formance against San Diego State (Nov. 12)…Carried a then-career-high 35 times, for 123 yards, vs. Wyoming (Oct. 22)…Ran 71 SCOTT ALBRITTON awl-BRITT-in for a game-high 140 yards on 25 carries, including a game-winning 49-yard score, against Utah (Oct. 8)…Posted a career-high LONG SNAPPER | 6-4 | 223 | SOPHOMORE | JC | SAN DIEGO, CALIF. (SANTA BARBARA CC) 197 yards, on 32 carries, and scored three touchdowns against Air Force (Oct. 1)…Earned first career start and rushed for 183 yards on 33 carries against Nevada (Sept. 24). 2008 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), as the Rams’ long snapper for 2004 (Freshman): As a true freshman, played in four games at running back…Ranked fourth on the team at season’s end punts and placements…Made three tackles (all assists) on the CSU punt coverage unit. with 96 rushing yards, on 26 carries (3.7 avg.)…Carried 15 times for 39 yards, both season highs, in win at UNLV (Nov. 13). Junior College: Called by nationally renowned consultant Chris Rubio the No. 7 long snapper among Class of 2008 High School: As a 2003 senior at Weld Central High School in Keenesburg, Colo., became Colorado's all-time leading prep recruits…Opted to use his redshirt year in 2007, and did not play…Sustained ligament damage in his finger prior to his 2006 rusher with 8,248 yards in his career…Ranked 13th nationally in all-time rushing yards…Posted 2,733 yards on the ground in 2003 freshman season and missed the first five games, then played exclusively as the Vaqueros' deep snapper over the balance of and was held below 200 yards just twice during his senior campaign…Named MVP of the North team in the Colorado all-state game, that year…Head coach was Reggie Bolton…In May, attended the Chris Sailer Kicking and Snapping Camp in Las Vegas…En- gaining 89 yards on 17 carries and scoring a touchdown…Four-time team MVP…Team captain…Named a four-time all-confer- rolled at CSU in time for 2008 spring practice…Also drew interest from Baylor, Idaho State, UTEP, Portland State and UNLV. ence and all-state performer and was a state semifinalist for the Wendy's High School Heisman award…Ranked first in his class High School: A first-team all-conference linebacker as a senior at Clairemont High School in San Diego, also played full- with a 4.15 grade-point average…Also competed in basketball, baseball and track and field…Head football coach was Matt Sloan. back for the Chieftains…As a junior, helped the team to a Harbor League championship, its first CHS conference title in more Personal: Given name Kyle Edward Bell…Born June 16, 1985, in Greeley, Colo. …Son of David and Marie Bell…Has one than two decades, and a berth in the CIF playoffs…Voted his team's MVP…One of only two junior starters, spent most of the sister…Majoring in technical journalism…Hometown: Keenesburg, Colo. `04 season at linebacker…CHS also earned conference titles his freshman and sophomore seasons…Played against new Rams DIVISION I STATISTICS Rushing — Receiving — Total Offense teammate Lester Arnold (Point Loma)…Head coach was Rian Floco…Lettered three years in both football and volleyball, in which he also earned first-team all-conference accolades…An honor roll student, as a senior was voted by his school's coaches Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds as the CHS Male Athlete of the Year…Also was selected to play in the Alex Spanos All-Star Classic, featuring the county's top 2004 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .4 0 26 96 3.7 0 17 24.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 26 96 seniors, in a contest played at Mesa College, where Steve Fairchild began his college playing career. 2005 Colorado State (so.) . .12 10 276 1,288 4.7 10 49 107.3 9 33 3.7 0 14 285 1,321 Personal: Given name Scott Joseph Albritton…Last name is pronounced awl-BRITT-in…Born Nov. 25, 1987, in San 2006 Colorado State (jr.) . . . . . —did not play/medical hardship waiver— Diego…Parents are Richard and Sue Herz…Has two older brothers, Jeff and Greg…An open-option major, interested in health 2007 Colorado State (jr.) . . .12 5 180 691 3.8 4 22 57.6 10 43 4.3 0 11 190 734 and exercise science at Colorado State…Enjoys surfing and the outdoors in his spare time…Hometown: San Diego. 2008 Colorado State (sr.) . .13 1 61 215 3.5 1 12 16.5 11 55 5.0 0 10 72 270 Career totals (five years) . . .41 16 543 2,290 4.2 15 49 55.9 30 131 4.4 0 14 573 2,421 34 KYLE BELL Additional statistics — Attempted one incomplete pass/interception, at Cal (09/27/08) RUNNING BACK | 6-2 | 234 | SENIOR | 3L | KEENESBURG, COLO. (WELD CENTRAL) 55 SCOTT BENEDICT 2008 (Senior): Played in all 13 games, with one start…Finished his career with 2,290 rushing yards, ninth-most in school OFFENSIVE LINE | 6-4 | 292 | JUNIOR | 2L | AURORA, COLO. (RANGEVIEW) annals…Gained 215 yards on 61 carries (3.5 avg.) with one TD, and caught 11 passes for 55 yards (5.0 avg.)…Also threw his first 2008 (Junior): Played in eight games…Dressed but did not play in season opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31), then in the career pass, an interception, and made four tackles on special teams…Served as a lineman on CSU’s kickoff return team, testa- Rams’ first home contest, a dramatic 23-20 win over Sacramento State (Sept. 6), played the entire second half at weak-side ment to Steve Fairchild’s philosophy that the importance of special teams warrants using the team’s best players…Started the guard…In 28-25 victory vs. Houston (Sept. 20), played the last half of the third quarter at center in place of an injured Tim Walter opener with Gartrell Johnson in a split backfield, vs. Colorado at Denver (Aug. 31), and helped John Mosure return a kickoff 90 (knee)…Played briefly for an injured Shelley Smith at Cal (Sept. 27), at weak-side guard in the second half…Against TCU (Oct. 11), yards for a TD by delivering a key block; also, on offense, picked up a blitzing safety, allowing Billy Farris enough time to find Dion played the entire second half at strong-side guard for an injured Adrian Martinez, then saw fourth-quarter action on the line at No. Morton for the Rams’ first 2008 points, a 21-yard TD…In triumph vs. Houston (Sept. 20), had his most carries (14) and rushing 14 Utah (Oct. 18)…Also saw brief second-half action in 45-42 loss to No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1)…Played in place of an injured Adrian yards (64) since Oct. 20, 2007, a win at UNLV; also scored just his second rushing TD over his previous 13 games (had a TD vs. Martinez (knee) at strong-side guard much of the day in win vs. New Mexico (Nov. 15). 41 Georgia Southern, Nov. 17, 2007)…At Cal (Sept. 27), converted a fourth-down carry just past midfield to keep a first-quarter drive 2007 (Sophomore): Started at guard in all three of his games played, vs. Cal (Sept. 8), at Houston (Sept. 22) and vs. Air alive; later, in the fourth quarter, was rushed into a designed pass — the first of his career — and was intercepted at the Cal 7-yard Force (Oct. 13), before a foot injury sidelined him the remainder of the year. line…In second quarter of close loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), picked up a blitzing linebacker in his own end zone to allow Farris 2006 (Freshman): Started a total of six games at both guard positions…Saw playing time vs. Weber State (Sept. 2) and time to convert a third-and-5 pass…At Air Force (Nov. 8), caught a second-half pass for 10 yards and a first down…In win at Fresno State (Sept. 30)…Made his first career start, at left guard, vs. UNLV (Oct. 7) and started the next five games…Did not start Wyoming (Nov. 22) that made CSU bowl eligible, put life into a stagnant Rams offense; with CSU trailing 7-0 late in the first quar- at Utah (Nov. 11) or at San Diego State (Dec. 2) but saw significant playing time in each…Started at right guard vs. TCU (Nov. 25). ter, carried four times in one drive, for 28 yards, including 19 yards on the series’ first two plays, to help move the Rams into field- 2005: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. goal position and provide their first points…In final college game, the New Mexico Bowl triumph vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20), High School: A two-way stalwart at Rangeview High School in Aurora, Colo., earned first-team all-state recognition from poetically secured an onside kick in the final seconds to eliminate any hope the Bulldogs had, a fitting honor for a player whose at- the Rocky Mountain News…First-team all-conference selection as both an offensive and defensive lineman…Three-year letterwinner titude was outstanding despite nearly two years of playing as a reserve RB after his 2006 knee injury…Enjoyed a solid spring and in football…Participated in the Colorado all-star game…Also lettered four years in track and field as a thrower…Earned the Army fall camp to enter the season as a co-starter. Reserve Scholar Athlete Award…Played for head football coach Dave Gonzales. 2007 (Junior): Played in all 12 contests, starting Games 1-5, and carried 180 times for 691 yards (3.8 avg.), with four Personal: Given name James Scott Benedict…Born Feb. 1, 1987, in Engle- Career Division I games played/started — TDs…Averaged 57.6 rushing yards per game, 10th in the Mountain West…Also caught 10 passes for 43 yards (4.3 avg.)…At the wood, Colo. …Son of Jim and Carol Benedict…Majoring in liberal arts…Hometown: 22/9 (8/0 in 2008; 3/3 in 2007, 11/6 in outset of the season, picked up where he left off at the end of `05, with a pair of 100-yard rushing efforts in Games 1-2, and 73 Aurora, Colo. 2006) hard-earned yards in Week 3…Showed no signs of the knee injury, which robbed him of his `06 campaign, in his first game back, at Colorado (Sept. 1), racking up 135 yards on a career-high 40 carries; capped an important third-quarter drive with a 13-yard TD 17 T.J. BORCKY run…Reached the century mark again vs. No. 10 Cal (Sept. 8), with 102 yards and two touchdowns on 26 attempts; punched in a 3-yard carry with 50 seconds left to pull CSU within one score in a valiant comeback attempt…At Houston (Sept. 22), picked up QB/WR | 6-4 | 197 | FRESHMAN | RS | ORLANDO, FLA. (LAKE HIGHLAND PREP) 6 tough yards on a draw to set up a go-ahead field goal in the fourth quarter…After shifting from a starter to a reserve prior to Game 2008 (Freshman): Played in eight games…Caught two passes for 11 yards (5.5 avg.), threw an incomplete pass and had 6, in seven games averaged 4.6 yards per carry (65-296), including his longest run since the `05 Poinsettia Bowl, 22 yards vs. Utah two carries for 2 yards…Having never played wide receiver previously, began taking reps as a scout-team wideout after the Rams’ (Oct. 27)…Prior to the move, in five games as a starter, averaged 3.4 yards per carry (115-395). Week 2 contest, with CSU hoping to find an outlet for his athleticism after he won the slam-dunk contest of the spring Rams Su- 2006 (Junior): Missed entire season after tearing the ACL in his right knee during practice four days prior to the perstars Competition with a 360-degree jam…Moved into the game plan prior to the team’s third tilt, vs. Houston (Sept. 20), and opener…Named to the all-MWC first team by Athlon and Lindy's, and was named the MWC preseason Offensive Player of the actually made his college debut, officially on the field as a receiver for one snap, in Cougars contest…Got his first touch one week Year by Lindy's…Named to The Sporting News preseason all-MWC team and was ranked as the No. 16 running back in the na- later at Cal (Sept. 27), taking a direct snap for a 10-yard gain and a first down…Against TCU (Oct. 11), made the first two recep- tion…Named to the preseason all-MWC team by Blue Ribbon College Football Yearbook. tions of his career, both from Klay Kubiak on the same third-quarter drive…In New Mexico Bowl triumph vs. Fresno State (Dec. 2005 (Sophomore): Enjoyed one of the finest individual rushing campaigns in program history, with 1,288 yards — most 20), threw his first career pass, a third-quarter incompletion on a reverse pass, intended for QB Billy Farris. ever by a CSU sophomore — on 276 carries (4.7 avg.) and 10 TDs in 12 games (10 starts)…Named to the ESPN The Magazine 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. academic all-district first team, and to the academic All-America second team…Also earned academic all-conference honors…Was High School: A 2006 Wendy's High School Heisman Nominee at Lake Highland Preparatory School in Orlando, Fla., was second in the Mountain West and 22nd nationally in rushing (107.6 yards per game)…His season rushing total ranked fourth in voted state athlete of the year in 2007…Lettered in five sports: football (4), basketball (3), baseball (2), track and field (2) and school history, the 16th 1,000-yard rushing performance ever at CSU…Led the Rams to a berth in the Poinsettia Bowl (Dec. 22), weightlifting (3)…Earned 2005 District 10 player of the year and second-team all-state honors as a junior…Won Lake Highland where he rushed 22 times for 122 yards and scored once, vs. Navy…Went over 1,000 yards for the season with a 176-yard per- football offensive MVP in 2005, and the 2006 team leadership award…Helped lead Lake Highland to a district championship as a FINAL COLORADO STATE UPDATED BIOS | DEC. 31, 2008 BORCKY continued sophomore in 2004, followed by consecutive district runner-up finishes in ‘05 and ‘06…Competed against 2007 Heisman Trophy state selection, helped the Mustangs to the semifinals in the 2005 Class 5A state playoffs after MHS won the state title in 2004…Led winner Tim Tebow (Ponte Vedra Beach…Named to the nation’s Elite 100 QBs, Class of 2007, by Rivals.com/EA Sports…A mem- the state with 156 tackles as a senior in 2005…Made 146 tackles as a junior…Was a four-year letterwinner and three-year ber of the National Junior Honor Society…Also was named in 2005 the best jumper on his Lake Highland track team…Played small starter…Was named to all-league teams as both a junior and senior…Also earned second-team all-state honors…Head football forward in basketball pitched and played first base in baseball, and ran the 200 and 400 meters and made jumps in track…High coach was Dave Logan. school football coach was his father, Tim Borcky Sr. Personal: Given name Rick Matthew Brewer…Born Dec. 30, 1987, in Denver, Colo. …Son of Rick and Denise Brewer…Has Personal: Given name Timothy Joseph Borcky Jr. …Born June 24, 1989, in Memphis, Tenn. …Son of Tim and Mary-Ann one brother and two sisters…His cousin, Jack Brewer, was a three-year starter at the University of Minnesota and played five years Borcky…has a younger brother…An open-option major, seeking business…Hometown: Orlando, Fla. as a safety in the NFL, for Minnesota, Philadelphia, Arizona and the N.Y. Giants…An open-option major…Hometown: Denver, Colo. DIVISION I STATISTICS Receiving — Rushing — Total Offense DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU 2008 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .8 0 2 11 5.5 0 6 2.8 2 2 1.0 0 10 4 13 2007 Colorado State (fr.) . . .10 8 31 33 64 3.0 12 0.5 3 2 0 0 0 0 1 Additional statistics — Attempted one incomplete pass, vs. Fresno State (12/20/08) 2008 Colorado State (so.) . .12 12 56 48 104 5.5 16 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Career totals (two years) . . .22 20 87 81 168 3.0 28 0.5 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 56 RICKY BREWER 9 JOHN CLARK LINEBACKER | 6-2 | 210 | SOPHOMORE | 1L | DENVER, COLO. (MULLEN) 2008 (Sophomore): A sophomore All-American (CollegeFootballNews.com) and honorable-mention all-MWC choice, LINEBACKER | 6-3 | 225 | SENIOR | 1L | HANFORD, CALIF. (FRESNO CITY COLLEGE) played and started 12 games for the Rams at his new position, weakside linebacker…Led the team and ranked fifth in the MWC 2008 (Senior): Played in all 13 games, with two starts…Totaled 27 tackles (15 solo), with three stops for loss, one pass with 8.7 tackles per game (104 total, 56 solo)…Also had 5½ tackles for loss, four QB hurries and one forced fumble…In season broken up and one forced fumble on the year…In season opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31), forced a Josh Smith fumble on a first- opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31), posted a game-high 11 tackles (coaches film credited him with 17), in addition to a fourth-quarter quarter punt return; the Buffs recovered the fumble at their own 6-yard line, and eventually had to punt out of their own end hurry that produced a third-down incompletion and forced a field-goal attempt…Also produced a game-high 11 tackles in CSU’s zone…Later left CU contest with an ankle injury…Played extensively on defense at Cal (Sept. 27)…Made his first Division I start first win, vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6), including a big third-down stick to halt a drive late in the first half…In dramatic win vs. in conference-opening win vs. UNLV (Oct. 4), in place of injured WLB Ricky Brewer (ankle); had a season-high four stops, includ- Houston (Sept. 20), put his helmet on the ball to force a second-half fumble from RB Bryce Beall; teammate Mike Pagnotta recovered ing a tackle for loss in the second half, and a hurry…Against TCU (Oct. 11), played much of the game as a fourth LB in a 3-4 de- to halt Houston, who was moving the ball efficiently at the time…At Cal (Sept. 27), injured his ankle early in the contest but still fense…In triumph at San Diego State (Oct. 25), started as an inside linebacker in a 3-4 front; recorded a pair of tackles for loss, played the entire game…Dressed but did not play the following week vs. UNLV (Oct. 4), as coaches chose to rest the ankle…Re- one to shed a blocker and blow up a middle screen in the second quarter, and another in which he appeared to force an Atiyyah turned to his starting role vs. TCU (Oct. 11)…At No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18), made a nice block to help Nick Oppenneer on a 55-yard in- Henderson fumble recovered near midfield and returned by CSU in a 24-24 game midway through the third quarter (but officials terception return, setting up a second-quarter field goal that cut Utah’s lead to 14-10…In 38-34 win at San Diego State (Oct. 25), blew their whistles)…In tough, 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), combined with Ricky Brewer to stuff RB Harvey Unga on made a pair of first-quarter tackles inside the Rams’ 5-yard line, including a tackle for loss; later, combined with Mychal Sisson to fourth-and-1 from the CSU 3-yard line in the second quarter, preserving a 14-7 Rams lead…Early in 20-6 win vs. New Mexico (Nov. hurry the Aztecs into a third-down incompletion…In tough, 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), combined with John Clark to stuff 15), dropped QB Brad Gruner for no gain, then in the second half, brought him down just shy of the marker on a third-down carry RB Harvey Unga on fourth-and-1 from the CSU 3-yard line in the second quarter, preserving a 14-7 Rams lead…At Air Force (Nov. to force a punt…In win at Wyoming (Nov. 22) that gave CSU bowl eligibility, made a pivotal third-down stop in a 17-17 game, hold- 8), collected a game and career-high 15 tackles (six solo); shot through his gap on the game’s first play to drop RB Asher Clark for ing Wynel Seldon to just 2 yards and forcing Wyoming to settle for a go-ahead field goal…In New Mexico Bowl triumph vs. Fresno a 2-yard loss, then on the next snap combined with Jake Galusha to throw Asher for a 7-yard loss…In second quarter of big win State (Dec. 20), playing an emotional game against his hometown team, made a TD-saving tackle in the first quarter, shoving An- vs. New Mexico (Nov. 15), with CSU protecting a 3-0 lead, combined to stop Rodney Ferguson for no gain on third-and-1, forcing thony Harding out of bounds (officials initially called the play a TD but replay overturned the call); later, with CSU down 28-26 in a punt…In win at Wyoming (Nov. 22) that made CSU bowl eligible, matched his career best with 15 stops (two solo); thwarted the the fourth quarter, broke up a third-down pass intended for Bear Pascoe to force a punt, setting up the Rams’ game-winning score. 42 Cowboys’ first drive by combining to drop Wynel Seldon on third down, and later in the first half, stopped Seldon for no gain to 2007 (Junior): Played in 10 games, collecting 19 tackles (five solo) and one stop for loss — a critical sack that forced a force an eventual punt, then blasted him for a 1-yard loss, nearly forcing a fumble…Coaches love his non-stop motor, noting that fumble and preserved victory in the season finale…Joined Colorado State's program as a mid-year transfer in time for enrollment if a player misses a tackle, the second guy there always seems to be Brewer…Moved in the spring by the new coaching staff from in the spring semester of 2007…Earned spot in two deep at WLB with impressive fall camp…At TCU (Sept. 29), received more strongside to weakside linebacker…In first career bowl game, a New Mexico Bowl triumph vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20), had 10 than 50 snaps at WLB with starter Jake Pottorff sidelined (illness), and racked up his first six Division-I tackles (one solo); shrewdly tackles and two stops for loss — both game highs; his two tackles behind the line of scrimmage were a single-game career recovered a backward lateral to kill a fourth-quarter TCU drive…Played defensively much of the middle two quarters at BYU (Nov. best…Dropped Chastin West for an 8-yard loss early in the second quarter, forcing an eventual punt; then, on the first play of the 3), posting four stops (one solo)…Saw extensive defensive playing time in season finale vs. Wyoming (Nov. 23), with starter Jeff fourth quarter with CSU trailing 28-20, blasted Lonyae Miller for a 1-yard loss (the Rams would intercept Fresno State two plays Horinek sidelined by injury; with CSU clinging to a 33-28 lead in the fourth quarter, notched his first Division I sack by dropping later). Karsten Sween in Rams territory and forcing a fumble recovered by CSU's Jesse Nading. 2007 (Freshman): Instrumental in the Rams' defense, finished third on the team with 64 tackles (31 solo), despite not Junior College: Played two seasons at Fresno (Calif.) City College, also known as the Rams…Named first-team all-con- playing in two games; also had three tackles for loss, ½ sack, one pass broken up and two forced fumbles…Two of his top three ference linebacker both years, and first-team all-state as a sophomore, when the squad won its conference title and earned a berth tackle totals came in CSU wins (the Rams were 3-9 on the year)…His 0.20 forced fumbles per game ranked sixth in the Mountain in the Northern California championship…Also was recruited by Oregon, Oregon State, Washington, Washington State and Nevada. West…Started each of the final eight games, and played nearly every defensive series over the final nine contests, at strong-side High School: A three-time football and four-time wrestling letterwinner at Hanford (Calif.) High School…Named to all- linebacker…Since first coming off the bench in Game 4 to play an impact role on defense, averaged 7.1 stops per game, second league football team three times and was the conference defensive player of the year as a senior…High school coach was his fa- the team over that span…Parlayed a strong spring into the Mountain West media's choice as the conference preseason Freshman ther, John…Captain of both his football and wrestling teams each of his last two seasons…Finished with a 44-0 record in wrestling, of the Year…Battled for the starting role at SLB during fall camp but actually began the regular season third on the depth chart…Un- but an injury kept him from finishing state. fazed despite the preseason hype, amazed coaches by how he mentally handled the situation…Coaches had planned to play him Personal: Given name John Forrest Clark…Born Aug. 21, 1986, in Hanford, Calif. …Son of John and Patty Clark…Has two vs. No. 10 Cal (Sept. 8), but a broken finger on his right hand sustained during pregame warmups forced doctors to surgically re- older sisters…Father, John, played offensive line at Fresno State and graduated from the school…Majoring in liberal arts…Home- pair the bone and cast the hand in the CSU locker room; he still was available to play, but coaches opted to keep town: Hanford, Calif. him sidelined…Instead, made his college debut, with a cast on his hand, in Game 3 at Houston (Sept. 22)…Then, DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — at TCU (Sept. 29), saw extensive playing time from the game's first series, collecting his initial eight college tackles (four solo); also broke up a pass…Made his first career start, vs. San Diego State (Oct. 6); combined with Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU Jeff Horinek to sack Kevin O'Connell on third-and-goal, forcing the Aztecs to settle for a third-quarter field 2007 Colorado State (jr.) . . .10 0 5 14 19 1.0 10 1.0 10 1 2 0 0 0 0 goal…Led the team with nine tackles (four solo) in CSU's first win, at UNLV (Oct. 20)…At BYU (Nov. 3) con- 2008 Colorado State (sr.) . .13 2 15 12 27 3.0 7 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 tributed seven stops, including 1½ for loss…In home victory over Georgia Southern (Nov. 17), set a career high Career totals (two years) . . .23 2 20 26 46 3.0 17 1.0 10 2 2 0 0 0 1 with 12 tackles (five solo) and forced an early fumble on his own 3-yard line; teammate Erik Sandie recovered, killing an ominous GSU drive, and the Rams drove 97 yards to take a 7-0 lead en route to a 28-3 halftime ad- 55 CURTIS CORNELSON corr-NELL-son vantage…Finished a solid year with seven stops (three solo) in big win vs. Wyoming (Nov. 23); early in the sec- LINEBACKER | 6-1 | 234 | SENIOR | 1L | BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (BAKERSFIELD CC) ond half, with CSU protecting a 17-14 lead, dropped the Cowboys for a 1-yard loss on a drive that ended in a 2008 (Senior): Saw action in 12 games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), primarily in a special-teams role…Had missed field-goal attempt. five tackles (two solo) on the season…Left at No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18) in the second quarter after sustaining a head injury and did 2006: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. not return…Missed ensuing contest. High School: A strong contributor to a perennial state contender at Mullen High School in Denver, Colo., was named to the All-Colorado team by both the Denver Post and the Rocky Mountain News…A first-team all- FINAL COLORADO STATE UPDATED BIOS | DEC. 31, 2008 CORNELSON continued 2007 (Junior): Played in all 12 games, starting two, and notched 22 tackles (10 solo)…The darkhorse in the most com- for-379) for 2,934 yards, with 19 touchdowns and 13 interceptions — a 136.2 NCAA passer rat- petitive fall position race, beat out two talented performers and started two of the first three games at SLB…Started his Division- ing…Finished fourth on most of CSU’s all-time single-season passing lists, including yards, comple- I debut, at Colorado (Sept. 1), and posted five stops, one for loss, and a hurry; also broke up a pass…In home opener vs. No. 10 tions and completion percentage…Tied for fourth on the Rams’ single-season TD pass chart, trailing Cal (Sept. 8), recovered a fourth-quarter onside kick to set up a late touchdown in valiant CSU comeback effort; also contributed only Justin Holland (23, 2005), Matt Newton (21, 2000) and Moses Moreno (20, 1997)…Had three four tackles in 34-28 loss. games of three TD passes…In season opener, vs. Colorado (Aug. 31), made his first start since his sen- Junior College: A JC Gridwire first-team All-American at Bakersfield (Calif.) College…Western State Conference defen- ior year in high school, in 2003…Cut the Buffs’ lead in half with his first career TD pass, a 21-yard con- sive player of the division…Twice named WSC first-team all-conference on defense…Earned Bakersfield football MVP honors and nection with Dion Morton in the second quarter; later, his third-quarter interception came after his most inspirational defensive player in 2006…Holds the Bakersfield College linebacker record in both the 435-pound bench press intended receiver, Rashaun Greer, slipped…In engineering a fourth-quarter comeback, an eventual 23- and 330-pound power clean…Received Bakersfield's outstanding LB and helped lead the squad to the state semifinals in 2005. 