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Location: Boulder, Colo. Games Played (125 seasons): 1,198 Associate AD/SID: David Plati Elevation: 5,334 ft. () All-Time Record: 681-481-36 (.583) Office Telephone: 303/492-5626 Elevation: 5,345 ft. (Coors Events Center) 2014 Record: 2-10 FAX: 303/492-3811 Population: 102,500 Conference: Pac-12 (0 titles) Home: 303/494-0445 Enrollment: 29,882 Year Joined: 2011 E-mail: [email protected] Founded: 1876 All-Time Record: 4-32 (four seasons) Graduate Assistant (Football Asst.): Anthony Lepine Nickname: Buffaloes 2014 Record: 0-9 (6th/South) Cell: 720/346-4811 Colors: Silver, Gold & Black Stadium: Folsom Field E-mail: [email protected] Mascot: Ralphie V (live buffalo) Year Opened: 1924 (Oct. 11) Official CU Athletics Website: www.CUBuffs.com Turf: Natural Grass CU Athletics on Twitter: @cubuffs, @RunRalphieRun President: Bruce Benson (Colorado ’64) Capacity: 50,183 Mike MacIntyre on Twitter: @CoachMikeMac Chancellor: Dr. Philip DiStefano : Mike MacIntyre University Telephone Numbers (303-): (Ohio State ’68) (Georgia Tech ’89) Switchboard: 492-1411 Provost: Russell L. Moore (UC-Davis ’76) Record at CU: 6-18 (two seasons) Athletic Department: 492-7931 Faculty Representative: Dr. David Clough Career Record: 22-39 (four seasons) Football Office: 492-5331 (Case Institute ’68) Press Luncheon: Tuesdays (11:30) Sports Medicine: 492-3801 Athletic Director: Rick George (Illinois ’82) Interview Schedule (arrange through SID) Ticket Office: 492-8337 table of contents

2015 Information Section ...... 1 Conference History & Standings ..... 144 Road Headquarters, Firsts/Debuts...... 154 Future Schedules...... 2 Select Circles...... 159 Pronunciation Guide ...... 2 Longest Plays...... 166 University of Colorado ...... 3 Career Leaders...... 169 Administration...... 4 Year-By-Year Leaders ...... 177 Folsom Field...... 10 Individual Records ...... 202 Mascot/Nickname...... 12 Team Records ...... 214 Coaching Staff ...... 14 Folsom Field Records ...... 230 Outlook ...... 42 Year-By-Year Results & Stats...... 234 2015 Pac 12 Composite Schedule.... 45 All-Time Comebacks ...... 318 Rosters...... 46 All-Time Lettermen...... 344 Depth Chart...... 48 Honor Roll ...... 367 Player Biographies ...... 50 Past Buffalo Greats...... 389 2014-In-Review ...... 105 CU Athletic Hall of Fame ...... 428 History & Records Section ...... 127 CU & Professional Football ...... 436 Record-By-Season...... 128 Bowl History ...... 452 All-Time Record ...... 130 CU Athletic Personnel History ...... 473 All-Time Series Results ...... 132 Colorado History/Milestones ...... 475 Coaching Records ...... 140 Index...... 520

2015 Schedule

2014 2015 Date Opponent TV Time (MT) Record Meeting (Last) Series (Last 10) Sept. 3 at Hawai’i CBS-SN 11:00 p.m. 4- 9 5th (2014) 2- 2-0 (...... ) SEPT. 12 MASSACHUSETTS P12N 12:00 p.m. 3- 9 2nd (2014) 1- 0-0 (...... ) Sept. 19 Colorado State (Denver) CBS-SN 5:00 p.m. 10-3 87th (2014) 62-22-2 (6-4) SEPT. 26 NICHOLLS STATE tba TBA 0-12 1st (...... ) 0- 0-0 (...... ) OCT. 3  OREGON (FW) tba TBA 13-2 20th (2014) 8-11-0 (3-7) Oct. 10  at Arizona State tba TBA 10-3 7th (2014) 0- 6-0 (...... ) OCT. 17  ARIZONA (H) tba TBA 10-4 18th (2014) 13- 4-0 (6-4) Oct. 24  at Oregon State tba TBA 5-7 8th (2014) 2- 5-0 (...... ) Oct. 31  at UCLA tba TBA 10-3 11th (2014) 2- 8-0 (2-8) NOV. 7  STANFORD tba TBA 8-5 9th (2012) 3- 5-0 (...... ) NOV. 13  SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ESPN2 7:00 p.m. 9-4 10th (2014) 0- 9-0 (...... ) Nov. 21  at Washington State tba TBA 3-9 9th (2012) 5- 3-0 (...... ) Nov. 28  at Utah tba TBA 9-4 62nd (2014) 31-27-3 (6-4) Dec. 5 Pac-12 Championship Game ESPN/ABC 5:45 or 6 p.m.(at Santa Clara, Calif.)

OPEN WEEKS: none. Home team for CU-CSU: Colorado State. —Pac-12 Conference game; (H)—Homecoming; (FW)—Family Weekend. tba—to be announced (games on the selection menu of ESPN-ABC/FOX Sports-FS1/Pac-12 Networks; most arrangements will be announced up to 12 days in advance). RADIO: All games broadcast locally on the Colorado Football Network. National radio games to be determined.

1 2015 ROAD HEADQUARTERS

Game Dates Hotel Address Telephone Rate *Min. Hawai’i Sept. 1- 3 Marriott Resort Waikiki Beach 2552 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815 808/922-6611 $199 25-30 Arizona State Oct. 9-10 Marriott Phoenix Airport 1101 N. 44th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008 602/273-7373 $ 99 15 Oregon State Oct. 23-24 Valley River Inn 1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, OR 97401 541/743-1000 $113 40-45 UCLA Oct. 30-31 Hilton North 100 West Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA 91202 818/956-5466 $139 15 Washington State Nov. 20-21 Best Western Plus University Inn 1516 W. Pullman Road, Moscow, ID 83843 208/882-0550 $195 15 Utah Nov. 27-28 Hilton Salt Lake City Center 255 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 801/328-2000 $ 99 10 (*—minutes from hotel to stadium with normal traffic.)

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE FUTURE SCHEDULES Coaches/Staff The Pac-12 annually releases conference game schedules (dates and opponents) early in the fall, Jim LEAVITT (lev-it) as league officials work with our television partners (ABC/ESPN, FOX/FOX Sports 1) on potential Toby NEINAS (nine-us) dates; however, the opponents each year are generally known. 2016 2018 Players Sept. 3 Colorado State (Denver) Sept. 1 Colorado State (Denver) Cade APSAY (app-say) Sept. 10 IDAHO STATE Sept. 8 at Nebraska Sept. 17 at Michigan Sept. 15 NEW HAMPSHIRE Vincent ARVIA (R-via) PAC-12 HOME (5): ARIZONA STATE-OREGON STATE- PAC-12 HOME (5): ARIZONA STATE-OREGON STATE- Jaleel AWINI (ah-we-knee) UCLA-UTAH-WASHINGTON STATE UCLA-UTAH-WASH. ST. PAC-12 ROAD (4): ARIZONA-STANFORD-OREGON-USC PAC-12 ROAD (4): ARIZONA-CALIFORNIA-USC- 2017 WASHINGTON (chih-doe-bey / ah-wooz-yeh) Sept. 2 Colorado State (Denver) 2019 JERED Bell (jair-red) Sept. 9 TEXAS STATE Aug. 31 Colorado State (Denver) Bryce BOBO (bo-bo) Sept. 16 NORTHERN COLORADO Sept. 7 NEBRASKA PAC-12 HOME (4): ARIZONA-CALIFORNIA-USC- Sept. 14 FRESNO STATE N.J. FALO (follow) WASHINGTON PAC-12 HOME (4): ARIZONA-USC-TBA-TBA JASE FRANKE (rhymes w/case / frank-E) PAC-12 ROAD (5): ARIZONA STATE-OREGON STATE- PAC-12 ROAD (5): ARIZONA STATE-UCLA-UTAH-TBA UCLA-UTAH-WASH. ST. Jordan GEHRKE (gerr-key) Addison GILLAM (gill-um) Aaron HAIGLER (Hague-ler) 2014 RESULTS (2-10, 0-9 PAC-12 TERRAN HASSELBACH (tare- / hass-el-back) 2014 Date CU* Opponent Opp* TV Result Record Samson KAFOVALU (kof-ah-va-loo) Aug. 29 NR Colorado State (N; Denver) NR FS-1 L 17-31 10-3 Josh KAISER (ky-zer) Sept. 6 NR at Massachusetts NR ESPN3 W 41-38 3-9 GERRAD KOUGH (jair-ed / coe) SEPT. 13 NR  ARIZONA STATE (N) 16 ESPNU L 24-38 10-3 Sam KRONSHAGE (kronn-sage) SEPT. 20 NR HAWAI’I (FW) NR P12N W 21-12 4-9 Sept. 27 NR  at California NR P12N L 56-59 (2OT) 5-7 John LISELLA (lih-sell-uh) OCT. 4 NR  OREGON STATE NR P12N L 31-36 5-7 Tim LYNOTT (lynn-knot) Oct. 18 NR at Southern California 22 P12N L 28-56 9-4  SEFO LIUFAU (seff-oh / loo-fow) OCT. 25 NR  UCLA (HC) 25 P12N L 37-40 (2OT) 10-3 Michael MATHEWES (mathews) NOV. 1 NR  WASHINGTON NR P12N L 23-38 8-6 Nov. 8 NR  at Arizona 21 P12N L 20-38 10-4 MARQUES Mosley (mar-keese) Nov. 22 NR at Oregon 3 P12N L 10-44 13-2  STEPHANE NEMBOT (steff-on name-bot) NOV. 29 NR UTAH NR P12N L 34-38 9-4  Kenneth OLUGBODE (oh-lew-bo-day) KEY: *—AP rank at time of game; —Pac-12 Conference game; N—Night game; HC—Homecoming; FW—Family Weekend. DEAYSEAN Rippy (day-shawn) JAISEN Sanchez (jy-son, as in tyson) CREDITS Ryan SEVERSON (see-ver-son) Copyright 2015©, University of Colorado Athletics. The 2015 Colorado Football Information Guide & Justin SOLIS (so-lease) Record Book was produced through the combined efforts of the Sports Information Office and Whirlwind Graphics. The guide was written, designed and edited by David Plati, CU associate athletic director; it also COLIN Sutton (kaw-lynn) contains information developed through the years by past sports information directors Fred Casotti, Mike Moran, Steve Hatchell, Tim Simmons and John Clagett, as well as numerous assistant SIDs and student TEDRIC Thompson (teh-drick) assistants. Photographers include Glenn Asakawa, Tim Benko, Bill Brittain, Mark Brodie, Chip Bromfield, Brett TONZ (rhymes with bronze) Casey A. Cass, Cliff Grassmick, Brian Lewis, Ryan McKee/Clarkson & Assoc., Dan Madden, Hal Stoelze, Zemi Photography and several courtesy of NFL teams. Formatting, scanning and layout provided by Linda Lyle TUILOMA (two-E-loma) Hall of Whirlwind Graphics. Select copies printed by Pioneer Press, Greeley, Colo. The University of Frank UMU (ooh-moo) Colorado at Boulder is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. ON THE COVER: The 2015 cover celebrates the 25th anniversary of CU’s 1990 consensus national Sully WIEFELS (wee-fulls) championship team with a collage of photos, including some from CU’s 10-9 win over Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl: head coach Bill McCartney flanked by strength coach Jeff Madden and the late Jimmy Webb AHKELLO Witherspoon (ah-kellow) (fist in the air); Darian Hagan in the first half prior to suffering a knee injury; and Alfred Williams waving De’JON Wilson (day-zhon) the CU flag postgame.

2 UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO

Founded in 1876 at the foot of the Flatirons, 139 years has transformed the University of Colorado from a lone building on a bleak, windswept hill to one of the nation's leading public research institutions. Established in 1861, the University was formally founded in 1876, the year Colorado became a state.

The Boulder campus encompasses almost 800 acres on the main campus, east campus (which includes a research park), Williams Village and the Mountain Research Station north of nearby Nederland (which supports ecology, chemistry and geology). In 1996 the Board of Regents purchased 308 acres of land in unincorporated Boulder County, now informally known as the south campus, in an effort to insure the growth of the University well into this century.

While almost 30,000 students are educated on the main campus, another 13,000 study at the University of Colorado at Denver, the University of Colorado Anschutz Campus (Aurora) and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Nine elected Regents and President Bruce The University has produced 19 Rhodes Scholars, five of which Benson lead the four-campus system, while each campus has a were former football student-athletes at CU, with Jim Hansen the most Chancellor who serves as the chief academic and administrative recent recipient in 1992. Faculty member Thomas Cech, a officer. Dr. Phil DiStefano is in his seventh year as the chancellor of distinguished professor of chemistry and biochemistry, won the 1989 the Boulder campus. Nobel Prize in chemistry. Other notable alumni include former Supreme Court Justice Byron “Whizzer” White, former big band Students can enter any of 10 schools and colleges offering more leader Glenn Miller and actors Robert Redford and Christopher than 2,500 courses in 150 fields, representing a full range of disciplines Meloni, the latter starring for years on Law & Order: Special Victims in the humanities, social sciences, physical and biological sciences, Unit, and the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone. the fine and performing arts, and the professions. CU-Boulder is regularly ranked among the best of the United States’ public If the aphorism, “Somewhere between the Rockies and reality,” universities by the Fiske Guide to Colleges, and a 2010 USA seems too good to believe, then come for a visit. Start with a walk on Today/Princeton Review survey rated the University of Colorado as the historic Pearl Street Mall, a downtown pedestrian mall that is the the fifth-best value among American public colleges. CU was recently ceremonial heart of the city actually that works despite the efforts of ranked as the No. 33 university in the world by the Times Higher its street theatre. Education. Visitors may be so taken in by the scenery, the mall, Tudors and CU-Boulder has played a major role in NASA space programs, Victorians they may forget the University that put it all together. From designing and building many scientific instruments flown in outer Pearl, Broadway leads directly onto campus where the University of space, and graduated 18 men and women who became astronauts, Colorado Museum and the CU Heritage Center, in the original Old Main including the late Jack Swigert, one of the three astronauts in the building, which introduces the University’s past and present. The crippled Apollo 13 mission who made it dock to Earth safely from the recently completed ATLAS building is one of the most state-of-the-art moon. When the Hubble Space Telescope was launched in 1990, it was structures on any college campus. carrying seven major instruments, including a high-resolution Take in the fresh mountain air on any part of 100 miles of trails and spectrograph to study the evolution of stars and designed and built by 30,000 acres of open space. Climb the Flatirons or in Eldorado Canyon an international science team led by astronomer Jack Brandt of CU- State Park. Swim or board sail at the Boulder Reservoir while elite Boulder. Since Hubble has been up, CU-Boulder faculty and students runners sprint around it. Take in a pro sporting event the road have been among the top users of Hubble of any institution in the in Denver, just one of 13 cities with teams in all four pro leagues. world. CU- Boulder is the only university in the country where undergraduate students have operated a NASA satellite. Rest assured, like the prophesy of an Arapaho Indian Chief, “If you leave Boulder, you will return.”

3 President bruce Benson

Bruce D. Benson became president Benson, 77, has guided efforts to institute operational of the University of Colorado in March efficiencies, cut bureaucracy and improve business practices at 2008. Since taking the helm of his alma the university. CU has secured legislation over the past seven mater, he has enhanced CU’s standing sessions of the Colorado General Assembly that has allowed it to as one of the nation’s leading teaching save millions annually in areas such as procurement, insurance and research universities, advancing and construction. He has also established a number of public- the economy, health and culture of private partnerships to make the university more entrepreneurial Colorado and beyond. He is the and meet the needs of businesses in Colorado and across the longest-serving CU president in more country. than 50 years. He oversees a system with four campuses (Boulder, Colorado During Benson’s tenure, CU’s Springs, Denver, and Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora) where research funding has reached record some 67,500 students pursue courses for credit. During his tenure, levels in each of the past four years CU’s four campuses have seen record enrollment. The university’s (including $861 million in 2013-14 and a record $884 million in 2010- annual budget is $3.55 billion. 11), supporting the university’s research strengths in Before becoming CU’s president, Benson had already made his biotechnology, health care, renewable and sustainable energy, and mark in business, politics, philanthropy, education and civic aerospace engineering, among others. He has led efforts to endeavors. He founded Bruce Mineral Group in 1965, a year after promote cross-campus collaboration that have resulted in earning his bachelor’s degree in Geology from CU. cooperative academic programs and research initiatives, most He was active in a variety of educational, civic and political notably CU’s Biofrontiers Institute, led by Nobel laureate Tom endeavors; he was the Republican nominee for Colorado governor Cech. in 1994. Benson has received many honors recognizing his CU has broken records for fundraising in each of the past six leadership in a variety of endeavors, but two are particularly years (including a record $360 million in 2014-15) under his notable: CU in 2004 granted him an Honorary Doctorate of Humane leadership. Benson and his wife, Marcy, chaired CU’s $1.5 billion Letters, and in February 2009 he was inducted into thee Colorado Creating Futures fundraising campaign, which exceeded its goal in Business Hall of Fame. November 2013. The campaign, the largest in university history, He was born July 4, 1938 in Chicago, and has three children and supports scholarships, academic enhancements (endowed faculty 10 grandchildren. positions, programs), research projects and capital improvements across CU’s campuses.

Chancellor Phil DiStefano

Dr. Philip P. DiStefano is in his on June 1, 2000, and held it until appointing Dr. David Clough to seventh year as the Chancellor at the the position in the spring of 2005. University of Colorado Boulder. Prior As Chancellor he works closely with students, faculty, staff, to his appointment on May 5, 2009, Dr. alumni, donors, governing officials, and business and community DiStefano was the top academic leaders in extending CU’s legacy as a preeminent national officer at CU-Boulder for eight years as comprehensive research university. the Provost and Executive Vice A first-generation college graduate, Dr. DiStefano earned a Chancellor for Academic Affairs. He Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio State University in 1968 and had also served as interim chancellor a Master of Arts degree in English Education from West Virginia twice during pivotal times in the University in 1971. He holds a Doctorate in Humanities Education university’s history. from Ohio State University, where he served as a teaching and Dr. DiStefano, 68, co-chaired the research associate. steering committee for CU-Boulder’s Dr. DiStefano began his educational career as a high school visionary strategic plan, Flagship 2030, conceived with campus, English teacher in Ohio. He has authored and co-authored community and statewide input, to guide the university for numerous books and articles on literacy education. decades to come. Today, Dr. DiStefano is shepherding its He was born September 21, 1946 in Steubenville, Ohio, and implementation as Flagship 2030 has moved from vision to reality. graduated from Steubenville Catholic Central High School. He is Dr. DiStefano has served CU-Boulder for 41 years. He joined the married to the former Yvonne Pasquarella, and the couple has University of Colorado in 1974 as an Assistant Professor of three grown daughters, Gia, Nicole and Jennifer, and two Curriculum and Instruction at the School of Education. His granddaughters. academic career flourished as he assumed a series of academic In 2015, he served as the official starter for the 37th annual and administrative positions, including Professor, Associate Dean, Bolder Boulder, the city’s 10-kilometer race that is the fourth Dean and Vice Chancellor. He was appointed Provost and largest in the nation. He has been very active throughout his career Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs in 2001. in the Boulder Community, having previously served on numerous He also served five years as the University of Colorado’s faculty boards, including the Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club. representative to the Big 12 Conference, as he assumed the role

4 Provost Russell Moore

Dr. Russell L. Moore has had a assistant professor (1984-86), associate professor (1993-96) and full long and distinguished career at the professor (1996-present) in that department. University of Colorado Boulder, now He holds an adjunct professorship in medicine (cardiology) at the serving in the capacity of Provost and University of Colorado's Anschutz Medical Campus at the University of Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Colorado Denver. Affairs, having assumed the position July He was an assistant and associate professor (1986-91) in the 1, 2010. departments of medicine, cellular and molecular physiology at the Dr. Moore also previously served as Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in Hershey, Pa. He interim vice chancellor for research from did postdoctoral work at the University of Texas Health Science Center May 2009 to July 2010, and prior to that in Dallas (1981-84). appointment, he was the associate vice Dr. Moore earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry chancellor for research since 2006.Dr. from the University of California at Davis in 1976, and a master's degree Moore served as chair of kinesiology and (1978) and doctorate (1982) in physiology from Washington State applied physiology (now integrative University in Pullman, Wash. physiology) from 1994 to 2001, and was FACULTY REP DAVID CLOUGH

Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. He served as the college’s associate dean for academic affairs from David Clough is a national leader in 1986 to 1992, playing a role in a number of important initiatives, college athletic reforms and represents including the Gemmill Engineering Library, the Herbst Humanities CU to the Pac-12 Conference and the Program, and the Integrated Teaching and Learning Laboratory. From NCAA. A professor of chemical and 1993 through 1999, he was associate chair of the Department of Chem- biological engineering, Dr. Clough enters ical Engineering and was responsible for significant improvements to his 11th year as the University of the department’s undergraduate advising program. Colorado Boulder’s Faculty Athletics Known for his willingness to experiment with new educational Representative (FAR), as he assumed the concepts and technology, Dr. Clough has worked to reform traditional role in March 2005. lecture classes into an interactive workshop format that greatly Professor Clough reports to enhances the learning of students. Through these efforts, he has Chancellor DiStefano and works closely helped to reshape the way engineering is taught. The student-run with the Director of Athletics, Rick Engineering Excellence Fund chose Dr. Clough as the first recipient of George, and the coaches and staff of the Sullivan-Carlson Inspiration in Teaching Award in 1998. He has Athletics to support student-athletes, especially in their academic received numerous teaching and advising awards from nominations pursuits. The FAR’s duties include oversight of the eligibility by his students over the years. He also has been given the college’s certification and compliance functions on the Boulder Campus. He Hutchinson Teaching Award and Peters Service Award. He received strives to be well known to CU’s student-athletes, and he and his wife the first Boulder Faculty Assembly Teaching Award in 1980 and the Sydney are present at many home competitions of CU’s sports teams. Boulder Campus Outstanding Advisor Award in 1996. His merit as an He also travels with many CU teams to away competitions. educator also has been recognized outside CU. In 1995 the American Dr. Clough replaced Chancellor Phil DiStefano, who served as FAR Society for Engineering Education (Rocky Mountain Section) presented from June 1, 2000 until just shortly after his appointment as interim him with its first Outstanding Educator Award. chancellor for the Boulder campus in 2005. Clough is only the sixth In April 2000, he received the college’s Distinguished Engineering FAR in CU history, joining a prestigious list: Walter Franklin (1947- Alumnus Award in the Education category. It recognized his significant 1948), Warren Thompson (1949-1966), William Baughn (1967-1989), impact on engineering education through pioneering the active James Corbridge (1989-2000) and DiStefano (2000-2005). learning concept for the Integrated Teaching and Learning Laboratory, Dr. Clough has had a significant impact on engineering education at and in leading the college in changing traditional lecture courses to an CU-Boulder and beyond through career-long efforts to enhance the active learning format. learning of engineering students. He has pioneered active- and In his role as Faculty Athletics Representative, Clough represents cooperative-learning techniques in the College of Engineering and CU to the Pac-12 Conference and the NCAA. He provides a liaison Applied Science, and in 1989 he originated the concept of the between Athletics and the faculty and works to enhance the Integrated Teaching and Learning Laboratory. Clough’s research has educational experience of 350 student-athletes. Clough has been active focused on the automated control of chemical and related processes. in the Faculty Athletics Representatives Association (FARA) and will He has been involved with student-athlete success for more than 30 become President of FARA in November. In his time as FAR, Dr. Clough years as his relationship with the CU athletic department dates to has established a reputation for his expertise in the NCAA’s Academic more than three decades. Throughout his career, Dr. Clough has taken Performance Program and the program’s statistics tracking the a special interest in engineering student-athletes, long appreciating academic progress of student-athletes, the Academic Progress Rate the combined academic and athletic challenges they face. He played (APR) and the Graduation Success Rate (GSR). He has developed an integral role in the Rhodes Scholarship candidacy of Buff football tracking and predictive tools that have been shared with over 100 star Jim Hansen, an Academic All-American who was awarded the NCAA Division I institutions. Rhodes in 1993. He and his wife, Sydney, have four grown children, Astrid, William, Dr. Clough received his bachelor’s degree from the Case Institute Rodney and Damon, and four grandchildren. Dr. Clough’s father, John of Technology (now Case Western Reserve University) in 1968 and his W. Clough, was a chemical engineer, and his two brothers are retired master’s from CU-Boulder in 1969, both in chemical engineering. He engineers. The Clough family established a scholarship endowment in worked as an engineer for E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc., from engineering at CU in honor of John Clough, who died in 1994. The 1969 to 1972 before returning to CU-Boulder to earn his doctorate in family holds a strong belief in giving back to the educational 1975. He joined the faculty of the Department of Chemical Engineering institutions that have benefited its members. at that time. 5 Athletic Director Rick George

Rick George was introduced as just human resource and the sixth full-time athletic director in operations departments. University of Colorado history on July Among his many 17, 2013, returning to Boulder where accomplishments with the he helped play a role in the school’s Rangers was a first and only national championship comprehensive branding in football some 23 years earlier. study that successfully George, 55, came to Colorado from rebranded the ball club, and the Texas Rangers club of the an implementation of a new American League, where he was ticketing strategy that over named chief operating officer on the course of three seasons October 5, 2010 with a promotion to increased ticket revenues by president of business operations in over $30 million. The club’s February 2013. He agreed to a 5-year attendance saw an increase contract at CU, and he officially started on the job on August 12, of 40 percent from the 2010 2013. season to nearly 3.5 million His list of achievements in his first 24 months in the position in 2012, second in the were many, but none more significant than shepherding through a American League (behind $156 Athletic Complex Expansion from creation through fruition, the Yankees) and gaining approval from the Board of Regents and then raising nearly third in the majors. The 2013 one-half of the estimated cost to initiate construction, which numbers were on pace to exceed the 3 million mark again when he began May 12, 2014. The project is the core of the Sustainable left the franchise for CU. Excellence Initiative (SEI), the jewel of which is a long-awaited Prior to joining the Rangers, George served as executive vice indoor practice facility. Once green-lighted, he spearheaded the president and chief of operations for the PGA TOUR for two-and- most successful fundraising campaign in athletic department a-half years (beginning in June 2008). While with the TOUR, he history, raising just under $75 million a year-and-a-half into the worked with the corporate marketing department in renewing project. sponsorships and creating new events. He also oversaw the George implemented the department’s first-ever Tournament Business Affairs division that worked with comprehensive strategic plan, which has mapped CU’s immediate Tournaments to increase tournament revenue. and long range purpose and goals. He also redesigned the He also worked for the PGA TOUR as president of the management teams, made tough budget decisions that reduced Champions Tour from 2003-08, and as the executive vice president deficits he inherited, and canvassed the state, region and nation in for championship management his last three years there. His both friend- and fundraising. major accomplishments included increasing revenues and Near the end of his first year, he was recognized by CU’s sponsorships and the development of strategic plans, the latter Student-Athlete Advisory Committee as its choice for Staff including a vision and mission statement as well as core values. Member of the Year; no token award, the group acknowledged his The Champions Tour had grown to a minimum 29 events with over attendance at most home athletic events, regular meetings with $55 million in prize money when he left for the PGA TOUR. team captains of all programs to interact with them and receive From 1998-2003, George served as President and CEO of the their feedback, and willingness to meet with any student-athlete Fore!Kids Foundation, a 501c3 organization that raised money for and that his door is always open to them. children’s charities via golf-related events, where he led George brings the most diverse background to the position rebranding and organizational efforts that resulted in increases in than any before him at Colorado: all five others had extensive and charitable giving to the Foundation. primarily exclusive college athletic histories, the only exceptions At the collegiate level, George worked in three major being when Marolt left CU after 10 years as ski coach to lead the U.S. Olympic ski team before returning, and Tharp, who was a university attorney with strong CU-Boulder campus ties. While George began and worked in the college athletic world for the first half of his professional career, he stepped outside that box for the second half. George is just the sixth full-time athletic director in Colorado history, following in the footsteps of Harry Carlson (1927-65), (1965-84), Bill Marolt (1984-96), Dick Tharp (1996- 2004) and Mike Bohn (2005-13). Two others have bridged directors in interim capacities, Jack Lengyel (six months between Tharp and Bohn) and Ceal Barry (two months between Bohn and George). George was with the Rangers for less than three years, but saw the team win two American League championships and compile a 243-176 record (.580 winning percentage) during his time there, second-best in the major leagues during that time frame. As the COO, he worked closely with team president and CEO, baseball Hall-of-Famer Nolan Ryan, and was responsible for all facets of the Rangers’ business operations, including oversight of all sales and marketing efforts, broadcast and communications, ticket and suite sales, naming rights, etc., in addition to overseeing the finance, George’s first week on the job ... in 1987.

6 Bill McCartney’s Hall of Fame Salute at Folsom Field: Rick and granddaughter Harper at ESPN’s George, Joe Romig, Mac, Alfred Williams. Game Day (February 2014). conferences (Big Ten, Big 8, Southeastern) in football operations, 1989), George was promoted to assistant athletic director for beginning with his alma mater, the University of Illinois, as football football operations, not coincidentally after the Buffaloes finished recruiting coordinator (1983-87). the regular season with an 11-0 record and the school’s first-ever He graduated from Illinois in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts in No. 1 national ranking in the polls. CU lost to Notre Dame in the Liberal Arts & Sciences Individual Study that had an emphasis on Orange Bowl and would finish No. 4, but came back to go 11-1-1 in Sports Communication and Journalism. He was a four-year 1990, this time defeating the Irish in the Orange Bowl to earn letterman at for the Illini, playing in 44 straight games consensus national champion honors. and starting in 27 games in all, as he played two years each under Shortly thereafter, he left the Buffaloes for Vanderbilt coaches Gary Moeller and Mike White. He was a two-time recipient University, where he was reunited with former CU offensive of the school’s Bruce Capel Award, given for dedication and coordinator Gerry DiNardo, who was named the Commodores’ courage to honor Capel who lost his life serving his country in head coach a year earlier. In eight years at Vanderbilt (1991-98), Vietnam; George received the honor for his junior and senior he also served as associate athletic director for external seasons. operations in conjunction with overseeing the football program. Upon his graduation, White named him the assistant director This was where George first expanded his professional role for player personnel for the Illini, and a year later (1983), he outside of solely football, as he had oversight over all external assumed the all sports recruiting coordinator. In March 1984, departments, particularly in the area of managing budgets and George took over the recruiting chores solely for football, with his developing marketing and promotional strategies for all sports. first class ranked No. 1 in the nation by the recruiting services George was born April 3, 1960 in Woodstock, Ill., and graduated with all in the top 20; he coordinated five classes in all at Illinois from Collinsville (Ill.) High School, where he lettered in football, when the call came to take him out west to Colorado. basketball and baseball. He is married to the former Nancy Green, On March 2, 1987, Bill McCartney hired him as Colorado’s and the couple has two grown daughters, Jenni Reed (husband football recruiting coordinator. Two-and-a-half years later (Dec. 21, Tom) and Christi, and one granddaughter (Harper).

2015-16 University of Colorado Board of Regents

Back row (left to right): Glen Gallegos, Steve Bosley, Stephen Ludwig, Michael Carrigan, John Carson. Front row (left to right): Linda Shoemaker, Kyle Hybl (chairman), Irene Griego (vice chair), Sue Sharkey.

7 PAC-12 CONFERENCE

Conference History The roots of the Pac-12 Conference date back 99 years to December 2, 1915, when the Pacific Coast Conference (PCC) was founded at a meeting at the Oregon Hotel in Portland. The original membership consisted of four schools — the University of California at Berkeley, the , the University of Oregon, and Oregon State College (now Oregon State University). All still are charter members of the Conference.

Pacific Coast Conference play began in 1916 and, one year later, Washington State College (now Washington State University) was accepted into the league, with Stanford University following in 1918.

In 1922, the PCC expanded to eight teams with the admission of the University of Southern California (USC) and the University of Idaho. In 1924, the joined the league roster, and in 1928, the PCC grew to 10 members with the addition of UCLA. Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott

The Pacific Coast Conference competed as a 10-member league until At present, the Pac-12 sponsors 11 men’s sports and 12 women’s 1950, with the exception of 1943-45 when World War II curtailed sports. Additionally, the conference schools are members of the intercollegiate athletic competition to a minimum. During that time, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) in four other men’s sports the league’s first commissioner was named. Edwin N. Atherton was and three women’s sports. CU participates in the MPSF in indoor track commissioner in 1940 and was succeeded by Victor O. Schmidt in and now in women’s and has competed since 1950 in the 1944. In 1950, Montana resigned from the Conference and joined the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association (RMISA) in skiing, Mountain States Conference, essentially replacing Colorado, which left which is a coed sport. for the Big 7 two years earlier. The PCC continued as a nine-team conference through 1958. The Pac-12 Conference offices are located in the heart of San Francisco. In 1959, the PCC was dissolved and the Athletic Association of Western Universities was formed and Thomas J. Hamilton was appointed commissioner of the new league. The original AAWU membership Conference of Champions included California, Stanford, Southern California, UCLA and Washington. Washington State joined the membership in 1962, while Built on a firm foundation of academic excellence and superior athletic Oregon and Oregon State joined in 1964. Under Hamilton’s watch, the performance, the Conference ushered in a new era on July 1, 2011, name Pacific-8 Conference was adopted in 1968. In 1971, Wiles Hallock officially becoming the Pac-12 Conference with the additions of the took over as commissioner of the Pac-8. University of Colorado and University of Utah.

On July 1, 1978, the University of Arizona and Just 27 days after the Conference officially changed its name, were admitted to the league and the Pacific-10 Conference became a Commissioner Larry Scott announced the creation of the Pac-12 reality. In 1986-87, the league took on a new look, expanding to include Networks, solidifying a landmark television deal and putting the 10 women’s sports. Thomas C. Hansen was named the commissioner Conference on the forefront of collegiate athletics. The Networks, of the Pac-10 in 1983, a role he would hold for 26 years until 2009. including one national network, six regional networks, and a robust Hansen was succeeded by current commissioner Larry Scott, who digital network marked the first-ever integrated media company took on the new role in July 2009. owned by a college conference. In addition, the “TV Everywhere” rights allow fans to access Pac-12 Networks outside the home on any During the 2010-11 academic year, Scott helped deliver monumental digital device, including smartphones and tablet computers. changes that transformed the conference into a modern 12-team league by adding the University of Colorado and the University of Utah. That same year, the Pac-12 also launched its Globalization Initiative to The addition of CU and Utah led to an agreement to equal revenue proactively promote the Conference and member institutions through sharing for the first time in conference history, created two divisions student-athlete exchanges and sport. In the first four years, Pac-12 (North and South) for football only, established a football student-athletes have enjoyed unique cultural and athletic experiences championship game for the first time ever, secured a landmark media in China, fielding full university and Pac-12 all-star teams in women’s rights deal that dramatically increased national exposure and revenue volleyball and men’s basketball. The Conference and its member for each school and established the Pac-12 Network and Pac-12 Digital schools have gained significant brand exposure for the future and set Network that guaranteed enhanced exposure across all sports. a foundation for growth.

Colorado accepted its invitation to join the Pac-12 on June 11, 2010, as On the field, the Pac-12 rises above the rest, upholding its tradition as the Buffaloes were the first domino to fall in a change of the national the “Conference of Champions®,” claiming an incredible 140 NCAA landscape which, in just one week, saw Nebraska also leave the Big 12 team titles since 1999-2000. For the 10th consecutive year, the Pac-12 and join the Big 10, Boise State depart the WAC for the Mountain West, had the most or tied for the most NCAA titles of any conference in the TCU jump from the MWC for the Big East, and then on June 17, Utah country, winning at least six every year since 2000-01, including nine agreeing to join CU to make it an even dozen in the Pac-12. Big-time in 2014-15 (two claimed by Colorado: men’s cross country and skiing). rivals for the first half of the last century, the Buffaloes and Utes Even more impressive has been the breadth of the Pac-12’s success, officially became the 11th and 12th members of the Conference on July with championships coming in 28 different men’s and women’s sports. 1, 2011, the first additions to the league since 1978. During the 33 years The Pac-12 has led or tied the nation in NCAA Championships in 49 of between expansions, Pac-10 teams claimed 258 NCAA titles (130 the last 55 years, four of the exceptions being in 1980-81, 1988-89, 1990- women’s, 128 men’s). 91 and 1995-96 when the Conference finished second.

8 Spanning nearly a century of outstanding athletics achievements, the Pac-12 was the first conference to reach 400 championships in 2010-11; with the inclusion of Colorado 2014-15 QUICK REVIEW and Utah, the league teams zoomed past 450 titles, outdistancing the next conference by nearly 200. In all, Conference teams have won 478 NCAA Championships (291 In the 2013-14 academic year, the Pac-12’s nine men’s, 158 women’s, 29 coed). NCAA titles came in the form of four men’s and four women’s and one coed team title. Five Individually, the Conference has produced an impressive number of NCAA individual different league schools claimed NCAA titles and, champions, as 2,208 individual crowns have been won by Pac-12 student-athletes of the seven NCAA institutions to have won multi- over the years (1,333 in men’s championships, 701 in women’s and 174 in coed (e.g. ples titles, three were from the Pac-12. No other skiing, fencing). conference in the country had more than one team win multiple NCAA titles. On the women’s side, the story is much the same. Since the NCAA began conducting women’s championships 34 years ago, Pac-12 members have claimed at least four Oregon was one of only two programs in the national titles in a single season on 25 occasions, including 15-consecutive years from country to win three NCAA titles in 2014-15. The 2000-2015. Ducks successfully defended its indoor and outdoor NCAA Track & Field titles, and also won the women’s outdoor crown for the first time in 30 years. Colorado and Stanford claimed a pair of titles, as well. The Buffaloes claimed the academic year’s first NCAA title, taking home its second straight men’s cross country crown in dominating fashion, posting a 33-point margin of victory. Colorado then grabbed the hardware in skiing, its third in five years and 20th in the history of the program.

Participation in the postseason was a common occurrence for the Pac-12 in 2014-15. Of the 22 sports sponsored, 20 witnessed at least half its teams participating in NCAA or other postseason action. The men sent 67 of a possible 97 teams into the postseason (69.1 percent), while the women sent 79 of a possible 115 teams (68.7 percent).

CU claimed its second straight NCAA cross country title in November 2014

CU won its 20th national championship in skiing in March 2015 Volleyball senior Taylor Simpson was the state of Colorado’s Female Athlete of the Year

9 folsom field

Folsom Field, named after legendary University of Colorado Coach Frederick Folsom, opened for the 1924 season and has been the football team’s home field ever since. The Buffaloes have played 91 seasons on the “hilltop,” where CU won its 300th game in the stadium in 2013. Colorado owns one of the nation’s best all-time home records, as in the previous 91 seasons of play at Folsom, the Buffaloes are 301-164-10, a winning percentage of .643. The stadium was dedicated on October 11, 1924, as Colorado defeated Regis College, 39-0. It actually was the second home game of the season, as CU closed out playing at Gamble Field the week before with a 31-0 win over Western State. It originally was called Colorado Stadium, the name being changed to Folsom Field in 1944 following Folsom’s death. In addition, old 24th Street was also changed to Folsom Whitney Huntington, was not only a convenient location, but Street to honor the man who coached Colorado teams three different by using it a great expense could be avoided. After a financing times totaling 15 years between 1895 and 1915. His 76.5 winning plan was worked out, CU’s own construction department began percentage (77-23-2) is still tops among all coaches ever at CU. moving dirt with a steam shovel on January 14, 1924. CU had played its games at Gamble Field for two decades, where The new structure had an original capacity of 26,000, seating was limited to temporary bleachers. In the winter of 1923-24, featuring wooden bleacher seating over cement, and quarter- CU President George Norlin studied the possibility of a new stadium, mile running track. A California red wood, dipped in creosote, as the approaching completion of a sparkling new gymnasium was selected as the initial material, as estimates at the time put (Carlson Gym), the inadequate number of seats at Gamble Field a lifetime of around 13 years for the wood. There were 22 (roughly 9,000) and the growing interest in physical education and sections divided by radial aisles installed, the same set-up in intercollegiate athletics demanded that a remedy needed to take the lower bowl that still exists today. place soon. Accounts at the time put the cost of the stadium at around Investigation of a natural ravine just east of the site of the $2.60 per seat, instead of $10 had concrete been used; the total gymnasium as a site for the new stadium, suggested by professor cost was $65,000. By comparison, the cost to construct Carlson Gym was $350,000. With expansion in mind when originally built, it was by design rather easy to add an upper deck. In 1956, Folsom Field’s capacity was upped to 45,000 when a second deck was erected around two-thirds of the stadium. Some 6,000 more seats were added in 1967 when the running track was removed and the team dressing facilities were constructed at the north end of the field. Improvements continued, as the gigantic six-level press box facility was added on the west side for the start of the 1968 season. It also serves as the home for CU’s Flatirons Club, a group of donors who financially support the athletic program. In the summer of 1976, Folsom Field had another face-lift, as the wooden bleacher seats were removed and replaced with silver and gold aluminum bleachers, expanding the stadium to a capacity of 52,005. The renovation of CU’s team house in the summer of 1979 took away a few seats, changing the capacity to 51,463. The construction of the magnificent Dal Ward Center in 1991 added The beginning of work on the stadium in January, 1924. new bleacher seating in the north end zone and increased the

10 capacity to 51,748. In 1992, the addition of a yellow concourse wall on the southeast side took away a few hundred seats, and corporate boxes (in 1995) lowered the capacity to 51,655. The removal of a set of old rickety bleachers in 2001 and a few other changes placed the stadium capacity at 50,942, but that figure stood for just two seasons. The addition of suites and club seating on the east side (at a cost of $43 million) completed in August 2003 increased the capacity to 53,750, an all- time Folsom Field high. Prior to the 1971 season, the playing surface at Folsom Field was natural grass. Monsanto of St. Louis, Mo., replaced the natural grass with Astroturf for the 1971 campaign, with the first game being played on the artificial surface against the University of Wyoming on September 18 (the Buffs won 56- 13); it was a godsend, as that very morning, Boulder received a rare late summer snowstorm that blanketed the field with more than two feet of snow. The original Astroturf surface was replaced with a “new rug” for the start of the 1978 season, and in the summer of 1989, “Astroturf- 8” was installed, the third artificial surfacing in the school’s history. Folsom was covered with artificial surfaces for 28 seasons (168 games), and it was fairly friendly for the Buffs, which posted a 110-56-2 record in those games. In the spring of 1999, Folsom Field returned to natural grass, as “SportGrass” was installed on the stadium floor. The project, which included bio-thermal heating, drainage and a sub-air system, cost $1.2 million. Video display boards, known as “BuffVision” were also added in the summer of 1999 at a cost of $3.6 million; those were updated with state-of-the- art HD technology in 2012 at a cost of about $6.5 million. In 2003, completion of a $45.2 million east side renovation added 1,903 club seats and 41 suites, increasing Folsom’s capacity to an all- time high of 53,750. The state-of-the art complex is one of the best in , is not nearly as high as many clubs and suites at most stadiums, and offers a great view of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and when clear, the Continental Divide. The capacity of Folsom was 53,613 from 2007-13, following the removal of the fourth rows from the three different levels of the Flatirons Club prior to the 2007 season (they always had some views obstructed). In 2014 the north end zone bleachers and two northeast corner sections of the stadium were converted into loge and club seating, altering the capacity to its current 50,183 number.

