT and 40 knockdowns as a center and offensive tackle, helping the Jaguars to an Oklahoma City title...Missed only two starts as a sophomore defensive end in 2007, compiling 38 tackles in helping WHS to a 9-3 record, a city crown and the second round of the playoffs...As a freshman, lettered as a reserve defensive lineman for a district championship team in 2006...A Masonic award winner in 2007, held a 4.2 GPA and graduated with honors...Fastest time in the 40-yard dash was 5.2 seconds...Also played baseball, as a first baseman...Head football coaches were Chris Jensen and Mike Whaley...Also recruited by Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Duke, Iowa State, Kansas and North Texas. Personal: Given name Mason Montgomery Myers...Nicknamed Moose...Born April 30, 1991, in Oklahoma City, Okla. ...Son of Mike and Inge Myers...Has a younger sister...In February before 2011 spring practice, spent a day at the Open Door Mission in Fort Collins, serving meals to the homeless...Before the 2011 season, spent a day with developmentally disabled kids at Respite Care of Fort
Category Punt returns Punt returns Fumble recoveries PAT pct. Passing offense/gm. Turnover margin/gm. Net punting avg. Fewest times penalized Punt return avg. Punt return avg. Net punting avg. Kickoff return avg.
Stat --30 92.3 261.8 +2.08 44.9 31 16.7 14.5 40.31 26.55
Collins...Majoring in construction management...Hometown: Oklahoma City, Okla.
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Chris NWOKE
punched in a go-ahead touchdown one play after Shaq Bell’s blocked FG and Austin Gray’s return...
in 2011, and tops among Mountain West competitors; within those top nine rushing performances,
>> Running Back >> 6-0 | 213 | JR | 1L >> Highlands Ranch, Colo. >> ThunderRidge
6 >> Preseason all-MW Selection
• First Team: Athlon, Blue Ribbon, Lindy’s MW media, Phil Steele
>> Award Watch Lists • CFPA Running Back Award: Top Running Back 2011 (Sophomore): A power back capable of leaping over defenders, played in all 12 games, with five starts, earning the Fum McGraw team MVP as a sophomore, and second-team all-conference honors (MW coaches/media, Phil Steele), in addition to academic all-conference recognition...Finished third in the Mountain West and 32nd in the nation with 94.2 rushing yards per game, including the league’s top two single-game totals, 269 and 232 yards...Joined Oregon’s LaMichael James as one of just two backs in the country with multiple rushing games of 232-or-more yards...Led the team with 1,130 rushing yards (No. 10 in Rams history) on 200 attempts, averaging 5.7 yards per carry, the highest figure by the Rams’ leading rusher in 14 years, since Damon Washington (6.1) in 1997...Scored nine touchdowns, all on the ground, to lead the team in scoring (56 points)...Also caught 23 passes for 143 yards (6.2 avg.), and finished with the team’s longest receptions streak, 13 games, a stretch that began with the 2010 season finale...From Oct. 22-Nov. 26, over a five-game stretch in the starting lineup, averaged 162.0 rushing yards per game, and 6.9 yards per carry (118 attempts, 810 yards, five touchdowns), the best five-game rushing stretch in the rich history of CSU football... In season-opening 14-10 win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), converted an third-and-1 in the first quarter, and a late fourth-and-1 to keep alive the game-winning march, which ended with his go-ahead, 2-yard touchdown TD plunge... In home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), on a first-half scoring drive, had seven carries for 44 yards, including a 20-yard burst on the series’ first play and a 1-yard touchdown plunge; rested by coaches during the second half... In Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), converted a third-and-1, setting up a fourth-quarter TD that cut the Buffs’ lead to 21-14...Principal in exhilarating, 35-34 doubleovertime win at Utah State (Sept. 24), picked up 47 hard-earned yards on 11 carries, including a career-best two touchdowns, on the Rams’ final three possessions...With 42 seconds left in regulation, helped CSU erase a 21-13 deficit with a 1-yard score (just before Pete Thomas hit Crockett Gillmore for a game-tying two-point conversion to send the game to OT)...Then in the extra periods, ran seven times for 32 yards, setting up Gillmore’s game-tying TD and scoring the eventual game-winning points with a 2-yard TD...Also converted a pair of third-and-1 attempts, one on an important second-quarter FG drive to put CSU on the board...For his efforts against Aggies, earned Mountain West Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors, the first award of his career, sharing the award with UNM’s Deon Long...In 38-31 loss vs. San Jose State (Oct. 1), with four minutes remaining in the first quarter, left after taking a helmet on his leg, but returned to action in the second quarter; left with a leg cramp in the fourth quarter...In loss vs. No. 5 Boise State (Oct. 15), had 74 yards on 15 carries (4.9 avg.), including an impressive 29-yard rumble late in the game, a nice second-effort to convert a fourth-and-short; also finished as CSU’s leading receiver, with four catches...In loss at UTEP (Oct. 22), made his first 2011 start and finished just 7 yards shy of his first 100-yard game; converted a pair of third-and-short carries in the first half, the latter on a field-goal drive...Then, in fourth quarter of Miners contest, scored an important touchdown, weaving through defenders and following blocks on a 24-yard run...Got 14 yards on his first carry in loss at UNLV (Oct. 29), en route to a career-best 156 on the ground, his first 100-yard rushing effort; set up a go-ahead field goal late in the first half with a career-long 38-yard gallop...In second half of Rebels contest, picked up 17 yards on one carry, then converted a third-down with a 14-yard reception; later in game, brought the Rams to within a FG with a run for a two-point conversion, then
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In 18-15 loss vs. San Diego State (Nov. 12), turned in the top individual rushing performance in all of major-college football during Week 11, a career-most 232 yards, the ninth-best total by an FBS player only three averaged more per carry than Nwoke (10.55, 22-232): Missouri’s Henry Josey (18.79, 14263 vs. Western Illinois Sept. 17); Oregon’s LaMichael James (12.52, 23-288 vs. Arizona Sept. 24); and UTEP’s Joe Banyard (10.91, 22-240, vs. Houston Sept. 29)...Also registered then the highest total by a CSU player in 226 all-time games at Hughes Stadium (a mark he surpassed two weeks later), breaking Brian Copeland’s standard, 228, vs. New Mexico, Nov. 16, 1991...His 232 yards ranked fifth all-time on CSU’s single-game rushing chart, most by a Rams player since Gartrell Johnson’s 285 in the New Mexico Bowl, Dec. 20, 2008, vs. Fresno State, and his 67-yard burst - on which he made a perfect cut and wound up breaking four tackles -- in the second quarter, and his 63-yard touchdown in the first, were the Rams’ two longest plays from scrimmage at that point in the season...In loss at No. 19 TCU (Nov. 19), against the conference’s No. 1 rushing defense, managed 60 yards on 21 carries, converting a pair of third downs, one on a first-quarter run, the other on a 14-yard reception in the third quarter... One week later in loss vs. Air Force (Nov. 26), had a Hughes Stadium-record 269 rushing yards, the third most in Rams history and third most by an FBS player in 2011, becoming CSU’s first 1,000-yard
Chris Nwoke
rusher since MW rushing champion Johnson (1,476) in 2008, and 19th overall, eclipsing the landmark
touchdowns on only 199 carries, earning all-Colorado and first-team all-state accolades from the
on his 62-yard TD run in the third quarter; also became just the seventh CSU player to break 1,000 as a
Denver Post...Powered the Grizzlies to a 10-0 regular-season record and a Southern Conference
sophomore or younger...Additionally against Falcons, became first player in CSU history with multiple
title...A first-team all-conference selection, helped the Grizzlies advance to the second round of the
200-yard rushing efforts in the same season, joining a group of four CSU players with multiple 200-
5A playoffs in their first season since moving up from 4A...Rushed for 210 yards on 29 carries and
yard rushing games in a career: Kevin McDougal (1997 and ‘99), Lawrence McCutcheon (1969, ‘70)
added four second-half touchdowns to open the 2008 season in an overtime win over top-ranked
and Steve Bartalo (1983, ‘85)...His 269 yards were the most ever by any player in 227 all-time games
Douglas County...Also scored four touchdowns and rushed for 143 yards against cross-town rival
at Hughes Stadium, which opened in 1968, breaking the 2007 record held by Air Force’s Chad Hall,
Highlands Ranch...As a junior, rushed for 934 yards and seven touchdowns and was named first-team
256...Plus, with 810 rushing yards over a five-game stretch from Oct. 22-Nov. 26, broke the program
all-Mountain Plains League, despite dealing with an ankle injury...As a sophomore, had 1,121 yards
record, held by Steve Bartalo over the last five games of his career in 1986, 759 yards...Slowed entering
and 16 touchdowns to garner second-team all-conference honors...Finished his career with 3,758
season finale, vs. Wyoming (Dec. 3), by hip and foot injuries, did not start; slightly aggravated the foot
rushing yards and 57 touchdowns...Had 4.5 speed in the 40-yard dash...Chose CSU over offers from
injury during the game and finished with limited carries.
Wyoming and New Mexico and interest from San Diego State, Stanford, Texas A&M, Boise State and Utah State...Also competed in track and ran the 100-meter dash in 10.9 seconds...Head football coach
2010 (Freshman): Enjoyed a solid spring after his redshirt year and played in nine games with three
was Joe Johnson.
starts...Averaged 4.8 yards on 74 carries, with one touchdown; his 357 rushing yards were the eighthmost ever by a Rams freshman, and most since Rashaan Sanders had 468 in 1999...Also caught 17
Personal: Given name Christian Chukwunenyem Nwoke Jr. ...Last name is pronounced WOH-kay...
passes for 75 yards (4.4 avg.)...Earned academic all-conference following the season...Did not play in
Born Dec. 29, 1990, in Omaha, Neb. ...Son of Chris and Dorothy Nwoke...Has an older sister...Was
season opener vs. Colorado (Sept. 4), then made his college debut the next week at Nevada (Sept. 11),
a high school teammate of CSU players Zach Tiedgen and Justin Becker, and former CSU defensive
gaining 19 yards on four carries...In Wolf Pack contest, on his first NCAA snap, gained 17 yards on his
lineman James Morehead...Also follows in the ThunderRidge footsteps of former CSU standout Jesse
first-ever attempt, in the first quarter; the drive-starting run helped to set up CSU’s first points, a field
Nading, currently with the Houston Texans...In February before the ‘10 season, devoted a night to
goal...Played the last two quarters in loss vs. No. 5 TCU (Oct. 2), both in the backfield and on kickoff
prepare food and serve dinner to homeless individuals at the Open Door Mission in Old Town Fort Col-
coverage; had four carries...Earned extensive playing time at No. 25 Air Force (Oct. 9), with 42 yards on
lins...Helped with organized sports for low-income students at a 2010 summer camp at Lincoln Middle
12 carries, including his first career touchdown, a 2-yard run that capped a 16-play, 92-yard drive late
School in Fort Collins...Took part in a goodwill party at Respite Care of Fort Collins, working with dis-
in the game (had six carries for 24 yards on drive); also converted a pair of third downs in the second
abled youngsters, in February 2011...Prior to the 2011 season, helped with Fort Collins kids’ summer
quarter...Posted an early career-best in 43-10 win vs. UNLV (Oct. 16) with 75 yards on eight carries (9.4
programs at Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) Camp...Majoring in business administration,
avg.), including a highlight-reel, 31-yard run in the fourth quarter in which he somehow leaped over
with an emphasis in finance and accounting...Hometown: Highlands Ranch, Colo.
several defenders, completed a 360-degree spin in the air, and then raced for the final 24 yards to the 9...At No. 9 Utah (Oct. 23), made his first career start and played the entire game, leading the team with
Career Rushing Statistics
48 yards on 15 carries (3.2 avg.) and eight catches for 49 yards...Early in the second quarter of Utes
Year School
GP-GS
RUSH
YDS
Avg
TD
Long
contest, set up a field goal with a 7-yard run in which he broke four tackles...Made a second straight
2010 CSU
9-3
74
357
4.8
1
31
39.7
start in 38-14 win vs. New Mexico, picking up 98 yards on 19 carries (5.2 avg.)...With his second carry
2011 CSU
12-5
200
1130
5.7
9
67
94.2
in Lobos contest, eclipsed No. 10 Leonice Brown (1991) on the Rams’ all-time freshman rushing list,
Career Totals
21-8
274
1487
5.4
10
67
70.8
then later in the game, surpassed No. 9 Scott Whitehouse (261, 1984)...Sustained concussion-like
symptoms in a practice Nov. 11 and did not play in loss vs. BYU (Nov.13).
Career Receiving Statistics Avg/Gm
Year School 2009: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. High School: As a senior at ThunderRidge High School, rushed for more than 1,700 yards and 34
REC
YDS
Avg
TD
Long
2010 CSU
17
75
4.4
0
16
8.3
2011 CSU
23
143
6.2
0
14
11.9
Career Totals
40
218
5.5
0
16
10.4
Avg/Gm
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Kevin PIERRE-LOUIS
ki)...Selected first-team midseason all-conference
fore his freshman season at CSU, and earned fresh-
>> Defensive Back >> 6-1 | 212 | FR | RS >> Del Rio, Texas >> Del Rio
2011: Did not play; redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
by CollegeFootballNews.com on Oct. 21...A former high-school quarterback, had not played center beman All-America honors...One of three offensive starters from tiny Bushland (Texas) High School... Showed his versatility during fall camp; with occasional reps at tackle on an injury-depleted line... Helped CSU rush for 242 yards in home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10)...In Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), made a lead block on
major college football awards Honor Bednarik Award Biletnikoff Award Broyles Award Butkus Award Walter Camp Award William V. Campbell Trophy Lou Groza Award Ray Guy Award Heisman Trophy Ted Hendricks Award Rotary Lombardi Award Mackey Award Maxwell Award MFC Coach of the Year Bronko Nagurski Trophy Davey O’Brien Award Outland Trophy Rimington Trophy Eddie Robinson Award Jim Thorpe Award Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Doak Walker Award
Awarded to College defensive player of the year Nation’s most outstanding receiver Nation’s top assistant coach Nation’s most outstanding linebacker Nation’s most outstanding player Nation’s outstanding student-athlete Nation’s top place-kicker Nation’s best punter Nation’s most outstanding player Nation’s most outstanding defensive end College lineman of the year Nation’s most outstanding tight end College player of the year Collegiate coach of the year Nation’s most outstanding defensive player Nation’s best quarterback Nation’s most outstanding interior lineman Nation’s premier center National coach of the year Nation’s best defensive back Nation’s most outstanding senior quarterback Nation’s premier running back
Est 1995 1994 1996 1985 1967 1990 1992 2000 1935 2002 1970 2000 1937 1989 1993 1977 1946 2000 1957 1986 1987 1990
2011 Recipient Tyrann Mathieu, LSU Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State John Chavis, LSU Luke Kuechly, Boston College Andrew Luck, Stanford Andrew Rodriguez, Army Randy Bullock, Texas A&M Ryan Allen, Louisana Tech Robert Griffin III, Baylor Whitney Mercilus, Illinois Luke Kuechly, Boston College Dwayne Allen, Clemson Andrew Luck, Stanford -Luke Kuechly, Boston College Robert Griffin III, Baylor Barrett Jones, Alabama David Molk, Michigan Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State Morris Claiborne, LSU Andrew Luck, Stanford Trent Richardson, Alabama
High School: A physical safety, quarterback, running back and wide receiver for the Rams of Del
a 34-yard Crockett Gillmore screen that set up the
Rio, Texas, a city of 37,000 on the U.S.-Mexico border about three hours due west of San Antonio...
game’s first touchdown, then on a second-half TD
Earned District 5A-29 Outstanding Defensive Back honors after his senior campaign, and three con-
drive, threw a nice block to spring Raymond Carter
secutive first-team all-district selections as a safety...Also garnered team MVP recognition twice...
for 16 yards...Quietly helped the Rams to exhilarat-
Helped DRHS to bi-district and area championships on a team that finished 8-3 in 2010 and 10-3 in
ing, 35-34 win in double overtime at Utah State
2009, when the Rams advanced to the third round of the Texas Class 5A state playoffs...As a senior
(Sept. 24), helping RB Chris Nwoke (11 carries, 47
in 2010, posted 74 tackles and three interceptions, including a touchdown return, and compiled bet-
yards, two TD on final three possessions) earn MW
ter than 600 yards and 12 touchdowns as a running back, with 10 catches for almost 200 yards as a
Offensive Player of the Week as CSU erased a 21-
pass-catcher...As a junior in 2009, had 75 stops and three picks the year before...Voted team captain
13 deficit in the final minute of regulation...Earlier in
each of his last three years...Head football coaches were Steven Hoffman and Ryan Trevino...Also
Aggies contest, alertly snapped the ball with a USU
lettered in track...Owned a 3.2 GPA...Had 4.5-second speed in the 40-yard dash...Also recruited by
player in the neutral zone to give CSU 5 yards...Started at center, but saw fourth-quarter action in
played the entire second half at center...Earned the start at center the following week, a dramatic,
Florida, TCU, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Clemson, UTEP, Texas A&M and SMU...Chose CSU over
loss at UTEP (Oct. 22) at tackle, to fill a void created by injuries...In losing cause at UNLV (Oct. 29),
36-34 win vs. Idaho (Sept. 25); however, played guard in the second and third quarters after a Mark
offers from Colorado, New Mexico and UTEP...Patterns his play after the late Sean Taylor
helped the Rams to 250 rushing yards, including 156 from Chris Nwoke; also played tackle to spell
Starr injury forced the Rams to shuffle their line, then was ejected for fighting at the beginning of
an injured Paul Madsen in Rebels contest...With 12 minutes remaining in fourth quarter of windy,
the fourth quarter...In loss at No. 25 Air Force (Oct. 9), helped the Rams pile up more rushing yards
Personal: Given name Kevin Pierre-Louis ...Born Nov. 3, 1993, in Brooklyn, N.Y. ...Son of Maries
18-15 loss vs. San Diego State (Nov. 12), got his snapping hand caught on a defender’s jersey
(285) than the Falcons’ nation-leading rushing offense (248), including Leonard Mason’s career-best
Pierre-Louis...Mother and most of his family are natives of Haiti and survived the 2010 earthquake,
and broke a bone; went to the locker room to cast the injury and could’ve returned but sat out the
139, and recovered a first-quarter fumble...In 43-10 win vs. UNLV (Oct. 16), helped Mason to 121
although their home was destroyed...The youngest of four children, has three older brothers ...Older
remaining minutes; prior to the injury, helped RB Chris Nwoke to 232 rushing yards, most by an FBS
more on the ground, and 259 team rushing yards, including a key block on Mason’s first-quarter TD
brother Wondy Pierre-Louis won two national championships under former CSU assistant Urban
player in Week 11, and then the most by a CSU player ever at Hughes Stadium; the Rams averaged
run; started at center but also played guard against Rebels...In 38-14 triumph vs. New Mexico (Oct.
Meyer at Florida...Another brother, Jayden Richards, played football at the University at Buffalo...
7.83 yards per carry, sixth-best in program annals; made key blocks on each of Nwoke’s big first-half
30), helped lead the Rams to 328 rushing yards, their most since the 2008 New Mexico Bowl... At
Undecided on a major at Colorado State...Hometown: Del Rio, Texas.
runs, a 63-yard TD and a 67-yard burst, on which he took out a defender at the point of attack...Spent
SDSU (Nov. 6), preserved a second-quarter drive by recovering a fumble.
Weston RICHBURG
>> Offensive Line >> 6-4 | 297 | JR | 2L >> Bushland, Texas >> Bushland
the week before CSU’s trip to No. 19 TCU (Nov. 19) snapping with his left hand while practicing at tackle, and made his first career start at tackle in Frogs contest, playing the entire game there, keep-
2009: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility...Participated on the CSU
ing alive a streak of consecutive starts...In loss vs. Air Force (Nov. 26), made a kick-out block to help
track & field team in the spring.
spring Chris Nwoke on a 62-yard TD run in the third quarter, assisting the RB to a Hughes Stadium record 269 rushing yards, third most in CSU history and third most by an individual at the FBS level
High School: Earned first-team all-district honors as a senior lineman...A team captain, helped the
in 2011...Helped Nwoke become first player in Rams history with multiple 200-yard rushing games
Falcons to a flawless 10-0 regular season and a district title...Recorded two sacks as a senior de-
in the same season...Returned to start at center in season finale vs. Wyoming (Dec. 3), snapping
fensive lineman...BHS lost in the first round of the 2A Division I playoffs to eventual state champ
with his left hand; sustained the first bad snap of his career, breaking a string of 1,179 successful
Muleshoe...Played quarterback and linebacker as a freshman before growing out of the positions...
snaps...In Cowboys contest, still managed to throw a key block to spring QB Garrett Grayson on
Holds a school record in the shot put with a throw of 60 feet, 1 inch, the fourth-best throw by a Texas
a 20-yard run that set up the game’s first points, a first-quarter FG, and help RB Raymond Carter
prep athlete in any classification and worthy of the Texas Class 2A gold medal...Also was a hurdler
to 158 yards and two TDs on the ground. Career Division I games played/started: 24/24 (12/12 in
on his track team earlier in high school...Also played basketball...Head football coach was David
2011; 12/12 in 2010).
Flowers...Chose CSU over an offer from TCU...Owned a 3.4 GPA.
2010 (Freshman): A first-team Freshman All-America center (Phil Steele, CollegeFootballNews.
Personal: Given name Weston Blaine Richburg...Born on July 9, 1991, in Louisville, Ky. ...Son
com) and honorable-mention all-Mountain West Conference, started all 12 games for the Rams, the
of Danny and Ruth Richburg...Has a younger brother and a younger sister...Two relatives played
first three at guard and the final nine at center...Did not have a bad snap all season and allowed only
football at Texas Tech, Nathan and Aubrey Richburg...A member of the National Honor Society...
one sack all year, and no other pressures...Posted a team-high 54 knockdown blocks and also led the
Helped members of the Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County with homework and reading, and
team with 22 outstanding efforts and 12 “Meyer mauls,” the coveted game-film award distributed
also participated in the club’s sports programs in March before the ‘10 season...Hasmade several
2011 (Sophomore): A Rimington Trophy candidate, one of four sophomores on the preseason
by offensive coordinator/line coach Pat Meyer...Graded out at 85 percent or better in every contest,
appearances visiting with developmentally disabled kids at Respite Care of Fort Collins, in February
watchlist for the nation’s best center, was the anchor of the Rams’ offensive line and started all
and was the line’s most valuable player on eight occasions...Played his first college game in season
2010, February 2011 and July 2011...For a month during the summer of 2010, interacted with low-
12 games, 10 at center and two at offensive tackle... A second-team all-conference selection (MW
opener vs. Colorado (Sept. 4), at Invesco Field, also his first career start...Talked to the Rams’ 2009
income Linton Elementary students at a local clubhouse, in conjunction with the Larimer County
coaches/media, Phil Steele), ended the year with a share of the team’s longest streak of consecutive
team MVP, OT Cole Pemberton, prior to CU game in the locker room...At Nevada (Sept. 11), got
Food Bank, Fort Collins Recreation and Vineyard church...Major is animal science...Hometown:
starts, 24 (which becomes the team’s longest active stretch after the graduation of G Jake Gdows-
his first NCAA snaps at center on CSU’s final drive...At Miami-Ohio (Sept. 18), started at guard but
Bushland, Texas.
70 >> Preseason all-MW Selection
• First Team: Athlon, Blue Ribbon, Lindy’s MW media, Phil Steele
>> Award Watch Lists • Outland Trophy: Best Interior Lineman
• Rimington Trophy: Most Outstanding Center • Rotary Lombardi Award: Top Lineman or Linebacker
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Chris ROBINSON
Conner ROGGY
>> Wide Receiver >> 6-4 | 170 | JR | VR >> Fort Lauderdale, Fla. >> Stoneman Douglas
28
>> Defensive Back >> 6-0 | 195 | SO | VR >> Greeley, Colo. >> Greeley West
2011 (Sophomore): Did not play; spent the season as a varsity-reserve performer.
2011 (Freshman): Did not play; spent the season as a varsity-reserve performer.
2010: Was not a member of the CSU football program...Rejoined the team in January 2011 for the
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
offseason conditioning program. High School: Earned three letters in football and four in track at Greeley (Colo.) West High School, 2009: Redshirted in his first season of college eligibility.
about 35 minutes southeast of the CSU campus...All-Northern Conference as a defensive back, also earned all-conference recognition in track three consecutive seasons (2008-10)...Garnered
High School: A second-team all-Broward County wide receiver at Stoneman Douglas High School in
consensus all-state honors in track as a senior team MVP and captain, posting the second-best pole
Parkland, Fla., was captain of the football team in 2008...Lettered in three sports: football, basketball
vault in Colorado...Also voted a football captain as a senior...Maintained a 4.0 GPA all four years of
and track & field...Holds the SDHS record for most receptions in a single game with 15...High school
high school...Played with CSUlinebacker Max Morgan and offensive lineman A.J. Frieler at West,and
football coach was Mike Verdin.
against Dorian Brown (Thompson Valley)...Football head coach was his father, Mark Roggy.
Personal: Given name Christian Robinson...Born March 2, 1990, in Cincinnati, Ohio...Parents are
Personal: Given name Conner Steven Roggy...Last name is pronounced ROHG-ee...Born June 24,
Eugene and Lisa Robinson...Has three older brothers, two older sisters and a younger sister...
1991, in Greeley, Colo. ...Parents are Robyn and Mark Roggy...Father, Mark, who is now the head
Brother, Steve, participated in track for the University of Miami (Fla.) and father, Eugene, played
football coach at Greeley West, played football for two seasons at the University of Northern Colo-
basketball at Ohio State...Is the cousin of former New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer...
rado...Uncle, Mitch, signed with CSU head coach Sark Arslanian during the 1970s but injuries cut
For a month during the summer of 2010, interacted with low-income Linton Elementary students at
short his college career...Cousin, A.J. Frieler, is his CSU teammate...Helped the City of Fort Collins
a local clubhouse, in conjunction with the Larimer County Food Bank, Fort Collins Recreation and
host a Super Bowl party for kids before 2011 spring practice...Before the 2011 season, spent time
Vineyard church...Has yet to choose a major...Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
with less-fortunate kids, assisting with summer programs at the Harmony Mobile Home Park... Majoring in biomedical sciences...Hometown: Greeley, Colo.
West Richburg
Davon RIDDICK
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>> Running Back >> 6-0 | 204 | FR | RS >> Abilene, Texas >> Cooper
2011: Did not play; redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. High School: Combined to rush for 2,446 yards and average 7.2 yards per carry in two seasons as a starter at Abilene (Texas) Cooper High School...A first-team All-West Texas selection (TheOldCoach. com) in 2010, as well as honorable-mention all-state and all-district, led the 11-2 Cougars to the regional round of the state playoffs...Ran for 1,537 yards on 183 carries (8.4 avg.) and 21 touchdowns as a senior...Second-team all-district as a junior, had 909 yards to help the Cougars finish 9-4 after a berth in the regional playoffs...Voted team captain as a senior...Head football coach was Mike Spradlin...Lettered twice in football and twice in track, in which he ran the 200 meters, and the 4x100 and 4x200 relays...Has 4.41-second speed in the 40-yard dash and bench presses 315 pounds... Also recruited by Wyoming and Texas State. Personal: Given name Davon Riddick...First name is pronounced day-VONN...Son of Satanya Riddick...Has an older sister...Volunteered with his family at the Salvation Army...Undecided on a major
Sonny lubick field at hughes stadium individual records Rushing Attempts: Yards: TD:
47 256 4
Steve Bartalo vs. Air Force; Oct. 19, 1985 Chad Hall (AFA); Oct. 13, 2007 Todd Yert, vs. Fullerton St.; Sept. 16, 1989
Passing Attempts: Comp: Yards: TDs:
65 44 538 7
Jim McMahon (BYU); Nov. 7, 1981 Jim McMahon (BYU); Nov. 7, 1981 Jim McMahon (BYU); Nov. 7, 1981 Twice; last: J.McMahon (BYU); Nov. 7, 1981
Total Offense Plays: 68 Yards: 539 TDs Resp: 7
Jim McMahon (BYU); Nov. 7, 1981 Jim McMahon (BYU); Nov. 7, 1981 Jim McMahon (BYU); Nov. 7, 1981
Receiving Rec: Yards: TDs:
DeMarco Sampson (SDSU); Oct. 24, 2009 DeMarco Sampson (SDSU); Oct. 24, 2009 uke Ashworth (BYU); Nov. 13, 2010
Interceptions No: Ret. Yards:
15 257 4 L
4 68
Jim King, vs. Wyoming; Oct. 25, 1986 Mike Russell (BYU); Oct. 5, 1974
Punting No: Yards: Average:
12 496 55.6
Kevin Denny, vs. Ariz. St.; Oct. 18, 1975 Rod Blackford, vs. Arizona; Sept. 8, 1974 Jack Weil (Wyoming); Nov. 1, 1980
Punt Returns No: 7 Yards: 128 Average: 32.0
Rob Bunch, vs. Ariz. State; Oct. 18, 1975 Harry Washington, vs. UTEP; Oct. 23, 1976 Harry Washington, vs. UTEP; Oct. 23, 1976
Kick Returns No: 10 Average: 49.7
George Hill, vs. Minnesota; Sept.10, 2005 Gil Sanford, vs. UTEP; 1970
Scoring Points: 24 PAT-K: 9 FG Att: 5 FG Made: 5 Kick Points: 20
Steve Bartalo, vs. UTEP; Nov. 5, 1984 Steve Bartalo, vs. Northern Colorado; Sept. 20, 1986; Todd Yert, vs. Fullerton State; Sept. 16, 1989 Luke Ashworth, vs. BYU; Nov. 13, 2010 Clark Kemble, vs. Nevada-Reno; Oct. 19, 1974; Kurt Gunther (BYU); Nov. 7, 1981 Clark Kemble, vs. Air Force; Oct. 25, 1975 Clark Kemble, vs. Wyoming; Nov. 2, 1974 Tom Drake, vs. Wyoming; Oct. 30, 1976 Mickey Barilla, vs. West Virginia; Nov. 18, 1978 Jeff Babcock, vs. UNLV; Nov. 30, 2002 Mickey Barilla, vs. West Virginia; Nov. 18, 1978 Mickey Barilla, vs. West Virginia; Nov. 18, 197
at Colorado State...Hometown: Abilene, Texas.
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Ty SAMBRAILO
High School: The Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Offensive and Defensive Lineman of the Year and
tackle, defensive end, defensive tackle, tight end and placekicker for the Sharks, who advanced to
>> Offensive Line >> 6-5 | 305 | SO | 1L >> Watsonville, Calif. >> St. Francis Catholic
Broderick SARGENT
a first-team all-state selection as a senior, lettered three years at St. Francis Central Coast Catholic High School in Watsonville, Calif., south of San Jose...A three-year team captain, played offensive the CIF north Division II playoffs in both 2008 and 2009...As a senior, garnered all-state recognition among small-school players from ESPN.com/CalHiSports.com and picked up second-team all-Northern California accolades from Scout.com/GoldenStatePreps.com, both for his efforts as an offensive lineman...Also earned first-team all-conference honors on both the offensive and defensive lines, as well as all-county recognition (Santa Cruz Sentinel) as an offensive tackle...Helped turn
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>> Linebacker >> 6-2 | 240 | SR | 2L >> Chesterfield, Mo. >> Parkway Central
2011 (Freshman): An agile big man who can perform freestyle tricks on skis, played in 11 games
around a program that had lost all 10 games in 2007, finish a combined 13-8-1 and qualify for the
2011 (Junior): CSU’s most promising defensive lineman out of fall camp, sustained a season-ending
with seven starts...Saw first-team reps during fall camp as the Rams adjusted their line due to
CIF postseason his junior and senior campaigns...A second-team all-conference kicker as a junior,
ACL injury less than five minutes into the season, on the Rams’ fourth defensive snap at New Mexico
injuries...Made his college debut in season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3)...Saw several
led the Sharks to a 7-4 mark and added first-team all-conference honors on offense and second-
(Sept. 3)...Underwent surgery Sept. 29.
snaps in CSU’s heavy package in Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17)...Made his first career start
team honors on defense...Received honorable-mention all-conference respect as a sophomore...
in exhilarating win at Utah State (Sept. 24), at strongside tackle, filling a void left by Joe Caprioglio
Also played soccer (one letter), basketball (one letter), and baseball...Head football coach was Jo-
2010 (Sophomore): A former tight end, linebacker and fullback, entered fall camp as the Rams’
(knee), who was injured the week before; played much of the Aggies game, including the late-game
seph Gregorio...Had a 3.56 GPA...Drew recruiting interest from Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada,
starter at his new position, defensive end, and was nominated for all-conference recognition...Played
stretch when the Rams scored touchdowns on their final three possessions to win, 35-34, in double
Southern Utah, Cal Poly, Washington State, New Mexico State, Sacramento State and Weber State.
in 11 games (11 starts)...Had 37 tackles (18 solo), 6 ½ stops for loss, two sacks and one fumble
overtime, when he supplied a key block on Chris Nwoke’s game-winning run...In losing cause at
recovery, while coaches credited him with nine QB hurries...In season-opener, vs. Colorado (Sept.
UNLV (Oct. 29), helped the Rams to 250 rushing yards, including 156 from Chris Nwoke; kept alive
Personal: Given name Tyler William Sambrailo...Nicknamed Sambo...Last name is pronounced sam-
4) in Denver, made his first career start; playing opposite a projected first-round NFL draft choice,
a key TD drive early in second half by recovering a fumble in the Rams’ backfield; aggravated an
BRY-loh...Born March 10, 1992, in Watsonville, Calif. ...Parents are Mark and Karen Sambrailo...Has
CU’s Nate Solder, had a career-best five tackles...In the fourth quarter against the Buffs, read a pass
elbow injury on the play, but returned on the next possession...In windy, 18-15 loss vs. San Diego
an older brother and older sister...A versatile, athletic big man, can do back flips and freestyle skiing
and threw RB Brian Lockridge for a 2-yard loss, forcing the Buffs into a third-and-12; also had an
State (Nov. 12), helped RB Chris Nwoke to 232 rushing yards, most by an FBS player in Week 11,
flips and tricks, and won the USSA titles in the Far West Division for his age group in the slalom,
earlier hurry wiped out by a CU penalty...At Nevada (Sept. 11), picked up a hurry late in the first
and most by a CSU player ever at Hughes Stadium; the Rams averaged 7.83 yards per carry, sixth-
giant slalom and super G...Dad, Mark, graduated from the University of Colorado, where he was
half, forcing a Colin Kaepernick incompletion...At Miami-Ohio (Sept. 18), registered his first career
best in program annals; also delivered a key block on Nwoke’s 63-yard TD run in the first quarter...
a pole vaulter...Mom graduated from the University of Denver...Brother, Erik, also is a CU gradu-
sack, dropping Zac Dysert late in the third quarter, one of his 2½ tackles for loss; also combined to
Played but did not start in loss at No. 19 TCU (Nov. 19), as C Weston Richburg shifted over with a
ate and competed as a skier in the Junior Olympics...Sister, Kiersten, currently plays volleyball at
throw RB Tracy Woods for a 1-yard loss in the second quarter, then dropped the back for another
broken snapping hand to start at tackle...In loss vs. Air Force (Nov. 26), saw second-half action as
Oregon State...Grandfather, Bill Sambrailo, played football at Santa Clara, helping the team to a berth
loss in the second half...In dramatic 36-34 win vs. Idaho (Sept. 25), Keli McGregor Day, halted the
an extra tackle in the Rams’ heavy package...Started at tackle in season finale vs. Wyoming (Dec.
in the Orange Bowl...Before 2011 spring practice, spent an afternoon at the Boys & Girls Club of
Vandals’ second drive with a third-down sack, forcing Idaho to settle for a field goal; then, at the end
3), helping RB Raymond Carter to 158 rushing yards and two TDs. Career Division I games played/
Larimer County, helping kids with after-school programs...Before the 2011 season, spent a day with
of the third quarter, on consecutive snaps, combined with Ricky Brewer to drop Deonte Jackson for
started: 11/7 in 2011.
developmentally disabled kids at Respite Care of Fort Collins...Majoring in business administration...
a 2-yard loss, then chased down QB Nathan Enderle for a near sack, forcing a punt with CSU trailing
Hometown: Watsonville, Calif.
27-24...With 19 seconds left in the first half of Idaho contest, with the Rams trailing 13-7, pounced
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
Ty Sambrailo
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CSU’s Non-offensive scores since 1993 Year Opponent
Play
Year Opponent
Play
Year Opponent
1993
BYU
Andre Strode, 84-yd int.
1998
Air Force
Darran Hall, 77-yd punt
2003
BYU
New Mexico
Andre Strode, 44-yd int.
UNLV
Rick Crowell, 22-yd int.
San Diego State Ben Stratton, 35-yd int.
UTEP
Ray Jackson, 100-yd int.
Tulsa
Myron Terry, 24-yd int.
2004
Montana State
1994
Utah State
Kenya Ragsdale, 30-yd int.
SMU
Willie Taylor, fumble rec.
San Diego State Luke Adkins, 71-yd int.
BYU
Greg Myers, 30-yd int.
1999
Colorado
Rick Crowell, 54-yd int.
Wyoming
Luke Adkins, 35-yd int.
Arizona
Sean Moran, 77-yd fum.
New Mexico State Erik Olson, 35-yd int.
UNLV
Brandon Cathy, 26-yd fum.
Fresno State
Ray Jackson, 30-yd punt
Wyoming
Aaron Sprague, 41-yd int.
2005
Wyoming
Darryl Williams, 27-yd int.
1995
Montana St.
Steve Standifer, 14-yd int.
Utah
Dallas Davis, 89-yd punt
New Mexico
Blake Smith, safety
BYU
Jason Craft, 30-yd int.
Dallas Davis, 56-yd punt
2006
Nevada
Sedric Patterson, blk. punt
Utah State
Greg Myers, 82-yd punt
2000
Nevada
Pete Rebstock, 66-yd punt
UNLV
Jeff Horinek, 14-yd int.
UTEP
Greg Myers, 62-yd punt
Utah
Doug Heald, 48-yd int.
2007
Air Force
Matt Rupp, 48-yd fum.
San Diego State
Greg Myers, 84-yd punt
San Diego State Dexter Wynn, 100-yd kick
UNLV
Darryl Williams, 30-yd int.
1996
Colorado
Calvin Branch, 96-yd punt
Wyoming
Rick Crowell, 32-yd int.
Zac Bryson, 99-yd int.
1997
Hawaii
Erik Olson, 18-yd fum.
Justin Gallimore, 63-yd int.
BYU
Jesse Nading, 31-yd int.
Hawaii
Geoff Turner, 80-yd punt
2001
Wyoming
Dexter Wynn, 95-yd kick
2008
Colorado
John Mosure, 90-yd KO ret.
Hawaii
Darran Hall, 60-yd punt
UNLV
Ameer Lowe, 4-yd punt blk.
UNLV
John Mosure, 7-yd KO fum ret.
San Jose State
Nate Kvamme, 17-yd int.
BYU
Bryan Save, 28-yd fum.
2009
New Mexico
Nick Oppenneer, 97-yd int.
Nate Kvamme, 55-yd int.
North Texas
Jason Gallimore, 30-yd punt blk.
2010
San Diego State
Mychal Sisson, 88-yd fum.
UNLV
Myron Terry, 52-yd int.
Justin Gallimore, blk. punt
2011
Northern Colorado Max Morgan, safety
San Diego State
Jamie Bennett, 20-yd int.
2002
Louisville
Dexter Wynn, 66-yd punt
Utah State
Shaquil Barrett, 15-yd fum.
Missouri
Darran Hall, 85-yd punt
Air Force
Jeff Babcock, 29-yd fum.
UTEP
Momo Thomas, 45-yd int.
New Mexico
Rhett Nelson, 54-yd fum.
UNLV
Shaquil Barrett, 52-yd int.
Play Patrick Goodpaster, 16-yd fum. Jesse Nading, safety
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2008: Redshirted in his first season of college eligibility. High School: A first-team all-conference choice on both sides of the ball as a senior at Parkway Central High School in Chesterfield, Mo., a suburb of St. Louis, played both tight end and linebacker... Also received all-metro and third-team all-state honors as a tight end in 2007, and second-team allconference honors on both offense and defense as a junior in 2006...Head football coach was Mark Goldenberg...Lettered two years in football and three in track, in which he was a captain for three years...Qualified for the state track meet and was voted MVP by his PCHS track teammates...A 2008 scholar-athlete, also received the U.S. Army National Scholar Athlete Award...Had a 4.0 weighted GPA. Personal: Given name Broderick Lawrence Sargent Jr. ...Born June 8, 1990, in St. Louis, Mo. ...Parents are Kenneth and Jacqueline Kelly...Has five sisters and four brothers...Mom, Jaqueline, is a teacher in the St. Louis area...Father, Broderick Sr., played football at Baylor, in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys and St. Louis Cardinals, and in the Arena Football League...Half-brother, Roderick Wilmont, played football at Indiana...Stepfather, Kenneth, played football at Southwest Missouri State...An uncle, Richard, played football at Purdue, while a cousin, Chuck Beatty, played football at North Texas, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers and also played for the St. Louis Cardinals... Recipient of the first Keli S. McGregor Memorial Scholarship, given to a worthy walk-on player... Helped members of the Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County with homework and reading, and also participated in the club’s sports programs in March before the ‘10 season...Also made appearances at the Boys & Girls Club in both Fort Collins (February 2011) and Loveland (July 2011)...In May before the ‘11 season, spoke at a Tavelli Elementary assembly in Fort Collins about being a good student...For a week during the summer of 2010, helped struggling students with reading at Tavelli Elementary in Fort Collins...Lived only a block from now-CSU Head Coach Steve Fairchild in suburban St. Louis, when Fairchild was the NFL Rams’ offensive coordinator...Is a pre-med biological sciences major...Hometown: Chesterfield, Mo.
Marcus Shaw 2009 (Freshman): Played in 11 games, primarily on special teams...Had five stops (four solo)...Played on defense late in 35-20 win vs. Nevada (Sept. 19)... Played on defense during fourth quarter of loss at
Career Statistics Year School
Broderick Sargent on an Enderle fumble forced by Guy Miller, setting up a critical go-ahead TD just before intermis-
2009 CSU
12-0
2010 CSU
11-11 18-19--37
2011 CSU Career totals
sion...In loss vs. No. 5 TCU (Oct. 2), combined to hold electric WR Jeremy Kerley to a short gain on early in the second half...Had a pair of stops in 43-10 win vs. UNLV (Oct. 16), but sat out the final quarter and-a-half as a precaution with head and neck soreness; was injured in the third quarter after laying out in pursuit of Omar Clayton, who had escaped a collapsed pocket; was able to walk off on his own power...Traveled but did not play in ensuing game at No. 9 Utah (Oct. 23)...Returned to the lineup in 38-14 win vs. New Mexico (Oct. 30), combining with Guy Miller to drop QB Stump Godfrey kick...At SDSU (Nov. 6), combined to drop MWC leading rusher Ronnie Hillman for a loss early in
4-3--7
1-1
0-0--0
24-12 22-22--44
FF-FR-Yds
Int-Yds PBU
0.0-0
0.0-0
0-0-0
0-0
0
6.5-18
2.0-10
0-1-0
0-0
0
0.0-0
0.0-0
0-0-0
0-0
0
6.5-18
2.0-10
0-1-0
0-0
0
Marcus SHAW
a screen late in the first half...At No. 25 Air Force (Oct. 9), threw QB Tim Jefferson for a 2-yard loss
for a loss on the first play of the second half, after UNM had surprised CSU and recovered an onside
GP-GS UT-AT--TT TFL-YDS SACKS-YDS
15
>> Corner Back >> 5-8 | 180 | SR | 3L >> Dallas, Texas >> Duncanville
TCU (Oct. 17), and vs. Wyoming (Nov. 27)...Earned academic all-conference following the season. 2008: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. High School: Lettered two years in football at Duncanville (Texas) High School in suburban Dallas... Played with current teammate Mychal Sisson...Voted best defensive back by his teammates...Also named a scholar-athlete as an honor roll student...Head football coach was Dan Schreiber...Also lettered three years in track. Personal: Given name Marcus Anthony Shaw...Born Oct. 19, 1988, in Arlington, Texas...Son of Larry and Carla Shaw...Has a younger sister...Cousin, Horace Shaw, and uncle, David Shaw, played football at Texas Tech...Serves on the leadership team of the local Athletes in Action chapter...Helped members of the Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County with homework and reading, and also participated in the club’s sports programs in March before the ‘10 season...For a week during the summer of 2010, helped struggling students with reading at Tavelli Elementary in Fort Collins...Took part in a
the fourth quarter...At Wyoming (Nov. 20), tackled Alvester Alexander for no gain on third-and-1 on the Cowboys’ opening possession; CSU then forced a turnover on downs one play later; also picked
2011 (Junior): Saw plenty of playing time in the CSU secondary as a reserve cornerback, and played
goodwill party at Respite Care of Fort Collins, working with disabled youngsters, in February 2011...
up a QB hurry on a third-quarter incompletion.
in all 12 games, with one start...Wound up with 14 tackles (nine solo) and a forced fumble...In loss at
Before the 2011 season, spent time with less-fortunate kids, assisting with summer programs at the
No. 19 TCU (Nov. 19), just 32 miles from where he played prep football, combined with high-school
Harmony Mobile Home Park...Majoring in business administration...Hometown: Dallas, Texas.
2009 (Freshman): Played in all 12 games, primarily on special teams...Had seven tackles (four
teammate Mychal Sisson on a key fourth-quarter takeaway, forcing an Ed Wesley fumble recovered
solo)...Made his college debut in season-opening win at Colorado (Sept. 6)...Returned to defense in
by Sisson...Started the season-ending loss vs. Wyoming (Dec. 3), the first nod of his career...Earned
Career Statistics
Week 7, when injuries at linebacker spawned coaches to move him back to his original position to
academic all-conference honors following the season.
Year School
GP-GS UT-AT--TT TFL-YDS SACKS-YDS
FF-FR-Yds
0-0
0
2010 (Sophomore): A reserve in the CSU secondary, played in eight games...Had six tackles (four
2010 CSU
8-0
4-2--6
0.0-0
0.0-0
0-0-0
0-0
0
punt...Picked up a big block to help John Mosure into the end zone on a first-quarter play in last-
solo)...Matched a career high with three stops in season-opener, vs. Colorado (Sept. 4) at Invesco
2011 CSU
12-1
9-5--14
0.0-0
0.0-0
1-0-0
0-0
0
second loss at New Mexico (Nov. 21)...Earned academic all-conference following the season.
Field...In dramatic 36-34 win vs. Idaho (Sept. 25), saw first-half action in the secondary.
Career totals
31-1
17-8--25
0.0-0
0.0-0
1-0-0
0-0
0
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2009 CSU
11-0
4-1--5
0.0-0
0.0-0
0-0-0
Int-Yds PBU
(Nov. 7), saw action in the offensive backfield, then came within inches of blocking a first-quarter
provide depth...Still played in the offensive backfield in loss at No. 8 TCU (Oct. 17)...In loss at UNLV
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two forced fumbles...Entering Week 14, ranks third in the MW at 8.5 tackles per game...Named Nov.
2008: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility...Voted by coaches as the
16 one of 50 national candidates for the Burlsworth Trophy, honoring the best player in the country
defensive scout team Player of the Year.
West at midseason, by CollegeFootballNews.com... Selected first-team midseason all-conference
High School: A two-time first-team all-South Metro League running back, also picked up honorable
by CollegeFootballNews.com on Oct. 21...In season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), made
mention all-state honors as a senior at Chatfield High School in Littleton, Colo. ...Played for the
his first start since Sept. 11, 2010, and his first career as a middle linebacker...Did not dress for
Chargers with Andy Clements, who joined him at Colorado State...CHS’s offensive MVP and team
home-opening win vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), for a violation of team rules...Returned to
captain in 2007, was an honor roll student all four years of high school...Head football coach was
starting lineup in Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), replacing Sisson at SLB; also played middle
Bret McGatlin...Also lettered three years in track and played lacrosse.
>> Linebacker >> 6-2 | 235 | SR | 3L >> Littleton, Colo. >> Chatfield
43 >> Preseason all-MW Selection
that began his career as a walk-on...Named Oct. 21 the ninth-best overall player in the Mountain
linebacker in the second quarter...Turned in one of his best career games in exhilarating, 35-34 win at Utah State (Sept. 24), forcing two fumbles, including a third-quarter takeaway scooped up by
Personal: Given name James William Skelton...Born June 19, 1990, in Denver, Colo. ...Son of Jim
Shaquil Barrett and returned 15 yards for a critical TD to pull CSU to 14-10 in the third quarter, before
and Christine Skelton...Has an older brother...In February before 2011 spring practice, spent a day
2011 (Junior): After strong work in the Rams’ offseason conditioning program, earned the starting
the Rams preserved a double-overtime win by preventing a two-point conversion; earlier in quarter,
at the Open Door Mission in Fort Collins, serving meals to the homeless...In the summer of 2011,
role at middle linebacker in place of an injured Michael Kawulok, then replaced an injured Mychal
stripped QB Chuckie Keeton near the Rams’ goal line, but the ball flew out of bounds, then finished
devoted a day to meeting and playing with kids at the Boys and Girls Club in Wellington, Colo.
Sisson on the outside three games into the year and played in 11 games, all starts...A third-team
the quarter, with the score tied 21-21, by dropping USU’s Chuck Jacobs 2 yards shy of the sticks to
...Interacted with youngsters at Fort Collins’ annual Youth Sports Fundraiser and Football Bash, the
all-conference selection (Phil Steele), finished fourth in the conference with 8.1 tackles per game...
force a punt and prevent any possible game-winning FG in the final seconds of regulation...In the
day before the Super Bowl at The Edge Sports Center in February before the ‘10 season...For a week
Also garnered academic all-conference recognition following the season...Ranked second on the
first half of Aggies contest, combined with Davis Burl to drop RB Robert Turbin short of the sticks
during the summer of 2010, helped struggling students with reading at Bacon Elementary in Fort
team with 91 tackles (41 solo), including two stops for loss and a sack, with one pass breakup and
on third-and-3 to force a punt, then blew up a screen pass on the next possession...In loss vs. No.
Collins...Majoring in business administration... Hometown: Littleton, Colo.
• Second team: Athlon, Phil Steele
5 Boise State (Oct. 15), registered a career-high 13 tackles...In loss at UNLV (Oct. 29), hurried Caleb Herring to force a first-quarter incompletion, then sacked him on third down to force a third-quarter
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punt after the Rams had just taken the lead; the play marked his first sack since Sept. 18, 2010, at
Year School
Miami-Ohio...In season finale vs. Wyoming (Dec. 3), broke up a pass late in the second quarter.
2009 CSU
12-3
17-25--42
1.5-3
0.5-2
0-0-0
1-18
0
2010 CSU
12-1
9-7--16
2.0-7
1.0-5
0-0-0
0-0
0
2010 (Sophomore): A primary backup LB and special-teams staple, played in all 12 games (one
2011 CSU
11-11 41-50--91
2.0-4
1.0-4
2-0-0
0-0
1
start)...Earned academic all-conference following the season...Had 16 tackles (nine solo), two stops
Career totals
35-15 67-82--149
5.5-14
2.5-11
2-0-0
1-18
1
GP-GS UT-AT--TT TFL-YDS SACKS-YDS
FF-FR-Yds
Int-Yds PBU
for loss and one sack...At Nevada (Sept. 11), replaced an injured Mychal Sisson (knee) in the lineup
Conner SMITH
at strongside LB, his fourth career start...At Miami-Ohio (Sept. 18), picked up his first career solo sack (had ½ career entering the day), flooring Zac Dysert late in the first half to force an eventual punt...In 43-10 win vs. UNLV (Oct. 16), alertly snuffed out a fake field goal by racing to the ballcarrier and dropping him shy of the first down marker late in the first half...In heartbreaking loss at SDSU (Nov. 6), saw significant action, mostly in the second half and combined to drop MWC leading rusher Ronnie Hillman for a pair of losses, first early in the final period, then again in the critical final seconds of a 24-19 game, helping to force a punt and give the Rams one last offensive opportunity. 2009 (Freshman): Played in all 12 games, with three starts...Had 42 tackles (17 solo), 1½ tackles for
15
>> Quarterback >> 6-5 | 220 | FR | RS >> Richmond, Texas >> Travis
2011: Did not play; redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
loss, ½ sack and an interception...Made college debut in resounding 23-17 win at Colorado (Sept. 6); played primarily on special teams, but did see action as a linebacker on CU’s final drive late in
High School: A two-sport star and two-year starting quarterback at Travis High School in Fort Bend,
fourth quarter...In 24-23 win vs. Weber State (Sept. 12), came up with a game-changing intercep-
a suburb southwest of Houston, was a Houston Chronicle Top 100 selection after his senior sea-
tion with just under 11 minutes left in the game, when he put brakes on his blitz to read a screen
son...Also was rated the 12th-best quarterback in Texas by ESPN Rise...A West Regional finalist for
and stepped in front of Cameron Higgins’ pass; the play and subsequent 18-yard return set up the
the Elite 11, was featured as a Next-Level Athlete by FOX Sports, and noted as a top quarterback
eventual game-winning touchdown...Made his first career start in 35-20 win vs. Nevada (Sept. 19),
in Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Preview...Additionally, was rated the top quarterback at the 2009
opening as a fourth linebacker in a 3-4 alignment...In conference-opening loss at No. 19 BYU (Sept.
Army All-American Combine...Earned honorable-mention all-district honors as a senior after passing
26), saw significant playing time; during a fourth-quarter series, his pressure flushed QB Max Hall
for 1,039 yards and six TDs, starting every game for THS...Also ran for two TDs, as the Tigers won
into the arms of Chris Gipson...Early in second half of bitter 31-29 loss at Idaho (Oct. 3), made a nice
the District 23-5A title and earned a berth in the first round of the state playoffs...As a junior in 2009,
play to knock a pass out of the arms of intended receiver Peter Bjorvik...In 24-17 loss vs. Utah (Oct.
threw for 1,020 yards and seven TDs, with four INTs...Head football coach was Randy Cunningham...
10), shut down an option play on Utah’s first drive, dropping Shaky Smithson for no gain...Made
Lettered twice in football and is expected to graduate with two letters in baseball...Owned 4.9-second
his first start in the base defense in last-second loss at New Mexico (Nov. 21), replacing an injured
speed in the 40-yard dash and bench pressed 275 pounds...Had a 3.0 GPA...Also recruited by Ala-
SLB Davis Burl; made a TD-saving tackle early in the second quarter, then combined with Nuku Latu
bama, Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas, Texas A&M and UTEP.
early in the fourth quarter to sack Donovan Porterie, for his first career sack...On next series in fourth
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quarter, came up with a third-down tackle to force UNM to kick a FG with CSU protecting a 27-23
Personal: Given name Conner Robert Smith...Born June 1, 1992, in Houston, Texas...Son of Bobby
lead...In 17-16 loss vs. Wyoming (Nov. 27), ended a third-quarter drive with CSU protecting a 13-7
and Debbie Smith...Has one younger brother...Dad, Bobby, played football and baseball at Louisiana
lead, hurrying QB Austyn Carta-Samuels into an incompletion and eventual punt; then combined
Tech...Uncle, Tom Smith, played football and baseball at both Minnesota and Miami (Fla.), before
to hold the QB to no gain on a third-and-1 carry, forcing a field-goal attempt with 1:29 left...Earned
landing in the Chicago Cubs farm system...Plans to major in biomedical science or business...Home-
academic all-conference following the season.
town: Richmond, Texas.
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Momo THOMAS
at Miami-Ohio (Sept. 18), but played most of the game; early in the fourth quarter, broke three tack-
seasons (Thomas has one in each of his first three campaigns, 2008-10).
>> Cornerback >> 5-9 | 185 | SR | 3L >> Kissimmee, Fla. >> Osceola
Returner Biographies
les on a punt return that surpassed 40 yards, but a CSU penalty reduced it to only 22...In 2011, bids to become the first CSU player since Erik Olson (1996-99) with an interception in four consecutive
2009 (Sophomore): Played in 11 games, with eight starts at CB...Had 43 tackles (31 solo), one for loss, one INT and four PBU...Also returned seven punts for 46 yards (6.6 avg.)...In resounding 23-17 win at Colorado (Sept. 6), helped to snuff out the Buffs’ first drive, defending on an incomplete pass that forced a punt; also in CU contest, dropped back to return kickoffs for the first time as a college
2011 (Junior): Back in the lineup after the conference granted him a medical hardship waiver for
player...In 24-23 win vs. Weber State, broke up a first-quarter pass that led to a missed FG; injured,
2010, played in 11 games, with 11 starts...A second-team all-conference punt returner (Phil Steele),
left the game late in the contest, but after receiving treatment on the sideline, walked to the locker
finished third in the Mountain West with a 10.0-yard average on punt returns...Led the team with
room on his own power...MRI revealed no significant damage; dressed but did not play following
a 10.0-yard average on punt returns (21-210), joining Billy Gonzales (1989-91) and a pair of All-
week in win vs. Nevada (Sept. 19)...Returned to action in conference-opening loss at No. 19 BYU
Americans, Greg Myers (1992-95) and Dexter Wynn (2001-03), as one of four CSU players to lead
(Sept. 26); didn’t start, but played most of game, and returned punts...Back in starting lineup for
the team in three straight years...Also paced the team with two interceptions (tied for sixth in the
bitter 31-29 loss at Idaho (Oct. 3), made an athletic play to break up a second-quarter pass intended
league with 0.18 per game), one of which he returned for a TD...Returned one kickoff for 21 yards...
for 6-foot-6 Eric Greenwood, forcing a 47-yard FG attempt...In first quarter of loss at No. 8 TCU
In addition to the two picks, registered 31 tackles (15 solo), one for loss, seven pass breakups (sixth
(Oct. 17), broke up a third-down Andy Dalton pass to force a punt...Filled the role of nickel back
scored three TDs, including an offensive fumble return on the game’s first play, and totaled 222
in the conference), one fumble recovery and a forced fumble...Enters Week 14 ranked second in
in place of primary NB DeAngelo Wilkinson over the last quarter of the year...In last-second loss at
receiving yards as the Kowboys clinched a playoff berth...Head coach was Jeff Rolson...Also earned
the MW and 24th in the nation with 10.0 yards per punt return; also tied for fourth in the MW with
New Mexico (Nov. 21), utilized good closing speed to register his second career INT...In 17-16 loss
all-conference honors as a basketball player, playing point guard...Lettered three years in football
two interceptions... Selected first-team midseason all-conference at punt returner by CollegeFoot-
vs. Wyoming (Nov. 27), diagnosed a hook-and-ladder play to throw the Cowboys for a 1-yard loss
and four in basketball, after playing as a freshman...Earned the area’s basketball Player of the Year
ballNews.com on Oct. 21...In home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), ripped off a
on the game’s final drive.
award as a junior...Averaged more than 25.0 points and nearly 10.0 assists as a senior...Was a three-
career-long 26-yard punt return...In Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), prevented a completion
Momo Thomas
year captain in both football and basketball...Chose CSU over interest from Toledo, Kansas State,
intended for the nation’s leader in receiving yards entering the game, Paul Richardson; also had five
2008 (Freshman): Saw defensive action in each of the Rams’ 13 games, with 10 starts, including the
punt returns for 62 yards (12.4 avg.)...Critical in exhilarating win at Utah State (Sept. 24), made the
New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20)...Posted 54 tackles (38 solo), three stops for loss, three passes broken
game-winning tackle on a two-point conversion, driving RB Robert Turbin out of bounds to preserve
up and one INT, in which he returned for a TD before a penalty nullified the score...Also returned
Personal: Given name Gerard Santwan Thomas...Nicknamed Momo...Born April 14, 1990, in Kis-
a 35-34 triumph in double overtime...In third quarter of Aggies contest, nearly intercepted Chuckie
five punts for 16 yards (3.2 avg.)...One of five true freshmen to play for CSU, and one of two to start
simmee, Fla. ...Parents are Barry Thomas and Alousa Chappell...Has 11 siblings...Cousin Bobby
Keeton, but the intended receiver batted the pass in the air; then in the fourth quarter, with USU up
(including Michael Kawulok), made his collegiate debut in season opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31),
Sippio played for the Detroit Lions...Has known close family friend Amare Stoudemire, since his
14-13, broke up a third-down pass to force a key punt...Garnered both defensive and special-teams
entering as a DB late in the third quarter...Saw extensive action in win vs. Houston (Sept. 20) and the
youth...In 2010, devoted time to the Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County, and helped struggling
player of the week honors from CSU coaches in 38-31 loss vs. San Jose State (Oct. 1), breaking up
nation’s No. 2 passing offense, replacing an injured Brandon Owens (ankle) in the first quarter and
students with reading at Tavelli Elementary in Fort Collins...In 2011, participated in a youth Super
two passes and becoming the first CSU player with interceptions in four straight seasons since Erik
playing the balance of the game at cornerback; broke up a pass in the end zone late in the first half,
Bowl party and assisted with summer kids programs at Harmony Mobile Home Park...A liberal arts
Olson (1996-99)...As a cornerback against Spartans, made a pair of significant plays on consecutive
forcing a FG attempt...Made his first career start the following week, at Cal (Sept. 27); separated the
major...Hometown: Kissimmee, Fla.
drives late in the third quarter of a 31-17 game, first picking off Matt Faulkner to set up a CSU TD,
Bears’ Sean Young from what would’ve been a 43-yard TD late in the first half, helping to hold Cal to
then delivering a crushing blow to big TE Ryan Otten in the final minute of the third quarter, forcing
just 159 net passing yards on the day...Started again in conference-opening win vs. UNLV (Oct. 4),
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an incompletion and punt; also barely dropped a first-quarter pass with a clear lane to the end zone
breaking up a screen...Posted nine stops vs. TCU (Oct. 11), including a pair of tackles for loss -- both
Year School
GP-GS UT-AT--TT TFL-YDS SACKS-YDS
late in the first half of a 24-14 contest, ...As a punt-returner against SJSU, picked up 22 yards on a
on third downs in the fourth quarter; also, on a TCU punt late in the first half, alertly pounced on a
2008 CSU
13-10 38-18--54
3.0-4
0.0-0
0-0-0
1-16
3
fourth-quarter runback with the score tied 31-31, setting up the Rams at the SJSU 34...In second
live ball at the Rams’ 10-yard line...At No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18), with CSU trailing just 14-7 in the second
2009 CSU
11-8
31-12--43
1.0-1
0.0-0
0-0-0
1-0
4
quarter of loss vs. No. 5 Boise State (Oct. 15), personally halted an eight-play drive by forcing and
quarter, halted Darrell Mack for no gain on third-and-7, forcing a punt...In victory at SDSU (Oct. 25),
2010 CSU
4-3
8-5--13
0.0-0
0.0-0
0-0-0
1-20
0
recovering a Mitch Burroughs fumble at the Rams’ 13-yard line; CSU cashed in the turnover by
broke up a third-down pass to end the Aztecs’ game-opening drive, then after each team answered
2011 CSU
11-11 15-16--31
1.0-2
0.0-0
1-1-0
2-43
5
driving for a TD...Gave Rams life in tough loss at UTEP (Oct. 22), reading a second-quarter screen
the other TD for TD, ended the pattern by breaking up a third-down pass early in the fourth quarter,
Career totals
39-32 92-49--141
5.0-7
0.0-0
1-1-0
5-79
1 2
pass and returning an interception 45 yards for his first career touchdown, cutting the Miners’ lead
forcing a punt and preserving CSU’s 38-31 lead...In tough, 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1),
to 14-10, then returned fourth-quarter punts for 22 and 17 yards to give CSU solid field position...In
picked off Max Hall’s fourth-quarter pass with CSU trailing 38-35 late in the fourth quarter; actually
second quarter of loss at UNLV (Oct. 29), blew up a screen to register a tackle for loss on third down
returned the INT, the first of his career, 44 yards for a go-ahead TD with less than 2 minutes left, but
and force a punt in a tie game...In loss at No. 19 TCU (Nov. 19), had a second-half punt return wiped
a personal foul after the INT nullified the score...Earlier in fourth quarter of Cougars contest, drilled
Year School
RET
YDS
Avg
TD
Long
out by a block-in-the-back penalty; the return would’ve gone for 25 yards...One week later, vs. AFA
Dennis Pitta, knocking his helmet off, but the TE somehow maintained possession for a TD.
2009 CSU
1
26
26.0
0
26
2011 CSU
1
21
21.0
0
21
Career totals
2
47
23.5
0
26
Long
(Nov. 26), made an athletic play to break up a second-quarter pass. High School: A South Florida Sun-Sentinel and Orlando Sentinel all-state selection as a do-every-
Arkansas, N.C. State, Georgia Southern, Iowa State and Western Michigan.
FF-FR-Yds
*Returned interception 45 yards for TD at UTEP (10/22/11)
Career Kickoff Return Statistics
2010 (Junior): A savvy, third-year starter, underwent right shoulder surgery Sept. 29 missed the bal-
thing utility athlete, enjoyed a memorable career at Osceola High School in Kissimmee, Fla. ...A
ance of the season, after playing in four games (three starts)...Granted a medical hardship waiver by
first-team all-conference selection, lined up as a RB and WR, while also returning kickoffs and
the Mountain West on Feb. 17, 2011...Injury truncated a promising season, as he had seven PR for
punts...In 2007, helped his team to a 14-1 senior season, a District 8 league title and a trip to the
Year School
RET
YDS
Avg
TD
80 yards (11.4 avg.)...Also had 13 tackles (eight solo) and one INT...In season-opener vs. Colorado
Florida Class 5A state championship, where OHS lost to powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas; electrified
2008 CSU
5
16
3.2
0
9
(Sept. 4) at Invesco Field, had 58 return yards, 38 on punt returns and 20 on his third career inter-
the Citrus Bowl late in the first half of the title game, returning a punt 85 yards for a TD to chop his
2009 CSU
7
46
6.6
0
18
ception...Gave the Rams an early spark in Buffs contest with a career-long 24-yard punt return, then
team’s deficit in half...Averaged 10.8 yards per carry in 2007, with 915 yards on 85 attempts and
2010 CSU
7
80
11.4
0
24
picked off Tyler Hansen late in the first half to set up a FG attempt...At Nevada (Sept. 11), aggravated
nine TDs, including an 80-yard gallop...The Kowboys’ leading receiver, also caught 15 passes for
2011 CSU
21
210
10.0
0
26
a shoulder injury from the previous week and missed the second half...Did not start following week
495 yards (33.0 avg.) with five scores...As a senior in an emotional, 34-31 win over Lake Gibson,
Career totals
40
352
8.8
0
26
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Rams by State/Country American Samoa.......................... 1 ....................................... Jedidiah Teofilo
>> Defensive Line >> 6-4 | 275 | SR | 2L >> Highlands Ranch, Colo. >> ThunderRidge
California.................................16 ......................................... Nick Callender .............................................Aaron Davis ..........................................Brett Etherton ......................................Nu’uvali Fa’apito ........................................... Hayden Hunt ...........................................Nick Januska .................................. Immanuel Mitchell ...........................................Nolan Peralta ........................................Thomas Rivera ........................................... Ty Sambrailo ....................................... Johnny Schupp ............................................Calvin Tonga ...................................Dominique Vinson ...........................................Jordan White .........................................Brent Williams ...................................... Mark Woodbury
2011 (Junior): Slowly worked his way back after missing nearly a year of practice, due to a shoulder injury that sidelined him during spring 2010, and a knee injury sustained during the ensuing summer...Played in 11 games with one start...Had 10 total stops (four solo), 1½ tackles for loss and a sack...Shifted from defensive end to defensive tackle prior to spring 2011...In season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), played his first game since Nov. 27, 2009...Did not dress for home opener vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), for violation of team rules...In fourth quarter of exhilarating win at Utah State (Sept. 24), collapsed the pocket to sack Chuckie Keeton on second-and-10, with USU on the doorstep of the red zone in a 14-13 game; the play, his first sack since Sept. 19, 2009, kept the Aggies out of field-goal position and helped to force a punt...Played much of the game in 38-31 loss vs. San Jose State (Oct. 1)...In first quarter of loss at UNLV (Oct. 29), on his 22nd birthday, hurried QB Sean Reilly to help force a CSU interception, returned 52 yards by LB Shaquil Barrett for a go-ahead TD...Started season-ending loss vs. Wyoming (Dec. 3), at defensive end, his first nod since Nov. 21, 2009. 2010 (Sophomore): After missing spring practice with a shoulder injury, tore his ACL playing basketball in May and missed the entire 2010 campaign. 2009 (Freshman): Played in 11 games and started seven, all in sucession over the final threequarters of the season...Totaled 24 tackles (10 solo), three stops for loss and ½ sack...Made his college debut early in 24-23 win vs. Weber State (Sept. 12)...Also saw several defensive snaps in 35-20 win vs. Nevada (Sept. 19), sharing his first career sack, dropping Colin Kaepernick on firstand-goal at the Rams’ 13 late in the game...Saw significant action in conference-opening loss at No. 19 BYU (Sept. 26)...Replaced Ty Whittier (stinger) in the lineup and made his first career start in bitter 31-29 loss at Idaho (Oct. 3)...Also started in Whittier’s place in losses vs. Utah (Oct. 10) and at No. 8 TCU (Oct. 17)...Also started in loss vs. SDSU (Oct. 24) and picked up a first-quarter hurry on an early third down, forcing a punt...Drew the nod again in loss vs. Air Force (Oct. 31) and picked up a hurry in the second half, then combined on a third-down stop in the fourth quarter...Started his sixth straight game in loss at UNLV (Nov. 7); posted a pair of tackles for loss, including an athletic third-quarter play to drop Mark Barefield in the backfield. Zach Tiedgen 2008: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first year of college eligibility.
tournament team...A three-year varsity starter, also earned first-team all-conference honors as a junior and second-team all-conference recognition as a sophomore.
High School: Finished a memorable football career with a second consecutive first-team all-state selection...Had 12 career sacks, five forced fumbles and one INT...The Mountain Plains League De-
Personal: Given name Zachary Robert Tiedgen...Last name is pronounced TEE-jin...Born Oct. 29,
fensive Player of the Year, was a first-team all-conference choice in 2007...Also received first-team
1989, in Ponca City, Okla. ...Parents are Scott and Cheryl Tiedgen...Has an older brother and a
all-conference recognition as a junior...As a senior, had 60 tackles (28 solo) and five sacks...Helped
younger brother...In 2011, spent a day at the Open Door Mission in Fort Collins, and interacted with
the Grizzlies to an 8-3 record, a share of the league title, and a berth in the Class 4A state playoffs...
teenagers at the Boys and Girls Club in Loveland, Colo. ...In 2010, spent time at the Boys and Girls
Also had five sacks as a junior in 2006...Contributed to a 2005 Class 4A state championship as
Club of Larimer County and helped struggling students with reading at Tavelli Elementary in Fort
a sophomore in 2005...Played for head coach Joe Johnson...High school also produced former
Collins...Majoring in business administration...Hometown: Highlands Ranch, Colo
CSU standout Jesse Nading, now with the NFL’s Houston Texans...Also recruited by Kansas State, Wyoming, San Diego State and Washington State...In addition to three letters in football, lettered
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four seasons in basketball and once in track... A McDonald’s All-American prior to senior basketball
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season, became the first athlete in ThunderRidge history to earn all-state honors in multiple sports...
2009 CSU
11-7
10-14--24
3.0-10
0.5-2
0-0-0
0-0
0
Led his basketball team to the 2008 5A state championship game, and garnered second-team all-
2011 CSU
11-1
4-6--10
1.5-6
1.0-5
0-0-0
0-0
0
state honors, and first-team all-conference...Also selected to the prestigious Colorado Class 5A all-
Career totals
22-8
14-20--34
4.5-16
1.5-7
0-0-0
0-0
0
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FF-FR-Yds
Int-Yds PBU
Colorado..................................27 .......................................Cole Allenbrand ............................................... Davis Burl ........................................... Sam Carlson ..................................... Kivon Cartwright ............................................. Kevin Davis ...............................................A.J. Frieler ......................................... Justin Hansen .............................................Joe Hansley .................................... Tanner Hedstrom ............................................. Ken Hulbert ....................................Tanner Humphrey ................................................Casey Joy ............................................Joe Kawulok ......................................... Craig Leonard ............................................... Jake Levin ..................................... George Maumau .............................................. Joe McKay ........................................... M.J. McPeek ............................................Max Morgan ............................................Chris Nwoke ........................................Chuck Ragland ......................................... Jared Roberts ......................................... Conner Roggy ..............................................Tyler Sandt .........................................James Skelton ..........................................Jordon Vaden ........................................... Efrem Woldu Flordia.....................................12 .................................................Shaq Bell ..........................................Bobby Borcky ...........................................Te’Jay Brown ........................................ Charles Favors .................................... Pete Kontodiakos ......................................... Marquise Law ......................................... Charles Lovett ......................................... Steven Michel ....................................... Chris Robinson ........................................Momo Thomas ................................................Alex Tucci .......................................... Curtis Wilson
Georgia..................................... 3 ........................................ Keenan Adams ............................................Shaq Walker ............................................. Fred Zerblis Kansas...................................... 1 ...............................................Joe Brown Maryland................................... 1 ........................................ Shaquil Barrett Missouri.................................... 2 ....................................Donnel Alexander ................................... Broderick Sargent Montana.................................... 1 ........................................Jordan Gragert New York................................... 1 ............................................. Jasen Oden North Carolina............................. 1 ..........................................Lanston Tanyi Oklahoma.................................. 2 .............................................Blake Jones .......................................... Mason Myers Texas.......................................24 ............................................. Jared Blake ..........................................Bernard Blake ......................................... Josh Bowman ............................................Trey Cassidy ................................................Lee Clubb .....................................Thomas Coffman ......................................... DeAndre Elliot ....................................... Austin Gillmore .................................... Crockett Gillmore ............................................. Austin Gray .......................................Lou Greenwood .....................................Mason Hathaway ......................................Brandon Haynes .............................................Cory James ............................................ Brett Jordan ....................................... Trent Matthews .......................................Tommey Morris .......................................... Kevin O’Brien ........................................... Bryan Ohene ...................................Kevin Pierre-Louis .................................... Weston Richburg .........................................Davon Riddick .......................................... Marcus Shaw ..........................................Conner Smith Washington................................ 2 ........................................... John Froland .......................................Garrett Grayson Washington, D.C.......................... 1 ..........................................Danny Nwosu
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Alex TUCCI
Dominique VINSON
>> Defensive Line >> 6-3 | 300 | SO | VR >> Weston, Fla. >> Cypress Bay
2011 (Freshman): Did not play; spent season as a varsity-reserve performer.
24
>> Wide Receiver >> 6-0 | 175 | SR | 2L >> Huntington Beach, Calif. >> Saddleback College
2011 (Junior): A playmaking and versatile athlete, played in nine games...Had 16 tackles (nine solo), one stop for loss, one sack, one interception...Having rebounded from a shoulder injury that cut
2010: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
short his 2011 spring, spent much of fall camp as a wide receiver, but returned to the defensive side of the ball just before the season opener at New Mexico (Sept. 3)...Inserted during the first series of
High School: Selected Class 6A first-team all-state (sunstatefootball.com) and first-team all-county
Lobos contest, played most of the game, including his first career sack, dropping Tarean Austin for
as an offensive tackle by both the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and the Miami Herald as a senior, play-
a 5-yard loss deep in UNM territory, forcing a third-quarter punt...In fourth quarter of home-opening
ing on both the offensive and defensive lines at Cypress Bay High School, west of Fort Lauderdale,
win over Northern Colorado, posted his second Division I interception, picking off Matt Baca...Did
Fla. ...A team captain as a senior, helped the Lightning to the first round of the Florida Region 3-6A
not play in the final three games of the year.
playoffs in 2009, and consecutive District 11 championships (2007-08)...Served on the front lines for one of the state’s premier rushing attacks, in Florida’s largest classification, 6A...A pillar on an of-
2010 (Sophomore): A newcomer that earned playing time as a reserve cornerback out of fall camp,
fensive line that averaged better than 225 rushing yards per game in 2009, earned an invitation to the
played in 10 games, posting 22 tackles (15 solo), three passes broken up according to coaches film,
prestigious Aloha Prep Bowl, a Dec. 12 contest in Honolulu pitting mainland all-stars against those
and an interception...Made his Division I debut, his first CSU game, in season-opener vs. Colorado
from the Pacific Islands...As a junior, started on a 10-2 team that advanced to the second round of
(Sept. 4) at Invesco Field and registered two tackles...Also played late in loss at Miami-Ohio (Sept.
the state playoffs; the squad featured five Division I signees, including RB Jason Douglas, a 1,000-
18)...In loss vs. No. 5 TCU (Oct. 2), played most of the game, entering the secondary in the first
yard rusher who signed with Pitt...CBHS went 20-4 over his sophomore and junior campaigns,
quarter; provided blanket coverage on a deep third-down incompletion early in the second quarter,
including a 10-2 mark in 2007, when the Lightning had a pair of 1,000-yard rushers and topped
forcing TCU to settle for a field goal, then nearly picked off a third-quarter pass near the Rams’ goal
300 yards per game on the ground, again advancing to Round 2 of the playoffs...Also played rugby,
line, ending another drive and forcing a pooch punt...Played extensively at No. 25 Air Force (Oct.
a sport that allowed him to carry the ball...Head football coach was Mark Guandolo...Recruited by
9)...Played much of the game in 43-10 win vs. UNLV (Oct. 16); broke up a third-down pass in the
Southern Miss, Western Michigan, Troy, Liberty and Middle Tennessee State.
second quarter to force a punt...At SDSU (Nov. 6), registered his first Division I interception, making an athletic leap to beat the intended receiver to the ball down the left sideline, giving CSU possession
Personal: Given name Alex Thomas Tucci...Last name is pronounced TOO-chee...Born Dec. 18,
at its own 10; helped limit the MWC’s leading passer, Ryan Lindley, to a season-low 171 yards, as
1991, in The Bronx, N.Y. ...Parents are Jack and Lisa Tucci...Has one sister...Before 2011 spring
the Rams blanked the league’s leading two receivers, DeMarco Sampson and Vincent Brown, over
practice, spent an afternoon at the Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County, helping kids with after-
the game’s first two quarters...At Wyoming (Nov. 20), served as a punt returner for the first time,
school programs...Before the 2011 season, spent a day with developmentally disabled kids at Re-
dropping back for the final three Cowboys punt; on his only return, the first of his Division I career,
spite Care of Fort Collins...Majoring in liberal arts...Hometown: Weston, Fla.
followed blockers and picked up nearly 30 yards, but CSU’s illegal-block penalty made the return officially only 17 yards.
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Junior College: A natural cornerback, played safety in both high school and junior college after injuries sidelined starters at those positions...After initially taking classes as a part-time student at Saddleback College in the fall of 2007, joined the Boise State program in the spring of 2008 and went through spring practice with the Broncos...Feeling like the program wasn’t a good fit, returned to Saddleback later that summer and redshirted during the ‘08 season...In 2009 at Saddleback, sustained an injury on the eve of the season and was limited to eight games...In his debut with the Gauchos, returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown and later in the year also caught two touchdowns, playing on both sides of the ball...Finished with nine catches for 115 yards and 16 tackles (14 solo) with one pass broken up...One of 15 Saddleback players to advance to the next level...Owns 4.4-second speed in the 40-yard dash. High School: A two-time all-CIF selection at Edison High School in Huntington Beach, Calif., was the favorite target of prep All-American Nick Crissman, who signed with UCLA...As a senior receiver in 2006, caught 78 passes - an EHS record - for 1,126 yards and 12 touchdowns, helping his team to the Sunset League title...Earned Orange County Co-Offensive Player of the Year, all-conference and all-state (Cal-Hi Sports) accolades as the Chargers earned a berth in the Pac-5 CIF championship game opposite Orange Lutheran...A starting safety as a senior, also posted 60 tackles and returned three of his seven interceptions for touchdowns, in addition to recovering a fumble and forcing
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Dominique Vinson another...Led the team with 90 total points (15 touchdowns)...As a junior, caught 36 passes for 517 yards (14.4 avg.) and six TDs, while recording 34 tackles, three interceptions and a fumble recovery on defense for Edison, whose colors also are green and gold...A two-way player for as long as he can remember, was all-conference as a junior defensive back...High school football coach was Dave White...Also lettered twice in track, specializing in the 100 and 200 meters, the long jump and triple jump. Personal: Given name Dominique Deon Vinson...Born Dec. 3, 1988, in Onslow County, N.C. ...Parents are Mary Donaldson and James Vincent...Has two older brothers and one older sister...Mom, who played basketball at a small college in Missouri, named him after Dominique Wilkins, the ninetime NBA all-star and two-time winner of the slam dunk competition...Brother, Terrell Vinson, played football at Purdue...Cousin, Herb Donaldson, split the 2009 season on the practice squads of the New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys...Each of his parents are retired members of the U.S. Marine Corps...Before 2011 spring practice, spent an afternoon at the Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County, helping kids with after-school programs...Before the 2011 season, spent time with lessfortunate kids, assisting with summer programs at the Harmony Mobile Home Park...Majoring in liberal arts...Hometown: Huntington Beach, Calif.
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Brent WILLIAMS
Efrem WOLDU
>> Linebacker >> 6-4 | 205 | FR | RS >> Los Angeles, Calif. >> Taft
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>> Wide Receiver >> 5-10 | 185 | JR | VR >> Denver, Colo. >> Thomas Jefferson
2011: Did not play; redshirted as a true freshman, officially,in his first season of college eligibility.
2011 (Sophomore): Did not play; spent season as a varsity-reserve performer.
2010: Originally signed a National Letter of Intentto play football at the University of Washington in
2010 (Freshman): Did not play; spent season as a varsity-reserve performer.
February 2010, but opted not to gray shirt and instead enrolled at Los Angeles Valley Community College...Did not play football in 2010 in order to maintain his four years of eligibility. High School: A four-year letterwinner under head coach Matt Kerstetter at Taft High School in Woodland Hills, Calif., was rated by Scout.com as the nation’sNo. 66 outside linebacker in his class... Combined as a junior and senior, compiled 29 sacks,an impressive 1.16 per game,while starting all 25 contests at defensive endfor the Toreadors from 2008-09...Helped his team to the second round of the L.A. City Section playoffs as a senior, and to the semifinals as a junior...As a senior in 2009, when THS went 7-5, recorded 42 total tackles, 12 sacks, five forced fumbles and two recovered fumbles, which earned him a spot on the Los Angeles Times all-area team...Helping Taft to an 11-2 record as a junior in 2008, his first season as a full-time defensive player...Tied a single-season schoolrecord with 17 sacks as a junior, and broke the Los Angeles City Section record with 29 tackles for loss (211 yards); also forced three fumbles and deflected seven passes in 2008...Picked up first-team all-West Valley League andsecond-team all-city honors,and finished second in voting for the 2008 City Section Defensive Lineman of the Year...As a sophomore saw limited action at wide receiver and second-string quarterback...Most memorable play from his high-school career came in his junior year against powerhouse Birmingham, when he recorded a 17-yard sack on a crucial third down to help preserve a 34-22 triumph...Runs a 4.67-second 40...Also recruited by Kansas State, Hawaii, USC and Arizona State. Personal: Given name Brent London Williams...Born Feb. 25, 1992, in Los Angeles, Calif....Son of Aaron and Tunowa Williams...Has one older sister...Will be first in his family to play a collegiate sport...Havinghurdled many obstacles, sees himself as someone that can provide encouragement to others, including his teammates...Intends to major in criminal justice or kinesiology...Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
>> Defensive Line >> 6-4 | 265 | JR | 1L >> Orlando, Fla. >> Timber Creek
2011 (Sophomore): Having worked his way into the defensive-line rotation, played in 12 games, with two starts...Wound up with 12 tackles (two solo), two stops for loss and a pair of sacks...Made his sophomore debut in season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), entering in the first quarter and playing much of the game; late in contest, with CSU protecting a 14-10 lead and just over three minutes left, sacked Tarean Austin at the Rams’ 25-yard line, the first sack of his career...In homeopening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), flushed QB Dylan Orms from the pocket and into the arms of Nordly Capi for a first-quarter sack...Saw several defensive snaps in Denver loss vs.
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a third-quarter sack with the Rams trailing by a touchdown...In loss vs. No. 5 Boise State (Oct. 15), made his first career start, at defensive tackle in place of an injured John Froland...Also started for
ver, Colo. ...Also was a member of the Spartans basketball team...During his senior year was voted the MVP of the track team...Won back-to-back Denver Prep championships in both football and track as a junior and senior... Captain of the track team his junior and senior season and also captained the
Froland in loss at UTEP (Oct. 22).
football team his senior year...Honor student all four years...Head coach was Tim Owens.
2010 (Freshman): Saw action in two games, playing briefly at Nevada (Sept. 11) and at Miami-Ohio
Personal: Given name Efrem Woldu...Born Dec. 1, 1990, in Axum, Ethiopia...Parents are Yhdego and
(Sept. 18)...Recorded his season’s only tackle, a solo takedown, against the Wolf Pack in Week 2.
Zenebesh Woldu...Has two older brothers and two younger brothers...Before 2011 spring practice,
2009: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.
grams...Before the 2011 season, spent time with less-fortunate kids, assisting with summer programs
High School: As a senior, earned first-team all-Metro Conference, first-team all-Orange County (Or-
at CSU...Hometown: Denver, Colo.
spent an afternoon at the Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County, helping kids with after-school proat the Harmony Mobile Home Park...Majoring in construction management with a minor in business
lando Sentinel), second-team all-Central Florida and third-team all-state in Class 6A, the state’s
Mark WOODBURY
largest division...Was chosen as Outstanding Defensive Lineman as a senior...Led the team in sacks each of his final three seasons...As a senior, totaled 104 tackles (92 solo), seven sacks, 20 tackles for loss, 20 hurries and two fumble recoveries, leading the Wolves to their first district title and a playoff berth...As a junior, had 67 tackles (45 solo), eight sacks, seven stops for loss, 13 hurries, one fumble recovery and two safeties...Played with fellow CSU signee C.J. James in the East-West Central Florida All-Star Game...Named MVP of that all-star game after recording 10 tackles, two fumble recoveries and a pair of tackles for loss...Against No. 1-ranked Boone in 2008, made 17 tackles and two sacks...Received offers from Air Force, Cincinnati, New Hampshire, The Citadel, Florida Atlantic and Charleston Southern...A weightlifter, placed fourth in the University of South Florida’s Big Man Challenge, and was a finalist for the Florida Power Lifting Team (238-pound division)...Could bench press 365 pounds and power clean 340 pounds...Had a 3.8 GPA...Head coach was Jim Buckridge.
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High School: Lettered in track and football while competing at Thomas Jefferson High School in Den-
Curtis Wilson Colorado (Sept. 17)...Played most of the game in 38-31 loss vs. San Jose State (Oct. 1), notching
Personal: Given name Curtis Jeffery Wilson...Born Nov. 30, 1990, in Tuscon, Ariz. ...Son of Tom and Gina Wilson...Has one older brother, one younger brother, and one younger sister...With a father who is a pharmacist, has grown up having lived in six cities, Great Falls, Mont.; Tucson, Ariz.; Phoenix, Ariz.; El Paso, Texas; Dallas, Texas; and Orlando, Fla. ...Visited Foothills Gateway adult-care services to play video games such as Wii, put puzzles together, and get to know some of the members and their families in February before the ‘10 season...For a week during the summer of 2010, helped struggling students with reading at Tavelli Elementary in Fort Collins...Prior to 2011 fall practice, interacted with teenagers at the Boys and Girls Club in Loveland, Colo. ...Before 2011 spring practice, spent an afternoon at the Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County, helping kids with after-school programs...Undeclared, plans to major in marketing at Colorado State...Hometown: Orlando, Fla.
>> Running Back >> 6-1 | 210 | SR | VR >> Chico, Calif. >> Pleasant Valley
2011 (Junior): Did not play; spent season as a varsity-reserve performer. 2010 (Sophomore): Did not play; spent season as a varsity-reserve performer. Junior College: Transferred to Colorado State from Butte College in Oroville, Calif. ...After taking classes as a part-time student at Butte in Fall 2007, began his college football career in 2008, when the Roadrunners captured the national junior-college championship. High School: A three-sport athlete at Pleasant Valley High School in Chico, Calif., holds his football program’s record for most rushing yards in a game, 261...Was a letterwinner in football (3), baseball (3) and track (2)...Named first-team all-league and first-team all-Northern Section, and garnered runner-up honors for the California North State Heisman...Was the captain and offensive MVP of the football team...High school football coach was Sterling Jackson. Personal: Given name Mark Woodbury...Born Oct. 2, 1988, in Chico, Cali...Parents are John and Maria
Career Statistics Year School
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GP-GS UT-AT--TT TFL-YDS SACKS-YDS
FF-FR-Yds
Int-Yds PBU
2010 CSU
1-0
1-0--1
0.0-0
0.0-0
0-0-0
0-0
0
2009 CSU
12-2
2-10--12
2.0-6
2.0-6
0-0-0
0-0
0
Career totals
13-2
3-10--13
2.0-6
2.0-6
0-0-0
0-0
0
Woodbury...Has an older brother...Helped the City of Fort Collins host a Super Bowl party for kids before 2011 spring practice...Assisted with organized sports for low-income students at a 2010 summer camp at Lincoln Middle School in Fort Collins...Majoring in liberal arts...Hometown: Chico, Calif.
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Keenan ADAMS
Josh BOWMAN
Chase COCHRAN
>> Kicker >> 5-10 | 185 | FR | HS >> Bainbridge, Ga. >> Bainbridge
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>> Defensive Back >> 6-0 | 182 | FR | HS >> Abilene, Texas >> Cooper
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>> Defensive Back >> 6-2 | 215 | FR | HS >> Corvallis, Ore. >> Crescent Valley
High School: A four-year letterman at Bainbridge (Ga.) High School, about 20 miles north of the
High School: Patrolled the secondary as a three-year starter at Cooper High School in Abilene,
High School: At Crescent Valley High School earned eight varsity letters in three sports: football (3),
Florida border, less than an hour from Tallahassee, served as his team’s punter, kickoff and place-
Texas...Racked up seven career interceptions and helped the Cougars to three straight berths in the
basketball (3) and baseball (2)… Was named all-Mid-Willamette Defensive Back of the Year from
ment specialist...Connected on his last 52 extra-point attempts as a prep, and hit 91-of-95 overall...A
regional round of the Texas postseason...As a senior, garnered first-team all-Big Country (Abilene
2010-12… Also earned all-league in basketball and baseball… Was named to the all-state baseball
team captain, sustained a season-ending knee injury in Game 2 of his senior campaign...Before the
Reporter-News), first-team all-District 4 and honorable-mention all-state accolades as the top DB
team as a senior… As a sophomore he helped the Raiders becoming Mid-Willamette champions…
setback, in 2009, earned second-team All-America honors as a kicker (MaxPreps.com), and first-
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Head coach was Scott Sanders.
team all-state honors as a punter; as a junior, grossed 40.1 yards per punt with hangtimes averaging
tackles and two forced fumbles in 2011, and picked off two passes, one of which he returned 38
better than 4.2 seconds...Also as a junior in ‘09, garnered first-team all-region recognition as a kicker
yards for a TD...Also as a senior, returned a kickoff 100 yards for another score...As a junior, with
Personal: Given name Chase Quinn Cochran… Born on Oct. 25, 1993 in Corvallis, Ore… Parents
and punter; connected on all 31 extra-point attempts, and seven of 12 field-goal tries, including
CSU teammate Davon Riddick in the CHS offensive backfield, helped the 11-2 Cougars to a tie for the
are John and Brenda Cochran… Has one older sister, Alese… Interested in majoring in agricultural
3-for-4 from 45 yards or longer...Hit a school-record 52-yard field goal in 2009 to beat BHS’ arch-
district crown, intercepting four passes with 81 tackles...As a first-year starter in 2009, helped CHS
business management with a minor in crop science… Hometown: Corvallis, Ore.
rival, becoming one of just 16 individuals in Georgia history to hit an attempt of at least that length...
to a district championship and 10-4 record, registering one interception...Also lettered four years in
Hangtimes resulted in only 26 total punt-return yards by his opponents in 2009...Voted Special
track, specializing in the sprint and 4x200 relays...Head football coaches were Todd Moebs and Mike
Teams Player of the Year and Most Improved Player by his coaches and teammates in 2009...Was
Spradlin...Top prep speed in the 40-yard dash was 4.5 seconds.
Kevin DAVIS
honorable-mention all-region as a kicker and punter in 2008...As a freshman in 2007, helped the Bearcats (9-4) to the third round of the Georgia Class 4A state playoffs...Head football coaches were
Personal: Given name Joshua Ramill Bowman...Last name is pronounced BOH-man...Born Nov.
Ed Pilcher and Ricky Woods...Also lettered three years in soccer...Owned a 3.5 GPA in high school.
28, 1992, in Abilene, Texas...Son of Yvette Bowman...Has an older brother and a younger sister... Undecided on a Colorado State major...Hometown: Abilene, Texas.
Personal: Given name Keenan Roy Adams...Born Feb. 14, 1993, in Thomasville, Ga. ...Son of Roy
Nick CALLENDER
and Maggie Adams...Has six older sisters... A skilled hunter, shot his first turkey at age 5 and is a household name in the turkey-hunting community...Is the youngest person ever to use a bow to pull off the `World Slam,’ bagging at least one turkey from each of the world’s seven wild species; actually has accomplished the feat 14 times...Has won several Shooter of the Year awards from the Archery Shooters Association ... Undecided on a major at CSU; hopes to pursue a career in sports medicine after his playing days...Hometown: Bainbridge, Ga.
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>> Offensive Line >> 6-5 | 285 | FR | HS >> Hayward, Calif. >> St. Mary’s College HS
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>> Linebacker >> 6-3 | 226 | FR | HS >> Fountain, Colo. >> Fountain-Fort Carson
High School: Lettered three years at Fountain-Fort Carson High School in Fountain, Colo., south of Colorado Springs...Garnered first-team all-state in Colorado’s largest classification, 5A, and firstteam Denver Post All-Colorado honors, an annual list of the state’s best players across all classifications...One of only 53 seniors on Parade’s All-America list, the first All-American produced by his school, also attended a Denver camp hosted by Football University and received Linebacker MVP honors by vote of more than 20 former NFL coaches and players...Rated the No. 9 overall player in Colorado by Rivals.com...A three-time first-team all-conference selection, finished his career with
High School: A formidable pillar in the trenches at St. Mary’s College High School in Berkeley, Calif.,
381 tackles (three straight 100-tackle campaigns), 15 sacks, six fumble recoveries, three INTs and
did not miss a start during his three years as the Panthers’ left tackle, ending his career with a 33-
a blocked punt, leading the Trojans to consecutive conference titles, three appearances in the state
game streak...A three-sport athlete, also started as a defensive tackle during his junior and senior
5A playoffs and a 23-9 combined record over his three years as a starter...The Gazette’s Colorado
campaigns...Selected to the Bay Area News Group’s Cream of the Crop as one of the region’s top 20
Springs Class 5A/4A Player of the Year as a senior team captain in 2011, led the Trojans to a C.S.
overall players in 2011...The 2011 Bay Shore Athletic League Offensive Lineman of the Year, garnered
Metro crown and the second round of the state playoffs with a school-record 165 tackles; also had
first-team all-conference honors on both sides of the ball...Plus, earned all-East Bay (Bay Area News
six sacks, four fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles and one touchdown on an interception...A
Group) and all-metro (San Francisco Chronicle) accolades, after the Panthers produced a 1,000-yard
four-year honor-roll student with a 3.86 GPA, earned first-team academic all-state accolades for a
High School: Lettered four years in football at Fort Collins High School… Selected to the Front
rusher for the third straight season....During his three years, the program averaged better than 7 yards
second straight season in 2011...After his junior season, in which he had 103 tackles and seven
Range League all-conference team in 2008 and 2009… Was selected as team’s defensive lineman
per carry and advanced to the Division 4 playoffs every season...Picked up honorable-mention all-
sacks as a second-team all-state selection, attended the U.S. Army National Football Combine as
of the year by his teammates his senior year… Helped lead Fort Collins High School to a conference
conference recognition as a junior and sophomore, when 9-2 St. Mary’s earned the No. 1 seed in the
one of the nation’s top 500 football underclassmen...Started as a sophomore in 2009, in addition
championship in 2006 and 2009… Head coach was Eric Rice… Played against current CSU players
Division 4 playoffs, but lost in the first round, 43-42...Also contributed four seasons to his track and
to handling field-goal duties (his 10 extra points on one occasion established a single-game school
Sam Carlson, Tanner Hedstrom and Jared Roberts.
field team, specializing in the throws and excelling in the shot put; a NorCal finalist in that event as
record); a first-team all-conference performer, posted 113 tackles with a pair of sacks, intercep-
a freshman and junior, won the Bay Shore Athletic League individual title in 2011...A starting varsity
tions and fumble recoveries...Head football coach was Mitch Johnson...Also lettered two years as
Personal: Given name Cole Allenbrand… Born August 18, 1991, in Kansas City, Mo. … Parents are
center as a junior and senior, played basketball at St. Mary’s, lettering two years...Head football coach
a hockey player, as a sophomore and junior; voted team MVP both seasons on the ice...Owns 4.7-
Kent and Guylene Allenbrand… Has a twin brother, Cody, and a younger brother, Cooper… Majoring
was Keith Minor.
second speed in the 40-yard dash, a 295-pound bench press and 485-pound squat.
Personal: Given name Nicholas Jordan Callender...Born June 16, 1994, in Berkeley, Calif. ...Parents are
Personal: Given name Kevin Maurice Davis...Born Nov. 21, 1993, in Columbia, S.C. ...Parents are
Meredith and Henry Callender...Has one younger sister...Cousin Evan Williams was a running back at
Keith and Marion Davis...Has one younger sister...Member of the National Honor Society in high
Western Carolina...Plans to major in business at Colorado State...Hometown: Hayward, Calif.
school...Undecided on a major at CSU...Hometown: Fountain, Colo.
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>> Defensive Line >> 6-2 | 254 | SO | JC >> Fort Collins, Colo. >> Adams State College
in Bursiness Finance… Hometown: Fort Collins, Colo.
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CJ GLENN
>> Defensive Line >> 6-2 | 245 | JR | JC >> Long Beach, Calif. >> Cerritos College
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>> Cornerback >> 6-0 | 191 | SO | TR >> Windsor, Colo. >> Northern Colorado
Yr.
Wk of
AP
Coach
Year
Wk of
AP
Coach
1994
S18
-
25
2000
S10
-
25
S25
24
21
O22
-
24
O2
23
18
O29
-
21
O9
13
13
N5
-
20
High School: Played one year of football at Long Beach Poly High School… Named to the All-CIF
O16
12
11
N19
-
25
and All-Moore League first teams. Helped lead Long Beach Poly High School to a 2008-09 CIF
High School: Was a three-year letter winner in football and a four-year letterman in track at Windsor
O23
14
18
N26
23
22
championship… Head coach was Raul Lara… Played against and with current CSU plaers Tomas
High School… Was named as a first-team kick returner of the year and special teams player of the
O30
14
11
D3
23
22
Rivera and Hayden Hunt.
year… Also garnered all-state track and field honors… Holds the Wizards record in the long jump
N6
10
10
J4
14
14
N13
10
10
2001
PS
24
24
N20
10
10
A27
24
24
N27
10
10
2002
S2
19
20
D4
10
10
S8
24
-
J3
16
14
S15
-
25
1997
A31
24
25
S22
25
23
S7
25
-
S29
25
22
S14
23
-
O27
24
24
N16
25
22
N3
24
20
N23
20
19
N10
21
17
N30
20
19
N17
20
15
D7
18
17
N24
16
13
J3
17
16
D1
24
21
1998
PS
15
16
D8
23
21
1999
S5
24
-
2003
PS
23
T25
Calif., about 15 miles northeast of Oakland, did not play football prior to his junior season...Started
S12
23
24
A24
23
-
every game on both sides of the ball, 23 total contests, at left tackle and defensive tackle, from 2010-
Junior College: Named to the second-team All-Northern Division Central Conference as a defensive end his freshman season… Recorded 35 tackles, along with eight tackles for loss and led the team with nine quarterback hurries… His sophomore season ended early due to a torn ACL.
with a mark of 22’5… In two years as a starter he compiled 2,597 rushing yards and 29 touchPersonal: Given name Elisara Edwards… Born August 16, 1990, in Pago Pago, American Samoa… Has four sisters, Alofa, Salome, Celest and Mefi… His father and uncle both played football at the
Personal: Given name is CJ Glenn… Born on Nov. 11, 1991 in Port Townsend, Wash… Parents
University of Hawaii… Married to Luisa Edwards…Majoring in sociology at CSU… Hometown:
are Brent and Melissa Glenn… Has a younger brother, Sean… An economics major with a minor in
Long Beach, Calif.
business… Hometown: Windsor, Colo.
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>> Defensive Line >> 6-4 | 270 | FR | HS >> Walnut Creek, Calif. >> Las Lomas
High School: An ironman, two-way starter for two years at Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek,
Foothill Athletic League, first-team all-East Bay (Bay Area News Group) and second-team all-metro (San Francisco Chronicle)...A team captain and his team’s defensive MVP, led 9-3 LLHS to the second round of the 2011 NCS Division II playoffs...Also earned first-team all-conference accolades
End-of-season: Three times..................................................1994 (16), 1997 (17), 2000 (14)
as a senior offensive lineman...As a junior in 2010, earned first-team all-conference as a defensive
Highest in-season ranking: No. 10.............................................................Five weeks in 1994
lineman, helping the Knights to a berth in the first round of the state playoffs...Head football coach
Highest end-of-season ranking: No. 14............................................................................2000
was Doug Longero...Has bench pressed 225 pounds for 22 continuous reps, and has a max of 380
Most Weeks ranked in a season: 12.................................................................................1994
pounds...Also has 4.9-second speed in the 40-yard dash.
Season ranked: 8..........................................................................................1994-1997-2003 Total weeks ranked: 42...................................................................... Last: Aug. 24, 2003 (23)
downs… Head coach was Chris Jones… Played against current CSU Ram Efrem Woldu.
Parents are Talalelei and Solomoe Edwards… Has four brothers, T.J., Rich, Lucky and Wilson…
double-team blockers to register eight sacks and more than 70 tackles, earning first-team all-Diablo
Preseason: Three times.........................................................1998 (15), 2001 (24), 2003 (23)
2010 (freshman): At the University of Northern Colorado was one of two true freshmen to see the field… Carried the ball 11 times for 25 yards and hauled in two receptions for 20 yards.
11...Earned all-conference recognition at both positions...As a senior in 2011, overcame constant
CSU’s history in the AP Poll
Will sit out the 2012 season after transferring from Northern Colorado.
Personal: Given name Mitch Frentescu...Last name is pronounced fren-TESS-ku...Mother’s name is Doina Frentescu...Born Feb. 28, 1994, in Anaheim, Calif. ...Plans to major in business at Colorado State...Hometown: Walnut Creek, Calif.
World War II hero dude dent Lewis “Dude” Dent may be remembered for his success on the gridiron, as a legendary performer at Colorado A&M, but he was much more than just a football star. He was a heroic soldier. That part of his story is much more important, and in May 2009, an episode of the History Channel series Patton 360 profiled Lt. Dent and his tragic death at Troyes, france, on Aug. 25, 1944, as the American Army approached Paris to liberate it from the Nazi Army. Dent was on of the ment that served with the famous general, George Patton, in combat. A native of Craig, Colo., Dent arrived on the Colorado State campus in the fall of 1939 and became an all-conference running back for coaches Harry Hughes and Julius “Hans” Wagner from 1940-42. Besides his role at fullback, Dent was named team captain in 1942 and also kicked and punted for the Aggies. Following his career at CSU, Dent was drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers (of the NFL) to play in 1943, but instead he entered into the military shortly before graduation, just a few credits away from a degree in mechanical engineering.
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Joe HANSLEY
Hayden 25 25 HUNT
>> Wide Receiver >> 5-10 | 170 | FR | HS >> Highlands Ranch, Colo. >> Highlands Ranch
47
>> Punter >> 5-11 | 196 | FR | HS >> Long Beach, Calif. >> Long Beach Poly
Against ranked foes Since the beginning of the Sonny Lubick era in 1993, CSU has played 38 ranked teams (1325 record). CSU’s most recent win over a ranked team on the road was in 1998 at No. 23/16 Michigan State. The team’s most recent victory over a Top 25 foe came in 2002, a win over No. 7/6 CU. The Rams’ win over their highest-ranked opponent came in 1994, a triumph over No. 6/4 Arizona.
High School: The 2011 Gatorade and Scout.com Player of the Year in the state of Colorado, authored
High School: Lettered for four years in football and baseball at Long Beach Poly High School…
Year Opponent
Result
AP
USA Today
a stellar career at Highlands Ranch High School, where he earned all-conference honors in all three
Selected to second-team all-state for football his senior season as well as being named his team’s
2011
Boise State
L, 10-34
19
19
phases, as a running back, defensive back and return specialist....A two-time all-state selection, let-
special teams MVP… Holds the school record for the longest field goal… Head coach was Raul
at TCU
L, 13-63
5
6
tered three seasons for the Falcons, who went 24-9 combined over that stretch; a three-year starter
Lara… Played against current CSU players Tomas Rivera and Eli Edwards.
2010
at Utah
L, 6-59
9
9
at Air Force
L 27-49
25
NR 5
and three-year team offensive MVP as a running back and slot back, compiled 6,077 all-purpose yards and a Falcons record 66 total touchdowns...On the ground, rushed for 3,894 career yards
Personal: Given name Hayden Ellet Hunt… Born June 09, 1993, in Long Beach, Calif. …Parents
TCU
L 0-27
5
(a HRHS school record), averaging better than 8 yards per tote, with 1,119 receiving yards... Also
are Andrew and Renee Hunt… Has one younger sister, Clara. Majoring in political science with a
2009
at TCU
L 6-44
12
8
returned kickoffs and punts for three years (earning all-conference accolades as a return specialist
minor in history at CSU.
at BYU
L 23-42
19
20
2008
BYU
L 42-45
17
17
at Utah
L 16-49
14
13
2007
Cal
L 28-34
10
10
2005
at TCU
L 6-33
20
20
2004
at Utah
L 31-63
7
8
Minnesota
L 16-34
22
22
at Southern Cal
L 0-49
1
1
2002
Colorado (Denver)
W 19-14
7
6
2001
at BYU
L 34-56
13
8
Fresno State (ot)
L 22-25
8
10
2000
Louisville (Memphis)
W 22-17
22
23
Colorado (Denver)
W 28-24
23
25
1999
S.Miss (Memphis)
L 17-23
16
13
undefeated through the regular season, before a loss in the second round of the CIF Southern Sec-
at BYU
L 13-34
25
NR
Personal: Given name Joseph Todd Hansley...Born Feb. 7, 1994, in Littleton, Colo. ...Son of Todd
tion/Western Division playoffs...Earned 2011 Channel League Defensive Player of the Year, all-CIF
Colorado (Denver)
W, 41-14
14
14
and Debbie Hansley, who both graduated from Indiana University...Has two older sisters...
and first-team all-county recognition, with 120 tackles (68 solo), 14 passes broken up, three forced
1998
at Michigan State
W 23-16
23
16
fumbles and one recovery, in addition to his county-leading seven INTs...A team captain, scored four
1997
Missouri (San Diego)
W 35-24
19
20
Tanner HUMPHREY
times on defense in 2011, with interception touchdowns of 70 and 90 yards, and two safeties...Es-
New Mexico (Las Vegas)
W 41-13
NR
25
tablished the Cougars’ single-season record with 321 interception-return yards...Played closer to the
at Colorado
L 21-31
8
8
fumble and two recoveries, one of which he returned 17 yards for a TD...A three-year letterman, got
1996
Wyoming
L 24-25
23
23
at Nebraska
L 9-65
8
8
Colorado
L 34-48
5
8
1995
Kansas State (San Diego)
L 24-51
10
10
Owned a 3.5 GPA at the time of his signing...Following the season, invited to the prestigious 2012
at Air Force
W 27-20
21
19
Polynesian All-American Bowl in Los Angeles.
at Colorado
L 14-42
10
10
1994
Michigan (San Diego)
L, 14-24
20
12 15
every season), and served as team captain his final two campaigns...As a senior in 2011, garnered
Nick JANUSKA
Denver Post All-Colorado honors as one of the state’s best players across all classifications, but not for his school-record 1,845 yards and 24 touchdowns on the ground, or for his 518 receiving yards and eight TD catches; instead, honored by the Post as a defensive back, where as a first-year starter in 2011, intercepted seven passes...A first-team all-state DB and first-team all-conference running back and return specialist, led the 9-3 Falcons to a 2011 Continental League title and the state quarterfinals, where they lost to eventual 5A champion Columbine...Averaged in 2011 nearly 20 yards per reception on 27 catches, and nearly 10 yards per carry on 193 attempts...A second-team all-state RB in 2010, racked up 1,209 rushing yards and averaged 9.1 yards on 133 carries...Burst on the scene as a sophomore in 2009, when he totaled 1,289 all-purpose yards and scored 15 combined
20
>> Defensive Back >> 6-2 | 210 | FR | HS >> Ventura, Calif. >> Ventura
touchdowns as HRHS’s all-around weapon, picking up all-conference recognition as both a running
High School: A two-year starter as a key defender at Ventura High School north of Los Angeles,
back and return man...Head football coach was Darrel Gorham...A three-sport athlete, also lettered
intercepted 10 career passes, playing outside linebacker as a junior and free safety as a senior; also
three years in lacrosse (a second-team all-state and two-time all-conference performer in that sport)
punted for two years...Put defensive points on the board on five occasions, touchdowns on two
and two years in track...Owned a 3.37 GPA at the time of his signing...Top time in the 40-yard dash
interceptions and one fumble, and a pair of safeties...Picked off seven of those passes during that
is 4.50; also bench presses 265 pounds.