20 triumph vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6), threw for a career-best 321 yards, the most by a CSU player High School: Named co-defensive football player of the year in 2004 at Centennial High School in Bakersfield, Calif. …A since Justin Holland in the 2005 Poinsettia Bowl)…In 28-25 win vs. Houston (Sept. 20), was turnover- three-time Southwest Yosemite League all-league linebacker…Named CHS most outstanding defensive player in 2003…Helped free, completing 24 of 33 for 276 yards and two TDs…In Cougars contest, hit Dion Morton streaking lead Centennial to two valley championships and two league titles…A three-sport athlete and three-sport varsity letterwin- down the right sideline for a 79-yard score on the day’s second snap, then orchestrated two long TD ner…Paced CHS track team to two valley championships…Named the school's most valuable track sprinter in 2004…Graduated drives, including a second-half march that proved to put the game out of Houston and its high-octane as CHS record holder in both the 110-meter high hurdles and sprint medley relay…High school football coach was Bryan Nixon. offense’s reach, a 15-play, 73-yard march that took 7 minutes, 31 seconds off the second-half clock; Personal: Given name Curtis Allen Cornelson…Born June 19, 1987, in Bakersfield, Calif. …Son of Chad and Joan Cornel- Farris capped the drive with a 9-yard scoring toss to Kory Sperry, several plays after taking a fierce hit son…Has one brother and two sisters…Majoring in liberal arts…Hometown: Bakersfield, Calif. from a blitzing Houston LB in completing a key pass on the long drive…At Cal (Sept. 27), ended a DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — streak of 53 attempts without an interception, throwing his first since the initial half of the Week 2 Sacramento State contest; com- Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU pleted passes to eight targets in Cal game…Completed passes to only three targets in conference-opening win vs. UNLV (Oct. 4), 2007 Colorado State (jr.) . . .12 2 10 12 22 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 throwing for 294 yards and one TD; led Rams to their most prolific offensive game (510 total net yards) since the 2005 Poinset- 2008 Colorado State (sr.) . .12 0 2 3 5 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 tia Bowl…Brought the Rams back twice, erasing a 14-3 hole in the first half and a 28-27 deficit in the fourth quarter; orchestrated Career totals (two years) . . .24 2 12 15 27 3.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 two impressive second-quarter drives, a 98-yard TD march, CSU’s longest in recent memory, and an 85-yard drive, on which he stood poised on his own 2-yard line to complete a 23-yard pass to Rashaun Greer on third-and-13…From his own end zone on 14 BEN DeLINE duh-LINE first play of 98-yard drive, found Kory Sperry for 24 yards to give the Rams breathing room…Later in Rebels contest, put CSU on its way to a game-winning TD with a 30-yard completion over the middle to a diving Sperry, part of a 12-play, 80-yard march that K | 6-0 | 170 | FRESHMAN | HS | STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLO. (STEAMBOAT SPRINGS) wiped out a one-point deficit…Against TCU (Oct. 11) and the nation’s No. 1 defense, orchestrated a game-opening 78-yard touch- 2008 (Freshman): Thrust into action after a fall camp injury to senior Jason Smith, played in six games and did not play down drive, and saw two sure touchdown passes dropped late in the first half of eventual 13-7 loss…On opening drive of tough in the final seven contests…Connected on four of his five field-goal attempts (80 percent), his only miss a block…Also hit all six loss at No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18), calmly led the Rams out of the shadow of their end zone, completing a 42-yard pass to Rashaun Greer PATs and had four touchbacks on 24 kickoffs…The first true freshman kicker at CSU since C.W. Hurst in 1997, made his debut in seconds before absorbing a hit on third-and-13, then finding Dion Morton for a 29-yard touchdown on third-and-9; also com- the season opener, vs. Colorado (Aug. 31), and connected on all his kicks, including his first college attempt, from 26 yards…One pleted a fourth-down pass to continue the drive, and was 5-of-8 for 80 yards in engineering the game-tying march…Virtually flaw- week later, hit three fourth-quarter field goals, including the game-tying and game-winning kicks in the final 89 seconds, to dis- less in important 38-34 win at San Diego State (Oct. 25), just missed a 300-yard game and threw for three TDs, all to Sperry; patch Sacramento State (Sept. 6), 23-20; his 20-yard kick as time expired was the first game-winning field goal by a CSU kicker orchestrated five touchdown drives, three of which tied the contest (79, 70 and 72 yards), and two that gave CSU the lead (86, 74), since Jeff Babcock hit such a FG exactly five years earlier, at Cal (Sept. 6, 2003)…The Sacramento State effort, along with his two including the game-winning march that culminated in a perfectly thrown pass to Sperry in the corner of the end zone early in the touchbacks on kickoffs, earned him MWC Special Teams Player of the Week honors, as well as national recognition from the or- fourth quarter…Four of those TD drives came in consecutive fashion…Early in go-ahead march against the Aztecs in the third quar- ganization that selects the Lou Groza Award as a ‘Star of the Week’…In first half of eventual 28-25 win vs. Houston (Sept. 20), had ter, again stood poised in the shadow of his own end zone to move the chains on a second-and-11 pass and provide breathing a field goal blocked, the first official miss of his career. room…In heartbreaking, 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), threw for three more TDs, including a clutch, 55-yard strike over the 43 High School: Garnered Class 3A all-state and all-Western Slope League honors each of his final two seasons at Steamboat middle to Dion Morton with just 1:44 remaining, giving CSU a 42-38 advantage…In second quarter of Cougars contest, stood tall Springs (Colo.) High School…Made solid contributions in all three phases, including several starts as a wide receiver and linebacker, in his own end zone to complete a 25-yard pass to Greer, converting a third-and-5; later in first half, lined up as a receiver, then in addition to his special teams duties…As a senior, his kicks helped Steamboat Springs win several close games en route to a 7- threw a 32-yard TD to Morton off a double-reverse pass, giving the Rams a 21-14 lead…His second scoring toss against BYU was 4 record and a berth in the first round of the Class 3A state playoffs, where the Sailors lost in Fort Collins to Fossil Ridge…In 2007, a perfectly placed lob to Greer, giving CSU a third-quarter lead…Became the first CSU passer to throw for three-or-more TDs in caught four passes for 42 yards, and notched 74 tackles and five sacks…Also recorded approximately 25 touchbacks on kickoffs consecutive games since Justin Holland also strung together a pair of three-TD games vs. Nevada and vs. Air Force, Sept. 24-29, as a senior team captain…On defense, had three sacks against Moffat County in 2007…As a junior, earned first-team all-confer- 2005…Built a string of 100 passes without an interception from Oct. 18-Nov. 8…Guided the Rams to nine touchdowns over nine ence honors, helping SSHS to a Western Slope championship; hit a career-long 51-yard field goal vs. Palisade…In 2005, kicked straight trips into the red zone from Oct. 25-Nov. 8…At Air Force (Nov. 8), orchestrated three first-half scoring drives, completing a game-winning field goal to beat Cortez in quadruple overtime…Head coach was Aaron Finch, an offensive lineman for CSU dur- several third- and fourth-down passes; on fourth-and-3 from the Air Force 4-yard line, hit Dion Morton for a game-tying TD, then ing Steve Fairchild's playing career…Lettered four years in football and three in wrestling. on a 16-play scoring drive in the second quarter, converted all four third downs, completing passes on each play…Led the Rams Personal: Given name Benjamin Braun DeLine…Born Sept. 24, 1989, in Denver, Colo. …Parents are Steve and Karen De- back from a 14-3 deficit in win at Wyoming (Nov. 22) that made CSU bowl eligible; threw a pair of perfect spirals to Dion Morton Line…Has a younger sister and a younger brother…Both parents are CSU graduates, including father Steve, the Rams' placekicker for respective 51- and 43-yard scores to stake CSU to a 17-14 lead just before half, then early in the fourth quarter connected again from 1984-86 who ranks fifth on the school's all-time scoring list (212 points), second in career field goals (42) and fourth in field- with Morton on third-and-13 for a diving 31-yard TD that gave the Rams a lead they wouldn’t relinquish (replay review upheld the goal percentage (.724)…Steve also kicked a 60-yarder vs. Air Force in 1985, the second-longest kick in CSU annals…Uncle, Dave, score)…In CSU’s record book, Morton tied for the second-most receiving touchdowns ever in a game, en route to matching the was CU's kicker for three seasons (1984, 1986-87)…The two squared off once in college, a 23-7 CSU victory on Sept. 6, 1986, at Rams’ single-season record with 10 touchdown catches…In final college game, the New Mexico Bowl triumph vs. Fresno State Folsom Field…Interested in business agriculture or animal science as a major at Colorado State…In his spare time, enjoys snow- (Dec. 20), orchestrated three TD drives of better than 80 yards; on two of those possessions, threw critical touchdowns, one that mobiling, hunting, fishing, skiing and working on his family ranch…Hometown: Steamboat Springs, Colo. trimmed CSU’s deficit to 21-20 just 2 seconds before halftime — a 22-yard strike to Sperry — and another — a 69-yard bomb to Greer — that gave the Rams their eventual game-winning points with 7 minutes remaining…In third quarter of Bulldogs contest, DIVISION I STATISTICS Field Goals — XPts — Kickoffs — also threw a lead block to give Morton his final few yards on a 25-yard end around…Had great confidence and poise, despite being Year School GP Att Made Pct Lg Blkd Att Made Pct. Points No TB Pct a first-time starter…Coaches noted his leadership skills and demeanor before naming him the starter early in fall camp. 2008 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .6 4 5 80.0 36 1 6 6 100.0 18 24 4 16.7 2007 (Junior): Played in three overall quarters, one in each of three consecutive games, completing 9 of 20 passes for 91 FIELD GOALS yards with no TDs or INTs; also carried five times for 11 yards…Made his season debut against Air Force (Oct. 13), entering in the Year School Att-Made Pct 1-19 Pct 20-29 Pct 30-39 Pct 40-49 Pct 50+ Pct second half for a few series, and completed 5 of 11 passes for 45 yards…Played late the following week in the team's emotional 2008 Colorado State (fr.) ...... 4-5 80.0 0-0 - 3-3 100.0 1-2 50.0 0-0 - 0-0 - first win at UNLV (Oct. 20), but didn't throw a pass…Was 4-for-9 for 46 yards in closing out a loss to Utah (Oct. 27)…An elbow injury sidelined him for the season's final month. 15 BILLY FARRIS 2006 (Sophomore): Saw playing time in the season opener vs. Weber State (Sept. 2), and vs. UNLV (Oct. 7), at Utah (Nov. 11), vs. TCU (Nov. 25) and at San Diego State (Dec. 2)…Went 2-for-3 passing for 49 yards and a touchdown pass, a 7-yard strike QUARTERBACK | 6-3 | 223 | SENIOR | VR | BATON ROUGE, LA. (WOODLAWN) to Kory Sperry, in the final minute of loss to Utes…Set career highs in attempts, completions and yards by going 8-for-12 for 86 2008 (Senior): Started all 13 games at quarterback, finishing with the first winning record (7-6) by a CSU starter since yards in home loss to Horned Frogs…Also got into the season finale at San Diego State, and completed 1 of 4 passes for 13 yards. Bradlee Van Pelt (7-5) in 2003…In his first year as a starter, led the Rams to their first bowl victory since 2001…A poised leader, 2005 (Freshman): Saw action as a reserve in win vs. Nevada (Sept. 24). in five of his seven wins, orchestrated game-winning drives in the fourth-quarter…Connected on 61.5 percent of his passes (233- 2004: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility.

FINAL COLORADO STATE UPDATED BIOS | DEC. 31, 2008 FARRIS continued High School: A first-team all-district quarterback and punter as a senior at Woodlawn High School in Baton Rouge, La. 2007 (Junior): Played in 10 games, starting four, and totaled 40 tackles (31 solo), five stops for loss, two sacks, one INT, …Named first team all-metro in the Baton Rouge area…Garnered MVP in the 2003 Bayou Bowl (Texas vs. Louisiana All-Star four passes broken up and one forced fumble…Inspirational safety, had played in each of the first nine games until an ankle injury Game), where he threw four touchdown passes…Also was MVP for the Louisiana All-Star Classic in 2003, and for the All-Metro sidelined him for Games 10 and 11…Made an emergency start at Houston (Sept. 22), with Klint Kubiak sidelined, and turned in a All-Star Game in 2002…Lettered in baseball as a pitcher and third baseman. career-best seven solo tackles (eight overall)…Made plays on three straight downs early in the fourth quarter vs. San Diego State Personal: Given name William Joseph Farris…Born March 2, 1985, in Baton Rouge, La. …Is engaged to Kristi Amos…Son (Oct. 6), dropping Kevin O'Connell for his first career sack, then breaking up consecutive passes to force an Aztecs punt from the of Bill and Brandy Farris…His father, Bill, was a defensive end and punter at Ole Miss…Has one brother and one sister…Major- CSU 43-yard line…Sustained a slightly separated shoulder in a five-tackle effort (four solo), vs. Air Force (Oct. 13)…Still started ing in liberal arts…Hometown: Baton Rouge, La. the following week and helped the Rams to an emotional first win, at UNLV (Oct. 20), posting seven stops (five solo), including an DIVISION I STATISTICS Passing — Rushing — early tackle for loss; recovered a conventional CSU kickoff that hit a wall of wind, giving the Rams possession at their 48-yard line, and appeared to force a first-quarter fumble, before replay review overturned the call…Picked off a Brian Johnson pass vs. Utah Year School GP GS Effic Cmp- Att- Int Pct Yds TD Lg Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long (Oct. 27), on the first play after CSU had thrown an interception, late in the first half…At BYU (Nov. 3), blasted QB Max Hall from 2005 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .1 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 behind on a second-quarter sack, forcing a fumble recovered by DT Matt Rupp…Did not play at New Mexico (Nov. 10) or vs. Geor- 2006 Colorado State (so.) . . .5 0 112.80 11 19 1 57.9 148 0 40 29.6 13 68 5.2 0 17 gia Southern (Nov. 17) due to ankle injury…Valiantly ignored pain to start season finale, vs. Wyoming (Nov. 23), in paper-thin sec- 2007 Colorado State (jr.) . . . .3 0 83.22 9 20 0 45.0 91 0 15 30.3 5 11 2.2 0 13 ondary, and made five tackles (four solo). 2008 Colorado State (sr.) . .13 13 136.19 233 379 13 61.5 2934 19 79 225.7 46 -34 -0.7 0 12 2006 (Sophomore): Saw playing time in all 12 games…Finished seventh on the team with 36 total tackles…Made his first Career totals (four years) . . .22 13 132.59 253 418 14 60.5 3173 19 79 144.2 64 45 0.7 0 17 career start at Air Force (Oct. 12) and started the next three games…Recorded a career-high 11 tackles (six solo) vs. BYU (Nov. 4)…Notched five total tackles and one tackle for loss vs. New Mexico (Oct. 28)…Had a team-leading nine total stops at Wyoming (Oct. 21)…Recorded four total tackles, one tackle for loss, and one pass breakup vs. UNLV (Oct. 7)…Collected three total tackles 27 JOSH GABLER GABB-ler and an interception at Fresno State (Sept. 30). SAFETY | 6-0 | 204 | JUNIOR | VR | LONGMONT, COLO. (SKYLINE) 2005: Sat out the season after transferring from New Mexico State. 2004 (Freshman): Lettered in first season with New Mexico State…Named to the honor roll. 2008 (Junior): Played in eight games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), all in a special-teams role…Made two High School: At Millard North High School in Omaha, Neb., played running back and free safety for head coach Fred Pe- coverage tackles…Saw his first collegiate action in Game 4 at Cal (Sept. 27). tito…A two-time all-metro and three-time all-district selection, he twice garnered all-state accolades and also earned all-state hon- 2007 (Sophomore): Spent the season as a varsity reserve in the defensive secondary. orable mention honors…Named to the super-state squad twice and was an all-state and super-state captain…Helped Millard North 2006 (Freshman): Battled injury much of the season and did not play. to a Nebraska title in 2003…Also played baseball (pitcher, outfielder). 2005: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first year of college eligibility. Personal: Given name Jacob W. Galusha…Born Aug. 1, 1985, in Omaha, Neb. …Son of Bill and Char Galusha…Has one High School: Received all-conference honors twice and all-area honors in 2004 at Skyline High School in Longmont, Colo. sister…Majoring in history…Hometown: Omaha, Neb. …Named MVP of the Skyline High School football team…Received the male athlete of the year award in 2005…Holds the school record for the 265-pound clean and 545-pound dead lift…A three-sport athlete at Skyline and three-sport varsity letterwinner, also DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — was a four-year academic letterwinner and four-time academic all-state…High school football coach was Bob Knapton. Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU Personal: Given name Joshua G. Gabler…Born Dec. 13, 1986, in Fort Collins, Colo. …Son of Greg and Judy Gabler, both 2004 New Mexico State (fr.) .9 0 0 2 2 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CSU graduates…Has two brothers and one sister…Majoring in computer engineering…Hometown: Longmont, Colo. 2006 Colorado State (so.) . .12 4 24 12 36 3.0 6 1.0 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 2007 Colorado State (jr.) . . .10 4 31 9 40 5.0 29 2.0 19 1 0 0 1 0 4 2008 Colorado State (sr.) . .13 8 64 22 86 4.5 13 0.0 0 1 1 0 1 0 3 44 16 JAKE GALUSHA guh-LOOSH-ah Career totals (four years) . . .44 15 119 45 164 12.5 48 3.0 22 2 1 0 3 0 9 SAFETY | 5-10 | 199 | SENIOR | 2L | OMAHA, NEB. (NEW MEXICO STATE) 2008 (Senior): The team’s safety in its nickel defense to begin the year, saw action in all 12 games, with seven starts…Held together a secondary devastated by injury, battling through his own pain to help the Rams to bowl eligibility…Replaced both Klint 1 RYAN GARDNER Kubiak (ankle, knee) and SS Mike Pagnotta (shoulder) over the course of the season as those starters battled respective in- WR | 6-1 | 180 | JUNIOR | JC | FAIRFIELD, CALIF. (DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE) juries…Finished fourth on the team with 86 tackles (64 solo), with 4½ for loss, with one interception, three more passes broken up, a fumble recovery and a forced fumble…In season opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31), recovered a Demetrius Sumler fumble in 2008 (Junior): Signed as a junior-college transfer in February, played in all 13 games…Caught 13 passes for 88 yards (6.8 CSU territory late in the first half…In tough loss vs. TCU (Oct. 11), made his first 2008 start, at free safety in place of an injured avg.) on the season…Made his Division I debut in season opener, vs. Colorado (Aug. 31)…Caught three passes in 28-25 triumph Klint Kubiak (ankle); hurried Frogs QB Marcus Jackson on a third-down attempt late in the game, forcing a punt with CSU trailing vs. Houston (Sept. 20)…In win at Wyoming (Nov. 22) that gave CSU bowl eligibility, hauled in a third-down pass to move the only 13-7 …Again started for Kubiak at No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18), and recorded a game- and career-high 15 tackles (nine solo, one chains on the Rams’ eventual game-winning drive, in the fourth quarter…Missed a portion of fall camp with an ankle injury…In for loss), including a crushing blast that knocked RB Elijah Wesson 3 yards off his feet in the first quarter, and a nice play in which New Mexico Bowl triumph vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20), caught a third-down pass to keep alive a march that ended in a second-quar- he shed a blocker to drop Brent Casteel for a 3-yard loss, helping to force an ter field goal…Has a 42-inch vertical leap and great speed. eventual second-quarter punt…In start at San Diego State (Oct. 25), sealed the Junior College: Speedy wideout, led Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, Calif., with 29 receptions for 680 yards (23.4 Rams’ 38-34 victory by intercepting Ryan Lindley at the Rams’ 12-yard line avg.) and nine TDs in 2007…Came to Diablo Valley as a basketball player, and didn't play football for two years after high with only 2:06 remaining…In tough, 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), stood school…Head coach was Mike Darr…Also recruited by Akron, Fresno State, Portland State, Utah State and Utah. tall in a secondary decimated by injury, replacing SS Mike Pagnotta (shoulder) High School: All-conference and team MVP as a 2004 senior at Rodriguez High School in Fairfield, Calif. …Established his in the starting lineup; delivered a resounding blow on Harvey Unga on a third- school’s career record for receiving yards…Head coach was Ken Naedu…Also lettered in basketball and track, where he served and-1 early in the second quarter, driving the RB back 2 yards to force a punt as team captain. and set up a go-ahead CSU touchdown on the ensuing drive…Later, in fourth Personal: Given name Ryan Earl Gardner…Born July 14, 1987, in San Francisco, Calif. …Parents are Aaron and Rachael quarter of Cougars contest, quickly diagnosed a BYU handoff to J.J. Diluigi and Guillory…Has a younger brother and two younger sisters…Plans to major in communications at Colorado State…Hometown: put his helmet on the football, forcing a fumble with his hit; Mychal Sisson re- Fairfield, Calif. covered to set up another go-ahead CSU touchdown…Played basically on one leg in 31-20 triumph at Wyoming (Nov. 22), helping the Rams to bowl eligibil- DIVISION I STATISTICS Receiving — Rushing — Total Offense ity; shrugged aside an injured knee to post nine tackles (seven solo), including Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds a third-down stop in the second half and an open-field tackle in the second 2008 Colorado State (jr.) . . .13 0 13 88 6.8 0 12 6.8 0 0 0.0 0 0 13 88 quarter that likely prevented a touchdown…Also in Cowboys contest, broke up a pass on Wyoming’s final drive…In final college game, the New Mexico Bowl triumph vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20), dropped Anthony Harding for a 3-yard loss in the fourth quarter; the play, with CSU trailing 28-26, led to an eventual punt and the Rams’ game-winning drive.