11 mascot/nickname

The University of Colorado has one of the more unique mascots in all of intercollegiate athletics, a real buffalo named Ralphie. The live buffalo mascot leads the football team out on the field both at the start of the game and second half. It is truly one of the special sights that exist anywhere in college or professional sports, especially for opposing teams, who often stop in their tracks watching the massive buffalo round the end zone and head directly at their sideline. The buffalo first appeared in 1934, three weeks after a contest to select an official school nickname by the Silver & Gold newspaper had come to an end and “Buffaloes” was the winning entry. For the final game of the ‘34 season, a group of students paid $25 to rent a buffalo calf along with a real cowboy as his keeper. Today The calf was the son of Killer, a famed bison at Trails End Ranch in Fort Collins. It took the cowboy and four students to keep the calf under control on the sidelines, a 7-0 win at the University of Denver on Thanksgiving Day. Prior to 1934, CU athletic teams usually were referred to as the “Silver and Gold,” but other nicknames teams were sometimes called included Silver Helmets, Yellow Jackets, Hornets, Arapahoes, Big Horns, Grizzlies and Frontiersmen. The student through the years, usually in a pen on the field or sometimes newspaper decided to sponsor a national contest in the summer of driven around in a cage; in the 1940s, the school kept a baby 1934, with a $5 prize to go to the author of the winning selection. buffalo in a special pen at the University Riding Academy. The first Entries, over 1,000 in all, arrived from almost every state in the named buffalo was “Mr. Chips,” who appeared for the first time at union. Athletic Director Harry Carlson, graduate manager Walter the 1957 CU Days kickoff rally, as supporter Mahlon White donated Franklin and Kenneth Bundy of the Silver and Gold were the him to the school, and it was cared for by a men’s honorary. judges. A few years passed between a live mascot on the sideline and Local articles first reported that Claude Bates of New Madrid, the tradition Colorado fans have come to know so well. In 1966, Mo., and James Proffitt of Cincinnati, Ohio, were co-winners for the John Lowery, the father of a CU freshman from Lubbock, prize as both submitted “Buffaloes” as their entry. But 10 days Texas, donated to the school a six-month old buffalo calf from later, the newspaper declared Boulder resident Andrew Dickson Sedgewick, Colo. the winner, after a follow-up revealed his submission of “Buffaloes” For a while, she was billed as “Rraalph,” but the origin of the had actually arrived several days before those of the original name is in some doubt. Some say it was given by the student body winners. Through the years, synonyms which quickly came into after sounds she allegedly made while running and snorting; use included “Bisons,” “Buffs,” “Thundering Herd,” “Stampeding others say it was named for Ralph Jay Wallace, the junior class Herd,” “Golden Avalanche,” and “Golden Buffaloes.” president at the time; and the original handlers will tell a third Live buffaloes made appearances at CU games on and off version. Regardless, an astute fan soon discovered that the buffalo was in fact a female, thus the name alteration to Ralphie. The initial tradition was for CU’s five sophomore class officers to run the buffalo around the stadium in a full loop. They would pick her up from caretaker C.D. “Buddy” Hays, who kept her at the Green Mountain Riding Stables during the season at Hidden Valley Ranch in the off season. The officers would run her for two hours in the morning to tire her a bit to keep her under control by the time the game started. At the conclusion of the run, the fans would break into the “Buffalo Stomp,” which would literally shake the stadium in deafening fashion as the team took the field. But CU officials soon had the tradition stopped because of the actual physical damage it was causing. Around that same time, head coach Eddie Crowder was approached with the idea the charging buffalo running out on the field before the game with the team behind right her. Crowder thought it was a great idea, and the debut of this great tradition took place on Oct. 28, 1967, CU’s homecoming game against Oklahoma State. Though OSU won the game, 10-7, the tradition was here to stay, though those who had some training in such an endeavor as working with a wild animal eventually replaced the sophomores. The five sophomores appointed themselves as the board of directors of a fundraising effort to bring Ralphie to the ’67 Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston, raising the necessary money through selling stock.

12 Ralphie attended every CU home football game for 13 years (including all bowls), and retired at the end of the 1978 season. CU’s first Ralphie achieved nationally celebrity status, and was even kidnapped in 1970 by some Air Force Academy students as well as being named the school’s 1971 Homecoming Queen at the height of the anti-establishment era. In 1976, The Bank of Boulder and its president Steve Bosley, proposed to Crowder they would do a fundraiser to send Ralphie I to the Orange with Ohio State. When a reporter asked Bosley how Ralphie would travel to Miami, he explained that the information was top secret since CU was concerned that Ohio State students would try to kidnap (or “buffalo-nap”) Ralphie. The story of the potential “buffalo-napping” made newspapers nationwide, featuring a picture of Ralphie in full charge with her handlers. The story stimulated over $25,000 in donations. Ralphie’s trip to the Orange Bowl cost $2,500, and the balance was put into a fund for Ralphie’s future care. Ralphies IV and V together in November 2007 In 1978, when Ralphie became ill, Bosley organized a search headed by Buddy Hays, who discovered a calf named Ralphie IV was donated to the university by media and sports Moon, short for Moonshine, which was owned by Boulder native entrepreneur Ted Turner in 1998. Born in April 1997 on the Flying Lyn Russell Holt. Holt grew up raising mainly domestic animals, D Ranch in Gallatin Gateway, Montana, which is a part of Turner but was an accomplished bull rider in area rodeos who loved Ranches, she was named “Rowdy” by ranch hands. She was buffalo. Bosley, The Bank of Boulder, and bank director Robert separated from her mother when she was about a month old and Confer bought Moonshine from Holt and donated her to CU. But was literally found in the jaws of a coyote with bite marks around the name Ralphie had become so popular that former athletic her neck. She survived the attack and was bottle-fed by the hands director Eddie Crowder made it permanent. for four months. She was released back to the herd but wouldn’t Ralphie II made her first appearance at CU’s final home game of bond with them, so the ranch hands took her back in and fed her the 1978 season. At age 12, after serving the Buffs for 10 years, she grasses and grain. It was then that she was donated to CU as a passed away on Sept. 19, 1987, following a 31-17 CU win over yearling early in the spring of 1998. Stanford. John Parker, who trained and housed both Ralphie II and III and Ralphie III, donated by the C-Club, was pressed into action supervised the early training of Ralphie IV, retired after 12 years of earlier than anticipated, as she had been in training for the 1988 service as caretaker in May 2000. His assistant, Ted Davis, assumed season. Originally named “Tequila,” she made her debut on Nov. 7, the program duties for the next year, while long-time CU 1987, when the Buffs beat Missouri, 27-10. After over 10 years of supporters Dale and Lynn Johnson housed Ralphie for the service, she passed away in January 1998, at the age of 13. following season. In 2001, two former Ralphie Handlers and CU graduates, Ben Frei and Kevin Priola, took over as volunteer directors of the program. Together they coordinate the selection and managing of up to 14 student handlers along with all aspects of training. The program has been managed since 1994 by Gail Pederson, the CU Athletic Department’s Chief of Staff. Ralphie IV made her debut against Colorado State at Mile High Stadium in Denver on September 5, 1998. She appeared at six bowl games and four Big 12 Championship games. In November 2007, “Ralphie’s Salute To A New Era” was held, where Ralphie IV was semi-retired and a 14-month old Ralphie V was officially introduced to the public. Ralphie IV’s last game was the 2008 season opener, as she led CU on to the field one last time, again versus CSU in Denver. Ralphie V, known as “Blackout,” also from a Ted Turner Ranch, the Ver mejo Park Ranch in New Mexico, was donated to the university in January 2007 as a 325-pound, four-month old calf. She made her debut on April 19, 2008 at CU’s annual spring game (which drew a record 17,800 spectators) and her regular season debut five months later on Sept. 6 at Folsom Field. She will be nine years old this September and is fully grown at 1,300 pounds and as with all buffalo, can reach speeds up to 25 miles per hour.

13 HEAD COACH MIKE MacINTYRE

Mike MacIntyre is entering his third season as head coach at the University of Colorado. He was named the 25th head football coach in the school’s history on December 10, 2012, after leading San Jose State to its first 10-win season in 25 years. MacIntyre, 50, is 6-18 in two seasons at Colorado, but that doesn’t reflect the strides the program has made, especially offense, as his second Buffalo team set over 100 offensive records and started to close the gap in talent and performance with their Pac- 12 brethren despite a 2-10 record in 2014. In his first year in Boulder (2013), he guided the Buffaloes to a 4-8 record, matching the number of wins in the program for the previous two seasons. There was measured improvement across the board, as evidenced by the team improving in 29 major statistical categories despite playing the nation’s seventh toughest schedule, which included five 10-win teams. With a 41-27 win over Colorado State in the ’13 season opener, he became just the second head coach since 1932 at Colorado to win his first game, joining in 1995 as the only pair to do so among the 15 different men to lead the program in that time frame. He also had to face the daunting task of rallying his team after a devastating flood hit Boulder, forcing the cancellation of a game, which led to two consecutive bye weeks after the Buffs started out 2-0. The team improved in 29 major statistical categories, in most cases rather dramatically, and set a record for the fewest in a season with just 14 while reducing penalties dramatically (ending the season with just 10 over the final four games, a 50-year program low). His second CU team broke that fumbles mark with just 12. He coached San Jose State to a 10-2 record in 2012, with a final regular season ranking of No. 24 in the Associated Press and USA Today/ESPN Coaches polls as well as in the final BCS Standings. The Spartans earned a berth in the where it defeated Green, 29-20, and finished No. 21 in the national polls (the win, per NCAA policy, is not credited to him since he did not coach SJSU in the bowl). For his accomplishments at San Jose, he was the recipient of the 2012 Fellowship of Christian Athletes National Coach of the Year. The award is presented to a coach who exemplifies Christian principles and who is involved in the FCA, in addition to success and performance of that coach’s team. He assumed the SJSU position in December 2009, compiling a 16-21 record with the Spartans; he took over a team that had gone 2- 10 in 2009, but began instilling a different culture despite a 1-12 record his first season in San Jose. His second Spartan team went 5-7, but closed the year with thrilling wins over Navy and Fresno State. His SJSU teams thus won 12 of his last 14 games there. San Jose State’s most impressive wins in his final year there came over San Diego State, Navy, BYU and Louisiana Tech, teams that otherwise combined to go 30-12 in 2012. Tech in particular was an offensive powerhouse (led the nation in scoring, second in total offense and fourth in passing), but their coaches felt MacIntyre and his staff put together the best plan to disrupt its high-octane offense of any of its opponents, including Texas A&M. The only losses were to Stanford (20-17 in the season opener, as the Cardinal won on a fourth quarter field goal) and to Utah State. The 2012 season under MacIntyre is one of the best in San Jose State’s nearly 120-year football history. In recording their first 10- win season since 1987, the Spartans did it with a highly-productive offense that scored 423 points, a defense that ranked among the national leaders in many statistical categories and reliable special teams. His third Spartan team saw a school-record 16 SJSU players earn All-Western Athletic Conference honors, which came in a year that 36 school and conference records either were tied or broken. MacIntyre’s San Jose State teams performed in the classroom as well. In 2011, the school had a record number of Academic All- WAC team members – 13 – while defensive end Travis Johnson became the Spartans’ first player in 30 years to get Academic All- America recognition. In addition, San Jose State’s Academic Progress Rate (APR) score was 981, second best in the WAC. Before his 2010 head coaching debut, MacIntyre instituted a comprehensive recruiting plan and initiated a “Summer Bridge” program for his first recruiting class to provide his newcomers a smooth transition into life as a college football player (he installed

14 the same program at Colorado). Facing five nationally-ranked teams early in the season, the Spartans rebuilt themselves repeatedly, and were positioned late for victory in four of their final five games before finishing with a 1-12 record. Under MacIntyre, the 2011 Spartans produced the fourth-best turnaround in their football history with a 4½-game improvement, exhibiting resiliency and resourcefulness to find a winning way: four of the team’s five wins came in the game’s final minute. The opportunistic Spartans were the co-national leaders with 20 recoveries, tied for fourth in turnovers gained (33), were disciplined as the second least penalized team in the Football Bowl Subdivision and ranked in the top 25 in passing offense (23rd) for the first time in eight years. After the season, San Jose State was so pleased with the direction of the program that they extended MacIntyre’s contract through 2017. A veteran coach of 23 seasons, MacIntyre arrived at San Jose State after two years as the at , where he was reunited with head coach from earlier in his coaching days. Those Blue Devil defenses were among Duke’s best statistically over a 20-year span, and in 2009, Duke’s five wins were the most in a season by the Blue Devils since 1994. The Coaches Association (AFCA) named him its 2009 FBS Assistant Coach of the Year. Prior to returning to college ball, MacIntyre spent five seasons in the with the (2007) and (2003-06) coaching defensive backs. Working for legendary coach Bill Parcells, the Cowboys returned to the NFL playoffs in 2003 and again in 2006 after missing out on postseason competition during the 2000 through 2002 seasons. MacIntyre has coached on both sides of the ball, spending MacIntyre as a senior at Georgia Tech (1989) four years at Ole Miss (1999-2002) where he started as the wide receivers coach for two seasons and the defensive secondary coach in his final two years. The Rebels posted a 29-19 record in that time with bowl appearances in the 1999 and 2002 Independence Bowls and the 2000 Music City Bowl. The 2001 Rebels ranked fifth nationally in pass defense, allowing just 161.3 yards per game. At Mississippi, among his recruits were two high profile student-athletes that one could sign to letters-of-intent, Eli Manning and linebacker . And along his coaching trail, he has mentored many current and former NFL players including recently retired former Dallas and Cincinnati safety Roy Williams, a five-time Pro Bowl player. At Dallas, he also tutored Terrence Newman, the former Kansas State cornerback who longtime CU fans certainly remember.

Mike MacIntyre Year-By-Year Coaching Record Overall Pac-12 Conference Season School WL Pct. Pts Opp WL Pct. Pts Opp Finish/Conf. 2010 San Jose State...... 1 12 .077 209 451 08 .000 160 295 9th/Western Athletic 2011 San Jose State...... 5 7 .417 294 364 34 .429 193 196 t-4th/Western Athletic 2012 San Jose State...... 10 2 .833 423 257 51 .833 251 156 t-1st/Western Athletic 2013 Colorado...... 4 8 .333 305 459 18 .111 183 398 6th/Pac-12 South 2014 Colorado...... 2 10 .167 342 468 09 .000 263 387 6th/Pac-12 South Colorado Totals ...... 6 18 .250 647 927 1 17 .056 446 785 Career Totals ...... 22 39 .361 1573 1999 9 30 .231 1050 1435 As a graduate assistant at Georgia (SEC, 2 seasons, 1990-91)...... 14-9 1 bowl game (1-0) As an assistant at Davidson (1 season, 1992)...... 5- 5 As an assistant at UT-Martin (OVC, 4 seasons, 1993-96)...... 17-27 As an assistant at Temple (Big East, 2 seasons, 1997-98) ...... 5-17 As an assistant at Mississippi (SEC, 4 seasons, 1999-2002)...... 31-20 3 bowl games (2-1) As an assistant at Dallas (NFL, 4 seasons, 2003-06)...... 34-32 2 playoff appearances (0-2) As an assistant at New York Jets (NFL, 1 season, 2007) ...... 4-12 As an assistant at Duke (ACC, 2 seasons, 2008-09)...... 9-15

15 He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at the University of Georgia, working two years (1990-91) in that capacity. MIKE MacINTYRE Year-By-Year He then coached one year as the defensive coordinator at Davidson (1992), four years at Tennessee Martin (1993-96) and two seasons at at San Jose State (2010-12) Temple (1997-98); while with the Owls, he coached under former CU (ranks listed are Associated Press) assistant coach Ron Dickerson and then Bobby Wallace, and in ’98 helped coach Temple to a 28-24 upset of No. 14 Virginia Tech. He then joined Cutcliffe’s staff at Ole Miss the following season. 2010 (1-12; 0-8 *WAC) A 1989 graduate of Georgia Tech, he lettered twice (1987-88) at Date Rank Opponent (Rank) Result free safety and returner for legendary head coach . S4 — at Alabama (1) L 3-48 Prior to becoming a Yellow Jacket, MacIntyre played two seasons S 11 — at Wisconsin (11) L 14-27 (1984-85) at Vanderbilt for his father, George, the head coach of the Commodores from 1979-85. The elder MacIntyre was the national S 18 — SOUTHERN UTAH W 16-11 coach of the year in 1982 when Vandy beat Alabama on its way to an S 25 — at Utah (13) L 3-56 8-4 record. O2 — UC-DAVIS L 13-14 MacIntyre earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management O9 — at Nevada (21) L 13-35 from Georgia Tech and his master’s in Education with an emphasis O 16 — *BOISE STATE (3) L 0-48 on Sports Management from Georgia in 1991. He originally agreed to a five-year deal with an annual salary of O 23 — *FRESNO STATE L 18-33 $2 million plus incentives (January 1, 2013 through December 31, O 30 — *at New Mexico State L 27-29 2017); in February 2014, CU’s Board of Regents approved a one-year N 13 — *UTAH STATE L 34-38 extension through the end of 2018. N 20 — *at Hawai’i L 7-41 He was born George Michael MacIntyre on March 14, 1965, in N 27 — *LOUISIANA TECH L 38-45 Miami, Fla., and is married to the former Trisha Rowan; the couple has three children, Jennifer, Jay and Jonston; Jay is a redshirt D4 — *at Idaho (OT) L 23-26 freshman on the CU football team. As previously stated, he is very active with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes as 2011 (5-7; 3-4 *WAC) well as being an AFCA/Jason Foundation Ambassador, assisting the Date Rank Opponent (Rank) Result organization in spreading awareness of the problem of youth suicide. S3 — at Stanford (7) L 3-57 S 10 — at UCLA L 17-27 S 17 — *NEVADA L 14-17 S 24 — *NEW MEXICO STATE W 34-24 O1 — at Colorado State W 38-31 O8 — at Brigham Young L 16-29 O 14 — *HAWAI’I W 28-27 O 29 — *at Louisiana Tech L 28-38 N5 — *IDAHO L 29-32 N 12 — *at Utah State L 33-34 N 19 — *NAVY W 27-24 N 26 — *at Fresno State W 27-24

2012 (11-2; 5-1 *WAC) Date Rank Opponent (Rank) Result A 31 — at Stanford (21) L 17-20 S8 — UC-DAVIS W 48-13 S 15 — COLORADO STATE W 40-20 S 22 — at San Diego State W 38-34 S 29 — at Navy W 12- 0 O 13 — *UTAH STATE L 27-49 O 20 — *at UT-San Antonio W 52-24 O 27 — *TEXAS STATE W 31-20 N3 — *at Idaho W 42-13 N 10 — *at New Mexico State W 47- 7 N 17 — BRIGHAM YOUNG W 20-14 N 24 — *LOUISIANA TECH W 52-43 #Military Bowl D 27 24 Bowling Green W 29-20

#—does not count in MacIntyre record (did not coach team in bowl). “Mac” in pregame warm-ups prior to a Dallas Cowboys game in 2005

16 WHAT THEY SAid ABOUT MIKE MacINTYRE ELI MANNING, Quarterback MacIntyre recruited Manning to Mississippi while on the Rebels’ staff. “As good a coach as Mike MacIntyre is, he is an even better person. He recruited me to Ole Miss with a little help from my mother and father, and I was fortunate enough to work with him on both sides of the ball. “He coached our wide receivers my freshman year, so I worked closely with him on our passing game, and then for the next two years I got to throw against his secondary every day in practice when he coached the defensive backs, which was invaluable in my preparation. “He’s a great coach and a great recruiter, and he will not be outworked. I wish Mike all the best at CU.” PATRICK WILLIS, Linebacker MacIntyre recruited Willis to Mississippi while on the Rebels’ staff. “Coach MacIntyre is a great guy, a guy who knows how to recruit. A guy who knows how to get guys to play, get guys on one accord. He proved that at San Jose State this year, leading them to a great season. I’m really happy for him and I wish him the best of luck at Colorado.” DAVID CUTCLIFFE, Duke Head Football Coach MacIntyre worked for Cutcliffe at both Mississippi and Duke. “Congratulations to Coach MacIntyre and his family – the University of Colorado has hired an excellent coach and an even finer man. “Obviously our history together runs deep, and I couldn’t be happier for him, Trisha and their children. Plain and simple, Coach MacIntyre knows how to coach the game of football. It’s in his blood. He understands the importance of the well- rounded student-athlete as well as the football program’s place in the community. “His success in three years at San Jose State is well-documented and his work as an assistant coach on both the collegiate and professional levels speaks for itself. But on top of all of his coaching excellence – and there is a great deal of that – Coach MacIntyre is a tremendous person.” MARV SUNDERLAND, Scout MacIntyre worked with Sunderland when both were with the New York Jets “He’s highly organized, a very good teacher, and a disciplinarian, but not in a nasty way, he commands it through respect. He’s a very people-oriented type of person who will be a great recruiter for the University of Colorado. This man is a class guy.” DUKE IHENACHO, Former Denver Bronco Defensive Back MacIntyre coached Ihenacho at San Jose State “That’s my guy, Coach Mac. I’m trying to get him to the scrimmage tomorrow, but I’m not sure how busy he is. CU has a good coach. They have a very passionate coach obviously. I think they got somebody that cares for the players and cares about the program. I can’t say [anything] but nice things and great things about Coach Mac because I played under him and he benefitted me. Coach Mac is a great guy and he is going to get that program on the right track.”

17 the assistant coaches

JIM LEAVITT Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers

Jim Leavitt is in his first season as at Tampa Stadium defensive coordinator and linebackers In 2001, the USF program made the jump to the I-A (FBS) level, competing coach at Colorado, joining the CU staff two seasons as an independent. The Bulls went 8-3 that first season in the on February 5, 2015 after coaching the “bigs,” dropping its first game 20-17 at Northern Illinois but getting into the previous four years with the San win column the very next week with a 35-26 win at Pittsburgh (many referred Francisco 49ers of the National Football to that game as the most stunning loss in Pitt history, as the Panthers were League. He signed a three-year contract 22-point favorites). His second year in I-A, USF posted a 9-2 mark, but one of upon his arrival in Boulder. the losses showing what was developing at the school: the Bulls gave No. 2 Leavitt, 58, tutored a linebacker Oklahoma all it could handle before succumbing in Norman, 31-14. corps at San Francisco that featured South Florida then joined Conference USA in 2003, and then two years two first-team All-Pro selections in after that the Big East, when the Bulls would earn their first-ever postseason Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman bowl appearance in the Meineke Car Care Bowl against State. (who was also a candidate for the 2013 The Bulls kept improving to the point where midway during the 2007 NFL Defensive Player of the Year). One season, USF reached the No. 2 spot in the polls with a 6-0 record with wins of the top defenses against the run in over No. 17 Auburn (on the road) and No. 5 West Virginia. In fact, South his time with San Francisco, the heart Florida became the fastest program in the modern era to ascend into the top of that effort were Willis and Bowman, 10 from the point where the program first began I-A competition, a period of who combined for over 1,000 regular six years. When the first BCS Standings came out for the 2007 season season tackles (and Bowman missed (October 14), the Bulls were second behind Ohio State. USF eventually would the ’14 season with an injury). finish 9-4 that year, just missing a Top 25 ranking. His 2008 squad opened 5-0 The 49ers were 44-19-1 in his four seasons with the club, winning two NFC and ascended to No. 10 in the polls before going 8-5 for the year, the same West titles and one NFC Championship, advancing to XLVII, one record the Bulls would post in his final year as head coach in 2009. of the most exciting in its history, though the 49ers lost to Baltimore, 34-31. In 13 seasons, Leavitt’s USF teams enjoyed 11 winning seasons as he Prior to joining the 49ers, his first and only coaching stint in the coached the Bulls to a 95-57 record, which included a 68-40 mark in Division professional ranks, Leavitt spent the first three decades in the collegiate I-A (FBS) play, an 8-8 mark in Conference USA games and a 40-24 mark in Big ranks, the bulk of which were spent at two schools, both of which presented East games over five seasons. His teams were invited to bowl games all five major coaching challenges he took on and conquered. years (winning three), including a 27-3 win over Northern Illinois in the After spending several years at small schools in Iowa, Leavitt accepted International Bowl in Toronto, his final game at the reins of the Bulls. an academic internship at the University of Iowa, with designs on completing He made his “bones” so-to-speak in CU’s old conference, the Big Eight, his Ph.D. in psychology. While there, asked him to join the starting his career as a graduate assistant after his playing days at the Hawkeye staff as a graduate assistant for the 1989 campaign. With the in 1978; he had lettered four years as a safety under coaching bug still in his blood, he jumped at the opportunity, despite needing coach for the Tigers from 1974-77. He was 3-1 against Colorado in only to finish his dissertation for his advanced degree. At Iowa, he was his playing career, with three against the Buffs, including two introduced to , who had served seven years as Fry’s offensive his junior year in a 16-7 win in Columbia. He also lettered four years in coordinator. baseball, playing as an outfielder; he led the Tigers his junior season with a He then joined Snyder’s staff at Kansas State ahead of the 1990 season .386 average, as well as in doubles (14) and runs batted in (67). and was on the fast track in the profession, as he coached the linebackers Leavitt graduated from Missouri in 1978 with a degree in Behavioral for two years before adding co-defensive coordinator responsibilities to his Sciences and Health Education and joined ’ new staff as a role (with current Oklahoma head coach ). Ranked 93rd in defense graduate assistant for the ’78 and ’79 seasons; the Tigers were 15-9 combined in the nation that first year, he helped coach the Wildcats from there to the those two seasons with two bowl victories (Liberty and Hall of Fame). nation’s No. 1 spot in his last season in Manhattan (1995). Kansas State had Concurrently, he earned his Master’s degree in Counseling while working with four first-team defensive All-Americans in his time there, the school’s first in the football program. 16 years and exceeding by one its previous total in all of its history. His first full-time position came at the University of Dubuque (Iowa), He was an integral part of one of the greatest turnarounds in college where he served as defensive coordinator and the linebacker coach for two football history; in the 1980s, Kansas State had the worst record of all Division seasons (1980-81), in addition as the head track coach and head strength I-A schools at 21-87-3 with seven last place finishes in the Big Eight, including coach. He then moved on to Morningside College (Sioux City, Iowa) for five a 1-31-1 mark in the three seasons before Leavitt joined Snyder’s staff (4-50-1 years; he was special teams the last half of the decade). But in his six seasons coaching KSU, the Wildcats coordinator in 1982 and then were 45-23-1, with three bowl appearances and three third-place finishes in spent four seasons as defensive conference play, essentially replacing Oklahoma in the pecking order after coordinator. Nebraska and Colorado. K-State won as many games in his six years as it had He was born December 5, 1956 in the 18 before his arrival. in Harlingen, Texas, and Leavitt then accepted the challenge of a coach’s lifetime: the chance to graduated from Dixie Hollins High start a program from scratch. He was named head coach of the University of School (St. Petersburg, Fla.), South Florida in 1996 and had a little of a year-and-a-half to hire a staff, where he lettered in football stockpile a roster and do everything else needed to begin play. The school (quarterback, defensive back) and competed for the first time as an independent on the I-AA (now FCS) level for baseball (catcher). His hobbies its first four years of existence (1997-2000), compiling a 27-17 record and at include running and weightlifting. one time was ranked 24 consecutive weeks. USF won its first-ever game, a He is married to the former Jody resounding 80-3 verdict over Kentucky Wesleyan, before nearly 50,000 fans Freeman, and the couple has two daughters, Sofia and Isabella; he COACHING EXPERIENCE also has another daughter, 1978-79 Missouri Graduate Assistant (Defense) Deandra. 1980-81 Dubuque (Iowa) Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers RECORD—He has coached in 177 Division I-A (FBS) games as a 1982 Morningside Special Teams full-time coach with a record of 1983-87 Morningside Defensive Coordinator 140-80-1 (45-23-1 at Kansas State; 1988-89 Iowa Intern/Graduate Assistant 68-40 at South Florida), with 1990-91 Kansas State Linebackers another 44 on the I-AA level (27-17 1992-95 Kansas State Co-Defensive at USF). He has coached in nine Coordinator/Linebackers bowl games (1993 Copper, 1994 Aloha, 1995 Holiday, 2005 Meineke 1996-2009 South Florida Head Coach Car Care, 2006 Papa John’s, 2007 2011-14 San Francisco (NFL) Linebackers Sun, 2008 St. Petersburg, 2009 2015- Colorado Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers International).

18 BRIAN LINDGREN /

Brian Lindgren is in his third year average. He lettered three years at quarterback for the Vandals, playing for as the offensive coordinator and head coaches , who recruited him, and Tom Cable, the former quarterbacks coach at the University Colorado offensive coordinator and line coach. of Colorado, joining new head coach A first-team All- performer and team captain, he Mike MacIntyre’s staff on January 1, threw for 6,541 yards and 44 in three seasons as the starter for 2013. the Vandals, completing 61 percent of his passes with a 136.0 efficiency Lindgren, 35, came to CU from San rating, all marks still among the best in Idaho history. He set the NCAA Jose State, where he served in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) single-game record for the most total same capacity under MacIntyre for the offense in a game by a sophomore with 657 yards against Middle Tennessee 2012 season, moving there after State in 2001, a mark that still stood through the 2012 season. In that game, spending six seasons on the staff at he completed 49-of-71 passes for 637 yards (also still an NCAA sophomore Northern Arizona University. In its mark) and five touchdowns (a 162.0 rating), while rushing twice for 20 2013 football preview issue, Athlon yards. He also set an Idaho record for the most passes in a Sports cited Lindgren as one of the top game (6) in a 48-38 win over San Diego State his junior year. 10 offensive coordinator hires in the He was born August 6, 1980 in Walla Walla, Wash., where he graduated nation (out of nearly three dozen). from DeSales Catholic High School, lettering in football, basketball and In his first season with the Buffaloes, his offense improved significantly baseball. He still holds the Washington prep passing record for the most in 12 major statistical categories, most notably jumping from 96th to 47th touchdown passes in a game (9), and is second in all-time completions nationally in passing defense, 116th to 87th in total offense and 117th to (779), passing yards (12,575) and touchdowns (162). He earned his 86th in scoring offense. Averages per rush, pass and overall jumped, most master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona in 2007. noticeably in yards per pass attempt, which rose to 7.3 from 5.7, the first His hobbies include golf and fly-fishing. He is married to the former Bradee time since 2003 that a CU team averaged seven yards or more per pass Fitzpatrick, and the couple has two children, son Bronson (5) and daughter play. Blake (4). In 2014, he tutored an offense that rewrote CU’s passing and receiving RECORD—He has coached in 37 Division I-A (FBS) games as a full-time records, with 110 individual and 24 team records set as CU averaged over coach, including one bowl game (2012 Military). At Northern Arizona, he 400 yards on offense (439.2) for the first time since the 2001 season. The coached in 66 Division I (FCS) games. Buffs averaged their fourth-most passing yards ever (284.6) and averaged over four yards per rush (4.11) for the first time since 2006. CU ranked 37th nationally in total offense after not cracking the top 40 in the NCAA since 2001. Lindgren’s lone year coordinating the Spartan offense was a most productive one, as the school set 27 offensive records. San Jose State averaged 446.2 yards per game, including 332.7 passing, good for seventh in the nation, and a pass efficiency rating of 170.2, second best in the land. SJSU was 32nd overall in offense, with six games of 500 or more yards (seven 400-plus), and was 30th nationally in scoring as the team finished 11- 2 on the year. He was a finalist for the Quarterback Coach of the Year, coordinated by footballscoop.com. At NAU, he was the quarterbacks coach his final four years there (2008- 11), the passing game coordinator that first year before being promoted to offensive coordinator for the last three. The Lumberjack offense averaging just above 28 points and 410 yards of total offense a game in his tenure, scoring 40 or more points on eight occasions. Twice NAU was ranked in the top 20 in passing in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), fifth in 2009 and 20th in 2011. In his first two seasons at Northern Arizona, he coached the wide receivers (2006) and then the running backs (2007). He began his coaching career in 2005 as the quarterbacks coach at the University of Redlands under its long-time head coach, Mike Maynard, who completed his 25th season with the school in 2012. Lindgren graduated from the University of Idaho with a bachelor’s degree in Business (Marketing) in 2004. He was a three-time Academic All- Conference team member and won Idaho’s Kathy Clark Scholar-Athlete Award, presented to the graduating senior with the highest grade point

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2005 Redlands Quarterbacks 2006 Northern Arizona Receivers 2007 Northern Arizona Running Backs 2008 Northern Arizona Passing Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks 2009-11 Northern Arizona Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks 2012 San Jose State Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks 2013- Colorado Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

19 KLAYTON ADAMS Running Backs / Tight Ends

Klayton Adams is in his third year school’s best ground attack over a five-season span averaging 170.4 yards as the running backs and tight ends per game. coach at the University of Colorado, He graduated from Boise State in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in Mass joining new head coach Mike Communication with an emphasis in Journalism. He lettered twice at center MacIntyre’s staff on January 1, 2013. for Coach on the 2003 and 2004 Bronco Western Athletic Adams, 32, came to CU from San Conference championship teams that had a combined 24-2 record and won Jose State, where he coached the tight the 2003 Fort Worth Bowl and played in the 2004 Liberty Bowl. BSU finished ends under MacIntyre for two seasons. 13-1 his junior year, ranked No. 16 in the final Associated Press poll, and was Though he never directly coached the 11-1 his senior year (No. 12) when he was a second-team All-WAC selection. running backs before coming to He began his coaching career at Boise State in 2005 as a student Colorado, at San Jose he effectively assistant under Hawkins, who would become CU’s head coach the integrated the tight ends into several following year. In 2006, Adams was the Broncos’ offensive graduate hybrid roles and had run game assistant working primarily with the offensive line. He moved on to Western coordination experience in his Washington University for the 2007 and 2008 seasons as the offensive line background. At SJSU, he coached two- coach and run game coordinator. time watch list He was born February 13, 1983 in Sacramento, Calif., he graduated from member to honorable mention All-American honors. Sheldon High School (Elk Grove, Calif.), where he lettered in football, In his first year in Boulder, the Buffs enjoyed modest increases in yards wrestling and track and field. He is married to the former Stefani Panenka, per attempt and per game, but of the team’s 14 total fumbles, itself a school and the couple has three young daughters, Mya (5), Emmy (3) and Harper record, his players at both positions just had one of those (down from eight (born last March). in 2012). Then in 2014, the running backs had all of four fumbles of CU’s 12 RECORD—He has coached in 49 Division I-A (FBS) games as a full-time (another school low), and for the first time in its history, the Buffaloes had coach, and has coached in three bowl games (2005 MPC Computer, 2007 four different players rush for over 300 yards (actually 390). In the same Fiesta, 2012 Military). time, the tight ends have proved to be solid blockers and have improved as the season progressed.

He joined the San Jose State staff in April 2011 after two seasons at Sacramento State, his first full-time Division I (FCS) coaching experience. He was the Hornets’ offensive tackles and tight ends coach his first year there in 2009, and then was promoted to the offensive line coach in 2010. Continuing his rapid rise, he was set to serve as Sacramento State’s offensive coordinator and offensive line coach before he was hired by MacIntyre at SJSU. While at Sacramento State, he coached three players to All- honors. His 2010 offensive linemen paved the way for the

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2006 Boise State Offensive Graduate Assistant 2007-08 Western Washington Run Game Coordinator / Offensive Line 2009 Sacramento State Offensive Tackles/Tight Ends 2010 Sacramento State Offensive Line 2011-12 San Jose State Tight Ends 2013- Colorado Running Backs & Tight Ends

20 GARY BERNARDI Offensive Line

Gary Bernardi in his third season the head coach at Burroughs High (Burbank) in 1993. as the offensive line coach at the Bernardi was offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at University of Colorado, as he officially Northern Arizona for the 2004 season, his lone season in the FCS ranks joined Coach Mike MacIntyre’s staff on before Sanford hired him at UNLV. January 1, 2013. He spent the previous He graduated from Cal State Northridge with a bachelor’s degree in three seasons with MacIntyre at San Physical Education in 1976, and earned his teaching credential from Jose State. Southern California College. He started coaching in 1973 before his 19th Bernardi, 60, is a veteran of 34 birthday at Bell-Jeff High (Burbank, Calif.). After two seasons there, he seasons in the Division I-A (FBS) ranks, moved on to his alma mater, Monroe High (North Hills, Calif.), as an and is no stranger to the Pac-12, as he assistant for one season (1975), before heading to Fountain Valley (Calif.) previously spent a combined 24 years High for four seasons (1976-79). at Arizona, Southern California and Bernardi has been active in community service outside of coaching. He UCLA. He’s coached in 390 games on was a member of the ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) Association Los Angeles college football’s top level, a number chapter when he was coaching at UCLA, assisting in its fundraising efforts. that includes 13 bowl games, five of On two occasions, he represented the ALS Association in Washington, D.C., which were the granddaddy of them meeting with United States senators and congressmen. all, the Rose. He was born September 24, 1954 in Burbank, Calif., and graduated from In his two years at Colorado, the offensive line has improved over the Monroe High School where he lettered in football and was an All-League course of both seasons, with the five linemen in the game credited with receiver. He is married to the former Leigh Nasby, who worked as a allowing only 28 quarterbacks sacks in 999 passing plays (or one every 36 Stanford Hospital registered nurse the three years they were in the Bay plays; and that number was just 11 in 545 for the 2014 season, or one every Area. They are the parents of three grown children, Marina and twins 49.5 plays). In 2014, CU’s running backs averaged over for yards per carry Briana and Joe. Marina works for a medical equipment company (BD) in (4.11) for the first time since 2006. San Antonio. Briana lettered in softball (catcher) at UNLV, where she earned Throughout his professional career, he has been involved with winning her undergraduate and master’s degrees, while Joe lettered in football programs and successful head coaches, establishing a reputation as a (center) at Fresno State and is now a graduate assistant at Oregon, working sharp recruiter and developer of all-star offensive linemen, tight ends and with the offensive line. His brother, Rob, is the long-time athletic director wide receivers. Several of his players have been afforded All-American at Nicholls State University (since 2000). honors and over 20 of his players have gone on to play professional RECORD—He has coached in 390 Division I-A (FBS) games as a full-time football. He worked on the staffs of several notable coaches, including coach, and has coached in 11 bowl games (1985 Sun, 1986 Aloha, 1988 Larry Smith, Terry Donahue, Bob Toledo and Mike Sanford. Rose, 1989 Rose, 1990 Sun, 1992 Freedom, 1995 Aloha, 1997 Cotton, 1998 With the exception of just one season in his career, he’s always coached Rose, 2000 Sun, 2002 Las Vegas, 2003 Silicon Valley, 2012 Military). He has the entire offensive line or at least the offensive tackles. He coached the also coached in 11 FCS games for a total of 401 collegiate games. line in his three seasons at San Jose State, where he landed after coaching five years at UNLV, where he coached the entire line and the tight ends, in addition to serving as the Rebels’ recruiting coordinator. It was Larry Smith who gave him his start in the collegiate ranks, hiring him at Arizona as the Wildcats’ tackles and tight ends coach in 1980, a position he would hold the next five seasons. He then coached the wide receivers for the 1985 season before returning to tutor the tackles and tight ends in 1986. When Smith was hired as Southern California’s head coach ahead of the 1987 season, he accompanied him to Los Angeles. For the next six seasons, he coached the Trojan tackles and tight ends, including Boulder’s Tony Boselli, in addition to handing the special teams coordinator duties. Bernardi then moved crosstown to UCLA in 1994, where he would spend the next 10 seasons under three different head coaches, responsible for the offensive line and tight ends in addition to being the Bruins recruiting coordinator. In-between his positions at USC and UCLA, he was

COACHING EXPERIENCE 1980-84 Arizona Offensive Tackles/Tight Ends 1985 Arizona Wide Receivers 1986 Arizona Offensive Tackles/Tight Ends 1987-92 Southern California Offensive Tackles/Tight Ends, Special Teams Coordinator 1994-03 UCLA Offensive Line/Tight Ends, Recruiting Coordinator 2004 Northern Arizona Offensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator 2005-09 UNLV Offensive Line/Tight Ends, Recruiting Coordinator 2010-12 San Jose State Offensive Line 2013- Colorado Offensive Line

21 CHARLES CLARK Secondary /

Charles Clark is in his third year at defensive assistant coaches. In 2009, he was promoted to a graduate the University of Colorado, his first assistant position assigned to the defensive unit, with game day duties coaching the cornerbacks, as he including relaying signals to the Blue Devils’ players on the field. joined Coach Mike MacIntyre’s staff on Clark lettered four years as a safety at Mississippi, playing for Cutcliffe January 1, 2013. He coached the as a freshman and sophomore (2003-04) and then for Ed Orgeron as an safeties in his first two seasons, and upperclassman. He played in 47 career games and started every game his now also coaches the nickel backs sophomore through senior seasons (34 in all). As a sophomore, he led the with Joe Tumpkin. team in tackles with 76 (57 solo), even getting the better of his roommate, In his two years at Colorado, he’s future winner and San Francisco 49er, Patrick Willis (he had coached mostly underclassmen but 70). has led through the Pac-12 waters; He recorded 198 career tackles (127 solo) with three interceptions, 12 freshman and sophomores combined passes broken up and five fumble recoveries. As a freshman, he played in to play 2,110 snaps out of a possible the Cotton Bowl when Ole Miss defeated No. 21 Oklahoma State, 31-28, to 3,538 at the two safety positions. finish 10-3 on the season. As a senior, he was appointed a team captain. He Clark, 31, came to CU from San Jose was on the Honor Roll, was a member of Ole Miss’ State, where he coached the defensive Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and participated in the 2005 NCAA backs under MacIntyre for three Leadership Conference. seasons there after following him to He graduated from Ole Miss in 2007 with a degree in Business (Banking San Jose from Duke. Two of his top players for the Spartans included three- & Finance); he also took master’s degree classes in humanities when he time first-team All-Western Athletic Conference performer, Duke Ihenacho, was at Duke. After graduation, he worked briefly in private business prior who signed as a free agent with the and made their roster, to entering the coaching ranks. and Peyton Thompson, who was a free agent with the . He was born July 28, 1984 in Eustis, Fla., and graduated from Clay High In 2012, San Jose State led the WAC in interceptions (15) and turnovers School (Green Cove Springs, Fla.), where he lettered in football, basketball gained (31), while ranking 28th nationally in total defense. and track and field. He is the father of two, daughter CadeMorgan (8) and MacIntyre offered him his first full-time assistant position after the two son Charles IV (3). worked together at Duke, where he worked two seasons. In 2008, he joined RECORD—He has coached in 62 Division I-A (FBS) games as a full-time the Duke staff under head coach David Cutcliffe as a quality control intern coach, including one bowl game (2012 Military). for the defense and had scouting, film breakdown and recruiting responsibilities in addition to assisting the special teams coordinator and

COACHING EXPERIENCE 22009 Duke Defensive Graduate Assistant 2010-12 San Jose State Defensive Backs 2013- Colorado Safeties

22 Defensive Line

Jim Jeffcoat is in his third year at tackles that season, earning first-team All-Pac 10 and honorable mention the University of Colorado, joining All-America honors. He was the defensive player of the game in ASU’s 32- new head coach Mike MacIntyre’s staff 21 win over Oklahoma in the , posting a dominant performance on January 1, 2013. He again is against the Sooners which would land him in the bowl’s Hall of Fame in coaching the full defensive line, as he 1991. He went on to play in both the East-West Shrine Game and the Senior did in his first season in 2013 after bowl, and Arizona State inducted him into its Athletic Hall of Fame in 1994. concentrating solely on CU’s young Jeffcoat has long been active in community service. In 1991, the New defensive tackles in his second year. Jersey Sportswriters Association bestowed upon him its Unsung Hero Jeffcoat, 54, came to CU from San Award for community service; in 2000, he and his Cowboys defensive Jose State, where he coached the players participated in the team’s “Lineman Weigh-In” sponsored by defensive line under MacIntyre for two Campbell Soup that resulted in a donation of 21,064 cans of soup to The seasons. In addition to his coaching Salvation Army Irving Corps Community Center and the Faith Mission Food acumen, he also brings over two Bank in Wichita Falls, Texas. He was also the 2012 recipient of the Believing decades of experience as a player and in Youth Award, presented by the Santa Fe Youth Services of Fort Worth, coach in the National Football League Texas. to the Buffalo coaching staff. He was born April 1, 1961 in Long Branch, N.J., and graduated from In 2012, he coached a Spartan defensive line in which all four starters Matawan (N.J.) Regional High School, where he lettered in football, accounted for 35 total sacks, led by 13 from the Western Athletic wrestling and track. He is married to the former Tamara Young, and the Conference player of the year, Travis Johnson; each player ranked in the couple has five children, three of whom are grown, Jaren and twins Jackson nation’s top 100, making San Jose State the only school to have four and Jacqueline, and two teenagers, Jasmine (16) and Quinton (14). Jaren linemen to accomplish that feat. Along with Florida State, they were the lettered four years in basketball at Norwich University; Jackson lettered only two schools to have all four linemen garner All-Conference honors. four seasons at defensive end at the University of Texas, and was the He made an immediate impact in his first year at San Jose, coaching recipient of the as the nation’s top DE; and Jacqueline Johnson to first-team All-WAC status and Travis Raciti to become one of played four years on the Texas State women’s basketball team. the top defensive freshmen in the league. RECORD—He has coached in 88 Division I-A (FBS) games as a full-time Jeffcoat joined SJSU in March 2011 after coaching the defensive linemen coach, including three bowl games (2008 Armed Forces, 2009 Armed at the University of Houston for the 2008 through 2010 seasons, where he Forces, 2012 Military). In the NFL, he coached in 112 regular season and coached three players, Phil Hunt, Tyrell Graham and Jake Ebner to All- three playoff games. Conference USA accolades. He was a first round draft selection by Dallas in the 1983 (the 23rd overall pick), and he went on to enjoy a 15-year career with the Cowboys (1983-94) and the (1995-97). One of the league’s most durable, reliable, productive and consistent defensive linemen, he played in 227 games in the league, one of the top 50 numbers in NFL history. He concluded his career with 102½ quarterback sacks (still among the top 25 all-time), two interceptions, both of which he returned for touchdowns, one of which covered 65 yards in a 28-21 win over the New York Giants in 1985. During his time in professional football that spanned 22 years as a player and coach, he went to the playoffs 11 times: eight times as a player and three times as a coach, nine times with Dallas and twice with Buffalo. He was a member of Super Bowl XXVII and XXVIII champion teams with Dallas (1992, 1993 seasons). Ironically, he concluded his career with the team that Dallas defeated twice to win the . After retiring from playing professionally, Jeffcoat turned his eye toward coaching and returned to Dallas and began his career as a defensive line assistant with the Cowboys under head coach in 1998. When was named head coach in 2000, Jeffcoat was promoted to the defensive end coach, a position he would hold the next five seasons, the last two under head coach Bill Parcells. That is when he first crossed paths with MacIntyre, who was on Parcells’ staff those same two years. He graduated from Arizona State with a bachelor’s degree in Communication in 1982. A three-year starter at defensive end, he was the force behind the Sun Devils’ No. 1 ranked defense in the NCAA as a senior, which allowed a paltry 228.9 yards per game in 1982. He recorded 95