2011 senior campaign, helping the 11-1 Cougars capture a Channel League championship and go
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>> Defensive Line >> 6-3 | 225 | FR | HS >> Colorado Springs, Colo. >> Palmer
line of scrimmage as a 2010 junior, recording 72 tackles, three interceptions, eight PBUs, one forced his first significant varsity playing time as a sophomore, late in the season as the Cougars advanced to the CIF playoffs...Head football coach was Brad Steward...Also lettered two years in track, running the 100 and 4x100 meters...Top speed in the 40-yard dash was 4.45...Max bench press was 255...
High School: While at Palmer High School in Colorado Springs, Colo., he earned varsity letters in football and basketball… Garnered all-CS Metro honors as a senior… Was named Defensive MVP for the
Personal: Given name Jeffrey Nicholas Januska...Last name is pronounced juh-NOOS-kah...Born
Utah
L, 31-45
18
Terrors in 2011… Head coach was Rod Baker… Played against Rams Blake Rains and Kevin Davis.
Sept. 20, 1994, in Santa Barbara, Calif. ...Son of Jeff and Lily Januska...Family and friends have
at Arizona
W, 21-16
6
4
called him Nick since childhood, because he shares his dad’s first name...Has one older sister...In
at BYU
W, 28-21
22
n/a
1993
at Wyoming
W, 42-21
NR
23
Fresno State
W, 34-32
NR
23
at Nebraska
L, 13-48
6
n/a
BYU
W, 28-21
22
n/a
Personal: Given name is Tanner Humphrey… Born on March 5, 1994 in Colorado Springs, Colo…
high school, through Youth Athletes for Christ, helped to feed homeless and distribute Christmas
Parents are Dwight and Terri Humphrey… Father, Dwight, played baseball at Colorado State… Has
toys to less-fortunate families...Interested in business as a CSU major...Hometown: Ventura, Calif.
a younger brother, Parker, and an older sister Shelbi… Interested in majoring in business… Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo.
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Casey JOY
Richard MBUGUA
Danny NWOSU
>> Defensive Back >> 5-10 | 189 | SO | TR >> Castle Rock, Colo. >> Colorado School of Mines
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>> Linebacker >> 6-0 | 200 | FR | HS >> Highlands Ranch, Colo. >> Highlands Ranch
38
>> Linebacker >> 6-2 | 217 | FR | HS >> Washington, D.C. >> Dunbar
2011 (freshman): Was on the scout team at the Colorado School of Mines. Earned scout team De-
High School: Earned three letters in football and track while at Highlands Ranch High School…
High School: A hybrid standout in the Beltway area, played at two high schools as a three-year
fensive Player of the Year honors on a team that won the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
Earned first-team all-Continental League honors at linebacker and second-team all-conference hon-
starter on both sides of the ball...On defense, played with his hand on and off the ground, compiling
ors at fullback… Was an all-state honorable mention… Led the Falcons to 2009 and 2011 Conti-
31 sacks...Averaged 23.5 yards per reception during his prep career, with 824 yards on 35 catches
High School: As a Husky at Douglas County High School he earned seven total letters; three in
nental League Championships… Was named the team’s Defensive MVP in 2011… Head coach was
and nine touchdowns...Prior to his senior season, opted to transfer to Dunbar High School, near
football and four in lacrosse… Was named first-team all-Southern League in lacrosse his junior and
Darryl Gorham… Played with current Ram Joe Hansley and against Craig Leonard.
Baltimore, Md., a program that would provide him more opportunities in the passing game...Starting
senior year. He also earned second-team all-conference honors for football those same years… He
for the Crimson Tide at both defensive end and on offense, where he flexed out as a WR and played
garnered all-state academic honorable mention for football and lacrosse in 2010… Made Douglas
Personal: Given name is Richard Mbugua... Born on Jan. 22, 1994 in Alexandria, Va. … Parents are
on the line as a TE, was a first-team all-conference choice on both sides of the line for a team that
County’s honor roll his final three years of high school… Head coach was Jeff Ketron… Played
Christopher and Nellie Mbugua… Has two older siblings, a brother John and a sister Sylvia… Inter-
won the DCIAA state championship, the Turkey Bowl...In 2011, caught 15 passes for 291 yards and
against Chris Nwoke.
ested in majoring in chemical and biological engineering… Hometown: Highlands Ranch, Colo.
five touchdowns, one of which went for 75 yards, Dunbar’s longest passing play of the season...
Tommey MORRIS
Personal: Given name is Casey Joy… Born on Oct. 13, 1991 in Parker, Colo… Parents are Megen Sassman and Brent Joy… His mother briefly swam at Colorado State and his father played football at the Colorado School of Mines… Has five siblings; an older brother, Brandon and an older sister, Amanda, as well as three younger siblings Anna, Jonah and Barrett… Interested in majoring in Health and Exercise Science… Hometown: Castle Rock, Colo.
Craig LEONARD
8
>> Quarterback >> 6-4 | 220 | FR | HS >> Fort Collins, Colo. >> Jireh Prep
20
>> Running Back >> 6-0 | 220 | FR | HS >> Odessa, Texas >> Permian
his final season at DuVal in Prince George’s County, averaged 28.0 yards per catch, with 10 receptions for 280 yards and two touchdowns; also registered 10 sacks and 64 tackles, and recovered two fumbles, playing mostly as an outside linebacker...In his sophomore campaign with the Tigers, posted 10 catches for 253 yards and two TDs, with four sacks and 33 tackles on defense...DuVal fell one win shy of the playoffs in each of his two varsity seasons with the Tigers...Ran track as sophomore at DuVal, participating in the 300 and 4x100 relay...Head football coaches were Ben Eaton at Dunbar and Dameon Powell at DuVal...Top speed in the 40-yard dash was 4.65...A member of the National Honor Society, owned a 3.5 GPA.
of El Paso, signed a financial-aid agreement Nov. 29, 2011, and enrolled at CSU for the spring 2012
Personal: Given name Daniel Ogochukwu Nwosu...Last name is pronounced WOH-soo...Born Aug.
semester...A flywheel in the Panthers’ offense, lined up in the backfield and as both a tight and split
26, 1994, in Jersey City, N.J. ...Son of Victoria and Emeka Nwosu...Has one older brother and one
end...Averaged 1.2 touchdowns per game as a two-year varsity player...Rated the No. 110 football
younger sister...Has mammoth hands and wears size 3XL gloves...Each of his parents and his older
athlete in the nation by ESPN.com entering his 2010 senior campaign, earned three stars from
brother were born in Nigeria before moving to the United States...Somewhat interested in pursuing a
the Web site...Base position was wide receiver at PHS, the school made famous by the 1990 H.G.
career in sports medicine, is undecided on a CSU major...Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Bissinger best-seller Friday Night Lights, later adapted by Peter Berg into a 2004 motion picture
Athletic Center, signed a financial-aid agreement Dec. 6, 2011, and enrolled in time for January 2012 classes
starring Billy Bob Thornton, and an ensuing NBC TV series...Played for the coach depicted in that
and will practice with the Rams this spring...Kept his skills sharp during the fall of 2011 at Jireh Prep School
movie by Thornton, Gary Gaines, who returned for a second stint at PHS prior to Morris’ sophomore
in Monroe, N.C.; started seven games against stiff competition from Georgia, Virginia and Carolina prep
season...Played five games as a senior team captain in 2010; with him, the Panthers were 4-1;
schools, including prominent Hargrave Military Academy, and Division III JV teams...Started seven games
without him, they were 0-5 and missed the playoffs...Caught 25 passes for 324 yards and one TD,
on an 8-3 team, throwing for more than 1,000 yards and 14 touchdowns...Still entered CSU with five avail-
while compiling 67 rushing yards and scoring four TDs on just nine carries...As a junior in 2009, his
able years to play four, per NCAA rules...Played just one varsity season at FRHS, his 2010 senior campaign,
first season as a varsity player, earned District 3 Newcomer of the Year, and all-Permian Basin and
and led Colorado’s largest classification, 5A, in both passing yards (2,558) and passing TD (26)...A first-
second-team all-district honors...On the strength of a team-leading 15 touchdowns, guided Permian
team all-Front Range League and honorable-mention all-state selection, was the team MVP and captain on a
to an 8-4 record and the second round of the Texas 5A Division I playoffs; finished with 30 catches
4-6 team in its first season of 5A competition...Hit 198-of-374 passes (.529), including an 88-yard play, with
for 532 yards and five TDs, and ran for 224 yards on 46 carries, with 10 touchdowns...Also played
12 interceptions, in addition to 252 yards on 84 carries...Also caught a TD pass against Thomas Jefferson...
basketball at Permian...Fastest 40 time in high school was 4.5, while his max bench press was 285
Did not play during his sophomore or junior seasons due to a knee injury...Started for the freshman team as
pounds and squat was 475; also owned a 30-inch vertical leap, a 3.0 GPA and a 1450 on the SAT.
a ninth grader...Owned 4.7 speed in the 40-yard dash as a high-school QB...Also bench pressed 265 pounds
Personal: Given name Craig Connett Leonard Jr. ...Born Sept. 8, 1992, in Everett, Wash. ...Parents are Craig
fumbles...Played in the Chesapeake Bowl all-star game after his senior campaign...As a junior in
High School: A two-year letterman at Permian High School in Odessa, Texas, about four hours east
High School/Prep School: A 2011 graduate of Fossil Ridge High School, eight miles from CSU’s McGraw
and carried a 3.0 GPA...Head FRHS football coaches were Steve Vecchio and Clint Fick
On the other side of the line, posted 17 sacks and 77 tackles, two fumble recoveries and two forced
Kevin O’BRIEN
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>> Offensive Line >> 6-3 | 268 | FR | TR >> Katy, Texas >> Univ. of the Incarnate Word
2011: Attended the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas for one semester. High School: Garnered two football letters at Cinco Ranch High School in Katy, Texas… Was named
Personal: Given name Tommey James Morris Jr. ...Born May 21, 1993, in Odessa, Texas...Parents
to the all-Greater Houston first-team as a center… As a captain he helped the Cougars become
are Tommey and Vina Morris...Has four half brothers and two half sisters...Dad served in the U.S. Air
region champs… Also participated in track and wrestling… Head coach was Don Clayton… Played
Force...Has not declared a major at Colorado State...Hometown: Odessa, Texas.
against Mason Hathaway and Trey Cassidy.
and Nanette Leonard...The youngest of four children, has two older brothers and one older sister...Moved to Fort Collins at age 8, but grew up in Snohomish, Wash., hometown of CSU teammate John Froland, but
Personal: Given name is Kevin O’Brien… Born on Dec. 5, 1992 in Houston, Texas… Parents are
did not meet Froland until the two were on the CSU campus (the players know many of the same people)...
Tim and Jean O’Brien… Has two older sisters, Laura and Mary… Interested in majoring in chemical
Major at CSU is undeclared...Hometown: Fort Collins, Colo.
engineering… Hometown: Katy, Texas.
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Jasen ODEN
Nolan PERALTA
Blake RAINS
>> Cornerback >> 5-11 | 201 | FR | HS >> Buffalo, NY >> North Carolina Tech
59
>> Linebacker >> 6-3 | 222 | FR | HS >> Murrieta, Calif. >> Elsinore
62
>> Defensive Line >> 6-3 | 234 | FR | HS >> Colorado Springs, Colo. >> Doherty
Prep School: Picked off a school record seven passes, returning four for touchdowns… Head coach
High School: A three-year starter on both sides of the ball at Elsinore High School in Wildomar, Calif.,
High School: Earned a total of eight varsity letters while at Doherty High School... three football
was Tim Newman.
about halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, led his team to a 28-9 record from 2009-11...
letters, three basketball letters and two track letters… Named first-team all-CS Metro as a senior…
Won two consecutive Defensive Player of the Year honors, in 2010 and ‘11, as the top defender in the
Was named Spartan basketball MVP three years in-a-row… Was recognized as an academic all-
High School: A three-time football varsity letterwinner at Buffalo East High School… Earned first-
entire CIF Southern Section/Eastern Division...The starting middle linebacker in the Tigers’ 4-3 and
state honoree all four years of high school… Head coach was Vince Villani… Played against Tanner
team all-Class B West New York honors as a senior… Was the Panthers Most Valuable Player in
3-3 defenses, finished with 381 career tackles, nine sacks and two interceptions...Earned consecu-
Humphrey and Kevin Davis.
2011 while leading them to a 6-3 record… Also played basketball in high school… Head coach was
tive team MVP awards from his coaches and teammates, in 2010 and ‘11...A three-year letterman
Sterling Bryant.
and three-year team captain, also started at tight end every season, catching 28 career passes, seven
Personal: Given name is Blake Rains… Born on Aug. 19, 1993 in Colorado Springs, Colo… Par-
for touchdowns...Also racked up three all-Sun Belt Conference certificates, and earned a pair of all-
ents are Tom and Carrie Rains… Has an older sister, Brooke… Interested in forestry… Hometown:
Personal: Given name Jasen Bryant Oden Jr…Born on Sept. 25, 1993 in Buffalo, N.Y.…Parents
Riverside County and all-Murrieta Valley accolades...As a senior, led the 8-4 Tigers to the second
Colorado Springs, Colo.
are Brendonia Duplantis and Jasen Oden Sr…Has five siblings; three brother, Antoine, Jaden, and
round of the second round of the CIF Southern Section/Eastern Division playoffs...Garnered second-
Marcus and two sisters, Shakiara and Trinity…Undeclared on a major at CSU…Hometown: Buf-
team all-state honors (CalHiSports.com) and his division’s Defensive Player of the Year award...The
falo, NY.
senior quarterback of the EHS defense, posted 145 stops, four sacks, an INT and a forced fumble,
Bryan OHENE
36
>> Linebacker >> 6-1 | 208 | FR | HS >> Arlington, Texas >> Mansfield Summit
High School: A defensive end with 4.5-second speed, earned a pair of all-district honors at Mansfield
Tomas RIVERA
while as a tight end caught 11 passes for 185 yards and three TDs...As a junior in 2010, guided the 12-2 Tigers to their first championship in the program’s 83-year history, a CIF Southern Section/ Eastern Division crown, and earned division Defensive Player of the Year honors in the process... Compiled 139 tackles, three sacks, an interception, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery...The team’s second-leading receiver as a junior, hauled in 16 catches for 305 yards, with three TDs...A first-year starter as a sophomore in 2009, posted 97 tackles, a pair of sacks, a forced fumble and a
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>> Offensive Line >> 6-6 | 315 | FR | HS >> Long Beach, Calif. >> Long Beach Poly
fumble recovery, while his lone reception was a 15-yard TD...Played football for his father, longtime Elsinore head coach Tony Peralta...Also lettered two years in basketball, as a forward, and ran track
High School: A two-year starter for one of the top programs in California, helped Long Beach Poly
as a freshman and sophomore...A valedictorian and three-time academic all-CIF student-athlete,
to consecutive league championships as a junior and senior...Made an enormous leap in his produc-
currently owns a 4.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale, thanks to advanced-placement classes, and turned down a
tion from his junior to senior year, going from first-time starter in 2010 to the 2011 Moore League
football invitation from Harvard to play for the Rams...Also runs a 4.8 40-yard dash.
Offensive Lineman of the Year; also was rated No. 115 on PrepStar’s SoCal Top 200 list...A first-team
Summit High School, 15 miles from Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas...A three-year starter and
all-Pac 5 and first-team all-Moore League offensive lineman, helped Poly (10-2) finish ranked No.
three-year letterman, missed only two games as a varsity player...Played exclusively as a defensive
Personal: Given name Nolan Anthony Peralta...Last name is pronounced perr-AHL-tah...Born Aug.
20 in the final 2011 state polls...The anchor of the Jackrabbits’ offensive front as a senior in 2011,
end, combining for seven sacks and five forced fumbles over his final two seasons...Helped the Jag-
18, 1993, in Los Alamitos, Calif. ...Son of Tony and Julia Peralta...Has one younger brother and an
did not allow a sack and paved the way for Poly’s 2,002 team rushing yards, helping the program
uars to consecutive appearances in the area round of the Texas 4A playoffs, as a junior and senior...
older sister, Kayla, who plays volleyball at Cal Lutheran...Undecided on a major at Colorado State...
advance to the second round of the CIF state playoffs...Served as a team captain as a senior, and
Garnered first-team all-District 7/4A honors as a team captain 2011, on a 10-2 squad that won its
Hometown: Murrieta, Calif.
picked up four tackles and a defensive lineman...As a junior in 2010, helped the Jackrabbits to a
district championship; started every contest and had 56 tackles, three sacks, two fumble recoveries
Richard PIXLEY
and one forced fumble...A second-team all-district selection as a junior for a district runner-up, had 47 stops, four sacks and four forced fumbles, despite missing playing time with injury, helping MSHS go 9-3 and again advance to the area round of the postseason...Also was in the lineup for every game of his sophomore season, his first year as a varsity player...Also lettered three years in track, throwing the discus...Head football coach was Travis Pride...In addition to his 4.5 speed in the 40, also bench pressed 315 pounds and carried a 3.2 GPA. Personal: Given name Bryan Qwame Ohene-Gyeni...Last name is pronounced oh-HENN-ee...Formal
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>> Wide Receiver >> 6-4 | 185 | FR | HS >> Fort Collins, Colo. >> Rocky Mountain
conference title and a berth in the CIF playoffs...Also lettered as a sophomore, his first season at the varsity level...Head football coach was Raul Lara...Also played basketball as a freshman...Has a 315-pound bench press and 3.0 GPA. Personal: Given name Tomás David Rivera...Born Feb. 9, 1994, in Long Beach, Calif. ...Son of Tomás and Iliana Rivera...Has one younger brother and one younger sister...Will major in electrical engineering at Colorado State...Hometown: Long Beach, Calif.
name (Ohene-Gyeni) includes the surname and maiden names of his paternal grandparents...Son of Emmanuel and Mercy Ohene-Gyeni...Has one older brother and one younger sister...Is an Eagle
High School: Lettered two years in football at Rocky Mountain High School… A second-team all-
Scout...Married in Ghana, his father moved from hisnative country to the United States in the 1980s
Front Range League wide receiver in 2011, helped lead Rocky Mountain to a city championship…
and worked tirelessly for two years as a cab driver and factory worker to save enough to bring
Head coach was Mark Brook… Played against current CSU player Craig Leonard.
his wife to America, prior to the birth of their three children...Has visited Ghana and met his large extended family...Will major in biomedical engineering at CSU and plans to pursue a career in pros-
Personal: Given name Richard Thomas Pixley… Born October 2, 1993, in Fort Collins, Colo. …
thetics following his playing days...Hometown: Arlington, Texas.
Parents are Thomas and Linda Pixley… Has two brohers, Mason and Hunter… Majoring in health and exercise science at CSU… Hometown: Fort Collins, Colo.
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Jared ROBERTS
Johnny SCHUPP
Lanston TANYI
>> Kicker >> 6-1 | 196 | SO | RS >> Littleton, Colo. >> Mullen
80
>> Tight End >> 6-5 | 240 | FR | HS >> Vacaville, Calif. >> Vacaville
91
>> Defensive Line >> 6-2 | 250 | GS | TR >> Shelby, N.C. >> Appalachian State
High School: Lettered four years in soccer and twice in football at J.K. Mullen High School…Selected to
High School: Played offensive tackle and defensive end as a three-year letterman at Vacaville High School,
Transferred to Colorado State with one year of eligibility remaining after earning his bachelor’s degree from
Centennial League all-conference team in 2009…Selected as special teams MVP by his teammates his
halfway between Oakland and Sacramento in Northern California...A mauling run blocker, literally led Vacav-
Appalachian State in electronic/media broadcasting. He is enrolled in graduate school at CSU and eligibile
senior year...Helped Mullen win two Colorado 5A state championships…Head coach was Dave Logan.
ille and a devastating offense that produced four 1,000-yard rushers and 143 rushing TDs over his final two
to play immediately.
seasons, 2010 and ‘11; team combined for a 33-5 record during his three seasons at the varsity level...A 2011 (junior): Played in four games for the Mountaineers… Recorded 20 tackles and two tackles for loss.
Personal: Given name Jared Roberts…Born June 28, 1992, in Arvada, Colo.…Parents are Brian and Kathy
two-year starter, did not touch the ball on offense as a high-school player...A first-team all-state lineman and
Roberts…Has an older sister, Jenna…Majoring in business administration with a minor in media studies…
the Offensive Lineman of the Year in both his region (Fairfield Daily Republic) and league (Monticello Empire)
Hometown: Littleton, Colo.
as a 2011 senior captain, played a key role in the Bulldogs’ Division II state championship...A first-team
2010 (junior): Sustained a severe injury to his left foot during fall camp and underwent season-ending
all-Sac-Joaquin Section lineman and the team’s overall MVP, blocked for a pair of 1,000-yard rushers as the
surgery ... received a medical redshirt.
Robert RUIZ
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>> Wide Receiver >> 5-9 | 163 | FR | HS >> El Cajon, Calif. >> Valhalla
team produced 79 TDs on the ground en route to the section and state crowns...As a first-year starter on the defensive side of the ball in 2011, racked up 13 sacks and 69 tackles, as well as five fumble recoveries, one
2009 (sophomore): Played in 13 games for the Mountaineers and logged nine starts at defensive end…
of which clinched a VHS win on its opponent’s final drive)...Also forced two fumbles, and in the Bulldogs’
earned second-team all-Southern Conference honors… Led ASU and tied for 25 nationally with 7.5 sacks…
27-19 win over St. Mary’s in the second round of the playoffs, deflected a pass to his defensive tackle to end
Finished the season with 75 tackles, a mark that was third best on the team… Recorded 11 tackles for
a fourth-quarter threat...As a junior in 2010, started at offensive tackle and helped the Bulldogs to a 10-2
loss… Suffered a season-ending left knee injury during a non-contact punt drill just days before the national
mark and a berth in the second round of the state bracket, paving the path for two 1,000-yard rushers and an
semifinals match up at Montana.
offense that ran for 64 touchdowns...Did not start on defense as a junior until the playoffs, and finished with 21 tackles, one sack, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble...In 2009, saw plenty of playing time as a
2008 (freshman): At Appalachian State he was one of only two true freshman starters… started nine games
sophomore reserve lineman...Head football coach was Mike Papadopoulos, the California Division II Coach
for the Mountaineers on the defensive line… tied for the team lead with six sacks… finished the season with
High School: Earned varsity letters in football and track as a Norsemen at Valhalla High School in El Cajon,
of the Year in 2011...An All-American in wrestling, also lettered four years in that sport, placing fifth at state
52 tackles, including seven behind the line of scrimmage and the Southern Conferences best sacks total.
Calif… All-Grossmont Hills League as a punt returner and wide receiver… Also garnered all-conference
as a junior...Swept five opponents from all over the country at the Minnesota Clash tournament...Ranked at
honors as a pole vaulter… Was named the Norsemen Most Valuable Player his senior season… Led his
the time of his signing as the nation’s No. 8 wrestler and No. 2 in California, had just pinned his adversary in
High School: At Shelby High School was a two-time all-state defensive lineman ... also earned all-conference
team to an all-Grossmont Hills League championship in 2010 and 2011… Was a four-year honor roll stu-
31 seconds to win the heavyweight championship of the prestigious 2012 Puma Classic...Owns larger-than-
and all-county accolades ... Shrine Bowl participant ... amassed 237 tackles and 25 sacks over final two prep
dent… Head coach was Charles Bussey… Played against current Ram Brett Etherton.
average hands (10 inches)...Improved his time in the 40-yard dash from 5.2 to 4.6 during his high school
seasons, including 123 stops, 10 sacks, five blocked kicks, three fumble recoveries and an interception as a
years...Top bench press in high school was 350...Also carried a 3.0 GPA.
senior ... coached by Chris Norman.
and Robert Ruiz… Has two uncles that played soccer at the collegiate level… Is working to achieve double
Personal: Given name Jonathan Alexander Schupp...Last name is pronounced SHOOP...Born Dec. 24, 1993,
Personal: Full name is Lanston Nkenglerac Tanyi ... born Oct. 2, 1990... son of Stephanie and Joseph Tanyi
majors in exercise science and psychology… Hometown: San Diego, Calif.
in Fairfield, Calif. ...Mother’s name is Tami, father’s name is Jurgen and step mother is Sherry...Has one older
... is the second-youngest of five children in his family… earned a degree at ASU in communication – elec-
sister...Late grandfather Rafael Garcia continues to serve as his inspiration in athletics; a champion Golden
tronic/media broadcasting… at CSU will work towards a Master’s in education human resources
Personal: Given name Robert Ruiz… Born on July 31, 1994 in Laguna Beach, Calif… Parents are Denise
Tyler SANDT
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>> Cornerback >> 5-11 | 180 | FR | RS >> Parker, Colo. >> Ponderosa
Gloves boxer that had multiple offers to play college football, Garcia instead opted to serve his country in the
Jedidiah TEOFILO
U.S. Marine Corps and fought in the Korean war...Wears an “RIP Rafael” tattoo on his left arm, and prior to every competition says a prayer in honor of his grandfather...Interested in journalism or criminal justice as a Colorado State major...Hometown: Vacaville, Calif.
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>> Linebacker >> 5-10 | 244 | JR | TR >> Pago Pago, American Samoa >> New Mexico Military Institute
High School: Was a three-time letter winner in football and lacrosse at Ponderosa High School…Earned allPikes Peak honors in the same two sports in 2008-10…Holds the Ponderosa High School record for most
Junior College: Before joining Colorado State in the spring of 2012, Teofilo earned a liberal arts degree at
rushing touchdowns in a career…Helped lead his team to a league championship in 2009… Head coach
New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM… in 2011 Teofilo helped his team earn a berth in the Heart of
was Randy Huff…Played against current CSU Rams Casey Joy, Joe Hansley and Chris Nwoke.
Texas Bowl against Navarro College.
Personal: Given name is Tyler Sandt…Born on March 14, 1993 in Greeley, Colo., about 30 miles from
High School: Played football and soccer as a Warrior at Tafuna High School in Papo Pago, American Sa-
the CSU campus…Parents are Shawn Sandt and Michelle Hart…His father played football for Northern
moa… After his senior season he was named the team’s Most Valuable Player… That same season he
Colorado…Has one younger brother, Jordan…Interested in majoring in civil engineering…Hometown:
participated in the Samoan Bowl… Graduated with a 3.84 grade point average which earned him an Athletic
Parker, Colo.
Scholar of the Year Award… Head coach was Jason Magalei.
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Newcomer Biographies
Personal: Given name Jedidiah Teofilo… Born Aug. 31, 1991 in Pago Pago, American Samoa… Raised
relentless force on the Trojans’ line, ranked second on the team with 58 tackles, along with three sacks, two
game...Also invited to the Georgia North-South All-Star Game in Columbus, where he played with new CSU
by his father Faafetai Teofilo… Has four sisters Leinonoria (23), Lorilei (19), Letriuna (15), and Leilani-
fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and three pass deflections...Helped the Trojans to a runner-up finish in
teammate Shaq Walker (Logan County)...As a junior in 2010, started all 14 games at center in his first sea-
marie (12)… Majoring in sociology with a minor in criminal justice/criminology… Hometown: Pago Pago,
their region as both a sophomore and junior...Garnered all-region recognition as a junior in 2010, when he
son at the position, helping the Rams to a 10-4 mark and a berth in the state semifinals; did not allow a sack
American Samoa.
posted five sacks among a team-leading 72 tackles; also recovered three fumbles and forced another...Had a
on a 10-4 squad...Saw increased late-season playing time, including occasional starts, on one of the state’s
pair of sacks as a sophomore in his first year as a starter, along with 51 tackles...Played one varsity game as
top defenses as a sophomore nose guard in 2009, when Grayson finished 12-1 and lost in the state semi-
a freshman...The No. 1 discus thrower in his region as a sophomore and junior, with a personal best of 157
finals...Also lettered twice in track and field, specializing in the throwing events, and one year in wrestling...
feet, also lettered three years in track; placed seventh in the discus at the 2010 state meet, and also threw
Head football coach was Mickey Conn...Max bench press in high school was 320 pounds.
Jordon VADEN
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>> Wide Receiver >> 6-3 | 180 | FR | HS >> Henderson, Colo. >> Prairie View
the shot during high school...Head football coach was Jason Strickland...Owned a 5.0 time in the 40-yard dash, and bench pressed 325 pounds.
Kari Zerblis...Has an older sister...Dad’s cousin is Chris Gardocki, an All-Pro punter who spent 16 years in Personal: Given name Frederick Walker Jr. ...Nicknamed Shaq...Born Oct. 28, 1993, in Macon, Ga. ...Parents
the NFL, with the Bears, Browns, Colts and Steelers, where he won a Super Bowl ring...Plans to major in
are Frederick Walker Sr. and Wanda Lyons...Father, who shares his son’s first name, began calling him Shaq
education at CSU, to allow him to coach after his playing career...Hometown: Grayson, Ga.
as a preschooler, when watching then-Lakers superstar Shaquille O’Neal on TV would spawn unending shouts of “Shaq” from the youngster throughout the family home...Has one older brothers, two younger
High School: A speedy, four-sport athlete at Prairie View High School in Henderson, a suburb northeast of
brothers and one younger sister...Plans to major in business at Colorado State...Hometown: Barnesville, Ga
Denver, lettered four years in football...An electrifying offensive attacker and return specialist, twice earned
Jordan WHITE
first-team Class 4A all-state honors, and garnered three consecutive first-team all-Mountain Plains League selections...Scored more touchdowns and compiled more receiving, return and all-purpose yards than any player in PVHS history...Also surpassed 1,000 career return yards, including five touchdowns...As a senior team captain in 2011, managed to lead his team in rushing and passing touchdowns, after starting three games at quarterback...A first-team all-state choice in 2011, ran for 654 yards on 96 carries, with seven TDs, while catching a team-leading 16 passes for 147 yards...Also completed 15-of-28 passes for 296 yards and four TDs...In 2009, picked up all-state and all-conference honors, registering 21 receptions for 299 yards with four TDs, and rushing for 273 yards and a TD on 33 carries...As a sophomore first-year starter
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>> Wide Receiver >> 6-3 | 207 | FR | HS >> Palm Springs, Calif. >> Palm Springs
in 2009, posted a career-best 37 catches for 550 yards and two TDs, while averaging nearly 15 yards per carry (14-209), with one score on the ground...Had four catches for 11 yards as a freshman...Also achieved
High School: Lettered four years in football as well as three years in basketball and two years in track at Palm
academic all-state honors...Head football coach was Rocky Schneider...Also lettered four years in basketball,
Springs High School… Selected as a first-team all-Desert Valley league as a wide receiver as a junior and a
including a first-team all-conference season, and lettered twice in track and cross country...Top time in the
senior… Was named team captain for his junior and senior seasons as well as being named the team’s co-
40-yard dash was 4.5 seconds...Also owned at the time of his signing a personal best of 14.7 seconds in
MVP his senior year… Helped lead Palm Springs High School to three Desert Valley League championships
the 100-meter hurdles.
as well as a C.I.F. state championship in 2010 and a C.I.F. state runner-up finish in 2012… Head coach was Steve Fabian… Played against current CSU player Nu’uvali Fa’apito.
Personal: Given name Jordon Lynn Vaden...Last name is pronounced VAY-din...Born Dec. 1, 1993, in Denver, Colo. ...Son of Jeff and Debra Vaden...The youngest of four children, has one brother and two sisters...
Personal: Given name Jordan White… Born December 28, 1993, in Palm Springs, Calif. …Parents are
Brother, Jeff, played football and competed on the track and field team at Northern Colorado, while sister
Tim and Crystal White… Has one older brother, Darryl, and one younger sister, Gabrielle… His cousin,
Avyn is a senior on the basketball and golf teams at Peru State in Nebraska...Interested in marketing or
Aaron Fuller, plays basketball at the University of Southern California… Undecided on a major at CSU…
journalism as a major at Colorado State...Hometown: Henderson, Colo.
Hometown: Palm Springs, Calif.
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Fred ZERBLIS
>> Defensive Line >> 6-2 | 320 | FR | HS >> Barnesville, Ga. >> Lamar County
54
>> Offensive Line >> 6-3 | 295 | FR | HS >> Grayson, Ga. >> Grayson
High School: A stalwart boulder in the middle of a 3-4 defense at Lamar County High School, southeast
High School: Started the final 29 games of his career and did not allow a sack as the center on one of the
of Atlanta, twice earned all-region honors during his career as a three-year starter...Compiled 10 sacks and
nation’s best teams, Grayson (Ga.) High School, just east of Atlanta...A three-year letterman, earned two
recovered five fumbles at the varsity level, as a nose guard...Started as an offensive guard and tackle dur-
all-county and all-state awards during his only two seasons as an offensive lineman; played nose guard in
ing his sophomore campaign, before playing exclusively on defense over the balance of his career...As a
a 3-4 defense as sophomore, before finding his niche on the other side of the ball...Helped the 15-0 Rams,
senior in 2011, led LCHS, one of the oldest programs in Georgia, to its best record in school history, a 12-1
who wore gold helmets with green horns, to the Georgia Class 5A state championship as a senior...Was a
mark complete with a Region 4 crown, punctuated by a trip to the Elite Eight of the Georgia Class AA state
senior captain and the top offensive lineman on a team that ranked No. 4 in the final USA Today Super 25,
playoffs...Filled trophy case with the 2011 Region 4 Defensive Player of the Year and team MVP honors, in
MaxPreps.com Xcellent 25 and ESPN.com Gatorade Fab 50, and No. 6 in the Rivals.com High School BCS...
addition to an all-state selection and a trip to the state’s North vs. South All-Star Classic in Columbus...A
Earned first-team all-state and first-team all-county honors in 2011, and an invitation to the county all-star
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Personal: Given name Frederick Thomas Zerblis...Born Feb. 24, 1993, in Grayson, Ga. ...Son of Tony and
The Keli S. McGregor Scholarship
Keli McGregor first became an All-American at Colorado State, then became an All-American at life. Long before he unexpectedly passed away April 20, 2010, McGregor had left a living legacy with everyone who knew him, from his playing days with the Rams to his time as President of the Colorado Rockies. Above reproach and a champion of genuine leadership, he exuded legacy in a unique way. That’s why the CSU athletic department wants to preserve his memory in unique fashion. Beginning in 2010, Head Coach Steve Fairchild awarded the Keli S. McGregor Memorial Football Scholarship to a walk-on player. McGregor first joined the CSU program during his second year on campus, as a walk-on in 1981, then earned a scholarship in 1982 and garnered All-America honors as a senior in 1984. Selected in the fourth round of the 1985 draft by the Denver Broncos, he entered athletic administration following his NFL career. An endowment, this scholarship fund perennially will inspire CSU football players to follow his example, work ethic, dedication and diligence, both on the gridiron and in the classroom. “Lori, the kids, and the rest of Keli’s family continue to be close to our hearts and never far from our minds,” then-Director of Athletics Paul Kowalczyk said. “We want to create a meaningful, immediate and long-lasting connection between Keli McGregor, Ram Athletics and our student-athletes, campus community, alumni and fans. We believe our program shares Keli’s core values and, after consulting with his family and the Rockies organization, cannot think of a more heartfelt gesture than to honor him in perpetuity this way.” The recipient of the first McGregor scholarship, Broderick Sargent, was announced at the Green & Gold Gala, in Denver on May 22, 2010. One player will always have the scholarship until he graduates; it will not be awarded annually, similar to CSU’s legacy scholarship. It is the expectation of the athletic department that the player will realize the tremendous honor he has received, and demonstrate McGregorlike attributes as a leader, a selfless teammate and a man of authentic character and integrity. In response to the numerous requests from teammates and friends inquiring about how they can contribute, the university has established a Web site to make gifts to the Keli S. McGregor Memorial Scholarship Endowment: https://advancing.colostate.edu/MCGREGOR In addition, Colorado State in 2010: • Created the Keli McGregor Award, given annually beginning in Fall 2010 to a student-athlete in one of CSU’s 16 varsity sports that best exemplifies traits demonstrated by the honor’s namesake, including integrity, honesty, leadership, class and competing the right way. Presented during CSU’s Scholar-Athlete Awards Brunch, during Homecoming/Family Weekend, the award recognizes the characteristics that best defined McGregor’s legacy as an All-America tight end and honors student at CSU, an NFL player, and later President of the Rockies. The new award is among the most prestigious honors given by CSU, on par with the award named after Fum McGraw, the athletic director whom McGregor credited with guaranteeing his scholarship on the heels of a 1982 coaching change. • Honored him by affixing to every football helmet in 2010 a decal with his CSU uniform number, 88. • Held Keli McGregor Day at CSU’s Sept. 25, 2010, home football game against Idaho, at Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium. Colorado State’s President, Dr. Tony Frank, and Kowalczyk invited McGregor’s wife, Lori, and the couple’s four children, as well as McGregor’s parents and Rockies staff, to join them in the home athletic director’s suite. The family served as honorary game captains during the coin toss, and took part in a brief pregame ceremony honoring McGregor and his family.
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2011 Statistics CSU
OPP
Results
Score TV
Attend Time
Rushing
SCORING ......................................................................................257
TEAM STATISTICS
375
S 3
W, 14-10
The Mtn.
21,454
2:54
Nwoke, Chris .......................................................................12
200 1176
46
1130 5.7
9
67
Points Per Game .......................................................................21.4
31.2
S 10 Northern Colorado
W,33-14
The Mtn.
25,367
2:56
Carter, Raymond ..................................................................12
121
599
15
584
4.8
4
31
48.7
FIRST DOWNS ..............................................................................220
251
S 17 vs. Colorado (Denver)
L, 14-28
FSN
57,186
3:12
Grayson, Garrett ....................................................................4
47
239
46
193
4.1
1
20
48.2
Rushing......................................................................................110
137
S 24 at Utah State
W, 35-34
ESPN 3
22,599
3:20
Good, Derek .........................................................................12
15
101
2
99
6.6
0
23
8.2
Passing ........................................................................................89
97
O 1
L, 31-38
The Mtn.
27,683
3:13
Clubb, Lee . ..........................................................................12
3
35
2
33
11.0
0
34
2.8
Penalty .........................................................................................21
17
O 15 #6/5 Boise State*
L, 13-63
The Mtn.
30,027
3:03
Lovett, Charles .....................................................................10
3
5
2
3
1.0
0
4
1.3
RUSHING YARDAGE................................................................... 2002
2804
O 22 at UTEP
L, 17-31
Time Warner El Paso 31,797
3:21
Coffman, Thomas ................................................................12
1
0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0.0
Yards gained rushing ...............................................................2315
3016
O 29 at UNLV*
L, 35-38
The Mtn.
21,289
3:00
Greenwood, Lee ....................................................................11
6
16
19
-3
-0.5
0
6
-0.3
Yards lost rushing . ....................................................................313
212
N 12 San Diego State*
L, 15-18
The Mtn.
16,811
2:54
Thomas, Pete ........................................................................9
56
145
181
-36
-0.6
3
17
-4.0
Rushing Attempts ......................................................................452
510
N 19 at #19/19 TCU*
L, 10-34
The Mtn.
34,094
2:55
Total.......... ...................................................... 12
452 2315 312 2003 4.4
17
67 166.8
N 26 Air Force*
L, 21-45
The Mtn.
14,107
2:53
Opponents...... ................................................... 12
510 3016 212 2804 5.5
28
83 233.7
D 3
L, 19-22
The Mtn.
17,207
3:08
Average Per Rush .......................................................................4.4
5.5
Average Per Game ..................................................................184.6
233.7
at New Mexico
San Jose State
Wyoming*
Passing
* - Mountain West game
G
G
Att Gain Loss Net
Effic Cmp
Avg TD Lng Avg/G 94.2
Att Int
Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G
Thomas, Pete ............................................................9 116.13 161
261
8
61.7 1607
TDs Rushing ................................................................................17
28
PASSING YARDAGE ....................................................................2215
2155
Comp-Att-Int . ...............................................................208-344-14
181-293-8
Average Per Pass........................................................................ 6.4
7.4
Average Per Catch . ...................................................................10.6
11.9
Average Per Game ..................................................................184.6
179.6
TDs Passing . ...............................................................................12
19
TOTAL OFFENSE .........................................................................4217
4959
Thomas, Momo .................................................21
210 10.0
0
26
Total Plays .................................................................................796
803
Coffman, Thomas ...............................................1
17
17.0
0
17
Average Per Play......................................................................... 5.3
6.2
Lovett, Charles......................................................1
12
12.0
0
12
Receiving G
No Yds
Average Per Game ..................................................................351.4
413.2
Clubb, Lee.............................................................1
9
9.0
0
9
Gillmore, Crockett ........................................................................................12
45
468 10.4
4
34
KICK RETURNS: #-Yards ...................................................... 52-1251
36-885
Total....................................................24
248 10.3
0
26
Greenwood, Lou ..........................................................................................11
26
396 15.2
2
41
36.0
PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards ....................................................... 24-248
23-199
Opponents............................................23
199
0
64
Brown, Joe . .................................................................................................12
25
197
7.9
1
27
16.4
INT RETURNS: #-Yards . ........................................................... 8-132
14-160
11.9
KICK RETURN AVERAGE .............................................................24.1
24.6
PUNT RETURN AVERAGE ............................................................10.3
8.7
Good, Derek .......................................................32
778 24.3
0
50
INT RETURN AVERAGE . ..............................................................16.5
11.4
Clubb, Lee . ........................................................15
390 26.0
0
FUMBLES-LOST . ...................................................................... 21-12
21-14
Coffman, Thomas ................................................4
62
15.5
0
PENALTIES-Yards................................................................... 82-729
66-676
Thomas, Momo ..................................................1
21
21.0
Average Per Game ....................................................................60.8
56.3
Total....................................................52
PUNTS-Yards......................................................................... 58-2524
51-2287
Opponents............................................36
Average Per Punt.......................................................................43.5
44.8
Net punt average . .....................................................................38.7
36.1
Total Offense G
TIME OF POSSESSION/Game ....................................................30:25
29:35
Thomas, Pete ..........................................9
317
3RD-DOWN Conversions ........................................................ 56/164
71/165
Nwoke, Chris .........................................12
200 1130
3rd-Down Pct .......................................................................... 34%
43%
Grayson, Garrett ......................................4
124
4TH-DOWN Conversions .......................................................... 11/26
9/15
Carter, Raymond ....................................12
4th-Down Pct . ......................................................................... 42%
60%
Good, Derek ...........................................12
SACKS BY-Yards ..................................................................... 26-139
35-224
MISC YARDS ..................................................................................79 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED ................................................................32 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ......................................................... 10-16
8-14
ON-SIDE KICKS ............................................................................ 0-0
0-0
Total...........................................12
796 2003 2215 4218 351.4
RED-ZONE SCORES....................................................... (27-40) 68% (31-42) 74%
Opponents...................................12
803 2804 2155 4959 413.2
7
47 178.6
2
3
4
OT Total
Grayson, Garrett .......................................................4 107.96 43
77
6
55.8 542
2
66 135.5
Colorado State ..................................52
66
54
71
14
257
Lovett, Charles .........................................................10 610.60 2
2
0
100.0 43
2
23
4.3
Opponents ........................................76
121
91
74
13
375
Carter, Raymond........................................................12
1
0
100.0
-4
0
0
-0.3
27
2.2
Score by Quarters
1
Punt Returns
Kickoff Returns
No Yds
Avg TD Lng
8.7
66.40
1
Gillmore, Crockett......................................................12 656.80
1
1
0
100.0
1
27
Total........................................................ 12 117.92 208
344
14
60.5 2215
12
66 184.6
Opponents................................................ 12 139.49 181
293
8
61.8 2155
19
80 179.6
Avg TD Lng Avg/G 39.0
Nwoke, Chris ...............................................................................................12
23
143
6.2
0
14
Yemm, Matt .................................................................................................12
15
207 13.8
1
34
17.2
Carter, Raymond ..........................................................................................12
15
138
9.2
1
66
11.5
65
Borcky, T.J. ..................................................................................................12
13
121
9.3
0
42
10.1
19
Levin, Jake ...................................................................................................12
9
110 12.2
1
32
9.2
0
21
Clubb, Lee . ..................................................................................................12
9
65
7.2
0
24
5.4
1251 24.1
0
65
Coffman, Thomas .........................................................................................12
8
210 26.2
1
47
17.5
885 24.6
1
98
Steele, Byron ................................................................................................8
7
63
9.0
1
17
7.9
Lovett, Charles .............................................................................................10
5
25
5.0
0
7
2.5
Cartwright, Kivon ..........................................................................................6
3
63
21.0
0
45
10.5 1.1
No Yds
Avg TD Lng
Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G -36 1607 1571 174.6
Law, Marquise ..............................................................................................8
3
9
3.0
0
5
0
1130 94.2
Gillmore, Austin ............................................................................................2
1
4
4.0
0
4
2.0
193
542
735 183.8
Thomas, Pete ................................................................................................9
1
-4
-4.0
0
0
-0.4
122
584
-4
580 48.3
Total................................................................................... 12
208 2215 10.6
12
66 184.6
15
99
0
99
8.2
Opponents........................................................................... 12
181 2155 11.9
19
80 179.6
Lovett, Charles........................................ 10
5
3
43
46
4.6
0
Clubb, Lee............................................... 12
3
33
0
33
2.8
50
Gillmore, Crockett ..................................12
1
0
27
27
2.2
Greenwood, Lou.......................................11
6
-3
0
-3
-0.3
RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS ............................................ (19-40) 47% (25-42) 60% PAT-ATTEMPTS . ............................................................ (27-28) 96% (47-47) 100% ATTENDANCE . ........................................................................131202
131233
Games/Avg Per Game........................................................ 6/21867
5/26247
Neutral Site Games ..........................................................................
1/57186
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|------------ PATs-------------|
Scoring
TD
FGs Kick Rush Rcv
Pass DXP
Saf
Defense
Pts
|------------Tackles------------ | gp ut at
|---Sacks--| |--- Pass Defense---|
tot tfl/yds no-yds
2011 Statistics |-- Fumbles-- |
int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds ff
BK saf
Nwoke, Chris ....................................................................................9 ...................0-0 . ....0-0 . ....1-1 . ......0 ...................0-0 . ......0 .........0 ........56
56 Barrett, Shaquil.............................12
45
54
99 4.5-19
2.5-14
1-52
3
2
2-15
1
-
-
Carter, Raymond ...............................................................................5 ...................0-0 . ....0-0 . ....0-0 . ......0 ...................0-0 . ......0 .........0 ........30
43 Skelton, James..............................11
41
50
91
1.0-4
-
1
-
-
2
-
-
1 Orakpo, Mike...................................12
49
38
87 3.0-12
-
1--1
1
1
-
-
-
-
12 Gray, Austin..................................12
33
26
59
1.0-3
-
1-0
5
-
1-0
-
-
-
7 Herd, Ivory......................................11
26
24
50
-
-
1-11
1
-
1-0
-
-
-
3 Bell, Shaq........................................12
30
17
47
-
-
-
5
-
2-0
-
1
-
9 James, CJ.......................................10
18
18
36 8.0-32
5.0-27
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
11 Capi, Nordly..................................12
25
9
34 11.5-70
10.0-64
-
2
5
1.0
7
-
-
Thomas, Momo ................................................................................1....................0-0 . ....0-0 . ....0-0 . ......0 ...................0-0 . ......0 .........0 .........6
57 Froland, John................................12
8
26
34
3.5-5
0.5-2
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
Brown, Joe . ......................................................................................1 ...................0-0 . ....0-0 . ....0-0 . ......0 ...................0-0 . ......0 .........0 .........6
5 Thomas, Momo...............................11
15
16
31
1.0-2
-
2-43
5
-
1-0
1
-
-
Coffman, Thomas .............................................................................1 ...................0-0 . ....0-0 . ....0-0 . ......0 ...................0-0 . ......0 .........0 .........6
6 Sission, Mychal................................5
13
15
28
3.5-9
1.5-6
1-2
1
-
1-0
1
-
-
Yemm, Matt ......................................................................................1 ...................0-0 . ....0-0 . ....0-1 . ......0 ...................0-1 . ......0 .........0 .........6
40 Morgan, Max.................................10
10
18
28
3.0-7
1.0-5
-
-
11
1-0
-
-
1
Vandermolen, Chad . ..........................................................................0 ...................6-8 . ..11-11 . ..0-0 . ......0 ...................0-0 . ......0 .........0 ........29 Deline, Ben . ......................................................................................0 ...................4-8 . ..16-17 . ..0-0 . ......0 ...................0-0 . ......0 .........0 ........28 Gillmore, Crockett .............................................................................4 ...................0-0 . ....0-0 . ....0-0 . ......1 ...................0-0 . ......0 .........0 ........26 Thomas, Pete ....................................................................................3 ...................0-0 . ....0-0 . ....0-0 . ......0 ...................1-1 . ......0 .........0 ........18 Barrett, Shaquil .................................................................................2....................0-0 . ....0-0 . ....0-0 . ......0 ...................0-0 . ......0 .........0 ........12 Greenwood, Lou ...............................................................................2....................0-0 . ....0-0 . ....0-0 . ......0 ...................0-0 . ......0 .........0 ........12 Grayson, Garrett ...............................................................................1....................0-0 . ....0-0 . ....1-1 . ......0 ...................0-0 . ......0 .........0 .........8
2.0-4
Steele, Byron.......................................................................................1....................0-0.......0-0.......0-0.........0....................0-0.........0..........0..........6
22 Smith, Elijah-Blu............................7
17
7
24
0.5-0
-
-
2
-
-
-
-
-
Levin, Jake..........................................................................................1....................0-0.......0-0.......0-0.........0......................0..........0..........0..........6
2 Thompson, Ezra...............................6
8
15
23
0.5-0
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
Morgan, Max.......................................................................................0....................0-0.......0-0.......0-0.........0......................0..........0..........1..........2
37 Davis, Aaron..................................11
13
10
23
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
36 Reilly, Drew...................................12
9
11
20
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
24 Vinson Dominique..........................9
9
7
16
1.0-5
1.0-5
1-25
-
-
-
-
-
-
92 Latu, Nuku....................................10
4
11
15
2.5-5
0.5-1
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
23 Blake, Bernard...............................11
8
7
15
1.0-3
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
15 Shaw, Marcus...............................12
9
5
14
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
94 Brown, Te’Jay................................12
6
8
14
0.5-0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
96 Wilson, Curtis...............................12
2
10
12
2.0-6
2.0-6
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
18 Burl, Davis....................................11
6
6
12
-
-
-
-
2
2-0
1
-
-
Blk
8 Favors, Charles...............................9
6
4
10
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
Total.......................................................................... 32 ............ 16-22 . 27-28 ...2-3 ...... 1 ...............1-1 ...... 0 ....... 0 ..... 257 Opponents.................................................................. 50 ............ 13-13 . 47-47 ...0-2 ...... 1 ...............1-1 ...... 0 ....... 0 ..... 375
Punting
No Yds
Kontodiakos, Pete......................................................................................................57
Avg Long TB
50+ Blkd
64
4
12
13
20
1
37.0
37
0
0
0
0
0
Total.......... ................................................................................................................58
2524 43.5
64
4
12
13
20
1
Opponents...... ..........................................................................................................51
2287 44.8
72
10
3
14
16
1
TEAM ........................................................................................................................1
Field Goals
M-A
2487 43.6
FC I20
37
Pct
1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg
DeLine, Ben ............................................................................................................4-8 50.0 1-1
2-3
1-1
1-4
0-0
42
1
47 Tiedgen, Zach................................11
4
6
10
1.5-6
1.0-5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Vandermolen, Chad...................................................................................................6-8
4-4
0-1
2-3
0-0
44
0
26 Good, Derek..................................12
6
3
9
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
44 Paulhus, Colton.............................11
3
4
7
0.5-1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
All-Purpose
G
Nwoke, Chris ............................12
Rush Rec
PR
1130 143
0
0
0
75.0
0-0
Interceptions No Yds
Avg TD Lng
1273 106.1
53 Hedstrom, Tanner.........................12
2
3
5
-
-
-
-
-
2-0
-
-
-
Thomas, Momo .........2
43
21.5
1
45
44 McKay, Joe.....................................9
4
-
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
-
KR IR Tot
Avg
Good, Derek . ............................12
99
0
0
778
0
877 73.1
Barrett, Shaquil...........1
52
52.0
1
52
Carter, Raymond ......................12
584
138
0
0
0
722 60.2
55 Niederberger, Eric.........................10
2
1
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Clubb, Lee . ...............................12
33
65
9
390
0
497 41.4
Vinson, Dominique ...1
25
25.0
0
25
10 Gillmore, Crockett.........................12
3
-
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Gillmore, Crockett ....................12
0
468
0
0
0
468 39.0
Herd, Ivory..................1
11
11.0
0
11
46 Murphy, Jordan..............................8
2
1
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sisson, Mychal .........1
2
2.0
0
2
14 Deline, Ben....................................12
2
1
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Gray, Austin................1
0
0.0
0
0
17 Borcky, T.J.....................................12
1
1
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Orakpo, Mike.............. 1
-1
-1.0
0
0
13 Clubb, Lee.....................................12
1
1
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total............................8
132 16.5
2
52
42 Hulbert, Ken...................................4
-
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Opponents.................14
160 11.4
1
74
77 Green, Charles...............................2
-
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9 Law, Marquise..................................8
-
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
54 Carter, Scott...................................3
1
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
30 Levin, Jake....................................12
1
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
34 Brown, Joe....................................12
1
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
41 Kontdiakos, Pete...........................12
1
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
20 Carter, Raymond...........................12
1
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4 Thomas, Pete...................................9
1
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total...................................... 12
446
436
882 51-189
26-139
8-132
31
14
14-15
16
2
1
Opponents.............................. 12
463
403
866 84-334
35-224
14-160
37
24
12-24
15
2
1
Greenwood, Lou . .....................11
-3
396
0
0
0
393 35.7
Coffman, Thomas .....................12
0
210
17
62
0
289 24.1
Thomas, Momo . ......................11
0
0
210
21
43
274 24.9
Yemm, Matt ..............................12
0
207
0
0
0
207 17.2
Brown, Joe ...............................12
0
197
0
0
0
197 16.4
Grayson, Garrett ........................4
193
0
0
0
0
193 48.2
Borcky, T.J. ...............................12
0
121
0
0
0
121 10.1
FG Sequence
CSU
OPPONENTS
Levin, Jake ................................12
-1
110
0
0
0
109
9.1
New Mexico..................................41,28
48,(33)
Cartwright, Kivon ......................6
0
63
0
0
0
63
10.5
Northern Colorado..........................(22)
-
Steele, Byron .............................8
0
63
0
0
0
63
7.9
Colorado.............................................. -
-
Barrett, Shaquil . ........................12
0
0
0
0
52
52
4.3
Utah State............................... (42),(38)
-
Lovett, Charles . ........................10
3
25
12
0
0
40
4.0
Vinson, Dominique ...................9
0
0
0
0
25
25
2.8
San Jose State...........................(28),48
(37)
Boise State........................................... -
27
Herd, Ivory ................................11
0
0
0
0
11
11
1.0
Law, Marquise ...........................8
0
9
0
0
0
9
1.1
Gillmore, Austin . .......................2
0
4
0
0
0
4
2.0
Sisson, Mychal ...........................5
0
0
0
0
2
2
0.4
Orakpo, Mike ............................12
0
0
0
0
-1
-1
-0.1
-36
-4
0
0
0
-40
-4.4
Thomas, Pete ............................9 Total................................12
2002 2215 248 1251 132 5848 487.3
Opponents.........................12
2804 21555 199
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885
160 6203 516.9
UTEP..........................................42,(22)
(36),35
UNLV.................................. (40),(23),47
(43),34
San Diego State................................... -
22,44,(37)
TCU.................................................(24)
(21),(46)
Air Force.............................................. -
(22)
Wyoming........................... (21),(44),32
-
Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made
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2011 Game-by-Game Statistics
R.Carter C.Nwoke D.Good P.Thomas L.Greenwood C.Lovett No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg 09/03 at New Mexico .......... 10 46 0 30 4.6 15 52 1 24 3.5 0 0 0 0 0.0 2 -10 0 0 -5.0 1 4 0 4 4.0 0 0 0 0 09/10 Northern Colo ....... 18 100 2 31 5.6 9 53 1 20 5.9 9 81 0 23 9.0 5 8 0 17 1.6 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 09/17 vs Colorado ................ 6 30 0 16 5.0 7 29 0 13 4.1 0 0 0 0 0.0 10 3 1 9 0.3 2 5 0 6 2.5 0 0 0 0 09/24 at Utah State ............. 13 69 0 9 5.3 24 85 2 10 3.5 0 0 0 0 0.0 8 -19 0 8 -2.4 1 -15 0 0 -15.0 1 4 0 4 10/01 San Jose State ....... 6 15 0 4 2.5 7 12 0 6 1.7 6 18 0 11 3.0 6 20 1 11 3.3 1 6 0 6 6.0 0 0 0 0 10/15 Boise State.............. 7 24 0 6 3.4 15 74 0 29 4.9 0 0 0 0 0.0 4 -15 0 0 -3.8 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 1 0 1 10/22 at UTEP ...................... 9 42 0 9 4.7 23 93 1 24 4.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 10 -42 0 4 -4.2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 10/29 at UNLV ..................... 11 43 0 14 3.9 23 156 1 38 6.8 0 0 0 0 0.0 11 19 1 16 1.7 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 -2 0 0 11/12 San Diego State ..... 0 0 0 0 0.0 22 232 1 67 10.5 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 -3 0 0 -3.0 0 0 0 0 11/19 at TCU ........................ 8 46 0 20 5.8 21 60 0 9 2.9 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 11/26 Air Force ................. 4 11 0 7 2.8 29 269 2 62 9.3 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - 12/03 Wyoming .............. 29 158 2 18 5.4 5 15 0 7 3.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Totals............... 121 584 4 31 4.8 200 1130 9 67 5.7 15 99 0 23 6.6 56 -36 3 17 -0.6 6 -3 0 6 -0.5 3 3 0 4 ADDITIONAL RUSHING: T.Coffman 1-0 at UTEP 10/22; L.Clubb 1-34 at UNLV 10/29, 1-1 at TCU 11/19, 1-(-2) vs. AFA 11/26; G.Grayson 7-6 TD vs. SDSU 11/12, 8-53 at TCU 11/19, 15-43 vs. AFA 11/26, 17-91 vs. Wyo 12/3
RUSHING
Avg 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 -2.0 0.0 0.0 1.0
P.Thomas G.Grayson M.McPeek Cmp Att Pct Int Yds TD Lg Sck Cmp Att Pct Int Yds TD Lg Sck Cmp Att Pct Int Yds TD Lg Sck 09/03 at New Mexico ..........................................................................................22 26 84.6 0 178 1 33 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 09/10 Northern Colo .......................................................................................28 42 66.7 3 259 1 24 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 09/17 vs Colorado ...............................................................................................18 28 64.3 0 157 0 34 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 09/24 at Utah State . ...........................................................................................16 28 57.1 0 108 1 18 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10/01 San Jose State . ....................................................................................28 43 65.1 2 387 3 47 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10/15 Boise State ...........................................................................................10 24 41.7 1 100 0 46 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10/22 at UTEP ....................................................................................................19 33 57.6 1 162 0 32 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10/29 at UNLV ....................................................................................................17 30 56.7 1 230 1 45 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11/12 San Diego State .....................................................................................3 7 42.9 0 26 0 17 0 6 15 40.0 1 26 0 14 1 - - - - - - - 11/19 at TCU ....................................................................................................... - - - - - - - - 14 24 58.3 1 248 1 66 0 - - - - - - - 11/26 Air Force ................................................................................................ - - - - - - - - 8 13 61.5 1 125 1 42 4 - - - - - - - 12/03 Wyoming ............................................................................................... - - - - - - - - 15 25 60.0 3 143 0 23 3 - - - - - - - Totals ...................................................................................................161 261 61.7 8 1607 7 47 27 43 77 55.8 6 542 2 66 8 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL PASSING: R.Carter 1-1, (-4) yards, at CU, 09/17. C.Lovett 1-1, 23 yards, TD, at CU, 09/17; 1-1, 20 yards, TD, vs. Boise St., 10/15. C.Gillmore 1-1, 27 yards, TD, vs. Boise St., 10/15. M.Yemm 0-1, at TCU, 11/19.
PASSING
T.Borcky RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg 09/03 at New Mexico ........... 0 0 0 0 09/10 Northern Colo ........ 1 13 0 13 09/17 vs Colorado ................ 3 28 0 12 09/24 at Utah State .............. 1 0 0 0 10/01 San Jose State ....... 2 11 0 13 10/15 Boise State ............. 0 0 0 0 10/22 at UTEP ...................... 1 4 0 4 10/29 at UNLV ...................... 0 0 0 0 11/12 San Diego State ..... 1 5 0 5 11/19 at TCU ........................ 2 9 - 6 11/26 Air Force ................. 1 42 0 42 12/03 Wyoming ............... 1 9 0 9 Totals ..................... 13 121 0 42
Avg 0.0 13.0 9.3 0.0 5.5 0.0 4.0 0.0 5.0 4.5 42.0 9.0 9.3
L.Greenwood No Yds TD Lg Avg 09/03 at New Mexico ........... 3 43 0 27 14.3 09/10 Northern Colo ........ 2 23 0 15 11.5 09/17 vs Colorado ................ 0 0 0 0 0.0 09/24 at Utah State .............. 4 42 0 18 10.5 10/01 San Jose State ....... 6 149 2 41 24.8 10/15 Boise State ............. 0 0 0 0 0.0 10/22 at UTEP ...................... 3 11 0 8 3.7 10/29 at UNLV ...................... 3 54 0 31 18.0 11/12 San Diego State ..... 2 15 0 17 7.5 11/19 at TCU ........................ 2 43 0 29 21.5 11/26 Air Force ................. 1 16 0 16 16.0 12/03 Wyoming ................- - - - - Totals ..................... 26 396 2 41 15.2 ADDITIONAL RECEIVING: P.Thomas 1-(-4) at CU 09/17
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J.Brown No Yds TD Lg 7 45 0 13 3 25 0 15 1 5 0 5 2 9 0 6 2 8 0 7 1 27 1 27 4 39 0 13 2 2 0 4 1 2 0 2 1 12 0 12 0 0 0 0 1 23 0 23 25 197 1 27
Kicking
|--------- kickoffs--------- | B. DeLine FG PAT No TB Pct OB 09/03 at New Mexico ...........0-2 2-2 3 1 33.3 0 09/10 Northern Colo ........1-1 4-4 5 4 80.0 0 09/17 vs Colorado ................0-0 2-2 3 0 0.0 0 09/24 at Utah State ..............2-2 3-3 5 3 60.0 0 10/01 San Jose State .......1-2 4-4 6 1 16.8 0 10/15 Boise State . ...........0-0 1-2 2 1 50.0 0 10/22 at UTEP ......................0-1 0-0 3 0 0.0 0 10/29 at UNLV.......................0-0 0-0 7 0 0.0 0 11/12 San Diego State .....0-0 0-0 3 0 0.0 0 11/19 at TCU ........................0-0 0-0 2 1 50.0 0 11/26 Air Force ................0-0 0-0 3 0 0.0 0 12/03 Wyoming ...............0-0 0-0 5 1 20.0 0 Totals.................4-8 16-17 47 12 25.5 0
Kicking
|--------- kickoffs--------- | C. vandermolen FG PAT No TB Pct OB 09/03 at New Mexico ............--- --- - - - 09/10 Northern Colo .........--- --- - - - 09/17 vs Colorado .................--- --- - - - 09/24 at Utah State ...............--- --- - - - 10/01 San Jose State ........--- --- - - - 10/15 Boise State . ...........0-0 0-0 1 1 100.0 0 10/22 at UTEP ......................1-1 2-2 0 0 0.0 0 10/29 at UNLV . ....................2-3 3-3 0 0 0.0 0 11/12 San Diego State .....0-0 1-1 0 0 0.0 0 11/19 at TCU ........................1-1 1-1 0 0 0.0 0 11/26 Air Force ................0-0 3-3 1 0 0.0 0 12/03 Wyoming ...............2-3 1-1 0 0 0.0 0 Totals ................6-8 11-11 2 1 50.0 0
R.Carter No Yds TD Lg 3 17 0 12 1 1 0 1 2 5 0 6 1 1 0 1 2 22 0 23 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 77 1 66 0 0 0 0 2 11 0 8 15 138 1 66
Avg 5.6 1.0 2.5 1.0 11.0 0.0 4.0 0.0 0.0 38.5 0.0 5.5 9.2
K.Cartwright L.Clubb T.Coffman No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg - - - - - 2 3 0 4 1.5 0 0 0 0 - - - - - 4 50 0 24 12.5 3 45 0 21 - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 - - - - - 1 3 0 3 3.0 2 92 1 47 - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 46 0 46 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 50 0 45 25.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 17 0 17 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 13 13.0 2 9 0 5 4.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 10 0 10 3 63 0 45 21.0 9 65 0 24 7.2 8 210 1 47
Avg 0.0 15.0 0.0 0.0 46.0 46.0 0.0 17.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 26.3
A.Gillmore No Yds TD Lg 1 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 4 0 4
C.Gillmore No Yds TD Lg 4 52 1 33 4 28 0 10 5 84 1 34 3 16 1 7 5 42 0 26 3 34 0 25 4 49 0 16 6 81 1 21 4 23 0 14 4 42 0 14 0 0 0 0 3 17 0 8 45 468 4 34
Avg 13.0 7.0 16.8 5.3 8.4 11.3 12.3 13.5 5.8 10.5 0.0 5.7 10.4
B.Jones M.Law No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg - - - - - 1 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - 0 0 0 0 0.0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 - 3 9 0 5
Avg 5.0 0.0 4.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 - - - - - 3.0
J.Levin No Yds TD Lg 0 0 0 0 2 13 1 11 1 7 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 32 0 32 1 12 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 32 0 32 3 14 0 8 9 110 1 32
Avg 9.0 6.0 6.7 5.7 6.0 3.0 3.7 14.0 7.0 14.0 9.0 6.0 6.2
B.Steele M.Yemm No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg - - - - - 0 0 0 0 - - - - - 4 44 0 20 - - - - - 1 13 0 13 1 10 0 10 10.0 1 13 0 13 2 20 0 15 10.0 3 22 0 9 - - - - - 2 28 1 20 2 12 0 9 6.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 17 0 17 17.0 1 34 0 34 1 4 1 4 4.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 3 53 0 23 7 63 1 17 9.0 15 207 0 34
Avg 0.0 11.0 13.0 13.0 7.3 14.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 34.0 0.0 17.7 13.8
Avg 6.4 8.3 5.0 4.5 4.0 27.0 9.8 2.0 2.0 12.0 0.0 23.0 7.9
Avg 0.0 6.5 7.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 32.0 12.0 0.0 0.0 32.0 4.7 12.2
C.Lovett No Yds TD Lg 0 0 0 0 3 11 0 7 2 14 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - - - - - 5 25 0 7
Avg 0.0 3.7 7.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 - - 5.0
C.Nwoke No Yds TD Lg 1 9 0 9 1 6 0 6 3 20 0 9 3 17 0 14 3 18 0 9 4 12 0 6 3 11 0 8 1 14 0 14 1 7 0 7 1 14 0 14 1 9 0 9 1 6 0 6 23 143 0 14
Avg 4.0 0.0 - - - - - - - - - - 4.0
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PBU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0
So 5 2 3 1 2 0 3 3 2 2 1 1 25
C.Green I.Herd So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU - - - - - 1 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - - 1 0 0.0-0 1-11 0 - - - - - 5 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - - 5 4 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - - 4 5 0.0-0 0-0 1 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 6 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - - 6 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - - 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - - 2 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 26 24 0.0-0 1-11 1
C.James So Ast Sk Int PBU 6 2 1.5-6 0-0 0 - - - - - 0 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 2 0.0-0 0-0 1 1 2 1.0-6 0-0 0 1 3 1.5-8 0-0 0 3 0 1.0-7 0-0 0 2 5 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - - 18 18 5.0-27 0-0 1
So 0 1 1 - - 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4
N.Latu M.Morgan M.Orakpo Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 6 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 1 1.0-6 0-0 0 8 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - - 7 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - - - - - - 4 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 5 5 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 3 6 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 5 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 0.5-1 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 6 6 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 5 3 0.0-0 1--1 1 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 4 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 4 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 6 0.0-0 0-0 0 11 0.5-1 0-0 0 10 18 1.0-6 0-0 0 49 38 0.0-0 1--1 1
C.Paulhus D.Reilly M.Shaw M.Sisson So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU 09/03 at New Mexico ........... 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 6 5 1.5-6 0-0 0 09/10 Northern Colo ........ 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 1 09/17 vs Colorado.................. 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - - 09/24 at Utah State .............. 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - - 10/01 San Jose State ....... 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - - 10/15 Boise State ............. 1 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - - 10/22 at UTEP ...................... 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 4 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - - 10/29 at UNLV ...................... 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 3 5 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - - 11/12 San Diego State ..... 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - - 11/19 at TCU ........................ 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 11/26 Air Force ................. 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 4 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 12/03 Wyoming ............... 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 4 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 5 0.0-0 1-2 0 Totals ................3 4 0.0-0 0-0 0 9 11 0.0-0 0-0 0 9 5 0.0-0 0-0 0 13 15 1.5-6 1-2 1
J.Skelton So Ast Sk Int PBU 3 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - - 5 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 4 6 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 8 0.0-0 0-0 0 9 4 0.0-0 0-0 0 3 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 3 7 1.0-4 0-0 0 2 8 0.0-0 0-0 0 3 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 6 7 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 3 0.0-0 0-0 1 41 50 1.0-4 0-0 1
So 4 3 3 4 2 1 0 - - - - - 17
E.Smith M.Thomas Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 1 3 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 1 4 0 0.0-0 0-0 1 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 2 0.0-0 1-2 2 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0.0-0 1-45 0 - - - - 0 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - 2 4 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 1 - - - - 2 3 0.0-0 0-0 1 - - - - - - - - - 7 0.0-0 0-0 2 15 16 0.0-0 2-47 5
So 09/03 at New Mexico ........... 1 09/10 Northern Colo ........ 0 09/17 vs Colorado ................ 6 09/24 at Utah State .............. 6 10/01 San Jose State ....... 6 10/15 Boise State ............. 5 10/22 at UTEP ...................... 0 10/29 at UNLV ...................... 4 11/12 San Diego State ..... 4 11/19 at TCU ........................ 5 11/26 Air Force ................. 3 12/03 Wyoming ............... 5 Totals ............... 45
J.Froland So Ast Sk Int PBU 09/03 at New Mexico ........... 2 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 09/10 Northern Colo ........ 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 09/17 vs Colorado ................ 1 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 09/24 at Utah State .............. 1 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 10/01 San Jose State ....... 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 10/15 Boise State ..............- - --- --- - 10/22 at UTEP ...................... 1 4 0.5-2 0-0 1 10/29 at UNLV ...................... 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 11/12 San Diego State ..... 1 4 0.0-0 0-0 0 11/19 at TCU ........................ 1 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 11/26 Air Force ................. 0 5 0.0-0 0-0 0 12/03 Wyoming................. 0 4 0.0-0 0-0 0 Totals ................8 26 0.5-2 0-0 1
So 1 0 3 0 1 5 4 1 6 3 5 1 30
S. BELL Ast Sk Int PBU 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 1 3 0.0-0 0-0 1 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 5 0.0-0 0-0 2 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 1 17 0.0-0 0-0 5
A.Gray So Ast Sk Int PBU 4 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 4 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 2 0.0-0 0-0 2 1 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 3 4 0.0-0 0-0 2 6 4 0.0-0 0-0 1 7 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 5 0.0-0 1-0 0 33 26 0.0-0 1-0 5
So 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 2 1 - 8
B. BLAKE T. BROWN D. BURL Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 3 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 1 0.0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - - - - - 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 1 0.0-0 0-0 7 0.0-0 0-0 1 6 8 0.0-0 0-0 0 6 6 0.0-0 0-0
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N. CAPI Ast Sk Int PBU 2 3.5-22 0-0 0 0 1.0-7 0-0 1 2 1.5-9 0-0 0 0 1.0-0 0-0 0 0 1.0-8 0-0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 1 0 1.0-11 0-0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 1.0-6 0-0 0 9 10.0-63 0-0 2
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S. BARRETT Ast Sk Int PBU 2 0.5-4 0-0 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 1 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 8 1.0-5 0-0 1 3 1.0-5 0-0 0 4 0.0-0 0-0 0 5 0.0-0 0-0 0 5 0.0-0 1-52 0 10 0.0-0 0-0 1 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 6 0.0-0 0-0 0 5 0.0-0 0-0 0 54 2.5-14 1-52 3
E.Thompson D.Vinson So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU 09/03 at New Mexico ............- - - - - 3 1 1.0-5 0-0 0 09/10 Northern Colo .........- - - - - 0 1 0.0-0 1-25 0 09/17 vs Colorado .................- - - - - 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 09/24 at Utah State .............. 0 6 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 10/01 San Jose State ....... 2 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 10/15 Boise State ............. 3 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 10/22 at UTEP ...................... 1 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 10/29 at UNLV ...................... 2 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 11/12 San Diego State ..... 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 1 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 11/19 at TCU .........................- - - - - - - - - - 11/26 Air Force ..................- - - - - - - - - - 12/03 Wyoming ................- - - - - - - - - - Totals ................8 15 0.0-0 0-0 1 9 7 1.0-5 1-25 0
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C.Wilson So Ast Sk Int PBU 1 1 1.0-4 0-0 0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 2 1.0-2 0-0 0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 10 2.0-6 0-0 0
ADDITIONAL DEFENSE: J.Levin - 1 solo at UNM 9/3; T.Borcky - 1 solo at UNM 9/3, 1 ast at UTEP 10/22; C.Gillmore - 1 solo vs. UNC 9/10, 1 solo vs. Boise St. 10/15, 1 solo vs. Wyo 12/3; L.Clubb 1 solo vs. UNC 9/10, 1 ast vs. SJSU 10/1; J.Brown 1 solo vs. UNC 9/10; E.Niederberger 1 solo 09/17 at CU; D.Good 1 solo 09/17 at CU, 1 ast vs. SJSU 10/1, 1 solo vs. Boise St. 10/15, 1 solo vs. SDSU 11/12, 1 solo at TCU 11/19, 1 solo, 1 ast vs. Wyo 12/3; J.McKay 1 solo 09/17 at CU, 1 solo vs. Boise St 10/15, 2 solo vs. Wyo 12/3; T.Hedstrom 1 ast 09/24 at Utah St, 1 solo vs. Boise St 10/15, 1 solo at UTEP 10/22, 1 ast at TCU 11/19, 1 ast vs. Wyo 12/3; M.Law 1 ast 09/24 at Utah St; T.Murphy 1 solo vs. SJSU 10/1; B.Blake 1 solo 2 ast. vs. Boise St 10/15; J.Murphy 1 solo at UTEP 10/22, 1 solo vs. SDSU 11/12, 1 ast vs. Air Force 11/27; P.Thomas 1 ast at UTEP 10/22; B.DeLine 1 solo 1 ast 10/29 at UNLV, 1 solo vs. SDSU 11/12; P.Kontodiakos 1 solo at TCU 11/19; C. Lovett 1 ast vs. Air Force 11/27; R.Carter 1 ast vs. Air Force 11/27;
A.Davis So Ast Sk Int PBU - - - - - 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 3 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 13 10 0.0-0 0-0 0
C.Favors So Ast Sk Int PBU - - - - 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 1 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - - 6 4 0.0-0 0-0 1
Z.Tiedgen So Ast Sk Int PBU 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - - - 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0 1.0-5 0-0 0 0 4 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 4 6 1.0-5 0-0 0
PUNTING P. KONTODIAKOS NO YDS 09/03 at New Mexico .............4 139 09/10 Northern Colo ..........1 50 09/17 vs Colorado ..................7 313 09/24 at Utah State ................9 366 10/01 San Jose State .........5 211 10/15 Boise State . .............8 388 10/22 at UTEP ........................5 257 10/29 at UNLV . ......................1 34 11/12 San Diego State .......4 167 11/19 at TCU ..........................5 236 11/26 Air Force ..................5 191 12/03 Wyoming .................3 135 Totals ................ 57 2487
AVG LNG IN20 TB 34.8 44 1 0 50.0 50 0 0 44.7 58 1 2 40.7 59 3 0 42.2 59 3 0 48.5 59 1 0 51.4 64 2 2 34.0 34 0 0 41.8 55 0 0 47.2 61 1 0 38.2 42 0 0 45.0 51 1 0 43.6 64 13 4
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OFFENSE
1 2 3 4 09/03 at New Mexico ............0 7 0 7 09/10 Northern Colo ........14 14 3 2 09/17 vs Colorado...................7 0 0 7 09/24 at Utah State ....................0 3 7 11 10/01 San Jose State ........7 7 10 7 10/15 Boise State ..............0 13 0 0 10/22 at UTEP........................0 10 0 7 10/29 at UNLV .......................7 6 7 15 11/12 San Diego State.......7 0 0 8 11/19 at TCU........................... 0 3 7 0 11/26 Air Force ..................7 0 7 7 12/03 Wyoming ................3 3 13 8 Totals.................52 66 54 79
defense
1 2 3 4 09/03 at New Mexico ............0 10 0 0 09/10 Northern Colo .........0 0 7 7 09/17 vs Colorado .................0 14 7 7 09/24 at Utah State ...............0 7 7 7 10/01 San Jose State .......10 14 7 7 10/15 Boise State .............21 14 28 0 10/22 at UTEP ......................14 3 7 7 10/29 at UNLV ......................10 7 7 14 11/12 San Diego State ......8 7 0 3 11/19 at TCU...........................6 7 14 7 11/26 Air Force ..................0 31 7 7 12/03 Wyoming ................7 7 0 8 Totals ................76 121 91 74
OFFENSE STARTERS 09/03 at New Mexico 09/10 Northern Colo 09/17 vs Colorado 09/24 at Utah State 10/01 San Jose State 10/15 Boise State 10/22 at UTEP 10/29 at UNLV 11/12 San Diego State 11/19 at TCU 11/26 Air Force 12/03 Wyoming
DEFENSE STARTERS 09/03 at New Mexico 09/10 Northern Colo 09/17 vs Colorado 09/24 at Utah State 10/01 San Jose State 10/15 Boise State 10/22 at UTEP 10/29 at UNLV 11/12 San Diego State 11/19 at TCU 11/26 Air Force 12/03 Wyoming
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|--------First Downs--------| OT F Tot Ru Pa Pe — 14 12 5 6 1 — 33 28 13 14 1 — 14 16 6 6 4 14 35 17 8 7 2 — 31 18 4 13 1 — 13 11 5 4 2 — 17 18 9 7 2 — 35 26 14 10 2 — 15 12 8 2 2 — 10 19 8 9 2 — 21 18 14 4 0 — 19 25 16 7 2 14 257 220 110 89 21
|--- net Rushing--- | Att Yds TD 28 92 1 41 242 3 25 67 1 47 124 2 26 71 1 27 84 0 43 93 1 47 250 2 30 235 2 38 160 0 49 321 2 51 263 2 452 2002 17
|---------Net Passing-------- | QB |----- Total Off---- | Fum Pen Punts 3rd 4th Time Att Cmp Int Yds TD Sacked Pl Yds Avg No-Lst No-Yds No-Avg Dwn Dwn Poss 26 22 0 178 1 2-15 54 270 5.0 2-1 4-50 4-34.8 4-13 1-3 26:26 42 28 3 259 1 2-18 84 501 6.0 4-0 8-91 1-50.0 5-14 3-4 41:07 30 20 0 176 1 3-20 55 243 4.4 2-1 9-75 7-44.7 5-13 0-1 27:40 28 16 0 108 1 4-26 74 232 3.1 1-1 7-60 9-40.7 5-17 0-0 34:19 43 28 2 387 3 2-8 69 458 6.6 1-1 3-31 5-42.2 6-15 1-2 28:06 26 12 1 147 2 3-15 53 231 4.4 1-1 1-5 8-53.1 1-12 1-2 26:21 33 19 1 162 0 7-50 76 255 3.4 1-1 5-40 5-51.4 4-16 3-4 35:58 30 17 1 230 1 4-29 77 480 6.2 3-2 8-60 1-34.0 6-12 0-2 32:26 22 9 1 52 0 1-2 52 287 5.5 1-1 7-65 4-41.8 4-12 1-3 19:24 25 14 1 248 1 0-0 63 408 6.5 1-1 11-98 5-47.2 5-13 0-2 30:23 13 8 1 125 1 4-20 62 446 7.2 2-2 10-83 5-38.2 5-12 0-1 29:08 26 15 3 143 0 3-21 77 406 5.3 2-0 9-71 3-45.0 6-15 1-2 33:36 344 208 14 2215 12 35-224 796 4217 5.3 21-12 82-729 57-43.5 56-164 11-26 30:25
|--------First Downs--------| OT F Tot Ru Pa Pe — 10 22 12 7 3 — 14 9 3 5 1 — 28 23 11 10 2 13 34 17 13 4 0 — 38 24 8 15 1 — 63 32 17 15 0 — 31 18 10 6 2 — 38 20 10 8 2 — 18 22 11 9 2 — 34 20 13 6 1 — 45 26 18 6 2 — 22 18 11 6 1 13 375 251 137 97 17
|--- net Rushing--- | Att Yds TD 48 150 0 20 129 1 34 145 2 52 279 5 39 137 2 50 383 5 36 340 3 46 244 2 52 173 1 43 255 3 49 344 3 41 225 1 510 2804 28
|---------Net Passing-------- | QB |----- Total Off---- | Fum Pen Punts 3rd 4th Time Att Cmp Int Yds TD Sacked Pl Yds Avg No-Lst No-Yds No-Avg Dwn Dwn Poss 31 20 0 179 1 9-47 79 329 4.2 6-3 9-65 5-37.4 5-17 2-3 33:34 23 11 2 87 1 2-12 43 216 5.0 1-0 6-36 5-34.8 4-12 0-0 18:53 32 17 0 215 2 2-10 66 360 5.5 0-0 10-114 7-43.7 8-15 0-0 32:20 15 9 0 86 0 3-11 67 365 5.4 5-4 3-31 7-45.6 6-15 0-0 25:41 38 25 1 313 2 3-15 77 450 5.8 3-2 3-46 5-58.6 7-15 0-0 31:54 33 28 0 349 4 1-6 83 742 8.9 2-1 5-55 1-55.0 7-12 1-3 33:39 15 8 1 126 1 2-10 51 456 8.9 1-1 7-89 3-54.7 3-9 1-1 24:02 16 11 1 117 2 2-11 62 361 5.8 0-0 5-60 4-42.8 4-13 0-1 27:34 35 19 1 154 1 0-0 87 327 3.8 0-0 4-47 3-48.0 9-19 2-4 40:36 20 13 0 117 0 1-11 63 372 5.9 1-1 3-20 3-41.3 7-15 2-2 29:37 12 9 0 221 3 0-0 61 565 9.3 1-1 3-15 2-43.5 5-9 1-1 30:52 23 11 2 191 2 1-6 64 416 6.5 1-1 8-98 6-43.8 6-14 0-0 26:24 293 181 8 2155 19 26-139 803 4959 6.2 21-14 66-676 51-44.8 71-165 9-15 29:35
WR TE T G L.Greenwood C.Gillmore J.Caprioglio J.Gdowski M.Yemm C.Gillmore J.Caprioglio J.Gdowski L.Greenwood C.Gillmore J.Caprioglio J.Gdowski L.Greenwood C.Gillmore T.Sambrailo J.Gdowski L.Clubb C.Gillmore T.Sambrailo J.Gdowski M.Yemm C.Gillmore T.Sambrailo J.Gdowski L.Greenwood C.Gillmore T.Sambrailo J.Gdowski L.Greenwood C.Gillmore T.Sambrailo J.Gdowski C.Lovett C.Gillmore T.Sambrailo J.Gdowski M.Yemm C.Gillmore W.Richburg J.Gdowski L.Greenwood C.Gillmore W.Richburg J.Gdowski M.Yemm C.Gillmore T.Sambrailo J.Gdowski
C G T WR W.Richburg J.Gragert P.Madsen M.Law W.Richburg J.Gragert P.Madsen P.Thomas W.Richburg J.Gragert P.Madsen M.Law W.Richburg J.Gragert P.Madsen B.Steele W.Richburg J.Gragert P.Madsen M.Law W.Richburg J.Gragert P.Madsen P.Thomas W.Richburg J.Gragert M.Hathaway T.Borcky W.Richburg J.Gragert P.Madsen B.Steele W.Richburg J.Gragert P.Madsen T.Coffman T.McDermott J.Gragert P.Madsen B.Steele T.McDermott J.Gragert P.Madsen T.Coffman W.Richburg J.Gragert P.Madsen T.Coffman
QB P.Thomas R.Carter P.Thomas P.Thomas P.Thomas R.Carter P.Thomas P.Thomas P.Thomas G.Grayson G.Grayson G.Grayson
RB R.Carter A.Gillmore R.Carter R.Carter R.Carter J.Levin C.Nwoke C.Nwoke C.Nwoke C.Nwoke C.Nwoke R.Carter
FB - - - - - - J.Levin J.Levin J.Levin J.Levin J.Levin J.Levin
3rd WR J.Brown - J.Brown J.Brown J.Brown J.Brown - - - - - -
DE DT C.James J.Froland N.Capi J.Froland C.James J.Froland N.Capi J.Froland N.Capi J.Froland N.Capi C.Wilson N.Capi C.Wilson N.Capi J.Froland D.Burl J.Froland D.Burl J.Froland J.Froland D.Burl J.Froland
SLB M.Sisson M.Sisson J.Skelton J.Skelton J.Skelton J.Skelton J.Skelton J.Skelton J.Skelton J.Skelton J.Skelton J.Skelton
LCB E.Smith E.Smith E.Smith E.Smith E.Smith E.Smith S.Bell S.Bell S.Bell S.Bell S.Bell S.Bell
SS I.Herd I.Herd I.Herd I.Herd I.Herd I.Herd D.Reilly D.Reilly I.Herd I.Herd I.Herd I.Herd
FS A.Gray A.Gray A.Gray A.Gray A.Gray A.Gray A.Gray A.Gray A.Gray A.Gray A.Gray A.Gray
4th LB M.Morgan -
NT N.Latu N.Latu N.Latu T.Brown T.Brown T.Brown N.Latu N.Latu N.Latu N.Latu N.Latu N.Latu
DE B.Sargent D.Burl N.Capi C.James C.James C.James C.James C.James C.James C.James C.James Z.Tiedgen
MLB J.Skelton S.Barrett S.Barrett S.Barrett S.Barrett S.Barrett S.Barrett S.Barrett S.Barrett S.Barrett S.Barrett S.Barrett
WLB M.Orakpo M.Orakpo M.Orakpo M.Orakpo M.Orakpo M.Orakpo M.Orakpo M.Orakpo M.Orakpo M.Orakpo M.Sisson M.Orakpo
RCB M.Thomas M.Thomas M.Thomas M.Thomas M.Thomas M.Thomas M.Thomas M.Thomas M.Thomas M.Thomas M.Thomas M.Shaw
2nd TE B.Jones -
punt returns m. THOMAS 09/03 at New Mexico 09/10 Northern Colo 09/17 vs Colorado 09/24 at Utah State 10/01 San Jose State 10/15 Boise State 10/22 at UTEP 10/29 at UNLV 11/12 San Diego State 11/19 at TCU 11/26 Air Force 12/03 Wyoming Totals
NO YD TD LG 2 23 0 16 3 32 0 25 5 62 0 21 1 5 0 5 3 33 0 22 0 0 0 0 2 39 0 22 1 1 0 1 1 12 0 12 2 1 0 1 1 2 0 2 - - - - 21 210 0 25
AVG 11.5 10.6 12.4 5.0 11.0 0.0 19.5 1.0 12.0 0.5 2.0 10.0
ADDITIONAL PUNT RETURNS: C.Lovett 1-12 at UNM, 09/03; T.Coffman 1-17 vs. Wyo 12/3.
KICKOFF returns d. gOOD 09/03 at New Mexico 09/10 Northern Colo 09/17 vs Colorado 09/24 at Utah State 10/01 San Jose State 10/15 Boise State 10/22 at UTEP 10/29 at UNLV 11/12 San Diego State 11/19 at TCU 11/26 Air Force 12/03 Wyoming Totals
NO YD TD LG 3 87 0 40 1 29 0 29 0 0 0 0 1 33 0 33 4 93 0 30 7 113 0 23 3 97 0 50 3 65 0 31 1 33 0 33 1 13 0 13 7 191 0 41 1 24 0 24 32 778 0 50
AVG 29.0 29.0 0.0 33.0 23.3 16.1 32.3 21.6 33.0 13.0 27.3 24.0 24.3
L. CLUBB 09/03 at New Mexico 09/10 Northern Colo 09/17 vs Colorado 09/24 at Utah State 10/01 San Jose State 10/15 Boise State 10/22 at UTEP 10/29 at UNLV 11/12 San Diego State 11/19 at TCU 11/26 Air Force 12/03 Wyoming Totals
NO YD TD LG 0 0 0 0 1 28 0 28 2 41 0 26 2 59 0 39 0 0 0 0 1 16 0 16 2 87 0 44 3 57 0 25 0 0 0 0 1 19 0 19 1 5 0 5 2 78 0 65 15 390 0 65
AVG 0.0 28.0 20.5 29.5 0.0 16.0 43.5 19.0 0.0 19.0 5.0 39.0 26.0
T. COFFMAN 09/03 at New Mexico 09/10 Northern Colo 09/17 vs Colorado 09/24 at Utah State 10/01 San Jose State 10/15 Boise State 10/22 at UTEP 10/29 at UNLV 11/12 San Diego State 11/19 at TCU 11/26 Air Force 12/03 Wyoming Totals
NO YD TD LG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 17 0 17 0 0 0 0 2 37 0 19 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 8 4 62 0 19
AVG 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 17.0 0.0 18.5 0.0 8.0 15.5
ADDITIONAL KICKOFF RETURNS: M.Thomas 1-21 09/10 vs. UNC
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2011 Season Review
final mOUNTAIN wEST sTANDINGS
|------------------- CONFERENCE------------------ |
|--------------------- oVERALL------------------------------- |
Team (cOACHES/ap)
Rec
Pct
PF
PA Hm
Rd
Rec
Pct
PF
PA Hm
Rd
Nu
Streak
TCU (13/14) * ......................................... 7-0
288
107
3-0
4-0
1.000
11-2
531
279
5-1
4-1
2-0
.846
Won 8
Boise State (6/8) ^ .................................. 6-1
316
145
3-1
3-0
.857
12-1
575
243
5-1
5-0
2-0
.923
Won 4
Wyoming %............................................. 5-2
188
154
2-1
3-1
.714
8-5
339
361
4-2
4-2
0-1
.615
Lost 1
San Diego State #.................................... 4-3
201
172
1-3
3-0
.571
8-5
387
325
4-3
4-1
0-1
.615
Lost 1
Air Force $............................................... 3-4
221
176
1-3
2-1
.429
7-6
454
369
4-3
3-2
0-1
.538
Lost 1
Colorado State......................................... 1-6
127
230
0-4
1-2
.143
3-9
257
375
1-5
2-3
0-1
.250
Lost 8
UNLV........................................................ 1-6
127
277
1-2
0-4
.143
2-10
207
485
2-3
0-7
0-0
.167
Lost 5
New Mexico............................................. 1-6
48
250
1-2
0-4
.143
1-11
144
500
1-5
0-6
0-0
.083
Lost 2
Crockett Gillmore
^MAACO Bowl Las Vegas participant; *San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl participant; %Gildan New Mexico Bowl participant; #R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl participant; $Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman participant
Individual CONFERENCE & ncaa RANKINGS
team CONFERENCE & ncaa RANKINGS CATEGORY......................................... AVG
NCAA
mw
CATEGORY................. name.....................AVG
NCAA
mw
Rushing Offense............................................ 166.83
44
6
Rushing........................... Chris Nwoke................ 94.17
32
3
Passing Offense............................................. 184.58
90
5
Passing Efficiency ........... Pete Thomas.............. 116.13
91
6
Total Offense.................................................. 351.42
87
6
Total Offense.................... Pete Thomas.............. 174.56
84
5
Scoring Offense.............................................. 21.42
101
6
Receptions/Game............. Crockett Gillmore.......... 3.75
-
10
Rushing Defense............................................ 233.67
116
7
Receiving Yards/Game..... Crockett Gillmore......... 39.00
-
11
Pass Efficiency Defense................................. 139.52
92
6
Interceptions.................... Momo Thomas.............. .18
-
T-6
Total Defense................................................. 413.25
85
5
Punting............................ Pete Kontodiakos......... 43.63
20
23
Scoring Defense.............................................. 31.25
91
6
Punt Returns.................... Momo Thomas............. 10.0
T-27
3
Net Punting..................................................... 38.71
21
1
Kickoff Returns................ Lee Clubb.................... 26.00
T-22
2
Punt Returns................................................... 10.33
36
4
Field Goals....................... Ben DeLine.................... .33
-
7
Kickoff Returns............................................... 24.06
21
2
Scoring............................ Chris Nwoke................. 4.67
-
13
Turnover Margin.............................................. -.33
85
7
All-Purpose Runners........ Chris Nwoke............... 106.08
T-85
5
Pass Defense................................................. 179.58
13
2
Sacks............................... Nordly Capi.................... .83
9
1
Passing Efficiency.......................................... 117.96
94
6
Tackles............................. James Skelton.............. 8.27
68
3
Sacks............................................................... 2.17
41
2
Tackles For Loss.............. Nordly Capi.................... .96
T-94
T-6
Tackles For Loss.............................................. 4.25
114
7
Sacks Allowed.................................................. 2.92
T-106
7
Matt Yemm
James Skelton
Ben DeLine
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Capi’s NCAA record leads CSU past New Mexico
AT Game 1; Sat. Sept. 3, 2011; University Stadium Albuquerque, N.M.; Time: 2:54; Attendance: 21,454 Colorado State New Mexico SCORING SUMMARY 2nd 04:16 NM 01:32 CS 00:12 NM 4th 07:17 CS
TEAM TOTALS
0 0
0 0
7 0
14 10
Aho, J. 33 yd field goal 8 plays, 52 yards, TOP 4:15 Gillmore, C. 33 yd pass from Thomas, P. (DeLine, B. kick) 5 plays, 69 yards, TOP 2:37 Thomas, L. 27 yd pass from Austin, T. (Aho, J. kick) 7 plays, 80 yards, TOP 1:20 Nwoke, C. 2 yd run (DeLine, B. kick) 11 plays, 40 yards, TOP 5:39
CSU
FIRST DOWNS....................................... 12 Rushing.............................................. 5 Passing............................................... 6 Penalty................................................ 1 NET YARDS RUSHING........................... 92 Rushing Attempts............................. 28 Average Per Rush............................ 3.3 Rushing Touchdowns......................... 1 Yards Gained Rushing..................... 112 Yards Lost Rushing........................... 20 NET YARDS PASSING.......................... 178 Comp-Att-Int.............................22-26-0 Average Per Attempt........................ 6.8 Average Per Completion................... 8.1 Passing Touchdowns.......................... 1 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS...................... 270 Total offense plays............................ 54 Average Gain Per Play...................... 5.0 Fumbles: Number-Lost.........................2-1 Penalties: Number-Yards.....................4-50 PUNTS-YARDS.................................4-139 Average Yards Per Punt................. 34.8 Net Yards Per Punt......................... 34.8 Inside 20............................................. 1 50+ Yards............................................ 0 Touchbacks......................................... 0 Fair catch............................................ 2
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7 10
NM
22 12 7 3 150 48 3.1 0 201 51 179 20-31-0 5.8 8.9 1 329 79 4.2 6-3 9-65 5-187 37.4 30.4 1 0 0 0
TEAM TOTALS
0-3 7-3 7-10 14-10
CSU
KICKOFFS-YARDS.............................3-196 Average Yards Per Kickoff.............. 65.3 Net Yards Per Kickoff..................... 48.3 Touchbacks......................................... 1 Punt returns: Number-Yds-TD.........3-35-0 Average Per Return........................ 11.7 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD......3-87-0 Average Per Return........................ 29.0 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD..........0-0-0 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD......0-0-0 Miscellaneous Yards................................ 0 Possession Time............................... 26:26 1st Quarter..................................... 5:09 2nd Quarter.................................... 6:41 3rd Quarter.................................... 7:04 4th Quarter..................................... 7:32 Third-Down Conversions................ 4 of 13 Fourth-Down Conversions................ 1 of 3 Red-Zone Scores-Chances....................1-2 Touchdowns.....................................1-2 Field goals........................................0-2 Sacks By: Number-Yards....................9-47 PAT Kicks..............................................2-2 Field Goals............................................0-2
UNM
3-198 66.0 37.0 0 0-0-0 0.0 2-31-0 15.5 0-0-0 0-0-0 0 33:34 9:51 8:19 7:56 7:28 5 of 17 2 of 3 2-4 1-4 1-4 2-15 1-1 1-2
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Defensive lineman Nordly Capi forced and recovered a fumble, his NCAA single-game record fourth forced fumble, in the closing seconds Saturday to preserve Colorado State’s 14-10 victory over New Mexico. With New Mexico at the Rams’ 15-yard line with 23 seconds left, Capi stripped quarterback Tarean Austin, then fell on the ball to thwart the Lobos’ last chance. Capi established the NCAA mark of three, shared by nine players, most recently Armond Staten of Central Michigan, vs. Western Michigan, Nov. 5, 2010. Capi, who rebounded after a critical unnecessary roughness penalty put new life into New Mexico early on, also registered 3 and-a-half sacks, leading the team to a CSU single-game record 10 sacks.
Chris Nwoke’s 2-yard touchdown run with 7:17 remaining in the fourth quarter put the Rams up in the season and Mountain West opener for both teams. After a scoreless first quarter that featured a missed field goal by each team, both squads found the end zone in the second quarter. With 2:37 left in the half, Colorado State receiver Crockett Gillmore out-jumped defensive back A.J. Butler in the end zone for a 33-yard score. The Lobos moved right back down the field in five plays, capping the drive with a 27-yard pass from Austin to Lamaar Thomas.
COLORADO STATE
new mexico
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Nwoke, Chris...........................15 52 1 24 Carter, Raymond.....................10 46 0 30 Greenwood, Lou........................1 4 0 4 Thomas, Pete............................2 -10 0 0 Totals............................ 28 92 1 30
Avg 3.5 4.6 4.0 -5.0 3.3
PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Thomas, Pete....................... 22-26-0 178 1 33 Totals.......................... 22-26-0 178 1 33
Sack 2 2
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Brown, Joe..................................................7 45 0 13 Gillmore, Crockett.......................................4 52 1 33 Greenwood, Lou..........................................3 43 0 27 Clubb, Lee...................................................2 3 0 4 Nwoke, Chris...............................................1 9 0 9 Law, Marquise.............................................1 5 0 5 Gillmore, Austin..........................................1 4 0 4 Totals..........................................28 359 4 62 PUNTING No Yds Kontodiakos, Pete............ 4 139 Totals....................... 4 139
Avg Long In20 TB 34.8 44 1 0 34.8 44 1 0
Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Thomas, Momo..............2 23 16 Lovett, Charles...............1 12 12 Good, Derek...................0 0 0 Totals..................... 3 35 16
Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 87 40 0 0 0 3 87 40 0 0 0
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Austin, Tarean.........................25 105 0 15 Wright, James.........................12 65 0 15 Gongbay, Crusoe.......................5 19 0 9 Rogers, D..................................4 9 0 5 Thomas, Lamaar.......................2 3 0 3 Totals............................ 48 201 0 15 PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Austin, Tarean...................20-31-0 179 1 27 Totals........................20-31-0 179 1 27
Avg 2.3 5.4 3.6 2.2 0.5 3.1 Sack 9 9
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Long, Deon.................................................8 79 0 25 Kirk, Ty........................................................3 20 0 9 Thomas, Lamaar.........................................2 34 1 27 Reed, Lucas................................................2 30 0 22 Gongbay, Crusoe.........................................2 -12 0 0 Aho, Andrew...............................................1 12 0 12 Wright, James.............................................1 9 0 9 Rogers, D....................................................1 7 0 7 Totals..........................................20 179 1 27 PUNTING No Yds Skaer, Ben........................5 187 Totals.......................5 187 Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Thomas, Lamaar.............. 0 0 0 Totals....................... 0 0 0
Avg Long In20 TB 37.4 46 1 0 37.4 46 1 0 Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 2 31 17 0 0 0 2 31 17 0 0 0
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Thomas, Carter lead CSU past Northern Colorado, 33-14 FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - Raymond Carter ran for 100 yards and two touchdowns leading Colorado State to a 33-14 victory over Northern Colorado on Saturday. Pete Thomas became the school’s first sophomore quarterback to reach 3,000 career yards passing. Thomas was 28-for-42 for 259 yards and a touchdown with three interceptions. Colorado State (2-0) has won the last 16 meetings and is 17-0-1 in the series that began in 1893. Quintin Hildreth had 117 yards rushing, including a 66-yard touchdown run for Northern Colorado (0-2).
Carter had two rushing touchdowns and Thomas threw for 155 yards by halftime as Colorado State led 28-0 at the midway point. Colorado State finished with a 501-216 advantage in total offense.