FINAL COLORADO STATE UPDATED BIOS | DEC. 31, 2008 his 23-yard grab bailed the Rams out of third-and-13 from their 19 NORMAN GEE JEE own 12, leading to a field goal that helped them overcome an TIGHT END | 6-5 | 259 | JUNIOR | TR | SEVERNA PARK, MD. (DUKE) early 14-3 deficit…Later, pierced the deep middle to haul in a 62-yard reception, preserving the play on the 3-yard line after 2008 (Junior): Played in 12 games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20); made his Rams debut as a second tight end stealing the ball back from a UNLV defender to set up Gartrell vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6)…Played mostly as a blocking tight end and on special teams, catching one pass for 1 yard on the Johnson’s go-ahead TD on the next play; then, in the game’s year…Caught his first CSU pass late in loss at No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18). final minute on the Rams’ decisive drive, helped set up John- 2007: Practiced with Colorado State but did not play, sitting out the season as a Division I transfer. son’s game-winning TD with an 8-yard reception for a first down 2006 (Sophomore): In final season at Duke, played in nine games with two starts, catching a pair of passes for 18 yards on the Rebels’ 18…Early in contest at No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18), on (9.0 avg.)…Caught both of his passes in his first career start, against Miami (Oct. 21), including a 12-yarder…Also started vs. Van- third-and-13, caught a 42-yard pass to advance CSU out of the derbilt the following week (Oct. 28). shadow of its end zone en route to a game-tying touch- 2005 (Freshman): Made his college debut at Duke in a win vs. the Virginia Military Institute (Sept. 17). down…Late in first half of Utes contest, drew a pass-interfer- High School: Lettered three years in football at Severna Park (Md.) High School…Earned second-team all-county honors ence penalty one play before snagging a sideline reception and from both the Annapolis Gazette and Baltimore Sun…Also received first-team all-county honors…Additionally lettered in basket- perfectly dragging his toe in bounds with 3.4 seconds left, set- ball (3), earning team MVP honors, and lacrosse (2)…Head football coach was John Shuman…Following high school, went to Fork ting up a 38-yard field goal; in second half, threw a nice block Union (Va.) Military Academy. to help Gartrell Johnson to a 26-yard run…In important win at Personal: Given name Norman Martz Gee…Born May 6, 1986, in Vallejo, Calif. …Son of Norman and Heidi Gee…Has two San Diego State (Oct. 25), caught a 48-yard pass on the first sisters…Majoring in liberal arts…Hometown: Severna Park, Md. play of the second half, setting up a TD that erased the Rams’ halftime deficit; later, after SDSU returned the ensuing kickoff for DIVISION I STATISTICS Receiving — a TD, caught a huge third-down pass to pierce the Aztecs’ 10- Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G yard line, setting up another game-tying score, and finally, with 2005 Duke (fr.) ...... 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 the Rams tied late in the third stanza, drew a third-down pass- 2006 Duke (so.) ...... 9 2 2 18 9.0 0 12 2.0 interference flag to sustain a drive that produced CSU’s first 2007 Colorado State —Sat out season as NCAA Division I-A transfer— lead…In tough, 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), had five 2008 Colorado State (jr.) . . .12 0 1 1 1.0 0 0 0.1 catches for 64 yards, including a 6-yard go ahead TD in the third Career totals (two years) . . .22 2 3 19 6.3 0 12 0.9 quarter, and a 25-yard reception on third-and-5 to pull the Rams out of the shadow of their goal line…At Air Force (Nov. 8), 85 DEREK GOOD caught seven passes for 145 yards, including a third-down grab for 23 yards on a second-quarter scoring drive, and a fourth- RUNNING BACK | 5-10 | 189 | FRESHMAN | RS | BERTHOUD, COLO. (BERTHOUD) down reception for 23 yards on a gutsy fourth-and-6 call in the 2008: Played in the last 10 games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), on most of the Rams’ special-teams third quarter; also broke up a potential interception earlier in the units…Posted four tackles (three solo)…Voted by coaches the Scout Team Offensive Player of the Year. game and posted his first career carry, a 5-yard run…Saw a 44- 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. yard gain wiped out by penalty late in third quarter vs. New Mex- High School: A three-year letterman, twice earned all-state accolades at Berthoud (Colo.) High School…The Tri-Valley Con- ico (Nov. 15), leaving him 5 yards shy of 1,000 on the season…In win at Wyoming (Nov. 22) that made CSU bowl eligible, caught 45 ference Player of the Year, team MVP and team captain as a senior, captured his school's touchdowns record and led the team to an 8-yard pass in the first quarter to move him past the 1,000-yard plateau on the year; then, in the fourth quarter with CSU trail- an unblemished, 10-0 regular-season mark…Lettered three years in football, twice in track and once in basketball…Attended ing 20-17, caught a short third-and-8 pass and broke a tackle to move the chains on the Rams’ game-winning drive…In New Mex- Churchill High School in Eugene, Ore., as a freshman. ico Bowl triumph vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20), caught the game-winning touchdown, a 69-yard bomb from Billy Farris that gave the Personal: Given name Derek Demar Good…Born Jan. 15, 1989, in San Jose, Calif. …Son of Heidi and the late Matthew Rams a 33-28 lead with 7 minutes left; the catch marked the longest of his career…Responded to Steve Fairchild’s challenge after Good…An open-option major, seeking engineering…Hometown: Berthoud, Colo. spring practice and held off stiff competition, new to the program in the fall, to keep his starting role…A smooth, polished play- maker, is an excellent route runner, according to coaches, and only lacks experience. 84 RASHAUN GREER ray-SHAWN 2007 (Sophomore): Played in six games — at TCU (Sept. 29), vs. AFA (Oct. 13), at UNLV (Oct. 20), at BYU (Nov. 3), at UNM (Nov. 10) and vs. Ga. Southern (Nov. 17) — but did not catch a pass. WIDE RECEIVER | 6-1 | 200 | JUNIOR | VR | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NEV. (MOJAVE) 2006 (Freshman): Played in three games as a reserve wideout. 2008 (Junior): A second-team all-MWC choice (named first-team by Phil Steele), the former CSU track athlete started all 2005: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility…Also competed in track and field for the Rams, 13 games…Became CSU’s first 1,000-yard receiver since David Anderson in 2005, leading the team in both catches (63) and re- finishing 10th in the 110-meter hurdles at the MWC outdoor championships with a career-best time of 14.88 seconds…Placed ceiving yards (1,114)…With more single-season receiving yards than all but two players in CSU history, Anderson (1,282 in 2003 fourth at the MWC indoor championships in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.25. and 1,221 in 2005) and Willie Miller (1,193 in 1974), finished fourth on that list…Finished 10th in the nation in average yards per High School: Played wide receiver, free safety and kick returner at Mojave High School in North Las Vegas, Nev. …An hon- catch (17.7), but of the nine players ahead of him on that list, only North Carolina’s Hakeem Nicks (18.0 avg., 68 catches) had more orable mention all-league choice as a junior, and first-team all-league as a senior…First-team Southern Nevada and first-team Ne- receptions than Greer…Ranked 24th nationally in receiving yards per game (85.7)…Added three TDs…Over the previous 16 sea- vada Prep in his senior campaign…Earned his team's gamebreaker award as a junior and was named team MVP as a senior…Holds sons, since Greg Primus’ 67 grabs in 1991, only David Anderson (2003 and ‘05) had more catches in a single campaign…Also school records in receiving touchdowns (single-season and single-game), receiving yards, longest TD reception, longest kick-re- carried once for 5 yards…Named by Phil Steele first-team mid-season all-conference…Said entering the season he had no indi- turn touchdown, and most kick returns for touchdowns…Team captain…football coach was Tyrone Armstrong…Also competed vidual goals, only that he wanted to win games and get the Rams to a bowl game…Fearless receiver, made his first college start in track and field, where he competed in the 110- and 300-meter hurdles, the 4x200 relay and long jump…Was a two-time team in season opener, vs. Colorado (Aug. 31)…His first career reception in Buffs contest was the first pass of the game; later, in the MVP in track and a regional champion in the 110- and 300-meter hurdles, and earned a state championship in the 4x200 second half, caught a 28-yard pass to convert a third down, then drew a pass-interference penalty in the CU end zone to set up a relay…Holds school records in the 100- (14.2) and 300-meter (38.4) hurdles. field goal…Instrumental in the Rams’ first win, vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6), totaled 152 yards on a career-best nine receptions, Personal: Given name Alfonso Rashaun Greer…Born Feb. 10, 1987, in Las Vegas, Nev. …Son of Al and Brenda Greer…Has most by a CSU player since Johnny Walker had 10 against Colorado, Sept. 9, 2006…Drew two pass-interference penalties in Hor- two sisters…Majoring in liberal arts…Hometown: North Las Vegas, Nev. nets contest, one on a go-ahead TD drive; set up that third-quarter TD with a 22-yard reception to convert a third-and-12 and put DIVISION I STATISTICS Receiving — Rushing — Total Offense CSU in the red zone…Then late in Hornets game, snagged a 7-yard reception on third-and-5 to set up the game-tying field Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds goal…Against Houston (Sept. 20) on eventual game-winning drive, which kept the dangerous UH offense off the field for more than 2006 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .3 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 7 minutes in the second half, caught a pair of third-down passes to keep drive alive; CSU’s TD gave the Rams a 28-17 lead with 2007 Colorado State (so.) . . .6 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 less than 10 minutes remaining in 28-25 victory…Caught a career-long 63-yard pass late in loss at Cal (Sept. 27)…Pivotal in 2008 Colorado State (jr.) . . .13 13 63 1,114 17.7 3 69 85.7 1 5 5.0 0 5 64 1,119 CSU’s conference-opening win vs. UNLV (Oct. 4), the Las Vegas native caught nine passes for a career-most 211 yards, including Career totals (three years) . .22 13 63 1,114 17.7 3 69 50.6 1 5 0.0 0 5 64 1,119 his first career touchdown; became only the fifth player in program history to top 200 yards (ranking fifth on the list), and the first since David Anderson in 2004…In Rebels contest, caught passes of 44 and 62 yards to set up important scores in a close game;

FINAL COLORADO STATE UPDATED BIOS | DEC. 31, 2008 65 RYAN GRIFFITH 91 TOMMIE HILL OFFENSIVE LINE | 6-4 | 267 | SOPHOMORE | VR | RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIF. (LOS OSOS) DEFENSIVE END | 6-6 | 245 | SENIOR | 3L | ENGLEWOOD, COLO. (ARAPAHOE) 2008 (Senior): One of two defensive team captains, who finished his CSU career by earning New Mexico Bowl Defensive 2008 (Sophomore): Played in three games, late action at Cal (Sept. 27), at Utah (Oct. 18) and vs. New Mexico (Nov. 15). Player of the Game, started all 13 contests at his familiar right defensive end position…Led CSU defensive linemen with 30 tack- 2007 (Freshman): Played in three games, closing out contests vs. Air Force (Oct. 13), at UNLV (Oct. 20) and vs. Georgia les (14 solo) and also paced the team with three sacks…Also had five tackles for loss, two interceptions, two more passes broken Southern (Nov. 17). up, one fumble recovery and a blocked kick…Matched his career high with two sacks in CSU’s first win, vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 2006: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. 6); dropped Hornets QB Jason Smith on a third down in the third quarter, forcing a field-goal attempt, then swung momentum back High School: Played on the offensive and defensive line for head coach Tom Martinez at Los Osos High School in Rancho in the Rams’ favor with a fourth-quarter takedown…In 28-25 triumph vs. Houston (Sept. 20), had two tackles for loss, including Cucamonga, Calif. …Also recruited by Utah and San Diego State…Helped team to a 9-3 record and a playoff berth in 2005…Named a second-quarter sack that forced the Cougars into a fourth-down attempt; earlier on the same drive, dropped Cougars WR Kier- first-team all-league as a junior and senior…Also brought home all-CIF honors as a senior and was named to the all-Inland Valley rie Johnson for a 7-yard loss on an end around…In conference-opening win vs. UNLV (Oct. 4), made an acrobatic play to both de- team…Was a three-year starter and letterwinner…Also played forward on the basketball team and threw the shot put and discus flect and intercept a third-quarter pass (his first career INT), setting up a key field goal that gave the Rams a 20-14 lead…In tough on the track team. loss vs. TCU (Oct. 11), blocked a PAT after the Frogs’ first touchdown, and recovered a third-quarter fumble with CSU down only Personal: Given name Ryan Timothy Griffith…Born June 4, 1988, in Pomona, Calif. …Son of Gary and Lisa Griffith…Has 13-7, giving CSU possession three plays after the Rams had turned the ball over; also, in game’s final minute, blasted through the two brothers and one sister…An open-option major…Hometown: Alta Career Division I games played/started — 6/0 (3/0 in line to drop QB Marcus Jackson for a 5-yard loss, forcing a punt that set up the Rams’ final possession…At No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18), Loma, Calif. 2008, 3/0 in 2007). broke up a pass and later made a nice block to help Nick Oppenneer on a 55-yard interception return, setting up a second-quarter 86 ANTHONY HARTZ field goal that cut Utah’s lead to 14-10…The following week, in win at San Diego State (Oct. 25), leaped to deflect a second-quar- ter pass…In tough 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), his pressure was instrumental in causing a first-quarter Max Hall fumble, PUNTER | 6-0 | 185 | JUNIOR | JC | OAKLAND, CALIF. (SANTA BARBARA COLLEGE) and shielding Hall from the ball as CSU’s Mychal Sisson returned the fumble for the game’s first points…In final career contest, the New Mexico Bowl triumph vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20), garnered Defensive Player of the Game honors by making two critical 2008 (Junior): A second-team all-MWC choice, the summer signee played in 11 games (the Rams didn’t punt in Game 2 plays that ushered the Rams to victory…First, less than 2 minutes into the final quarter with CSU trailing 28-20, screened the Bull- or Game 11), including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20)…Led the Mountain West and ranked 10th in the nation with a 44.1-yard dogs’ intended receiver on a third-down screen pass, blocking Tom Brandstater’s view of his gross average, the fifth-best single-season mark in CSU annals…Placed 12 of his 44 punts (27.3 percent) inside the 20, had 10 target, and intercepted the ball at the FS 47-yard line; the play not only set up a Gartrell Johnson of 50-or-more yards, and had two blocked…Made his Division I debut in season opener, vs. Colorado (Aug. 31), placing one of TD that pulled the Rams to within two at 28-26, it also sparked a run of 20 unanswered points his punts out of bounds at the CU 7-yard line…Finally punted (CSU’s first in eight quarters) in the second half of victory vs. Hous- that put the game away…Later in the final stanza, with CSU up 33-28, his third-down hurry ton (Sept. 20)…Over a three-punt stretch, saw two blocks, his last punt of the Cougars contest, and his second boot at Cal (Sept. forced a Brandstater incompletion and forced a punt, setting up Johnson’s 77-yard TD that iced 27), which was returned 30 yards for the first Bears points…Statistically, enjoyed a decent day at Cal, averaging 47.2 yards on six the victory…Elected by teammates following fall camp as one of two defensive captains for the punts (including a pair of 60-yarders), with one inside the 20, but one of his punts was returned 73 yards for a third-quarter touch- season (with Jeff Horinek), the first time the Rams have had season-long captains since down, and a first-half punt was blocked for another Cal TD…In conference-opening win vs. UNLV (Oct. 4), averaged 50.3 yards 1992…Enjoyed perhaps the best spring of any CSU defender until sustaining a shoulder injury on three punts, with two inside the 20…At No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18), established a season-long with a 61-yard punt…Late in tough, toward the end of April drills; missed the spring game and much of fall practice, but trainers 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), cornered a fourth-quarter punt out of bounds at the Cougars 11-yard line; CSU recovered a cleared him to start the ‘08 opener. fumble three plays later, and scored a go-ahead TD by using a short field on its ensuing possession…Joined the Rams as a jun- 2007 (Junior): Played in all 12 games, starting nine, and easily established his career high ior-college transfer and became the team’s punter in late August after Jason Smith broke his arm in a practice. with 47 tackles (26 solo); also had 5½ sacks to lead the team, to go along with six tackles for Junior College: Called by professional instructor Chris Sailer one of the best punters in the nation in the class of loss, two pass breakups, one fumble recovery and two forced fumbles…Capitalized on Bob 46 2008…Named second-team all-conference in 2006 and first-team all-conference in 2007…As a sophomore, led the Western State Vomhof's preseason knee injury, capturing the starting role at defensive end in fall camp…His Conference with an average 38.9 yards on 53 punts…Set the SBCC school record with an 81-yard punt against Bakersfield in career-best 5½ sacks were the most by a Rams defender since Bryan Save had seven in 2003; 2006…Named to President’s Honor Roll in 2007…At SBCC, was a teammate of his current long snapper, Scott Albritton. his 0.46 sacks per game was tied for sixth in the Mountain West…Garnered all-conference recog- 2005: Attended UNLV during the 2005-06 academic year. nition from Phil Steele…In season opener at Colorado (Sept. 1), notched four tackles (three solo), with one hurry and one pass High School: A first-team all-league punter at Bishop O’Dowd High School in Oakland, Calif., helped lead the Dragons to broken up…In Week 2 vs. Cal (Sept. 8), posted five stops (three solo), including his sixth career sack…At Houston (Sept. 22), com- an NCS championship…Also named special teams MVP…Holds school record for longest punt, 76 yards…Head coach was Paul bined with Mike Pagnotta to end a late first-half drive at CSU's 16-yard line; also recovered a fumble that killed another first-half Perenon…Competed in football, soccer and tennis. drive…At TCU (Sept. 29), tipped away a pass to force a punt late in the third quarter…Against San Diego State (Oct. 6), posted Personal: Given name Anthony Raymond Hartz…Born Sept. 8, 1986, in Oakland, Calif. …Parents are John and Loretta 1½ sacks; on one of the sacks, forced a Kevin O'Connell fumble (recovered by O'Connell) that pinned the Aztecs at their own 4- Hartz…Has one older sister, Jenny…A health and exercise science major at Colorado State…Takes part in yoga in his spare time yard line, after which the Rams used a short field to take their first lead…In CSU's emotional first victory, at UNLV (Oct. 20), helped to stretch for football…Hometown: Oakland. to end a pair of second-half drives, sacking Omar Clayton on third down and hurrying the QB into an incompletion…Did not start DIVISION I STATISTICS Punting — at BYU (Nov. 3), but notched five assisted tackles, including ½ tackle for loss on a first-and-goal in the second quarter…With two Year School GP No Yds Avg Lg TB FC I20 50+ Blkd sacks at New Mexico (Nov. 10), reached a pair of career bests: single-game (two) and single-season (5½) sacks; and by tying for 2008 Colorado State (jr.) ...... 11 44 1,940 44.1 64 7 3 12 10 2 the team lead with six tackles, tied another single-game career high (also had six stops vs. TCU in 2006)…Sacked UNM's Dono- van Porterie in the first quarter to force a FG attempt, then ended a second-quarter drive with another third-down sack, forcing a punt…In win vs. Georgia Southern (Nov. 17), knocked down a pass on the Eagles' final drive as the Rams held off a late rally…In 35 IVORY HERD finale vs. Wyoming (Nov. 23), delivered two fourth-quarter hurries, one that forced a punt, to help preserve a 36-28 win. CORNERBACK | 5-11 | 188 | FRESHMAN | RS | VISTA, CALIF. (RANCHO BUENA VISTA) 2006 (Sophomore): Saw playing time in all 12 games, starting four…Started vs. TCU and recorded a career-high six total 2008 (Freshman): Played in all 13 games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), contributing a team-leading nine spe- tackles along with a sack, a forced fumble and fumble recovery…Also had a sack at Wyoming (Oct. 21) and vs. Weber State (Sept. cial-teams tackles (seven solo)…Made his college debut in season opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31), recording one coverage stop, 2)…Received first career start, vs. UNLV, and had two solo tackles. a touchdown-saving tackle on the second half’s opening kickoff…In CSU’s 23-20 win vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6), delivered a 2005 (Freshman): Finished the season with 13 tackles, three for losses, in 10 games, including the Poinsettia Bowl (Dec. resounding hit on a fourth-quarter kickoff, knocking the helmet off returner Evander Wilkins; two plays later, a defense inspired by 22)…Also made two sacks on the season…Had one sack at TCU (Nov. 5)…Had a sack and forced a fumble against Wyoming (Oct. his hit forced a fumble to set up the game-winning FG. 22)…Named preseason second-team redshirt freshman All-America by College Football News. 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of eligibility…Moved from RB to DB early in the fall and spent `07 as 2004: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first year of eligibility. a scout-team corner…A late addition to the 2007 class, signed a letter of intent in late July, one week before fall camp. High School: At Arapahoe High School in Arvada, Colo., was a two-time all-conference and all-state performer…Also High School: Rushed for 991 yards on 215 carries with nine TDs to earn first-team all-Avocado League and second-team played on the AHS basketball, lacrosse and track teams…Turned down a delayed offer from Nebraska and drew interest from Col- all-CIF recognition as a senior at Rancho Buena Vista High School in Vista, Calif. …Also lettered three years in track, where he was orado, Kansas State, Michigan State, Utah and Wyoming…Ranked as the No. 27 weak-side defensive end in the country by Ri- an all-state performer, and twice in soccer…Was a team captain in all three sports…Member of his school’s honor roll…Head foot- vals.com…Injuries kept him from four games during his senior campaign…Posted 13 tackles in Arapahoe's 7-6 win over Class ball coach was Tom Haman. 5A champion Ponderosa…Head football coach was Mike Campbell. Personal: Given name Ivory Michael Herd…Born Feb. 16, 1989, in Oceanside, Calif. …Son of Timothy and Dina…Has one Personal: Given name Tommie Lee Hill III…Born Nov. 28, 1985, in San Diego, Calif. …Son of Tommie and Brandy Hill…Has brother…An open-option major, seeking business…Hometown: Vista, Calif. four brothers and two sisters…Majoring in liberal arts…Hometown: Englewood, Colo. FINAL COLORADO STATE UPDATED BIOS | DEC. 31, 2008 HILL continued 2004: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first year of eligibility. DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — High School: Lettered four times each in football, wrestling and track at Atwood (Kan.) High School…Was all-conference, all-area and all-state in both his junior and senior years, and a wrestling state champion…Competed in the state track meet in the Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU shot put, and holds the state and school record in the discus (186-4)…Earned AHS defensive MVP twice and was the offensive 2005 Colorado State (fr.) . . .10 0 6 7 13 2.5 16 2.0 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 MVP in 2002…Holds his school's record for most takedowns in wrestling and had a 3.8 grade-point average…Head football coach 2006 Colorado State (so.) . .12 4 9 14 23 5.0 18 3.0 16 2 1 0 0 0 1 was Dan Lankas. 2007 Colorado State (jr.) . . .12 9 26 21 47 6.0 40 5.5 38 2 1 6 0 0 2 Personal: Given name Jeffrey L. Horinek…Born Sept. 21, 1985, in Atwood, Kan. …Son of Bernie and Marilyn Horinek…Has 2008 Colorado State (sr.) . .13 13 14 16 30 5.0 33 3.0 21 0 1 0 2 28 2 three brothers and one sister…His brother, Deone, was an all-conference punter for CSU in 1998 and `99…Majoring in health and Career totals (four years) . . .47 26 55 58 113 18.5 107 13.5 89 5 3 6 2 28 5 exercise science…Hometown: Atwood, Kan. Additional statistics — Blocked PAT vs. TCU (10/11/08) DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — 10 JEFF HORINEK herr-INN-ik Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU 2005 Colorado State (fr.) . . .12 11 29 32 61 5.0 10 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 INEBACKER ENIOR TWOOD AN TWOOD L | 6-3 | 234 | S | 3L | A , K . (A ) 2006 Colorado State (so.) . .12 12 27 42 69 6.0 23 2.0 17 0 1 0 1 14 3 2008 (Senior): A four-year starter with a 3.91 grade-point average, announced Oct. 29 2007 Colorado State (jr.) . . .12 12 46 48 94 4.5 11 0.5 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 as a National Scholar-Athlete Award recipient (joining Steve Bartalo and Greg Myers in CSU his- 2008 Colorado State (sr.) . .13 13 43 45 88 4.5 26 1.5 12 1 0 0 2 41 1 tory), earning an $18,000 post-graduate scholarship and becoming a finalist for the prestigious Career totals (four years) . . .49 48 145 167 312 20.0 70 4.0 32 1 2 0 3 55 8 Draddy Award; represented CSU at the Manhattan awards ceremony Dec. 9…Started his career’s final 41 games in consecutive fashion, including all 13 in 2008 at middle linebacker, including the 5 GARTRELL JOHNSON New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20)…Finished third on the team with 88 tackles (43 solo), including 4½ RUNNING BACK | 6-0 | 227 | SENIOR | 3L | MIAMI SPRINGS, FLA. (MIAMI SPRINGS) for loss, 1½ sacks, two interceptions, one pass deflection and a forced fumble…Entered the sea- son with just one career INT, but had two in the first three games…In first quarter of season 2008 (Senior): A first-team all-MWC selection, the team’s Fum McGraw Most Valuable Player and the New Mexico Bowl opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31), dropped RB Demetrius Sumler on third down to force a Offensive Player of the Game, led the Mountain West in rushing (113.5 yards per game) and ranked 13th in the nation…Became punt…Also in Buffs contest, registered his second career interception, setting up a second-quar- the first CSU player to lead the conference in rushing since Cecil Sapp in 2002…Eclipsed two players to claim the rushing title on ter TD by picking off Cody Hawkins…After entering the year with just one career INT, picked up the strength of a CSU bowl-record and career-high 285 rushing yards, the second-most ever in a single game by a Rams player, his second of the season in 28-25 victory vs. Houston (Sept. 20); picked off the nation’s total of- in New Mexico Bowl triumph (Dec. 20); along with 90 receiving yards — most of which came on a 57-yard shovel pass that was fense leader, Case Keenum, to halt Houston’s initial drive, returning the INT 38 yards to the Hous- blocked like a run — compiled 375 combined rushing and receiving yards, most ever by a player in an NCAA bowl game…His 375 ton 24…In conference-opening win, vs. UNLV (Oct. 4), combined with Mychal Sisson to sack all-purpose yards ranked second all-time in a bowl game, behind East Carolina’s Chris Johnson, who had 408 all-purpose yards Omar Clayton on third down and force a UNLV punt…At No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18), posted his sev- (including 153 in kickoff returns) in the 2007 Hawaii Bowl…Credited by most national analysts as delivering the most impressive enth career double-digit tackle game, with 10, including a fourth-quarter tackle for loss…In heart- individual effort of the entire bowl season…Started 20 straight contests at running back, including all 13 in 2008, after joining the breaking, 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), collected a game-high 10 tackles (five solo), starting lineup midway through 2007…Became the first player to lead CSU in rushing for three straight seasons since E.J. Wat- including a third-quarter sack of Max Hall that forced the Cougars into a third-and-14 situa- son (1993-95), recording CSU’s first 1,000-yard season (1,476 yards) since Kyle Bell in 2005…Averaged 5.3 yards on 278 car- tion…On opening drive of the second half in his final home game, an important win vs. New ries, with 12 TDs, the fourth-most rushing scores ever by a Ram, and most since Cecil Sapp had 12 in 2002…Also led Mountain Mexico (Nov. 15), floored QB Brad Gruner on a third-and-2 run, forcing a punt; then, on the Lobos’ last-gasp drive, dropped RB West running backs with 32 catches for 295 yards (9.2 avg.), and scored on a rushing two-point conversion…Elected as one of Rodney Ferguson for a 10-yard loss…Posted a season-best 12 tackles (three solo) in win at Wyoming (Nov. 22)…Elected by two offensive captains for the season…Against Colorado in season debut (Aug. 31), led all rushers with 95 yards (7.9 avg.), break- teammates following fall camp as one of two defensive captains for the season (with Tommie Hill)…The quarterback of the Rams’ ing several long runs, including six totes of 8 yards or more; had 35 combined yards on consecutive second-quarter carries, in- 47 defense, has played in every game since the beginning of his redshirt freshman season, having started all but one contest during cluding a nice move to net 24 on one play…In home opener vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6), scored a go-ahead touchdown early that stretch…Interested in becoming a coach following his playing career. in the second half from 1-yard out…Then, on CSU’s final drive in Sac State contest, carried three times for 22 yards, including a 2007 (Junior): Ended the year with a 28-game