COACHING EXPERIENCE 1998-99 Dallas Cowboys (NFL) Defensive Line Assistant 2000-04 Dallas Cowboys (NFL) Defensive End 2008-10 Houston Defensive Line 2011-12 San Jose State Defensive Line 2013- Colorado Defensive Line

23 TOBY NEINAS Special Teams Coordinator

Toby Neinas is in his third year as he coached four Blazers that were selected in the NFL Draft, including the special teams coordinator at the defensive end Bryan Thomas, a first round pick by the New York Jets in University of Colorado, joining new 2002 (22nd overall), when defensive tackle Eddie Freeman was also head coach Mike MacIntyre’s staff on selected (second round, 43rd overall, ). February 25, 2013, and in the process, He moved on to Temple University under coach Bobby Wallace for the returned to the city where he spent next four years (2002-05), coaching the defensive line the first two seasons much of his childhood. He is in his and then the inside linebackers. In 2002, he coached the Big East 20th season as a full-time collegiate Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year, tackle Dan Klecko, and his line coach. helped the Owls rank 15th nationally in rushing defense (108.3 yards per Neinas, 43, came to CU from game). Montana State, where he coached the Neinas graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor’s secondary for the 2012 season. The degree in History in 1995. It was at Missouri where he began his coaching Bobcats were 11-2 in his one season career, working with the secondary as a student assistant under head there, tri-champions of the Big Sky coach for the 1993 and 1994 seasons. He then worked as a Conference, reaching the Football graduate assistant under at North Carolina in 1995, with the Championship Division (FCS) Tar Heels defeating Arkansas in the CarQuest Bowl to finish with a 7-5 quarterfinals where they lost to Sam record. Houston State. Montana State was He was born September 1, 1971 in Kansas City, Kan., he graduated from 14th in the nation in pass efficiency defense under Neinas’ guidance (a Boulder High School where he lettered in football for the legendary prep paltry 112.72 rating), and the opponent completing just 52.6 percent of coach, Dave Ramsey. His hobbies include skiing, cycling and paddling; as their passes (11th in FCS) with 13 interceptions. a high school student, he worked as a runner in CU’s Fred Casotti Press His first special team units at CU saw a few struggle out of the gate – Box. He is married to the former Cassie Johnson, and the couple has two kickoff and punt coverage and kickoff return – but over the last nine weeks sons, Charlie (5) and Henry (3). of the season, they ranked eighth, 40th and 25th nationally. In his second His father, Chuck, is a longtime college administrator, including serving year in 2014, the kickoff return average of 23.7 ranked 18th in the nation, as the commissioner of the Big Eight Conference for a decade (1971-80), CU’s highest since a similar rank in 2002, with the opponent average the the executive director of the College Football Association (CFA, 1980-97) lowest in five seasons. and most recently as the interim commissioner of the Big 12 (2011-12), with And combined, placekicker Will Oliver made 105-of-117 kicks (all 72 many crediting him as saving the conference. The CFA was based in PATs and 33-of-45 field goals), the best by a CU kicker with 100 or more tries Boulder, thus the younger Neinas spent his latter grade school through since All-American Mason Crosby in 2004-05 (99-of-112). high school years here. Prior to his only year coaching on the FCS level, he spent three years at RECORD—He has coached in 220 Division I-A (FBS) games as a full-time the University of New Mexico (2009-11), coaching the linebackers all three coach, including one bowl game (1995 CarQuest). He has coached six seasons and serving as defensive coordinator in his final year there and as players who were drafted and went on to play in the NFL: Russell Allen, the special teams coordinator the first two. He coached two All-Mountain Eddie Freeman, Dan Klecko, Carmen Messina, Bryan Thomas and Ryan West Conference performers at UNM, Adam Miller and linebacker Wallace. Carmen Messina, who led the nation in tackles in 2009 (162 as a sophomore); he repeated as s a first-teamer in 2010 and finished his career as the conference’s all-time leader in tackles. Neinas coached three seasons under coach Chuck Long at San Diego State (2006-08), coordinating the special teams all three years along with coaching the Aztec tight ends in 2006 and 2007 and the outside linebackers his last year there. At SDSU, he coached punter Michael Hughes to honorable mention All-America honors in 2007 (Hughes ranked 13th in the nation with a 43.9 average), and tutored Tyler Schmitt, the only specialist selected in the 2008 NFL Draft (sixth round by ). He also trebled the output by Aztec tight ends between his first and second years coaching the position (38 receptions for 310 yards and two touchdowns compared to 10-107 and zero). His first full-time coaching position was with the University of Alabama- Birmingham, where he would spend seven seasons (1996-2002) and coached numerous positions under coach : the outside linebackers, defensive ends, safeties, running backs and tight ends. At UAB,

COACHING EXPERIENCE 1995 North Carolina Graduate Assistant 1996 Alabama-Birmingham Outside Linebackers 1997-98 Alabama-Birmingham Defensive Ends 1999-00 Alabama-Birmingham Safeties 2001 Alabama-Birmingham Running Backs/Tight Ends 2002-03 Temple Defensive Line 2004-05 Temple Inside Linebackers 2006-07 San Diego State Outside Linebackers/Special Teams 2008 San Diego State Tight Ends/Special Teams 2009-10 New Mexico Special Teams Coordinator/ Linebackers 2011 New Mexico Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers 2012 Montana State Secondary 2013- Colorado Special Teams Coordinator

24 JOE TUMPKIN Secondary / Safeties

Joe Tumpkin is in his first season the opportunity to work training camp with the Buccaneers’ coaching staff as an assistant coach at Colorado, ahead of the 2007 season. joining the CU staff on February 5, He started his coaching career as a graduate assistant working with the 2015 after serving as the defensive linebackers at Lakeland College in 1994, and stops during his career before coordinator the previous five years at reaching the Division I-A (FBS) level included Northern Michigan (graduate Central Michigan University. He assistant, defensive line), Defiance College (linebackers coach), Western coaches the safeties and teams with Michigan (1997, graduate assistant, tight ends), Southern Illinois (1998-99, Charles Clark to help coach the nickel linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator), a second stint at Lakeland position. (2000-01, defensive coordinator) and Sam Houston State (2002-04, coaching Tumpkin, 44, oversaw a Central linebackers the first two seasons and then secondary in his final year there, Michigan defense in 2014 that finished when SHSU were co-Southland Conference champions and advanced to the 29th in the nation, as the Chippewas I-AA playoffs, at one point ascending to No. 3 in the national rankings). posted a 7-6 record in allowing 355 At Southern Illinois, he coached eventual NFL Pro Bowl linebacker Bart yards per game. He also coached the Scott, who spent 11 years in the professional ranks with Baltimore and the secondary at CMU. New York Jets. While he was at Sam Houston State, he was instrumental in His CMU teams over five years had the development of linebackers Paul Donelson, an All-American and All- a reputation for creating turnovers, effective pass rushes (eight different Southland performer, and T.J. Dibble, a two-time all-conference selection. players had interceptions in 2012) and successful halftime adjustments. In Tumpkin graduated in 1994 from Michigan Tech, earning a Bachelor’s the wildest bowl game of the ’14 season – the Bahamas Bowl where degree in Scientific and Technical Communications. He was a four-year Western Kentucky nipped CMU, 49-48, his halftime changes against one of letterman and a captain his senior year of the Huskies’ football team for the nation’s most prolific offenses limited WKU to just seven points and coach Bernie Anderson. A four-year starter at nose guard, he had 136 151 yards after intermission. Ten players earned All-Mid-American career tackles, including 12 for losses and three quarterback sacks, along Conference honors during his time there, where he worked for head coach with 12 passes broken up, two fumble recoveries and an . He Dan Enos. started all 40 games in his career in helping Michigan Tech to a 27-13 CMU’s other bowl game during his time in Mount Pleasant was in 2012, record. also against Western Kentucky in the Little Caesar’s Bowl; the Chippewas He was born February 16, 1971 in Detroit, Mich., and graduated from won that one, 24-21. That year, he coached Award candidate Hialeah High School (Miami Lakes, Fla.), where he lettered in football and Jahleel Addae, a first-team All-MAC performer the previous season under wrestling. Among his hobbies are reading, cooking and weightlifting. his tutelage, the first CMU defensive back to earn first-team all-league RECORD—He has coached in 123 Division I-A (FBS) games as a full-time honors in a decade. He went on to play professionally with the San Diego coach with a record of 55-68 (10-25 at SMU, 19-7 at Pittsburgh, 26-36 at Chargers. Central Michigan), including four bowl games (2008 Sun, 2009 Meineke Car Prior to his time at Central Michigan, he coached the linebackers for Care, 2012 Little Caesar’s, 2014 Bahamas). two seasons at the , where he coached a pair of first-team All-Big East performers in Scott McKillop (2008) and Adam Gunn (2009). McKillop, a middle linebacker, was also a first-team All-American and the Big East’s Defensive Player of the Year; he had 137 tackles (82 solo, third in the nation) with 18 for losses and went on to play with San Francisco (who drafted him in the fifth round in 2009) and Buffalo in the NFL. At Pitt, he was an assistant under head coach Dave Wannstedt. Pitt was 9-4 in 2008, losing to Oregon State in the in the lowest scoring postseason game in the modern era (3-0), and the Panthers were 10-3 in 2009, defeating North Carolina, 19-17, in the Meineke Car Care Bowl. Tumpkin coached the linebackers at Southern Methodist under head coach Phil Bennett for three seasons (2005-07), tutoring second-team All- Conference USA selection Reggie Carrington. (Bennett moved on to Pittsburgh as its defensive coordinator, where he reunited with Tumpkin for the 2008 season.) During his time at SMU, he earned one of the prestigious NFL minority coaching fellowships with the , which provided him

COACHING EXPERIENCE 1994 Lakeland College Graduate Assistant (Linebackers) 1995 Northern Michigan Graduate Assistant (Defensive Line) 1996 Defiance College Linebackers 1997 Western Michigan Graduate Assistant (Tight Ends) 1998-99 Southern Illinois Linebackers / Recruiting Coordinator 2000-01 Lakeland College Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers 2002-04 Sam Houston State Linebackers / Secondary 2005-07 SMU Linebackers 2007 Tampa Bay (NFL) Minority Internship (Training Camp) 2008-09 Pittsburgh Linebackers 2010-14 Central Michigan Defensive Coordinator / Secondary 2015- Colorado Safeties

25 TROY WALTERS Receivers / Recruiting Coordinator

Troy Walters is in his third year as He graduated from Stanford with a bachelor’s degree in the wide receivers coach at the Communications in 1999, earning Academic All-America honors as a senior University of Colorado, joining new and was twice honored on the All-Pac 10 Academic Team. He earned his head coach Mike MacIntyre’s staff on master’s degree in Sociology (organizational behavior) from Stanford in January 9, 2013. He also handles 2000. recruiting coordinator duties for the A fifth round draft choice by Minnesota in the 2000 National Football program. League draft, he played eight years in the NFL with the Vikings (2000-01), Walters, 38, came to CU from North Indianapolis (2002-05), Arizona (2006) and Detroit (2007). He played in 98 Carolina State, where he coached the games as a professional, making 98 receptions for 1,135 yards and nine wide receivers for one season under touchdowns, with 117 kickoff returns for 2,594 yards (22.2 avg.) and 139 head coach Tom O’Brien. punt returns for 1,241 yards (8.9 per). His top season as a receiver came in In his first two years at Colorado, 2003 with the Colts, when he caught 36 passes thrown to him by Peyton he has coached two of the top five or Manning, for 456 yards and three touchdowns; Indianapolis qualified for six receivers all-time in Colorado the playoffs all four of his seasons with the team. history in Paul Richardson and Nelson He was born December 15, 1976 in Bloomington, Ind., and graduated Spruce. Richardson, who earned first- from A&M Consolidated High School (College Station, Texas), where he team All-Pac-12 honors, set school single-season marks for receptions (83) lettered in football, basketball and track. He is the son of long-time college and yards (1,343), two of the 44 records he established for shared in his CU and NFL coach Trent Walters (coaching stops included Indiana, Louisville, career; he was the first Buff wide receiver to earn first-team All-Conference Washington and Notre Dame in college and Minnesota and Cincinnati in honors since 1997 (Phil Savoy in the old Big 8). Spruce, who earned second- the pros). His hobbies include golf and traveling. He is married to the team All-Pac-12 mention, broke Richardson’s reception mark with 106 for former Josephine Jackson, and the couple has two children, son Tate 1,198 yards, and also set the single-season TD reception mark with 12 (two Jackson (2) and daughter Faith (born last October). of the 31 records he set). RECORD —He has coached in 63 Division I-A (FBS) games as a full-time Walters’ coaching has been especially evident in his influence on yards coach, including three bowl games (2011 Cotton, 2011 Meineke Car Care, after the catch – in 2013, CU’s average per completion was a 12-year high. 2012 Music City). At N.C. State, he tutored a trio of balanced receivers – Tobais Palmer, Quintin Payton and Bryan Underwood – to a combined 149 catches for 2,199 yards and 18 touchdowns (with seven 100-yard games), as all had at least 44 receptions and 620 yards. He spent the previous two seasons (2010-11) on Mike Sherman’s staff at Texas A&M, where he coached a pair of school record-setting receivers in Ryan Swope and Jeff Fuller. In 2010, both players set the A&M record for single-season receptions with 72, while Fuller set the mark for receiving yards with 1,066. A year later, Swope broke both of those marks with 89 catches for 1,207 yards. Walters began his coaching career at Indiana State under Trent Miles, where he was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks and receivers coach for the 2009 season. He lettered four times at wide receiver for Coach Tyrone Willingham at Stanford from 1996-99. As a senior in 1999, he was a consensus All- American, the recipient of the Biletnikoff Award, presented to the nation’s top wide receiver, and the Pac-10 Conference Offensive Player of the Year. That season, he had 74 receptions for 1,456 yards and 10 touchdowns, averaging 19.7 yards per catch and 132.4 yards per game (with a long catch of 98 yards). He also led the Cardinal in all-purpose yards (1,871) in helping Stanford to an 8-4 record, its first Pac-10 championship since 1971 and a berth in the Rose Bowl opposite Wisconsin. He was a first-team All-Pac 10 performer as a sophomore in 1997 (kick returner) and in 1999, while garnering second-team honors as a junior in 1998. He still holds the Stanford records for receptions: career (244, also a Pac-10 best) and single-season (86 in 1997) as well as yards: career (3,986), single-season (1,456 in 1999) and single-game (278 versus UCLA in 1999). His career 26 touchdowns are now the second-most, but he still holds the mark for most 100-yard games (19).

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2009 Indiana State Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks & Receivers 2010-11 Texas A&M Receivers 2012 North Carolina State Receivers 2013- Colorado Receivers / Recruiting Coordinator

26 football support staff

Those are the only two bowl games SJSU has ever played outside the state of California. DAVE FORMAN McGinnis played wide receiver for two years (2000-01) at Cabrillo College Director of Sports Performance in Aptos, and then got into coaching, beginning his career at his alma mater, Harbor High School, where he spent two years as the school’s offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. In 2003, he joined the San Francisco Dave Forman is in his third year as the director of 49ers staff as an intern in the player personnel department. sports performance at the University of Colorado, He then returned to school to finish his degree, graduating from San Jose officially joining the staff on January 7, 2013. State with Bachelor’s in Kinesiology in 2007. While working with football, he Forman, 36, joined the Buffalo staff from San Jose took several graduate courses in Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation State University, where he was the football strength Management. and conditioning coach under Mike MacIntyre for two He was born June 22, 1981 in Santa Cruz, Calif., and graduated from Harbor seasons, having joined the Spartan staff in January 2011. When MacIntyre was High School there, lettering in football and track. He is a certified speed training hired as head coach at Colorado, he came to Boulder along with several other coach by SAC (Speed, Agility & Conditioning USA/Canada). He is married to the SJSU coaches and staff members. former Vrinda Murphy, who is a behavior therapist for children with autism; the He had an immediate impact on the CU program: from 2010 through 2012, couple has one daughter, Emily Margaret (1). the Buffaloes lost 274 games due to injury by players in the two-deep, an average of 91 per season; in 2013, that number dropped to 23, much of it credited to his training techniques, and was low again in 2014 aside from a couple of freakish injuries. Forman had moved up the road to San Jose State from Stanford, where he ADAM TOYAMA served three years as a Cardinal strength and conditioning assistant coach Director of Football Recruiting (2008-10), where he worked directly with the football and wrestling programs. Stanford’s football team had a banner season his final year there, going 12-1 in Adam Toyama is in his third year as the director of 2010 (a school record number for wins), including a 40-12 rout of No. 13 Virginia football recruiting at the University of Colorado, having Tech in the Orange Bowl en route to finishing fourth in both final major polls joined Mike MacIntyre’s new Buffalo staff on January 2, (Associated Press, Coaches). The Cardinal made back-to-back bowl 2013. appearances in 2009-10, a program first in nearly 20 years (1991-92). The Toyama, 33, joined the Colorado staff from San Jose wrestling team finished a university all-time best 11th at the 2011 NCAA State University, where he was the coordinator of Championships. football relations for the 2011 and 2012 seasons under MacIntyre; he was Forman got his start in strength and conditioning as an undergraduate offered a promotion to direct all aspects of recruiting and thus accepted his student assistant at James Madison, working under Greg Werner while as a invitation to follow him to Boulder. member of the football team, from 1999-2002. He then had the opportunity to Prior to joining MacIntyre at San Jose State, he was a recruiting and intern for the Detroit Tigers organization during the team’s 2004 spring training operations assistant at UNLV for two seasons under head coaches Mike Sanford in Lakeland, Fla. (2009) and (2010). Before taking the UNLV job, he worked in In 2005, Forman switched coasts, as he worked as a volunteer in strength facilities operations at Stanford. and conditioning at the University of Southern California. He then decided to Toyama earned his Bachelor’s degree in Health, Exercise and Lifestyle go back to school for his Master’s, becoming a graduate assistant at the Management from the University of Hawai’i in 2004, and went on to earn a University of Mississippi for the 2005-06 athletic year. He completed a summer Master’s in Sports Management from the University of San Francisco in 2007. internship at the in 2006, where he worked with the While earning his graduate degree, he spent over a year as an operations intern football program. with the National Football League’s San Francisco 49ers and for the 2006 Forman’s first full-time coaching position in the business came as an season, he worked in suite sales and client relations for the Oakland Raiders. assistant coach at Sacramento State in the fall of 2006, where he worked with He was born July 24, 1982 in Honolulu, Hawai’i, and graduated from the St. the football and women’s basketball teams. In 2007, he became Northern Louis School there, where he earned letters in volleyball and a sport unique to Arizona University’s assistant strength and conditioning coach before moving the islands, canoe paddling. He is married to the former Emmeline Yu; the on to Stanford. couple had its nuptials this past July 11. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology in 2002 from James Madison University, where he lettered three times for the Dukes in football at both linebacker and safety. He earned his Master’s degree in Exercise Science from Mississippi while working as an S&C grad assistant in 2006. DARIAN HAGAN A native of Glendale, N.Y., he graduated from St. Francis Prep High (Fresh Meadows, N.Y.). He is certified by the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Director of Player Development Coaches Association (CSCCa). Darian Hagan, one of the names synonymous with Colorado’s rise to glory in the late 1980s, is in his 11th season overall on the CU staff, shifting from coach into BRYAN McGINNIS the role of director of player development in January 2013. Director of Football Operations Hagan, 45, spent the previous two years as the director of player personnel (2011-12) under head coach . He Bryan McGinnis is in his third year as the director worked five seasons (2006-10) as running backs coach for head coach Dan of football operations at the University of Colorado, Hawkins, as he was one of two assistant coaches retained by Hawkins when he having joined Mike MacIntyre’s new Buffalo staff on was named to the position in December 2005. January 2, 2013. In his position, he coordinates many He was named an offensive assistant coach on ’s staff on facets for the football program, including team travel February 9, 2005, and worked with the skill position players on offense in the arrangements, itineraries and scheduling. spring and fall in his first year as a full-time collegiate assistant. McGinnis, 34, served in the same capacity under MacIntyre for two seasons A popular coach with his players yet with a stern touch, he was coaching at San Jose State University, and thus accepted the invitation to follow him to true freshman Rodney Stewart on the way to a 1,000-yard season in 2008 until Boulder. A life-long resident of the San Francisco Bay area, this marks his first a season-ending injury sidelined him in the ninth game of the 2008 season. time he has ever lived outside of Northern California. Stewart’s 622 yards were the third most by a CU freshman in school history. In Prior to being promoted to being in charge of San Jose State’s football 2010, Stewart hit the plateau and then some, rushing for 1,318 yards and in operations, he spent six years on the Spartans’ coaching staff, working a variety position to threaten many of the school’s all-time rushing marks. In 2007, Hagan of positions as an operations assistant in recruiting, equipment and video tutored Hugh Charles to a 1,000-yard year including the Independence Bowl; he services. He also was a student assistant working with the defense, the has since gone on to play successfully in Canada. linebackers in particular, the 2005 through 2007 seasons, and then switched Hagan made a difference in his first season (2006) mentoring the running sides, working as a graduate assistant on offense (running backs) for the 2008 backs, as CU had three 500-plus yard rushers for just the 10th time in its and 2010 season; in-between, in 2009 he was the staff’s operations assistant. history. He also played a role in the development of quarterback Bernard At San Jose, he was on the staffs of two teams that earned bowl invitations: Jackson, as Hagan’s own skills of blending the run and the pass rubbed off on the Spartans defeated New Mexico, 20-12, in the 2006 New Mexico Bowl (their the Buff junior in his first year as a starter. first bowl since 1990) and beat Bowling Green, 29-20, in the . He had a brief taste of coaching in the spring of 2004 as he subbed as

27 secondary coach when the staff was minus a full-time assistant. Otherwise, he Before entering the NFL scouting ranks, Murphy was a coach on both the was the defensive technical intern for the ‘04 season, assuming that role in professional and collegiate levels. He first served on the staff at Iowa State as February of that year. It marked the third time he has made the University of a graduate assistant for two years (1990-91), while pursuing his master’s degree Colorado his destination of choice. in Higher Education. He moved on to Arizona Western for one season (1992) He starred at quarterback for the Buffaloes between 1988 and 1991, leading prior to a two-year stint at Bethel College in Tennessee (1993-94), where he was the school to its first national championship, and following his professional the school’s offensive coordinator. Two years as linebackers and special teams playing career, returned to CU in the mid-1990s to work as the Alumni C Club coach with the Ottawa Rough Riders of the League (1995- Director. 96) preceded his move into NFL scouting. He also spent one year (1989) Hagan left CU in the spring of 1998 to work as an area sales manager for the assisting in the personnel department of the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Transit Marketing Group. Three months into his new position, he was where his father was the general manager and head coach. promoted to Southeast Regional Sales Manager. He remained in that position He earned his bachelor’s degree in 1989 in Physical Education from William for over five years until deciding to pursue his dream as a coach and return to Jewell College, where he lettered two seasons in football (strong safety). He his alma mater for the third time. By working as a technical intern, he learned then worked as a student assistant in the football office during the 1989 season. the intricacies of the profession in a hands-on role in his desire to coach; when He was born December 29, 1964 in Vancouver, B.C., and graduated from St. a temporary vacancy opened on the staff, he was “activated” as a coach to Francis Xavier High School (Edmonton, Alberta), where he played football, work with the defensive backs and it added to his penchant for the profession. basketball and soccer and was also on the swim team. His hobbies include Arguably the best all-around athlete in the history of the CU football playing golf, biking, swimming and fishing. program, he was an integral part of CU’s run at two national championships in His father (Cal) was inducted into the CFL Hall of Fame in 2004 following a 1989 and 1990. The Buffs were 11-1 in 1989, losing to Notre Dame in the Orange 26-year career as both a coach and general manager in the CFL (1974-99; he led Bowl, but went 11-1-1 in 1990 with a win over the Irish in an Orange Bowl teams in that time frame to nine Grey Cup championships). He is married to the rematch to give CU its first national title in football. CU was 28-5-2 with him as former Camille Walker, and the couple have two daughters, Tyler and Morgan. the starting quarterback for three seasons, including a 20-0-1 mark in Big Eight Conference games as he led the Buffs to three straight league titles in 1989, 1990 and 1991. His 28-5-2 record as a starter (82.9 winning percentage) is the 37th best in college football history. KATIE BASON In 1989, he became just the sixth player in NCAA history at the time to run Director of Football Academics and pass for over 1,000 yards in the same season, finishing, as just a sophomore, fifth in the balloting for the . He established the school record for total offense with 5,808 yards (broken three years later by Katie Bason is in her third year as the director of Kordell Stewart), and is one of two players ever at CU to amass over 2,000 yards football academics at the University of Colorado, both rushing and passing along with Bobby Anderson. He was a two-time all- having joined Mike MacIntyre’s new Buffalo staff on Big Eight performer, and the league’s offensive player of the year for 1989 when January 7, 2013. he also was afforded various All-America honors. He still holds several CU Bason, 32, joined the Colorado staff from San Jose records and was the school’s male athlete-of-the-year for the 1991-92 academic State, where she spent the previous two years (2011- year. 12) as the academic learning specialist for the football program under In 2002, he was a member of the fourth class to be inducted into CU’s MacIntyre. When MacIntyre accepted the CU job, he built in the newly created Athletic Hall of Fame, and his jersey (No. 3) is one of several to have been position of director of academics and offered it to her. Prior to working honored. The Colorado Sports Hall of Fame finally recognized his achievements specifically with the Spartans’ football program, she spent a year as a learning as well, inducting him into its prestigious group in the Class of 2014. specialist for the athletic department. Hagan played for Toronto, Las Vegas and Edmonton over the course of five Prior to her three years at SJSU, she worked seven years with her alma seasons in the , mostly as a defensive back and mater, , her main emphasis working with at-risk student special teams performer. He returned to CU to earn his diploma just prior to his athletes on improving study habits and skills. She also worked as a high school last professional season, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sociology teacher in Charlotte and Winston-Salem, N.C., her courses including English, in May 1996. He was hired later that year (December 1) as the Alumni C Club world history, civics and economics. She also held various operations positions Director, a position he held for 16 months until leaving for an incredible for the Teach for America branch office in Charlotte. opportunity in private business. Bason graduated from Wake Forest with a Bachelor of Arts degree in In the summer of 2015, he served as an assistant under former CU head Education in 2005, where she was a member of the Dean’s List. As a student at coach Dan Hawkins for the champion Team USA in the Federation of American WFU, she was a manager for the Demon Deacons men’s basketball team. Football (IFAF) World Championship in Canton, Ohio. She was born June 29, 1983 in Martinsville, Va., and graduated from Carlisle He was born February 1, 1970 in Lynwood, Calif., and graduated from Los High School there, where she lettered in football and baseball; she was the only Angeles’ Locke High School in 1988, where he lettered in football, basketball, girl on the varsity baseball team, and was for four years. She played for the baseball and track. He was drafted in two sports, football (by San Francisco in Chicago Storm women’s baseball team (the 2002 Roy Hobbes National the fourth round in the 1992 NFL Draft) and baseball (selected as a shortstop Champions) as well as the 2002 U-21 U.S. women’s national team. by both Seattle and Toronto). He is the father two sons, Darian, Jr., who played defensive back at California, and the late DeVaughn (who passed away on December 6, 2010 at the age of 19), and a daughter, Danielle. JOE BLEYMAIER Director of Quality Control

MIKE MURPHY Joe Bleymaier is in his first year as the director of Director of Player Personnel quality control for the University of Colorado football program. He was promoted from the assistant’s Mike Murphy is in his first year as the football position on August 1, 2015, having worked in that role program’s director of player personnel, joining Mike for two years after he joined Mike MacIntyre’s first MacIntyre’s staff on March 1, 2015. Buffalo staff on April 15, 2013. Murphy, 50, joined the Colorado staff from one Bleymaier, 33, graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor’s year in private business (real estate), which followed degree in History in 2005, and earned his J.D. degree in Law from Marquette 18 years in the National Football League as a scout and University in 2009. other positions for four different franchises. Most recently, he spent six seasons At Delaware, he lettered four years for coach K.C. Keeler at wide receiver as the a member of the scouting staff (2008-13), and as a (2002-05), where he had 74 career receptions for 864 yards (11.7 per catch) and regional scout, he was responsible for canvassing the southeastern part of the 10 touchdowns; he also scored a touchdown rushing. His playing career did United States for the club. not overlap with quarterback Joe Flacco, who transferred to Delaware in 2005 He got his start in the NFL as a pro personnel assistant in the scouting but was ineligible to play until the following season, but they were teammates department of the Kansas City Chiefs from 1996-99. He moved on to the role as Bleymaier’s senior year. As a sophomore in 2003, when he started seven games, Midwest scout with the in 2000 and served in that post for the Blue Hens finished with a 15-1 record, capped off with a 40-0 win over five years (through 2004). He then took a position as a national scout with the Colgate to win the I-AA National Championship. Dallas Cowboys for the next three seasons (2005-07) before joining the He was an assistant coach at Milwaukee’s Wauwatosa East High School for Dolphins staff. the 2006 and 2007 seasons while attending law school, and spent three

28 summers (2007-09) as a football operations intern with the in the National Football League. After he earned his law degree, he moved out west where he worked the better part of two years as the assistant director of NATHAN EMERT compliance at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif. In the spring of Graduate Assistant (Offense) 2011, he moved to Mountain View, Calif., and co-founded an early stage tech start-up with his younger brother, Tom. Nathan Emert is in his first year as an offensive He was born August 9, 1982 in Boise, Idaho, and spent his entire childhood graduate assistant coach, joining the CU staff in there, as he is the son of longtime Boise State athletic director Gene Bleymaier February 2015. His primary role is assisting Gary (who is now the AD at San Jose State). He graduated from Boise’s Bishop Kelly Bernardi with the offensive line as well as general High School where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball. He was a overall duties with the entire offense. three-time Academic All-Atlantic 10 Conference team member his sophomore Emert, 29, was a pastor at a church in Austin, Texas, through senior years at Delaware and was the Newark Elks Club Scholar Athlete prior to returning to the sport he played in college. of the Year and Outstanding Senior at End for 2005. He is married to the former A star quarterback in high school, he started his collegiate career at Stephanie Gilbertson. Missouri Southern State (Joplin, Mo.), where he competed as a freshman and sophomore (2004-05). Over the two seasons, he completed 332-of-548 passes (61 percent) for 3,759 yards and 26 touchdowns, setting 18 school records in the process. He earned Freshman of the Year honors, was his school’s offensive A.J. BAER and team most valuable player, first-team All-MIAA and a Freshman All- Assistant Director of Recruiting American. He transferred to the University of Arkansas prior to his junior season and A.J. Baer is in his second year on the football staff would letter twice for coach Houston Nutt, earning a scholarship after he at the University of Colorado, his first as the assistant walked on the team. He rose to second on the depth chart by his senior year director of recruiting. He was promoted into the and was the recipient of the school’s Crosland Character Award as a senior. A position in May 2015 after working his first year as an member of the Razorbacks’ SEC West champion team in 2006, he went to two offensive graduate assistant. He originally joined the bowls, the ’07 Capital One and the ’08 Cotton Bowl. He earned his bachelor’s staff on February 24, 2014 with his primary role degree from Arkansas in 2008 in Communications. assisting Gary Bernardi with the offensive line, working with Klayton Adams He was born January 26, 1986 in Fayetteville, Ark., and graduated from with the running backs and tight ends, as well as general overall duties with the Shiloh Christian High School (Springdale, Ark.), where he lettered in football (a entire offense. high school All-State performer), basketball and track. His hobbies include Baer, 27, joined the CU staff from San Jose State, where he also spent the playing golf, woodworking and fly-fishing; he also helped plant a church from 2012 and 2013 seasons as a graduate assistant coach; he worked primarily with scratch in Austin, Texas (ONEchapel). His father-in-law, David Lee, is the the defensive coaches. quarterbacks coach for the Buffalo Bills. He is married to the former Shannon He worked as a student assistant in coach at Washington State University Lee, and the couple has four children, sons Levi (7) and Benjamin (5) and under coach Paul Wulff for the 2011 season; while there, he completed his daughters Halle (2) and Elizabeth (1). Emert himself is one of six children and undergraduate degree in Social Sciences/General Studies, with a minor in has an identical twin (Luke). Sports Management, graduating in December 2011. Baer played collegiately as a safety at Glendale Community College and Mesa (Ariz.) Community College, named one of the team captains at the latter. He was an All-American at Mesa, and earned a scholarship to attend Western BEN GEORGE Washington, but they dropped its football program three weeks before the 2009 Graduate Assistant (Defense) season. He then chose to remain in the state of Washington and joined the Washington State program as a walk-on, but eventually a knee injury sidelined Ben George is in his first year as a defensive his career. graduate assistant coach, as he joined the staff on June He was born March 24, 1988 in Walnut Creek, Calif.; he graduated from 15, 2015. His primary role is assisting Charles Clark and Mountlake Terrace High School (Brier, Wash.), where he lettered in football (he Joe Tumpkin with the defensive backs, along with attended there one year; prior, he attended Mountain Pointe High School general overall duties with the entire defense. outside of Phoenix, and he lettered in football and track (sprints). He is the son George, 24, joined CU from Vail Valley Anglers, of CU’s former defensive coordinator, , a longtime veteran collegiate where he worked in sales and shipping for the organization’s on-line coach. He has assisted his dad with the New Era Bowl in on two merchandising store. occasions (the game annually integrates top Japanese college players with A defensive back, he attended the University of Texas as a preferred walk- selected American players and coaches). A.J. stands for Aaron James. on and redshirted as a true freshman in 2010. His playing career was cut short in his redshirt sophomore season by injuries. He remained at UT and graduated with bachelor’s degree in Economics and a minor in Business (general) in 2014. He was born May 22, 1991 in Houston, Texas, and graduated from Lee High NATE TAYE School in Tyler, Texas, where he lettered in football and baseball; he was a Assistant Director of Quality Control second-team All-District performer and a first-team Academic All-State honoree, graduating in the top four percent of his class. His hobbies include hunting and Nate Taye is in his first year as the assistant fishing. He has a twin sister (Caroline), and has been active in community director of quality control, having been promoted to service projects throughout his lifetime in Tyler, Austin and the Vail Valley, the position on August 1, 2015. He previously worked particularly working with Young Life. two years as a defensive graduate assistant coach, as he joined the CU staff on June 3, 2013. His primary role as a graduate assistant was coaching the nickelbacks, in addition to assisting former defensive coordinator TYRONE McKENZIE Kent Baer with the linebackers as well has having general overall duties with Graduate Assistant (Defense) the entire defense. Taye, 25, joined CU from the San Jose State football staff, where he was a Tyrone McKenzie is in his first year as a defensive student assistant his junior and senior years. At SJSU, he also helped Baer with graduate assistant coach, as he joined the CU staff on an assortment of duties including breaking down video, working with the scout July 20, 2015. His primary role is assisting his former team and other daily activities. He graduated from SJSU with a degree in college coach, Jim Leavitt, with the linebackers along Political Science in May 2013 and was a member of the Dean’s List. with general overall duties with the entire defense. He was playing jaycee football but wanted to pursue a career in a coaching, McKenzie, 29, is in his first coaching role after so he approached Mike MacIntyre at San Jose about volunteering and retiring from professional football. He was selected by New England in the third eventually earned a student assistant position. round of the 2009 National Football League Draft out of South Florida, where he He was born May 16, 1990 and grew up in San Jose, Calif., graduating from completed his career as a first-team All-Big East performer at linebacker. Prospect High School in nearby Saratoga, where he lettered in football, He began his collegiate career in 2004 at Michigan State, where he played basketball and track. His hobbies include movies and video games. in 11 games as a true freshman. He then transferred to Iowa State, where he

29 earned second-team All-Big 12 honors as a sophomore in 2006, when he Field, as he worked as an intern for coach Roy Edwards with the CU men’s golf recorded 129 tackles (eighth in the NCAA), with 10 for losses and two team for the 2010-11 season. His role with the team included helping to facilitate quarterback sacks, four forced fumbles and an interception. But prior to the and organize the 2011 NCAA Men’s Regional Championships that the Buffaloes 2007 season, his widowed mother was injured in a car accident and transferred hosted at Colorado National Golf Club in Erie, Colo. to the University of South Florida to be closer to home and to help support her. He graduated from CU in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in Business The NCAA granted him a hardship waiver and as a junior in 2007, he earned Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. He also earned his Business of second-team All-Big East honors in setting a USF record with 121 tackles, with Sports Certificate in 2010. two quarterback sacks, two forced fumbles, two recoveries and a blocked kick. He was born on August 31, 1988 in Sterling, Colo., and graduated from Rocky As a senior the following year, he was a nominee for the Butkus and Nagurski Mountain High School in Fort Collins where he played baseball and basketball. awards as well as the . He once again led the Bulls in tackles with His hobbies include basketball, golf and hiking. 116 (with 15 for losses including a sack, eight passes broken up and an interception); USF was 17-9 in his two years there, earning two bowl bids to the Sun and St. Petersburg games. He spent one full season on the Patriots in 2009 and was LUCIUS JORDAN with the team for a brief time in 2010 before moving on to the Tampa Bay Assistant Director of Sports Buccaneers, where he finished the season (playing in three games) and also spent part of 2011 with the Bucs. He was picked up by the , Performance where he played in all 12 games in 2012 and remained on the team roster in 2013. Lucius Jordan is in his second year as an assistant He was born December 11, 1985 in Queens, N.Y., and graduated from director of sports performance, joining the department Riverview (Fla.) High School where he played running back and linebacker, on September 5, 2014. He works primarily with earning first-team All-County honors and was a top 50 prospect in the state (he Colorado’s football program. also lettered in track as a hurdler). He is certified as a strength and conditioning specialist by both the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the United States Weightlifting Association (USWA). Jordan, 29, came to CU from Coastal Carolina University where he worked PATRICK WILLIAMS four years (2011-14) as the assistant director of speed, strength and Graduate Assistant (Offense) conditioning for the Chanticleers. He worked specifically with men’s and women’s track and field, men’s soccer, women’s tennis and women’s cross country. Patrick Williams is in his second year as an Prior to accepting his first full-time position at CCU, he spent two years at offensive graduate assistant coach, as he shifted into the University of Georgia (2009-11), where he interned with the Olympic Sports the position on July 1, 2014. His primary role is program while attending UGA’s graduate school. He assisted the baseball, assisting Troy Walters with the receivers as well as volleyball, track, women’s soccer and women’s basketball teams. general overall duties with the entire offense. Jordan served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at the Nike Williams, 29, returned to his alma mater in the last SPARQ Combine in Boston in 2009. He was responsible for assisting with player week of August 2013 as the assistant director of recruiting, a position he held development programs for soccer, football, baseball and lacrosse players of until moving into the graduate assistant role. various skill levels from high school to professional. A team captain as a senior, he finished his CU career ninth all-time in He graduated from in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree receptions (104) and 18th in receiving yards (1,070), one of just nine players at in Exercise Sports Science. At ECU, he was a walk-on defensive back for one the time to have both 100 catches and 1,000 yards in a Buffalo career. He caught season. He went on to earn his master’s degree in Kinesiology at the University at least one pass in 44 of 50 career games (including two bowls). He was the of Georgia in 2011. recipient of the Eddie Crowder Award for leadership as a senior, and had also He was born July 10, 1986 in Houston, Texas, and graduated from Athens received the John Wooten Award for outstanding work ethic prior to the Drive High School in Raleigh, N.C., where he lettered in football (safety) and season. He won the Iron Buffalo Award among all the receivers in the spring of soccer (defenseman). His hobbies include fishing, watching movies and his junior and senior years, recognized for his work in the weight room. weightlifting; he is also bilingual (in English and Spanish). He was a member of Gary Barnett’s 2004 recruiting class, but he would earn a medical redshirt for his true freshman season after breaking bones in both hands. In the 2006 opener against Montana State, Dan Hawkins’ first game as CU head coach, he caught a 42-yard pass from James Cox on CU’s first play of the JEREMY LAYPORT game, which remains the longest gain on any first play of a season in Colorado history. Assistant Director of Sports He signed as a free agent with Green Bay and spent the 2009 season with the Performance Packers; he was then on the practice squads for Seattle (2010) and with Baltimore (2011). Jeremy Layport is in his first year as an assistant He graduated from Colorado with a degree in Sociology in December 2008. director of sports performance, joining the department He was honored that year with the Most Improved Student-Athlete Award at on April 1, 2015. He works primarily with Colorado’s CU’s Academic Recognition Luncheon. football program. He was born January 13, 1986 in Dallas, Texas, and graduated from DeSoto He is a senior instructor for Strong First, certified (Texas) High School where he was an All-Midlands performer in football and a in Level I and II “Hardstyle” Kettlebell instruction as well as in strong first multi-event performer in track and field. His hobbies include playing basketball, barbell instruction. He is also certified as a strength and conditioning specialist listening to music (particularly R&B) and mentoring young kids back home in by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). The United DeSoto when he has the chance. Growing up, he played the saxophone and States Weightlifting Association (USWA) certified him in Olympic Lifting owned a vast collection of bass fishing hooks, and at CU, he regularly led team Technique and he is also a barefoot training specialist (Level I by both). Bible studies. Layport, 35, joined the CU staff from Academy of Art University in San Francisco, where he worked three years (2012-14) as the Urban Knights’ head strength and conditioning coach, coordinating the needs of the school’s 16 NCAA sport programs, including men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, SCOTT UNREIN volleyball and track and field (AAU’s women’s track teams won both the indoor Operations & Recruiting Assistant and outdoor NCAA Division II titles in the same year during his time there). Prior to accepting the head position at the AAU, he was an assistant Scott Unrein is in his fourth year on the University strength and conditioning coach at San Jose State University for eight years of Colorado football staff as the operations and (2004-12), where he first met current CU head coach Mike MacIntyre. He recruiting assistant, named to the position in July 2012. oversaw the conditioning needs of the baseball, softball, volleyball, men’s golf, His primary duties include overseeing the parents men’s soccer and women’s water polo programs and also assisted with football. program, assisting with on-campus recruiting and daily While at SJSU, he earned his master’s degree in Exercise Physiology in 2006 football operations, including the team’s social media while working as a graduate assistant prior to being promoted to a full-time coordinator. assistant. Unrein, 27, joined the football staff basically from the other side of Folsom He earned his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine

30 (ESSM) from Cal Lutheran University in 2002, where he lettered four years at nose tackle for coach Scott Squires. He was a second-team All-SCIAC performer his senior season, when he served as a team captain and won CLU’s Most COREY EDSALL Inspirational Award. Football Intern He was born July 12, 1980 in Paso Robles, Calif., and graduated from Paso Robles High School where he lettered in football and track. He has won several Corey Edsall is in his first year on the University Olympic weightlifting competitions and has qualified for nationals. He has won of Colorado football staff as a football intern, named a (RAW) Power Lifting competition (where he was the “lifter of the meet”), and to the position on August 1, 2015. was the third person to ever pass the “Beast Tamer Challenge,” which he did Edsall, 23, has spent two summers as a scouting in 2006 in the Russian Kettlebell Challenge. intern in a pair of National Football League training camps, New England in 2013 and Philadelphia in 2014. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Family Science from the University of Maryland in 2015. He started out as a freshman at Syracuse MT EISNER University, where he played quarterback for coach Doug Marrone, but then Assistant Director of Sports transferred to Maryland where his father, Randy Edsall, was named head Performance football coach in 2011 after coaching the University of Connecticut team for 12 seasons. At Maryland, he worked three years (2012-14) as a student assistant on the offensive side of the ball, and staffed a pair of bowl games with the MT Eisner is in her third year as an assistant Terrapins (2013 Military, 2014 Foster Farms). director of sports performance, joining the department He was born on August 13, 1992 in Boston, Mass., and graduated from East in September 2013. She works primarily with Catholic High School in Manchester, Conn., where he lettered four times in Colorado’s football, cross country and track, skiing and football, twice in baseball and once in lacrosse. At Syracuse, he made the Big spirit programs. East All-Academic team for the 2011 season. She has certifications in CSCS (certified as a strength and conditioning specialist), USA Weightlifting (Level I) and in CPR/AED. Eisner, 29, joined CU from the University of Denver, where she worked as a part-time assistant strength and conditioning coach, working with all 17 of the Pioneer Division I programs. She previously has practicum positions with the CHIDERA UZO-DIRIBE National Strength and Conditioning Association, at the Air Force Academy, the U.S. Olympic Training Center and with Front Range Weightlifting. Football Intern She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Journalism in 2008 from Fairfield University, where she lettered four years in soccer. She Chidera Uzo-Diribe is in his first year on the earned first-team All-Metro Athletic Conference honors her junior and senior University of Colorado football staff as a football intern, seasons, and as a freshman, Fairfield won the MAAC title; she earned All-MAAC named to the position on July 13, 2015 and returning Tournament team accolades in helping her team to a berth in the NCAA to his alma mater in the process. tournament. A four-year letterman at defensive end for the Eisner received her master’s degree in Sports Medicine with a specialization Buffaloes, he graduated from CU in December 2014 in Strength and Conditioning from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs with a bachelor’s degree in Communication. He finished his career tied for sixth in 2013. in quarterback sacks (20), tied for 17th in tackles for loss (31) and second in Born Mary Therese Church on November 26, 1985 in Casper, Wyo., she forced fumbles (10); his percentage of solo tackles (99) to overall tackles (118), graduated from Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colo., in 2004 where she or 83.9 percent, is the highest in CU history. lettered in soccer and basketball. Her hobbies include running and playing He signed with the as a free agent, and was one of the tennis; she is married to Justin Eisner, who is a marketing executive. last to be waived during their training camp. As a senior team captain, he earned first-team All-Colorado honors from the state’s chapter of the National Football Foundation, was named CU’s Defensive Trench Award winner and played in the East-West Shrine game. For ERIK AUNESE the season, he was in on 46 tackles (36 solo), with 11 for losses including four quarterback sacks; he had seven tackles for zero gain, meaning he had 18 Intern stops at or behind the line of scrimmage. He was second in the nation in forced fumbles with five, and he also batted down four passes in 739 snaps of action. Erik Aunese is in his first year on the University of He was one of 27 players on the final watch list for the Ted Hendricks Award Colorado football staff as a football intern, named to (defensive end of the year), and was one of 76 players on the official preseason the position on August 1, 2015, after working the watch list for the Bednarik Award. previous two years as a student assistant in the He was born May 30, 1992 in Long Beach, Calif., and graduated from Rocky football office. Mountain High School in Fort Collins where he played baseball and basketball. Aunese, 23, is currently taking on-line classes with A cousin is Osi Umenyiora, the second round choice of the New York Giants in Colorado Mesa University (Grand Junction, Colo.) to finish off his bachelor’s the 2003 NFL Draft; in 10 seasons with the Giants, he appeared in two Pro Bowls degree in Sports Management. He was hired as a student assistant just prior and was a member of the 2008 Super Bowl champion team; he spent the last to coach Mike MacIntyre’s first fall camp at CU in August 2013. two seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. Another cousin, Charles Saseun, was a He attended Fort Lewis College (Durango, Colo.) as a freshman on a partial sprinter at Cal-Berkeley. scholarship in 2010; he returned to his native California where he played two years on the defensive line at Palomar Junior College under coach Joe Early. He earned his A.A. degree at Palomar in 2013. He was born on June 30, 1992 in Oceanside, Calif., and graduated from Mission Hills High School (San Marcos, Calif.), where he played football SHERYL VOTH (fullback and defensive line); he attended MHHS for three years after going to Assistant to the Head Coach Vista High School his freshman year. His hobbies include playing basketball and spending time with his extended family. An uncle, the late Sal Aunese, CU’s Sheryl Voth is in her first year of her second stint starting quarterback in the 1987-88 seasons who passed away from stomach with the Colorado football program, as she is the cancer on Sept. 23, 1989. assistant to head coach Mike MacIntyre, moving into the role in April 2015. She had been working in the CU’s athletics facility department for the previous two years, after she spent two years as the assistant to head football coach Jon Embree for the 2011 and 2012 seasons. She shifted into that position literally from down the hall in the Dal Ward Athletic Center, as she worked in the Herbst Academic Center. Prior to working in athletics, she was employed on the CU-Boulder campus as an administrative assistant in the Registrar’s Office. Before returning to the

31 work force in 2008, she was fortunate to be able to stay at home with her three children, Tyler, Shelby, and Shaylynne. She has always been actively involved with volunteering, especially at her children’s schools. Before raising her JEAN ONAGA children, she worked for Safeway for many years managing the bakery at one Administrative Assistant of the Boulder stores. A native of Boulder, she graduated from Fairview High School, and attended Jean Onaga is in her 30th year with the Colorado the University of Colorado. The former Sheryl Bonnes, when she was in sixth football program as the administrative assistant to the grade, she became one of the first girls in Boulder to play on a boys’ Little assistant coaches, handling all secretarial duties for League baseball team. both the offensive and defensive coordinators and A professional cake decorator and instructor, her hobbies include each staff. She also assists the director of football oper- waterskiing, particularly at Lake Powell, snow skiing, hiking and biking. She ations and director of recruiting in administrative has also coached youth basketball, mentoring the YMCA girls’ team in Boulder duties. since 1999. A long-time fan of CU athletics and basketball in particular, she has Onaga also coordinates all football office volunteers regarding security for had season tickets since the 80’s. spring and fall practices. She facilitates program activities and events including all pro scout visits year-round and the school’s annual pro timing day every March. She also coordinated former events such as the coaches’ clinic and passing tournament camp, and still assists with registration for various football camps. She joined the football staff in January 1986 and is the longest continuous employee in the football department; only three current employees have been associated with the entire athletic department longer than her. She has worked with six CU head coaches: Bill McCartney, Rick Neuheisel, Gary Barnett, Dan Hawkins, Jon Embree and now Mike MacIntyre. For her years of service, Jean was recognized as an honorary member of the Alumni C Club by the Board of Directors during CU-Missouri game on November 3, 2007. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Jean and her husband Loren moved to Boulder in 1985. She graduated from McKinley High School and graduated from Kapiolani Community College with a degree in business.

SUPPORT PROGRAM staff (Biographies for those who have considerable daily interaction with the program.)

JASON DePAEPE J.T. GALLOWAY Assistant AD/Facilities & Game Day Assistant AD/Equipment & Licensing Operations J.T. Galloway is in his 11th year as CU’s director of Jason DePaepe is in his 16th year at the University equipment operations, having joined the athletic of Colorado and his third as the assistant athletic department on April 4, 2005. In 2011, he also assumed director for facilities, promoted to that post in the role of licensing director, as he is now in his third February 2013. Coordinating game day operations, year coordinating and managing all phases of CU’s specifically for football and CU’s other outside sport licensing, logos and imaging and was thus promoted to programs, were added to his responsibilities in September 2014. an assistant athletic director. He is responsible for overseeing all facility needs for Folsom Field, the Dal Galloway, 47, oversees the equipment needs of CU’s 17 intercollegiate Ward Athletic Center, Balch Fieldhouse, Prentup Field, Potts Field, the Football sports, but he has reduced his day-to-day obligations with the Buffalo football Practice Facility, Kittredge Lacrosse Field, and the Kittredge Tennis Facility. program as he is transitioning more and more into his licensing duties. He is a DePaepe, 41, had served as the athletic turf manager for 12 years prior to certified member of the Athletic Equipment Manager’s Association (AEMA), a his promotion, responsible for all maintenance, renovation, upkeep and status he attained in 1995 upon entering the profession full-time. painting and design of Folsom Field’s natural grass surface as well as the He became the fourth person to hit double figures in years serving as the athletic practice fields located just north of Boulder Creek and Prentup Field, equipment head in CU history. Lee “Silver” Akins handled the chores for 34 home to CU’s women’s soccer team. He originally joined CU in June 2000 as an years (1936-69), with Bill Crowder heading the area for 17 years and Mike Smith assistant turf manager and was promoted to the head position in February just under 11. 2001. He is considered by many to be one of the best in his field, and he still He graduated with a degree in sport management in 1994 from Washington oversees all of CU’s field operations. State University, where he worked all four years of his college career as a The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) honored DePaepe and his student employee in the WSU equipment room. He began his professional staff in January 2003, when the organization recognized Folsom Field’s turf with career as an equipment intern at the University of Virginia in the fall of 1994 and the Football Field of the Year Award for the college/university division. STMA worked there six months. He then moved on to the National Football League’s has over 2,400 members, so the award, especially in just the fourth season Atlanta Falcons, where he was an assistant equipment manager for the 1995 since Folsom returned to natural grass, was quite an honor. season. In 2008, he oversaw the complex replacement of SportGrass on the Folsom He returned to the college ranks as the football equipment director at Wake Field floor with a natural Kentucky blue grass. Forest from 1996 to 1998 before heading west to Arizona where he would spend He came to CU from the , where he was the assistant field the next six seasons as the associate director of equipment. manager for a year. Prior to that, he was employed at Iowa State, where he Born May 10, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio, Galloway graduated Gaither High graduated from in 1999 with Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture and Turf Grass School in Tampa, Fla. A sports fanatic, he enjoys all sports, especially golf. He Management. He worked two years at ISU as a student turf manager. is married to the former Kelly Christy, a registered nurse, and the couple has He was born May 4, 1974 in Minot, N.D., and graduated from Waterloo two children, Katie (16) and Collin (13). J.T. stands for John Thomas. (Iowa) West, where he lettered in baseball and basketball. His hobbies include golf and basketball. He is married to the former Kristen Sorensen, CU’s former director of special events, and the couple has one daughter, Brielle (2), with another due in September.

32 for the last 14 years, and since April 2001 has been CU’s representative on the board of directors of the Colorado Chapter of the National Football Foundation JAMIE GUY and College Hall of Fame. In 2006, he became a member of the District 7 Director of Sports Video Screening Committee for the Hall. In 2009, he was appointed to the board of the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame, and in 2010, he was named to the board of the Colorado Rock & Roll Museum and Hall of Fame. Jamie Guy is in his 12th year as CU’s director of In 2015, Plati was a recipient of the Robert L. Stearns Award, presented to sports video and his 13th year overall on the Colorado current members of the CU-Boulder faculty and staff for extraordinary staff, as he joined the department in August 2001. He achievement or service to the university. was promoted to his current position in the fall of 2004 While attending CU, Plati served four years as the information director for after working just over three years as the assistant the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. He also worked for the Colorado Golf director. Association and for the Rocky Mountain News. Guy, 40, came to CU from the Chicago Enforcers of the now-defunct XFL, He spent his senior year in college (1982) as the public relations director where he worked the lone season of the league’s existence. with the triple-A Denver Bears Baseball Club of the American Association. He In CU’s first year in the Pac-12 Conference (2011-12), he was named the Pac- has been a member of the Denver Broncos statistics crew since 1980, creating 12 Video Coordinator of the Year as selected by a majority vote of his peers. He and maintaining miscellaneous stats (he received game balls from the NFL team was twice selected as the video coordinator of the year in the Big 12 for their back-to-back Super Bowl wins). He has worked 363 Bronco games Conference, first in 2005-06 and again in 2009-10. The awards are coordinated through the 2014 season, and among the many innovative numbers he is and voted by members of the Collegiate Sports Video Association; members of credited with first charting was “scoring percentage inside-the-20,” which is each conference select the winner for their respective leagues, and the now commonly known as the red zone. In the 1980s, he worked as a statistician recipients are placed on the national ballot for the overall CSVA award, the Bob for TBS for NBA telecasts, creating a wave of now commonplace statistics, and Matey National Video Coordinator of the Year. continues to work freelance for several networks, both television and radio, in As talented as there is in the profession, Guy has coordinated the a similar capacity. In 2004, he was appointed by to serve production of several video shorts showcasing in particular, the CU football as one of two official scorers for the baseball team, and has program. Along with his assistant John Snelson, the two were honored in 2014 scored over 250 games. with an Emmy from the Heartland Chapter of the National Academy of Plati was the Hula Bowl’s director of game week communications for four Television Arts & Sciences (NATA) for their work called “Seasons,” the story of years (1995-98). He has also worked five BCS National Championship games a dream and the lifetime experience of being a Colorado Buffalo. The duo were (2002-06-09-10-13 seasons), the inaugural title game again nominated in 2015 for their “Forever” video, his personal favorite because (2014 season), five Rose and two Fiesta bowls for a grand total of 35 postseason of the time, execution and passion that went into creating it (an all- bowl games when including CU’s 18. encompassing look at what it means to be a Colorado Buffalo, on and off the He has worked as the media relations liaison for the Bolder Boulder 10K field. since 1987, and also served as the media relations assistant for the Colorado He graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1998 with a bachelor’s Open Golf Tournament for 12 years (1980-91). He was the media coordinator for degree in general studies. As a student, he worked in the Bearcats’ sports video the 1985, 1989 and 1996 NCAA West Regionals, and was the local media office for four years. Prior to entering the sports video profession, he worked coordinator and NCAA liaison for the 1990 Final Four, all in Denver. as an electrician’s apprentice and as a staff manager at Fitworks Fitness. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in public relations, along with a Born March 18, 1975 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he graduated from Lawrence minor in geography, from CU in 1982. He was a member of the journalism Central High School (Indianapolis, Ind.) in 1994, where he lettered in track and student council and wrote for The Campus Press. football. His hobbies include collecting football memorabilia and playing the Born April 19, 1960 in New Rochelle, N.Y., Plati graduated from Woodlands guitar. He is married to the former Kimberly Ernst. High School (Hartsdale, N.Y.) in 1978, where he lettered in football and golf (and was also the school’s SID his senior year). In 1984, he was awarded an “Honorary C” for his service to Colorado athletics. An avid golfer, he won the 2005 Rocky Mountain Golf Writers Association fourth annual tournament. One DAVID PLATI of his proudest moments in his CU career came when late golf coach Mark Associate AD/Sports Information Simpson asked him to present him for induction at Simpson’s Golf Coaches Hall of Fame induction ceremony in January, 2005. He is also an avid concert David Plati is in his 32nd year as the athletic goer, having attended some 350-plus in his lifetime (led by 33 Jimmy Buffett department’s director of sports information, and his performances). His younger brother (Mark, a top music engineer) was 38th year overall in CU’s Sports Information Office. He nominated for two Grammy Awards with David Bowie in 1998 (he was a was promoted to assistant athletic director for media guitarist in Bowie’s band for five years), and also engineered the Song-of-the- relations on July 1, 1988, and attained associate athletic Year for 1997 (Shawn Colvin’s “Sunny Came Home”). director status in August 2005. Plati, 55, was named the 13th full-time sports information director in CU history on July 24, 1984, after serving for three years as the assistant SID. The youngest SID in the nation at the time of his hiring, he previously worked as a MIGUEL RUEDA student assistant and statistician after coming to CU as a freshman in 1978. Associate AD/Health & Performance Only six people have served in the role since 1952, with Plati’s tenure in the position the longest in school annals; he was recognized in 2009 with the Miguel Rueda is in his first year as the associate College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Quarter Century of athletic director for health and performance at Service award. Colorado, as he was promoted to the position in His primary responsibilities are with the football, skiing and men’s golf February 2015. Also the head athletic trainer, he programs, though he oversees the sports information efforts for all sports, and previously had served nine-plus years solely in that at one time or another has personally handled nine sports during his CU career. role after he was hired on August 1, 2006, just days He has easily worked over 1,500 CU events: 419 football games including the ahead of football camp. last 377 dating to the 1983 finale, the longest active streak by any SID in the Rueda, 43, is the second-longest tenured trainer in CU’s athletic history now nation. in his 10th year in that capacity, behind only a 14-year run by Dave Burton, He has coordinated numerous successful promotional campaigns and who held the position from 1985-99; one other had served in the role for eight public relations programs for student-athletes and coaches. Plati has written years, and three others for seven. In his enhanced role, he oversees the entire two books on CU football, the first about the school’s 1990 national training staff as well as serves as the school’s liaison with the CU Sports championship, and the second published in 2008, Colorado Football Vault, a Medicine and Performance Center, housed in the athletic department’s brand coffee table style book with an awesome collection of photographs and new Champions Center. He also oversees the sports performance and nutrition reproduced keepsakes. In 2005, the Denver Buff Club recognized him as its and wellness areas as well as CU’s sports psychologist. “MVB” choice (Most Valuable Buff). He came to CU from Fresno State University, where he has been the Director The Football Writers Association of America has recognized CU’s sports of Sports Medicine since February 2001. At FSU, his primary responsibilities information office six times during his tenure, three times for an outstanding were the care and prevention of injuries for the football program and press box operation (1987, 1992, 1997; schools were eligible only every five overseeing all areas of the Fresno State Sports Medicine Program. He has years), and now thrice with the FWAA’s Super 11 award (2010, 2013, 2014) for similar duties at Colorado, as he coordinates the needs and staffing for CU’s 16 all-encompassing efforts with the nation’s football media.Plati is also an adjunct intercollegiate varsity programs. instructor in CU’s School of Journalism, teaching a sports media relations class

33 With CU’s move to the Pac-12 Conference, he was named the Education she received the Commander’s Award For Civilian Service 10th Special Forces. Director for the Pac-12 annual sports medicine meeting, a role he performed in She previously has spent nearly three years (January 2008-November 2010) the 2011-12 academic year and will continue to serve in for at least the 2012-13 as a sport dietitian with the United States Olympic Committee, working with a year as well. wide diversity of male and female athletes for both winter and summer sports. Ironically, his first football game as Fresno State’s head trainer was in Her duties ranged from performing assorted tests on the athletes to conducting Boulder, as the Bulldogs played the Buffaloes in the Jim Thorpe Association educational seminars to even include the coaching staffs. She was also the Classic on August 26, 2001; FSU won the game, 24-22, and went on to climb into official “team baker” for the men’s and women’s alpine ski teams at the 2010 the nation’s top 10, until getting knocked off by Boise State, then coached by Vancouver Winter Olympics. CU’s future coach, Dan Hawkins. Anderson also has worked in various other positions along the Colorado Rueda previously had worked two years (1995-97) as a graduate assistant Front Range as a program dietitian, a nutrition services dietitian and as a trainer for the Bulldogs while earning his master’s degree in exercise dietitian/strength and conditioning specialist. physiology. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science from the He had rejoined the Fresno State staff from Towson University, where he University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse in 2001, and received her master’s degree in served as an assistant athletic trainer from 1998 to 2001; he was the head Interdisciplinary Health and Exercise Science and Nutrition from Colorado trainer for football. Prior to Towson, Rueda spent time with the Miami Dolphins State University in 2004. She also performed two internships (Exercise of the National Football League in 1997-98 and with Holy Cross in 1994-95. He Physiology at St. Andrews War Memorial Hospital in Brisbane, Australia, in also has extensive teaching experience, instructing classes ranging from sports 2001; Dietetic at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Fla., in 2005). medicine administration to basic athletic training courses over the past 10 A registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association, she is also years. board certified as a specialist in sports nutrition, by the American College of He received his undergraduate degree in athletic training from Boston Sports Medicine (ACSM) as a health and fitness instructor and by ISAK University in 1994, and his master’s degree from Fresno State in 1997. Rueda is (International Society for Advancement in Kinanthropomentry); she is also a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, the College Athletic certified in CPR and first aid. Trainers Society and has American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the Colorado He was born November 17, 1971 in San Francisco, graduating from the city’s Dietetic Association, and an affiliate with SCAN (Sports, Cardiovascular and Jay Eugene McAteer High School where he lettered in cross country and track. Wellness Nutrition), Weight Management and CPSDA (College, Professional, He and his wife, Andrea, have two sons, Gabriel and Christopher, and a Sports Dietitian Association). daughter, Isabella. A native of Richland Center, Wis., and graduated from Richland Center High School, where she lettered four years each in softball and volleyball. Her hobbies include biking (mountain and road), rock climbing, trail running and cooking. She is married to Chris Alstrin, and as she says, the couple has “one ADAM HOLLIDAY crazy dog (Lexi, a pointer lab).” Head Football Trainer Adam Holliday is in his sixth year in the sports TYLER BALTIERRAS medicine department at the University of Colorado, his first as the head athletic trainer for the football Assistant Equipment Manager/Football program. He was promoted to the position prior to spring practice in February 2015 after serving five Tyler Baltierras is in his fourth year as a member of years as the top assistant trainer for the program (with the University of Colorado equipment staff, his third as associate status the last two years), along with coordinating the needs of the a full-time employee as he was hired on April 8, 2013. women’s golf team. He works primarily with the football program as the Holliday, 35, is in his second tour of duty with the department, as he had top assistant under director J.T. Galloway. previously spent the 2004-05 academic year in Boulder as the professional Baltierras, 27, joined the department as an intern intern under former head trainer Steve Willard, working with the football and in the equipment office in the summer of 2012, initially working with just the men’s and women’s tennis teams. He returned to CU from the University of football program. Once hired full-time, his duties expanded; he still worked Texas, where he spent three years as the assistant athletic trainer for the with football, but added the spirit squads to his duties, along with managing the Longhorns’ football squad. needs of several areas within the athletic department, including academics, A 2002 graduate of the University of Kansas where he earned his Bachelor alumni, marketing, the Buff Club and Buffalo Sports Properties. of Science degree in Sports Science, he worked three years as a student athletic A 2012 graduate of the Metro State University in Denver, where he earned trainer for the Jayhawks. His first full-time position in athletic training came at his Bachelor of Science degree in Health Professions, with an emphasis on Loris High School in Myrtle Beach, S.C., the year before being named an intern Recreation Management. While a student at Metro, he worked as a student at CU. After his time in Boulder, he moved on to the University of Minnesota equipment manager for the Buffaloes, starting as a sophomore and doing so where he was a graduate assistant trainer for two years while earning his through his senior year. Master’s in Sports Management in 2007. He was born November 11, 1987 in Boulder, and graduated from Monarch He was born March 28, 1980 in Johnson, Kan., and graduated from Stanton High School (Louisville, Colo.), where he earned two letters playing baseball County (Kan.) High School where he lettered in football and basketball. He is (outfield). His hobbies include golfing, working out and collecting sneakers (he married to the former Marissa Carrizales, who is CU’s volleyball and lacrosse has over 55 pair). trainer. His hobbies include golf, skiing, snowboarding and hiking/camping in the mountains. RYAN KATAOKA LAURA ANDERSON Assistant Director/Academics Sports Dietitian Ryan Kataoka is in his 11th year in the Herbst Academic Center after joining the University of Laura Anderson is in her second year as the sports dietitian for the Colorado staff in August of 2006. In addition to being University of Colorado athletic department, having joined the program in assistant director of the entire academic operation, his August 2014. main sport responsibilities include serving as the Anderson, 36, came to CU from the 10th Group Special Forces in Colorado academic coordinator for football (defensive players), Springs, where she was the performance dietitian for the Tactical Human men’s golf and women’s soccer. Optimization, Rapid Rehabilitation & Recovery Program for just under four For five years, he also coordinated the Success Training and Exit Plan for years (November 2010-August 2014). Among her many responsibilities was to Seniors (STEPS) program which assists student-athletes in their transition to provide individual and group performance nutrition counseling to enhance the life after graduating from CU. He continues to serve as the teaching assistant health and performance of the Active Duty Special Forces tactical athlete, for the freshmen CU Experience course, a role he has performed the last three assisting with menu development, and education material for both food service years. staff and customers and directing nutritional care activities for active duty Prior to his arrival at CU, Kataoka was a high school teacher and coach for soldiers, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. In 2012, 10 years in the Tustin and Santa Ana Unified School Districts in Orange County,

34 Calif. He taught 9th through 12th grade English and Language Arts in his first eight years. He spent his last two years as a program specialist, coordinating high school college and career centers. He coached basketball and volleyball KEVIN PROCHASKA each year while in high school education. Associate Director/Compliance A native of San Diego, Kataoka attended Grossmont High School where he lettered in basketball, volleyball and football. He graduated from the University Kevin Prochaska is in his fourth year as the of California, Irvine in 1996 with a bachelor of arts in English. He earned a Single associate director of compliance with the University of Subject Teaching Credential in Language Arts and a Cross-Cultural Language Colorado Athletic Department. In his duties he is and academic development certification in 1997. responsible for the compliance needs of football as Kataoka is also completing his Master’s Degree in Educational Foundations, well as assisting with all other sports. Policy and Practice in the School of Education at CU. He and his wife Suzanne Prior to arriving at Colorado, he spent two years have two daughters, Leah and Marisa. (2010-12) as the director of compliance and CHAMPS life skills at Miami (Ohio) University. Prochaska was also an adjunct professor at Miami, teaching a course for freshmen student-athletes. Prochaska, 36, earned his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the JO MARCHI University of Wisconsin at Platteville in 2003. He earned his J.D. degree (juris Associate Director/Compliance doctor) from Marquette University Law School in 2009. While at Marquette, he served as a compliance intern in the athletic department for the 2008-09 school Jo Marchi is her 11th year as the associate director year, and served in a similar role at Northern Illinois University in 2009 before of compliance/monitoring for the University of graduating. He accepted a position as a compliance coordinator at Ohio State Colorado athletic department, named to the position University for the 2009-10 academic year. full-time in October 2005 after working as an intern in He was born May 18, 1979 in Prairie du Chien, Wis., and graduated from CU’s compliance office for seven months. Prairie du Chien High School where he lettered in football and golf. Prochaska In her position she performs multiple duties on and his wife, Jessica, reside in Rock Creek. He enjoys attending sporting events behalf of the student-athletes, including serving as the staff liaison with CU’s and concerts as well as traveling and playing golf. Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), as well as the sport camp coordinator, roles she both assumed in 2007. She coordinates the annual CUSPY (CU Sports Performers of the Year) banquet, also serving on the selection committee with the sports information staff and has been a regular ERIC MANN member of search committees for department openings. Assistant Football Trainer Marchi, 33, came to Colorado from Indiana University, where she worked as a compliance intern her senior year in college. She graduated from Indiana with Eric Mann is in his fourth year in the sports Bachelor’s degree in Sport Marketing and Management in 2004. She then moved medicine department at the University of Colorado as west to Colorado and accepted an intern position with CU in February 2005. an assistant athletic trainer for the football program. She was born January 29, 1982 in Bloomingdale, Ill., and graduated Glenbard He also coordinates all the training needs for CU’s (Ill.) East High School, where she lettered in basketball and track and field. Her national championship ski team. hobbies include traveling and baking. Mann, 28, joined the CU athletic program on June 1, 2012 as a professional fellow, but was promoted to full-time less than two months later. He graduated from Iowa State University in 2009, earning bachelor’s degree MEDFORD MOORER in Kinesiology. While attending school in Ames, he worked three-and-a-half Academic Coordinator years with the Cyclones as a student athletic trainer. He was assigned to the football team for two seasons and he also worked one season each with ISU’s Medford Moorer is in his fifth year as an academic national powerhouse wrestling program as well as women’s golf. coordinator in the Herbst Academic Center, joining He earned his master’s in Higher Education from Arizona State in 2012. He the athletic department staff on August 1, 2011 from worked two years with the Sun Devils’ wrestling team and assisted with the across campus, where he had been working in admin- football duties in the summer and in preseason camp. istration as the graduate coordinator in the Civil He was born September 25, 1986 in Marshalltown, Iowa, he graduated from Engineering department for five years. His main sport Marshalltown High School, where he lettered in football, basketball and soccer. responsibilities are with the football (offensive players and specialists) and His hobbies include reading, movies and travel. He is married to the former the women’s tennis teams. Leslie Croft. Prior to returning to his alma mater in 2006, he worked one year at Texas A&M as an assistant in academics. That followed two years as a teacher for a charter school in metro Denver, his first full-time position after he completed his college football career for the Buffaloes. JOE MARTINEZ He graduated from CU with a degree in Sociology in August 2003. As a junior, Assistant Football Trainer he was the recipient of the Clancy A. Herbst Student-Athlete Achievement Award, presented to the Buff who overcame personal, academic and/or Joe Martinez is his second year in the sports emotional difficulties to success academically while participating in athletics. medicine department at the University of Colorado, his He was a four-year letterman in football at Colorado, leading the team in first as a full-time assistant athletic trainer for the tackles with 111 his senior year in 2003, when he earned second-team All-Big 12 football program. He also coordinates all the training Conference honors from the league coaches. He won three postseason team needs for the women’s golf team. awards that year, the Hang Tough Award (overcoming the most adversity); the He was promoted to his current position on May 1, Dave Jones Award (outstanding defensive player); and the Buffalo Heart Award 2015, as he joined the CU staff in August 2014 as a professional fellow following (selected by “the fans behind the bench”). In the postseason, he played in the his completion of graduate school. Hula Bowl. As a sophomore, he had a big play in CU’s 39-37 win over Texas in Martinez, 25, graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2012 with the Big 12 Championship game, returning an interception 64 yards for a a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, and he earned his master’s in Sports touchdown that gave CU a 29-10 lead late in the first half. His 256 career tackles Administration from the University of New Mexico in 2014. At UT, he worked are still the 27th most in school history. three years as student athletic trainer, including a year with the Longhorns’ He was born November 28, 1980 in Los Angeles, and graduated from the football team; he worked with six sports overall during his time in Austin. city’s Locke High School, where was an All-City and All-League performer in He was born March 6, 1990 in Corpus Christi, Texas, and graduated from football and also lettered in basketball and track. He is married to the former San Diego (Texas) High School, where he lettered in football and basketball. Mandy (Ament), and the couple has two children, son Marshall (4) and His hobbies include playing basketball, running and hiking. daughter Malia Ann (2).

35 One of those productions that was highly acclaimed was a video short entitled “Seasons,” the story of a dream and the lifetime experience of being a JOHN SNELSON Colorado Buffalo. Snelson and Guy were honored in 2014 with an Emmy from Assistant Director of Sports Video the Heartland Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATA) for their work on the project. The duo were also nominated in 2015 for their project called, “Forever.” John Snelson is in his fifth year as the assistant Prior to his current position, he was in coach support in Lincoln, Neb., for director of sports video for the University of Colorado. computer outfit known as Hudl, a computer program the Buffs and many He works with director of sports video Jamie Guy on college use for video. video projects for the athletic department, including Born January 21, 1989 in Dallas, Texas, he graduated from Chatfield Senior several award-winning productions that have earned High School in Littleton, Colo., in 2007, where he lettered in cross country and national acclaim. track. His hobbies include golf and photography. Snelson, 26, joined the Colorado staff in 2010 as a student assistant in video and football operations, and he held the position until he graduated from the university in 2011. He has a bachelor’s degree in Economics with a business emphasis from CU.

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of the Year in 1993 and ‘95. The 1995 squad posted a school record 30 wins and came within a whisper of advancing to the Final Four. She led her teams to four CEAL BARRY regular season Big Eight titles and five postseason tournament titles, the last Senior Associate AD/Internal in the inaugural Big 12 Tournament in 1997. Operations/SWA When the 1997 tournament title placed Barry’s name in the inaugural Big 12 record book it was a fitting transition for a coach whose name will forever be etched into the history of the Big Eight. In her 13 seasons she was 184-96 when Ceal Barry is in her third year as the senior leading the Buffs against Big Eight foes. Barry won more regular-season games associate athletic director for internal operations at the (118), league titles (4), tournament titles (4), coach of the year honors (4) and University of Colorado, as she assumed that role under coached more newcomers of the year (4) than any other league coach, while new athletic director Rick George in the spring of 2014. tying for the most NCAA tournament appearances with seven. She is in her 10th year as the department’s senior Barry’s Buffs had three wins over then-defending national champions with woman’s administrator (commonly known as SWA). the most shocking coming in 1993 in Colorado’s first-ever Sweet 16 appearance, Barry, CU’s legendary women’s basketball coach, served as interim athletic an 80-67 win over Stanford in the NCAA West Regional semifinal in Missoula, director for a little over two months prior to George being named to the Mont. position, assuming that role on June 3, 2013. Following her second consecutive Big Eight title in 1994, the United States In her 32nd year overall at CU, Barry’s duties included the oversight of Basketball Writers Association and Basketball Times Magazine named Barry men’s and women’s basketball, women’s golf, soccer and volleyball. She also National Coach of the Year. On the local level, she was inducted into the supervises several Student Services arms of the department including sports Colorado Sportswomen Hall of Fame the same year. Twice, Barry has had her medicine, strength & conditioning, academics and student wellness. name on the finalist list for the Naismith Award for Coaching, those honors Barry, 60, began the administrative chapter of her illustrious career as the coming in the last three seasons. associate athletic director for student services on April 1, 2005, just one month While those awards signified her on the court successes, Barry’s favorite after completing a storied 22-year coaching career (1983-05). Barry retired accolade in her decorated career came in 2003 when she was presented with having coached the most games, matches or tournaments (669) and the sixth the CU Alumni Association’s Robert Stearns Award in recognition of one’s most seasons of any sport in Colorado athletic history. Her 427 victories are extraordinary contributions to the university. Making the award even more also the most by any coach at the school. special, she was nominated by that season’s senior captains Linda Lappe, Despite leaving the coaching ranks, Barry remains active and dedicated to Sabrina Scott and Diana Spencer. the sport she has devoted so much time too. She served as chair of the NCAA Her dedication to the student-athlete was also put on center stage in 1995 Division I Women’s Basketball Issues Committee for the 2010-11 season. In April when she was presented with one of the Women’s Basketball Coaches 2010, she served as the chair of the search committee that brought back former Association’s highest honors, the Carol Eckman Award. That honor is Buffalo Linda Lappe to lead the CU women’s basketball team. presented to a coach who exemplifies sportsmanship, commitment to the Barry took over a regionally successful program from one of her would-be student-athlete, integrity, ethical behavior and dedication to the purpose. The mentors, the late Russell “Sox” Walseth, as former athletic director Eddie award was made more special when presented to Barry by her friend and Crowder hired her as the fifth head coach in CU women’s basketball history colleague, Carol Callan, also the color commentator on CU radio broadcasts. on April 12, 1983. But her charge was to lead the then-Lady Buffs into the Big Barry’s impressive resume has also given her the chance to see the world, Eight Conference, which officially started league play her rookie season as coaching the likes of the R. Williams Jones Cup Team, which toured Taiwan in coach and was considered the next level from the old Intermountain 1988, to coaching the Big 12 All-Stars on a tour of Europe following the 2001 Conference in which CU had competed in since the sport attained varsity status season. While her coaching travels have taken her abroad, the highlight was in 1974. her stint as an assistant coach for the 1996 United States Olympic Basketball Barry’s pedigree, a four-year letterwinner at Kentucky and an 83-42 record team that won the gold medal. The appointment was her seventh USA in four seasons as head coach at Cincinnati convinced Crowder that she was Basketball nod since 1987 as she worked with Stanford head coach Tara the right woman for the job. Twenty-two years and four U.S. presidents later, a VanDerveer in coaching the red, white and blue to victory. 427-242 record, 12 NCAA tournament appearances, including six times in the She was head coach of the 2004 U.S. Junior World Championships Sweet 16 and three times in the Elite Eight, 13 20-win seasons, four conference Qualifying Team, which went undefeated en route to the gold medal. championships and assorted coach of the year honors for five different seasons Only (track, 41 seasons), Les Fowler (golf, 29), Mark Simpson has proved she was more than just the right person, she is a legend. (golf, 29), Richard Rokos (skiing, 25) Frank Prentup (baseball, 24) and Dick Gray She became just the 24th coach in women’s NCAA history to reach 500 (tennis, 23) and have logged more seasons as a head coach than Barry at career wins-hitting the plateau in February 2004-and her all-time record of 510- Colorado. 284 and .642 winning percentage remain among the all-time best. Her teams Barry was inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame in 2006 and the posted a 191-134 record in conference play, as 13 of her teams finished first, University of Colorado Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010. In January 2011, she second or third in the league standings for the regular season. Off the court, became the third recipient of the University of Kentucky’s Susan B. Feamster Barry has graduated all but two four-year players (well over a 95% graduation Trailblazer Award. Barry, who earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from rate) and has coached 85 Academic All-Conference student-athletes. UK in 1977, was part of the school’s first class of women’s basketball players Prior to the formation of the Big 12 Conference in 1996, Barry was the Big to receive an athletic scholarship, lettering four times under coaches Feamster Eight Coach of the Year four times (1989,’93, ‘94, ‘95) and the District V Coach and Debbie Yow.

36 She was born April 1, 1955 in Louisville, Ky., and graduated from Assumption High School in Louisville, where she lettered in basketball, volleyball and field hockey. She followed her bachelor’s degree from Kentucky LANCE CARL with her master’s in education from Cincinnati in 1979. At Kentucky, she also Associate AD/Business Development lettered three times in field hockey in addition to her accomplishments as a basketball player. Lance Carl, who participated in one of the key plays on the football field as a player for the University of Colorado in the mid-1980s, returned to his alma mater for the fourth time in his career when he was named to MATT BIGGERS a newly created position, associate athletic director for Associate AD / Chief Market Officer business development on November 5, 2013. He is completing his second year in the largely external role which Matt Biggers is in his fourth year as the associate encompasses business development, community partnerships and as serves as athletic director of external affairs and chief marketing the coordinator for non-game day events. His duties include working build officer, having joined the University of Colorado strategic community partnerships, improve the department’s engagement with athletic staff on July 5, 2012. local community entities and work to attract non-game day event business to Biggers, 43, came to Colorado after spending a CU’s athletic facilities. He has developed over two dozen key partnerships to combined 18 years with two teams in the National date, as he is working to change the image and perceptions about athletics and Basketball Association. its interactions in the business world. At Colorado, he oversees marketing and promotions, the ticket office and Carl, 49, is also the sports supervisor for the football program, as he has all digital assets including CUBuffs.com. He also collaborates in the staging of daily interactions with head coach Mike MacIntyre, the assistant coaches, special events, coordinating efforts with Buffalo Sports Properties (BSP), support personnel and the student-athletes. BuffVision, the sports information department and the Buff Club. He rejoined the CU staff after spending the last eight years with the Prior to coming to CU, he was the senior vice president of marketing and Colorado Department of Higher Education, where he was a director for student communications for the New Orleans Hornets. He was hired by the Hornets in motivational outreach. He was a direct liaison to all middle and high schools 2007 as the vice president of marketing and communications, before being throughout the state, as well as for parents and administrators. He developed promoted the following year. Biggers oversaw the organization’s marketing, the Umbrella of Success motivational presentation and delivered that message advertising, branding, creative services, events, game operations, media to 140,000 students, parents and administrators during that time. relations and broadcasting. As a junior split end in 1986, he led the team in receiving with nine catches Biggers’ most demanding professional challenge undoubtedly came in “The for 171 yards and two touchdowns, as with the Buffaloes in their second year Big Easy.” In his first year in New Orleans, the Hornets set a club record for of running the wishbone offense under coach Bill McCartney, Colorado didn’t their time in New Orleans for most sellouts in a season (2007-08), and then throw the ball all that often. broke that record the following season. But reaching and surpassing those But one of those scores was as big as they come, a 52-yard reception from marks was not easy. O.C. Oliver on a perfectly executed halfback option that answered a Nebraska When the Hornets returned to New Orleans after a two-year displacement field goal and put CU ahead, 17-7, on the first play of the fourth quarter. That to Oklahoma City following Hurricane Katrina, the season ticket base was fewer helped keep the third-ranked Huskers at an arm’s length and the Buffaloes went than 5,000. Biggers spearheaded drives that took season ticket sales to over on to win, 20-10, in a game referred to as “the turning point” for the school 10,000 in 2008-09 - the largest increase in the NBA. He received the Hornets’ under McCartney. “Coach of The Year” award in 2009, an acknowledgement from the team’s senior He graduated from CU in 1991 with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Sociology; executive peers given to the organizational leader who best exemplifies his/her he had first returned to CU to finish his degree after signing as a free agent with team’s mission and values. the Washington Redskins and returning to his native Iowa. Also under trying circumstances, the Hornets were challenged to reach the Carl then came back to CU as a graduate assistant coach under Rick 10,000 season ticket mark again in the 2011-12 campaign. The NBA was dealing Neuheisel for the 1996 season. He also spent four years as a regional scout for with a work stoppage and the New Orleans franchise was seeking to secure the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. local ownership, a long-term lease agreement with the state and was facing the He was born September 13, 1965 in Burlington, Iowa, and graduated from imminent departure of star point guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers. Fort Madison (Iowa) High School, where he was a four-sport letterman (12 Instrumental in that drive was the campaign “I’m In.” The campaign included letters total) in football, basketball, baseball and track. His hobbies include a “100 Events In 100 Days” initiative and proved to be a surprising success in coaching his kid’s sports team, golf, hiking and mountain biking. He married to the community, with the Hornets accomplishing the improbable and reaching the former Jennifer Mysonhimer, also a CU graduate, she worked as a teaching their 10,000 season ticket goal. assistant on campus and in the Herbst Academic Center when Carl was a grad Biggers’ first NBA experience came with the Orlando Magic and RDV Sports, assistant. The couple has three children, sons Savoy (17) and Jackson (12) and where he spent 12 years and left as the director of marketing for the Magic. His daughter Alana (5). responsibilities with the Magic included overseeing all of the marketing, advertising, branding, game presentation and events. While in Orlando, he also worked as an operations/marketing assistant for the Orlando Predators (Arena Football) and served on the boards of the Florida Children’s Hospital and the KURT GULBRAND Heart of Florida United Way Promotions Committee. Associate AD/Development He earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration Management from Appalachian State University in May 1994 and a Master of Science in Sport Kurt Gulbrand was named assistant vice chancellor Management from Georgia Southern University in December 1995. and associate athletic director for development in His previous work in collegiate athletics includes serving as a student November 2011. Originally an employee in the assistant coach for the Appalachian State baseball team and as vice president University of Colorado Foundation, he is now under the of that school’s men’s club volleyball team. He also volunteered in sports media athletics umbrella and coordinates all fundraising relations at Georgia Southern and worked as an event assistant for the Florida efforts to support the University of Colorado’s 17 Citrus Bowl. Division I athletic programs. He was born on November 9, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio but moved to Florida Gulbrand, 45, joined CU following 11 years at the University of Michigan, at age 3 with his family; he graduated from Seabreeze High School (Daytona where as an assistant athletic director for development in the Victors Club he Beach), where he lettered in football and baseball. He is married to the former successfully solicited more than $67 million in gifts and served as the Robyn Winokur, and the couple has two daughters, Peyton (12) and Avery (9). department representative in U-M’s overall $3.2 billion fundraising campaign. He made an immediate impact as a fundraising leader on the CU-Boulder campus. In his first three-plus years at Colorado, the Buff Club enjoyed unprecedented fundraising success, achieving back-to-back-to-back $11 million years and establishing record numbers of new donors and Buff Club members. The athletic fundraising team is currently the most successful unit on the Boulder campus, and this position could very well be maintained for the foreseeable future as Gulbrand and his team are currently leading efforts for the Sustainable Excellence Initiative for CU Athletics – a transformational, $156 million capital campaign.