COLORADO STATE
NORTHERN Colorado
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Hildreth, Quentin...........................10 117 1 66 Orms, Dylan....................................8 13 0 10 Baca, Matt.......................................2 -1 0 4 Totals................................20 129 1 66
Avg 11.7 1.6 -0.5 6.4
PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Baca, Matt.................................... 6-14-1 56 1 19 Orms, Dylan....................................5-9-1 31 0 11 Totals.............................. 11-23-2 87 1 19
Sack 1 1 2
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Walker, Patrick.................................................... 6 32 0 11 Gunn, Dominic.................................................... 2 14 0 10 Stimphil, D.......................................................... 1 19 0 19 Peoples, Marcell................................................. 1 12 0 12 Morris, Chris....................................................... 1 10 1 10 Totals...............................................11 87 1 19 PUNTING No Yds Kaman, Cameron..................5 174 Totals.......................... 5 174 Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Gunn, Dominic...................1 -3 0 Gibbons, Marcel................0 0 0 Friend, Cameron................0 0 0 Totals........................ 1 -3 0
Avg Long In20 TB 34.8 39 0 0 34.8 39 0 0 Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 1 25 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 3 1 25 25 3 3 3
Game 2; Sat. Sept. 10, 2011; Hughes Stadium Fort Collins, Colo.; Time: 2:56; Attendance: 25,367 RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Carter, Raymond...........................18 100 2 31 Good, Derek....................................9 81 0 23 Nwoke, Chris..................................9 53 1 20 Thomas, Pete..................................5 8 0 17 Totals................................41 242 3 31
Avg 5.6 9.0 5.9 1.6 5.9
PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Thomas, Pete..........................28-42-3 259 1 24 Totals........................... 28-42-3 259 1 24
Sack 2 2
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Clubb, Lee........................................................... 4 50 0 24 Yemm, Matt........................................................ 4 44 0 20 Gillmore, Crockett............................................... 4 28 0 10 Coffman, Thomas............................................... 3 45 0 10 Brown, Joe.......................................................... 3 25 0 15 Lovett, Charles.................................................... 3 11 0 7 Greenwood, Lou................................................. 2 23 0 15 Levin, Jake.......................................................... 2 13 1 11 Borcky, T.J........................................................... 1 13 0 13 Nwoke, Chris...................................................... 1 6 0 6 Carter, Raymond................................................. 1 1 0 1 Totals...............................................28 259 1 24 PUNTING No Yds Kontodiakos, Pete................ 1 50 Totals..........................1 50 Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Clubb, Lee.............................0 0 0 Thomas, Momo....................3 32 26 Herd, Ivory............................0 0 0 Vinson, Dominique...............0 0 0 Good, Derek..........................0 0 0 Totals.......................... 3 32 26
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vs
Avg Long In20 TB 50.0 50 0 0 50.0 50 0 0 Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 1 28 28 0 0 0 1 21 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 11 0 0 0 1 25 25 1 29 29 0 0 0 3 78 29 2 36 25
Northern Colorado 0 Colorado State 14 SCORING SUMMARY 1st 12:21 CS 01:41 CS 2nd 12:08 CS 00:00 CS 3rd 09:41 CS 06:23 NC 4th 10:23 CS 06:27 NC
TEAM TOTALS
0 14
7 3
7 2
14 33
Levin, J. 2 yd pass from Thomas, P. (DeLine, B. kick) 2 plays, 33 yards, TOP 00:31 Nwoke, C. 1 yd run (DeLine, B. kick) 12 plays, 76 yards, TOP 6:28 Carter, R. 1 yd run (DeLine, B. kick) 8 plays, 47 yards, TOP 3:02 Carter, R. 2 yd run (DeLine, B. kick) 10 plays, 53 yards, TOP 4:12 DeLine, B. 22 yd field goal 11 plays, 75 yards, TOP 5:08 Morris, C. 10 yd pass from Baca, M. (Eden, D. kick) 8 plays, 80 yards, TOP 3:18 Morgan, M. safety Hildreth, Q. 66 yd run (Eden, D. kick) 1 play, 66 yards, TOP 00:16
UNC
FIRST DOWNS................................................ 9 Rushing....................................................... 3 Passing....................................................... 5 Penalty........................................................ 1 NET YARDS RUSHING................................129 Rushing Attempts....................................20 Average Per Rush....................................6.4 Rushing Touchdowns................................ 1 Yards Gained Rushing............................145 Yards Lost Rushing..................................16 NET YARDS PASSING...................................87 Comp-Att-Int....................................11-23-2 Average Per Attempt...............................3.8 Average Per Completion.........................7.9 Passing Touchdowns................................. 1 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS............................216 Total offense plays....................................43 Average Gain Per Play.............................5.0 Fumbles: Number-Lost................................1-0 Penalties: Number-Yards...........................6-36 PUNTS-YARDS........................................ 5-174 Average Yards Per Punt........................34.8 Net Yards Per Punt................................28.4 Inside 20..................................................... 0 50+ Yards.................................................... 0 Touchbacks................................................. 0 Fair catch..................................................... 0
CSU
28 13 14 1 242 41 5.9 3 267 25 259 28-42-3 6.2 9.2 1 501 83 6.0 4-0 8-91 1-50 50.0 53.0 0 1 0 0
TEAM TOTALS
0-7 0-14 0-21 0-28 0-31 7-31 7-33 14-33
UNC
KICKOFFS-YARDS................................... 4-263 Average Yards Per Kickoff.....................65.8 Net Yards Per Kickoff............................41.2 Touchbacks................................................. 1 Punt returns: Number-Yds-TD.............1—3-0 Average Per Return................................-3.0 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD...........1-25-0 Average Per Return...............................25.0 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD................ 3-3-0 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD........... 0-0-0 Miscellaneous Yards....................................... 0 Possession Time......................................18:53 1st Quarter.............................................7:51 2nd Quarter............................................3:07 3rd Quarter............................................4:31 4th Quarter.............................................3:24 Third-Down Conversions.......................4 of 12 Fourth-Down Conversions.......................0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances..........................1-1 Touchdowns............................................1-1 Field goals................................................0-1 Sacks By: Number-Yards...........................2-18 PAT Kicks......................................................2-2 Field Goals....................................................0-0
CSU
5-346 69.2 48.2 4 3-32-0 10.7 3-78-0 26.0 2-36-0 0-0-0 0 41:07 7:09 11:53 10:29 11:36 5 of 14 3 of 4 5-8 4-8 1-8 2-12 4-4 1-1
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Rams fall to rival Buffaloes, 28-14
vs Game 3; Sat. Sept. 17, 2011; Sports Authority Field at Mile High
Denver, Colo.; Time: 3:12; Attendance: 57,186 Colorado State Colorado SCORING SUMMARY
1st 10:01 CS 2nd 02:37 CU 00:12 CU 3rd 03:16 CU 4th 14:20 CS 01:15 CU
TEAM TOTALS
FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Rushing Touchdowns Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing NET YARDS PASSING Comp-Att-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion Passing Touchdowns TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS Average Yards Per Punt Net Yards Per Punt Inside 20 50+ Yards Touchbacks Fair catch
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7 0
0 14
0 7
7 7
14 28
Thomas, P. 4 yd run (DeLine, B. kick) 9 plays, 80 yards, TOP 4:59 Hansen, T. 2 yd run (Oliver, W. kick) 9 plays, 80 yards, TP 5:10 cefalo, K. 24 yd pass from Hansen, T. (Oliver, W. kick) 7 plays, 60 yards, TOP 1:28 Clemons, T. 44 yd pass from Hansen, T. (Oliver, W. kick) 5 plays, 68 yards, TOP 2:36 Gillmore, C. 23 yd pass from Lovett, C. (DeLine, B. kick) 8 plays, 64 yards, TOP 3:50 Hansen, T. 2 yd run (Oliver, W. kick) 16 plays, 85 yards, TOP 10:03
CSU
16 6 6 4 67 25 2.7 1 97 30 176 20-30-0 5.9 8.8 1 243 55 4.4 2-1 9-75 7-313 44.7 37.7 1 2 2 1
CU
23 11 10 2 145 34 4.3 2 160 15 215 17-32-0 6.7 12.6 2 360 66 5.5 0-0 10-114 7-306 43.7 34.9 2 4 0 1
TEAM TOTALS
7-0 7-7 7-14 7-21 14-21 14-28
CSU
KICKOFFS-YARDS.............................3-199 Average Yards Per Kickoff.............. 66.3 Net Yards Per Kickoff..................... 43.7 Touchbacks......................................... 0 Punt returns: Number-Yds-TD.........5-62-0 Average Per Return........................ 12.4 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD......2-41-0 Average Per Return........................ 20.5 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD..........0-0-0 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD......0-0-0 Miscellaneous Yards................................ 0 Possession Time............................... 27:40 1st Quarter................................... 10:55 2nd Quarter.................................... 4:45 3rd Quarter.................................... 8:49 4th Quarter..................................... 3:11 Third-Down Conversions................ 5 of 13 Fourth-Down Conversions................ 0 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances....................1-1 Touchdowns.....................................1-1 Field goals........................................0-1 Sacks By: Number-Yards....................2-10 PAT Kicks..............................................2-2 Field Goals............................................0-0
CU
5-328 65.6 49.4 2 2-9-0 4.5 3-68-0 22.7 0-0-0 0-0-0 0 32:20 4:05 10:15 6:11 11:49 8 of 15 0 of 0 2-2 2-2 0-2 3-20 4-4 0-0
DENVER, Colo. (AP) - Tyler Hansen led Colorado on four touchdown drives and the Buffaloes handed coach Jon Embree his first victory Saturday, 28-14 over rival Colorado State. The Buffaloes (1-2) overcame a slow start and a rash of penalties to beat the Rams (2-1) for the fourth straight time in Denver. The Rams were playing without two of their top defenders. Standout senior linebacker Mychal Sisson broke his right ankle last week and watched on crutches from the sideline with pass-rusher Broderick Sargent, who tore an ACL in CSU’s opener. The bevy of backups helped stifle the Buffs until they got their ground game going behind Rodney Stewart, who rushed 19 times for 98 yards to go with seven catches for 93 yards and two punt returns for 9 more. Colorado receiver Paul Richardson had four catches for 27 yards and three big drops one week after setting a school record with 284 yards on 11 receptions in an overtime loss to Cal. Hansen also threw for a school-record 474 yards in that game. This time, he was held to 215 yards passing but scored twice on keepers and threw two touchdown passes. His second touchdown run, from 2 yards out, capped a 16-play, 85-yard drive that ate up more than 10 minutes after the Rams had pulled within 21-14 with some trickery. Rams wide receiver Charles Lovett took a quick pass from quarterback Pete Thomas in the left flat and threw a perfect 23-yard touchdown pass to tight end Crockett Gillmoreearly in the fourth quarter.
After Thomas’ first career rushing touchdown, a 4-yard scamper on the game’s opening drive, the Buffs scored touchdowns on Hansen’s 2-yard keeper that marked Colorado’s first rushing touchdown in 15 quarters, and Hansen’s 24-yard strike to Kyle Cefalo with 12 seconds left in the first half. In the third quarter, Hansen hit Toney Clemons for a 44-yard score when free safety Austin Graywas beaten badly. Cefalo’s score followed a couple of big breaks for the Buffaloes. Colorado State’s Joe McKay got a hand on Darragh O’Neill’s punt, the ball bounced for 11 yards and CSU’s Eric Niederberger tried to pounce on it, only to watch it squib away from him and into the hands of Colorado’s Ryan Deehan. With the second chance, Hansen drove the Buffs down the field, capping the drive with the scoring toss to Cefalo. The Buffs managed just 10 yards of offense in the first quarter, when they were whistled for 40 yards in penalties, but they bounced back. Gillmore hauled in five passes for 84 yards for Colorado State.
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COLORADO
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Carter, Raymond.......................6 30 0 16 Nwoke, Chris.............................7 29 0 13 Greenwood, Lou........................2 5 0 6 Thomas, Pete..........................10 3 1 9 Totals............................ 25 67 1 16
Avg 5.0 4.1 2.5 0.3 2.7
PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Thomas, Pete....................... 18-28-0 157 0 34 Lovett, Charles......................... 1-1-0 23 1 23 Carter, Raymond...................... 1-1-0 -4 0 0 Totals.......................... 20-30-0 176 1 34
Sack 3 0 0 3
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Gillmore, Crockett.......................................5 84 1 34 Borcky, T.J...................................................3 28 0 12 Nwoke, Chris...............................................3 20 0 9 Lovett, Charles............................................2 14 0 7 Carter, Raymond.........................................2 5 0 6 Yemm, Matt................................................1 13 0 13 Levin, Jake..................................................1 7 0 7 Brown, Joe..................................................1 5 0 5 Law, Marquise.............................................1 4 0 4 Thomas, Pete..............................................1 -4 0 0 Totals..........................................20 176 1 34 PUNTING No Yds Kontodiakos, Pete............ 7 313 Totals....................... 7 313
Avg Long In20 TB 44.7 58 1 2 44.7 58 1 2
Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Thomas, Momo..............5 62 21 Clubb, Lee......................0 0 0 Totals..................... 5 62 21
Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 41 26 0 0 0 2 41 26 0 0 0
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Stewart, Rodney......................19 98 0 17 Hansen, Tyler............................8 26 2 19 Jones, Tony...............................6 23 0 8 TEAM........................................1 -2 0 0 Totals............................ 34 145 2 19 PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Hansen, Tyler....................17-32-0 215 2 44 Totals........................17-32-0 215 2 44
Avg 5.2 3.2 3.8 -2.0 4.3 Sack 2 2
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Stewart, Rodney..........................................7 93 0 26 Richardson, Paul.........................................4 27 0 12 Clemons, Toney..........................................3 65 1 44 Cefalo, Kyle.................................................1 24 1 24 Deehan, Ryan..............................................1 4 0 4 Harrington, Evan.........................................1 2 0 2 Totals..........................................11 87 1 44 PUNTING No Yds O’Neill, Darragh................6 295 TEAM...............................1 11 Totals.......................7 306 Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Stewart, Rodney............... 2 9 8 Clemons, Rodney............. 0 0 0 Washington, Kyle............. 0 0 0 Totals....................... 2 9 8
Avg Long In20 TB 49.2 56 2 0 11.0 11 0 0 43.7 56 2 0 Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 33 33 0 0 0 2 35 20 0 0 0 3 68 33 0 0 0
A Bold New Era
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2011 Game Summaries
Rams land thrilling double-overtime victory over Aggies, 35-34 LOGAN, Utah (AP) - Chris Nwoke scored a touchdown in overtime and ran for another with less than a minute in regulation to push Colorado State past Utah State 35-34 on Saturday night. Utah State (1-2), which nearly beat defending national champion Auburn Sept. 3, went for a two-point conversion after its second touchdown in overtime, but Robert Turbin was stopped by Momo Thomas and the Rams (3-1) on his running attempt. That came one play after officials called a pass-interference penalty on CSU, inching the ball closer for a second USU attempt at winning the game. Turbin had scored both of USU’s overtime TDs, including a 25-yard run. The Rams’ Crockett Gilmore caught a 7-yard pass from Pete Thomas for CSU’s second overtime touchdown.
After losing yardage on a sack and a personal-foul penalty, CSU punted with 2:17 to play. USU’s Eric Moats dropped the punt, his second fumble of a punt in the game, and Tanner Hedstrom recovered both, including the critical fourth-quarter takeaway that gave the Rams the ball on the 15-yard line. Nwoke then made a 7-yard run, followed by a 1-yard plunge to bring the score to 21-19. Battling adverstiy all night, the Rams overcame it again after that touchdown. Looking to tie the game with a two-point conversion, CSU committed a false-start penalty, pushing the Rams back 5 yards. But Thomas connected again with Gillmore to send the game into overtime. The Rams recovered four fumbles for the first time since a 1997 win over Tulsa. They also won their initial two road games for the first time since 2003.
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uTAH sTATE
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Nwoke, Chris...........................24 85 2 10 Carter, Raymond.....................13 69 0 9 Lovett, Charles..........................1 4 0 4 Greenwood, Lou........................1 -15 0 0 Thomas, Pete............................8 -19 0 8 Totals............................ 47 124 2 10
Avg 3.5 5.3 4.0 -15.0 -2.4 1.6
PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Thomas, Pete....................... 16-28-0 108 1 18 Totals.......................... 16-28-0 108 1 18
Sack 4 4
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Greenwood, Lou..........................................4 42 0 18 Nwoke, Chris...............................................3 17 0 14 Gillmore, Crockett.......................................3 16 1 7 Brown, Joe..................................................2 9 0 6 Yemm, Matt................................................1 13 0 13 Steele, Byron...............................................1 10 0 10 Carter, Raymond.........................................1 1 0 1 Borcky, T.J...................................................1 0 0 0 Totals..........................................16 108 1 18 PUNTING No Yds Kontodiakos, Pete............ 9 366 Totals....................... 9 366
Avg Long In20 TB 40.7 59 3 0 40.7 59 3 0
Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Thomas, Momo..............1 5 5 Clubb, Lee......................0 0 0 Good, Derek...................0 0 0 Totals..................... 1 5 5
Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 59 39 0 0 0 1 33 33 0 0 0 3 92 39 0 0 0
A Bold New Era
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Turbin, Robert.........................24 115 4 25 Smith, Michael..........................9 77 0 51 Keeton, Chuckie......................13 42 0 19 Williams, K................................5 36 1 17 Van Leeuwen, T.........................1 9 0 9 Totals............................ 52 279 5 51 PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Keeton, Chuckie..................9-15-0 86 0 20 Totals......................... 9-15-0 86 0 20
Avg 4.8 8.6 3.2 7.2 9.0 5.4 Sack 3 3
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Austin, Matt................................................3 35 0 14 Jacobs, Chuck.............................................3 28 0 20 Morrison, S.................................................1 17 0 17 Van Leeuwen, T...........................................1 3 0 3 Moats, Eric..................................................1 3 0 3 Totals........................................... 9 86 0 20 PUNTING No Yds Bennett, Tyler...................7 319 Totals.......................7 319 Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Moats, Eric....................... 2 0 0 Williams, K....................... 1 16 16 Totals....................... 2 9 8
Avg Long In20 TB 45.6 60 2 2 45.6 60 2 2 Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 54 30 0 0 0 3 68 33 0 0 0
at Game 4; Sat. Sept. 24, 2011; Romney Stadium Logan, Utah.; Time: 3:20; Attendance: 22,599 Colorado State Utah State SCORING SUMMARY 2nd 12:16 USU 00:33 CS 3rd 10:26 USU 07:16 CS 4th 14:26 CS 04:56 USU 00:42 CS OT USU CS CS USU
TEAM TOTALS
FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Rushing Touchdowns Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing NET YARDS PASSING Comp-Att-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion Passing Touchdowns TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS Average Yards Per Punt Net Yards Per Punt Inside 20 50+ Yards Touchbacks Fair catch
0 0
3 7
7 11 7 7 7 7
7 6
35 34
Williams, K. 14 yd run (Thompson, J. kick) 3 plays, 68 yards, TOP 00:52 DeLine, B. 42 yd field goal 15 palys, 57 yards, TOP 7:48 Turbin, R. 3 yd run (Thompson, J. kick) 13 plays, 80 yards, TOP 4:24 Barrett, S. 15 yd fumble recovery (DeLine, B kick) DeLine, B. 38 yd field goal 9 plays, 48 yards, TOP 4:01 Turbin, R. 1 yd run (Thompson, J. kick) 8 plays, 27 yards, TOP 3:33 Nwoke, C. 1 yd run (Gillmore, C. pass from Thomas, P.) 4 plays, 15 yards, TOP 1:24 Turbin, R. 9 yd run (Thompson, J. kick) 3 plays, 25 yards Gillmore, C. 7 yd pass from Thomas, P. (DeLine, B. kick) 5 plays, 25 yards Nwoke, C. 2 yd run (DeLine, B. kick) 4 plays, 25 yards Turbin, R. 25 yd run (Turbin, R. rush failed) 1 plays, 25 yards
CSU
17 8 7 2 124 47 2.6 2 168 44 108 16-28-0 3.9 6.8 1 232 75 3.1 1-1 7-60 9-366 40.7 38.9 3 3 0 1
USU
17 13 4 0 279 52 5.4 5 292 13 86 9-15-0 5.7 9.6 0 365 67 5.4 5-4 3-31 7-319 45.6 39.1 2 2 2 1
TEAM TOTALS
0-7 3-7 3-14 10-14 13-14 13-21 21-21 21-28 28-28 35-28 35-34
CSU
KICKOFFS-YARDS................................... 5-348 Average Yards Per Kickoff.....................69.6 Net Yards Per Kickoff............................46.8 Touchbacks................................................. 3 Punt returns: Number-Yds-TD................ 1-5-0 Average Per Return.................................5.0 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD...........3-92-0 Average Per Return...............................30.7 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD................ 0-0-0 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD.........1-15-1 Miscellaneous Yards....................................... 0 Possession Time......................................34:24 1st Quarter.............................................9:45 2nd Quarter..........................................11:04 3rd Quarter............................................7:11 4th Quarter.............................................6:24 Third-Down Conversions.......................5 of 17 Fourth-Down Conversions.......................0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances..........................4-4 Touchdowns............................................3-4 Field goals................................................1-4 Sacks By: Number-Yards...........................3-11 PAT Kicks......................................................3-3 Field Goals....................................................2-2
USU
4-277 69.2 41.2 1 3-16-0 5.3 2-54-0 27.0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0 25:36 5:15 3:56 7:49 8:36 6 of 15 0 of 0 4-4 4-4 0-4 4-26 4-4 0-0
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CSU topped in final minute by San Jose State, 38-31
VS Game 5; Sat. Oct. 1, 2011; Hughes Stadium Fort Collins, Colo.; Time: 3:13; Attendance: 27,683 San Jose State Colorado State SCORING SUMMARY
1st 12:16 SJSU 04:53 SJSU 02:26 CS 2nd 10:55 SJSU 05:43 SJSU 01:28 CS 3rd 08:57 CS 03:32 SJSU 01:05 CS 4th 11:33 CS 00:54 SJSU
TEAM TOTALS
14 7
7 10
7 7
38 31
Rutley, B. 12 yd run (Alvernik, J. kick) 7 plays, 78 yards, TOP 2:44 Alvernik, J. 37 yd field goal 13 plays, 61 yards, TOP 5:37 Greenwood, L. 41 yd pass from Thomas, P. (DeLine, B. kick) 6 plays, 85 yards, TOP 2:20 Ihenacho, D. 20 yd fumble recovery (Alvernik, J. kick) Rutley, B. 23 yd run (Alvernik, J. kick) 7 plays, 71 yards, TOP 2:55 Greenwood, L. 25 yd pass from Thomas, P. (DeLine, B. kick) 5 plays, 33 yards, TOP 1:30 DeLine, B. 28 yd field goal 13 plays, 70 yards, TOP 6:03 Otten, R. 10 yd pass from Faulkner, M. (Alvernik, J. kick) 12 plays, 88 yards, TOP 5:18 Coffman, T. 47 yd pass from Thomas, P. (DeLine, B. kick) 1 play, 47 yards, TOP 00:09 Thomas, P. 9 yd run (DeLine, B. kick) 8 plays, 80 yards, TOP 3:20 Carr, J. 38 yd pass from Faulkner, M. (Alvernik, J. kick) 8 plays, 70 yards, TOP 2:36
SJSU
FIRST DOWNS....................................... 24 Rushing.............................................. 8 Passing............................................. 15 Penalty................................................ 1 NET YARDS RUSHING......................... 137 Rushing Attempts............................. 39 Average Per Rush............................ 3.5 Rushing Touchdowns......................... 2 Yards Gained Rushing..................... 159 Yards Lost Rushing........................... 22 NET YARDS PASSING.......................... 313 Comp-Att-Int.............................25-38-1 Average Per Attempt........................ 8.2 Average Per Completion................. 12.5 Passing Touchdowns.......................... 2 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS...................... 450 Total offense plays............................ 77 Average Gain Per Play...................... 5.8 Fumbles: Number-Lost.........................3-2 Penalties: Number-Yards.....................3-46 PUNTS-YARDS.................................5-293 Average Yards Per Punt................. 58.6 Net Yards Per Punt......................... 44.0 Inside 20.............................................. 1 50+ Yards............................................ 3 Touchbacks......................................... 2 Fair catch............................................ 0
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10 7
CSU
18 4 13 1 71 26 2.7 1 88 17 387 28-43-2 9.0 13.8 3 458 69 6.6 1-1 3-31 5-211 40.2 40.2 3 2 0 2
TEAM TOTALS
7-0 10-0 10-7 17-7 24-7 24-14 24-17 31-17 31-24 31-31 38-31
SJSU
KICKOFFS-YARDS.............................7-485 Average Yards Per Kickoff.............. 69.3 Net Yards Per Kickoff..................... 47.4 Touchbacks......................................... 3 Punt returns: Number-Yds-TD.........1-10-0 Average Per Return........................10-0 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD......5-94-0 Average Per Return........................ 18.8 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD..........2-0-0 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD....1-20-1 Miscellaneous Yards................................ 0 Possession Time............................... 31:54 1st Quarter................................... 10:47 2nd Quarter.................................... 6:37 3rd Quarter.................................... 7:13 4th Quarter..................................... 7:17 Third-Down Conversions................ 7 of 15 Fourth-Down Conversions................ 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances....................3-3 Touchdowns.....................................2-3 Field goals........................................1-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards......................2-8 PAT Kicks..............................................5-5 Field Goals............................................1-1
CSU
6-408 68.0 49.0 1 3-33-0 11.0 4-93-0 23.2 1—2-0 0-0-0 0 28:06 4:13 8:23 7:47 7:43 6 of 15 1 of 2 2-3 1-3 1-3 3-15 4-4 1-2
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - Jabari Carr hauled in a go-ahead TD pass from Matt Faulkner with 54 seconds remaining to help San Jose State snap a 16-game road losing skid with a 38-31 win over Colorado State on Saturday. The Spartans (2-3) have now won back-to-back games for the first time in three years. Brandon Rutley rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns before limping off the field after spraining his left ankle in the third quarter.
The Spartans lost some of their steam without their powerful tailback, squandering a 31-17 lead in the second half. With the game tied and 3:30 remaining, Faulkner guided the Spartans down the field and found a wide-open Carr on the left side for a 38-yard touchdown. Cornerback Ronnie Yell ended a last-gasp effort by the Rams (3-2) as he intercepted a long pass from Pete Thomas in the closing seconds.
san jose state
colorado state
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Rutley, Brandon......................23 131 2 23 Simpson, Jason........................6 16 0 7 Thompson, Ben.........................4 5 0 2 TEAM........................................1 -2 0 0 Faulkner, Matt...........................5 -13 0 2 Totals............................ 39 137 2 23
Avg 5.7 2.7 1.2 -2.0 -2.6 3.5
PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Faulkner, Matt...................... 25-38-1 313 2 42 Totals.......................... 25-38-1 313 2 42
Sack 3 3
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Grigsby, Noel..............................................7 70 0 16 Otten, Ryan.................................................6 112 1 42 Carr, Jabari..................................................6 81 1 38 Jones, Chandler..........................................5 47 0 14 Nunn, Kyle..................................................1 3 0 3 Totals..........................................25 313 2 42 PUNTING No Yds Waid, Harrison................. 5 293 Totals....................... 5 293
Avg Long In20 TB 58.6 72 1 2 58.6 72 1 2
Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Avila, Michael.................0 0 0 Yell, Ronnie....................1 10 10 Orth, James...................0 0 0 Simpson, Jason.............0 0 0 Totals..................... 1 10 10
Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 3 63 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 31 19 0 0 0 5 94 28 2 0 0
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Thomas, Pete............................6 20 1 11 Good, Derek..............................6 18 0 11 Carter, Raymond.......................6 15 0 4 Nwoke, Chris.............................7 12 0 6 Greenwood, Lou........................1 6 0 6 Totals............................ 26 71 1 11 PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Thomas, Pete....................28-43-2 387 3 47 Totals........................28-43-2 387 3 47
Avg 3.3 3.0 2.5 1.7 6.0 2.7 Sack 2 2
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Greenwood, Lou..........................................6 149 2 41 Gillmore, Crockett.......................................5 42 0 26 Yemm, Matt................................................3 22 0 9 Nwoke, Chris...............................................3 18 0 9 Coffman, Thomas........................................2 92 1 47 Carter, Raymond.........................................2 22 0 23 Steele, Byron...............................................2 20 0 15 Borcky, T.J...................................................2 11 0 13 Brown, Joe..................................................2 8 0 7 Clubb, Lee...................................................1 3 0 3 Totals..........................................28 387 3 47 PUNTING No Yds Kontodiakos, Pete............5 211 Totals.......................5 211 Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Thomas, Momo................ 3 33 22 Good, Derek..................... 0 0 0 Totals....................... 3 33 22
Avg Long In20 TB 42.2 59 3 0 42.2 59 3 0 Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 0 0 0 1 -2 0 4 93 30 0 0 0 4 93 30 1 -2 0
A Bold New Era
Rams Football 2012
2011 Game Summaries
Rams fall to Broncos, 63-13 FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - Even though they were still trailing by three touchdowns, the Colorado State Rams had the momentum after stalling Boise State’s runaway route with two trick touchdowns themselves and a takeaway. Coming out of the tunnel at halftime, they forced a punt and Hughes Stadium was rocking. The Broncos would have none of it. Wide receiver Tyler Shoemaker took the snap and rumbled 36 yards on a fake punt. Just like that, the Broncos were rolling again, and they finished off a 63-13 shellacking of the Rams in their Mountain West Conference debut Saturday night. “Stalling out on that first drive, we knew we needed something,” Shoemaker said, “and that was that play to get us back on track.” And sent the Rams (3-3, 1-1 MWC) reeling. “We took momentum into halftime,” Rams safety Ivory Herd said. “We went out there and got off the field. And then, they run the fake punt. It hurt.” Three plays, later, Doug Martin took it in from 14 yards out for his third TD. The Broncos (6-0) quickly followed that with Shoemaker’s 62-yard touchdown catch and Kellen Moore’s fourth TD toss. Mitch Burroughs’ 64-yard punt return set up D.J. Harper’s second touchdown, from a yard out, to cap the scoring - the biggest output against the Rams since their 71-14 loss to Nebraska in 1991. The second-half run all started with the fake punt. “That was the big play,” Rams quarterback Pete Thomas said. “We stopped them and had thought we’d have the ball. We had some momentum and they made a great call.” The super sharp Moore threw for 338 yards and four touchdowns on 26-of-30 passing with just one bad pass, an overthrow in the end zone. Martin ran 20 times for 200 yards and three scores
and Shoemaker caught nine passes for 180 yards and two TDs in addition to his 36-yard run on the backbreaking fake punt. “We gave up a couple of scores at the end of the first half and we don’t like to let teams feel like they’re really in it,” Shoemaker said. The Broncos also started out fast, racing to a 35-0 lead before settling for a 35-13 halftime cushion. “It just felt like we were executing like it we do practice,” said Moore, who engineered six scoring drives of under two minutes in improving to 44-2 as a starter, one win shy of Colt McCoy’s NCAA record. “Tonight we were just really clicking,” Shoemaker said. “I think it sets the standard for us in the Mountain West. We talked about that a lot in practice this week: as a new conference member, let them know we’re here to compete.” Even before kickoff of their inaugural league game, however, there were rumblings the Broncos, who left the Western Athletic Conference after a decade of dominance, would be bolting again - this time to the reconfigured Big East. That conference could issue them a football-only invitation as soon as next week. The Broncos raced out to a 35-0 lead in the first 20 minutes before the Rams gathered themselves and scored touchdowns on the two trick plays. Tight end Crockett Gilmore pulled in a lateral and threw a 27-yard touchdown strike to a wide open fullback Joe Brown. Then, wide receiver Charles Lovett took a hand-off, pulled up and hit Matt Yemm in stride for the score. “We knew they were going to score points and make plays. That is one of the best offenses in the country, if not the best,” Thomas said. “We didn’t make enough plays when we got the ball back to balance out their fast start.”
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RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Martin, Doug...........................20 200 3 65 Wright, Drew...........................16 79 0 11 Harper, D.J................................8 63 2 36 Shoemaker, T............................1 37 0 37 Burroughs, M. . ........................2 11 0 9 TEAM........................................1 -2 0 0 Moore, Kellen............................2 -5 0 1 Totals............................ 50 383 5 65
Avg 10.0 4.9 7.9 37.0 5.5 -2.0 -2.5 7.7
PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Moore, Kellen....................... 26-30-0 338 4 62 Southwick, Joe......................... 1-1-0 11 0 11 Hedrick, Grant.......................... 1-1-0 10 0 10 TEAM....................................... 0-1-0 0 0 0 Totals.......................... 28-33-0 359 4 62
Sack 1 0 0 0 1
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Shoemaker, T..............................................9 180 2 62 Burroughs, M..............................................5 64 0 25 Efaw, Kyle...................................................4 43 0 29 Miller, Matt..................................................3 24 0 14 Moore, Kirby...............................................2 20 1 11 Jackson, Tyler.............................................1 10 0 10 Burks, Aaron...............................................1 8 0 8 Boldewijn, G................................................1 6 0 6 Linehan, Gabe.............................................1 3 1 3 Martin, Doug...............................................1 1 0 1 Totals..........................................28 359 4 62 PUNTING No Yds Elkin, Brad........................ 1 55 Totals....................... 1 55
Avg Long In20 TB 55.0 55 1 0 55.0 55 1 0
Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Burroughs, M.................4 78 64 Burroughs, D. ...............0 0 0 McClellin, Shea..............0 0 0 Totals..................... 4 78 64
Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 5 1 20 20 1 5 5
A Bold New Era
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg RUSHING............................... No Yds TD Lg Nwoke, Chris...........................15 74 0 29 Carter, Raymond.......................7 24 0 6 Lovett, Charles..........................1 1 0 1 Thomas, Pete............................4 -15 0 0 Totals............................ 27 84 0 29 PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Thomas, Pete....................10-24-1 100 0 46 Lovett, Charles......................1-1-0 20 1 20 Gillmore, Crockett.................1-1-0 27 1 27 Totals........................12-26-1 147 2 46
Avg Avg 4.9 3.4 1.0 -3.8 3.1 Sack 3 0 0 3
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Nwoke, Chris...............................................4 12 0 6 Gillmore, Crockett.......................................3 34 0 25 Yemm, Matt................................................2 28 1 20 Coffman, Thomas........................................1 46 0 46 Brown, Joe..................................................1 27 1 27 Law, Marquise.............................................1 0 0 0 Totals..........................................12 147 2 46 PUNTING No Yds Kontodiakos, Pete............8 388 TEAM...............................1 37 Totals.......................9 425 Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Clubb, Lee........................ 0 0 0 Good, Derek..................... 0 0 0 Totals....................... 0 0 0
Avg Long In20 TB 48.5 59 1 0 37.0 37 0 0 47.2 59 1 0 Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 1 16 16 0 0 0 7 113 23 0 0 0 8 129 23 0 0 0
vs Game 6; Sat. Oct. 15, 2011; Hughes Stadium Fort Collins, Colo.; Time: 3:03; Attendance: 30,027 Boise State (6/5) Colorado State SCORING SUMMARY 1st 09:23 BS 07:55 BS 00:59 BS 2nd 12:46 BS 10:01 BS 09:17 CS 04:01 CS 3rd 11:26 BS 08:47 BS 07:03 BS 04:41 BS
TEAM TOTALS
21 0
14 13
28 0
0 0
63 13
Martin, D. 26 yd run (Goodale, D. kick) 7 plays, 69 yards, TOP 3:16 Martin, D. 65 yd run (Goodale, D. kick) 2 plays, 79 yards, TOP 00:26 Shoemaker, T. 52 yd pass from Moore, K. (Goodale, D. kick) 1 play, 52 yards, TOP 00:08 Harper, D. 36 yd run (Goodale, D. kick) 6 plays, 61 yards, TOP 1:53 Moore, Ki. 9 yd pass from Moore, K. (Goodale, D. kick) 4 plays, 33 yards, TOP 1:25 Brown, J. 27 yd pass from Gillmore, C. (DeLine, B. kick blocked) 2 plays, 73 yards, TOP 00:35 Yemm, M. 20 yd pass from Lovett, C. (DeLine, b. kick) 5 plays, 87 yards, TOP 2:38 Martin, D. 14 yd run (Goodale, D. kick) 9 plays, 80 yards, TOP 3:34 Shoemaker, T. 62 yd pass from Moore, K. (Goodale, D. kick) 2 plays, 66 yards, TOP 00:53 Linehan, G. 3 yd pass from Moore, K. (Goodale, D. kick) 4 plays, 17 yards, TOP 1:24 Harper, D. 1 yd run. (Goodale, D. kick) 2 plays, 10 yards, TOP 00:30
BSU
FIRST DOWNS..............................................32 Rushing.....................................................17 Passing.....................................................15 Penalty........................................................ 0 NET YARDS RUSHING................................383 Rushing Attempts....................................50 Average Per Rush....................................7.7 Rushing Touchdowns................................ 5 Yards Gained Rushing............................392 Yards Lost Rushing.................................... 9 NET YARDS PASSING.................................359 Comp-Att-Int....................................28-33-0 Average Per Attempt.............................10.9 Average Per Completion.......................12.8 Passing Touchdowns................................. 4 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS............................742 Total offense plays....................................83 Average Gain Per Play.............................8.9 Fumbles: Number-Lost................................2-1 Penalties: Number-Yards...........................5-55 PUNTS-YARDS...........................................1-55 Average Yards Per Punt........................55.0 Net Yards Per Punt................................55.0 Inside 20..................................................... 1 50+ Yards.................................................... 1 Touchbacks................................................. 0 Fair catch..................................................... 0
CSU
11 5 4 2 84 27 3.1 0 104 20 147 12-26-1 5.7 12.2 2 231 53 4.4 1-1 1-5 9-425 47.2 38.6 1 5 0 2
TEAM TOTALS
7-0 14-0 21-0 28-0 35-0 35-6 35-13 42-13 49-13 56-13 63-13
BSU
KICKOFFS-YARDS................................. 10-670 Average Yards Per Kickoff.....................67.0 Net Yards Per Kickoff............................50.1 Touchbacks................................................. 2 Punt returns: Number-Yds-TD..............4-78-0 Average Per Return...............................19.5 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD...........1-20-0 Average Per Return...............................20.0 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD................ 1-5-0 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD........... 0-0-0 Miscellaneous Yards....................................... 0 Possession Time......................................33:39 1st Quarter.............................................7:26 2nd Quarter............................................8:28 3rd Quarter............................................6:21 4th Quarter...........................................11:24 Third-Down Conversions.......................7 of 12 Fourth-Down Conversions.......................1 of 3 Red-Zone Scores-Chances..........................4-7 Touchdowns............................................4-7 Field goals................................................0-7 Sacks By: Number-Yards...........................3-15 PAT Kicks......................................................9-9 Field Goals....................................................0-1
CSU
3-201 67.0 47.0 2 0-0-0 0.0 8-129-0 16.1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0 26:21 7:34 6:32 8:39 3:36 1 of 12 1 of 2 1-1 1-1 0-1 1-6 1-2 0-0
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Rams Struggle in 31-17 Loss at UTEP
AT Game 7; Sat. Oct. 22, 2011; Sun Bowl El Paso, Texas; Time: 3:21; Attendance: 31,797 Colorado State UTEP SCORING SUMMARY
1st 13:41 UTEP 00:55 UTEP 2nd 10:45 CS 08:52 CS 03:21 UTEP 3rd 01:24 UTEP 4th 11:03 UTEP 07:29 CS
TEAM TOTALS
0 14
0 7
7 7
17 31
Jeffery, N. 36 yd pass from Lamaison, N. (Warren, D. kick) 3 plays, 58 yards, TOP 1:19 Frazier, V. 48 yd run (Warren, D. kick) 4 plays, 80 yards, TOP 1:39 VanderMolen, C. 22 yd field goal 11 plays, 41 yards, TOP 5:00 Thomas, M. 45 yd interception return (VanderMolen, C. kick) Warren, D. 36 yd field goal 4 plays, 7 yards, TOP 1:27 Frazier, V. 83 yd run (Warren, D. kick) 2 plays, 89 yards, TOP 00:51 Lamaison, N. 33 yd run (Warren, D. kick) 4 plays, 51 yards, TOP 1:31 Nwoke, C. 24 yd run (VanderMolen, C. kick) 7 plays, 34 yards, TOP 3:25
CSU
FIRST DOWNS....................................... 18 Rushing................................................... 9 Passing............................................... 7 Penalty................................................ 2 NET YARDS RUSHING........................... 93 Rushing Attempts............................. 43 Average Per Rush............................ 2.2 Rushing Touchdowns......................... 1 Yards Gained Rushing..................... 153 Yards Lost Rushing........................... 60 NET YARDS PASSING.......................... 162 Comp-Att-Int.............................19-33-1 Average Per Attempt........................ 4.9 Average Per Completion................... 8.5 Passing Touchdowns.......................... 0 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS...................... 255 Total offense plays............................ 76 Average Gain Per Play...................... 3.4 Fumbles: Number-Lost.........................1-1 Penalties: Number-Yards.....................5-40 PUNTS-YARDS.................................5-257 Average Yards Per Punt................. 51.4 Net Yards Per Punt......................... 40.4 Inside 20............................................. 2 50+ Yards............................................ 3 Touchbacks......................................... 2 Fair catch............................................ 1
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UTEP
18 10 6 2 340 36 9.4 3 352 12 116 8-15-1 7.7 14.5 1 456 51 8.9 1-1 7-89 3-164 54.7 35.0 0 3 1 0
TEAM TOTALS
0-7 0-14 3-14 10-14 10-17 10-24 10-31 17-31
CSU
KICKOFFS-YARDS.............................4-255 Average Yards Per Kickoff.............. 63.8 Net Yards Per Kickoff..................... 41.8 Touchbacks......................................... 0 Punt returns: Number-Yds-TD.........2-39-0 Average Per Return........................ 19.5 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD....5-184-0 Average Per Return........................ 36.8 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD........1-45-1 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD......0-0-0 Miscellaneous Yards................................ 0 Possession Time............................... 35:58 1st Quarter..................................... 8:35 2nd Quarter.................................. 10:37 3rd Quarter.................................... 8:52 4th Quarter..................................... 7:54 Third-Down Conversions................ 4 of 16 Fourth-Down Conversions................ 3 of 4 Red-Zone Scores-Chances....................1-3 Touchdowns.....................................0-3 Field goals........................................1-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards....................2-10 PAT Kicks..............................................2-2 Field Goals............................................1-2
UTEP
6-401 66.8 32.8 1 2-15-0 7.5 3-88-0 29.3 1-74-0 0-0-0 0 24:02 6:25 4:23 6:08 7:06 3 of 9 1 of 1 1-2 0-2 1-2 7-50 4-4 1-2
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - Vernon Frazier ran for two touchdowns and a career-high 167 yards as UTEP rolled to a 31-17 victory over Colorado State on Saturday night. The Miners (4-3) never trailed. They pulled out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter after Nick Lamaison found Nathan Jeffery with a 36-yard scoring pass and Frazier ran 48 yards for a touchdown. In the second quarter, Chad VanderMolen kicked a 22-yard field goal and Momo Thomas scored on a 45-yard interception return to help the Rams (3-4) pull within 14-10. They got no closer.
After a power outage delayed the start of the second half, Frazier added an 83-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and Lamaison ran for a touchdown in the fourth to put the Miners out of reach. Lamaison finished with 116 yards passing and 47 running. The Rams’ Pete Thomas threw for 162 yards but was sacked seven times. Chris Nwoke led Colorado State’s rushing game with 93 yards and a touchdown on 23 carried.
COLORADO STATE
UTEP
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Nwoke, Chris...........................23 93 1 24 Carter, Raymond.......................9 42 0 9 Coffman, Thomas......................1 0 0 0 Thomas, Pete..........................10 -42 0 4 Totals............................ 43 93 1 24
Avg 4.0 4.7 0.0 -4.2 2.2
PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Thomas, Pete....................... 19-33-1 162 0 32 Totals.......................... 19-33-1 162 0 32
Sack 7 7
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Frazier, Vernon..........................7 167 2 83 Myers, Leilyon........................15 81 0 16 Lamaison, Nick.........................6 47 1 33 Banyard, Joe.............................6 34 0 7 McGhee, Anthony......................1 8 0 8 Jeffery, Nathan..........................1 3 0 3 Totals......................................36 340 3 83
Avg 23.9 5.4 7.8 5.7 8.0 3.0 9.4
PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Lamaison, Nick...................8-15-1 116 1 36 Totals..................................8-15-1 116 1 36
Sack 2 2
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Gillmore, Crockett.......................................4 49 0 16 Brown, Joe..................................................4 39 0 13 Greenwood, Lou..........................................3 11 0 8 Nwoke, Chris...............................................3 11 0 8 Steele, Byron...............................................2 12 0 9 Levin, Jake..................................................1 32 0 32 Carter, Raymond.........................................1 4 0 4 Borcky, T.J...................................................1 4 0 4 Totals........................................................19 162 0 32
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Kemp, Donavon..........................................2 34 0 17 Edwards, Mike............................................2 19 0 12 Jeffery, Nathan............................................1 36 1 36 Tucker, Cliff.................................................1 10 0 10 Perry, Kevin.................................................1 9 0 9 Lopez, Julio.................................................1 8 0 8 Totals..........................................................8 116 1 36
PUNTING No Yds Kontodiakos, Pete............ 5 257 Totals............................... 5 257
Avg Long In20 TB 51.4 64 2 2 51.4 64 2 2
PUNTING No Yds Campbell, Ian...................3 164 Totals...............................3 164
Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Thomas, Momo..............2 39 22 Clubb, Lee......................0 0 0 Good, Derek...................0 0 0 Totals.............................2 39 22
Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 0 0 0 1 45 45 2 87 44 0 0 0 3 97 50 0 0 0 5 184 50 1 45 45
Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Jeffery, Nathan................. 0 0 0 James, Adrian.................. 0 0 0 Frazier, Vernon................. 0 0 0 McGhee, Athony............... 2 15 14 Totals............................... 2 15 14
Avg Long In20 TB 54.7 58 0 1 54.7 58 0 1 Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 1 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 74 74 2 76 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 88 42 1 74 74
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Rams fall short of Rebels in thriller, 38-35 LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) - Quarterback Caleb Herring had a 5-yard touchdown run with 1:20 remaining to lift UNLV to a 38-35 victory over Colorado State on Saturday. In a game with eight lead changes, Phillip Payne had two TD catches for the Rebels (2-5, 1-1 Mountain West) to break the school’s career record. The senior has 25 scoring receptions. Pete Thomas was 17 of 30 for 230 yards and a touchdown for the Rams (3-5, 1-2), but a late scoring chance was denied when his deflected pass was intercepted by Tani Maka at the UNLV 28-yard line with 35 seconds remaining. Chris Nwoke led Colorado State with 156 yards rushing on 23 carries. His touchdown from 4 yards out, set up by a long return of a blocked field goal, gave the Rams a 35-31 lead with 4:13 remaining. Dionza Bradford had 122 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries for UNLV. Payne’s second TD and Bradford’s 1-yard scoring run gave the Rebels a 31-20 lead.
Colorado State cut it 31-28 with Thomas’ 12-yard touchdown run and a two-point conversion run by Nwoke. UNLV’s next drive ended when Shaq Bell blocked Nolan Kohorst’s 34-yard field-goal attempt, and Austin Gray ran it back 61 yards to set up Nwoke’s scoring run. Playing their first afternoon home game in five years, the Rebels led 17-13 at halftime. Herring hit Payne in the end zone with 14 seconds left in the first half, a score set up by a fumble recovery on a punt at the Rams’ 11-yard line. Payne’s second score broke the school record held by Henry Bailey (1990-94). Colorado State took a 7-3 on Shaqui Barrett’s 52-yard interception return of a Sean Reilly pass for a touchdown with 5:14 left in the quarter. On the ensuing kickoff, Deante’ Purvis ran it back 98 yards for a TD. Reilly, who was 2 of 3 for 27 yards, was relieved by Herring with 2:55 remaining in the first quarter. Herring finished 9 of 13 for 90 yards.
COLORADO STATE
UNLV
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Nwoke, Chris...........................23 156 1 38 Carter, Raymond.....................11 43 0 14 Clubb, Lee.................................1 34 0 34 Thomas, Pete..........................11 19 1 16 Lovett, Charles..........................1 -2 0 0 Totals............................ 47 250 2 34
Avg 6.8 3.9 34.0 1.7 -2. 5.3
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Bradford, Dionza.....................21 122 1 45 Cornett, Tim............................11 67 0 28 Johnson, Michael......................1 28 0 28 Herring, Caleb...........................5 22 1 29 Randle, Bradley.........................6 9 0 7 Totals......................................46 244 2 45
Avg 5.8 6.1 28.0 4.4 1.5 5.3
PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Thomas, Pete....................... 17-30-1 230 1 45 Totals.......................... 17-30-1 230 1 45
Sack 4 4
PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Herring, Caleb.....................9-13-0 90 2 31 Reilly, Sean...........................2-3-1 27 0 16 Totals................................11-16-1 117 2 31
Sack 2 0 2
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Gillmore, Crockett.......................................6 81 1 21 Greenwood, Lou..........................................3 54 0 31 Cartwright, Kivon........................................2 50 0 45 Brown, Joe..................................................2 2 0 4 Coffman, Thomas........................................1 17 0 17 Nwoke, Chris...............................................1 14 0 14 Levin, Jake..................................................1 12 0 12 Carter, Raymond.........................................1 0 0 0 Totals..........................................17 230 1 45 PUNTING No Yds Kontodiakos, Pete............ 1 34 Totals....................... 1 34
Avg Long In20 TB 34.0 34 0 0 34.0 34 0 0
Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Coffman, Thomas...........0 0 0 Thomas, Momo..............1 1 1 Good, Derek...................0 0 0 Barrett, Shaquil..............0 0 0 Clubb, Lee......................0 0 0 Totals..................... 1 1 1
Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 1 17 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 65 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 52 52 3 57 25 0 0 0 7 139 31 1 52 52
A Bold New Era
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Payne, Phillip..............................................3 48 2 31 Vidal, Anthony.............................................3 20 0 9 Johnson, Michael........................................2 27 0 16 Bradford, Dionza.........................................2 4 0 5 Harrington, Austin.......................................1 18 0 18 Totals........................................................11 117 2 31 PUNTING No Yds Lansford, Chase...............4 171 Totals...............................4 171 Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Johnson, Michael.................1 4 4 Purvis, Deante’.....................0 0 0 Maka, Tani.............................0 0 0 Randle, Bradley.....................0 0 0 Totals.....................................1 4 4
Avg Long In20 TB 42.8 50 2 0 42.8 50 2 0 Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 202 98 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 67 47 0 0 0 7 269 98 1 0 0
at Game 8; Sat. Oct. 29, 2011; Sam Boyd Stadium Las Vegas, Nev.; Time: 3:00; Attendance: 21,289 Colorado State UNLV SCORING SUMMARY 1st 10:09 LV 05:14 CS 04:59 LV 2nd 08:09 CS 02:23 CS 00:14 LV 3rd 11:27 CS 02:47 LV 4th 11:35 LV 07:39 CS 04:06 CS 01:20 LV
TEAM TOTALS
7 10
6 7
7 7
15 14
35 38
Kohorst, N. 43 yd field goal 10 plays, 46 yards, TOP 4:51 Barrett, S. 52 yd interception return (VanderMolen, C. kick) Purvis, D. 98 yd kickoff return (Kohorst, N. kick) VanderMolen, C. 40 yd field goal 12 plays, 75 yards, TOP 5:18 VanderMolen, C. 23 yd field goal 9 plays, 73 yards, TOP 3:52 Payne, P. 8 yd pass from Herring, C. (Kohorst, N. kick) 3 plays, 11 yards, TOP 00:37 Gillmore, C. 1 yd pass from Thomas, P. (VanderMolen kick) 8 plays, 69 yards, Top 3:28 Payne, P. 31 yd pass from Herring, C. (Kohorst, N. kick) 6 plays, 71 yards, TOP 1:35 Bradford, D. 1 yd run (Kohorst, N. kick) 5 plays, 73 yards, TOP 2:10 Thomas, P. 12 yd run (Nwoke, C. rush) 10 plays, 77 yards, TOP 3:51 Nwoke, C. 4 yd run (VanderMolen, C. kick) 1 65 yards, TOP 00:07 Herring, C. 5 yd run (Kohorst, N. kick) 8 plays, 68 yards, TOP 2:39
CSU
FIRST DOWNS..............................................26 Rushing.....................................................14 Passing.....................................................10 Penalty........................................................ 2 NET YARDS RUSHING................................250 Rushing Attempts....................................47 Average Per Rush....................................5.3 Rushing Touchdowns................................ 2 Yards Gained Rushing............................285 Yards Lost Rushing..................................35 NET YARDS PASSING.................................230 Comp-Att-Int....................................17-30-1 Average Per Attempt...............................7.7 Average Per Completion.......................13.5 Passing Touchdowns................................. 1 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS............................480 Total offense plays....................................77 Average Gain Per Play.............................6.2 Fumbles: Number-Lost................................3-2 Penalties: Number-Yards...........................8-60 PUNTS-YARDS...........................................1-34 Average Yards Per Punt........................34.0 Net Yards Per Punt................................30.0 Inside 20..................................................... 0 50+ Yards.................................................... 0 Touchbacks................................................. 0 Fair catch..................................................... 0
UNLV
20 10 8 2 244 46 5.3 2 264 20 117 11-16-1 7.3 10.6 2 361 62 5.8 0-0 5-60 4-171 42.8 42.5 2 1 0 0
TEAM TOTALS
0-3 7-3 7-10 10-10 13-10 13-17 20-17 20-24 20-31 28-31 35-31 35-38
UNLV
KICKOFFS-YARDS................................... 7-474 Average Yards Per Kickoff.....................67.7 Net Yards Per Kickoff............................29.3 Touchbacks................................................. 0 Punt returns: Number-Yds-TD................ 1-1-0 Average Per Return.................................1.0 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD.........7-139-0 Average Per Return...............................19.9 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD..............1-52-1 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD........... 0-0-0 Miscellaneous Yards.....................................79 Possession Time......................................32:26 1st Quarter.............................................5:29 2nd Quarter............................................9:24 3rd Quarter..........................................11:16 4th Quarter.............................................6:17 Third-Down Conversions.......................6 of 12 Fourth-Down Conversions.......................0 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances..........................4-5 Touchdowns............................................3-5 Field goals................................................1-5 Sacks By: Number-Yards...........................2-11 PAT Kicks......................................................3-3 Field Goals....................................................2-3
CSU
7-444 63.4 43.6 0 1-4-0 4.0 7-269-1 38.4 1-0-0 0-0-0 0 27:34 9:31 5:36 3:44 8:43 4 of 13 0 of 1 3-5 3-5 0-5 4-29 5-5 1-2
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Nwoke’s big day spoiled as Rams fall to Aztecs 18-15
VS Game 9; Sat. Nov. 12, 2011; Hughes Stadium Fort Collins, Colo.; Time: 2:54; Attendance: 16,811 San Diego State Colorado State SCORING SUMMARY
1st 06:20 CS 00:21 SD 2nd 08:11 SD 4th 09:45 CS 05:49 SD
TEAM TOTALS
7 0
0 0
3 8
18 15
Nwoke, C. 63 yd run (VanderMolen, C. kick) 2 plays, 80 yards, TOP 00:37 Umuolo, A. 4 yd pass from Lindley, R. (Young, C. pass from Stahovich, B.) 13 plays, 52 yards, TOP 5:50 Kazee, W. 1 yd run (Perez, A. kick) 11 plays, 56 yards, TOP 6:05 Grayson, G. 1 yd run (Grayson, G. rush) 14 plays, 71 yards, TOP 5:39 Perez, A. 37 yd field goal 8 plays, 43 yards, TOP 3:52
SDSU
FIRST DOWNS....................................... 22 Rushing............................................ 11 Passing............................................... 9 Penalty................................................ 2 NET YARDS RUSHING......................... 173 Rushing Attempts............................. 52 Average Per Rush............................ 3.3 Rushing Touchdowns......................... 1 Yards Gained Rushing..................... 183 Yards Lost Rushing........................... 10 NET YARDS PASSING.......................... 154 Comp-Att-Int.............................19-35-1 Average Per Attempt........................ 4.4 Average Per Completion................... 8.1 Passing Touchdowns.......................... 1 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS...................... 327 Total offense plays............................ 87 Average Gain Per Play...................... 3.8 Fumbles: Number-Lost.........................0-0 Penalties: Number-Yards.....................4-47 PUNTS-YARDS.................................3-144 Average Yards Per Punt................. 48.0 Net Yards Per Punt......................... 30.7 Inside 20............................................. 0 50+ Yards............................................ 1 Touchbacks......................................... 2 Fair catch............................................ 0
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CSU
12 8 2 2 235 30 7.8 2 245 10 52 9-22-1 2.4 5.8 0 287 52 5.5 1-1 7-65 4-167 41.8 37.8 0 1 0 0
TEAM TOTALS
SDSU
KICKOFFS-YARDS.............................4-280 Average Yards Per Kickoff.............. 70.0 Net Yards Per Kickoff..................... 46.8 Touchbacks......................................... 3 Punt returns: Number-Yds-TD.........1-16-0 Average Per Return........................ 16.0 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD......3-56-0 Average Per Return........................ 18.7 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD..........1-1-0 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD......0-0-0 Miscellaneous Yards................................ 0 Possession Time............................... 40:36 1st Quarter..................................... 9:57 2nd Quarter.................................. 12:15 3rd Quarter.................................. 12:29 4th Quarter..................................... 5:55 Third-Down Conversions................ 9 of 19 Fourth-Down Conversions................ 2 of 4 Red-Zone Scores-Chances....................3-4 Touchdowns.....................................2-4 Field goals........................................1-4 Sacks By: Number-Yards......................1-2 PAT Kicks..............................................1-1 Field Goals............................................1-3
0-7 8-7 15-7 15-15 18-15
CSU
3-160 53.3 34.7 0 1-12-0 12.0 1-33-0 33.0 1—1-0 0-0-0 0 19:24 5:03 2:45 2:31 9:05 4 of 12 1 of 3 1-2 1-2 0-2 0-0 1-1 0-0
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - Abelardo Perez kicked a 37-yard field goal with 5:49 left and Ryan Lindley threw for 154 yards and a touchdown on a record-setting night as San Diego State defeated Colorado State 18-15 Saturday night. Lindley improved to 11,494 career passing yards to pass former BYU quarterback Max Hall’s 11,365 for the Mountain West Conference record and Todd Santos’ 11,425 for the San Diego State mark. Ronnie Hillman, the nation’s second-leading rusher, ran for 80 yards on 24 carries for San Diego State (6-3, 3-2 Mountain West). But Colorado State’s Chris Nwoke had better numbers, rushing 22 times for 232 yards and a touchdown.
Nwoke got Colorado State (3-6, 1-3) on the board first with a 63-yard touchdown run midway through the first quarter. The 63-yard scamper wasn’t even Nwoke’s longest run of the day, he later added a 67-yard run but was unable to finish in the end zone. The Rams lost quarterback Pete Thomas to a strained left knee early in the second quarter. The Rams have lost five straight. A 1-yard score by Colorado State’s Garret Grayson early in the fourth quarter tied the game at 15-15 before Perez, who had missed from 22 and 44 yards earlier, was right down the middle.
SAN DIEGO STATE
COLORADO STATE
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Hillman, Ronnie......................24 80 0 11 Kazee, Walter..........................12 49 1 21 Muema, Adam.........................11 45 0 17 Young, Chad.............................2 6 0 3 Russell, Marcus........................1 -3 0 0 TEAM........................................2 -4 0 0 Totals............................ 52 173 1 21
Avg 3.3 4.1 4.1 3.0 -3.0 -2.0 3.3
PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Lindley, Ryan....................... 19-35-1 154 1 18 Totals.......................... 19-35-1 154 1 18
Sack 0 0
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Escobar, Gavin............................................6 58 0 18 Lockett, Colin..............................................3 29 0 16 Young, Chad...............................................2 16 0 9 Umuolo, Alston...........................................2 14 1 10 Russell, Marcus..........................................2 14 0 7 Nicholas, Osmon.........................................1 12 0 12 Kazee, Walter..............................................1 8 0 8 Muema, Adam.............................................1 2 0 2 Hillman, Ronnie..........................................1 1 0 1 Totals..........................................19 154 1 18 PUNTING No Yds Stahovich, Brian............... 3 144 Totals....................... 3 144
Avg Long In20 TB 48.0 56 0 2 48.0 56 0 2
Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Young, Chad..................0 0 0 Davis, Brandon...............0 0 0 Berhe, Nat......................0 0 0 McFadden, Leon.............1 16 16 Colquitt, A.C...................0 0 0 Totals.............................1 16 16 Good, Derek...................0 0 0 Totals..................... 2 39 22
Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 1 4 4 0 0 0 1 34 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 18 18 0 0 0 3 56 34 1 1 1 3 97 50 0 0 0 5 184 50 1 45 45
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Nwoke, Chris...........................22 232 1 67 Grayson, Garrett........................7 6 1 4 Greenwood, Lou........................1 -3 0 0 Totals............................ 30 235 2 67
Avg 10.5 0.9 -3.0 7.8
PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Grayson, Garrett..................6-15-1 26 0 14 Thomas, Pete........................3-7-0 26 0 17 Totals......................... 9-22-1 52 0 17
Sack 1 0 1
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Gillmore, Crockett.......................................4 23 0 14 Greenwood, Lou..........................................2 15 0 17 Nwoke, Chris...............................................1 7 0 7 Borcky, T.J...................................................1 5 0 5 Brown, Joe..................................................1 2 0 2 Totals........................................... 9 52 0 17 PUNTING No Yds Kontodiakos, Pete............4 167 Totals.......................4 167 Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Thomas, Momo................ 1 12 12 Good, Derek..................... 0 0 0 Orakpo, Mike.................... 0 0 0 Totals....................... 1 12 12
Avg Long In20 TB 41.8 55 0 0 41.8 55 0 0 Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 33 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 -1 0 1 33 33 1 -1 0
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2011 Game Summaries
Colorado State Falls At TCU, 34-10 FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - True-freshman Garrett Grayson made his first start and was 14 of 24 for 248 yards and a touchdown plus an interception for Colorado State which lost to TCU 34-10 on Saturday. Antoine Hicks, Ed Wesley and Matthew Tucker ran for touchdowns and Tank Carder returned an interception 69 yards for a touchdown, helping TCU (9-2, 6-0) keep alive its hopes of going to a second straight BCS bowl game. “We just went through the motions in that ballgame, the whole game,” Patterson said. “If you want to be champions and a top 15 program, you’ve got to do things the same every week. Not once in a while. Every week.” The Horned Frogs were so lackadaisical that defensive tackle D.J. Yendrey forgot in his locker the blitz card worn around his wrist (similar to what quarterbacks often use). Patterson gave a list of other examples that showed his club wasn’t as sharp as he wanted them to be. TCU was outgained in the first half, but still led 13-3 at the break. The Horned Frogs got rolling in the third quarter and were never really threatened while handing the Rams (3-7, 1-4) a sixth straight loss. “For some reason today we came out flat,” right guard Blaize Foltz said. “After all the emotion we had last week, it was pretty difficult to get back up. I’m glad we came out of the funk.” Patterson stressed that the best thing about the victory was that it was No. 45 for the senior class, setting a school record. They’ll go for one more in the season finale Dec. 3 against UNLV, which also can give TCU the outright conference title. The Horned Frogs extended their Mountain West records by winning a 23rd straight league game and 16th straight league game at home. However, this was their second-to-last game in the conference as they’re headed to the Big 12 next season.
TCU’s Casey Pachall was 13 of 20 for 117 yards, and Waymon James had 108 yards rushing. Tucker ran for 94 yards and Wesley for 63. Hicks’ 2-yard TD came on his only carry. CSU coach Steve Fairchild tried sparking his team with a new uniform combination. They wore gold jerseys, which he lets them do once a year, and white pants. A team historian said that ensemble had never been done before. CSU’s Garrett Grayson, a true freshman making his first start because of an injury to Pete Thomas, was 14 of 24 for 248 yards and a touchdown plus the interception by Carder. He also ran eight times for 53 yards. Grayson’s touchdown came a few snaps after the interception. This time, he rolled right to avoid an unblocked blitzer, saw Raymond Carter alone beyond the defense and let loose a pass that covered nearly 50 yards in the air. Carter caught it around the 20 and stepped into the end zone for a 66-yard touchdown. Alas, the Rams were down 27-3 at the time. “To ask a true freshman to come down here and make his first start, I thought he looked calm,” Fairchild said. “He can escape in the pocket, which adds a dimension in the passing game. There were some designed runs, as well.” Chris Nwoke followed his 232-yard rushing performance last week by rushing for 60 yards on 21 carries. Fairchild said he was proud of his team’s effort. They hung tough against a ranked team on the road, as opposed to their 50-point loss to Boise State at home last month. “If they had even remotely not been playing hard this thing would have been a rout (early),” Fairchild said. “They believe they are a good football team. I think we played a good football team with a good record. We’re a good football team; we just don’t have a good record.”
COLORADO STATE
TCU
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Nwoke, Chris...........................21 60 0 9 Grayson, Garrett........................8 53 0 15 Carter, Raymond.......................8 46 0 20 Clubb, Lee.................................1 1 0 1 Totals............................ 38 160 0 20
Avg 2.9 6.6 5.8 1.0 4.2
PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Grayson, Garrett................... 14-24-1 248 1 66 Yemm, Matt............................. 0-1-0 0 0 0 Totals.......................... 14-25-1 248 1 66
Sack 0 0 0
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Gillmore, Crockett.......................................4 42 0 14 Carter, Raymond.........................................3 77 1 66 Greenwood, Lou..........................................2 43 0 29 Borcky, T.J...................................................2 9 0 6 Yemm, Matt................................................1 34 0 34 Steele, Byron...............................................1 17 0 17 Nwoke, Chris...............................................1 14 0 14 Brown, Joe..................................................1 12 0 12 Totals........................................... 9 52 0 17 PUNTING No Yds Kontodiakos, Pete............ 5 236 Totals....................... 5 236
Avg Long In20 TB 47.2 61 1 0 47.2 61 1 0
Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Coffman, Thomas...........0 0 0 Thomas, Momo..............2 1 1 Good, Derek...................0 0 0 Clubb, Lee......................0 0 0 Totals..................... 2 1 1
Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 2 37 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 13 0 0 0 1 19 19 0 0 0 4 49 19 0 0 0
A Bold New Era
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg James, Waymon.....................15 108 0 30 Tucker, Matthew......................10 94 1 27 Wesley, Ed................................9 63 1 17 Brown, Matt..............................1 7 0 7 Hicks, Antoine...........................1 2 1 2 Dawson, Skye...........................1 0 0 0 Shivers, Luke............................1 0 0 0 Pachall, Casey...........................3 -6 0 5 TEAM........................................2 -13 0 0 Totals............................ 43 255 3 30
Avg 7.2 9.4 7.0 7.0 2.0 0.0 0.0 -2.0 -6.5 5.9
PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Pachall, Casey...................13-20-0 117 0 19 Totals........................13-20-0 117 0 19
Sack 1 1
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Boyce, Josh................................................4 36 0 16 Hicks, Antoine.............................................3 27 0 14 Dawson, Skye.............................................1 19 0 19 Shivers, Luke..............................................1 17 0 17 James, Waymon.........................................1 10 0 10 Brock, Logan...............................................1 4 0 4 Carter, Brandon...........................................1 2 0 2 Wesley, Ed..................................................1 2 0 2 Totals..........................................13 117 0 19 PUNTING No Yds Kelton, Anson...................3 124 Totals.......................3 124 Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg James, Waymon...................0 0 0 Wesley, Ed.............................5 47 26 Carder, Tank..........................0 0 0 Totals.......................... 5 47 26
Avg Long In20 TB 41.3 47 2 1 41.3 47 2 1 Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 1 31 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 69 69 1 31 31 1 69 69
at Game 10; Sat. Nov. 19, 2011; Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, Texas; Time: 2:55; Attendance: 34,094 Colorado State TCU (19/19) SCORING SUMMARY 1st 05:02 TC 00:44 TC 2nd 04:26 TC 00:00 CS 3rd 03:47 TC 02:46 TC 01:12 CS 4th 09:56 TC
TEAM TOTALS
0 6
3 7
7 14
0 7
10 34
Evans, R. 21 yd field goal 14 plays, 71 yards, Top 6:08 Evans, R. 46 yd field goal 4 plays, 4 yards, TOP 1:05 Hicks, A. 2 yd run (Evans, R. kick) 12 plays, 80 yards, TOP 5:18 VanderMolen, C. 24 yd field goal 9 plays, 60 yards, TOP 4:19 Wesley, E. 1 yd run (Evans, R. kick) 9 plays, 88 yards, TOP 3:20 Carder, T. 69 yd interception return (Evans, R. kick) Carter, R. 66 yd pass from Grayson, G. (VanderMolen, C. kick) 3 plays, 81 yards, TOP 1:29 Tucker, M. 5 yd run (Evans, R. kick) 8 plays, 78 yards, TOP 3:58
CSU TCU
FIRST DOWNS..............................................19 Rushing....................................................... 8 Passing....................................................... 9 Penalty........................................................ 2 NET YARDS RUSHING................................160 Rushing Attempts....................................38 Average Per Rush....................................4.2 Rushing Touchdowns................................ 0 Yards Gained Rushing............................163 Yards Lost Rushing.................................... 3 NET YARDS PASSING.................................248 Comp-Att-Int....................................14-25-1 Average Per Attempt...............................9.9 Average Per Completion.......................17.7 Passing Touchdowns................................. 1 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS............................408 Total offense plays....................................63 Average Gain Per Play.............................6.5 Fumbles: Number-Lost................................1-1 Penalties: Number-Yards........................ 11-98 PUNTS-YARDS........................................ 5-236 Average Yards Per Punt........................47.2 Net Yards Per Punt................................37.8 Inside 20..................................................... 1 50+ Yards.................................................... 2 Touchbacks................................................. 0 Fair catch..................................................... 0
20 13 6 1 255 43 5.9 3 280 25 117 13-20-0 5.8 9.0 0 372 63 5.9 1-1 3-20 3-124 41.3 34.3 2 0 1 0
TEAM TOTALS
0-3 0-6 0-13 3-13 3-20 3-27 10-27 10-34
CSU TCU
KICKOFFS-YARDS................................... 2-140 Average Yards Per Kickoff.....................70.0 Net Yards Per Kickoff............................44.5 Touchbacks................................................. 1 Punt returns: Number-Yds-TD................ 2-1-0 Average Per Return.................................0.5 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD...........4-69-0 Average Per Return...............................17.2 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD................ 0-0-0 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD........... 0-0-0 Miscellaneous Yards....................................... 0 Possession Time......................................30:23 1st Quarter.............................................7:47 2nd Quarter............................................8:07 3rd Quarter............................................7:10 4th Quarter.............................................7:19 Third-Down Conversions.......................5 of 13 Fourth-Down Conversions.......................0 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances..........................1-1 Touchdowns............................................0-1 Field goals................................................1-1 Sacks By: Number-Yards...........................1-11 PAT Kicks......................................................1-1 Field Goals....................................................1-1
7-454 64.9 49.3 2 5-47-0 9.4 1-31-0 31.0 1-69-1 0-0-0 0 29:37 7:13 6:53 7:50 7:41 7 of 15 2 of 2 4-4 3-4 1-4 0-0 4-4 2-2
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Colorado State loses to rival Air Force, 45-21
VS Game 11; Sat. Nov. 26, 2011; Hughes Stadium Fort Collins, Colo.; Time: 2:53; Attendance: 14,107 Air Force Colorado State SCORING SUMMARY
1st 06:26 CS 2nd 14:54 AF 11:10 AF 06:12 AF 03:49 AF 02:22 AF 3rd 06:18 CS 02:27 AF 4th 10:47 AF 05:49 CS
TEAM TOTALS
0 7
7 7
7 7
45 21
Steele, B. 4 yd pass from Grayson, G. (VanderMolen, C. kick) 12 plays, 87 yards, TOP 5:43 Kauth, Z. 33 yd pass from Jefferson, T. (Herrington, P. kick) 5 plays, 73 yards, TOP 2:14 Kauth, Z. 40 yd pass from Jefferson, T. (Herrington, P. kick) 4 plays, 67 yards, TOP 1:34 Herrington, P. 22 yd field goal 9 plays, 57 yards, TOP 3:26 Kauth, Z. 50 yd pass from Jefferson, T. (Herrington, P. kick) 2 plays, 72 yards, TOP 00:40 Getz, C. 12 yd run (Herrington, P. kick) 3 plays, 53 yards, TOP 00:41 Nwoke, C. 62 yd run (VanderMolen, C. kick) 5 plays, 80 yards, TOP 2:14 Dewitt, M. 3 yd run (Herrington, P. kick) 8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:45 Clark, A. 3 yd run (Herrington, P. kick) 7 plays, 65 yards, TOP 4:07 Nwoke, C. 2 yd run (Herrington, P. kick) 11 plays, 80 yards, TOP 4:52
AFA
FIRST DOWNS....................................... 26 Rushing............................................ 18 Passing............................................... 6 Penalty................................................ 2 NET YARDS RUSHING......................... 344 Rushing Attempts............................. 49 Average Per Rush............................ 7.0 Rushing Touchdowns......................... 3 Yards Gained Rushing..................... 355 Yards Lost Rushing........................... 11 NET YARDS PASSING.......................... 221 Comp-Att-Int...............................9-12-0 Average Per Attempt...................... 18.4 Average Per Completion................. 24.6 Passing Touchdowns.......................... 3 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS...................... 565 Total offense plays............................ 61 Average Gain Per Play...................... 9.3 Fumbles: Number-Lost.........................1-1 Penalties: Number-Yards.....................3-15 PUNTS-YARDS...................................2-87 Average Yards Per Punt................. 43.5 Net Yards Per Punt......................... 32.5 Inside 20............................................. 0 50+ Yards............................................ 0 Touchbacks......................................... 1 Fair catch............................................ 0
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31 0
CSU
18 14 4 0 321 49 6.6 2 348 27 125 8-13-1 9.6 15.6 1 446 62 7.2 2-2 10-83 5-191 38.2 38.4 0 0 0 2
TEAM TOTALS
0-7 7-7 14-7 17-7 24-7 31-7 31-14 38-14 45-14 45-21
AFA
KICKOFFS-YARDS.............................8-528 Average Yards Per Kickoff.............. 66.0 Net Yards Per Kickoff..................... 41.5 Touchbacks......................................... 0 Punt returns: Number-Yds-TD........2—1-0 Average Per Return.........................-0.5 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD......3-71-0 Average Per Return........................ 23.7 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD..........1-0-0 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD......1-4-0 Miscellaneous Yards................................ 0 Possession Time............................... 30:52 1st Quarter..................................... 6:38 2nd Quarter.................................... 7:14 3rd Quarter.................................... 7:04 4th Quarter..................................... 9:56 Third-Down Conversions.................. 5 of 9 Fourth-Down Conversions................ 1 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances....................4-5 Touchdowns.....................................3-5 Field goals........................................1-5 Sacks By: Number-Yards....................4-20 PAT Kicks..............................................6-6 Field Goals............................................1-1
CSU
4-211 52.8 35.0 0 1-2-0 2.0 8-196-0 24.5 0-0-0 0-0-0 0 29:08 8:22 7:46 7:56 5:04 5 of 12 0 of 1 2-4 2-4 0-4 0-0 3-3 0-0
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - The Rams (3-8, 1-5) lost their seventh straight game 4521 Saturday night overall and their sixth straight to the Falcons despite sophomore Chris Nwoke’s career-best 269-yard rushing performance that included TD runs of 62 and 2 yards. Tim Jefferson threw three touchdown passes to Zack Kauth in the second quarter and Air Force routed rival Colorado State to reach bowl eligibility for the fifth straight season.
The Falcons (7-5, 3-4 Mountain West) were expected to have their best season under fifth-year coach Troy Calhoun but a spate of injuries left them battling for a bowl on their season finale instead. Their resounding win marked the first time in the program’s history that Air Force has won seven or more games in five straight seasons. Kauth came into the game with just one TD catch this season. All three of his grabs Saturday were TDs, covering 33, 40 and 50 yards.
AIR FORCE
COLORADO STATE
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Clark, Asher............................13 111 1 36 Cobb, Wesley..........................12 83 0 30 Warzeka, Jonathan....................3 49 0 19 Jefferson, Tim...........................4 38 0 23 Getz, Cody.................................4 21 1 12 Dewitt, Mike..............................5 20 1 6 Hunter, Mikel.............................1 17 0 17 Lee, Jonathan............................2 8 0 7 Hart, Broam..............................1 3 0 3 TEAM........................................4 -6 0 0 Totals............................ 49 344 3 36
Avg 8.5 6.9 16.3 9.5 5.2 4.0 17.0 4.0 3.0 -1.5 7.0
PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Jefferson, Tim........................ 9-12-0 221 3 50 Totals............................9-12-0 221 3 50
Sack 0 0
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Kauth, Zack.................................................3 123 3 50 Warzeka, Jonathan......................................3 60 0 28 Hunter, Mikel...............................................1 23 0 23 Strickland, D...............................................1 8 0 8 Hirneise, Brandon.......................................1 7 0 7 Totals........................................... 9 221 3 50 PUNTING No Yds Baska, David.................... 1 44 Jefferson, Tim.................. 1 43 Totals............................... 2 87
Avg Long In20 TB 44.0 44 0 0 43.0 43 0 1 43.5 44 0 1
Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Warzeka, Jonathan.........0 0 0 Davis, Jon......................1 -2 0 Wright, Anthony.............1 1 1 Getz, Cody......................0 0 0 Totals..................... 2 -1 1
Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 1 28 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 43 23 0 0 0 3 71 28 1 0 0
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Nwoke, Chris...........................29 269 2 62 Grayson, Garrett......................15 43 0 19 Carter, Raymond.......................4 11 0 7 Clubb, Lee.................................1 -2 0 0 Totals............................ 49 321 2 52
Avg 9.3 2.9 2.8 -2.0 6.6
PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Grayson, Garrett..................8-13-1 125 1 42 Totals......................... 8-13-1 125 1 42
Sack 4 4
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Clubb, Lee...................................................2 9 0 5 Borcky, T.J...................................................1 42 0 42 Levin, Jake..................................................1 32 0 32 Greenwood, Lou..........................................1 16 0 16 Cartwright, Kivon........................................1 13 0 13 Nwoke, Chris...............................................1 9 0 9 Steele, Byron...............................................1 4 1 4 Totals........................................... 8 125 1 42 PUNTING No Yds Kontodiakos, Pete............5 191 Totals.......................5 191 Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Clubb, Lee........................ 0 0 0 Thomas, Momo................ 1 2 2 Good, Derek..................... 0 0 0 Totals............................... 2 1 1
Avg Long In20 TB 38.2 42 0 0 38.2 42 0 0 Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 1 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 191 41 0 0 0 4 49 19 0 0 0
A Bold New Era
Rams Football 2012
2011 Game Summaries
Rams lose 102nd ‘Border War’ 22-19 FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - Brett Smith threw for two touchdowns to lead Wyoming past mistake-prone Colorado State 22-19 on Saturday. Josh Doctson caught three passes for 129 yards and two touchdowns for Wyoming (8-4, 5-2 Mountain West) in the 102nd meeting of the Border War. The bowl-eligible Cowboys trail 54-43-5. Colorado State’s Raymond Carter ran for a career-best 158 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Garrett Grayson rushed for 91 yards and was 15-for-25 for 143 yards with three interceptions.
The Rams trailed 14-6 at halftime before scoring 13 points in the third quarter while holding Wyoming scoreless. Colorado State was unable to put points on the board in the final frame as Wyoming scored a touchdown and got the two-point conversion to seal the victory. The Rams ended the season on an eight-game losing streak and finished 3-9 for the third-straight year. Wyoming’s Smith threw for 191 yards and ran for 90 more.
WYOMING
COLORADO STATE
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Smith, Brett.............................16 90 0 47 Alexander, A. ..........................13 87 1 36 Miller, Brandon..........................6 36 0 8 Sutton, Kody.............................3 14 0 7 Stratton, Sam............................1 1 0 1 TEAM........................................2 -3 0 0 Totals............................ 41 225 1 47
Avg 5.6 6.7 6.0 4.7 1.0 -1.5 5.5
PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Smith, Brett.......................... 11-22-2 191 2 80 Norman, Trey........................... 0-1-0 0 0 0 Totals.......................... 11-23-2 191 2 80
Sack 1 0 1
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Ogbonna, Mazi............................................4 37 0 17 Doctson, Josh.............................................3 129 2 80 Rufran, Dominic..........................................2 8 0 5 Stratton, Sam..............................................1 15 0 15 Smith, T.J....................................................1 2 0 2 Totals..........................................11 191 2 80 PUNTING No Yds McCoy, Austin.................. 6 263 Totals....................... 6 263
Avg Long In20 TB 43.8 50 3 1 43.8 50 3 1
Punts ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg Rufran, Dominic.............0 0 0 Burns, Blair....................1 8 8 Biezuns, Josh.................0 0 0 Gipson, Tashaun............0 0 0 Huff, Marqueston...........0 0 0 Miller, Brandon...............0 0 0 Norman, Trey.................0 0 0 Totals..................... 1 8 8
Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 1 13 13 0 0 0 1 18 18 1 8 8 1 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 21 21 0 0 0 1 15 15 0 0 0 5 78 21 3 8 8
A Bold New Era
RUSHING No Yds TD Lg RUSHING............................... No Yds TD Lg Carter, Raymond.....................29 158 2 18 Grayson, Garrett......................17 91 0 20 Nwoke, Chris.............................5 15 0 7 Totals............................ 51 263 2 20
Avg Avg 5.4 5.4 3.0 5.2
PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Grayson, Garrett................15-25-3 143 0 23 TEAM....................................0-1-0 0 0 0 Total..........................15-26-3 143 0 23
Sack 3 0 3
RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg Yemm, Matt................................................3 53 0 23 Gillmore, Crockett.......................................3 17 0 8 Levin, Jake..................................................3 14 0 8 Carter, Raymond.........................................2 11 0 8 Brown, Joe..................................................1 23 0 23 Coffman, Thomas........................................1 10 0 10 Borcky, T.J...................................................1 9 0 9 Nwoke, Chris...............................................1 6 0 6 Totals..........................................15 143 0 23 PUNTING No Yds Kontodiakos, Pete............3 135 Totals.......................3 135 ALL RETURNS Coffman, Thomas Sisson, Mychal Gray, Austin Clubb, Lee Good, Derek Totals
Punts No Yds Lg 1 17 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 9 0 0 0 2 26 17
Avg Long In20 TB 45.0 51 1 0 45.0 51 1 0 Kickoffs Intercept No Yds Lg No Yds Lg 1 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 78 65 0 0 0 1 24 24 0 0 0 4 110 65 2 2 2
VS Game 12; Sat. Dec. 3, 2011; Hughes Stadium Fort Collins, Colo.; Time: 3:08; Attendance: 17,207 Wyoming Colorado State SCORING SUMMARY 1st 10:58 CS 02:56 WY 2nd 10:56 CS 10:39 WY 3rd 06:01 CS 03:09 CS 4th 08:46 WY 02:43 WY
TEAM TOTALS
7 3
7 3
0 13
8 0
22 19
VanderMolen, C. 21 yd field goal 7 plays, 24 yards, TOP 4:02 Alexander, A. 36 yd run (Sullivan, D. kick) 7 plays, 69 yards, TOP 2:38 VanderMolen, C. 44 yd field goal 6 plays, 30 yards, TOP 2:00 Doctson, J. 80 yd pass from Smith, B. (Sullivan, D. kick) 1 play, 80 yards, TOP 00:10 Carter, R. 4 yd run (Yemm, M. rush failed) 16 plays, 87 yards, TOP 7:27 Carter, R. 1 yd run (VanderMolen, C. kick) 7 plays, 48 yards, TOP 2:03 Doctson, J. 35 yd pass from Smith, B. (Alexander, A. rush failed) 11 plays, 90 yards, TOP 4:13 Purcell, M. safety
UW
FIRST DOWNS..............................................18 Rushing.....................................................11 Passing....................................................... 6 Penalty........................................................ 1 NET YARDS RUSHING................................225 Rushing Attempts....................................41 Average Per Rush....................................5.5 Rushing Touchdowns................................ 1 Yards Gained Rushing............................233 Yards Lost Rushing.................................... 8 NET YARDS PASSING.................................191 Comp-Att-Int....................................11-23-2 Average Per Attempt...............................8.3 Average Per Completion.......................17.4 Passing Touchdowns................................. 2 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS............................416 Total offense plays....................................64 Average Gain Per Play.............................6.5 Fumbles: Number-Lost................................1-1 Penalties: Number-Yards...........................8-98 PUNTS-YARDS........................................ 6-263 Average Yards Per Punt........................43.8 Net Yards Per Punt................................36.2 Inside 20..................................................... 3 50+ Yards.................................................... 1 Touchbacks................................................. 1 Fair catch..................................................... 1
CSU
25 16 7 2 263 51 5.2 2 285 22 143 15-26-3 5.5 9.5 0 406 77 5.3 2-0 9-71 3-135 45.0 42.3 1 1 0 1
TEAM TOTALS
0-3 7-3 7-6 14-6 14-12 14-19 20-19 22-19
UW
KICKOFFS-YARDS................................... 4-221 Average Yards Per Kickoff.....................55.2 Net Yards Per Kickoff............................27.8 Touchbacks................................................. 0 Punt returns: Number-Yds-TD................ 1-8-0 Average Per Return.................................8.0 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD...........5-78-0 Average Per Return...............................15.6 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD................ 3-8-0 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD........... 0-0-0 Miscellaneous Yards....................................... 0 Possession Time......................................26:24 1st Quarter.............................................6:00 2nd Quarter............................................7:24 3rd Quarter............................................3:31 4th Quarter.............................................9:29 Third-Down Conversions.......................6 of 14 Fourth-Down Conversions.......................0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances..........................0-1 Touchdowns............................................0-1 Field goals................................................0-1 Sacks By: Number-Yards...........................3-21 PAT Kicks......................................................2-2 Field Goals....................................................0-0
CSU
6-337 56.2 39.8 1 2-26-0 13.0 4-110-0 27.5 2-2-0 0-0-0 0 33:36 9:00 7:36 11:29 5:31 6 of 15 1 of 2 4-6 2-6 2-6 1-6 1-1 2-3
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Individual Rushing Records
Game yards
Yards by class, season
Class..............................Player................ Yards..............Year Freshman...................... Steve Bartalo.......................1,113.................1983 Sophomore...........................Kyle Bell.......................1,288.................2005 Junior............................ Steve Bartalo.......................1,368.................1985 Senior................................Cecil Sapp.......................1,601.................2002
Player............................Yards............. Opponent............. Date Tony Alford................................310...................... at Utah...........10/28/89 Gartrell Johnson........................285........ vs. Fresno State...........12/20/08 Chris Nwoke...............................269....................Air Force...........11/26/11 Kevin McDougal.........................255.........vs. New Mexico...........12/06/97 Henri Childs...............................237.......................at BYU...........11/01/01 Chris Nwoke...............................232........ San Diego State...........11/12/11 Kim Jones..................................229..................... at UTEP...........10/27/73 Brian Copeland...........................228.............. New Mexico...........11/16/91 Lawrence McCutcheon...............213................ Wichita St............09/27/69 Damon Washington...................212...............Tenn.-Chatt............08/31/96 E.J. Watson................................210..................Fresno St............10/09/93 Lawrence McCutcheon...............207...........................BYU...........11/07/70 Steve Bartalo..............................207....................Air Force...........10/19/85
Steve Bartalo
Career yards Player..................................................... Yards............ Years Steve Bartalo.............................................................4,813............1983-86 Damon Washington..................................................3,616............1995-98 Ron Harris.................................................................3,118............1974-77 Kevin McDougal........................................................3,067............1996-99 Lawrence McCutcheon..............................................2,917............1969-71 Gartrell Johnson.......................................................2,776............2004-08 Cecil Sapp.................................................................2,642............1999-02 Oscar Reed...............................................................2,581............1965-67 Alvin Lewis................................................................2,522............1977-80 Larry Jones...............................................................2,386............1977-80 Bradlee Van Pelt........................................................2,308............2001-03 Kyle Bell....................................................................2,290............2004-08 Brian Copeland..........................................................2,191............1988-91
Season yards
Player..................................................... Yards..............Year Cecil Sapp.................................................................1,601.................2002 Gartrell Johnson.......................................................1,476.................2008 Steve Bartalo.............................................................1,419.................1986 Steve Bartalo.............................................................1,368.................1985 Kyle Bell....................................................................1,288.................2005 Calvin Branch............................................................1,279.................1996 Kevin McDougal........................................................1,223.................1999 Kevin McDougal........................................................1,221.................1997 Damon Washington..................................................1,195.................1997 Chris Nwoke..............................................................1,130.................2011 Steve Bartalo.............................................................1,113.................1983 Lawrence McCutcheon..............................................1,112.................1971 Damon Washington..................................................1,075.................1996 Leonice Brown..........................................................1,051.................1992 Alvin Lewis................................................................1,047.................1980 Tony Alford...............................................................1,035.................1989 Brian Copeland..........................................................1,028.................1991 Lawrence McCutcheon..............................................1,008.................1970 Cecil Sapp.................................................................1,001.................2000
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Longest carries Player............................Yards............. Opponent............. Date Cecil Sapp....................................89................at Air Force...........11/11/00 Wayne Schneider.........................86.......................at BYU...........10/04/58 Wayne Schneider.........................83................... Colorado...........11/22/58 Eddie Hanna.................................83...................at Denver...........10/09/48 Duan Ruff.....................................80......................... Tulsa...........10/10/98 Damon Washington.....................80...............Tenn.-Chatt............08/31/96 Tony Alford..................................80....................... Hawaii...........10/21/89 Leonice Brown.............................80....................... at LSU...........09/26/92 Jack Christiansen.........................80...................at Denver...........09/23/50 Bradlee Van Pelt...........................79..............at Fresno St............10/04/02 Jack Christiansen.........................79................. Colo. Coll............09/30/50 Eddie Hanna.................................79................. Occidental...........01/01/49 Kim Jones....................................78..................... at UTEP...........10/27/73 Gartrell Johnson..........................77..............Fresno State...........12/20/08 Brady Keys...................................77.......................at BYU...........11/21/59 Leonice Brown.............................76.......................... Utah...........10/03/92 Damon Washington.....................73......................at Tulsa...........10/12/96
Career attempts Player.........................................................Att............ Years Steve Bartalo.............................................................1,211............1983-86 Ron Harris....................................................................760............1974-77 Lawrence McCutcheon.................................................649............1969-71 Damon Washington.....................................................619............1995-98 Gartrell Johnson..........................................................581............2004-08 Oscar Reed..................................................................550............1965-67 Kyle Bell.......................................................................543............2004-08 Cecil Sapp....................................................................540............1999-02 Larry Jones..................................................................526............1977-80 Kevin McDougal...........................................................514............1996-99 Alvin Lewis...................................................................502............1977-80 Bradlee Van Pelt...........................................................427............2001-03
Season attempts Player.........................................................Att..............Year Steve Bartalo................................................................362.................1986 Cecil Sapp....................................................................347.................2002 Steve Bartalo................................................................338.................1985 Steve Bartalo................................................................292.................1983 Gartrell Johnson..........................................................278.................2008 Kyle Bell.......................................................................276.................2005 Lawrence McCutcheon.................................................261.................1971 Lawrence McCutcheon.................................................242.................1970 Kevin McDougal...........................................................232.................1999 Calvin Branch...............................................................228.................1996 Steve Bartalo................................................................219.................1984 Ron Harris....................................................................218.................1975 Ron Harris....................................................................218.................1974
Freshman yards Player..................................................... Yards..............Year Steve Bartalo.............................................................1,113.................1983 Ron Harris....................................................................956.................1974 Larry Jones..................................................................790.................1977 Damon Washington.....................................................701.................1995 Rashaan Sanders.........................................................468.................1999 Tony Newberry.............................................................389.................1978 Jaime Blake..................................................................386.................1995 Chris Nwoke.................................................................357.................2010 Van Ward.....................................................................327.................1992 Scott Whitehouse.........................................................261.................1984 Leonice Brown.............................................................206.................1991 Cecil Sapp
Game attempt Player............................... Att............. Opponent............. Date Steve Bartalo................................47....................Air Force...........10/19/85 Steve Bartalo................................47.......... at New Mexico...........10/12/85 Alvin Lewis...................................41................. Utah State...........11/26/77 Kyle Bell.......................................40................... Colorado...........09/01/07 Calvin Branch...............................39............ San Diego St............10/26/96 Steve Bartalo................................39................... Colorado...........09/06/86 Steve Bartalo................................39..................... at UTEP...........11/22/86 Lawrence McCutcheon.................39...........................BYU...........11/07/70 Calvin Branch...............................38.................. Wyoming...........11/16/96 Steve Bartalo................................38..................... at UTEP...........10/22/83 Steve Bartalo................................37............ San Diego St............11/01/86 Steve Bartalo................................37.......................... Utah...........11/16/85
Career rushing touchdowns Player.........................................................TD............ Years Steve Bartalo..................................................................46............1983-86 Cecil Sapp......................................................................29............1999-02 Kevin McDougal.............................................................26............1996-99 Bradlee Van Pelt.............................................................26............2001-03 Gartrell Johnson............................................................24............2004-08 Damon Washington.......................................................24............1995-98 Oscar Reed....................................................................24............1965-67 Lawrence McCutcheon...................................................23............1969-71 E.J. Watson....................................................................23............1993-95 Calvin Branch.................................................................21.................1996 Ron Harris......................................................................19............1974-77 Kyle Bell.........................................................................15............2004-08 Tony Alford....................................................................15............1987-90
Season rushing touchdowns Player.........................................................TD..............Year Calvin Branch.................................................................21.................1996 Steve Bartalo..................................................................19.................1986 Cecil Sapp......................................................................17.................2002 Kevin McDougal.............................................................13.................1997 Steve Bartalo..................................................................12.................1985 Gartrell Johnson............................................................12.................2008 Bradlee Van Pelt.............................................................11.................2002 Cecil Sapp......................................................................11.................2000 Kyle Bell.........................................................................10.................2005 Bradlee Van Pelt.............................................................10.................2003 Oscar Reed....................................................................10.................1966
Longest scoring runs Player..............................Yards........... Opponent............. Date Cecil Sapp...................................... 89..............at Air Force...........11/11/00 Wayne Schneider........................... 86.........................BYU...........10/04/58 Wayne Schneider........................... 83............. at Colorado...........11/22/58 Eddie Hanna................................... 83.................at Denver...........10/09/48 Duan Ruff....................................... 80....................... Tulsa...........10/10/98 Damon Washington....................... 80.............Tenn.-Chatt............08/31/96 Tony Alford.................................... 80..................... Hawaii...........10/21/89 Leonice Brown............................... 80..................... at LSU...........09/26/92 Jack Christiansen........................... 80.................at Denver...........09/23/50 Bradlee Van Pelt............................. 79............at Fresno St............10/04/02 Jack Christiansen........................... 79............... Colo. Coll............09/30/50 Eddie Hanna................................... 79............... Occidental...........01/01/49 Gartrell Johnson............................ 77............Fresno State...........12/20/08 Brady Keys..................................... 77.....................at BYU...........11/21/59 Leonice Brown............................... 76........................ Utah...........10/03/92 Cecil Sapp...................................... 72................at Virginia...........08/22/02 Damon Washington....................... 72........... at N.M. State...........10/17/98 Eddie Hanna................................... 71............... Occidental...........01/01/49
Longest non-scoring runs
Player..............................Yards........... Opponent............. Date Kim Jones...................................... 78................... at UTEP...........10/27/73 Damon Washington....................... 73....................at Tulsa...........10/12/96 Leonice Brown............................... 69............... Utah State...........09/10/94 Chris Nwoke................................... 67...... San Diego State...........11/12/11 Kevin McDougal............................. 66..................Air Force...........11/18/99 Cecil Sapp...................................... 64.....................at BYU...........10/24/02 Anthoney Hill.................................. 62........................ Utah...........10/22/94 Anthoney Hill.................................. 61.........................BYU...........09/18/93 Leonice Brown............................... 60.......................UTEP...........10/10/92 Cecil Sapp...................................... 59.........................TCU...........12/31/02 Ron Harris...................................... 57..................Air Force...........10/25/75 Gartrell Johnson............................ 57............Fresno State...........12/20/08 Alvin Lewis..................................... 56............ New Mexico...........11/10/79 E.J. Watson.................................... 56.......... San Diego St............09/24/94 Alvin Lewis..................................... 53..............at Air Force...........10/14/78
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Rams Football 2012 Career yards
Player..................................................... Yards............ Years Kelly Stouffer............................................................7,142............1984-86 Terry Nugent.............................................................7,103............1980-83 Moses Moreno..........................................................6,986............1994-97 Caleb Hanie...............................................................6,337............2004-07 Anthoney Hill.............................................................6,309............1991-94 Bradlee Van Pelt........................................................6,271............2001-03 Justin Holland...........................................................5,668............2002-05 Matt Newton.............................................................5,634............1997-00 Scooter Molander.....................................................5,400............1987-88 Pete Thomas.............................................................4,269............2010-11 Mark Driscoll.............................................................3,923......1972, 74-75
Season yards
Player..................................................... Yards..............Year Terry Nugent.............................................................3,319.................1983 Justin Holland...........................................................3,185.................2005 Scooter Molander.....................................................3,168.................1987 Billy Farris.................................................................2,934.................2008 Moses Moreno..........................................................2,921.................1996 Bradlee Van Pelt........................................................2,845.................2003 Anthoney Hill.............................................................2,841.................1994 Matt Newton.............................................................2,767.................2000 Pete Thomas.............................................................2,662.................2010 Kelly Stouffer............................................................2,604.................1986 Matt Newton.............................................................2,596.................1999 Terry Nugent.............................................................2,595.................1982
Game yards
Player..............................Yards........... Opponent............. Date Scooter Molander........................ 449................. at Hawaii...........11/07/87 Terry Nugent................................ 434............ New Mexico...........10/29/83 Justin Holland.............................. 419................ Wyoming...........10/22/05 Terry Nugent................................ 418...........No. Colorado...........11/05/83 Steve Fairchild.............................. 406................ Wyoming...........11/01/80 Terry Nugent................................ 405.......................UNLV...........11/06/82 Justin Holland.............................. 403............. at Colorado...........09/04/04 Kelly Stouffer............................... 402.................... at Utah...........11/03/84 Terry Nugent................................ 402........................ Utah...........10/01/83 Scooter Molander........................ 398................. Colorado...........10/03/87
Career completions
Player..................................................... Comp............ Years Kelly Stouffer...............................................................577............1984-86 Terry Nugent................................................................569............1980-83 Caleb Hanie .................................................................495............2004-07 Moses Moreno.............................................................480............1994-97 Bradlee Van Pelt...........................................................429............2001-03 Justin Holland..............................................................426............2002-05 Scooter Molander........................................................412............1987-88 Matt Newton................................................................443............1997-00 Anthoney Hill................................................................421............1991-94 Pete Thomas................................................................414............2010-11 Kevin Verdugo..............................................................286............1989-91
Game completions
Player..............................Comp........... Opponent............. Date Grant Stucker................................. 31.....................at BYU...........09/26/09 Moses Moreno............................... 31..................Air Force...........09/20/97 Scooter Molander.......................... 31................. at Hawaii...........11/07/87 Scooter Molander.......................... 30................. Colorado...........10/03/87 Steve Fairchild................................ 30................at Arizona...........09/20/80 Terry Nugent.................................. 29.......................UNLV...........11/06/82 Terry Nugent.................................. 29..................... Hawaii...........09/18/82 Justin Holland................................ 29............. at Colorado...........09/04/04 Pete Thomas.................................. 29.......................Idaho...........09/25/10 Pete Thomas.................................. 28........ San Jose State...........10/01/11 Pete Thomas.................................. 28.............N. Colorado...........09/10/11 Pete Thomas.................................. 28.........................BYU...........11/13/10 Justin Holland................................ 28............. at Colorado...........09/03/05 Steve Fairchild................................ 28...........West Virginia...........09/13/80
Career attempts
Player.........................................................Att............ Years Kelly Stouffer............................................................1,015............1984-86 Terry Nugent.............................................................1,009............1980-83 Anthoney Hill................................................................847............1991-94 Moses Moreno.............................................................835............1994-97 Caleb Hanie..................................................................811............2004-07 Bradlee Van Pelt...........................................................792............2001-03 Matt Newton................................................................762............1997-00 Scooter Molander........................................................754............1987-88 Justin Holland..............................................................681............2002-05 Pete Thomas................................................................652............2010-11 Mark Driscoll................................................................583......1972, 74-75 Dan Graham.................................................................517............1973-77 Steve Fairchild..............................................................507............1978-80
Season attempts
Player.........................................................Att..............Year Terry Nugent................................................................433.................1983 Scooter Molander........................................................407.................1987 Steve Fairchild..............................................................392.................1980 Pete Thomas................................................................391.................2010 Terry Nugent................................................................382.................1982 Billy Farris....................................................................379.................2008 Kelly Stouffer...............................................................374.................1986 Matt Newton................................................................370.................1999 Justin Holland..............................................................369.................2005 Matt Newton................................................................362.................2000 Scooter Molander........................................................347.................1988 Kelly Stouffer...............................................................346.................1985 Caleb Hanie..................................................................342.................2006 Ryan Eslinger...............................................................336.................1998
Season completions
Player..................................................... Comp..............Year Terry Nugent................................................................275.................1983 Pete Thomas................................................................253.................2010 Scooter Molander........................................................237.................1987 Justin Holland..............................................................235.................2005 Billy Farris....................................................................233.................2008 Matt Newton................................................................213.................1999 Matt Newton................................................................211.................2000 Caleb Hanie..................................................................209.................2006 Ryan Eslinger...............................................................206.................1998 Kelly Stouffer...............................................................205.................1986 Kelly Stouffer...............................................................204.................1985 Terry Nugent................................................................201.................1982 Steve Fairchild..............................................................200.................1980
Individual Passing Records
Player................................. Att........... Opponent............. Date Terry Nugent.................................. 58.......................UNLV...........11/06/82 Steve Fairchild................................ 52..................West Va............09/13/80 Grant Stucker................................. 51.....................at BYU...........09/26/09 Steve Fairchild................................ 50................at Arizona...........09/20/80 Terry Nugent.................................. 49..................... Hawaii...........09/18/82 Jan Stuebbe................................... 49...................at Idaho...........10/06/73 Scooter Molander.......................... 48................. Colorado...........10/03/87 Pat Juliana..................................... 48.................... at Utah...........11/25/72 Ryan Eslinger................................. 45................ Wyoming...........11/07/98 Pete Thomas.................................. 43........ San Jose State...........10/01/11 Scooter Molander.......................... 43................. at Hawaii...........11/07/87 Justin Holland................................ 43............. at Colorado...........09/03/05 Pete Thomas.................................. 42.............N. Colorado...........09/10/11 Pete Thomas.................................. 42.........................BYU...........11/13/10 Justin Holland................................ 41............. at Colorado...........09/04/04
Career completion percentage
Player................................... Comp-Att........ Pct............. Years Pete Thomas...................................... 414-652............635............2010-11 Justin Holland.................................... 426-681............626............2002-05 Caleb Hanie........................................ 495-811............610............2004-07 Billy Farris.......................................... 253-418............605............2005-08 Kevin Verdugo.................................... 286-487............587............1989-91 Matt Newton...................................... 443-762............581............1997-00 Moses Moreno................................... 480-835............575............1994-97 Kelly Stouffer.................................. 577-1,015............568............1984-86 Terry Nugent................................... 569-1,009............564............1980-83 Scooter Molander.............................. 412-754............546............1987-88
Season completion percentage
Player................................... Comp-Att........ Pct...............Year Pete Thomas...................................... 253-391............647.................2010 Caleb Hanie........................................ 188-293............642.................2007 Justin Holland.................................... 235-369............637.................2005 Terry Nugent...................................... 275-433............635.................1983 Moses Moreno................................... 175-281............623.................1997 Pete Thomas...................................... 161-261............617.................2011 Billy Farris.......................................... 233-379............615.................2008 Justin Holland.................................... 121-197............614.................2004 Ryan Eslinger..................................... 206-336............613.................1998 Caleb Hanie........................................ 209-342............611.................2006 Bradlee Van Pelt................................. 180-297............606.................2003 Kevin Verdugo.................................... 159-265............600.................1991
Game completion percentage
Player................. Comp-Att..... Pct.................. Game.......... Date Caleb Hanie.................... 20-23........870................. Colorado.......09/09/06 Pete Thomas.................. 22-26........846........ at New Mexico.......09/03/11 Moses Moreno............... 19-23........826............San Jose St........10/19/96 Caleb Hanie.................... 23-28........821.......................UNLV.......10/07/06 Terry Nugent.................. 14-18........819................... at UTEP.......10/22/83 Caleb Hanie.................... 13-16........813........ Georgia South........11/17/07 Pete Thomas.................. 29-36........806.......................Idaho.......09/25/10 Justin Holland................ 26-33........788........................Navy.......12/22/05 Kevin Verdugo................ 14-18........778..............at Air Force.......09/01/90 Moses Moreno............... 20-26........769................Fresno St........11/08/97 Caleb Hanie.................... 20-27........741................. Colorado.......09/01/07 Kevin Verdugo................ 17-23........738........... at Tennessee.......09/02/89 Billy Farris...................... 25-34........735...... at San Diego St........10/25/08
Career touchdown passes
Terry Nugent
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Game attempts
Player.........................................................TD............ Years Moses Moreno...............................................................51............1994-97 Matt Newton..................................................................42............1998-00 Terry Nugent..................................................................40............1980-83 Caleb Hanie....................................................................39............2004-07 Anthoney Hill..................................................................39............1991-94 Bradlee Van Pelt.............................................................38............2001-03 Justin Holland................................................................36............2002-05 Kelly Stouffer.................................................................36............1984-86 Scooter Molander..........................................................25............1987-88 Mark Driscoll..................................................................25......1972, 74-75
Kelly Stouffer
Season touchdown passes
Player.........................................................TD..............Year Justin Holland................................................................23.................2005 Moses Moreno...............................................................22.................1997 Matt Newton..................................................................20.................2000 Bradlee Van Pelt.............................................................19.................2003 Mark Driscoll..................................................................19.................1974 Billy Farris......................................................................19.................2008 Matt Newton..................................................................19.................1999 Caleb Hanie....................................................................18.................2007 Moses Moreno...............................................................18.................1996 Terry Nugent..................................................................18.................1982 Anthoney Hill..................................................................18.................1994 Kevin Verdugo................................................................17.................1991 Dan Graham...................................................................17.................1977
Game touchdown passes
Player................................. TD........... Opponent............. Date Mark Driscoll.................................... 6.................... Nevada...........10/19/74 Matt Newton.................................... 5..............at Air Force...........11/11/00 Dan Graham..................................... 5................at Arizona...........11/05/77 Grant Stucker................................... 4...................at Idaho...........10/03/09 Justin Holland.................................. 4................ Wyoming...........10/22/05 Matt Newton.................................... 4................. Colorado...........09/02/00 Scooter Molander............................ 4............ New Mexico...........10/17/87 Tom Thenell..................................... 4.............. Miss. State...........10/10/81
Yards by class, season
Class..............................Player................ Yards..............Year Freshman.......................Pete Thomas.......................2,662.................2010 Sophomore................... Kelly Stouffer.......................2,151.................1984 Junior..................... Scooter Molander.......................3,168.................1987 Senior............................Terry Nugent.......................3,319.................1983
Longest pass plays
Player......................................Yards.............Opponent...........Date Dan Graham-Ron Harris.............................94............ No. Colorado........ 09/24/77 Kevin Verdugo-Greg Primus.......................87.........................UTEP........ 09/22/90 Bradlee Van Pelt-David Anderson...............86...............Miami (OH)........ 09/20/03 Bradlee Van Pelt-Joel Dreessen..................85...............at California........ 09/06/03 Moses Moreno-Geoff Turner......................85..................at Oregon........ 09/14/96 Moses Moreno-Paul Turner........................85.........................UTEP........ 11/04/95 Caleb Hanie-Damon Morton.......................83.....................at UNLV........ 10/20/07 Caleb Hanie-Damon Morton.......................83............... at Air Force........ 10/12/06 Justin Holland-David Anderson..................82..................Wyoming........ 10/22/05 Bradlee Van Pelt-Joey Cuppari...................80........at San Diego St......... 11/16/02 Moses Moreno-Jeremy Calhoun................80..............Tenn.-Chatt......... 08/31/96 Scooter Molander-Tony Branch..................80.......................at BYU........ 10/08/88 Jerry Callahan-Ron McClary.......................80...............at Colorado........ 10/13/56
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David Anderson..........................199....................Air Force...........10/16/03 Jeff Raikes.................................196.........................UNLV...........11/06/82 Jeff Champine............................192.............. New Mexico...........10/29/83 Tony Goolsby.............................189.................. Wyoming...........11/01/80 Johnny Walker ..........................177.......... at New Mexico...........11/10/07 Bill Sherman..............................170...................... at Utah...........11/03/84
Career receptions Player....................................................... Rec............ Years David Anderson............................................................223............2002-05 Greg Primus.................................................................194............1989-92 Jeff Champine..............................................................184............1980-83 Johnny Walker.............................................................172............2004-07 Keli McGregor..............................................................153............1981-84 Willie Miller..................................................................148............1972-74 Pete Rebstock..............................................................143............1998-01 Kory Sperry..................................................................141............2004-08 Dallas Davis.................................................................140............1997-01 Steve Bartalo................................................................132............1983-86 Chris Pittman...............................................................129............2000-03
Season receptions
David Anderson
RECEIVING Career yards Player........................................................................Yards................ Years David Anderson.........................................................3,634............2002-05 Greg Primus..............................................................3,263............1989-92 Jeff Champine...........................................................2,811............1980-83 Willie Miller...............................................................2,735............1972-74 Johnny Walker..........................................................2,223............2004-07 Pete Rebstock...........................................................2,185............1998-01 Paul Turner...............................................................2,060............1993-97 Todd Tyrrell...............................................................1,994............1984-87 J.D. Brookhart...........................................................1,873............1985-87 Rashaun Greer..........................................................1,848............2006-09 Dallas Davis..............................................................1,848............1997-01 Kory Sperry...............................................................1,763............2004-08
Season yards Player..................................................... Yards..............Year David Anderson.........................................................1,293.................2003 David Anderson.........................................................1,221.................2005 Willie Miller...............................................................1,193.................1974 Rashaun Greer..........................................................1,114.................2008 Greg Primus..............................................................1,081.................1991 Greg Primus..............................................................1,008.................1990 Greg Primus..............................................................1,007.................1992 Jeff Champine...........................................................1,002.................1983 David Anderson............................................................940.................2004 Geoff Turner.................................................................921.................1996 Jeff Champine..............................................................904.................1982
Game yards Player............................Yards............. Opponent............. Date Greg Primus...............................256....................... Hawaii...........09/28/91 David Anderson..........................232...........................BYU...........10/02/04 Willie Miller................................230.............at Arizona St............11/23/74 Jeff Champine............................219.............No. Colorado...........11/05/83 Rashaun Greer...........................211.........................UNLV...........10/04/08
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Player....................................................... Rec..............Year David Anderson..............................................................86.................2005 David Anderson..............................................................72.................2003 Keli McGregor................................................................69.................1983 Greg Primus...................................................................67.................1991 Jeff Champine................................................................66.................1981 Jeff Champine................................................................63.................1983 Rashaun Greer...............................................................63.................2008 Chris Pittman.................................................................60.................2002 Greg Primus...................................................................60.................1992 Harper LeBel..................................................................59.................1983 Johnny Walker...............................................................58.................2006
Game receptions Player.............................. Rec............. Opponent............. Date Jeff Champine..............................14.............. New Mexico...........10/29/83 David Anderson............................12............... at Colorado...........09/03/05 David Anderson............................12...........................BYU...........10/02/04 Keli McGregor..............................12....................Air Force...........09/03/83 Jeff Champine..............................12.............No. Colorado...........11/05/83 Jeff Champine..............................12................ Miss. State...........10/10/81 Tyson Liggett...............................11.......................at BYU...........09/26/09 Keli McGregor..............................11.......................... Utah...........10/01/83 Tony Goolsby...............................11.................. Wyoming...........11/01/80 By Several....................................10
Career receiving touchdowns
Paul Turner......................................................................9.................1995 Mark R. Bell.....................................................................9.................1977 Willie Miller......................................................................9.................1974 David Anderson................................................................8.................2005 Greg Primus.....................................................................8.................1991 Jeff Champine..................................................................7.................1983 By Several........................................................................6
Game receiving touchdowns Player.............................. Rec............. Opponent............. Date Willie Miller....................................3...................... Nevada...........10/19/74 Kory Sperry....................................3................... Colorado...........09/01/07 Dustin Osborn................................3............. at Minnesota...........09/10/05 Greg Primus...................................3.........................UTEP...........10/10/92 Cecil Stockdale...............................3...............at Wyoming...........09/29/79 Dion Morton...................................3...............at Wyoming...........11/22/08 Kory Sperry....................................3........ at San Diego St............10/25/08
SCORING Career scoring Player.................................................... Points............ Years Steve Bartalo................................................................294............1983-86 Jeff Babcock................................................................275............2001-04 Mike Brown..................................................................255............1988-91 Todd Yert......................................................................234............1987-90 Jason Smith.................................................................233............2004-08 Steve DeLine................................................................200............1983-86 Jon Poole.....................................................................193............1980-83 Cecil Sapp....................................................................180............1999-02 L. McCutcheon.............................................................164............1969-71 Kevin McDougal...........................................................162............1996-99 Derek Franz..................................................................160............1995-98 Gartrell Johnson..........................................................158............2004-08 Oscar Reed..................................................................156............1965-67 Ron Harris....................................................................150............1974-77
Season scoring Player.................................................... Points..............Year Calvin Branch...............................................................132.................1996 Jeff Babcock................................................................118.................2002 Steve Bartalo................................................................114.................1986 Cecil Sapp....................................................................102.................2002 Todd Yert......................................................................102.................1990 Derek Franz....................................................................91.................1998 Jeff Babcock..................................................................85.................2003 Kevin McDougal.............................................................84.................1997 Steve DeLine..................................................................82.................1986 Mike Brown....................................................................81.................1989 Jason Smith...................................................................81.................2007
Player.........................................................TD............ Years Jeff Champine................................................................21............1980-83 David Anderson..............................................................20............2002-05 Kory Sperry....................................................................20............2004-08 Paul Turner....................................................................19............1993-97 Willie Miller....................................................................18............1972-74 Mark R. Bell...................................................................17............1975-78 Greg Primus...................................................................17............1989-92 Dion Morton...................................................................15............2006-09 Pete Rebstock................................................................13............1998-01 Frank Rice......................................................................13............1997-00 J.D. Brookhart................................................................13............1985-87
Player..................................................... Yards............ Years Bradlee Van Pelt........................................................8,579............2001-03 Anthoney Hill.............................................................7,428............1991-94 Moses Moreno..........................................................6,728............1994-97 Kelly Stouffer............................................................6,666............1984-86 Caleb Hanie...............................................................6,523............2004-07 Terry Nugent.............................................................6,298............1980-83 Justin Holland...........................................................5,377............2002-05 Matt Newton.............................................................5,376............1997-00 Steve Bartalo.............................................................4,910............1983-86 Scooter Molander.....................................................4,825............1987-88
Season total offense Player..................................................... Yards..............Year Bradlee Van Pelt........................................................3,754.................2003 Terry Nugent.............................................................3,043.................1983 Justin Holland...........................................................3,011.................2005 Anthoney Hill.............................................................2,999.................1994 Moses Moreno..........................................................2,903.................1996 Billy Farris.................................................................2,900.................2008 Bradlee Van Pelt........................................................2,892.................2002 Scooter Molander.....................................................2,754.................1987 Matt Newton.............................................................2,566.................2000 Matt Newton.............................................................2,552.................1999 Pete Thomas.............................................................2,545.................2010 Caleb Hanie...............................................................2,482.................2006