starting streak, including all 12 contests during the '07 season…Earned hon- 16-yard burst, to set up a victorious walk-off field goal…In win vs. Houston (Sept. 20), finished off a second-quarter drive with orable mention all-conference honors…Led the team with 94 tackles (46 solo) and also contributed 4½ tackles for loss, ½ sack two carries for 16 yards, including a touchdown from 7 yards out; later, set up a critical fourth-quarter touchdown by converting and three passes broken up…A warhorse, his 94 total tackles were the most by a Rams player in four years, since Eric Pauly a third-and-1 from the Houston 12…Earned a share of MWC Player of the Week after taking center stage in thrilling come-from- (121), David Vickers (116) and Drew Wood (112) in 2003…Tied for ninth in the MWC with a team-leading 7.8 tackles per game behind triumph vs. UNLV (Oct. 4); established career highs in carries (33) and rushing yards (191), and matched a personal best (did not play the final three quarters of season finale after injury)…Also tied for second in the conference with four double-digit with three rushing TDs…In Rebels contest, had 102 rushing yards in the second half, including a 10-yard TD to erase a 28-27 deficit tackle games…With a 3.90 grade-point average as a health and exercise science major, earned academic all-district recognition with 9 seconds remaining; on that game-winning drive, had nine carries for 49 yards…Also established a career best with 212 yards from CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine…At Houston (Sept. 22), contributed 11 tackles (three solo)…At TCU (Sept. 29), surpassed the of total offense, adding four catches for 21 yards…On CSU’s game-opening drive against TCU (Oct. 11) and the nation’s No. 1 rush- career-best established one week earlier, with 13 stops, including a career-high nine solo tackles, his most in two years…In the ing defense, gained 24 yards on six carries, including a 4-yard TD to give CSU a 7-0 lead; also recovered a fumble in the backfield second half vs. San Diego State (Oct. 6), combined with Ricky Brewer to sack Kevin O'Connell, causing a red-zone fumble (recovered on the first play of the fourth quarter with CSU down only 13-7…Fell just 5 yards shy of a 100-yard game at No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18), by the Aztecs) that forced a field goal and prevented CSU from losing the lead…In home loss to Air Force (Oct. 13), contributed averaging 4.8 yards per carry against the nation’s No. 8 rushing defense; passionately ran for 26 yards to set up a second-half field another 10 stops (five solo), including ½ tackle for loss in the fourth quarter on a drive that ended in a Rams defensive touch- goal that cut Utah’s lead to 28-16…Also in Utes contest, threw a nice block on a Billy Farris carry…In important win at San Diego down…In CSU's emotional first win at UNLV (Oct. 20), his blitz pressure flushed QB Omar Clayton into the arms of DE Tommie State (Oct. 25), posted a career-high five receptions and picked up his seventh career 100-yard rushing game; his most important Hill to end an ominous second-half series that prevented the Rebels from getting back into the game…Equaled his career high with touch came early in the second half, when he took a Farris pass and seemingly defied gravity in keeping his knee off the turf to a game-leading 13 total tackles, including a personal-best 10 solo stops, vs. Utah (Oct. 27)…At New Mexico (Nov. 10), broke up pick up an extra 4 yards; SDSU coach Chuck Long challenged the spot, but replays showed Johnson’s knee didn’t hit the ground, a pass with a perfectly timed stick on RB Roland Bruno, stalled a second-quarter drive by rolling Paul Baker out of bounds for a 2- costing the Aztecs a timeout that would’ve come in handy late in the game…In SDSU contest, became the 12th back in CSU an- yard loss to force a punt, then combined with Nathan Pauly to stop Baker and force another punt on a late third-down reception in nals to eclipse 2,000 rushing yards…In tough, 45-42 loss to No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), racked up 102 yards on 18 carries; picked up a 23-23 game (the Lobos would kick a crushing, last-second FG)…In win vs. Georgia Southern (Nov. 17), recorded career bests all-conference DE Jan Jorgensen on a third-and-9 conversion during a first-quarter TD drive, then took out a blitzing linebacker on in both total tackles (14) and solo stops (11), most of which halted Georgia Southern's do-everything QB Jayson Foster, the even- a third-and-1 in the third quarter, allowing the Rams to complete a 13-yard pass that set up a go-ahead TD…Later in Cougars con- tual Walter Payton winner…Tackled Foster seven times, four in the final quarter…Missed most of the finale vs. Wyoming (Nov. 23), test, scored a go-ahead TD with only 7:20 remaining, concluding the 7-yard run by sharing a spontaneous chest bump with a leaving with a first-quarter knee injury. nearby Joey Porter, the former Rams standout in town the night before his Dolphins were to play Denver…Also vs. BYU, extended 2006 (Sophomore): Started all 12 games and was fourth on the team with 69 total tackles…Had six stops and ½ sack at his streak of touches without a fumble past 500, since his last fumble at Minnesota, Sept. 17, 2005…At Air Force (Nov. 8), carried San Diego State (Dec. 2)…Against New Mexico (Oct. 28), notched six stops, including one for loss, and recovered a fum- five times for 32 yards on the game-opening drive, including bursts of 17 and 11 yards, and a 1-yard touchdown, in addition to ble…Collected 10 tackles, one for loss, at Air Force (Oct. 12)…Had his first career INT and returned it 14 yards for a TD, along picking up a blitzing linebacker to allow Farris to complete a 13-yard pass to Sperry, setting up the RB’s score…Also in Air Force with four stops, vs. UNLV (Oct. 7)…Picked up his first career sack, vs. CU (Sept. 9). contest, had another rushing TD nullified by penalty…Kept CSU in bowl contention with 127 rushing yards on 30 carries in 20-6 2005 (Freshman): Started 11 of his 12 games, including the Poinsettia Bowl vs. Navy (Dec. 22)…Finished fifth on the triumph vs. New Mexico (Nov. 15), his final home game, becoming the first 100-yard rusher against UNM since his own 172-yard squad with 61 tackles (29 solo), five for loss…Named academic all-conference…Led CSU with nine stops, one for loss, vs. Air Force day Nov. 10, 2007, in Albuquerque; on a 12-yard tiebreaking TD run late in the first half, broke the 1,000-yard barrier for the first (Oct. 1)…Had seven stops in his first career start, at CU (Sept. 3). time, the Rams’ first such season since Kyle Bell in 2005, and later snapped a stretch of 554 consecutive touches without a fum- ble, dating to Sept. 10, 2005…Also in Lobos contest, established a career-high 47 receiving yards on three catches, including a 19-yard play that converted a third down and set up the Rams’ first points…In win at Wyoming (Nov. 22) that made CSU bowl el- FINAL COLORADO STATE UPDATED BIOS | DEC. 31, 2008 igible, helped the Rams put the Cowboys away on an 11-play fourth-quarter drive, carrying eight times for 38 yards and a 5-yard JOHNSON continued TD on the march…Played the best game of his college career in his final NCAA contest, a reverberating 40-35 victory Junior College: A first-team all-conference choice at Laney College in Oakland, Calif., in 2007, when he had 17 stops, five over Fresno State in the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20)…Shattered Sapp’s CSU bowl record with 285 rushing yards on tackles for loss, two sacks and an interception…Instrumental in turning around Laney's program; the school in `07 went 10-1, its 27 carries (10.6 avg.), including a career-long 77-yard touchdown that iced the win in the fourth quarter and cemented best mark in 13 years, and won a second straight bowl (Graffiti Bowl)…Head coach was Jay Uchiumi…Also recruited by Utah State. his bowl offensive MVP honors…Also added 90 receiving yards on five catches to total 375 yards from scrimmage, es- High School: As a 2004 senior at Freedom High School in Oakley, Calif., garnered his third straight all-conference selec- tablishing single-game career highs in all three categories…Jump started his day on his second touch, a 57-yard run tion, as well as all-metro, all-region and all-NorCal honors…Played both defensive end and tight end, and in ‘04 recorded seven off a direct snap that set up a game-tying TD in the first quarter; the run stood as the longest of his career until his 77- sacks and 13 receptions for 236 yards…Helped his team to consecutive state playoff berths, and left school as Freedom's all-time yard romp in the final stanza…Got most of his 90 receiving yards on a 57-yard shovel pass — essentially a run — to sacks leader…Head coach was Kevin Hartwig…Lettered three years in football and twice in basketball…Was a team captain in foot- set up a second-quarter field goal…Scored both of his TDs in the fourth quarter, the first to pull the Rams to within two ball two years and in basketball one year. points, 28-26…Then, with the Rams nursing a 33-28 lead with just under 2 minutes remaining, took a sweep left and Personal: Given name Sevaro B. Johnson…First name is pronounced SEVV-err-oh…Born June 17, 1987, in Oakland, Calif. sprinted down the CSU sideline for a game-clinching 77-yard score, the eighth-longest carry in CSU history, and the …Son of Julie Johnson…Has an older brother and three older sisters…Appeared on the Dean's List and earned an A.A. degree longest in six years, since Bradlee Van Pelt’s 79-yard run – against Fresno State in 2002. at Laney…Interested in sports administration as a major at Colorado State…Hometown: Oakland, Calif. 2007 (Junior): Despite not starting and playing mostly FB over the season's first five games, finished sixth in DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — the conference by averaging 79.8 rushing yards per contest…Received honorable mention all-conference recognition…Played in all 12 games, starting seven, and carried 181 times for 957 yards (5.3 avg.) with six TDs…Also caught 12 passes for 103 yards Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU and a pair of TDs…Regarded by coaches even before he became a starter as the inspirational leader of the offense and one of the 2008 Colorado State (Jr.) . .11 0 0 2 2 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 toughest players on the team…Averaged 126.1 yards per contest as a starter (conference leader Chad Hall, MWC Offensive Player of the Year, averaged 117.9)…After coaches named him the starting RB prior to Game 6, had 883 yards on 161 carries (5.5 avg.) 88 CHRIS KAWULOK kuh-WALL-ik and six TDs in seven contests…Had four carries of at least 34 yards, each as a starter…Earned MWC Offensive Player of the Week for his stirring performance in Game 7, guiding CSU to its first win…At TCU (Sept. 29), started at fullback and caught a 10-yard TIGHT END | 6-3 | 247 | SENIOR | 3L | BOULDER, COLO. (MONARCH) pass…A fixture in the game plan vs. San Diego State (Oct. 6), started at fullback and garnered 43 yards on 10 carries, including 2008 (Senior): Played in eight contests, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20)…Caught one pass on the year, for 10 an 11-yard fourth-quarter burst…A bright spot in CSU's home loss to Air Force (Oct. 13), made his first start at tailback since the yards…Sustained a knee injury late in fall camp and missed the first three games…Made his ‘08 debut at Cal (Sept. 27)…Caught 2006 finale and turned in his first 100-yard day (143), averaging 5.7 per tote; on the Rams' first-quarter scoring drive, carried seven his initial 2008 pass at No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18)…Called by coaches a solid blocker with a high-level of football intelligence. times for 30 yards, capping the march with his first TD since Nov. 11, 2006, at Utah…Late in third quarter of Falcons contest, set 2007 (Junior): Saw action in all 12 games, with five starts, and caught four passes for 33 yards (8.2 avg.)…Played in the up a Rams TD with a 34-yard run, longest by a CSU back since Nnamdi Ohaeri's 35-yarder, Sept. 2, 2006, vs. Weber State…Cap- season's first two contests as a reserve tight end, then started Games 3-5 after Kory Sperry's season-ending knee injury; also started tured MWC Offensive Player of the Week after effort at UNLV (Oct. 20); led CSU to an emotional first win with a then-career-best Games 11 and 12 after the team moved Mark Starr to tackle…In 34-28 loss vs. No. 10 Cal (Sept. 8), recorded his first career 162 yards on 25 carries (6.5 avg.) and two TDs…En route to 130 first-half yards, put the Rams on the board in the first quarter of catch, a 15-yard reception on third-and-12; two plays later, the Rams scored a touchdown in a valiant fourth-quarter comeback at- Rebels contest with a career-long 45-yard run; the gallop marked CSU's longest run from scrimmage since Kyle Bell's 49-yard burst tempt…Snagged a 3-yard pass at TCU (Sept. 29), and an 8-yard catch at UNLV (Oct. 20)…Returned to the starting lineup for win vs. Utah, Oct. 8, 2005; then, on a second-quarter drive, passionately carried eight times for 50 yards, capping the series with a 4- vs. Georgia Southern (Nov. 17) and caught one pass for 7 yards…Also started season finale, vs. Wyoming (Nov. 23). yard TD plunge…In home loss to Utah (Oct. 27), just missed a third straight 100-yard game, finishing with 95 on 17 carries; set 2006 (Sophomore): Played in all 12 contests…Started at tight end in nine games, but didn’t catch a pass. up CSU's only points with 60 yards on six carries, including a 44-yard blast, during the Rams' game-opening field goal drive…In 2005 (Freshman): Played seven games as a reserve tight end. heart-shredding loss at New Mexico (Nov. 10), registered his third career 100-yard rushing game, and third since entering the start- 2004: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. ing lineup just four games earlier; also established his career high in rushing yards (172) for the third time in 2007…In win vs. High School: All-state and first-team all-conference at Monarch High School in Louisville, Colo. …Played LB, TE and Georgia Southern (Nov. 17), registered his fourth 100-yard rushing effort over a six-game span, and scored twice on the ground DE…Three-year letterwinner in both football and basketball…Turned down offers from Utah, San Diego State and and once on a reception; late in first half, lined up at fullback from the 7-yard line and took a handoff into the gut of the line, driv- Wyoming…Helped MHS to the 2002 state champi- 48 IVISION TATISTICS Receiving — ing the pile at least 4 yards before crashing into the end zone…Recorded a third straight 100-yard game, his fifth of `07, in excit- onship…Head football coach was Phil Bravo. D I S ing win vs. Wyoming (Nov. 23)…Opened the second quarter by taking a screen and racing 31 yards up the left sideline, launching Personal: Given name Chris Jakob Kawu- Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G himself into the end zone from the 4-yard line to give the Rams a lead; later, on a second-half drive, carried four times for 44 yards, lok…Born Dec. 28, 1985, in Boulder, Colo. …Son 2005 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 including a 27-yard burst to set up his own 3-yard TD. of Ted and Kim Kawulok…Has one sister and three 2006 Colorado State (so.) . .12 9 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 2006 (Sophomore): Started at RB in seven of the Rams' 12 games…Scored a TD at Utah (Nov. 11)…Had a season-high brothers, including Michael, a CSU linebacker, an d 2007 Colorado State (jr.) . . .12 5 4 33 8.3 0 15 2.8 75 yards, on 16 carries, at Air Force (Oct. 12)…Recorded 57 yards on 15 carries and added a TD vs. UNLV (Oct. 7)…Collected 55 Matt, a San Diego State tight end…Majoring in con- 2008 Colorado State (sr.) . . .8 0 1 10 10.0 0 0 1.3 yards on 24 carries, and added a score at Fresno State (Sept. 30)…Had three TDs (18 ru., 38 yds.) vs. Weber State (Sept. 2). struction management.…Hometown: Boulder, Colo. Career totals (four years) . . .39 14 5 43 8.6 0 15 1.1 2005 (Freshman): Played in three games, including as a reserve in Poinsettia Bowl vs. Navy (Dec. 22). 2004: Applied for a medical waiver…Rushed twice for 12 yards vs. Minnesota (Sept. 18). High School: Was the leading rusher in Dade County with 1,649 yards as a senior at Miami Springs (Fla.) High 52 MICHAEL KAWULOK kuh-WALL-ik School…Earned all-state and all-conference honors, as well as team MVP…Holds the MSHS single-season rushing mark…Scored LB | 6-3 | 209 | FRESHMAN | HS | BOULDER, COLO. (MONARCH) 18 touchdowns as a senior in 2003…Earned his team's leadership award…Head football coach was Gil Lora. 2008 (Freshman): Played in seven games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), at outside linebacker, with one Personal: Given name Gartrell Godfrey Johnson III…Born June 21, 1986, in Miami, Fla. …Son of Angela Shavers…Has one start…Posted six stops (four solo) on the season, with ½ tackle for loss…A true freshman, played in his first college game in sea- brother and one sister…Majoring in liberal arts…Hometown: Miami Springs, Fla. son opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31), making his debut from scrimmage early in the second quarter…One week later, replaced an DIVISION I STATISTICS Rushing — Receiving — Total Offense injured Mychal Sisson (ankle) in the Rams’ lineup, his initial collegiate start, vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6)…Did not play vs. TCU Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds (Oct. 11)…Enrolled at Colorado State in January as a grayshirt student-athlete and took part in spring practice…No doubt a player 2004 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .1 0 2 12 6.0 0 5 12.0 1 -2 2.0 0 0 3 10 with one of the team’s brightest futures, recognized by coaches for his natural football intelligence. 2005 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .3 0 11 26 2.4 0 7 8.7 0 0 0.0 0 0 11 26 High School: Named first-team all-conference as a senior in 2006 at Monarch High School in Louisville, Colo. …Also 2006 Colorado State (so.) . .12 7 109 305 2.8 6 15 25.4 5 41 8.2 0 13 114 346 earned honorable mention Class 4A all-state honors as a team captain in 2006…Picked up first-team all-conference accolades in 2007 Colorado State (jr.) . . .12 7 181 957 5.3 6 45 79.8 12 103 31 2 31 193 1,060 2005, as well as first-team all-Boulder county recognition in ‘06…A three-year starter and letterwinner, also played quarterback as 2008 Colorado State (sr.) . .13 13 278 1,476 5.3 12 77 113.5 32 295 9.2 0 57 310 1,771 well as linebacker for the Coyotes…Helped Monarch to the Class 4A state playoffs in 2006, and a pair of Skyline League titles Career totals (five years) . . .41 27 581 2,776 4.8 24 77 67.7 50 437 8.7 2 57 631 3,213 (2004, ‘06)…Also lettered in basketball as a forward/center…Head football coach was Phil Bravo. Additional statistics — Attempted one incomplete pass, vs. Utah (10/27/07) Personal: Given name Michael James Kawulok…Last name is pronounced kuh-WALL-ik…Son of Ted and Kim Kawu- lok…Has one sister and three brothers, including Chris, a Colorado State senior tight end, and Matt, a San Diego State tight 33 SEVARO JOHNSON SEVV-err-oh end…An open-option major, seeking business…Hometown: Boulder, Colo. DEFENSIVE TACKLE | 6-3 | 300 | JUNIOR | JC | OAKLAND, CALIF. (LANEY COLLEGE) DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — 2008 (Freshman): Played in 11 games for the Rams…Had two tackles and a deflected pass on the year…Made his Divi- Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU sion I debut in season opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31), tipping a Cody Hawkins pass into the arms of LB Jeff Horinek for a second- 2008 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .7 1 4 2 6 0.5 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 quarter interception…An athletic big man, has the versatility to line up either at nose guard or three-technique…Saw second-quarter action on the defensive line in victory vs. Houston (Sept. 20)…Played extensively near his hometown at Cal (Sept. 27)…Sustained FINAL COLORADO STATE UPDATED BIOS | DEC. 31, 2008 an ankle injury in regular-season finale at Wyoming (Nov. 22) and did not play in New Mexico Bowl. tain News

6 KLAY KUBIAK KOOB-ee-ack lence…Played in 11 of 12 games on special teams and in the secondary as a reserve…Was the first true freshman to see action QUARTERBACK | 6-0 | 199 | FRESHMAN | RS | ENGLEWOOD, COLO. (REGIS) for the Rams in 2005…Finished the season with nine tackles, six unassisted. High School: Played both offense and defense at Regis High School in Denver, Colo. …A three-year starter as a wide re- 2008 (Freshman): The Rams’ backup QB entering the season, beat out three teammates for that role in fall camp…Played ceiver and defensive back, made 102 total tackles (54 solo) and two interceptions as a senior…Caught 54 passes for 795 yards, in three games…Completed 19 of 37 passes (51.4 percent) for 252 yards, with no touchdowns and two INTs…Made his college fifth-most in the state's Class 5A division…Had 12 career interceptions at Regis…Named to all-Colorado team by the Rocky Moun- debut, playing the entire fourth quarter of CSU’s loss at Cal (Sept. 27); completed six of his first seven passes, including the first …Also was a standout basketball and baseball player…Coach was former Denver Broncos linebacker Jim Ryan. attempt of his career, a 63-yard bomb to a streaking Rashaun Greer down the right sideline…Later in Cal contest, engineered a Personal: Given name Klint Alexander Kubiak…Born Feb. 17, 1987, in Houston, Texas…Son of Gary and Rhonda Ku- seven-play, 60-yard touchdown drive that produced the Rams’ only points…Saw his first home action vs. TCU (Oct. 11), entering biak…Has two brothers, including Klay, a redshirt freshman on the CSU roster…Other brother, Klein, is a senior in high school…Fa- with 6 minutes left in the third quarter and playing the balance of the game, trying to give the Rams a spark in an eventual 13-7 ther, Gary, is the head coach of the NFL's Houston Texans and went to five Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos, including three loss; against the nation’s No. 1 defense, had six drives, one that started on his own 2-yard line in the fourth quarter…Also quar- during his nine-year playing career…Majoring in restaurant and resort management…Hometown: Englewood, Colo. terbacked two first-half series in win at Wyoming (Nov. 22)…Following Cowboys contest, underwent shoulder surgery that side- lined him for the New Mexico Bowl. DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU High School: Helped lead Regis Jesuit High School (Aurora, Colo.) to a Continental League championship in 2005…Re- 2005 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .6 0 6 3 9 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 ceived second-team all-conference and all-state honorable mention honors in 2006…Also given best skill position player and quar- 2006 Colorado State (so.) . .12 12 49 41 90 6.0 15 0.0 0 0 1 0 1 0 4 terback awards for Regis football…Played quarterback, linebacker and tight end, and held for placements on special teams…A 2007 Colorado State (jr.) . . . .2 2 9 3 12 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 three-sport athlete at Regis, also lettered in baseball (catcher) and basketball (forward)…Member of the National Honor Society 2008 Colorado State (jr.) . . . .7 6 21 7 28 0.0 0 0.0 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 of High School Scholars…Named to the highest honor roll four years in a row…Received the Humanitarian and Leadership awards Career totals (four years) . . .27 20 85 54 139 6.0 15 0.0 0 2 3 0 2 0 6 at Regis…High school football coach was Mike Wolford. Personal: Given name Klay Anthony Kubiak…Born Oct. 10, 1988, in Houston, Texas…Son of Gary and Rhonda Kubiak…Has 93 WADE LANDERS two brothers…Father, Gary, is the head coach of the NFL's Houston Texans and went to five Super Bowls with the Denver Bron- EFENSIVE ND ENIOR URANGO OLO URANGO cos, including three during his nine-year playing career…Brother, Klint, will be a junior for the Rams this year…Younger brother, D E | 6-6 | 258 | S | 3L | D , C . (D ) Klein, is a senior in high school…Majoring in English…Hometown: Englewood, Colo. 2008 (Senior): Played as a defensive lineman in all 13 games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), with eight starts…Had 15 tackles (10 solo), four for loss, one sack and a pair of fumble recoveries…In first victory, vs. Sacramento State DIVISION I STATISTICS Passing — Rushing — (Sept. 6), dropped Evander Wilkins for a 1-yard loss, helping to force a first-quarter punt…At Cal (Sept. 27), pounced on a Jahvid Year School GP GS Effic Cmp- Att- Int Pct Yds TD Lg Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Best fumble (forced by Klint Kubiak), to end a first-quarter Bears drive in CSU territory; later, in the third quarter, dropped Cal’s other 2008 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .3 0 97.80 19 37 2 51.4 252 0 63 84 9 -27 -3.0 0 9 explosive back, Shane Vereen, for a 1-yard loss…Also had a fourth-quarter hurry, forcing an incompletion, late in Cal contest…In conference-opening win vs. UNLV (Oct. 4), recorded a second-quarter hurry on third down, forcing an incompletion and 20 KLINT KUBIAK KOOB-ee-ack punt…Made his initial 2008 start, vs. TCU (Oct. 11)…Also started at Nov. 14 Utah (Oct. 18), at San Diego State (Oct. 25) and vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1)…In third quarter of Cougars contest, stuffed RB Harvey Unga for no gain at the CSU 13-yard line, forcing BYU AFETY UNIOR NGLEWOOD OLO EGIS S | 6-0 | 200 | J | 2L | E , C . (R ) to settle for an eventual field goal, preserving a 28-24 Rams lead…At Air Force (Nov. 8), dropped QB Tim Jefferson for a 2-yard 2008 (Senior): Played in seven games with six starts as the Rams’ free safety…Posted 28 loss in the first quarter…In win at Wyoming (Nov. 22), made two fourth-quarter plays to help preserve the Rams’ bowl eligibil- tackles (21 solo) with one interception, one other pass broken up and a pair of forced fumbles…In ity…With CSU nursing a 24-20 lead, recovered a Wynel Seldon fumble at the Rams’ 44, setting up the game-clinching TD drive, first victory, vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6), forced a first-quarter fumble…One year after his ‘07 then picked up his first sack since the 2006 finale…Sustained a knee injury that sidelined him the last days of spring drills, including season ended in his native Houston hours before the Rams were to meet the Cougars, sealed the the spring game. 49 Rams’ 28-25 victory over Houston (Sept. 20) with a spectacular, leaping interception in the end 2007 (Junior): Slowed by a preseason injury in fall camp, still played in all 12 games with one start…Finished with 27 tack- zone with 2 seconds remaining; the athletic theft redeemed Kubiak for a tough-to-avoid facemask les (13 solo), 1½ for loss, and one fumble recovery…Had three stops in Game 1 at Colorado (Sept. 1), and penalty that set up Houston inside the Rams’ red zone with less a minute to play…In Cougars con- two solo tackles vs. Cal (Sept. 8)…Registered four stops (three solo), vs. Air Force (Oct. 13), including ½ tackle test, in front of his family — stripped of its power back home by Hurricane Ike — tied for the team for loss on a fourth-quarter drive that eventually ended in a Rams defensive score…Recovered a fourth-quar- lead with nine tackles (seven solo), and blasted Houston’s Patrick Edwards to break up a third-down ter fumble vs. Utah (Oct. 27)…At BYU (Nov. 3), made his ninth career start, but his first since Oct. 28, 2006, pass, stopping a first-quarter Houston drive…At Cal (Sept. 27), forced a first-quarter fumble from vs. New Mexico, and turned in a career-high six tackles (two solo)…At New Mexico (Nov. 10), penetrated to Jahvid Best (recovered by teammate Wade Landers), ending a Bears drive in CSU territory, then drop Rodney Ferguson for an early 1-yard loss on second-and-goal from the 5…In win vs. Georgia Southern dropped RB Shane Vereen on third down to force a third-quarter punt…Picked off an Omar Clay- (Nov. 17), his third-down hurry caused an incompletion and forced the Eagles to settle for a second-quarter ton pass in the Rams’ end zone early vs. UNLV (Oct. 4), but a roughing-the-passer penalty nulli- field goal. fied the play; rolled his ankle out of bounds on the ensuing return, and did not return…Missed 2006 (Sophomore): Started in six of the team's 12 games…Recorded ½ sack at San Diego State ensuing four games, then returned to start at Air Force (Nov. 8), but incredibly sustained a knee (Dec. 2)…Made two total tackles at Utah (Nov. 11)…Tied a career high with three total tackles vs. BYU (Nov. injury on the game’s first snap and did not return…Knee injury sidelined him for the final two regular-season games, but the Rams’ 4)…Recorded two tackles and one sack vs. New Mexico (Oct. 28)…Tied a career high with three total stops, bowl berth allowed him to return in a reserve role vs. Fresno State in the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20)…Plays with great energy, and had his first career sack, at Wyoming (Oct. 21)…Had one unassisted tackle and a pass breakup vs. UNLV toughness and discipline one would expect in the son of an NFL head coach, according to coordinator Larry Kerr…Also consid- (Oct. 7)…Named third-team preseason all-MWC by Athlon. ered one of the Rams’ best tacklers. 2005 (Freshman): Made six tackles on the season, including 1½ sacks…Played in the final six games. 2007 (Junior): After a series of hard-luck circumstances, elected to petition the MWC for a medical hardship waiver and High School: Regarded as one of the state's top defensive players in 2004 at Durango (Colo.) High plans to play in 2008 as a redshirt junior…Played in just two games, both starts, and totaled 12 tackles (three solo)…Was seem- School…Earned three varsity letter awards in football…As a senior in 2004, earned all-state honors for the ingly in on every play over the season's first two games…Collected eight stops (six solo) in season opener at Colorado (Sept. Demons…Also played tight end…Was a four-year starter both offensively and defensively and was the team's 1)…Had four tackles (three solo) vs. Cal. (Sept. 1)…Having anticipated a return to his native city for months, instead endured one most outstanding defender…High school coach was Shane Voss. of the most miserable weekends of his life at Houston (Sept. 22); felt ill during pregame warmups, then was sent to a hospital, where Personal: Given name Wade Abram Landers…Born Jan. 16, 1987, in Durango, Colo. …Son of Tim and he spent two nights after being diagnosed with low blood pressure and internal bleeding due to an ulcer…Snapped his 14-game Kirsten Landers…Has two brothers, including Jake, a freshman on the CSU roster…Majoring in liberal arts…Hometown: Du- starting streak at Houston…Returned to Colorado Sept. 25, and missed the ensuing two contests before opting for the medical rango, Colo. waiver prior the Oct. 13 Air Force game. 2006 (Sophomore): Started at safety in all 12 games…Led the team with 90 total stops and added six tackles for DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — loss…Recorded five total tackles and added a fumble recovery at San Diego State (Dec. 2)…Led the team with 12 total tackles vs. Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU TCU (Nov. 25)…Was second on the team with nine total tackles at Utah (Nov. 11), and registered his first career interception…Was 2005 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .6 1 3 3 6 1.5 18 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 second on the team with 10 total stops, including one for loss, vs. BYU (Nov. 4)…Had six total tackles at Wyoming (Oct. 2006 Colorado State (so.) . .12 6 8 7 15 3.0 10 2.5 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 21)…Posted a career-high 19 tackles to lead the team at Air Force (Oct. 12)…Was first on the team with seven total tackles, and 2007 Colorado State (jr.) . . .12 1 13 14 27 1.5 1 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 added two pass break-ups, vs. UNLV (Oct. 7)…Was second on the team with nine tackles (two for loss), at Nevada (Sept. 16). 2008 Colorado State (sr.) . .13 8 10 5 15 4.0 6 1.0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 2005 (Freshman): Named to academic all-conference team…Also earned CSU's team award for academic excel- Career totals (four years) . . .42 16 34 29 63 10.0 35 3.5 12 0 3 0 0 0 0