37 His career in intercollegiate athletics development began after he graduated spent eight years at Iowa State University as an assistant women’s basketball from Oregon State University in 1995 with a degree in Organizational Sports coach (1984-89), admissions counselor (1989-91) and telecounseling Management. He has accumulated an impressive range of experience in coordinator (1991-92). intercollegiate athletics, previously serving in fundraising positions at She earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Miami University Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State), Northwestern State (Oxford, Ohio) in May 1983, where she was a four-year letterwinner on Miami’s (Louisiana), and the University of Massachusetts. women’s basketball team and earned first-team All-Mid-American Conference He was born September 22, 1969 in Fullerton, Calif., and graduated from and first-team Academic All-MAC honors. In August 1997, she was inducted into Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego (Ore.), where he lettered in football. He Miami’s Hall of Fame, only the second women’s basketball player to be so is married to the former Deborah Hawthorne, a registered nurse and the honored. Director of Telehealth Operations for Del Cielo. The couple has two sons, A native of Toledo, Ohio, she graduated from Lake High School in Millbury, Colton (10) and Bryce (8). His hobbies include golf, fishing and at one-time, Ohio, in 1979. A three-sport athlete, she was an inaugural member of her high skiing. school Hall of Fame in 1983. Livingston has worked on her master’s degree in Sports Administration through the University of Northern Colorado.

CORY HILLIARD Associate AD/Business Operations EMILY CANOVA Assistant AD/Special Projects Cory Hilliard enters his sixth year with Athletic Department at the University of Colorado, his fourth as Emily Canova is in her second year as the assistant the associate athletic director for business operations. athletic director for special projects, as she was Hilliard, 43, came to CU from the University of promoted into the position in June 2014. She has North Dakota where he was the assistant athletic played a key role in the construction of CU’s new director for business operations for three years (2006- Champions Center, serving as the liaison with 08). He earned the promotion at UND after serving five years as the assistant Populous (the architects), particularly in the area of director for business services (2001-06). interior design. In his position, Hilliard is responsible for the management of the Canova joined the department as a community outreach coordinator in administrative, financial, budget, human resources, and payroll functions for September 2010. After six months in that position, she transitioned into CU’s the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and its 17 sport programs. In newly created student-athlete leadership development program, where she addition to his business operations duties, Hilliard oversees the equipment, served as its assistant director until she was appointed as an assistant AD. sports video and information technology support services for the Buffaloes. However, during this time frame, she also helped develop CU’s “Guiding Hilliard graduated from Minnesota State University-Moorhead in 1995 with Principles” and then worked with athletic director Rick George to coordinate a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Health Education, and in 2006 earned his the formulation of the department’s strategic plan and Sustainable Excellence Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of North Initiative (SEI). Dakota. Hilliard also attended the University of Wyoming from 1990-92 where Prior to CU, she had an extensive background working in non-profits in he was a member of the track team, participating in the hurdles and relay Colorado, where she relocated after her college graduation. events. While at MSU-Moorhead from 1993-95, he also lettered in the sport.. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1991, where she earned He was born August 2, 1972 in Rochester, Minn., he graduated from Manitou her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Athletic Training; she was a Springs High School (Colo.) in 1990, where he lettered in football and was an member of the Dean’s List. At UW, she earned three letters as a member of the outstanding track and field athlete. He ran the 110- and 300-meter hurdles and varsity crew team. As a senior, she was the recipient of the school’s Graves was a member of the 4x200 and 4x400-meter relay teams that won multiple Award, presented by the rowing team to the student-athlete who makes the state titles in addition to the boys team championship in 1990. At one time most significant contribution based on leadership, physical strength and (during the 1989 season), he held the Colorado state high school record in the mental fortitude. 300-meter hurdle and is a former high school national champion in the 60-meter Canova trained on the Olympic Development Team for crew in Lake Placid hurdles and 400-meter hurdles. in the summer of 1989. Hilliard is married to the former Abby Barendt, and the couple has two She was born in Montclair, N.J., but moved to Virginia when she was 10, sons, Zach (19) and Jacob (13). He is actively involved in the College Athletic where graduated from Langley High School in McLean. Her hobbies include Business Management Association (CABMA) as well as a member of the biking, hiking, cycling, swimming and in general enjoying the “wonders of National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). Colorado with her family.” A competitive triathlete, she finished third in the 1996 Danskin Triathlon. She is the mother of two, son Baker (11) and daughter Alice (9). KRIS LIVINGSTON Associate AD/Student Services PREMA KHANNA Kris Livingston is in her 19th year at the University Assistant AD/Marketing of Colorado, her second as the associate athletic director for student services, promoted to the position Prema Khanna is in her 12th year as CU’s director of in the spring of 2014. She had been promoted to an marketing, as she was promoted to the position July 7, assistant athletic director in 2010. 2004, and in her second as an assistant athletic Included in her role is her seventh year as the director, earning that promotion in the summer of 2013. director of academic support services, overseeing the Herbst Academic Center She is in her 14th year overall the department, which provides year-round academic support to all of CU’s approximately 350 having worked two years as promotions manager for student-athletes. She was an assistant director for the area until being named the Buffaloes after joining the staff in August 2002. She is responsible for its director on May 24, 2007. coordinating marketing efforts for football, basketball and volleyball ticket Former football coach Dan Hawkins credited her organization and sales, as well as promotions both on and-off the fields and courts, including philosophy about academics as one of the strongest factors for the football game day atmosphere. team’s back-to-back record years for grade point average for the 2008-09 and Khanna, 44, came to Colorado from Texas Tech, where she worked two 2009-10 school years. And under coaches Jon Embree and Mike MacIntyre, years as the director of marketing and promotions. She got her start at football has continued to set record GPA figures and graduation rates, as have Missouri, her alma mater, as a graduate assistant in 1995, and was hired full- several others among CU’s 17 intercollegiate programs. time the following year as marketing and promotions coordinator. In 1997, she She joined the CU staff in May 1997, hired by then-women’s basketball head was promoted to assistant director of marketing and held that position for the coach Ceal Barry to be the program’s first-ever Director of Basketball next three years before moving on to Texas Tech in 2000. Operations. She spent eight seasons in that position until Barry’s retirement She graduated from the University of Missouri with a bachelor’s degree in from coaching in March of 2005. business administration in 1995, and earned her master’s degree in sports Livingston came to Boulder from Littleton, Colo., where she was a senior administration from MU in 1997. consultant at USA Group Noel-Levitz, an educational consulting firm that is Born July 29, 1971 in Haldwani, India, her family moved to Cleveland, Ohio, hired by colleges to help recruit and retain students. Prior to that, Livingston when she was a toddler, and then to Toronto, Ontario in second grade. She

38 lived in Canada until she was 13, when her family established residency in Columbia, Mo. She graduated from Rock Bridge High School, where she lettered in tennis. JILL KEEGAN Director of Compliance

Jill Keegan is in her sixth year as a member of the ALEXIS WILLIAMS University of Colorado athletic department, her second Assistant AD/Ticket Operations as the school’s director of compliance, as she was promoted to the position on June 1, 2014. Alexis Williams is in her first year as the assistant She previously was the associate director for four athletic director for ticket operations, sales and years, initially serving as the rules education services, having joined the department in March 2015. coordinator, though her role gradually expanded through the years. Williams, 40, joined the CU staff from Theatre Under She came to Colorado in October 2010 from Michigan State University The Stars in Houston, Texas, where she was the where she served as the Assistant Compliance Coordinator for four years. Prior manager of ticketing and customer service for seven- to Michigan State, Gainey was the Assistant Director of Compliance at Marshall and-a-half years (November 2007-March 2015). University where she also completed her Master’s degree in Sport She previously was the assistant athletic director for ticket operations at Administration in 2006. Gainey received her bachelor’s degree in Sports Rice University for just over four years (September 2003-November 2007). She Marketing and management from Indiana University in 2005 where she also was promoted into that position after serving three years as the Owls’ assistant served as an intern in the compliance office. ticket manager. Her first position in the business came as the assistant ticket A native of Owatonna, Minn, the former Jill Gainey graduated from Angola manager at SMU in 1999. High School in Angola, Ind., in 2001, lettering in volleyball, basketball and track She earned two degrees from Louisiana State University. She received her and field. She currently resides in Denver with her husband Brian and enjoys bachelor’s in Mathematics in 1996 and her master’s in Sports Management in attending sporting events, traveling, outdoor activities and reading. 1998. At LSU, she was active in the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and a manager for the women’s basketball team. She was born December 31, 1974 in Houston, Texas, and graduated from Houston’s Bellaire High School, where she lettered in basketball (point guard). DR. ERIC McCARTY Her hobbies include playing golf, reading, travel and attending concerts and Director of Sports Medicine sporting events. Dr. Eric McCarty is in his 13th year working with the CU athletic program, joining the sports medicine team in July 2003. But he’s certainly no stranger to the CHRIS BADER University or to Boulder. Counseling & Sports Psychologist McCarty, 50, accepted the Chief of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery position in the Department of Dr. Christopher (Chris) Bader is entering his fourth Orthopedics at CU’s Health Sciences Center in Denver, where he also is an year as the counseling and sport psychologist for the associate professor, enabling him to return to his home state where he starred University of Colorado athletic department, joining the as both a prep and collegian. program in August 2012. He returned to CU from , where he was an orthopedic In his current role, he provides clinical, assessment surgeon, assistant professor and team physician for the Commodores’ athletic and individual and team consultation to the student- teams for four years. athletes and coaches at CU. In addition, he works with incoming McCarty is the head team physician for both the University of Colorado student-athletes in their adjustment to their new environment and in and University of Denver athletic programs. As a board-certified orthopedic preparation for their matriculation through CU. Other areas of responsibility surgeon his specialized practice involves the care of collegiate athletes as well include serving on several department and university-wide committees: DA as recreational and highly competitive athletes from the community. A large Task Force, Leadership Development Program, Continuum of Care, Diversity & part of his practice is the sports medicine care of high school athletes in the Inclusion and the Alcohol and Other Drug Team. state of Colorado. Prior to coming to CU, for six years (2007-12) he was on staff in the He graduated in 1988 from CU with a degree in kinesiology and a 3.75 grade Psychological Resources for Student-Athletes office at the University of point average. A four-time Academic All-Big Eight team member, the first in Oklahoma. Bader is licensed as a psychologist (LP) in the states of Oklahoma school history to be honored four times, he was an Academic All-American his (inactive) and Colorado. He currently holds the title of Certified Consultant senior year, when he reached the finalist stage for the Rhodes Scholarship. On through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (CC-AASP), and he is a the field, he earned first-team All-Big Eight honors as a senior, when he led the member of the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry. Buffaloes with 148 tackles, the fourth highest total at the time in team history. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Louisiana State University He had 237 career tackles in two years on defense, after moving over from in 1998, where he was a member and president of the Rugby Football Club. Also offense where he played fullback (503 career rushing yards), and earned four at LSU, Bader was a member and president of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, letters. a member of the Golden Band from Tigerland (tenor saxophone), and a He earned his M.D., with honors, in 1993 from the University of Colorado member of LSU’s Student Government Association. School of Medicine in Denver, and did his internship residency at Vanderbilt in Bader continued his education in Louisiana earning his Master’s degree in orthopedic surgery between 1993 and 1998. Shortly thereafter, he spent a year Psychology with an emphasis in psych neuroendocrinology at the University at the internationally renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, of Louisiana at Lafayette. While earning his Master’s degree, he discovered the where he received a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. While field of sport psychology and chose to attend the University of North Texas, residing in New York, he worked with the NFL’s New York Giants. During this where he earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Sport time is when he obtained his expertise in the arthroscopic and open surgical Psychology. He completed his pre-doctoral internship through the Oklahoma management of sports injuries to the knees and shoulders as well as a special Health Consortium with a primary rotation in the OU athletics department. He emphasis in the management of complex shoulder problems including stayed on at PROS in various capacities for four years following his internship. shoulder instability, rotator cuff tears and shoulder replacement surgery for He enjoys teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and arthritis. regularly attends and participates in national and international professional In addition to his busy clinical practice, Dr. McCarty is very active in conferences. He is active in the American Psychological Association (APA) and research, teaching, and writing articles in the field of sports medicine and knee the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), including recently being and shoulder surgery. He has received grants for his research and has given named the Communication Coordinator for Division 47 of APA. His professional numerous talks at both the national and international level. One of his many interests include diversity and inclusion, leadership development, athletic interests is the care of the high school athlete, and his background allows him administration, men’s issues and student-athlete development and transition. the ability to understand the issues surrounding the prep athlete. He was born Sept. 15, 1976 in Charlotte, N.C., and graduated from Christian McCarty has been the recipient of over four dozen awards in his Brothers High School in Memphis, Tenn., where he was a member of concert professional career, and has had papers published on 15 occasions while band (saxophone). His hobbies include watching sports (in particular college contributing to several others. football), and recently has taken up hiking in Colorado’s high country. He is He was born November 16, 1964 in Lundstuhl, West . He graduated married to the former LaTisha Braddock. from Boulder High School in 1983, where he was the state’s player of the year

39 as a senior and considered one of the nation’s top recruits after rushing for 1,301 and 13 touchdowns; he won the prestigious Denver Post Gold Helmet Award that same year. He is married to the former Miriam Liddell, and they ERIC PELLONI have four children, Madeleine (20), Eric Cleveland, Jr. (18), Shannon (15) and Assistant Director/BuffVision Torrance (13). Eric Pelloni is in his 10th year as the assistant director of BuffVision, although he has been involved in CU Athletics for the better part of 15 years. He was TATE NELSON hired full-time on August 1, 2006 after working on a Alumni C Club Director contractual basis since August 2001. Pelloni, 42, assists with the video packages for CU’s Tate Nelson is his fourth year as the executive video display boards and has been on the BuffVision director of the Alumni C-Club, officially named to the game day crew for 14 seasons. Pelloni also helps coordinate streaming and position on July 30, 2012, returning to CU from right technical issues between CU Athletics and Pac-12 Enterprises. down the road in Denver, where he was employed in When CU overhauled its official athletic website, CUBuffs.com, in 2003, private business. Pelloni was hired on a part-time basis to create video content and coordinate He actually serves in a dual role, as he is also an streaming live events. He has created the majority of the graphic work and associate director of development, as he oversees all aspects of the Buff Club assisted in the designing of the website, and has also designed several media annual giving program. As the director of the C Club, he works with former CU guide covers. student-athletes to keep them involved and engaged with the university and Pelloni was also the associate producer of “The Buffalo Stampede” coaches the athletic department. That position includes maintaining the letterwinner show which aired weekly on FSN Rocky Mountain until ending with Colorado’s database, coordinating reunions and in general being the main conduit for all transition over to the Pac-12 Networks agreement. needs of over 5,000 former Buffaloes. Prior to his full-time appointment at CU, Pelloni worked as a freelance video Prior to coming back to his alma mater, Nelson spent 20 years in both editor/graphic artist in the Denver area, creating video content for both California and Colorado working for law firms and litigation support broadcast and non-broadcast applications for a number of clients including companies, focusing on electronic discovery and the management of large- Qwest Communications, Coors, XCEL Energy and the United Way of New York scale databases. His first job out of school was working for a political City. consulting firm during the 1992 election. He graduated from Metropolitan State College of Denver in 1998, majoring Nelson graduated from CU with a bachelor’s degree in Communication in in Technical Communication with a minor in Speech Communication. He taught 1992. A defensive back (free safety) and special teams performer on the as an adjunct professor in the technical communications department at Metro Buffaloes’ football team (1988-91), he was a member of three Big 8 State for the 2003-04 school year. championship teams (’89, ’90 & ’91) as well as CU’s 1990 consensus national He was born November 21, 1972 in Detroit, Mich., and graduated from champion squad. Broomfield (Colo.) High School, where he lettered in golf, which remains one He was born February 5, 1970 in Pasadena, Calif., and graduated from Santa of his favorite hobbies. He is married to the former Gabbie Perkins, who is CU’s Monica High School where he lettered in football and track. His hobbies include Director of Operations for Olympic Sports; the couple has one son, E.J. (Edwin golf, mountain biking and reading. He is married to former Niki Blake. James) who is 1.

MARY ELLEN O’MALLEY DR. SOURAV PODDAR Manager of Medical Services Team Physician

Mary Ellen O’Malley is in her eighth year as the Dr. Sourav Poddar is his 16th year working with the manager of medical services for the Sports Medicine CU athletic program as a team physician, his 14th with Program at the University of Colorado, joining the the football program. sports medicine department in 2008. Poddar, 43, is an assistant professor at the Before joining the CU staff, she spent 13 years as University of Colorado-Denver, and is on staff at the CU the owner of HeartSong Wellness Coaching and Sports Medicine Clinic as well as the University Therapeutic Bodywork in Longmont, Colo. Nationally certified in therapeutic Medicine-Westminster. He also serves as the Director massage and bodywork, O’Malley’s business catered to a diverse clientele in of the Primary Care Sports Medicine (PCSM) Program. need of a variety of treatment protocols such as injury rehabilitation, sports He is board certified in family practice, with a CAQ certificate in sports maintenance/recovery and stress reduction. medicine. His specific areas of medical interest are sports medicine, heat O’Malley served as the President/Education Director of Colorado’s Cortiva illnesses and concussions. In addition to primary care, he specializes in the Institute from 2004-06, where she facilitated and managed a vocational school non-operative management of sports medicine injuries, as well as injury start-up for therapeutic massage training. She was also the vice prevention, and novel approaches to treat overuse injuries. president/faculty chair of the Boulder College of Massage Therapy from 1996- He graduated from Rice University in 1993 with a degree in biochemistry, 2003 as well as an instructor. and then completed medical school at the University of Texas-Southwestern A native of Scranton, Pa., O’Malley is a 1977 graduate of the State University Medical Center in Dallas in 1997. At Rice, he was a member of the soccer team. of New York at Buffalo where she played basketball and field hockey. She Sourav completed his residency in family practice at the UCHSC-Rose in received the first financial grant for a female women’s basketball player Denver (he was chief resident during his third year in residency), and awarded by the athletic department after women’s basketball became a varsity subsequently completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of sport prior to her senior year. Colorado, working with former CU team physician Rob Loeffler. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree in Physical Education & Health, she Born April 15, 1972 in Bombay, India, his family moved to the United States served as a physical education teacher at West Seneca West Junior High School when he was a two-year old; he graduated from Clear Lake High School in in West Seneca, N.Y.; she also coached varsity girls soccer and junior varsity Houston, where he lettered in soccer. He is married to the former Emily Aldeen. girls basketball at West Seneca (Senior) High School. She then spent 12 years (His name is pronounced shuh-rav poe-dar.) as a senior marketing representative/education coordinator for New York State Electric and Gas in Lancaster, N.Y., before moving to Colorado. She is affectionately called “Clyde” by both the student-athletes and staff, a nickname that dates back to her grade school days.

40 CURTIS SNYDER DERIC SWANSON Director of Digital Marketing Director of BuffVision

Curtis Snyder is in his 17th year as a member of the Deric Swanson is in his 17th year as the Director of University of Colorado athletic department, his first as BuffVision, coordinating all aspects of production the director of digital marketing. He rejoined the involving the video display boards at Folsom Field and Buffalo staff on December 1, 2008 after a five-and-a-half the Coors Events Center, both recently upgraded to a year absence. near $10 million operation for both facilities combined. He spent the previous seven-plus years (2008-15) as Swanson, 41, is considered one of the best in his the associate sports information director, in addition to managing special field and came to CU from the ’s Colorado Avalanche, projects and digital media. He was the secondary sports information contact where he had worked for a brief time as the manager of game entertainment for football for six seasons (2009-14) and will continue to serve one more year and video production. He had previously worked three-plus seasons with the as the primary SID for CU’s renowned national championship ski program. In Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, first as a stadium camera operator, and then August 2012, he was given the additional duties of overseeing overall strategy as video production coordinator, including the 1998 Major League Baseball All- and execution of CUBuffs.com and social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.). Star Game at Coors Field. Snyder, 39, returned to CU from Duke University, where he served as the In 2003, BuffVision won the Golden Matrix Award for “Best Overall Video director of Internet operations from 2003-08, managing the day-to-day Display” in the University Division at the Information Display and operations of GoDuke.com and had various SID duties for the football and Entertainment Association (IDEA) conference in Atlanta. men’s basketball programs. He accompanied the basketball team during the The following year, BuffVision was awarded two distinctions, one for the post season, during which time the Blue Devils captured two ACC 2004 Aurora Awards, a Platinum Best of Show statue for In- Game Entertainment Championships and a berth in the 2004 Final Four in San Antonio. He also Graphics/Design, and a Telly Award for The Buffalo Stampede, CU’s coaches’ traveled with the women’s basketball team to the 2006 Final Four in Boston. show. In 2006 and 2007, BuffVision won three more Telly Awards for Swanson’s He previously served four years as a student assistant in CU’s athletic production, including two for the “Ralphie on Campus” institutional spot and media relations office (it’s then name) from 1994-98 and then five years as a another for The Buffalo Stampede, and is 2013 earned another Telly for a full-time assistant SID and as well as the Internet managing editor from 1998- production involving CU’s men’s basketball team and the Navy Seals. 2003. As a student, Snyder worked with the volleyball and men’s basketball He is a 1996 graduate of Colorado State University, earning his bachelor’s programs and was presented with the Athletic Director’s medal for service to degree in technical journalism and broadcasting. He graduated Magna Cum the department. Laude and was recognized as CSU’s outstanding graduate in journalism. In his first stint at CU, he worked at various times as the primary contact He was born May 24, 1974 in Oakland, Calif., and attended two high schools. for the men’s basketball, volleyball and men’s and women’s tennis programs His father was stationed in the Azores, Portugal, and he spent two years at while also being named the Internet coordinator and eventually Internet Lajes High School, where he lettered in football, soccer, volleyball and managing editor, overseeing the official website, CUBuffs.com. basketball. After moving to Colorado, he graduated from Liberty High School He also currently serves as a back-up statistician for the NBA’s Denver in Colorado Springs, where he lettered in football. He played volleyball on Nuggets and has worked with the AVP (professional beach volleyball tour). He CSU’s club team for three years. His hobbies include hiking and biking; he has has been an active member of the College Sports Information Directors of now competed in 10 IronMan events (through July 2015), including a personal America (CoSIDA) and served on the technology committee for five years best of 11 hours and 29 minutes in Phoenix, Ariz., in 2009. (2007-11). He is married the former Heather Cohea and the couple has two sons, Gavin Born Sept. 2, 1975, in Boulder, he graduated from Boulder High School in (7) and Dane (4). 1994, where he was a fourth-generation student and lettered three times in basketball. His grandmother graduated from CU in 1929, his grandfather was recruited to CU by Frank Potts to be a decathlete and also to play basketball and football and his father, mother and sister all attended CU. He is married to the former Kami Carmann, a four-time letterwinner and two-time captain of the women’s basketball team at CU who is currently a sports anchor and reporter for Fox 31 (KDVR-TV) in Denver. The couple resides in Erie and has three children, twins Lucy and Samuel, 5, and Cooper (2).

Ted Ledbetter Scott McMichael Scott Scheifele Ron Scott Michele Josi Carlson Tim Horton Jeff Hoskin Assistant AD / Assistant AD / Assistant AD / Director of Brannigan Special Events Equipment IT Professional Development Development Development Development Learning Director / Specialist Olympic Sports

Lindsay Lew Ryan Newman Rachel Ripken Matt Roeder Tracy Tripp B.G. Brooks Neill Woelk Anthony Lepine Director of Director of Community Golden Buffalo Human Resouces CUBuffs.com CUBuffs.com Football Grad Strategic Sales Grounds Outreach Marching Band Asst. SID Coordinator 41 2015 Outlook

“The second season of a head coach’s tenure at his new school “It’s a process, I wish I could wave a magic wand and guarantee is often the most challenging,” opened CU’s 2014 outlook, and it we could win right now, but good things, and good things that last, was, for a number of reasons. While there were no player issues take time. We’re building a solid foundation, and from what I have as far buying into what the new staff was preaching, the seen, I truly believe that.” frustration came with a season that could have played out much better than the 2-10 record showed: four conference losses by a MacIntyre had the same full-time staff his first two seasons in combined 15 points were the most league setbacks by such a Boulder, but there are two new faces for this third CU team: Jim small margin that CU had experienced in 50 years (four by a dozen Leavitt, a veteran defensive mind, takes over as defensive points in 1964). coordinator and linebackers coach, with Joe Tumpkin on board to coach the safeties. The two have over 50 years of coaching But the team never folded and played up until the final gun in experience between them, mainly on the defensive side of the ball: the final game. There are 51 lettermen, including 14 starters and Leavitt helped mastermind Kansas State’s rise to a defensive several others with quality experience, back for year three of the powerhouse in the early 1990s before building the South Florida Mike MacIntyre Era. While those players have yet to enjoy program from scratch; he spent the last four years coaching the winning on a consistent basis, as the 2014 season progressed, linebackers for the San Francisco 49ers. Tumpkin spent five years confidence grew with each game as the Buffaloes showed as defensive coordinator at Central Michigan prior to joining the dramatic improvement, especially on offense. Buffaloes.

“I see a different look in their eyes, a look of determination and CU has been running the 4-3 on defense the last few seasons, confidence, there is definitely more pep in their step,” MacIntyre or at least a 4-3 base defense. While it remains to be seen what said ahead of his third spring practice in Boulder. “Our defense Leavitt will employ, it’s safe to say that with the offenses expectations (for this season) are that we will win more than we that exist in the Pac-12, multiple schemes are likely in the future will lose. That gets Colorado back into the postseason. They now for the Buffalo defense. It was evident in spring practice that CU know that they can play with anybody. You never know how was experimenting with several formations. things will play out with injuries and other unforeseen factors, but with the team we have now, we should definitely put more The offense made great strides in 2014, evident by the nearly numbers in the win column.” 100 school records (individual and team) that were set or tied over the course of the season. CU’s 342 points scored were its most in 12 seasons, and the Buffs scored 300-plus in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2002-03. The Buffs had 42 offensive touchdowns, 27 coming on drives of 70 yards or longer, and averaged 439.2 yards per game, its most since 1996 and the first time over 400 since 2001.

There were plenty of other positives last fall, included among them:

Point Differential: CU was outscored overall by 126 points this year, down from 154 a year ago and far removed from the 556 difference over the 2011-12 seasons; in Pac-12 play, the Buffs were outscored by 124 points, down from 215 last year and the 468 their first two years in the league. CU lost four conference games by a total of 15 points, the smallest margin in conference play since 1964, when it lost four by 12 points; CU was 2-8 in 1964, but turned those close calls around to finish 6-2-2 a year later (1-6 to 4-2-1 in Big Eight play).

Competitiveness. In its 10 losses in 2014, Colorado was out of only two games; in fact, it held the lead six times in the second half of those games, and in the fourth quarter thrice. In CU’s eight losses in 2013, it was in the game only twice in the fourth quarter, and in just three of 11 losses in 2012. The Buffs had a chance to win each of their first six games in 2014 (meaning the game was not yet decided entering the fourth quarter); that hadn’t occurred since the 2006 season. The Buffs spent their most time in the lead (261:22) since the 2010 season (312:45).

Pass Protection: CU allowed 23 quarterback sacks on 474 pass plays this season, a sack percentage of 4.85, or one for every 20.6 passes; in two years under MacIntyre, the Buffs have surrendered 43 sacks on 905 called pass plays (one every 21 attempts, and a 4.75 percentage). Since data started being collected in 1957, this CB Chidobe Awuzie

42 is the best two-year stretch in school history for protecting the quarterback; the 4.85 sack percentage is the 10th lowest in 58 seasons. The year prior to Mac’s arrival, in 2012, CU allowed 52 sacks on 456 pass plays, an 11.4 percentage, or one every 8.8 attempts.

Improvement: CU improved in 33 major team statistical categories, after doing so in 29 following the 2013 season.

Ball Security: Colorado has set a record for the fewest fumbles in a season two straight years, first with just 14 in 2013 and then with only 12 this season; the 15 fumbles lost over the two seasons is a school historical low. The 26 fumbles over the two seasons in 1,960 touches (scrimmage plays plus returns) work to just one every 75.4 touches.

Ball Control: Colorado ran 151 more plays than the opponent, the second-largest plus differential in its history, and averaged 32:35 in possession time, its most since the 1975 season (32:55).

Average Per Rush: CU averaged 4.11 yards DE Derek McCartney per rushing attempt; that’s the first time over four yards per try since the 2006 season (4.50) Liufau set almost three dozen records himself, including the major passing marks like single-season yards (3,200) and CU went the deepest into a season in its history (92 minutes, 28 touchdowns (28); in fact, he’s thrown at least one TD pass in all 20 seconds) before committing its first turnover. of his career games. Yet, he can still improve, as he is well aware he had too many interceptions (15), several which came at key Red Zone Offense: Colorado has 66 scores in 77 trips when junctures in a few of the close losses. penetrating the opponent 20-yard line (43 TD/23 FG) in two years under MacIntyre, including 40-of-45 in 2014 (or 88.9 percent, the Spruce, a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award, tore up the best since 1997 (89.7, 35-of-39). The two-year scoring percentage record book as well, snaring a CU record 106 receptions for 1,198 of 85.7 is the best since the 1994-95 seasons (86.7, 91-of-105, 73 yards and 12 touchdowns, the latter another record. He stands to TDs). wipe out many of the records he didn’t set or tie in 2014 (which numbered 29). Shay Fields had a record-setting freshman year, Opponents scored on just four of 12 opening drives in 2014 making 50 receptions, or 11 more than the previous CU freshman (down from six a year earlier). high, and exhibited the kind of play that shows he has a great Conditioning Edge: as the Buffaloes continue to improve in future ahead of him. strength and conditioning, toward the end of each half The Buffs lose two senior guards to graduation – Daniel subliminally results are showing: in 2014, opponents gained nearly Munyer and Kaiwi Crabb – a duo which had 62 career starts 500 fewer yards in the second quarter and exactly 300 less in the between them (39 by Munyer), and the competition will be fierce fourth quarter compared to a year ago; CU outscored the to replace them, with no less than four players expected to duke opponent in the second quarter, 130-112, the first time it held the it out for the honors. Jeromy Irwin and Stephane Nembot return edge in the period since 2003. as experienced tackles, with Alex Kelley shining in his first year The defense is growing up: 57.1 percent of the plays in 2014 at center. were by sophomores, redshirt freshmen or true frosh; Look for the tight end to be more involved in the offense (the sophomores played 3,734 of the snaps, most of any class, and they position had just 23 receptions a year ago), and it was essentially all return in 2015. running back by committee, with four players all between 391 and Almost all of the playmakers from last year return, headlined 448 yards; no one had more than 94 carries. While ample, the by quarterback Sefo Liufau and wide receiver Nelson Spruce on preference is still to see someone emerge with a little bit more offense, with leaders on defense back like ends Derek McCartney rhythm; three of those players return (Christian Powell, Michael and Jimmie Gilbert, linebackers Addison Gillam and Kenneth Adkins and Phillip Lindsay), with three heralded recruits joining Olugbode, and safeties Chidobe Awuzie and Tedric Thompson. the stable come August.

43 The two biggest losses are likely in the kicking game – nothing The third year of the tenure of a CU head coach has often been against players like four-year cornerback Greg Henderson, just met with success; (1897 and again in 1910 in his third the 23rd position player to start for four seasons in CU history – stint), William Saunders (1934), Bunny Oakes (1937), Jim Yeager but the rare instance that both the punter, Darragh O’Neill, and (1943), (1976) and Gary Barnett (2001) all won or placekicker, Will Oliver, both were the mainstays each of the last shared conference titles, while Dal Ward (1950) and Eddie four seasons as well. The competition for their replacements is Crowder (1965) enjoyed their first winning marks in league play wide open, and won’t be settled until the fall when freshman after having to rebuild the program. No one is saying CU will enjoy recruit Alex Kinney arrives. that kind of success in 2015, but it doesn’t hurt to have history on your side. Gillam, a freshman sensation in 2013, was hampered by injuries and illness throughout most of last season, yet he still finished “Our goal remains what it was a year ago, and that’s to walk second on the team in tackles with 79; he saw limited action in out there every time believing you can win,” MacIntyre said. “The the spring to further help his recovery. He is flanked at inside wins will come, and it will be easier now that they can reflect on linebacker by another seasoned junior in Olugbode, who made 83 the close calls from a year ago. In some cases, we just needed to stops a year ago. finish, in others, we needed to eliminate costly mistakes. But we’re getting closer, I think everyone associated with the program can Tupou was a force in the middle, clogging up the run; the feel it.” opponent got their yards elsewhere, but certainly not up the middle with Tupou patrolling the area. The defensive ends were essentially “green,” as of the top six on the depth chart, four were freshmen (one true) and the other two sophomores; they are expected to grow up from what MacIntyre often termed the youth on last year’s squad as “the junior varsity.”

The secondary battled through injury at almost every turn, especially the latter third of the season when Awuzie and Thompson missed the last seven games between them – eight different players made starts at the four traditional defensive back positions. While among the nation’s leaders in pass deflections (60, 49 by the secondary), the Buffs made just three interceptions (all by Thompson), and recovered only eight fumbles. Forcing turnovers definitely was stressed in spring practices. Awuzie and Thompson did participate fully in the spring, and the group will be bolstered by the return of senior safety Jered Bell, who was granted a sixth-year of eligibility by the NCAA after tearing an ACL late in camp last August.

MacIntyre moved up spring practice by one full month – it ended with the annual spring game on March 15; the only school to end earlier among the FBS ranks was Duke (March 6). By ending in mid-March, MacIntyre felt it would give any injured players that much more time to recover, and the staff could better institute the off-season conditioning program, also giving the players another month to get stronger.

With Colorado playing at Hawai’i this fall (the season opener on Thursday night, Sept. 3), the Buffaloes are allowed a 13th game; meaning seven wins are needed to qualify for the postseason. The schedule is essentially a wash from a year ago, with the three non- league opponents the same (UH, Massachusetts, Colorado State), and a fourth, Nicholls State, added as the 13th opponent. As far as the Pac-12 is concerned, Stanford and Washington State reappear on the schedule, replacing California and Washington. By some QB Sefo Liufau estimates, Colorado played the nation’s fifth-toughest schedule in 2014.

44 2015 Pac-12 Composite Schedule

September 3 Colorado at Hawai’i (CBS-SN) 11:00 p.m. October 10 *Colorado at Arizona State TBA Michigan at Utah (FS1) 6:30 p.m. *California at Utah TBA Texas-San Antonio at Arizona (P12N) 8:00 p.m. *Oregon State at Arizona TBA September 4 Weber State at Oregon State (P12N) 6:00 p.m. *Washington State at Oregon TBA Washington at Boise State (ESPN) 8:15 p.m. October 15 *UCLA at Stanford (ESPN) 8:30 p.m. September 5 Stanford at Northwestern (ESPN) 10:00 a.m. October 17 *Arizona at Colorado TBA Portland State at Washington State (P12N) 12:00 p.m. *Arizona State at Utah TBA Virginia at UCLA (FOX) 1:30 p.m. *Oregon at Washington TBA Grambling at California (P12N) 3:00 p.m. *Oregon State at Washington State TBA Arizona State vs. Texas A & M (at Houston; ESPN) 4:00 p.m. USC at Notre Dame (NBC) 5:30 p.m. Eastern Washington at Oregon (P12N) 6:00 p.m. October 22 *California at UCLA (ESPN) 7:00 p.m. Arkansas State at USC (P12N) 9:00 p.m. October 24 *Colorado at Oregon State TBA September 11 Utah State at Utah (ESPN2) 7:00 p.m. *Utah at USC TBA September 12 Massachusetts at Colorado (P12N) 12:00 p.m. *Washington at Stanford TBA Oregon State at Michigan (ABC) 10:00 a.m. *Washington State at Arizona TBA Sacramento State at Washington (P12N) 12:00 p.m. October 29 *Oregon at Arizona State (ESPN) 8:30 p.m. Washington State at Rutgers (ESPN2/U) 1:30 p.m. October 31 *Colorado at UCLA TBA San Diego State at California (P12N) 3:00 p.m. *Arizona at Washington TBA Arizona at Nevada (CBS-SN) 5:00 p.m. *Oregon State at Utah TBA Idaho at USC (P12N) 6:00 p.m. *Stanford at Washington State TBA Oregon at Michigan State (ABC) 6:00 p.m. *USC at California TBA Central Florida at Stanford (FS1) 8:30 p.m. November 7 *Stanford at Colorado TBA UCLA at UNLV (CBS-SN) 8:30 p.m. *Arizona at USC TBA Cal Poly at Arizona State (P12N) 9:00 p.m. *Arizona State at Washington State TBA September 18 New Mexico at Arizona State (P12N) 8:00 p.m. *California at Oregon TBA September 19 Colorado vs. Colorado State (at Denver; CBS-SN) 5:00 p.m. *UCLA at Oregon State TBA *Stanford at USC (ABC) 6:00 p.m. *Utah at Washington TBA Georgia State at Oregon (P12N) 12:00 p.m. November 13 *USC at Colorado (ESPN2) 7:00 p.m. Utah State at Washington (P12N) 3:00 p.m. November 14 *Oregon at Stanford TBA California at Texas (FOX) 5:30 p.m. *Oregon State at California TBA San Jose State at Oregon State (P12N) 6:00 p.m. *Utah at Arizona TBA Wyoming at Washington State (P12N) 6:30 p.m. *Washington at Arizona State TBA Utah at Fresno State (CBS-SN) 8:30 p.m. *Washington State at UCLA TBA Brigham Young at UCLA (FS1) 8:30 p.m. November 21 *Colorado at Washington State TBA Northern Arizona at Arizona (P12N) 9:00 p.m. *Arizona at Arizona State TBA September 25 *Stanford at Oregon State (FS1) 8:00 p.m. *California at Stanford TBA September 26 Nicholls State at Colorado (P12N) TBA *USC at Oregon TBA *California at Washington TBA *UCLA at Utah TBA *UCLA at Arizona TBA *Washington at Oregon State TBA *USC at Arizona State TBA November 27 *Oregon State at Oregon (FOX or FS1) 1:30 or 2 p.m. *Utah at Oregon TBA *Washington State at Washington 1:30 or 2 p.m. October 3 *Oregon at Colorado TBA November 28 *Colorado at Utah TBA *Arizona at Stanford TBA *Arizona State at California TBA *Arizona State at UCLA TBA *UCLA at USC TBA *Washington State at California TBA Notre Dame at Stanford TBA October 8 *Washington at USC (ESPN) 7:00 p.m. December 5 #Pac 12 Championship (ABC or ESPN) 5:45 or 6:00 p.m. #— at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif.

All times listed are MDT/MST. *—denotes Pacific-12 Conference game. Television selections Sept. 26 and beyond are made on 12 days notice by the Pac-12 television partners (ESPN/ABC, FOX/FOX Sports 1, Pac-12 Networks); ESPN/ABC also has an option of utilizing a 6-day selection process three times annually. With the advent of the Pac-12 Networks (National; Arizona, Mountain, Oregon, Northern California, Southern California, Washington), all conference games and all home non-league games will again be televised in 2015 (78 in all). ABC’s standard afternoon regional telecast window is at 1:30 p.m. MT in addition to a number of prime-time windows (6 p.m. MT; those games will be selected from the Pac-12, American Athletic, ACC, Big 10 or Big 12 conferences).