Game total offense
Season receiving touchdowns Player..................................................... Yards............ Years Dion Morton...................................................................10.................2008 Jeff Champine................................................................10.................1981 David Anderson................................................................9.................2003
Bradlee Van Pelt
TOTAL OFFENSE Career total offense
Greg Primus
Player.............................. Yds............. Opponent............. Date Bradlee Van Pelt.........................416................... Colorado...........08/30/03 Scooter Molander......................413................... at Hawaii...........11/07/87 Terry Nugent..............................408.......................... Utah...........10/01/83 Pete Thomas..............................407.......... San Jose State...........10/01/11 Terry Nugent..............................407..............N. Colorado............11/05/83 Pat Juliana.................................404...................... at Utah...........11/25/72 Justin Holland............................402............... at Colorado...........09/04/04 Terry Nugent..............................398.........................UNLV...........11/06/82 Anthoney Hill..............................394..............at N. Mexico...........10/01/94 Terry Nugent..............................393.........................UTEP...........10/30/82 Steve Fairchild............................350.................. Wyoming...........11/01/80
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Individual Defensive Records SACKS Career sacks Player...................................................... Total............ Years Clark Haggans................................................................33............1996-99 Brady Smith................................................................28.5............1992-95 Mike Bell........................................................................25............1975-78 Adrian Ross................................................................22.5............1994-97 Joey Porter....................................................................20............1995-98 Steve Hodge...................................................................19............1991-94 Robert Chirico................................................................18............1987-90 Eric Shaller.....................................................................18............1986-90 Terry Unrein...................................................................17............1981-85 Sean Moran....................................................................16............1992-95 Tommie Hill.................................................................13.5............2005-08 Paul Hanks.....................................................................13............1987-90 Mychal Sisson.............................................................12.5............2008-11 Drew Wood....................................................................12............2000-03 Clint Hjelm.....................................................................12............1985-87 Keith Pitts......................................................................12............1982-85 Kevin McClain
TACKLES Career total tackles Player...................................................... Total............ Years Willie Taylor.................................................................433............1995-98 Jeff Harper...................................................................423............1980-83 Ron Cortell...................................................................402............1985-88 Nate Kvamme...............................................................385............1995-98 Rick Crowell.................................................................370............1996-00 Brian Schneider............................................................339............1990-93 Kevin McLain...............................................................336............1974-75 Gary Thompson...........................................................321............1985-89 Mychal Sisson..............................................................319............2008-11 Eric Tippeconnic..........................................................317............1987-90 Jeff Horinek..................................................................312............2005-08 Erik Olson....................................................................311............1996-99 Steve Krum..................................................................304............1974-76 Dale Carr......................................................................302............1982-86
Season total tackles Player...................................................... Total..............Year Kevin McLain...............................................................198.................1974 Eric Tippeconnic..........................................................185.................1990 Jeff Harper...................................................................160.................1982 Steve Krum..................................................................154.................1976 Dale Carr......................................................................147.................1986 Willie Taylor.................................................................146.................1996 Gary Thompson...........................................................145.................1988 Kevin McLain...............................................................138.................1975 Brian Schneider............................................................136.................1992 Ron Cortell...................................................................132.................1988
Season sacks Player...................................................... Total..............Year Brady Smith...................................................................16.................1995 Joey Porter....................................................................14.................1998 Clark Haggans................................................................12.................1997 Clint Hjelm.....................................................................11.................1987 Nordly Capi....................................................................10.................2011 Clark Haggans................................................................10.................1998 Adrian Ross...................................................................10.................1997 Keith Pitts......................................................................10.................1983 Andy Poremba...............................................................10.................1982 Mike Bell........................................................................10.................1977 Brady Smith..................................................................9.5.................1994 Steve Hodge.....................................................................9.................1993 Clark Haggans..................................................................8.................1999 Eric Schaller.....................................................................8.................1989
Game Sacks Player.............................. Yds............. Opponent............. Date Guy Miller...................................4.5.........................UNLV...........10/16/10 Brady Smith...................................4...........................BYU...........09/30/95 Mike Bell........................................4.............Arizona State...........11/19/77 Nordly Capi.................................3.5.............. New Mexico...........09/03/11 Joey Porter....................................3.........................UNLV...........09/26/98 Steve Hodge...................................3...................... Oregon...........09/04/93 Matt Rood......................................3.......... at New Mexico...........11/21/92
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INTERCEPTIONS BY Career interceptions by
FUMBLES Fumbles returned for touchdowns
Player...................................................... Total............ Years Ray Jackson...................................................................20............1992-95 Selwyn Jones.................................................................15............1988-91 Greg Myers....................................................................14............1992-95 Bill Kishman...................................................................14............1966-68 Gary Glick......................................................................14............1953-55 Myron Terry...................................................................13............1995-98 Ron Cortell.....................................................................13............1985-88 Erik Olson......................................................................12............1996-99 Jim King.........................................................................12............1982-86 Dupree Branch...............................................................10............1976-79 Richard Harr..................................................................10............1976-79
Player.............................. Yds............. Opponent............. Date Mychal Sisson..............................88.....at San Diego State...........11/06/10 Sean Moran..................................77..................at Arizona...........10/08/94 Rhett Nelson................................54.............. New Mexico...........11/23/02 Jason Gallimore...........................52.................. Wyoming...........11/16/00 Matt Rupp....................................48....................Air Force...........10/13/07 Jeff Babcock................................29................at Air Force...........10/31/02 Bryan Save...................................28.......................at BYU...........11/01/01 Brandon Cathy.............................26.........................UNLV...........11/13/04 Mychal Sisson..............................20...........................BYU...........11/01/08 Erik Olson....................................18....................... Hawaii...........10/04/97 Patrick Goodpaster......................16.......................at BYU...........10/19/03 Shaquil Barrett.............................15............. at Utah State...........09/24/11 Ron Cortell...................................11...........Southern Miss...........11/09/85 Willie Taylor...................................0......................at SMU...........11/14/98 Fred Boeger....................................0.........................UTEP...........11/23/68
Season interceptions by Player...................................................... Total..............Year Gary Glick........................................................................8.................1954 Ray Jackson.....................................................................7.................1994 Jim King...........................................................................7.................1986 Cliff Featherstone.............................................................7.................1977 Erik Olson........................................................................6.................1999 Myron Terry.....................................................................6.................1997 Ray Jackson.....................................................................6.................1995 Selwyn Jones...................................................................6.................1990 Donzell McDonald............................................................6.................1978 Jerry Shearer...................................................................6.................1969 Alton Lavan......................................................................6.................1967
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Game total tackles Player....................................... Total.................. Opponent..................Date Jeff Harper...................................32.................. Wyoming...........09/11/82 Eric Tippeconnic..........................27............... at Arkansas...........09/29/90 Karl Ballard..................................23................at Air Force...........09/16/95 Kevin McLain...............................23...........................BYU...........09/20/75 Kevin McDougal...........................22............... at Nebraska...........09/28/96 Otis Hamilton...............................22............... at Arkansas...........09/29/90 Gary Thompson...........................22............... at Colorado...........09/09/89 Andy Byrne..................................21............... at Arkansas...........09/29/90 Dale Carr......................................21.............at Arizona St............11/17/84 Adam Lancisero...........................20...................... at Utah...........11/06/04 Karl Ballard..................................20...........................BYU...........10/15/05 Kevin Sheesley.............................20................ Miss. State...........10/10/81
Greg Myers
Clark Haggans
Player.............................. Yds............. Opponent............. Date Ray Jackson...............................100..................... at UTEP...........11/13/93 Zac Bryson...................................99.....................at UNLV...........10/20/07 Nick Oppenneer............................97.......... at New Mexico...........11/21/09 Ray Jackson.................................92............. at Utah State...........10/07/95 Orbry Chamblee...........................90.....................at UNLV...........11/17/79 Albert (Red) White.......................88...............at Wyoming...........11/07/31 Glenn Davis..................................85.... Northern Colorado...........10/06/28 Andre Strode................................84...........................BYU...........09/18/93 George Polka................................78........... Emporia State...........11/18/67 Gene Spencer...............................76.......................... Utah...........11/11/50 *Less Browne..............................73...................... at Utah...........10/25/80 Luke Adkins.................................71.....at San Diego State...........10/16/04 *—did not score
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PUNT RETURNS Career punt-return average Player........................................................Avg............ Years Jack Christiansen........................................................16.9............1948-50 Darran Hall..................................................................15.8............1997-98 Dexter Wynn...............................................................15.1............2000-03 Pete Rebstock.............................................................14.5............1998-01 Jake Green..................................................................13.9............1970-72 Geoff Turner................................................................13.7............1996-97 Richie Hall...................................................................13.3............1981-82 Greg Myers.................................................................13.1............1992-95 Dallas Davis................................................................13.0............1997-01
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Pete Rebstock
PUNTING Career gross average Player........................................................Avg............ Years Jimmie Kaylor.............................................................44.0............2004-07 Mike Deutsch..............................................................43.3............1974-77 Deone Horinek............................................................43.2............1998-99 Pete Kontodiakos........................................................42.8............2009-11 Jeff Babcock...............................................................42.7............2002-04 Rod Blackford.............................................................42.1............1971-73 Joey Huber..................................................................41.1............2000-02 Tim Luke.....................................................................40.7............1987-90 Tom Templer...............................................................40.6............1978-81 Larry Barnes...............................................................40.4............1955-56 Norm Hainlen............................................................39.84............1971-72
Season gross average Player........................................................Avg..............Year Mike Deutsch..............................................................46.1.................1976 Jimmie Kaylor.............................................................45.3.................2005 Larry Barnes...............................................................44.9.................1956 Deone Horinek............................................................44.8.................1998 Anthony Hartz.............................................................44.1.................2008 Pete Kontodiakos......................................................43.74.................2010 Jimmie Kaylor...........................................................43.71.................2006 Pete Kontodiakos........................................................43.6.................2011 Mike Deutsch..............................................................43.6.................1977 Jeff Babcock...............................................................43.3.................2004 Jimmie Kaylor.............................................................43.2.................2007
Player........................................................Avg..............Year Pete Rebstock.............................................................16.3.................2000 Dexter Wynn...............................................................16.2.................2002 Dallas Davis................................................................15.8.................1999 Greg Myers.................................................................15.8.................1995 Geoff Turner................................................................15.2.................1997 Dexter Wynn...............................................................14.7.................2001 Richie Hall...................................................................13.3.................1982 Dexter Wynn...............................................................12.7.................2003
Longest punt return Player............................Yards............. Opponent............. Date Glen Davis....................................90...................at Denver...........10/16/26 Dallas Davis.................................89.......................... Utah...........10/28/99 Jack Christiansen.........................89............... at Colorado...........11/20/48 Jake Green...................................88................at Air Force...........10/03/70 Darran Hall...................................85....................Missouri...........12/29/97 Greg Myers..................................84........ at San Diego St............11/25/95 Greg Myers..................................82............. at Utah State...........10/07/95 Geoff Turner.................................80....................... Hawaii...........10/04/97 Dallas Davis.................................77.....................at UNLV...........11/27/99 Darran Hall...................................77................at Air Force...........09/17/98 Johnny Walker.............................75.....................at UNLV...........11/19/05 Harry Washington........................68.........................Idaho...........11/06/76 Greg Stemrick..............................68...................... at Utah...........10/16/71 Dexter Wynn................................66...................Louisville...........09/14/02 Pete Rebstock..............................66.................. at Nevada...........09/30/00 Carl Brown...................................65................. at Utah St............11/05/27 Greg Myers..................................64..................Fresno St............10/09/93 Greg Myers..................................62.........................UTEP ..........11/04/96 Darran Hall...................................61.....................at UNLV...........11/01/97 Darran Hall...................................60....................... Hawaii...........10/04/97 Harry Washington........................60.........................UTEP ..........10/23/76
Longest punt Player............................Yards............. Opponent............. Date Jeff Babcock................................89.............. New Mexico...........10/30/04 Andy Tejeda..................................88................at Air Force...........09/27/86 Glen Davis....................................83.......................... Utah...........10/29/27 Preston Loos................................79.......... at San Jose St............10/11/97 Mike McGee.................................79...................... Oregon...........09/04/93 Larry Barnes................................77...................at Denver...........11/17/56 Pete Kontodiakos.........................76...................... Nevada...........09/19/09 Joey Huber...................................73...................Louisville...........12/29/00 Joey Huber...................................72...................... at Utah...........10/19/02 Deone Horinek.............................72.......... at New Mexico...........11/06/99 Kirk Powell...................................71.......... at New Mexico...........10/13/84 Tom Templer................................70.....................at UNLV...........11/17/79
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KICKOFF RETURNS Career kickoff-return average
Player........................................................Avg............ Years Randy Beverly.............................................................29.5............1964-65 Dexter Wynn...............................................................26.9............2000-03 Derek Good.................................................................25.8............2008-10 Dion Morton................................................................25.0............2006-09 Phil Jackson................................................................24.8............1962-63 Noah Palmer...............................................................24.1............1972-73 Pete Rebstock.............................................................23.6............1998-01 Jake Green..................................................................23.3............1970-71 Alvin Lewis..................................................................23.2............1977-80 Johnny Square............................................................22.4............1972-75
Season kickoff-return average
Player........................................................Avg..............Year Dexter Wynn...............................................................29.3.................2000 Dexter Wynn...............................................................29.0.................2003 Dexter Wynn...............................................................27.5.................2001 Dion Morton................................................................26.8.................2007 Phil Jackson................................................................26.2.................1963 Jake Green..................................................................26.1.................1970 Lee Clubb....................................................................26.0.................2011 Derek Good.................................................................25.8.................2010 Pete Rebstock.............................................................25.6.................2001 Alvin Lewis..................................................................25.0.................1980 Johnny Square..........................................................24.64.................1974
Longest kickoff return
Player............................Yards............. Opponent............. Date Ron Harris..................................100...........................BYU...........10/15/77 Dexter Wynn..............................100........ at San Diego St............10/28/00 Sanjay Beach................................99.............at Texas Tech...........09/12/87 Jake Green...................................97................at West Va............10/24/70 Johnny Square.............................96................ at Houston...........11/11/72 Calvin Branch...............................96................... Colorado...........09/07/96 Gil Sanford...................................95.........................UTEP...........10/17/70 Dexter Wynn................................95...............at Wyoming...........09/29/01 Randy Beverly..............................92..............at N. Mexico...........10/02/65 John Mosure................................90................... Colorado...........08/31/08 Mark White..................................89...................... Denver...........10/05/57 Jake Green...................................88................at Air Force...........10/03/70 Dexter Wynn................................88.............. New Mexico...........11/07/03 Brady Keys...................................85...................... at Utah...........11/14/59 Don Willingham...........................84..................at Arizona...........09/09/72 Sanjay Beach................................84.........................UTEP...........11/10/84 Johnny Square.............................74...................... Nevada...........10/19/74 Dallas Davis.................................74......................at SMU...........11/14/98 Dion Morton.................................74................ at Houston...........09/22/07 Derek Good..................................74.........................UNLV...........10/16/10 Pete Rebstock..............................73....................Air Force...........11/08/01 Ken Cullars...................................70................at Air Force...........09/22/62 Derek Good..................................70................at Air Force...........10/09/10
FIELD GOALS Career field goals made
Jason Smith
Player...................................................... FGM............ Years Jeff Babcock..................................................................51............2002-04 Jason Smith...................................................................45............2005-08 Mike Brown....................................................................45............1988-91 Steve DeLine..................................................................42............1984-86 Jon Poole.......................................................................38............1980-83 Ben DeLine.....................................................................36............2008-11 Derek Franz....................................................................28............1997-98 Clark Kemble..................................................................27............1973-75 C.W. Hurst......................................................................27............1997-00 Mickey Barilla.................................................................26............1978-79 Tom Drake......................................................................25............1976-77
Season field goals made Player...................................................... FGM..............Year Jeff Babcock..................................................................24.................2002 Derek Franz....................................................................21.................1998 Steve DeLine..................................................................19.................1986 Jon Poole.......................................................................16.................1980 Jason Smith...................................................................16.................2007 Ben DeLine.....................................................................16.................2010 Tom Drake......................................................................14.................1976 Mike Brown....................................................................14.................1989 Jeff Babcock..................................................................14.................2004 Clark Kemble..................................................................13.................1974 Clark Kemble..................................................................13.................1975 Mickey Barilla.................................................................13.................1978 Mickey Barilla.................................................................13.................1979 C.W. Hurst......................................................................13.................2000 Jeff Babcock..................................................................13.................2003
Career field-goal percentage Player................................... FGM-FGA......... Pct............ Years Jason Smith........................................... 45-58............776............2005-08 Derek Franz............................................ 28-37............757............1995-98 Jeff Babcock.......................................... 51-68............750............2002-04 Steve DeLine.......................................... 42-58............724............1984-86 Ben DeLine............................................. 36-51............706............2008-11 David Napier.......................................... 18-26............692............1993-94 Mike Brown............................................ 45-66............682............1988-91 Jon Poole............................................... 38-58............655............1980-83 Mickey Barilla......................................... 26-40............650............1978-79 C.W. Hurst.............................................. 27-45............600............1997-00
Season field-goal percentage (min. 10 att.) Player................................... FGM-FGA........ Pct...............Year Jason Smith........................................... 12-13............923.................2008 Jason Smith............................................. 9-10............900.................2005 Jeff Babcock.......................................... 14-17............824.................2004 Derek Franz............................................ 21-26............808.................1998 Jason Smith........................................... 16-20............800.................2007 Steve DeLine.......................................... 19-24............792.................1986 Ben DeLine............................................. 12-16............750.................2009 Jeff Babcock.......................................... 24-32............750.................2002 David Napier.......................................... 12-16............750.................1994 Jon Poole................................................. 9-12............750.................1982 Mike Brown............................................ 14-19............737.................1989 Steve DeLine.......................................... 11-15............733.................1984 Jon Poole............................................... 16-22............727.................1980 Ben DeLine............................................. 16-22............727.................2010
Longest field goal made Player............................Yards............. Opponent............. Date Clark Kemble................................63......................Arizona...........11/15/75 Steve DeLine................................60....................Air Force...........10/19/85 Clark Kemble................................59...........................BYU...........10/05/74 Steve DeLine................................58.................. Wyoming...........10/25/86 Peter Rantzau...............................55................at Air Force...........10/17/92 C.W. Hurst....................................54................. N.M. State...........10/02/99 Clark Kemble................................54......................Arizona...........11/15/75 Jon Poole.....................................53............... at Colorado...........09/17/83 Clark Kemble................................53....................Air Force...........10/25/75 Jason Smith.................................52...................... at Utah...........10/18/08 Mark Tyler....................................51.............at Texas Tech...........09/12/87 Jon Poole.....................................51..................... at UTEP...........10/22/83 Mark Tyler....................................50.......................... Utah...........10/10/87 Jon Poole.....................................50..............at N. Mexico...........11/13/82 Mickey Barilla...............................50................... at Hawaii...........11/24/79
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Rams Football 2012 TOTAL NET YARD Most yards, season
FIRST DOWNS Most first downs, season
Yds.......................................................... Year 5,706......................................................................... 2003 5,507......................................................................... 1996 5,496......................................................................... 1997 5,440......................................................................... 2002 5,250......................................................................... 1990 5,146......................................................................... 2008 5,088......................................................................... 1994
First Downs................................................ Year 278............................................................................ 2002 277............................................................................ 2003 277............................................................................ 1996 276............................................................................ 1990 271............................................................................ 1983
Most average yards/game, season Avg.......................................................... Year 458.9......................................................................... 1996 438.9......................................................................... 2003 424.0......................................................................... 1994 422.8......................................................................... 1997 408.0......................................................................... 2005 406.9......................................................................... 1974 406.3......................................................................... 1992 403.8......................................................................... 1990
Most yards, game Yds............Ply................... Opponent...........Year 693................ 60...............Tennessee-Chatt...............1996 657..................--................... Emporia State..............1967 626................ 72................................. Tulsa..............1997 619................ 69................ vs. Fresno State..............2008 607................ 96...................... New Mexico..............1990 603..................--........... South Dakota State..............1965
Most average yards/play, game Avg.............................. Opponent................ Year 11.6................. Tennessee-Chattanooga.................... 1996 9.0............................... vs. Fresno State.................... 2008 8.9..............................Colorado College.................... 1950 8.8................................................UNLV.................... 2010 8.69.............................................. Tulsa.................... 1997 8.68.....................................at Air Force.................... 2000 8.66............................... San Jose State.................... 1996
Fewest yards, game Yds.............................. Opponent................ Year 96..................................... at Iowa State.................... 1980
PLAYS Most plays, season Ply........................................................... Year 1,018......................................................................... 1990 973............................................................................ 2002 931............................................................................ 1983 900............................................................................ 2003 897............................................................................ 1977
Most plays, game Ply............ Yds................... Opponent...........Year 103.............. 558.................................UNLV..............1982 101.............. 444.................................. Utah..............1990 97................ 525...................Fullerton State..............1984 96................ 510.............................. at Utah..............1972 96................ 536...................... New Mexico..............1986 96................ 607...................... New Mexico..............1990
Fewest plays, game Ply............ Yds................... Opponent...........Year 43................ 300............................Air Force..............2001
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Most first downs, game First Downs.................... Opponent................ Year 33.................................................. Utah.................... 1992 33.................................................Idaho.................... 1992 32................................... Emporia State.................... 1967 32.......................................... Wyoming.................... 1984 31.................................................UNLV.................... 1982 31................................ San Diego State.................... 1996 31........................................at Air Force.................... 1996 31................................................. Tulsa.................... 1997 30...................................... New Mexico.................... 1983 30...................................Fullerton State.................... 1984 30.................................. at New Mexico.................... 1994 30...................................... New Mexico.................... 2010
Fewest first downs, game First Downs................................................ Year 4......................................................................Three times
RUSHING Most rushing attempts, season Att........................................................... Year 697............................................................................ 1990 694............................................................................ 1977 670............................................................................ 1972 622............................................................................ 2002 618............................................................................ 1971
Most rushing attempts, game Att............ Yds................... Opponent...........Year 81................ 363...............West Texas State..............1971 76................ 315.................................. Utah..............1990 75................ 268.................at Wichita State..............1968 74................ 296......................... Utah State..............1977 74................ 317................. at Oregon State..............1975 74................ 275.....................Wichita State..............1967
Most net rushing yards, season Yds.......................................................... Year 2,881......................................................................... 1992 2,880......................................................................... 2002 2,845......................................................................... 1997 2,827......................................................................... 1990 2,580......................................................................... 1978 2,541......................................................................... 1989 2,505......................................................................... 1996
Most net rushing yards, game Att............ Yds................... Opponent...........Year 522...................-................... Emporia State..............1967 475................ 72.................................UTEP..............1978 462................ 37...............Tennessee-Chatt...............1996 449................ 70.............................. at Utah..............1989 440................ 58...............................at BYU..............2001 426................ 73.....................West Virginia..............1978 422...................-......... at New Mexico State..............1949 402...................-........... South Dakota State..............1965
Most rushing yards/game, season Yds.......................................................... Year 240.1......................................................................... 1992 234.5......................................................................... 1978 231.0......................................................................... 1989 228.2......................................................................... 1967 218.8......................................................................... 1997
Most rushing yards/attempt, season Avg....................Att.................Yards...........Year 5.4......................... 527.......................2,845..............1997 5.1......................... 494.......................2,505..............1996 5.1......................... 571.......................2,881..............1992 4.6......................... 504.......................2,340..............2001 4.6......................... 543.......................2,480..............2003 4.6......................... 622.......................2,880..............2002 4.6......................... 459.......................1,978..............1998
Most rushing yards/attempt, game Avg........Att..... Yds...........................Opp.....Year 12.5......... 37.......462..... Tennessee-Chattanooga......1996 9.9........... 18.......178.........................at Air Force......2000 9.3........... 39.......362................. vs. Fresno State......2008 9.1.............--.......... --................Colorado College......1950 7.8........... 30.......235................. San Diego State......2011 7.8........... 44.......345..................vs. New Mexico......1997
Most rushing touchdowns, season TDs.......................................................... Year 37.............................................................................. 1990 32.............................................................................. 2002 32.............................................................................. 1997 32.............................................................................. 1996 31.............................................................................. 1989
Most rushing touchdowns, game TDs.............................. Opponent................ Year 9..................................... Emporia State.................... 1967 6................................................ at Utah.................... 1989 6...................................................UTEP.................... 1974 6............................. South Dakota State.................... 1965 5....... Several times; last: East Tenn. St..................... 2000
PASSING Most passing attempts, season Att........................................................... Year 444............................................................................ 1983 427............................................................................ 2008 418............................................................................ 1987 413............................................................................ 1980 412............................................................................ 1982
Most passing attempts, game Att............ Yds................... Opponent...........Year 58................ 405.................................UNLV..............1982 55................ 290...............................at BYU..............1980 54................ 303..............................at Tulsa..............1988 52................ 306....................... at Colorado..............1995 52................ 352.....................West Virginia..............1980
Most passing completions, season Comp....................................................... Year 280............................................................................ 1983 256............................................................................ 2008 253............................................................................ 2010 248............................................................................ 2005 240............................................................................ 1987
Team Records - Offense Most completions, game
Most passing touchdowns, game
Cmp............. Yds.......................... Opponent...............Year 33................ 431............ Northern Colorado..............1983 32................ 352.....................West Virginia..............1980 31................ 358........................at Air Force..............1996 31................ 449........................... at Hawaii..............1987 31................ 389.......................... Wyoming..............1984 31................ 402.............................. at Utah..............1984 31................ 372...............................at BYU..............2009 31................ 287.............at San Diego State..............1985 30................ 330..........................at Arizona..............1980 30................ 398........................... Colorado..............1987
TDs.............................. Opponent................ Year 7................................................ Nevada.................... 1974 5..........................................at Air Force.................... 2000 5............................................at Arizona.................... 1977 4................ Several times; last: at Idaho.................... 2009
Highest comp. percentage, season Pct........... Cmp........................... Att...........Year .644............. 253....................................393..............2010 .631............. 190....................................301..............1997 .631............. 280....................................444..............1983 .621............. 197....................................317..............2007 .617............. 248....................................402..............2005
Most passing yards, season Yds.......................................................... Year 3,436......................................................................... 2005 3,373......................................................................... 1983 3,227......................................................................... 2008 3,226......................................................................... 2003 3,206......................................................................... 1987 2,948......................................................................... 1994
Most passing yards, game Yds.............................. Opponent................ Year 449......................................... at Hawaii.................... 1987 434.................................... New Mexico.................... 1983 431.......................................... vs. Navy.................... 2005 431.......................... Northern Colorado.................... 1983 419........................................ Wyoming.................... 2005 405...............................................UNLV.................... 1982 403..................................... at Colorado.................... 2004 402............................................ at Utah.................... 1984 402................................................ Utah.................... 1983
Most passing yards/attempt, season YDs/Att..................................................... Year 9.0............................................................................. 2003 8.8............................................................................. 1997 8.6............................................................................. 1996 8.5............................................................................. 2005 8.4............................................................................. 1994
SCORING Most points, season Pts........................................................... Year 477............................................................................ 1997 418............................................................................ 2002 400............................................................................ 1994 381............................................................................ 2003 380............................................................................ 1996
Most points, game Pts............................... Opponent................ Year 77................................... Emporia State.................... 1967 76............................................. at UTEP.................... 1973 66.............................................. Nevada.................... 1974 63............................................... Hawaii.................... 1997 61.................... Tennessee-Chattanooga.................... 1996 61.......................................... Wyoming.................... 1913
Most overall touchdowns, season TDs.......................................................... Year 64.............................................................................. 1997 51.............................................................................. 1994 50.............................................................................. 2002 50.............................................................................. 1996 49.............................................................................. 2003
Most overall touchdowns, game TDs.............................. Opponent................ Year 11............................................. at UTEP.................... 1973 11................................... Emporia State.................... 1967 9................................................. Hawaii.................... 1997 9................................................ Nevada.................... 1974 9............................................ Wyoming.................... 1913 8...................... Tennessee-Chattanooga.................... 1996 8....................................... at Utah State.................... 1995 8...................................................UTEP.................... 1995 8...................................................UTEP.................... 1984 8................................................. Hawaii.................... 1965
Most field goals, season FGs.......................................................... Year 24.............................................................................. 2002
Most passing yards/attempt, game
Most field goals, game
Yds/Att.......................... Opponent................ Year 15.2..................................Ga. Southern.................... 2007
FGs.............................. Opponent................ Year 5............................................at Virginia.................... 2002 5.......................................West Virginia.................... 1978 4....................................... vs. Louisville.................... 2002 4.................................... at New Mexico.................... 2005 4.................................... at New Mexico.................... 2003 4...................................................UNLV.................... 2002 4................................................at SMU.................... 1998 4........................... at New Mexico State.................... 1998 4.................................. San Diego State.................... 1986 4........................................ New Mexico.................... 1986 4..............................................Air Force.................... 1975
Most passing touchdowns, season TDs.......................................................... Year 25.............................................................................. 2005 24.............................................................................. 1997 23.............................................................................. 1974 22.............................................................................. 2003 21.............................................................................. 2000 21.............................................................................. 1982 21.............................................................................. 1981 20.............................................................................. 1999
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Team Records - Defense, Special Teams and Miscellaneous TOTAL DEFENSE Fewest plays allowed, season
Ply........................................................... Year 616............................................................................ 1955 636............................................................................ 1966 653............................................................................ 1956 654............................................................................ 1964 674............................................................................ 1967 696............................................................................ 1965
Fewest plays allowed, game
Ply........................... Opponent....................Year 38............................... at Utah State..........................1962 41.........................Colorado College..........................1948 43...................... Northern Colorado..........................2011 46.........................................at BYU..........................1961 48................................ Weber State..........................2006 48................................vs. Colorado..........................2006 48......................................... Hawaii..........................1995
Fewest total yards allowed, season Yds.......................................................... Year 2,362......................................................................... 1955 2,383......................................................................... 1958 2,735......................................................................... 1967 2,785......................................................................... 1959 2,856......................................................................... 1952 2,998......................................................................... 1966
Fewest total yards allowed, game
Yds.......................... Opponent....................Year 46.........................Colorado College..........................1948 86................................ Weber State..........................2006 102.............................Wichita State..........................1976 125.................................. Wyoming..........................1958 126....................................... Hawaii..........................1995
Fewest yards/play allowed, season
Fewest first downs allowed, game
First Downs................ Opponent....................Year 3...........................Colorado College..........................1948 6...................................... Wyoming..........................1958 6.................................Wichita State..........................1976 7...............................Montana State..........................1990 8.............................................. Utah..........................1958 8................................. Kansas State..........................1967 8........................................Air Force..........................1993
RUSHING DEFENSE Fewest opponent carries, season Carries...................................................... Year 365............................................................................ 1966 384............................................................................ 1965 402............................................................................ 1967 430............................................................................ 1993 434............................................................................ 2009
Fewest opponent carries, game
Carries...................... Opponent....................Year 13...................... Northern Colorado..........................1983 16.............................Montana State..........................1990 16.............................................BYU..........................2000 19.......................at San Diego State..........................2002 20...................... Northern Colorado..........................2011 23.............................................BYU..........................1981
Fewest net rushing yards, season Yds.......................................................... Year 734............................................................................ 1959 1,231......................................................................... 1967 1,256......................................................................... 1966 1,395......................................................................... 1986 1,448......................................................................... 1993
Fewest net rushing yards, game
Yds/Ply..................................................... Year 3.8............................................................................. 1976 3.8............................................................................. 1955 4.1............................................................................. 1967 4.2............................................................................. 1977 4.4............................................................................. 1974
Net Yds..................... Opponent....................Year -38............................... Weber State..........................2006 0......................... New Mexico State..........................1982 1........................................... Pacific..........................1964 3.................................Wichita State..........................1976 7.................................... vs. Oregon..........................1990 9............................ San Diego State..........................1983
Fewest yards/play allowed, game
Fewest yards/carry, season
Yds/Ply..................... Opponent....................Year 1.6..............................Wichita State..........................1976 1.8............................... Weber State..........................2006 1.8..............................Arizona State..........................1977 2.3.................................. Utah State..........................1994 2.3..........................................UTEP..........................1994 2.3............................... New Mexico..........................1977
Fewest first downs allowed, season First Downs................................................ Year 129............................................................................ 1955 135............................................................................ 1952 142............................................................................ 1958 147............................................................................ 1967 150............................................................................ 1964
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Yds/Carry................................................... Year 2.8............................................................................. 1977 3.0............................................................................. 1976 3.1............................................................................. 1967 3.2............................................................................. 1986 3.3............................................................................. 1978
Fewest rushing touchdowns, season TDs.......................................................... Year 9................................................................................ 1967 9................................................................................ 1982 10.............................................................................. 1977 10.............................................................................. 1986 11.............................................................................. 1997 11.............................................................................. 2000
PASSING DEFENSE Fewest completions, season Comp....................................................... Year 56.............................................................................. 1955 61.............................................................................. 1961 63.............................................................................. 1962 64.............................................................................. 1952 67.............................................................................. 1958
Fewest completions, game
Comp....................... Opponent....................Year 0...........................................at BYU..........................1963 0.................................Wichita State..........................1967 0........................................Air Force..........................1988 0...........................................at Rice..........................1998 1..................................... Utah State..........................1949 1...........................West Texas State..........................1971 1...................................... Wyoming..........................1980 1....................................at Air Force..........................1982 2.........Several times; last: Air Force..........................1991
Lowest comp. percentage, season Pctg......................................................... Year .368........................................................................... 1967 .383........................................................................... 1952 .392........................................................................... 1958 .409........................................................................... 1971 .410........................................................................... 1969
Fewest passing yards, season Yds.......................................................... Year 617............................................................................ 1955 810............................................................................ 1952 847............................................................................ 1958 897............................................................................ 1954 922............................................................................ 1962
Fewest passing yards, game
Yds.......................... Opponent....................Year -6.................................... Utah State..........................1949 0...........................................at Rice..........................1998 0........................................Air Force..........................1988 0.................................Wichita State..........................1967 0...........................................at BYU..........................1963 7...........................West Texas State..........................1971 8....................................at Air Force..........................1981 9.............................. at New Mexico..........................1962
Fewest passing touchdowns, season TDs.......................................................... Year 3................................................................................ 1952 5................................................................................ 1955 7................................................................................ 1956 9................................................................................ 1969 9................................................................................ 1967
Most interceptions, season INTs......................................................... Year 25.............................................................................. 1990 23.............................................................................. 1977 22.............................................................................. 1978 21.............................................................................. 1965 21.............................................................................. 1989 20.............................................................................. 1966 20.............................................................................. 1986
Most interceptions, game
INTs......................... Opponent....................Year 6.................................West Virginia..........................1978 5.............................. at New Mexico..........................2001 5...............................Fullerton State..........................1989 5.......................................... at Utah..........................1989 5...................................... Wyoming..........................1986 5......................................at Arizona..........................1977 5....................................at Air Force..........................1966 4....Several times; last: at Wyoming..........................2001
Most sacks, season Sacks....................................................... Year 44.............................................................................. 1982 40.............................................................................. 1987 38.............................................................................. 1997 36.............................................................................. 1994 33.............................................................................. 1988 33.............................................................................. 1991 33.............................................................................. 1995 33.............................................................................. 1998 33.............................................................................. 1999
Most sacks, game
Sacks....................... Opponent....................Year 9.............................. at New Mexico..........................2011 9..................................vs. Colorado..........................1999 8..................................... Utah State..........................1994 8...................................at Wyoming..........................1991 8......................................... at UTEP..........................1989 7.................... Six times; last: SDSU..........................2007
OPPONENT FUMBLES Most fumbles, season Fumbles.................................................... Year 50.............................................................................. 1977 48.............................................................................. 1974 41.............................................................................. 1976 39.............................................................................. 1973 37.............................................................................. 1965
Most fumbles, game
Fumbles.................... Opponent....................Year 9.......................................at Denver..........................1947 9.......................................... at Utah..........................1947 9..................................... Utah State..........................1949 8...................................at Wyoming..........................1977 8...................................... Wyoming..........................1970 7...............Several times; last: Wyo...........................2000
Most fumbles recovered, season Fumbles Rec............................................... Year 30.............................................................................. 1949 26.............................................................................. 1964 26.............................................................................. 1965 26.............................................................................. 1977 23.............................................................................. 1997
SPECIAL TEAMS Punt Returns
Most returns, game.................... 10 vs. New Mexico, 1990 Most returns, season........................................... 45, 1994 Most yards, game................................ 214 vs. Utah, 1999 Most yards, season............................................ 777, 1949 Best return avg., season................................... 16.7, 1999 Most TDs, game....................................... 2 vs. Utah, 1999 Most TDs, season.................................................. 3, 1995 Lowest avg. return allowed, season.................... 3.1, 1976
Kickoff Returns
Most returns, game.........................10 at Minnesota, 2005 Most returns, season.......................... 52, twice; last:2011 Most yards, game........................... 263 at Air Force, 2010 Most yards, season......................................... 1,463, 2010 Best return avg., season................................... 26.5, 2001 Lowest avg. return allowed, season.................. 14.1, 1977
Punting
Most punts, game.......................11 at Arizona State, 1984 Most punts, season.............................................. 86, 1979 Best gross average, game...................60.0 vs. Tulsa, 1997 Best gross average, season.............................. 46.2, 1976 Most punts forced, game........... 12 vs. New Mexico, 1990 Most punts forced, season................................... 82, 1976
MISCELLANEOUS Penalties
Most penalties, game........................14 at Nebraska, 1993 Most penalties, season...................................... 107, 1983 Most yards penalized, game............124 at Nebraska, 1993 Most yards penalized, season......................... 1,014; 1978
General
Most consecutive games won.........................11, 1915-16 Most consecutive conf. games won................10, 1993-94 Most consecutive home games won.................9, 1927-29 Most consecutive road games won.................12, 1948-50 Most consecutive games unbeaten.................14, 1915-16 Most consecutive conf. games unbeaten........10, 1993-94 Most consecutive home games unbeaten.........9, 1927-29 Most consecutive road games unbeaten.........12, 1948-50 Consecutive shutouts............................................. 4, 1920 Consecutive games without shutout.............164, 1983-97 Conference titles............................................................ 15 Bowl appearances.......................................................... 12 Largest margin of victory.............................................. 77, .............vs. Kansas State Teachers College, 1967 (77-0) Largest conference margin of victory........................... 60, ................................................ at Wyoming, 1922 (60-0) Worst loss.......................72, at Arizona State, 1969 (79-7) Worst conf. loss...............72 at Arizona State, 1969 (79-7)
Most fumbles recovered, game
Fumbles Rec............... Opponent....................Year 6.......................................... at Utah..........................1947 6............................................ Drake..........................1948 5.............................................UTEP..........................1980 5........................................... Hawaii..........................1988 5....................................at Missouri..........................1982 5......................................at Arizona..........................1980 5....................................at Air Force..........................1964 4...............Several times; last: Tulsa..........................1997
A Bold New Era
Rams Football 2012 Player, Year, Opponent.......................................Att........... Yds Tony Alford, 1989; Utah.....................................................28.............. 310 Gartrell Johnson, 2008; Fresno State.................................27.............. 285 Chris Nwoke, 2011; Air Force.............................................29.............. 269 Kevin McDougal, 1997; New Mexico..................................20.............. 255 Henri Childs, 2001; BYU....................................................30.............. 237 Chris Nwoke, 2011; San Diego State..................................22.............. 232 Kim Jones, 1973; UTEP.....................................................31.............. 229 Brian Copeland, 1991; New Mexico...................................23.............. 228 L. McCutcheon, 1969; Wichita State..................................13.............. 213 Damon Washington, 1996; UTC.........................................16.............. 212 E. J. Watson, 1993; Fresno State.......................................35.............. 210 Lawrence McCutcheon, 1970; BYU....................................39.............. 207 Steve Bartalo, 1985; Air Force............................................47.............. 207 Steve Bartalo, 1983; UTEP.................................................38.............. 205 Kevin McDougal, 1999; Air Force.......................................26.............. 200 Kyle Bell, 2005; Air Force...................................................32.............. 197 Calvin Branch, 1996; San Diego State................................39.............. 196 Larry Jones, 1979; Arkansas.............................................20.............. 196 Oscar Reed, 1966; West Texas State..................................25.............. 194 Alvin Lewis, 1980; Utah.....................................................30.............. 193 Calvin Branch, 1996; Fresno State.....................................30.............. 191 Leonice Brown, 1994; Utah State.......................................17.............. 191 Gartrell Johnson, 2008; UNLV............................................33.............. 191 Kevin McDougal, 1999; Colorado.......................................22.............. 189 Damon Washington, 1997; Nevada....................................25.............. 188 Damon Washington, 1996; Tulsa.......................................19.............. 188 Kyle Bell, 2005; Nevada......................................................33.............. 183 Jack Christiansen, 1950; Denver.......................................................... 183 Steve Bartalo, 1986; Utah..................................................35.............. 181 Larry Jones, 1978; UTEP...................................................28.............. 180 Cecil Sapp, 2002; Virginia..................................................25.............. 178 Steve Bartalo, 1985; Utah..................................................37.............. 177 E.J. Watson, 1994; Air Force..............................................36.............. 177 John Mosure, 2009; New Mexico.......................................27.............. 177 Kyle Bell, 2005; San Diego State........................................33.............. 176 Leonice Brown, 1992; UTEP..............................................17.............. 176 Bradlee Van Pelt, 2001; BYU..............................................21.............. 174 Steve Bartalo, 1985; UTEP.................................................27.............. 174 Gartrell Johnson 2007; New Mexico..................................31.............. 172 Jaime Blake, 1995; Hawaii.................................................27.............. 170 Steve Bartalo, 1984; Hawaii...............................................36.............. 170 E.J. Watson, 1993; UTEP...................................................21.............. 170 Alvin Lewis, 1979; Air Force...............................................25.............. 169 Scott Whitehouse, 1987; New Mexico...............................27.............. 168 Steve Bartalo, 1986; Northern Colorado.............................29.............. 168 Lawrence McCutcheon, 1971; West Texas State................29.............. 167 Scott Whitehouse, 1984; Fullerton State............................35.............. 166 Oscar Reed, 1967; West Texas State..................................28.............. 165 Cecil Sapp, 2002; BYU.......................................................25.............. 168
Player, Year, Opponent.......................................Att........... Yds Alvin Lewis, 1978; West Virginia........................................21.............. 163 Gartrell Johnson 2007; UNLV.............................................25.............. 162 E.J. Watson, 1995; Utah....................................................28.............. 162 Steve Bartalo, 1986; UTEP.................................................39.............. 162 Ron Harris, 1974; Utah State.............................................21.............. 161 Cecil Sapp, 2000; Louisville...............................................36.............. 160 Steve Bartalo, 1983; Wyoming...........................................31.............. 160 Leonice Brown, 1992; Ohio................................................18.............. 160 Lawrence McCutcheon, 1971; UTEP..................................32.............. 160 E.J. Watson, 1993; Wyoming.............................................21.............. 159 Brian Copeland, 1991; San Diego State..............................23.............. 159 Raymond Carter, 2011; Wyoming......................................29.............. 158 Cecil Sapp, 2000; Air Force................................................10.............. 158 Calvin Branch, 1996; Wyoming..........................................38.............. 158 Ron Harris, 1974; Florida State..........................................29.............. 158 Cecil Sapp, 2002; UNLV.....................................................31.............. 157 Alvin Lewis, 1980; San Diego State....................................23.............. 157 Chris Nwoke, 2011; UNLV..................................................23.............. 156 Alvin Lewis, 1980; UTEP....................................................26.............. 156 Kevin McDougal, 1998; UTEP............................................25.............. 155 Damon Washington, 1997; Air Force.................................16.............. 155 Alvin Lewis, 1978; UTEP....................................................19.............. 154 Bradlee Van Pelt, 2003, Fresno State.................................13.............. 154 Damon Washington, 1996; San Diego State......................23.............. 152 John Ivlow, 1992; Colorado ................................................8.............. 152 Steve Bartalo, 1985; New Mexico.......................................47.............. 152 Steve Bartalo, 1986; New Mexico.......................................35.............. 150 Steve Bartalo, 1984; Wyoming...........................................27.............. 150 Lawrence McCutcheon, 1971; Wichita State......................30.............. 150 Steve Bartalo, 1986; San Diego State.................................37.............. 149 Alvin Lewis, 1980; Wyoming..............................................26.............. 149 Kevin McDougal, 1999; Nevada.........................................19.............. 147 Steve Bartalo, 1986; Colorado............................................39.............. 145 Tony Alford, 1989; Colorado .............................................20.............. 144
Most 100-yard Rushing Games, Career 28............................................................................. Steve Bartalo, 1983-86 14..................................................................Damon Washington, 1995-98 13............................................................................. Cecil Sapp, 1999-2002 13........................................................................Kevin McDougal, 1996-99 11...................................................................Gartrell Johnson III, 2004-08 10............................................................................... E.J. Watson, 1993-95 8.......................................................................................Kyle Bell, 2004-08 ............................................................................Bradlee Van Pelt, 2001-03 .................................................................................... Alvin Lewis, 1977-80 .................................................................Lawrence McCutcheon, 1969-71 6...........................................................................Leonard Mason, 2009-10 ......................................................................................Calvin Branch, 1996 ..............................................................................Leonice Brown, 1991-94
Most 100-yard Rushing Games, Season
Leonice Brown
A Bold New Era
9.............................................................................Cecil Sapp, 2002 .......................................................................... Steve Bartalo, 1986 8........................................................................ Steve Bartalo, 1985 6...............................................................Gartrell Johnson III, 2008 ..................................................................................Kyle Bell, 2005 ......................................................................Kevin McDougal, 1997 ..........................................................................Calvin Branch, 1996 ................................................................ Damon Washington, 1996 .......................................................................... Steve Bartalo, 1984 5...............................................................Gartrell Johnson III, 2007 ......................................................................Kevin McDougal, 1999 ...........................................................................E.J. Watoson, 1995 ........................................................................Leonice Brown, 1992 .......................................................................... Steve Bartalo, 1983 ............................................................................. Alvin Lewis, 1980
Player, Year, Opponent.......................................Att........... Yds Gartrell Johnson, 2007; Air Force......................................25.............. 143 Cecil Sapp, 2002; Wyoming...............................................34.............. 143 Ron Harris, 1976; Utah State.............................................32.............. 143 Brian Copeland, 1990; UTEP..............................................11.............. 142 Lawrence McCutcheon, 1971; Wyoming............................34.............. 142 Oscar Reed, 1966; Iowa State............................................24.............. 142 Bradlee Van Pelt, 2001; Fresno State.................................14.............. 141 Kyle Bell, 2005; Utah..........................................................25.............. 140 Bradlee Van Pelt, 2003; Wyoming......................................20.............. 140 Larry Jones, 1977; UTEP...................................................23.............. 140 Lawrence McCutcheon, 1970; Toledo................................24.............. 140 Leonard Mason, 2010; Air Force........................................22.............. 139 Ron Harris, 1974; New Mexico..........................................27.............. 139 Jaime Blake, 1996; Tennessee-Chattanooga......................12.............. 138 Gartrell Johnson, 2007; Georgia Southern.........................19.............. 136 E.J. Watson, 1994; San Diego State...................................25.............. 136 Kyle Bell, 2007; Colorado...................................................40.............. 135 Gartrell Johnson, 2008; Wyoming.....................................23.............. 135 Steve Bartalo, 1983; Iowa State.........................................43.............. 134 Leonice Brown, 1992; Utah................................................16.............. 132 Cecil Sapp, 2002; Air Force................................................29.............. 132 Damon Washington, 1998; New Mexico State...................18.............. 131 Steve Bartalo, 1986; BYU...................................................33.............. 131 E.J. Watson, 1995; Montana State.....................................21.............. 130 Cecil Sapp, 2002; Louisville...............................................30.............. 130 Gartrell Johnson, 2008; San Diego State...........................26.............. 130 John Mosure, 2009; San Diego State.................................20.............. 130 Leonard Mason, 2009; Utah...............................................24.............. 130 Damon Washington, 1997; San Diego State......................16.............. 129 Bradlee Van Pelt, 2002; Nevada.........................................13.............. 128 Kevin McDougal 1997; Nevada..........................................15.............. 127 Calvin Branch, 1996; Tennessee-Chattanooga.....................5.............. 127 Gartrell Johnson, 2008; New Mexico.................................30.............. 127 Steve Bartalo, 1983; BYU...................................................31.............. 126 Al Dorsey, 1953; Utah State...............................................18.............. 126 Bradlee Van Pelt, 2002; Fresno State...................................9.............. 125 Cecil Sapp, 2002; Nevada..................................................26.............. 125 Bradlee Van Pelt, 2003; Air Force.......................................17.............. 125 Leonard Mason, 2010; New Mexico...................................15.............. 124 Jimmy Green, 2004; Wyoming..........................................32.............. 124 Calvin Branch, 1996; Air Force...........................................26.............. 124 Steve Bartalo, 1984; San Diego State.................................27.............. 124 Kyle Bell; 2005; Wyoming..................................................35.............. 123 Rahsaan Sanders, 2003; Weber State................................18.............. 123 Steve Bartalo, 1984; New Mexico.......................................35.............. 123 Kyle Bell, 2005; Navy.........................................................22.............. 122 E.J. Watson, 1995; Air Force..............................................26.............. 122 Damon Washington, 1995; Wyoming................................20.............. 122 Leonard Mason, 2010; UNLV.............................................14.............. 121 Calvin Branch, 1996; UNLV................................................17.............. 121 Steve Bartalo, 1985; Southern Miss...................................30.............. 121 Cecil Sapp, 2000; East Tennessee State.............................11.............. 119 Cecil Sapp, 2000; BYU.......................................................18.............. 119 Leonard Mason, 2009; Wyoming.......................................20.............. 119 Al Dorsey, 1953; Denver....................................................17.............. 118 Kevin McDougal, 1998; UNLV............................................17.............. 117 Damon Washington, 1996; UNLV.......................................19.............. 117 Steve Bartalo, 1986; Wyoming...........................................33.............. 117 Rahsaan Sanders, 2000; Nevada........................................19.............. 116 Leonice Brown, 1992; LSU..................................................9.............. 116 Steve Bartalo, 1984; Utah..................................................24.............. 116 Duan Ruff, 2000; Nevada...................................................15.............. 115 Duan Ruff, 1998; Tulsa......................................................10.............. 115 Kevin McDougal, 1999; Utah..............................................28.............. 115 Jimmy Green, 2003; UNLV.................................................25.............. 113 Renard Cam, 1994; Arkansas State....................................21.............. 113
100-Yard Rushing Games
E.J. Watson Player, Year, Opponent.......................................Att........... Yds Kevin McDougal, 1999; UNLV............................................24.............. 113 Steve Bartalo, 1985; Wyoming...........................................31.............. 113 Steve Bartalo, 1985; San Diego State.................................21.............. 113 Damon Washington, 1996; Hawaii.....................................20.............. 112 Kevin McDougal, 1997; UNLV............................................11.............. 112 Steve Bartalo, 1983; Northern Colorado.............................32.............. 112 Damon Washington, 1997; Tulsa.......................................14.............. 111 Leonice Brown, 1992; San Diego State..............................19.............. 111 Damon Washington, 1995; Hawaii.....................................17.............. 110 Kevin McDougal, 1997; Missouri.......................................18.............. 110 Duan Ruff, 2001; Fresno State...........................................27.............. 108 Steve Bartalo, 1986; Hawai’i..............................................37.............. 108 Ron Harris, 1975; UTEP.....................................................25.............. 107 Leonard Mason, 2009; Colorado........................................23.............. 107 Cecil Sapp, 2002; TCU.......................................................19.............. 106 Bradlee Van Pelt, 2002; New Mexico..................................11.............. 106 Duan Ruff, 2001; Nevada...................................................14.............. 106 Rahsaan Sanders, 1999; New Mexico State.......................11.............. 106 E.J. Watson, 1995; Wyoming.............................................25.............. 106 Scott Whitehouse, 1987; Southwest Louisiana..................22.............. 106 Steve Bartalo, 1985; Colorado............................................17.............. 106 Jake Green, 1971; Air Force...............................................19.............. 106 Damon Washington, 1996; San Jose State........................23.............. 106 Larry Jones, 1976; New Mexico.........................................14.............. 105 Brian Copeland, 1991; UTEP..............................................24.............. 105 Cecil Sapp, 2002; UCLA.....................................................24.............. 105 Raymond Carter, 2010; Idaho............................................16.............. 104 Marcus Houston, 2003; Colorado......................................15.............. 104 Kevin McDougal, 1997; Utah State.....................................22.............. 104 Steve Bartalo, 1984; Mississippi State...............................26.............. 104 Jim McKenzie, 1975; Utah State........................................21.............. 104 Lawrence McCutcheon, 1970; Utah State..........................22.............. 104 Gartrell Johnson, 2007; Wyoming.....................................25.............. 103 Kevin McDougal, 1997; Hawaii..........................................14.............. 103 Jaime Blake, 1998; Texas El-Paso......................................14.............. 103 Scott Whitehouse, 1988; Colorado ...................................20.............. 103 Mark Davis, 1976; Wichita State........................................21.............. 103 Ken Hines, 1963; BYU........................................................11.............. 103 Tony Alford, 1989; Eastern Michigan.................................15.............. 103 Kyle Bell, 2007; Cal............................................................26.............. 102 Mike Gimenez, 1989; New Mexico.....................................10.............. 102 Gartrell Johnson, 2008; BYU..............................................18.............. 102 Damon Washington, 1995; Kansas State...........................10.............. 101 Mark Davis, 1976; UTEP....................................................15.............. 101 Reggie Leonard, 1972; UTEP.............................................28.............. 101 Rod Blackford, 1971; Wichita State...................................10.............. 101 Raymond Carter, 2011; Northern Colorado........................18.............. 100 Alvin Lewis, 1980; Air Force...............................................23.............. 100 E.J. Watson, 1995; UTEP...................................................18.............. 100
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300-Yard Passing/100-Yard Receiving Games
Moses Moreno
300-yard passing games Player, Year; Opponent.................................Yards Scooter Molander, 1987; Hawaii.................................. 449 Terry Nugent, 1983; New Mexico................................. 434 Justin Holland, 2005; Wyoming................................... 419 Terry Nugent, 1983; Northern Colorado....................... 418 Steve Fairchild, 1980; Wyoming.................................. 406 Terry Nugent, 1983; Utah............................................. 405 Terry Nugent, 1982; UNLV........................................... 405 Justin Holland, 2004; Colorado.................................... 403 Kelly Stouffer, 1984; Utah............................................ 402 Scooter Molander, 1987; Colorado ............................. 398 Kelly Stouffer, 1984; Wyoming.................................... 389 Pete Thomas, 2011; San Jose State............................. 387 Pat Juliana, 1972; Utah................................................ 387 Pete Thomas, 2010; Idaho........................................... 386
Player, Year; Opponent.................................Yards Justin Holland, 2005; Navy.......................................... 381 Terry Nugent, 1982; UTEP............................................ 374 Grant Stucker, 2009; BYU............................................ 372 Ryan Eslinger, 1998; TCU............................................ 370 Anthoney Hill, 1994; New Mexico................................ 364 Kelly Stouffer, 1986; Utah............................................ 354 Scooter Molander, 1987; Utah..................................... 351 Kelly Stouffer, 1986; New Mexico................................ 351 Moses Moreno, 1996; San Jose State.......................... 359 Moses Moreno, 1996; Air Force................................... 358 Terry Nugent, 1983; San Diego State........................... 349 Bradlee Van Pelt, 2003; Colorado ............................... 339 Matt Newton, 2000; Air Force...................................... 334 Steve Fairchild, 1980; Arizona...................................... 330 Matt Newton, 2000; Colorado...................................... 327 Anthoney Hill, 1994; Fresno State................................ 326 Mark Driscoll, 1974; Arizona State............................... 325 Bradlee Van Pelt, 2003; Miami..................................... 323 Moses Moreno, 1997; Tulsa......................................... 323 Scooter Molander, 1988; Air Force............................... 323 Tom Thenell, 1981; UTEP............................................. 322 Steve Fairchild, 1980; Air Force.................................... 322 Billy Farris, 2008; Sacramento State............................ 321 Kelly Stouffer, 1984; Fullerton State............................. 320 Steve Fairchild, 1980; West Virginia............................. 320 Scooter Molander, 1987; BYU...................................... 317 Bradlee Van Pelt, 2003; California................................ 317 Kevin Verdugo, 1991; Hawaii....................................... 315 Terry Nugent, 1983; Arizona........................................ 313 Justin Holland, 2005; New Mexico.............................. 312 Matt Newton, 1999, Nevada......................................... 312 Moses Moreno, 1996; Colorado . ............................... 312 Terry Nugent, 1983; Air Force...................................... 312 Kelly Stouffer, 1984; UTEP........................................... 308 Tom Thenell, 1981; Mississippi State........................... 308 Ryan Eslinger, 1998; Wyoming.................................... 307 Pete Thomas, 2010; Miami-Ohio.................................. 305 Mark Driscoll, 1974; Nevada........................................ 305 Scooter Molander, 1988; Tulsa..................................... 303 Scooter Molander, 1987; Southwest Louisiana............ 302 Caleb Hanie, 2007; Cal................................................. 301
Most 300-yard Passing Games, Career 8...................................................... Terry Nuget, 1980-83 7............................................ Scooter Molander, 1987-88 6....................................................Kelly Stouffer, 1984-86 4..................................................Justin Holland, 2002-05 ................................................ Moses Moreno, 1994-97 .................................................Steve Fairchild, 1978, 80 3...............................................Bradlee Van Pelt, 2001-03 ....................................................Pete Thomas, 2010-11 2....................................................Anthoney Hill, 1991-94 ............................................. Mark Driscoll, 1972, 74-75 ................................................... Ryan Eslinger, 1996-98 ..................................................... Tom Thenell, 1981-84
Most 300-yard Passing Games, Season 6.................................................Terry Nugent, 1983 5......................................... Scooter Molander, 1987 4................................................ Kelly Stouffer, 1984 . ............................................. Steve Fairchild, 1980 3. ...........................................Bradlee Van Pelt, 2003 ..............................................Justin Holland, 2005 .............................................Moses Moreno, 1996 2 ............................................................. Nine times Scooter Molander
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Willie Miller
100-yard receiving games
Player, Year; Opponent.................................Yards Greg Primus, 1991; Hawaii.......................................... 256 David Anderson, 2004; BYU......................................... 233 Willie Miller, 1974; Arizona State................................. 230 Jeff Champine, 1983; Northern Colorado..................... 219 Rashaun Greer, 2008; UNLV......................................... 211 David Anderson, 2003, Air Force................................. 199 Jeff Raikes, 1982; UNLV.............................................. 196 Jeff Champine, 1983; New Mexico............................... 192 Tony Goolsby, 1980; Wyoming.................................... 189 Johnny Walker; 2007; New Mexico.............................. 177 Bill Sherman; 1984; Utah............................................. 170 David Anderson, 2005; Wyoming................................ 169 Paul Turner, 1994; Fresno State................................... 169 Pete Rebstock, 2000; Air Force.................................... 168 J. D. Brookhart, 1987; Hawaii...................................... 168 David Anderson,2003; Miami....................................... 167 Greg Primus, 1990; Hawaii.......................................... 165 Willie Miller, 1974; Nevada........................................... 163 Rashaun Greer, 2009; Weber State.............................. 162 Dion Morton, 2008; Wyoming...................................... 160 Tony Goolsby, 1980; Arizona........................................ 159 Geoff Turner, 1997; Wyoming...................................... 159 Johnny Walker, 2006; Colorado................................... 158 Geoff Turner, 1996; Colorado ...................................... 157 David Anderson, 2004; Colorado................................. 156 Tyson LIggett, 2009; BYU............................................ 156 Willie Miller, 1974; BYU............................................... 155 Greg Primus, 1992; Idaho............................................ 152 Rashuan Greer, 2008; Sacramento State..................... 152 Chris Pittman, 2002; Nevada........................................ 151 Lou Greenwood, 2011; San Jose State........................ 149 Lawrence McCutcheon, 1970; Wyoming...................... 147 Jeff Raikes, 1982; New Mexico.................................... 147 Tony Goolsby, 1980; New Mexico................................ 147 Tony Goolsby, 1980; West Virginia.............................. 147 Rashaun Greer, 2008; Air Force................................... 145 Chris Pittman, 2003; Colorado..................................... 144 Greg Primus, 1991; Wyoming...................................... 143 Eric Olsen, 1994; New Mexico..................................... 143 David Anderson, 2003; Colorado................................. 142 Todd Tyrrell, 1984; Wyoming....................................... 142 David Anderson, 2003; California................................. 141 Geoff Turner, 1996; Oregon.......................................... 141 Paul Turner, 1997; Tulsa............................................... 140 David Anderson, 2004; USC......................................... 137 Keli McGregor, 1983; Utah........................................... 135 David Anderson, 2003; Boston College . ..................... 134
Player, Year; Opponent.................................Yards David Anderson, 2003; New Mexico............................ 134 Darran Hall, 1997; Colorado . ..................................... 132 Jeremy Calhoun, 1996; Air Force................................. 131 Willie Miller, 1974; Arkansas........................................ 129 Harry Stevenson, 1969; Air Force................................ 129 Dion Morton, 2008; BYU.............................................. 129 Lou Greenwood, 2010; UNLV....................................... 128 David Anderson, 2005; New Mexico............................ 128 Gregg Scott, 1989; Wyoming....................................... 128 Paul Turner, 1995; UTEP.............................................. 128 Greg Stemrick, 1971; BYU........................................... 127 Jeff Raikes, 1982; UTEP............................................... 126 Mark R. Bell, 1978; Utah State..................................... 126 David Anderson, 2005; Navy........................................ 126 Dion Morton, 2008; Houston....................................... 126 Dallas Davis, 1999; San Diego State............................ 125 Geoff Turner, 1996; Nebraska....................................... 125 Greg Primus, 1991; Air Force....................................... 125 Rashaun Greer, 2009; Idaho........................................ 125 Damon Morton, 2007; UNLV........................................ 124 David Anderson, 2004; New Mexico............................ 124 Paul Turner, 1994; BYU................................................ 124 Luke Roberts, 2005; Air Force..................................... 123 Geoff Turner, 1996; Fresno State.................................. 123 Chris Pittman, 2003; Utah............................................ 123 Dustin Osborn, 2004; Minnesota................................. 122 Dallas Davis, 1999; Nevada.......................................... 122 Corey McCoy, 1998; TCU............................................. 121 Willie Miller, 1974; New Mexico................................... 121 Raymond Carter, 2010; Idaho...................................... 120 David Anderson, 2005; Utah........................................ 120 Johnny Walker, 2005; Nevada...................................... 120 Willie Miller, 1972; Air Force........................................ 120 Eric Olsen, 1994; Wyoming ........................................ 120 Keli McGregor, 1983; Air Force.................................... 120 Cecil Stockdale, 1979; Wyoming.................................. 120 Johnny Walker, 2005; New Mexico.............................. 119 David Anderson, 2005; Colorado................................. 119 Geoff Turner, 1996; UNLV............................................ 119 Alvin Lewis, 1978; Utah State...................................... 119 Willie Miller, 1973; Utah State...................................... 119 Willie Miller, 1973; Idaho............................................. 119 Byron Steele, 2010; Miami-Ohio.................................. 118 Greg Primus, 1992, Ohio............................................. 118 Jeff Champine, 1982; Mississippi State....................... 118 Willie Miller, 1972; Florida State................................... 118 Greg Primus, 1992; UTEP............................................ 118 Eric Olsen, 1994; Utah................................................. 118 Kory Sperry, 2005; Navy.............................................. 117 Lawrence McCutcheon, 1970; Utah State.................... 117 Johnny Walker, 2005; Minnesota................................. 116 Jeff Champine, 1981; BYU........................................... 116 Harry Stevenson, 1969; Arizona State.......................... 116 Johnny Square, 1972; Utah.......................................... 116 Damon Morton, 2006; UNLV........................................ 115 Dallas Davis, 1997; Missouri........................................ 115 Ronald Antoine, 1996; Air Force.................................. 115 Sean Willis, 1988; Hawaii............................................. 115 Damon Morton, 2007; Cal............................................ 114 J.D. Brookhart, 1987; Colorado .................................. 114 Eric Olsen, 1994; San Diego State................................ 114 Willie Miller, 1974; Arizona.......................................... 114 Luke Roberts, 2007; Houston...................................... 113 Frank Rice, 2000; Colorado . ....................................... 113 Frank Rice, 2000; Arizona State................................... 112 Jeff Champine, 1982; UTEP......................................... 112 Jeff Raikes, 1981; UTEP............................................... 111 Chris Pittman, 2003; Weber State................................ 111 Pete Rebstock, 2001; Nevada...................................... 110 Pete Rebstock, 2000; BYU........................................... 110
Player, Year; Opponent.................................Yards Greg Primus, 1992; LSU.............................................. 110 Chris Pittman, 2003; Wyoming.................................... 109 Larry Jones, 1980; Air Force........................................ 109 Mark R. Bell, 1977; Arizona.......................................... 109 Jim Kennedy, 1973; Arizona State................................ 109 Willie MIller, 1972; UTEP............................................. 109 Terry Swarn, 1968; Wyoming...................................... 108 Justin Shull, 1993; Wyoming....................................... 108 Willie Miller, 1973; New Mexico State.......................... 108 Greg Primus, 1990; BYU.............................................. 108 Jeremy Calhoun, 1995; San Diego State...................... 107 Paul Turner, 1995; Air Force......................................... 107 Jeff Raikes, 1980; BYU................................................ 107 Willie Miller, 1972; Utah............................................... 107 Jeff Champine, 1982; Hawaii........................................ 106 Eric Olsen, 1993; Air Force........................................... 106 Dion Morton, 2009; Utah............................................. 106 David Anderson, 2005; Air Force................................. 105 Geoff Turner, 1997; Utah State . .................................. 104 Mark Holmes, 1990; Louisiana Tech............................ 104 Greg Primus, 1991; Nebraska...................................... 104 Kory Sperry, 2008; TCU............................................... 104 Kory Sperry, 2007; Colorado........................................ 103 Damon Morton, 2006; Fresno State............................. 103 Pete Rebstock, 2001; Colorado.................................... 103 Dewey Dorough, 1987; Utah........................................ 103 Jeff Champine, 1982; Air Force.................................... 102 Dustin Osborn, 2005; Minnesota................................. 102 Willie Miller, 1973; UTEP.............................................. 101 Tim Labus, 1970; UTEP............................................... 101 Terry Swarn, 1968; Wichita State................................. 101 Greg Primus, 1990; UTEP............................................ 101 Greg Primus, 1992; Fresno State................................. 101 Dustin Osborn, 2004; Montana State........................... 101 Justin Shull, 1994; Michigan........................................ 101 Willie Miller, 1973; Utah State...................................... 100 Rod Blackford, 1971; Wichita State............................. 100 Jeremy Calhoun, 1996; San Jose State........................ 100 Pete Rebstock, 2000; New Mexico............................... 100 Pete Rebstock, 2000; San Diego State......................... 100 Will Layne, 2000; Wyoming......................................... 100 Johnny Walker, 2005; BYU........................................... 100 Damon Morton, 2007; Georgia Southern..................... 100
Most 100-yard Receiving Games, Career 16............................................. David Anderson, 2001-05 15.....................................................Willie Miller, 1972-74 12...................................................Greg Primus, 1989-92 7..................................................Jeff Champine, 1980-83 ....................................................... Geoff Turner, 1996-97 6..............................................Pete Rebstock, 1998-2001 ................................................... Johnny Walker, 2004-07 5................................................ Damon Morton, 2004-07 ..........................................................Jeff Raikes, 1979-82 ...........................................................Eric Olsen, 1991-94 .........................................................Paul Turner, 1993-97 .....................................................Chris Pittman, 2000-03 ................................................... Rashaun Greer, 2006-09
Most 100-yard Receiving Games, Season 6............................................ David Anderson, 2003 .............................................. David Anderson, 2005 ..................................................... Willie Miller, 1974 5..................................................Geoff Turner, 1996 ................................................... Greg Primus, 1992 ..................................................... Willie Miller, 1973 4..............................................................Nine Times
A Bold New Era
Rams Football 2012 Rushing
Year...Player.........................Att....Yds.... TD.... Avg 2011.. Chris Nwoke......................200.. 1130........ 9....... 5.7 2010.. Leonard Mason...................92.... 513........ 5....... 5.6 2009.. Leonard Mason.................156.... 766........ 2....... 4.9 2008.. Gartrell Johnson................278.. 1476...... 12....... 5.3 2007.. Gartrell Johnson................181.... 991........ 6....... 5.3 2006.. Gartrell Johnson................109.... 305........ 6....... 2.8 2005.. Kyle Bell............................276.. 1288...... 10....... 4.7 2004.. Jimmy Green.....................132.... 436........ 3....... 3.3 2003.. Bradlee Van Pelt................170.... 909...... 10....... 5.3 2002.. Cecil Sapp.........................347.. 1601...... 17....... 4.6 2001.. Henri Childs.......................178.... 938........ 4....... 5.3 2000.. Cecil Sapp.........................187.. 1001...... 11....... 5.4 1999.. Kevin McDougal................232.. 1223........ 8....... 5.3 1998.. Damon Washington...........147.... 645........ 5....... 4.4 1997.. Damon Washington...........196.. 1195........ 8....... 6.1 1996.. Calvin Branch....................228.. 1279...... 21....... 5.6 1995.. E.J. Watson.......................201.... 908........ 8....... 4.5 1994.. E.J. Watson.......................177.... 712........ 9....... 4.0 1993.. E.J. Watson.......................115.... 695........ 6....... 6.0 1992.. Leonice Brown..................156.. 1051........ 5....... 6.7 1991.. Brian Copeland..................190.. 1028........ 5....... 5.4 1990.. Brian Copeland..................177.... 940........ 5....... 5.3 1989.. Tony Alford........................157.. 1035........ 6....... 6.6 1988.. Scott Whitehouse..............201.... 713........ 5....... 3.6 1987.. Scott Whitehouse..............183.... 812........ 6....... 4.4 1986.. Steve Bartalo.....................362.. 1419...... 19....... 3.9 1985.. Steve Bartalo.....................338.. 1368...... 12....... 4.1 1984.. Steve Bartalo.....................219.... 913........ 7....... 4.2 1983.. Steve Bartalo.....................292.. 1113........ 8....... 3.8 1982.. Doug Jones.........................90.... 341........ 2....... 3.8 1981.. Troy Lindsay......................172.... 577........ 1....... 3.4 1980.. Alvin Lewis........................211.. 1047........ 8....... 4.9 1979.. Alvin Lewis........................135.... 635........ 3....... 4.7 1978.. Larry Jones.......................189.... 898........ 3....... 4.7 1977.. Larry Jones.......................185.... 790........ 7....... 4.3 1976.. Mark Davis........................163.... 845........ 6....... 5.2 1975.. Ron Harris.........................218.... 836........ 5....... 3.8 1974.. Ron Harris.........................218.... 956........ 7....... 4.4 1973.. Kim Jones.........................125.... 537........ 7....... 4.3 1972.. Reggie Leonard.................144.... 481........ 3....... 3.3 1971.. Lawrence McCutcheon .....261.. 1112........ 8....... 4.2 1970.. Lawrence McCutcheon .....242.. 1008........ 6....... 4.1 1969.. Lawrence McCutcheon .....146.... 797........ 9....... 5.5 1968.. Charles Piggee..................137.... 579........ 6....... 4.2 1967.. Oscar Reed........................213.... 910........ 7....... 4.3 1966.. Oscar Reed........................188.... 946...... 10....... 5.0 1965.. Oscar Reed........................149.... 725........ 7....... 4.9 1964.. Jess Willis.........................145.... 580........ 7....... 4.0 1963.. Ken Hines............................94.... 531........ 4....... 5.6 1962.. Phil Jackson........................66.... 314........ 1....... 4.8 1961.. Dennis Wohlhueter..............69.... 308........ 2....... 4.5 1960.. Brady Keys........................103.... 368........ 1....... 3.6 1959.. Wayne Schneider................90.... 457........ 3....... 5.1 1958.. Wayne Schneider................84.... 578........ 4....... 6.8 1957.. Frank Gupton.......................91.... 540........ 2....... 5.9 1956.. Wayne Walter....................117.... 471........ 5....... 4.0 1955.. Gary Glick..........................139.... 579........ 8....... 4.2 1954.. Gary Glick..........................150.... 458........ 3....... 3.1 1953.. Al Dorsey.............................85.... 428........ 3....... 5.0 1952.. Jerry Zaleski........................90.... 435........ 1....... 4.9 1951.. Joe Mohorcich..................100.... 450........ 8....... 4.5 —Leaders based on yards
A Bold New Era
Passing
Year.... Player........................ Att.Cmp...... Int.... Yds........TD 2011.. Pete Thomas............161...261........ 8.. 1607.......... 7 2010.. Pete Thomas............391...253...... 13.. 2662........ 11 2009.. Grant Stucker...........251...133...... 12.. 1874........ 12 2008.. Billy Farris................379...233...... 13.. 2934........ 19 2007.. Caleb Hanie..............293...188...... 15.. 2455........ 18 2006.. Caleb Hanie..............342...209...... 12.. 2427........ 11 2005.. Justin Holland..........369...235...... 15.. 3185........ 23 2004.. Justin Holland.........197...121...... 10.. 1622.......... 6 2003.. Bradlee Van Pelt.......297...180...... 13.. 2845........ 19 2002.. Bradlee Van Pelt.......287...150........ 7.. 2073........ 10 2001.. Bradlee Van Pelt.......208.....99...... 12.. 1353.......... 9 2000.. Matt Newton.............362...211...... 14.. 2767........ 20 1999.. Matt Newton.............370...213...... 14.. 2596........ 19 1998.. Ryan Eslinger...........336...206...... 11.. 2386........ 14 1997.. Moses Moreno.........281...175........ 9.. 2463........ 22 1996.. Moses Moreno.........335...193...... 12.. 2921........ 18 1995.. Moses Moreno.........199...104........ 8.. 1530........ 11 1994.. Anthoney Hill............330...176...... 14.. 2841........ 18 1993.. Anthoney Hill............263...121........ 7.. 1636........ 10 1992.. Anthoney Hill............231...112...... 13.. 1669........ 10 1991.. Kevin Verdugo..........265...159...... 11.. 2138........ 17 1990.. Kevin Verdugo..........159.....93........ 7.. 1188.......... 2 1989.. Mike Gimenez...........179.....97...... 11.. 1223.......... 6 1988.. Scooter Molander.....347...175...... 22.. 2232.......... 9 1987.. Scooter Molander.....407...237...... 18.. 3168........ 16 1986.. Kelly Stouffer............374...205...... 14.. 2604.......... 7 1985.. Kelly Stouffer............346...204...... 11.. 2387........ 15 1984.. Kelly Stouffer............295...168...... 13.. 2151........ 14 1983.. Terry Nugent.............433...275...... 20.. 3319........ 12 1982.. Terry Nugent.............382...201...... 19.. 2595........ 18 1981.. Tom Thenell..............185.....80........ 7.. 1079........ 11 1980.. Steve Fairchild..........392...200...... 17.. 2578........ 15 1979.. Keith Lee..................166.....77........ 8.... 993.......... 4 1978.. Steve Fairchild..........115.....57........ 8.... 905.......... 6 1977.. Dan Graham.............228.....97...... 11.. 1692........ 17 1976.. Dan Graham.............116.....55........ 5.... 816.......... 2 1975.. Mark Driscoll............227...109...... 11.. 1246.......... 4 1974.. Mark Driscoll............246...122...... 14.. 2016........ 19 1973.. Jan Stuebbe.............310...146...... 15.. 1938........ 11 1972.. Pat Juliana................168.....68...... 16.... 938.......... 4 1971.. Scott Simmons........121.....55........ 9.... 668.......... 1 1970.. Wayne Smith............321...136...... 17.. 1861.......... 8 1969.. Chip Maxwell............205...109........ 8.. 1257.......... 8 1968.. Gerry Montiel...........202.....75...... 12.. 1031.......... 6 1967.. Gerry Montiel...........194.....76...... 11.... 985.......... 6 1966.. Bob Wolfe.................160.....65........ 8.... 890.......... 6 1965.. Bob Wolfe.................109.....47........ 4.... 568.......... 7 1964.. Eddie Belt.................100.....33........ 9.... 387.......... 3 1963.. John Christensen.......93.....29........ 6.... 322.......... 1 1962.. John Christensen.....133.....56...... 14.... 562.......... 2 1961.. Leroy Guiterrez...........82.....37........ 5.... 387.......... 2 1960.. Jon Crider...................64.....25........ 5.... 305.......... 2 1959.. Bill Wade....................33.....14........ 3.... 197.......... 1 1958.. Fred Glick...................62.....28........ 3.... 372.......... 4 1957.. Louie Long.................56.....21........ 8.... 328.......... 1 1956.. Jerry Callahan............57.....14........ 9.... 342.......... 4 1955.. Jerry Callahan............52.....22........ 2.... 302.......... 2 1954.. Gary Glick.................137.....58........ 8.... 811.......... 5 1953.. Bob Rollins.................71.....35........ 0.... 474.......... 3 1952.. Don Burroughs.........151.....76...... 11.... 866.......... 7 1951.. Don Burroughs.........160.....86........ 0.. 1279.......... 8 —Leaders based on yards
Total Offense
Year.... Player.................................... Rush..... Pass......Total 2011.. Pete Thomas............................-36.....1607..... 1571 2010.. Pete Thomas..........................-117.....2662..... 2545 2009.. Grant Stucker.............................. 9.....1874..... 1883 2008.. Billy Farris................................-34.....2934..... 2900 2007.. Caleb Hanie................................. 6.....2455..... 2461 2006.. Caleb Hanie............................... 55.....2427..... 2482 2005.. Justin Holland........................-174.....3185..... 3011 2004.. Justin Holland..........................-82.....1622..... 1540 2003.. Bradlee Van Pelt...................... 909.....2845..... 3754 2002.. Bradlee Van Pelt...................... 819.....2073..... 2892 2001.. Bradlee Van Pelt...................... 580.....1353..... 1933 2000.. Matt Newton...........................-201.....2767..... 2566 1999.. Matt Newton.............................-44.....2596..... 2552 1998.. Ryan Eslinger............................ 38.....2386..... 2424 1997.. Moses Moreno.......................-113.....2463..... 2350 1996.. Moses Moreno.........................-18.....2921..... 2903 1995.. Moses Moreno.......................-135.....1530..... 1395 1994.. Anthoney Hill........................... 158.....2841..... 2999 1993.. Anthoney Hill........................... 433.....1636..... 2069 1992.. Anthoney Hill........................... 344.....1669..... 2013 1991.. Kevin Verdugo........................-148.....2138..... 1990 1990.. Mike Gimenez.......................... 117.....1176..... 1293 1989.. Mike Gimenez.......................... 113.....1223..... 1336 1988.. Scooter Molander...................-161.....2232..... 2071 1987.. Scooter Molander...................-414.....3168..... 2754 1986.. Kelly Stouffer..........................-214.....2604..... 2390 1985.. Kelly Stouffer..........................-132.....2387..... 2255 1984.. Kelly Stouffer..........................-130.....2151..... 2021 1983.. Terry Nugent...........................-276.....3319..... 3043 1982.. Terry Nugent...........................-233.....2595..... 2362 1981.. Tom Thenell............................-105.....1079....... 974 1980.. Steve Fairchild........................-189.....2578..... 2309 1979.. Keith Lee................................. 200.......993..... 1193 1978.. Keith Lee................................. 392.......703..... 1095 1977.. Dan Graham.............................-68.....1692..... 1624 1976.. Dan Graham.............................. 43.......816....... 859 1975.. Mark Driscoll............................-55.....1246..... 1191 1974.. Mark Driscoll............................-96.....2016..... 1920 1973.. Jan Stuebbe.............................-92.....1938..... 1846 1972.. Pat Juliana............................... 938.......339..... 1277 1971.. Lawrence McCutcheon.......... 1112...........0..... 1112 1970.. Wayne Smith........................... 231.....1861..... 2092 1969.. Chip Maxwell........................... 114.....1257..... 1371 1968.. Gerry Montiel............................ 22.....1031..... 1053 1967.. Gerry Montiel.......................... 119.......985..... 1104 1966.. Oscar Reed.............................. 946...........0....... 946 1965.. Oscar Reed.............................. 725...........0....... 725 1964.. Jess Willis............................... 580...........0....... 580 1963.. Ken Hines................................ 531...........0....... 531 1962.. John Christensen.................... 187.......562....... 749 1961.. Leroy Guiterrez.......................... 97.......387....... 484 1960.. Brady Keys.............................. 368.........63....... 431 1959.. Wayne Schneider.................... 457.........51....... 508 1958.. Wayne Schneider.................... 578...........7....... 585 1957.. Frank Gupton........................... 540.........10....... 550 1956.. Wayne Walter.......................... 471.........59....... 530 1955.. Gary Glick................................ 579.......248....... 827 1954.. Gary Glick................................ 458.......811..... 1269 1953.. Bob Rollins.............................. 138.......474....... 612 1952.. Don Burroughs.......................... 80.......866....... 946 1951.. Don Burroughs.........................-96.....1279..... 1183 1950.. Mark McKie............................. 457...........0....... 457 1949.. Frank Faucett........................... 733...........0....... 733 —Leaders based on yards
Receiving
Year-by-Year Individual Leaders
Year.... Player............................................No...... Yds......TD 2011.. Crockett Gillmore.......................... 45...... 468........ 4 2010.. Tyson Liggett................................. 41...... 380........ 0 2009.. Rashaun Greer.............................. 49...... 734........ 0 2008.. Rashaun Greer.............................. 63.... 1114........ 3 2007.. Damon Morton.............................. 40...... 774........ 6 2006.. Johnny Walker.............................. 58...... 586........ 0 2005.. David Anderson............................. 86.... 1221........ 8 2004.. David Anderson............................. 57...... 940........ 2 2003.. David Anderson............................. 72.... 1293........ 9 2002.. Chris Pittman................................ 60...... 807........ 1 2001.. Pete Rebstock............................... 30...... 619........ 3 2000.. Pete Rebstock............................... 49...... 802........ 6 1999.. Dallas Davis................................... 57...... 747........ 3 1998.. Darran Hall.................................... 44...... 629........ 2 1997.. Geoff Turner.................................. 35...... 562........ 4 1996.. Geoff Turner.................................. 52...... 921........ 6 1995.. Paul Turner.................................... 42...... 713........ 9 1994.. Eric Olsen...................................... 46...... 849........ 3 1993.. Eric Olsen...................................... 31...... 546........ 4 1992.. Greg Primus.................................. 60.... 1007........ 6 1991.. Greg Primus.................................. 67.... 1081........ 8 1990.. Greg Primus.................................. 56.... 1008........ 3 1989.. Sean Willis.................................... 44...... 657........ 5 1988.. Scott Whitehouse.......................... 41...... 368........ 0 1987.. J.D. Brookhart............................... 51...... 683........ 4 1986.. Steve Bartalo................................. 40...... 289........ 0 1985.. Steve Bartalo................................. 40...... 324........ 1 1984.. Keli McGregor............................... 47...... 479........ 3 1983.. Keli McGregor............................... 69...... 717........ 2 1982.. Jeff Champine............................... 54...... 904........ 4 1981.. Jeff Champine............................... 66...... 882...... 10 1980.. Tony Goolsby................................ 47...... 838........ 5 1979.. Cecil Stockdale.............................. 19...... 361........ 4 1978.. Mark E. Bell................................... 26...... 328........ 3 1977.. Mark R. Bell................................... 40...... 797........ 9 1976.. Mike Bachman............................... 17...... 377........ 1 .......... Mark R. Bell................................... 17...... 268........ 1 1975.. Dan O’Rourke................................ 26...... 388........ 0 1974.. Willie Miller................................... 53.... 1193........ 9 1973.. Willie Miller................................... 53...... 793........ 6 1972.. Willie Miller................................... 42...... 749........ 3 1971.. Greg Stemrick............................... 24...... 325........ 2 1970.. Tim Labus..................................... 41...... 573........ 4 1969.. Harry Stevenson............................ 38...... 493........ 2 1968.. Terry Swarn................................... 38...... 563........ 5 1967.. Larry Jackson................................ 16...... 277........ 2 .......... Dick Morgan.................................. 16...... 170........ 2 1966.. Tom Pack...................................... 21...... 313........ 3 1965.. Bruce Weeter................................. 21...... 276........ 2 1964.. Bob Greathouse............................. 17...... 252........ 0 1963.. Howard Knapp................................. 8........ 80........ 0 1962.. John Swanson............................... 13...... 160........ 1 1961.. Kay McFarland............................... 18...... 196........ 2 1960.. Ward Gates.................................... 16...... 219........ 1 1959.. Al Fortune........................................ 5........ 99........ 1 .......... Wayne Schneider............................ 5........ 97........ 1 .......... Joe Martinez.................................... 5........ 75........ 0 1958.. Wayne Schneider.......................... 11...... 135........ 1 1957.. Al Fortune........................................ 8........ 97........ 0 1956.. Ron McClary................................... 8...... 188........ 2 .......... Bill Day............................................ 8...... 127........ 0 1955.. Gary Sanders................................. 24...... 351........ 3 1954.. Gary Sanders................................. 16...... 285........ 2 1953.. Kirk Hinderlider............................. 11...... 163........ 0 1952.. Kirk Hinderlider............................. 20...... 249........ 1 1951.. Jim David...................................... 46...... 551........ 5 —Leaders based on receptions
Scoring
Year.... Player......................TD.....PAT1...PAT2....... FG... Pts 2011.. Chris Nwoke.............. 9...... 0-0........1......... 0-0.... 56 2010.. Ben DeLine................ 0.... 18-21......0..... 16-22.... 66 2009.. Ben DeLine................ 0.... 26-29......0..... 12-16.... 62 2008.. Gartrell Johnson...... 12...... 0-0........1......... 0-0.... 74 2007.. Jason Smith.............. 0.... 33-33......0..... 16-20.... 81 2006.. Jason Smith.............. 0.... 22-24......0....... 8-15.... 46 2005.. Kyle Bell.................. 10...... 0-0........0......... 0-0.... 60 2004.. Jeff Babcock.............. 0.... 30-30......0..... 14-17.... 72 2003.. Jeff Babcock.............. 0.... 46-48......0..... 13-19.... 85 2002.. Jeff Babcock.............. 1.... 40-44......0..... 24-32.. 118 2001.. Kent Naughton.......... 0.... 32-32......0..... 12-17.... 68 2000.. C.W. Hurst................. 0.... 40-44......0..... 13-20.... 79 1999.. C. W. Hurst................ 0.... 41-42......0..... 10-16.... 71 1998.. Derek Franz............... 0.... 28-32......0..... 21-26.... 91 1997.. Kevin McDougal...... 14...... 0-0........0......... 0-0.... 84 1996.. Calvin Branch.......... 22...... 0-0........0......... 0-0.. 132 1995.. Paul Turner.............. 10...... 0-0........0......... 0-0.... 60 .......... Matt McDougal.......... 0.... 36-39......0....... 8-17.... 60 1994.. David Napier.............. 0.... 28-32......0..... 12-16.... 64 1993.. E.J. Watson............... 7...... 0-0........0......... 0-0.... 42 1992.. Peter Rantzau............ 0.... 32-35......0....... 7-14.... 53 1991.. Greg Primus.............. 9...... 0-0........0......... 0-0.... 54 1990.. Todd Yert................. 17...... 0-0........0......... 0-0.. 102 1989.. Mike Brown............... 0.... 39-40......0..... 14-19.... 81 1988.. Mike Brown............... 0.... 19-19......0..... 12-18.... 55 1987.. Scott Whitehouse...... 9...... 0-0........0......... 0-0.... 54 1986.. Steve Bartalo........... 19...... 0-0........0......... 0-0.. 114 1985.. Steve Bartalo........... 13...... 0-0........0......... 0-0.... 78 1984.. Steve DeLine............. 0.... 20-21......0..... 11-15.... 53 1983.. Steve Bartalo............. 9...... 0-0........0......... 0-0.... 54 1982.. Jeff Raikes............... 10...... 0-0........1......... 0-0.... 62 1981.. Jeff Champine......... 10...... 0-0........0......... 0-0.... 60 1980.. Jon Poole.................. 0.... 20-21......0..... 16-22.... 68 1979.. Mickey Barilla............ 0.... 18-19......0..... 13-19.... 57 1978.. Mickey Barilla............ 0.... 21-23......0..... 13-21.... 60 1977.. Tom Drake................. 0.... 28-33......0..... 11-18.... 61 1976.. Tom Drake................. 0.... 19-19......1..... 14-27.... 63 1975.. Clark Kemble............. 0.... 15-17......0..... 13-27.... 54 1974.. Clark Kemble............. 0.... 30-33......0..... 13-28.... 69 1973.. Kim Jones................. 7...... 0-0........0......... 0-0.... 42 1972.. Johnny Square.......... 4...... 0-0........0......... 0-0.... 24 1971.. L. McCutcheon.......... 8...... 0-0........1......... 0-0.... 50 1970.. L. McCutcheon.......... 9...... 0-0........0......... 0-0.... 54 1969.. L. McCutcheon........ 10...... 0-0........0......... 0-0.... 60 1968.. Charlie Piggee........... 6...... 0-0........0......... 0-0.... 36 1967.. Al Lavan.................... 0.... 28-28......0....... 7-16.... 49 1966.. Oscar Reed . ........... 11...... 0-0........0......... 0-0.... 66 1965.. Bob Wolfe.................. 0.... 28-33......0.............8.... 52 1964.. Jess Willis................. 6...... 0-0........0.............0.... 36 1963.. Ken Hines.................. 4...... 0-0........0.............0.... 24 1962.. Jon Christensen........ 4...... 0-0........1.............0.... 26 1961.. Kay McFarland........... 2...... 0-0........1.............0.... 14 .......... Ron Kaanehe............. 1...... 2-4........0.............2.... 14 1960.. Myron Pearson.......... 3........0.........1.............0.... 20 1959.. Wayne Schneider...... 4........0.........0.............0.... 24 1958.. Wayne Schneider...... 5........4.........0.............0.... 34 1957.. Frank Gupton............. 4...... 3-5........0......... 1-2.... 30 1956.. Wayne Walter............ 6...... 1-1........0.............0.... 37 1955.. Gary Glick.................. 8.... 15-23......0.............1.... 66 1954.. Gary Glick.................. 3.......12........0.............1.... 33 1953.. Bob Rollins................ 6.......14........0.............0.... 38 1952.. Charles Mikkelson..... 6........0.........0.............0.... 36 1951.. Joe Mohorcich.......... 8........0.........0.............0.... 48
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Year-by-Year Individual Leaders Interceptions
Year.... Player.............................No.....Yds...... TD 2011.... Momo Thomas............................2........43.......... 0 2010.... (Four tied)...................................1.......... -...........2009.... Nick Oppenneer...........................4......155.......... 1 2008.... Jeff Horinek.................................2........41.......... 0 ............ Tommie Hill.................................2........28.......... 0 ............ Mike Pagnotta.............................2........25.......... 0 2007.... Darryl Williams............................2........48.......... 1 ............ Zac Bryson..................................2......100.......... 1 2006.... Darryl Williams............................3..........6.......... 0 2005.... Travis Garcia................................3........20.......... 0 ............ Robert Herbert............................3........84.......... 0 2004.... Luke Adkins.................................2......106.......... 2 ............ Brandon Cathy.............................2........19.......... 0 2003.... Ben Stratton................................4........35.......... 1 2002.... Rhett Nelson................................3........23.......... 0 ............ David Vickers..............................3..........0.......... 0 2001.... Jason Gallimore..........................3........66.......... 0 ............ Aaron Sprague............................3........50.......... 0 ............ Justin Gallimore..........................3........46.......... 0 ............ Drew Wood.................................3..........4.......... 0 2000.... Rick Crowell................................3........44.......... 1 ............ Justin Gallimore..........................3........63.......... 1 1999.... Erik Olson....................................6........93.......... 1 1998.... Myron Terry.................................5........55.......... 1 1997.... Myron Terry.................................6........81.......... 1 1996.... Erik Olson....................................3........35.......... 0 ............ Eason Ramson............................3........40.......... 0 1995.... Ray Jackson................................6......113.......... 1 1994.... Ray Jackson................................7........71.......... 0 1993.... Ray Jackson................................5......117.......... 1 1992.... Greg Myers..................................6........51.......... 0 1991.... Sylvester Mabry..........................2..........7.......... 0 1990.... Selwyn Jones..............................6........30.......... 0 1989.... Selwyn Jones..............................5........43.......... 0 ............ Andy Byrne..................................5........27.......... 1 1988.... Ron Cortell..................................4........64.......... 0 ............ Selwyn Jones..............................4........12.......... 0 1987.... Pete Pavlakis...............................3..........7.......... 0 1986.... Jim King......................................7........83.......... 0 1985.... Dan Hammerschmidt..................4......130.......... 0 1984.... Gregg Johnson............................3........52.......... 0 1983.... Jim King......................................4........41.......... 0
Year.... Player.............................No.....Yds...... TD 1982.... Willie Searcy................................3........34.......... 0 1981.... Greg Tillman................................5........57.......... 0 1980.... Less Browne................................4......127.......... 0 1979.... Donzell McDonald.......................3........35.......... 0 ............ Ricky Harr...................................3..........9.......... 0 1978.... Donzell McDonald.......................6........69.......... 1 1977.... Cliff Featherstone........................7........18.......... 0 1976.... Keith King....................................4........87.......... 1 1975.... Eric Wilk......................................4........27.......... 0 1974.... Eric Wilk......................................3........92.......... 0 1973.... Greg Stemrick.............................2........48.......... 1 ............ Eric Wilk......................................2..........0.......... 0 1972.... Perry Smith.................................2........20.......... 0 1971.... Bill Duncan..................................5........61.......... 0 1970.... Tom Stockham............................5........64.......... 0 ............ Phil Webb....................................5........17.......... 0 1969.... Jerry Shearer...............................6........26.......... 0 1968.... Bill Kishman................................6........92.......... 0 1967.... Al Lavan......................................6........40.......... 0 1966.... Jim Richardson...........................5........60.......... 1 ............ Bill Kishman................................5........32.......... 0 1965.... Randy Beverly.............................5......102.......... 0 ............ Jerry Barnes................................5........67.......... 0 1964.... Ken Blair......................................4........53.......... 0 1963.... Norm Burkett...............................2........23.......... 0 ............ Ken Blair......................................2........22.......... 0 ............ Phil Jackson................................2........22.......... 0 1962.... Bill Wren......................................3........33.......... 0 1961.... Bill Wren......................................3........34.......... 0 1960.... Brady Keys..................................4........36.......... 0 1959.... Wayne Schneider........................4........86.......... 0 1958.... Fred Glick....................................5........53.......... 0 1957.... Wayne Schneider........................2........44.......... 0 ............ Bill Drake.....................................2........17.......... 0 1956.... Larry Barnes................................3........57.......... 0 ............ Jerry Callahan.............................3........21.......... 0 1955.... Gary Glick....................................5........40.......... 0 1954.... Gary Glick....................................8........30.......... 0 1953.... Dick Braun...................................2........30.......... 0 ............ Phil Plutt.....................................2........10.......... 0 —Leaders based on total interceptions
Punting
Year.... Player.............................No.....Yds..... Avg 2011.... Pete Kontodiakos......................57....2487..... 43.6 2010.... Pete Kontodiakos......................51....2231..... 43.7 2009.... Pete Kontodiakos......................52....2129..... 40.9 2008.... Anthony Hartz............................44....1940..... 44.1 2007.... Jimmie Kaylor...........................52....2244..... 43.2 2006.... Jimmie Kaylor...........................63....2754..... 43.7 2005.... Jimmie Kaylor...........................53....2400..... 45.3 2004.... Jeff Babcock..............................48....2078..... 43.3 2003.... Jeff Babcock..............................50....2107..... 42.1 2002.... Joey Huber................................53....2135..... 40.3 2001.... Joey Huber................................58....2505..... 43.2 2000.... Joey Huber................................57....2259..... 39.6 1999.... Deone Horinek...........................60....2510..... 41.8 1998.... Deone Horinek...........................52....2331..... 44.8 1997.... Preston Loos.............................57....2253..... 39.5 1996.... Matt McDougal..........................51....2050..... 40.2 1995.... Matt McDougal..........................41....1575..... 38.4 1994.... Matt McDougal..........................58....2250..... 38.8 1993.... Mike McGee..............................63....2495..... 39.6 1992.... Gianni Marcantonio...................49....1948..... 39.8 1991.... Alan Glazer................................44....1714..... 39.0 1990.... Tim Luke...................................63....2514..... 39.9 1989.... Tim Luke...................................51....2188..... 42.9 1988.... Tim Luke...................................66....2766..... 41.9 1987.... Tom Rouen................................41....1491..... 36.4 1986.... Andy Tejeda...............................41....1747..... 42.6 1985.... Andy Tejeda...............................52....1951..... 37.5 1984.... Kirk Powell................................69....2631..... 38.1 1983.... Kirk Powell................................41....1567..... 38.2 1982.... Kirk Powell................................73....2980..... 40.8 1981.... Jon Poole..................................44....1736..... 39.5 1980.... Tom Templer.............................69....2870..... 41.6 1979.... Tom Templer.............................85....3577..... 42.1 1978.... Tom Templer.............................43....1579..... 36.7 1977.... Mike Deutsch............................71....3097..... 43.6 1976.... Mike Deutsch............................68....3134..... 46.1 1975.... Kevin Denny..............................75....2881..... 38.4 1974.... Mike Deutsch............................41....1561..... 38.1 1973.... Rod Blackford............................68....2892..... 42.5 1972.... Norm Hainlen............................70....2800..... 40.0 1971.... Ted Hill......................................64....2430..... 38.4 1970.... Ted Hill......................................70....2713..... 38.7 1969.... Ted Hill......................................59....2348..... 39.8 1968.... Rod Downey..............................61....2274..... 38.2 1967.... Jim Richardson.........................30....1042..... 34.7 1966.... Bob Flockart..............................49....1690..... 34.5 1965.... Jim Richardson.........................53....2071..... 39.7 1964.... Jack Cory..................................79....2890..... 36.6 1963.... Mike Ritter.................................40....1496..... 37.4 1962.... Roy Schubert............................58....2040..... 25.2 1961.... Roy Schubert............................37....1480..... 40.0 1960.... Ward Gates................................49....1800..... 36.7 1959.... Chuck Buderus..........................29......899..... 31.0 1958.... Chuck Buderus..........................31....1077..... 34.7 1957.... Chuck Buderus..........................28....1062..... 37.9 1956.... Larry Barnes..............................27....1213..... 44.9 1955.... Larry Barnes..............................21......726..... 34.6 1954.... Jim Hartman..............................30......903..... 30.1 1953.... Bob Rollins................................36....1301..... 36.1 1952.... Jerry Callahan...........................48....1709..... 35.6 —Leaders based on punts
Punt Returns
Year.... Player......................No...Yds.....Avg...... TD 2011.... Momo Thomas................ 21....210.....10.0.......... 0 2010.... Momo Thomas.................. 7......80.....11.4.......... 0 2009.... Momo Thomas.................. 7......46.......6.6.......... 0 2008.... Alex Square..................... 11......60.......5.5.......... 0 2007.... Johnny Walker................ 10......67.......6.7.......... 0 2006.... Damon Morton................ 21....204.......9.7.......... 1 2005.... Johnny Walker................ 11....124.....11.3.......... 1 2004.... David Anderson............... 20......69.......3.5.......... 0 2003.... Dexter Wynn.................... 35....445.....12.7.......... 0 2002.... Dexter Wynn.................... 35....567.....16.2.......... 1 2001.... Dexter Wynn.................... 15....227.....14.7.......... 0 2000.... Pete Rebstock................. 30....490.....16.3.......... 1 1999.... Dallas Davis..................... 35....553.....15.8.......... 2 1998.... Darran Hall...................... 26....302.....11.6.......... 1 1997.... Geoff Turner.................... 20....304.....15.2.......... 1 1996.... Geoff Turner.................... 19....231.....12.2.......... 0 1995.... Greg Myers...................... 35....555.....15.9.......... 3 1994.... Greg Myers...................... 27....309.....11.4.......... 0 1993.... Greg Myers...................... 27....325.....12.0.......... 0 1992.... Greg Myers...................... 14....159.....11.4.......... 0 1991.... Billy Gonzales.................. 19....155.......8.2.......... 0 1990.... Billy Gonzales.................. 24....265.....11.0.......... 0 1989.... Billy Gonzales.................. 11....127.....11.5.......... 0 1988.... Rodney Bowman............. 12....120.....10.0.......... 0 1987.... J.D. Brookhart................. 12......93.......7.8.......... 0 1986.... Hardy Griffin.................... 31....197.......6.4.......... 0 1985.... Hardy Griffin.................... 15....150.....10.0.......... 0 1984.... Tyrone Pope.................... 10......55.......5.5.......... 0 1983.... Tyrone Pope.................... 26....164.......6.3.......... 0 1982.... Richie Hall....................... 24....320.....13.3.......... 0 1981.... Greg Tillman.................... 10......24.......2.4.......... 0 1980.... Alvin Lewis...................... 21....139.......6.6.......... 0 1979.... Dean Fischer.................... 15....104.......6.9.......... 0 1978.... Dean Fischer.................... 12....133.....11.0.......... 0 1977.... Harry Washington........... 29....143.......4.9.......... 0 1976.... Harry Washington........... 22....251.....11.4.......... 1 1975.... Rob Bunch...................... 25....203.......8.1.......... 0 1974.... Rob Bunch...................... 13....101.......7.8.......... 0 1973.... Johnny Square................ 10....140.....14.0.......... 0 1972.... Noah Palmer.................... 23....161.......7.0.......... 0 1971.... Bill Duncan...................... 10....138.....13.8.......... 1 1970.... Jake Green...................... 10....157.....15.7.......... 1 1969.... Harry Stevenson................ 9....132.....14.6.......... 0 1968.... Jim Swan........................ 10......87.......8.7.......... 0 1967.... Larry Jackson.................. 12......49.......4.1.......... 0 1966.... Rod Downey.................... 10......28.......2.8.......... 0 1965.... Randy Beverly................... 3......31.....10.3.......... 0 1964.... Steve Mitchell.................... 6......66.....11.0.......... 0 1963.... Norm Burkett..................... 3......28.......9.3.......... 0 1962.... Ken Cullars...................... 13......96.......7.4.......... 0 1961.... Ron Kaanehe..................... 7......54.......7.7.......... 0 1960.... Brady Keys........................ 7......51.......7.1.......... 0 1959.... Wayne Schneider............ 10......56.......5.6.......... 0 1958.... Fred Glick.......................... 7......72.....10.2.......... 0 1957.... Mark White........................ 6......99.....16.5.......... 0 1956.... Ron Ericson....................... 8......91.....11.4.......... 0 1955.... Gary Glick........................ 13....126.......9.7.......... 0 1954.... Jim Scavarda..................... 4......42.....10.5.......... 0 1953.... Alex Burl............................ 8....113.....14.1.......... 0 —Leaders based on average (min. 1.2 per game, or most returns)