FINAL COLORADO STATE UPDATED BIOS | DEC. 31, 2008 92 NUKU LATU NOO-koo LAH-too DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU DEFENSIVE TACKLE | 6-2 | 281 | FRESHMAN | RS | GILBERT, ARIZ. (HIGHLAND) 2007 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .3 0 2 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 (Freshman): Played in all 13 games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), as a reserve defensive line- 2008 Colorado State (so.) . .12 0 9 10 19 0.5 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 man…Recorded one tackle…Made his college debut in season opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31)…Saw second-quarter action on the Career totals (two years) . . .15 0 11 10 21 0.5 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 defensive line in victory vs. Houston (Sept. 20), and considerable snaps on defense at Cal (Sept. 27)…Played much of the game vs. TCU (Oct. 11). 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. 76 PAUL MADSEN High School: Played tight end and defensive line at Highland High School in Gilbert, Ariz. …Attended HHS as a junior and senior…Named all-region and honorable mention all-state as a senior by the Arizona Republic…Led the team with 25 receptions OFFENSIVE LINE | 6-4 | 276 | FRESHMAN | RS | PLEASANTON, CALIF. (SAN RAMON VALLEY) for 260 yards and four touchdowns, and also paced the Hawks with seven quarterback sacks…Finished the season with 49 total 2008 (Freshman): Played in three games at offensive tackle, including his college debut at Cal (Sept. 27); also played at tackles (24 solo) in addition to recovering two fumbles and deflecting two passes…Played his first two seasons at Life School, a Utah (Oct. 18) and in season finale at Wyoming (Nov. 22). college preparatory institution in Mesa, Ariz., before the school disbanded its football program…All told, lettered four years in 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. football, three in basketball and three in track. High School: Lettered twice in football and once in basketball at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif. …Earned Personal: Given name Nuku Mo Vaha'i Latu…Born Sept. 3, 1989, in Mesa, Ariz. …Son of Siaki and Kulalita Latu…Has one first-team all-conference accolades in football as a senior for the Wolves…Lost in state championship as a junior, to Monte Vista brother and one sister…Cousin, Deuce Lutui, anchored the offensive line of the USC Trojans and currently starts for the Arizona and QB Kyle Wright (Miami, Fla.)…Voted by team as most valuable lineman…Originates from same area as former CSU defensive Cardinals…Another cousin is former NFL return man and two-time Pro Bowler Vai Sikahema…An open-option major…Hometown: lineman Erik Sandie…High school football coach was Dave Kravitz. Mesa, Ariz. …Name is pronounced NOO-koo LAH-too. Personal: Given name Paul Haldin Madsen…Born Feb. 12, 1986, in Walnut Creek, Calif. …Son of Duane and Erlyn Mad- DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — sen…Ninth youngest of 10 children, including brother Mark, a 6-foot-9 forward for the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves; has four Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU brothers and five sisters…Signed a national letter of intent with CSU as a high school senior in 2004, but elected to delay his en- 2008 Colorado State (fr.) . . .13 0 0 1 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 rollment until January 2007 in order to serve a two-year Mormon mission in Lubbock, Texas…Majoring in construction manage- ment…Hometown: Provo, Utah. 23 TYSON LIGGETT LIGG-itt 60 ADRIAN MARTINEZ WIDE RECEIVER | 5-9 | 179 | SOPHOMORE | VR | LIMON, COLO. (LIMON) OFFENSIVE LINE | 6-4 | 300 | JUNIOR | 2L | SAN CLEMENTE, CALIF. (SAN CLEMENTE) 2008 (Sophomore): Played in nine games as a reserve wide receiver…Caught three passes for 21 yards (7.0 avg.)…Made 2008 (Junior): Played in 12 games, with 12 starts…Saw a knee injury end a 27-game playing streak, and a string of 15 his college debut as a reserve in conference-opening win vs. UNLV (Oct. 4)…Registered his first career reception in loss at Utah straight starts, vs. UNLV (Oct. 4)…In home opener, vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6), created a hole for Gartrell Johnson’s 1-yard (Oct. 18), good for 11 yards…Also caught a 7-yard pass the following week at San Diego State (Oct. 25)…In New Mexico Bowl touchdown to give the Rams a second-half lead; then, on the Rams’ game-winning drive, threw a lead block to allow Johnson to triumph vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20), caught a 3-yard pass to extend a critical TD drive late in the first half. run for a critical first down, setting up CSU’s walk-off field goal…Selected by coaches as the team’s offensive player of the game 2007 (Freshman): Did not play; spent season as a varsity reserve. for his out-of-the-spotlight but critical contributions in dramatic win vs. Houston (Sept. 20)…Left Cal contest (Sept. 27) in third 2006: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. quarter with injury and did not return…Missed UNLV contest (Oct. 4), and didn’t practice most of the following week, but still High School: Four-time letterwinner in football, basketball, baseball and track at Limon (Colo.) High School…A three-time started vs. TCU (Oct. 11) and played the first half…In tough 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), threw a key first-half block to spring 50 all-league and all-state selection in football…Helped Limon to three state 2A championships…Holds school record for total of- Gartrell Johnson on a 10-yard run; the Rams scored a go-ahead TD on the next play…At Air Force (Nov. 8), threw a nice block to fense…Three-time all-state selection in basketball and four-time pick in baseball…Team MVP in baseball twice…Holds his school’s help Johnson into the end zone on the game-opening drive…Early in second quarter of win vs. New Mexico (Nov. 15), injured his single-game basketball scoring record, 57 points. knee and did not return…In New Mexico Bowl triumph vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20), threw a pair of critical blocks, including one on Personal: Given name Tyson James Liggett…Born May 14, 1987, in Hugo, Colo. …Son of Mike and Brenda Liggett…Has a third-and-7 run that moved the sticks, to set up Johnson’s first fourth-quarter TD that cut the Bulldogs’ lead to 28-26…After play- two brothers and two sisters…His father played baseball for TCU, his mother played volleyball and competed in track at Northern ing 2007 as a tackle, shifted to strong-side guard before spring practice…Called by coaches the nastiest of the Rams’ offensive Colorado, and his brother, Michael, played basketball at Oklahoma…Open-option major…Hometown: Limon, Colo. linemen, is a strong, barrel-chested blocker. DIVISION I STATISTICS Receiving — Rushing — Total Offense 2007 (Sophomore): Shook off a preseason injury to claim the starting role at right tackle out of fall camp, and received Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds the nod in all 12 games…Helped Gartrell Johnson to 162 rushing yards, in- 2008 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .9 0 3 21 7.0 0 11 2.3 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 21 cluding a key block on the RB's 4-yard TD run in CSU's emotional first victory, at UNLV (Oct. 20)…Three weeks later at New Mexico (Nov. 10), contributed 24 CORY MACON MAKE-in to Johnson's 172 rushing yards, then helped Johnson to 136 in victory vs. Georgia Southern (Nov. 17). DEFENSIVE END | 6-6 | 244 | SOPHOMORE | VR | ANCHORAGE, ALASKA (EAST) 2006 (Freshman): Started at right guard in 10 games and saw play- 2008 (Sophomore): Played in 12 games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), as a reserve on the defensive ing time in 11…Did not start but played vs. TCU (Nov. 25)…Sat out against line…Had 19 tackles (nine solo), ½ tackle for loss and two passes broken up…Saw extensive playing time in conference-opening Weber State (Sept. 2) due to injury. win vs. UNLV (Oct. 4), playing against two of his Alaska high school teammates; reached to deflect an Omar Clayton pass late in 2005: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligi- third quarter; later, kept power back Frank Summers out of the end zone with a goal-line tackle…Sustained a head injury vs. TCU bility. (Oct. 11) and did not play the following week at Utah (Oct. 18)…Played extensively at Air Force (Nov. 8) and posted a career-high High School: An all-star two-way performer as an offensive and de- eight stops (four solo). fensive lineman at San Clemente (Calif.) High School…A first-team all-con- 2007 (Freshman): Played in just three games as a redshirt freshman on a defensive line stacked with seniors…Saw ac- ference selection, earned three varsity letter awards in football and three more tion at TCU (Sept. 29) at UNLV (Oct. 20), and vs. Utah (Oct. 27), recording two total tackles (both solo) on the year. in wrestling…Finished fifth in the CIF wrestling championships as a jun- 2006: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. ior…Named to all-state football team as a senior in 2004…As a senior was High School: Regarded as the finest prep player in the state as a senior at Anchorage (Alaska) East High School…Played named the conference lineman of the year…High school football coach was tight end and linebacker…Led his team to the state championship as a senior…As a tight end, caught 38 passes for 619 yards and Eric Patton. three touchdowns…Also scored three touchdowns as a result of defensive plays…Credited with 117 unassisted tackles in Personal: Given name Adrian Martinez…Born Nov. 4, 1987, in San 2005…First-team all-conference and all-state as a junior and senior…Also lettered in track and basketball, where he was a team Clemente, Calif. …Son of Jose and Margarita Martinez…Has one brother and MVP and earned all-state recognition on two occasions…Head football coach was Roger Stackman. one sister…Majoring in restaurant and resort management…Hometown: San Personal: Given name Cordell Gerace Macon…Born Oct. 28, 1987, in Anchorage, Alaska…Son of Gerald and Cina Clemente, Calif. Macon…Has two sisters and one brother…Brother, Gerald, played basketball at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP); sister, Career Division I games played/started — 35/34 (12/12 in 2008; 12/12 Tencia, played basketball at both San Jose State and Alaska-Anchorage…An open-option major, seeking engineering…Hometown: in 2007, 11/10 in 2006). Anchorage, Alaska. FINAL COLORADO STATE UPDATED BIOS | DEC. 31, 2008 66 GUY MILLER 31 DION MORTON DEE-onn DEFENSIVE TACKLE | 6-3 | 293 | SOPHOMORE | 1L | SCOTT CITY, KAN. (SCOTT) WIDE RECEIVER/KICK RETURNER | 5-10 | 159 | JUNIOR | 2L | RIVERSIDE, CALIF. (NORTH) 2008 (Junior): An all-conference receiver (Rivals.com first team, Phil Steele second team), started all 13 games at wide 2008 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), as a reserve defensive lineman, receiver…Tied a CSU single-season record shared by David Anderson (2005) and Jeff Champine (1981) with 10 touchdown re- his first significant snaps from scrimmage…Posted 18 tackles (eight solo)…In conference-opening win vs. UNLV (Oct. 4), dropped ceptions, second in the conference behind All-America candidate Austin Collie (15)…Also finished second on the team with 51 re- power back Frank Summers for no gain in the first quarter…Against TCU (Oct. 11), recorded a career-best four tackles. ceptions for 859 yards (16.8 avg.)…Ranked seventh in the MWC in receiving yards per game (66.1)…Also was the team’s 2007 (Freshman): Made his collegiate debut in season opener at Colorado (Sept. 1), and played in all 12 contests on spe- third-leading rusher with 129 yards on 14 carries (9.2 avg.) and two more TDs…Completed one of two passes, for 19 yards, had cial teams; shifted from offensive line to defensive line early in the regular season. two kickoff returns for 32 yards (16.0 avg.) and returned a pair of punts for 21 yards (10.5 avg.)…In season opener vs. Colorado 2006: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. (Aug. 31), scored the first touchdown of the year, a 21-yard reception from Billy Farris to cut CU’s lead to 14-7; later in Buffs con- High School: Named first-team all-state as a senior at Scott Community (Kan.) High School…Selected to the Kansas Elite test, delivered a key block on Gartrell Johnson’s 24-yard carry, and returned the first punt of his career for 11 yards…In initial quar- 11 team, comprised of the state's top 11 players regardless of classification…Played on both the offensive and defensive ter of team’s first victory, vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6), caught a 44-yard pass to put the Rams at the Hornets’ 4-yard line, then lines…Two-time all-league selection…Won the 275-pound wrestling title as a junior…A three-year starter and letterwinner in foot- helped to set up a go-ahead TD in the third quarter with a 19-yard reception to the Hornets’ 1…Also in Hornets contest, had a fourth- ball for head coach Bill Arnold…Also competed in track, where he threw the shot and discus, and qualified for the state meet. quarter touchdown reception nullified by offsetting penalties…On second play from scrimmage in eventual 28-25 win vs. Hous- Personal: Given name Guy Harrison Miller…Born Jan. 29, 1988, in Scott City, Kan. …Son of Jim and Carmen Miller…Has ton (Sept. 20), caught a 79-yard touchdown, streaking down the right sideline, his longest college reception; helped Rams jump one sister…Open-option major…Hometown: Scott City, Kan. out to a 21-0 lead with more than 100 yards by the end of the initial quarter, en route to five catches for 126 yards…Also in Cougars DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — contest, threw his first college pass, an incompletion deflected out of Rashaun Greer’s arms, his first pass since his high school days as a quarterback…At Cal (Sept. 27), nearly scored in the fourth quarter on a 36-yard crossing pattern, setting up a Rams touch- Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU down…In conference-opening win vs. UNLV (Oct. 4), threw a block to help Gartrell Johnson to 23 of his 191 rushing yards, set- 2007 Colorado State (fr.) . . .12 0 0 2 2 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ting up a second-quarter TD…At No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18), caught a pair of critical passes on game-opening drive, a gritty fourth-down 2008 Colorado State (so.) . .13 0 8 10 18 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 conversion and a 29-yard touchdown that knotted the game, 7-7; also drew a pass-interference flag early in the second half, set- Career totals (two years) . . .25 0 8 12 20 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ting up a field goal that cut the Utes’ lead to 28-16…Spurred CSU to an important 38-34 win at San Diego State (Oct. 25) with the first two rushing TDs of his career, a 12-yard end-around that knotted the game in the third quarter, and a 24-yard reverse that gave CSU its first lead later in the same period; just three plays before his go-ahead TD, set up the score with a 25-yard burst around 62 JAMES MOREHEAD the left end, part of his three-carry, 61-yard night…In tough 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), established career highs in catches DEFENSIVE TACKLE | 6-6 | 290 | JUNIOR | 2L | HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLO. (THUNDERRIDGE) (6), receiving yards (129) and TD catches (2); each of his TDs gave CSU a lead, his 32-yard score late in the first half that put the Rams up 21-14, and an electrifying 55-yard score with only 1:44 remaining in the game, giving CSU a 42-38 advantage…Earlier 2008 (Junior): Played in all 13 games, with five starts…Had 10 tackles (four solo), one stop for loss, one forced fumble in Cougars contest, three of his grabs (for 33 yards) were key receptions for first downs on a first-quarter TD drive, and set up a and one fumble recovery…Made probably the signature play of his career in Game 2 vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6), shooting fourth-quarter TD with his first career completion, a 19-yard pass to Kory Sperry…At Air Force (Nov. 8), caught a second-quarter through the line to deliver a blow on Evander Wilkins and force a late fourth-quarter touchdown on fourth-and-3 from the Falcons’ 4-yard line; then, on CSU’s next scoring drive, caught a pair of third-down passes fumble; teammate Mike Pagnotta recovered at the Hornets’ 25-yard line, setting up to continue the possession…Pivotal in 20-6 win vs. New Mexico (Nov. 15), caught five passes for 92 yards, including three clutch a dramatic walk-off field goal…Made the second start of his career, at defensive third-down receptions — a first-quarter grab that moved the sticks on a CSU FG drive, a 27-yard catch that pierced UNM territory tackle, in tough 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1); his third-down stop of RB Har- on a second-half FG drive, and a sensational 6-yard touchdown in which he got one toe down and maintained possession to ex- vey Unga inside the BYU 10-yard line forced a second-quarter Cougars punt, helping tend CSU’s lead in the third quarter…In win at Wyoming (Nov. 22), caught six passes for 160 yards and three touchdowns, es- to give the Rams a short field in scoring a go-ahead TD…In win at Wyoming (Nov. 51 tablishing career highs in yards and TDs, and matching a personal best in receptions, while helping the Rams become bowl eligible 22) that made CSU bowl eligible, recovered a Devin Moore fumble early in the sec- for the first time in three years…His first two touchdown grabs, for 51 and 43 yards, respectively, erased the Cowboys’ 14-3 ad- ond half, setting up a go-ahead field goal; later in the third quarter, wasn’t fooled on vantage, staking CSU to a 17-14 lead, while his third, early in the fourth quarter, gave the Rams a lead they wouldn’t relinquish; on a direct snap to Wynel Seldon, holding the RB to a 2-yard gain in the red zone…In that play, made a spectacular reception, diving to bring in the pass and putting one knee down before tumbling out of the end zone New Mexico Bowl triumph vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20), with the Rams trailing 28-20 (replay review upheld the touchdown…The score also tied him for the Rams’ single-season record with 10 touchdown catches…A in the third quarter, his pressure forced QB Tom Brandstater to miss a wide-open re- dangerous target, has a great feel for the field, and a knack for getting open…In New Mexico Bowl win vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20), ceiver on what proved to be a crucial defensive series. returned his first kickoffs since Oct. 20, 2007; took the opening kickoff back past 2007 (Sophomore): Saw limited snaps from scrimmage in each of the last midfield, but a penalty erased most of the yards…Also in bowl contest, drew a first- six games, and posted one tackle. quarter pass-interference penalty to keep alive a possession that resulted in the 2006 (Freshman): Saw playing time in nine of the Rams' 12 games…Had Rams’ first points. a career high with three total tackles vs. BYU (Nov. 4)…In his first career start, vs. 2007 (Sophomore): The team's primary kickoff returner, had emerged as New Mexico (Oct. 28), made one tackle. another threat in the Rams' receiving corps, with 20 catches for 183 yards (9.1 avg.) 2005: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. and one TD, until sustaining a season-ending ankle injury in Game 9…Averaged 26.8 High School: At ThunderRidge High School in Highlands Ranch, Colo., led yards per kickoff return, which led the MWC and ranked 26th nationally…Garnered the Grizzlies to the Class 4A state title in 2004…Played both offensive and defensive line for ThunderRidge…Was regarded as one all-conference recognition as a kickoff returner from Phil Steele…Had a pair of re- of the state's finest two-way performers…Was a two-time all-conference selection and did not allow a quarterback sack in nine ceptions for 7 yards vs. No. 10 Cal (Sept. 8)…At Houston (Sept. 22), got the Rams consecutive games during the 2004 season…Named to the all-Colorado team by the Rocky Mountain News…Earned three var- on the board with a 37-yard touchdown catch, his first career scoring reception, then sity letter awards in football for coach Joe Johnson. set up a first-quarter touchdown with a 74-yard kickoff return…At TCU (Sept. 29), Personal: Given name James Ryan Morehead…Born Nov. 3, 1986, in Aurora, Colo. …Son of Gary and Patricia More- took a third-and-9 reception for 25 yards and put life back into the CSU offense on head…The youngest of seven children, has three brothers and three sisters…Dad, Gary, played football at Oklahoma a third-quarter field-goal drive…Made all four of his receptions vs. San Diego State State…Brother, Jon, played football and baseball at Tabor College…Majoring in applied computer technology…Hometown: High- (Oct. 6) in the fourth quarter, including two on the go-ahead touchdown drive late in lands Ranch, Colo. the contest…Against Air Force (Oct. 13), shifted first-quarter momentum by re- DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — turning a short kickoff 29 yards to the AFA 49, giving the Rams a short field and set- ting up a touchdown…Registered three catches for 20 yards and returned a Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU second-half kickoff 37 yards to help CSU in its emotional first win, at UNLV (Oct. 2006 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .9 1 2 5 7 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20)…Sprained his ankle at BYU (Nov. 3) and missed much of the second half…Did 2007 Colorado State (so.) . . .6 0 1 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 not play over the final three weeks. 2008 Colorado State (jr.) . . .13 5 4 6 10 1.0 6 0.0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2006 (Freshman): Played eight games as a reserve wide receiver and spe- Career totals (three years) . .27 6 7 11 18 1.0 6 0.0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 cial teams player…Recorded each of his season's two catches, for 51 yards, in- cluding a 40-yard reception, vs. TCU (Nov. 25). FINAL COLORADO STATE UPDATED BIOS | DEC. 31, 2008 MORTON continued 2005: Redshirted…A member of the ‘04 class, had joined CSU during spring camp after greyshirting the ‘04 school year. Personal: Given name John David Mosure…Born Feb. 5, 1988, in Orlando, Fla. …Son of David and Connie Mosure…Has High School: Was first-team all-California and the county offensive player of the year at John W. North High School in one sister…An open-option major…Hometown: Miami, Fla. Riverside, Calif. …A quarterback, completed 103 of 150 passes for 2,344 yards and 32 touchdowns during his senior sea- DIVISION I STATISTICS Rushing — Receiving — Total Offense son…Rushed 69 times for 414 yards and two scores…Posted seven defensive interceptions on the year…Holds school records Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds for career passing yards and passing touchdowns…Co-CIF and league offensive player of the year, sharing honors with his brother, 2007 Colorado State (fr.) . . .11 0 14 40 2.9 0 10 3.6 5 46 9.2 1 21 19 86 Damon…A two-time first-team all-county, all-CIF and all-Ivy League selection…Team captain…Also competed in basketball and 2008 Colorado State (so.) . .13 0 30 122 4.1 2 14 9.4 16 122 7.6 0 48 46 244 track…Helped his football teams to a 34-8 record in three years at North…Guided the Huskies to two CIF championships and an- Career totals (two years) . . .24 0 44 162 3.7 2 14 6.8 21 168 8.0 1 48 65 330 other CIF title appearance…Head football coach was Steve Hagerts. Returned fumbled kickoff for touchdown, vs. UNLV (09/20/08) Personal: Given name Dion Morton…Born Feb. 25, 1986, in Riverside, Calif. …Son of Maurice and LaVerne Morton…Has two brothers, including fraternal twin Damon, his former teammate, who signed as a free agent this past spring with the Carolina Punt Returns — Kickoff Returns — All-Purpose Panthers; Dion actually is older by 1 minute, although Damon played as a true freshman and, after Dion’s greyshirt and redshirt Year School No Yds Avg TD Long No Yds Avg TD Long Yds Avg/G years, actually gained two years of eligibility on his “younger” brother…Majoring in sociology…Hometown: Riverside, Calif. 2008 Colorado State (so.) . . . . 0 0 0.0 0 0 16 381 23.8 1 90 625 46.8 Career totals (two years) . . . . . 0 0 0.0 0 0 16 381 23.8 1 90 711 29.6 DIVISION I STATISTICS Receiving — Rushing — Total Offense Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds 12 MIKE MYERS 2006 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .8 0 2 51 25.5 0 40 6.4 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 51 RUNNING BACK | 6-1 | 207 | SENIOR | 3L | RIVERSIDE, CALIF. (MARTIN LUTHER KING) 2007 Colorado State (so.) . . .9 0 20 183 9.2 1 37 20.3 2 13 6.5 0 14 22 196 2008 Colorado State (jr.) . . .13 13 51 859 16.8 10 79 66.1 14 129 9.2 2 25 65 988 2008 (Senior): Played in all 13 games, as a kickoff returner and reserve running back…Carried three times for 9 yards, and Career totals (three years) . .30 13 73 1093 15.0 11 79 36.4 16 142 8.9 2 25 89 1,235 returned 28 kickoffs for 568 yards (20.3 avg.)…Also was second on the team with eight special-teams tackles (four solo)…In home Attempted one incomplete pass, vs. Houston (09/20/08); completed pass for 19 yards, vs. BYU (11/01/08) victory vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6), ran back a first-quarter kickoff 39 yards to set up the Rams’ at the Hornets’ 46-yard line to begin their first drive…On the opening kickoff at Cal (Sept. 27), made a touchdown-saving tackle, catching the Bears’ Jahvid Punt Returns — Kickoff Returns — All-Purpose Best…In tough, 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), delivered a blistering third-quarter hit on punt returner O’Neill Chambers, fir- ing up his defense; later, in the fourth quarter, nearly broke a kickoff return for a touchdown, but was tripped up after a 39-yard Year School No Yds Avg TD Long No Yds Avg TD Long Yds Avg/G runback…Delivered a crushing blow on a Lobos kickoff return late in first half of CSU’s 20-6 win vs. New Mexico (Nov. 15), un- 2006 Colorado State (fr.) . . . . . 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 51 6.4 loading on Frankie Solomon…Got his season’s first carries late in win at Wyoming (Nov. 22)…In final collegiate game, the New 2007 Colorado State (so.) . . . . 0 0 0.0 0 0 17 455 26.8 0 74 651 72.3 Mexico Bowl win vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20), had a long second-quarter kickoff return called back after a penalty. 2008 Colorado State (jr.) . . . . . 2 21 10.5 0 11 2 32 16.0 0 16 1,041 80.1 2007 (Junior): Played in all 12 contests, but drew attention over the season's second half for his skills out of the back- Career totals (three years) . . . . 2 21 10.5 0 11 19 487 25.6 0 74 1,743 58.1 field…Finished with 28 carries for 148 yards (5.3 avg.) and three TDs, along with one catch for 6 yards…Since breaking out in Game 7, carried 24 times for 134 yards (5.6 avg.)