45 Alphabetical roster

No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Exp Hometown (High School/Previous College) Status 19 ADKINS II, Michael...... RB 5-10 195 Jr. 2L San Diego, Calif. (Helix) S 3/2 15 APSAY, Cade...... QB 6- 1 190 Fr. RS Canyon Country, Calif. (Canyon) S 4/4 65 ARVIA, Vincent...... C 5-11 300 Sr. VR San Diego, Calif. (Torrey Pines) WO 2/2 16 AWINI, Jaleel ...... DE/OLB 6- 2 220 Jr. TR Aurora, Colo. (Rangeview/Air Force) S 2/2 4 AWUZIE, Chidobe...... DB 6- 0 195 Jr. 2L San Jose, Calif. (Oak Grove) S 3/2 28 BALTAZAR, Aaron ...... RB 5-10 220 So. TR Chula Vista, Calif. (Eastlake/Boise State/Southwestern College) S 3/3 42 BEEMSTER, Cameron ...... DB 5-11 200 So. JC Colorado Springs, Colo. (Pine Creek/Santa Barbara C.C.) WO 3/3 21 BELL, Jered...... DB 6- 1 210 Sr. 3L Ontario, Calif. (Colony) S 1/1 41 BERGNER, Andrew...... CB 5-11 165 So. TR Parker, Colo. (Legend/Arizona State) WO 3/3 99 BOATMAN, Brian...... TE 6- 3 230 So. VR Centennial, Colo. (Kent Denver) WO 3/3 4 BOBO, Bryce ...... WR 6- 2 195 So. 1L Covina, Calif. (Charter Oak) S 3/3 43 BOUNDS, Chris...... TE/DE 6- 4 245 Fr. HS Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Chaminade College Prep) S 5/4 61 CALDWELL, Ed ...... OL 6- 5 300 Jr. VR Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Highlands Ranch) WO 2/2 70 CALLAHAN, Shane ...... OL 6- 6 300 Jr. 1L Parker, Colo. (Chaparral/Auburn) S 2/2 1 CARR, Patrick ...... RB 5- 8 195 Fr. HS The Woodlands, Texas (The Woodlands) S 5/4 92 CARRELL, Jordan ...... DL 6- 3 275 Jr. JC Roseville, Calif. (Roseville/ American River College) S 3/2 CENTER, Connor...... OT 6- 7 270 So. VR Clifton Park, N.Y. (Christian Brothers) S 3/3 87 COCHRANE, Xavier...... WR 5- 9 170 Fr. HS Phoenix, Ariz. (Mountain Pointe) WO 4/4 59 COLEMAN, Timothy Jr...... DL 6- 3 245 So. 1L Denver, Colo. (Mullen) S 3/3 2 CRAWLEY, Ken...... DB 6- 1 180 Sr. 3L Washington, D.C. (H.D. Woodson) S 2/1 50 DARBY, Connor ...... OL 6- 4 330 So. VR Beverly Hills, Mich. (Detroit Country Day) WO 3/3 21 EVANS, Kyle ...... TB 5- 6 175 Fr. RS San Jose, Calif. (Archbishop Mitty) WO 4/4 42 FALO, N.J...... LB 6- 2 225 Fr. HS Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) S 5/4 5 FIELDS, Shay...... WR 5-11 175 So. 1L Bellflower, Calif. (St. John Bosco) S 4/3 35 FINCH, John ...... FB/SN 5-11 210 Jr. VR Park City, Utah (Park City) WO 2/2 7 FISHER, Nick ...... DB 6- 0 190 Fr. HS Temecula, Calif. (Great Oak) S 5/4 56 FRANKE, Jase ...... DE 6- 3 270 Fr. RS Camarillo, Calif. (St. Bonaventure) S 4/4 18 FRAZIER, George ...... FB 6- 2 250 So. 1L Monrovia, Calif. (Monrovia) S 3/3 32 GAMBOA, Rick...... ILB 6- 0 230 Fr. RS Sylmar, Calif. (Chaminade College Prep) S 4/4 83 GARCIA, Bradley ...... WR 6- 1 190 Fr. HS Aurora, Colo. (Mullen) WO 4/4 7 GEHRKE, Jordan...... QB 6- 1 195 Jr. 1L Scottsdale, Ariz. (Notre Dame Prep/Scottsdale CC) S 2/2 98 GILBERT, Jimmie ...... DL 6- 5 235 Jr. 2L College Station, Texas (A&M Consolidated) S 3/2 44 GILLAM, Addison...... ILB 6- 3 225 Jr. 2L Palo Cedro, Calif. (Foothill) S 3/2 10 GONZALEZ, Diego...... P/PK 6- 0 215 Jr. 1L Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon MEXICO (Prepa Tec/Monterrey Tech) S 2/2 10 GORDON, Dino ...... TB 5-11 205 Fr. HS Compton, Calif. (Millikan) S 5/4 15 GRAHAM, Chris...... PK 6- 3 225 So. 1L Burlingame, Calif. (Burlingame) S 3/3 49 GREGORY, Garrett...... DL 6- 1 235 So. VR Gilroy, Calif. (Valley Christian) WO 3/3 37 GRUNDMAN, Sean...... WR 6- 2 195 So. TR Monument, Colo. (Lewis-Palmer/Western State) WO 3/3 64 HAIGLER, Aaron ...... OL 6- 7 255 Fr. HS Northridge, Calif. (Notre Dame) S 5/4 27 HALL, Joseph...... WR 5- 9 175 So. VR San Luis Obispo, Calif. (Mission Prep) WO 3/3 96 HASSELBACH, Terran...... DE 6- 1 240 Fr. RS Parker, Colo. (Regis) S 4/4 43 HEADLEY, Trent ...... OLB 6- 2 230 So. TR Littleton, Colo. (Columbine/Metro State) WO 3/3 94 HENINGTON, Tyler ...... DL 6- 2 250 Jr. 2L Centennial, Colo. (Mullen) S 2/2 38 HILL, Chris ...... TE 6- 2 235 So. VR Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Mountain Vista) WO 3/3 99 HOWARD, Aaron...... DE 6- 1 235 Jr. 1L Denver, Colo. (East/Willamette) WO 2/2 79 HUCKINS, Jonathan ...... OL 6- 4 305 So. 1L The Woodlands, Texas (The Woodlands) S 3/3 76 IRWIN, Jeromy...... OL 6- 5 295 Jr. 2L Cypress, Texas (Cypress Fairbanks) S 2/2 81 IRWIN, Sean ...... TE 6- 3 245 Jr. 2L Cypress, Texas (Cypress Fairbanks) S 2/2 52 JACKSON, Leo ...... DL 6- 3 280 So. JC Decatur, Ga. (North Atlanta/Foothill College) S 3/3 80 JAN, Justin ...... WR 6- 3 205 Fr. HS Chandler, Ariz. (Chandler) S 5/4 84 JOHNSON, Colin...... WR 6- 0 185 Jr. VR Saratoga, Calif. (St. Francis) WO 2/2 89 JONES, Hayden...... TE 6- 6 250 Fr. RS Sacramento, Calif. (Christian Brothers) S 4/4 54 KAFOVALU, Samson ...... DL 6- 4 260 Jr. 2L Riverside, Calif. (Arlington) S 2/2 75 KAISER, Josh...... OL 6- 5 280 Fr. RS Mission Viejo, Calif. (Mission Viejo) S 4/4 86 KEENEY, Dylan ...... TE 6- 6 220 Fr. RS Granite Bay, Calif. (Granite Bay) S 4/4 74 KELLEY, Alex ...... C 6- 2 315 Jr. 2L Oceanside, Calif. (Vista) S 2/2 89 KINNEY, Alex ...... P/PK 6- 1 205 Fr. HS Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain) S 5/4 68 KOUGH, Gerrad...... OL 6- 4 290 So. 1L Pomona, Calif. (Pomona) S 3/3 71 KRONSHAGE, Sam ...... OL 6- 6 285 So. 1L The Woodlands, Texas (The Woodlands) S 3/3 8 LAGUDA, Afolabi...... DB 6- 1 200 So. JC Snellville, Ga. (Brookwood/Butler CC) S 3/3 29 LEE, Donovan ...... WR 5- 9 170 So. 1L West Hills, Calif. (Chaminade College Prep) S 4/3 23 LINDSAY, Phillip ...... TB 5- 8 180 So. 1L Aurora, Colo. (Denver South) S 3/3 78 LISELLA II, John ...... OL 6- 4 285 Fr. RS Littleton, Colo. (Columbine) S 4/4 13 LIUFAU, Sefo ...... QB 6- 4 235 Jr. 2L Tacoma, Wash. (Bellarmine Prep) S 3/2 91 LOPEZ, Eddy...... DT 6- 3 290 So. 1L El Paso, Texas (Coronado) S 4/3 LYNCH, Peter...... WR 6- 3 210 Fr. HS Dallas, Texas (Jesuit College Prep) WO 5/4 56 LYNOTT, Tim Jr...... OL 6- 2 300 Fr. HS Parker, Colo. (Regis) S 5/4 14 MacINTYRE, Jay...... WR 5-10 190 Fr. RS Boulder, Colo. (Monarch) S 4/4 93 MATHEWES, Michael...... DE 6- 4 240 Fr. RS Mission Viejo, Calif. (Mission Viejo) S 4/4 95 McCARTNEY, Derek ...... DL 6- 3 240 So. 1L Westminster, Colo. (Faith Christian) S 3/3 60 MIDDLEMISS, Dillon...... OL 6- 5 295 Fr. HS Arvada, Colo. (Pomona) S 5/4 73 MILLER, Isaac ...... OL 6- 7 265 Fr. HS Longmont, Colo. (Silver Creek) S 5/4 25 MOELLER, Ryan ...... DB 6- 1 210 So. 1L Rifle, Colo. (Rifle) S 3/3 12 MONTEZ, Steven...... QB 6- 5 215 Fr. HS El Paso, Texas (Del Valle) S 5/4 17 MOSLEY, Marques...... DB 6- 0 180 Sr. 3L Upland, Calif. (Upland) S 2/1 33 MURPHY, Jordan ...... FB 6- 0 230 Sr. 2L Castle Rock, Colo. (Lutheran/Colorado State) S 1/1 77 NEMBOT, Stephane...... OT 6- 7 315 Sr. 3L Van Nuys, Calif. (Montclair Prep) S 1/1 36 NORGARD, Clay...... DT 6- 0 265 Jr. 2L Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Mountain Vista) S 2/2

46 No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Exp Hometown (High School/Previous College) Status 26 OLIVER, Isaiah...... WR/DB 6- 1 185 Fr. HS Goodyear, Ariz. (Brophy Prep) S 5/4 31 OLUGBODE, Kenneth ...... OLB 6- 1 220 Jr. 2L San Jose, Calif. (Bellarmine Prep) S 3/2 82 ORBAN, Robert ...... WR 6- 6 195 So. VR Denver, Colo. (Regis) WO 3/3 9 PATTERSON, T.J...... QB 6- 3 180 So. TR Boulder, Colo. (Boulder/Wyoming) WO 3/3 46 POWELL, Christian ...... TB 6- 0 235 Sr. 3L Upland, Calif. (Upland) S 2/1 3 RIPPY, Deaysean ...... OLB 6- 2 230 Jr. 1L McKees Rocks, Pa. (Sto-Rox/Univ. of Pittsburgh) S 2/2 58 ROBBINS, Blake...... DE 6- 5 265 Jr. JC Aiken, S.C. (Silver Bluff/Georgia Military College) S 3/2 2 ROSS, Devin ...... WR 5- 9 175 So. 1L Altadena, Calif. (Bishop Alemany) S 3/3 39 SANCHEZ, Jaisen...... DB 6- 1 190 Fr. RS Kapolei, Hawai’i (St. Louis) S 4/4 30 SEVERSON, Ryan...... ILB 5-10 205 Jr. 2L San Jose, Calif. (Valley Christian) S 3/2 47 SHAVER, Christian ...... ILB 6- 3 225 So. 1L Sandy, Utah (Jordan) S 4/3 34 SHAW, Hunter ...... OLB 6- 3 215 Sr. 1L Atherton, Calif. (Sacred Heart Prep) WO 1/1 28 SILZER, Cameron ...... P 5-11 175 Jr. VR Templeton, Calif. (Templeton/Grossmont/Cuesta) WO 2/2 69 SMITH, Wyatt Tucker ...... LS 6- 3 230 Sr. 1L Gulfport, Miss. (Gulfport/Mississippi Gulfport CC) S 2/1 57 SOLIS, Justin...... DL 6- 2 325 Sr. 3L Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Westlake) S 2/1 22 SPRUCE, Nelson ...... WR 6- 1 195 Sr. 3L Westlake Village, Calif. (Westlake) S 1/1 66 SUTTON, Colin ...... OL 6- 5 285 So. VR Foothill Ranch, Calif. (Orange Lutheran) S 3/3 27 TALIANKO, Travis...... ILB 6- 1 215 Jr. 1L Sierra Madre, Calif. (St. Francis/San Jose State/College of the Canyons) S 2/2 9 THOMPSON, Tedric ...... DB 6- 0 200 Jr. 2L Valencia, Calif. (Valencia) S 3/2 55 TONZ, Brett ...... DL 6- 3 300 Fr. HS Peoria, Ariz. (Centennial) S 5/4 48 TUGGLE, Joey...... TB 5- 7 185 So. VR Aurora, Colo. (Smoky Hill) WO 3/3 72 TUILOMA, Lyle ...... DL 6- 3 315 Fr. HS Waianae, Hawai’i (Nanakuli) S 5/4 51 TUSO, John Paul ...... DL 6- 3 270 Sr. 2L Englewood, Colo. (Cherry Creek) WO 1/1 50 UMU, Frank ...... DL 6- 4 290 Fr. HS Littleton, Colo. (Heritage) S 5/4 12 WALKER, John...... DB 5- 9 175 Jr. 2L Washington, D.C. (H.D. Woodson) S 2/2 25 WALKER, Lee ...... WR 6- 0 175 Fr. RS San Diego, Calif. (James Madison) S 4/4 45 WATANABE, Grant...... LB 5-11 240 Fr. HS San Antonio, Texas (Brennan) S 5/4 6 WHITE, Evan...... DB 6- 2 195 So. 1L Aurora, Colo. (Cherokee Trail) S 4/3 53 WIEFELS, Sully...... OL 6- 3 295 Jr. RS Eagle, Idaho (Eagle/American River College) S 2/2 90 WILSON, De’Jon ...... DL 6- 3 250 Jr. 2L Washington, D.C. (H.D. Woodson) S 2/2 23 WITHERSPOON, Ahkello...... DB 6- 3 190 Jr. 1L Sacramento, Calif. (Christian Brothers/Sacramento City CC) S 3/2 5 WRIGHT, Yuri...... DB 6- 1 165 Jr. 2L Spring Valley, N.Y. (Ramsey [N.J.]) S 2/2 97 WYMAN, Bryan ...... DL 6- 1 260 So. VR Chula Vista, Calif. (Otay Ranch) WO 3/3

Heights and weights recorded as of July 14, 2015. EXPERIENCE KEY: #L—indicates number of letters earned through 2014; HS—high school; JC—junior college transfer; RS—freshman redshirt in 2014; TR—transfer; VR—varsity reserve performer. STATUS KEY (Fall): S—scholarship, WO—walk-on; #/# —clock at start of 2015 season, i.e., 2/1: two years to play one in eligibility.

Inactive Roster Players (Injured/Ineligible, Etc.) No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Exp Hometown (High School/Previous College) Reason Status ..... BENNION, Sam...... DE 6- 5 240 Fr. HS North Logan, Utah (Logan) Serving Mormon Mission S 5/4 88 *GALLOWAY, Danny ...... WR 6- 0 205 So. TR Lone Tree, Colo. (Highlands Ranch/Willamette) Transfer WO 3/3

NUMERICAL ROSTER No. Player Pos. No. Player Pos. No. Player Pos. No. Player Pos. 1 CARR, Patrick ...... RB 22 SPRUCE, Nelson ...... WR 46 POWELL, Christian ...... TB 75 KAISER, Josh...... OL 2 CRAWLEY, Ken...... DB 23 LINDSAY, Phillip...... TB 47 SHAVER, Christian...... ILB 76 IRWIN, Jeromy...... OL 2 ROSS, Devin ...... WR 23 WITHERSPOON, Ahkello...DB 48 TUGGLE, Joey...... TB 77 NEMBOT, Stephane ...... OT 3 RIPPY, Deaysean ...... OLB 25 WALKER, Lee ...... WR 49 GREGORY, Garrett ...... DL 78 LISELLA II, John...... OL 4 AWUZIE, Chidobe...... DB 25 MOELLER, Ryan ...... DB 50 UMU, Frank ...... DL 79 HUCKINS, Jonathan ...... OL 4 BOBO, Bryce...... WR 26 OLIVER, Isaiah ...... WR/DB 50 DARBY, Connor ...... OL 80 JAN, Justin ...... WR 5 FIELDS, Shay ...... WR 27 TALIANKO, Travis ...... ILB 51 TUSO, John Paul...... DL 81 IRWIN, Sean...... TE 5 WRIGHT, Yuri...... DB 27 HALL, Joseph...... WR 52 JACKSON, Leo...... DL 82 ORBAN, Robert ...... WR 6 WHITE, Evan...... DB 28 BALTAZAR, Aaron...... RB 53 WIEFELS, Sully...... OL 83 GARCIA, Bradley ...... WR 7 GEHRKE, Jordan ...... QB 28 SILZER, Cameron ...... P 54 KAFOVALU, Samson...... DL 84 JOHNSON, Colin ...... WR 7 FISHER, Nick ...... DB 29 LEE, Donovan ...... WR 55 TONZ, Brett...... DL 86 KEENEY, Dylan...... TE 8 LAGUDA, Afolabi...... DB 30 SEVERSON, Ryan...... ILB 56 FRANKE, Jase...... DE 87 COCHRANE, Xavier...... WR 9 THOMPSON, Tedric ...... DB 31 OLUGBODE, Kenneth...... OLB 56 LYNOTT, Tim Jr...... OL 89 JONES, Hayden ...... TE 9 PATTERSON, T.J...... QB 32 GAMBOA, Rick...... ILB 57 SOLIS, Justin ...... DL 89 KINNEY, Alex ...... P/PK 10 GONZALEZ, Diego ...... P/PK 33 MURPHY, Jordan...... FB 58 ROBBINS, Blake ...... DE 90 WILSON, De’Jon...... DL 10 GORDON, Dino ...... TB 34 SHAW, Hunter...... OLB 59 COLEMAN, Timothy Jr...... DL 91 LOPEZ, Eddy...... DT 12 WALKER, John...... DB 35 FINCH, John...... FB/SN 60 MIDDLEMISS, Dillon...... OL 92 CARRELL, Jordan ...... DL 12 MONTEZ, Steven...... QB 36 NORGARD, Clay...... DT 61 CALDWELL, Ed ...... OL 93 MATHEWES, Michael ...... DE 13 LIUFAU, Sefo ...... QB 37 GRUNDMAN, Sean...... WR 64 HAIGLER, Aaron ...... OL 94 HENINGTON, Tyler...... DL 14 MacINTYRE, Jay...... WR 38 HILL, Chris ...... TE 65 ARVIA, Vincent...... C 95 McCARTNEY, Derek ...... DL 15 APSAY, Cade ...... QB 39 SANCHEZ, Jaisen...... DB 66 SUTTON, Colin ...... OL 96 HASSELBACH, Terran ...... DE 15 GRAHAM, Chris ...... PK 41 BERGNER, Andrew...... CB 68 KOUGH, Gerrad ...... OL 97 WYMAN, Bryan...... DL 16 AWINI, Jaleel ...... DE/OLB 42 FALO, N.J...... LB 69 SMITH, Wyatt Tucker ...... LS 98 GILBERT, Jimmie ...... DL 17 MOSLEY, Marques...... DB 42 BEEMSTER, Cameron ...... DB 70 CALLAHAN, Shane ...... OL 99 BOATMAN, Brian...... TE 18 FRAZIER, George...... FB 43 BOUNDS, Chris...... TE/DE 71 KRONSHAGE, Sam...... OL 99 HOWARD, Aaron...... DE 19 ADKINS II, Michael ...... RB 43 HEADLEY, Trent...... OLB 72 TUILOMA, Lyle ...... DL CENTER, Connor...... OT 21 BELL, Jered...... DB 44 GILLAM, Addison ...... ILB 73 MILLER, Isaac ...... OL LYNCH, Peter ...... WR 21 EVANS, Kyle ...... TB 45 WATANABE, Grant ...... LB 74 KELLEY, Alex ...... C

47 depth chart OFFENSE DEFENSE SPECIALISTS (Multiple; 12 positions listed) (4–3; 12 Base) WIDE RECEIVER (X) LEFT DEFENSIVE END PUNTER 22 Nelson Spruce, 6-1, 195, Sr.-5*** 95 Derek McCartney, 6-3, 240, Soph.* 10 Diego Gonzalez, 6-0, 215, Jr.* (L) OR 82 Robert Orban, 6-6, 200, Soph. 59 Timothy Coleman, 6-3, 245, Soph.* 15 Chris Graham, 6-3, 225, Soph.* OR 84 Colin Johnson, 6-0, 180, Jr. 96 Terran Hasselbach, 6-1, 235, Fr.-RS 28 Cameron Silzer, 5-11, 180, Jr. 37 Sean Grundman, 6-2, 195, Soph. 94 Tyler Henington, 6-2, 250, Jr.** WIDE RECEIVER (Z) 58 Blake Robbins, 6-5, 265, Jr. PLACEKICKER / KICKOFF 5 Shay Fields, 5-11, 175, Soph.* 93 Michael Mathewes, 6-4, 240, Fr.-RS 10 Diego Gonzalez, 6-0, 215, Jr.* (L) OR 2 Devin Ross, 5-9, 175, Soph.* NOSE TACKLE 15 Chris Graham, 6-3, 225, Soph.* 83 Bradley Garcia, 6-1, 185, Fr. 57 Justin Solis, 6-2, 320, Sr.*** 4 Bryce Bobo, 6-2, 190, Soph.* (injured) 52 Leo Jackson, 6-3, 285, Soph. PUNT RETURN 25 Lee Walker, 6-0, 180 Fr.-RS (injured) 91 Eddy Lopez, 6-3, 300, Soph.* 5 Shay Fields, 5-11, 175, Soph.* OR WIDE RECEIVER (H) 36 Clay Norgard, 6-0, 265, Jr.** 22 Nelson Spruce, 6-1, 195, Sr.*** 29 Donovan Lee, 5-9, 165, Soph.* 97 Bryan Wyman, 6-1, 260, Soph. Remainder TBA (in the fall) 14 Jay MacIntyre, 5-10, 185, Fr.-RS DEFENSIVE TACKLE 27 Joseph Hall, 5-9, 170, Soph. 54 Samson Kafovalu, 6-4, 270, Jr.** 80 Xavier Cochrane, 5-9, 170, Fr. KICKOFF RETURN 92 Jordan Carrell, 6-3, 275, Jr. TBA (in the fall) LEFT TACKLE 56 Jase Franke, 6-3, 275, Fr.-RS 76 Jeromy Irwin, 6-5, 2*85, Jr.** 49 Garrett Gregory, 6-1, 225, Soph.* HOLDER 71 Sam Kronshage, 6-6, 285, Soph.* 51 John Paul Tuso, 6-3, 270, Sr.-5** 75 Josh Kaiser, 6-5, 270, Fr.-RS 84 Colin Johnson, 6-0, 180, Jr. 73 Isaac Miller, 6-7, 265, Fr. RIGHT DEFENSIVE END 7 Jordan Gehrke, 6-1, 195, Jr.* 98 Jimmie Gilbert, 6-5, 225, Jr.** LEFT GUARD 14 Jay MacIntyre, 5-10, 185, Fr.-RS 16 Jaleel Awini, 6-2, 220, Jr. 68 Gerrad Kough, 6-4, 295, Soph.* 90 De’Jon Wilson, 6-3, 250, Jr.** 78 John Lisella II, 6-4, 280, Fr.-RS SNAPPER (Short & Long) 99 Aaron Howard, 6-1, 235, Jr.* 50 Connor Darby, 6-4, 330, Soph. 69 Wyatt Tucker Smith, 6-3, 230, Sr.* MIKE (INSIDE) LINEBACKER CENTER 35 John Finch, 5-11, 210, Jr. 44 Addison Gillam, 6-3, 225, Jr.** 74 Alex Kelley, 6-2, 310, Jr.** 38 Chris Hill, 6-2, 225, Soph. 53 Sully Wiefels, 6-3, 285, Jr. 32 Rick Gamboa, 6-0, 240, Fr.-RS 65 Vincent Arvia, 5-11, 300, Sr. 47 Christian Shaver, 6-3, 230, Soph.* 45 Grant Watanabe, 5-11, 240, Fr. (injured) RIGHT GUARD WILL (INSIDE) LINEBACKER (L)—throws or kicks left-handed/footed. 79 Jonathan Huckins, 6-4, 305, Soph. OR Seniors (12): Listing with a (-6) indicates 70 Shane Callahan, 6-6, 300, Jr.* 31 Kenneth Olugbode, 6-1 210, Jr.** 27 Travis Talianko, 6-1, 215, Jr.* sixth-year senior (1), with a (-5) indicates 66 Colin Sutton, 6-5, 295, Soph. fifth-year senior (5); the others (6) are fourth- 30 Ryan Severson, 5-10, 210, Jr.** RIGHT TACKLE year seniors. 43 Trent Headley, 6-2, 220, Soph. 77 Stephane Nembot, 6-7, 300, Sr.-5*** 61 Ed Caldwell, 6-5, 300, Jr. OR SAM (OUTSIDE) LINEBACKER OR—indicates those listed are considered 60 Dillon Middlemiss, 6-5, 290, Fr. 3 Deaysean Rippy, 6-2, 225, Jr.* even (co-first/second/third team status); .... Connor Center, 6-7, 270, Soph. 34 Hunter Shaw, 6-3, 215, Sr.-5* TIGHT END CORNERBACK ITALICS—Players listed in italics either 81 Sean Irwin, 6-3, 245, Jr.** 4 Chidobe Awuzie, 6-0, 195, Jr.** (N#1) participated on a limited basis or paended 38 Chris Hill, 6-2, 225, Soph. 23 Ahkello Witherspoon, 6-3, 185, Jr.* spring injured. 99 Brian Boatman, 6-3, 230, Soph. 5 Yuri Wright, 6-1, 165, Jr.** 89 Hayden Jones, 6-6, 245, Fr.-RS (injured) 41 Andrew Bergner, 5-11, 165, Soph. 86 Dylan Keeney, 6-6, 220, Fr.-RS (injured) FREE SAFETY QUARTERBACK 6 Evan White, 6-2, 195, Soph.* 13 Sefo Liufau, 6-4, 235, Jr.** 8 Afolabi Laguda, 6-1, 200, Soph. 7 Jordan Gehrke, 6-1, 195, Jr.* 21 Jered Bell, 6-1, 200, Sr.-6*** 15 Cade Apsay, 6-1, 185, Fr.-RS 39 Jaisen Sanchez, 6-1, 195, Fr.-RS 9 T.J. Patterson, 6-3, 180, Soph. STRONG SAFETY TAILBACK 9 Tedric Thompson, 6-0, 200, Jr.** 46 Christian Powell, 6-0, 235, Sr.*** 25 Ryan Moeller, 6-1, 205, Soph.* (N#3) 23 Phillip Lindsay, 5-8, 175, Soph.* 42 Cameron Beemster, 5-11, 200, Soph. 21 Kyle Evans, 5-6, 175, Fr.-RS 17 Marques Mosley, 6-0, 180, Sr.*** (injured) 19 Michael Adkins II, 5-10, 195, Jr.** (injured) *—denotes number of letters earned through 48 Joey Tuggle, 5-7, 185, Soph. (injured) CORNERBACK 2014; Injured players listed in italics (status FULLBACK 2 Ken Crawley, 6-1, 180, Sr.*** questionable or doubtful—not out for an 12 John Walker, 5-9, 180, Jr.** (N#2) extended time; probables listed as normal). 18 George Frazier, 6-2, 250, Soph.* CAPTAINS: To be named 33 Jordan Murphy, 6-0, 230, Sr.-5** 8 Afolabi Laguda, 6-1, 200, Soph. 35 John Finch, 5-11, 210, Jr.

48 2015 preseason honors

PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA WR NELSON SPRUCE (fourth-team: Phil Steele’s College Football)

PRESEASON ALL-PAC 12 CONFERENCE S CHIDOBE AWUZIE (third-team: Athlon Sports) CB KEN CRAWLEY (second-team: Phil Steele’s College Football; third-team: Athlon Sports) ILB ADDISON GILLAM (second-team: Athlon Sports; fourth-team: Phil Steele’s College Football) C ALEX KELLEY (fourth-team: Athlon Sports, Phil Steele’s College Football) KR PHILLIP LINDSAY (second-team: Phil Steele’s College Football; fourth-team: Athlon Sports) OT STEPHANE NEMBOT (second-team: Athlon Sports) WR NELSON SPRUCE (first-team: Athlon Sports, ESPN, Phil Steele’s College Football, Sporting News) S TEDRIC THOMPSON (fourth-team: Phil Steele’s College Football) DT JOSH TUPOU (third-team: Athlon Sports) no longer on team

BUFFALOES ON NATIONAL AWARD LISTS (WATCH LISTS/Nominations) Biletnikoff Award (most outstanding receiver): WR Nelson Spruce (one of 48 on WR Nelson Spruce official watch list) Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award (most outstanding offensive player with ties to state of Texas): OT Jeromy Irwin (CU’s official nomination) (most outstanding player): WR Nelson Spruce (one of 80 on official watch list) Rimington Award (most outstanding center): C Alex Kelley (one of 63 on official watch list) Doak Walker (top running back): TB Christian Powell (one of 71 on official watch list)

SPRING TEAM AWARDS Eddie Crowder Award (Outstanding Leadership) OT Stephane Nembot & ILB Kenneth Olugbode Fred Casotti Award (Most Improved Offensive Back) WR Robert Orban Joe Romig Award (Most Improved Offensive Lineman) Gerrad Kough Hale Irwin Award (Most Improved Defensive Back) John Walker Greg Biekert Award (Most Improved Linebacker) Jaleel Awini Dan Stavely Award (Most Improved Defensive Lineman) Jase Franke Daniel Graham Award (Most Improved Big Skill Player) FB George Frazier Bill McCartney Award (Most Improved Special Teams Player) PK Diego Gonzalez & OT Stephane Nembot FB Jordan Murphy John Wooten Award (Outstanding Work Ethic) WR Nelson Spruce Dick Anderson Award (Outstanding Toughness) TB Phillip Lindsay Jim Hansen Award (Outstanding Academics) PK Chris Graham Sal Aunese Award (Most Uncommon Player) S Jered Bell & TB Christian Powell

2015 Iron Buffaloes (Weight Room; presented by position to those who represent hard work, dedication, toughness and total lifting performance) Defensive Line Leo Jackson Linebackers Mike Mathewes Defensive Backs Jaisen Sanchez Offensive Line Jonathan Huckins Running Backs Kyle Evans Tight Ends Chris Hill Wide Receivers Jay MacIntyre & Lee Walker Quarterbacks Jordan Gehrke Specialists Diego Gonzalez ILB Addison Gillam 49 the players

Division II title game, he carried nine times for 137 yards, which touchdown runs of 25 and 61 yards in the third quarter doused the hopes of any Oceanside comeback. Under Coach Troy Starr, Helix captured the MICHAEL ADKINS II, TB Grossmont Hills League his sophomore through senior seasons and was 5-10, 195, Jr., 2L 10-1 his senior year, 13-1 his junior when HHS was the CIF Division II (San Diego) champions, and 11-2 his sophomore year (Helix lost in the CIF San Diego, Calif. semis his senior and sophomore campaigns). He lettered three times in (Helix) track, as he participated in sprints and relays; he owned career bests of 19 10.8 in the 100-meters and 22.2 in the 200 (both hand-timed) and 50.48 in AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—He will the 400. He also played basketball as a freshman. once again figure into CU’s tailback rotation. He participated in spring practice on a ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Business (Finance) at Colorado, and is limited non-contact basis as he finished his earning a minor in Leadership Studies. He earned second-team Pac-12 All- rehabilitation following a knee injury and Academic team honors as a sophomore, also garnering first-team subsequent surgery that ended his 2014 Academic All-Colorado honors from the state’s chapter of the National season prematurely. He enters his junior Football Foundation with his 3.41 grade point average. Owned a most year 54th on CU’s all-time rushing list (933 yards), poised to become the impressive 4.49 GPA in high school, and was named the San Diego Union- 52nd player to rush for 1,000 yards in CU history. He is 7-of-7 in his career Tribune’s All-Academic Team Captain for football (the paper selects an picking up first downs on third- and fourth down carries. academic captain for eight fall sports). He was named a National Football 2014 (Soph.)—He saw action in 10 games (two starts), missing the final Foundation Scholar-Athlete as a senior by the Walter J. Zable/San Diego two games of the season with a knee injury that required arthroscopic Chapter of the organization. On the Honor Roll every quarter since surgery after he was hurt early in the Arizona game. He was leading the starting high school, he has taken both AP and Honors classes as a prep, team in rushing at the time of the injury and finished third with 398 yards, and his outstanding GPA earned him offers to attend school and play averaging 4.91 yards for 81 attempts with three touchdowns. He also football at Harvard, Yale and the Air Force Academy. caught 11 passes for 60 yards (long of 22). He had a pair of 100-yard games, running for 109 yards on 13 carries against Washington, with 107 yards on PERSONAL—He was born April 28, 1995 in San Diego. His hobbies include 17 tries with a touchdown versus UCLA; other top games included Oregon playing video games and basketball, bowling (and at one time, golf) and State (13-79, 1 TD) and Colorado State (16-68). He was 4-of-4 picking up rapping (freestyle). Father (Michael) ran track at UNLV and San Diego first downs on third-fourth down carries with one yard to go (and State. He is active with youth in his community, volunteering with his old converted three on five receptions), and he earned 32 first downs on the league as well as organizing and coaching in several sports, in season (27 rushing, five receiving). Lindy’s Pac-12 Football selected him as particular helping with area track meets. He has aspirations of ascending a third-team performer on its preseason All-Pac-12 teams after his solid to be a CEO after his football career, telling the Union-Tribune, “I’ve always freshman debut. been a businessman since I was a young kid.” (He sold pistachios for a 2013 (Fr.)—He earned honorable mention Freshman All-America honors dime to classmates in elementary school and an individual Starburst for from collegefootballnews.com and the league coaches named him a quarter in middle school, turning a profit in both situations.) honorable mention All-Pac-12. He played in nine games (one start), as he did not play in the first two of the season and missed the UCLA game after RUSHING High Games RECEIVING High Games suffering a concussion in the fourth quarter the previous week against Season G Att Yds Avg. TD Long Att Yds No Yds Avg. TD Long Rec Yds Arizona. For the year, he rushed 103 times for 535 yards and scored six 2013 9 103 535 5.2 6 34t 16 137 11 127 11.5 1 63t 2 63 touchdowns; it was the sixth-most single-season yards by a freshman in 2014 10 81 398 4.9 3 43 17 109 11 60 5.5 0 22 2 22 CU history (fifth-most by a true frosh), with his 5.3 yards per carry the Totals 19 184 933 5.1 9 43 17 137 22 187 8.5 1 63t 2 63 third-best by any freshman with 400 or more yards as were the six TDs ADDITIONAL STATISTICS—Kickoff Returns: 2-54, 27.0 avg., 29 long (2013). (tied with two others). He also caught 11 passes for 127 yards (11.5 per), which included a 63-yard catch and run for a touchdown against Cal, and earned 31 first downs (27 rushing, four receiving). He converted 5-of-8 third/fourth down rushes into first downs, including all three tries with 1 yard to gain. He had one 100-yard game, coming in his one start when he rushed for 137 yards on 13 carries against Charleston Southern; he also CADE APSAY, QB scored four touchdowns against the Buccaneers, setting a school record for the most rushing and overall TDs in a single-game by a freshman (the 6-1, 190, Fr., RS previous mark of three had been accomplished only twice); Athlon Sports Canyon Country, Calif. named him the Pac-12 Freshman of the Week for his efforts. In his debut (Canyon) at Oregon State, he gained 98 yards on 14 carries, and he also had 63 yards 15 on 14 tries against USC with a TD (his other score came against Arizona). AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.-RS)—He ended spring practice listed third at HIGH SCHOOL—He earned PrepStar All-West Region honors at running quarterback, after enjoying a productive back as a senior, when he earned second-team All-CIF San Diego Section spring. He completed 15-of-23 passes for 120 and first-team All-East County and All-Grossmont Hills League accolades yards and a touchdown in three of the main (he was second-team All-East County as a junior); in addition, he garnered scrimmages (he did not appear in the the area’s most outstanding offensive player honor. He was the San Diego abbreviated spring game). area’s Student-Athlete of the Year for 2012-13 as selected by The Mighty 2014 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he practiced the entire fall at quarterback, 1090 (AM radio) based on his academic and athletic achievements. In his including duty on the scout team. prep career, he rushed for 3,115 yards and 40 touchdowns, despite being a full-time starter just his senior season, when he rushed 216 times for HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he earned third-team All-State honors from 1,770 yards and 24 scores. He gained 100 or more yards in nine games and Cal-Hi Sports, while the Los Angeles Daily News named him second-team also caught 13 passes for 186 yards in leading the East (San Diego) County All-Area. He earned first-team All-CIF Southern Section-North Division in rushing, scoring and all-purpose yards. As a junior, he had 91 attempts honors as both a junior and senior, when he was also first-team All-Foothill for 919 yards and 12 touchdowns, with 105 receiving yards and another League, and was the player of the year for both as a senior. For that score. As a sophomore, he had 36 carries for 426 yards and four TDs, season, he completed 207-of-321 passes for 3,103 yards and 28 missing half the season after suffering an injury. Top games as a senior: in touchdowns; that was a 64.5 completion rate as he threw just six a 48-21 win over Steele Canyon, he rushed 23 times for 260 yards and three interceptions. He rushed 110 times for 413 yards and four touchdowns, touchdowns, with 28 more yards on two receptions for 298 all-purpose; which included a 55-yard gallop. He had 10 games where he passed for in a 35-0 romp over West Hills, he carried 16 times for 170 yards and three 200 or more yards, three with 300-plus and one 400-yard game; he had scores; and in a 45-14 win over league rival Grossmont, he had 25 carries three or more touchdown passes in seven games. His junior season, he for 196 yards and three touchdowns along with two receptions for 77 was 206-of-346 for 3,333 yards, with 39 touchdowns to 14 interceptions in yards. Top game as a junior: in a 44-6 win over Oceanside in the CIF 50 completing 59.5 percent of his throws; he ran for 341 yards and 15 school teammate, David Bagby, joined him as a recruited walk-on in CU’s touchdowns on 108 attempts. He had 10 games with 200-plus passing 2012 freshman class, but returned closer to home after that season. His yards, six with 300 or more and one 400-yard game. Thus, for his career, nickname is Vinny. he was 413-of-667 for 6,436 yards, with 67 touchdowns against only 20 interceptions; he had 20 games with 200 or more yards, nine with 300-plus and two 400-yard outings, while throwing three or more touchdowns 16 times. He also punted on occasion, averaging 34.7 yards for three punts as a senior (49 long) and once as a junior, a 47-yard boot that landed inside- the-20. Top games as a senior: the threw for his prep high of 419 yards on JALEEL AWINI, DE/OLB 29-of-43 throws (two touchdowns, zero picks) in a 35-28 loss to Valencia; 6-2, 220, Jr., TR in a 48-7 romp over Golden Valley, he was 18-of-25 for 334 yards with three Aurora, Colo. touchdowns, averaging 18.6 yards per completion; and in a 48-0 win over Clovis West, he was 15-of-20 for 265 yards (5 TD/2 INT) with 69 yards (Rangeview/Air Force) rushing and a score. Top games as a junior: in a 56-27 win over Knight, he 16 was 23-of-39 for 405 yards (5 TD/0 INT), and in a 56-48 win over Clovis AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—He West, he was 24-of-34 for 331 yards (4 TD/1 INT). Under coach Rich ended spring drills second at right Gutierrez, Canyon was 8-3 his senior season and 8-3-1 his junior year. He defensive end, but also can play the outside lettered twice in track early in his prep career, running the 400-meter dash linebacker spot. He made a successful (career best was 1:02) and on the 4x100 relay team. conversion from quarterback, his initial position in college. He was the recipient of ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Psychology at Colorado. He owned a 3.1 the Greg Biekert Award, selected by the grade point average in high school. coaches, for his effort during spring practices as the most improved linebacker. PERSONAL—He was born April 15, 1996 in Panorama City, Calif. His 2014 (Soph.)—He sat out the year per NCAA rules after transferring from hobbies include reading, watching movies, listening to music and playing Air Force; he will have two years of eligibility remaining come the 2015 the ukulele (in fact, as a youngster, he used to play the drums, guitar and season. He joined the team in late July and thus in time to have clarinet). He is active in community service, having coached special need participated in August drills. He practiced the entire fall at quarterback. adults in physical activities such as kickball. He once saved a friend from being hit by a car, pulling him out of traffic in the nick of time. AT AIR FORCE (2012/2013, Fr.,/Fr.-RS)—He played in four games (three starts) as a redshirt freshman in 2013, completing 21-of-42 passes for 275 yards, with an interception and no touchdowns; his passer rating was 100.24. He was a threat running the ball out of the backfield, with 45 attempts for 220 yards and four touchdowns (43 actual rushes for 232 yards, or 5.4 per, when allowing for two sacks); his long run was a 33-yard VINCENT ARVIA, C gallop for a touchdown to open the scoring against Wyoming. He was 5-11, 300, Sr., VR dismissed from the team for undisclosed reasons on September 25, and eventually from the Academy; though his coach, Troy Calhoun, spoke San Diego, Calif. highly of him after he transferred to CU. He redshirted as a true freshman (Torrey Pines) for the 2012 season; off the field, he completed the required survival 65 training that all AFA cadets must accomplish before they take classes. AT COLORADO: This Season (Sr.)—He ended the spring listed third at center, but HIGH SCHOOL—He was Gatorade’s Colorado Player of the Year as a also has practiced at the guard position. He senior to close out a stellar prep career; he was a first-team All-Metro has two years of eligibility remaining, but League performer as a junior and senior, earning his team Most Valuable has decided to forego the second and play Player honor both years. He was the conference’s MVP as a senior, when as a senior this fall. he earned first-team All-State (5A) and All-City accolades. He was an 2014 (Soph.)—He did not see any game honorable mention All-League performer as a sophomore. As a senior, he action, but did dress for eight games and was on the travel squad by the rushed 116 times for 1,078 yards (9.3 per carry), scoring 16 touchdowns end of the season. with a long run of 64 yards; he completed 78-of-136 passes for 1,266 yards, 2013 (Fr.-RS)—He did not see any action, but did dress for three games with an astounding 23-to-1 touchdown to interception mark. He scored (Oregon State, Oregon and Arizona). He ended the spring second at right exactly 100 points when including two 2-point conversion runs. On guard, as he received plenty of reps with several players out due to injury. defense, he was in on seven solo tackles in limited action, but recovered He won the John Wooten Award for the most outstanding work ethic in three fumbles. As a junior, he had 93 rushes for 487 yards (5.2 per) and five spring practice, as selected by the coaching staff. touchdowns, while completing 47-of-111 passes for 652 yards (7 TDs/2 2012 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he practiced along the offensive line the entire interceptions). His senior year, he had six 100-yard rushing and six 100- season. He joined the team as a recruited walk-on for August camp. yard passing games; top games came against Fairview: in a 50-47 win, he was 6-for-9 for 132 yards and one TDs, with 10 rushes for 132 yards and HIGH SCHOOL—He lettered twice at Torrey Pines High School as both two scores. In a 35-28 playoff win over Arvada West, he completed 17-of- an offensive and defensive lineman. As a senior, he was named second- 26 passes for 214 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for 82 more team All-Palomar League on offense, when playing left guard he allowed and a fourth score. Under coach Dave Gonzales, Rangeview was 11-2 his only two quarterback sacks and was flagged for only two penalties. On senior year and 6-4 his junior season (and a combined 13-1 in league play defense (tackle), he had 20 total tackles and five quarterback sacks. He those years, 5A Central Metro League champs and runner-ups, played right tackle as a junior but did not play on defense. Under coach respectively). He also lettered three times in baseball (outfield/shortstop) Scott Ashby, Torrey Pines was 5-7 his senior season after posting a 10-2 and twice in basketball (forward). He was a two-time All-Conference mark his junior year (Palomar League and District champs). He lists his performer in baseball (first-team All-City as a senior), and won the biggest moment of his prep career as picking up a fumble and running conference’s Sixth Man Award in basketball as a senior. with it for 25 yards. ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Economics at Colorado (he was a ACADEMICS—He is pursuing a double major in Communication and Business Management major at Air Force). He was an Honor Roll student Broadcast News at Colorado. throughout his high school career.

PERSONAL—He was born June 8, 1994 in Chicago, Ill. As a youngster, he PERSONAL—He was born December 29, 1992 in Aurora, Colo. His hobbies was once a bat boy for the . His goals after college are to include fishing, boating and playing soccer. He was recruited by CU’s 2010 work for a sports team or be on ESPN; he reported on a high school staff and head coach Dan Hawkins, but after the coaching change, the new football game as a prep and did the highlights on local television. A high staff did not pursue him. (Last name is pronounced ah-win-nee.)