Kickoff Returns
Year.... Player......................No...Yds.....Avg...... TD 2011.... Lee Clubb........................ 15....390.....26.0.......... 0 2010.... Derek Good..................... 24....618.....25.8.......... 0 2009.... Dion Morton.................... 35....862.....24.6.......... 0 2008.... John Mosure................... 16....381.....23.8.......... 1 2007.... Damon Morton................ 25....607.....24.3.......... 0 2006.... Damon Morton................ 18....368.....20.4.......... 0 2005.... George Hill...................... 31....626.....20.2.......... 0 2004.... Damon Morton............... 22....391.....17.8.......... 0 2003.... Dexter Wynn.................... 27....782.....29.0.......... 0 2002.... Dexter Wynn.................... 22....490.....22.3.......... 0 2001.... Pete Rebstock................. 20....511.....25.6.......... 0 2000.... Dexter Wynn.................... 16....469.....29.3.......... 1 1999.... Rahsaan Sanders.............. 8....180.....22.5.......... 0 1998.... Dallas Davis..................... 12....324.....27.0.......... 0 1997.... Darran Hall...................... 18....408.....22.7.......... 0 1996.... Calvin Branch.................. 19....431.....22.7.......... 1 1995.... Damon Washington......... 19....420.....22.1.......... 0 1994.... Van Ward......................... 15....335.....22.3.......... 0 1993.... Chris Myers..................... 14....316.....22.6.......... 0 1992.... Renard Carn.................... 21....440.....21.0.......... 0 1991.... Billy Gonzales.................. 16....330.....20.6.......... 0 1990.... Tony Carr......................... 23....385.....16.7.......... 0 1989.... Tony Carr......................... 25....544.....21.8.......... 0 1988.... Sean Willis...................... 31....601.....19.4.......... 0 1987.... Sanjay Beach................... 23....497.....21.6.......... 1 1986.... Sanjay Beach................... 16....382.....23.9.......... 0 1985.... Sanjay Beach................... 18....381.....21.2.......... 0 1984.... Terry Hinn........................ 12....238.....19.8.......... 0 1983.... Dan Hammerschmidt...... 10....215.....21.5.......... 0 1982.... Dan Hammerschmidt...... 13....280.....21.5.......... 0 1981.... Less Browne.................... 11....213.....19.4.......... 0 1980.... Alvin Lewis...................... 16....400.....25.0.......... 0 1979.... Alvin Lewis........................ 9....225.....25.0.......... 0 1978.... Larry Jones..................... 16....292.....18.2.......... 0 1977.... Larry Jones..................... 11....253.....23.0.......... 0 1976.... Ron Harris......................... 7......67.......9.6.......... 0 1975.... Johnny Square................ 11....242.....22.0.......... 0 1974.... Johnny Square................ 22....542.....24.6.......... 0 1973.... Royal Watkins................. 15....300.....20.0.......... 0 1972.... Johnny Square................ 15....342.....22.8.......... 1 1971.... Lawrence McCutcheon.... 15....299.....20.0.......... 0 1970.... Jake Green...................... 20....522.....26.1.......... 2 1969.... Earlie Thomas.................. 11....236.....21.4.......... 0 1968.... Jim Swan.......................... 9....236.....26.2.......... 0 1967.... Larry Jackson.................... 9....215.....23.9.......... 0 1966.... Jon Henderson................ 11....223.....20.3.......... 0 1965.... Randy Beverly................. 10....311.....31.1.......... 0 1964.... James Roles...................... 8....106.....13.2.......... 0 1963.... Phil Jackson.................... 11....288.....26.2.......... 0 1962.... Ken Cullars........................ 7....187.....26.2.......... 0 1961.... Ish Ransaw........................ 5......89.....17.8.......... 0 1960.... Brady Keys...................... 10....228.....22.8.......... 0 1959.... Wayne Schneider.............. 7....125.....17.8.......... 0 1958.... Jim McMilllin..................... 3......67.....22.3.......... 0 1957.... Mark White........................ 8....233.....29.1.......... 0 1956.... Wayne Walter.................. 12....278.....23.2.......... 0 1955.... Gary Glick.......................... 8....184.....23.0.......... 0 1954.... Jim Scavarda..................... 8....163.....20.4.......... 0 1953.... Al Dorsey........................... 5....136.....27.2.......... 0 —Leaders based on average (min. 1.2 per game, or most returns)
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Annual Won-Loss Record & Record by Coach
----League Games---- ----Overall---Year Coach........................W-L-T PF PA Finish W-L-T PF PA
----League Games---- ----Overall---Year Coach........................W-L-T PF PA Finish W-L-T PF PA
1893 1894 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956
1957 Don Mullison..................................... 2-5-0 1958 Don Mullison..................................... 4-3-0 1959 Don Mullison..................................... 5-2-0 1960 Don Mullison..................................... 1-6-0 1961 Don Mullison..................................... 0-6-0 1962 Mike Lude............................................. -‑ 1963 Mike Lude............................................. -‑ 1964 Mike Lude............................................. -‑ 1965 Mike Lude............................................. -‑ 1966 Mike Lude............................................. -‑ 1967 Mike Lude............................................. -‑ 1968 Mike Lude.......................................... 1-4-0 1969 Mike Lude.......................................... 0-4-0 1970 Jerry Wampfler.................................. 1-3-0 1971 Jerry Wampfler.................................. 1-4-0 1972 Jerry Wampfler.................................. 1-4-0 1973 Sark Arslanian................................... 2-4-0 1974 Sark Arslanian................................... 2-3-1 1975 Sark Arslanian................................... 4-2-0 1976 Sark Arslanian................................... 2-4-0 1977 Sark Arslanian................................... 5-2-0 1978 Sark Arslanian................................... 2-4-0 1979 Sark Arslanian................................... 4-3-0 1980 Sark Arslanian................................... 5-1-1 1981 Sark Arslanian................................... 0-3-0 Chester Caddas#................................ 0-5-0 1982 Leon Fuller......................................... 3-5-0 1983 Leon Fuller......................................... 4-4-0 1984 Leon Fuller......................................... 2-6-0 1985 Leon Fuller......................................... 4-4-0 1986 Leon Fuller......................................... 4-4-0 1987 Leon Fuller......................................... 1-7-0 1988 Leon Fuller......................................... 1-7-0 1989 Earle Bruce........................................ 4-3-0 1990 Earle Bruce........................................ 6-1-0 1991 Earle Bruce........................................ 2-6-0 1992 Earle Bruce........................................ 3-5-0 1993 Sonny Lubick..................................... 5-3-0 1994 Sonny Lubick..................................... 7-1-0 1995 Sonny Lubick..................................... 6-2-0 1996 Sonny Lubick..................................... 6-2-0 1997 Sonny Lubick..................................... 7-1-0 1998 Sonny Lubick..................................... 5-3-0 1999 Sonny Lubick..................................... 5-2-0 2000 Sonny Lubick..................................... 6-1-0 2001 Sonny Lubick..................................... 5-2-0 2002 Sonny Lubick..................................... 6-1-0 2003 Sonny Lubick..................................... 4-3-0 2004 Sonny Lubick..................................... 3-4-0 2005 Sonny Lubick..................................... 5-3-0 2006 Sonny Lubick..................................... 1-7-0 2007 Sonny Lubick..................................... 2-6-0 2008 Steve Fairchild................................... 4-4-0 2009 Steve Fairchild................................... 0-8-0 2010 Steve Fairchild................................... 2-6-0 2011 Steve Fairchild................................... 1-6-0 #—Interim coach
None..................................................... -‑ None..................................................... -‑ W.J. Forbes........................................... -‑ George Toomey.................................... -‑ Clarence Griffith.................................... -‑ Clarence Griffith.................................... -‑ Matt Rothwell....................................... -‑ John McIntosh...................................... -‑ John McIntosh...................................... -‑ Claude Rothgeb.................................... -‑ Claude Rothgeb.................................... -‑ Claude Rothgeb.................................... -‑ Claude Rothgeb.................................... -‑ George Cassidy..................................... -‑ Harry Hughes....................................... -‑ Harry Hughes.................................... 2-2-0 Harry Hughes.................................... 3-2-0 Harry Hughes.................................... 3-3-0 Harry Hughes.................................... 7-0-0 Harry Hughes.................................... 6-0-1 Harry Hughes.................................... 0-7-0 Harry Hughes.................................... 0-2-0 Harry Hughes.................................... 5-1-0 Harry Hughes.................................... 4-0-1 Harry Hughes.................................... 2-2-1 Harry Hughes.................................... 5-1-1 Harry Hughes.................................... 5-1-1 Harry Hughes.................................... 3-2-0 Harry Hughes.................................... 8-0-0 Harry Hughes.................................... 5-2-0 Harry Hughes.................................... 7-1-0 Harry Hughes.................................... 6-2-0 Harry Hughes.................................... 4-4-0 Harry Hughes.................................... 3-3-1 Harry Hughes.................................... 5-2-0 Harry Hughes.................................... 4-3-1 Harry Hughes.................................... 5-1-1 Harry Hughes.................................... 6-1-1 Harry Hughes.................................... 2-4-1 Harry Hughes.................................... 3-4-1 Harry Hughes.................................... 1-6-0 Harry Hughes.................................... 0-4-2 Harry Hughes.................................... 2-4-0 Harry Hughes.................................... 1-3-2 Harry Hughes.................................... 3-2-1 Julius Wagner.................................... 2-3-0 Julius Wagner.................................... 0-4-0 Julius Wagner.................................... 1-2-0 Harry Hughes#.................................. 0-3-0 Bob Davis.......................................... 2-3-1 Bob Davis.......................................... 4-1-0 Bob Davis.......................................... 4-1-0 Bob Davis.......................................... 4-1-0 Bob Davis.......................................... 3-3-1 Bob Davis.......................................... 5-2-0 Bob Davis.......................................... 3-4-0 Bob Davis.......................................... 3-4-0 Bob Davis.......................................... 6-1-0 Don Mullison..................................... 2-4-1
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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35 115 127 243 172 31 13 176 97 56 173 111 59 194 107 176 151 104 60 124 100 78 170 51 58 6 18 56 53 88 56 18 7 6 81 67 79 122 134 137 136 86 138 121
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40 43 99 31 45 128 30 57 7 45 19 25 56 35 41 26 70 88 74 91 45 26 60 69 67 135 70 81 99 71 93 97 80 51 103 49 53 82 117 36 123 158 75 201
-‑ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - t3 3 4 1 1 8 3 1 1 t4 2 t2 t2 1 t4 1 3 8 t5 t2 5 t1 t1 9 7 11 7 6 6 t4 t4 t2 - 6 5 2 2 2 4 3 5 6 1 5
3-5-0 0-1-0 0-2-1 1-3-0 1-2-0 1-3-2 5-1-0 0-4-1 3-4-0 1-2-1 0-4-0 1-3-0 1-2-0 0-5-0 0-6-0 3-2-0 3-2-0 3-4-0 7-0-0 6-0-1 1-7-1 0-2-0 7-1-0 6-1-1 2-3-1 5-2-1 5-2-1 4-2-0 9-1-0 6-2-1 7-1-0 6-2-0 5-4-0 3-5-1 5-4-0 4-3-1 5-1-1 6-2-1 3-4-1 4-4-1 1-7-0 1-5-2 2-7-0 3-5-2 4-2-1 4-3-0 2-5-1 2-3-0 0-4-0 5-4-1 8-3-0 9-1-0 6-3-0 5-4-1 6-4-0 4-5-0 3-7-0 8-2-0 2-7-1
126 0 10 16 56 47 67 6 67 4 17 30 38 6 0 68 115 127 243 172 71 13 18 152 66 179 121 81 228 149 76 151 118 67 137 100 78 173 58 67 6 37 89 85 109 97 89 32 18 159 244 206 215 242 177 157 93 175 156
214 67 117 109 32 62 24 125 95 21 77 58 91 110 216 40 43 106 31 45 155 30 57 14 115 38 35 63 79 44 26 70 88 104 138 45 26 67 75 74 182 103 120 131 77 99 179 108 76 182 138 86 141 158 137 149 248 108 314
89 136 99 54 53 - - - - - - 67 46 78 60 88 127 165 84 110 188 78 86 178 41 86 147 140 185 199 187 174 124 239 198 206 178 202 276 214 248 259 235 189 217 180 244 216 182 197 113 179 212 149 143 127
178 60 92 166 179 - - - - - - 156 157 104 162 173 200 155 114 142 163 153 67 140 82 240 186 216 267 249 179 224 260 192 193 241 222 173 210 131 169 98 163 147 150 163 149 162 201 210 196 232 233 267 276 230
t6 4 2 t7 7 - - - - - - 6 8 6 7 7 7 6 3 7 3 5 4 2 - 9 6 7 7 5 t4 8 t8 5 2 t8 8 t4 1 t1 2 1 t3 t1 1 2 1 3 t4 t2 t8 t7 5 9 t6 t6
3-7-0 6-4-0 6-4-0 2-8-0 0-10-0 0-10-0 3-7-0 5-6-0 4-6-0 7-3-0 4-5-1 2-8-0 4-6-0 4-7-0 3-8-0 1-10-0 5-6-0 4-6-1 6-5-0 6-5-0 9-2-1 5-6-0 4-7-1 6-4-1 0-6-0 0-6-0 4-7-0 5-7-0 3-8-0 5-7-0 6-5-0 1-11-0 1-10-0 5-5-1 9-4-0 3-8-0 5-7-0 5-6-0 10-2-0 8-4-0 7-5-0 11-2-0 8-4-0 8-4-0 10-2-0 7-5-0 10-4-0 7-6-0 4-7-0 6-6-0 4-8-0 3-9-0 7-6-0 3-9-0 3-9-0 3-9
109 178 123 92 74 66 118 111 264 275 219 133 218 206 177 128 250 295 172 205 310 238 177 232 71 93 220 222 230 249 266 245 192 351 332 265 281 230 400 339 380 477 345 345 363 298 418 381 261 321 202 304 327 260 198 257
224 110 147 240 249 269 299 199 264 178 149 262 288 256 276 413 333 266 234 186 223 247 238 330 210 292 267 340 360 332 237 352 348 304 300 375 334 268 269 254 336 193 263 269 225 274 332 318 325 369 263 369 393 358 416 375
1931 Coach Staff (L-R): Hans Wagner (line), Floyd Cross (freshmen), Harry Hughes (head coach), and Joe Ryan (backfield)
Program Head Coach Chronology Coach YRS GMS W L No Coach (1893‑94)..............................2 W.J. Forbes (1899)................................1 George Toomey (1900-01)...................1(+) Clarence Griffith (1901‑02)....................3 Matt Rothwell (1903).............................1 John McIntosh (1904‑05)......................2 Claude Rothgeb (1906‑09).....................4 George Cassidy (1910)..........................1 Harry Hughes (1911‑41; 1946)...........31(+) Julius Wagner (1942; 1945-46).............3 Bob Davis (1947-55)..............................9 Don Mullison (1956-61).........................6 Mike Lude (1962‑69).............................8 Jerry Wampfler (1970‑72).....................3 Sark Arslanian (1973‑81).......................9 Chester Caddas (1981).........................(+) Leon Fuller (1982‑88)............................7 Earle Bruce (1989‑92)............................4 Sonny Lubick (1993-2007)...................15 Steve Fairchild (2008-11).......................4 Totals......................................113
9 3 3 0 4 1 9 2 6 5 12 3 15 3 5 0 240 126 20 8 89 54 60 19 81 29 33 8 96 45 6 0 80 25 47 22 182 108 49 16 1,046 477
T
%
6 0 .333 2 1 .167 3 0 .250 5 2 .333 1 0 .833 8 1 .292 11 1 .233 5 0 .000 96 18 .563 11 1 .425 33 2 .618 40 1 .325 51 1 .364 25 0 .242 47 4 .490 6 0 .000 55 0 .313 24 1 .479 74 0 .593 33 0 .327 536 33 .456
+ — Toomey entered 1901 as the team’s coach before resigning; Hughes served as interim coach for a portion of the 1946 season; Caddas replaced Arslanian as interim coach for the final half of the 1981 season. NOTE — The program did not field a team from 1895-98 and 1943-44
Conference Affiliation History Colorado Football/Intercollegiate Athletic Association*..............1893-1908 Colorado Faculty Athletic Conference..................................................1909 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.............................................1910-37 Mountain States/Skyline Athletic/Big 7 Conference*......................1938-61 Western Athletic Conference..........................................................1968-98 Mountain West Conference....................................................1999-present * — Conference known as multiple names
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Colorado State vs. The Nation
Opponent
Home W-L-T
Road W-L-T
First Meeting
Last Meeting
Opponent
Home W-L-T
Road W-L-T
Air Force...........................................................................19-30-1
8-13-0
#11-17-1
1957 W 20-7
2011* L 21-45
First Meeting
Last Meeting
Nebraska.............................................................................0-6-0
0-0-0
0-6-0
1920 L 0-7
Arizona...............................................................................3-13-1
0-3-0
3-10-1
1926 T 3-3
1996 L 9-65
1994 W 21-16
Nevada................................................................................9-2-0
6-0-0
3-2-0
1974* W 66-17
Arizona State......................................................................1-20-0
1-5-0
0-15-0
2010 L 6-51
1950 L 13-31
1990 L 21-30
New Mexico......................................................................34-25-0
15-11-0
#19-14-0
1935 W 7-6
Arkansas.............................................................................0-3-0
0-0-0
2011 W 14-10
0-3-0
1974 L 9-43
2000 L 10-13
New Mexico State...............................................................8-1-0
5-0-0
3-1-0
1948* W 41-6
Arkansas State....................................................................2-0-0
1999* W 46-7
2-0-0
0-0-0
1991* W 38-20
1994* W 48-3
North Texas.........................................................................1-2-0
0-1-0
#1-1-0
1967 L 10-21
2001* W 45-20
Army...................................................................................0-1-0
0-0-0
0-1-0
1959 L 6-25
1959 L 6-25
Northern Colorado.............................................................17-0-1
8-0-1
9-0-0
1899* T 5-5
2011* W 33-14
Boise State..........................................................................0-1-0
0-1-0
0-0-0
2011* L 13-63
2011* L 13-63
Occidental...........................................................................0-1-0
0-0-0
#0-1-0
1948# L 20-21
1948# L 20-21
Boston College....................................................................0-1-0
0-0-0
0-1-0
2003# L 21-35
2003# L 21-35
Ohio....................................................................................1-0-0
1-0-0
0-0-0
1992* W 35-24
1992* W 35-24
Bradley................................................................................0-1-0
0-0-0
0-1-0
1957 L 0-19
1957 L 0-19
Oklahoma State...................................................................1-1-0
0-0-0
1-1-0
1914 L 0-7
1955 W 20-13
BYU...................................................................................27-38-3
16-18-3
#11-20-0
1922* W 33-0
2010* L 10-49
Oregon................................................................................1-3-0
0-1-0
#1-2-0
1976 L 3-17
1996 L 2735
California.............................................................................1-2-0
0-1-0
1-1-0
2003 W 23-21
2008 L 7-42
Oregon State.......................................................................1-1-0
0-0-0
1-1-0
1962 L 14-25
1975 W 17-8
Chicago...............................................................................0-1-0
0-0-0
0-1-0
1923 L 0-10
1923 L 0-10
Pacific.................................................................................7-3-0
2-2-0
5-1-0
1954* L 7-15
1978 W 20-13
Colorado...........................................................................20-61-2
7-21-1
#13-40-1
1893 L 6-70
2011 L 14-28
Regis...................................................................................3-1-0
2-0-0
1-1-0
1925* W 34-0
1930 L 7-14
Colorado College...............................................................20-16-5
7-7-2
13-9-3
1900 L 0-53
1951 W 54-13
Rice.....................................................................................0-1-0
0-0-0
0-1-0
1998 L 23-35
1998 L 23-35
Colorado Mines.................................................................27-16-2
16-8-0
#11-8-2
1893 L 6-12
1952 W 26-0
Sacramento State................................................................1-0-0
1-0-0
0-0-0
2008* W 23-20
2008* W 23-20
Denver..............................................................................28-26-5
9-7-2
19-19-3
1893# W 60-10
1960 L 12-21
San Diego State................................................................13-18-0
5-9-0
8-9-0
1978 L 31-34
2011* L 15-18
Drake..................................................................................3-2-0
1-1-0
2-1-0
1922 L 6-19
1960* W 30-3
San Jose State....................................................................3-2-0
2-1-0
1-1-0
1961 L 0-14
2011* L 31-38
East Tennessee State..........................................................1-0-0
1-0-0
0-0-0
2000* W 41-7
2000 W 41-7
South Dakota State.............................................................1-0-0
1-0-0
0-0-0
1965* W 52-20
1966 W 45-14
Eastern Michigan................................................................0-0-1
0-0-1
0-0-0
1989* T 35-35
1989* T 35-35
Southern Methodist (SMU).................................................1-0-0
0-0-0
1-0-0
1998 W 32-10
1998 W 32-10
Florida State........................................................................1-1-0
0-0-0
1-1-0
1972 L 0-37
1974 W 14-7
Southern Mississippi..........................................................1-2-0
1-0-0
#0-2-0
1985* W 35-14
1999# L 17-23
Fort Warren.........................................................................1-1-0
0-0-0
1-1-0
1945 L 6-61
1946 W 25-0
Tennessee...........................................................................0-4-0
0-0-0
0-4-0
1975 L 7-28
1987 L 14-17
Fresno State........................................................................7-4-0
3-2-0
#4-2-0
1992 L 21-52
2008# W 40-35
Tennessee-Chattanooga......................................................1-0-0
1-0-0
0-0-0
1996* W 61-19
1996* W 61-19
Fullerton State.....................................................................1-1-0
1-1-0
0-0-0
1984* L 24-33
1989 W 42-14
Texas...................................................................................0-1-0
0-0-0
0-1-0
1975 L 0-46
1975 L 0-46
Georgia Southern................................................................1-0-0
1-0-0
0-0-0
2007* W 42-34
2007* W 42-.4
Texas Christian (TCU).........................................................1-8-0
1-3-0
#0-5-0
1998* W 42-21
2011 L 10-34
Hawaii................................................................................11-9-0
7-2-0
4-7-0
1925 L 0-41
1997* W 63-0
Texas Tech..........................................................................0-2-0
0-0-0
0-2-0
1968 L 13-43
1987 L 24-33
Houston..............................................................................1-3-0
1-1-0
0-2-0
1972 L 13-48
2008* W 28-25
Toledo.................................................................................1-1-0
1-0-0
0-1-0
1970 L 14-24
1973* W 21-14
Idaho...................................................................................4-3-0
3-1-0
1-2-0
1969* W 31-21
2010* W 36-34
Tulsa...................................................................................3-4-0
3-1-0
0-3-0
1965 L 20-48
1998* W 34-7
Iowa State...........................................................................1-4-0
1-1-0
0-3-0
1966* W 34-10
1983 L 17-21
UCLA...................................................................................0-2-0
0-0-0
0-2-0
1962 L 7-35
2002 L 19-30
Kansas................................................................................0-4-0
0-1-0
0-3-0
1931 L 6-27
1993 L 6-24
UNLV..................................................................................13-6-1
7-4-0
6-2-1
1978* L 6-33
2011 L 35-38
Kansas State.......................................................................1-5-0
1-1-0
#0-4-0
1908 L 10-33
1995# L 21-54
USC.....................................................................................0-1-0
0-0-0
0-1-0
2004 L 0-49
2004 L 0-49
Kansas Teachers/Emporia State..........................................1-0-0
1-0-0
0-0-0
1967* W 77-0
1967* W 77-0
Utah..................................................................................22-55-2
14-24-0
8-31-2
1902 T 0-0
2010 L 6-59
Longmont Academy............................................................1-1-0
1-0-0
0-1-0
1893 L 8-12
1893* W 24-16
Utah State.........................................................................36-30-2
16-14-1
20-16-1
1902 W 24-5
2011 W 35-34 (ot)
Louisiana-Lafayette.............................................................0-1-0
0-1-0
0-0-0
1987 L 28-35
1987 L 28-35
UTEP.................................................................................24-10-0
13-3-0
11-7-0
1963* W 21-14
2011 L 17-31
Louisiana State...................................................................1-1-0
0-0-0
1-1-0
1985 L 3-17
1992 W 17-14
Weber State........................................................................3-0-0
3-0-0
0-0-0
2003* W 31-7
2009* W 24-23
Louisiana Tech....................................................................0-1-0
0-0-0
0-1-0
1990 L 30-31
1990 L 30-31
West Texas State.................................................................3-4-1
3-1-0
0-3-1
1965 L 12-15
1977 T 21-21
Louisville.............................................................................2-1-0
1-0-0
#1-1-0
2000# W 23-17
2002* W 36-33
West Virginia.......................................................................1-3-0
1-1-0
0-2-0
1970 L 21-24
1981 L 3-49
Memphis.............................................................................0-1-0
0-1-0
0-0-0
1974* L 18-20
1974* L 18-20
Western State.....................................................................2-0-0
2-0-0
0-0-0
1929* W 45-14
1936* W 13-0
Miami (Fla.).........................................................................0-1-0
0-0-0
0-1-0
1985 L 3-24
1985 L 3-24
Wichita State.......................................................................4-2-0
3-0-0
1-2-0
1966 L 23-37
1976* W 24-3
Miami (Ohio).......................................................................0-2-0
0-1-0
0-1-0
2003* L 21-41
2010 L 10-31
Wyoming..........................................................................54-43-5
30-21-1
24-22-4
1899* W 12-0
2011* L 19-22
Michigan.............................................................................0-1-0
0-0-0
#0-1-0
1994# L 14-24
1994# L 14-24
Xavier..................................................................................0-1-0
0-0-0
0-1-0
1956 L 14-27
1956 L 14-27
Michigan State....................................................................1-0-0
0-0-0
1-0-0
1998 W 23-16
1998 W 23-16
* — home games; # — includes neutral site; road totals include postseason bowl games
Minnesota...........................................................................0-2-0
0-1-0
0-1-0
2004* L 16-34
2005 L 24-56
Mississippi State.................................................................0-2-0
0-1-0
0-1-0
1981* L 28-37
1984 L 9-14
Missouri..............................................................................1-1-0
0-0-0
#1-1-0
1982 L 14-28
1997# W 35-24
Montana.............................................................................10-6-0
6-2-0
4-4-0
1946 L 0-27
1963 W 20-12
Montana State.....................................................................3-0-1
3-0-1
0-0-0
1917* T 20-20
2004* W 39-14
Navy....................................................................................0-1-0
0-0-0
0-1-0#
2005# L 30-51
2005# L 30-51
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Rams Football 2012 Highest annual attendance, total No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Total 187,344 183,786 173,308 163,776 159,461 152,307 148,893 146,737 138,814 137,884
Year 1994 2003 1996 2004 1990 2002 1997 2005 2001 1999
Games 6 6 6 6 6 5 4 5 5 5
Average 31,224 30,631 28,885 27,296 26,577 30,462 29,795 29,347 27,763 27,577
Highest annual attendance, average No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Season Avg. 31,292 31,224 30,631 30,462 29,795 29,347 28,885 27,884 27,763 27,696 27,577
Year 1998 1994 2003 2002 1997 2005 1996 2006 2001 2000 1999
Games 4 6 6 5 5 5 6 3 5 5 5
Total 125,169 187,344 183,786 152,307 148,973 146,737 173,308 83,653 138,814 137,696 137,884
Largest home crowds, overall No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Atten. 39,107 38,129 36,371 35,514 34,320 34,071 33,979 33,701 33,650 33,501
Year 1994 1987 1996 1994 1998 1997 1988 1996 1995 2004
Opponent, Score Utah; L 31-45 Colorado; L 16-29 Colorado; L 34-48 Wyoming; W 35-24 Wyoming; L 19-27 Air Force; L 0-24 Colorado; L 23-27 Wyoming; L 24-25 Brigham Young; L 21-28 Minnesota; L 16-34
Best winning percentage, home, overall
Annual attendance, home opener
Year 1990 2000 1925 1920 1916 1915 1955
Year 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968
Record 6-0-0 5-0-0 5-0-0 3-0-0 3-0-0 3-0-0 3-0-0
Pct 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Best winning percentage, Hughes Stadium Year 1990 2000 1994 2005 2002 1976 1977 1983 1986 1999
Record 6-0-0 5-0-0 5-1-0 4-1-0 4-1-0 4-1-0 4-1-0 4-1-0 4-1-0 4-1-0
Pct 1.000 1.000 .833 .800 .800 .800 .800 .800 .800 .800
Largest road crowds No. Atten. Year 1. 93,652 1989 2. 93,272 1981 3. 92,921 1987 4. 85,521 2004 5. 78,491 1985 6. 76,379 1991 7. *76,219 2003 8. *76,036 1998 9. 75,625 1993 10. 75,575 1996 *—Denotes game in Denver
Opponent, Score Tennessee, L 14-17 Tennessee, L 0-42 Tennessee, L 3-49 USC, L 0-49 LSU, L 3-17 Nebraska, L 14-71 Colorado; L 35-42 Colorado, L 14-48 Nebraska, L 13-48 Nebraska, L 9-65
Largest crowds, home opener No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Atten. 33,501 31,607 29,672 29,101 28,801 28,797 28,652 28,611 28,605 27,652
Year 2004 2002 1997 2005 2006 1994 1983 2003 1977 1998
Opponent, Score Minnesota; L 16-34 Louisville; W 36-33 Nevada; W 45-13 Nevada; W 42-21 Weber State: W 30-6 Utah; W 41-16 Air Force; L 13-34 Weber State; W 31-7 No. Colorado; W 48-10 UNLV; W 38-16
Attendance 25,367 23,925 23,417 20,051 27,805 28,801 29,101 33,501 28,611 31,607 26,367 25,122 25,123 27,652 29,672 27,171 27,068 28,797 21,721 18,573 27,482 25,691 20,098 25,471 21,472 26,107 22,871 25,754 28,652 25,682 25,257 26,017 27,257 24,285 28,605 24,680 27,491 23,948 17,217 20,651 12,600 24,480 20,751 22,000
Opponent, Score Northern Colorado; W, 33-14 Idaho; W, 36-34 Weber State; W, 24-23 Sacramento State; W 23-20 Cal; L 28-34 Weber State; W 30-6 Nevada; W 42-21 Minnesota; L 16-34 Weber State; W 31-7 Louisville; W 36-33 Nevada; W 35-18 E. Tenn. St.; W 41-7 Nevada; W 38-33 UNLV; W 38-16 Nevada; W 45-13 Tenn.-Chatt.; W 61-19 Montana State; W 31-10 Utah State; W 41-16 Oregon; L 9-23 Idaho; L 34-37 Arkansas State; W 38-24 Montana State; W 41-5 Cal State-Fullerton; W 42-14 Air Force; L 23-29 UTEP; L 6-45 No. Colorado; W 46-14 UTEP; W 41-24 Hawaii; W 10-3 Air Force; L 13-34 Wyoming; W 9-3 SDSU; L 14-30 Air Force; W 21-19 Utah; L 16-21 Utah State; L 20-21 No. Colorado; W 48-10 Wichita State; W 24-3 BYU; W 21-17 Memphis; L 18-20 Arizona; L 0-31 Iowa State; L 0-41 Idaho; 0-10 Wyoming; L 6-16 Wichita State; W 50-21 North Texas; L 12-17
Attendance Records Annual home attendance at Hughes Stadium Year...................... Games....................Attendance..............................Average 2011..........................6...........................131,202.................................21,867 2010..........................5...........................111,998.................................22,400 2009..........................6...........................141,856.................................23,643 2008..........................6...........................126,046.................................21,008 2007..........................6...........................130,762.................................21,794 2006..........................5...........................122,916.................................24,583 2005..........................5...........................146,737.................................29,347 2004..........................6...........................163,776.................................27,296 2003..........................6...........................183,786.................................30,631 2002..........................5...........................152,307.................................30,462 2001..........................5...........................138,184.................................27,763 2000..........................5...........................137,696.................................27,540 1999..........................5...........................137,884.................................27,577 1998..........................4...........................125,169.................................31,292 1997..........................5...........................147,973.................................29,795 1996..........................6...........................173,308.................................28,885 1995..........................5...........................136,867.................................27,373 1994..........................6...........................187,344.................................31,224 1993..........................5...........................109,640.................................21,928 1992..........................6...........................113,438.................................18,906 1991..........................5...........................125,309.................................25,061 1990..........................6...........................159,461.................................26,577 1989..........................5...........................124,174.................................24,835 1988..........................5...........................131,025.................................26,017 1987..........................5...........................117,743.................................23,549 1986..........................6...........................113,507.................................22,701 1985..........................5............................ 93,112..................................18,622 1984..........................5...........................116,473.................................23,295 1983..........................5...........................112,607.................................22,521 1982..........................5...........................118,253.................................23,651 1981..........................5............................ 93,961..................................18,792 1980..........................5...........................128,677.................................24,732 1979..........................5...........................112,196.................................22,439 1978..........................5...........................111,440.................................22,288 1977..........................6...........................128,306.................................21,384 1976..........................5...........................115,159.................................23,032 1975..........................5...........................107,499.................................21,500 1974..........................5...........................102,316.................................20,463 1973..........................6...........................114,501.................................19,984 1972..........................5............................ 97,404..................................19,481 1971..........................5............................ 85,402..................................17,080 1970..........................5...........................105,257.................................21,051 1969..........................4............................ 63,144..................................15,786 1968..........................5............................ 95,210..................................19,042
Legendary basketball coach (then CSU’s AD) J.J. Williams and former football All-American and future AD Thurman “Fum” McGraw examine a model of the under-construction Hughes Stadium in 1967
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Colorado (20-61-2) Feb. 11 Oct. 7 Oct. 27 Oct. 15 Oct. 15 Oct. 18 Oct. 10 Nov. 19 Nov. 10 Oct. 19 Oct. 24 Oct. 23 Nov. 12 Nov. 11 Oct. 12 Oct. 18 Oct. 24 Oct. 9 Nov. 30 Nov. 29 Nov. 28 Oct. 11 Nov. 20 Nov. 19 Nov. 4 Nov. 28 Nov. 22 Nov. 14 Nov. 13 Nov. 19 Nov. 10 Nov. 16 Oct. 25 Oct. 24 Oct. 22 Oct. 21 Oct. 27 Oct. 26 Oct. 24 Oct. 23 Oct. 22 Oct. 21 Oct. 19 Oct. 18 Oct. 24 Oct. 13 Nov. 28 Oct. 25 Nov. 20 Nov. 26 Nov. 25 Sept. 22
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1893 1893 1894 1899 1900 1902 1903 1904 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951
L L L L L L L L T L L L L L W L L W W L L W T L L L L W W W L L L W W W L L L L L L L L L L L L W W L L
6-70 6-44 0-67 0-63 0-29 6-11 0-5 0-46 0-0 13-17 0-8 0-57 0-44 0-31 21-0 7-16 6-33 23-6 32-14 0-6 13-16 49-7 7-7 0-10 0-7 3-6 0-36 12-0 3-0 39-7 7-13 0-6 0-7 19-6 7-6 19-6 9-27 6-19 7-9 0-47 6-31 0-13 14-33 13-26 7-34 6-21 0-18 7-14 29-25 14-7 6-31 13-28
Fort Collins Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Fort Collins Boulder Fort Collins Boulder Fort Collins Boulder Fort Collins Boulder Fort Collins Fort Collins Fort Collins Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Fort Collins Boulder Fort Collins Boulder Fort Collins Boulder Fort Collins Boulder Fort Collins Boulder Fort Collins Boulder Fort Collins Boulder Fort Collins Boulder Boulder Fort Collins Boulder Fort Collins Boulder Fort Collins Boulder Fort Collins Fort Collins Boulder Fort Collins Boulder Boulder Fort Collins Boulder
Nov. 29 Nov. 28 Sept. 25 Nov. 26 Oct. 13 Nov. 9 Nov. 22 Sept. 17 Sept. 7 Sept. 6 Oct. 3 Oct. 1 Sept. 9 Sept. 5 Sept. 9 Sept. 7 Sept. 6 Sept. 5 Sept. 4 Sept. 2 Sept. 1 Aug. 31 Aug. 30 Sept. 4 Sept. 3 Sept. 9 Sept. 1 Aug. 31 Sept. 6 Sept. 4 Sept. 17
1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1983 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1992 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
L L L W L L W L L W L L L L L L L L W W L W L L L W L L W L L
0-61 7-13 0-46 10-0 7-47 0-20 15-14 3-31 10-23 23-7 16-29 23-27 20-45 17-37 14-42 34-48 21-31 14-42 41-14 28-24 14-41 19-14 35-42 24-27 28-31 14-10 28-31 17-38 23-17 3-24 14-28
Boulder Fort Collins Boulder Fort Collins Boulder Fort Collins Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Fort Collins Fort Collins Boulder Boulder Boulder Fort Collins Boulder Denver Denver Denver Denver Denver Denver Boulder Boulder Denver Denver (OT) Denver Boulder Denver Denver
North Dakota State (0-0-0) First Meeting in 2012
San Jose State (3-2-0) Oct. 7 Nov. 7 Oct. 19 Oct. 11 Oct. 1
1961 1964 1996 1997 2011
L W W W L
0-14 14-3 36-13 55-20 31-38
San Jose Fort Collins Fort Collins San Jose Fort Collins
Utah State (36-30-2) Oct. 11 Oct. 9 Nov. 11 Nov. 14 Oct. 23 Oct. 14 Nov. 6 Nov. 8 Oct. 30 Oct. 28 Oct. 27 Oct. 25 Oct. 31 Nov. 6 Nov. 5 Nov. 3 Nov. 9 Nov. 15 Nov. 14 Nov. 5 Nov. 11 Nov. 10 Nov. 2 Nov. 7 Oct. 30 Oct. 29 Oct. 28 Nov. 9 Oct. 25 Nov. 7 Oct. 20 Oct. 19 Oct. 4 Oct. 2 Oct. 29 Oct. 21 Oct. 20 Oct. 25 Oct. 24 Oct. 23 Oct. 22 Oct. 20 Oct. 26 Oct. 25 Nov. 7 Oct. 22 Oct. 21 Oct. 20 Nov. 9 Oct. 24 Oct. 23 Oct. 15
1902 1911 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1919 1920 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966
W L W W W W L W W W W W W L W W W W L L W T L L L L W W W W L L L W W W T W L L W L L L W L L L L L L W
24-5 0-29 20-7 41-7 59-0 53-0 7-47 27-7 21-0 34-6 26-7 17-13 13-0 0-13 6-0 7-6 7-6 13-0 0-6 12-13 3-0 21-21 0-13 0-13 0-7 0-6 9-0 13-12 13-26 25-0 0-13 0-47 13-26 9-7 28-6 33-13 20-20 21-7 13-14 14-20 26-9 7-46 14-27 0-15 10-7 0-21 3-49 0-21 13-36 13-42 20-41 10-7
Logan Logan Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Logan Logan Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Logan Logan Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Logan Logan Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Logan Logan Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Logan Logan Logan Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Logan
Oct. 21 Oct. 11 Oct. 31 Oct. 30 Sept. 30 Oct. 13 Oct. 12 Nov. 22 Oct. 9 Nov. 26 Sept. 16 Sept. 22 Sept. 10 Oct. 7 Sept. 13 Sept. 24
1967 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1994 1995 1997 2011
W W W L L L L L W W L L W W W W
17-14 37-33 20-13 17-18 0-21 18-34 23-24 17-28 10-7 13-10 20-21 0-24 41-16 59-17 35-24 35-34
Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Fort Collins Logan Fort Collins Logan Logan Logan (2OT)
W L L L L L L W T L L L L L W W W W W L W L L L L L L L W L W W W W
20-7 6-36 8-32 9-14 0-34 0-69 6-14 41-21 17-17 0-31 7-28 22-27 12-17 13-52 47-10 27-3 31-13 20-6 21-9 14-28 21-11 13-34 10-52 19-35 7-24 19-27 23-29 21-45 35-33 26-31 32-28 8-5 34-21 27-20
Denver Denver Denver Denver USAFA USAFA USAFA USAFA USAFA Fort Collins* USAFA USAFA Fort Collins Fort Collins Fort Collins USAFA USAFA Fort Collins Fort Collins USAFA USAFA Fort Collins USAFA Fort Collins USAFA Fort Collins Fort Collins Fort Collins USAFA Fort Collins USAFA Fort Collins USAFA USAFA
Air Force (19-30-1) Nov. 30 Oct. 11 Sept. 24 Nov. 4 Sept. 22 Sept. 28 Oct. 3 Oct. 22 Oct. 28 Oct. 19 Oct. 25 Oct. 3 Oct. 23 Oct. 7 Oct. 25 Oct. 16 Oct. 14 Oct. 27 Sept. 6 Oct. 3 Oct. 16 Sept. 3 Sept. 29 Oct. 19 Sept. 27 Sept. 26 Sept. 3 Sept. 30 Sept. 1 Sept. 7 Oct. 17 Sept. 11 Sept. 3 Sept. 16
1957 1958 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1975 1976 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
Nov. 2 1996 W 42-41 Sept. 20 1997 L 0-24 Sept. 17 1998 L 27-30 Nov. 18 1999 W 41-21 Nov. 11 2000 L 40-44 Nov. 8 2001 W 28-21 Oct. 31 2002 W 31-12 Oct. 16 2003 W 30-20 Nov. 20 2004 L 17-47 Sept. 29 W 41-23 2005 Oct. 12 2006 L 21-24 Oct. 13 2007 L 21-45 Nov. 8 2008 L 17-38 Oct. 31 2009 L 16-34 Oct. 9 2010 L 27-49 Nov. 26 2011 L 21-45 *Dedication Game; Hughes Stadium.
USAFA Fort Collins USAFA Fort Collins USAFA Fort Collins USAFA Fort Collins USAFA Fort Collins USAFA Fort Collins USAFA Fort Collins USAFA Fort Collins
Fresno State (7-4-0) Sept. 19 Oct. 9 Nov. 19 Nov. 9 Nov. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 13 Oct. 4 Oct. 4 Sept. 30 Dec. 20
1992 1993 1994 1996 1997 1999 2001 2002 2003 2006 2008
L W W W W L L L W W W
21-52 34-32 44-42 42-20 41-3 13-44 22-25 30-32 34-10 35-23 40-35
Fort Collins Fort Collins Fresno Fresno Fort Collins Fresno Fort Collins Fresno Fort Collins Fresno Albuquerque
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San Diego State (13-18-0) Nov. 4 Oct. 20 Oct. 18 Sept. 12 Nov. 20 Oct. 15 Oct. 20 Sept. 28 Nov. 1 Nov. 14 Oct. 22 Nov. 9 Oct. 31 Oct. 16 Sept. 24 Nov. 25 Oct. 26 Nov. 22 Oct. 16 Oct. 28 Sept. 22 Nov. 16 Nov. 15 Oct. 16 Nov. 12 Dec. 2 Oct. 6 Oct. 25 Oct. 24 Nov. 6 Nov. 12
1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
L W W L L W L L L L W L L L W W W W L W L W W W L L L W L L L
31-34 37-3 26-7 14-30 10-38 17-15 24-41 23-48 26-27 12-26 13-7 32-42 13-20 3-30 19-17 24-13 27-18 38-17 10-17 34-22 7-14 49-21 21-6 21-17 10-30 6-17 20-24 38-34 28-42 19-24 15-18
San Diego Fort Collins San Diego Fort Collins San Diego Fort Collins San Diego San Diego Fort Collins San Diego Fort Collins San Diego Fort Collins San Diego Fort Collins San Diego Fort Collins San Diego Fort Collins San Diego Fort Collins San Diego Fort Collins San Diego Fort Collins San Diego Fort Collins San Diego Fort Collins San Diego Fort Collins
Hawai’i (11-9-0) Dec. 12 Dec. 4 Sept. 18 Sept. 17 Nov. 24 Nov. 28 Sept. 18
1925 1964 1965 1977 1979 1981 1982
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L W W W L L L
0-41 13-6 54-6 20-16 10-24 6-59 13-23
Honolulu Honolulu Fort Collins Honolulu Honolulu Honolulu Fort Collins
1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1995 1996 1997
L W L W L L W W W L W W W
0-34 10-3 14-34 31-7 38-39 23-31 31-16 30-27 28-16 13-24 22-0 28-16 63-0
Honolulu Fort Collins Honolulu Fort Collins Honolulu Fort Collins Fort Collins Honolulu Fort Collins Honolulu Fort Collins Honolulu Fort Collins
Wyoming (54-43-5) Nov. 24 Nov. 14 Nov. 24 Nov. 25 Nov. 14 Oct. 16 Nov. 24 Nov. 30 Nov. 28 Nov. 15 Oct. 24 Nov. 6 Sept. 30 Oct. 6 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 2 Oct. 16 Oct. 1 Oct. 14 Sept. 29 Nov. 26 Oct. 4 Nov. 8 Nov. 7 Nov. 24 Sept. 30 Nov. 3 Sept. 28 Oct. 17 Oct. 16 Oct. 1 Nov. 4 Oct. 5 Oct. 4 Sept. 26 Oct. 5 Nov. 22
1900 1903 1904 1905 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1919 1919 1920 1920 1921 1922 1923 1925 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1946 1947
W W T W W W L L W W W W W L W W W W T W W W W L W W W W W T L T W T W W W W
16-0 17-0 6-6 34-5 20-0 32-3 0-10 0-27 33-0 61-0 48-10 48-0 40-0 0-6 28-0 14-0 13-0 42-0 7-7 60-0 33-0 40-0 20-7 6-21 26-6 23-0 7-0 16-0 12-3 0-0 0-7 0-0 22-0 0-0 27-0 10-0 7-0 21-6
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Abott, Wiley...................................................1924....................... Abshire, James..............................1946-47-48-49.....................E Achziger, Harvey.................................1950-51-52.....................T Ackelson, William...........................................1947....................... Ackerley, Michael...........................................1968.................. OG Adams, Bob...................................................1945....................... Adams, Nyal...................................................1916....................... Adams, Ora....................................................1945....................... Adams, Robert J.................................1959-60-61.................. OL Adamson, Bill........................................... 1947-48....................... Adkins, Luke..................................2003-04-05-06...................LB Akins, Craig....................................................1996.................. QB Albee, John H........................................... 1958-59.................... G Albritton, Scott....................................2008-09-10...................LS Alconcel, Brandon..........................2002-03-04-05...................TE Alexander.......................................................1902....................... Alford, Aaron..................................................1993.................. DB Alford, Tony...................................1987-88-89-90...................TB Allen, Jacky....................................................1980.................. DB Allen, Jeff.......................................................1978.................. OG Allen, John N............................................ 1966-67...................FB Allen, Milton............................................. 1911-12....................... Allotta, Nick.........................................2005-06-07.................. OL Ament, Glenn........................................... 1925-26....................... Amicarella, Jamie..................................... 2002-03.................. OL Andersen, George...............................1919-20-21....................... Anderson, David.............................2002-03-04-05................. WR Anderson, Don E...................................... 1946-47....................... Anderson, Don E............................................1967...................TB Anderson, Don L...................................... 1950-51.................... G Anderson, Gerald...........................1939-40-41-42....................... Anderson, Glen R. . ................................. 1947-48....................... Anderson, James E.................................. 1942-43....................... Anderson, Mark.............................................1975...................LB Anderson, Robert................................1939-40-41.....................T Anderson, Scott.............................................1991.................. OG Anderson, Steven A........................1973-74-75-76.................. OT Andrade, Rudolph..........................................1966.............OG/LB Ane, Dan........................................................1981...................TE Ane, Lance............................................... 1988-89...................LB Antoine, Ronald.............................1993-94-95-96................. WR Apisa, William.......................................... 1961-62...................FB Archer, Maurice........................................ 1936-37....................... Armer, Timothy........................................ 1975-76.................. DT Arnold, Marvin...............................................2006.................. OL Arthur, Daniel P..............................1973-74-75-76.................. DT Ashbaugh, Alan..............................1956-57-58-59...................FB Ashbaugh, Laurence................................ 1953-54....................... Atchison, Caleb..............................................2003................. WR Augustine, Andre..................................... 1980-81.................. DL
B Babbitt, Vernie...............................................1900....................... Babcock, Jeff.................................2001-02-03-04.....................K Babich, Fred............................. 1971-72-73-74-75...................TE Bachman, Michael E................................. 1975-76................. WR Bacon, Russell ..............................................1921....................... Bahmeier, Pete......................................... 1909-10....................... Bailey, Eric.....................................1994-95-96-97.................. OL Bain, Walter...................................1919-20-21-22....................... Baker, Al.........................................1974-75-76-77.................. DE Baker, Greg.............................................. 1987-88.................. DT Baker, J. Albert......................................... 1965-66....................... Baker, Wilfred........................................... 1913-14....................... Bakovich, George................................1955-56-57.....................E
Baldischwiler, Matt.........................................2000...................TE Ball, Eugene W....................................1927-28-29....................... Ball, Walter..........................................1922-23-24....................... Ballard, Darrell....................................1995-96-97................. WR Ballard, Karl............................................. 1994-95...................LB Balman, Donald W.................................... 1956-57.................. QB Balman, Young...............................................1902....................... Barilla, Mickey.......................................... 1978-79.....................K Barnes, Jerry W..............................1962-63-64-65.....................S Barnes, Larry E........................................ 1955-56.................. HB Barrett, Shaquil..............................................2011...................LB Barrett, Ty......................................1984-85-86-87.................. OG Bartalo, Mike.......................................1986-87-88................... FL Bartalo, Steve.................................1983-84-85-86...................FB Bartz, Matt.....................................2002-03-04-05...................TE Basso, Jason............................................ 1991-92.................. OT Battle, Gregg.......................................1984-85-86...................FB Battle, Gregory W...........................1970-71-72-73...................LB Bauer, George E....................................... 1955-56.................... G Baxter, David..................................................1937....................... Beach, Sanjay.................................1984-85-86-87................... FL Bean, Todd............................................... 1989-90.................. OT Beattie, Dan.........................................1926-27-28....................... Beaudette, Rod...............................1964-65-66-67.................. OG Beck, Dudley..................................................1934....................... Becker, Hiram J..............................1965-66-67-68.....................C Beckman, Francis...........................................1918....................... Behrens, Kenneth W................................. 1971-72.................. OT Beling, Curt.............................................. 2002-03.................. DB Bell, Kyle.......................................2004-05, 07-08.................. RB Bell, Mark E....................................1975-76-77-78...................TE Bell, Mark R...................................1975-76-77-78................. WR Bell, Mike J....................................1975-76-77-78.................. DT Bell, Shaq................................................. 2010-11.................. DB Bellman, David K............................................1975.................. DB Belt, Edward W......................................... 1964-65.................. QB Benallo, Jon........................................1995-96-97.................. DB Benedict, Scott...............................2006-07-08-09.................. OL Benglen, Scott................................................1989.................. QB Bennett, Jamie...............................1997-98-99-00.................. DL Benton, John..................................1983-84-85-86.................. OL Benton, Richard E...............................1949-51-52...................TE Bergman, Walter F..........................1937-38-39-40....................... Bernard, Nelson....................................... 1946-47....................... Berringer, William G................................. 1960-61.................. QB Berryman, Carl...............................................1938....................... Bethea, Alfred.................................................1945....................... Bevacqua, Tony........................................ 1985-86.................. HB Beverly, Randolph..........................................1965.................. HB Bice, Eugene..................................................1906....................... Biddle, Jacob.................................................2008...................LB Biddle, James........................................... 1963-64.....................E Biernbaum, Larry...........................................1970.................. OG Bills, Carl.................................................. 1928-29....................... Bimper, Albert................................2002-03-04-05.................. OL Binkley, H. Alson...................................... 1951-52.................... G Bitetto, Douglas....................................... 1970-71...................LB Blach, Perry...................................1940-41-46-47.................. OL Black, Robert E..............................................1960.................. OT Blackford, Rodney G......................1970-71-72-73.....................P Blahak, Tom...................................1973-74-75-76...................LB Blair, Kenneth........................................... 1963-64.....................E Blair, Tige................................................. 1909-10....................... Blake, Bernard................................................2011.................. DB Blake, Jaime...................................1995-96-97-98.................. RB Blake, Pershing...................................1937-39-40.......................
Blanchard, Bernard E............................... 1964-65.................. HB Blase, Andrew................................1934-35-36-37....................... Blasi, Robert............................................ 1951-52.................... G Blaskovich, John.................................1981-82-83...................LB Bobrowicz, Jeff........................................ 1978-79.................. RB Boeger, Fred D......................................... 1967-68.................. DT Bolton, Steve............................................ 1980-81.................. DT Bonk, Douglas R............................1971-73-74-75.................. OT Bonnatti, Rudolph.................................... 1941-42....................... Booker, Vincent..............................1991-92-93-94.................. CB Borcky, T.J......................................2008-09-10-11...... WR/QB/FB Born, James............................................. 1940-41....................... Borvansky, Justin...........................1997-98-99-00.................. OL Bosley, David......................................1973-75-76.................. OT Bostwick, Donald................................1945-46-47....................... Bowman, Kirk.................................1993-94-95-96.................. DT Boyd, Jon............................................1987-88-90...................LB Brady, Robert J........................................ 1925-26....................... Brady, Ronald........................................... 1938-39....................... Branch, Calvin................................................1996...................FB Branch, Dupree...................................1976-77-78.................. DB Branch, Tony.......................................1988-89-90................... FL Brand, Rudolph...................................1924-25-26....................... Brandt, Edward C...........................................1972.................. CB Braun, Richard G.................................1952-53-54.................. HB Bredhoff, Carl H....................................... 1953-54...................FB Brehm, Mark..................................................1982.................. RB Bremkamp, Robert................................... 1946-47....................... Bresnahan, Charles.............................1918-19-20.....................B Brewer, Ricky......................................2007-08-10...................LB Bresnahan, Edward.................................. 1936-37....................... Brill, Joe................................................... 1909-11....................... Brisiel, Michael...............................2002-03-04-05.................. OL Brocavich, Ronald G................................ 1963-64.................. QB Brookhart, J. D....................................1985-86-87................... FL Brookins, Jack...............................................1946....................... Brooks, Craig.................................................1998.................. OL Brown, Carl.........................................1925-26-27....................... Brown, Hamil......................................1921-22-24....................... Brown, Harold................................................1957....................... Brown, Hubert N.................................1960-62-63.....................T Brown, Joe............................................... 2010-11...................FB Brown, Te’Jay.................................................2011.................. DL Brown, Leonice..............................1991-92-93-94...................FB Brown, McClinton...............................1966-68-69................. WB Brown, Mike...................................1988-89-90-91.....................K Brown, Richard R...........................1958-59-60-61.................. HB Browne, Jerry.......................................... 1980-81...................LB Browne, Less......................................1979-80-81.................. DB Bruhl, James............................................ 1938-39....................... Bryan, Steve...................................................2007...................LS Bryne, David..................................................1979....................... Bryson, Zac....................................2004-05-06-07.................. DB Buderus, E. Charles........................1955-57-58-59...................FB Bugge, Anthony J...........................................1968.....................K Bugni, James F....................................1964-65-67.....................S Bunch, Robert D...................................... 1974-75................... FL Bundy, Stanley......................................... 1937-38....................... Bunghardt, Alfred...........................................1895....................... Burch, Jeff..........................................1983-84-85................ OLB Burch, Raymond T.................................... 1960-61.................. OG Burchette, David...........................................19731.................. RB Burdick, John........................................... 1920-21....................... Burick, Richard J............................................1957....................... Burke, Pat......................................1980-81-82-83.................. DE Burke, Wesley................................................1942.......................
Burkett, Jeremy...................................1992-93-94................. WR Burkett, Norman E.................................... 1963-64.................. HB Burks, Donovan.............................................1994................. WR Burl, Alex............................................1951-52-53.................. HB Burl, Davis..........................................2009-10-11............. LB/DE Burris, Wayne.......................................... 1969-70.................. CB Burroughs, Donald E................................ 1951-52.................. QB Burum, Earl....................................................1948....................... Busch, D.J......................................................2001.................. QB Busch, William B.................................1938-39-40....................... Bushnell, Nate.......................................... 1917-18....................... Butler, J. Eugene...................................... 1974-75.................. RB Butz, Homer...................................................1945....................... Buxton, Dale........................................1928-29-32....................... Byrne, Andy............................................. 1989-90...................FS Byrum, George...............................................1930.......................
C Cable, Norman...............................1933-34-35-36....................... Caldwell, William R........................1924-25-26-27....................... Calhoun, Jeremy...................................... 1995-96................. WR Calkins, Henry................................................1895....................... Calkins, Richard.............................................1895....................... Call, Kevin......................................1980-81-82-83.................. OT Call, Mike.......................................1979-80-81-82.................. DL Callahan, Jerry R............................1951-52-55-56.................. QB Camp, Mike.............................................. 1980-81...................TE Campbell, David.............................................1971.................. OT Campbell, Kent....................................1975-76-77.................. DE Campbell, Sam....................................1932-33-34....................... Capes, Lewis............................................ 1992-93.................. OT Capi, Nordly...................................................2011.................. DE Caprioglio, Joe......................................... 2010-11.................. OL Carew, Michael....................................1975-77-78.................. OT Carey, Leo................................................ 1919-20....................... Carn, Renard..................................1992-93-94-95...................FB Carr, Dale............................................1982-83-84...................LB Carr, Tony............................................1987-89-90...................TB Carroll, Harlan................................1988-89-90-91.................. CB Carter, Raymond...................................... 2010-11.................. RB Carter, Scott........................................2009-10-11............. OL/FB Carter, Terrance...................................2003-04-05.................. DL Carter, Vernon................................................1945....................... Carter, Woodrow...................................... 1976-77.................. DE Cartwright, Kivon...........................................2011...................TE Cascianai, Aldo...............................................1945....................... Caswell, Gerald..............................1969-70-71-72.................. DT Cathy, Brandon...............................2003-04-05-06.................. DB Catullo, James J.............................................1969.................. DT Cavanaugh.....................................................1902....................... Cavanaugh, Richard................................. 1937-38....................... Cerveny, Wesley W.........................1970-72-73-74.................. OG Cesario, Anthony............................1995-96-97-98.................. OL Chaffee, Harold G................................1946-47-49.................. QB Chamblee, Orbry...................................... 1979-80..................ILB Champine, Jeff....................................1981-82-83...................SE Chase, E. A.....................................................1906....................... Chase, Howard...............................................1970.....................C Chase, Reno...................................................1909....................... Chatman, Lamar.............................................1994.................. CB Chearno, Richard................................1970-72-73.................. DE Cheeley, Ned..................................................1906....................... Cheesebro, Harold................................... 1931-32....................... Childs, Henri........................................... 2001-02.................. RB Chirico, Bill.....................................1982-83-84-85.................. OT Chirico, Robert...............................1987-88-89-90.................. DE
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Clemmons, Douglas.......................................1957....................... Clough, Scott......................................1980-81-82...................LB Clubb, Lee......................................................2011................. WR Coan, James..................................................1945....................... Cochran, Richard L........................................1950...................FB Coffey, James.................................................1992.................. DE Coffey, William H............................1962-63-64-65.....................C Coffman, Thomas...........................................2011................. WR Coiner, Lester.................................................1911....................... Colacion, Tony...............................1998-99-00-01...................LB Colburn, F.......................................................1906....................... Coles, Phil................................................ 1984-85.................. OG Colglazier, Sidney...........................................1957....................... Collins, Gerald................................................1987.................. HB Collins, James................................................1929....................... Colwell, Fred............................................ 1920-21....................... Connell, Daniel J...................................... 1975-76.................. DB Connell, Robert..............................................1945....................... Connors, Leggio..................................1910-11-12....................... Cook, John E..................................1959-60-61-62.................... G Cooper, Ben...................................................1900....................... Copeland, Brian..............................1988-89-90-91...................TB Corke, Michael...............................................1982....................... Corn, Poe R.............................................. 1955-56.................. QB Cornelson, Curtis..................................... 2007-08...................LB Corney, Al.......................................................1995................. WR Cornforth, James...........................................1938....................... Corning, Chris D.................................1964-66-67.................. OT Cornish, Earl C...............................1956-57-58-59.....................E Corrigan, James R.........................................1957....................... Cortell, Ron....................................1985-86-87-88.................. CB Cory, Jack E............................................. 1963-64.....................E Costello, Paul C..............................................1960.................... G Coviello, Vince......................................... 1984-85................ OLB Cowan, Jacob.................................................1895....................... Cowan, Sidney...............................1930-31-32-33....................... Cowgill, H.M..................................................1910....................... Cox, Carl.............................................1946-47-48....................... Cox, Robert....................................1990-91-92-93.................. OC Cozzens, James.............................................1915....................... Cozzetti, Pete.................................................1931....................... Craft, Jason.............................................. 1997-98.................. DB Craft, Mack.....................................1992-93-94-95.................. CB Craig, James M..............................1971-72-73-74.................. OT Crawford, J. Pingree......................................1930....................... Cregg, James......................................1993-94-95.................. OL Crider, Robert J..............................1957-58-59-60.................. QB Critchley, Glen W............................................1965...................LB Crooks, Joseph G..................................... 1965-66................. MG Cross, Floyd............................................. 1911-12....................... Cross, Henry.......................................1934-35-36....................... Crowell, Rick............................ 1996-97-98-99-00...................LB Crowton, Gary................................................1978................. WR Cruikshank, Chester............................1932-33-34....................... Csolkovits, William.........................................1957.....................C
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Cullars, Ken....................................................1962.................. HB Cullor, Glen.........................................1936-37-38....................... Cullor, William.......................................... 1937-38....................... Cunningham, Harold......................................1929....................... Cuppari, Joey.................................1999-00-01-02................. WR Curfman, Floyd..............................................1900....................... Cyphers, Stephen C........................1972-73-74-76.................. OT
D Dakovich, Bob................................1983-85-86-87.................. OC Dalton, Herbert......................................... 1932-33....................... Dalton, Orris, K..............................1950-51-52-53.....................E Dammann, Julius...........................1930-31-32-33....................... Damron, Brent...............................................1979...................TE Dando, Kirk.............................................. 1986-87.................. CB Daniels, Eugene....................................... 2009-10.................. DE Dansereau, Josh...................................... 1996-97.................. OL David, James......................................1949-50-51.....................E Davis, Aaron...................................................2011...................LB Davis, Dallas..................................1997-98-99-01................. WR Davis, Fred..........................................1985-86-87...................TE Davis, Glenn........................................1925-26-27....................... Davis, Lukas............................................. 2003-05.................. DB Davis, Mark E.................................................1976.................. RB Davis, Prentice...............................1992-93-94-95.................. SS Davis, Rex................................................ 1948-49....................... Davis, Richard N............................................1957....................... Davolt, Richard D...........................................1957....................... Dawson, Al.....................................................1948....................... Dawson, James III.........................1961-62-63-64.....................T Day, Albert..........................................1927-28-29....................... Day, Josh............................................2004-05-06.................. OL Day, William...................................1952-55-56-57.....................E Dayser, O. B...................................................1925....................... Deanor, Otto...................................................1906....................... Deason, Robert..............................1936-37-38-39....................... Decker, Elbert.................................................1910....................... DeFries, Hiram....................................1959-60-61.................... G Deines, Herman E.................................... 1935-36....................... Dekleva, John.................................1952-53-54-55.................... G DeLappe, Joe.................................................1902....................... Delgadillo, Frederick.......................................1957.................. HB DeLine, Ben....................................2008-09-10-11.....................K DeLine, Steve......................................1984-85-86.....................K Dennison, Rick S.................................1976-78-79...................TE Dennison, Timothy.........................1965-66-67-68.................. DL Denny, Kevin R...............................................1975...............P-DC Dent, Lewis....................................1939-40-41-42....................... DeSalvo, Jeffrey C.................................... 1975-76...................LB Detterick, Jim.................................1993-94-95-96...................LB Deuchar, Chris......................................... 1991-92...................LB Deutsch, Michael P.........................1974-75-76-77...............DB/P Dibble, Joseph...............................................1900....................... Dickerson, Clinton.................................... 1937-38....................... DiStefano, Scott.............................................1980....................... Divilbliss, Edward..................................... 1910-11....................... Dobelis, Pete..................................................1987..................ILB Dodrill, Dale...................................1947-48-49-50.................... G Doehling, Carl................................................1916....................... Doerr, Scott.........................................1988-89-90.................. OT Doke, Horace......................................1912-13-14....................... Doleshaw, David...................................... 1941-42....................... Donaldson, Howard................................. 1918-19....................... Donaldson, Zach............................................2008.....................S Donnelly, Mark....................................1992-93-94.................. OT Dora, Steve.............................................. 1978-79..................ILB
Dorough, Dewey...................................... 1986-87...................SE Dorsey, Alvin..................................1950-51-52-53.................. HB Dotson, Harry “Hap”...........................1915-18-19....................... Douglas, Clark A.................................1968-69-70.....................B Douglas, Howard...........................................1942....................... Dove, Jerome........................................... 1974-75.................. DC Downey, Rodney D.........................1965-66-67-68.....................S Drake, Tom............................................... 1975-76..............WR/K Drake, Tony....................................................2010................. WR Drake, William.......................................... 1956-57.................. HB Dreessen, Joel...............................2001-02-03-04...................TE Dreyer, Mark.....................................2001-02-003.................. OL Driscoll, Mark P..............................1971-72-74-75.................. QB Driscoll, Steve................................................1979.................. QB Dubishar, Dan J...................................1972-75-76.................. OG Duda, Paul F...................................1968-69-70-72.................... R Dukes, Bennie.......................................... 1966-67.................. DT Duncan, David A.................................1972-73-74.................. DE Duncan, William T.................................... 1970-71.................. CB Dundee, Steve.....................................1995-96-97.................. OL Dunn, Jerry.............................................. 1990-91.................. QB Duvall, Wayne.......................................... 1910-11....................... Dyer, Roger J........................................... 1949-50.....................E Dygulski, Robert G................................... 1959-60................. WB Dykeman, Ivan...............................................1929.......................
E Eakes, Todd....................................1983-85-86-87.................. OG Earley, R. James.............................................1957....................... Early, Walter............................................. 1924-25....................... Eastlack, Leon................................1938-39-40-41....................... Edward, Rex...................................1937-38-39-40....................... Ehlers, Tom....................................1980-81-82-84.................. OC Eifred, James J..............................1956-57-58-59.....................C Elkins, Ted E........................................1939-41-42....................... Elliott, Kenneth...............................................1937....................... Emerick, Darrell A.................................... 1967-68.................. CB Endres, Douglas.............................1965-66-67-68.................. OG Endres, Steven....................................1968-70-71.....................C Engle, Terry....................................................1993.................. OG Engleberg, Louis............................1935-36-37-38....................... Englestad, Andy..................................1997-98-99.................. DB Epley, Mike............................................... 1987-88.................. CB Epstein, Eppie.......................................... 1909-10....................... Erickson, James R.........................................1971.................. QB Erickson, Robert B.........................1956-57-58-59.....................C Erickson, Ronald W.............................1954-55-56.................. HB Erwin, Warnock..............................................1934....................... Eslinger, Ryan.....................................1996-97-98.................. QB Estock, Oto.....................................................1913....................... Estock, Robert S...................................... 1966-67.................. OE Evans, Brandon...................................1993-94-95.................. OL Evers, Richard S............................................1964.....................T Ewing, Harold.................................................1941.......................
F Fahrni, Bruce..................................................1971.....................C Fairchild, Steve.....................................1978, 1980.................. QB Farris, Billy.....................................................2008.................. QB Faucett, Frank.................................1947-48-49-50.................. HB Faucett, Mike.......................................1979-80-81.................. DB Faught, Tom...................................................1947....................... Favors, Charles........................................ 2010-11...................LB Featherstone, Clifford............................... 1975-76.................. DB Feldman.........................................................1917....................... Fenech, Michael J..........................................1972.....................C
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Fernandez, Vincent.........................................1961....................... Fetz................................................................1910....................... Fiala, Dan............................................1981-82-83...................LB Fiala, Doug..........................................1985-86-87.................. OT Finch, Aaron...................................1978-79-80-81.................. OC Finck, Alva................................................ 1946-47....................... Finkbeiner, Bruce................................1965-66-67.................. QB Finlayson, Broc........................................ 2000-01.................. OL Fischer, Dean........................................... 1978-79.................. DB Fisher, Charles T.............................1954-55-56-57.....................T Fisk, Kurt.................................................. 1979-80...................LB Fixmer, Jeff....................................................1987...................TE Flack, Norman................................................1957....................... Fleshmen, Hart...............................................1900....................... Flockhart, Robert...........................................1966.................. HB Flora, Jeff............................................2001-02-03...................LB Flores, Joey.............................................. 2003-04................. WR Foerster, Chris.....................................1980-81-82.................. OC Foley, David.........................................2002-03-04.................. DB Folsom, Joe........................................1947-48-49....................... Ford, Travis.............................................. 2009-10.....................S Formica, Tom........................................... 1978-79.................. OT Fortune, Alvin.................................1956-57-58-59.....................E Foss, Melvin C.....................................1959-60-61.................... G Foster, James........................................... 1964-65...................LB Foster, Scott............................................. 1984-85..................ILB Francis, Jon...................................................1982........... WR/DB Frank, Bernhardt.................................1934-35-36....................... Frank, John.............................................. 1929-30....................... Franklin, Darrell........................................ 1996-97................. WR Franz, Derek............................................. 1997-98.....................K Frazier, Andre.................................................1985................ OLB Freauff, William........................................ 1927-28....................... Freeman, Dennis............................................1977.................. DT French, J. R.............................................. 1926-27....................... French, Jack...................................1931-32-33-34....................... French, Jasper...............................1935-36-37-38....................... French, Larrick....................................1963-64-65.................. OG French, Tom R.....................................1967-68-69.................. OT Frescolm, Joe.................................................1929....................... Fries, Sherwood....................................... 1939-40....................... Frisbie, Ray.........................................1928-29-30....................... Frisby, Otto.....................................................1913....................... Frisch, David..................................................1992...................TE Froland, John.................................................2011.................. DL Fuller, Graham.....................................1901-02-03....................... Funk, Darrell...................................1983-84-85-86.................. DE
Ron Cortell
Dude Dent
Frank Faucett
G Gabler, Josh............................................. 2008-09.....................S Gahagan, Chris....................................1982-83-84.................. DT Gallimore, Jason.................................1999-00-01.................. DB Gallimore, Justin.................................1999-00-01.................. DB Galusha, Jake......................................2006-07-08.................. DB Garcia, Travis......................................2003-04-05.................. DB Gardner, Bill N................................................1954.....................E Gardner, Ryan.......................................... 2008-09................. WR Gardner, Terrell..............................2000-01-02-03.................. OL Gasser, Paul........................................1988-90-91.................. DE Gates, Artese............................................ 1958-59.....................T Gates, Herbert................................................1909....................... Gates, Ward........................................1958-59-60.................. HB Gatewood, Donald E.......................1957-58-59-60....................... Gatherwright, Ronald............................... 1971-72.................. DE Gausman, Glen...............................................1937....................... Gdowski, Jake.....................................2009-10-11.................. OL
Cliff Featherstone
Tom French
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Bill Gray
Clint Hjelm
John Ivlow
Ray Jackson
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Gee, Norman............................................ 2008-09...................TE Geist, Alfred...................................1930-31-32-33....................... Gibson, Ray...................................................1979................. WR Gibson, Terrence............................1997-98-99-00.................. DB Giddings, Dennis...................................... 1928-29....................... Giddings, Ralph.............................................1913....................... Gifford, Bob...................................................1945....................... Gilliland, James H.................................... 1954-55.....................T Gillin...............................................................1902....................... Gillingham, Gary............................................1968.................. DG Gimenez, Mike......................................... 1989-90.................. QB Gillmore, Austin.............................................2010...................LB Gillmore, Crockett.................................... 2010-11............. DE/TE Gipson, Chris........................................... 2009-10...................LB Gira, Paul............................................1936-37-38....................... Glazer, Alan....................................................1991.....................P Glick, Fred......................................1955-56-57-58.................. QB Glick, Gary..........................................1953-54-55.................. HB Glick, Ivan................................................ 1950-51.....................T Glick, Leon.....................................................1954.................... G Goar, Guy.......................................1983-84-85-86.................. OC Goebel, Harry........................................... 1949-50.....................E Goldfeder, Mike........................................ 1978-79.................. OT Goldman, Steven............................................1965.................. OE Gonzales, Billy................................1989-90-91-93................. WR Gooch, Ernest................................................1909....................... Good, Derek...................................2008-09-10-11.................. RB Goodnight, Earle.................................1954-55-56.....................E Goodpaster, Patrick........................2001-02-03-04.................. DL Goodwin, Derek....................................... 1981-82.................. DE Goolsby, Danny..............................................1999...................LB Goolsby, Tony................................................1979................. WR Gordon, Harvey..............................................1936....................... Goscinski, Aloysius J.....................................1957....................... Good, Derek...................................................2009.................. RB Goss, Elbert...................................................1929....................... Gower, Robert.......................................... 1958-59.................... G Graff, Stanley.................................................1963.....................C Gragert, Jordan........................................ 2010-11.................. OL Graham, Danny D................................1973-75-76.................. QB Graham, Earl..................................................1945....................... Graham, John C....................................... 1973-74.................. QB Graham, Owen....................................1936-37-38....................... Graham, R. D......................................1929-31-32....................... Grant, John.............................................. 1911-12....................... Grattan, Worthin............................................1915....................... Graue, Geoff............................................. 2000-01.................. DL Graves, Edward...................................1926-27-28....................... Graves, Edward, Jr.........................1951-52-53-54.....................T Graves, Lawrence...........................1954-55-56-57.....................T Gray, Austin...................................................2011.................. DB Gray, William T...............................1972-73-74-75.................. OG Grayson, Garrett.............................................2011.................. QB Greathouse, Robert.................................. 1962-63.....................E Green, Aaron.......................................2000-01-02.................. OL Green, Farrell.................................................1932....................... Green, Harold (Jake)................................ 1970-71.................. HB Green, Jimmy......................................2003-04-05.................. RB Green, Patrick.......................................... 1947-48....................... Greenacre, Allen.............................................1895....................... Greenwald, David...........................................1934....................... Greenwood, Lou..................................2009-10-11........... RB/WR Greer, Rashaun........................................ 2008-09................. WR Greffenius, Ruben..........................................1930....................... Gregg, Terrance....................................... 1966-67.....................T Grencher, Ronald..................................... 1959-60.....................E
Grenier, Geoff.................................................1992...................FB Griffin, Hardy.................................................1983.................. CB Griffin, James........................................... 1982-83.................. DT Griffith, Ryan............................................ 2009-10.................. OL Grimes, David.....................................1987-88-89.................. NT Gross, Leo............................................... 1939-40....................... Guest, Eugene J.............................................1957.....................T Gupton, Frank.......................................... 1956-57.................. HB Guthrie, Michael.............................1967-69-70-71................MLB Guiterrez, Leroy.............................................1961.................. QB
H Haach, Robert................................................1937....................... Hacker, Zeke............................................. 2002-03.................. OL Hagaman, Arthur...................................... 1912-13....................... Haggans, Clark...............................1996-97-98-99.................. DE Hainlen, Norman G.........................................1972.....................P Hainlen, Robert..............................1945-46-47-48....................... Hall, Darran.............................................. 1997-98................. WR Hall, Jahmal........................................2003-04-05...................LB Halladay, Frank......................................... 1936-37....................... Hallmark, Dasel..............................1946-47-48-49...................FB Halverson, Otis...............................1935-36-38-39....................... Hamilton, Otis.......................................... 1990-91...................LB Hamilton, W...................................................1929....................... Hammerschmidt, Dan....................1982-83-84-85.................. SS Hammond, James..........................................1911....................... Hanie, Caleb...................................2004-05-06-07.................. QB Hanks, Paul....................................1987-88-89-90.................. DE Hanks, William A...................................... 1957-58.....................E Hanna, Eddie.......................................1947-48-49.................. HB Hannah, Claude..............................1929-30-31-32....................... Hannah, Paul.......................................1926-27-28....................... Hannah, Raymond.........................................1937....................... Hannah, Roy............................................ 1928-29....................... Harden, Derrick........................................ 1995-96...................LB Harfert, Oscar.......................................... 1937-38....................... Hargis, Gregg.................................1968-69-70-71.....................B Harker, Michael..............................1963-64-65-66...................LB Harms, Dennis....................................1968-69-71.....................S Harper, Jeff....................................1980-81-82-83...................LB Harr, Richard..................................1975-76-77-78.................. SS Harrigan, William H........................................1969..................MB Harris, Conrad.......................................... 1956-57...................FB Harris, David..................................1983-84-85-86...................TE Harris, Richard......................................... 1959-60.................... G Harris, Ronald M............................1973-74-75-76.................. RB Harris, Wayne................................................1972.................. RB Hartley, Thomas.............................1957-58-59-60.....................C Hartman, James..................................1932-33-34....................... Hartman, James.............................1951-52-53-54.................... G Hartshorn, Duane................................1918-19-20....................... Hartshorn, Fred........................................ 1919-20....................... Hartz, Anthony...............................................2008.....................P Hascall, Lee.............................................. 1927-28....................... Hathaway, Mason...........................................2011.................. OL Hawkins, DeVaughn.......................1994-95-96-97.................. DL Haynes, Brandon............................................2011.................. OL Haynes, Jasper...............................................1948....................... Hays, Robert J...............................................1961.....................E Hayward, Adam..............................................2003............... LB/S Heald, Doug...................................1999-00-01-02...................LB Hedstrom, Tanner.................................... 2010-11............. LB/LS Heiser, Everett.....................................1928-29-30....................... Helbig, Emerson.............................1925-26-27-28....................... Helm, Corey............................................. 1981-82...................LB
Hemphill, Lester.............................................1917....................... Hendershot, Bill....................................... 1992-93.................. OG Henderson, Alfred M................................ 1958-59.....................T Henderson, Jon...................................1964-65-66................. WB Hendrick, Matt ........................................ 2006-07...................LB Hendricks, John J..........................1951-52-55-56.................... G Hendricks, Mike..................................1978-80-81.................. RB Hepp, Jason............................................. 2001-02.................. DB Herbert, Robert........................................ 2004-05.................. CB Herd, Ivory.....................................2008-09-10-11.................. DB Hergenreter, Stanley................................. 1959-60....................... Hergert, Clarence...........................................1959.................. HB Herigstad, Oscar.................................1919-20-21....................... Hernandez, Zack.............................................1956....................... Herrera, Arturo...............................1967-68-69-70.................. OT Herrick, Robert...............................1906-08-09-10....................... Hess, Charles........................................... 1938-39....................... Hess, Robert..................................1939-40-41-42....................... Highfield, Thomas.................................... 1968-69....................... Hill, Anthoney.................................1991-92-93-94.................. QB Hill, Carl..............................................1969-70-71....................... Hill, Edward....................................1968-69-70-71....................... Hill, Eric.........................................2000-01-02-03................. WR Hill, George....................................2004-05-06-07................. WR Hill, Tommie...................................2005-06-07-08.................. DE Hillier, James........................................... 1970-71.................. OG Hinderlider, Clyde...........................1950-51-52-53.....................E Hindman, W. F.......................................... 1949-47....................... Hinds, Ervin........................................1919-20-21....................... Hines, Kenneth...............................1960-61-62-63...................FB Hinken, A. H...................................................1906....................... Hinn, Terry............................................... 1985-86...................SE Hinton, Robert...............................1960-61-62-63....................... Hinton, Thomas.............................................1963....................... Hitchcock, Orville................................1928-29-30....................... Hjelm, Clint....................................1983-85-86-87.................. DE Hoch, Carl......................................................1915....................... Hoch, Donald.................................1945-47-48-49....................... Hock, Dan................................................ 1987-88...................LB Hock, Tim.......................................................1986....................... Hodge, Steve..................................1991-92-93-94.................. DT Hodges, Kenneth...................................... 1937-38....................... Hoelzer, Clifford..................................1947-48-50.....................T Hoerner, John.....................................1916-17-18....................... Hoffman, Art.......................................1996-97-98................. WR Hoffner, Bryan.......................................... 1954-55.....................T Hogan, Edward T............................................1970....................... Hogan, Peter..................................1999-00-01-02.................. DE Hogan, Willie..................................................1982....................... Hohs, Brandyn...............................................2002................. WR Hokanson, Robert.................................... 1966-67.................. OE Holcomb, Dale E.................................1976-77-78.................. DT Holec, Robert......................................1965-67-68.................. DL Holland, Justin...............................2002-03-04-05.................. QB Holland, Willis................................1952-53-54-55.....................T Hollaus, Fred............................................ 1964-65.................. OT Holmes, Mark......................................1988-90-91................... FL Holub, Dennis A.............................1965-66-67-68....................... Honstein, Henry....................................... 1927-28....................... Hoover, Alex...................................1983-84-85-86..................ILB Hopper, Robert....................................1939-41-46....................... Horinek, Deone........................................ 1998-99.....................P Horinek, Jeff...................................2005-06-07-08...................LB Hornung, Stan.......................................... 1982-83.................. DT Horton, Paul...................................................1948....................... House, Edward...............................................1920.......................
Houser, Jack.......................................1921-22-23....................... Houston, Marcus..................................... 2003-04.................. RB Houtz, Ronald.......................................... 1962-63....................... Howell, John..................................1996-97-99-00.................. DB Howell, Nick............................................. 1977-78.................. DB Howlett, Allen......................................1986-87-88.................. OG Huber, Joey.........................................2000-01-02.....................P Hudson, Dan............................................ 1969-70.................. DT Hughes, Duane...............................................1984........... WR/DB Hughes, H. William.............................1935-36-37....................... Hull, Wayne....................................1962-63-64-65.................. OG Humackick, Alex....................................... 1961-62.................. HB Hurt, Earl........................................1932-33-34-35....................... Hurst, C.W......................................1997-98-99-00.....................K Hutchins, Doug..............................................1991.................. OT Hutton, Alexander...............................1913-14-15....................... Hutton, John W...................................1966-67-68....................... Hyde, Earl.......................................................1922....................... Hyde, Kenneth.....................................1922-23-24.......................
I Iadisernia, Anthony........................................1940....................... Ingram, Kareem.............................1991-92-93-94...................LB Inman, Donovan E..........................................1923....................... Isaais, Preston...............................................1957....................... Iseman, Jakie........................................... 1939-40....................... Isoline, Dana C...............................1974-75-76-77...................LB Ivlow, John.............................................. 1991-92...................FB
J Jackson, Charles L.........................1968-69-70-71.................. DE Jackson, Larry G............................1965-66-67-68................. WB Jackson, Orin.................................................1900....................... Jackson, Phillip D.................................... 1962-63.................. HB Jackson, Raymond.........................1992-93-94-95.................. CB Jackson, Sean................................................1988.................. SS Jackson, Steven A..........................................1976.................. DB Jacobs, Gregory C.........................1967-68-69-70.................. DE Jacobsen, B...................................................1928....................... Jaeger, Mitch.................................................1975.................. QB James, C.J..........................................2009-10-11.................. DE James, George...............................1934-35-36-37....................... Jaunarajs, Uldis....................................... 2003-04.................. RB Jeff, Waldo B............................................ 1959-61.................. HB Jemison, Ernest S..........................................1957.................... G Jenkins, Ron............................................ 1982-83................. WR Jersild, Craig..................................1987-88-89-90.................. CB Johanningmeier, Bill................................. 1970-71.................. DT Johnson, Abner..............................................1913....................... Johnson, Bruce..............................................1974.................. DS Johnson, Darryl.............................................1984.................. CB Johnson III, Gartrell.......................2005-06-07-08.................. RB Johnson, George.................................1913-14-15....................... Johnson, George A.................................. 1910-11....................... Johnson, Gregg..................................1983-84-85.................. SS Johnson, James.............................................1942....................... Johnson, Lamar.............................................1980.................. RB Johnson, Paul.......................................... 1970-71.....................K Johnson, Sevaro............................................2008.................. DT Johnson, Terence...........................1980-81-82-83...................FB Jondle, Kelly L.......................................... 1975-76.................. OG Jones, Blake...................................................2011...................TE Jones, Courtney.............................2002-03-04-05...................LB Jones, Don.....................................................1991...................ST Jones, Doug............................................. 1982-83...................FB Jones, George E. V.........................1946-47-48-49.....................E
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Kornemann, Jim....................................... 1987-88.................. OT Kovac, Charles F.............................1973-74-75-76.................. RB Kravig, Harold.....................................1940-46-47....................... Kreutz, Jim............................................... 1961-62.................. QB Kreutzer, George............................................1906....................... Krisfalusi, Paul...............................................1996.................. DL Krueger, William.............................................1937....................... Krum, Stephen H............................1973-74-75-76...................LB Kruse, Robert.................................................1961....................... Kubiak, Klay.........................................2008, 2010.................. QB Kubiak, Klint...................................2005-06-08-09.....................S Kuhn, Gregg............................................. 1971-72.....................C Kulis, Frank....................................................1997...................TE Kvamme, Nate................................1995-96-97-98...................LB
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Kaanehe, Ronald K..............................1960-61-62.................. HB Karaffa, Metro.....................................1931-34-36....................... Kasel, Edward.....................................1929-30-31....................... Katsock, Allan J........................................ 1965-66...............QB/S Kawulok, Chris...............................2005-06-07-08...................TE Kawulok, Michael................................2008-09-10...................LB Kay, Russell............................................. 2000-01...................LB Kaylor, Jimmie....................................2005-06-07.....................P Kayser, Otto...................................................1924....................... Keanaaina, Stacey..........................................1991.................. DT Kearney, Joey......................................2003-04-05................. WR Keegan, Joseph..............................1957-58-59-61.....................T Keith, William L..............................................1965....................... Kelley, Isaiah............................................ 1969-70.................. DT Kemble, Clark......................................1973-74-75.....................K Kendrick, Brad...............................................1984................... FL Kennedy, Donald...................................... 1937-38....................... Kennedy, James D...............................1971-72-73...................TE Kennedy, Lynn................................................1906....................... Kerr, Virgil...........................................1929-30-31....................... Keys, Brady.............................................. 1959-60.................. HB Keys, Siegan..................................................1975...................TE Kiffin, Chris.........................................2002-03-04.................. DL Kifus, Rudolph...............................1968-69-70-71.................. DE Kimball, Fred..................................................1916....................... King, Jack......................................................1931....................... King, Jim........................................1982-83-85-86.................. CB King, Linden Keith...............................1974-75-76.....................S King, Terry A..................................1969-71-72-73...................LB Kinney, Herbert........................................ 1912-13....................... Kishman, William...........................1965-66-67-68.....................S Kitley, John....................................................1895....................... Klahr, David....................................................1969.................. CB Klemmedson, Linne.......................1914-15-16-17....................... Klich, Doug.........................................1983-84-85.................. OT Kloechner, Al............................................ 1952-53.....................E Knapp, Howard..............................1962-63-64-65.................. HB Knight, Burt....................................1980-81-82-83.................. DE Knight, Hampton............................1939-40-41-42....................... Knox, Cecil.....................................................1946....................... Knox, Duane R....................................1958-59-60.....................E Kochevar, Miles...................................2003-04-05.....................S Koehler, Arlen R.............................................1959.....................E Koehler, Paul C...............................1962-63-64-65.................. OT Koehler, William.............................1948-49-50-51.................... G Koenig, Dick E................................................1939....................... Kofoed, Brad..................................................1988...................LB Kohls, La Vern E.............................1958-59-60-61.................... G Kontodiakos, Pete...............................2009-10-11.....................P Koonsman, George........................................1942.......................
Labus, Timothy...................................1966-69-70.................. HB Laffea, Hubert................................................1937....................... Lair, Lloyd...........................................1932-33-34....................... Lamb, David...................................................1978.................. DT Lamb, Jared...................................................2007.....................P Lamborn, R.M................................................1906....................... Lamson, Robert S..........................................1955.....................E Lancaster, Broderick......................1998-99-00-01.................. OL Lancisero, Adam...................................... 2003-04.................. DB Landers, Wade...............................2005-06-07-08.................. DE Landry, Donald P...................................... 1976-77.................. OC Lang, Andrew.................................1970-71-72-73...............C/OG Lapp, Wilmer.................................1934-35-36-37....................... Larson, Robert K............................................1973.................. OG Larson, William H.................................... 1973-74...................TE Laskowski, David................................1987-88-90...................LB Laskowski, Leo........................................ 1940-41....................... Latimer, Fred.......................................1982-83-84...................LB Latu, Nuku.....................................2008-09-10-11.................. DT Laturnus, Bob.....................................1981-82-83...................LB Laughter, David..............................................1967.................. OT Laurita, John..................................1987-88-89-90.................. OG Lavan, Alton...................................1964-65-66-67.....................S Lavender, Robert D........................1959-60-61-62.....................E Law, Fred.......................................................1912....................... Law, Marquise.......................................... 2010-11................. WR Lawrence, Jim.....................................1984-85-86.................. DE Lawson, Ed.........................................1980-81-82.................. OG Lay, Randy............................................... 1980-81...................LB Layne, Will............................................... 1999-00................. WR Layton, Eugene........................................ 1966-67.................. DT Lear, Alvin................................................ 1964-65...................FB Lear, Harlan....................................................1962.....................T LeBel, Harper.................................1981-82-83-84...................TE LeBlanc, Tim............................................ 2006-07...................FB Lee, Keith................................................. 1978-79.................. QB Leer, Bill..............................................1975-77-78.................. OT Lefforge, James M..............................1960-61-62.................. HB Lefort, Vance.......................................1985-87-88.................. DE Leiby, Edward......................................1916-17-18....................... Leigh, William................................................1911....................... Leonard, Reginald J............................1970-71-72.................. HB Lepak, Brian...................................................2007.................. OL Levin, Jake............................................... 2010-11...................FB Levine, Liddon....................................2004-05-06.................. CB Levstik, Mark.................................1981-82-84-85.................. OT Lewis, Alvin.........................................1978-79-80.................. RB Lewis, James.................................................1937....................... Lewis, John....................................................1971....................... Lichty, Kurt............................................... 1983-84.................. HB
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Liggett, Tyson.....................................2008-09-10................. WR Lillie, Dexter...................................1933-34-35-37....................... Lind, Mike...........................................1976-78-79.................. OG Linden, Paul...................................................1928....................... Lindholm, Bob...............................1982-83-84-85.................. DE Lindner, Doug................................1987-88-89-90...................TE Lindsay, Troy.......................................1980-81-83...................FB Liss, Stan............................................1971-73-75.................. RB Loew, Don......................................................1945....................... Lofton, Clarence....................................... 1956-57...................FB Long, Louie....................................................1957.................. QB Longenbaugh, Harry.....................................1925....................... Loos, Preston......................................1995-96-97................. P/K Loper, Raymond.............................................1949.................... G Lopez, Andre..................................................1978.................. DB Loraas, Thomas....................................... 1975-76.............OL/DL Lory, Earl C.............................................. 1925-26....................... Loss, Robert..................................................1915....................... Lovett, Charles...............................................2011................. WR Lowe, Ameer..................................1998-99-00-01.................. DB Luddington, Daniel................................... 1946-47....................... Luke, Tim.......................................1987-88-89-90.....................P Lunde, Stanley......................................... 1971-72.................. RB Lundstedt, Ivan........................................ 1936-37....................... Lundy, Willie............................................ 1994-95...................LB Lute, Lamar.........................................1957-58-59.................. HB Lynch, Kevin..................................1989-90-91-92.................. DE Lynch, Scott........................................1993-94-95.................. SS Lyons, Walter.................................1936-37-38-39.......................
M Maag, Ralph...................................1929-30-31-32....................... Mabry, Sylvester...................................... 1991-92.................. CB Machlachlan, Scott................................... 1972-73.................. RB Mackenzie, Mike.............................1997-98-99-00.................. DL Mackey, Terry.................................................1959.................. HB MacRenato, Paul............................1987-88-89-90...................FB Macon, Cory............................................ 2008-09.................. DE Macro, Lawrence..................................... 1964-65.................. DT Madrid, Joey.......................................2005-06-07............. OL/LS Madsen, Paul.................................2008-09-10-11.................. OL Madsen, Peter.....................................1927-28-29....................... Maeda, Chester...................................1940-41-42....................... Maeding, Dale................................................1968.................. OG Magee, Ronald...............................1955-56-57-58.....................T Magna, Rudy............................................ 1967-68...................LB Mallory, Lucas.....................................1997-98-00...................TE Mancini, Lawrence.........................1938-39-40-41....................... Mann, Lavell............................................. 2002-03.................. DL Marcantonio, Gianni.......................................1992.....................K Marceau, Robert...................................... 1992-93.................. DE Marchbanks, Roy...........................................1980................. WR Marioni, Dario................................................1942....................... Mark, Kevin.........................................2003-04-05.....................K Marsh, Shane.................................................2005.................. CB Marshall, Robert............................................1955.....................T Martin, Brian..................................................1988....................... Martin, Phil....................................1935-36-37-38....................... Martin, Rocky.................................1998-99-00-01...................LB Martin, Ron....................................1987-88-89-90...................LB Martin, W. Hale..............................................1929....................... Martindale, Tom.............................................2004.................. DL Martineau, Bill................................................1979...................TE Martinez, Adrian.............................2006-07-08-09.................. OL Martinez, Joe A........................................ 1958-59.................. HB Mason, Donald......................................1957-59-6.................... G
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Mason, Leonard....................................... 2009-10.................. RB Mastropaolo, Benny................................. 2002-03.................. DB Maten, Fred....................................................1951.....................C Matheson, Jack..............................1917-18-19-20....................... Mathews, James...................................... 1950-51.................. HB Matson, Sigmund...........................1937-38-39-40....................... Maurice, John................................................1933....................... Maxfield, Richard...........................................1895....................... Maxwell, Chip........................................... 1968-69.................. QB Mayer, Ernest.................................................1909....................... McCall, Ben E......................................1921-23-24....................... McCall, Glen...................................................1923....................... McCants, Thomas...............................1961-63-65.................. OT McClary, Ronald.............................1951-52-53-54.................. HB McCoy, Corey........................................... 1997-98................. WR McCracken, Edwin................................... 1938-39....................... McCracken, William.......................1933-34-35-36....................... McCullah, Homer...........................................1912....................... McCutcheon, Lawrence.......................1969-70-71.................. HB McDermott, Tyler..................................... 2010-11.................. OL McDonald, Donzell................................... 1978-79.................. DB McDonald, Jack.............................................1938....................... McDonald, Lora..................................1929-30-31....................... McDonald, Patrick.................................... 1946-47....................... McDougal, Kevin............................1996-97-98-99............ DB/RB McDougal, Matt..................................1994-95-96.....................K McDougal, Michael........................1965-67-68-69.................... G McEuen, Edgar......................................... 1936-37....................... McFarland, Kay..............................................1961.....................E McGarity, Jeff.................................................2000.................. RB McGatlin, Don.....................................1968-69-71...................SE McGaughey, Charles...........................1924-25-26....................... McGee, Mike..................................................1993.................... R McGee, Timothy.............................1968-69-70-71.................. DE McGill, Scott............................................ 1976-77...................LB McGinness, Arthur.........................................1906....................... McGoveran, Shawn........................................2005.................. DL McGraw, Hershel...................................... 1941-42....................... McGraw, Thurman “Fum”..............1946-47-48-49.....................T McGraw, William...................................... 1940-41....................... McGregor, Keli...............................1981-82-83-84...................TE McGuckin, Chad....................................... 1999-00...................LB McHone, Vernon............................................1941....................... McKay, Jarrad.......................................... 2009-10.................. DB McKay, Joe.....................................................2011...................FB McKellan, William..........................1933-34-35-36....................... McKenzie, James..................................... 1974-75...................LB McKenzie, Mark....................................... 1990-91...................TE McKerral, Gordon...........................................1945....................... McKibben, Frank............................1947-48-49-50.....................T McKie, Mark............................................. 1949-50.................. AB McLain, Kevin.......................................... 1974-75...................LB McLean, Eugene.............................................1957....................... McMichial, Earl...................................1919-20-21....................... McMichial, William.........................1929-30-31-32....................... McMillin, James.............................................1959.................. HB McMillin, Roy.................................................1970....................... McNamara, William.................................. 1954-55....................... McNatt, Orville...............................1951-52-53-54....................... McNeill, Alex..................................................1900....................... McPeek, Kevin......................................... 2005-06...................TE McReynolds, A...............................................1927....................... McVey, Victor.................................................1933....................... McWilliams, Devin.........................................2007.................. DT McWilliams, Paul..................................... 1975-76...................LB Mead, Edgar...................................................1895.......................
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Mehle, Phil.....................................................1928....................... Mencimer, Floyd.............................1930-31-32-33....................... Merten, Craig........................................... 1979-80.................. DB Meska, Louis J...............................................1957....................... Messerschmidt, Kermit..................1930-31-32-33....................... Mestek, James....................................1988-89-90.................. SS Meyer, Pat......................................1991-92-93-94.................. OL Meyers, Alva.......................................1918-19-20....................... Meyers, John........................................... 1940-41....................... Meyers, Wilbur....................................1925-27-28....................... Michael, Paul......................................1916-17-18....................... Mikkelson, Charles W.....................1949-50-51-52....................... Miley, John.....................................................1945....................... Miller, Guy......................................2007-08-09-10.................. DT Miller, Fremont....................................1937-38-41....................... Miller, James..................................................1945....................... Miller, Larry....................................1937-38-39-40....................... Miller, Thomas....................................1962-63-64.....................C Miller, Wayne.................................................1945....................... Miller, Willie...................................1971-72-73-74................... FL Mills, Edgar....................................................1900....................... Milner, Tennis.................................................1906....................... Minter, Larry..................................................1975................. WR Mirich, Dan.........................................1953-54-55.................... G Mirise, Kenneth........................................ 1936-37....................... Mitchell, Edgar....................................1983-84-85.................. OG Mitchell, Immanuel........................................2010.................. DB Mitchell, Steve C.................................1963-64-65.................. HB Mog, Steve.....................................................1980.................. DB Mogle, Phillip.................................................1969.................. OT Mohorcich, Joseph........................1950-51-52-53.................. HB Molander, Scooter.................................... 1987-88.................. QB Moninger, Robert................................1939-41-42....................... Montgomery, Aylemen........................1922-23-24....................... Montgomery, Charles.....................................1972.................. OG Montgomery, Guilford....................................1933....................... Montgomery, Joe D.......................................1938....................... Montiel, Gerald......................................... 1967-68.................. QB Moody, William B..................................... 1966-67...................LB Moore, Creighton..................................... 1913-14....................... Moore, John W..............................................1973.................. RB Moore, Rolland..............................1951-52-53-54.................... G Moran, John...................................1988-89-90-91...................LB Moran, Sean...................................1992-93-94-95.................. DL Morean, Rich.................................................1981...................LB Morehead, James...........................2006-07-08-09.................. DL Moreno, Moses...................................1995-96-97.................. QB Morgan, Frederick R......................1965-66-67-68.................. DE Morgan, Max............................................ 2011 LB Morgon, Ben..................................................1987.................. OT Morris, Glenn.................................1931-32-33-34....................... Morris, Pat............................................... 1988-89.................. OC Morrison, James...................................... 1913-14....................... Morrow, Scott.......................................... 1969-70.................. DE Morse, Steve..................................................1996.................. DB Morton, Damon..............................2004-05-06-07................. WR Morton, Dion..................................2006-07-08-09................. WR Mosley, John.......................................1940-41-42....................... Mosure, John.................................2007-08-09-10.................. RB Mott, Maxwell................................................1918....................... Mowrer, Russell.............................1961-62-63-64.................... G Mueller, Charles T...........................1938-39-41-42....................... Mulkey, Bruce................................................1957....................... Mulkins, Loren......................................... 1973-74.................. DT Mullaney, Mark...............................1971-72-73-74.................. OT Mullings, G.T..................................................1910.......................
Mullison, Don.................................1942-46-47-48....................... Munday, Clarence...........................................1934....................... Mundt, Dave........................................1985-86-87................ OLB Murdie, Scott........................................... 1991-92.................. OT Murphy, Kenneth............................1939-40-41-42....................... Murphy, Pat........................................1910-11-12....................... Murphy, Jordan..............................................2011...................LB Murray, John E....................................1969-71-72.................... R Myers, Chris........................................1993-94-95................. WR Myers, Greg...................................1992-93-94-95...................FS Myers, John Leslie..............................1920-21-22 Myers, Mason................................................2011.................. OL Myers, Michael...............................2005-06-07-08.................. RB Myers, Wilbur.....................................1927-28-29.......................
N Nading, Jesse.................................2004-05-06-07.................. DE Napier, David............................................ 1993-94.....................K Naughton, Kent..............................................2001.....................K Nelson, George..............................................1895....................... Nelson, John R..............................1959-60-61-62.....................E Nelson, Rhett.................................1999-00-01-02.................. DB Nelson, Roy D................................................1975.................. CB Nettles, Kevin.................................1986-87-88-89.................. CB Newberry, Robert..................................... 1978-79.................. RB Newcomer, Edward........................................1946....................... Newell, Mike...................................1995-96-97-98.................. OL Newland, Tom.....................................1984-85-86.................. HB Newquist, Weldon...............................1968-69-70...................LB Newton, Douglas............................1960-61-62-63.................. OG Newton, Matt......................................1998-99-00.................. QB Nicholas, Samuel H........................................1960.................. OT Nicholl, Gerald....................................1934-35-36....................... Nicholls, Henry........................................ 1914-15....................... Nichols, John......................................2004-05-06...................LB Nichols, Mark R....................................... 1975-76...................LB Niederberger, Eric..........................................2011...................LB Niemantsverdriet, Wm............................. 1954-55....................... Nogues, William J..........................1968-69-70-71.................. DT Nomina, Tony.................................................1986.................. SS Norman, Ben L......................................... 1975-76.................. RB Norman, David A...................................... 1973-74.................. DC Norton, Steve.................................1990-91-92-93.................. DT Norton, Wallas...............................................1938....................... Novakovich, Randy L..........................1966-67-68.................. DT Noxon, William...............................................1950....................... Nugent, Terry.................................1980-81-82-83.................. QB Nun, Russell............................................. 1961-62.....................T Nunn, Tetriss..................................................1996.................. DB Nunnery, Robert J..........................................1962.....................C Nwoke, Chris............................................ 2010-11.................. RB Nye, William........................................1914-17-18.......................
O Oakson, James......................................... 1966-67....................... Oakson, Stephen.................................1967-68-70.................. DL Oates, Gerald........................................... 1950-51....................... O’Brien, William.............................................1934....................... O’Byrne, Tim.......................................1983-84-85...................SE Ochoa, Jose...................................1998-99-00-01...................TE O’Donnell, Patrick..........................1955-56-57-58.................... G Ogburn, Charles.............................................1945....................... Ohaeri, Nnamdi........................................ 2005-06.................. DB Olander, James..............................1958-59-60-61....................... Oldenburg, Clint..................................2004-05-06.................. OL Oldmeyer, Clarence........................................1917.......................
Oleson, Roy...................................................1976.................. DT Oliver, James......................................1965-66-67...................FB Olmsted, Mark...............................................1986.................. OT Olsen, Eric...........................................1991-93-94................. WR Olson, Erik.....................................1996-97-98-99.................. DB Olson, Larry........................................1972-73-74...................LB Olson, Leslie..................................1968-69-70-71.....................B Olson, Theodore.............................................1961....................... Oppenneer, Nick..................................2007-08-09.................. CB Opperman, James..........................1971-72-73-74.................. DE Orakpo, Mike............................................ 2010-11...................LB Orme, Ester.........................................1928-29-30....................... Orme, Marion......................................1947-48-49.................... G O’Rourke, Daniel.................................1973-74-75................... FL Osborn, Dustin...............................2003-04-05-06................. WR Oslovan, George.............................................1946....................... Overlie, Paul...................................................1965.....................C Owens, Brandon....................................... 2008-09.................. CB
P Pack, Thomas................................1963-64-65-66.....................E Padilla, Mike...................................1988-89-90-91.................. OC Pagel, Mike.............................................. 1990-91.................. DL Pagnotta, Mike...............................2005-06-07-08.....................S Painter, Charles..............................1940-41-45-46....................... Painter, LeRoy.....................................1941-45-46....................... Palmer, Mitch.................................1993-94-95-96.................. DE Palmer, Noah........................................... 1972-73.................. HB Paoli, Alfred...................................1972-73-74-75................. MG Papich, Joseph...............................................1957....................... Parise, Christopher.................................. 1977-78.................. DB Parke, Delroy.................................2002-03-04-05.................. DL Parker, Altie....................................................1995................. WR Parker, Richard..............................................1973...................LB Parkhill, Lloyd.......................................... 1925-26....................... Pascoe, Sean.................................................1975.................. DE Patterson, Sedric..................................... 2006-07...................LB Patton, Marvin...............................1948-49-50-51.....................E Pauga, Zac.....................................2007-08-09-10...................FB Paulhus, Colton..............................................2011.................. DL Paulson, Gary................................1972-73-74-75.................. DT Pauly, Eric......................................2000-01-02-03...................LB Pauly, Nathan.................................2004-05-06-07...................LB Pavlakis, Pete.................................1984-85-86-87..................ILB Pavlovick, Bernard.........................1947-48-49-50....................... Paxton, George..............................................1914....................... Paxton, John............................................ 1909-10....................... Pears, Erik......................................2001-02-03-04.................. OL Pears, Morgan...............................1999-00-01-02.................. OL Pearson, Myron.............................1957-58-59-60.................. HB Peasley, Paul............................................ 1916-17....................... Pedersen, Tim................................................1988...................SE Peitz, Eric.......................................2007-08-09-10...................TE Pele, Mino......................................................1985.................. DT Pemberton, Cole............................2006-07-08-09.................. OL Pennington, Ira........................................ 1965-66.................. DE Pennycook, Forbes..............................1936-37-38....................... Pepock, Danny......................................... 1978-79.................. DE Perrin, Dean...................................................1957....................... Peters, Bill......................................................1955...................FB Peters, Joe..........................................1934-35-36....................... Peterson, Charles...........................1937-38-39-40....................... Peterson, Rodney...........................................1957....................... Peterson, Todd...............................................1995.................. OG Petty, Manson.....................................1971-72-73.................. DT Phillips, Matt.......................................1992-93-94................. WR
Phillipson, David...................................... 1941-42....................... Pickard, Larry................................................1967.................. OE Pietrosky, William..........................1967-68-69-70.....................C Piggee, Charles..............................................1968...................TB Pitcher, Donald....................................1949-51-52.................... G Pitcher, Jack............................................. 1936-37....................... Pitcher, Lynn............................................ 1924-25....................... Pitcher, William..............................1919-20-21-22....................... Pittman, Chris................................2000-01-02-03................. WR Pitts, Keith.....................................1982-83-84-85................ OLB Planks, Henry.................................................1969...................TB Plumb, Ovid...................................................1922....................... Plutt, Phil............................................1951-52-53.....................C Polka, George........................................... 1966-67.................. DL Pollard, Greg..................................1995-97-98-99.................. DL Polousky, John......................................... 1993-94.................. OC Pomeroy, Donald..................................... 1961-62...................FB Ponsford, Reginald........................1955-56-57-58.................... G Poole..............................................................1902....................... Poole, Jon......................................1980-81-82-83.....................K Pope, Tyrone..................................................1983.................. CB Poppino, Gregory S.......................................1974...................LB Poremba, Andy..............................1979-80-81-82.................. DT Porter, Joe.....................................1979-80-81-82.................. OT Porter, Joey....................................1995-96-97-98.............RB/DE Post, Wallace.................................1937-38-39-40....................... Potocnik, William...........................................1957....................... Pottorff, Jake......................................2006-07-08............. LB/DE Potts, Joe................................................. 1928-29....................... Powell, Kirk.........................................1980-82-83............... P/LB Prahl, Erich.........................................1993-94-95...................TE Pratt, George..................................................1895....................... Pratt, Phil.......................................1951-52-53-54....................... Price, William.................................................1974....................... Primus, Greg..................................1989-90-91-92................. WR Prince, Frank.......................................1926-27-28....................... Pruit, Dallas...................................1981-82-83-85................. WS Pumpelly, Roy................................................1902....................... Pyke, Ross.....................................................1906.......................
Q Quackenbush, Tyler........................1930-31-32-33....................... Quine, Sherman.............................1935-36-37-38....................... Quinn, Michael...............................................1968.................. OT
R Radakovich, J.D.............................................1996.................. DL Radford, Jon............................................ 2005-06...................LB Radisich, Joe.................................................1981.................. DB Ragsdale, Kenya.............................1991-92-93-94...................LB Raikes, Jeff....................................1979-80-81-82................. WR Ramson, Eason........................................ 1996-97.................. CB Randall, Gerald...............................1962-63-64-65....................... Randall, James...............................1948-49-50-51.................. HB Randle, Dennis......................................... 1997-98.................. CB Rankin, Fay.........................................1924-25-26....................... Ranshaw, Ishmael..........................1959-60-61-62...................FB Ranson, James..............................................1949.....................E Rantzau, Peter................................1989-90-91-92.....................K Rasmussen, Hubert................................. 1929-30....................... Ratekin, John......................................1917-18-19....................... Ratzlaff, Steve.......................................... 1988-89...................TE Ray, Earl...........................................................194....................... Ray, Frank......................................................1916 ................. Rea, Dale.............................................1932-33-34 .............. Reading, Charles...................................... 1938-39 ........