…Played exclusively on special teams during the first three games, then got in on offense at TCU (Sept. 29) with three carries for 3 yards — all in the second half…Picked up 14 yards on his only carry vs. Air 7 JOHN MOSURE MOH-zyur Force (Oct. 13)…Demonstrated CSU's backfield depth, getting into CSU's 48-23 win at UNLV (Oct. 20) and notching his first col- RUNNING BACK | 5-10 | 199 | SOPHOMORE | 1L | MIAMI, FLA. (COLUMBUS) lege TD on a career-long, 22-yard carry to score the Rams' final points…At BYU (Nov. 3), gave the offense an immediate boost in the fourth quarter, carrying six times for 37 yards (6.2 avg.) on the Rams' 80-yard touchdown drive, capping the march with a 3- 2008 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games, playing both on special teams and on offense…Had 122 rushing yards, on yard plunge; the score ended the Rams' seven-quarter TD drought (he also scored the team's previous TD, at UNLV)…With John- 52 30 carries (4.1 avg.), with two TDs…Also posted 16 catches for 122 yards (7.6 avg.), and returned 16 kickoffs for 381 yards (23.8 son injured in the fourth quarter of season finale vs. Wyoming (Nov. 23), got clutch snaps and propelled the Rams to victory…Didn't avg.) and another TD…Added a fourth TD, returning an opponent’s fumbled kickoff return, in Game 5…In season opener vs. Col- touch the ball until opening minutes of fourth quarter, with CSU down 28-27, and proceeded to carry nine times for 44 yards and orado (Aug. 31), returned the first kickoff of his collegiate career for a 90-yard touchdown, snapping the nation’s third-longest streak the go-ahead touchdown…On the game-winning drive, racked up 40 yards on five carries, including a key, third-down conversion of kickoffs without a TD (285); on the play, found a crease in the middle of the field, then out ran three CU pursuers down the far and respective 11- and 18-yard bursts, the last of which was his touchdown. sideline over the last 40 yards before diving for the pylon…Also converted a third down with a final-quarter carry in Buffs con- 2006 (Sophomore): Saw playing time at running back vs. San Diego State, TCU, Utah, UNLV, Nevada and Weber State…Set test…Had season highs in carries (7) and yards (27) at Cal (Sept. 27), and produced five first downs, including his first career rush- career highs with 18 rushes for 68 yards, at SDSU (Dec. 2)…Had eight carries for 54 yards vs. UNLV (Oct. 7)…Made the switch ing TD, a 1-yard plunge; also led the team with four receptions…In conference-opening win vs. UNLV (Oct. 4), scored the day’s from defensive back to running back in the spring of 2006. final points, recovering a fumble for a touchdown with no time remaining on a crazy kickoff return, igniting the CSU bench into eu- 2005 (Freshman): Named to the academic all-conference team…Played on special teams and at CB vs. Minnesota (Sept. phoria; earlier, appeared to have recovered a fumble on another kickoff, when CSU claimed he had stolen the ball from UNLV kick- 10)…Played on special teams, making one stop, at CU (Sept. 3). off returner Michael Johnson at the Rebels’ 26-yard line, but replays couldn’t produce enough conclusive evidence to overturn the 2004: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. call…Had two carries for 9 yards, vs. TCU (Oct. 11) and the nation’s No. 1 rushing defense; both attempts were on direct High School: A two-time all-league choice at Martin Luther King High School in Riverside, Calif., also earned all-county hon- snaps…Caught a career-most five passes at No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18)…In important win at San Diego State (Oct. 25), proved him- ors in 2003…A three-time offensive player of the year, holds school records for all-time rushing yards and TDs, and broke single- self as a valuable playmaker, catching two timely passes; after converting a third-and-4 late in the first half, set up Kory Sperry’s season marks with 1,548 rushing yards and 18 TDs in his senior campaign…Held a 4.0 grade-point average throughout high game-winning TD by taking a short pass and streaking down the far sideline for 48 yards late in the third quarter…In tough, 45- school…Competed in the 4x100, 100, 200 and 4x400 in track, earning all-league honors in the sport…Team captain…Head foot- 42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), took a direct snap and scored on a 9-yard run to give CSU a first-quarter lead…Early in win vs. ball coach was Darin Owens. New Mexico (Nov. 15), posted the longest carry of his young career, 14 yards, to convert a third down on a game-opening field- Personal: Full name Michael Kevin Myers…Born Sept. 28, 1986, in Loma Linda, Calif. …Son of Michael and Carmela goal drive…In fourth quarter of win at Wyoming (Nov. 22), struck the Cowboys with runs of 8 and 9 yards to advance the Rams’ Myers…Has one sister…Majoring in human development and family studies…Hometown: Riverside, Calif. eventual touchdown drive that put the game away, helping CSU to bowl eligibility…In New Mexico Bowl triumph vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20), saw a 45-yard kickoff return wiped out by a penalty away from the runback. DIVISION I STATISTICS Rushing — Receiving — Total Offense 2007 (Freshman): Finished with 14 carries for 40 yards (2.9 avg.), and five catches for 46 yards (9.2 avg.), including one Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds TD…Made his college debut in season opener at Colorado (Sept. 1), carrying once for 1 yard…Also played briefly in Week 2 vs. 2005 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .6 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 Cal (Sept. 8)…At Houston (Sept. 22), scored his initial career TD on his first collegiate reception, a weaving, 21-yard play that gave 2006 Colorado State (so.) . . .7 0 38 179 4.7 0 15 25.6 1 3 3.0 0 3 39 182 CSU an early 14-3 advantage…Took the bulk of the carries at TCU (Sept. 29), with 34 yards on 10 attempts…Underwent mouth 2007 Colorado State (jr.) . . .12 0 28 148 5.3 3 22 12.3 1 6 6.0 0 6 29 154 surgery during the practice week and did not play at BYU (Nov. 3), but returned to his special-teams role at New Mexico (Nov. 2008 Colorado State (sr.) . .13 0 3 9 3.0 0 9 0.7 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 9 10)…Caught a pass for 6 yards in win vs. Georgia Southern (Nov. 17). Career totals (four years) . . .38 0 69 336 4.9 3 22 8.8 2 9 4.5 0 6 71 345 2006: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. High School: A two-year starter and letterwinner at Columbus High School in Miami, Fla. …Led both Dade County and Punt Returns — Kickoff Returns — All-Purpose Broward County with 1,534 rushing yards in 2005…Also scored 22 TDs to lead the region…Was runner-up Mr. Florida Football Year School No Yds Avg TD Long No Yds Avg TD Long Yds Avg/G in 2005…Received the Old Spice Red Zone Award, presented to the Top 50 football players in the country by USA Today…Named 2008 Colorado State (sr.) . . . . 0 0 0.0 0 0 28 568 20.3 0 39 577 44.4 first-team all-league as a senior…Also was named to the all-Dade County team in 2005…Played in Dade vs. Broward all-star game Career totals (four years) . . . . . 0 0 0.0 0 0 28 568 20.3 0 39 913 24.0 as well as the South vs. North Dade all-star contest…Named Dade County MVP in 2005…Helped team to district championship under head coach Chris Merritt…Also attended Palmetto High School in Miami, Fla., for two-and-a-half years…Member of the Na- tional Honor Society…Also competed in track. FINAL COLORADO STATE UPDATED BIOS | DEC. 31, 2008 11 NICK OPPENNEER awp-in-EER 13 MIKE PAGNOTTA pag-NAWT-ah CORNERBACK | 5-10 | 176 | JUNIOR | 1L | LITTLETON, COLO. (UNIV. OF MARY) SAFETY | 6-0 | 200 | SENIOR | 3L | CAVE JUNCTION, ORE. (ILLINOIS VALLEY) 2008 (Junior): A former walk-on, earned a scholarship following spring drills and started all 13 games at cornerback…The former QB also supplied CSU’s all-important holding duties for placements during the first half of the year…Despite battling an 2008 (Senior): A likely all-conference selection before an injury erased the final quarter of his season, played and started elbow injury much of the year, posted 74 tackles (51 solo), with one tackle for loss, one interception, three passes broken up and nine overall games…Started the first eight games at strong safety before shoulder surgery seemingly ended his college career, but a forced fumble…Slowed by an ankle injury during fall camp, returned to full speed in time to make his first Division I start, in sea- made a recovery that shocked team physicians and started the New Mexico Bowl to conclude a remarkable CSU career…Recorded son opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31); helped to break up a first-quarter pass…Late in the first half of 28- 62 tackles (43 solo), 3½ stops for loss, two sacks, two interceptions, five passes broken up, two fumble recoveries and a 25 victory vs. Houston (Sept. 20), averted a potential disaster on a field-goal attempt by taking a missed forced fumble…With the game on the line in home opener, vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6), pounced on a late fourth-quarter snap and running 14 yards for a first down, his first Division I carry; two plays later, Gartrell Johnson fumble at the Hornets’ 25-yard line, setting up a dramatic walk-off field goal…Turned in one of his best career games in 28- scored from 7 yards out to give CSU a 21-0 lead…In conference-opening win vs. UNLV (Oct. 4), his 25 win vs. Houston (Sept. 20), tying for the team lead with nine tackles (seven solo), adding a sack, two stops for loss, a fum- third-down stick late in the first half forced a Rebels punt…In tough loss vs. TCU (Oct. 11), broke up a ble recovery and interception…Sacked UH’s Case Keenum for a 15-yard loss on a fourth-and-12 in the second quarter, corralled third-down pass to force a second-half punt, and also forced a fumble and notched a QB hurry…At No. a Bryce Beall fumble after teammate Ricky Brewer forced the loose ball in the third quarter, and finally, one play after CSU took 14 Utah (Oct. 18), with the Rams trailing 14-7 in the second quarter and defending a short field, picked a 28-17 fourth-quarter advantage, made an athletic move to beat Kierrie Johnson and pick off Keenum over the middle at the off Brian Johnson for the CB’s first career INT; patiently weaved the return 55 yards deep into Utah ter- Cougars 42-yard line…Forced a second-quarter fumble at Cal (Sept. 27) from Bears RB Shane Vereen, who’d taken a direct ritory, setting up a field goal…Later in Utes contest, made an athletic play deep in CSU territory to break snap; teammate Matt Rupp recovered at the Rams’ 10-yard line to keep Cal’s lead at just 14 points; later, in second half, his up a pass intended for Jereme Brooks, an effort that forced officials to wave off a pass-interference call third-down hurry forced an incompletion and ensuing field-goal attempt that was blocked…Had a hand because he knocked the ball away before contacting the receiver (Utah was charged with a timeout in four takeaways over a three-game stretch, from Sept. 6-27…In come-from-behind win vs. UNLV after its challenge failed to overturn the call)…In tough 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), made a sure, (Oct. 4), shared a first-quarter tackle for loss, dropping power back Frank Summers on second-and- open-field solo tackle on All-America WR Austin Collie at the CSU 3-yard line, setting up a goal line goal; later, with CSU clinging to a 20-14 second-half lead, broke up a pass on third down to force a stand…Helped force an incompletion on a early third-down pass in eventual win vs. New Mexico (Nov. missed, 54-yard field goal…For the fourth time in his career, vs. TCU (Oct. 11), had a sack and inter- 15), forcing a missed field-goal attempt…In first quarter of win at Wyoming (Nov. 22) that made CSU ception in the same contest; his interception, and ensuing 25-yard return, restored possession to the bowl eligible, had a career-best 11 tackles (10 solo); pushed Greg Boling out of the back of the end zone Rams one play after CSU threw an interception in a 13-7 game…Also in Frogs contest, had a third-down to prevent the Cowboys from going up 14-0; they missed a field goal on the next play…Later in Cow- stop to end TCU’s initial possession of the second half, drew a clipping penalty on a punt, and on TCU’s boys contest, nearly picked off Clint Stuzriem late in the first half, and made three crucial plays on a third-quarter drive with first snap, with the Rams up 7-0, nearly intercepted a pass at the TCU 26-yard line with a clear side- CSU protecting a 17-14 lead — dove to deflect a pass and thwart a sure TD in the end zone, then broke up a third-down pass line lane to the end zone…In win at San Diego State (Oct. 25), nearly blocked a punt on the Aztecs’ near the goal line, forcing the Cowboys to kick a game-tying field goal…In New Mexico Bowl triumph vs. Fresno State (Dec. game-opening possession…An intelligent player, understands the game, the Rams’ defense and plays 20), posted his first career tackle for loss, dropping Devon Wylie after a catch for minus-2 yards in the first quarter…A con- with tremendous passion, according to coordinator Larry Kerr. sistent cornerback, makes up for any lack of speed with confidence and smarts, according to coordinator Larry Kerr. 2007 (Junior): CSU's all-heart starting strong safety, played in eight games with seven starts, 2007 (Sophomore): Passionate cornerback dressed for every contest, with six games played, all on special despite severely spraining his ankle in Game 4…Collected 58 tackles (28 solo), one stop for loss, an teams…Turned heads with a surprising fall camp…Made his collegiate debut in season opener, at Colorado (Sept. 1). interception and ½ sack…Intercepted and sacked Cody Hawkins, sharing the takedown with Jesse 2006: Sat out after transferring to CSU in the spring of his freshman year. Nading, in season opener at Colorado (Sept. 1); picked off the QB in the fourth quarter at the CSU 23, 2005 (Freshman): Played for Division II University of Mary, which produced CSU men's basketball coach Tim Miles, with the Rams protecting a 28-25 lead…Led the Rams with eight stops (four solo) vs. No. 10 Cal in Bismarck, N.D. (Sept. 8)…At Houston (Sept. 22), combined with Tommie Hill to stop RB Terrance Ganaway for no gain High School: A team captain and all-state quarterback and defensive back, lettered three years in football at Columbine on fourth-and-1 at the CSU 16-yard line late in the first half…At TCU (Sept. 29), picked up a season- 53 High School in Littleton, Colo. …Contributed to a pair of league titles and the 2002 state championship…Also lettered three years best 11 stops (nine solo), including a third-down tackle near the goal line that forced the Frogs to kick a second-quarter field goal; in track, was named CHS athlete of the year, and earned academic all-state recognition. left contest in third-quarter with left ankle injury…Missed the ensuing contests vs. San Diego State (Oct. 6) and Air Force (Oct. 13), Personal: Given name Nicholas Jack Sheets Oppenneer…Born July 7, 1986, in Englewood, Colo. …Son of Jack and Mau- then returned in reserve role at UNLV (Oct. 20)…Surprisingly returned to the starting lineup vs. Utah (Oct. 27), and notched 11 reen Oppenneer…Has a younger brother…Majoring in liberal arts…Hometown: Littleton, Colo. tackles (seven solo), to match a season high…At BYU (Nov. 3), continued to play in pain but led the team with eight stops (two solo), including ½ tackle for loss…Twice was carried off the field at New Mexico (Nov. 10), including after the Lobos' crushing last- DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — second field goal, but still played most of the game and recorded five tackles (three solo), one of which kept the Lobos from a crit- Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU ical first down in the second half, forcing UNM to settle for a field goal; then in the final 2 minutes, playing really on one leg, 2007 Colorado State (so.) . . .6 0 0 2 2 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 combined with Blake Smith to keep Rodney Ferguson from a first down and force a punt in a 23-23 game (the Lobos would kick 2008 Colorado State (jr.) . . .13 13 51 23 74 1.0 2 0.0 0 1 0 0 1 55 3 a crushing, last-second FG)…Did not play vs. Georgia Southern (Nov. 17) or vs. Wyoming (Nov. 23). Career totals (two years) . . .19 13 51 25 76 1.0 2 0.0 0 1 0 0 1 55 3 2006 (Sophomore): Played in nine games at safety, starting six…Finished tied for second in sacks and tackles for loss, Additional statistics — Carried once for 14 yards, vs. Houston (09/20/08) and third in total tackles…Sat out three games due to an injury…Led the team with seven total tackles, and added ½ sack and a forced fumble at San Diego State (Dec. 2)…Had a career-best 14 stops, at Air Force (Oct. 12)…Led team at Nevada (Sept. 16) with 4 BRANDON OWENS 12 stops (10 solo)…Had five tackles, including a team-leading four for loss and two sacks, in 14-10 win vs. Colorado (Sept. 9). CORNERBACK | 6-0 | 173 | FRESHMAN | RS | BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (RIDGEVIEW) 2005 (Freshman): Played as a reserve in Poinsettia Bowl vs. Navy, and recorded one unassisted tackle…Had a season- 2008 (Freshman): Played in 10 games, starting three contests at cornerback…Had 13 tackles (nine solo), one stop for high seven tackles at UNLV (Nov. 19)…Collected one tackle in each of his first two college games. loss, and one pass broken up…Made his college debut, in the starting lineup, in season opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31); broke up 2004: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. a Cody Hawkins pass in the third quarter, helping to force a punt…Sustained an ankle injury in first quarter vs. Houston (Sept. 20) High School: Played running back, quarterback and defensive back at Illinois Valley High School in Cave Junction, Ore. and did not return…In New Mexico Bowl triumph vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20), played much of the third quarter at cornerback in place …Participated in the 52nd Annual East-West Shriner's All-Star Football Game in 2004 and rushed for 152 yards and two touch- of an injured Nick Oppenneer…Coaches like his natural cover skills. downs…A three-time letterwinner in football, was a two-time all-state performer, team captain and team MVP…Football coach was 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. Bob Thornhill…Also competed in wrestling and track (4x100, 4x400, long jump, triple jump)…Was his league's 2003 Wrestler of High School: Was a two-sport athlete at Ridgeview High School in Bakersfield, Calif. …Invited to the Nike Combine in the Year, and wrestling team captain. 2005 and California State football Down Under Bowl in 2007…A two-time all-league defensive back, also received all-league track Personal: Given name Michael Angelo Pagnotta…Born Nov. 10, 1985, in Palm Springs, Calif. …Son of Mike and Christine and field and all-area honors in 2006…Was an eight-time national track and field junior Olympian…Named to dean's list…High Pagnotta, and Tom and Sara Parker…Has three brothers and one sister…Majoring in history…Hometown: Cave Junction, Ore. school football coach was Mike Crews. DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — Personal: Given name Brandon Jay Owens…Born Jan. 21, 1989, in Bakersfield, Calif. …Son of Craig and Tegra Owens…Has Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU one brother…Majoring in history…Hometown: Bakersfield, Calif. 2005 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .8 0 8 3 11 1.0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — 2006 Colorado State (so.) . . .9 6 46 25 71 8.0 30 3.0 17 0 0 0 1 24 1 Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU 2007 Colorado State (jr.) . . . .8 7 28 30 58 1.0 4 0.5 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 2008 Colorado State (fr.) . . .10 3 9 4 13 1.0 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2008 Colorado State (sr.) . . .9 9 43 19 62 3.5 24 2.0 22 1 2 0 2 25 5 Career totals (four years) . . .34 23 125 77 202 13.5 59 5.5 42 1 2 0 4 52 6 FINAL COLORADO STATE UPDATED BIOS | DEC. 31, 2008 36 ZAC PAUGA pah-OON-gah Personal: Given name Eric Jacob DIVISION I STATISTICS Receiving — ULLBACK OPHOMORE AKEWOOD OLO REEN OUNTAIN F | 6-0 | 240 | S | 1L | L , C . (G M ) Peitz…Born May 5, 1988, in Yankton, S.D. …Son of Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G 2008 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games, with nine starts…Registered Larry and Judy Peitz…Is the middle child of a five- 2007 Colorado State (fr.) . . .10 1 2 16 8.0 0 10 1.6 19 catches for 114 yards (6.0 avg.) on the year…In season opener vs. Colorado son family, with two older brothers and two younger 2008 Colorado State (so.) . .13 5 5 29 5.8 0 13 3.2 (Aug. 31), caught a career-high five passes, for 22 yards…In first victory, vs. brothers…Majoring in biological sciences…Home- Career totals (two years) . . .23 6 7 45 6.4 0 13 2.0 Sacramento State (Sept. 6), delivered an important block to spring Gartrell John- town: Crofton, Neb. …Last name is pronounced son into the end-zone for a go-ahead TD…Turned a short pass into an early 17-yard PYTS, as in “heights.” gain vs. Houston (Sept. 20), then converted a third-down with a 4-yard catch to ex- tend a pivotal, second-half touchdown drive that gave CSU a 28-17 lead with less 53 COLE PEMBERTON than 10 minutes remaining…Converted a third down with a reception at Cal (Sept. TACKLE | 6-7 | 322 | JUNIOR | 2L | HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLO. (MOUNTAIN VISTA) 27)…In important win at San Diego State (Oct. 25), provided a block that gave 2008 (Junior): Started all 13 games at tackle, including the New Mexico Gartrell Johnson a key first down on a game-tying TD drive late in the third quar- Bowl (Dec. 20)…Following the team’s opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31), shifted from ter, then converted a third-and-4 late in the game, allowing CSU to run out the strong-side tackle to weak-side tackle…In home victory vs. Houston (Sept. 20), clock and preserve its 38-34 victory…In tough 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. sustained a shoulder injury in the first quarter and missed one series, but returned 1), threw a key first-half block to spring Gartrell Johnson on a 10-yard run; the and played the balance of the contest…In important win at San Diego State (Oct. Rams scored a go-ahead TD on the next play…At Air Force (Nov. 8), threw a nice 25), threw a lead block to help spring Dion Morton on a game-tying TD run early in block to help Johnson into the end zone on the game-opening drive…In New Mex- the second half, then showed his agility by getting out ahead of John Mosure to ico Bowl triumph vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20), had four receptions, two of which usher him on a 48-yard reception that set up the game-winning TD early in the were for first downs on CSU’s critical touchdown drive just before half, including fourth quarter…With the frame and arm span of a prototype offensive tackle, was a career-long 21-yard catch…Also, late in bowl contest, threw a block to help one of the team’s hardest-working athletes in the weight room over the offseason, spring Gartrell Johnson on a game-icing 77-yard TD run. and still has room to fill out, according to coaches. 2007 (Freshman): Emerged as a quality fullback in fall camp and played 2007 (Sophomore): Started the first 10 games at left tackle and played ad- in all 12 games, starting six…Had 11 receptions for 102 yards (9.3 avg.), includ- mirably, according to coaches, despite his inexperience; did not play in season's ing his first career catch, a 6-yard play on a second-quarter TD drive that would tie final two contests due to injury…Toiled during fall camp to earn starting job as the contest vs. No. 10 Cal (Sept. 8)…Converted a third-and-5 with a reception at Caleb Hanie's blind-side protector…Left with an ankle injury after the first offensive Houston (Sept. 22)…At TCU (Sept. 29), left after a first-quarter kickoff return with a concussion and did not return, but played the snap at New Mexico (Nov. 10) and did not return…Missed the ensuing contests vs. following week vs. San Diego State (Oct. 6) and caught a 12-yard pass…Made his first start, vs. Air Force (Oct. 13)…Made a nice Georgia Southern (Nov. 17) and vs. Wyoming (Nov. 23). block to spring Gartrell Johnson on a 4-yard TD run in CSU's emotional first win, at UNLV (Oct. 20)…Caught one pass for 7 yards 2006 (Freshman): Saw playing time at tackle at Utah (Nov. 11), vs. UNLV vs. Utah (Oct. 27), and another for an early career long of 13 yards at BYU (Nov. 3), where he started as a slot receiver…Started (Oct. 7) and vs. BYU (Nov. 4). as a tight end at New Mexico (Nov. 10)…In victory vs. Georgia Southern (Nov. 17), delivered a pivotal block on Gartrell Johnson's 2005: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. 27-yard touchdown turn; also caught one pass…Registered early career highs in catches (3), receiving yards (39) and longest re- High School: Regarded as one of the state's finest offensive linemen, at ception (19) in season finale vs. Wyoming (Nov. 23)…Preserved a go-ahead TD drive with a fourth-down reception, for 13 yards, Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch, Colo. …Attended Shawnee Mis- 54 in second quarter; later, on a third-quarter FG drive, snagged a career-long 19-yard pass to convert a third-and-9. sion (Kan.) East High School before enrolling at Mountain Vista…Earned three var- 2006: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of eligibility.…Moved to H-back and blocking back in the spring. sity letter awards in football…Was a three-time all-conference honoree…High High School: A first-team all-state selection at 4A Green Mountain High School in Lakewood, Colo. …Also was a two-time school coach was Rick Cash. all-conference choice for the Rams…A four-time letterwinner and three-year starter, helped the team to a 6-4 record in Career Division I games played/started Personal: Given name Cole Walker Pemberton…Born July 1, 1987, in Kansas 2005…Played defensive end and running back as a senior…Credited with a team-high 75 tackles in 2005…Also led GMHS with — 26/23 (13/13 in 2008, 10/10 in City, Mo. …Son of Jeff and Karen Pemberton…Has two brothers and one sis- 15 tackles for loss and added a school-record 16 sacks (for 58 yards)…Rushed for 660 yards on 128 carries as a senior…Played 2007, 3/0 in 2006). ter…Majoring in liberal arts…Hometown: Highlands Ranch, Colo. football for head coach Kevin Rice…Also competed in wrestling and rugby, in which he helped his school to a league championship. Personal: Given name Zachary Taala Pauga…Born Feb. 25, 1988, in Denver, Colo. …Son of Tolouli and Kara Pauga…Has one brother and one sister…Majoring in liberal arts…Hometown: Lakewood, Colo. …Traditional pronunciation of his last name 41 JAKE POTTORFF POTT-orf includes an “n” sound (pah-OON-gah). DEFENSIVE END | 6-4 | 245 | JUNIOR | 2L | GREELEY, COLO. (WEST) DIVISION I STATISTICS Rushing — Receiving — Total Offense 2008 (Junior): Played in all 13 games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), at left defensive end, with five starts…Col- Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds lected 16 tackles (eight solo), 1½ stops for loss and a pair of pass deflections…In team’s first victory, vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 2007 Colorado State (fr.) . . .12 6 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 11 102 9.3 0 19 11 102 6), dove to break up a pass in the red zone and force the Hornets to settle for an eventual third-quarter field goal…Against TCU 2008 Colorado State (so.) . .13 9 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 19 114 6 0 21 19 114 (Oct. 11), broke up a pass and drew a late-game holding penalty that led to an eventual punt with CSU trailing only 13-7…In tough, Career totals (two years) . . .25 15 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 30 216 7.2 0 21 30 216 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), shed his blocker on a fourth-quarter sweep and dropped Bryce Mahuika for a 5-yard loss, forcing the Cougars into a third-and-15 situation…In second quarter of big win vs. New Mexico (Nov. 15), helped to diagnose an 45 ERIC PEITZ PYTS outside run and combined to drop Rodney Ferguson for a 3-yard loss on third-and-4, forcing a field-goal attempt, and later his third- TIGHT END | 6-5 | 245 | SOPHOMORE | 1L | CROFTON, NEB. (CROFTON) quarter pressure forced a third-down incompletion, forcing a punt…In third quarter of win at Wyoming (Nov. 22) that gave CSU bowl eligibility, his hurry on third-and-19 forced an incompletion, forcing the Cowboys to settle for a game-tying field goal…After 2008 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games, with five starts…Caught five passes for 29 yards (5.8 avg.) on the year…With missing all of spring practice, recovering from a shoulder injury, made the successful transition from linebacker to defensive end, Chris Kawulok (knee) out of action, has seen considerable time as a reserve tight end early in the year…Started as a second tight and earned a starting role at that position…A true athlete, has the speed of a linebacker and plays an important role in the defense, end at Cal (Sept. 27), at Utah (Oct. 18) and at San Diego State (Oct. 25)…In tough 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), took a third- according to coaches. and-1 pass for 13 yards to the Cougars’ 6-yard line, setting up a go-ahead touchdown one play later…Made a start as CSU’s lone 2007 (Sophomore): Played in all 12 games, starting nine, and collected 61 tackles (30 solo) with one sack, two tackles tight end in win at Wyoming (Nov. 22), which made the Rams bowl eligible…Also started as the lone tight end in New Mexico Bowl for loss, one pass defensed, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries…Reclaimed his starting role at WLB in fall drills and triumph vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20). started the team's first nine contests…In Week 1 at Colorado (Sept. 1), notched six tackles (five solo), broke up a Cody Hawkins 2007 (Freshman): Talented youngster played in 10 games as a true freshman (one of just two CSU true freshmen to play pass and recovered a second-quarter fumble…Had five stops vs. No. 10 Cal (Sept. 8)…At Houston (Sept. 22), collected a career- in ‘07), with one start, catching two passes for 16 yards (8.0 avg.)