51 kicks in his prep career (five punt, three field goal and two PAT kicks). Top games as a senior: in a 49-20 win over Sobrato, he had 13 rushes for 203 yard and three touchdowns, with seven tackles, an interception, forced CHIDOBE AWUZIE, DB fumble and a blocked field goal on defense; in a 42-20 win over Santa 6-0, 195, Jr., 2L Teresa, he accomplished the rare on any level, the 100 double-double, with 158 yards rushing (16 attempts) and 101 receiving (three catches), scoring San Jose, Calif. a combined four touchdowns; and in a 49-35 win over Leland, he had a (Oak Grove) career-high 205 rushing yards (17 carries, 2 TD), with a season/career-high 4 nine tackles and an interception. Top games as a junior: in a 42-37 win over AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—He Pioneer, he had four rushes for 98 yards and two touchdowns, two ended the spring listed first at left receptions for 24 yards and a third score and six tackles on defense; and cornerback, but will shift into the top nickel in a 28-0 win over Independence, he had a season-high nine tackles with a spot when the Buffs play in that defensive fumble recovery which he returned 80 yards. Under Coach Jay Braun, Oak alignment. He has the ability to play all four Grove was 10-1 his senior year and 9-2 his junior season, going undefeated positions in the secondary: cornerback, free (7-0) both years in claiming back-to-back BVAL Mount Hamilton Division and strong safety and nickel. He was a titles; OGHS was 8-3 his sophomore year, 2-1 after his call up. He also preseason third-team All-Pac 12 team member by Athlon Sports. lettered three times, his freshman through junior years in basketball, and 2014 (Soph.)—He started in the first nine games of the season, but missed as a junior in track (sprints, jumps and relays); he owned career bests of the last three after suffering a lacerated kidney in practice (Nov. 4). At the 21.7 in the 200-meter dash and 22-1 in the long jump. time of the injury, he had just assumed the team lead in tackles but still finished third with 64 (57 solo, with two for losses). He had team-highs of ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Business (Finance) at Colorado. He was 11 third down stops and 10 touchdown saves, and his eight pass selected as the Santa Clara County’s National Football Foundation Scholar- deflections were third on the team; he also had four tackles for zero, a Athlete (Northern California Chapter) his senior year, as he owned a grade fumble recovery, a quarterback hurry and a quarterback chase down. He point average of 3.13. had at least five tackles in the nine games he appeared in, with a season- high 11 against UCLA (eight solo); he had nine on three other occasions, PERSONAL—He was born May 24, 1995 in San Jose, Calif. His hobbies against Arizona State, California (all solo) and Oregon State. He had a including playing basketball, ping pong and writing/singing rap-poetry career-high four passes broken up at Massachusetts, and had three third songs. Active in community service in such areas as trash pickup, he has down stops against Colorado State and Oregon State (with two in three also volunteered at an area shelter, working with the homeless and other games). He played 608 snaps on the year, as he had sat out just three indigent. While not related, his godmother’s nephew is Nnamdi Asomugha, (at the end of the USC game) until he was injured. He had seven tackles a longtime NFL cornerback with Oakland and Philadelphia who played his and a third down stop in helping the Black team defeat the Gold, 21-17, in college ball at Cal-Berkeley. the spring game. The coaches selected him as the recipient of the Hale (Name is pronounced chih-doe-beh ah-wooz-yeh.) Irwin Award for the spring, presented to the most improved defensive back. TACKLES 2013 (Fr.)—He saw action in all 12 games, including seven starts (six at the Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int nickel position and one at left cornerback). Though fellow true frosh 2013 12 643 43 16— 59 5-21 1-12 17 01240 2014 9 608 57 7— 64 2- 3 0- 0 4 11 11 0 8 0 Addison Gillam set numerous school freshman records, he made his own Totals 21 1251 100 23—123 7-24 1-12 5 18 12 2 12 0 mark: he played the third-most snaps on defense by any frosh in CU history (643), and became just the 13th freshman to record 50 or more ADDITIONAL STATISTICS—Special Team Tackles: 0,2—2 (2013). tackles for a season, finishing with 59, the sixth-highest ever total (43 of which were solo stops). That number was also good for sixth on the team, fourth-most by a defensive back; he also had five tackles for loss, including a , with another stop for zero gain. He added seven third down stops (tied for the second-most ever by a freshman), four pass deflections, three touchdown saves, two forced fumbles and a recovery. AARON BALTAZAR, TB On special teams, he added another two assists. He had a season-high 12 5-10, 220, Soph., JC tackles against Arizona, along with eight against Cal and six against Central Arkansas (all solo), when he had one of his two forced fumbles Chula Vista, Calif. (Eastlake/ (the other was at Utah). Boise State/Southwestern College) 28 HIGH SCHOOL—He earned PrepStar All- West Region honors as a senior, AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He when he also garnered SuperPrep preseason All-Far West honors (ranked signed with CU in the 2015 recruiting class, as the No. 146 player in the California-Hawai’i-Nevada region). He was a but was not set to report until fall camp as first-team All-Area performer on defense as selected by the San Jose he had to complete his junior college course Mercury-News, while the Contra-Costa Times selected him to its “Cream of work. the Crop” team, ranking him No. 13 of the 20 players on its list. He was selected as the Blossom Valley Athletic League Mount Hamilton Division JUNIOR COLLEGE—He was on schedule to Senior of the Year. He earned first-team All-League honors as a junior and earn his A.A. degree in July 2015 from Southwestern College in his senior, and was Oak Grove’s Underclassmen of the Year. As a senior, he hometown of Chula Vista, Calif., where he did not join the football team. rushed for 1,285 yards on 138 attempts (9.3 per), scoring 14 touchdowns He had originally intended to transfer to Washington State from Boise with a long run of 67 yards (he had six 100-yard and two 200-yard games); State, but never enrolled there and decided to take his time in selecting a he caught 18 passes for 487 yards and seven scores with a long of 84 (two new school. 100-yard games). He was third in his league in rushing and first in scoring (128 points on 21 TDs and a 2-point conversion). He also completed his AT BOISE STATE (2013, Fr.)—He signed with Boise State in its 2013 only passing attempt for 38 yards, returned five punts for 60 yards and recruiting class and played running back as a true freshman, appearing in five kickoffs for 113 yards. On defense playing cornerback, he racked up five games until he was sidelined the rest of the season with a knee injury. 69 tackles (25 solo, three for losses), with four interceptions, returning He carried the ball 50 times for 234 yards (4.7 per attempt) and two two for touchdowns, 12 pass deflections, four blocked kicks and two touchdowns with a long of 35; he also caught five passes for 19 yards and forced fumbles. As a junior, he gained 249 yards on 23 carries, scoring returned one kickoff for 24 yards. three times, while catching 13 balls for 211 yards and four TDs; he had 58 tackles playing free safety on defense, with five blocked kicks, an HIGH SCHOOL—He earned first-team All-State, All-CIF San Diego Section interception, and a fumble recovery which he returned 80 yards for a and All-Metro-Mesa League honors as a senior at running back, after touchdown. He was called up to the varsity late in his sophomore season earning first-team All-League honors at strong safety as a junior. He had a for the stretch run. A speedster off the corner as evidenced by 10 blocked monster senior year, rushing for 1,855 yards on 218 attempts (8.5 per), scoring 23 touchdowns; he also caught seven passes for 80 yards (11.4). 52 On defense, at strong safety, he was in on 73 tackles (55 solo, three for losses with two quarterback sacks), with 14 pass deflections, two forced fumbles, two recoveries and an interception. As a junior, before injuries shortened his season, he rushed for 242 yards and two scores (49 carries) JERED BELL, DB and caught five passes for 73 yards, but still managed to rack up 70 tackles 6-1, 210, Sr., 3L on defense (55 unassisted), with two PBU’s and an interception. He rushed for 585 yards and six TD’s on just 62 carries as a sophomore (9.4 average), Ontario, Calif. and caught two passes for 96 yards, one of which that covered 78 yards for (Colony) a score; he had 29 tackles (18) solos with three passes broken up and a 21 pick. Top prep games: in a 59-37 win over Grossmont as a senior, he rushed AT COLORADO: This Season (Sr.-RS)—He 22 times for 275 yards and four touchdowns, caught one pass for 33 yards was granted a sixth-year of eligibility by the and have five tackles (all solo) with two PBU’s an an interception; in a 28- NCAA after he missed his second full season 10 win over Torrey Pines, he had 197 yards and three scores on just 18 due to a knee injury that cost him the 2014 carries, with 10 tackles (eight solo); and in a 24-22 win over Cathedral season as a fifth-year senior. He participated Catholic as a sophomore, he was 15-180 rushing (two TDs, one covering in spring practices on a limited non-contact 75 yards), with nine tackles and a pick on defense (his career tackle high basis but should be 100 percent by fall was 16 his junior year against Vista). Eastlake was 10-3 his senior year, 8- camp. He was one of two recipients of the Sal Aunese Award (for the most 4 his junior season and 11-1 his sophomore campaign under coach John uncommon player), selected by the coaches for his effort during spring McFadden, winning the league title and reaching the state semis when he practices. was a soph. He also lettered four times in basketball (playing both point 2014 (Sr.)—He missed the entire season after suffering a torn ACL in and shooting guard), averaging just under 20 points as a senior (and 16.8 practice on August 22; he underwent surgery and immediately started his junior year); he was a two-time, first-team All-CIF and All-League rehabilitation in the anticipation that the NCAA would grant him a sixth performer (and Metro-Mesa MVP). He set the school single-game scoring year of eligibility. He had entered the fall atop the depth chart at the free record with 39 points in a game his junior year. safety position after enjoying his breakout season as a junior. 2013 (Jr.)—He played in all 12 games (11 starts), finishing fourth on the ACADEMICS—He is interested in majoring in Business (Management) at team in total tackles with 67 (48 of the solo variety). He had four for losses, Colorado. He is earning his A.A. degree from Southwestern this spring. two stops for zero gain and seven third down stops to go with seven touchdown saves, six passes broken up, three interceptions, two forced PERSONAL—He was born February 14, 1995 in Yokosuka, Japan (his fumbles and a recovery. He returned one of the interceptions and the parents were stationed there serving in the U.S. Military). His hobbies fumble for touchdowns, both key plays when they occurred. He was the include playing basketball, video games and ping pong. His father (Jun) player of the week in the state as selected by the Colorado chapter of the played basketball at Johnson & Wales University (Providence, R.I.). He is National Football Foundation for his efforts against USC, when he had six interested in training athletes when his playing days are over. tackles, five solo including one for a loss, and a forced fumble in which he (He has three years to play three in eligibility.) returned 31 yards for a touchdown that got the Buffaloes on the scoreboard for the first time on the opening play from scrimmage in the second half. He was also CU’s athlete of the week for Sept. 2-8, when he had a then-career-high eight tackles (seven solo), and a big 79-yard interception return for a touchdown that tied the game early in the fourth quarter in an eventual 38-24 win over Central Arkansas. He had a career- CAMERON BEEMSTER, DB high 10 tackles against Cal (six solo), and had nine versus Arizona (seven solo, also adding an interception); his other pick came against Charleston 5-11, 200, Soph., JC Southern. He added five more tackles (all solo, one inside-the-20) on Colorado Springs, Colo. special teams duty, where he racked up eight points in all, as he also had a downed punt and a forced fair catch. (Pine Creek/Santa Barbara CC) 42 2012 (Soph.)—He played in all 12 games, including eight on defense and AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He two starts, which came against Washington State and UCLA. In 201 plays ended the spring listed third at strong from scrimmage, he had 13 tackles, eight solo with two for losses, a third safety. He joined the team as walk-on prior down stop and a fumble recovery. He also had his first career interception, to spring practice, as he transferred to CU making it early in the WSU game; it saved a score as he picked it off at the for the fall 2014 semester from Santa CU 3 and returned it 37 yards. He had two tackles in four different games Barbara College. and had two knockdown blocks on special teams duty. He missed spring drills as he continued rehabilitation from knee surgery, but was 100 AT SANTA BARBARA COLLEGE (2013, Fr.)—He played in seven games percent by August drills. for the Vaqueros, recording 18 tackles (11 solo), with three tackles for loss, 2011 (Soph.-RS)—Redshirted due to injury; he entered the fall listed third three pass deflections and a fumble recovery. His best game was in a at right cornerback and with most spots and the nickel back up for grabs, season-opening win over Allen Hancock, when he had seven stops (five he figured into the mix at both safety and cornerback. But in the third unassisted, one for a loss). SBC was 7-3 under coach Craig Moropoulos practice (Aug. 6), he suffered a knee injury (torn ACL), underwent surgery his one season there. (Aug. 26) and was lost for the season. 2010 (Fr.)—He saw action in all 12 games, eight on defense including one HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he was first-team All-Area and All-Pikes Peak start (versus Baylor). In 54 plays from scrimmage, he posted 11 tackles, League at outside linebacker. He was in on 117 tackles (59 solo), with 10 seven solo, with the bulk coming in the Baylor game when he racked up a tackles for loss including six quarterbacks, along with two forced fumbles. season-high nine, seven of which were unassisted. He also added five On offense, he played running back on a few specialty occasions. As a tackles, four solo, on special teams coverage duty, and was one of just junior, he had 35 tackles, and as a sophomore, he carried nine times for 80 seven true freshmen to play for the Buffs in the 2010 season. yards with a touchdown, along with nine tackles, two quarterback sacks and an interception on defense. Under coach Todd Miller, Pine Creek was HIGH SCHOOL— He was ranked the No. 34 defensive back in the country 4-6 his senior season, but was 13-1 his junior year, claiming the Pikes Peak by Rivals.com and the No. 99 player from the state of California. He was League title and reaching the 4A state title game. PCHS was 10-2 his also ranked the No. 95 cornerback by Scout.com and No. 97 cornerback by sophomore season, league champs and state quarterfinalists. ESPN. He earned All-California Interscholastic Federation honors and All- Mt. Baldy League honors for Colony High School as a senior under coach ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Business (Marketing) at Colorado. Anthony Rice, helping the team to a 10-2 record and the Mt. Baldy League championship. He is a four-year letterman and helped Colony to a 39-12 PERSONAL—He was born March 10, 1995 in Landstuhl, Germany. His record in his four years, including three league titles and two CIF hobbies include playing basketball, golf and video games. championships during his freshman and sophomore seasons. He recorded

53 47 tackles as a senior and also had five interceptions and 10 pass break- in a 22-17 win over Bountiful when seven of the stops were of the solo ups. He recovered one fumble and also had two punt returns for 63 yards variety (with one a quarterback sack). He had five games in his career with a long of 51 yards against Paloma Valley. He lists that game as one of with two or more sacks (with a high of three in a 17-10 loss to Mountain his most memorable games, as he had a key interception return that, along Crest his junior year, when he also had nine tackles). He had a career-high with the punt return, set up touchdowns in a 21-6 win in the first round of 11 tackles (nine solo, with two-and-a-half sacks) in a 28-10 win over Box the playoffs. Another memorable game came one week later in the second Elder, also as a junior. A three-year starter on defense, on occasion, he’d round of the playoffs. Despite falling 21-17 to Upland, he recorded six play some spot offensive tackle throughout his career. Under coach Mike tackles and had one interception even though Upland was not throwing to Favero, Logan was 11-1 his senior year, reaching the state quarterfinals his side of the field. As a junior, he also played running back and earned after claiming the 4A Region 5 regular season title; LHS was 8-3 his junior second team All-Mt. Baldy League honors. He rushed 59 times for 505 season and 14-0 (4A state champs) his sophomore year. He also yards and four touchdowns and caught three passes for 14 yards. participated in track as a junior. Defensively, he came up with 31 tackles and three interceptions and also had one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. His most memorable ACADEMICS—He is obviously in no rush to select a major field of study, game that season came against Don Lugo, when he rushed nine times for but has a keen interest in Biology and the Life Sciences in general. He 149 yards and a touchdown and also had two interceptions on defense. graduated from high school in January 2014, owning a 3.95 overall grade He saw spot duty in a back-up role as a freshman and sophomore for the point average and was recruited by several Ivy League schools. varsity, and as a sophomore he had nine tackles and returned one kick for 12 yards. He also lettered in track & field for four years at Colony and was PERSONAL—He was born October 5, 1995 in Logan, Utah. His hobbies a CIF finalist as a junior in the 110-meter hurdles. He also participates in include reading, weightlifting, hiking, backpacking, four-wheeling and the 200- and 300-meter hurdles. He ran the 100-meter dash one time and traveling: he had already visited over 20 countries before his 18th was clocked in 10.6 seconds. birthday, several of those throughout Europe and the Middle East (including Greece, Turkey, Israel, Egypt and Jordan). An Eagle Scout, he is ACADEMICS— He graduated with a degree in Sociology from Colorado in also an exceptional marksman (target shooting with a 9mm Beretta). He December 2013; he is currently pursuing his Master’s in Education (he will hails from the same high school that produced arguably Utah’s most be halfway finished with it at the end of the season). He is interested in a famous athlete if not overall personality, Merlin Olsen (football at Utah post-football career in law enforcement. State and for the NFL , and later on an actor on Little House on the Prairie and Father Murphy). (Last name is pronounced Ben- PERSONAL—He was born January 19, 1992 in Pasadena, Calif. His hobbies yun.) include, and he is serious, “people watching.” His dad, Richard Bell, was a wing back at Nebraska and was drafted by the in the 1990 NFL draft, where he played for one season as a running back. His mother’s cousin is former Major League Baseball star Darryl Strawberry, who won four titles with the and and was an eight-time All-Star during his 17-year career. ANDREW BERGNER, TACKLES 5-11, 165, Soph., TR Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int 2010 8 54 74—11 0- 0 0- 0 00 00000 Parker, Colo. 2012 8 201 85—13 2- 5 0- 0 01 01001 (Legend/Arizona State) 2013 12 752 48 19— 67 4-17 0- 0 27 01263 41 Totals 28 1007 63 28— 91 6-22 0- 0 28 02264 AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He ADDITIONAL STATISTICS—Interception Return Yards: 1-37, 37.0 avg., 0 TD (2012); enters the fall listed fourth at one of the 3-109, 36.3 avg., 79t long, 1 TD (2013). cornerback positions after participating in Special Team Tackles: 4,1—5 (2010); 5,0—5 (2013). spring practice. He joined the team as a walk-on just ahead of spring drills. 2014 (Fr.-RS)—He attended CU as a student after transferring to Boulder from Arizona State University; he was not on the football team in Tempe. SAM BENNION, DE HIGH SCHOOL—A two-year starter at cornerback, he earned first-team All-South Metro (4A) honors as a senior, after being selected an honorable 6-5, 240, Fr., HS mention performer for his junior season. As a senior, he recorded 44 North Logan, Utah tackles (35 solo, six for losses with one quarterback sack), along with four interceptions, seven pass deflections and four fumble recoveries. On (Logan) offense, he rushed the ball 16 times for 95 yards (5.9 per), with two AT COLORADO: He is serving the second of receptions for 16 yards and a touchdown; he returned two kickoffs for 68 his two-year Mormon mission (the Church yards (34.0 average). He had 20 tackles (16 solo) as a junior, with three of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints); he left interceptions and three pass deflections. He saw limited action on on January 29, 2014. He actually signed his sophomore, on both sides of the ball in the secondary as well as receiver letter-of-intent in Mexico City, where he had (one reception). Top games: as a senior, in a 23-13 loss to Rock Canyon, begun the in the process of taking six weeks he had nine tackles (eight solo), four passes broken up, an interception of language classes before heading to and a fumble recovery. As a junior, in a 36-20 win over Rampart, he had Concepcion, Chile, to serve his mission. His plans are to enroll at CU for six tackles (all solo) and an interception. He had four tackles (all the 2016 spring semester. unassisted) in a 24-21 win over rival Ponderosa, one year after LHS had lost to them by 50 points; he called it the biggest moment of his high HIGH SCHOOL—He earned second-team All-State honors from the Salt school career. His seven career interceptions sets a Legend school Lake Tribune as a senior (honorable mention by the Deseret News for a record. LHSis was 5-5 his senior year and 4-6 his junior season under second straight year). He garnered first-team All-Region and All-Valley coach Robert Doyle. He also lettered twice in track (300-meter hurdles). honors as a junior and senior; during his final prep season, he racked up 63 tackles (39 solo), with 12 for losses and nine-and-a-half quarterback ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Sociology at Colorado. He earned first- sacks. He also had six quarterback hurries, two passes broken up and two team All-Academic honors as a prep his junior and senior years. forced fumbles. He was in on 52 tackles (34 solo) his junior year, with 14 tackles for loss that included 10 sacks; he added five pressures and two PERSONAL—He was born February 1, 1995 in Denver. His hobbies include PBU’s. He had eight tackles in four different games as a senior, including spending time with his younger siblings, Freddie, Tatum and Emerson. Father (Ken Burke) lettered in track at Texas A&M (high jump) and is a graphic designer for Starz, the cable entertainment network.

54 BRIAN BOATMAN, TE BRYCE BOBO, WR 6-3, 230, Soph., VR 6-2, 195, Soph., 1L Centennial, Colo. Covina, Calif. (Kent Denver) 99 (Charter Oak) 4 AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He ended the spring listed fourth at tight end; sat out spring ball as he completed he caught one pass (for 3 yards) in the main rehabilitation from shoulder surgery to spring scrimmage action. repair a torn labrum. He was expected to be 2014 (Fr.)—He did not see any action (he 100 percent by the start of August drills. did dress for the season opener against 2014 (Fr.-RS)—He played in all 12 games Colorado State); he practiced the entire fall (one start, versus UCLA), as he hauled in 23 at tight end and has scout team duties as well. He enrolled at CU as a true receptions for 215 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 9.4 yards per freshman for the fall 2013 semester and joined the team as a walk-on for catch. He had three catches of 20 or more yards and five for 10 yards or spring drills. longer, with 10 of his grabs earning first downs. His best game of the year came in his one start, as he had four catches for 54 yards and two scores HIGH SCHOOL—He earned 2A All-State honors at tight end and first-team against UCLA, both touchdowns coming in a dramatic fourth quarter All-Colorado League honors from the Denver Post, recognized at three comeback that sent the game into overtime. His first was a 38-yard play on positions for the latter (TE, defensive end and punter); he was also the fourth down, and the second, a 3-yard catch, pulled the Buffs to within 31- league’s defensive player of the year. As a junior, he garnered first-team All- 28. He caught a season-high five passes at Massachusetts (for 54 yards), Conference honors on both offense and defense. As a senior, he caught 18 and he had two receptions for 36 yards at California, including a 30-yard passes for 305 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 16.9 yards per catch; touchdown catch with 21 seconds left in regulation that forced overtime. on defense (end), he racked up 71 tackles (56 solo), 19 of which were for He had a huge spring game, catching five passes for 132 yards and a losses including eight quarterback sacks. He had an interception (which touchdown, the latter covering 67 yards in the Black’s 21-17 win over the he returned 37 yards for a touchdown), broke up six passes, forced four Gold; all told, he had nine grabs for 215 yards, 23.9 per catch, with two fumbles and recovered two (returning one for a score). He also handled touchdowns in the four main scrimmages. The coaches selected him as his team’s punting chores, averaging 41.4 yards for 25 punts, with a long the recipient of the Bill McCartney Award for the spring, presented to the of 62 (four traveled 50-plus yards). As a junior, he caught 14 balls for 227 most improved special teams player. yards and four TDs (16.2 per), with 58 tackles on defense (44 solo, eight 2013 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he practiced at wide receiver the entire year. four losses with four sacks); he added three pass deflections and two forced fumbles. In limited time as a sophomore, he caught three passes for HIGH SCHOOL—He earned PrepStar All-West Region honors at wide 58 yards, with five tackles and two passes broken up on defense. For his receiver as a senior, when he was also a SuperPrep Preseason All-Far West career, he had 37 receptions for 590 yards (16.9 per) with nine scores, with selection (the No. 101 overall player in the California-Hawai’i-Nevada 134 total tackles. One of his top career games came in the 2A state region). He earned first-team All-San Gabriel Valley as a senior and was a championship win over Platte Valley as a senior: he caught three passes first-team All-Sierra League performer and his team’s most valuable for 44 yards and touchdown, averaged 40.0 yards on five punts, and racked receiver his junior and senior years. As a senior, he caught 56 passes for up 11 tackles on defense, a number that included eight solo, four for losses 1,041 yards and 10 touchdowns, averaging 18.6 yards per reception. He and three sacks in the 28-17 win. In a 49-35 win over Strasburg, he had had four 100-yard and three multiple TD games (seven and five, three catches for 75 yards and a score. Under coach Scott Yates, Kent respectively, for his career). He also had 190 return yards, three kickoffs Denver was 13-0 his senior year (2A state champs) and 11-2 his junior for 99 (33.0 per, with a long of 54) and five punts for 91, an 18.2 average. season and 10-3 his sophomore campaign; Kent was the three-time He caught 53 passes for 834 yards and nine touchdowns his junior year, Colorado League champion during his time there, posting a 15-0 record in when he had his career-long reception of 87 yards. He also started at conference play. He lettered twice in basketball (power forward, his junior cornerback as a senior, recording 28 tackles (15 solo), with three and senior years); he recorded three double-doubles and averaged 9.3 interceptions (three others were called back due to penalties); he also had points as a senior in earning first-team All-Conference honors and quarterback sack and a fumble recovery. He was a reserve on defense honorable mention All-State accolades when Kent also claimed the league other seasons, playing corner and safety at times. Top games as a senior: title). He also lettered once in baseball (as a senior, first base). in a 41-13 win over Chino Hills, he caught five passes for 181 yards (36.2 average), three for touchdowns including a 55-yarder; he had a season- ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Economics at Colorado, as well as high seven catches for 136 yards in a 52-7 win over Los Osos; and in a 38-7 pursuing a minor in Business. win over South Hills, he caught three balls for 116 yards and two scores. Top games as a junior: in a 38-7 win over Chino Hills, he caught a career- PERSONAL—He was born September 20, 1994 in Littleton, Colo. His high eight passes for 114 yards, and a week later in a 63-21 rout of Santiago, hobbies include playing most sports and spending time with friends. His he caught six for 119 yards and three touchdowns. Under Coach Lou father, Bill, was an assistant coach on his high school staff and was also his Farrar, Charter Oak was 10-2 his junior and senior seasons, winning the head baseball coach. His grandfather (Jim Liley) played football at the Sierra League title both years, and was 6-2 his sophomore year. He also University of Denver; a cousin, Joe Liley, lettered four years on the CU golf lettered three years in basketball (forward), averaging about 15 points per team, with his brother, Tim, lettering as a wide receiver at the University game as a junior; he did not play as a senior. of Nebraska. Another cousin, Adam Strecker, was a tight end for the Air Force Academy. Also in his bloodlines are Don DeLuzio, a distant cousin ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Sociology at Colorado. who was a linebacker for CU in the mid-1980s, and the late Jim Burris, who PERSONAL—He was born June 21, 1995 in Pasadena, Calif. A cousin and was at one time the general manager of Denver Broncos and the teammate (Khari Garcia) will be a freshman safety this fall at Montana longstanding president and GM of the Denver Bears (baseball). State. He overcame tragedy at an early age, as his half-brother accidentally shot and killed his father when he was 4 years old; he then started to play most sports at that young age, starting with football, soccer, baseball and basketball. (Last name is pronounced bo-bo.)

RECEIVING High Games Season G No. Yds Avg. TD Long Rec Yds 2014 12 23 215 9.4 3 38t 5 54 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS—Rushing 1-minus 3, -3.0 avg. (2014).

55 the biggest moment of his prep career). He also lettered once in inline hockey (center).

CHRIS BOUNDS, TE/DE ACADEMICS— He is majoring in Chemical Engineering at Colorado. As a 6-4, 245, Fr., HS prep, he was a four-year member of the Honor Roll, graduating with highest honors (owned a grade point average in excess of 4.0); he was also West Hills, Calif. an AP Scholar with Distinction. He won Highland Ranch’s Scholar-Athlete (Chaminade College Prep) Award both as a junior and a senior, and as a sophomore, he was the 43 school’s Science Student of the Year. Though recruiting by Colorado AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.) —He is Mines, one of the top engineering schools in the nation if not the world, he projected as either a tight end or a wanted to attend CU because it’s always been his “dream to run out defensive end in this, his true freshman year behind Ralphie one day.” in college; he’ll get a look at both during August camp. PERSONAL— He was born March 12, 1994 in Ponca City, Okla. His hobbies include listening to music, playing video games (in particular FIFA) and HIGH SCHOOL— He earned second-team spending time with friends and family. He regularly volunteers at his All-Mission League honors for the third straight season as a senior, though church, working various camps and odd jobs. he did garner first-team All-CIF recognition his junior year. He was primarily a career blocking tight end, starting for three years, for a Chaminade team that averaged 241 rushing yards per game in 2014 (and an offense that put just under 460 in the books each week); he caught two passes for 30 yards as a senior (one touchdown), seven for 69 as a junior and three for 41 his sophomore season. He played both end and tackle on SHANE CALLAHAN, OL defense his freshman through senior years, with 28 tackles (20 solo, five for losses and two quarterback sacks) as a senior; he was in on 24 stops 6-6, 300, Jr., 1L (17 solo, six for losses with four sacks), along with two forced fumbles and Parker, Colo. a pass broken up his junior year. He had 28 tackles (14 solo) his (Chaparral) sophomore year and 11 tackles (seven solo) as a freshman. Under coach 70 Ed Croson, Chaminade was 5-5 his senior year, 14-2 his junior season (CIF AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.) —He Division II Southern Section and Division II state champions), 12-2 his ended spring drills tied atop the depth chart sophomore year (winning the Mission League title) and 10-3 when he was at right offensive guard. a freshman. 2014 (Soph.) —He saw action in one game at guard, playing 21 snaps at Southern ACADEMICS— He is interested in Business as his major at Colorado. He California (he had eight “plus” plays and owned a 3.0 grade point average in high school. nine that were even for a game grade of 81.0 percent). He was ruled eligible to compete after transferring from Auburn PERSONAL— He was born February 14, 1997 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. His in the offseason; the NCAA granted a waiver to the rule where a player father (John) played college football at West Virginia, and an older brother, must sit out a year (CU filed a waiver for him due to family reasons). He Josh, played rugby for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. An uncle, enrolled at CU in the summer, joining the team in late July and thus in time Dennis Bounds, is a news anchor with KING-TV in Seattle. He is following to have participated in August drills. two high school teammates to CU: Rick Gamboa and Donovan Lee. AT AUBURN (2012/2013, Fr.,/Fr.-RS) —He saw brief action against Western Carolina and Florida Atlantic for the Southeastern champion Tigers, and dressed for the national championship game against Florida State (a 34-31 loss). Auburn was 12-2 overall and defeated Missouri, 59-42, in the SEC Championship game. He redshirted as a true freshman for the 2012 ED CALDWELL, OL season; he had enrolled at Auburn in January and participated in spring 6-5, 300, Jr., VR practices.

Highlands Ranch, Colo. HIGH SCHOOL —He was named to the prestigious 2011 Parade All- (Highlands Ranch) America Team as a senior, his top honor among many in his prep career; 61 SuperPrep also tabbed him as an All-American and ranked him as the 24th AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.) —He offensive lineman in the nation (and as a member of its All-Midlands team). ended spring drills tied for second on the Rivals.com ranked as the nation’s No. 22 offensive tackle and the 212th- depth chart at right offensive tackle. ranked player nationally, while Scout.com pegged him the No. 33 tackle 2014 (Soph.) —He did not see any action, nationally and the No. 299 overall prospect in the country, with ESPN.com but did dress for two games (Colorado ranking him as the No. 28 OT nationally and 247Sports.com 35th at the State, Oregon State); he practiced all fall on offensive tackle position; all four had him as the fourth-rated player the offensive line, usually at tackle. overall from the state of Colorado. He participated in the U.S. Army All- 2013 (Fr.) —He joined the team as a walk-on for spring practices (he American Bowl in San Antonio after the season. He was an All-Colorado enrolled at Colorado in the fall of 2012), but had some mild injury issues and All-State (5A) selection by the Denver Post as a senior, which ranked (knee) and he initially did not return with the team for the start of the him as the state’s No. 5 overall prospect (the top offensive lineman) in its season. He eventually rejoined the team after the first day of classes. postseason Top 15. He was an honorable mention All-State performer as a junior, and was a two-time All-Continental League performer. His senior HIGH SCHOOL— As a senior, he was Highland Ranch’s Male Student- year, he had 43 pancake blocks, did not allow a quarterback sack or Athlete of the Year and garnered his team’s Offensive Line MVP honor, as pressure by the man he was guarding, and had numerous downfield and he did not allow a quarterback sack or pressure, and was not called for a touchdown blocks. Under coach John Vogt, Chaparral was 7-4 his senior single penalty. He was the first lineman in school history to grade out at a year, 9-3 his junior season, and 8-3 both his sophomore and freshman perfect 100 percent for game. He played some defensive tackle years. He also lettered once in basketball, playing center in a reserve role occasionally as well, recording six tackles (all solo). In all, he lettered three as a junior. times at offensive tackle, helping Highlands Ranch with the 2009 and 2011 Continental League titles (his sophomore and senior seasons). Under ACADEMICS —He is majoring in Communication at Colorado. coach Darrel Gorham, Highlands Ranch was 9-3 his senior year, 8-3 his junior season and 7-3 his sophomore year (as a senior, HRHS defeated PERSONAL —He was born October 9, 1993 in Denver. He is an avid country archrival Thunder Ridge twice, once in the postseason, which he listed as music fan.

56 JUNIOR COLLEGE—He earned first-team All-America, ACCFCA All- American and All-California Region I honors as a sophomore (by the JC Athletic Bureau), one of several honors he was afforded; others included PATRICK CARR, TB first-team All-State, first-team All-Region I and first-team All-Norcal 5-8, 195, Fr., HS Conference, as he was the league’s Defensive Player of the Year. He was in on 80 tackles (39 solo) as a sophomore, numbers that included 19 tackles The Woodlands, Texas for losses of 69 yards and eight quarterback sacks (for 48 yards). He also (The Woodlands) had 24 quarterback hurries, 12 of which were knockdowns, two passes 1 broken up and a forced fumble. A two-year starter at ARC, he had 30 AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.)—He is tackles as a freshman, 10 for losses with four sacks, along with four passes projected as a tailback in this, his true broken up, two fumble recoveries, an interception and a blocked field goal. freshman season in college. Under coach Jerry Haflich, American River was 10-2 his sophomore year, finishing with a No. 10 national ranking (No. 3 in the state of California) in HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he was ranked winning the Norcal Conference title; ARC was 8-3 his freshman year. He as the No. 286 player on ESPN’s 300 List, and was a teammate of current Buff offensive lineman Sully Wiefels his was ranked 93rd (the 15th running back) on freshman year in 2013 (the two went head-to-head daily in practice). the Texas 150 List by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. He also garnered Houston Area Player of the Week honors for his efforts against Conroe. He HIGH SCHOOL—He played his prep ball at Roseville (Calif.) High School, finished his career as The Woodlands all-time leader in rushing yards where he was a two-year starter at center and defensive end. As a senior, (4,932), yards from scrimmage (5,202) and touchdowns (51), while he blocked for a potent offense that averaged 439 yards (231 rushing) and recording 18 games with 100 or more yards. As a senior, he rushed the ball 33.4 points per game, recording 23 pancake blocks while not allowing a 172 times for 1,276 yards and 18 touchdowns, averaging a very healthy quarterback sack. On defense, he was in on 31 tackles (13 solo), with six 7.6 yards per try; he had six games over 100 yards and scored at least one for losses including two sacks, along with 10 hurries and two touchdown in nine of 11 games. He added six receptions for 56 yards. His interceptions. One of his top games as a senior came in a wild 61-49 loss junior year, he had 230 attempts for 1,635 yards (7.1 per) and 15 to Folsom, when he had three tackles, one for a loss, with two touchdowns, also catching seven passes for 38 yards. As a sophomore, interceptions. Under coach Larry Cunha, Roseville was 5-6 his senior year the coaches brought him along slowly and methodically, and then gave and 6-5 his junior season. He also lettered three years in baseball (, him a chance to breakout: in the seventh game of the year, he rushed for first base, third base). 247 yards in a 49-21 win over rival Lufkin, and it triggered a run of five- straight 200-plus yard games. He finished the year with 224 attempts for ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Communication at Colorado. He owned a 2,021 yards and 18 touchdowns, averaging a stout nine yards per carry. He 3.4 grade point average at American River. caught 18 passes for 176 yards. Top games as a senior: in a 24-7 win over Katy, he rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown as THWS ended its rival’s PERSONAL—He was born June 30, 1994 in Elk Grove, Calif. His hobbies 50-game regular season win streak; in a big 49-3 win over La Porte in what include working out, playing basketball and spending time with friends. He was expected to be a close game, he ran for 127 yards and three TDs on has been active in community service activities through Omega Psi Phi. nine carries, the scores coming on runs of 73, 22 and 11 yards; and in a 63- (Last name is pronounced like carroll; he has three years to play 14 win over Summer Creek, he had 120 yards on just nine tries, with five two in eligibility.) of those runs scoring touchdowns (his high game of the year came in a 33- 14 win over Oak Ridge, when he carried 18 times for 141 yards and three scores). As a junior, despite losing 56-21 to Allen in the regional round of the playoffs, he rushed 19 times for 196 yards and a score against the toughest defense he saw his entire prep career. Under coach Mark Schmid, The Woodlands was 9-2 his senior year, 10-3 his junior season and 8-4 his CONNOR CENTER, OT sophomore year, winning or sharing its district title all three years. He earned four letters in track and field this spring (sprints and jumps); he 6-7, 270, Soph., VR owns the school record in the long jump (23-11) and has personal best Clifton Park, N.Y. 10.56 in the 100-meter run. (Christian Brothers Academy)

ACADEMICS—He is interested in Communication as his major at AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He Colorado. will move from tight end to offensive tackle beginning in fall practices, as he had bulked PERSONAL—He was born September 22, 1995 in Conroe, Texas. Active in up 15 pounds in the early portion of the community service, he has worked extensively with special needs summer in preparing for the move. He had children. ended spring drills listed third on the depth chart at tight end. He caught one pass for 18 yards in the main spring scrimmages. 2014 (Fr.-RS)—He did not see any action, but did dress for two games (the season opener against Colorado State and the finale against Utah). He did practice at tight end all fall and saw scout team duty. He caught one pass JORDAN CARRELL, DT for four yards in the main spring scrimmages. 6-3, 275, Jr., JC 2013 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he practiced the entire fall at tight end after being the next-to-last player to accept a scholarship offer, which he did in the Roseville, Calif. (Roseville/ late spring after he completed his high school baseball career. American River College) 92 HIGH SCHOOL—He did not play football in high school, but was an AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—He exceptional pitcher. As a sophomore at Shenendehowa High School, he ended spring drills listed second on the posted a 6-2 record with a 3.00 and earned All-League depth chart at defensive tackle. He had nine honors. As a junior, he transferred to Christian Brothers Academy in tackles (five solo, three for losses including Albany, where he was 2-0 mainly in a relief role; CBA won the Big Ten two quarterback sacks) in the four main championship under coach Thomas Reinisch. In addition, in the summer spring scrimmages. In an April column on prior to his senior year, he pitched for the South Troy Dodgers, who ESPN.com, he was referred to as the No. 1 competed in the AABC Mickey Mantle League. He started seven games junior college transfer in the Pac-12 in terms of expected impact. He and pitched 35 2/3 innings; he was 7-0 with a 0.00 ERA, allowing only 11 enrolled at CU for the spring semester and thus in time to participate in hits and striking out 49. A right-hander with a nasty curveball, he also spring practices. threw two no-hitters with seven shutouts.

57 ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Communication at Colorado. HIGH SCHOOL—He earned PrepStar All-Central Region honors at PERSONAL—He was born May 3, 1995 in Schenectady, N.Y. His hobbies defensive end as a senior, despite suffering a season-ending knee injury in include playing golf, video games, baseball and lifting weights. He took it Mullen’s second game of the year at national power De La Salle (Calif.), upon himself to send video of his workouts to several college teams, most suffering both torn ligaments (ACL and MCL) and meniscus that required of which took an interest in him despite the fact he had never played surgery (which he had in November). He was a first-team All-5A West football; in the end, he selected CU over Miami and Syracuse (he also had Metro League performer as a junior offensive tackle. In roughly a game- lot of interest from baseball teams, and likely would have been selected in and-a-half at defensive end before being hurt as a senior, he racked up 14 the Major League Baseball draft in June 2013 had he stayed with the tackles, five quarterback sacks, nine pressures, two forced fumbles and a sport). He did quite a bit of community service in high school, over 70 pass broken up, appearing to be on his way to a big season. He did not hours’ worth, including food drives and coaching youth. play much defense as a junior, and in a reserve role as a sophomore, he had five hurries, two fumble recoveries and a sack. He was a two-year starter at left offensive tackle, and did not allow a quarterback sack or was called for a single penalty his junior or senior seasons (14 games); he allowed only four pressures and had numerous touchdown blocks. In the season opener against Valor Christian his senior year, a 14-13 win, he had XAVIER COCHRANE, WR a huge game: he had eight tackles, including two quarterback sacks, two 5-9, 170, Fr., HS caused fumbles and a pass deflection. One of his top games at offensive tackle came in a 34-18 win over Bear Creek as a junior, when he had a Phoenix, Ariz. monster block on a reverse that led to a touchdown, as well as three direct (Mountain Pointe) TD blocks inside the red zone. Under Coach Tom Thenell, Mullen was 6-5 87 his senior year; under coach Dave Logan, the Mustangs were 9-3 his junior AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.)—He season and 14-0 his sophomore year, claiming the 5A state championship enters the fall listed fourth at the “H” (as well as the 5A West Metro League title). He lettered twice in track receiver position. He joined the team as a (throws; owns a personal best of 46-6 in the shot put). walk-on prior to spring practices; he enrolled at CU as a true freshman for the ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Sociology at Colorado. He was a member 2014 fall semester. of the Mullen Honor Roll his freshman and sophomore years.

HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he caught one pass for five yards and PERSONAL—He was born October 25, 1995 in Beaufort, S.C. His hobbies recorded a pass deflection. As a sophomore and junior, he played wide include ceramics (pots, bowls, vases), playing the piano, and “taking receiver and defensive back at Oak Mountain High in Birmingham, Ala.; things apart and putting them back together” (Xbox, building improved and as a freshman, he played those same positions for Central (Texas) remote controls, etc.). His father (Timothy Sr.) played wide receiver at High. Mountain Pointe was 14-0 his senior year under coach Norris Mississippi State and Delta State. He is very active in community service, Vaughn, claiming the Arizona Division 1 5A championship (and finished having volunteered for the Ronald McDonald House (serving meals), ranked as the No. 7 team in the country). Oak Mountain was 7-4 his junior Variety Colorado (assembling bicycles for underprivileged kids), World season under coach Cris Bell and was 2-8 his sophomore year under coach Vision (collecting clothing and shoes to ship overseas), the YMCA Jeff Harris. (spending time with kids) and Habitat For Humanity (landscaping). TACKLES ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Integrative Physiology at Colorado. He Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int was a member of the National Honor Society in high school. 2014 11 150 54—92-13 2-13 01 10010

PERSONAL—He was born Sept. 24, 1995 in San Antonio, Texas. He has aspirations of becoming a naturopathic physician after college.