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Rams Football 2012 Reardon, Thomas................................1952-53-54 .............. Rebstock, Pete...............................1998-99-00-01................. WR Rector, Herbert....................................1929-30-31 .............. Redha, Jassem...............................................2004.................. OL Reed, Earl.......................................................1915 ................. Reed, Oscar L.....................................1965-66-67...................TB Reed, Winchell...............................................1957 ................. Rees, Donald..................................................1951 ................. Reid, Frank.....................................1920-21-22-23 .................... Reid, James...................................1973-74-75-76.................. OG Reid, Loren.............................................. 1952-53 Reilly, Drew....................................................2011.................. DB Reimer, Nate..................................1985-86-87-88.................. OB Renaud, Adolf................................1987-88-89-90...................FS Rezac, Earl............................................... 1980-81.................. CB Rhoades, Ed............................................. 1980-81.................. OT Rhodes..................................................... 1916-17 ........ Rhoten, Billy........................................1954-55-56.....................E Rice, Duane....................................1948-49-50-51.................. HB Rice, Frank.....................................1997-98-99-00................. WR Rice, Roger....................................................1984.................. SS Richardson, Cecil...........................................1968...................TE Richardson, Dorsey............................1910-11-12 .............. Richardson, James L.....................1964-65-66-67.................. CB Richburg, Weston.................................... 2010-11.................. OL Riddle, Red....................................................1922....................... Rider, Thomas................................................1938....................... Riegel, Albert.................................1946-47-48-49.....................T Riggenback, James.................................. 1941-42....................... Riggenback, Sam...........................................1919....................... Riggert, Melvin .............................................1952.....................C Ritter, Jack.............................................. 1934-35....................... Ritter, Michael................................................1963....................... Robboins, John ............................................1956....................... Roberts, Kris..................................................1997................. DL Roberts, Luke.................................2004-05-06-07................ WR Roberts, W.D.......................................1939-40-41....................... Robertson, Frank................................1934-35-36....................... Robinette, Nard........................................ 1956-57.................... E Robinson, Ralph.................................1913-14-15....................... Robinson, Thomas.........................1964-65-66-68................. CB Rock, Robert..................................................1945....................... Rodeman, Ronald...............................1960-61-62.................. FB Rodgers, Robert.............................................1973....................... Roebecker, Melvin.................................... 1941-42....................... Rogan, Greg...................................................1978....................... Rogers, Ollie............................................ 1934-35....................... Rogers, William ............................................1957....................... Rogowski, Mark..................................1994-95-96................. OL Rohde, Allen...................................1961-62-63-65.....................C Rohwer, Richard............................1970-71-72-73.................. LB Roles, James......................................1964-65-66................. HB Rollins, Bobby.....................................1951-52-53................. QB Romero, Tom......................................1991-92-93.................. LB Rood, Matt..........................................1990-91-92................. DE Ross, Adrian..................................1994-95-96-97................. DL Ross, Glenn...................................................1945....................... Roth, Derrick..................................1992-93-94-95.................. LB Rouen, Tom...................................................1987.....................P Rucks, Joey........................................2005-06-07................. CB Ruff, Duan......................................1998-99-00-01....................... Rule, Steve.....................................1987-88-89-90.................. LB Rundall, Earl........................................1913-14-15....................... Rupp, Matt.....................................2005-06-07-08................. DL Ruppe, Burgess.............................................1957....................... Rush, Charles.................................................1968.......................
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Russ, Raymond .................................1932-33-34....................... Russell, R.C...................................................1899....................... Rutledge, Roland...........................................1931....................... Ruzek, Daniel.................................1968-69-70-71................. CB Ryan, Edward......................................1939-41-42....................... Ryland, Errol..................................................1956.......................
S Saipaia, Blaine................................1996-97-98-99................. OL Sambrailo, Ty.................................................2011.................. OL Sanchez, Aaron .............................................2007................. RB Sand, Garrett.......................................1993-94-95.................. LB Sanders, Gary................................1952-53-54-55.................... E Sanders, Rahsaan..........................1999-00-02-03................. DB Sanders, Welborn..........................................1951.................... T Sandie, Erik....................................2004-05-06-07................. DL Sandland, Brian ............................................1995.................. LB Sandstead, Morris...............................1929-30-32....................... Sandusky, Henry............................................1918....................... Santia, Philbert ....................................... 1958-59....................... Sapp, Cecil.............................................. 2000-02.................. RB Sargent, Broderick................................... 2009-10....... TE/LB/DE Sartotis, James...................................1929-30-31....................... Sauer, Randy.......................................1933-34-35....................... Savage, William ...................................... 1948-49.................... E Save, Bryan.........................................2001-02-03................. DL Sawyer, Howard.............................................1936....................... Scavarda, James.................................1952-53-54................. HB Schafer, Wilbur .............................................1909....................... Schaffer, Bill...................................................1912....................... Schaller, Eric..................................1986-87-89-90................. DT Schaumburg, Nick.........................1997-98-99-00.................. TE Scheufler, Gerald...................................... 1946-47....................... Schiele, Kewis.......................................... 1916-17....................... Schilling, Michael................................1975-76-77................. OT Schmidt, Robert.............................................1957....................... Schmidt, Todd................................1983-84-85-86................. NT Schmitz, William...................................... 1968-69.................. FB Schneider, Brady.................................1994-95-96................. CB Schneider, Brian.............................1990-91-92-93.................. LB Schneider, R. Wayne...........................1957-58-59................. HB Schramm, George.................................... 1994-95.............. P/DE Schrecengost, Jeff .................................. 1974-75.................. FL Schroeder, Gary.............................1960-61-62-63.................... E Schubert, Roy.......................................... 1961-62................. HB Schultz, Steve.......................................... 1984-85.................. FL Scott, Greg.....................................................1988...................TE Scott, Harry.........................................1915-18-19....................... Searcy, Willie......................................1980-81-82................. DB Seibert, Ned...................................................1981................. RB Seiger, Greg............................................. 1978-79...................LB Selby, Tom.....................................................1920....................... Serchia, Phil...................................................2008................. OL Seyfried, Robert....................................1946-47-4....................... Seymore, Adam.............................2007-08-09-10............ TE/DE Shalla, Tom....................................................1954....................... Shanahan, Jim...............................................1988................. NT Shanks, Kenneth.................................1929-30-31....................... Sharpe, Greg............................................ 1969-70.................. TE Shaw, Marcus.....................................2009-10-11................. CB Sheaffer, Keith . ..................................1989-90-91...................TE Shearer, Jerry......................................1966-68-69.................... S Sheeley, Art.............................................. 1918-19....................... Sheesley, Kevin..............................1978-79-80-81.................. LB Shellabarger, William............................... 1926-27....................... Shepardson, Charles...........................1913-14-15.......................
Sheppard, Peter.............................................1993....................... Sherman, Bill.................................................1983.................. FL Sherwood, Courtney......................................1941....................... Shirlaw, Skip.......................................1988-89-90................. DT Shohet, David.................................1998-99-00-01.................. OL Shull, Justin...................................1993-94-95-96.................. TE Shutts, Walter.....................................1919-20-21....................... Siebert, Earl...................................................1960.................... T Silkman, Terry................................................1973....................... Silver, Wendell....................................1969-70-71....................... Simmons, Richard.........................................1945....................... Simmons, Scott .................................1969-70-71................. QB Simon, Donald...............................................1965................. HB Simon, Jonathon...................................... 2002-04................. DL Simpson, Allen....................................1972-73-74................. OG Sims, Chauncey.............................1988-89-90-91................. CB Sisson, Mychal...............................2008-09-10-11.................. LB Sivers, Wendell ....................................... 1941-42....................... Skelton, James....................................2009-10-11.................. LB Slatic, Terry.............................................. 1981-82................. OT Sloan, Marvin........................................... 1946-47....................... Smaller, Kane.................................................2003 ..................LB Smith, Arthur K..............................................1978.................. FB Smith, Blake...................................2004-05-06-07................. DL Smith, Boyd...................................................1945....................... Smith, Brady.......................................1993-94-95................. DE Smith, Buddy.................................................1956................. QB Smith, Connor.......................................... 2008-10................. OL Smith, Elijah-Blu............................2008-09-10-11................. DB Smith, Ezra.....................................................1921....................... Smith, Harold K..............................................1922....................... Smith, James R..............................................1966................... G Smith, Jason..................................2005-06-07-08.................... K Smith, Jerry...................................................1956................... G Smith, John...................................................1967....................... Smith, Leon............................................. 1998-99.................. TE Smith, Lucas..................................1998-99-00-01.................. DL Smith, Mark...................................1990-91-92-93.................. TE Smith, Myron........................................... 1965-66.................. HB Smith, Perry............................................. 1971-72................. CB Smith, R.........................................................1929....................... Smith, “Red”..................................................1923....................... Smith, Rod.....................................1983-84-85-86................. CB Smith, Shelley.....................................2007-08-09................. OL Smith, T.A...........................................1929-30-31....................... Smith, Wayne.................................................1969.................. OB Smith, Wilford................................................1924....................... Smith-Sams, Mark................................... 1992-93.................. LB Smotherman, Derek.......................................1993.................. TE Smylie, Frank........................................... 1971-72....................... Snapp, Bernard .............................1930-31-32-33....................... Snodgrass, Robert.........................................1923....................... Solecki, Todd.................................................1996.................. DL Solominsky, Michael...........................1967-68-69................. DG Somerville, Jared..................................... 1958-59....................... Sommersell, Andre........................2000-01-02-03.................. LB Sondrup, James.............................2000-01-02-03.................. TE Sondrup, Ronald...................................... 1970-71.................. OT Sorenson, J.C.......................................... 1912-13....................... Southcote, Geoffrey.......................................1902....................... Sowell, Don.............................................. 1984-85................. ILB Spachman, Jerry............................................1965................. OE Speas, John............................................. 1941-42....................... Speiser, Alfred................................................1923....................... Spencer, Eugene............................1949-50-51-52.................... E Sperl, Thomas................................................1962.................... E
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Sperry, Joseph....................................1966-68-69.................. DT Sperry, Kory..................................2004-05-06, 08...................TE Spradlin, Robert.............................1939-40-41-42....................... Sprague, Aaron .............................1998-99-00-01.................. DB Sprague, Russell............................2000-01-02-03................ WR Springs, Paul.................................1965-66-67-68................. DT Springston, Joe ............................1933-34-35-36....................... Spronk, Bruce................................................1971.....................K Square, Alex........................................2006-08-09................. RB Square, Johnny . ...........................1972-73-74-75.................. RB Stafford, Bill............................................. 1982-83................. OG Standifer, Steve...................................1993-94-95................. DB Stanko, Frank......................................1948-50-51.................... E St. Clair, Richard............................1958-59-60-61................... G St. Clair, Steven...................................1970-71-72.................. RB Starr, Mark.....................................2007-08-09-10............ TE/OL Steele, Byron............................................ 2010-11................. WR Steffen, Orville ..............................1940-41-45-46....................... Stehouwer, Kenneth................................. 1956-57.................... T Stehouwer, Ronald.........................1955-56-58-59.................... T Stemrick, Gregory...............................1970-71-73.................. SE Stephens, Paul....................................1928-29-30....................... Stephenson, John.................................... 1952-54................. HB Stevenson, Harry..................................... 1968-69....................... Steward, Guy........................................... 1972-73................. CB Steward, Josh.....................................1999-00-01...................LB Stewart, Dennis..............................1967-68-69-70.................. OG Stewart, Douglas............................1905-06-07-08....................... Stewart, Sam.................................................2009................. DE Stinnet, James...............................1938-39-40-41....................... Stockdale, Cecil . ..................................... 1978-79................ WR Stockham, Tom .............................................1971...................FS Stoddard, Orville...................................... 1946-47....................... Stoeklin, Bruce....................................1972-74-75................. OC Stolarz, Thomas.............................................1969...................LB Stouffer, Kelly......................................1984-85-86................. QB Strain, Glen.............................................. 1936-37....................... Strange, Charles.............................................1919....................... Stratman, Bob................................1988-89-90-91................. SS Stratton, Ben..................................2002-03-04-06................. DB Stratton, Dane................................2005-06-07-08................. OL Straub, Arlan..................................................1950....................... Strell, John.....................................1961-62-63-64................... G Strode, Andre.................................1991-92-93-94................. CB Strohm, Bill.........................................1911-12-14....................... Stubbs, James......................................... 1924-25....................... Stuber, Tim....................................1997-98-99-00................. OL Stuby, Dale.....................................1964-65-66-67................. OT Stucker, Lyle...................................1947-48-49-50.................. FB Stucker, Grant.......................................... 2008-09................. QB Stuebbe, Jan..................................................1973.................. QB Stukes, Alan............................................. 1967-68................. OT Sturdevant, Henry..........................................1900....................... Stuver, Earl.....................................................1909....................... Summers, Edward.........................................1914....................... Summers, John ............................................1957....................... Surls, Larry....................................................1963.....................E Sustrick, Edward...................................... 1934-35....................... Sutherland, Robert................................... 1956-57.................... C Sutton, Bill.....................................................1975....................... Svoboda, Brad...............................1998-99-00-01................. WR Swan, George.................................................1906....................... Swan, James..................................................1967................. CB Swanson, John...................................1960-62-63.................... E Swarn, Terry...................................1965-66-67-68................... O Sweitzer, Paul......................................1916-17-18.................... E
Pete Rebstock
Ed Rhoades
Ron Stenhower
Harry Stevenson
Andre Strode
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Johnny Walker
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Scott Whitehouse
Todd Yert
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Talbot, Chris............................................. 1958-59....................... Tarver, Larry...................................1970-71-72-73...................FB Tarver, Mel.....................................................1973....................... Tashiro, Josh.................................................2011.................. OL Tavener, Caryl.................................1940-41-42-45....................... Tavener, William.............................1951-52-53-54................... G Tayler, Thomas . ............................................1965................. HB Taylor, Amos............................................ 1929-30....................... Taylor, Dee............................................... 1949-50.................... C Taylor, Jim................................................ 1982-83.................. DB Taylor, Richard...............................................1910....................... Taylor, Willie...................................1995-96-97-98.................. LB Tedford, Ben............................................. 2010-11...................TE Tejeda, Andy...................................................1985.....................P Templer, Tom.................................1978-79-80-81.....................P Terry, Myron...................................1995-96-97-98.................. DB Tesone, Ron........................................1985-86-87.................. CB Tew, Larry......................................1954-55-56-57................... G Thenell, Tom............................................ 1981-82................. OB Thomas, Arlen.......................................... 1953-54................. RB Thomas, Earlie....................................1967-68-69................. CB Thomas, John................................................1956................... G Thomas, Momo...................................2008-09-11................. CB Thomas, Pete........................................... 2010-11.................. QB Thomas, Purdom................................1960-61-62................... G Thomas, Wallace............................1999-00-01-02................. DE Thomison, Donald...............................1958-59-60.................... E Thompkins, Al................................................1991.................. OT Thompson, Darryl.................................... 1970-71.....................B Thompson, Ezra.............................................2010.................. DB Thompson, Floyd...........................................1945....................... Thompson, Gary............................1985-86-88-89.................. LB Thompson, Herbert.................................. 1914-15....................... Thompson, Keith.................................1946-47-48....................... Threatt, Curtis.......................................... 1961-62.................... T Thuelin, Paul............................................ 1938-39....................... Tiedgen, Zach........................................... 2009-11................. DE Tillman, Greg........................................... 1980-81................. DB Tillman, Tim............................................. 1992-93.................. TE Tinsman, Earl......................................1923-24-25....................... Tippeconnic, Eric...........................1987-88-89-90.................. LB Tipton, Kurt....................................................1981................ WR Tisdale, Jason................................................1991.................. FL Toliver, John........................................1930-31-32....................... Tolos, Chris....................................................1941....................... Tomlin, Floyd........................................... 1929-30....................... Torgerson, Bruce................................1968-69-71.....................C Torrey, John...................................1918-20-21-22....................... Torzala, Dan............................................. 1969-70.....................K Townsend, Charles................................... 1932-33....................... Toyne, Llewellyn.............................................1925....................... Tracey, James................................1971-72-73-74................. OC Trammell, Steve..................................1995-96-97.................. DE Treacy, John............................................. 2003-04.................. LS Treffeisen, Fred...................................1922-23-24....................... Troxell, Wade.................................1974-75-76-77................. OC True, Harry.....................................................1900....................... Trumblee, Jim................................................1978...................TE Trumper, Rod......................................1985-86-87................. SS Tubbs, James.................................................1957....................... Tufte, Steve....................................................2002................. DB Tuitele, Ula.....................................1996-97-98-99.................. LB Turner, Fred....................................................1902.......................
Turner, Geoff............................................ 1996-97................. WR Turner, Paul....................................1993-94-95-97................ WR Turner, Russell...............................................1962.................... G Tyler, John.....................................................1936....................... Tyler, Mark............................................... 1987-88.................... K Tymkovich, Michael............................1949-50-51.................... C Tymkovich, William.............................1948-49-50.................... T Tyrrell, Todd...................................1984-85-86-87.................. SE
U Ueland, Jon.............................................. 1998-99................. WR Uhl, Derrek.....................................1995-96-97-98.................. TE Ulaszek, Tony......................................1992-93-94................. DT Unrein, Terry..................................1981-82-84-85................. DT Upton, Jack.............................................. 1977-78...................TE
V Van, Ronald...................................................1969....................... Van Dyke, Dean...................................1932-34-35....................... Van Dyke, Robert..................................... 1966-67................. DE Van Horn, Kyle......................................... 2006-07................. RB Van Lant, John......................................... 2001-02.................. OL Van Pelt, Bradlee.................................2001-02-03................. QB Vance, Alvin........................................1940-41-42....................... VanderMolen, Chad.................................. 2009-11.................... K Vasey, Robert......................................1950-55-56.................... T Vaughn, Eric...................................1995-96-97-98................. DE Vaughn, William T.................................... 1928-29....................... Vaughn, Sterling.................................1929-30-34....................... Verdugo, Kevin ..................................1989-90-91................. QB Vernon, Gary.......................................1968-70-71................. OG Verti, Robert........................................1967-68-69................ WB Vickers, Carlyle ..................................1925-26-27....................... Vickers, David................................1999-00-01-02................. DB Vinson, Dominique................................... 2010-11.................. DB Volz, Leonard......................................1933-34-36....................... Vomhof, Bob..................................2004-05-06-07................. DE Vomhof, Michael...................................... 2001-04................. DE Votaw, James........................................... 1970-71.................... S
W Wade, Adam........................................1999-01-02.................. LB Wade, William.......................................... 1959-60................. QB Wagner, Julius....................................1922-23-24....................... Wagner, Rex...................................................1946....................... Wagner, William.............................1932-33-34-35....................... Waite, David............................................. 1974-75...................LB Waite, Robert......................................1974-75-76....................... Waldvogel, Donald..............................1948-49-50....................... Walker, Johnny .............................2004-05-06-07................ WR Walker, Louie........................................... 1972-73................MLB Walker, Robert ..............................................1957....................... Walker, Tristan...............................2003-04-05-06................. RB Wallace, Adam......................................... 1995-96................. OL Wallace, Thomas.................................1970-72-73...................FB Waller, Michael . ............................................1969.................. DT Wallington, Bill...............................................1922....................... Walt, Ivan............................................1928-29-30....................... Walt, Lewis.........................................1932-33-34....................... Walter, Tim.....................................2006-07-08-09.................... C Walter, Wayne................................................1956................. HB Walters, Jermaine.................................... 2006-07................. DB Walters, Lee.................................. 1947-48-49-50.................... C Ward, Brandon . ............................................1991................. DT Ward, Rick............................................... 1991-92.................. LB Ward, Van......................................1992-93-94-95.................. FB
Warnock, Duane.............................1941-42-46-47....................... Warren, Dennis........................................ 1974-75...................LB Washington, Damon......................1995-96-97-98.................. FB Washington, Harry................................... 1975-76................ WR Washington, Melvin................................. 1975-76................. DC Wasson, Benjamin.........................................1971.................. OG Watkins, Royal...............................................1973.................. RB Watson, E.J.........................................1993-94-95.................. FB Watson, Scott.......................................... 1978-79...................LB Watson, William.............................1937-38-39-40....................... Wayker, Charles..................................1954-55-56.................. FB Weaver, James . ............................1962-63-64-65.................... C Webb, Phil............................................... 1969-70................. CB Weber, Chase......................................2004-05-06................. DB Weber, Robert................................1951-52-53-54.................... C Webster, Albert..............................................1911....................... Webster, Daniel........................................ 1980-81.................... K Weems, Matt..................................................2010...................TE Weeter, Bruce.................................................1965................ WR Wehlage, Gary.......................................... 1985-86................. SS Wells, Tim......................................................1987................. CB Wendel, Lewis................................1936-37-38-39....................... West, Alan......................................................1969.................. SE West, Raymond....................................... 1913-14....................... Wheelock, Mike...................................1980-81-82................. OT Wherry, Monty ........................................ 1989-90.................. LB White, Albert.......................................1928-29-30....................... White, James......................................1968-69-70................. OE White, Mark...................................................1957................. HB White, Wilbur.................................1930-31-32-33....................... Whitehouse, Scott..........................1984-86-87-88................. HB Whitmer, Adam..............................1988-89-90-91................. OG Whitney, A.W..................................................1923....................... Whittier, Ty..........................................2008-09-10................. DL Wigle, Douglas....................................1920-21-22....................... Wilhelm, Kenneth...........................1948-49-50-51................. HB Wilk, Eric........................................1972-73-74-75................. DS Wilkinson, Daren............................................1995................. QB Wilkinson, DeAngelo...........................2007-09-10................. CB Williams, Alex.................................... 2008-09-10.................. LB Williams, Bernie................................. 1925-26-27....................... Williams, Charles..................................... 1978-79................. CB Williams, Darryl .................................2005-06-07................. DB Williams, James....................................... 1964-65....................... Williams, Jerome..................................... 2005-06.................. OL Williams, Lenzie..................................2000-01-02.................. DB Williams, Roy......................................1991-92-93................. DB Williams, Wayne............................1965-66-67-68................. DL Willis, Frank...................................1956-57-58-59................. HB Willis, Sean.............................................. 1988-89.................. SE Wills, Doug....................................1984-85-86-87................. DE Wilmott, Carl..................................................1973.................. LB Wilson, Curtis................................................2011.................. DL Wilson, Dan...................................1986-87-88-89................ WS Wilson, Donald...............................................1960....................... Wilson, Frank.................................................1913....................... Wilson, James......................................... 1946-47....................... Wilson, Larry.................................1980-81-82-83.................. FS Wilson, Richard ............................1948-49-50-51.................... T Wilson, Roland....................................1928-29-30....................... Wilson, Ronald......................................... 1958-59................. QB Wilson, Woodro.............................................1912....................... Winger, Tom............................................. 1940-41....................... Winkoff, Herbert.............................1923-25-26-27....................... Winn, Gordon.................................1932-33-34-35....................... Witcosky, Leonard..............................1939-40-41.......................
Witt, John................................................ 2004-05...................LB Wohleuter, Dennis..........................1958-59-60-61................. HB Wolcott, Roger......................................... 1934-35....................... Wolf, Casey....................................1997-98-99-00................. DL Wolf, Fred......................................1954-55-56-57................... G Wolf, Jack...........................................1952-53-54....................... Wolfe, Robert.................................1963-64-65-66................. QB Wood, Claude........................................... 1918-19....................... Wood, Daniel........................................... 1964-65...................LB Wood, Drew...................................2000-01-02-03.................. LB Wood, Henry..................................................1911....................... Wood, Warren................................................1960....................... Woodburn, Albert...........................................1936....................... Woodhams, Don............................................1930....................... Woods, Micah................................................2003............. LB/DL Woods, Oliver.....................................1946-47-48....................... Woods, Paul...................................................1937....................... Woods, Thal...................................1998-99-00-01.................. DB Woodward, Harry..................................... 1937-38....................... Woody, Eric.........................................1975-78-79.................. LB Woolen, Virgel...............................................1917....................... Woolstenhulme, Cory............................... 1999-00............ TE/HB Work, Blair..........................................1949-51-52................. HB Workman, Eli.................................1994-95-96-97.................. TE Worthington, Robert...........................1916-17-18....................... Wrenn, William .............................1959-60-61-62................. QB Wright, Beryl..................................................1940....................... Wright, Grayden.............................................1928....................... Wrochloff, Laurence.......................................1928....................... Wurtz, Gene...................................................1946....................... Wykert, Jeffie I...............................................1921....................... Wynn, Dexter.................................2000-01-02-03................. DB
Y Yarrington, Lyle . ................................1948-49-50.................... T Yemm, Matt...................................2008-09-10-11................ WR Yert, Todd.......................................1987-88-89-90.................. FB Yoes, Miles.....................................................1920....................... York, Douglas........................................... 1961-62................... G Young, Melville ..................................1929-31-32....................... Young, Russell...............................................1906....................... Youtwey, Guy........................................... 1941-42....................... Yurosek, Derek . .................................1991-92-93................. OG Yurosek, Michael.................................1963-64-65.................... E
Z Zackery, Lorenzo...................................... 1981-82................. DB Zadeh, Reza...................................................1997.................. DL Zadigan, Jack.................................................2003.................. TE Zadigan, John................................................1969................. OT Zaleski, Gerald....................................1951-52-55................. HB Zampedro, Leo......................................... 1959-60....................... Zeller, Danny..................................1973-74-75-76................. DC Zendor, Perry.................................................1900....................... Zenno, Terrence..................................1993-94-96................. WR Zick, Scott...........................................2008-09-10 ................. DB Zubradt, Tim..................................1982-83-84-85................ WS NOTE: This list is as complete and accurate as historical records allow. Corrections and additions will be made if documentation is provided.
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Defensive Line.......................................1973-79 Tight Ends/H-Backs..............................1986-88 Backfield Coach..........................................1957 Head Freshman Coach.........................1923-24 Assistant Coach..........................................1925 Defensive Coordinator..........................1973-75 Linebackers.................................................1976 Offensive Coordinator...........................1977-79 Special Teams/Tight Ends....................2004-06 Special Teams.............................................2007
Backfield Coach..........................................1962 Offensive Coordinator............................... 2012Defensive Line.......................................2005-06 Special Teams.............................................1974 Offensive Coordinator.................................1975 Assistant Coach..........................................1939 Secondary.............................................1987-92 Offensive Line...................................1995-2000 Co-Offensive Coord./Off. Line..............2001-03 Assistant Coach..........................................1942 Defensive Coordinator................................1970 Linebackers...........................................1982-83 Inside Linebackers......................................1985 Defensive Coordinator................................1986 Assistant................................................1964, 69 Offensive Line.......................................1964-65 Defensive Line.......................................1966-68 Assistant Freshman Coach.........................1928 Defensive Line.......................................2008-10 Offensive Backs...........................................1972 Assistant Coach....................................1914-15 Offensive Line.............................................1972
Defensive Coordinator..........................1979-81 Assistant Coach..........................................1903 Assistant Coach..........................................1905 Quarterbacks.........................................1989-92 Linebackers...........................................1971-72 Offensive Line..................................................... Linebackers.................................................2011 Defensive Line.............................................1985 Inside Linebackers................................1986-88 Backfield Coach..........................................1956 Defensive Coordinator..........................1971-72 Inside Linebackers......................................1989 Assistant Coach..........................................1946 Line Coach............................................1962-63 Line Coach............................................1957-60 Assistant......................................................1961 Freshman Coach.........................................1962 End Coach...................................................1963 Assistant......................................................1964 Defensive Backs..........................................1965 Head Freshman Coach.........................1966-68 Assistant Coach....................................1969-71 Assistant Coach..........................................1915 Assistant Freshman Coach.........................1925 Head Freshman Coach.........................1927-36
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Assistant Coach..........................................1942 Outside Linebackers.............................1989-92 Defensive Ends.................................1993-2004 Assistant Coach..........................1942, 1945-46 Head Freshman Coach...............................1939 Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers... 2012-
Quarterbacks.........................................1993-96 Offensive Coord./Quarterbacks........1997-2000 Running Backs............................................1992 Offensive Line.......................................1985-87 Offenisve Line........................................... 2012Linebackers/Ends.................................1967-68 Head Freshman Coach...............................1915 Special Teams/Tight Ends..........................2003 Offensive Line.......................................2004-07
Freshman Line Coach.................................1962 Offensive Coordinator...........................1973-74 Offensive Line.......................................1974-78 Offensive Coordinator.................................1979 Assistant Coach............................... 1900, 1903
Hammerschmidt, Dan Wide Receivers.................................1996-2000 Co-Offensive Coord./Quarterbacks......2001-03 Offensive Coord./Quarterbacks............2004-06 Co-Offensive Coord./Quarterbacks............2007 Wide Receivers/Passing Game Coord...... 2010-11 Hammerschmidt, Jeff Special Teams Coord./Running backs..... 2012Hancock, John Offensive Backs.....................................1973-76 Hanks, Bill Freshman End Coach.................................1962 Harper, Joe Assistant......................................................1961 Harris, Cleveland Offensive Ends......................................1970-71 Hawkins, Herb Head Freshman Coach/Recruiting Dir........1973 Varsity-Reserve Coach...............................1974 Heater, Chuck Defensive Coord./Inside Linebackers..1991-92 Henington, Scott Defensive Coordinator..........................1977-78 Hickey, Bill Offensive Line.......................................1966-69 Hill, Anthoney Running Backs......................................2008-10 Tight Ends...................................................2011 Hillyer, Jim Offensive Ends............................................1969 Hines, Ken Linebackers.................................................1973 Holtz, Skip Wide Receivers...........................................1989
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Lanham, Paul Lavan, Al Lavik, Rudy Lay, Dave Lee, Ron Lewis, Larry Lisle, Sam Lolotai, Al Loney, Steve Lubick, Marc Lubick, Matt Lubick, Sonny Lupfer, Greg
End Coach...................................................1962 Backfield Coach..........................................1963 Assistant......................................................1964 Offensive Backs.....................................1965-69 Offensive Ends............................................1972 Assistant Coach....................................1925-27 Offensive Line.......................................1982-84 Offensive Coordinator...........................1985-86 Offensive Coordinator...........................1993-96 Co-Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends........2007 Defensive Backs................................1993-2000 Safeties/Special Teams.........................2008-10 Running backs/Special Teams...................2011 Wide Receivers...........................................1980 Assistant Coach..........................................1950 Asst. Head Coach:Tackles/Tight Ends.. 1989-92 Wide Receivers.....................................2005-07 Tight Ends.............................................2008-09 Wide Receivers.....................................2001-04 Offensive Coord./Running Backs.........1982-84 Defensive Line........................................... 2012-
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Assistant Freshman Coach.........................1956 Head Freshman Coach.........................1957-61 Line coach...................................................1975 End Coach...................................................1976 Off. Coord./Rec./Recruiting Coord.......2008-09 Assistant Freshman Coach.........................1957 Freshman Coach...................................1958-61 Assistant......................................................1964 Head Freshman Coach...............................1965
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Salem, Tim Sandahl, Al Sanders, Marvin Saunders, Bill Schneider, Brian Schudel, Paul Seeley, Brad Shepardson, Charles Sidwell, Dave Simmons, Al Skipper, Tim Skladany, John Sloan, Gary Sneddon, Bob Stanard, Steve Stroud, Todd Stubler, Rich Szabo, Steve
Running Backs......................................1989-90 Offensive Coordinator...........................1980-81 Secondary.............................................2001-02 Assistant Coach....................................1920-23 Line Coach............................................1925-27 Special Teams/Tight Ends................1997-2002 Offensive Line.......................................1970-71 Offensive Line.............................................1980 Assistant Coach..........................................1919 Head Freshman Coach.........................1920-22 Assistant Coach..........................................1924 Defensive Line.......................................1980-81 Co-Defensive Coordinator/Secondary..... 2012Linebackers............................................... 2012Defensive Tackles/Special Teams.........1993-95 Defensive Line/Special Teams....................1996 Defensive Coord./Defensive Tackles..........1982 Defensive Coordinator................................1983 Defensive Coord. /Defensive Tackles.........1984 Defensive Coord. /Nosetackles..................1985 Asst. Head Coach/Admin. Assistant....1986-88 Backfield Coach....................................1947-51 Offensive Coord./Quarterbacks..................2000 Defensive Coord./LBs...........................2003-07 Tight Ends, Fullbacks/Recruiting Coord....2010 Defensive Line.............................................2011 Offensive Assistant Coach..........................1978 Secondary.............................................1979-81 Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line.......1989 Defensive Coord. /Inside Linebackers.......1990
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Youngs, Ed
Line Coach............................................1927-41 Head Freshman Coach.........................1947-55 Freshman Backfield Coach.........................1962 Defensive Backs....................................2003-07 Assistant......................................................1964 Defensive Line.............................................1965 Assistant......................................................1966 Defensive Line.............................................1992 Wide Receivers......................................... 2012Defensive Backs....................................1985-86 Receivers...............................................1987-88 Quarterbacks/Asst. Recruit. Coord......2008-11 End Coach...................................................1957 Defensive Line...................................1999-2007 Assistant Freshman Coach.........................1955 Running Backs............................................1991 Backfield Coach....................................1958-60 Assistant......................................................1961 Offensive Centers/Guards...........................1989
Defensive Line.............................................1970
John Benton
Tom Ehlers
Dave Lay
Urban Meyer
Brian Schneider
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Mickey Barilla, K Jon Poole, K Steve DeLine, PK Geoff Turner, KR/WR
1978-79 1980-83 1984-86 1995-97
All-conference at CSU, 1979 All-conference at CSU, 1983 NFL Draft selection, 1987; two-year NFL veteran; all-conference at CSU, 1986 All-conference at CSU, 1997
Selwyn Jones, DB Myron Terry, DB
1988-91 1995-98
NFL Draft selection, 1992; four-year NFL veteran; all-conference at CSU, 1990 Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1997-98
2 3
Joey Porter
Kevin McLain, LB 1973-75 Steve Fairchild, QB 1978-80 Greg Myers, PR/DB 1992-95 Nate Kvamme, LB 1995-98
First-round NFL Draft selection, 1976; Super Bowl participant; four-year NFL veteran; All-American, 1975; Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1974-75; Single-season tackles record All-conference at CSU, 1980 NFL Draft selection, 1996; five-year NFL veteran; College Football Hall of Fame, 2012; Jim Thorpe Award, 1995; Two-time All-American, 1994-95; Four-time all-conference at CSU, 1992-95 All-conference at CSU, 1997
Keith Lee, QB/DB 1978-79 Brian Schneider, LB 1990-93 Pete Rebstock, KR/WR 1998-2001 David Anderson, WR 2002-05
NFL Draft selection, 1980; eight-year NFL veteran Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1992-93 Two-time all-conference at CSU, 2000-01; CSU single-season punt-return leader NFL Draft selection, 2006; NFL veteran; Two-time all-conference at CSU, 2003, 05; CSU career and single-season receiving yards and receptions leader;
Steve Krum, LB 1973-76 Sean Willis, WR 1988-89 Dexter Wynn, KR/DB 2000-03 Gartrell Johnson, RB 2005-08
All-conference at CSU, 1976 All-conference at CSU, 1989 NFL Draft selection, 2004; five-year NFL veteran; All-American, 2003; Three-time all-conference at CSU, 2001-03; CSU single-season kickoff-return leader NFL Draft selection, 2009; MWC rushing champion, 2008; all-conference at CSU, 2008
Jack Graham, QB Harlan Carroll, DB Rick Crowell, LB Mychal Sisson, LB Chris Nwoke, RB
1973-74 1988-91 1996-2000 2007-11 2010-Present
NFL Draft selection, 1975 All-conference at CSU, 1991 NFL Draft selection, 2001; MWC Defensive Player of the Year, 2000; Two-time all-conference All-conference at CSU, 2009-10 All-conference at CSU, 2011
Richie Hall, DB/KR Anthoney Hill, QB
1980-82 1991-94
All-conference at CSU, 1982 All-conference at CSU, 1994
4
Jerry Callahan
5
6
Bradlee Van Pelt
7 8
Gary Glick, HB 1952-55 Perry Smith, DB 1971-72 Mark Driscoll, QB 1971-75 Kelly Stouffer, QB 1984-86
No. 1 overall selection in NFL Draft, 1956; AFL title game participant; seven-year NFL veteran; All-American, 1955; Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1954-55 NFL Draft selection, 1973; nine-year NFL veteran NFL Draft selection, 1976 First-round NFL Draft selection, 1987; four-year NFL veteran; all-conference at CSU, 1986; CSU career passing yards leader
Willie Miller, FL 1971-74 Jeff Raikes, WR 1979-82 Moses Moreno, QB 1994-97
NFL Draft selection, 1975; Super Bowl participant; seven-year NFL veteran; all-conference, 1974 All-conference at CSU, 1982 NFL Draft selection, 1998; NFL veteran; WAC Offensive Player of the Year, 1997; All-conference at CSU, 1997; CSU career passing TD leader
Terry Nugent, QB Derek Franz, K Jeff Babcock, K
1980-83 1994-98 2001-04
NFL Draft selection, 1984; CSU single-season passing yards leader All-conference at CSU, 1998 All-conference at CSU, 2002; CSU career and single-season field goals leader
Don Burroughs, QB Donzell McDonald, DB Andre Strode, DB Matt Newton, QB
1951-52 1978-79 1991-94 1996-2000
10-year NFL veteran; two-time All-Pro; two NFL title games; all-conference at CSU, 1952 All-conference at CSU, 1979 Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1993-94 MWC Offensive Player of the Year, 2000; all-conference, 1999-2000
13
14
15
19
Jack Christiansen, HB 1948-50 Cliff Featherstone, DB 1976-77 E.J. Watson, RB 1993-95
Pro Football Hall of Famer; five-time Pro Bowler; four NFL title games; six-time All-Pro; NFL Draft selection, 1951; eight-year NFL vet; all-conference, 1950; CSU career PR leader NFL Draft selection, 1978; all-conference at CSU, 1977 All-conference at CSU, 1995
Greg Stemrick, DB Willie Searcy, DB Damon Washington, RB Rhett Nelson, DB
1972-73 1980-82 1995-98 1999-2002
Pro Bowler, 1980; all-conference at CSU, 1973 All-conference at CSU, 1982 Super Bowl participant; three-year NFL veteran; all-conference at CSU, 1997 All-conference at CSU, 2002
Eddie Hanna, HB
1947-49
All-conference for Colorado A&M, 1948
Alex Burl, HB Harry Stevenson, RB Alvin Lewis, RB Jeremy Burkett, WR Jason Gallimore, DB
1951-53 1968-69 1977-80 1992-94 1999-2001
NFL Draft selection, 1954; NFL veteran All-conference at CSU, 1969 All-conference at CSU, 1980 All-conference at CSU, 1994 All-conference at CSU, 2001
Bill Kishman, DB
1965-68
NFL Draft selection, 1969; all-conference at CSU, 1968
Calvin Branch, RB Brady Keys, DB Tony Alford, RB
1996 1959-60 1987-90
NFL Draft selection, 1997; five-year NFL veteran; all-conference at CSU, 1996 Pro Bowler, 1966; NFL Draft selection, 1960; eight-year NFL veteran All-conference at CSU, 1989
Less Browne, DB
1979-81
Canadian Football League Hall of Fame
Melvin Washington, DB Frank Stanko, E Scott Whitehouse, RB Justin Gallimore, DB
1975-77 1978-51 1984-88 1999-2001
NFL Draft selection, 1976 All-conference at CSU, 1951 All-conference at CSU, 1987 Two-time all-conference at CSU, 2000-01
Greg Primus, WR Dallas Davis, KR/WR
1989-92 1997-2001
Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1991-92 All-conference at CSU, 1999
Larry Jones, RB Erik Olson, DB
1977-80 1996-99
NFL Draft selection, 1981; all-conference at CSU, 1978 NFL Draft selection, 2000; NFL veteran; all-conference at CSU, 1999
20
21 22
Jim King, DB 1982-86 Joey Porter, DL 1995-98 Justin Holland, QB 2002-05 Jimmie Kaylor, P 2004-07
All-conference at CSU, 1986 NFL Draft selection, 1999; Super Bowl participant; four-time Pro Bowler; four-time All-Pro; N NFL veteran; all-conference at CSU, 1998 CSU career completion percentage leader, 2002-05; single-season TD pass leader H-M All-American, 2005; Two-time all-conference, 2005-06; career punting leader
23
Jerry Callahan, QB Alex Burl, HB Andy Byrne, DB Crockett Gillmore, TE Dan Hammerschmidt, DB Deone Horinek, P
NFL Draft selection, 1955; NFL Draft selection, 1954; NFL veteran All-conference at CSU, 1990 All-conference at CSU, 2011 Longtime CSU assistant coach All-conference at CSU, 1999
25
NFL Draft selection, 1959; three-time Pro Bowler; two-time All-Pro; two AFL title games; Seven-year NFL/AFL vet NFL Draft selection, 1968 NFL Draft selection, 1979; two-year NFL veteran NFL Draft selection, 2004; NFL veteran; Two-time MWC Offensive Player of the Year, 2002-03; Two-time all-conference at CSU, 2002-03; CSU career and single-season total offense leader
27
10
Jack Christiansen
12
11
1951-52, 55-56 1951-53 1989-90 2010-Present 1982-85 1998-99
Fred Glick, DB/HB 1955-58 Jon Henderson, WR 1964-67 Mark R. Bell, WR 1975-78 Bradlee Van Pelt, QB 2001-03
24
26
28
Jeremy Burckett
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Notable Uniform Numbers, 1949-2011
44
Oscar Reed, RB 1964-67 Lawrence McCutcheon, HB 1969-71 Ron Harris, RB 1973-76 Ron Cortell, DB 1985-88
NFL Draft selection, 1968; three Super Bowls; eight-year NFL veteran NFL Draft selection, 1972; Super Bowl participant; five-time All-Pro; five-time Pro Bowler;10-year NFL veteran; Three-time all-conference at CSU, 1969-71 NFL Draft selection, 1978; Three-time all-conference at CSU, 1986-88
Randy Beverly, RB/KR 1964-65 Gary Thompson, LB 1985-89 Sean Moran, DL 1992-95 Adrian Ross, DL 1996-97
All-time CSU career kickoff return leader (29.5 avg.); Five-year NFL veteran Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1988-89 NFL Draft selection, 1996; Super Bowl participant; eight-year NFL veteran; Two-time all-conference, 1994-95 Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1996-97
Joe Mohorcich, HB 1950-53 Keith King, DB 1974-76 Ray Jackson, DB 1992-95 Dion Morton, KR/WR 2006-09
All-conference at CSU, 1952 NFL Draft selection, 1977; 12-year NFL veteran; all-conference at CSU, 1976 NFL Draft selection, 1996; six-year NFL veteran; all-conference at CSU, 1995; CSU career interceptions leader All-conference at CSU, 2009; CSU single-season TD receptions leader
Earlie Thomas, DB Phil Webb, DB Willie Taylor, LB
1967-69 1969-70 1995-98
NFL Draft selection, 1970; six-year NFL veteran NFL Draft selection, 1971 Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1997-98; CSU career tackles leader
Cecil Sapp, RB
2000-02
Two-time all-conference at CSU, 2000, 02; CSU single-season rushing leader
Jim Oliver, RB Eric Pauly, LB
1965-67 2000-03
NFL Draft selection, 1968 Two-time all-conference at CSU, 2001-02
Frank McKiben, T Greg Battle, DB Mike Deutsch, K Steve Hodge, DL Peter Hogan, DL
1947-50 1970-73 1974-77 1991-94 1999-2002
All-conference at CSU, 1950 NFL Draft selection, 1974 NFL Draft selection, 1978; all-conference at CSU, 1976; CSU single-season punting leader Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1993-94 Two-time all-conference at CSU, 2000, 02
Greg Tillman, DB
1980-81
All-conference at CSU, 1981
Larry Barnes, HB Brian Copeland, RB Joey Huber, P Kyle Bell, RB
1953-56 1988-91 1998-2002 2004-08
NFL Draft selection, 1956 All-conference at CSU, 1990 Two-time all-conference at CSU, 2001-02 Honorable mention All-American, 2005; all-conference at CSU, 2005
Jerome Dove, DB Fum McGraw, T
1974-75 1946-49
NFL Draft selection, 1976; four-year NFL veteran Two-time All-American, 1948-49; 1950 NFL Draft selection; NFL veteran; world champion
Kim Jones, RB
1971-74
NFL Draft selection, 1975; four-year NFL veteran
Jeff Harper, LB
1980-83
Honorable mention All-American, 1982; Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1982-83
Bob Cox, OL Drew Wood, LB
1990-93 2000-03
Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1992-93 All-conference at CSU, 2001
Jim Eifrid, C
1956-59
NFL Draft selection, 1960; NFL veteran; all-conference at CSU, 1959
31
32 33 34
35 36
Clark Douglass, LB Mike Faucett, DB Kevin McDougal, RB
1968-70 1979-81 1996-99
All-conference at CSU, 1970 All-conference at CSU, 1980 MWC Offensive Player of the Year, 1999; Three-time all-conference at CSU, 1997-99
Bill Koehler, G Jason Smith, K
1948-51 2005-08
All-conference at CSU, 1951 CSU career FG percentage leader, 2005-08
Tim Luke, P Karl Ballard, LB John Howell, DB
1987-90 1994-95 1996-2000
All-conference at CSU, 1989 All-conference at CSU, 1995 NFL Draft selection, 2001; two Super Bowls; six-year NFL veteran; all-conference, 2000
37 38
40
45
46
47 48 49 50 51 52
Ray Jackson
Jim David, E 1948-51 Bob Weber, C 1953-56
NFL Draft selection, 1952; six-time Pro Bowler; five-time All-Pro; four NFL title games; eight-year NFL veteran; all-conference at CSU, 1951 Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1955-56
Fred Paoli, DL
1972-75
All-conference at CSU, 1975
Mike Carew, DL
1975-79
All-conference at CSU, 1979
Guy Goar, C
1983-86
Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1985-86
53 54
Dale Dodrill, G 1947-50 Kirk Hinderlider, E 1950-53 Jim McMillin, WR 1956-59 Jason Craft, DB 1997-98
Four-time Pro Bowler; six-time All-Pro; NFL Draft selection, 1951; nine-year NFL veteran; All-conference at CSU, 1950 NFL Draft selection, 1954 Five-year NFL veteran NFL Draft selection, 1999; NFL veteran
56
Kevin Sheesley, LB John Benton, OL
1978-81 1983-86
CSU Hall of Fame inductee Longtime NFL coach
Myron Pearson, HB 1957-60 Les Olson, LB 1968-71 Steve Bartalo, RB 1983-86 Todd Yert, RB 1987-90 Pete Kontodiakos, P 2009-12
AFL Draft selection, 1961 All-conference at CSU, 1971 NFL Draft selection, 1987; NFL veteran; WAC Offensive Player of the Year, 1986; Four-time all-conference at CSU, 1983-86; CSU career rushing leader All-conference at CSU, 1990 All-conference at CSU, 2010-11
Orbry Chamblee, LB
1979-80
Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1979-80
Jesse Nading, DL
2004-07
All-conference at CSU, 2007
Mike Solominsky, G Loren Mulkins, DL David Shohet, OL
All-conference at CSU, 1969 Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1973-74 All-conference at CSU, 2001
Cliff Hoelzer, T Alex Burl, HB Al Lavan. S Ula Tuitele, LB
1947-50 1951-53 1964-67 1996-99
All-conference at CSU, 1950 NFL Draft selection, 1954; NFL veteran NFL Draft selection, 1968 All-conference at CSU, 1999
61
1967-70 1973-74 1998-2001
Andy Poremba, DL Blaine Saipaia, OL
1979-82 1996-99
Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1980, 82 Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1998-99
Aaron Finch, C
1978-81
Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1980-81
Jerry Zaleski, HB Dupree Branch, DB
1951-52, 55 1976-79
NFL Draft selection, 1956 NFL Draft selection, 1980
Bill Koehler, G Bob Blasi, G Bill Gray, OG Tim Stuber, OL Mike Brisiel, OL
1948-51 1951-52 1972-75 1997-2000 2002-05
All-conference at CSU, 1951 All-conference at CSU, 1952 Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1974-75 All-conference at CSU, 2000 All-conference at CSU, 2005; NFL veteran
41
42
43
57 58 59 60
62 63
Cecil Sapp
Steve Bartalo
Adrian Ross
Loren Mulkins
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Alson Binkley, G Pat O’Donnell, G Mike Newell, OL Nick Alotta, OL
1951-52 1955-58 1995-98 2003-07
All-conference at CSU, 1952 All-conference at CSU, 1958 All-conference at CSU, 1998 All-conference at CSU, 2007
John Laurita, OL Guy Miller, NT
1987-90 2006-10
Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1989-90 All-conference at CSU, 2010
Ed Rhoades, OL Pat Meyer, OL
1980-81 1991-94
All-conference at CSU, 1980 Three-time all-conference at CSU, 1992-94
Harvey Achziger, T James Cregg, OL Morgan Pears, OL
1949-52 1992-95 2001-04
NFL Draft selection, 1953; All-American, 1952; Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1951-52 All-conference at CSU, 1995 All-American, 2002; all-conference at CSU, 2002
Mark Dreyer, OL Weston Rickburg, OL
2000-03 2010-Present
Two-time all-conference at CSU, 2002-03 Freshman All-America first team, 2010, all-conference at CSU, 2011
Steve Cyphers, OL Kevin Call, OL Clint Oldenburg, OL
1972-76 1980-83 2002-06
All-conference at CSU, 1976 NFL Draft selection, 1984; 10-year NFL veteran; all-conference at CSU, 1983 NFL Draft selection, 2007; all-conference at CSU, 2006
Ron Sondrup, OT Al Simpson, G Doug Fiala, OL Scott Doerr, OL Anthony Cesario, OL
1970-71 1972-74 1985-87 1988-90 1995-98
All-conference at CSU, 1971 NFL Draft selection, 1975; two-year NFL veteran All-conference at CSU, 1987 All-conference at CSU, 1990 NFL Draft selection, 1999; All-American, 1998; Three-time all-conference at CSU, 1996-98
Broc Finlayson, OL
2000-01
All-conference at CSU, 2001
Edgar Mitchell, OL Erik Pears, OL Shelley Smith, OL
1983-85 2001-04 2006-09
Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1985-86 Two-time all-conference at CSU, 2003-04 NFL Draft selection, 2010; all-conference at CSU, 2009
Bill Leer, C Andre Augustine, DL Terry Unrein, DL Ron Stehouwer, T Dan Hudson, DT
1975-78 1980-81 1981-84 1955-59 1969-70
NFL Draft selection, 1979 All-conference at CSU, 1980 NFL Draft selection, 1985; two-year NFL veteran; all-conference at CSU, 1985 NFL Draft selection, 1959; all-conference at CSU, 1959 All-conference at CSU, 1970
66 68
Anthony Cesario
69
70 71
Al Simpson
72
73 74
75
Jeff Champine
76
Mike Bell, DL 1975-78 Paul Madsen, T 2007-11
No. 2 overall NFL Draft selection, 1979; 12-year NFL veteran; Two-time All-American, 1977-78; Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1977-78 All-conference at CSU, 2010-11
Mark Mullaney, DE Clint Hjelm, DL Mark Rogowski, OL
1971-74 1983-87 1994-96
First-round NFL Draft selection, 1975; Super Bowl participant; 12-year NFL veteran All-conference at CSU, 1987 All-conference at CSU, 1996
Dick Evers, T Gene Layton, DT Art Hererra, OT Tom Formica, OL
1961-64 1964-67 1967-70 1978-79
NFL/AFL Draft selection, 1964 NFL Draft selection, 1968 All-conference at CSU, 1970 All-conference at CSU, 1979
Justin Borvansky, OL
1997-2000
All-conference at CSU, 2000
77
Jose Ochoa
78
79
80 David Frisch, TE Kurt Fisk, DB Jeff Champine, WR Sanjay Beach, KR/PR Eli Workman, TE Kory Sperry, TE
81
1992 1978-79 1981-83 1984-87 1994-97 2004-08
Frank Stanko, E 1978-51 Joel Dreessen, TE 2001-04
All-conference at CSU, 1951 NFL Draft selection, 2005; NFL veteran; Honorable mention All-American, 2004; Three-time all-conference at CSU, 2002-04
Kay McFarland, WR Tony Goolsby, WR
1958-61 1979-80
NFL Draft selection, 1961 All-conference at CSU, 1980
Jim David, E Gary Paulson, DL Rick Dennison, TE/LB Jeremy Calhoun, WR Darran Hall, KR/WR
1948-51 1972-75 1976-79 1995-96 1997-98
All-conference at CSU, 1951 NFL Draft selection, 1976 Nine-year NFL veteran (1982-90); played in three Super Bowls All-conference at CSU, 1996 NFL Draft selection, 1999; all-conference at CSU, 1998
Rashaun Greer, WR
2006-09
All-conference at CSU, 2008
Kirk Hinderlider, E Terry Swarn, WR Dale Carr, LB
1950-53 1965-68 1982-85
NFL Draft selection, 1954; NFL Draft selection, 1969 All-conference at CSU, 1985
Anthony Hartz, P Duane Knox, E Dan O’Rourke, SE
2008 1958-60 1973-75
All-conference at CSU, 2008 All-conference at CSU, 1960 All-conference at CSU, 1974
82 83
84 85
87
88
Jim Kennedy, TE 1971-73 Bill Larson, TE 1973-74 Mark E. Bell, DE/TE 1975-78 Keli McGregor, TE 1981-84 Jose Ochoa, TE 1998-2001
All-conference at CSU, 1973; NFL Draft selection, 1974 Four-year NFL veteran (1975-80) NFL Draft selection, 1979; five-year NFL veteran NFL Draft selection, 1985; NFL veteran; All-American, 1984; Three-time all-conference at CSU, 1982-84 Two-time all-conference at CSU, 2000-01
Jim White, DE Pete Clark, TE
1968-70 1973-74
NFL Draft selection, 1972; four-year NFL veteran NFL Draft selection, 1975
Mark Nichols, LB
1976-77
All-conference at CSU, 1977; NFL Draft selection, 1978
89 90 91
Harper LeBel, TE 1981-84 Brady Smith, DL 1992-95
NFL Draft selection, 1985; 15-year NFL veteran NFL Draft selection, 1996; 10-year NFL veteran; All-American, 1995; WAC Defensive Player of the Year, 1995; all-conference, 1995; CSU single-season sacks leader
Gerald Caswell, OL/DL Eric Schaller, DL Bryan Save, DL
NFL Draft selection, 1973 Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1989-90 All-conference at CSU, 2003
95
96
1969-72 1986-90 2001-03
Stan Hornung, DL 1982-83 Steve Norton, DL 1990-93 Clark Haggans, DL 1996-99 Andre Sommersell, LB 2000-03
All-conference at CSU, 1983 All-conference at CSU, 1993 NFL Draft selection, 2000; NFL veteran; two Super Bowls; Two-time all-conference at CSU, 1998-99; CSU career sacks leader NFL Draft selection, 2004
Kenya Ragsdale, LB
All-conference at CSU, 1994
97 99 Al “Bubba” Baker
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Five-year NFL veteran (1993-97) All-conference at CSU, 1979 Three-time all-conference at CSU, 1981-83; CSU career and single-season TD receptions leader All-conference at CSU, 1987; Four-year NFL veteran All-conference at CSU, 1997 NFL veteran; all-conference at CSU, 2008
1991-94
Al Baker, DL 1973-77 Patrick Goodpaster, DL 2001-04
1978 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year; NFL Draft selection, 1978; 13-year NFL veteran; all-conference at CSU, 1977 All-conference at CSU, 2004
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\NOTE — The program did not have a head coach from 1893-94 (3-6-0, .333) and did not field a team during the 1895-98 or 194344 seasons.
Third head coach in program history Record: 2-5-2 (.333) One-plus seasons: 1901-02 Alma mater: Iowa (‘99) Toomey’s assistant, “Griff” took over in October 1901. He resigned just before the 1903 season to concentrate on his graduate studies and care for his new baby girl.
1893 Colorado Agricultural College CACs (3-5)
Jan. 7 at Jan. 28 Feb. 11 April 1 at Oct. 7 at Oct. 14 at Oct. 21 Oct. 28 at
Longmont Academy................................... L Longmont Academy..................................W Colorado.................................................... L Northern Colorado....................................W Colorado.................................................... L Colorado Mines.......................................... L Denver......................................................W Colorado Mines.......................................... L
8-12 24-16 6-70 16-0 6-44 6-12 60-10 0-50
1894 Colorado Agricultural College CACs (0-1)
Oct. 27
at Colorado.................................................... L 0-67
1899 CAC Aggies (0-2-1)
Oct. 15 at Colorado.................................................... L 0-63 1899 Colorado Mines.......................................... L 5-49 1899 Northern Colorado..................................... T 5-5 Nov. 30 at Wyoming*................................................... *NOTE — Nov. 30 Wyoming game forfeited to CAC
1900 CAC Aggies (1-3)
Oct. 6 at Northern Colorado*..................................... Oct. 13 at Colorado College........................................ L Oct.15 at Colorado.................................................... L 1900 at Colorado Mines.......................................... L Nov. 24 Wyoming..................................................W *NOTE – Oct. 6 game forfeited to Northern Colorado.
0-53 0-29 0-27 16-0
1902 CAC Aggies (1-3-2)
Oct. 11 at Oct. 18 at Oct. 25 at Nov. 4 Nov. 15 at Nov. 22
Utah State.................................................W Colorado.................................................... L Utah........................................................... T Colorado College........................................ L Colorado Mines.......................................... T Denver....................................................... L
24-5 6-11 0-0 6-29 6-6 5-11
Matt Rothwell
Fourth head coach in program history Record: 5-1-0 (.833) One season: 1903 Alma mater: Colorado (‘99) A Denver doctor, Rothwell agreed to travel to Fort Collins to coach the Aggies, but that distance became a problem and he only coached the 1903 season.
1903 CAC Aggies (5-1)
Oct. 10 Oct. 24 Nov. 3 at Nov. 14 Nov. 21 at Nov. 26 at
Colorado.................................................... L Colorado Mines.........................................W Colorado College.......................................W Wyoming..................................................W Denver......................................................W Utah..........................................................W
Fifth head coach in program history Record: 3-8-1 (.292) Two seasons: 1904-05 Alma mater: Georgia (‘00) Hired as both head football coach and the first director of athletics in 1904, McIntosh is credited with playing the first black athlete in school history, in 1905.
Oct. 22 Oct. 29 at Nov. 3 Nov. 19 at Nov. 24 at
Harry W. Hughes
Oct. 20 at Oct. 27 at Nov. 10 Nov. 17 at
Oct. 12 Oct. 19 at Nov. 2 Nov. 23
Denver....................................................... L 0-18 Colorado Mines.......................................... L 0-51 Colorado College........................................ L 0-4 Colorado.................................................... L 0-46 Wyoming .................................................. T 6-6
Colorado College........................................ L 4-20 Colorado.................................................... L 13-17 Colorado Mines.......................................... L 0-35 Denver....................................................... L 0-5
1908 CAC Aggies (1-3)
Oct. 17 at Oct. 24 Nov. 14 at Nov. 26 at
Denver....................................................... L 0-17 Colorado.................................................... L 0-8 Wyoming..................................................W 20-0 Kansas State.............................................. L 10-33
1909 CAC Aggies (1-2)
Oct. 16 Wyoming..................................................W 32-3 Oct. 23 at Colorado.................................................... L 0-57 Nov. 6 at Colorado College........................................ L 6-31
George M. Cassidy
Seventh head coach in program history Record: 0-5 (.000) One season: 1910 Alma mater: Vermont (‘10) Fresh out of college, Cassidy served as football coach and athletic director, but left as quickly as he arrived.
1910 CAC Aggies (0-5)
Oct. 22 at Oct. 29 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 24 at
Colorado Mines.......................................... L Denver....................................................... L Colorado.................................................... L Colorado College........................................ L Wyoming................................................... L
1911 CAC Aggies (0-6)
Oct. 7 at Oct. 9 at Oct. 28 Nov. 4 at Nov. 11 at Nov. 30
Utah........................................................... L Utah State.................................................. L Colorado Mines.......................................... L Denver....................................................... L Colorado.................................................... L Wyoming................................................... L
0-51 0-29 0-29 0-49 0-31 0-27
1912 CAC Aggies (3-2)
Colorado Mines.......................................... L 0-11 Colorado College.......................................W 4-0 Colorado.................................................... T 0-0 Denver....................................................... L 0-10
1907 CAC Aggies (0-4)
Eighth head coach in program history Record: 126-96-18 (.562) One season: 1911-41, 1946 Alma mater: Oklahoma (‘08) The longest-serving football coach in school history, Hughes was known as the Dean of American Football Coaches. CSU’s home stadium is named in his honor.
12-0 6-5 10-17 0-33 5-11 34-5 0-24
1906 CAC Aggies (1-2-1)
John H. McIntosh
Denver......................................................W Northern Colorado....................................W Colorado Mines.......................................... L Colorado College........................................ L Denver....................................................... L Wyoming..................................................W Utah........................................................... L
Sixth head coach in program history Record: 3-11-1 (.233) Four seasons: 1906-09 Alma mater: Illinois (‘04) A former pro baseball player, “Rothy” left controversially in 1910 to coach Colorado College, leaving behind angry fans and creating a rivalry with CC for many years to come..
0-5 10-2 8-5 17-0 16-6 16-6
1904 CAC Aggies (0-4-1)
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Game-by-Game Results, All-Time
Claude J. Rothgeb
Oct. 12 Colorado*.................................................... Oct. 19 Denver......................................................W 56-5 Oct. 26 at Colorado College........................................ L 0-16 Nov. 5 Colorado Mines.......................................... L 0-11 *NOTE — Toomey was replaced by Griffith after the 1901 season opener; CSU, then known as Colorado Agricultural College, attempted to play an ineligible player and CU coach Fred Folsom pulled his team from the field in protest. CU, however, didn’t protest the game properly and the Intercollegiate Athletic Association of Colorado awarded the game to CSU as a forfeit. Amid the controversy, Toomey resigned.
George E. Toomey
Second head coach in program history Record: 1-3 (.250) One-plus seasons: 1900-01 Alma mater: Baker, Denver (‘98) Toomey was well-liked but the Dibble scandal of 1901 ended his coaching career when he inadvertently played an ineligible man in the CU game, resigning after that contest.
1901 CAC Aggies (1-2)
W.J. Forbes
First head coach in program history Record: 0-2-1 (.167) One season: 1899 Alma mater: Vermont Forbes was the first paid coach in school history, earning $25 to lead the CACs in his only season at the helm.
1905 CAC Aggies (3-4)
6-10 0-22 0-44 0-24 0-10
Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 at Nov. 2 at Nov. 28 at
Denver......................................................W Colorado...................................................W Colorado College........................................ L Colorado Mines.......................................... L Wyoming..................................................W
14-13 21-0 0-13 0-14 33-0
1913 CAC Aggies (3-2)
Oct. 18 at Oct. 18 Nov. 1 Nov. 11 Nov. 15
Denver......................................................W Colorado.................................................... L Colorado Mines.......................................... L Utah State.................................................W Wyoming..................................................W
20-6 7-16 7-14 20-7 61-0
1914 CAC Aggies (3-4)
Oct. 24 Oct. 24 at Oct. 31 at Nov. 7 Nov. 14 at Nov. 21 at Nov. 26 at
Colorado.................................................... L Wyoming..................................................W Denver......................................................W Colorado College........................................ L Utah State.................................................W Colorado Mines.......................................... L Oklahoma State.......................................... L
6-33 48-10 19-6 13-24 41-7 0-19 0-7
1915 CAC Aggies (7-0) Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference champion
Oct. 9 at Oct. 16 at Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 at Nov. 13 at Nov. 25
Colorado...................................................W Utah..........................................................W Utah State.................................................W Colorado Mines.........................................W Wyoming..................................................W Colorado College.......................................W Denver......................................................W
23-6 21-9 59-0 35-0 48-0 24-13 33-3
1916 CAC Aggies (6-0-1) Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference champion
Sept. 30 Oct.14 at Oct. 28 Nov. 4 at Nov. 11 at Nov. 18 Nov. 30 at
Wyoming..................................................W Utah State.................................................W Colorado College.......................................W Denver......................................................W Colorado Mines.......................................... T Utah..........................................................W Colorado...................................................W
40-0 53-0 14-12 21-13 0-0 12-6 32-14
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Oct. 6 at Oct. 12 Oct. 19 at Oct. 27 Nov. 3 at Nov. 6 at Nov. 17 at Nov. 24 at Nov. 29 at
Wyoming................................................... L Montana State............................................ T Northern Colorado....................................W Denver....................................................... L Utah........................................................... L Utah State.................................................. L Colorado College........................................ L Colorado Mines.......................................... L Colorado.................................................... L
1924 CAC Aggies (4-2)
0-6 20-20 20-7 6-10 12-25 7-47 0-7 6-27 0-6
1918 CAC Aggies (0-2)
Nov. 16 Nov. 28
at Denver....................................................... L 0-14 at Colorado.................................................... L 13-16
1919 CAC Aggies (7-1) Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference champion
Sept. 27 at Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Nov. 1 at Nov. 8 Nov. 15 at Nov. 27 at
Wyoming..................................................W Wyoming..................................................W Colorado...................................................W Utah..........................................................W Denver......................................................W Utah State.................................................W Colorado Mines.........................................W Colorado College........................................ L
28-0 14-0 49-7 34-21 33-3 27-7 33-6 0-13
1920 CAC Aggies (6-1-1) Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference champion
Oct. 2 at Oct. 9 at Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 at Nov. 11 Nov. 20 at Nov. 27 at
Wyoming..................................................W Nebraska.................................................... L Wyoming..................................................W Colorado Mines.........................................W Utah State.................................................W Colorado College.......................................W Colorado.................................................... T Denver......................................................W
13-0 0-7 42-0 27-0 21-0 28-0 7-7 14-0
1921 CAC Aggies (2-3-1)
Oct. 1 Oct. 15 Oct. 29 at Nov. 5 Nov. 19 Nov. 24 at
Wyoming................................................... T Colorado Mines.........................................W Colorado College.......................................W Denver....................................................... L Colorado.................................................... L Nebraska.................................................... L
7-7 24-0 24-0 14-21 0-10 7-70
1922 CAC Aggies (5-2-1)
Oct. 14 at Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 at Nov. 11 at Nov. 18 Nov. 25 Nov. 30 at
Wyoming..................................................W Colorado College........................................ T Utah State.................................................W Colorado.................................................... L Drake......................................................... L Colorado Mines.........................................W Brigham Young.........................................W Denver......................................................W
60-0 0-0 34-6 0-7 6-19 19-0 33-0 27-6
1923 CAC Aggies (5-2-1)
Sept. 29 Oct. 6 at Oct. 13 Oct. 20 at Oct. 27 at Nov. 10 Nov. 17 at Nov. 28
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Wyoming..................................................W Chicago...................................................... L Brigham Young.........................................W Colorado College........................................ T Utah State.................................................W Denver......................................................W Colorado Mines.........................................W Colorado.................................................... L
33-0 0-10 14-6 6-6 26-7 25-0 14-0 3-6
Oct. 18 at Oct. 25 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 at Nov. 22 at Nov. 29 at
Colorado Mines.........................................W Utah State.................................................W Colorado College........................................ L Northern Colorado....................................W Colorado.................................................... L Denver......................................................W
1930 CAC Aggies (3-5-1) 17-0 17-13 6-7 22-7 0-36 19-0
1925 CAC Aggies (9-1) Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference champion
Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 at Oct. 24 at Oct. 31 at Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 at Nov. 26 Dec. 12 at
Regis.........................................................W Brigham Young.........................................W Denver......................................................W Colorado College.......................................W Utah State.................................................W Northern Colorado....................................W Colorado...................................................W Colorado Mines.........................................W Wyoming..................................................W Hawaii........................................................ L
34-0 21-7 17-0 7-3 13-0 43-18 12-0 41-10 40-0 0-41
1926 CAC Aggies (6-2-1)
Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 at Oct. 23 Oct. 30 at Nov. 6 Nov. 13 at Nov. 20 at Nov. 27 at
Regis.........................................................W Colorado Mines.........................................W Denver......................................................W Colorado College.......................................W Utah........................................................... L Utah State.................................................. L Colorado...................................................W Brigham Young.........................................W Arizona....................................................... T
39-0 53-0 7-6 19-6 6-10 0-13 3-0 19-6 3-3
1927 CAC Aggies (7-1) Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference champion
Oct. 1 at Oct. 8 Oct. 15 at Oct. 29 Nov. 5 at Nov. 12 at Nov. 19 Nov. 26 at
Northern Colorado....................................W Brigham Young.........................................W Denver....................................................... L Utah..........................................................W Utah State.................................................W Colorado Mines.........................................W Colorado...................................................W Colorado College.......................................W
Oct. 6 Oct.13 Oct. 20 at Nov. 3 Nov. 10 at Nov. 17 at Nov. 24 Dec. 1
Northern Colorado....................................W Brigham Young.........................................W Utah........................................................... L Utah State.................................................W Colorado.................................................... L Denver......................................................W Colorado Mines.........................................W Colorado College.......................................W
Sept. 28 at Oct. 4 Oct. 12 at Oct. 19 at Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 at Nov. 16 Nov. 29 at
Regis.........................................................W Wyoming..................................................W Colorado College........................................ L Colorado Mines.........................................W Utah........................................................... L Western State...........................................W Utah State.................................................W Colorado.................................................... L Denver....................................................... L
Regis.......................................................... L Denver......................................................W Northern Colorado....................................W Colorado.................................................... L Utah........................................................... L Wyoming................................................... L Utah State.................................................W Colorado College........................................ T Arizona....................................................... L
1936 Colorado State Aggies (4-4-1) 7-14 15-7 26-0 0-7 0-39 6-21 13-0 0-0 0-16
1931 CAC Aggies (5-4)
Sept. 26 at Oct. 10 at Oct. 24 Oct. 31 at Nov. 7 at Nov. 14 Nov. 21 at Nov. 28 Dec. 5 vs.
Kansas....................................................... L Colorado College.......................................W Colorado...................................................W Utah........................................................... L Wyoming..................................................W Utah State.................................................. L Denver......................................................W Northern Colorado....................................W Nebraska (Denver)..................................... L
Oct. 1 at Oct. 8 Oct. 15 at Oct. 22 at Oct. 29 at Nov. 5 at Nov. 19 Nov. 24
Northern Colorado....................................W Colorado Mines.........................................W Denver....................................................... T Colorado...................................................W Colorado College........................................ L Utah State.................................................. L Utah........................................................... L Wyoming..................................................W
Sept. 30 at Oct. 7 at Oct. 21 Nov. 4 at Nov. 11 Nov. 25 at Nov. 30 at
Wyoming..................................................W Denver....................................................... T Colorado...................................................W Colorado Mines.........................................W Utah State.................................................W Colorado College.......................................W Utah........................................................... L
26-6 15-6 0-6 7-6 7-13 15-0 46-20 35-13
12-0 39-0 7-7 7-6 0-3 12-13 0-16 23-0
14-0 20-7 13-14 12-0 0-21 45-14 7-6 0-6 6-20
1935 Colorado State Aggies (3-4-1)
7-0 0-0 19-6 19-0 3-0 30-7 0-13
1934 CAC Aggies (6-2-1) Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference champion
Sept. 28 at Oct. 6 Oct. 13 at Oct. 20 Oct. 27 at Nov. 3 Nov. 10 at Nov. 17 Nov. 24 at
Sept. 28 at Oct. 5 at Oct. 12 Oct. 26 at Nov. 2 at Nov. 16 Nov. 23 at Nov. 28 at
Northern Colorado....................................W Arizona....................................................... L Denver......................................................W Colorado Mines.........................................W Colorado.................................................... L Wyoming..................................................W Utah State.................................................. T Utah..........................................................W Colorado College.......................................W
Wyoming..................................................W Denver....................................................... L Colorado Mines.........................................W Colorado.................................................... L Utah State.................................................. L Utah........................................................... L Colorado College........................................ T New Mexico..............................................W
Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 at Oct. 17 at Oct. 24 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 at Nov. 24 Nov. 26 at
Western State...........................................W New Mexico..............................................W Denver....................................................... L Wyoming................................................... T Colorado.................................................... L Utah State.................................................. L Northern Colorado....................................W Colorado College.......................................W Utah........................................................... L
13-0 9-7 7-14 0-0 7-9 0-13 12-6 19-12 0-13
1937 Colorado State Aggies (1-7) 6-27 32-6 19-6 6-60 26-6 0-6 20-0 21-7 7-20
1932 CAC Aggies (4-3-1)
33-0 29-0 0-6 12-0 6-0 37-6 39-7 20-7
1929 CAC Aggies (5-4)
Sept. 27 at Oct. 11 at Oct. 18 at Oct. 25 at Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 at Nov. 22 Nov. 29 at
1933 CAC Aggies (5-1-1) Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference champion
1928 CAC Aggies (6-2)
Oct. 2 Oct. 9 at Oct. 16 Oct. 23 at Oct. 30 at Nov. 13 Nov. 20 at Nov. 27 at
Colorado Mines.......................................... L Denver....................................................... L Wyoming................................................... L Colorado.................................................... L Utah State.................................................. L Utah........................................................... L Colorado College.......................................W Arizona....................................................... L
0-7 0-22 0-7 0-47 0-7 0-45 6-0 0-47
1938 Colorado State Aggies (1-5-2)
Sept. 24 at Oct. 1 at Oct. 8 at Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 12 at Nov. 19 Nov. 24 at
Colorado Mines.........................................W Wyoming................................................... T Denver....................................................... T Colorado.................................................... L Utah State.................................................. L Utah........................................................... L Brigham Young.......................................... L New Mexico............................................... L
12-6 0-0 0-0 6-31 0-6 0-13 12-20 7-27
1939 Colorado State Aggies (2-7)
Sept. 30 Oct. 7 at Oct. 14 Oct. 21 at Oct. 28 at Nov. 4 Nov. 11 at Nov. 18 Nov. 30 at
Colorado Mines.......................................... L Brigham Young.......................................... L Kansas....................................................... L Colorado.................................................... L Utah State.................................................W Wyoming..................................................W Denver....................................................... L Utah........................................................... L New Mexico............................................... L
14-19 12-13 0-7 0-13 9-0 22-0 6-13 7-42 19-21
1940 Colorado State Aggies (3-5-2) 12-0 3-7 2-0 56-0 9-27 16-0 21-21 14-6 40-6
12-3 14-20 19-0 6-19 0-13 0-14 0-0 7-6
Sept. 28 vs. Oct. 5 at Oct. 12 at Oct. 19 Oct. 26 vs. Nov. 9 Nov. 16 at Nov. 23 Nov. 28 at
Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 18 at Oct. 25 at Nov. 1 at Nov. 15 Nov. 22 at
Colorado Mines (Denver)..........................W Wyoming................................................... T Denver....................................................... L Colorado.................................................... L New Mexico (Denver)................................W Utah State.................................................W Utah........................................................... L Brigham Young.......................................... T Kansas....................................................... L
25-0 0-0 13-14 14-33 7-6 13-12 0-27 13-13 0-26
1941 Colorado State Aggies (4-2-1) Colorado Mines.........................................W Wyoming..................................................W Colorado.................................................... L Utah State.................................................W Denver....................................................... T Utah........................................................... L Brigham Young.........................................W
21-6 27-0 13-26 13-26 6-6 13-26 22-7
A Bold New Era
Rams Football 2012 Julius “Hans” Wagner
Ninth head coach in program history Record: 8-11-1 (.425) Three seasons: 1942, 1945-46 Alma mater: Colorado Agricultural College (‘27) Hughes’ longtime line coach and captain of the ‘25 championship team, Wagner struggled after the war suspended two seasons, and resigned amid alumni pressure midway through 1946.
1942 Colorado State Aggies (4-3)
Sept. 26 at Oct. 3 Oct. 10 at Oct. 24 Oct. 31 at Nov. 7 Nov. 14 at
Wyoming..................................................W Colorado Mines.........................................W Denver....................................................... L Colorado.................................................... L Utah........................................................... L Utah State.................................................W Northern Colorado....................................W
10-0 27-0 0-26 7-34 14-33 25-0 14-6
1943-44: No teams fielded due to World War II 1945 Colorado A&M Aggies/Rams (2-5-1)
Sept. 29 Oct. 6 at Oct. 13 Oct. 20 at Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 at Nov. 24 at
Northern Colorado....................................W Fort Warren................................................ L Colorado.................................................... L Utah State.................................................. L Utah........................................................... L Northern Colorado....................................W Denver....................................................... L Colorado College........................................ T
33-0 6-61 6-21 0-13 0-28 25-14 12-35 7-7
1946 Colorado A&M Aggies/Rams (2-7)
Sept. 21 at Fort Warren...............................................W 25-0 Sept. 28 at Montana..................................................... L 0-28 Oct. 5 at Wyoming..................................................W 7-0 Oct. 12 at Denver....................................................... L 0-33 Oct. 19 at Utah State.................................................. L 0-47 Oct. 26 Colorado College........................................ L 12-25 Nov. 9 Utah........................................................... L 0-13 Nov. 16 Brigham Young.......................................... L 6-20 Nov. 28 at Colorado.................................................... L 0-18 NOTE — Wagner resigned and was replaced by Harry Hughes after the Oct. 19 Utah State game.
Bob Davis
10th head coach in program history Record: 54-33-2 (.618) Nine seasons: 1947-55 Alma mater: Utah (‘30) Davis’ .618 winning percentage is the best in CSU history. Nicknamed “The Whip” by his players for his tough practices, the former Utah QB led Colorado A&M to its first bowl game.
1947 Colorado A&M Aggies/Rams (5-4-1)
Sept. 20 Sept. 27 at Oct. 4 Oct. 11 at Oct. 18 at Oct. 25 Nov. 8 at Nov. 15 at Nov. 22 Nov. 29 at
Colorado Mines.........................................W Drake........................................................W Utah State.................................................. L Denver....................................................... T Colorado College.......................................W Colorado.................................................... L Utah........................................................... L Brigham Young.........................................W Wyoming..................................................W Montana..................................................... L
A Bold New Era
20-12 23-19 13-26 13-13 28-7 7-14 0-19 27-25 21-6 7-41
1948 Colorado A&M Aggies/Rams (8-3)
Sept. 18 Colorado College.......................................W Sept. 25 New Mexico State.....................................W Oct. 2 at Utah State.................................................W Oct. 9 at Denver......................................................W Oct. 16 at Wyoming..................................................W Oct. 23 Drake......................................................... L Oct. 30 at Colorado Mines.........................................W Nov. 6 Utah........................................................... L Nov. 15 Brigham Young.........................................W Nov. 20 at Colorado...................................................W Jan. 1 vs. Occidental1................................................ L 1—Raisin Bowl; Fresno, Calif.
Sept. 17 at Sept. 24 at Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 at Nov. 11 at Nov. 19 at Nov. 26 at
1953 Colorado A&M Aggies/Rams (4-5) 25-6 41-6 9-7 14-10 21-20 29-31 33-0 3-12 20-0 29-25 20-21
1949 Colorado A&M Aggies/Rams (9-1) Colorado College.......................................W Denver......................................................W Wyoming................................................... L Montana....................................................W Colorado Mines.........................................W Utah State.................................................W Utah..........................................................W Brigham Young.........................................W New Mexico State.....................................W Colorado...................................................W
14-7 14-13 0-8 27-12 27-7 28-6 21-12 16-14 45-0 14-7
1950 Colorado A&M Aggies/Rams (6-3)
Sept. 23 at Sept. 30 Oct. 7 at Oct. 14 Oct. 21 at Oct. 28 at Nov. 11 Nov. 18 at Nov. 25
Denver......................................................W Colorado College.......................................W (RV) Wyoming........................................... L Brigham Young.........................................W Utah State.................................................W Colorado Mines.........................................W Utah..........................................................W Arizona State.............................................. L Colorado.................................................... L
30-14 48-7 0-34 27-14 33-13 26-0 32-7 13-21 6-31
Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 at Oct. 17 at Oct. 24 Nov. 7 at Nov. 14 at Nov. 21 Nov. 28
Sept. 22 at Sept. 29 Oct. 6 at Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 at Nov. 3 at Nov. 10 Nov. 17 at Nov. 24 at
Colorado.................................................... L Colorado Mines.........................................W Colorado College.......................................W Wyoming..................................................W Utah State.................................................. T New Mexico..............................................W Brigham Young.......................................... L Montana....................................................W Utah........................................................... L Denver....................................................... L
13-28 41-0 54-13 14-7 20-20 20-15 19-21 34-6 21-27 6-21
1952 Colorado A&M Aggies/Rams (6-4)
Sept. 20 at Sept. 27 at Oct. 4 at Oct. 11 at Oct. 18 Oct. 25 at Nov. 8 Nov. 15 at Nov. 22 Nov. 29 at
Colorado Mines.........................................W Arizona State.............................................. L Denver......................................................W Wyoming..................................................W Montana....................................................W Utah State.................................................W Utah........................................................... L New Mexico............................................... L Brigham Young.........................................W Colorado.................................................... L
26-0 14-40 28-6 14-0 41-0 21-7 6-14 0-3 27-6 0-61
Kansas State.............................................W Denver......................................................W Wyoming................................................... L Montana..................................................... L Utah State.................................................. L Brigham Young.........................................W Utah........................................................... L New Mexico..............................................W Colorado.................................................... L
1957 Colorado State Aggies/Rams (3-7)
14-13 21-6 14-21 31-32 13-14 34-12 14-35 9-3 7-13
0-29 0-46 14-13 0-34 7-15 14-20 37-34 14-13 7-10 0-34
1958 Colorado State Aggies/Rams (6-4)
1954 Colorado A&M Aggies/Rams (3-7)
Sept. 18 at Sept. 25 at Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 at Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 at Nov. 20 at
Kansas State.............................................. L Colorado.................................................... L Brigham Young.........................................W Wyoming................................................... L Pacific........................................................ L Utah State.................................................. L Montana....................................................W Utah..........................................................W New Mexico............................................... L Denver....................................................... L
1955 Colorado A&M Aggies/Rams (8-2) Mountain States Conference champion
Sept. 17 at Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 at Oct. 22 Oct. 29 at Nov. 5 at Nov. 12 at Nov. 19 at Nov. 26
Arizona....................................................... L New Mexico..............................................W Denver......................................................W Wyoming..................................................W Utah State.................................................W Montana....................................................W Oklahoma State.........................................W Utah........................................................... L Brigham Young.........................................W Colorado...................................................W
11th head coach in program history Record: 19-40-1 (.325) One season: 1956-61 Alma mater: Colorado A&M (‘49) The second former Aggie player to become coach, Mullison also was a longtime A&M assistant. Best known for debating a professor on the importance of athletics, he also coached wrestling.
1956 Colorado A&M Aggies/Rams (2-7-1)
Sept. 22 at Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 at Oct. 20 at Oct. 27 Nov. 3 at Nov. 10 Nov. 17 at Dec. 1 at
Pacific........................................................ L Brigham Young.......................................... T Wyoming................................................... L Colorado.................................................... L Utah State.................................................. L Montana....................................................W Xavier (Ohio).............................................. L Utah........................................................... L Denver....................................................... L New Mexico..............................................W
Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 at Oct. 19 at Oct. 26 at Nov. 3 at Nov. 9 Nov. 16 at Nov. 23 at Nov. 30 vs.
Sept. 27 at Oct. 4 Oct. 11 vs. Oct. 18 Oct. 25 at Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 at Nov. 22 at Nov. 29 at
New Mexico............................................... L Denver......................................................W Wyoming................................................... L Bradley....................................................... L Utah State.................................................. L Utah........................................................... L Colorado.................................................... L Montana....................................................W Brigham Young.......................................... L Air Force (Denver).....................................W
Drake........................................................W Brigham Young.........................................W Air Force (Denver)...................................... L Wyoming................................................... L Utah State.................................................. L Montana....................................................W Utah..........................................................W New Mexico............................................... L Colorado...................................................W Denver......................................................W
7-30 27-6 13-27 0-19 14-27 0-55 0-20 19-7 9-26 20-7
21-0 32-6 6-36 6-7 0-15 57-7 20-0 12-17 15-14 9-8
1959 Colorado State Rams (6-4) 7-20 25-0 20-19 14-13 26-9 12-7 20-13 6-27 35-0 10-0
Don “Tuffy” Mullison
1951 Colorado A&M Aggies/Rams (5-4-1)
Game-by-Game Results, All-Time
14-39 0-0 12-20 7-47 7-46 34-20 14-27 27-49 13-39 28-27
Sept. 19 at Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 at Oct. 17 Oct. 24 at Oct. 31 at Nov. 7 Nov. 14 at Nov. 21 at
Pacific.......................................................W New Mexico..............................................W Denver......................................................W Wyoming................................................... L Arizona State.............................................. L Army.......................................................... L Montana....................................................W Utah State.................................................W Utah..........................................................W Brigham Young.......................................... L
9-6 14-9 15-0 0-29 9-24 6-25 26-16 10-7 21-17 13-14
1960 Colorado State Rams (2-8)
Sept. 17 at Sept. 24 vs. Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 at Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 at Nov. 24 at
Arizona State.............................................. L Air Force (Denver)...................................... L Brigham Young.........................................W Drake........................................................W Wyoming................................................... L (RV) Utah State.......................................... L Montana..................................................... L Utah........................................................... L New Mexico............................................... L Denver....................................................... L
0-39 8-32 8-7 30-3 8-40 0-21 14-26 6-27 6-24 12-21
1961 Colorado State Rams (0-10)
Sept. 16 at Sept. 23 at Sept. 30 Oct. 7 at Oct. 14 at Oct. 21 Oct. 28 at Nov. 4 vs. Nov. 11 at Nov. 18
Utah........................................................... L Arizona....................................................... L Arizona State.............................................. L San Jose State........................................... L Wyoming................................................... L Utah State.................................................. L Montana..................................................... L Air Force (Denver)...................................... L Brigham Young.......................................... L New Mexico............................................... L
0-40 6-28 6-14 0-14 7-18 3-49 19-22 9-14 16-30 8-20
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12th head coach in program history Record: 29-51-1 (.364) Eight seasons: 1962-69 Alma mater: Hillsdale (‘47) The likeable and energetic Lude’s best season was 1966, when the Rams beat No. 10 Wyoming in one of the greatest games ever played in Fort Collins. He went on to become AD at Washington.
1962 Colorado State Rams (0-10)
Sept. 22 at Sept. 29 at Oct. 6 Oct. 12 at Oct. 20 at Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 at Nov. 17 at Nov. 24
Air Force.................................................... L Arizona State.............................................. L Brigham Young.......................................... L UCLA.......................................................... L Utah State.................................................. L Wyoming................................................... L Utah........................................................... L New Mexico............................................... L Oregon State.............................................. L Montana..................................................... L
0-34 0-35 7-28 7-35 0-21 7-28 8-26 8-21 14-25 15-16
1963 Colorado State Rams (3-7)
Sept. 21 at Sept. 28 at Oct. 5 Oct. 12 at Oct. 19 at Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 at Nov. 23 at
Pacific.......................................................W Air Force.................................................... L Arizona State.............................................. L Wyoming................................................... L Utah........................................................... L UTEP.........................................................W New Mexico............................................... L Utah State.................................................. L Montana....................................................W Brigham Young.......................................... L
20-0 0-69 7-50 3-21 14-48 21-14 0-25 13-36 20-12 20-24
1964 Colorado State Rams (5-6)
Sept. 19 at Sept. 26 Oct. 3 at Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 at Oct. 31 at Nov. 7 Nov. 14 at Nov. 26 at Dec. 4 at
Wyoming................................................... L Pacific.......................................................W Air Force.................................................... L Brigham Young.........................................W Utah........................................................... L Utah State.................................................. L Arizona State.............................................. L San Jose State..........................................W New Mexico............................................... L UTEP.........................................................W Hawaii.......................................................W
7-31 7-0 6-14 7-6 3-13 13-42 6-34 14-3 0-42 35-8 13-6
1965 Colorado State Rams (4-6)
Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 at Oct. 16 at Oct. 23 Oct. 30 at Nov. 6 Nov. 13 at Nov. 25 at
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Hawaii.......................................................W Wyoming................................................... L New Mexico..............................................W UTEP.......................................................... L West Texas State........................................ L Utah State.................................................. L Utah........................................................... L South Dakota State...................................W Brigham Young.........................................W Tulsa.......................................................... L
54-6 14-33 27-22 10-35 12-15 20-41 19-22 52-20 36-22 20-48
1966 Colorado State Rams (7-3)
Sept. 24 at Sept. 30 at Oct. 8 Oct. 15 at Oct. 22 at Oct. 29 (RV) Nov. 5 at (RV) Nov. 12 (RV) Nov. 19 at Nov. 26
South Dakota State...................................W Brigham Young.......................................... L Tulsa.......................................................... L Utah State.................................................W Air Force...................................................W #10 Wyoming...........................................W New Mexico..............................................W West Texas State.......................................W Wichita State.............................................. L Iowa State.................................................W
Jerry Wampfler 45-14 24-27 6-20 10-7 41-21 12-10 45-6 35-26 23-37 34-10
1967 Colorado State Rams (4-5-1)
Sept. 23 Sept. 30 at Oct. 7 at Oct. 14 at Oct. 21 Oct. 28 at Nov. 4 at Nov. 11 at Nov. 18 Nov. 25
Kansas State.............................................. L (RV) Wyoming........................................... L West Texas State........................................ L North Texas State....................................... L Utah State.................................................W Air Force.................................................... T Pacific.......................................................W UTEP.......................................................... L Emporia State...........................................W Wichita State.............................................W
7-17 10-13 14-24 20-21 17-14 17-17 24-15 0-17 77-0 43-11
1968 Colorado State Rams (2-8)
Sept. 14 at New Mexico..............................................W Sept. 21 at Kansas State.............................................. L Sept. 28 North Texas State1..................................... L Oct. 5 at Texas Tech................................................. L Oct. 12 at Wichita State.............................................W Oct. 19 Air Force2.................................................. L Oct. 26 Pacific........................................................ L Nov. 2 (RV) Wyoming........................................... L Nov. 23 West Texas State........................................ L Nov. 30 at UTEP.......................................................... L 1—First game, Hughes Stadium; 2—Dedication game, Hughes Stadium.
21-13 0-21 12-17 13-43 37-15 0-31 0-31 14-46 17-22 19-23
Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 at Oct. 11 at Oct. 18 Oct. 25 at Nov. 1 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 at Nov. 29 at
Brigham Young.......................................... L Wichita State.............................................W #19 Wyoming............................................ L Utah State.................................................W West Texas State.......................................W #20 Air Force............................................. L UTEP.......................................................... L Idaho.........................................................W Arizona State.............................................. L New Mexico State...................................... L
1970 Colorado State Rams (4-7)
Sept. 12 at Sept. 19 at Sept. 26 at Oct. 3 at Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 at Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 at
New Mexico State.....................................W #20 Arizona State....................................... L Iowa State.................................................. L #10 Air Force............................................. L Wyoming................................................... L UTEP.......................................................... L West Virginia.............................................. L Utah State.................................................W Brigham Young.........................................W Pacific.......................................................W Toledo........................................................ L
1971 Colorado State Rams (3-8)
Sept. 18 at Sept. 25 at Oct. 2 at Oct. 9 Oct. 16 at Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 at Nov. 13 Nov. 20 at Nov. 27
Brigham Young.......................................... L Idaho.......................................................... L Wyoming................................................... L #12 Arizona State....................................... L Utah........................................................... L #20 Air Force............................................. L Utah State.................................................. L Wichita State.............................................. L West Texas State.......................................W UTEP.........................................................W New Mexico State.....................................W
20-22 50-21 3-39 37-33 27-7 7-28 16-17 31-21 7-79 20-21
Sept. 9 at Sept. 16 Sept. 23 at Sept. 30 at Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 at Oct. 28 Nov. 11 at Nov. 18 Nov. 25 at
Arizona....................................................... L Iowa State.................................................. L West Texas State........................................ L Utah State.................................................. L #19 Air Force............................................. L Wyoming................................................... L (RV) Florida State....................................... L Brigham Young.......................................... L Houston..................................................... L UTEP.........................................................W Utah........................................................... L
14th head coach in program history Record: 45-47-4 (.490) Nine seasons: 1973-81 Alma mater: Dixie College (‘50) Arslanian brought winning back to Fort Collins for the first time in two decades. Nearly won a WAC title in 1977. Also beat Wyoming five times. Relieved midway through ‘81.
1973 Colorado State Rams (5-6) 28-9 9-38 6-37 22-27 6-16 37-41 21-24 20-13 26-9 17-8 14-24
Sept. 8 Sept. 15 at Sept. 22 Sept. 29 at Oct. 6 at Oct. 13 Oct. 20 at Oct. 27 at Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 24
(RV) Arizona.............................................. L Brigham Young.........................................W New Mexico State.....................................W #13 Arizona State....................................... L Idaho.........................................................W Utah State.................................................. L Wyoming................................................... L UTEP.........................................................W Toledo.......................................................W Houston..................................................... L New Mexico............................................... L
0-31 21-13 31-27 14-67 33-30 18-34 3-35 76-24 21-14 20-28 13-30
1974 Colorado State Rams (4-6-1) 14-54 0-10 6-17 0-42 16-42 12-17 17-18 14-34 36-14 24-7 38-21
1972 Colorado State Rams (1-10)
1969 Colorado State Rams (4-6)
Sark Arslanian
13th head coach in program history Record: 8-25 (.242) Three seasons: 1970-72 Alma mater: Miami (Ohio) (‘54) Came to Fort Collins with a resume that included time as an assistant on Notre Dame’s 1966 national championship team, but lasted just three seasons and resigned in February 1973.
Sept. 14 at Sept. 21 at Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 at Oct. 19 Oct. 26 at Nov. 2 Nov. 9 at Nov. 16 Nov. 23 at
New Mexico............................................... L Florida State..............................................W Memphis.................................................... L Brigham Young.......................................... T Utah State.................................................. L Nevada......................................................W Arkansas.................................................... L Wyoming..................................................W Arizona....................................................... L UTEP.........................................................W Arizona State.............................................. L
23-32 14-7 18-20 33-33 23-24 66-17 9-43 11-6 21-34 56-24 21-26
1975 Colorado State Rams (6-5) 0-17 0-41 14-41 0-21 13-52 9-28 0-37 8-44 13-48 35-22 36-62
Sept. 13 at Sept. 20 Sept. 27 at Oct. 4 at Oct. 11 at Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 at Nov. 8 at Nov. 15 Nov. 22
#12 Texas................................................... L Brigham Young.........................................W New Mexico..............................................W Wyoming..................................................W Oregon State.............................................W #11 Arizona State....................................... L Air Force...................................................W Tennessee.................................................. L UTEP.........................................................W #12 Arizona................................................ L Utah State.................................................. L
0-46 21-17 27-16 3-0 17-8 3-33 47-10 7-28 21-17 9-31 17-28
1976 Colorado State Rams (6-5)
Sept. 11 at Sept. 18 at Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 at Oct. 16 at Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 at Nov. 20 at
Oregon....................................................... L Brigham Young.......................................... L Wichita State.............................................W New Mexico............................................... L Utah State.................................................W Air Force...................................................W UTEP.........................................................W Wyoming..................................................W Idaho.........................................................W Arizona....................................................... L Arizona State.............................................. L
3-17 18-42 24-3 20-33 10-7 27-3 28-7 19-16 31-14 6-23 19-21
A Bold New Era
Rams Football 2012 1977 Colorado State Rams (9-2-1) Sept. 10 at Sept. 17 at Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 at (RV) Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 at Nov. 5 at Nov. 12 at Nov. 19 (RV) Nov. 26
Pacific.......................................................W Hawaii.......................................................W Northern Colorado....................................W Utah..........................................................W UTEP.........................................................W (RV) Brigham Young.................................. L New Mexico..............................................W Wyoming................................................... L Arizona......................................................W West Texas State........................................ T #12 Arizona State......................................W Utah State.................................................W
Chester Caddas 20-3 20-16 48-10 44-3 31-14 17-63 14-9 13-29 35-14 21-21 25-14 13-10
1978 Colorado State Rams (5-6)
Sept. 16 Sept. 23 at Sept. 30 at Oct. 7 Oct. 14 at Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 at Nov. 11 at Nov. 18 Nov. 25 at
Utah State.................................................. L Brigham Young.......................................... L Utah........................................................... L UTEP.........................................................W Air Force...................................................W UNLV.......................................................... L Wyoming................................................... L San Diego State......................................... L New Mexico..............................................W West Virginia.............................................W Pacific.......................................................W
20-21 6-32 6-30 39-29 31-13 6-33 3-13 31-34 26-15 50-14 20-13
15th head coach in program history Record: 0-6 (.000) One season: 1981 Alma mater: Murray State (‘57) Caddas the Rams’ defensive coordinator and a former head coach at Pacific in Stockton, Calif., replaced Arslanian as the interim head coach for the final six games of the 1981 season.
1981 Colorado State Rams (0-12)
Sept. 12 San Diego State......................................... L 14-30 Sept. 19 at Tennessee.................................................. L 0-42 Sept. 26 at West Virginia.............................................. L 3-49 Oct. 3 at Air Force.................................................... L 14-28 Oct. 10 #19 Mississippi State................................. L 27-37 Oct. 17 Utah........................................................... L 13-24 Oct. 24 at UTEP.......................................................... L 29-35 Oct. 31 at Wyoming................................................... L 21-55 Nov. 7 Brigham Young.......................................... L 14-63 Nov. 14 New Mexico............................................... L 16-28 Nov. 21 at #20 Arizona State....................................... L 7-52 Nov. 28 at Hawaii........................................................ L 6-59 NOTE — Interim head coach Chester Caddas replaced Arslanian with six games left, after the Oct. 17 Utah game.
(Robert) Leon Fuller
16th head coach in program history Record: 25-55 (.313) Seven seasons: 1982-88 Alma mater: Alabama (‘61) A defensive-minded Bear Bryant pupil, Fuller nearly led CSU to a WAC championship in 1986, when the Rams beat CU. Many of his players established school records that still stand.
1979 Colorado State Rams (4-7-1)
Sept. 1 at Arizona....................................................... L Sept. 15 at #17 Arkansas............................................. L Sept. 22 at Utah State.................................................. L Sept. 29 at Wyoming..................................................W Oct. 6 Utah........................................................... L Oct. 13 at UTEP.........................................................W Oct. 20 San Diego State........................................W Oct. 27 Air Force...................................................W Nov. 3 #11 Brigham Young................................... L Nov. 10 New Mexico1............................................. L Nov. 17 at UNLV.......................................................... T Nov. 24 at Hawaii........................................................ L 1—Game forfeited to CSU at conclusion of season.
17-33 3-36 0-24 20-16 16-21 17-3 37-3 20-6 7-30 9-24 21-21 10-24
1980 Colorado State Rams (6-4-1)
Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 at Sept. 27 Oct. 4 at Oct. 11 at Oct. 18 at Oct. 25 at Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 at
Air Force...................................................W West Virginia.............................................. L Arizona......................................................W UNLV.......................................................... L Iowa State.................................................. L New Mexico..............................................W San Diego State........................................W Utah........................................................... T Wyoming..................................................W UTEP.........................................................W #13 Brigham Young................................... L
A Bold New Era
21-9 24-52 15-13 15-56 0-69 31-26 26-7 21-21 28-25 37-7 14-45
1982 Colorado State Rams (4-7)
Sept. 4 at Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 1 at Oct. 16 at Oct. 23 at Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 at Nov. 20 at
Missouri..................................................... L Wyoming..................................................W Hawaii........................................................ L New Mexico State.....................................W Utah........................................................... L Air Force...................................................W Brigham Young.......................................... L UTEP.........................................................W UNLV.......................................................... L New Mexico............................................... L San Diego State......................................... L
14-28 9-3 13-23 28-17 14-35 21-11 18-34 38-13 31-36 24-29 10-38
1983 Colorado State Rams (5-7)
Sept. 3 Sept. 10 at Sept. 17 at Sept. 24 at Oct. 1 Oct. 8 at Oct. 15 Oct. 22 at Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 at Nov. 19 at
Air Force.................................................... L Hawaii........................................................ L Colorado.................................................... L Iowa State.................................................. L Utah..........................................................W #10 Arizona................................................ L San Diego State........................................W UTEP.........................................................W New Mexico..............................................W Northern Colorado....................................W #8 Brigham Young..................................... L Wyoming................................................... L
13-34 0-34 3-31 17-21 31-28 21-52 17-15 31-15 25-24 41-20 6-24 17-52
1984 Colorado State Rams (3-8)
Sept. 8 at Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 at Oct. 6 Oct. 13 at Oct. 20 at Oct. 27 Nov. 3 at Nov. 10 Nov. 17 at
Game-by-Game Results, All-Time
Mississippi State........................................ L Hawaii.......................................................W Fullerton State............................................ L Air Force.................................................... L #7 Brigham Young..................................... L New Mexico..............................................W San Diego State......................................... L Wyoming................................................... L Utah........................................................... L UTEP.........................................................W Arizona State.............................................. L
1988 Colorado State Rams (1-10)
9-14 10-3 22-34 10-52 9-52 16-10 24-41 34-43 23-35 59-31 14-45
Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 at Oct. 1 Oct. 8 at Oct. 15 at Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 at Nov. 12 at Nov. 26 at
Sept. 7 at Sept. 14 Sept. 21 at Sept. 28 at Oct. 5 Oct. 12 at Oct. 19 Oct. 26 at Nov. 2 at Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 at
Colorado.................................................... L UTEP.........................................................W #9 Louisiana State..................................... L San Diego State......................................... L #15 Brigham Young................................... L New Mexico..............................................W #10 Air Force............................................. L Wyoming..................................................W Hawaii........................................................ L Southern Mississippi................................W Utah..........................................................W #4 Miami (Fla.)........................................... L
10-23 41-24 3-17 23-48 7-42 45-28 19-35 30-19 14-34 35-17 21-19 3-24
1986 Colorado State Rams (6-5)
Sept. 6 at Sept. 13 at Sept. 20 Sept. 27 at Oct. 3 at Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 at Nov. 15 Nov. 22 at
Colorado...................................................W Arizona....................................................... L Northern Colorado....................................W Air Force.................................................... L Brigham Young.........................................W Hawaii.......................................................W Wyoming..................................................W San Diego State......................................... L Utah........................................................... L New Mexico..............................................W UTEP.......................................................... L
23-7 10-37 46-14 7-24 24-20 31-7 20-15 26-27 28-38 32-27 19-21
1987 Colorado State Rams (1-11)
Sept. 5 at #17 Tennessee........................................... L Sept. 12 at Texas Tech................................................. L Sept. 19 UTEP.......................................................... L Sept. 26 Air Force.................................................... L Oct. 3 Colorado.................................................... L Oct. 10 Utah........................................................... L Oct. 17 New Mexico..............................................W Oct. 31 at Wyoming................................................... L Nov. 7 at Hawaii........................................................ L Nov. 14 at San Diego State......................................... L Nov. 21 at SW Louisiana............................................. L Dec. 4 vs. Brigham Young1........................................ L 1—Gridiron Bowl; Melbourne, Australia
23-29 23-31 17-28 23-27 7-42 14-34 13-7 14-48 7-46 23-24 28-32
Earle Bruce
1985 Colorado State Rams (5-7)
Air Force.................................................... L Hawaii........................................................ L Arizona State.............................................. L Colorado.................................................... L Brigham Young.......................................... L UTEP.......................................................... L San Diego State........................................W #10 Wyoming............................................ L Utah........................................................... L New Mexico............................................... L Tulsa.......................................................... L
3-49 24-33 6-45 19-27 16-29 23-24 35-13 15-20 38-39 12-26 28-35 26-30
17th head coach in program history Record: 22-24-1 (.479) Four season: 1989-92 Alma mater: Ohio State (‘53) A Woody Hayes protege and former Ohio State head coach, Bruce led CSU to its first bowl in 42 years. His coaching style and other allegations led to his dismissal following the ‘92 season.
1989 Colorado State Rams (5-5-1)
Sept. 2 at Sept. 9 at Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 at Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 at Nov. 4 at Nov. 11 at
Tennessee.................................................. L #9 Colorado............................................... L Fullerton State...........................................W Eastern Michigan....................................... T #24 Air Force............................................. L New Mexico..............................................W #25 Brigham Young................................... L Hawaii.......................................................W Utah..........................................................W Wyoming................................................... L UTEP.........................................................W
14-17 20-45 42-14 35-35 21-45 34-20 16-45 31-16 50-10 35-56 52-0
1990 Colorado State Rams (9-4)
Sept. 1 at Air Force...................................................W 35-33 Sept. 8 Montana State...........................................W 41-5 Sept. 15 at #25 Arizona State....................................... L 20-31 Sept. 22 UTEP.........................................................W 38-20 Sept. 29 at #23 Arkansas............................................. L 20-31 Oct. 6 Utah..........................................................W 22-13 Oct. 13 at #13 Brigham Young................................... L 9-52 Oct. 20 New Mexico..............................................W 47-7 Nov. 3 #19 Wyoming...........................................W 17-8 Nov. 10 Tulsa.........................................................W 31-13 Nov. 17 at Louisiana Tech........................................... L 30-31 Nov. 24 at Hawaii.......................................................W 30-27 Dec. 29 vs. Oregon1....................................................W 32-31 1—Freedom Bowl; Anaheim, Calif........................................
1991 Colorado State Rams (3-8)
Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 at Sept. 21 at Sept. 28 Oct. 5 at Oct. 19 at Oct. 26 at Oct. 31 Nov. 9 at Nov. 16
Arkansas State..........................................W Air Force.................................................... L # 13 Nebraska............................................ L Southern Mississippi................................. L Hawaii.......................................................W UTEP.........................................................W Utah........................................................... L Wyoming................................................... L Brigham Young.......................................... L San Diego State......................................... L New Mexico............................................... L
38-24 26-31 14-71 7-39 28-16 23-18 16-21 28-35 17-40 32-42 36-38
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Game-by-Game Results, All-Time 1992 Colorado State Rams (5-7)
Sept. 5 at Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 at Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 at Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 at Nov. 14 Nov. 21 at
#12 Colorado............................................. L Idaho.......................................................... L Fresno State............................................... L Louisiana State.........................................W Utah........................................................... L UTEP.........................................................W Air Force...................................................W Wyoming................................................... L San Diego State......................................... L Hawaii........................................................ L Ohio..........................................................W New Mexico..............................................W
17-37 34-37 21-52 17-14 29-33 42-24 32-28 14-31 13-20 13-24 35-24 14-10
Sonny Lubick
18th head coach in program history Record: 108-74 (.593) 15 season: 1993-2007 Alma mater: Western Montana (‘60) The most respected head coach in CSU annals, led the Rams to their first appearances in the AP poll, six conference titles and nine bowl games, heights previously unknown in Fort Collins.
1993 Colorado State Rams (5-6)
Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 at Oct. 2 at Oct. 9 Oct. 16 at Oct. 23 at Oct. 30 Nov. 13 at Nov. 20 at
Oregon....................................................... L Air Force...................................................W #19 Brigham Young................................... L #6 Nebraska............................................... L Kansas....................................................... L (RV) Fresno State......................................W San Diego State......................................... L Utah........................................................... L New Mexico..............................................W UTEP.........................................................W Wyoming..................................................W
9-23 8-5 22-27 13-48 6-24 34-32 3-30 21-38 21-20 52-0 41-21
1994 Colorado State Rams (10-2) Western Athletic Conference champion Sept. 3 at Air Force...................................................W Sept. 10 Utah State.................................................W Sept. 17 at #22 Brigham Young..................................W Sept. 24 San Diego State........................................W #24 Oct. 1 at New Mexico..............................................W #23 Oct. 8 at #6 Arizona.................................................W #13 Oct. 15 UTEP.........................................................W #12 Oct. 22 #18 Utah.................................................... L #14 Nov. 5 Wyoming..................................................W #10 Nov. 12 Arkansas State..........................................W #10 Nov. 19 at Fresno State..............................................W #10 Dec. 30 vs. #20 Michigan1........................................... L 1—Holiday Bowl; San Diego, Calif. Final national ranking: #16
34-21 41-16 28-21 19-17 38-31 21-16 47-9 31-45 35-24 48-3 44-42 14-24
1995 Colorado State Rams (8-4) Western Athletic Conference co-champion
Sept. 2 Montana State...........................................W 31-10
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Sept. 9 at #10 Colorado............................................. L Sept. 16 at #21 Air Force............................................W Sept. 30 Brigham Young.......................................... L Oct. 7 at Utah State.................................................W Oct. 14 at Utah..........................................................W Oct. 21 New Mexico............................................... L Oct. 28 at Wyoming..................................................W Nov. 4 UTEP.........................................................W Nov. 11 Hawaii.......................................................W Nov. 25 at San Diego State........................................W Dec. 29 vs. #10 Kansas State1..................................... L 1—Holiday Bowl; San Diego, Calif.