…Made his college debut at Colorado (Sept. 1), the first true high 16 tackles (five solo), including his first career sack, combining with Matt Rupp to drop Blake Joseph on third down to force freshman to play for the Rams since 2005…Made his initial college start, vs. No. 10 Cal (Sept. 8)…Posted his first collegiate re- a field-goal attempt; also stopped RB Anthony Alridge on third-and-2 late in the first half to force a failed fourth-down at- ception, a 5-yard catch, at TCU (Sept. 29)…Also registered one catch, for 11 yards, in win vs. Georgia Southern (Nov. 17). tempt…Started at TCU (Sept. 29), but played sparingly while battling a stomach illness…Returned to the lineup vs. San Diego State High School: Named to the Norfolk Daily News Top 20 in 2006 at Crofton (Neb.) High School…Received first-team all-state (Oct. 6) and notched nine stops (five solo), including a shared sack with Blake Smith that forced a first-quarter punt…Against Air football honors in 2006…A three-sport varsity letterwinner, played tight end and defensive end in football, center in basketball and catcher in baseball…Was a member of the National Honor Society…High school football coach was Tony Hoffman. FINAL COLORADO STATE UPDATED BIOS | DEC. 31, 2008 POTTORFF continued first career sack, against Nevada (Sept. 24). Force (Oct. 13), had a career-best six solo tackles (eight total), including the only blemish on Chad Hall's career day, stripping the 2004: Saw limited playing time in the season's first few games before sustaining a concussion on the opening kickoff vs. Mon- player on a fourth-quarter carry; teammate Matt Rupp scooped up the fumble and returned it 48 yards for a CSU touchdown…Early tana State (Sept. 25); applied for a medical hardship. in CSU's emotional first win, at UNLV (Oct. 20), blew up the line and threw RB Chris Brogdon for a 1-yard loss on third-and-1 force High School: A three-year varsity starter, earned defensive MVP honors in the Sierra League as a senior at Santa Margarita a Rebels punt in Rams territory…In season finale vs. Wyoming (Nov. 23), had four tackles and briefly knocked QB Karsten Sween Catholic High School in Laguna Beach, Calif. …Earned 11 player of the game awards in just 33 contests played over his ca- out of the game in the second quarter; later, with CSU down 28-27 in the fourth quarter, recovered a Chris Johnson fumble at mid- reer…Garnered all-Orange County honors and was his team's defensive MVP…Holds school records for sacks in a career (32), field, setting up the Rams' go-ahead touchdown in eventual 36-28 win. season (13½) and game (4)…Helped SMCHS to the Sierra League championship as a sophomore…Was ranked 89th among Cal- 2006 (Freshman): Played in nine games, starting the final two…Recorded two total tackles vs. San Diego State…Made ifornia recruits by SuperPrep.com…Also wrestled as a heavyweight and holds weightlifting records in the power clean and first career start, vs. TCU (Nov. 25), and had four unassisted tackles and seven total stops…Saw playing time at Utah (Nov. 11) squat…Earned a spot on his high school's honor roll…Head football coach was Jim Hartigan. and recorded four unassisted tackles and seven total tackles…Played vs. BYU (Nov. 4) and made five total tackles, including one Personal: Given name Matthew A. Rupp…Born Dec. 5, 1985, in Anaheim, Calif. …Son of Henry Rupp and Theresa for loss…Made one tackle vs. New Mexico (Oct. 28)…Had three tackles each at Air Force (Oct. 12) and vs. UNLV (Oct. 7). Dole…Majoring in liberal arts…Hometown: Laguna Beach, Calif. 2005: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. High School: Earned state-wide acclaim for his play as a linebacker and fullback at Greeley (Colo.) West High School…Was DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — the Northern League's Defensive Player of the Year as a junior and senior, and was a two-time all-state pick…Made 27 tackles in Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU 22-21 win over Mountain Vista…Offensively, rushed for 183 yards, scored twice, and caught 14 passes for 22 yards and a pair of 2004 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 touchdowns…Also lettered three times in basketball…Named to the all-Colorado team by the Rocky Mountain News…High school 2005 Colorado State (fr.) . . .10 3 6 8 14 4.0 19 2.0 14 0 1 20 0 0 0 coach was Mark Roggy. 2006 Colorado State (so.) . .12 2 7 10 17 5.0 25 4.0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 Personal: Given name Jacob Lee Pottorff…Born Aug. 19, 1986, in Greeley, Colo. …Son of Larry and Janis Pottorff…Has 2007 Colorado State (jr.) . . .12 2 6 18 24 2.0 11 1.5 10 1 2 48 0 0 0 one brother and one sister…Majoring in speech communication…Hometown: Greeley, Colo. 2008 Colorado State (sr.) . .13 13 9 12 21 1.5 2 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — Career totals (five years) . . .49 20 28 48 76 12.5 57 7.5 48 1 4 68 0 0 0 Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU Additional statistics — Returned fumble 48 yards for touchdown vs. Air Force (10/13/07) 2006 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .9 2 15 13 28 3.0 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2007 Colorado State (so.) . .12 9 30 31 61 2.0 9 1.0 9 1 2 0 0 0 1 77 PHIL SERCHIA SERSH-uh 2008 Colorado State (jr.) . . .13 5 8 8 16 1.5 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Career totals (three years) . .34 16 53 52 105 6.5 17 1.0 9 1 2 0 0 0 4 OFFENSIVE LINE | 6-3 | 298 | SENIOR | VR | THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF. (VENTURA COLLEGE) 2008 (Senior): Played in four games, as a reserve center. 45 MATT RUPP 2007 (Junior): Played in one game, finishing the team's first win, at UNLV (Oct. 20). Junior College: Played two seasons (2005-06) as a C/G at Ventura College in Ventura, Calif. DEFENSIVE TACKLE | 6-3 | 286 | SENIOR | 3L | LAGUNA BEACH, CALIF. (SANTA MARGARITA) 2004: Spent his true freshman season at the University of Wyoming, where he redshirted before enrolling at Ventura. 2008 (Senior): Started all 13 games, including the New Mexico High School: A two-year letterman in football at Thousand Oaks (Calif.) High School, earned second-team all-conference Bowl (Dec. 20), at nose guard…Notched 21 tackles on the year (nine honors as a senior captain…Also lettered three years in wrestling, finishing first in his league as a senior, and earned four letters solo), with 1½ stops for loss and a fumble recovery…Recorded his in track, throwing the shot put and discus. fourth-career fumble recovery, at Cal (Sept. 27), when Mike Pagnotta Personal: Given name Philip Michael Serchia…Born Nov. 24, 1985, in Topanga, Calif. …Son of Michael and Lisa Ser- forced Bears RB Shane Vereen, who’d taken a direct snap, to cough up chia…Has one younger brother…Majoring in liberal arts…Hometown: Thousand Oaks, Calif. …Last name is pronounced SERSH- 55 the ball inside the Rams’ 10, keeping Cal’s lead at just 14 points…In Career Division I games played/started — 5/0 (4/0 in 2008, 1/0 in 2007). second quarter of tough 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), beat his blocker and dropped RB Harvey Unga for a 2-yard loss inside the Cougars’ 5-yard line; BYU eventually had to punt from its own end zone, and CSU scored a go-ahead TD with a short field on the ensuing pos- session…In fourth quarter of final home game, an important win vs. 81 ADAM SEYMORE New Mexico (Nov. 15), hurried QB Brad Gruner into an incompletion on TIGHT END | 6-4 | 246 | SOPHOMORE | 1L | ALTA LOMA, CALIF. (ALTA LOMA) the Lobos’ final drive. 2007 (Junior): The team's top reserve lineman, played in all 12 2008 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20)…Caught one pass for 16 yards…In contests with two starts, and recorded 24 tackles (six solo), two stops season opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31), saw fourth-quarter playing time on offense…In 28-25 win vs. Houston (Sept. 20), made for loss, 1½ sacks, two fumble recoveries (one of which he returned his first career reception, a juggling catch to set up CSU inside the Houston 5-yard line, just before a second-quarter TD. for a TD) and one forced fumble…At Houston (Sept. 22), collected a 2007 (Freshman): Played in eight total games, mostly on special teams; didn’t catch a pass…Saw action vs. Cal (Sept. career-high 10 stops (one solo) — tripling his previous personal best 8), vs. Air Force (Oct. 13), at UNLV (Oct. 20), vs. Utah (Oct. 27), at BYU (Nov. 3), at New Mexico (Nov. 10), vs. Georgia Southern — including 1½ sacks and two tackles for loss; forced a Blake Joseph (Nov. 17) and vs. Wyoming (Nov. 23). fumble on his second sack, in the second quarter…Earlier in Cougars 2006: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first year of college eligibility. contest, combined with Jake Pottorff to sack Joseph on third down, High School: A three-year starter and letterwinner at Alta Loma (Calif.) High School…Helped team to an 8-3 record and a forcing a field goal attempt…His hurry forced a third-down incomple- state playoff berth in 2005…Played tight end and defensive end…Named to all-conference teams as a junior and unanimous recog- tion to force a first-quarter punt vs. San Diego State (Oct. 6)…Scooped nition in 2005…Earned all-section honors as a senior…Had a blocked punt…As a tight end, credited with 39 "pancake" blocks as up a Chad Hall fumble in the fourth quarter vs. Air Force (Oct. 13) and a senior…Named first team all-state as both an offensive and defensive lineman…Named to the 2006 San Bernardino County All- returned it 48 yards for his first career touchdown…Made his season's Star team and the 2006 Inland Empire All-Star team…Also played basketball…Head football coach was John Kusleika. first start in emotional first victory at UNLV (Oct. 20)…At BYU (Nov. 3), Personal: Given name Adam Lawrence Seymore…Born July 2, 1988, in West Covina, Calif. …Son of Dan and Barbara Sey- pounced on a fumble forced by Jake Galusha's sack late in the first half. more…Has one brother and one sister…An open- IVISION TATISTICS Receiving — 2006 (Sophomore): Played in all 12 games, starting two…Led option major…Hometown: Alta Loma, Calif. D I S the team with four sacks…Recorded one tackle for loss at San Diego State (Dec. 2)…Made three total tackles at Utah (Nov. Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G 11)…Made three total tackles and one sack vs. BYU (Nov. 4)…Recorded one sack vs. UNLV (Oct. 7)…Had two sacks against 2007 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .8 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 Weber State (Sept. 2). 2008 Colorado State (so.) . .13 0 1 16 16.0 0 16 1.3 2005 (Freshman): Played in 10 games, including the Poinsettia Bowl against Navy (Dec. 22), and his first three college Career totals (two years) . . .22 0 1 16 16.0 0 16 0.7 starts…Had a sack, two tackles for loss and three total stops at TCU (Nov. 5)…Made initial college start, at New Mexico (Oct. 28)…Had one tackle for a 2-yard loss and returned a Cowboys fumble 20 yards to the 2-yard line vs. Wyoming (Oct. 22)…Made

FINAL COLORADO STATE UPDATED BIOS | DEC. 31, 2008 6 MYCHAL SISSON SISS-in DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU LINEBACKER | 5-11 | 214 | FRESHMAN | RS | DUNCANVILLE, TEXAS (DUNCANVILLE) 2008 Colorado State (fr.) . . .13 12 57 48 105 8.0 18 0.5 3 1 2 20 0 0 3 Additional statistics — Returned fumble 20 yards for touchdown vs. BYU (11/01/08) 2008 (Freshman): A consensus freshman All-American, including prestigious Sporting News All-Freshman Team recog- nition and the Rivals.com Mountain West Newcomer of the Year award, also earned honorable-mention all-MWC honors from the league’s coaches and media…Played in all 13 games, with 12 starts…Ranked second among the nation’s freshmen (behind Ok- lahoma’s Travis Lewis) with a team-leading 105 tackles (57 solo), including eight stops for loss and ½ sack, while breaking up three passes, forcing a fumble, and recovering two more, one of which he returned for a TD…Started his college debut, at strong-side 54 CONNOR SMITH linebacker, in season opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31)…Late in first half of Buffs contest, forced a Rodney Stewart fumble that was FFENSIVE INE OPHOMORE PRING RANCH EXAS ORTHWESTERN recovered by CSU’s Jake Galusha in Rams territory…Sustained an ankle injury in CU game and didn’t practice the following week, O L | 6-3 | 284 | S | TR | S B , T (N ) but still played as a reserve linebacker in win vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6)…At Cal (Sept. 27), his second-quarter hurry forced 2008 (Sophomore): Played in six games, with three starts…Started his CSU debut, at weak-side guard for an injured Shel- an incompletion on third down and ensuing punt…In come-from-behind win vs. UNLV (Oct. 4), led the team with nine tackles (six ley Smith (ankle) in team’s first win, vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6)…At Cal (Sept. 27), played much of the second half at strong- solo), including 1½ for loss; picked up his first career sack, combining with Jeff Horinek to drop Omar Clayton on third down, forc- side guard for an injured Adrian Martinez…Got the starting nod at that spot for Martinez in conference-opening win vs. UNLV (Oct. ing the Rebels to punt on their first series…Later in Rebels contest, his sure, third-down tackle forced another UNLV punt…On a 4)…Injured shoulder during practice before contest vs. TCU (Oct. 11) and did not play…Also played in the second half vs. Hous- two-play possession in the second quarter at No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18), dropped Jereme Brooks for a 3-yard loss on a first-down end- ton (Sept. 20), vs. New Mexico (Nov. 15) and at Wyoming (Nov. 22). around near midfield, then hurried QB Brian Johnson on second down, forcing an interception that Nick Oppenneer returned 55 2007 (Freshman): Practiced but did not play, sitting out the season after transferring from Northwestern. yards to set up a field goal that cut the Utes’ lead to 14-10…His 2006: Redshirted at Northwestern as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility, before transferring to Colorado first-quarter pressure at San Diego State (Oct. 25) forced a State. third-down incompletion and punt; also dropped Tyler Camp- High School: One of the San Antonio area’s top 10 recruits at Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas, earned bell for a 1-yard loss in the second quarter, just before com- 5A all-state recognition as a senior…A two-time letterman, also garnered first-team all-district honors…Became the first-ever of- bining with Ricky Brewer to hurry SDSU on a third-down fensive lineman named MVP of the San Antonio All-Star Game…Helped school to district title and state semifinals as a senior, and incompletion, forcing the Aztecs to settle for a field goal in a a berth in state championship as a junior…Also named academic all-state and was a member of the National Honor Society…Played 38-34 Rams win…After a strong performance in spring prac- for head coaches Larry Hill and Robert Tueton. tice, earned the starting role at strong-side linebacker…Col- Personal: Given name Connor Davenport Smith…Born March 11, 1988, in Austin, Texas…Son of Peter Smith and Elizabeth lected a game-high 11 stops (five solo), including a tackle for Fitzpatrick…Has two sisters…Majoring in health and exercise science…Hometown: Canyon Lake, Texas. loss, vs. TCU (Oct. 11)…Personally accounted for two take- aways and a touchdown in tough 45-42 loss to No. 17 BYU Career Division I games played/started — 6/3 in 2008. (Nov. 1); scooped up a first-quarter Max Hall fumble and ran 20 yards for his first career TD, and alertly pounced on a J.J. Diluigi fumble with 8:59 left in the game, setting up Gartrell 22 ELIJAH-BLU SMITH Johnson’s go-ahead touchdown…In first quarter at Air Force (Nov. 8), slipped his blocker and dove for the heels of QB Tim DB | 5-11 | 184 | FRESHMAN | RS | LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (CRENSHAW) Jefferson, dropping him for no gain on a third-and-3 56 2008: Played in 10 games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), with three starts…Compiled 36 tackles (24 solo), with carry…Instrumental in keeping CSU’s bowl hopes alive dur- three stops for loss, one sack, one pass broken up, a fumble recovery and a forced fumble…Sustained a foot injury on the first ing 20-6 triumph vs. New Mexico (Nov. 15), posted 10 tackles day of spring practice, then after rehabilitating the injury all summer, aggravated it on the eve of fall camp…Began practicing with (five solo), ½ tackle for loss and two passes broken up; nearly the team soon after the regular season began and made his college debut in Game 4 at Cal (Sept. 27), on special teams…Converted picked off a third-quarter pass, juggling the ball before it fell to from cornerback to safety after Klint Kubiak’s Game 5 injury and played well as reserve in conference win at San Diego State (Oct. the ground, and earlier, in the second quarter with CSU pro- 25)…One week later, made his first career start, in crushing 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1); replaced Mike Pagnotta (shoul- tecting a 3-0 lead, combined to stop Rodney Ferguson for no der) in the lineup and registered nine tackles, including a sack (Max Hall) and two stops for loss…At Air Force (Nov. 8), did not gain on third-and-1, forcing a punt…On the Lobos’ next pos- start but played the full game after returning starter Klint Kubiak injured his knee of the day’s first play…Rejoined the starting session, diagnosed an outside run and helped to drop Fergu- lineup in win vs. New Mexico (Nov. 15), and helped to keep the Lobos in check with a fourth-quarter tackle, rocketing into the UNM son for a 3-yard loss on third-and-4, forcing a field-goal backfield to crush QB Brad Gruner for a 2-yard loss inside CSU’s 5-yard line, forcing an eventual field-goal attempt; then, late in attempt, made a touchdown-saving tackle to stop Roland the game, crushed the Lobos’ Roland Bruno on the Rams’ 5-yard line, separating him from the ball…In win at Wyoming (Nov. 22) Bruno early in the fourth quarter and combined to corral Fer- that made CSU bowl eligible, recovered Devin Moore’s second-quarter fumble, then with CSU protecting a 24-20 lead in the fourth guson on the Lobos’ final offensive play, a fourth-down run, al- quarter, forced a Wynel Seldon fumble recovered by teammate Wade Landers, to set up a TD drive that put the game away. lowing CSU to run out the clock…In win at Wyoming (Nov. 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first year of college eligibility. 22) that made CSU bowl eligible, thwarted the game’s first High School: A standout at Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles, Calif., received the Scholar Athlete award from the Na- drive by combining to drop Wynel Seldon on third down; later tional Football Foundation…Named football MVP in 2005 and team captain in ‘06…A two-time all-league and two-time all-city hon- in the first half, stopped Seldon for no gain to force an even- oree…Helped lead the Cougars to both a league and city championship in 2005…Played fullback, linebacker and safety…Lettered tual punt, and ran him out of bounds to prevent a touchdown, in two sports at Crenshaw, including track, where he ran the 100 and 200 meters…Named to the academic honor roll…High then in the third quarter floored the MWC’s leading rusher school football coach was Robert Garrett. Devin Moore shy of the sticks on a third-and-3 carry…Under- Personal: Given name Elijah-Blu Norriss Smith…Born Dec. 23, 1988, in Los Angeles, Calif. …Son of Norris Smith…Has sized for his position, makes up with great speed and an abil- ity to tackle in space…In New Mexico Bowl triumph vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20), his hurry forced a third-down incompletion and one brother and two sisters…An open-option major, seeking business…Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif. forced a Bulldogs punt, a crucial defensive stop for CSU…Then, in the fourth quarter, made two more pivotal plays as CSU held Fresno State in check, a hurry that forced an incompletion on third-and-8, forcing a punt with the Rams down 28-26, and a state- DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — ment stop with 4 minutes left and CSU winning 33-28, breaking through a pair of blockers to drop Marlon Moore for a 4-yard loss, Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU setting up an insurmountable second-and-19. 2008 Colorado State (fr.) . . .10 3 24 12 36 3.0 14 1.0 7 1 1 0 0 0 1 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first year of college eligibility. High School: An all-district linebacker in 2005 and 2006 at Duncanville (Texas) High School…Team’s captain and ‘most valuable linebacker’…Second-team all Texas in 2005…A two-sport athlete at Duncanville, also lettered two years in track…Earned Who’s Who Among High School Students recognition…High school football coach was Dan Schrieber. Personal: Born Oct. 1, 1988, in Indianapolis, Ind. …Son of Tracey Sisson-Mundy…Has three brothers…Full name: Mychal Anthony Sisson. FINAL COLORADO STATE UPDATED BIOS | DEC. 31, 2008 reer’s longest attempt, 56 yards…Made a career-long 49-yard field goal, vs. New Mexico (Oct. 28). 37 JASON SMITH 2005 (Freshman): After earning the No. 1 placekicker role midway through 2005, replacing Kevin Mark, proceeded to con- KICKER/PUNTER | 6-2 | 202 | SENIOR | 3L | CENTENNIAL, COLO. (ARAPAHOE) vert 90.0 percent of his field-goal tries, the best single-season percentage in school history…Made his lone field-goal attempt against Navy in the Poinsettia Bowl (Dec. 22), from 34 yards out…Named to the academic all-conference team…Was named MWC 2008 (Senior): An honorable-mention all-MWC choice, Smith tied for first in the nation with a .923 field-goal percentage, Special Teams Player of the Week after his performance at New Mexico (Oct. 28) in his first game as the No. 1 kicker; hit all four with Florida State’s Graham Gano, and Jonathan Phillips from the national champion Florida Gators, just ahead of Utah’s Louie field goals and all three PATs in 35-25 triumph…Competed in track and field, where he ranks 11th in CSU history in the triple jump Sakoda (.917)…Ended his college career having connected on 85 consecutive PATs, dating to Sept. 2, 2006…Was 45-of-58 (77.6 (47 feet, 8 inches), and placed fifth in the MWC outdoor championships. percent) to finish as the most accurate career field-goal kicker in CSU annals…Missed only one kick on the entire season — a 43- 2004: Redshirted on the football team as a true freshman, but competed on the CSU track team, where he placed ninth at the yarder vs. New Mexico — connecting on 12 of 13 field-goal attempts and all 31 extra points…Also had 13 touchbacks on 42 kick- MWC indoor championships in the triple jump and finished sixth at the outdoor championships. offs (31.0 percent)…Played in 11 games after sustaining a broken arm during a freak play, diving for a loose ball at the last practice High School: At Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colo., won three letters in football…Twice garnered all-league hon- of fall camp, Aug. 23…Prior to the injury, had beaten out competition to enter the year as both the kicker and punter…Saw his ors at both kicker and punter, in 2002 and `03…Was second-team all-state in 2002 and an all-state and all-Colorado selection in first ‘08 action just four weeks after the injury, kicking two extra points in CSU’s dramatic 28-25 triumph vs. Houston (Sept. 2003…Earned his team's Sitting Eagle award…Helped AHS to a league crown in ‘02…Was an academic all-state honoree…Also 20)…Also kicked a PAT at Cal (Sept. 27)…For the first time since the injury, in nail-biting win vs. UNLV (Oct. 4), kicked field goals, lettered three times in track…Earned team track MVP in 2002 and `03…Holds the school record in the triple jump. connecting on 24- and 29-yard attempts to surpass No. 7 Cecil Sapp (174) on the school’s all-time scoring list…Took another pos- Personal: Given name: Jason Dinan Smith…Born June 8, 1986, in Denver, Colo. …Son of Roland and Sue Smith…Has one itive step vs. TCU (Oct. 11), making his first 2008 kickoff; the boot, which opened the second half, left the end zone for a touch- brother…Majoring in construction management…Hometown: Centennial, Colo. back…At No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18), handled 100 percent of kicking duties for first time after breaking his arm; hit all three fields, including a clutch, career-long 52-yard yarder that cut Utah’s lead to 28-16 in the third quarter; followed that FG with a touchback Field Goals — XPts — Kickoffs — on the kickoff…In Utes contest, became CSU’s all-time leader in field-goal percentage…Hit all five PATs in 38-34 win at San Diego DIVISION I STATISTICS State (Oct. 25), and with his first-quarter field goal, surpassed No. 3 Mike Brown and Jon Poole (38) on the school’s all-time field Year School GP Att Made Pct Lg Blkd Att Made Pct. Points No TB Pct goals list…In tough, 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), nailed all six kicks (all PATs), including a 35-yard try after Gartrell John- 2005 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .6 10 9 90.0 41 0 12 12 100.0 39 1 0 0.0 son and former CSU standout Joey Porter spontaneously chest bumped following the RB’s fourth-quarter go-ahead TD, drawing 2006 Colorado State (so.) . .12 15 8 53.3 49 0 23 22 95.7 46 45 16 35.6 an excessive celebration penalty…In final home game, an important win vs. New Mexico (Nov. 15), connected on his first two FG 2007 Colorado State (jr.) . . .12 20 16 80.0 47 0 33 33 100.0 81 64 17 26.6 attempts, but missed a fourth-quarter try from 43 yards out, snapping his streak of successful field-goal attempts at 15; the kick 2008 Colorado State (sr.) . .11 13 12 92.3 52 0 31 31 100.0 67 42 13 31.0 was his first miss since Nov. 10, 2007, at New Mexico…In 31-20 win at Wyoming (Nov. 22) that secured a bowl berth for CSU, Career totals (four years) . . .41 58 45 77.6 52 0 99 98 99.0 233 152 46 30.3 limited the Cowboys to an average starting field position of their own 25-yard line, collecting two touchbacks, a kickoff returned FIELD GOALS despite landing 9 yards deep in the end zone, and a perfectly placed squib kick that kept Wyoming off the scoreboard just before Year School Att-Made Pct 1-19 Pct 20-29 Pct 30-39 Pct 40-49 Pct 50+ Pct halftime…In final college game, the New Mexico Bowl triumph vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20), had a season-high four touchbacks, 2005 Colorado State (fr.) . . . . .9-10 90.0 0-0 0.0 5-6 83.3 3-3 100.0 1-1 100.0 0-0 0.0 matching his career high (also four, vs. San Diego State, 10/6/07)…Elected by teammates as one of two special-teams captains 2006 Colorado State (so.) . . . .8-15 53.3 0-0 0.0 4-4 100.0 3-5 60.0 1-5 20.0 0-1 0.0 for the season (with Dion Morton), the first time the Rams have had season-long captains since 1992. 2007 Colorado State (jr.) . . . .16-20 80.0 1-1 100.0 7-7 100.0 5-6 83.3 3-6 50.0 0-0 0.0 2007 (Junior): Played in all 12 games, hitting 16 of 20 field-goal attempts (80.0 percent) and all 33 PAT kicks…Jeff Bab- 2008 Colorado State (sr.) . . .11-13 84.6 0-0 - 8-8 100.0 1-1 100.0 2-3 66.7 1-1 100.0 cock in 2004 hit on all 30 PAT tries, but prior to Babcock, no other kicker in the school's recorded history has been perfect on more Career totals (four years) ...... 44-58 75.9 1-1 100.0 24-25 96.0 12-15 80.0 7-15 46.7 1-2 50.0 than 30 attempts in a single season…Earned academic all-conference honors…Through six games, was the most accurate kicker in the MWC, the only primary placement specialist who was perfect on both field goals and PATs…From 40 yards and in, had con- 74 SHELLEY SMITH nected on 13 straight field goals, since missing a 39-yarder at Wyoming in `06, until his 30-yarder sailed wide right at BYU in Game 57 9; in 2007, he was still 13-for-14 from that range…Also has nailed 55 straight PATs, including his last 22 of 2006; hasn't missed OFFENSIVE LINE | 6-4 | 290 | JUNIOR | 1L | PHOENIX, ARIZ. (WESTVIEW) a PAT attempt since his opening try of 2006, a block Sept. 2, 2006 vs. Weber State…In fourth-quarter FG attempts, was 4-for-4 2008 (Junior): A second-team all-MWC choice, played in 12 games, with 11 starts, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. on the year…Instrumental in two onside kick recoveries, one in each of the 20)…Started the season opener at weak-side guard vs. Colorado (Aug. 31) and played the entire game, making a nice block on first two games, in `07, and a third, wind-aided recovery in Game 7…At Hous- Gartrell Johnson’s 18-yard run in the first quarter; sustained an ankle injury in CU contest and did not practice the following ton (Sept. 22), nailed both field goals, including a clutch, 31-yard kick that put week…Missed the home opener vs. Sacramento State…Did not start the following week vs. Houston (Sept. 20), but played the CSU up 27-24 with only 9:20 left in the game…At TCU (Sept. 29), booted two entire fourth quarter at guard, collecting a pair of pancake blocks…At Air Force field goals, including a 47-yarder to put CSU on the board; the kick marked the (Nov. 1), opened a hole for Gartrell Johnson’s 17-yard run on CSU’s first play; the second-longest of Smith's career, topped only by his 49-yard field goal vs. Rams would score a go-ahead TD on the march…Considered by coaches the team’s New Mexico in 2006…In the face of sustained 32-mph winds with gusts up most talented offensive lineman, with the ability to pull and adjust on the run, com- to 50 at UNLV (Oct. 20), saw his accuracy streak end by failing to convert a 42- plementing great speed and strength. yard field goal in the first quarter; the miss was his first — field goal or extra 2007 (Sophomore): Beat out several competitors to earn starting role at point — since Nov. 25, 2006, when he missed a 56-yard FG vs. TCU; he had left guard, and made first career start in season opener at Colorado (Sept. 1); started hit eight straight field goals dating back to 2006…Still kicked two FGs and five all 12 contests and impressed coaches despite his inexperience…In win vs. Geor- extra points against Rebels in difficult conditions to help CSU to an emotional gia Southern (Nov. 17), opened a hole for Kyle Bell on his fourth-quarter touch- first win…Additionally at UNLV, got a hand on a conventional kickoff that hit down run. a wall of wind and blew back to the 50-yard line, where CSU recovered, and 2006 (Freshman): Saw playing time in three games. earlier kicked off from his own 15 due to penalty and placed the ball at the 2005: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first year of college eligibility. UNLV 8…At BYU (Nov. 3), snapped a string of 13 successful field goals from High School: Was an all-star offensive lineman at Westview High School in 40 yards or less…At New Mexico (Nov. 10), missed from 42, then connected Phoenix, Ariz. …Earned three varsity letters in football, and was a two-year on his final three kicks, including critical fourth-quarter FGs to knot the game, starter…Lettered once in track, where he threw the shot put and discus…Received 23-23, and put CSU in a position to win, but UNM's last-second kick stunned first-team all-region honors in 2004 as an offensive tackle and was second-team as the Rams…Hit all three field goals in 36-28 triumph vs. Wyoming (Nov. 23), a defensive lineman…Was a two-time all-state performer in football and was named including a crucial 41-yarder with 7:01 left in the third quarter, extending CSU's to the all-Arizona team as a senior…Was named the West Valley Player of the Year lead to 20-14 after Wyoming missed a kick at the other end on the previous as a senior…High school coach was Jeff Bowen. drive…In the preseason, hit a 57-yard FG during an August scrimmage at Personal: Given name Shelley Andres Smith…Born May 21, 1987, in Hughes Stadium. Phoenix, Ariz. …Son of Ishmia 2006 (Sophomore): Connected on 8 of 15 field-goal attempts (53.3 Reed-Smith…Has one brother and Career Division I games played/started — percent) and nailed his final 22 PAT attempts, after his season’s first PAT kick one sister…Majoring in nutrition and 27/23 (12/11 in 2008, 12/12 in 2007, 3/0 was blocked by Weber State in ‘06 opener (Sept. 2)…Also collected 16 touch- food science…Hometown: Phoenix, in 2006). backs on 45 kickoffs (35.6 percent)…Against TCU (Nov. 25), missed his ca- Ariz.