14-42 27-20 21-18 59-17 19-14 14-22 31-24 56-10 22-0 24-13 21-54
1996 Colorado State Rams (7-5)
Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 at Sept. 21 Sept. 28 at Oct. 5 at Oct. 12 at Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 at Nov. 9 at Nov. 16
Tenn.-Chattanooga....................................W #5 Colorado............................................... L Oregon....................................................... L UNLV.........................................................W #8 Nebraska............................................... L Hawaii.......................................................W Tulsa.......................................................... L San Jose State..........................................W San Diego State........................................W Air Force...................................................W Fresno State..............................................W #23 Wyoming............................................ L
61-19 34-48 28-35 35-16 9-65 28-16 14-20 36-13 27-18 42-41 42-20 24-25
1997 Colorado State Rams (11-2) Western Athletic Conference champion #24 #25 #23
Aug. 30 Nevada......................................................W Sept. 6 at #8 Colorado............................................... L Sept. 13 at Utah State.................................................W Sept. 20 Air Force.................................................... L Oct. 4 Hawaii.......................................................W Oct. 11 at San Jose State..........................................W Oct. 18 at Wyoming..................................................W Oct. 26 Tulsa.........................................................W Nov. 1 at UNLV.........................................................W Nov. 8 Fresno State..............................................W #25 Nov. 22 at San Diego State........................................W #20 Dec. 6 vs. New Mexico1............................................W #18 Dec. 29 vs. #19 Missouri2...........................................W 1—WAC championship game; Las Vegas, Nev. 2—Holiday Bowl; San Diego, Calif. Final national ranking: #17
45-13 21-31 35-24 0-24 63-0 55-20 14-7 44-8 45-19 41-3 38-17 41-13 35-24
1998 Colorado State Rams (8-4) #15
Aug. 29 at Sept. 5 vs. Sept. 12 at Sept. 17 at Sept. 26 Oct. 3 at Oct. 10
#23 Michigan State...................................W Colorado (Denver)...................................... L Nevada......................................................W Air Force.................................................... L UNLV.........................................................W UTEP.........................................................W Tulsa.........................................................W
23-16 14-42 26-14 27-30 38-16 20-17 34-7
Oct. 17 at Oct. 24 Oct. 31 at Nov. 7 Nov. 14 at
New Mexico State.....................................W TCU...........................................................W Rice............................................................ L Wyoming................................................... L SMU..........................................................W
47-28 42-21 23-35 19-27 32-10
1999 Colorado State Rams (8-4) Mountain West Conference co-champion #24 #23
Sept. 4 vs. #14 Colorado (Denver)..............................W Sept. 11 Nevada......................................................W Sept. 16 at #25 Brigham Young................................... L Oct. 2 New Mexico State.....................................W Oct. 9 at Fresno State............................................... L Oct. 16 San Diego State......................................... L Oct. 23 at Wyoming..................................................W Oct. 28 Utah..........................................................W Nov. 6 at New Mexico..............................................W Nov. 18 Air Force...................................................W Nov. 27 at UNLV.........................................................W Dec. 31 vs. #16 Sourthern Mississippi1....................... L 1—Liberty Bowl; Memphis, Tenn.
41-14 38-33 13-34 46-7 13-44 10-17 24-13 31-24 36-22 41-21 35-17 17-23
2000 Colorado State Rams (10-2) Mountain West Conference champion #23
Sept. 2 vs. #23 Colorado (Denver)..............................W Sept. 9 East Tennessee State................................W Sept. 16 at Arizona State.............................................. L Sept. 30 at Nevada......................................................W Oct. 7 New Mexico..............................................W Oct. 14 UNLV.........................................................W Oct. 21 at Utah..........................................................W Oct. 28 at San Diego State........................................W Nov. 2 Brigham Young........................................W Nov. 11 at Air Force.................................................... L Nov. 16 Wyoming..................................................W Dec. 29 vs. #22 Louisville1..........................................W 1—Liberty Bowl; Memphis, Tenn. Final national ranking: #14
28-24 41-7 10-13 45-14 17-14 20-19 24-17 34-22 45-21 40-44 37-13 22-17
#24 Sept. 1 vs. (RV) Colorado (Denver)............................. L Sept. 8 Nevada......................................................W Sept. 22 San Diego State......................................... L Sept. 29 at Wyoming..................................................W Oct. 4 at Louisville.................................................... L Oct. 13 #8 Fresno State (OT).................................. L Oct. 20 at UNLV.........................................................W Oct. 27 Utah..........................................................W Nov. 1 at #13 BYU..................................................... L Nov. 8 Air Force...................................................W Nov. 17 at New Mexico..............................................W Dec. 18 vs. North Texas1.............................................W 1—New Orleans Bowl; New Orleans, La.
14-41 35-18 7-14 42-14 2-7 22-25 26-24 19-17 34-56 28-21 24-17 45-20
2001 Colorado State Rams (7-5)
2002 Colorado State Rams (10-4) Mountain West Conference champion #19 #24 #25 #25 #24 #21 #20 #16 #23
Aug. 22 at #22 Virginia...............................................W Aug. 31 vs. #7 Colorado (Denver)................................W Sept. 7 at UCLA.......................................................... L Sept. 14 Louisville...................................................W Sept. 28 at Nevada......................................................W Oct. 4 at Fresno State............................................... L Oct. 12 Wyoming..................................................W Oct. 19 at Utah..........................................................W Oct. 24 Brigham Young.........................................W Oct. 31 at Air Force...................................................W Nov. 16 at San Diego State........................................W Nov. 23 New Mexico..............................................W Nov. 30 UNLV.......................................................... L Dec. 31 vs. TCU1.......................................................... L 1—Liberty Bowl; Memphis, Tenn.
35-29 19-14 19-30 36-33 32-28 30-32 44-36 28-20 37-10 31-12 49-21 22-14 33-36 3-17
2003 Colorado State Rams (7-6) #23 Aug. 30 vs. (RV) Colorado (Denver)............................. L Sept. 6 at California...................................................W Sept. 13 Weber State..............................................W Sept. 20 Miami (Ohio).............................................. L Sept. 27 Utah........................................................... L Oct. 4 Fresno State..............................................W Oct. 8 at Brigham Young.........................................W Oct. 16 Air Force...................................................W Nov. 1 at Wyoming................................................... L Nov. 7 at New Mexico............................................... L Nov. 15 San Diego State........................................W Nov. 22 at UNLV.........................................................W Dec. 31 vs. Boston College1......................................... L 1—San Francisco Bowl; San Francisco, Calif.
35-42 23-21 31-7 21-41 21-28 34-10 58-13 30-20 28-35 34-37 21-6 24-23 21-35
2004 Colorado State Rams (4-7)
Sept. 4 at Sept. 11 at Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 16 at Oct. 22 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 at Nov. 13 Nov. 20 at
Colorado.................................................... L #1 USC....................................................... L #22 Minnesota........................................... L Montana State...........................................W Brigham Young.......................................... L San Diego State........................................W Wyoming..................................................W New Mexico............................................... L #7 Utah...................................................... L UNLV.........................................................W Air Force.................................................... L
24-27 0-49 16-34 39-14 21-31 21-17 30-7 17-26 31-63 45-10 17-47
2005 Colorado State Rams (6-6)
Sept. 3 at (RV) Colorado............................................ L Sept. 10 at (RV) Minnesota.......................................... L Sept. 24 Nevada......................................................W Sept. 29 Air Force...................................................W Oct. 8 Utah..........................................................W Oct. 15 at BYU............................................................ L Oct. 22 Wyoming..................................................W Oct. 28 at New Mexico..............................................W Nov. 5 at #20 TCU..................................................... L Nov. 12 San Diego State......................................... L Nov. 19 at UNLV.........................................................W Dec. 22 vs. (RV) Navy1................................................ L 1—Poinsettia Bowl; San Diego, Calif.
28-31 24-56 42-21 41-23 21-17 14-24 39-31 35-25 6-33 10-30 31-27 30-51
A Bold New Era
Rams Football 2012 2006 Colorado State Rams (4-8)
Sept. 2 Sept. 9 vs. Sept. 16 at Sept. 30 at Oct. 7 Oct. 12 at Oct. 21 at Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 at Nov. 25 Dec. 2 at
Weber State..............................................W Colorado (Denver).....................................W Nevada....................................................... L Fresno State..............................................W UNLV.........................................................W Air Force.................................................... L Wyoming................................................... L New Mexico............................................... L (RV) BYU................................................... L Utah........................................................... L (RV) TCU.................................................... L San Diego State......................................... L
30-6 14-10 10-28 35-23 28-7 21-24 0-24 19-20 3-24 22-35 14-45 6-17
2007 Colorado State Rams (3-9)
Sept. 1 vs. Sept. 8 Sept. 22 at Sept. 29 at Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 at Oct. 27 Nov. 3 at Nov. 10 at Nov. 17 Nov. 23
Colorado (Denver) (OT)............................. L #10 California............................................. L Houston..................................................... L TCU............................................................ L San Diego State......................................... L Air Force.................................................... L UNLV.........................................................W Utah........................................................... L (RV) BYU................................................... L New Mexico............................................... L Georgia Southern......................................W Wyoming..................................................W
19th head coach in program history Record: 16-33 (.327) Four seasons: 2008-11 Alma mater: Colorado State (‘81) One of three head coaches in CSU history to have played and coached for the school, led the Rams to their first winning season in five years during his inaugural campaign.
2008 Colorado State Rams (7-6) Aug. 31 vs. Colorado (Denver)...................................... L Sept. 6 Sacramento State......................................W Sept. 20 Houston....................................................W Sept. 27 at (RV) Cal..................................................... L Oct. 4 UNLV.........................................................W Oct. 11 (RV) TCU.................................................... L Oct. 18 at #14 Utah.................................................... L Oct. 25 at San Diego State........................................W Nov. 1 #17 BYU..................................................... L Nov. 8 at Air Force.................................................... L Nov. 15 New Mexico..............................................W Nov. 22 at Wyoming..................................................W Dec. 20 vs. Fresno State1............................................W 1—New Mexico Bowl; Albuquerque, N.M.
Sept. 6 at (RV) Sept. 12 (RV) Sept. 19 (RV) Sept. 26 at Oct. 3 at Oct. 10 Oct. 17 at Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 at Nov. 21 at Nov. 27
Colorado...................................................W Weber State..............................................W Nevada......................................................W #19 BYU..................................................... L Idaho.......................................................... L (RV) Utah................................................... L #12 TCU..................................................... L San Diego State......................................... L Air Force.................................................... L UNLV.......................................................... L New Mexico............................................... L Wyoming................................................... L
23-17 24-23 35-20 23-42 29-31 17-24 6-44 28-42 16-34 16-35 27-29 16-17
2010 Colorado State Rams (3-9) 28-31 28-34 27-38 12-24 20-24 21-45 48-23 3-27 16-35 23-26 42-34 36-28
Steve Fairchild
Game-by-Game Results, All-Time | Statistical Champions
2009 Colorado State Rams (3-9)
17-38 23-20 28-25 7-42 41-28 7-13 16-49 38-34 42-45 17-38 20-6 31-20 40-35
Sept. 4 vs. Sept. 11 at Sept. 18 at Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 at Oct. 16 Oct. 23 at Oct. 30 Nov. 6 at Nov. 13 Nov. 20 at
Colorado (Denver)...................................... L Nevada....................................................... L Miami (Ohio).............................................. L Idaho.........................................................W #5 TCU....................................................... L #25 Air Force............................................. L UNLV.........................................................W #9 Utah...................................................... L New Mexico..............................................W (RV) San Diego State................................. L BYU............................................................ L Wyoming................................................... L
3-24 6-51 10-31 36-34 0-27 27-49 43-10 6-59 38-14 19-24 10-49 0-44
2011 Colorado State Rams (3-9)
Sept. 3 at Sept. 10 Sept. 17 vs. Sept. 24 at Oct. 1 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 at Oct. 29 at Nov. 12 Nov. 19 at Nov. 26 Dec. 3
New Mexico..............................................W Northern Colorado....................................W Colorado (Denver)...................................... L Utah State (2OT).......................................W San Jose State........................................... L #6 Boise State............................................ L UTEP.......................................................... L UNLV.......................................................... L San Diego State......................................... L #19 TCU..................................................... L Air Force.................................................... L Wyoming................................................... L
14-10 33-14 14-28 35-34 31-38 13-63 17-31 35-38 15-18 10-34 21-45 19-22
NOTE — Rankings listed before an opponent represent team’s ranking in Associated Press national poll prior to contest. Rankings listed before date indicate CSU’s AP ranking prior to game. (RV) indicates team received votes in AP poll.
Four-time WAC Rushing Champion Steve Bartalo
COLORADO STATE’S CONFERENCE STATISTICAL CHAMPIONS Since CSU joined the Western Athletic Conference in 1968
Conference Rushing Leaders Conf WAC WAC WAC WAC WAC WAC MWC MWC MWC
Player, Year Alvin Lews, 1980 Steve Bartalo, 1983 Steve Bartalo, 1984 Steve Bartalo, 1985 Steve Bartalo, 1986 Brian Copeland, 1990 Kevin McDougal, 1999 Cecil Sapp, 2002 Gartrell Johnson, 2008
Conference Punting Leaders Yds/Gm 95.2 111.3 114.1 114.0 129.0 74.7 116.4 114.4 113.5
NCAA Rk 24 9 — 10 3 — — 15 13
Yds/Gm 237.2
NCAA Rk —
Conference Passing Leaders Conf MWC
Player, Year Matt Newton, 2000
Conference Total Offense Leaders Conf WAC MWC MWC
Player, Year Mark Driscoll, 1974 Matt Newton, 2000 Bradlee Van Pelt, 2003
Yds/Gm (1,920 total) 223.5 288.8
NCAA Rk 4 — 12
Conference Receptions Leaders Conf Player, Year Rec/Gm WAC Willie Miller, 1974 (tied) 4.8 WAC Keli McGregor, 1983 (tied) 5.7 The MWC does not recognize this category in annual leaders
NCAA Rk T7 T12
Conference Receiving Yards Leaders Conf WAC MWC MWC
Player, Year Willie Miller, 1974 David Anderson, 2003 David Anderson, 2005
Yds/Gm (1,193 total) 99.5 101.8
NCAA Rk n/a 12 7
Conference Scoring Leaders Conf WAC WAC WAC
Player, Year Steve Bartalo, 1986 Calvin Branch, 1996 Derek Franz, 1998
Pts/Gm 10.4 11.0 8.3
NCAA Rk 1 3 23
Conference All-Purpose Running Leaders Conf Player, Year Yds/Gm WAC Lawrence McCutcheon, 1970 164.5 WAC Alvin Lewis, 1980 175.6 WAC Steve Bartalo, 1986 155.3 The MWC does not recognize this category in annual leaders
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NCAA Rk 4 3 9
Conf Player, Year WAC Mike Deutsch, 1976 WAC Tim Luke, 1989 MWC Jimmie Kaylor, 2005 Larry Barnes finished second in the nation with a 44.9 average in 1956;
Yds/Punt 46.1 43.1 45.3
NCAA Rk 3 8 4
Conference Interceptions Leaders Conf Player, Year Int WAC Cliff Featherstone, 1977 7 WAC Jim King, 1986 7 WAC Selwyn Jones, 1990 (tied) 6 WAC Ray Jackson, 1994 (tied) 6 Gary Glick led the nation with eight INT in 1954; the MWC does not recognize this category in annual leaders
NCAA Rk 3 6 T21 T5
Conference Forced Fumbles Leaders Conf MWC
Player, Year Mychal Sisson, 2010
FF 7
NCAA Rk 1
Conference Kickoff Return Leaders Conf Player, Year Yds/Ret WAC Jake Green, 1970 26.1 The MWC does not recognize this category in annual leaders
NCAA Rk n/a
Conference Punt Return Leaders Conf Player, Year Yds/Ret WAC Richie Hall, 1982 13.3 WAC Greg Myers, 1993 12.0 WAC Geoff Turner, 1997 15.2 The MWC does not recognize this category in annual leaders
NCAA Rk 5 10 5
Conference Tackles Leaders Conf Player, Year TT/Gm MWC Rick Crowell, 2000 12.3 MWC Eric Pauly, 2001 10.5 The WAC does not recognize this category in annual leaders
NCAA Rk — —
Conference Sacks Leaders Conf Player, Year SACKS MWC Nordly Capi, 2011 10.0 The WAC does not recognize this category in annual leaders
NCAA Rk 9
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All-Time Honors
1949 consensus All-American Thurman “Fum” McGraw
ALL-AMERICA
2004
1925 1948 1949
2005
1952 1955 1975
1977 1978
1982 1984 1986 1994 1995 1997 1998 2002 2003
Kenny Hyde, QB (AP, third team) Thurman (Fum) McGraw, T (Players, third team) Thurman (Fum) McGraw, T (International News Service, first team) Harvey Achziger, T (International News Service, first team) Gary Glick, HB (AP, second team) Kevin McLain, LB (Sporting News, Time, Newspaper Enterprise Association, first team; United Press International, second team) Mike Bell, DL (AP, second team) Mike Bell, DL (Football Writers, Kodak, United Press International, Sporting News, Playboy, Walter Camp, first team; AP, second team) Jeff Harper, LB (AP, honorable mention) Keli McGregor, TE (United Press International, AP, second team) Steve Bartalo, FB (United Press International, AP, second team) Greg Myers, S (Football Writers, Sporting News, Scripps-Howard, first team) Sean Moran, DE (second team) Greg Myers, S (AP, United Press International, Walter Camp, Sporting News, first team) Brady Smith, DE (second team) Anthony Cesario, OL (Sporting News, second team) Anthony Cesario, OL (AFCA, first team) Morgan Pears, OL (Sporting News, second team) Dexter Wynn, KR (CBS Sportsline.com, third team)
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1978 consensus All-American Mike Bell
Joel Dreessen, TE (SI.com, Pro Football Weekly, honorable mention) Kyle Bell, RB (SI.com, honorable mention) Jimmie Kaylor, P (SI.com, CBS Sportsline.com, honorable mention)
FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICA 1996 2005 2008 2010 2010
Erik Olson, DB (Sporting News, first team) Jeff Horinek, LB (honorable mention) Matt Rupp, DT (honorable mention) Mychal Sisson, LB (Sporting News, first team) Weston Richburg, C (Phil Steele, CollegeFootballNews.com first team) Nordly Capi (Sports Illustrated, honorable mention)
COACH OF THE YEAR 1948 1955 1994 1997 1999 2000
Bob Davis (Skyline Conference) Bob Davis (Skyline Conference) Sonny Lubick (Sports Illustrated national, WAC) Sonny Lubick (WAC*) Sonny Lubick (MWC) Sonny Lubick (MWC)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Thurman “Fum” McGraw, T (1946-49) — 1981 Earle Bruce, head coach (1989-92) — 2002 Greg Myers, S (1992-95) — 2012
JIM THORPE AWARD The nation’s most outstanding defensive back 1995 Greg Myers, S
CONFERENCE OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR 1986 Steve Bartalo, RB (WAC) 1997 Moses Moreno, QB (WAC*) 1999 Kevin McDougal, RB (MWC) 2000 Matt Newton, QB (MWC) 2002 Bradlee Van Pelt, QB (MWC) 2003 Bradlee Van Pelt, QB (MWC) *—Pacific Division
CONFERENCE DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR 1995 2000
Brady Smith, DL (WAC) Rick Crowell, LB (MWC)
STAN BATES AWARD WAC Overall Student-Athlete of the Year 1987 Steve Bartalo, RB 1996 Greg Myers, S 1999 Nate Kvamme, LB
LINEMAN OF THE YEAR 1977
Mike Bell, DL (WAC)
CONFERENCE NEWCOMER OF YEAR 1983 2008
Steve Bartalo, RB (WAC) Mychal Sisson, LB (Rivals.com)
NATIONAL SCHOLAR-ATHLETE National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame 1986 Steve Bartalo, RB 1995 Greg Myers, S 1999 Kevin McDougal, RB 2008 Jeff Horinek, LB
1995 consensus All-American Greg Myers
ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA 1955 1967 1969 1986 1987 1994 1995 1998 2001 2002 2003 2005
Gary Glick, HB Tim Dennison, LB Tom French, OT Steve Bartalo, RB J.D. Brookhart, WR Todd Tyrrell, WR Greg Myers, FS Greg Myers, FS Mike Newell, OC Nate Kvamme, LB Eric Pauly, LB Eric Pauly, LB Drew Wood, LB Eric Pauly, LB Kyle Bell, RB
NCAA POST-GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 1955 1961 1967 1969 1975 1986 1987 1987 1995 1998 2008
Gary Glick, HB Russ Mowrer, G Tim Dennison, DL Tom French, OL Mark Driscoll, QB Steve Bartalo, RB Todd Tyrrell, WR J.D. Brookhart, WR Greg Myers, FS Nate Kvamme, LB Jeff Horinek, LB
HONDA NATIONAL SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD 1995
Greg Myers, FS
CFA GOOD-WORKS TEAM 1995 1996
Ray Jackson, CB Myron Terry, SS
BOWL GAME MVP 2008 2002 2001 2000 1999 1997 1995 1994
Gartrell Johnson, RB Tommie Hill, DE (New Mexico Bowl) Rhett Nelson, DB Cecil Sapp, RB (Liberty Bowl) Justin Gallimore, DB (New Orleans Bowl) Cecil Sapp, RB (Liberty Bowl) Rick Crowell, LB Kevin McDougal, RB (Liberty Bowl) Moses Moreno, QB Darran Hall, WR (Holiday Bowl) Damon Washington, WR (Holiday Bowl) Anthoney Hill, QB (Holiday Bowl)
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Rams Football 2012 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Eddie Hanna
Dale Dodrill
Bill Kishman
Jeff Champine
1971.................................................... Ron Sondrup, OT
1985...................................................Edgar Mitchell, OL
1910.............................................Wilbur (Bill) Scaffer, T
.................................................. Wilbur (Red) White, HB
............................................. Lawrence McCutcheon, HB
1912...............................................................Joe Brill, T
.............................................................. Ralph Maag, HB
..........................................Les Olson, LB (second team)
.....................................................................Guy Goar, C ............................................................ Steve Bartalo, RB
1913...................................................... Floyd Cross, HB
......................................................... Bud Dammann, QB
1973..................................................... Jim Kennedy, TE
..............................................................Terry Unrein, DL
1914..................................................... Ed Divelbliss, FB
1934.......................................... Wilbur (Red) White, HB
...........................................................Loren Mulkins, DL
1986...................................................Edgar Mitchell, OL
1915.......................................................Frank Wilson, G
.......................................................... Floyd Mencimer, C
.......................................................... Greg Stemrick, DB
.....................................................................Guy Goar, C
....................................................Charles Shepardson, C
..........................................................Chet Cruikshank, E
1974............................................................Bill Gray, OG
............................................................ Kelly Stouffer, QB
.................................................Ralph (Sag) Robinson, E
1935....................................................... Jim Hartman, E
............................................................ Kevin McLain, LB
............................................................ Steve Bartalo, RB
1916............................................Charles Shepardson, C
.................................................................... Lloyd Lair, T
...........................................................Loren Mulkins, DL
.............................................................Steve DeLine, PK
............................................................... Horace Doke, T
1936........................................................ Lenny Volz, FB
........................................................... Dan O’Rourke, SE
................................................................... Dale Carr, LB
................................................................Willie Miller, FL
........................................... Jim King, DB (second team)
1975............................................................Bill Gray, OG
....................................... Ron Cortell, DB (second team)
.................................................Ralph (Sag) Robinson, E .................................................................... Ray West, G
Skyline Athletic Conference
1917........................................... Charles Shepardson, D
1938..................................................Louis Engleberg, G
............................................................ Kevin McLain, LB
1987.........................................................Doug Fiala, OL
1919........................................................Harry Scott, FB
1941............................................ Lewis (Dude) Dent, FB
................................................................. Fred Paoli, DL
............................................................... Ron Cortell, DB
...................................................... Duane Hartshorn, HB
1942...................................................... Chet Maeda, HB
1976...................................................Steve Cyphers, OL
............................. Scott Whitehouse, RB (second team)
.......................................................H.L. (Hap) Dotson, T
1948............................................... Don (Tuffy) Mullison
..............................................................Mike Deutsch, K
........................................ Clint Hjelm, DL (second team)
1920........................................................Harry Scott, FB
...........................................Thurman (Fum) McGraw, FB
............................................................... Steve Krum, LB
.............................. Sanjay Beach, KR/PR (second team)
.......................................................H.L. (Hap) Dotson, T
..............................................................George Jones, E
.................................................................Keith King, DB
1988....................................................... Ron Cortell, DB
...................................................... Duane Hartshorn, HB
............................................................... Eddie Hana, HB
1977...........................................................Mike Bell, DL
................................ Gary Thompson, LB (second team)
...................................................... Charles Bresnahan, E
.................................................................Dale Dodrill, G
.................................................................... Al Baker, DL
1989..................................................... John Laurita, OL
................................................................ Roy Ratekin, G
.............................................................. Ollie Woods, HB
.............................................................Mark Nichols, LB
...............................................................Tony Alford, RB
1921.............................................. Duane Hartshorn, HB
..............................................................Bob Hainlen, QB
..................................................... Cliff Featherstone, DB
..............................................................Eric Schaller, DL
................................................................. Walter Bain, G
....................................................................Don Hoch, T
1978...................................................... Larry Jones, RB
.....................................................................Tim Luke, P
........................................................... Earl McMichael, G
1949.........................................................Dale Dodrill, G
...................................................................Mike Bell, DL
.......................................Sean Willis, WR (second team)
1922......................................................... Walter Bain, G
..............................................................George Jones, E
1979......................................................Tom Fornica, OL
................................ Gary Thompson, LB (second team)
........................................................... Earl McMichael, G
...........................................Thurman (Fum) McGraw, FB
............................................................. Mickey Barilla, K
1990..................................................... John Laurita, OL
.................................................................... Erv Hinds, E
1950.........................................................Dale Dodrill, G
...............................................................Mike Carew, DL
......................................................... Brian Copeland, RB
................................................................. Doug Wigle, T
............................................................ Frank McKiben, T
........................................................Orbry Chamblee, LB
..............................................................Eric Schaller, DL
.............................................................. Jack Houser, FB
..................................................... Jack Christiansen, HB
.................................................... Donzell McDonald, DB
...............................................................Andy Byrne, DB
1923...................................................Douglans Wigle, T
.................................................................Cliff Hoelzer, T
1980....................................................... Alvin Lewis, RB
........................................Scott Doerr, OL (second team)
............................................................... Jack House, FB
1951............................................................Jim David, E
........................................................Orbry Chamblee, LB
.......................................... Todd Yert, RB (second team)
.................................................................... Erv Hinds, E
.......................................................... Harvey Achziger, T
...........................................................Tony Goolsby, WR
................................... Selwyn Jones, DB (second team)
..................................................Julius (Hans) Wagner, T
................................................................. Bill Hoehler, G
.........................................Aaron Finch, C (second team)
1991....................................................Greg Primus, WR
................................................................. Walter Bain, G
............................................................... Frank Stanko, E
.......................................Ed Rhoades, OL (second team)
................................... Harlan Carroll, DB (second team)
........................................................... Earl McMichael, G
1952............................................................ Bob Blasi, G
.................................. Steve Fairchild, QB (second team)
1992....................................................Greg Primus, WR
1924..........................................Julius (Hans) Wagner, T
..........................................................Joe Mohorcich, HB
............................... Andre Augustine, DL (second team)
...............................................................Greg Myers, DB
..................................................................Don Inman, G
...............................................................Alson Brinley, G
.................................. Andy Poremba, DL (second team)
..........................................Pat Meyer, OL (second team)
1925...................................................... Kenny Hyde, QB
.........................................................Don Burroughs, QB
........................................... Kurt Fisk, DB (second team)
............................................ Bob Cox, OL (second team)
..................................................Julius (Hans) Wagner, T
.......................................................... Harvey Achziger, T
..................................... Mike Faucett, DB (second team)
.................................Brian Schnieder, LB (second team)
................................................................... Glen Clark, G
1954......................................................... Gary Glick, JB
1981................................................. Jeff Champine, WR
1993............................................................Bob Cox, OL
................................................................ Fay Rankin, FB
1955.........................................................Gary Glick, HB
.........................................Aaron Finch, C (second team)
............................................................. Steve Hodge, DL
................................................................. Otto Kayser, G
.................................................................. Bob Weber, C
..................................... Greg Tillman, DB (second team)
...............................................................Greg Myers, DB
1926...................................................Rollie Caldwell, FB
..................................................................Dan Mirich, G
1982.......................................................Jeff Raikes, WR
.........................................................Greg Myers, KR/PR
................................................................Fay Rankin, HB
1956.......................................................... Bob Weber, C
..........................................................Andy Poremba, DL
.............................................................Steve Norton, DL
1927...................................................Rollie Caldwell, FB
1958......................................................Pat O’Donnell, G
................................................................ Jeff Harper, LB
.........................................................Brian Schneider, LB
................................................................Lynn Pitcher, G
1959....................................................Ron Stehouwer, T
................................................................ Richie Hall, DB
..........................................Pat Meyer, OL (second team)
...................................................................Glen Davis, E
.................................................................... Jim Eifrid, C
................................. Jeff Champine, WR (second team)
.................................... Andre Strode, DB (second team)
................................................................Fay Rankin, HB
1960.........................................................Duane Knox, E
....................................Keli McGregor, TE (second team)
1994..........................................................Pat Meyer, OL
..................................... Willie Searcy, DB (second team)
.............................................................. Sean Moran, DL
...................................Richie Hall, KR/PR (second team)
...............................................................Greg Myers, DB
............................................................ Carlyle Vickers, C
Dan O’Rourke
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All-Conference Honors
1933....................................................... Glenn Morris, E
................................................................... Ed Graves, G
Western Athletic Conference
1928.................................................... Carlyle Vickers, C
1968..................................................... Bill Kishman, DB
1983................................................. Jeff Champine, WR
........................................................ Kenya Ragsdale, LB
................................................................Frank Prince, E
1969...........................Mike Smolinsky, G (second team)
..................................................................Kevin Call, OL
............................................................ Andre Strode, DB
................................................................... Ed Graves, G
..................... Lawrence McCutcheon, RB (second team)
....................................Keli McGregor, TE (second team)
................................ Jeremy Burkett, WR (second team)
..................................................................Dan Beattie, E
...............................Harry Stevenson, RB (second team)
.................................... Steve Bartalo, RB (second team)
.................................... Anthoney Hill, QB (second team)
1929........................................................... Ed Graves, G
1970..................................... Lawrence McCutcheon, HB
................................... Stan Hornung, DL (second team)
..................................... Steve Hodge, DL (second team)
1931............................................Albert (Red) White, HB
........................................Art Hererra, OT (second team)
........................................ Jeff Harper, LB (second team)
................................. Greg Myers, KR/PR (second team)
......................................................................Ed Kasel, G
......................................Dan Hudson, DT (second team)
............................................Jon Poole, K (second team)
..................................Clark Douglass, LB (second team)
1984.................................................... Steve Bartalo, RB ....................................Keli McGregor, TE (second team)
Brian Copeland
Steve Bartalo
Eric Schaller
Terry Unrein
Jeff Harper
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All-Conference Honors
Erik Pears
Sean Moran
Pat Meyer
1995.....................................................James Cregg, OL
2001..........................................................Joey Huber, P
............................................................. Ray Jackson, DB
.......................................................... Pete Rebstock, KR
Collegiate All-Star Game Appearances
.............................................................. Sean Moran, DL
............................................................ David Shohet, OL
...............................................................Greg Myers, DB
....................................... Jose Ochoa, TE (second team)
All-America Bowl
..............................................................Brady Smith, DL
................................ Brock Finlayson, OL (second team)
...................................... E.J. Watson, RB (second team)
.....................................Dexter Wynn, KR (second team)
....................................... Karl Ballard, LB (second team)
.......................................... Eric Pauly, LB (second team)
................................. Greg Myers, KR/PR (second team)
....................................... Drew Wood, LB (second team)
1996................................................... Calvin Branch, RB
................................Jason Gallimore, DB (second team)
.........................................................Mark Rogowski, OL
............................... Justin Gallimore, DB (second team)
..............................................................Adrian Ross, DL
2002................................................... Joel Dreessen, TE
...............................Jeremy Calhoun, WR (second team)
..............................................................Peter Hogan, DL
............................... Anthony Cesario, OL (second team)
........................................................... Morgan Pears, OL
1997............................................... Anthony Cesario, OL
................................................................ Cecil Sapp, RB
......................................................... Moses Moreno, QB
....................................................... Bradlee Van Pelt, QB
..............................................................Eli Workman, TE
.............................................................Dexter Wynn, KR
..............................................................Adrian Ross, DL
...................................... Mark Dreyer, OL (second team)
........................................................... Nate Kvamme, LB
....................................... Jeff Babcock, K (second team)
..................................................Damon Washington, RB
.......................................... Eric Pauly, LB (second team)
Canadian-American Bowl
.....................................Geoff Turner, WR (second team)
.....................................Rhett Nelson, DB (second team)
1977.....................Mike Deutsch, P
...................................... Geoff Turner, ST (second team)
.....................................Dexter Wynn, DB (second team)
............................... Kevin McDougal, RB (second team)
.......................................... Joey Huber, P (second team)
.......................................Willie Taylor, LB (second team)
2003...............................................David Anderson, WR
...................................... Myron Terry, DB (second team)
................................................................. Erik Pears, OL
1998...................................................... Darran Hall, WR
............................................................... Bryan Save, DL
................................................................Darran Hall, ST
....................................................... Bradlee Van Pelt, QB
....................................................... Anthony Cesario, OL
.............................................................Dexter Wynn, DB
.............................................................. Mike Newell, OL
.............................................................Dexter Wynn, KR
............................................................... Joey Porter, DL
....................................Joel Dreessen, TE (second team)
..............................................................Rick Crowell, LB
...................................... Mark Dreyer, OL (second team)
..............................................................Myron Terry, DB
2004................................................... Joel Dreessen, TE
................................... Blaine Saipaia, OL (second team)
................................................................. Erik Pears, OL
............................... Kevin McDougal, RB (second team)
............................Patrick Goodpaster, DL (second team)
...................................Clark Haggans, DL (second team)
2005..................................................... Jimmie Kaylor, P
.......................................Willie Taylor, LB (second team)
............................... David Anderson, WR (second team)
......................................... Derek Franz, K (second team)
............................................Kyle Bell, RB (second team)
.................................... Deone Horinek, P (second team)
....................................... Mike Brisiel, OL (second team)
Mountain West Conference
Ula Tuitele
Steve Hodge
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Blue-Gray Classic Joey Porter
Greg Myers
2007................................ Nick Alotta, OL (second team) .................................... Jesse Nading, DL (second team)
.......................................................... Clark Haggans, DL
2008...............................................Gartrell Johnson, RB
.................................................................Erik Olson, DB
.................................Rashaun Greer, WR (second team)
................................................................. Ula Tuitele, LB
....................................Shelley Smith, OL (second team)
............................................................ Deone Horinek, P
....................................... Kory Sperry, TE (second team)
..................................... Matt Newton, QB (second team)
..................................... Anthony Hartz, P (second team)
.....................................Dallas Davis, WR (second team)
2009............................. Dion Morton, KR (second team)
...................................... Dallas Davis, SP (second team)
...................................Mychal Sisson, LB (second team)
2000.............................................. Justin Borvansky, OL
2010......................................................... Guy Miller, NT
..............................................................Rick Crowell, LB
...................................Mychal Sisson, LB (second team)
............................................................. John Howell, DB
................................ Pete Kontodiakos, P (second team)
.............................................................Matt Newton, QB
....................................... Paul Madsen, T (second team)
............................................................... Jose Ochoa, TE
2011.......................................................Nordly Capi, DL
......................................................... Pete Rebstock, WR
..................................... Chris Nwoke, RB (second team)
.......................................................... Pete Rebstock, KR
.............................. Crockett Gillmore, TE (second team)
................................................................ Cecil Sapp, RB
....................................... Paul Madsen, T (second team)
................................................................ Tim Stuber, OL
................................ Weston Richburg, C (second team)
....................................... Pete Hogan, DL (second team)
................................ Pete Kontodiakos, P (second team)
Coaches All-America Game College All-Star Game 1976...................Kevin McLain, LB 1975.................Mark Mullaney, OT 1968.............John Henderson, WB ..............................Oscar Reed, TB 1956....................... Gary Glick, HB 1954......................... Alex Burl, HB 1951....................... Dale Dodrill, G
Dallas Davis
..................................... Jimmie Kaylor, P (second team)
........................................................... Blaine Saipaia, OT
1998......................Jason Craft, DB 1996.......Calvin Branch, RB (MVP) 1977........................... Al Baker, DE .................... Cliff Featherstone, DB ............................... Keith King, DB ..............................Steve Krum, LB 1958.................... Larry Barnes, FB 1955....................... Gary Glick, QB ............................Jerry Zaleski, HB
1975......................Al Simpson, DT
2006.........................Clint Oldenburg, OL (second team)
1999............................................... Kevin McDougal, RB
............................... Justin Gallimore, DB (second team)
1971....Lawrence McCutcheon, HB 1970.......................Phill Webb, DB 1969................. Earlie Thomas, DB 1968....................Bill Kishman, DB
Copper Bowl 1959........................... Jim Elfrid, C ............................. Al Henderson, T ........................... Jim McMillin, HB .....................Wayne Schneider, HB .......................... Ron Stehouwer, T 1958........................Fred Glick, HB ...................................Bill Hanks, E ............................ Pat O’Donnell, G
East-West Shrine Game
Dexter Wynn
2009.....................Klint Kubiak, DB .......................Cole Pemberton, OL .......................... Shelley Smith, OL 2008............. Gartrell Johnson, RB 2007...................Jesse Nading, DE 2005............. David Anderson, WR 2004........................Erik Pears, OL 2003..............Bradlee Van Pelt, QB ........................... Dexter Wynn, DB 2002..................Morgan Pears, OL 1998......................Jason Craft, CB .............................. Joey Porter, DE .............................Myron Terry, DB ................ Damon Washington, RB
1997................Moses Moreno, QB .............................Adrian Ross, LB ............................ Eli Workman, TE 1996..................Calvin Branch, RB 1995............. Sonny Lubick, Coach .............................Sean Moran, DE ............................. Greg Myers, DB ............................ Brady Smith, DE 1992...................Greg Primus, WR 1991................Brian Copeland, RB 1986...................Kelly Stouffer, QB 1984.................. Keli McGregor, TE 1981........................... Aaron Finch 1980............................ Alvin Lewis 1976......................... Mark Nichols 1973............................ Al Simpson 1970......................... Dennis Havig ....................................Pat Murphy ..............................Don Popplewell 1967...........................Bill Kishman 1949............................Dale Dodrill 1948.......Thurman “Fum” McGraw 1933..........................Glenn Morris ................................... Ralph Maag 1927....................... Carlyle Vickers
Gridiron Classic 2004........................Erik Pears, OL 2003...................... Bryan Save, DL 2002..................Morgan Pears, OL ............................ Henri Childs, HB ........................... Rhett Nelson, DB 2001................Pete Rebstock, WR ........................ Aaron Sprague, DB
Hula Bowl 2006......................... Josh Day, OL 2005............. David Anderson, WR ............................. Mike Brisiel, OL 2003................. Chris Pittman, WR ......................Bradlee Van Pelt, QB 2002....................... Cecil Sapp, RB 2001............. Sonny Lubick, Coach ........................Pete Rebstock, WR 2000.................... Rick Crowell, LB 1999..............Kevin McDougal, RB ................................Ula Tuitele, LB 1998..................... Myron Terry, FS 1997.....................Adrian Ross, DE 1955....................... Gary Glick, QB
North-South Classic 2006................ Robert Herbert, CB 1967......................Oscar Reed, TB
Salad Bowl 1955.....................John Dekleva, G ...............................Jim Gilliland, T .................................Dan Mirich, G .............................Gary Sanders, E 1954........................ Bill Tavener, C
Senior Bowl 2004.................. Joel Dreessen, TE 2002....................... Cecil Sapp, RB 1999................. Clark Haggans, DE 1998..............Anthony Cesario, OL ..............................Jason Craft, CB .............................Darran Hall, WR .............................Mike Newell, OL .............................. Joey Porter, DE 1977....................... Keith King, DB 1975.................Mark Mullaney, OT
Texas vs. the Nation Game 2008......................Kory Sperry, TE 2007..................... Caleb Hanie, QB
Vegas All-Star Classic 2005.................. Albert Bimper, OL ......................... Justin Holland, QB ....................... Courtney Jones, LB 2004.......... Patrick Goodpaster, DE 2001................... Dallas Davis, WR .........................Broc Finlayson, OL .................Broderick Lancaster, OL ............................Ameer Lowe, DB ................................Duan Ruff, RB ............................ Lucas Smith, DL .............................Thal Woods, DB
Japan Bowl 1976..................... Clark Kemble, K
NFLPA Collegia Bowl 2011......................Paul Madsen, T
David Anderson
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Sonny Lubick
>> Head Coach, 1993-2007 >> Four-Time Conference Coach of the Year >> Six Conference Titles >> Nine Bowl Games Colorado State’s football program attained previously unknown heights during head coach Sonny Lubick’s 15 seasons. During that time, Lubick created a standard for excellence never before evident during the 115-year history of the football program. Since taking over a program that had won just 47 games in 11 seasons with just two bowl appearances prior to his arrival in 1993, Lubick guided the Rams’ program to elite status nationally. For example: • Colorado State won or shared six conference titles from 1994-2007, more than any other Mountain West Conference member over that period; • CSU played in nine bowl games, more than any other league institution from 1994-2007; • The Rams ranked among the Top 20 teams in the nation in total victories since 1997; • Lubick ranked among the Top 20 NCAA Division I FBS active coaches in career wins at the end of 2007; • Colorado State placed among the leaders in MWC victories since the conference came into being in 1999; • The Rams seven times during Lubick’s tenure won eight or more games in a season. Four times – the only four times in school history – CSU won 10 or more games under Lubick. Lubick ushered in by far the most successful era in the history of CSU football. His fingerprint can be seen on the results on the field as well as at the turnstiles. Not only have the Rams been perennial postseason competitors, but nine of the top 10 seasons in total attendance in school history came during his reign. Additionally, eight of the 10 largest single-game crowds in CSU history came during his time at the helm.
Lubick cared deeply about the people around him, particularly the program’s student-athletes and his staff members. He carefully built CSU’s programs into one of the nation’s best using a time-tested philosophy: • Responsibility: Each member of the Rams’ program was responsible for his actions and the impact on the success of the team. • Character: Lubick placed a premium on student-athletes who display integrity and honesty. • Respect: Earning respect among peers, fans, and colleagues remained more important to the veteran coach than gaining popularity from those groups. • Perspective: Remaining on an even keel, win or lose. Lubick had those in the program focused on the goal ahead. Lubick’s impact was felt not only in the football program or athletics department, but across the university and throughout the community: • He was named the Sports Illustrated Coach of the Year in 1994 after leading CSU to a 10-2 record. • In 2003, Lubick was named one of four national finalists for the Eddie Robinson Coach of Distinction Award for his community service work. • Also in 2003, the Rams’ coach was recognized by the American Diabetes AssocationColorado Chapter as “Father of the Year.” • He was an annual contributor and participant in several local and national charities including St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. • In May of 2005, he was named Citizen of the Year by the Fort Collins Board of Realtors; • Lubick and his family were honored by a local charitable organization in the winter of 2006 for their commitment and dedication to the northern Colorado community. • In January of 2007, Lubick was named the Collins Award winner, given annually to a local figure that exemplifies leadership and service to the Fort Collins Community by the local chamber of commerce. Lubick remained staunch in his belief a family approach was one of the reasons for Colorado State’s success during his tenure. Four of his 2007 coaching staff members – Tom Ehlers, Darrell Funk, Dan Hammerschmidt, and his son Marc – either played or coached under Lubick during his first stint in Fort Collins or his return beginning in 1993. Marc joined the staff in 2005 after time with the St. Louis Rams. He replaced his older brother, Matt, who departed for a position at the University of Mississippi.
Lubick also joined another elite list of coaches including Joe Paterno, Bobby Bowden, and Frank Beamer, in 2005 as active Division I-A coaches with 100 or more career wins at their current institutions. The group includes only nine members.
Assistants Mick Delaney and Dave Arnold both coached alongside Lubick at Montana State. Steve Stanard and James Ward had previous ties to long-time Lubick colleagues, while Jessie Williams was on the same coaching staff as Matt Lubick.
Interest and support of CSU’s program had never been greater. The 2006 season marked the completion of an 18-month project to renovate and expand Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium. The project was made possible through a $15.2 million gift by the Bohemian Foundation, with a caveat the stadium’s playing surface be named in Lubick’s honor.
Further testament to his belief in a family atmosphere took place after every home game. After conducting his postgame news conference and greeting wife Carol Jo, Lubick always was embraced by his three young grandchildren – Matthew, William and Emma – children of his daughter, Michelle, and son-in-law Gerard Boyle.
The project included the installation of 4,400 new seats, the renovation of the press box and club seating area, and the addition of 12 luxury suites – each of which were sold prior to the beginning of the 2005 season.
Lubick’s smile while embracing his three youngest Rams fans reflected the same happiness CSU supporters had come to appreciate during the most successful era in school history.
Prior to the 2006 season, a new artificial playing surface was installed to complete the renovation. The success enjoyed by the Rams’ program under Lubick’s watch touched the entire athletic department. For instance, during his tenure, CSU was able to: • Renovate and expand the stadium ($15.2 million). • Acquire a $200,000 gift from former CSU all-star and current NFL All-Pro linebacker Joey Porter, who played for Lubick in the 1990s and a gift of $75,000 from former defensive end and 10-year NFL veteran Brady Smith for program enhancements. • Secure funding and build the McGraw Athletic Center ($5.5 million), completed in 1999, which houses offices for every athletic department staff member, includes an academic support center, athletic marketing, promotions, and ticket offices, and breakout rooms for football position meetings, as well as a 125-seat auditorium for team meetings and special functions. • Renovate Moby Arena ($4.5) million in 1998 as part of the McGraw Center project.
Ambassadors of the Rams’ Legacy LUBICK AT A GLANCE The Lubick File
Personal: Born March 12, 1937. Family: Sonny and wife Carol Jo have three children: sons Matt (1/26/72) and Marc (11/13/77) and daughter Michelle (1/4/73). Matt is the wide receivers coach at Arizona State and Marc is CSU’s wide receivers coach. Michelle and husband, Gerard Boyle, live in Fort Collins, along with sons Matthew and William, and daughter Emma. Education: Graduated from Christian Brothers High in Butte, Mont., in 1955. Earned bachelor’s degree from Western Montana, 1960; earned master’s degree from Montana State, 1978.
Lubick’s Ledger
• 15 seasons at Colorado State. • 108-74 as head coach at CSU, second-winningest coach in school history. • 129-93 all-time in 19 seasons as college coach. • 73-41 in conference games at Colorado State. • Four-time conference coach of year: 1994, ‘97, ‘99, and 2000. • Three end-of-season Top 25 rankings: 1994 (15th); 1997 (16th); 2000 (14th) and three preseason top 25 rankings (1998, 2001, 2003). • Inducted into Colorado State Sports Hall of Fame, 1998. • Six conference titles and nine bowl game appearances from 1994-2007. • Ranked among Top 15 teams nationally in total victories since 1997. • Five All-Americans, seven academic All-Americans, 61 first-team all-conference selections, 112 academic all-conference selections, 40 postseason all-star game performers, more than 40 professional signees. • Six conference players of the year.
Coaching Capsule Year 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1981 1980 1979 1978
School Colorado State Colorado State Colorado State Colorado State Colorado State Colorado State Colorado State Colorado State Colorado State Colorado State Colorado State Colorado State Colorado State Colorado State Colorado State CSU Totals Montana State Montana State Montana State Montana State MSU Totals Career Totals
Record 3-9 4-8 6-6 4-7 7-6 10-4 7-5 10-2 8-4 8-4 11-2 7-5 8-4 10-2 5-6 108-74 3-7 4-6 6-4 8-2 21-19 129-93
Conference Postseason 2-6/T7th 1-7/T8th 5-3/T2nd Poinsettia Bowl Participants 3-4/T4th 4-3/3rd San Francisco Bowl Participants 6-1/1st Liberty Bowl Participants 5-2/2nd New Orleans Bowl Champs 6-1/1st Liberty Bowl Champs 5-2/T1st Liberty Bowl Participants 5-3/3rd 7-1/1st Holiday Bowl Champs 6-2/2nd 6-2/1st Holiday Bowl Participants 7-1/1st Holiday Bowl Participants 5-3/4th 73-41 1-6/7th 3-4/6th 6-1/1st 4-2/2nd 14-13 87-54
Career Resume
• 1993-2007: Head Coach, Colorado State • 1988-92: Def. Coordinator, Miami (Fla.). • 1985-88: Assistant Coach, Stanford • 1982-84: Offensive Coordinator, Colorado State • 1978-81: Head Coach, Montana State • 1970-77: Assistant Coach, Montana State
All-Star Coaching
• 2001: Hula Bowl All-Star Game • 1995: East-West Shrine Game
Those projects alone total more than $25 million, made possible in large part by the success that CSU’s football program enjoyed since Lubick’s arrival.
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Ambassadors of the Rams’ Legacy Steve Bartalo
>> Running Back >> 1986 All-American >> Career Rushing Leader >> 1986 WAC Offensive Player of the Year Never is a long time. Unless you are talking about former runningback Steve Bartalo.
MIke Bell
>> Defensive Tackle >> 1977-78 All-American >> No. 2 Pick in 1979 NFL Draft “Football is my life; it’s everything to me and I won’t have it any other way.” — Mike Bell
Told by nearly every college recruiter he would never play NCAA Bowl Subdivision football, Bartalo proved every critic wrong in record-setting fashion.
Football was life for the 6-foot-5, 265-pound defensive tackle from Wichita, Kan. After an all-state career at Archbishop Carroll High School, Bell and his identical twin brother, Mark E., came to Colorado State to continue their playing careers.
A former Wishbone offense quarterback at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs, Colo., Bartalo walked on to the CSU squad in the fall of 1982, redshirting his first season but making his presence felt nonetheless.
In fact, at the time, Colorado State’s football roster boasted three Bells, including the twin brothers, nicknamed Ding (Mike), Dong (Mark E.), and Tinker (Mark R. Bell, a talented wide receiver of no relation).
Bartalo earned the attention of his coaches and the ire of defenders with his competitive attitude as the “scout team” quarterback. Bartalo made it apparent to every teammate and coach that he would be a key contributor to CSU’s program.
Following his Colorado State career, Bell became the second overall selection in the NFL Draft and played for more than a decade with the Kansas City Chiefs, his boyhood dream team.
A season later, Bartalo was buried on the team’s offensive depth chart, so far down he didn’t see action in the first two games of the season, both losses. In fact, he was scheduled to play on special teams the second game of the year, a conference date in Hawaii. A day prior to the team’s departure, Bartalo was replaced on the travel squad. While disappointed in the decision, it only further reinforced his will to succeed at CSU.
Bell, who starred at defensive tackle for the Colorado State Rams from 1976-78, is one of the most honored football players in Rams history.
A week later, the Rams trailed Colorado at halftime. CSU’s rushing game had been negligible at best, and Leon Fuller and his staff desperately looked for answers. They found one in Bartalo, who gained 61 yards in the second half and became a fixture in CSU’s backfield the rest of his illustrious career. Following his impressive debut in Boulder, Bartalo surpassed the 100-yard mark for the first of 28 times in his career while making his initial starting appearance in the backfield. Bartalo was listed at five feet, nine inches tall and weighed about 200 pounds. But those tangible measurements failed to gauge his heart, determinate and competitive drive. By the time he concluded his four-year career, he became the first and only player in school history to lead the team in rushing four consecutive seasons. Bartalo was a three-time allconference selection. Following his freshman season, despite playing in just eight of the team’s 11 games, he was named the conference newcomer of the year. Following his senior season in 1986, Bartalo was voted the league’s offensive player of the year. He concluded an illustrious career with 4,813 yards, still a record and set an NCAA mark with 1,210 career rushing attempts. In his career he gained more than 100 yards in a game 28 times, another school record. Bartalo later played in the Japan Bowl, and was drafted in the sixth round of the NFL selection process by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After one season, 1987, with the Bucs, he played one season, 1988, with the San Francisco 49ers. He concluded his professional career by playing for the Frankfurt Galaxy in 1989 and ’90. Bartalo’s prominence was not limited to the football field. In 1986, he was named an NCAA Academic All-American, and was also the winner of an NCAA post-graduate scholarship award.
He was a three-year starter and letterwinner. As a sophomore, Bell made his presence felt nationally, earning a spot on the Football News Sophomore All-America team in 1976, when he recorded 86 tackles and 10 quarterback sacks, helping the Rams to a 6-5 overall record. Perhaps Bell’s greatest season at Colorado State was his junior year (1977), when he compiled numerous awards and achievements. He was named twice the Western Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, while on his way to the Lineman of the Year award and a first-team all-WAC selection. Sports Illustrated and the Associated Press also honored Bell as National Lineman of the Week, for his outstanding play against Arizona State on November 19. In 1977, Bell compiled 103 tackles, 15 quarterback sacks, four forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in leading his team to a 9-2-1 record. These amazing stats landed him Associated Press second-team All-America recognition. Bell’s award list didn’t stop there; he was named Colorado State University’s Most Valuable Player for his outstanding play, competitive spirit, and team leadership. He was also selected as the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame’s Collegiate Athlete of the Year, in 1977. Coming into his senior season Bell was a confident young football player who had fire in his eyes. But Bell’s senior year was cut short by a knee injury. Despite his shortened season, Bell was selected to several post-season teams, including the coaches’ AllAmerica team, the Kodak All-America team, and the Sporting News’ All-America team. Even before the season began, Bell was named as a Playboy Preseason All-America pick. Following his senior season, the hype about Bell being selected in the NFL Draft continued to grow. Rumors were flying that he would be a top draft pick in the first round. The Kansas City Chiefs made Bell the second selection in that draft, and he was the top player in the group to sign when No. 1 pick Tom Cousineau opted to instead play in the Canadian Football League.
Anthony Cesario
>> Offensive Guard >> 1997-98 All-American >> Third-Round selection in 1999 NFL Draft With a powerful pancake block and a 6-foot-6, 310pound frame, opposing defensive linemen knew that they were in for a war when offensive guard Anthony Cesario took his three-point stance from across the line. The offensive lineman from Pueblo, Colo., was destined for stardom even before he stepped on the field as a Colorado State Ram. He was named first-team all-conference as a senior at Pueblo South High School, earned two varsity letters in football and three in track. In his first two years as a Ram, Cesario first redshirted then played sparingly on the offensive line and special teams. As a sophomore in 1996, he started to blossom into one of the best offensive linemen in school history. In his first year as a starter, he played in all 12 games and was named second-team all-Western Athletic Conference. As the 1997 season approached, expectations were high for Cesario; not only from his teammates and coaches, but from the fans as well. He didn’t disappoint. Cesario was named the top offensive guard in the nation by The Sporting News as he led his team to an 11-2 record and a Holiday Bowl appearance, where he helped defeat the Missouri Tigers 35-24. As a starter in all 12 regular-season games, Cesario had a team-best 64 pancake blocks and graded out at 91.3 percent. In that same year he did not allow a single quarterback sack. Cesario was also named first-team all-conference and second-team All-America, and was a nominee for the Outland Trophy, which recognizes the best offensive lineman in the nation. After such an amazing junior year, Cesario was named as a 1998 preseason nominee for the Lombardi Award, presented to the most outstanding offensive or defensive lineman in the country, and would later that year become one of 12 finalists for the award. In his final season as a Ram, Cesario once again started in all 12 games, bringing his total to 37 consecutive games as a starter. To opposing defenses, he was a brick wall that no one could seem to forge around for two straight years, as he allowed no quarterback sacks. Cesario was named first-team all-WAC for the second year in a row and was named first-team All-America for his position at offensive guard. He helped his team to an 8-5 record and recorded more than 70 “big blocks,” breaking his own single-season record. With three solid seasons at CSU, Cesario entered the 1998 NFL Draft with high expectations. He was selected in the third round by the Jacksonville Jaguars as the 88th pick overall. Cesario was a member of the Jaguars team that advanced to the AFC title game in 1999. Tragically, he passed away at age 34 on Sept. 25, 2010.
In 1995, Bartalo was inducted into the CSU Sports Hall of Fame.
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Ambassadors of the Rams’ Legacy Rick Crowell
Eddie Hanna
Imagine, Rams head coach Sonny Lubick said before the 2000 season, how well Colorado State’s defense could be with the return of star linebacker Rick Crowell.
When Rams fans enter Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium, they see only two numbers retired in the illustrious history of the football program. One of those belongs to Thurman (Fum) McGraw (48) and the other belongs to Eddie Hanna (21), whose short time with Colorado A&M made a lasting impact.
>> Linebacker >> 2000 Liberty Bowl Defensive MVP >> 2000 MWC Defensive Player of the Year
Crowell, from Chula Vista, Calif., made dreams a reality in 2000 as a senior. He carried away from his last game as a Ram an armful of awards and honors. Crowell was named Colorado State’s defensive MVP in leading the Rams to a 22-17 win over Louisville in the AXA Liberty Bowl. He was credited with seven tackles in the game, including six unassisted, and helped force three turnovers in leading the Rams to a win over the Conference USA champions. Crowell entered the bowl game having already been named the MWC Defensive Player of the Year after leading the league in total tackles with 125, 12.5 per contest, over the 10 games in which he played. He was a consensus all-conference selection as chosen by the conference’s head coaches and media members who regularly follow the teams. Crowell was named to the all-league squad three times in his Colorado State career. He concluded his Colorado State career with 370 tackles, the fifth-most in school history. Additionally, he was selected to play in the Hula Bowl all-star game when the Rams returned victoriously from Memphis, Tenn.; in the Hula, he made made four tackles and had an interception.
From 1947-49, Kansas native Eddie “Twinkletoes” Hanna was an electric running back and track letterman, part of a dangerous backfield few teams could stop. After only two practices, Hanna ran 51 yards on three plays in his first game, against the Colorado School of Mines. Hanna was at the forefront of a resurgence. Playing with legends such as McGraw and Jack Christiansen under then-head coach Bob Davis, Hanna and his “Cinderella Rams” put together an 8-2 regular season in 1948. The campaign was capped with a trip to the Raisin Bowl to play Occidental, the first bowl in program history. Hanna shined, and 50 years prior to Gartrell Johnson’s record-setting performance in the New Mexico Bowl, Hanna had two long TDs. His first was a 71-yard dash for his first touchdown of the game to set a Raisin Bowl rushing record. His second, in the second half, was for 79 yards and another touchdown. Unfortunately, Occidental made an incredible comeback to beat Hanna’s club, 21-20. Sadly, Hanna would play in only one more game for the Rams. During the first game of the 1949 season against Colorado College, Hanna came to the sidelines in the first half with a shortness of breath and chest discomfort and team doctors sat Hanna for the rest of the game. On the train ride back from Colorado Springs, Hanna suffered a heart attack and died. His number 21 will never be worn again at Colorado State, and his amazing career will never be forgotten.
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Nate Kvamme
>> Halfback >> 1948 First-Team All-Skyline Conference >> Uniform No. 21 Retired
>> Linebacker >> 1999 NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship Recipient During his stellar four-year playing career at Colorado State, Nate Kvamme established himself as one of the finest linebackers in school history. Kvamme, from Windsor, Colo., concluded his Ram career fourth on the school’s career tackles list with 385. The four-year starter was a two-time allconference selection. He was named the conference preseason Defensive Player of the Year in 1998 and was named to All-America teams by several publications. Kvamme (pronounced QUAM-ee) in 1998 was also a Dick Butkus Award nominee for the honor presented annually to the nation’s most outstanding linebacker. What Kvamme accomplished on the field paled in comparison to his academic success. Kvamme was a three-time academic all-conference selection, and a three-time academic all-district pick by the College Sports Information Directors of America. In 1998, he was also honorable mention Academic All-America. A Civil Engineering major, Kvamme had a 3.77 grade-point average. At the conclusion of his playing career, Kvamme was awarded a $5,000 scholarship for post-graduate study by the NCAA. Kvamme used the scholarship to continue his studies and pursue a career in college coaching.
NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship recipients Year
Name, Position
1955...................................................................................................................... Gary Glick, HB 1961....................................................................................................................Russ Mowrer, G 1967.................................................................................................................Tim Dennison, DL 1969.................................................................................................................... Tom French, OL 1975................................................................................................................. Mark Driscoll, QB 1986................................................................................................................. Steve Bartalo, RB 1987...................................................................................................................Todd Tyrrell, WR 1987.............................................................................................................. J.D. Brookhart, WR 1995.....................................................................................................................Greg Myers, FS 1998.................................................................................................................Nate Kvamme, LB 2008....................................................................................................................Jeff Horinek, LB
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Ambassadors of the Rams’ Legacy Kevin McDougal
“Fum” McGraw
Keli McGregor
Running back Kevin McDougal provided a glimpse of what was to come during the Rams’ opening game of 1999 at Mile High Stadium in Denver.
The most recognized name in Colorado State football history is that of the school’s initial first-team All-American, Thurman “Fum” McGraw.
All-American tight end Keli McGregor learned a valuable lesson a long time ago: Hard work pays off.
He rushed for 189 yards and scored two touchdowns in leading the Rams to a 41-14 win over in-state rival Colorado before a sellout crowd and national television audience.
McGraw was a two-time All-American for the Rams in 1948 and ‘49. McGraw led Colorado State, then known as the Colorado A&M Aggies, to the first bowl game in school history. McGraw and his teammates played Occidental in the 1949 Raisin Bowl on New Year’s Day in Fresno, Calif. A year later, McGraw was again named All-American.
>> Running Back >> 1999 MWC Offensive Player of the Year
McDougal five times in 1999 rushed for more than 100 yards, finishing the season with 1,223 yards. He enjoyed one of the most impressive seasons in school history, finishing with what is now CSU’s seventh-highest rushing total all-time. McDougal had a total of 13 career 100-yard rushing games and led the league in rushing while ranking among the national leaders as well. He finished his career with 3,067 yards, CSU’s fourth-highest career total ever. Following the season, the league’s coaches named McDougal the MWC Offensive Player of the Year and he was also selected to first-team all-league. McDougal picked up an additional award when the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame named him the MWC Scholar-Athlete of the Year. McDougal spent his rookie season in 2000 as a member of the Indianapolis Colts organization.
>> Offensive Tackle >> 1948-49 All-American >> Uniform No. 48 Retired
McGraw had a five-decade love affair with his alma mater, where he was a standout athlete and athletic administrator. Besides his success on the football field, he attained similar honors in wrestling and track. Following his career in Fort Collins, McGraw played professionally for the Detroit Lions from 1950-54, helping the team to three world championships and earning All-Pro honors three times. He returned to Colorado State when his playing career ended, as the school’s wrestling coach and an assistant with the football and track teams from 1955-58. He was later an assistant coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1958-62, then returned to campus as an administrator from 1962-65, when he became an assistant athletic director. McGraw’s influence at Colorado State continued, as he played a prominent role in the construction of Hughes Stadium and Moby Arena. From 1970-76, he was an NFL scout until returning to his alma mater as the school’s athletic director, a position he held until 1986. He was inducted into the state’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1971, and received similar honors at Colorado State in 1988. He is also a member of the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame as well as the National Association of College Directors of Athletics Hall of Fame. The school’s athletic center, which opened in May of 1999, is named in his honor. Every winter, the Rams hold a football banquet and name their MVP in McGraw’s name. His No. 48 jersey hangs in the Rams’ locker room during every game, home and road.
>> Tight End >> 1984 All-American >> Third-Round selection in 1999 NFL Draft
One of the most prolific players to ever compete at Colorado State, McGregor was an All-American football player and an All-American person. McGregor came to Colorado State as a walk-on in 1981, and used his work ethic to become the starting tight end for the Rams by the end of his freshman season. After an impressive first year with the Rams, McGregor was one of the first CSU players to meet new coach Leon Fuller, who took over the coaching duties in Fort Collins prior to the 1982 season. With hard work in his first season, McGregor shed his walk-on tag in 1982. He responded with a breakthrough campaign: 36 catches for 393 yards and three touchdowns. Used as a wingback in Colorado State’s single-back offensive attack, McGregor flourished for the Rams in the next two seasons. In 1983, McGregor continued to impress his coaches and Colorado State fans. He concluded his finest season at Colorado State by catching a school-record 69 passes for 717 yards and a pair of touchdowns while earning second-team all-WAC honors. A remarkable senior season was in the future for McGregor, as he was named to the preseason All-America teams as selected by several national publications. McGregor went on to catch 47 passes for 479 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Rams for a second straight season in receptions. McGregor also had two of his best games as a Ram in 1984 as he caught seven passes for 105 yards against Wyoming, and one week later had eight receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown at Utah. He was named to second-team all-WAC for a second straight season and he received second-team All-America honors as selected by United Press International. McGregor also played in the East-West Shrine and Japan Bowl all-star games following the completion of his collegiate career. After the best career by a tight end at Colorado State, McGregor went on to the National Football League Draft, where he was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round. He later played for the Indianapolis Colts until the 1986 season, and also played for the Seattle Seahawks. Following his professional playing career, McGregor entered sports administration, first at the University of Florida and later at the University of Arkansas. He served as an associate athletics director at each institution. His ties to Colorado led him back home in 1993, when he joined the staff of the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club. McGregor supervised the construction of Coors Field, the team’s current playing facility, considered among the finest venues in professional sports. He ascended to president of the franchise, which won the NL pennant in 2007 and brought the World Series to his hometown. In 1997, he was accorded another honor from his Rams’ playing career, when he was inducted into the Colorado State Hall of Fame. Sadly, McGregor passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2010. To preserve his legacy, the CSU athletic department created the Keli S. McGregor Memorial Scholarship Endowment, and in his name awards the scholarship to a deserving walk-on player.
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Ambassadors of the Rams’ Legacy Kevin McLain
>> Linebacker >> 1974-75 All-American >> No. 26 Pick in 1976 NFL Draft He had speed, agility, size, quickness, leadership and intellect. The perfect football machine? No, but he was a coach’s dream. He was Kevin McLain. A former middle linebacker for the Rams from Anaheim, Calif., and a junior-college All-American from Fullerton College, McLain was called by Colorado State coaches and players the best linebacker they had ever seen, and a once-in-alifetime player. McLain was one of the most highly-sought after linebackers, not only by Colorado State but nationally as well. While at Fullerton he set a school record in 1973 with 124 unassisted tackles in 11 games on a team that was ranked third nationally. In 1974, McLain picked Colorado State as the school for whom he wanted to play, choosing the Rams over schools such as UCLA. McLain proved his coaches’ prediction for success to be correct. Selected as one of four captains for the 1974 season, McLain led the team in tackles with 195 total stops and was named to all-Western Athletic Conference. He had 93 unassisted tackles, with 12 for losses totaling 48 yards. His finest game came against UTEP, when he recorded 10 unassisted tackles, forced a pair of fumbles and deflected one pass. With such a phenomenal first season as a Ram, McLain was a bright light for the following year’s team. McLain started out the 1975 season with the same fire he had displayed the previous season. He was named to the preseason All-America team for his position at middle linebacker, then went on to garner all-league and All-America honors. Although he only played in the first nine games due to a knee injury, he was credited with 84 unassisted tackles, including 11 tackles for 53 lost yards. In the Rams’ 27-16 win over New Mexico, he compiled 11 unassisted tackles, 11 assisted tackles, and two interceptions, one a 53-yard return, and another for a touchdown. This game earned McLain National Lineman of the Week recognition from the Associated Press. He was also named the Colorado Sportlight Athlete of the Month, and was a projected top choice in the 1976 National Football League Draft. McLain was a first-round draft choice by the Los Angeles Rams, and played several seasons in the NFL and later in the World League.
Moses Moreno
Greg Myers
Screenwriters could not have written a better script than the season former all-star quarterback Moses Moreno enjoyed in 1997.
Greg Myers was something special from the moment he set foot on Colorado State’s campus.
>> Quarterback >> 1997 WAC Offensive Player of the Year >> 1997 Holiday Bowl Co-MVP
>> Safety >> 1994-95 All-American >> 1995 Jim Thorpe Award Recipient
Moreno, a native of Chula Vista, Calif., returned home in leading the Rams to their third Holiday Bowl appearance in four seasons, when Colorado State travelled to San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium in 1997.
The only four-time all-Western Athletic Conference selection in league history — and the only player so honored in school history — Myers is regarded as one of the finest players in the history of Colorado State’s football program.
Moreno, in his senior season, guided Colorado State to the highest win total in school history when the Rams finished the year with an 11-2 record. Colorado State defeated Missouri, 3524, to win the Holiday Bowl and end the season ranked as high as 16th nationally.
The native of nearby Windsor, Colo., earned the respect of his teammates, coaches and opponents with his spirited play throughout an illustrious four-year career wearing the Green and Gold of Colorado State.
For his efforts in the bowl game, Moreno was joined by teammate Darran Hall as the game’s co-MVP. That came on the heels of Moreno’s record-shattering career.
Twice, in 1994 and again in ’95, he was named first-team All-America. He was also a twotime academic All-American, while majoring in biological sciences with plans to become a physician.
In 1996, Moreno threw for 2,921 yards, the fifth-highest total in school annals. A year later, he nearly matched that total and finished his career with 6,986 yards, the third-highest total in school history. Moreno was named first-team all-conference as a senior, and was named Western Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year. Following his collegiate career, Moreno played for the Chicago Bears and the San Diego Chargers.
In 1992, Myers became one of only two players in WAC history to be named first-team allconference as a freshman. He repeated that honor again in 1993, and in 1994 set the stage for achieving national prominence when he was placed among the best in the Jim Thorpe Award balloting for the nation’s most outstanding defensive back. Myers helped the Rams to a 10-2 record and No. 15 national ranking as the team won its first-ever WAC championship and played in the Holiday Bowl in 1994. A year later, the Rams again won the conference title and played in the Holiday Bowl. Myers, meanwhile, became the first Colorado State player to ever win a national award when he was named the winner of the Thorpe Award in 1995. He was honored during ESPN’s College Football Awards Show at Disney World in Orlando, Fla. Myers’ national distinction didn’t stop there. On the same night he walked onto the national stage in the limelight of winning the Thorpe Award, Myers was also named the Honda Scholar Athlete of the Year for his academic prominence. He was also named the winner of a National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame post-graduate scholarship. Myers concluded his Colorado State career among the school’s all-time leaders in pass interceptions and total tackles. He also set the school and WAC records for career punt-return yardage. Following the completion of his Colorado State playing career, Myers was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Draft, then proceeded to start in the team’s secondary. He went on to play for the Dallas Cowboys. While Myers was one of the finest football players in Colorado State history, he was just as successful in the classroom, balancing the athletic and academic demands that face today’s student-athlete. “When I came to Colorado State,” Myers said as a senior, “I had two goals in mind: To work as hard as I possibly could to become the finest student I could, and to work to be the finest athlete that I could become. I’ve been fortunate to be involved in athletics. Athletics has taught me many things about life, and has given me many friendships and memories that will last forever.”
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Ambassadors of the Rams’ Legacy Mike Newell
Matt Newton
Eric Pauly
Just prior to the 1994 season, Mike Newell arrived in Fort Collins on the Colorado State University campus, set to begin his Rams football journey.
Matt Newton did a number of things during his illustrious career as quarterback at Colorado State.
Eric Pauly will always be regarded as the epitome of a student-athlete in the truest sense of the term.
But first and foremost, he was a winner. Often.
Pauly completed his playing eligibility in 2003 and also earned his undergraduate degree with a double major in computer information systems and business management. Pauly concluded his playing career with a 3.8 grade-point average and was the speaker for the College of Business fall semes-
>> Center >> 1998 Academic All-American
>> Quarterback >> 2000 MWC Offensive Player of the Year
Two years later, as Newell entered his sophomore season in 1996, head coach Sonny Lubick mused that Newell would be the top center in the country by the time his career concluded.
Newton, from Englewood, Colo., was named the 2000 Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year after leading the Rams to a 10-2 record, a conference title, and a win over Louisville in the
Lubick was right.
Liberty Bowl.
Newell concluded his Colorado State career in 1998 as one of the top offensive linemen in school history on his way to a host of individual honors regionally and nationally.
Newton became the second Ram in as many years to win the offensive award, following the trail set by Kevin McDougal, the 1999 winner.
Newell started nearly 40 games at center for the Rams during his career. Over that span, the Rams won more league games than any other conference team and were among the national leaders in total victories.
In two seasons as the Rams’ starter, Newton led Colorado State to 18 victories in 24 games, the second highest win total by a two-year starter in school history.
Newell, a former all-state performer at Littleton (Colo.) High School, helped Colorado State to three conference titles, and three Holiday Bowl appearances, including a 1997 win over Missouri. He was named first-team all-conference in 1998, and earned honorable mention AllAmerica honors. Newell was also a Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy nominee. Newell, 6-foot-3 and 290 pounds, combined speed, power, quickness, and overall athletic ability from his center position. He was so talented and so agile, the Rams installed several pass and run plays during his career in which he “pulled” to lead the blocking from his center position — truly a rarity at any level of football competition. Newell earned the respect of his teammates and coaches with his tremendous work ethic. He was a team leader from the time he stepped onto the field, not with his words as much as his actions. How much did his teammates respect him? At the conclusion of each season, Colorado State’s players and coaches are honored at the team banquet. Coach Sonny Lubick and his staff handed out many awards for various achievements. But players vote on the team’s most valuable player. In 1998, Newell was named the team’s MVP, capping a long list of individual achievements in 1998. Newell’s prowess wasn’t limited to the playing field. He boasted a 3.77 grade-point average while majoring in horticulture with an emphasis in turfgrass management.
He also helped the Rams to back-to-back MWC titles and Liberty Bowl appearances in Memphis, Tenn., where CSU in 2000 concluded one of the most successful seasons in school history with a win over Louisville. The Rams finished No. 14 in the final polls. Newton finished his career as one of the top passers in school history (currently eighth) with 5,634 career yards. He also is among the leaders in career touchdown passes and total offense. In 2000, his 2,767 yards passing ranks as the Rams’ eighth-highest total ever.
>> Linebacker >> 2002 Academic All-American
ter commencement exercise.
The native of Conway Springs, Kan., earned first-team Academic All-America honors in 2002 and was a second-team selection in 2003 as chosen by the College Sports Information Directors of America, despite playing only half the season after a knee injury cut short his career. Pauly was honorable mention in 2001. He made his mark on the field during a four-year career as a linebacker for the Rams. As a sophomore in 2001, Pauly led the Mountain West Conference in tackles on his way to first-team all-league honors. In the classroom, he was named to the academic all-district team and was honorable mention Academic All-America. A year later in 2002, he finished among the top three players in tackles and was a first-team all-league selection once again, and was named first-team Academic AllAmerican. Pauly’s senior year was unfortunately cut short by a knee injury in the fifth game of the season. He was so dominant on the field to that point in the season that his tackles total was still atop the league’s statistical charts for two weeks after he had been sidelined by the injury. Conference coaches and media members voted Pauly honorable mention all-conference and he was named second team Academic All-American. Pauly made 288 career tackles during his career, including 15 behind the line of scrimmage, and he had five quarterback sacks and two pass interceptions. Seventeen times during his career, Pauly had 10 or more tackles in a game. All four years during his varsity career, Pauly was named academic all-MWC. His success in the classroom and on the field combined to make Pauly one of the finest student-athletes to have ever performed at Colorado State.
Three times, Newell earned academic all-conference honors for his success in the classroom. In 1997 and again in ‘98, he was selected academic all-district by the College Sports Information Directors of America and GTE. In 1998, he was an honorable mention academic All-American. After the 1998 season, Newell also was named by the Burger King Corporation as a national scholar-athlete. Burger King named scholarship winners during the 1998 season, and each was then a finalist for an end-of-season scholarship award.
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Ambassadors of the Rams’ Legacy Cecil Sapp
Brady Smith
Bradlee Van Pelt
Running back Cecil Sapp made a statement of national proportions during Colorado State’s 22-17 win over Louisville in the 2000 AXA Liberty Bowl game.
Sonny Lubick took little time in placing his footprint on Colorado State’s program. Since his arrival, Lubick had preached the virtues of stellar defensive play.
Quarterback Bradlee Van Pelt will long be remembered as one of the most prolific players in Colorado State football history. Van Pelt earned the distinction of becoming the first player in school history to earn back-to-back conference Offensive Player of the Year honors, in 2002 and 2003.
>> Single-Season Rushing Record Holder >> 2000 Liberty Bowl MVP
Sapp, a native of Miami, Fla., rushed for 160 yards on 36 carries and scored a touchdown in helping the Rams vault to the school’s highest-ever end-ofseason national ranking, No. 14 in the Associated Press poll. Sapp’s performance was impressive in every regard. He ran inside. He ran outside. And he ran more times with the football than any other rusher in the storied tradition of 42 Liberty Bowl games. His 160 yards were the most ever by a Rams player in bowl competition until Gartrell Johnson’s 2008 New Mexico Bowl, and Sapp set another record with 36 carries. Rewarded for his 1,601 yards, which broke Steve Bartalo’s single-season CSU rushing record, Sapp was named Colorado State’s offensive MVP. And following the bowl, Sapp added another honor to his resume. Media members attending the game named him the Liberty Bowl MVP. Sapp’s list of honors didn’t stop with the MVP award. He was named to the All-Bowl Team selected by CBS.Sportsline.com as one of the most prominent postseason performers. Following his career with the Rams, Sapp was signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos, where he started several games. He also played with the Houston Texans.
>> Defensive End >> 1995 WAC Defensive Player of the Year
No one took his teachings more to heart than former Ram all-star Brady Smith, who in 1995 was named the Western Athletic Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year. Smith in 1994 had burst onto the regional scene by making 9½ quarterback sacks, still one of the top 10 performances in school history. He played a vital role in Colorado State’s 10-2 season and miracle run to the league title and a berth in the Holiday Bowl against Michigan — ironically, the school for which his father played years before. Smith was back in full force one year later, eclipsing his sacks total of a year before by finishing with 16 - still the top single-season mark in school history. He concluded his career with 28½ career quarterback sacks, now the second most in school history but a record at the time Smith finished his collegiate career in 1995. He followed in the footsteps of his father, Steve, who played in the NFL for more than a decade. Brady, following the conclusion of his career at Colorado State, played first for the New Orleans Saints and then for the Atlanta Falcons.
>> Quarterback >> 2002 & 2003 MWC Offensive Player of the Year
He closed his career honored in voting by the Mountain West Conference coaches and media covering the league with the offensive award for the second year in a row, and was named the first-team quarterback for a second time, prior to being selected in the NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. Van Pelt earned the back-to-back honors by leading CSU in 2003 with 909 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, and throwing for 2,845 yards and 19 touchdowns. He led the Rams to a school-record fifth consecutive bowl appearance and also received postseason all-star game invitations to the East-West Shrine Game and the Hula Bowl. Van Pelt ended his Colorado State eligibility as only the fourth quarterback in NCAA Division I-A history to throw for at least 5,000 career yards (6,271) and rush for more than 2,000 career yards (2,308). He left CSU as the school’s career total offense leader, with 8,579 yards, and set a single-season record with 3,754 total yards in 2003 including a single-game record 416 yards in the team’s opening game of the season against Colorado. Van Pelt set another school record for rushing yards in a season by a quarterback, 909 in 2003. He concluded his career with eight 100-yard rushing games, easily the highest total in school history by a quarterback. In 2002, in his second season as the Rams’ starting quarterback, Van Pelt led Colorado State to a 10-4 record and the team’s third Mountain West Conference football title in four seasons. The native of Santa Barbara, Calif., in 2002, rushed for 819 yards and threw for 2,073 yards.
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NFL Draft Picks Colorado State’s five first-round NFL Draft picks
Glick, 1956 (No.1)
Bell, 1979 (No. 2)
Stouffer, 1987 (No. 6)
Mullaney, 1975 (No. 25)
McLain, 1976 (No. 26)
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Player, Pos Drafted by
Rd OVeRaLL
2010
Shelley Smith, G...........................Houston Texans.....................6..............187
2009
Gartrell Johnson, RB....................San Diego Chargers...............4..............134
2007
Clint Oldenburg, T........................New England Patriots............5..............171
2006
David Anderson, WR....................Houston Texans.....................7..............251
2005
Joel Dreessen, TE.........................New York Jets........................6..............198
2004
Dexter Wynn, DB..........................Philadelphia Eagles................6..............192
Bradlee Van Pelt, QB....................Denver Broncos.....................7..............250
Andre Sommersell, LB.................Oakland Raiders.....................7..............255
2001
John Howell, DB...........................Tampa Bay Buccaneers..........4..............117
Rick Crowell, LB...........................Miami Dolphins.....................6..............188
2000
Clark Haggans, LB........................Pittsburgh Steelers................5..............137
Erik Olson, DB..............................Jacksonville Jaguars..............7..............236
1999
Joey Porter, LB.............................Pittsburgh Steelers................3................73
Anthony Cesario, G.......................Jacksonville Jaguars..............3................88
Jason Craft, DB............................Jacksonville Jaguars..............5..............160
Darran Hall, WR...........................Tennessee Titans...................6..............186
1998
Moses Moreno, QB.......................Chicago Bears........................7..............232
1997
Calvin Branch, DB.........................Oakland Raiders.....................6..............172
Year
1996
Brady Smith, DE...........................New Orleans Saints................3................70
1973
Perry Smith, DB...........................Oakland Raiders.....................4................92
Sean Moran, LB............................Buffalo Bills...........................4..............120
Gerald Caswell, G.........................Dallas Cowboys....................11.............282
Greg Myers, DB............................Cincinnati Bengals.................5..............144
1972
Lawrence McCutcheon, RB..........Los Angeles Rams.................3................70
Raymond Jackson, DB.................Buffalo Bills...........................5..............156
Jim White, DE...............................New England Patriots............3................73
1992
Selwyn Jones, DB.........................Cleveland Browns..................7..............177
1971
Phil Webb, DB..............................Detroit Lions.........................11.............281
1987
Kelly Stouffer, QB.........................St. Louis Cardinals.................1..................6
1970
Earlie Thomas, DB........................New York Jets.......................11.............280
Steve Bartalo, RB.........................Tampa Bay Buccaneers..........6..............143
1969
Bill Kishman, DB...........................Washington Redskins............5..............114
Steve DeLine, K............................San Francisco 49ers..............7..............189
Terry Swarn, FL............................San Diego Chargers...............6..............147
1986
Terry Unrein, NT...........................San Diego Chargers...............3................66
Floyd Kerr, DB..............................Dallas Cowboys....................16.............414
1985
Keli McGregor, TE.........................Denver Broncos.....................4..............110
1968
Jon Henderson, WR.....................Pittsburgh Steelers................3................61
Harper LeBel, TE...........................Kansas City Chiefs................12.............321
Oscar Reed, RB............................Minnesota Vikings.................7..............167
1984
Kevin Call, T.................................Indianapolis Colts..................5..............130
Al Lavan, DB.................................Philadelphia Eagles................8..............204
Terry Nugent, QB..........................Cleveland Browns..................6..............158
Mike Tomasini, DT........................Atlanta Falcons.....................10.............248
1981
Alvin Lewis, RB............................Denver Broncos.....................6..............151
Jim Oliver, RB...............................Detroit Lions.........................15.............391
Larry Jones, RB............................Houston Oilers......................10.............270
Gene Layton, DT...........................Chicago Bears.......................17.............451
1980
Keith Lee, DB................................Buffalo Bills...........................5..............129
1964
Dick Evers, T................................Kansas City Chiefs (AFL)......22.............170
Dupree Branch, DB.......................St. Louis Cardinals.................8..............198
Dick Evers, T................................Washington Redskins...........15.............199
1979
Mike Bell, DE................................Kansas City Chiefs.................1..................2
1961
Myron Pearson, HB......................Houston Oilers (AFL)............19.............152
Mark E. Bell, DE............................Seattle Seahawks...................4..............102
Wayne Lee, G...............................Denver Broncos (AFL)..........28.............217
Mark R. Bell, WR..........................St. Louis Cardinals.................5..............130
Kay McFarland, WR......................San Francisco 49ers.............18.............248
Bill Leer, C....................................Atlanta Falcons.....................11.............292
Leo Reed, T..................................St. Louis Cardinals................20.............274
1978
Al (Bubba) Baker, DE....................Detroit Lions..........................2................40
1960
Jim Eifrid, LB................................Washington Redskins...........11.............124
Cliff Featherstone, DB...................San Diego Chargers...............7..............180
Brady Keys, DB.............................Pittsburgh Steelers...............14.............162
Mark R. Nichols, LB.....................Oakland Raiders.....................8..............207
1959
Ron Stehouwer, G........................Detroit Lions.........................12.............136
Mike Deutsch, P...........................Minnesota Vikings.................9..............240
Fred Glick, DB...............................Chicago Cardinals.................23.............266
Ron Harris, RB.............................Minnesota Vikings................11.............299
1956
Gary Glick, DB..............................Pittsburgh Steelers................1..................1
1977
Keith King, LB..............................San Diego Chargers...............3................77
Larry Barnes, FB...........................San Francisco 49ers..............7................75
1976
Kevin McLain, LB.........................Los Angeles Rams.................1................26
Jerry Zaleski, B.............................San Francisco 49ers.............10.............112
Jerome Dove, DB.........................Oakland Raiders.....................8..............220
1955
Jerry Callahan, B..........................New York Giants...................23.............272
Melvin Washington, DB................Tampa Bay Buccaneers.........11.............292
1954
Kirk Hinderlider, E.........................Detroit Lions.........................15.............181
Gary Paulson, DE.........................Minnesota Vikings................13.............372
Alex Burl, HB................................Chicago Cardinals.................30.............350
Mark Driscoll, QB.........................Dallas Cowboys....................13.............374
1953
Harvey Achziger, T........................Philadelphia Eagles...............26.............308
1975
Mark Mullaney, DE.......................Minnesota Vikings.................1................25
1952
Jim David, DB...............................Detroit Lions.........................22.............261
Al Simpson, G..............................New York Giants....................2................27
1951
Dale Dodrill, MG...........................Pittsburgh Steelers................6................67
Kim Jones, RB..............................Baltimore Colts......................7..............157
Jack Christiansen, DB...................Detroit Lions..........................6................69
Willie Miller, WR...........................Houston Oilers......................12.............302
1950
Thurman (Fum) McGraw, DT........Detroit Lions..........................2................27
John Graham, QB.........................Miami Dolphins....................14.............361
1949
Bob Hainlen, B..............................Washington Redskins...........19.............188
Pete Clark, TE...............................Dallas Cowboys....................16.............407
1944
Roy Clay, WB................................New York Giants....................8................70
1974
Jimmie Kennedy, TE.....................Washington Redskins............9..............233 Greg Battle, DB.............................San Francisco 49ers.............11.............269
1943
Chet Maeda, HB............................Detroit Lions.........................18.............161
Lou (Dude) Dent, B......................Brooklyn Dodgers.................24.............223
Clark Haggans and Joey Porter Player, Pos Drafted by
Rd OVeRaLL
Clark Haggans
Clark Haggans and Joey Porter
Two of the Steelers’ starting linebackers in Super Bowl XL were CSU products - Joey Porter (55) and Clark Haggans (53). They reunited in 2008 (upper left) after a game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Meanwhile, CSU’s 2007 draft pick Clint Oldenburg (below) opted to formally sign his NFL contract with the New England Patriots in the Rams’ offensive line meeting room, as a gesture of gratefulness to the program.
Clark Haggans and Joey Porter
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Yrs on
Pos
Appearances
Roster
Colorado State in the NFL Draft
NFL Yrs Played First-team
Pro Bowl
Yrs on
Pos
Name
Appearances
Roster
T
Harvey Achziger
Philadelphia Eagles........................... 1953
WB-DB Roy Clay
New York Giants............................... 1944
LS
Scott Albritton
Atlanta Falcons..................................2011
DB
Jacksonville Jaguars.............. 1999-2003
RB
Tony Alford
Denver Broncos................................ 1991
New Orleans Saints.....................2004-08
WR
David Anderson
Houston Texans...........................2006-11
All-Pro Yrs
Yrs as
Roster
Roster
No/From
Pro Bowl
Yrs starter
Name Jason Craft
No/From
All-Pro Yrs
1 1944 10 1999-2008
0
0
0
0
0
1
St. Louis Rams................................. 2008
Washington Redskins .....................2011
LB
Rick Crowell
Miami Dolphins................................ 2001
T
Steve Anderson
Kansas City Chiefs............................1978
DB
Jim David
Detroit Lions................................1952-59
DT
Andre Augustine
New York Jets...................................1982
WR
Dallas Davis
Pittsburgh Steelers........................... 2002
DE
Al (Bubba) Baker
Detroit Lions................................1978-82
6 2006-11
0
0
0
8 1952-59
0
6
TE
Fred Davis
Denver Broncos................................ 1989
St. Louis Cardinals.......................1983-87
OL
Josh Day
Minnesota Vikings............................ 2007
Cleveland Browns.............1987, 1988-90
K
Steve DeLine
Philadelphia Eagles.....................1987, 89
Minnesota Vikings............................ 1988
San Diego Chargers.......................... 1988
K
Mickey Barilla
New York Jets...................................1980
LB
Rick Dennison
Denver Broncos...........................1982-91
FB
Larry Barnes
San Francisco 49ers......................... 1957
B
Louis (Dude) Dent
Brooklyn Dodgers.............................1943
P
Mike Deutsch
Minnesota Vikings............................1978
13 1978-90
2 1957-60
1
0
3
0
Oakland Raiders................................ 1960
RB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers.................... 1987
Steve Bartalo
1 1987
0
0
11
1 0
MG-LB Dale Dodrill
Pittsburgh Steelers......................1951-61
2 1988-89
0
0 0
3
9 1951-59
1
4
7
Dewey Dorough
Green Bay Packers........................... 1988
OT
Jason Basso
Tampa Bay Buccaneers.................... 1993
DB
Jerome Dove
Oakland Raiders................................ 1976
DB
Greg Battle
San Francisco 49ers.........................1974
San Diego Chargers.....................1977-81
WR
Sanjay Beach
Dallas Cowboys................................ 1988
WR
Tom Drake
Green Bay Packers...........................1978
TE
Joel Dreessen
New York Jets..............................2005-06
San Francisco 49ers............. 1989-91, 93
Houston Texans......................... 2007-11.
4 1989-93
0
0
1
4 1977-80
6 2005, 2007-11
0
0
Green Bay Packers........................... 1992
Denver Broncos 2012-pres.......................
RB
Kyle Bell
Jacksonville Jaguars........................ 2009
QB
Mark Driscoll
Dallas Cowboys................................1976
DE
Mark E. Bell
Seattle Seahawks.........................1979-82
LB
Jim Eifrid
Washington Redskins...................... 1960
5 1979-84
0
0
Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts.......1982-84
WR
Mark R. Bell
St. Louis Cardinals.......................1979-81
2 1980-81
0
0
DE
Mike Bell
Kansas City Chiefs.......................1979-91
12 1979-91
0
0
DB
Randy Beverly
New York Jets..............................1966-69
5 1967-71
0
0
0
1 1961
0
0
3
0
0
Denver Broncos................................ 1961
0
OT
Kansas City Chiefs............................1964
7
Washington Redskins......................1964
2
QB
Billy Farris
Cincinnati Bengals............................ 2009
Boston/New England Patriots.....1970-71
DB
Cliff Featherstone
San Diego Chargers..........................1978
C
Albert Bimper
Indianapolis Colts........................2006-08
LB
Dan Fiala
Kansas City Chiefs............................ 1985
OL
Justin Borvansky
Denver Broncos................................ 2001
OT
Doug Fiala
Atlanta Falcons.................................. 1988
DB
Calvin Branch
Oakland Raiders...................... 1997-2005
C
Aaron Finch
Buffalo Bills.......................................1982
DB
Dupree Branch
St. Louis Cardinals............................1980
DT
Dennis Freeman
Dallas Cowboys................................ 1979
G
Mike Brisiel
Houston Texans...........................2006-11
RB
Jon Francis
New York Giants............................... 1986
5 1997-2005 5 2007-11
0 0
0 0
0 3
1 1987
0
0
0
Dick Evers
Mike Bell 0
0
San Francisco 49ers......................... 1988
New York Jets................................... 1989
8
9 1982-90
Yrs as
Yrs starter
0
Don Burroughs 0
Oakland Raiders .................... 2012-pres.
Los Angeles Rams............................ 1987
WR
J.D. Brookhart
Los Angeles Rams............................ 1988
G
Sherwood (Woody) Fries
Green Bay Packers........................... 1943
1 1943
0
0
0
T-G
Sam Brunelli
Denver Broncos...........................1966-71
TE
David Frisch
Cincinnati Bengals.......................1993-95
5 1993-97
0
0
0
WR
Jeremy Burkett
New York Giants..........................1995-96
New England Patriots....................... 1995
6 1966-71
0
0
4
Denver Broncos...........................1997-98
Minnesota Vikings............................ 1996
Dallas Cowboys................................ 1997
Washington Redskins.................1997-98
HB
Alex Burl
Chicago Cardinals........................1956-67
DB
Don Burroughs
Los Angeles Rams.......................1955-59
1 1956 10 1955-64
0
0
0
DB
Justin Gallimore
Arizona Cardinals.............................. 2002
0
0
9
DB
Fred Glick
Chicago/St. Louis Cardinals........1959-60
Philadelphia Eagles......................1960-64
Norm Cable
Cleveland Rams...........................1938-39
T
Kevin Call
Indianapolis Colts........................1984-95
DB
Mike Call
B
Jerry Callahan
DE
8 1959-66
1
3
Houston Oilers.............................1961-66
DB-HB Gary Glick
Pittsburgh Steelers......................1956-59
Washington Redskins.................1959-60
Dallas Cowboys................................1983
Baltimore Colts............................1960-61
New York Giants...............................1955
San Diego Chargers.......................... 1963
Kent Campbell
Denver Broncos................................1979
DL
Patrick Goodpaster
Baltimore Ravens............................. 2005
OG
Gerald Caswell
Dallas Cowboys................................1973
QB
John Graham
Miami Dolphins................................1975
OG
Anthony Cesario
Jacksonville Jaguars........................1999
Jake Green
Dallas Cowboys................................ 1972
Miami Dolphins...........................2000-03
Kansas City Chiefs............................ 1972
WR
Jeff Champine
Seattle Seahawks.............................. 1984
WR
Rashaun Greer
Dallas Cowboys................................2010
RB
Henri Childs
Kansas City Chiefs............................ 2003
DB
Hardy Griffin
Dallas Cowboys................................ 1987
DE
Robert Chirico
Seattle Seahawks..............................1991
LB
Clark Haggans
Pittsburgh Steelers......................2000-07
DB
Jack Christiansen
Detroit Lions................................1951-58
TE
Pete Clark
Dallas Cowboys................................1975
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1 1938 10 1984-93
8 1951-58
0
6
0
5
5
8
7 1956-63
12 2000-11
Arizona Cardinals.....................2008-pres.
B
Washington Redskins......................1949
Bob Hainlen
0
0
0
0
Mike Brisiel
6 9
Jason Craft
7 Joel Dreessen
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John Howell
Keith King
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Yrs on
Appearances
Roster
Tennessee Titans.............................. 1999
TE
Bill Larson
San Francisco 49ers....................1975-76
Indianapolis Colts............................. 2000
Washington Redskins...................... 1977
Detroit Lions..................................... 1977
Philadelphia Eagles........................... 1978
Yrs on
Appearances
Roster
WR
Darran Hall
NFL Yrs Played First-team No/From
All-Pro Yrs
Pro Bowl
Dan Hammerschmidt Indianapolis Colts............................. 1986
QB
Caleb Hanie
Chicago Bears..............................2008-11
3 2008-12
0
Yrs as
Yrs starter
S
0
0
NFL Yrs Played First-team No/From
All-Pro Yrs
4 1975-80
0
Pro Bowl 0
Denver Broncos 2012-pres.
Green Bay Packers......................1979-80
RB
Ron Harris
Minnesota Vikings............................1978
Denver Broncos................................ 1980
E
Jim Hartman
Brooklyn Dodgers........................1936-37
1 1936
0
0
0
DB
Philadelphia Eagles........................... 1968
WR-DB Jon Henderson
Pittsburgh Steelers......................1968-69
3 1968-70
0
0
0
Atlanta Falcons.............................1969-70
Washington Redskins................1970, 73
DT
Gene Layton
Chicago Bears...................................1968
WR
Eric Hill
Indianapolis Colts........................2004-06
TE
Harper LeBel
Kansas City Chiefs............................ 1985
DE
Tommie Hill
New York Giants..........................2009-10
Seattle Seahawks.............................. 1989
Oakland Raiders................................ 2011
Philadelphia Eagles........................... 1990
Kirk Hinderlider
Detroit Lions..................................... 1954
Atlanta Falcons.............................1991-96
Willie Hogan
Chicago Bears................................... 1984
Chicago Bears....................... 1997-98, 99
QB
Justin Holland
Miami Dolphins................................ 2006
Baltimore Ravens............................. 1998
LB
Alex Hoover
Tampa Bay Buccaneers.................... 1987
DB
Buffalo Bills....................................... 1980
P
Deone Horinek
Green Bay Packers........................... 1999
New England Patriots..................1981-84
DB
John Howell
Tampa Bay Buccaneers...............2001-04
Al Lavan
Keith Lee
2 1969-70
10 1989-98
5 1981-85
0
0
0
0
0
0
Indianapolis Colts........................1985-87
Seattle Seahawks.........................2005-06
OG
Wayne Lee
Denver Broncos................................1961
P
Joey Huber
Atlanta Falcons.................................. 2003
OT
Bill Leer
RB
John Ivlow
Chicago Bears................................... 1993
6 2001-06
1 1993
0
0
0
0
0
0
Denver Broncos................................ 1980
San Francisco 49ers.........................1993
RB
Alvin Lewis
Denver Broncos................................ 1982
Denver Broncos................................ 1995
DL
Mike Mackenzie
Tampa Bay Buccaneers....................2001
DB
Buffalo Bills..................................1996-98
OL
Paul Madsen
Baltimore Ravens............................. 2012
6 1996-2001
0
0
0
Cleveland Browns................... 1999-2003
HB-DB Chet Maeda
Detroit Lions..................................... 1943
DL
Ron Jenkins
Dallas Cowboys.......................... 1984-85
Chicago Cardinals............................. 1945
DT
Bill Johanningmeier
Green Bay Packers........................... 1972
OL
Seattle Seahawks..............................2010
RB
Gartrell Johnson
San Diego Chargers.......................... 2009
2 2009-10
0
0
0
Adrian Martinez
New York Giants......................... 2009-10
RB
Atlanta Falcons........................ 2010-2011
RB
Baltimore Colts............................1975-76
0
0
0
0
Atlanta Falcons.................................. 1979
Raymond Jackson
Yrs as
Yrs starter
1 1945
0
0
0
Minnesota Vikings............................2010
Lawrence McCutcheon Los Angeles Rams.......................1972-79
10 1972-81
0
5
5
Seattle Seahawks.............................. 1980
Denver Broncos..........................1980, 84
New Orleans Saints.........1976-77, 78-79
Buffalo Bills..................................1981-83
Minnesota Vikings............................ 1977
RB
Kevin McDougal
Indianapolis Colts........................2000-02
2 2000-01
0
0
Denver Broncos................................ 1979
WR
Kay McFarland
San Francisco 49ers....................1962-68
6 1962-68
0
0
0
RB
Larry Jones
Houston Oilers............................ 1980-81
DT-T
Thurman (Fum) McGraw Detroit Lions................................1950-54
5 1950-54
1
1
3
DB
Selwyn Jones
Cleveland Browns........................1992-93
TE
Keli McGregor
1 1985
0
0
0
Kim Jones
4 1976-79
4 1993-96
0
0
0
0
0
0
Denver Broncos................................ 1985
New Orleans Saints.......................... 1994
Indianapolis Colts........................1985-86
0
Seattle Seahawks.........................1995-96
LB
Kevin McLain
Los Angeles Rams.......................1976-82
4 1976-79
0
0
0
P
Jimmie Kaylor
Atlanta Falcons.................................. 2008
DB
Jim McMillin
Denver Broncos...............1960-62, 64-65
5 1961-65
0
0
2
K
Clark Kemble
New Orleans Saints..........................1976
Oakland Raiders...........................1963-64
OL
Pat Meyer
Arizona Cardinals.............................. 1995
WR
Willie Miller
Houston Oilers.................................. 1975
San Francisco 49ers.........................1977
TE
Washington Redskins...................... 1974
Jimmie Kennedy
3 1975-77
0
0
Baltimore Colts............................1975-78
DB
Dallas Cowboys................................1969
Floyd Kerr
Los Angeles Rams.......................1976-82
QB
Cleveland Browns.............................1989
LB-DE Sean Moran
Buffalo Bills..................................1996-99
St. Louis Cardinals.......................1968-69
St. Louis Rams..................... 2000-01, 04
LB
San Diego Chargers.....................1977-85
0
6
0
Minnesota Vikings............................ 1967 0
1
0
Cleveland Browns........................1975-76
12 1978-89
0
7 1975-82
Pittsburgh Steelers......................1960-67
Linden (Keith) King
8 1961-68
0
DB-HB Brady Keys
8
Scooter Molander
8 1996-2003
0
0
San Francisco 49ers....................2002-03
Los Angeles Raiders....................1986-90
QB
Chicago Bears..............................1998-99
DB
Bill Kishman
Washington Redskins......................1969
San Diego Chargers................ 1999-2000
LB
Steve Krum
Kansas City Chiefs............................1977
E
Glenn Morris
Detroit Lions..................................... 1940
G-T
Bob Kruse
Oakland Raiders...........................1967-68
WR
Damon Morton
Carolina Panthers............................. 2008
WR
Dion Morton
Cleveland Browns.............................2010
DE
Mark Mullaney
Minnesota Vikings.......................1975-89
DB
Greg Myers
Cincinnati Bengals.................. 1996-2000
Lawrence McCutcheon
Roster
Name
Roster
Name
Gary Glick
Pos
Pos
3 1967-69
0
0
Buffalo Bills....................................... 1969
0
Moses Moreno
3 1998-2000 1 1940
12 1975-86 5 1996-2000
0 0
0 0
2
0
0 0
0
0
8
0
0
2
Dallas Cowboys................................ 2000
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Yrs on
Pos
Name
Appearances
Roster
LB
Jesse Nading
DB
Rhett Nelson
NFL Yrs Played First-team
Pro Bowl
Yrs as
Yrs starter
Rams in the National Football League
Roster
Yrs on
Pos
Name
Appearances
Roster
NFL Yrs Played First-team No/From
All-Pro Yrs
Pro Bowl
All-Pro Yrs
Houston Texans.......................2008-pres.
4 2008-11
0
0
0
DB
Erik Olson
Jacksonville Jaguars...................2000-01
1 2000
0
0
0
Arizona Cardinals........................2003, 05
2 2003-04
0
0
0
LB
Jim Opperman
Philadelphia Eagles........................... 1975
1 1975
0
0
0
Minnesota Vikings.......................2003-04
WR
Dan O’Rourke
Houston Oilers..................................1976
OL
Green Bay Packers........................... 1999
WR
Dustin Osborn
New York Jets................................... 2007
St. Louis Rams............................2000-01
LB
Mitch Palmer
Carolina Panthers............................. 1997
Houston Texans...........................2002-03
Tampa Bay Buccaneers...............1998-99
LB
Oakland Raiders..........................1978, 79
Mike Newell
3 1998-2000
0
0
Minnesota Vikings.......................2000-01
San Francisco 49ers................... 1978-79
Houston Texans...........................2002-03
Denver Broncos................................ 1980
DT
Minnesota Vikings............................1975
RB
Philadelphia Eagles........................... 1978
Mark R. Nichols
Ben Norman
Denver Broncos................................ 1980
QB
Cleveland Browns............................. 1984
Terry Nugent
1 1978
0
0
0
1 1980
0
0
0
1 1987
0
0
0
Gary Paulson
Green Bay Packers...........................1976
Buffalo Bills....................................... 1977
T
Denver Broncos...........................2005-08
Erik Pears
Indianapolis Colts........................1986-87
Oakland Raiders.......................... 2009-10
WR
Tim O’Byrne
St. Louis Cardinals............................ 1986
Buffalo Bills............................. 2010-pres.
T
Clint Oldenburg
New England Patriots....................... 2007 5 2007 0
T
Miami Dolphins................................ 2003
0
0
Morgan Pears
0
3
1 2004
0
0
0
Pittsburgh Steelers........................... 2003
St. Louis Rams................................. 2008
New York Giants............................... 2004
Denver Broncos.......................... 2008-09
HB
Myron Pearson
Houston Oilers..................................1961
Washington Redskins.................2010-11
T
Cole Pemberton
Houston Texans................................2010
RB
Detroit Lions.....................................1968
WR
Chris Pittman
Cleveland Browns............................. 2004
K
Jon Poole
Denver Broncos................................ 1985
LB
Joey Porter
Pittsburgh Steelers................. 1999-2007
Midwest Football League Norm Cable Cincinnati Bengals.................... 1938-39
Arena Football League Justin Borvansky Los Angeles Avengers....................2002 Bob Cox Cleveland Thunderbolts............ 1994-95 Billy Farris Arizona Rattlers..............................2010 Tampa Bay Storm...........................2011 Pat Meyer St. Louis Stampede........................1996 Terry Hinn Chicago Bruisers............................1987 Steve Hodge St. Louis Stampede.................. 1995-96 J’Sharlon Jones Philadelphia Soul...........................2004 Utah Blaze................................ 2007-08 Lavell Mann Los Angeles Avengers....................2006 Las Vegas Gladiators.....................2006 Corey McCoy Arizona Rattlers..............................2000 Scooter Molander Charlotte Rage...............................1992 Las Vegas Sting....................... 1994-95 Anaheim Piranhas..........................1996 Bryan Save Philadelphia Soul..................... 2007-08 Spokane Shock..............................2009 Geoff Turner Iowa Barnstormers.............. 1999-2000 New York Dragons................... 2001-02 Bob Vomhof San Jose SaberCats.......................2008 Tim Walter Spokane Shock..............................2011 Thal Woods Colorado Crush........................ 2002-03 Utah Blaze......................................2006 New Orleans Voodoo.....................2007 Nashville Kats................................2008
Italian Pro League Scott Whitehouse -............................................... 1989-96 Bradlee Van Pelt Bergamo Lions...............................2009
UNITED Football League Cecil Sapp New York Sentinels........................2009 Bryan Save New York Sentinels........................2009 Hartford Colonials..........................2010
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United States Football League Mike Call Denver Gold...................................1984 Jeff Harper Denver Gold...................................1984 Ricky Harr Denver Gold...................................1983 Kevin McLain Houston Gamblers.........................1984 Andy Poremba Denver Gold...................................1983 Pacific Coast Professional Football League Woody Fries Los Angeles Bulldogs............... 1941-42
Canadian Football League Less Browne Hamilton Tiger-Cats................. 1984-88 Winnipeg Blue Bombers........... 1989-97 Jeff Champine Calgary Stampeders.......................1985 Henri Childs Winnipeg Blue Bombers.................2006 Saskatchewan Roughriders...... 2007-08 Cliff Featherstone Saskatchewan Roughriders...... 1978-80 Mel Foss Edmonton Eskimos........................1963 Richie Hall Calgary Stampeders................. 1983-87 Saskatchewan Roughriders...... 1988-97 Ron Harris Winnipeg Blue Bombers........... 1979-80 Jon Henderson Calgary Stampeders.......................1971 Anthoney Hill Edmonton Eskimos........................1995 Justin Holland Winnipeg Blue Bombers.................2007 Marcus Houston Montreal Alouettes.........................2005 Alvin Lewis Toronto Argonauts.........................1983 Corey McCoy Calgary Stampeders............. 1999-2004 Kevin McDougal Montreal Alouettes.........................2003 Jeff Raikes Hamilton Tiger-Cats.......................1985 Al Simpson Calgary Stampeders................. 1977-78 Cecil Stockdale Winnipeg Blue Bombers.................1980 Andre Strode Birmingham Barracudas................1995 Terry Swarn Edmonton Eskimos.................. 1969-73 Phil Webb Hamilton Tiger-Cats.......................1973 Bob Weber Edmonton Eskimos........................1957 Jim White Edmonton Eskimos..................1971, 73
Miami Dolphins.......................... 2007-09
12 1999-2010
1
3
Arizona Cardinals.................... 2010-2011
LB
Kirk Powell
Denver Broncos................................ 1985
WR
Greg Primus
Denver Broncos................................ 1993
2 1994-95
0
0
Chicago Bears..............................1994-95
WR
Jeff Raikes
Denver Broncos...........................1983-84
E
Roy Ratekin
Akron Pros........................................ 1921
WR
Pete Rebstock
Kansas City Chiefs............................ 2002
T-G
Leo Reed
St. Louis Cardinals............................ 1961
1 1921 1 1961
0 0
0 0
Denver Broncos................................ 1961
Houston Oilers.................................. 1961
RB
Minnesota Vikings.......................1968-74
Oscar Reed
WR
Frank Rice
8 1968-75
0
0
Green Bay Packers......................2004-05
LB
Adrian Ross
Cincinnati Bengals.................. 1998-2005
LB
Chris Rule
Denver Broncos................................ 1989
T-G
Blaine Saipaia
Seattle Seahawks.............................. 2000
6 1998-2003 4 2004-07
0 0
0 0
Tennessee Titans.............................. 2002 Oakland Raiders................................ 2003
Denver Broncos................................ 2003
St. Louis Rams............................2004-06
Detroit Lions................................2006-08
RB
Denver Broncos...........................2003-08
6 2003-08
0
0
Houston Texans................................ 2008
DE
Indianapolis Colts............................. 2004
Bryan Save
0
0 0 Cling Oldenburg 2
2 0
New Orleans Saints.....................2000-01
11
Tampa Bay Buccaneers.................... 2001 Denver Broncos...........................2002-03
Cecil Sapp
Jesse Nading
Atlanta Falcons..................................1975
Sean Moran
0
New York Jets..............................2007-08
NFL Europe/NFL Europa/ World League of American Football Tony Alford Birmingham Fire............................1992 Karl Ballard London Monarchs.................... 1996-99 Steve Bartalo Frankfurt Galaxy....................... 1991-92 Lewis Capes London Monarchs.................... 1993-98 Doug Fiala Frankfurt Galaxy.............................1991 Moses Moreno -............................................... 2001-02 Morgan Pears Scottish Claymores.................. 2004-05 Blaine Saipaia -.....................................................2002 Bryan Save Cologne Centurions.................. 2005-06 Tim Stuber -............................................... 2002-03 Ula Tuitele Rhein Fire.......................................2002
0
8 2006-07, 09-11
Jim Oliver
Yrs as
Yrs starter
No/From
Eric Pears
1
San Francisco 49ers......................... 2004
Baltimore Ravens............................. 2004
Tampa Bay Buccaneers.................... 2005
Denver Broncos................................2006
G-T
Al Simpson
New York Giants..........................1975-76
2 1975-76
0
0
1
DE
Brady Smith
New Orleans Saints.....................1996-99
10 1996-2005
0
0
6
Atlanta Falcons........................ 1999-2006
Joey Porter
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Kory Sperry
Kelly Stouffer
Bradlee Van Pelt
Dexter Wynn
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Pos Name DB Perry Smith G Shelley Smith LB Andre Sommersell TE Kory Sperry G Ron Stehouwer DB Greg Stemrick QB Kelly Stouffer OL Tim Stuber DB Earlie Thomas DT Mike Tomasini K Dan Torzala LB Ula Tuitele WR Geoff Turner WR Paul Turner NT-DE Terry Unrein QB Bradlee Van Pelt LB Louie Walker C Tim Walter RB Damon Washington WR Harry Washington DB Melvin Washington DB Phil Webb DE Jim White B Wilbur (Red) White TE Eli Workman DB Lonnie Wright DB Dexter Wynn DB Lorenzo Zackery B Jerry Zaleski
Appearances Roster No/From All-Pro Yrs Yrs starter Oakland Raiders................................ 1973 9 1973-81 0 0 3 Green Bay Packers......................1973-76 St. Louis Cardinals.......................1977-79 Denver Broncos...........................1980-82 Houston Texans.......................2010-pres. 2 2010 Oakland Raiders................................ 2004 Indianapolis Colts............................. 2005 San Diego Chargers.......... 2009, 11-pres. 3 2009-11 0 0 0 Miami Dolphins.......................... 2009-10 Detroit Lions..................................... 1960 5 1960-64 0 0 1 Pittsburgh Steelers......................1960-65 Houston Oilers.............................1974-82 9 1975-83 0 1 5 New Orleans Saints.....................1983-86 St. Louis Cardinals............................ 1987 4 1988-92 0 0 0 Seattle Seahawks.........................1987-96 San Diego Chargers.......................... 2001 Carolina Panthers............................. 2002 Green Bay Packers........................... 2002 Kansas City Chiefs............................ 2004 Denver Broncos................................ 2005 New York Jets..............................1970-74 6 1970-75 0 0 4 Denver Broncos...........................1974-76 Atlanta Falcons..................................1968 San Diego Chargers..........................1971 New England Patriots.....2000-01, 02, 04 4 2000-04 0 0 0 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.................... 2001 Buffalo Bills..................................2002-03 Oakland Raiders.......................... 2004-05 Miami Dolphins................................1998 Buffalo Bills....................................... 1998 San Diego Chargers.....................1986-88 2 1986-87 0 0 0 Denver Broncos................................ 1989 Denver Broncos...........................2004-05 1 2005 0 0 0 Houston Texans...........................2006-07 Dallas Cowboys...........................1974-75 1 1974 0 0 0 Chicago Bears...................................2010 Chicago Bears................................... 1999 3 2000-02 0 0 0 New York Giants..........................2000-03 Minnesota Vikings............................ 1978 2 1978-79 0 0 0 Chicago Bears...................................1979 San Francisco 49ers......................... 1980 Tampa Bay Buccaneers....................1976 Detroit Lions.....................................1971 New England Patriots....................... 1972 4 1972-76 0 0 0 Houston Oilers.............................1974-75 Seattle Seahawks.............................. 1976 Denver Broncos................................ 1976 Brooklyn Dodgers........................1935-36 2 1935-36 0 0 0 Chicago Cardinals............................. 1936 Detroit Lions................................1936-37 Arizona Cardinals.............................. 1998 Denver Broncos...........................1966-67 2 1966-67 0 0 1 Philadelphia Eagles......................2004-06 5 2004-08 0 0 0 Houston Texans.......................... 2006-08 Detroit Lions............................... 2008-09 Washington Redskins......................1984 San Francisco 49ers.........................1956
S
Green Bay Packers...........................1986
Tim Zubradt
Yrs on
NFL Yrs Played First-team
Pro Bowl
Yrs as
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ALL-PRO HONORS
Player Randy Beverly Don Burroughs Don Burroughs Jack Christiansen Jack Christiansen Jack Christiansen Jack Christiansen Jim David Jim David Jim David Jim David Rick Dennison Rick Dennison Rick Dennison Fred Glick Fred Glick Gary Glick Clark Haggans Clark Haggans John Howell John Howell Bob Kruse
Don Burroughs — 1960 (AP second-team all-NFL, NEA second-team all-NFL, NYDN second-team all-NFL); 1961 (NEA second-team all-NFL, NYDN second-team all-NFL, UPI second-team all-NFL); 1962 (NEA second-team all-NFL). Jack Christiansen — 1952 (AP first-team all-NFL, UPI second-team all-NFL); 1953 (AP first-team all-NFL, NYDN first-team all-NFL, UPI first-team all-NFL); 1954 (AP first-team all-NFL, NYDN first-team allNFL, TSN second-team all-NFL, UPI first-team allNFL); 1955 (AP first-team all-NFL, NEA first-team all-NFL, NYDN first-team all-NFL, TSN first-team all-NFL, UPI first-team all-NFL); 1956 (AP first-team all-NFL, NEA first-team all-NFL, NYDN first-team allNFL, TSN first-team all-NFL, UPI first-team all-NFL); 1957 (AP first-team all-NFL, NEA first-team all-NFL, NYDN first-team all-NFL, UPI first-team all-NFL). Al (Bubba) Baker — 1978 (PFW first-team all-conf., UPI second-team all-conf., AP first-team all-NFL, PFWA first-team all-NFL, NEA first-team all-NFL, PFW first-team all-NFL); 1979 (NEA second-team all-NFL). Jim David — 1954 (AP second-team all-NFL, NYDN first-team all-NFL, UPI first-team all-NFL); 1955 (NEA second-team all-NFL); 1956 (AP second-team all-NFL, NEA second-team all-NFL, NYDN secondteam all-NFL, UPI second-team all-NFL); 1957 (NEA second-team all-NFL, NYDN second-team all-NFL, UPI second-team all-NFL); 1958 (NEA second-team all-NFL). Dale Dodrill — 1952 (AP second-team all-NFL); 1953 (UPI first-team all-NFL); 1954 (AP first-team all-NFL, NYDN second-team all-NFL, UPI second-team allNFL); 1955 (AP second-team all-NFL, NEA first-team all-NFL, NYDN first-team all-NFL, TSN first-team all-NFL, UPI first-team all-NFL); 1956 (NEA secondteam all-NFL, NYDN second-team all-NFL, UPI second-team all-NFL); 1958 (TSN first-team all-NFL). Fred Glick — 1963 (League first-team all-AFL, AP first-team all-AFL, NEA first-team all-AFL, NYDN firstteam all-AFL, UPI first-team all-AFL); 1964 (League first-team all-AFL, NEA second-team all-AFL). Lawrence McCutcheon — 1973 (UPI second-team all-conf., NEA second-team all-NFL); 1974 (AP first-team all-conf., PFW first-team all-conf., TSN first-team all-conf., UPI first-team all-conf., AP second-team all-NFL, PFWA second-team all-NFL, NEA first-team all-NFL); 1975 (UPI second-team allconf.); 1976 (UPI second-team all-conf.); 1977 (UPI first-team all-conf.). Fum McGraw — 1952 (AP first-team all-NFL, NYDN first-team all-NFL, UPI first-team all-NFL); 1953 (NYDN first-team all-NFL, UPI second-team allNFL). Joey Porter — 2002 (PFW first-team all-conf., AP first-team all-NFL, PFWA first-team all-NFL, TSN first-team all-NFL); 2004 (PFW first-team all-conf., AP second-team all-NFL); 2005 (PFW first-team allconf., AP second-team all-NFL); 2008 (AP secondteam all-NFL). Greg Stemrick — 1980 (UPI second-team all-conf.). Earlie Thomas — 1971 (UPI second-team all-conf.).
Team *New York Jets Los Angeles Rams *Philadelphia Eagles *Detroit Lions *Detroit Lions Detroit Lions *Detroit Lions *Detroit Lions *Detroit Lions Detroit Lions *Detroit Lions Denver Broncos Denver Broncos Denver Broncos *Houston Oilers Houston Oilers *San Diego Chargers *Pittsburgh Steelers ^Arizona Cardinals *Tampa Bay Buccaneers ^Seattle Seahawks Oakland Raiders Lawrence McCutcheon Los Angeles Rams Fum McGraw *Detroit Lions Fum McGraw *Detroit Lions Fum McGraw Detroit Lions Kevin McLain ^Los Angeles Rams Willie Miller ^Los Angeles Rams Sean Moran St. Louis Rams Mark Mullaney Minnesota Vikings Joey Porter *Pittsburgh Steelers Oscar Reed Minnesota Vikings Oscar Reed Minnesota Vikings Oscar Reed Minnesota Vikings Damon Washington New York Giants *—won championship; ^—did not play
Championship Season Super Bowl III 1968 NFL title game 1955 NFL title game 1960 NFL title game 1952 NFL title game 1953 NFL title game 1954 NFL title game 1957 NFL title game 1952 NFL title game 1953 NFL title game 1954 NFL title game 1957 Super Bowl XXI 1986 Super Bowl XXII 1987 Super Bowl XXIV 1989 AFL title game 1961 AFL title game 1962 AFL title game 1963 Super Bowl XL 2005 Super Bowl XLIII 2008 Super Bowl XXXVII 2002 Super Bowl XL 2005 Super Bowl II 1967 Super Bowl XIV 1979 NFL title game 1952 NFL title game 1953 NFL title game 1954 Super Bowl XIV 1979 Super Bowl XIV 1979 Super Bowl XXXVI 2001 Super Bowl XI 1976 Super Bowl XL 2005 Super Bowl IV 1969 Super Bowl VIII 1973 Super Bowl IX 1974 Super Bowl XXXV 2000
pro football hall of fame Canton, ohio Jack Christiansen..............................................................................Class of 1970
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Al (Bubba) Baker.............................................................1978 (Associated Press)
PRO BOWL SELECTIONS Jack Christiansen (5)..................................................................................1953-57 Al (Bubba) Baker (3)..................................................................................1978-80 Jim David (6)..............................................................................................1954-59 Dale Dodrill (4).................................................................................... 1953-55, 57 Fred Glick (3)..............................................................................................1962-64 Brady Keys (1)................................................................................................. 1966 Lawrence McCutcheon (5)........................................................................1973-77 Thurman (Fum) McGraw (1).......................................................................... 1950 Joey Porter (4)...............................................................................2002, 04-05, 08 Greg Stemrick (1)............................................................................................ 1980
CANADIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME HAMILTON, ONTARIO Less Browne......................................................................................Class of 2002
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Occidental................0 Colorado A&M...........0
0 13
7 0
14 7
- -
21 20
Scoring Plays CAM....................................................................... Thompson 5 pass Hainlen (Kick failed) CAM.........................................................................................Hanna 71 run (Faucett kick) OCC.............................................................................Pearson 17 pass Ross (Smith kick) CAM.............................................................................Pearson 21 pass Ross (Smith kick) CAM.........................................................................................Hanna 79 run (Faucett kick) OCC................................................................................. Levin 69 pass Ross (Smith kick)
Team Statistics
CAM OCC First Downs...............................................................................................7 13 Rushing Yards......................................................................................213 100 Passing Yards.........................................................................................92 156 Att-Cmp-Int......................................................................................14-9-1 16-6-1 Fumbles-Lost........................................................................................ 0-0 2-2 Penalties-Yards................................................................................... 5-45 2-30 Punt Average.......................................................................................33.6 29.0
Bowl History
1949 rAISIN BOWL
Occidental 21, Colorado A&M 20 | Jan. 1, 1949 | Ratcliffe Stadium | Fresno, Calif. | 10,000 Colorado State — at the time known as the Colorado A&M Aggies — made its first trip to a postseason bowl game at the conclusion of the 1948 football season, capping one of the most successful years in school history. Coached by Bob Davis, Colorado A&M played on New Year’s Day against Occidental College, after an 8-2 regular season highlighted by a 29-25 win over in-state rival Colorado in Boulder. The only two regular-season losses came at the hands of Drake and Utah, setting the stage for the team’s trip to postseason play. It was a star-studded Colorado A&M lineup that took the field that day in Fresno. Four players — Fum McGraw, Tuffy Mullison, Dale Dodrill, and Jack Christiansen — were team mainstays and now occupy spots in Colorado State’s Sports Hall of Fame. A fifth star, running back Eddie Hanna, tragically would pass away after the opening game of the following season. McGraw, the school’s first consensus All-American, later played with the Detroit Lions, as did Christiansen, while Dodrill played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Colorado A&M led 13-0 at halftime behind the play of Hanna. He scored on a 71-yard run after the Aggies had scored when quarterback Bob Hainlen hit Keith Thompson with a 5-yard scoring pass. But Occidental scored 21 second-half points to rally for the victory. Hanna gave the Aggies their final touchdown of the game on a 79-yard run.
1948 Colorado A&M Aggies | Head Coach Bob Davis | 8-3 First Bowl in Program History
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1990 FREEDOM BOWL
Colorado State 32, Oregon 31 | Dec. 29, 1990 | Anaheim Stadium | Anaheim, Calif. | 51,103 Colorado State’s football squad opened the 1990 season with dreams higher than many observers felt possible. Those dreams included a postseason bowl berth. Having not been invited to a postseason game in 42 years, Colorado State earned a trip to the Freedom Bowl in 1990. Colorado State’s 8-4 regular-season record drew bowl attention and thrusted the team into the national limelight in Freedom Bowl VII. The Rams were matched against PAC-10 member Oregon in what would turn out to be one of the season’s most exciting bowl games. Colorado State scored first, opening the game with a 75-yard, 15-play drive on Mike Gimenez’s 1-yard plunge. Oregon later led 17-14, setting the stage for a dramatic fourth quarter. Trailing 25-19, the Rams took the lead on Gimenez’s 49-yard pass to Greg Primus, then added insurance on Todd Yert’s 52-yard scoring run to lead 32-25 with minutes remaining. But Oregon made one last grasp at victory behind quarterback Bill Musgrave, who led his team on a 79-yard scoring drive. The Rams’ Selwyn Jones then thwarted the Ducks’ two-point conversion pass attempt, an amazing play, to seal the win. Yert was named the game’s Offensive MVP, while teammate Robert Chirico earned defensive honors.
1990 Colorado State Rams | Head Coach Earle Bruce | 9-4 Second-Place Conference Finish | First Bowl in 42 Years
Colorado State...........7 Oregon....................7
7 10
5 0
13 14
- -
32 31
Scoring Plays CSU........................................................................................ Gimenez 1 run (Brown kick) UO.................................................................... Jones 16 pass Musgrave (McCallum kick) UO............................................................................................................ McCallum 23 FG CSU............................................................................................ Alford 1 run (Brown kick) UO....................................................................Burwell 3 pass Musgrave (McCallum kick) CSU.........................................................................Recover fumble in end zone for safety CSU................................................................................................................Brown 35 FG UO.................................................McClellan 44 pass Musgrave (Burwell pass Musgrave) UO..........................................................................Primus 49 pass Gimenez (Brown kick) CSU........................................................................................... Yert 52 run (kick blocked) UO.............................................................................................Burwell 1 run (pass failed) Elapsed Time: 3:30
Team Statistics
CSU First Downs.............................................................................................21 Rushes-Yards..................................................................................... 26-7 Passing Yards.......................................................................................392 Att-Cmp-Int....................................................................................47-29-0 Total Plays-Yards............................................................................ 73-399 Fumbles-Lost........................................................................................ 5-3 Penalties-Yards................................................................................... 7-60 Punts-Avg........................................................................................ 3-38.3
UO 16 49-196 108 15-8-1 64-304 2-0 5-47 6-34.7
Individual Statistics Rushing-Colorado State: Yert 12-94-1; Copeland 8-44-0; Alford 14-42-1; Gimenez 8-19-1; MacRenato 1-5-0; Verdugo 6- -8-0. Oregon: Oregon: Burwell 12-20-1; Kelemeni 5-7-0; McClelland 1-2-0; Shedrick 2-2-0; Musgrave 5- -11-0. Passing-Colorado State: Gimenez 10-5-1-1-73; Verdugo 5-3-0-0-35. Oregon: Musgrave 47-29-3-0-392. Receiving-Colorado State: Primus 2-63-1; Yert 2-18-0; Lindner 2-7-0; Copeland 1-5-0; Smith 1-5-0. Oregon: McClelland 9-148-1; A. Jones 2-35-1; Burwell 7-54-1; Harris 2-37-0; Shedrick 1-3-0; Kelemeni 2-11-0; Reitzug 5-97-0; Ferry 1-7-0. punting-Colorado State: Luke 6-208, 34.7. Oregon: Thompson 3-115, 38.3. SACKS-Colorado State: Chirico 2-11.
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Michigan................. 10 Colorado State...........7
7 0
7 0
0 7
- -
24 14
Scoring Plays UM........................................................................... Toomer 4 pass Collins(Hamilton kick) CSU............................................................................Turner 32 pass Hill (McDougal kick) UM..............................................................................................................Hamilton 34 FG UM.......................................................................... Hayes 16 pass Collins (Hamilton kick) UM..................................................................................... Wheatley 3 run (Hamilton kick) CSU.......................................................................... Burkett 18 pass Hill (McDougal kick) Elapsed Time: 3:31
Team Statistics
CSU First Downs.............................................................................................10 Rushes-Yards................................................................................... 36-51 Passing Yards.......................................................................................289 Att-Cmp-Int....................................................................................40-22-2 Total Plays-Yards............................................................................ 76-340 Fumbles-Lost........................................................................................ 2-2 Penalties-Yards................................................................................... 8-72
MU 18 37-179 162 24-14-3 61-341 0-0 11-97
Individual Statistics Rushing-Colorado State: Watson 17-47-0; Brown 3- -3-0; Hill 14- -5-0; Carn 1-4-0; Ward 1-8-0.. Michigan: Wheatley 16-80-1; Biakabutuka 9-70-0; Collins 6- -3-0; Hayes 1-8-0; E. Davis 1-13-0; Howard 3-9-0; Floyd 1-2-0.
Bowl History
1994 holiday BOWL
Michigan 24, Colorado State 14 | Dec. 30, 1994 | Jack Murphy Stadium | San Diego, Calif. | 59,453 Colorado State’s miraculous dream season in 1994 concluded on the turf of San Diego’s Jack Murphy Stadium. Holiday Bowl 17 featured the young and enthusiastic upstart Rams, representing the Western Athletic Conference for the first time ever in the postseason event, against the Big Ten’s Michigan Wolverines, long a bastion of college football tradition. Colorado State served notice on the night in San Diego that the Rams’ program would be a force in coming years. Following a Michigan touchdown on the Wolverines’ initial drive of the game, Colorado State answered. Quarterback Anthoney Hill drove the Rams 66 yards in nine plays for the tying touchdown, hitting receiver Paul Turner on a 32-yard scoring play. Hill, a native of San Diego, later would be honored as Colorado State’s Offensive MVP in the game. The Rams put their final touchdown on the scoreboard late in the game when Hill found receiver Jeremy Burkett down the right sideline for an 18-yard touchdown pass. By the end of the game, which was played before the eighth-largest crowd in Holiday Bowl history, statistics reflected the closeness of the contest. Michigan had gained 341 total yards, only 1 more than the Rams had managed.
1994 Colorado State Rams | Head Coach Sonny Lubick | 10-2 Western Athletic Conference Champion | No. 14 Final Ranking
Passing-Colorado State: Hill 40-22-2-2-289. Michigan: Collins 24-14-2-3-162. Receiving-Colorado State: Turner 4-62-1; Watson 6-23-0; Shull 3-101-0; Ward 1-12-0; Burkett 5-62-1; Olsen 3-29-0. Michigan: Wheatley 1-5-0; Toomer 5-63-1; Hayes 3-41-1; Foster 2-32-0; Richards 2-20-0; Cooper 1-1-0. punting-Colorado State: McDougal 4-142, 35.5. Michigan: Baker 5-140,28.0. sacks by-Colorado State: Hawkins 1; Hodge 1; Smith 1. Michigan: Hankins 1; Irons 1; Dyson 1; Horn 1; Carr 1.
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1995 HOLIDAY BOWL
Kansas St. 54, Colorado State 21 | Dec. 29, 1995 | Jack Murphy Stadium | San Diego, Calif. | 51,051 The Rams, having earned the right to represent the WAC in the final game of the season by virtue of a victory over San Diego State, joined Brigham Young and Wyoming as the only three schools to have appeared in the Holiday Bowl in consecutive years since the bowl’s inception. Colorado State entered the game with an 8-3 record after finishing 10-2 in the previous year, the school’s first-ever trip to the Holiday Bowl. Colorado State returned to Jack Murphy Stadium, the site of its league-title clinching win over SDSU, for a date with Kansas State. Kansas State entered the game ranked among the top 10 teams nationally after finishing in a tie for second in the Big Eight Conference. The teams were tied, 7-7, at the end of the first quarter before an interception and a partially blocked punt led to K-State’s 19 second-quarter points.
ing one touchdown.
The Rams were led offensively by freshman running back Damon Washington. Playing before a hometown crowd, Washington stung Kansas State’s defense for 101 yards on just 10 carries, scor-
Defensively, Colorado State cornerback Ray Jackson intercepted a pass and returned it 60 yards for a touchdown on a play that was nullified by an official’s inadvertent whistle.
1995 Colorado State Rams | Head Coach Sonny Lubick | 8-4 Western Athletic Conference Co-Champion | Second Straight Holiday Bowl
Colorado State...........7 Kansas State.............7
0 19
14 21
0 7
- -
21 54
Scoring Plays KSU................................................................................... Hickson 4 run (Gramatica kick) CSU....................................................................................... Blake 2 run (McDougal kick) KSU........................................................................................Lawrence 5 run (Kick failed) KSU.............................................................................................Kelly 18 run (pass failed) KSU................................................................... Jojka 12 pass Kavanagh (Gramatica kick) KSU........................................................... Schweiger 18 pass Kavanagh (Gramatica kick) CSU.................................................................................... Watson 3 run (McDougal kick) KSU.................................................................................Lawrence 5 run (Gramatica kick) CSU........................................................................... Washington 12 run (McDougal kick) KSU.................................................................. Lockett 4 pass Kavanagh (Gramatica kick) KSU.............................................................. Running 33 pass Kavanagh (Gramatica kick) Elapsed Time: 3:53
Team Statistics
CSU First Downs.............................................................................................14 Rushes-Yards................................................................................. 30-179 Passing Yards.......................................................................................132 Att-Cmp-Int......................................................................................30-6-3 Total Plays-Yards............................................................................ 57-301 Fumbles-Lost........................................................................................ 2-1 Penalties-Yards................................................................................. 11-95 Interceptions......................................................................................... 1-0 Punts-Avg........................................................................................ 8-28.4 Kick Returns..................................................................................... 7-136 Time of Possession............................................................................23:43 Sacks By............................................................................................. 2-12
KSU 30 48-212 324 32-24-1 80-536 0-0 12-124 3-14 3-45 3-67 6:17 1-7
Individual Statistics Rushing-Colorado State: Washington 10-101-1; Blake 11-41-1; Watson 7-23-1. Kansas State: Hickson 20-103-1; Lawrence 7-33-2. Passing-Colorado State: Moreno 24-5-2-91-0; Wilkinson 5-1-1-41-0. Kansas State: Miller 8-6-0-82-0; Kavanagh 24-18-1-242-4. Receiving-Colorado State: Turner 1-35-0; Calhoun 1-27-0; Antoine 1-41-0; Porter 1-13-0; Washington 1-2-0; D. Ballard 1-14-0. Kansas State: Running 6-126-1; Hickson 6-55-0; Lockett 4-41-1; Schweiger 4-47-1. punting-Colorado State: McDougal 5-187, 37.4. Kansas State: Garcia 3-135, 45.0.
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Colorado State...........7 Missouri..................3
7 14
14 7
7 0
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35 24
Scoring Plays
1997 holiday BOWL
Bowl History
Colorado State 35, Missouri 24 | Dec. 29, 1997 | Qualcomm Stadium | San Diego, Calif. | 50,761 Colorado State served notice on the game’s first drive that it was a team bent on making history. The Rams secured a spot in the laurels of school annals with a ninth win in a row, a 35-24 win over Missouri in a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Holiday Bowl.
CSU............................................................................................... Hall 14 run (Franz kick) MU............................................................................................................ Knickman 32 FG MU......................................................................................... Jones 4 run (Knickman kick) CSU........................................................................... McCoy 22 pass Moreno (Franz kick) MU....................................................................................Blackwell 7 run (Knickman kick) CSU................................................................................... Hall 85 punt return (Franz kick) CSU..............................................................................Davis 47 pass Moreno (Franz kick) MU.......................................................................................... Olivo 3 run (Knickman kick) CSU.........................................................................................Eslinger 23 run (Franz kick) Elapsed Time: 3:19
Colorado State made its intentions known from the outset, taking the first drive on a crisp evening in San Diego 85 yards in 13 plays for a touchdown. Wide receiver Darran Hall — a San Diego native — capped the drive, scoring on a 14-yard reverse.
Team Statistics
Colorado State’s defense was equally as impressive. The Rams limited Missouri to just 68 passing yards. Linebacker Willie Taylor and safety Myron Terry led the way with eight tackles apiece, while Eric Vaughn had seven stops.
CSU First Downs.............................................................................................17 Rushes-Yards................................................................................. 46-314 Passing Yards.........................................................................................68 Att-Cmp-Int......................................................................................17-7-1 Total Plays-Yards............................................................................ 63-382 Fumbles-Lost........................................................................................ 3-2 Penalties-Yards................................................................................... 5-39 Interceptions......................................................................................... 0-0 Punts-Avg........................................................................................ 4-44.3 Kick Returns....................................................................................... 6-94 Time of Possession............................................................................27:18 Sacks By............................................................................................. 2-11
MU 22 43-214 206 24-18-0 67-420 1-1 5-59 1-5 5-30.6 5-111 32:42 4-27
Hall played a major role in the game, taking a punt early in the third quarter and returning it 85 yards for a touchdown, the longest such return in the bowl’s history. He and teammate Moses Moreno — another San Diego-area native — were the game’s co-MVPs. Moreno, despite a sore foot injured during the game, completed 18-of-24 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Kevin McDougal gained 110 yards on 18 carries.
One of the game’s many highlights came with 10:44 to play and the Rams nursing a 28-24 lead. Reserve quarterback Ryan Eslinger, lined up as the holder in a field goal formation, faked that play and instead ran up the middle for a 23-yard touchdown to seal the victory.
1997 Colorado State Rams | Head Coach Sonny Lubick | 11-2 Western Athletic Conference Champion | Program-Record 11 Victories | No. 16 Final Ranking
Individual Statistics Rushing-Colorado State: McDougal 18-110-0; Washington 16-83-0; Hall 1-14-1; Moreno 7- -16-0; Eslinger 1-23-1. Missouri: Jones 20-132-1; Blackwell 6-31-1; West 11-104-0; Janes 2-9-0; Olivo 7-38-1. Passing-Colorado State: Moreno 24-18-0-206-2. Missouri: Jones 17-7-1-68-0. Receiving-Colorado State: Davis 6-115-1; Hall 4-20-0; P. Turner 2-16-0; McCoy 2-33-1; McDougal 1-12-0; G. Turner 1-3-0; Workman 1-7-0; Washington 1-0-0. Missouri: Brooks 2-26-0; Olivo 2-9-0; Blackwell 1-2-0; Layman 1-22-0; West 1-9-0. punting-Colorado State: Loos 5-153, 30.6. Missouri: Sebo 3-132, 44.0. sacks by-Colorado State: Haggans 1-4; Vaughn 1-7; Crowell 1-0; Tuitele 1-0.
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1999 LIBERTY BOWL
Southern Miss 23, Colorado State 17 | Dec. 31, 1999 | Liberty Bowl | Memphis, Tenn. | 54,866 The Liberty Bowl pitted the Rams, first-ever champions of the Mountain West Conference, against Conference USA champion Southern Mississippi. The game featured a myriad of unusual plays. USM’s first touchdown came on a fumble return. Following a field goal by the Rams’ C.W. Hurst, USM scored on a blocked punt. Later in the first half, Rams wide receiver Frank Rice ran 2 yards on a reverse, a touchdown set up by CSU’s blocked punt. Colorado State’s final touchdown of the game came on a 38-yard scoring pass from quarterback Matt Newton to H-Back Cory Woolstenhulme.
Colorado State...........3 Southern Miss.......... 13
14 7
0 3
0 0
- -
17 23
Scoring Plays USM.............................................................................. Williams 5 fum. ret. (Hannah kick) CSU................................................................................................................. Hurst 35 FG USM............................................................................... Frances blocked punt (kick failed) CSU................................................................................................ Rice 2 run (Hurst kick) CSU..............................................................Woolstenhulme 38 pass Newton (Hurst kick) USM...............................................................................................Nix 3 run (Hannah kick) USM..............................................................................................................Hannah 25 FG Elapsed time: 3:29
Team Statistics
1999 Colorado State Rams | Head Coach Sonny Lubick | 8-4 Co-Champions of Inaugural Mountain West Season
CSU uSM First Downs.............................................................................................15 11 Rushes-Yards................................................................................... 34-62 32-40 Passing Yards.......................................................................................227 216 Att-Cmp-Int....................................................................................46-20-1 30-13-1 Total Plays-Yards............................................................................ 78-268 64-187 Return Yards.............................................................................................0 0 Fumbles-Lost........................................................................................ 3-2 2-1 Penalties-Yards................................................................................... 8-71 11-59 Interceptions......................................................................................... 1-0 1-41 Punts-Avg........................................................................................ 5-31.8 9-34.3 Punt Returns....................................................................................... 4-21 1-11 Kick Returns....................................................................................... 5-88 3-57 Time of Possession............................................................................35:02 24:58 3rd Down Conversions....................................................................... 5-18 3-18 Sacks By............................................................................................. 2-15 1-5
Individual Statistics Rushing-Colorado State: McDougal 25-59-0; Newton 6- -21-0; Rice 1-2-1. Southern Miss: Kelly 9-19-0; Nix 17-55-0; Woods 4-2-0. Passing-Colorado State: Newton 46-20-1-228-1. Southern Miss: Kelly 30-13-1-125-0. Receiving-Colorado State: Rebstock 7-69-0; Davis 6-82-0; Cuppari 2-15-0; Woolstenhulme 2-41-1; McDougal 1-3-0; Ochoa 1-7-0; Layne 1-11-0. Southern Miss: Pinkston 4-49-0; Gideon 3-39-0; Fowler 3-12-0; Mills 1-10-0; Floyd 1-3-0; Miciotto 1-12-0. Tackles-Colorado State: Tuitele 8-1-9; Haggans 4-3-7; Vickers 6-0-6; Nelson 5-1-6. Southern Miss: Thomas 5-3-8. Stewart 7-1-8; Barnes 5-1-6; Williams 4-2-6.
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Colorado State...........3 Louisville.................7
13 3
3 0
3 7
-- 22 -- 17
Scoring Plays CSU................................................................................................................. Hurst 24 FG UL............................................................................. Dorsey 58 pass Ragone (Smith kick) UL....................................................................................................................Smith 24 FG CSU............................................................................................... Sapp 2 run (Hurst kick) CSU...............................................................................................Rice 16 run (kick failed) CSU................................................................................................................. Hurst 21 FG UL............................................................................. Branch 14 pass Ragone (Smith kick) CSU................................................................................................................. Hurst 32 FG Elapsed time: 3:22
Team Statistics
CSU First Downs.............................................................................................22 Rushes-Yards................................................................................. 50-157 Passing Yards.......................................................................................158 Att-Cmp-Int....................................................................................28-13-1 Total Plays-Yards............................................................................ 69-290 Fumbles-Lost........................................................................................ 3-1 Penalties-Yards................................................................................... 3-39 Interceptions......................................................................................... 0-0 Punts-Avg........................................................................................ 5-44.8 Punt Returns....................................................................................... 4-47 Kick Returns....................................................................................... 4-87 Time of Possession............................................................................32:25 3rd Down Conversions....................................................................... 5-16 4th Down Conversions.......................................................................... 3-4 Sacks By............................................................................................... 1-5
UL 17 24-76 321 37-24-0 59-397 3-3 6-55 1-9 5-39.2 1- -2 4-38 24:35 5-13 0-1 5-43
2000 LIBERTY BOWL
Bowl History
Colorado State 22, Louisville 17 | Dec. 29, 2000 | Liberty Bowl | Memphis, Tenn. | 58,302 Colorado State entered the game having won a second straight Mountain West Conference title. Coach Sonny Lubick’s Rams featured eight players — the most in school history — who were named first-team all-league. Included in that group were quarterback Matt Newton and linebacker Rick Crowell, named the league’s offensive and defensive players of the year, respectively. For the fourth time in seven seasons, Lubick was named the league’s coach of the year. Running back Cecil Sapp’s 2-yard scoring run in the second quarter tied the game, and wide receiver Frank Rice’s 16-yard reverse late in the first half put the Rams ahead to stay, 16-10. Sapp set a bowl and school bowl game record with 36 rushes, and his 160 yards. Colorado State was later voted 14th by the Associated Press, the highest end-of-season AP ranking in school history.
2000 Colorado State Rams | Head Coach Sonny Lubick | 10-2 Mountain West Champion | Fourth 10-Win Season | No. 14 Final Ranking
Individual Statistics Rushing-Colorado State: Sapp 36-160-1; Rice 2-39-1; Rebstock 1-6-0; Sanders 3-4-0; Newton 7- -50-0. Louisville: Stallings 15-63-0; Ragone 7-19-0; Lester 1-1-0; Parker 1-7-0. Passing-Colorado State: Newton 28-13-1-158-0. Louisville: Ragone 37-24-0-321-2. Receiving-Colorado State: Rebstock 3-34-0; Layne 2-46-0; Ochoa 2-22-0; Rice 2-20-0; Cuppari 2-19-0; Woolstenhulme 1-9-0; Sapp 1-8-0. Louisville: Branch 10-170-1; Jackson 5-47-0; Parker 4-14-0; Ghent 3-23-0; Dorsey 1-58-1; Stallings 1-9-0. Tackles-Colorado State: Howell 7-1-8; Crowell 6-1-7; Gibson 4-1-5-; Ju. Gallimore 4-0-4; Sprague 3-1-4. Louisville: Floyd 7-4-11; Freitag 4-6-10; Burns 7-1-8; Roundtree 6-2-8; Arp 5-3-89; Harris 3-3-6.
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2001 nEW oRLEANS bOWL
Colorado State 45, North Texas 20 | Dec. 18, 2001 | Louisiana Superdome | New Orleans, La. | 27,004 Colorado State’s football squad in 2001 made school history, playing in a third consecutive bowl game. CSU won the first-ever New Orleans Bowl played at the Louisiana Superdome, home to Super Bowl XXXVI just seven weeks later. And, the win marked the first time in school history that Colorado State had won back-to-back bowl games. Colorado State coach Sonny Lubick guided the Rams to five wins in the team’s final six games, including the team’s sixth bowl game since 1994. The Rams took control of the game early, scoring 17 points in the first quarter and 24 by halftime. Senior receiver Brad Svoboda scored the first touchdown of his career, a 2-yard reverse, on the game’s first drive, set up by a 56-yard catch-and-run play by Pete Rebstock on a pass from Bradlee Van Pelt.
also had 10 stops.
Colorado State sealed the win in the third quarter when the game’s MVP, Justin Gallimore, blocked a punt and recovered it for a touchdown to put the Rams up, 31-14. The Rams’ defense, which allowed only 329 yards, was led by linebacker Eric Pauly’s 10 tackles, while safety Aaron Sprague
Offensively, running back Henri Childs led the way with 97 rushing yards. Backup Chad Dixon, a senior playing in his first game as a Ram, scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter on a 2-yard run.
2001 Colorado State Rams | Head Coach Sonny Lubick | 7-5 First Back-to-Back Bowl Victories in Program History
Colorado State.......... 17 North Texas...............0
7 14
7 0
14 6
-- 45 -- 20
Scoring Plays CSU...................................................................................Svoboda 2 run (Naughton kick) CSU...........................................................................................................Naughton 46 FG CSU.......................................................................Ochoa 8 pass Van Pelt (Naughton kick) UNT......................................................................................... Dean 5 pass Hall (Ball kick) CSU....................................................................................Van Pelt 6 run (Naughton kick) UNT.................................................................................... Branch 42 pass Hall (Ball kick) CSU................................................ Justin Gallimore blocked punt return (Naughton kick) CSU....................................................................................... Dixon 2 run (Naughton kick) CSU.................................................................................. Vomhof 20 run (Naughton kick) UNT........................................................................... Blount 13 pass Bridges (pass failed) Elapsed time: 3:21
Team Statistics
CSU unt First Downs.............................................................................................20 19 Rushes-Yards................................................................................. 45-246 41-133 Passing Yards.......................................................................................129 196 Att-Cmp-Int......................................................................................17-8-2 34-15-1 Total Plays-Yards............................................................................ 62-375 75-329 Fumbles-Lost........................................................................................ 1-1 1-1 Penalties-Yards................................................................................... 6-41 10-78 Interceptions......................................................................................... 1-0 2-32 Punts-Avg........................................................................................ 3-32.3 5-27.2 Punt Returns....................................................................................... 4-31 1-15 Kick Returns....................................................................................... 3-59 5-79 Time of Possession............................................................................33:45 26:15 3rd Down Conversions....................................................................... 4-11 6-16 4th Down Conversions.......................................................................... 0-1 1-4 Sacks By............................................................................................. 4-30 1-9
Individual Statistics Rushing-Colorado State: Childs 12-97-0; Ruff 12-60-0; Vomhof 9-51-1; Van Pelt 7-34-1; Svoboda 1-2-1; Dixon 4-2-1. North Texas: Galbreath 22-106-0; Cobbs 7-50-0; Hall 7-1-0; Branch 2- -1-0; Bridges 3- -23-0. Passing-Colorado State: Van Pelt 14-5-2-106-1; Busch 3-3-0-23-0. North Texas: Hall 30-13-1-185-2; Bridges 2-1-0-13-1; Marshall 1-1-0- -2-0. Receiving-Colorado State: Rebstock 2-73-0; Ochoa 2-18-1; Ruff 1-20-0; Davis 1-14-0; Dreessen 1-5-0; Hill 1- -1-0. North Texas: Marshall 4-53-0; Branch 3-58-1; Howard 2-38-0; Galbreath 1-15-0; Blount 1-13-1; Muenchow 1-12-0; Dean 1-5-1; Cobbs 1-4-0; Hall 1- -2-0. Tackles-Colorado State: Pauly 9-1-10; Sprague 4-5-9; Wood 8-0-8; Jason Gallimore 7-0-7; Smith 4-2-6; Justin Gallimore 4-1-5; Wade 3-2-5; Martin 3-1-4; Lowe 2-0-2. North Texas: Spencer 8-1-9; Buckles 7-0-7; Kassell 5-2-7; Casey 4-2-6; Jones 4-1-5; Kennedy 3-2-5; Pearl 3-0-3; Pahulu 2-1-3; Paris 2-1-3; Hurd 2-1-3; Davis 2-1-3.
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Colorado State...........0 TCU........................0
0 7
3 0
0 10
-- 3 -- 17
Scoring Plays TCU.............................................................................Dunbar 2 pass Stilley (Browne kick) Rams...........................................................................................................Babcock 46 FG TCU...............................................................................................................Browne 25 FG TCU....................................................................................... Madison 3 run (Browne kick) Elapsed time: 3:17
Team Statistics
CSU tcu First Downs...............................................................................................8 13 Rushes-Yards................................................................................... 31-89 52-197 Passing Yards.........................................................................................50 141 Att-Cmp-Int......................................................................................28-6-3 28-16-1 Total Plays-Yards............................................................................ 59-139 80-338 Fumbles-Lost........................................................................................ 5-3 2-1 Penalties-Yards................................................................................... 7-49 9-70 Interceptions......................................................................................... 1-2 3-50 Punts-Avg........................................................................................ 8-36.9 8-36.6 Punt Returns....................................................................................... 4-64 2-10 Kick Returns....................................................................................... 3-45 1-11 Time of Possession............................................................................26:13 22:47 3rd Down Conversions....................................................................... 3-16 5-16 4th Down Conversions.......................................................................... 0-1 0-1 Sacks By............................................................................................... 0-0 1-7
Bowl History
2002 LIBERTY BOWL
TCU 17, Colorado State 3 | Dec. 31, 2002 | Liberty Bowl | Memphis, Tenn. | 55,207 Colorado State concluded a successful 2002 season with the program’s third trip in four seasons to the Liberty Bowl as the Mountain West Conference champion. The bowl date with Conference USA champion TCU marked the Rams’ seventh postseason trip overall in Sonny Lubick’s 10 seasons as head coach, including a school-record fourth bowl game in row. Colorado State entered the game with a 10-3 record, the fourth time in Sonny Lubick’s career at Colorado State the Rams had won 10 or more games in a season. Jeff Babcock’s 46-yard field goal in the third quarter put the Rams on the scoreboard and proved to be the only scoring for the Rams in the game. Running back Cecil Sapp was the offensive star gaining 106 yards on the day, while linebacker Eric Pauly, defensive back David Vickers, linebacker Adam Wade and linebacker Drew Wood all finished in double figures in tackles.
2002 Colorado State Rams | Head Coach Sonny Lubick | 10-4 Mountain West Champion
Individual Statistics Rushing-Colorado State: Sapp 19-106-0; Childs 1-0-0; Sanders 1- -4-0; Van Pelt 9-6-0; Holland 1- -7-0. TCU: Madison 19-111-1; Hobbs 20-77-0; Holts 3-13-0; Stilley 7-10-0; Dunbar 1-0-0. Passing-Colorado State: Van Pelt 19-4-1-24-0; Holland 8-2-2-26-0; Cuppari 1-0-0-0-0. TCU: Stilley 28-16-1-141-1. Receiving-Colorado State: Pittman 4-33-0; Dreessen 1-11-0; Cuppari 1-6-0. TCU: Dunbar 6-71-1; Hobbs 3-10-0; Madise 2-18-0; Williams 2-12-0; Madison 1-12-0; McCarty 1-9-0; Harrell 1-9-0. Tackles-Colorado State: Pauly 6-6-12; Vickers 5-7-12; Wood 6-5-11; Wade 5-5-10. TCU: Patterson 3-8-11; Hilliard 4-3-7; Turntine 3-4-7; McDonald 3-2-5; Schobel 2-2-4.
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2003 san francisco bowl
Boston College 35, Colorado State 21 | Dec. 31, 2003 | SBC Park | San Francisco, Calif. | 25,621 Colorado State made its fifth consecutive bowl appearance, facing Boston College in the second annual Diamond Walnut San Francisco Bowl. Colorado State continued its bowl-game streak by winning five of the team’s final seven games, including a 24-23 win over UNLV on the Rams’ final drive of the game to ensure another postseason trip. Colorado State battled back from a first-quarter deficit to close within a touchdown when WR David Anderson caught a 40-yard toss from QB Bradlee Van Pelt to draw the Rams within 21-14. Anderson was impressive in the game with 10 receptions for 134 yards and a touchdown, both CSU bowl game records for catches and receiving yards. Van Pelt threw for 163 yards and passed for one touchdown and rushed for another. Running back Jimmy Green rushed for a team-most 74 yards and scored a touchdown. LB Jeff Flora led the Rams defense, which limited BC to 361 yards, with nine tackles, while LB Drew Wood and DB Lukas Davis each had six stops. The Rams also were credited with three quarterback sacks in the game. The game was played in SBC Park, home of the San Francisco Giants baseball team.
2003 Colorado State Rams | Head Coach Sonny Lubick | 7-6 Fifth Straight Bowl Season
Colorado State...........0 Boston College.......... 21
7 0
7 0
7 14
-- 21 -- 35
Scoring Plays BC.......................................................................Knight 5 yard run (Sciortino kick), 12:14 BC.............................................Lestesr 50 yard pass from Peterson (Sciortino kick), 6:05 BC..........................................................................Knight 3 yard run (Sciortino kick), 0:34 CSU...................................................................... Green 7 yard run (Babcock kick), 10:24 CSU........................................ Anderson 40 yard pass from Van Pelt (Babcock kick), 7:00 BC............................................ Lester 19 yard pass from Peterson (Sciortino kick), 12:31 BC......................................................................... Night 28 yard run (Sciortino kick), 9:29 CSU.....................................................................Van Pelt 1 yard run (Babcock kick), 5:27 Elapsed time: 3:18
Team Statistics
CSU First Downs.............................................................................................21 Rushes-Yards................................................................................. 34-146 Passing Yards.......................................................................................242 Passes Att-Comp-Int......................................................................37-22-5 Total Plays-Yards............................................................................ 71-388 Fumble Returns-Yards.......................................................................... 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards.............................................................................. 1-3 Kickoff Returns-Yards....................................................................... 6-159 Int. Returns-Yards................................................................................ 1-0 Punts (Number-Avg)........................................................................ 3-40.3 Fumbles-Lost........................................................................................ 1-0 Penalties-Yards................................................................................... 4-35 Possession Time................................................................................31:11 Sacks By: Number-Yards.................................................................... 3-16
BC 19 39-137 224 25-16-1 64-361 0-0 1-16 4-90 5-82 5-33.8 2-0 5-56 28:49 1-6
Individual Statistics Rushing-Colorado State: Green 20-74, Van Pelt 11-65, Hill 1-5, Houston 2-2. Boston College: Knight 30-122, Peterson 6-14, Toal 2-2, Team 1-(-1). Passing-Colorado State: Van Pelt 25-14-3-163-1, Holland 12-8-2-79-0. Boston College: Peterson 25-16-1-224-2. Receiving-Colorado State: Anderson 10-134, Dreessen 5-28, Wynn 3-32, Bartz 2-37, Hill 1-6, Houston 1-5. Boston College: Adams 5-47, Ryan 3-38, Lester 2-69, Kashetta 2-30, Hazard 2-23, Gonzalez 1-14, Toal 1-3. Tackles-Colorado State: Flora 4-5-9, Wood 4-2-6, Davis 0-6-6, Mastropaolo 3-2-5, Cathy 3-2-5, Hall 2-3-5, Goodpaster 4-0-4, Carter 2-2-4, Wynn 2-2-4, Mann 1-2-3, Save 1-2-3. Boston College: Ott 5-5-10, Kiwanuka 4-5-9, Blackmon 6-2-8, Cook 2-5-7, Shean 4-2-6, Henderson 1-5-6, Goodwin 2-3-5, Stancil 3-1-4, Brown 1-3-4, Glasper 1-2-3, Williams 1-2-3.
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0 20
14 14
6 10
-- 30 -- 51
Scoring Plays CSU............................................................................. Bell 1 yard run (Smith Kick), 11:06 Navy............................................ Campbell 55 yard pass from Owens (Bullen kick), 10:53 CSU......................................................................................Smith 34 yard field goal, 7:24 Navy......................................................... Nelson 22 yard run (Bullen kick blocked), 14:54 Navy.....................................................................Campbell 22 yard run (Bullen kick), 7:19 Navy.......................................................................Campbell 2 yard run (Bullen kick), 0:28 Navy...................................................................Campbell 21 yard run (Bullen kick), 11:21 CSU.................................................Osborn 10 yard pass from Holland (Smith kick), 7:25 CSU.................................................Osborn 20 yard pass from Holland (Smith kick), 3:10 Navy.............................................. Campbell 34 yard pass from Owens (Bullen kick), 1:40 Navy...................................................................... Nelson 21 yard run (Bullen kick), 11:49 CSU................................. Walker 22 yd. pass from Holland (Anderson rush failed), 11:18 Navy..................................................................................... Bullen 25 yard field goal, 6:51 Elapsed time: 3:49
Team Statistics
CSU navy First Downs.............................................................................................26 33 Rushes-Yards................................................................................. 34-141 69-467 Passing Yards.......................................................................................431 144 Passes Att-Comp-Int......................................................................39-28-0 11-5-1 Total Plays-Yards............................................................................ 73-572 80-611 Fumble Returns-Yards.......................................................................... 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards.............................................................................. 0-0 1-14 Kickoff Returns-Yards....................................................................... 9-179 6-110 Int. Returns-Yards.............................................................................. 1-27 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg)...................................................................... 4-39.89 0-0 Fumbles-Lost........................................................................................ 1-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards................................................................................... 7-79 2-10 Possession Time................................................................................30:44 29:16 Sacks By: Number-Yards...................................................................... 0-0 3-25
Bowl History
2005 POINSETTIA BOWL
Navy 51, Colorado State 30 | Dec. 22, 2005 | Qualcomm Stadium | San Diego, Calif. | 36,842 Despite throwing for 381 yards on a 26-for-33 evening, senior Justin Holland and the Rams could not overcome the Navy offense in the inaugural Poinsettia Bowl. The Rams ended their season with a 6-6 record, the 11th time in Sonny Lubick’s 13-year career the Rams had ended the year with a non-losing record. Navy slotback Reggie Campbell led the team, tying the NCAA bowl record with five touchdowns, and had 290 all-purpose yards. The Midshipmen notched 611 total yards in the game, with 467 coming on the rush. The Rams netted 571 yards on offense themselves, with 431 net passing yards for the game. Colorado State sophomore Kory Sperry caught a career-high eight passes for a career-high 117 yards, including four for 54 yards in the opening drive. Senior David Anderson had a game-high 126 yards receiving, second most in a Colorado State bowl game. Kyle Bell rushed for 122 yards in the game. It was the sixth time that season Bell had surpassed 100 yards.
2005 Colorado State Rams | Head Coach Sonny Lubick | 6-6 Ninth Bowl Game in 12 Years
Individual Statistics Rushing-Colorado State: Bell 22-122, Morton 1-17, Hanie 2-14, Ohaeri 3-5, Green 1-5, T.Walker 1-1, Holland 4-(-23). Navy: Ballard 15-129, Campbell 16-116, nelson 7-80, Owens 18-50, Bryant 3-26, Tomlinson 1-22, Hampton 3-21, White 2-13, Hines, 4-10. Passing-Colorado State: Holland 33-26-0-381-3, Hanie 6-2-0-50-0. Navy: Owens 10-50-144-2, Byrant 1-0-1-0-0. Receiving-Colorado State: Anderson 9-126, Sperry 8-117, Morton 2-77, J.Walker 2-49, Osborn 2-30, Bartz 2-14, Bell 2-10, Davis 1-8. Navy: Campell 2-89, White 1-29, Tomlinson 1-18, Washington 1-8. Tackles-Colorado State: Kochevar 11-5-16, Cathy 8-0-8, nading 8-0-8, Garcia 6-0-6, Jones 4-2-6, Herbert 4-2-6, Hall 5-0-5, Sandie 3-1-4, Radford 3-1-4, Carter 3-0-3, Smith 2-0-2, Bryson 1-1-2, Vomhof 1-1-2. Navy: Caldwell 11-3-14, Tidwell 11-1-12, McGown 7-5-12, Mahoney 3-2-5, Biles 1-4-5, Thrasher 4-0-4, Little 1-3-4, Chan 2-1-3, Chase 1-2-3, Polanco 2-0-2, Sovie 2-0-2, Price 2-0-2.
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2008 NEW MEXICO BOWL
Colorado State 40, Fresno State 35 | Dec. 20, 2008 | University Stadium | Albuquerque, N.M. | 24,735 Gartrell Johnson rushed for a career-high 285 yards and scored two touchdowns as Colorado State rallied for a 40-35 victory over Fresno State. Johnson sealed Colorado State’s first bowl victory since 2001 on a 77-yard touchdown with 1:46 remaining, igniting a celebration by fans who made the 7-hour drive from Fort Collins, Colo. Johnson added 90 yards receiving for 375 combined rushing and receiving yards, the most by any NCAA player ever in a bowl game. The Rams (7-6) took their first lead at 33-28 when Billy Farris threw a 69-yard TD to Rashaun Greer with 7 minutes left. Fresno State cornerback Sharrod Davis took a big chance but whiffed on his attempt to bat the ball. Greer made the catch at the 30 and went untouched into the end zone. Fresno State got within 40-35 with 55 seconds to go, but CSU’s Kyle Bell secured the ensuing onside kick. Fans came out of the stands as the final seconds ticked off, capping a strong first season for Colorado State coach Steve Fairchild. Johnson was named most valuable offensive player after he put on a show. He broke a 57-yard run in the first quarter and went another 57 yards on a shovel pass from Farris in the second, leaving defenders reaching for the dreadlocks tumbling out of his helmet. CSU’s Tommie Hill was named Defensive Player of the Game.
2008 Colorado State Rams | Head Coach Steve Fairchild | 7-6 Nation’s Second-Best Improvement by First-Year Head Coach
Colorado State.......... 10 Fresno State............. 14
10 7
0 7
20 7
-- 40 -- 35
Scoring Plays FS........................................................................Miller 1 yard run (Goessling kick), 11:46 CSU........................................................................Stucker 18 yard run (Smith kick), 9:37 FS...................................................................... Harding 2 yard run (Goessling kick), 6:35 CSU......................................................................................Smith 29 yard field goal, 2:57 CSU......................................................................................Smith 22 yard field goal, 5:50 FS........................................................................Miller 69 yard run (Goessling kick), 4:26 CSU.....................................................Sperry 22 yard pass from Farris (Smith kick), 0:02 FS...................................................................... Harding 2 yard run (Goessling kick), 8:31 CSU..........................................................Johnson 1 yard run (Johnson rush failed), 9:45 CSU.......................................................Greer 69 yard pass from Farris (Smith kick), 7:00 CSU...................................................................... Johnson 77 yard run (Smith kick), 1:46 FS......................................Skidmore 7 yard pass from Brandstater (Goessling kick), 0:55 Elapsed time: 3:14
Team Statistics
CSU First Downs.............................................................................................22 Rushes-Yards................................................................................. 39-362 Passing Yards.......................................................................................257 Passes Att-Comp-Int......................................................................30-17-1 Total Plays-Yards............................................................................ 69-619 Fumble Returns-Yards.......................................................................... 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards.............................................................................. 2-0 Kickoff Return-Yards........................................................................... 5-87 Int. Return-Yards................................................................................ 1-15 Punts (Number-Avg)........................................................................ 2-42.0 Fumbles-Lost........................................................................................ 3-0 Penalties-Yards................................................................................... 6-60 Possession Time................................................................................31:49 Sacks By: Number-Yards...................................................................... 0-0
FSU 20 39-248 186 23-13-1 62-434 0-0 1-1 4-96 1-26 5-43.4 0-0 3-25 28:11 1-4
Individual Statistics Rushing-Colorado State: Johnson 27-285, Morton 3-41, Stucker 1-18, Mosure 2-17, Bell 2-6, Farris 3-(-1). Fresno State: Harding 18-120, Miller 13-113, Mathews 4-13, Wylie 1-6, Brandstater 2-4, West 1-(-8). Passing-Colorado State: Farris 29-17-1-257-2, Borcky 1-0-0-0-0. Fresno State: Brandstater 23-13-1-186-1. Receiving-Colorado State: Johnson 5-90, Pauga 4-36, Morton 3-29, Greer 1-69, Sperry 1-22, Gardner 1-6, Liggett 1-3, Mosure 1-2. Fresno State: Ajirotutu 3-81, Pascoe 3-39, Moore 3-25, Evans 1-28, Harding 1-8, Skidmore 1-7, Wylie 1-(-2). Tackles-Colorado State: Brewer 6-4-10, Galusha 7-2-9, Pagnotta 6-3-9, Sisson 3-3-6, Oppenneer 3-3-6, Clark 1-4-5, Horinek 2-2-4, Owens 2-0-2, Herd 1-1-2, Cornelson 1-1-2, Smith 0-2-2, Landers 1-0-1, Rupp 1-0-1, Zick 1-0-1, Thomas 0-1-1, Hill 0-1-1. Fresno State: Carter 2-7-9, Plummer 4-4-8, Bell 3-5-8, Jacobs 3-4-7, Herron 1-6-7, Dunn 2-4-6, Harris 2-3-5, Ike 2-2-4, Davis 1-3-4, Jorde 3-0-3, Banks 1-2-3, Roberts 0-3-3, Harrell 2-0-2, Hill 1-1-2, Knox 1-1-2, Harding 1-1-2, Raphael 1-0-1, Bates 0-1-1, Green 0-1-1.
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Bowl Records | Bowl History
High Opponent, Bowl
Low Opponent, Bowl
Individual Bowl Records Rushing Attempts
Points...............................................................................................45
vs. North Texas; 2001 New Orleans Bowl
3
vs. TCU; 2002 Liberty Bowl
36.......................... Cecil Sapp vs. Louisville; 2000 Liberty
Points in one quarter........................................................................17
vs. North Texas; 2001 New Orleans Bowl (1st)
0
Nine times
27....Gartrell Johnson vs. Fresno State; 2008 New Mexico
Points in one half.............................................................................24
vs. North Texas; 2001 New Orleans Bowl (1st)
0
vs. TCU; 2002 Liberty Bowl (1st)
25......... Kevin McDougal vs. Southern Miss; 1999 Liberty
First Downs......................................................................................26
vs. Navy;2005 Poinsettia Bowl
7
vs. Occidental; 1949 Raisin Bowl
Rushing Attempts............................................................................49
vs. Oregon; 1990 Freedom Bowl
30
vs. Kansas State; 1995 Holiday Bowl
22................................Kyle Bell vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia
Rushing Yards................................................................................362
vs. Fresno State; 2008 New Mexico Bowl
51
vs. Kansas State; 1995 Holiday Bowl
Rushing Touchdowns........................................................................4
vs. North Texas; 2001 New Orleans Bowl
Pass Attempts..................................................................................46
vs. So. Mississippi; 1999 Liberty Bowl
Pass Completions............................................................................26
vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia Bowl
6
Passing Yards................................................................................431
vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia Bowl
92
Passing Touchdowns.........................................................................3
vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia Bowl
0
vs. Kansas State; 1995 Holiday Bowl
Total Plays........................................................................................80
vs. Montana State; 2004
57
vs. Kansas State; 1995 Holiday Bowl
Total Yards.....................................................................................619
vs. Fresno State; 2008 New Mexico Bowl
Fumbles.............................................................................................3
Twice
0
vs. Occidental; 1949 Raisin Bowl
106.................................Cecil Sapp vs. TCU; 2002 Liberty
Fumbles Lost.....................................................................................2
Twice
0
Three times
101........... D.Washington vs. Kansas State.; 1995 Holiday
Penalties..........................................................................................11
vs. Kansas State; 1995 Holiday Bowl
3
vs. Louisville; 2000 Liberty Bowl
Penalty Yards...................................................................................95
vs. Kansas State; 1995 Holiday Bowl
41
vs. North Texas; 2001 New Orleans Bowl
Rushing Touchdowns
Punts.................................................................................................8
vs. Kansas State; 1995 Holiday Bowl
2
vs. Fresno State; 2008 New Mexico Bowl
2.........................Eddie Hanna vs. Occidental; 1949 Raisin
Punt Average.................................................................................44.8
vs. Louisville; 2000 Liberty Bowl
vs. Kansas State; 1995 Holiday Bowl
2......Gartrell Johnson vs. Fresno State; 2008 New Mexico
Defense
Fewest Opponent, Bowl
0
vs. Michigan; 1994 Holiday Bowl
14
vs. Occidental; 1949 Raisin Bowl
139
28.4
vs. Kansas State; 1995 Holiday Bowl vs. Occidental; 1949 Raisin Bowl
vs. TCU; 2002 Liberty Bowl
Most Opponent, Bowl
18................. Kevin McDougal vs. Missouri; 1997 Holiday
Rushing Yards 285..... Gartrell Johnson vs. Fresno State; 2008 New Mex. 160........................ Cecil Sapp vs. Louisville; 2000 Liberty 150.....................Eddie Hanna vs. Occidental; 1949 Raisin 122..............................Kyle Bell vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia 110.............. Kevin McDougal vs. Missouri.; 1997 Holiday
Pass Attempts
Points Allowed.................................................................................17
Twice
54
vs. Kansas State; 1995 Holiday Bowl
46...............Matt Newton vs. Southern Miss; 1999 Liberty
Points Allowed in one quarter............................................................0
Nine times
21
Twice
40..................... Anthoney Hill vs. Michigan; 1994 Holiday
Points Allowed in one half..................................................................0
vs. Occidental; 1949 Raisin Bowl
28
vs. Kansas State (2nd half); 1995 Holiday Bowl
First Downs Allowed........................................................................11
vs. So. Mississippi; 1999 Liberty Bowl
33
vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia Bowl
33.......................Justin Holland vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia
Rushing Attempts Allowed...............................................................24
vs. Louisville; 2000 LibertyBowl
69
vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia Bowl
Rushing Yards Allowed......................................................................7
vs. Oregon; 1990 Freedom Bowl
467
vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia Bowl
Rushing Touchdowns Allowed...........................................................0
Twice
5
vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia Bowl
Pass Attempts Allowed....................................................................11
vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia Bowl
47
vs. Oregon; 1990 Freedom Bowl
Pass Completions Allowed.................................................................5
vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia Bowl
29
vs. Oregon; 1990 Freedom Bowl
Passing Yards Allowed.....................................................................68
vs. Missouri; 1997 Holiday Bowl
392
vs. Oregon; 1990 Freedom Bowl
Passing Touchdowns Allowed............................................................0
Twice
Total Plays Allowed..........................................................................61
Twice
Total Yards Allowed........................................................................187
vs. So. Mississippi; 1999 Liberty Bowl
Fumbles Caused.................................................................................0
Three times
5
vs. Oregon; 1990 Freedom Bowl
Fumbles Recovered............................................................................0
Three times
3
Twice
Passing Yards
Punts Forced......................................................................................0
vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia Bowl
9
vs. So. Mississippi; 1999 Liberty Bowl
381.....................Justin Holland vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia
Field Goals
Punting Average Allowed..............................................................27.2
vs. North Texas; 2001 New Orleans Bowl
vs. Kansas State; 1995 Holiday Bowl
289................... Anthoney Hill vs. Michigan; 1994 Holiday
2................Jason Smith vs. Fresno State; 2008 New Mex.
257........... Billy Farris vs. Fresno State, 2008 New Mexico
1................................. Jeff Babcock vs. TCU; 2002 Liberty
228.............Matt Newton vs. Southern Miss; 1999 Liberty
1.........Kent Naughton vs. North Texas; 2001 New Orleans
206................. Moses Moreno vs. Missouri; 1997 Holiday
1............................. C.W. Hurst vs.Louisville; 2000 Liberty
4 80 611
45.0
vs. Kansas State; 1995 Holiday Bowl Twice vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia Bowl
CSU’s bowl history - 12 Games (5-7) Bowl......................... Date............................. Site............................. Opponent......................... Result...................... Attend. Raisin ..............................Jan. 1, 1949........................... Fresno, Calif......................... Occidental College..................... L, 21-20........................... 10,000 Freedom ..........................Dec. 29, 1990........................ Anaheim, Calif...................... Oregon...................................... W, 32-31.......................... 51,103 Holiday ............................Dec. 30, 1994........................ San Diego............................. Michigan................................... L, 24-14........................... 59,453 Holiday ............................Dec. 29, 1995........................ San Diego............................. Kansas State............................. L, 54-21........................... 51,051 Holiday ............................Dec. 29, 1997........................ San Diego............................. Missouri.................................... W, 35-24.......................... 50,761 Liberty .............................Dec. 31, 1999........................ Memphis.............................. Southern Miss........................... L, 23-17........................... 54,866 Liberty .............................Dec. 29, 2000........................ Memphis.............................. Louisville................................... W, 22-17.......................... 58,302 New Orleans ....................Dec. 18, 2001........................ New Orleans......................... North Texas............................... W, 45-20.......................... 27,004 Liberty Bowl......................Dec. 31, 2002........................ Memphis.............................. TCU........................................... L, 17-3............................. 55,207 San Francisco ..................Dec. 31, 2003........................ San Francisco....................... Boston College.......................... L, 35-21........................... 25,621 Poinsettia . .......................Dec. 22, 2005........................ San Diego............................. Navy.......................................... L, 51-30........................... 36,842 New Mexico......................Dec. 20, 2008........................ Albuquerque......................... Fresno State.............................. W, 40-35.......................... 24,735
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29.................Billy Farris vs. Fresno State; 2008 New Mex.
Receiving Yards
28.......................Matt Newton vs. Louisville; 2000 Liberty
134... David Anderson vs. Boston College; 2003 San Fran.
Pass Completions
126.................. David Anderson vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia 115......................Dallas Davis vs. Missouri; 1997 Holiday
26.......................Justin Holland vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia
101......................Justin Shull vs. Michigan; 1994 Holiday
22..................... Anthoney Hill vs. Michigan; 1994 Holiday
90....Gartrell Johnson vs. Fresno State; 2008 New Mexico
20.......................Matt Newton vs. So. Miss.; 1999 Liberty 18................... Moses Moreno vs. Missouri; 1997 Holiday
Receiving Touchdowns
17.....................Billy Farris vs. Fresno St.; 2008 New Mex.
2........................ Dustin Osborn vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia
Passing Touchdowns
1...........................................................................By Many
1............................Jason Smith vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia
3.........................Justin Holland vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia
Longest Field Goal
2......................................................................Three times
46............................... Jeff Babcock vs. TCU; 2002 Liberty
Receptions 10..... David Anderson vs. Boston College; 2003 San Fran. 9...................... David Anderson vs. Navy; 2005 Poinsettia 6..........................Dallas Davis vs. Missouri; 1997 Holiday 6..........................E.J. Watson vs. Michigan; 1994 Holiday 5......Gartrell Johnson vs. Fresno State; 2008 New Mexico
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Durkee Field
Colorado Field (1912-67)
Durkee Field (1899-1911)
While little is known about the program’s home grounds in 1893 and ‘94, when the school’s new college athletic organization resurrected football in 1899, the team’s first official field was constructed in the spring of 1899.
side. The barriers helped keep non-paying fans out better than the military cadets (the previous system for chasing off freeloaders). In return for his fence, the college named the athletic grounds Durkee Field.
In May 1899, the area between Agricultural Hall and the Chemical Building (where South College Gym sits today) was cleared of trees and drained of water. The ground was then graded to make a flat playing surface. With the railroad tracks on the west and South College Avenue on the east, this low-lying ground was actually a natural streambed, which is marked today by a tunnel under the railroad tracks. This stream becomes active when torrents of rain wash through the campus, such as the devastating flood of 1997.
Bleachers were later added for spectators to watch games as well as military drills.
The newly reformed football team of 1899 played the first games here on a playing surface made up of primarily dirt and rocks. In 1901, a graduate from the Class of 1900 named Charles Durkee donated money for a tall wooden fence, erected on three sides of the field with the railroad tracks acting as a barrier for the fourth
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The facility was described by former players and head coach Harry Hughes as horrible to walk on, let alone play football. That stream would reappear during wet weather and ran through the playing field during some games. Hughes’ first football season of 1911 marked Durkee’s last season of hosting football. When the rules of football changed to standardize the 100yard field, Hughes used that opportunity to build a better field for his athletes. The military continued to drill on Durkee for several years, and tennis courts were later added for women’s athletics. But in 1925, ground was broken for a new gym and fieldhouse that opened in 1927 and still stands there today.
In 1910, the site of a college experiment station that grew potatoes was identified as the location where the future athletic field should be built. After two years of lobbying and with the support of college president Charles Lory, construction began on May 23, 1912. Students and faculty, including Lory, removed rocks and planted seed to build the first college football field in Colorado with grass. Play began in the fall of 1912, after 1,000-seat grandstands were added by the beginning of football season. A cinder track around the field was added in 1914, since Harry Hughes was also the track coach. In September 1912, the school built a clubhouse just east of the railroad tracks on what is now University Avenue, providing locker rooms and showers for both the Aggies and visiting players. Coupled with the outstanding grass surface and clubhouse, the state-of-the-art football stadium was the envy of the region and helped the Ag-
gies to win eight conference championships over the next 25 years. The ninth and final conference championship team to play on Colorado Field was in 1955. Over the 55 years Colorado Field served the Aggies, larger grandstands were built and bleachers were added on the east side and end zones. Today, Jack Christiansen Track, home to CSU’s outdoor track and field squads and named after the Pro Football Hall of Famer, stands on the site where Colorado Field once graced the CSU campus.
Hughes Stadium
Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium (1968-Present)
Built at the base of the Hog Back Mountains in the shadow of the Aggie “A,” Hughes Stadium has served Colorado State for more than 40 years. The site of not just football, but also Rolling Stones and Beach Boys concerts, the 32,500seat stadium was named after legendary coach Harry Hughes. After great success in the 1990s, the stadium was expanded and the field renamed in honor of all-time great head coach Sonny Lubick.
In 1961 the university conducted a study to determine whether to turn Colorado Field into a major-college football stadium, or replace it with a new venue on the foothills campus. Because of traffic concerns and the facility’s location in the center of Fort Collins, officials opted to construct a new stadium west of town, at the foothills. The last varsity game played on Colorado Field was in 1967, shortly before its demolition.
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Colorado State Athletics Hall of Fame The Class of 2012
Harvey Achziter - Football (1952) Chris Adsit - Track & Field (1973) Jill (Johnson) Bedard - Volleyball (1990) Jim Malley - Swimming & Diving (1968) Kevin McDougal - Football (2000) Damon Washington - Football (1999)
The Class of 2011 Gerry Glyde - Cross Country/Track & Field (1963) Teri (Klement) Goldberg - Softball (1991) Courtney (Cox) Heil - Volleyball (2001) Ray Jackson - Football (1995) Don “Lefty” Straub - Baseball (1950)
The Class of 2010 Dan Beattie - Track & Field/Football (1930) Jennifer Buford - Softball/Women’s Basketball (1999) Katie Cronin - Women’s Basketball (1999) Sandy (Ham) Fetzer - Track & Field (1993) Marshall Smith - Track & Field (1975)
The Class of 2009 Jeannette (Beitz) Crawshaw - Swimming (1991) Pat Durham - Basketball (1989) Moses Moreno - Football (1997) Kevin Sheesley - Westling/Football (1982) Rich Bircumshaw - Hall of Honor Special Award
The Class of 2008
Damon Washington
Richie Harris - Track & Field (1980) Teresa (James) Hinz - Women’s Basketball (1996) Anthoney Hill - Football (1994) Drew Loftin - Track & Field (2003) Ollie Woods - Football, Track & Field, Wrestling (1949) Christine Susemihl - Hall of Honor Special Award
The Class of 2007 Anthony Cesario - Football (1998) Ron Day - Wrestling (1956) Bob Parry - Track & Field (1976) Liz Toman - Track & Field (2000) Jack Upton - Football, Baseball (1979)
The Class of 2006 Bryan Berryhill - Track & Field (2001) Ivan Dyekman - Track & Field, Football (1932) Floyd Kerr - Basketball (1969) Angela Knopf - Volleyball (2001) Mark Mullaney - Football (1975) Tom Hilbert - Hall of Honor Special Award
Kevin McDougal
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The Class of 1998
The Class of 1992
Mattias Borrman - Track & Field (1996) Kristin Elliot-Fox - Swimming & Diving (1994) Sarah Fredstrom-Secrest - Softball (1998) Lavern (Nick) Kohls - Wrestling, Football (1962) Brady Smith - Football (1995) Brian Bedard - Hall of Honor Special Award John Mattos - Hall of Honor Special Award
Tammy Taylor-Bearly - Softball (1987) Steve Cyphers - Football, Baseball, Wrestling (1976) Linden King - Football (1976) Sonny Lubick - Football (present) John Mosley - Football, Wrestling (1942) Fred Paoli - Football (1975) B.C. “Bo” Cowel - Hall of Honor Special Award
The Class of 2004
The Class of 1997
Charles Bresnahan - Football, Basketball, Track & Field, Baseball (1920) Gene Grenard - Wrestling (1940) Kay McFarland - Basketball, Track & Field, Football (1961) Dr. Nancy O’Connor - Swimming/Athletic Administrator (1977) Fay Rankin - Football, Track & Field (1920)
Stan Albert - Basketball (1958) Shelly Borrman - Track & Field (1999) Becky Hammon - Basketball (1999) Sean Moran - Football (1995) Dan Sniff - Wrestling (1955)
Libbie Johnson-Hickman - Track & Field (1988) Keli McGregor - Football (1984) Joe Peters - Football, Basketball, Baseball (1939) Tom Proulx - Gymnastics (1970) Gil Sanchez - Wrestling (1963)
The Class of 2003
The Class of 1996
Nikki Johnson-Gregory - Softball (1997) Greg Primus - Football (1992) Rich Strong - Basketball (1986) Jim Ranson - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track & Field (1950) Doug Max - Hall of Honor Special Award
Rick Dennison - Football (1979) Brady Keys - Football (1960) Chet Maeda - Football, Basketball, Track & Field (1941) Barbara Mencimer-Maxfield - Field Hockey, Track & Field, Tennis, Swimming, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball (1959) Chuck Newcomb - Basketball (1960) Amy Van Dyken - Swimming (1994)
The Class of 2002 Ron Baretta - Gymnastics (1969) Cindy Cox-Bellin - Volleyball (1988) Larry Hoffner - Basketball (1960) Brenda Straughan-Jackson - Swimming (1977) George Jones - Football, Basketball, Wrestling, Track & Field (1950) Jim Henry - Hall of Honor Special Award
The Class of 2001 Mike Bell - Football (1978) Angie Knox-Duryea - Volleyball (1987) Greg Myers - Football (1995) Bob Weber - Football (1956) Dr. Harry Troxell - Hall of Honor Special Award
The Class of 2000 Alex Burl - Track & Field, Football (1954) Kay Dalton - Football (1953) Diane Saba-Johannsen - Volleyball, Basketball (1987) Gary Rhoades - Basketball (1973) Fred Oglesby - Hall of Honor Special Award
The Class of 1999 Amy Brookover-Keen - Swimming (1990) Kevin Call - Football (1983) Glenn Goya - Baseball (1977) Richie Hall - Football (1982) Eddie Hughes - Basketball (1982) Susan Knox - Golf (1981) Dr. Albert C. Yates - Hall of Honor Special Award
The Class of 1995 Steve Bartalo - Football (1986) Chester Cruikshank - Track & Field (1936) Del Hessel - Track & Field (1963) Ann Matlock - Basketball (1983) Art Solow - Swimming & Diving (1975) Dennis Stuehm - Basketball (1954)
The Class of 1994 Mary Harrington - Volleyball, Track & Field (1979) Willie Miller - Football (1975) Virginia Frank Olson - Coach/Instructor (1966) Bob Robbins - Gymnastics (1979) Earlie Thomas - Football (1970)
The Class of 1993 Walter “Bus” Bergman - Football, Basketball, Baseball (1942) Leon “Red” Eastlack - Football, Basketball, Baseball (1942) Lillian Greene-Chamberlain - Track & Field (1963) Kenny Hyde - Football, Basketball, Track & Field (1926) Hal Kinard - Basketball (1956) Oscar Reed - Football (1967)
The Class of 1991 Al “Bubba” Baker - Football (1978) Fred Glick - Football (1959) Duane Hartshorn - Football, Basketball (1921) Marcia Middel - Swimming (1972) Carlyle Vickers - Football, Basketball, Baseball (1929)
The Class of 1990 Don Burroughs - Football (1953) J. Ray French - Football (1928) Boyd Grant - Basketball (1991) Pamela Greene - Track & Field (1977) Don “Tuffy” Mullison - Football, Wrestling, Baseball (1949)
The Class of 1989 Norm Cable - Football (1938) Jim David - Football, Baseball (1949) Wendy Koenig-Knudson - Track & Field (1976) Lawrence McCutcheon - Football (1972) Jon Sinclair - Track & Field (1980) Lonnie Wright - Basketball (1965)
The Class of 1988 Jack Christiansen - Football, Baseball, Track & Field (1951) Sherri Danielson - Volleyball (1985) Bob Davis - Football (1955) Dale Dodrill - Football (1952) Gary Glick - Football (1955) Bill Green - Basketball (1963) Harry Hughes - Football (1941) Felix “Tippy” Martinez - Baseball (1971) Thurman “Fum” McGraw - Football, Wrestling, Track & Field, Athletic Administrator (1986) Glenn Morris - Track & Field, Football, Wrestling (1925) Julius “Hans” Wagner - Football, Wrestling (1925) Jim Williams - Basketball/Athletic Administrator (1981)
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Rams Football 2012 1956 (1) Utah State 46, Colorado A&M 7...................KOA-TV, Local
1964 (1) Air Force 14, CSU 6.......................................ABC Regional
1966 (1) CSU 10, Utah State 7....................................NBC Regional
1975 (2) CSU 21, Brigham Young 17..........................ABC Regional Arizona State 33, CSU 3................................ABC Regional
1976 (1)
Utah 21, CSU 16..........................................................FOX Brigham Young 40, CSU 17...................................... ESPN San Diego State 42, CSU 32.........................................FOX
Rice 35, CSU 23.................................................FOX/KUSA Wyoming 27, CSU 19.............................................. ESPN2 CSU 32, SMU 10................................................FOX/KUSA
1992 (6)
1999 (9)
Colorado 37, CSU 17................................................ KCNC Fresno State 52, CSU 21..............................................FOX Utah 33, CSU 29..........................................................FOX CSU 32, Air Force 28....................................................FOX San Diego State 20, CSU 13.........................................FOX CSU 14, New Mexico 10..............................................FOX
CSU 41, Colorado 14...................................................FOX Brigham Young 34, CSU 13...................................... ESPN San Diego St. 17, CSU 10................................ ESPN+Plus CSU 24, Wyoming 13.............................................. ESPN2 CSU 31, Utah 24....................................................... ESPN CSU 36, New Mexico 22.................................. ESPN+Plus CSU 41, Air Force 21................................................. ESPN So. Miss 23, CSU 17................................................ ESPN
1993 (5)
Brigham Young 32, CSU 6............................ABC Regional
Oregon 23, CSU 9........................................................FOX CSU 8, Air Force 5........................................................FOX San Diego State 30, CSU 3...........................................FOX Utah 38, CSU 21..........................................................FOX CSU 41, Wyoming 21...................................................ABC
1984 (2)
1994 (7)
CSU 19, Wyoming 16....................................ABC Regional
1978 (1)
Brigham Young 52, CSU 9............................. United Cable CSU 59, UTEP 31........................................... United Cable
1985 (2) Colorado 23, CSU 10................................................ KCNC Miami 24, CSU 3...................................................... WTBS
1986 (2) CSU 23, Colorado 7.................................................. KCNC Air Force 24, CSU 7................................... Freedom Sports
1987 (7) Air Force 27, CSU 19...................................... United Cable Colorado 29, CSU 16..................................... United Cable Utah 24, CSU 23............................................ United Cable Wyoming 20, CSU 15..................................... United Cable Hawaii 39, CSU 38......................................... United Cable San Diego State 26, CSU12....................................... ESPN Brigham Young 30, CSU 26........................ KUTV/National
1988 (4) Air Force 29, CSU 23....................................................FOX Colorado 27, CSU 23...................................................FOX Wyoming 48, CSU 14...................................................FOX New Mexico 24, CSU 23..............................................FOX
1989 (6) Colorado 45, CSU 20................................................ KCNC CSU 35, Eastern Michigan 35......................................FOX Air Force 46, CSU 21....................................................FOX Brigham Young 45, CSU 16.........................................FOX CSU 31, Hawaii 16.......................................................FOX CSU 50, Utah 10..........................................................FOX
1990 (6) CSU 35, Air Force 33....................................................FOX Arizona State 31, CSU 20.............................................FOX CSU 22, Utah 13..........................................................FOX Brigham Young 52, CSU 9...........................................FOX CSU 17, Wyoming 8.....................................................FOX CSU 32, Oregon 31............................................... Raycom
1991 (7) Air Force 31, CSU 26....................................................FOX Nebraska 71, CSU 14.........................................KUSA/FOX CSU 28, Hawaii 16.......................................................FOX CSU 23, UTEP 18.........................................................FOX
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CSU 28, Brigham Young 21.........................................FOX CSU 19, San Diego State 17.........................................FOX CSU 21, Arizona 16......................................................FOX Utah 45, CSU 31..........................................................ABC CSU 35, Wyoming 24................................................ ESPN CSU 44, Fresno State 42..............................................FOX Michigan 24, CSU 14................................................ ESPN
1995 (8) Colorado 42, CSU 14................................................ ESPN CSU 27, Air Force 20....................................................ABC Brigham Young 28, CSU 21.................................... ESPN2 CSU 19, Utah 14..........................................................FOX New Mexico 22, CSU 14..............................................FOX CSU 22, Hawaii 0.........................................................FOX CSU 24, San Diego State 13.........................................FOX Kansas State 54, CSU 21.......................................... ESPN
1996 (10) Colorado 48, CSU 34.............................................. ESPN2 CSU 35, UNLV 16.........................................................FOX Nebraska 65, CSU 9.....................................................FOX CSU 28, Hawaii 16...................................................KWHD Tulsa 20, CSU 14.....................................................KWHD CSU 36, San Jose State 13..........................................FOX CSU 27, San Diego State 18.........................................FOX CSU 42, Air Force 41................................................. ESPN CSU 42, Fresno State 20..........................................KWHD Wyoming 25, CSU 24...................................................FOX
1997 (9) Colorado 31, CSU 21...................................................FOX Air Force 24, CSU 0................................................. ESPN2 CSU 63, Hawaii 0.........................................................FOX CSU 14, Wyoming 7.....................................................FOX CSU 45, UNLV 19.........................................................FOX CSU 41, Fresno State 3................................................FOX CSU 38, San Diego State 17...................................... ESPN CSU 41, New Mexico 13..............................................ABC CSU 35, Missouri 24................................................. ESPN
1998 (8) CSU 23, Michigan State 16..................................... ESPN2 Colorado 42, CSU 14................................................ ESPN Air Force 30, CSU 27................................................. ESPN CSU 34, Tulsa 7.................................................FOX/KUSA CSU 42, TCU 21.................................................FOX/KUSA
All-Time Television Appearances
2000 (10) CSU 28, Colorado 24.............................................. ESPN2 CSU 41, E. Tenn.St. 7..................................... SWest/KTVD Arizona St. 13, CSU 10.......................................Fox/KTVD CSU 45, Nevada 14........................................ SWest/KTVD Clorado State 17, New Mexico 14.................... ESPN+Plus CSU 20, UNLV 19.................................................... ESPN2 CSU 24, Utah 17....................................................... KTVD CSU 45, BYU 21........................................................ ESPN Air Force 44, CSU 40............................................... ESPN2 CSU 37, Wyoming 13................................................ ESPN CSU 22, Louisville 17................................................ ESPN
2001 (9) Colorado 41, CSU 14...................................................ABC CSU 35, Nevada 18................................................... KTVD San Diego St. 14, CSU 7..............................................ABC Louisville 7, CSU 2.................................................... ESPN Fresno St. 25, CSU 22 (ot)...................................... ESPN2 CSU 26, UNLV 24.............................................SportsWest CSU 19, Utah 17.............................................. ESPN+Plus BYU 56, CSU 34...................................................... ESPN2 CSU 28, Air Force...................................................... ESPN CSU 45, North Texas 20.......................................... ESPN2
2002 (13) CSU 35, Virginia 29.....................................Fox Sports Net CSU 19, Colorado 14.............................................. ESPN2 UCLA 30, CSU 19........................................Fox Sports Net CSU 36, Louisville 33.............................................. ESPN2 Fresno State 32, CSU 30........................................... ESPN CSU 44, Wyoming 36...................................... ESPN+Plus CSU 28, Utah 20.............................................. ESPN+Plus CSU 37, BYU 10...................................................... ESPN2 CSU 31, Air Force 12................................................. ESPN CSU 49, San Diego State 21................................SW/KTVD CSU 22, New Mexico 14.....................................SW/KTVD UNLV 36, CSU 33................................................SW/KTVD TCU 17, CSU 3.......................................................... ESPN
2003 (8) Colorado 42, CSU 35................................................ ESPN CSU 23, California 21.........................................FOX/HDTV CSU 58, BYU 13...................................................... ESPN2 CSU 30, Air Force 20............................................... ESPN2 Wyoming 35, CSU 28....................................... ESPN+Plus New Mexico 37, CSU 34......................................... ESPN2 CSU 21, San Diego St. 21................................ ESPN+Plus CSU 24, UNLV 23.............................................SportsWest Boston College 35, CSU 21..................................... ESPN2
2004 (9) Colorado 27, CSU 24..................................Fox Sports Net
Colorado State football has been televised 224 times since 1956. USC 49, CSU 0....................................................... ABC-TV CSU vs. Minnesota.................................................. ESPN2 BYU 31, CSU 21..................................................... FSNRM CSU 21, San Diego State 17................................... ABC-TV CSU 30, Wyoming 7................................................ ESPN2 New Mexico 26, CSU 17.................................. ESPN+Plus Utah 63, CSU 31..................................................... ESPN2 CSU 45, UNLV 10................................................... FSNRM
TCU 13, CSU 7................................................ CBS College Utah 49, CSU 16.................................................. The Mtn. CSU 38, San Diego State 34................................. The Mtn. BYU 45, CSU 42................................................... The Mtn. Air Force 38, CSU 17............................................ The Mtn. CSU 20, New Mexico 6........................................ The Mtn. CSU 31, Wyoming 20........................................... The Mtn. CSU 40, Fresno State 35........................................... ESPN
2005 (9)
2009 (10)
Colorado 31, CSU 28...................................................TBS Minnesota 56, CSU 24............................................ ESPN2 CSU 42, Nevada 21................................................ FSNRM CSU 41. Air Force 23................................................. ESPN BYU 24, CSU 14........................................................FSRM CSU 39, Wyoming 31.............................................. ESPNC CSU 35, New Mexico 25......................................... ESPN2 San Diego State 30, CSU 10.........................................ERT Navy 51, CSU 30..................................................... ESPN2
2006 (9) CSU 30, Weber State 6........................................ The Mtn. CSU 14, Colorado 10.................................................CSTV CSU 28, UNLV 7................................................... The Mtn. Air Force 24, CSU 21............................................ The Mtn. Wyoming 24, CSU 0...................................................CSTV BYU 24, CSU 3..................................................... The Mtn. Utah 35, CSU 22...................................................VERSUS TCU 45, CSU 14................................................... The Mtn. San Diego State 17, CSU 3................................... The Mtn.
2007 (10) Colorado 31, CSU 28 (OT)...........................................FSN Cal 34, CSU 28...........................................................CSTV Houston 38, CSU 27..................................................CSTV TCU 24, CSU 12................................................... The Mtn. San Diego State 24, CSU 20................................. The Mtn. Air Force 45, CSU 21............................................ The Mtn. Utah 27, CSU 3.................................................... The Mtn. BYU 35, CSU 16................................................... The Mtn. New Mexico 26, CSU 23...................................... The Mtn. CSU 36, Wyoming 28........................................... The Mtn.
2008 (11) Colorado 38, CSU 17...................................................FSN Cal 42, CSU 7....................................................... Comcast CSU 41, UNLV 28................................................. The Mtn.
CSU 23, Colorado 17...................................................FSN BYU 42, CSU 23................................................... The Mtn. Idaho 31, CSU 29....................................................ESPNU Utah 24, CSU 17.................................................. The Mtn. TCU 44, CSU 6......................................................VERSUS San Diego State 44, CSU 28................................. The Mtn. Air Force 34, CSU 16............................................ The Mtn. UNLV 35, CSU 16................................................. The Mtn. New Mexico 29, CSU 27...................................... The Mtn. Wyoming 17, CSU 16........................................... The Mtn.
2010 (11) Colorado 24, CSU 3............................................. The Mtn. Nevada 51, CSU 6...................................................ESPNU Miami-Ohio 31, CSU 10...................... Ohio News Network TCU 27, CSU 0..................................................... The Mtn. Air Force 49, CSU 27............................................ The Mtn. CSU 43, UNLV 10................................................. The Mtn. Utah 59, CSU 6.................................................... The Mtn. CSU 38, New Mexico 14...................................... The Mtn. San Diego State 24, CSU 19................................. The Mtn. BYU 49, CSU 10................................................... The Mtn. Wyoming 44, CSU 0............................................. The Mtn.
2011 (12) CSU 14, New Mexico 10...................................... The Mtn. CSU 33, Northern Colorado 14............................ The Mtn. Colorado 28, CSU 14...................................................FSN CSU 35, Utah State 34............................ ESPN Game Plan San Jose State 38, CSU 31.................................. The Mtn. Boise State 63, CSU 13........................................ The Mtn. UTEP 31, CSU 17.............................. Time Warner El Paso UNLV 38, CSU 35................................................. The Mtn. San Diego State 18, CSU 15................................. The Mtn. TCU 34, CSU 10................................................... The Mtn. Air Force 45, CSU 21............................................ The Mtn. Wyoming 22, CSU 19........................................... The Mtn.
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CSU Football Media Policies
Paul Kirk
Danny Mattie
Danielle Marshall
Nic Hallisey
Colorado State Athletic Media Relations Staff 311 McGraw Athletic Center, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0120 Office: 970/491-5067 | Fax: 970/491-1348 | Press Box: 970/491-8100 www.CSURams.com
Paul Kirk, Director Contact for:....................................................................................................Football and Tennis Office phone:.........................................................................................................970/491-4672 Cell phone:.............................................................................................................970/988-3482 E-mail:................................................................................................... Paul.Kirk@colostate.edu
Danny Mattie, Assistant Director Contact for:..........................................................Men’s Basketball, Women’s Golf and Softball Office phone:.........................................................................................................970/491-5050 Cell phone:.............................................................................................................970/217-3140 E-mail:.................................................................................................... D.Mattie@colostate.edu
Danielle Marshall, Assistant Director Contact for: .......................Women’s Basketball, Men’s Golf and Track & Field/Cross Country Office phone:.........................................................................................................970/491-6494 Cell phone:.............................................................................................................970/980-7353 E-mail:......................................................................................Danielle.Marshall@colostate.edu
Nic Hallisey, Assistant Director Contact for:....................................................Volleyball, Swimming & Diving, and Water Polo) Office phone:.........................................................................................................970/491-5067 Cell phone:.............................................................................................................970/231-4789 E-mail:...............................................................................................Nic.Hallisey@colostate.edu
Student Assistants Keeley Brown..................................................................Women’s Basketball and Track & Field Stuart Buchanan...........................................................................Football and Men’s Basketball Craig Buchanan........................................................Football, Men’s Basketball and Men’s Golf Chris Feller...................................................................Men’s Basketball, Volleyball and Softball Nick Frank.........................................................................................Football and Women’s Golf Cara Maio.................................................................................. Women’s Basketball and Tennis Sarah Thomsen....................................................................................Swimming & Diving and TBD................................................................................................. Track & Field/Cross Country
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Welcome! The Colorado State athletic media relations office genu- Regular-season game weeks inely appreciates your coverage of CSU football, and looks forward to • On Mondays, Head Coach Jim McElwain will conduct a weekly press conference in the Hall each and every time it can welcome you to Fort Collins. Members of of Fame Room on the south concourse of Moby Arena. McElwain will begin speaking at the office, including director Paul Kirk, assistant directors Danny Mattie, 12 p.m. and the session should conclude by 12:30 p.m. Designated players will be made Danielle Marshall and Nic Hallisey and several student assistants, are available following Coach McElwain’s press conference. available to assist you with your coverage. The office is happy to help • On Tuesday, McElwain will conduct a morning Mountain West coaches conference call. you however it can. That will represent his only media availability on Tuesday. • On Tuesday following practice, designated student-athletes with at least one season in the The media relations office is located on the third floor of the McGraw Athletic Center, on the
program will be made available. Regarding unique subject matter, such as human-interest
west side of the main campus of Colorado State University, adjacent to Moby Arena.
angles, members of the media are welcome to approach the media relations office at least 48 hours in advance with requests to interview any member of the program, provided the
Following are football program media policies jointly established by Head Coach Jim McElwain and the athletic media relations office. For your own benefit, please take a few minutes
requested individual is not a true-freshman player. Approved requests will be granted, but those interviews need to take place on Tuesday following practice.
to read through the policies. Violations could result in revoked credentials. Please feel free to
• On Wednesday, a designated assistant coach will be made available to the media at 12 p.m.
contact Paul Kirk via phone (970/491-4067) or e-mail (paul.kirk@colostate.edu) at any time
The media relations office will provide in advance the names and dates of that coach avail-
with questions regarding the policy.
Media availability throughout the year In general
ability. Those Wednesdays will represent the only assistant-coach availability of the week. • On Wednesday, McElwain will be available following practice. • Following Wednesday availability, there is no further access to members of the program until the end of the game Saturday, except for contractual broadcast obligations.
• All interviews with any member of the football program, including Jim McElwain, the coaching and football staffs, and student-athletes, must be coordinated through the athletic
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media relations office and director Paul Kirk.
• Every member of the program needs to report to the locker room before conducting inter-
• True freshmen are not available for interviews at any time. • Regarding unique subject matter, such as human-interest angles, members of the media
views of any kind. Other than network obligations, CSU does not allow on-field interviews in the minutes following the final gun.
are welcome to approach the media relations office at least 48 hours in advance with re-
• Head Coach Jim McElwain will meet the media following a 10-minute cooling-off period
quests to interview any member of the program, provided the requested individual is not a
in a designated area. The CSU locker room is closed. Designated student-athletes will be
true-freshman player. Approved requests will be granted.
brought to the interview area. Assistant coaches or true freshmen are not available.
• Members of the media are strictly prohibited from approaching any coach, staff member or student-athlete by any means, including text messages, e-mail, phone calls (cell, office or
Recruiting period
home) or social media, such as FaceBook and Twitter, without first approaching the athletic
• Access to Head Coach Jim McElwain will be limited during this time, from the end of the
media relations office.
regular season through signing day, the first Wednesday in February, due to recruiting responsibilities. Assistant coaches are not available during this period.
August preseason practice • True freshmen are not available for interviews at any time.
All other times
• Designated student-athletes with at least one season in the program will be made available
• Head Coach Jim McElwain is available either in-person or by phone, by appointment
on designated days (see schedule). • Head Coach Jim McElwain will be available following most practices during the spring and preseason camps. • All interviews must take place at field level, either inside or outside the southwest Moby Arena doors, or on the practice field. Media are not permitted in the football office area, or in the training room or locker room, unless the media relations office has previously made such arrangements. • The outdoors cold-tub rehabilitation area, in the shade near Moby Arena, is considered an
through director of media relations Paul Kirk (paul.kirk@colostate.edu). • All assistant coaches are unavailable other than designated sessions on Mondays during regular season game weeks. • Phone calls (cell, office or home) to any coach, staff member, or student-athlete are strictly prohibited, unless previously arranged through the athletic media relations office. • Media should contact the athletic media relations office, rather than the individual coaches and/or student-athletes, when needing personal contact information, such as phone numbers or e-mail addresses.
extension of the training room. Photographs, videography, or interviews are not permitted in this area.
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CSU Football Media Policies
Injuries
Telephone interviews
Parking
• At all times throughout the calendar year, including spring practice, Head Coach Jim McEl-
• Head Coach Jim McElwain is available for phone interviews as time permits. Media should
• Media parking is available at Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium in selected lots. Please
wain will serve as the sole source for injury information. All questions related to injuries
call to make an appointment through director of media relations Paul Kirk (paul.kirk@co-
should be directed to McElwain, and not to any other member of the program, including
lostate.edu).
athletic trainers, doctors, the injured student-athlete, or his teammates. • If McElwain is unavailable, contact Paul Kirk in the media relations office.
Practice guidelines • All outdoor Colorado State football practices are open for the first few periods, including the stretching and individual sessions, unless otherwise noted. At a designated time early in practice, the remainder of the session will be closed to the media. • During the spring, scrimmages are open to the media. Fall scrimmages are not open.
contact the CSU media relations office to request a Hughes Stadium parking pass. • Access to the parking lot immediately west of the McGraw Center will require an “A” permit
• Phone calls (cell, office or home) to any coach or student-athlete are strictly prohibited, unless previously arranged through the athletic media relations office. • Media should contact the athletic media relations office, rather than the individual coaches and/or student-athletes, when needing personal contact information, such as phone numbers or e-mail addresses.
from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. A limited number of single-day passes are available through the media relations office. Annual permits can be purchased through the Office of Parking Management Web site: www.colostate.edu/depts/parking. • The CSU media relations office will provide complimentary annual passes to this lot for select members of the press that demonstrate a consistent willingness to cover the Rams. Those passes are not replaceable and should be treated like cash.
CSURAMS.com • The official Web site of Colorado State athletics is CSURams.com, featuring the latest
Stadium directions/will call
• All media should remain on the sidelines, standing a safe distance from the boundary
news, information, statistics, and rosters for all of the Rams’ 16 athletic programs. Rams
• Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium is located two miles west of the central campus at
to prevent collisions. Also for safety reasons, media are asked to stand rather than sit or
fans worldwide can also listen to the live play-by-play coverage offered by the Colorado
the base of the Rocky Mountain foothills, underneath the “Aggie A.” The stadium is just
kneel, and should either hold personal bags or set them behind a barrier, so they are not a
State Sports Network through the Internet site. Fans can click on www.CSURams.com,
south of Prospect on Overland Trail. From I-25, media should take the Prospect exit west
potential injury source for players or the media.
then click on the radio broadcast icon on the site’s front page for football and men’s and
to the mountains, then turn left on Overland Trail. Press box access is on the west side of
Photography guidelines • Cameras are restricted from shooting/filming any 11-on-11 period, as well as selected other periods (athletic media relations staff will notify).
women’s basketball live radio coverage.
the stadium via elevator to the fourth level. • Will call is located at the southwest corner of the south tunnel parking lot. There is no media
Media credentials
will call. Provided arrangements are made in advance, passes will be left at this will-call
• Credentials must be requested through director of media relations Paul Kirk in writing at
• Photographers and videographers are not allowed to bring tripods onto the practice field.
least seven days in advance of an event. Approved requests will be mailed or can be picked
• Photographers and videographers should remain on the sidelines, or behind the end lines.
up in the media relations office, or at the game.
They are not permitted in any drill at any time. • Photographers should stand a safe distance from the boundary to prevent collisions. Also
location.
Video highlights • Contact Greg O’Malia (970-491-2590) or Joe Vasos, (970-491-5946), to request video
Photographer credentials
highlights.
for safety reasons, photographers are asked to stand rather than sit or kneel, and should
• Photo credentials are issued only to accredited photographers. Passes must be displayed
either hold personal bags and/or camera equipment, or set them behind a barrier, so they
at all times. All photographers must remain outside the 25-yard lines on both sides of the
Weekly releases
are not a potential injury source for players or the media.
field.
• Weekly news releases are available no later than 12 noon each Monday during the season
• Media are not permitted within listening distance of the post-practice team huddle. Those
on the school’s official Web site, CSURAMS.com. News releases are also e-mailed to me-
wishing to shoot/film the huddle should remain on the sidelines. Audio/accounts from the
Game-day services
huddle should not be recorded or made public in any way.
• A pregame luncheon is served 90 minutes prior to kickoff in the press box. In-game ser-
• All posed photo shoots must take place at times arranged prior to the beginning of practice, working through the athletic media relations office. Posed photo shoots are not permitted during any practice.
dia outlets upon request.
vices include statistics and play-by-play information following each quarter and notes and
Colorado State media e-mail list
statistics following the conclusion of the game.
• To receive e-mail updates on the Rams, e-mail Paul Kirk at paul.kirk@colostate.edu with a
• Hughes Stadium offers complimentary wireless Internet access. Check the seat-assign-
message stating that you would like to receive the news releases via e-mail.
ment label on press row for access information. • The south tunnel contains a small photographer room with a table, chairs and several hardline, high-speed Internet connections.
Collegepressbox.com is the official media Web site for Mountain West football. Access and download weekly game notes, statistics, media guides and more for the conference and each of its 10 member schools throughout the calendar year. The conference office will distribute login information to accredited media; media can also apply for a password by e-mailing password@ collegepressbox.com.
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Colorado State Radio Network
Brian ROTH
Kevin Mcglue
Brian Roth enters his third season as the Voice of the Rams for the CSU Radio Network. Again, Roth will call play-by-play action for each CSU football and men’s basketball game.
Kevin McGlue is entering his 11th season on the CSU Radio Network, and his third season as the full-time color analyst in the CSU football broadcast booth.
During the football season, Roth also will host the Coors Light Jim McElwain Radio Show, as well as the Coors Light Basketball Coaches Show during the hoops season. Both shows air live from Old Town Fort Collins on the CSU Radio Network.
In past years, McGlue has served in a variety of roles on the broadcast, including color commentary, sideline reporting and booth production. McGlue also has several years of experience on the CSU Radio Network calling women’s basketball.
A versatile and accomplished professional, Roth worked three years alongside Jerry Schemmel (2009) and Rich Bircumshaw (2007-08) as the Rams’ color man for football broadcasts. For six seasons before that, he served as the network’s sideline reporter.
A native of Colorado, McGlue can also be heard as a member of the two-time CHL champion Colorado Eagles radio broadcasts, as the Voice of the Eagles and director of broadcasting for the team.
>> Voice of the Rams >> 13th Year at Colorado State
Roth, 37, debuted as the play-by-play man for CSU women’s basketball in 2000-01, and held that role until shifting permanently to the men’s side to replace Schemmel in 2010-11. During his 10-year tenure courtside at Moby Arena, Roth was behind the microphone for three NCAA tournament games, a regular-season MWC championship and an MWC tournament title. Roth has also filled in as the play-by-play voice on many Colorado State men’s basketball broadcasts, including 2007 when Tim Miles’ squad captured the BP Top of the World Classic in Fairbanks, Alaska. A Colorado native and 1993 graduate of Smoky Hill High School in Aurora, Colo., Roth resides in Denver. The general manager of Ingrum Sports Production Network (ISPN), he oversees production of more than 125 events per year for Comcast Entertainment Television (CET). Roth manages a 14-employee production team for ISPN and brings an unparalleled knowledge of high-school sports in the state of Colorado to the broadcast booth. Roth has also called WCHA college hockey for Comcast and Big Sky basketball for Altitude Sports and Entertainment. A 1998 graduate of the University of Colorado, Roth is married to Corinne Hofstetter, a Mountain West champion in the 200 Butterfly in 2003 and ’04, who powered Colorado State to consecutive runner-up finishes at the MWC swimming & diving championships during those two seasons. On June 1, 2011, Brian and Corinne had their first children, a set of twins, Trenton and Juliette.
>> Color Analyst >> 11th Year at Colorado State
Comcast subscribers may also recognize McGlue from his work providing color commentary and play-by-play during the broadcasts of many high-school sporting events on CET. What’s more, McGlue has served as a postgame television host for Colorado Avalanche and Colorado Eagles broadcasts on Altitude Sports and Entertainment. In addition to his work in the world of sports, McGlue also has served as the assistant news director at Clear Channel of Northern Colorado, and even makes occasional appearances on CNN’s Headline News. McGlue was born in Denver and graduated from Wheat Ridge High School, where he played lacrosse and golf. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado-Denver. McGlue and his wife, Jenny, have one daughter, Ella.
>> Director of Sports Performance >> Seventh Year at Colorado State Marty Cesario joins the Colorado State radio broadcast team for his first full season as Sideline Talent and host of the Rams Tailgate Show. He is neither a newcomer to the broadcast nor CSU, though. In fact, Marty has been connected with CSU and its sports media community for quite a while. In 2009, Cesario re-assumed creative production duties for football and basketball broadcasts for Nelligan Sports and the Colorado State Sports Network. (He also performed that role from 1999-2004 working with former play-by-play announcers, Wyatt Thompson, and the late Rich Bircumshaw.) Last year, Cesario filled in for color analyst, Kevin McGlue, for the games with Boise State and UTEP. So it’s fair to say, this addition to the broadcast crew certainly has roots. His most definitive connection to Colorado State? Cesario is an alumnus, whose Ram Pride was established back in the era of Steve Bartalo, Pat Durham, and “College Days.” His wife also attended CSU. They now reside in Jefferson County with their two daughters. Beyond his role with CSU, Marty is entering his eighth season as a lead talent on varsity and college sports events for Comcast Entertainment Television., where he often he shares camera time with the Voice of the Rams, Brian Roth. Marty also has drawn assignments recently as a Sideline Talent for ESPN Radio’s extensive bowl season coverage -- including the 2011 New Mexico Bowl featuring CSU Border War rival, Wyoming.
Nelligan Sports Marketing Colorado State University and Nelligan Sports Marketing, Inc., are in the midst of a longterm partnership that serves to enhance the regional and national profile of the school’s intercollegiate sports program and provides additional opportunities for corporate sponsorship and revenue. Colorado State is among a list of prominent programs that have initiated partnerships with NSM in order to build opportunities for greater revenue and attract more clients. NSM is playing a leading role in assisting Colorado State to reach national and regional advertisers, thus expanding the school’s marketing revenue stream. The firm is also responsible for coordinating the school’s radio network, coaches’ radio shows, stadium and arena signage, game programs, and other promotional opportunities. NSM is based in Little Falls, N.J., and represents a number of elite college properties including the University of Louisville, West Virginia University, Marquette University, Ball StateUniversity, and Rutgers University.
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Colorado State’s radio network provides statewide coverage throughout the academic year for the entire Rams’ athletic programs. All football and men’s and women’s basketball are carried along the network, providing Rams fans border-to-border coverage. Included in NSM’s radio network coverage of the CSU program are weekly coaches shows during the year, including the Coors Light Jim McElwain Show each Wednesday during the football season. The show originates from Old Town Fort Collins each week. A live audience plus callers from across the state can find out the latest information on the Rams from Coach Jim McElwain. McElwain is joined on the show by host Brian Roth for a one-hour event that includes questions from callers. Roth is the play-by-play voice for CSU football and men’s basketball. The Colorado State Sports Network provides fans throughout Colorado unmatched coverage of the Rams.
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