FINAL COLORADO STATE UPDATED BIOS | DEC. 31, 2008 two receptions for 27 yards and a touchdown against Air Force (Oct. 12)…Made two catches for 83 yards and a touchdown at 80 KORY SPERRY Fresno State (Sept. 30)…Made four catches for 9 yards and a touchdown against CU (Sept. 9)…Named as the 19th-best tight end TIGHT END | 6-6 | 250 | SENIOR | 3L | VINELAND, COLO. (PUEBLO COUNTY) in the nation by The Sporting News…Named second-team preseason all-MWC by Lindy's and Athlon. 2005 (Sophomore): Honorable mention all-conference…Finished the season third on the team with 42 receptions for 547 2008 (Senior): A second-team all-MWC choice, played in all 13 games, starting 11, at tight end…Registered 38 catches yards and four touchdowns…Had the finest game of his career against Navy in the Poinsettia Bowl (Dec. 22), catching a career- for 492 yards (12.9 avg.), with six TDs, and also had one carry — a backward lateral — for 6 yards…Spent the year as a member most eight passes for a career-best 117 yards…Set a then-career high with two touchdown catches, vs. Wyoming (Oct. 22)…Made of the watch list for the John Mackey Award, given annually to the nation’s top tight end…Played his first game since his 2007 sea- three grabs for 42 yards and a 19-yard touchdown at BYU (Oct. 15)…Was CSU's second-leading receiver with seven receptions son-ending injury, in opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31), but caught just two passes…Recorded his season’s first touchdown one week for 62 yards and a score at Colorado (Sept. 3). later, vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6), making a nice adjustment to corral a 22-yard pass from Billy Farris; one play earlier, helped 2004 (Freshman): A true freshman, caught three passes for 36 yards and a touchdown in season finale vs. Air Force to set up the score with an 11-yard reception…In 28-25 win vs. Houston (Sept. 20), caught a pivotal fourth-quarter touchdown (Nov. 20)…Made his first career touchdown reception, a 25-yard grab at UNLV (Nov. 13)…Led the Rams with four catches for 71 pass to give CSU a 28-17 advantage with less than 10 minutes remaining; moved past No. 6 Greg Primus (15) on the school's all- yards vs. Wyoming (Oct. 22); also in Cowboys contest, recovered a fumble in the end zone for his first career touchdown…Made time career TD receptions list…Caught critical passes and threw important blocks in helping CSU to a conference-opening win vs. his collegiate debut and his first career start with three catches for 36 yards at San Diego State (Oct. 16). UNLV (Oct. 4); sealed off defenders on all three of Gartrell Johnson’s TD carries, after helping to set up each of the three scores…Got High School: Also recruited as a Division I basketball player, was a standout quarterback at Pueblo (Colo.) County High CSU off on a 98-yard TD drive, helping to erase an early 14-3 deficit with a 24-yard reception to provide breathing room; then, in School…Rivals.com listed him as the No. 9 recruit in the state while SuperPrep.com ranked him 34th in the Midlands…Earned the fourth quarter, made two grabs for first downs on the game-winning TD march, including a 30-yard reception over the middle Denver Broncos Hero of the Week award…Named all-Colorado by both the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News…A first-team in which he went parallel with the ground to set up the Rams at midfield in a 28-27 game…Also caught a backward pass, scored all-state and two-time all-conference selection…Also was a two-time all-conference and all-state honoree in basketball…Was an statistically as a carry, in Rebels contest…Against TCU and the nation’s No. 1 defense (Oct. 11), caught six passes for 104 yards, honor-roll student with a 3.67 grade-point average…Head football coach was Jeff Wilson. including a 33-yard grab on third-and-2 during the Rams’ game-opening touchdown drive; his goal-line block on that drive ush- Personal: Given name Kory Kalani Kahaunaele Sperry…Born April 10, 1985, in Pueblo, Colo. …Son of Belden and Debra ered Gartrell Johnson into the end zone…Also in Frogs contest, converted two more third downs in the second half, and made a Sperry…Has one brother…Majoring in liberal arts…Hometown: Vineland, Colo. nice adjustment on a key catch late in the fourth quarter with CSU down 13-7, en route to his third career 100-yard game, his first since the 2007 opener…At No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18), cracked CSU’s all-time top 10 in career receptions…In important 38-34 win at DIVISION I STATISTICS Receiving — Rushing — Total Offense San Diego State (Oct. 25), matched his career high with three touchdown receptions in a closely contested contest, earning his sec- Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds ond career John Mackey national Tight End of the Week honor; each of his first two scores knotted the game, capping long scor- 2004 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .6 6 15 225 15.0 2 33 37.5 0 0 0.0 1 0 15 225 ing drives, while his third, a spectacular 9-yard catch in the corner of the end zone, gave CSU its game-winning points early in the 2005 Colorado State (so.) . .12 2 42 547 13.0 4 43 45.6 0 0 0.0 0 0 42 547 fourth quarter (officials initially ruled the play an incompletion, but replays revealed that he maintained possession as he got a foot 2006 Colorado State (jr.) . . .12 12 36 380 10.6 5 53 31.7 0 0 0.0 0 0 36 380 down before tumbling out of bounds)…Earlier in Aztecs triumph, threw a key block on one of WR Dion Morton’s two TD carries, 2007 Colorado State (sr.) . . .2 2 10 119 11.9 3 37 59.5 0 0 0.0 0 0 10 119 then helped to set up his game-winning TD with a lead block on John Mosure’s 48-yard reception…In SDSU contest, jumped from 2008 Colorado State (sr.) . .13 11 38 492 12.9 6 33 37.8 1 6 6.0 0 0 39 498 No. 10 to No. 7 on CSU’s all-time career receptions list, passing No. 9 Chris Pittman (129), No. 8 Pete Rebstock (131), and No. 7 Career totals (five years) . . .45 33 141 1,763 12.5 20 53 39.2 1 6 0.0 1 0 142 1,769 Steve Bartalo (132); also, with three TD catches, overtook No. 4 Paul Turner and Willie Miller (18) on the Rams’ all-time career Additional statistics — Attempted one incomplete pass, at New Mexico (10/30/04) chart…In heartbreaking 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), set up a first-quarter TD with a 13-yard reception, then caught a 19- yard pass from WR Dion Morton just before a Rams go-ahead TD in the fourth quarter; made a key block on that TD, ushering Gartrell Johnson into the end zone…At Air Force (Nov. 8), made three key grabs, all on first-half scoring drives; set up Johnson’s 14 ALEX SQUARE TD on game-opening possession with a 13-yard reception, then snagged a third-down pass for 18 yards on a second-quarter TD RUNNING BACK | 5-9 | 170 | JUNIOR | 1L | FORT COLLINS, COLO. (POUDRE) march, and finally made another third-down catch for 11 yards to the Falcons’ 8-yard line…In final college game, the New Mexico 58 Bowl triumph vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20), had one catch, a sensa- 2008 (Junior): Played in seven games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), primarily in a special-teams role…Re- tional, 22-yard touchdown in which he out-jumped two Bulldogs turned 11 punts for 60 yards (5.5 avg.), and one kickoff for 18 yards…Also recorded one coverage tackle. defenders and got a foot down in the back corner of the end zone; 2007 (Sophomore): Played in one game, lining up as a kickoff returner late in the Georgia Southern contest (Nov. 17). the score, which was confirmed after replay review, pulled CSU to 2006 (Freshman): Served as a primary kick returner in the final five games of 2006…Finished second on the team in kick within one point, 21-20, with only 2 seconds left in the first return yards with 63…Had two returns for 34 yards at Utah (Nov. 11)…Had one return for 11 yards vs. BYU (Nov. 4)…Had one half…Also, late in bowl contest, threw a block to help spring Gartrell return for 18 yards vs. New Mexico (Oct. 28)…In playing time vs. UNLV (Oct. 7), had two carries for 4 yards. Johnson on a game-icing 77-yard TD run…Compared by Steve 2005: Redshirted in his first full season with Colorado State…Joined CSU's football team in spring drills after greyshirting in Fairchild, a former NFL coordinator, to the Kansas City Chiefs’ Tony 2004. Gonzalez in size and speed, very athletic for his size. High School: Rushed for 1,684 yards and scored a school-record 29 touchdowns (23 rushing) in 2003 for Poudre High 2007 (Senior): The Rams' most promising NFL prospect, School in Fort Collins, Colo. …Honorable mention all-state in 2002, and first-team all-state selection in ‘03…Offensive and team played in just two games, both starts, before a knee injury prema- MVP as a senior…Helped guide Poudre to four consecutive city championships…In track, was a three-time all-conference hon- turely ended his `07 campaign; finished with 10 catches for 119 oree and won the state high jump competition as a junior…Participated in the school record-holding 4x200 relay team…Also yards (11.9 avg.) and three TDs…Enjoyed one of the finest days of earned three varsity letters in basketball…Was named as an academic All-American…Head football coach was Rich Yonker. his career in a Week 1 overtime loss at Colorado (Sept. 1, INVESCO Personal: Given name Alex Jordan Square…Born May 17, 1985, in Fort Collins, Colo. …Son of Johnny and Vicki Field), then saw his promising season end in Week 2 vs. No. 10 Cal Square…His father was a standout for the Rams from 1973-76 and is now the team advisor, as well as a community leader in the (Sept. 8)…Against the Buffs, collected a career-high three touch- area…Has one sister, Justine, who played on the CSU women's basketball team…Majoring in construction management…Home- down catches, and matched his personal best with eight overall re- town: Fort Collins, Colo. ceptions (for 103 yards) to garner college football's John Mackey DIVISION I STATISTICS Receiving — Rushing — Total Offense Award as the nation's top tight end that week…One week later, Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds caught a 5-yard pass in the second quarter and tried to spin out of 2006 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .7 0 2 4 2.0 0 4 0.6 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 4 a low tackle by Cal's Marcus Ezeff, twisting his left knee awk- 2007 Colorado State (so.) . . .1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 wardly…Magnetic resonance imaging tests later confirmed a torn 2008 Colorado State (jr.) . . . .6 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 anterior cruciate ligament…Announced Sept. 11 he would petition Career totals (three years) . .14 0 2 4 2.0 0 4 0.3 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 4 the NCAA for a medical hardship waiver and return for his final sea- son of eligibility, in 2008…Underwent successful knee surgery in Punt Returns — Kickoff Returns — All-Purpose Fort Collins, Sept. 28. Year School No Yds Avg TD Long No Yds Avg TD Long Yds Avg/G 2006 (Junior): Started at H-back in all 12 games, catching 2006 Colorado State (fr.) . . . . . 0 0 0.0 0 0 4 63 15.8 0 19 67 9.6 36 passes for 380 yards and five touchdowns…Made four catches 2007 Colorado State (so.) . . . . 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 for 39 yards and one touchdown vs. TCU (Nov. 25)…Had two 2008 Colorado State (jr.) . . . . . 11 60 5.5 0 22 1 18 18.0 0 18 78 13.0 catches for 12 yards and one touchdown at Utah (Nov. 11)…Had Career totals (three years) . . . . 11 60 5.5 0 22 5 81 16.2 0 19 145 10.4

FINAL COLORADO STATE UPDATED BIOS | DEC. 31, 2008 78 MARK STARR 75 DANE STRATTON OFFENSIVE TACKLE | 6-5 | 284 | SOPHOMORE | 1L | GOODLAND, KAN. (GOODLAND) TACKLE | 6-5 | 295 | SENIOR | 3L | CHEYENNE, WYO. (EAST) 2008 (Senior): A second-team all-conference tackle (Rivals.com), played in 2008 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), starting four…Started the sea- 12 games, with nine starts…Played most of the second half at strong-side tackle in son opener at weak-side tackle, vs. Colorado (Aug. 31), then shifted to start at strong-side tackle vs. Sacramento State (Sept. team’s first victory, vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6)…One week later, in win vs. Hous- 6)…Sustained ankle injury in first quarter of home victory vs. Houston (Sept. 20) and did not return…Did not start vs. UNLV ton (Sept. 20), played both tackle positions in the first quarter, replacing an injured (Oct. 4), but played strong-side tackle late in both halves, including time on the game-winning TD march…Also played as a re- Cole Pemberton on the weak side, and after Pemberton returned, replacing Mark Starr serve lineman vs. TCU (Oct. 11) and at No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18), recovering a fumble to preserve a fourth-quarter drive…Playing as on the strong side, where he spent the balance of the game…The following contest, a reserve at San Diego State (Oct. 25), threw a nice block to help usher Dion Morton into the end zone on a 24-yard carry that gave at Cal (Sept. 27), played from late in the first quarter until the fourth quarter at strong- CSU its first lead, in the third quarter…Has great feet, long arms and runs well, coaches say. side tackle…In come-from-behind win vs. UNLV (Oct. 4), made his second career 2007 (Freshman): Played in all 12 contests, primarily as a blocking tight end, with seven starts — five as a tight end and start, his first since Oct. 12, 2006, helping Gartrell Johnson to a career-high 191 rush- two as a left tackle…When eligible, caught three passes for 20 yards (6.7 avg.)…Actually wore three uniforms during year: 78, ing yards; threw a nice block on Johnson’s 23-yard run to set up a second-quarter 85 and 94…Spent portion of fall camp as an offensive lineman before switching back to tight end…Made his first college start, TD…In tough, 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), helped open a hole on the right side vs. Air Force (Oct. 13)…Registered his initial collegiate reception, an 11-yard grab, vs. Utah (Oct. 27), then doubled his career best for Johnson, who scored a go-ahead TD and punctuated the play by chest bumping with a pair of grabs at BYU (Nov. 3), for 9 yards…After the New Mexico contest (Nov. 10), with Cole Pemberton (ankle) sidelined, former Rams standout Joey Porter…In final home game, an important win vs. New traded his No. 85 jersey for No. 78 and switched back to tackle, where he started in wins vs. Georgia Southern (Nov. 17) and vs. Mexico (Nov. 15), recovered a rare Gartrell Johnson fumble at the Lobos’ 36-yard line Wyoming (Nov. 23). to preserve a third-quarter possession that ended in the end zone and gave CSU a 2006: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first year of eligibility…Moved to TE in the spring. commanding 17-3 lead…Then, in final college contest — the New Mexico Bowl tri- High School: A four-year starter and letterwinner as an offensive and defensive lineman at Goodland (Kan.) High umph vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20), recovered another Johnson fumble with CSU trail- School…As a junior in 2004, helped Goodland to a 10-2 record and a berth in the state semifinals…Credited with 61 tackles, one ing 28-20 in the fourth quarter; the recovery, at the Bulldogs’ 30-yard line, preserved sack, two fumble recoveries and a blocked punt as a senior…Named first-team all-state as both an offensive and defensive line- a TD drive and averted disaster. man as a senior…Played football for head coach Jon McLean…Took third in the 2005 state wrestling tournament in the 215-pound 2007 (Junior): Played in all 12 contests, mostly on special teams…Entered at weight class. tackle during CSU's final offensive series, both vs. Air Force (Oct. 13) and at UNLV Personal: Given name Mark R. Starr…Born June 2, 1988, in Topeka, Kan. …Son of Neal and Brenda Starr…Has one (Oct. 20)…Then, at New Mexico (Nov. 10), replaced an injured Cole Pemberton on the brother…An open-option major, seeking business…Hometo wn: Goodland, Kan. Rams' second offensive snap and on his initial play delivered a key block to help spring DIVISION I STATISTICS Receiving — Gartrell Johnson on a 43-yard run; played the remainder of the game and Johnson finished with a career-high 172 rushing yards. Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G 2006 (Sophomore): Saw playing time in five games, and earned his first career start, at Air Force (Oct. 12). 2007 Colorado State (fr.) . . .12 7 3 20 6.7 0 11 1.7 2005 (Freshman): Played in eight games as a reserve offensive lineman. 2008 Colorado State (so.) . .13 4 ------2004: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first year of college eligibility. Career totals (two years) . . .26 11 3 20 6.7 0 11 0.4 High School: At Cheyenne (Wyo.) East, was all-conference and honorable mention all-state…Earned East's outstanding athlete award as a sophomore and junior…Helped team to quarterfinal appearance in the football playoffs…Team captain…Also threw shot put and discus on the track team…U.S. Academic Achievement All-America Scholar Award winner…Head football coach was John Schroff. 59 Personal: Given name Dane Edward Stratton…Born Jan. 20, 1986, in Boulder, Colo. …Son of David and Judy Stratton…Has 90 SAM STEWART two brothers, including former CSU safety Ben Stratton, and Alex, a freshman safety who will join the Rams this fall…Majoring in DE | 6-3 | 260 | JUNIOR | JC | GARDEN GROVE, CALIF. (SANTA ANA COLLEGE) liberal arts…Hometown: Cheyenne, Wyo. Career Division I games played/started — 37/10 (12/9 in 2008 (Junior): Played in four games…Made his CSU debut as a reserve lineman late in season opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 2008, 12/0 in 2007, 5/1 in 2006, 8/0 in 2005). 31)…Saw second-quarter action on the defensive line in victory vs. Houston (Sept. 20). Junior College: All-conference and league Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2007 at Santa Ana (Calif.) College…In his final season at SAC, had 45 tackles, 10 for loss, four sacks and three pass breakups…After beginning his career at Santa Ana, trans- ferred to Nevada, where he redshirted in 2006…Just didn't feel comfortable with the Wolf Pack and went back to Santa Ana, closer to home, prior to `07…As a freshman in 2005, had 23 tackles and seven sacks…Head coach was Geoff Jones…Has two years of Division I eligibility…Also received interest from several schools, including TCU, Utah State, UCLA and Louisiana-Lafayette. High School: At Tustin (Calif.) High School, earned all-league honors as a senior in 2004, and helped the team win con- secutive conference titles…The Tillers advanced as far as the CIF semifinals…Voted team captain as a senior…Head coach was Myron Miller…Lettered three years in football and once in track. Personal: Given name Samuel Vincent Stewart…Born Sept. 18, 1986, in Fountain Valley, Calif. …Parents are Charles and Tami Stewart…Has an older sister and a younger brother…Plans to major in physical therapy or nutrition at Colorado State…Hometown: Tustin, Calif.

DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU 2008 Colorado State (jr.) . . . .4 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Former CSU standouts Clark Haggans (left) and Joey Porter, who combined to help the Pittsburgh Steelers to a Super Bowl XL title, crossed paths at University of Phoenix Stadium earlier this season

FINAL COLORADO STATE UPDATED BIOS | DEC. 31, 2008 receiving yards as the Kowboys clinched a playoff berth…Head 18 GRANT STUCKER STUCK-er coach was Jeff Rolson…Also earned all-conference honors as a QUARTERBACK | 6-2 | 205 | JUNIOR | VR | PARKER, COLO. (PONDEROSA) basketball player, playing point guard…Lettered three years in foot- ball and four letters in basketball, after playing as a 2008 (Junior): Played in four games…Completed three of five passes for 22 yards, and had four carries for 43 yards (10.8 freshman…Earned the area’s basketball Player of the Year award as avg.) with one TD…At No. 14 Utah (Oct. 11), made his 2008 debut and threw his first collegiate passes in late relief of starter Billy a junior…Averaged more than 25.0 points and nearly 10.0 assists as Farris…In win at San Diego State (Oct. 25), took a direct snap and ran for 15 yards — his first career carry — to help CSU toward a senior…Was a three-year captain in both football and basket- an eventual game-tying TD early in the second half…In tough, 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), had a pair of carries for 10 yards, ball…Chose Colorado State over interest from Toledo, Kansas State, including a 6-yard run off a direct snap on CSU’s go-ahead TD drive in the third period…In New Mexico Bowl triumph vs. Fresno Arkansas, N.C. State, Georgia Southern, Iowa State and Western State (Dec. 20), scored his first career touchdown, an 18-yard run on a direct snap that gave CSU its first points. Michigan. 2007 (Sophomore): Served as a reserve quarterback most of the year, including the last month as the No. 2 quarterback Personal: Given name Gerard Santwan Thomas…First name with Billy Farris sidelined, but starter Caleb Hanie took all the snaps over the balance of the year…Did make his collegiate debut is pronounced JURR-ard…Nicknamed Momo…Born April 14, 1990, late in the Rams’ emotional first win, at UNLV (Oct. 20), with fourth-quarter playing time as a wide receiver. in Kissimmee, Fla. …Parents are Barry Thomas and Alousa Chap- 2006 (Freshman): Spent the season as a reserve quarterback. pell…Has 11 siblings, brothers Greg, Javon, T'Sharvan, Richard, 2005: Redshirted and played scout team quarterback as a true freshman in his first year of college eligibility. Tyuan and Santae, and sisters Sophia, Shala, Theila, Kayla and High School: Was one of the state's top prep performers at Ponderosa High School in Parker, Colo. …Was a two-time hon- Chardae…Brother T'Sharvan Bell was his teammate at Osceola and orable mention all-state selection, and was twice named second-team all-conference…Led the team to the state title as a junior plans to sign at Auburn…Cousin Bobby Sippio played football at and threw for more than 2,400 yards in his career, a school record…Was a three-year starter in football, earning three varsity let- Western Kentucky and in the Arena League, and now is a wide re- ter awards, along with two in basketball and another in baseball…High school football coach was Jamie Woodruff. ceiver with the Kansas City Chiefs…Has known close family friend Personal: Given name Patrick Grant Stucker…Born Dec. 7, 1986, in Denver, Colo. …Son of Pat and Donna Stucker…Has Amare Stoudemire, currently with the NBA's Phoenix Suns, since one sister…Majoring in construction management…Hometown: Parker, Colo. his youth…Plans to pursue a degree in electrical engineering at Col- orado State…Hometown: Kissimmee, Fla. DIVISION I STATISTICS Passing — Rushing — Year School GP GS Effic Cmp- Att- Int Pct Yds TD Lg Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long 2007 Colorado State (so.) . . .1 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 Colorado State (jr.) . . . .4 0 96.96 3 5 0 60.0 22 0 11 5.5 4 43 10.8 1 18 DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — Career totals (three years) . . .5 0 96.96 3 5 0 60.0 22 0 11 4.4 4 43 10.8 1 18 Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU 2008 Colorado State (fr.) . . .13 10 38 16 54 3.0 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 16 3

30 GERARD THOMAS JURR-ard 5-9 | 5-9 | 165 | FRESHMAN | HS | KISSIMMEE, FLA. (OSCEOLA) 57 TIM WALTER 60 2008 (Freshman): Saw defensive action in each of the Rams’ 13 games, with 10 starts, including the New Mexico Bowl CENTER | 6-6 | 289 | JUNIOR | 2L | MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIF. (LOYOLA) (Dec. 20)…Posted 54 tackles (38 solo), three stops for loss, three passes broken up and one interception, in which he returned for a TD before a penalty nullified the score…Also returned five punts for 16 yards (3.2 avg.)…One of five true freshmen to play 2008 (Junior): An honorable-mention all-MWC choice, for CSU, and one of two to start (including Michael Kawulok), made his collegiate debut in season opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31), played in all 13 games, starting each at center, including the New entering as a DB late in the third quarter…Saw extensive action in win vs. Houston (Sept. 20) and the nation’s No. 2 passing of- Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20)…In team’s first win, vs. Sacramento State fense, replacing an injured Brandon Owens (ankle) in the first quarter and playing the balance of the game at cornerback; broke up (Sept. 6), helped to create a hole for Gartrell Johnson’s 1-yard a pass in the end zone late in the first half, forcing a field-goal attempt…Made his first career start the following week, at Cal (Sept. touchdown that gave the Rams a second-half lead…In win vs. 27), in place of Owens; made a nice play to separate the Bears’ Sean Young from what would’ve been a 43-yard TD reception late Houston (Sept. 20), sustained a third-quarter knee injury and left for in the first half, helping to hold Cal to just 159 net passing yards on the day…Started again for Owens in conference-opening win the remainder of the period before returning for the fourth quar- vs. UNLV (Oct. 4), breaking up a screen pass intended for RB Frank Summers…Posted nine stops vs. TCU (Oct. 11), including a ter…In important win at San Diego State (Oct. 25), got out in front pair of tackles for loss — both on third downs in the fourth quarter; also, on a TCU punt late in the first half, alertly pounced on a of Dion Morton to throw a key block on a go-ahead TD run late in live ball at the Rams’ 10-yard line…At No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18), with CSU trailing just 14-7 in the second quarter, halted Darrell Mack the third quarter…In tough, 45-42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), for no gain on third-and-7, forcing a punt…In victory at San Diego State (Oct. 25), broke up a third-down pass to end the Aztecs’ pulled to seal off multiple defenders, allowing Johnson a clear lane game-opening drive, then after each team answered the other touchdown for touchdown, ended the pattern by breaking up a third- into the end zone for a go-ahead TD, punctuated by a chest bump down pass early in the fourth quarter, forcing a punt and preserving CSU’s 38-31 lead…Played like a fifth-year senior in tough, 45- between Johnson and former Rams standout Joey Porter. 42 loss vs. No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1), picking off Max Hall’s fourth-quarter pass with CSU trailing 38-35 late in the fourth quarter; 2007 (Sophomore): Played in 11 games with nine starts actually returned the interception, the first of his career, 44 yards for a go-ahead touchdown with less than 2 minutes left, but a at center…Emerged from fall camp as the starting center and got personal foul after the INT nullified the score (CSU scored anyway on the ensuing play to take a 42-35 lead)…Earlier in fourth quar- the nod in the season opener at Colorado (Sept. 1) but sprained his ter of Cougars contest, drilled star TE Dennis Pitta, knocking his helmet off, but the talented player somehow maintained posses- ankle and did not play in Week 2 vs. No. 10 Cal (Sept. 8)…Played sion for a TD…In first quarter at Air Force (Nov. 8), snuck into the Falcons’ backfield to stop Kyle Lumpkin for a 2-yard loss…An on special teams at Houston (Sept. 22), then returned to his start- excellent athlete, took many of the reps with the first team late in fall camp, with Nick Oppenneer (ankle) sidelined; coaches like ing center role at TCU (Sept. 29)…Played as a reserve lineman vs. his quickness and ball skills. Air Force (Oct. 13), then started at UNLV (Oct. 20), helping the High School: A South Florida Sun-Sentinel and Orlando Sentinel all-state selection as a do-everything utility athlete, enjoyed Rams gain 279 yards on the ground in emotional first win…Con- a memorable career at Osceola High School in Kissimmee, Fla. …A first-team all-conference selection, lined up as a running back tributed to Gartrell Johnson's 172 rushing yards at New Mexico and wide receiver, while also returning kickoffs and punts for Osceola…Helped his team to a 14-1 senior season, a District 8 league (Nov. 10), and 136 more in win vs. Georgia Southern (Nov. 17). title, and a trip to the Florida Class 5A state championship game, where OHS lost to powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas; electrified 2006 (Freshman): Played in seven of the Rams' 12 games, the Citrus Bowl crowd late in the first half of the title game, returning a punt 85 yards for a touchdown to chop his team’s deficit starting five, including the final three. in half…Averaged 10.8 yards per carry in 2007, with 915 yards on 85 carries and nine TDs, including an 80-yard gallop…The Kow- 2005: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of col- boys’ leading receiver, also caught 15 passes for 495 yards (33.0 avg.) with five scores…As a senior in an emotional, 34-31 win lege eligibility…Originally recruited as a fullback. over Lake Gibson, scored three touchdowns — including an offensive fumble return on the game’s first play — and totaled 222 High School: Played football and soccer, and competed in track at Loyola High School in Manhattan Beach, Calif. …Earned two varsity football letters, three in soccer and three in track…Earned all-state honors as a junior and senior, and was named the

FINAL COLORADO STATE UPDATED BIOS | DEC. 31, 2008 Sierra League's most valuable lineman…Was twice named to the all-conference team, and also earned all-Southern Section CIF honors as a senior. 3 MATT YEMM Personal: Given name Timothy Michael Walter…Born Dec. 9, 1986, in Torrance, Calif. …Son of Jim and Joni Walter…Has WIDE RECEIVER | 5-11 | 18. | FRESHMAN | RS | FORT COLLINS, COLO. (FORT COLLINS) two brothers…His brother, Chris, is the soccer coach at Loyola High School…Majoring in health and exercise science…Home- 2008 (Freshman): Played in nine games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), primarily as a holder for place- town: Manhattan Beach, Calif. Career Division I games played/started — 31/27 ments…After tweaking a hamstring late in fall camp, rehabbed the injury in time to make his college debut in season opener vs. (13/13 in 2008, 11/9 in 2007, 7/5 in 2006). Colorado (Aug. 31); held for one placement and saw action as a receiver in the second half…Also held for placements at No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18), including Jason Smith’s career-long 52-yard field goal…Took over for starting CB Nick Oppenneer as the primary holder for all placements over the final six games. 46 TY WHITTIER WHITT-ee-er 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility…Recruited as a quarterback, switched to wide receiver in preseason practice. DEFENSIVE LINE | 6-5 | 260 | SOPHOMORE | VR | WELLINGTON, COLO. (POUDRE) High School: Helped lead Fort Collins (Colo.) High School to two Front Range League championships…Named all-league MVP in 2006…Nominated for the 2006 Wendy's High School Heisman award…Received both all-state and all-conference honors 2008 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), starting eight at defensive in each of his last two seasons with the Lambkins…Named first-team all-state and all-Colorado by the Denver Post and second- tackle…Had 18 tackles on the year (five solo)…Against TCU (Oct. 11), had three tackles, one that dropped QB Marcus Jackson team all-state by the Rocky Mountain News…Named the 2005 offensive player of the year at FCHS, and the 2006 Lambkin of the for no gain…Emerged in fall camp as a legitimate starter, turning coaches’ heads with his athleticism from the three-technique, Year MVP…Was the Denver Post student athlete of the week and the Fort Collins Coloradoan athlete of the week…A three-sport and captured the starting job at the end of August…A former walk-on, earned a scholarship after spring practice. athlete, also lettered as a point guard on his basketball team and ran sprints for the track team in the spring…A two-time all-con- 2007 (Freshman): Played in four games — vs. San Diego State (Oct. 6), vs. Air Force (Oct. 13), at UNLV (Oct. 20) and ference track athlete, was all-state in the 4x400-meter relay in ‘06…Holds the school record as a member of the 4x200-meter vs. Utah (Oct. 27) — and recorded one assisted tackle, combining with Blake Smith to throw RB Brandon Bornes for a 4-yard loss relay…Helped lead FCHS to the ‘06 Colorado state track state championship, as well as conference and regional titles…Received late in the first half. the Lawser award and Team First Award for participation in Fort Collins basketball…The student body president, he also was an 2006: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first year of college eligibility. honorable mention academic all-state selection…Also is a HOBY delegate…High school football coach was Eric Rice. High School: An all-state performer in 2005, and a two-time all-conference recipient at Poudre High School in Fort Collins, Personal: Given name Matthew James Yemm…Born July 17, 1988, in Fort Collins, Colo. …Son of Steve and Shannon Colo., helped the Impalas to a 2005 conference championship…Voted his team’s defensive player of the year as a senior team Yemm…Dad, Steve, is a Colorado State team physician…Has one brother and two sisters…Majoring in animal science…Home- captain…Lettered three years in football, twice in swimming and once in baseball…Member of the honor roll…Head football town: Fort Collins, Colo. coach was Rich Yonker. Personal: Given name Tyler Thorley Whittier…Born Dec. 27, 1987, in Columbia, Mo. …Son of Jack and Robynn Whit- DIVISION I STATISTICS Receiving — Rushing — Total Offense tier…Has an older brother…Majoring in health and exercise science…Hometown: Wellington, Colo. Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds 2008 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DIVISION I STATISTICS Tackles — Sacks — Fumbles— Passes Def — Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU 2007 Colorado State (fr.) . . . .4 0 0 1 1 0.5 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 SCOTT ZICK 2008 Colorado State (so.) . .13 8 5 13 18 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DEFENSIVE BACK | 6-0 | 187 | SOPHOMORE | VR | FORT COLLINS, COLO. (FORT HAYS STATE) Career totals (two years) . . .17 8 5 14 19 0.5 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), as a special-teams contribu- 61 tor…Collected six coverage tackles (three solo) on the season…Made his CSU debut in season opener, vs. Colorado in Denver (Aug. 51 ALEX WILLIAMS 31). 2007: Redshirted in his first season at Colorado State, after transferring from Fort Hays State and joining the Rams in time LINEBACKER | 6-2 | 231 | SOPHOMORE | VR | SIDNEY, NEB. (SIDNEY) for fall practice…Spent the season with the scout-team defensive secondary. 2008 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), as a special-teams contribu- 2006 (Freshman): In his only season at Fort Hays State in Hays, Kansas, played as a true freshman and intercepted one tor…Posted five coverage tackles (three solo) on the season…Made his college debut in season opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31). pass. 2007 (Freshman): Practiced as a varsity reserve linebacker, but did not play. High School: Lettered four years in football at Fort Collins (Colo.) High School, where he played with current teammates 2006: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. Matt Yemm and Zach Donaldson, who teamed up with Zick to form the Lambkins’ starting safety combination…Helped Collins to High School: A four-year letterman at Sidney (Neb.) High School, was a first-team all-state linebacker and second-team all- the state semifinals as a senior in 2005, before bowing to Ricky Brewer’s Mullen team…A 2005 honorable-mention all-Colorado Nebraska as a punter…Also played quarterback for the Red Raiders…Picked up all-conference, all-region and all-district hon- selection (Denver Post), also earned all-conference honors his junior and senior seasons…Helped FCHS to a Front Range League ors…Was team MVP and captain…Holds school records in passing, tackling, punting and points scored…Also lettered in championship and a berth in the state quarterfinals as a junior in 2004…Received the Lambkin of the Year award for his football basketball, track and baseball, lettering four times in each sport…Head football coach was Wes Gamble. contributions…Also lettered in track, where he ran the 100 meters and competed in the jumps, and played basketball…High school Personal: Given name Alex Edward Williams…Born Feb. 17, 1988, in Denver, Colo. …Son of Bob and Karen Williams…Has football coaches were Tim Monty and Eric Rice. one brother…Majoring in business administration…Hometown: Sidney, Neb. Personal: Given name Scott Ryan Zick…Born March 2, 1988, in Fort Collins, Colo. …Son of Brian and Carol Zick…Father, Brian, is a CSU graduate…Has one older sister…Majoring in construction management…Hometown: Fort Collins, Colo.

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