KEN CRAWLEY, CB 6-1, 180, Sr., 3L TIMOTHY COLEMAN, JR., DL Washington, D.C. 6-3, 245, Soph., 1L (H.D. Woodson) 2 Denver, Colo. AT COLORADO: This Season (Sr.)—He (Mullen) enters the fall listed first atop the depth 59 chart at the right cornerback position. He AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He was a preseason second-team All-Pac-12 enters the fall listed second at left defensive selection by Phil Steele’s College Football end, but will see plenty of playing time in (third-team by Athlon Sports). He enters his CU’s rotation up front. senior year poised to crack CU’s top 100 list 2014 (Fr.-RS)—He played in 11 games (no in career tackles (155), and is 17th on the all-time pass deflections list with starts, did not get in against Hawai’i), as he 23. played 150 snaps from scrimmage. He 2014 (Jr.)—He started 11 games at right cornerback (and played in all 12). recorded nine tackles (five solo), including two quarterback sacks, which He was in for 810 snaps from scrimmage, second-most on the defense (and he recorded at Massachusetts and against Oregon State. He also added a for all but 34 plays), as he played every snap in nine games. He finished third down stop, a quarterback hurry and a pass broken up (the latter in sixth on the team in tackles with 47 (41 solo, two for losses), and was the season opener against Colorado State). On special teams (field second on the team in both passes broken up (13) and third down stops goal/PAT defensive unit), he recorded another PBU along with a caused (9, one on fourth down); he also had a forced fumble. He had a season- interception. He did not participate in the spring while finishing his high nine tackles against Hawai’i, all unassisted to match his career-high rehabilitation following surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon. in solo stops, with three third down stops. He also racked up eight tackles 2013 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon on against Oregon State (six solo) and Arizona (all solo) and had a career- September 18 and it required surgery to mend. He was likely ticketed to best four passes broken up at California. He had another four tackles on redshirt regardless, as he wasn’t able to fully participate in August drills special teams coverage (three solo, two inside-the-20). He suffered a while completing rehabilitation for knee surgery he underwent as a senior fractured finger in the fourth spring practice session and was limited for in high school. the most part thereafter. He did return in full for the spring game,

58 recording four tackles, one for a loss, with two pass deflections. TACKLES 2013 (Soph.)—He played in 11 games, starting 10, as he missed the UCLA Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int game after tweaking an ankle in practice two days prior. In 761 snaps from 2012 11 642 46 12— 58 3- 9 0- 0 05 00050 scrimmage, he was in on 50 tackles (38 solo, two for losses and one for 2013 11 761 38 12— 50 2- 2 0- 0 18 00052 zero gain), also making eight third down stops and five pass deflections. 2014 12 810 41 6— 47 2- 7 0- 0 09 00113 0 He made two interceptions, both in the end zone and both in the final Totals 34 2213 125 30—155 7-18 0- 0 1 22 00 1 23 2 minute to all but end the Central Arkansas and California games; he also ADDITIONAL STATISTICS—Interception Returns: 2-0, 0.0 avg.,0 TD (2013). Punt had a team-high nine touchdown saves. He had a season-high seven Returns: 12-81, 6.8 avg., 24 long, 0 TD (2012). tackles against Cal and USC, and had six stops against Charleston Special Team Tackles: 3,1—4 (2014). Southern and Washington. 2012 (Fr.)— He earned honorable mention All-Pac 12 honors from the league coaches and honorable mention freshman All-American honors from collegefootballnews.com. He saw action in 11 games, including 10 starts (he did not dress for the Stanford game due to illness). He played the second most snaps at the time by a true freshman on defense in CU CONNOR DARBY, OL history, seeing action for 642 plays from scrimmage (second only to elder 6-4, 330, Soph., VR teammate Greg Henderson, who played 823 in 2011); the 82 plays he was in for against Washington State were the most ever by a CU freshman in a Birmingham, Mich. game (until Addison Gillam topped it a year later). He was in on 58 tackles, (Detroit Country Day) 46 solo that included three for losses; he also recorded five third down 50 stops, five passes broken up and four touchdown saves. He posted his AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He season and career-high of 10 tackles on two occasions, in the opener ended spring practices listed third on the against Colorado State (five solo) and in CU’s lone win of the season at depth chart at left offensive guard, but Washington State (nine solo, along with two pass deflections). He also had also has practiced extensively at tackle. eight stops against Sacramento State and UCLA (seven solo each time). 2014 (Fr.-RS)—He did not see any action, He also led the team in punt returns, as he had 12 for 81 yards, averaging but did dress for six games and saw 6.8 per. extensive duty on CU’s scout teams. He had practiced all of the spring at offensive tackle. HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, SuperPrep ranked him the No. 10 player in 2013 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he practiced all season on the offensive line. A the Mid-Atlantic Region, the second defensive back, and also listed him recruited walk-on, he arrived on the Boulder campus in June. as the No. 2 prospect out of Washington, D.C. ESPN.com slotted him as the No. 18 cornerback in the nation while Rivals.com ranked him the No. HIGH SCHOOL—He earned two letters as a two-year starter on the 22 corner; MaxPreps ranked him the No. 17 safety in the country. Most of offensive line, enjoying a stellar senior season when he allowed zero sacks, the services also considered him to be the No. 2 prospect out of the only one pressure and was credited with five touchdown blocks. Detroit District. The Washington Post selected him the D.C. area Player of the Year, Country day School was 18-6 during his junior and senior seasons, 11-3 as he was a first-team All-Met selection. He also garnered first-team All- and district regional champions his senior year and 7-3 his junior District and first-team All-Eastern League honors (the latter for a second campaign under coach Dan MacLean. He also lettered twice in track and consecutive year). Following his senior season, he participated in the field (shot put and discus). Chesapeake Bowl All-Star Game in Edgewater, Md.; the game featured top seniors from D.C., Maryland and Virginia taking on those from New Jersey, ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Business at Colorado, but is undecided on Pennsylvania and Delaware. His career totals playing cornerback and wide his sequence. He earned Magnum Cum Laude honors as a freshman and receiver included 14 interceptions, three returned for touchdowns. In junior in high school. addition to those three scores, he had 11 other TDs: eight receiving, one by punt return, one via kickoff return and one on a blocked punt return, PERSONAL—He was born February 5, 1995 in Freeland, Mich. His hobbies giving him 14 career touchdowns in five different ways. As a senior, he had include traveling, fishing, playing video games and weight lifting. His 43 tackles, five interceptions (96 return yards, including a 30-yard father, Dean, lettered three times (1981-83) in football at Central Michigan touchdown), eight pass breakups, one fumble recovery and one blocked University. After college he hopes to become a businessman. punt, while on offense, he had 12 receptions for 280 yards and four scores. He also made an impact on special teams, returning both a kickoff (100 yards) and a punt (66 yards) for touchdowns. Top games as a senior included a 24-6 win over Wilson (three catches for 77 yards and 2 TDs, the 100-yard kickoff return and a blocked punt) and a 35-14 loss to Washington (three receptions for 46 yards, the 66-yard punt return while making seven tackles). In his junior season, he had 32 tackles, seven interceptions, five KYLE EVANS, TB pass breakups, and three blocked punts, scoring on an interception return 5-6, 175, Fr., RS and a blocked punt return, in addition to four offensive scores. His best San Jose, Calif. performance as a junior came in a 28-12 win over Fairmont Heights when he made three interceptions to go along with six tackles. As a sophomore, (Archbishop Mitty) he recorded eight tackles but had two interceptions, one of which he 21 AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.-RS)—He returned for a touchdown. Under coach Greg Fuller, Woodson went 24-12 ended spring drills listed third at tailback, in his three seasons (6-5 as a senior; 9-3 as a junior; 9-4 as a sophomore), as with injuries at the position, he received winning the Eastern League in both his sophomore and junior years. He extensive time in practices and the four ran track as a sophomore, participating on the relay teams (4x100- and main scrimmages (when he had 42 carries 4x200-meter). for 194 yards and a touchdown). In the spring game, he had eight carries for 96 ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Sociology at Colorado. yards, which included a 65-yard touchdown run for the Black squad. He won the Iron Buffalo Award for the running backs during spring practice, PERSONAL—He was born February 8, 1993, in Washington, D.C. He enjoys which recognizes hard work, dedication, toughness and total lifting playing volleyball, going to movies and hanging out with friends in his performance. spare time. A cousin, Stephon Morris, played defensive back at Penn State 2014 (Fr.)—Redshirted; practiced the entire fall at tailback and and spent the 2012 season with the . He also serves contributed on the scout teams; he won the Special Teams Scout Award his community by assisting at a group home in D.C. At Woodson, he for the Hawai’i game. teamed with 2011 Buff recruit Sherrard Harrington, as well as 2012 CU signees John Walker and De’Jon Wilson. HIGH SCHOOL—A three-time letterman and senior team captain, he suffered a broken hand in the opening game of his senior year and would miss the next four games (initially, doctors said he would be out four 59 months, but he returned in less than five weeks). As a junior, he earned ACADEMICS—He is interested in Business (Sports Management) as a second-team All-West Catholic Athletic League honors at both running potential major at Colorado. He owned a 3.6 grade point average in high back and cornerback. He amassed 2,152 all-purpose yards in his prep school, and was recognized as an NHSS scholar his senior year. career, doing so on just 261 touches as he averaged 8.2 yards every time the ball was in his hands. As a senior, in just eight games, he rushed 82 PERSONAL—He was born February 18, 1997 in Honolulu, Hawai’i. His times for 511 yards and five touchdowns (6.2 per), with seven receptions hobbies include working out and playing basketball; he is also an avid for 125 yards and a score (17.9 per catch). He saw limited time on defense reader, listing The Great Gatsby as his favorite book. An older brother because of the injury, but did have nine tackles (three solo) and two (Nate) will be a senior defensive tackle this fall at San Jose State. He has passes broken up. On special teams, he returned three punts for 92 yards aspirations of becoming a in college football after his and three kickoffs for 84, giving him 812 all-purpose yards in the eight playing days are over. Full name is Nu’umoto Falo, Jr.; he was the first games, or 101.5 per. As a junior, he had 83 carries for 598 yards and seven player to commit in CU’s 2015 recruiting class, doing so before the ’14 TDs (7.2 per carry), with 12 receptions covering another 172 yards (14.3 class signed as he committed on Jan. 23, 2014. (Last name is pronounced per); on defense, he was in on 34 tackles (12 solo, two for losses), with an follow) interception and two deflections. In a reserve role as a sophomore, he had 199 yards on 47 carries and two scores with four catches for 58 yards, but saw regular duty as a return man, with 10 punt returns for 69 yards and eight kickoff runbacks for 180. His top game as a senior came in a 34-14 win over Palo Alto, when he rushed 10 times for 125 yards, including a 65-yard touchdown run, along with a 77-yard punt return for a score (earning Cal- SHAY FIELDS, WR Hi Player of the Week honors for his effort). Against St. Ignatius as a junior, 5-11, 175, Soph., 1L he had 93 yards on just 11 carries and racked up seven tackles on defense. Under coach Matt Haniger, AMHS was 11-2 his senior year, winning the Bellflower, Calif. West Catholic Athletic League championship, 9-4 his junior season and 7- (St. John Bosco) 4-1 his sophomore campaign. He also lettered three times in track, 5 participating in sprints and relays; he owned a career best of 11.2 in the AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He 100-meter dash. ended spring practices atop the depth chart at the “Z” receiver position. After just one ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Business (Marketing) at Colorado. As a season, he is already 48th at Colorado in senior in high school, he was afforded the prestigious California Senate career receptions (50) and 74th in receiving Student-Athlete Recognition honor. yards (486). 2014 (Fr.)—He worked his way into the PERSONAL—He was born October 20, 1995 in Mountain View, Calif. His lineup from the get-go, playing in all 12 games including 10 starts; in fact, hobbies include watching the Science channel, movies and playing chess. he became just the fifth true freshman to start a season opener on offense An uncle, Kenny Coleman, was a wide receiver at Utah State. He earned the at Colorado, and only the second to do so at receiver. In earning the CU’s Gary Bria Service Award a a senior, which recognized him for his service Freshman Male Athlete of the Year Award (all sports) and the team’s Lee for his school and community. Willard Award as the outstanding freshman on offense, he set five frosh records, most notably the record for season receptions with 50; he gained 486 yards and scored four touchdowns in averaging 9.7 yards per catch. He also tied the CU record for the most receptions in a first game of a career (eight versus Colorado State) as well as in the first two games (14); his 21 catches over his first three games did set the school mark. He had N.J. FALO, DE/OLB 46 yards against CSU, also a first game freshman high, and his 75-yard 6-2, 225, Fr., HS reception from Sefo Liufau for a touchdown to open the Arizona game was the second longest catch by a freshman in CU history (and also was the Sacramento, Calif. quickest-ever score by CU in a game: only 11 seconds in). His top games (Inderkum) came against Arizona (five catches for 94 yards, one touchdown), 42 Massachusetts (6-93, 1 TD), Utah (4-69) and Oregon State (4-44); his other AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.)—He is touchdowns came against Arizona State and USC. He also had four rushes projected at either defensive end or outside for 24 yards and returned six punts for 27 more, giving him 537 all-purpose linebacker in this, his true freshman year in yards for the year. He completed a pass for 21 yards (to D.D. Goodson college. against UCLA), and earned 24 first downs on the year (22 receiving, one rushing, one passing). HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he earned first-team All-State honors from Cal-Hi HIGH SCHOOL—He earned first-team All-State (Division I) honors from Sports, first-team All-Metro honors from the Sacramento Bee, and earned MaxPreps (second-team by Cal-Hi Sports), in addition to garnering All-CIF first-team All-Tri-County Conference honors as both a senior (at defensive Southern Section, Long Beach Press-Telegram Dream Team, Wave end) and junior (tight end). As a senior, he was in on 70 tackles (45 solo), Newspapers All-East Region and All-Trinity League accolades. He was the with 11 for losses including five quarterback sacks; he also had about a CIF Southern Section Pac-5 Offensive Player of the Year and played in the dozen quarterback pressures, along with five fumble recoveries, three Semper Fidelis All-American Game (in Carson, Calif., on January 5, where forced fumbles and an interception. He had 31 tackles (21 solo, one sack) he had three receptions for 47 yards and a touchdown). He was also and a pass broken up as a junior, and five tackles in limited action on named as one of nine wide receivers on the Tacoma News-Tribune’s defense as a sophomore. On offense, he was a three-year starter at tight Western 100 List, and Rivals.com ranked him as the No. 44 receiver in the end, primarily used in a blocking role; he occasionally had the ball thrown nation. As a senior, he caught 82 passes for 1,617 yards and 18 his way, catching three passes for 66 yards and a touchdown as a senior, touchdowns, averaging 19.7 yards per catch with a long reception of 95 three for 33 yards and a TD as a junior and one grab for 12 yards as a yards; he had seven 100-yard games in catching at least three balls in all sophomore. Top games as a senior included a 19-3 win over Reno, when 16 games. His junior year, he had 25 catches for 576 yards, or 23.0 per he had eight tackles and a quarterback sack, with his best effort as a junior reception, with four touchdowns and a long play of 57; he also rushed five when he helped clog a potent running attack by Yuba City in a 27-18 win. times for 84 yards with a long run of 50. He was also explosive as a kickoff Under coach Terry Stark, Inderkum was 32-8 in his career, going 12-2 his return man, with eight career returns for 244 yards, or 30.5 per. He played senior season and 10-3 each of his junior and sophomore years; IHS some spot defensive back at times when called up, both at corner and claimed the Tri-County Conference title his junior and senior seasons safety (five tackles as a junior, one as a senior). Top games as a senior: in (undefeated both years). He also earned four letters in track and field a 69-24 win over Agoura, he had four receptions for 224 yards, averaging (throws); he owns personal bests of 42-6 in the shot put and 137-0 in the 56.0 yards per with all four going for touchdowns (covering 78, 72, 44 and discus. 30 yards); the 224 yards tied a 39-year old school record. He also scored four times in a 75-35 win over Crenshaw, when he had six receptions for

60 145 yards. His top effort as a junior came in a 39-13 win over Servite, when he had five catches for 139 yards and a score. Under coach Jason Negro, St. John Bosco was 16-0 his senior year, claiming the No. 1 ranking in the state as well as by many for the nation in winning the state open division, NICK FISHER, DB CIF Southern Section and Trinity League titles. Bosco was 8-5 his junior 6-0, 190, Fr., HS year when it was also the Trinity League champ. He lettered four times in track (sprints and relays); he had career-bests of 10.77 in the 100-meter Temecula, Calif. dash (league champion as a junior, third as a senior) and 21.9 in the 200. (Great Oak) 7 ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Communication at Colorado. He owned a AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.)—He is grade point average of a shade over 3.0 in high school, making the Honor projected as a defensive back in this, his Roll as a senior. true freshman year in college.

PERSONAL—He was born June 22, 1996 in Los Angeles, Calif. His hobbies HIGH SCHOOL—He was an honorable include working out and playing video games. His father (Shay, Sr.) played mention All-State performer as a junior, cornerback and safety at Whittier College; his mother, Chiohko Owens, is when he also garnered first-team All-CIF and a healthcare professional. He has participated often in his school’s All-Southwestern League honors; he was a second-team All-League community service days. Full name is Leonsha. selection for his sophomore season. (He unfortunately wasn’t afforded any postseason honors due to missing the better part of five games with RUSHING High Games RECEIVING High Games a knee injury). A three-year starter at cornerback, he had 10 interceptions Season G Att Yds Avg. TD Long Att Yds No Yds Avg. TD Long Rec Yds and 37 pass deflections in his career; he was a two-year starting running 2014 12 4 24 6.0 1 13t 1 13 50 486 9.7 4 75t 8 94 back, rushing for 2,191 career yards. He still posted some decent numbers ADDITIONAL STATISTICS—Passing: 1-1-0, 21, 0 TD (2014). Punt Returns: 6-27, 4.5 despite missing 40 percent of his senior season: he had 44 tackles (34 solo, avg., 0 TD, 10 long (2014). one for a loss), with four interceptions, nine pass deflections and a fumble recovery; on offense, he had 100 rushes for 791 yards and 12 touchdowns, averaging 7.9 yards per attempt in rushing for over 100 yards on four occasions (200-plus twice). He added one reception for 44 yards. As a junior, he was in on 40 tackles (35 solo, one for a loss), with three interceptions, 18 passes broken up and a forced fumble; he ran for 1,266 JOHN FINCH, FB/LS yards and 18 TDs on offense (152 attempts), with five 100-yard games (two 5-11, 210, Jr., VR over 200); he also caught five passes for 61 yards. He punted on four occasions, with a long of 43 and one placed inside-the-20. He racked up 43 Park City, Utah tackles as a sophomore (34 solo), with four interceptions and 10 PBU’s. (Park City) Top games as a senior: in a 38-21 win over Carlsbad, he rushed 17 times 35 for 257 yards and three touchdowns, with two passes broken up on AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—He defense; in a 55-37 win over Chino Hills, he recorded a career-high 12 enters the fall listed second again at the tackles with an interception; and in his first game back from his knee snapper positions (long and short) on injury, a 49-23 win over Murietta Valley, he was asked to play free safety for special teams. On offense in the spring, he the first time in his life, and he responded with three interceptions and caught one pass for 10 yards in major two solo tackles. As a junior, in a 40-13 win over Heritage, he rushed for 295 scrimmage action. yards and three scores, and in a 28-27 triumph over Murietta Valley, he 2014 (Soph.)—He did not see any action, had nine tackles (eight solo), two pass deflections and an interception, but he did dress for one game (Washington); he was listed second at long with 116 yards and three TDs rushing. Under coach Robbie Robinson, snapper for the season, and did see extensive action on the scout teams. Great Oak was 10-3 his senior season (city champions, CIF semifinalists), He won the Special Teams Scout Award for the Massachusetts game. 6-5 his junior year and 5-6 his sophomore campaign. He also lettered three times in track and field (sprints and relays); he owned career bests of HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he earned second-team All-State and first- 10.89 in the 100-meter dash, 23-6 in the long jump and 47-9 in the triple team All-District honors, participating in Utah’s (he was also jump, the latter two Great Oak school records. invited to play in the Down Under Bowl). As a junior, he garnered honorable mention All-State and first-team All-District accolades. A four- ACADEMICS—He is interested in Business (Finance) as his major at year performer on the offensive line, as a senior guard, he did not allow a Colorado. He owned a 3.2 grade point average in high school. quarterback sack, allowed just three pressures and had 12 pancake blocks; as a junior center, he allowed one sack and five hurries while PERSONAL—He was born May 23, 1997 in Wildomar, Calif. His hobbies recording eight pancakes. A two-year starter on defense at inside include bowling; his career-best game is a 215 (which he rolled with a linebacker, he racked up 95 tackles as a senior (38 solo, 16 for losses “house-ball”), and in his free time, he enjoys going to the gym at least four including two sacks), with three forced fumbles, three recoveries and a days a week to keep in shape. He first played football when he was four pass broken up. As a junior, he was in on 73 tackles (33 solo, 10 for losses years old, as he was on Pop Warner teams until he entered high school. He with two sacks), along with three fumble recoveries, two caused fumbles was also an accomplished baseball player in his youth (pitcher, and two pass deflections. He was reserve defensive end his freshmen and outfielder): a two-time Little League All-Star, he was nicknamed the “Man- sophomore seasons. In his first career start in a 20-19 win over Delta his Child” for his stature and hitting prowess (a consistent home run hitter, he junior year, he was in on 22 tackles, five for losses; his top game as a senior lived the dream of many: a grand slam home run with two out in the last came in a 40-18 win over Wasatch, when he was in on 18 tackles, with a inning to win a game). He is active in the community through his church, sack and a PBU. On special teams, he was Park City’s long snapper his including serving meals to underprivileged community members on sophomore through senior years, and was also a member of the kickoff weekends, and participating in the yearly Backpack Outreach serving 500 coverage team each season. Under coach Kai Smalley, PCHS was 3-8 his children with backpacks full of essential supplies. senior year and 6-4 his junior season, with the school 11-2 his sophomore year and 7-5 as a frosh under coach Brandon Matich. He also lettered twice in wrestling, twice in track (sprints, bests of 11.9 in the 100 and 53.0 in the 400) and once in lacrosse.

ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Economics at Colorado.

PERSONAL—He was born November 12, 1993 in Walnut Creek, Calif. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, camping and playing golf (his best round is an 85).

61 defensive lines against Texas). He caught five passes for 35 yards and three touchdowns, with five rushes for four yards and another score. He was the first CU player to score touchdowns in the same game by rushing JASE FRANKE, DL and receiving when he did so at California in CU’s 59-56 double overtime 6-3, 270, Fr., RS loss. (His other two receiving TDs came against Hawai’i and Washington.) On defense, he was in for 195 snaps and recorded 15 tackles (four solo, Camarillo, Calif. one for a loss, two for zero gains), along with two third down stops, three (St. Bonaventure) quarterback hurries and a pass broken up. He had three tackles against 56 UCLA and two in five other games; he added another tackle on special AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.-RS)—He teams coverage duty. He missed all of spring practice as he continued enters the fall in the mix for playing time at rehabilitation following reconstructive surgery (meniscus) in the defensive tackle. He had seven tackles, five offseason. for losses with one for a loss and two third 2013 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he initially was projected to play at either outside down stops, in the four main spring linebacker or defensive end in his freshman year in college, but was scrimmages. He coaches selected him as moved to fullback halfway into practices to get a look at that position the recipient of the Dan Stavely Award, where he remained the rest of the fall. presented to the most improved defensive lineman during spring practice. 2014 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he practiced along the defensive line and on the HIGH SCHOOL—He earned PrepStar All-West Region and preseason scout teams the entire year. He won the Defensive Scout Award for the SuperPrep All-Far West honors at linebacker as a senior, when he was also Hawai’i game. named second-team All-State by Cal-Hi Sports (SuperPrep ranked him as the No. 74 player overall in California-Hawaii-Nevada, Scout.com ranked HIGH SCHOOL—He earned first-team All-Marmonte League honors as a him the No. 42 inside linebacker nationally). Scout.com named him to its senior, when he was in on 75 tackles, 15 of which were for losses, including West 150 team, the No. 115 player overall and the sixth-ranked middle eight quarterback sacks. He also had 18 quarterback hurries, a forced linebacker. From his sophomore through senior years, he was a three-time, fumble, one recovery and a pass broken up playing primarily defensive first-team All-CIF Southern Section/Mid Valley Division, first-team end, though often moved inside to tackle. He played spot duty as an Pasadena Star-News All-Area and All-Rio Hondo League performer, offensive tackle, inserted in situations that required an extra blocker. As including being named his league’s defensive player of the year as a junior a junior, again at both end and tackle, he racked up 60 tackles, with 12 for and senior. He was in on 84 tackles as a senior (47 solo), with eight for losses including six sacks, along with 10 pressures. He started the last half losses including two quarterback sacks, seven fumble recoveries (four of his sophomore year at end. Top games as a senior: in a 31-17 loss to caused) and 18 passes broken up. On offense (tight end/H-back), he Westlake, he made seven tackles, two of which were sacks, with three rushed for 260 yards and four touchdowns with seven receptions for 137 hurries; in a 43-7 win over Newbury Park, had had six tackles and four yards and two more scores. As a junior, he had 69 tackles (27 solo), 11 for hurries as he helped limit the offense to 60 rushing yards on 20 attempts, losses with three sacks, as well as three interceptions and three fumble over 100 yards below its season average. Under coach John Muller, St. recoveries. He did a little bit of everything on offense, rushing for 85 yards Bonaventure was 8-4 his senior year; for coach Todd Therrien, the team and a TD, catching two passes for 87 yards and a score, as well as was 11-2 his junior year, Marmonte East champions and CIF Southern completing 21-of-51 passes for 415 yards (with 2 TDs/4 INT). He also Section semifinalist, and 10-3 his sophomore season. He also lettered twice started at linebacker as a sophomore, recording 77 tackles (46 solo), with in track (sprints and throws), with career bests of 140-0 (discus) and 42-0 nine for losses, one a sack, with two fumble recoveries and an (shot put). interception. He had 230 total tackles in his prep career, with 12 fumble recoveries. He was called up to the varsity as a freshman for the playoffs ACADEMICS—He is undecided on his major, but is enrolled in CU’s School and participated on special teams. Top games as a senior: in a 42-31 win of Arts & Sciences. He owned a 3.0 grade point average in high school. over Sierra Canyon, he rushed four times for 149 yards and two touchdowns (including an 85-yard run), caught one pass for 47 yards and PERSONAL—He was born June 2, 1995 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. His had four tackles on defense; in a 35-14 win over Temple City, he had eight hobbies include playing adult league softball. An aunt (Barb Franke) tackles, five solo, with four for losses. Top games as a junior: in a 67-21 played college basketball at the University of Wisconsin, and an uncle, Al rout of Whittier Christian, he was in on nine tackles, seven solo which Lorenzen, played basketball at the University of Iowa; his daughter (Jase’s included three for losses and two quarterback sacks, had two cousin), Haley Lorenzen, will be a freshman this fall on the women’s interceptions and a touchdown reception on offense that covered 56 basketball team at the University of Florida. (First name rhymes with yards; in a 40-36 win over Paramount, he had a season-high 10 tackles case, last name is pronounced frank-E.) (eight solo). Top game as a sophomore: in a 27-7 win over Paramount, he had a prep career-high 13 tackles (nine solo, two for losses). Under Coach Ryan Maddox, Monrovia was 12-3 his senior year, 11-3 his junior season and 12-2 his sophomore year, winning the Rio Hondo League title on all three occasions. Monrovia won the CIF Mid Valley title his sophomore and junior years but lost in the semifinals his senior season. He also lettered GEORGE FRAZIER, FB three times in basketball (power forward) as a freshman, sophomore and 6-2, 250, Soph., 1L senior, and two times in track, participating in the 100-meter run, shot put (career best of 49-0) and discus (155-0). Monrovia, Calif. (Monrovia) ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Ethnic Studies at Colorado. Owned a 18 grade point average of 3.5 in high school and was a member of the Honor AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—The Roll. classic hybrid player, he enters the fall atop the depth chart at fullback but also lines up PERSONAL—He was born June 12, 1995 in West Covina, Calif. His hobbies in the slot or at tight end. And as was the include playing most sports, in particular basketball, and video games, as case his redshirt freshman season, the well as coaching 8th grade football in nearby Duarte. Father (George possibility he could swing over and play Frazier IV) played college football (safety) at Fresno State, and an uncle some defensive end exists. The coaches (Damon Griffin) played wide receiver at Oregon and in the NFL with San selected him as the recipient of the Daniel Graham Award, presented to Francisco, Cincinnati and St. Louis. the most improved big skill player during spring practice. 2014 (Fr.-RS)—He played in all 12 games, including one start (Hawai’i), RUSHING High Games RECEIVING High Games playing all 12 on offense at fullback and tight end and in 10 on defense at Season G Att Yds Avg. TD Long Att Yds No Yds Avg. TD Long Rec Yds defensive end. He became the first Buff to appear on both sides of the ball 2014 12 540.8 1223535 7.0 3 18 2 27 in the same game since 2005 (John Guydon on both the offensive and ADDITIONAL STATISTICS—Special Team Tackles: 1,0—1 (2014).

62 sacks; he had three games with 20 or more stops and had 10 or more on nine occasions. He also forced three fumbles to go with two passes broken up and an interception. He played some fullback on offense, but it was DANNY GALLOWAY, WR primarily a blocking role as he did not have any carries. His junior season, 6-0, 205, Soph., TR he had 159 tackles (95 solo), with 14 behind the line of scrimmage (seven sacks, and one TFL for a safety), with two pass deflections and an Lone Tree, Colo. interception; he had two games with 20 or more tackles and seven with 10 (Highlands Ranch/Willamette) or more. He had 113 tackles his sophomore year (88 solo), with eight for 88 losses including three sacks; he had three games with 10 or tackles. For his AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He career, a three-year starter at inside linebacker, he had 442 tackles (285 joined the team as a walk-on prior to spring solo, 34 for losses, 15 sacks), with 19 games when he had double figure practices. He transferred to CU from tackle counts. In the CIF Southern Section title game, a 38-35 win over Willamette for the spring semester, and thus Serra, he had 13 tackles, two for losses, as one of his top efforts his senior has to sit out this fall due to NCAA rules. year (he had 20 tackles against Serra in a 28-20 win as a junior). As a junior, he had 22 tackles (11 solo, five for losses with two sacks) in a 49-39 win AT WILLAMETTE: (2013-14, Fr., Fr-RS)—He over Pelaski Academy from Arkansas, one of two five TFL games he had was on the Willamette (Salem, Ore.) team for a year-and-a-half but never that season (the other came in an overall 18 tackle effort in a loss to Oaks appeared in any games. Christian). Under coach Ed Croson, Chaminade was 14-2 his senior year, claiming the CIF Division II state, Division II regional, Western Division and HIGH SCHOOL—He earned three letters in football at Highlands Ranch, Mission League titles and finishing with a No. 2 ranking in the state; the south of Denver. As a senior, he caught 37 passes for 796 yards and eight team was 12-2 his junior season and 11-3 his sophomore year. touchdowns, averaging 21.5 yards per catch. He had two 100-yard games: he caught five balls for 103 yards against ThunderRidge, and also had five ACADEMICS—He is interested in Business as his major at Colorado. He for 101 yards and two scores against Ponderosa. He missed most of his maintained a 3.0 grade point average in high school. junior year with a severe hamstring injury. Highlands Ranch was 2-8 his senior year and 9-3 his junior season, reaching the state quarterfinals, and PERSONAL—He was born March 31, 1996 in Sylmar, Calif. His hobbies 8-3 his sophomore year under coach Darrel Gorham. He also lettered twice include listening to music; during high school, he coached his little in baseball (pitcher, first and third base, outfield; as a senior, he batted brother’s football team. .423 with 30 extra base hits, including four home runs, and 25 stolen bases), twice in track and field (sprints; personal bests of 21.5 in the 200- meter run and 49.6 in the 400) and once in lacrosse.

ACADEMICS—He is Economics. He was an Honor Roll student in high school and was a member of DECA (a national organization of students BRADLEY GARCIA, WR with many interests, mostly in business, economics and marketing). 6-1, 190, Fr., HS PERSONAL—He was born January 3, 1995 in Denver. His hobbies include Aurora, Colo. skiing, snowboarding, hiking and biking. He played two years of club (Mullen) hockey in high school for the DU Junior Pioneers; in his last season on the 83 team, in 66 games he scored 42 goals and had 22 assists. A second cousin, AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.)—He Mark Teahen, played college baseball at St. Mary’s (Calif.) and enjoyed a joined the team as a walk-on prior to spring seven-year career in the major leagues with Kansas City, Chicago White practices and practiced at wide receiver. He Sox and Toronto. enrolled at CU as a true freshman for the fall 2014 semester.

HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he earned second-team 5A Super 6 All-Conference honors, as he started at both wide receiver and strong safety. He caught 40 passes for 600 yards and seven RICK GAMBOA, ILB touchdowns, while racking up 50 tackles, including eight quarterback 6-0, 230, Fr., RS sacks, with 22 passes broken up, four fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles. He played only on offense as junior, when he made three Sylmar, Calif. touchdown receptions. Mullen was 3-7 his senior year and 6-5 his junior (Chaminade College Prep) season under coach Tom Thenell, with a 9-3 mark his sophomore season 32 under coach Dave Logan, reaching the state 5A quarterfinals. He also AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.-RS)—He lettered in three times in track and field (hurdles, jumps), with prep ended spring practices as the backup at the personal bests of 16.4 in the 110-meter hurdles, 40.87 in the 300-hurdles “mike” inside linebacker position. He had 13 and 38-11½ in the triple jump. He also lettered as a senior in basketball as tackles (eight solo) and a third down stop in Mullen’s sixth-man (power forward), averaging eight points and eight the four main spring scrimmages. rebounds per game. 2014 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he did not see any action but practiced all fall at linebacker, ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Business (Finance) at Colorado. An Honor participating in scout team duty as well. He dressed for one game Roll student in high school with a 3.87 grade point average, he was a (Washington). member of the National Honor Society and was on Mullen’s student council. He earned first-team Academic All-Conference honors as a senior. HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he earned first-team All-State (Division II) honors from MaxPreps (second-team by Cal-Hi Sports), in addition to PERSONAL—He was born December 21, 1995 in Aurora, Colo. His hobbies garnering All-CIF Southern Section Western Division and Los Angeles Daily include playing basketball and occasionally going to the golf range. In high News All-Area team accolades. Rivals.com ranked him as one of the top school, he participated in theatre. 100 players in the state of California following being named the Daily News’ area and Mission League defensive player of the year as a junior. He was All-CIF, All-State and All-Area as a junior, and honorable mention All-CIF and All-State as a sophomore; he was a three-time, first-team All-Mission League performer (sophomore through senior years). As a senior, he was in on 170 tackles (102 solo), with 12 for losses including five quarterback

63 PERSONAL— He was born July 28, 1994 in Scottsdale, Ariz. His hobbies include playing most sports, including basketball and baseball, along with trying new ones, and playing the guitar; an interesting summer job after JORDAN GEHRKE, QB high school was working with a friend in construction. A second cousin, 6-1, 195, Jr., 1L Jay Gehrke, was a pitcher for Arizona State in the late 1990s. He has been very active in community service, including working with Boys & Girls Scottsdale, Ariz. Clubs, Hope Kids and various area churches. (Notre Dame Prep/Scottsdale CC) 7 PASSING RUSHING AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.) —He Season G Att-Com-Int Pct. Yds TD Long Att Yds Avg. TD Long ended spring drills listed second at 2014 4 44- 20- 0 45.5 170 0 21 4 15 3.8 1 14 quarterback. In the four main spring DRIVE ENGINEERING scrimmages, he completed 35-of-58 passes Drives Drives Ended By ______Points Pts./ Drive for 345 yards and three touchdowns. He Season Started TD FG FGA PNT DWN TRN SAF CLK RPL Yielded Drive Efficiency won the Iron Buffalo Award for the 2014 15 11 1 5 5 0 02 0 10 0.67 13.3% quarterbacks during spring practice, which recognizes hard work, dedication, toughness and total lifting performance. ADDITIONAL STATISTICS—NCAA Rating: 77.91 (career), 77.91 (2014). Sacked/Yards Lost: 4/23 (2014). 2014 (Soph.) —He started one game (at Oregon) and played in three others (Arizona State, Southern California and Arizona), completing 20-of-44 passes for 170 yards (no touchdowns or interceptions). He engineered 15 drives in total, the bulk ended by either punts (five) or downs (five). In his one start in the rain in Oregon, he was 9-of-18 for 64 yards, with his yardage high coming at Southern Cal when he was 7-of-13 for 71 yards. He also had 11 rushes for a net 15 yards, which did include a 9-yard touchdown JIMMIE GILBERT, DL run at USC (he gained 38 yards on seven true rushes when accounting for 6-5, 235, Jr., 2L sacks). He set a school record for the most passes attempted in a season College Station, Texas without an interception with his 44 throws. He had an outstanding spring, completing 36-of-62 passes for 496 yards and four touchdowns (no (A&M Consolidated) interceptions) in the four main spring scrimmages (a 146.7 rating). He 98 connected with Bryce Bobo for a 67-yard TD in the spring game. AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.) —He 2013 (Soph.-RS)— Redshirted; he practiced all fall at quarterback and ended the spring atop the depth chart at dressed for all 12 games. He was the second to last recruit of Coach Mike right defensive end. He could very well be MacIntyre’s first Colorado class, signing with the Buffaloes on May 18; he primed for a breakout season; he had six joined the team for summer workouts. tackles and three quarterbacks in the four main spring scrimmages. AT SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: 2011 (Fr.) —He earned second 2014 (Soph.) —He saw action in all 12 team All-Region honors in helping SCC lead the nation in passing yards games, starting nine, playing a total of 485 snaps from scrimmage. He (355.2 per game). He played in all 10 games, completing 174-of-366 passes recorded 38 tackles (22 solo), with seven for losses including two-and-a- for 2,388 yards and 22 touchdowns; he completed 51.8 percent of his half quarterback sacks. He had a team-high 11 quarterback hurries, and added seven third down stops, three tackles for zero, two quarterback passes and threw 14 interceptions. He was sacked just twice all season chase downs (or near sacks), a forced fumble and a recovery. He had a and also scored one rushing touchdown. His top game came in the season career/season-high seven tackles on two occasions, against Washington finale, a 71-29 win over Phoenix College, when he was 29-of-43 for 384 yards (five solo) and at Cal (two unassisted), and had four or more three other and seven touchdowns (three interceptions). SCC was 5-5 under coach times. One of those games, at No. 3 Oregon, he was in for five tackles, with Doug Madoski. three third down stops and a sack. He missed all of spring as he completed rehabilitation from offseason surgery to mend a chronic subluxation. HIGH SCHOOL— He was a second-team All-State and a first-team All-II 2013 (Fr.) —He played in all 12 games (one start, at Oregon State), seeing Section III performer as a senior, when he completed 134-of-250 passes for action for 261 snaps from scrimmage. He was in on 11 tackles, eight of 2,012 yards, a 53.6 completion percentage; he had 23 touchdowns and just which were solo (two for losses including one quarterback sack). He also 10 interceptions. He also rushed for 133 yards (24 attempts) and scored had five third down stops, three quarterback hurries and a forced fumble. twice. As a junior, also a first-team All-Conference selection, he was 124-of- He had a season-high three tackles on two occasions, at Arizona State (all 183 (a 67.8 percentage) for 2,358 yards with 24 touchdowns against only solo) and versus Central Arkansas (two unassisted, including his sack four picks; his long pass covered 78 yards and his passer rating was 141. when he played his most snaps in a game – 48). He had his caused fumble He added 16 rushing attempts for 78 yards and a touchdown. He saw spot against the Sun Devils. action on the varsity as a sophomore (2-of-4 for 26 yards passing). He played one snap on defense in his prep career, coming in a playoff game HIGH SCHOOL— He earned PrepStar All-Central Region honors at as a senior when he went in as an extra defensive back on the final play of defensive end as a senior, when he earned Associated Press second-team the game in a “Hail Mary” situation. Top games as a senior included a 33- All-State honors. The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal named him to its Texas 14 win over Salpointe Catholic, when he completed 13-of-25 passes for 271 100 List (one of 12 linebackers). Scout.com ranked him as the No. 74 yards and five touchdowns; in a 41-14 win over Cactus Shadows (15-of-28, defensive end in the nation, while 247sports.com listed him among its top 279, 3 TDs), in a 41-10 win over McClintock (11-of-15, 175, 3 TDs with a 6- five “Texas Sleepers.” He earned first-team All-District 14-5A honors as a yard TD run) and in a 28-24 win over Desert Mountain (10-of-21, 109, 3 senior, and was first-team All-District 12-5A his junior and sophomore TDs). Top games his junior year: in a 49-48 loss to Williams Field, he was seasons. As a senior, he played as a hybrid defensive end/outside 14-of-18 for 359 yards and two scores (the 4A state semifinal game where linebacker and was in on 78 tackles (39 solo), almost a third of which were he was stopped just short of the end zone on a 2-point try with 19 seconds for losses (25), including 10 quarterback sacks. He recorded 32 remaining); and in a 42-14 playoff win over Mingus the previous week, he quarterback hurries, three passes broken up, two fumble recoveries (one was 10-of-14 for 235 yards and four touchdowns. He had five 200-plus yard caused) and a blocked field goal. He started at end his sophomore and games and completed 60 percent or more of his passes in 11 games. Notre junior seasons (he had at least 48 tackles, five quarterback sacks, three Dame Prep was 5-5 his senior season, 11-2 his junior campaign and 7-4 his interceptions and two fumble recoveries as a junior; his coaches didn’t sophomore year under coach Scott Bemis. He lettered twice in basketball, always log the tackle numbers and didn’t record any his sophomore year). playing multiple positions (averaged 4.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.4 in 23 He played tight end on offense in special packages as a junior and senior, games as a senior), and also lettered once in track as a sophomore primarily a blocker in two-tight end formations. He also played on (sprints and relays). coverage and FG/PAT units on special teams. One of his top games as a senior came in a 21-14 win over The Woodlands, when he had three ACADEMICS— He is majoring in Psychology at Colorado. He was on the quarterback sacks and as many pressures, and one of his best games his Dean’s List throughout high school and graduated with a cumulative 3.64 junior season came in a 27-20 loss to Cy-Woods, when he had two sacks grade point average. 64 and returned an interception 18 yards for a touchdown. Under Coach with two others as it was an outstanding year for newcomers across the David Raffield, A&M Consolidated was 9-3 his senior year (District 14-5A board in several sports. The coaches selected him as the winner of the tri-champions), 5-6 his junior season and 11-2 his sophomore campaign Dave Jones Award as the team’s most outstanding defensive player. He set (District 12-5A champions). He lettered four times in basketball (forward, seven school records for a freshman: the most defensive snaps played in a four-year starter) and lettered three times in track (shot put, with a season (838), in a game (86, twice, versus Oregon and California), the most career personal best of 55-6), reaching the regionals as a senior. tackles for a season (119, which also included a record 78 solo), the most third down stops in a season (15) and the most tackles in a game (18, ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Sociology at Colorado. versus Oregon, with a record 14 unassisted). The Colorado NFF chapter selected him as the state’s player of the week for that game as well as for PERSONAL—He was born November 9, 1994 in College Station, Texas. His the season finale at Utah, when he had 15 tackles (six solo), an hobbies include spending time with his friends, as he one of the few in interception, two tackles for zero and two third down stops. He had 21 this day and age who does not play video games. His father (Jimmie Sr.) tackles at or behind the line of scrimmage, as he had 10 for losses, which played college basketball at Texas A&M from 1983-86 (a 6-9 center; he was included three quarterback sacks, and 11 stops for zero gain. In recording named to the All-Southwest Conference Newcomer Team in 1983, was a 10 or more tackles in five games, he also had six passes broken up, three fifth round draft choice by the Chicago Bulls in the ’86 NBA Draft and hurries and two touchdown saves and had another three tackles on played professionally overseas); his mother (Nelda) played college special teams (all solo). He opened his career with a monster game against basketball at North Texas; and his older sister (Karla) was a center for Colorado State: 14 tackles (seven solo, two for losses including a sack and Texas A&M (the team MVP as a senior in 2013-14). He also volunteers at three for zero gains) with four third down stops (he was CU’s Male Athlete his father’s recreation center, spending time with young kids. of the Week for that game as well as the Oregon contest). He enrolled at CU for the spring semester and participated in spring drills, emerging first TACKLES on the depth chart at mike inside linebacker. He had 10 tackles, one for a Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int loss and two for zero gains, and a fumble recovery in the four main spring 2013 12 261 83—11 2- 7 1- 3 05 30100 scrimmages. 2014 12 485 22 16— 38 7-20 2½-14 3711 11 00 Totals 24 746 30 19— 49 9-27 3½-17 3 12 14 12 00 HIGH SCHOOL—He earned PrepStar All-Far West Region honors at linebacker as a senior, when he was also named first-team All-Eastern League, second-team All-North Coast Section and was named his school’s Most Valuable Player. He recorded 74 tackles as a senior (39 solo), with eight for losses including two quarterback sacks; he also had seven pass deflections, two interceptions and two forced fumbles. On offense, he saw ADDISON GILLAM, ILB action in situational play calls, he rushed 26 times for 253 yards (9.7 per) 6-3, 225, Jr., 2L and five touchdowns, with nine receptions for 117 yards (13.0) and two more scores. He saw spot duty on returns, with six combined punt and Palo Cedro, Calif. kickoff for 116 yards. As a junior, he was in on 65 tackles (36 solo), with (Foothill) seven for losses, six passes broken up and an interception. Again, on 44 offense he saw action in specific situations, with 299 rushing yards on 46 AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—Enter attempts (6.5 per) with seven touchdowns, with eight receptions for 104 the fall again listed as the starter at the yards (13.0) and two TDs. He returned seven punts for 189 yards (27.0 “mike” inside linebacker position. Athlon average) and two touchdowns, one which covered 71 yards against Red Sports selected him as a second-team All- Bluff, and averaged 26.6 yards on five kickoff returns (he was Foothill’s Pac-12 conference performer, while Phil Special Teams MVP for the season). Top games as a senior: in a 42-0 win Steele’s College Football made him a fourth- over Pleasant Valley, he rushed four times for 85 yards and two team choice. He enters his junior year with touchdowns (including a 52-yard run), in a 60-0 romp over Dixon, he 198 tackles, tied for 68th all-time at Colorado, with 10 or more tackles in scored three touchdowns on four touches (two rushing, one receiving); nine games. and in a 30-19 win over Deer Valley, he had 14 tackles (7 solo), with three 2014 (Soph.)—He played in 11 games, including 10 starts at “mike” rushes for 26 yards and a score. Top games as a junior: in a 34-6 win over linebacker (he missed the Washington game and all but two snaps against Dixon, he rushed 14 times for 148 yards and three TDs, with one catch for UCLA with an illness); though he was hampered by injuries and/or illness 37 yards and another score; and in a 14-7 win over Lassen, he had a throughout most of the season, yet still managed to finish second on the season-high 10 tackles (5 solo), with three passes broken up while scoring team in total tackles (79); his 7.2 average per game was also second, but a rushing touchdown. Under Coach Bryon Hamilton, Foothill was 10-2 his tops for those who appeared in at least 10 games. He had 14 tackles for senior year and 9-3 his junior season, advancing to the second round of loss, including three-and-a-half quarterback sacks, and 18 at or behind the the playoffs both years. He played on the junior varsity team as a line of scrimmage when including four tackles for no gain. He also had four sophomore and was on the freshman squad in ninth grade (he has played third down stops, two quarterback hurries, two pass deflections and a the sport since the sixth grade). He also lettered in basketball (also played touchdown save. He had double-figure tackles on four occasions, a season- on the AAU level) and track (sprints); he was a member of Foothill’s 4x100 high of 12 coming at Massachusetts (eight solo, two TFLs), when he also relay team that set the school record and qualified for the state had both his passes broken up. He also racked up 10 tackles against championships. Colorado State (nine solo), California and Utah (eight solo against each). Selected by his teammates as one of six team captains for the season; ACADEMICS—He is majoring Psychology at Colorado. He was an honor along with Sefo Liufau, they were the first two permanent captains elected roll student throughout high school. as sophomores in CU history. He was selected preseason second-team All- Pac-12 by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele’s College Football (third-team by PERSONAL—He was born April 7, 1994 in Riverside, Calif. An outdoor Lindy’s Pac-12 Football), he’s ranked as the nation’s No. 15 inside enthusiast, his hobbies include disc golfing, backpacking, snowboarding linebacker by PSCF. He won the Iron Buffalo Award for the linebackers for and cliff jumping. He signed with San Jose State in its 2012 recruiting class, his spring work in the weight room. To no one’s surprise, he led the team but was set to grayshirt and enroll there for the spring ’13 semester, but in tackles with 28 in the four spring scrimmages (20 solo, two sacks). decided to attend Colorado after the coaching change and enrolled in Fr. (2013)—In earning unanimous first-team Freshman All-American classes in Boulder in January. He took nine units at Shasta College in honors (Athlon Sports, FWAA, Sporting News, Phil Steele’s College Football, Redding in the fall of 2012, but did not participate in sports. (Last name collegefootballnews.com), he was the first freshman to ever lead CU in is pronounced gill-um) tackles since they were first tracked in 1964 (a sophomore had only led the team five times in those 50 seasons). The league coaches saw fit to TACKLES Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int only make him an honorable mention All-Pac-12 performer (other entities 2013 12 838 78 41—119 10-38 3-25 11 15 30 0 6 1 had him as high as second-team), as he earned second-team All-Colorado 2014 11 524 56 23— 79 10-43 3½-26 44 20020 honors from the state’s chapter of the National Football Foundation. He Totals 23 1362 134 64—198 20-81 6½-51 15 19 50 0 8 1 was one of three recipients of the Freshman Athlete of the Year at the CUSPY Awards (CU Sports Performers of the Year), sharing the honors ADDITIONAL STATISTICS—Interception Return Yards: 1-11, 11.0 avg., 0 TD (2013). Special Team Tackles: 3,0—3 (2013).

65 prestigious “Dream Team” roster (first-team), as well as its All-Area team; he was an honorable mention “Dream Team,” choice as a junior. He earned first-team All-Moore League honors as both a junior and senior, and was DIEGO GONZALEZ, P/PK the league’s 2014 offensive player of the year. Scout.com ranked him as 6-0, 215, Jr., 1L the No. 5 running back and the 91st-ranked prospect overall in the state of California. The Press-Telegram on Gordon: “He has an upright, physical Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, MEXICO running style that reminds many of Eric Dickerson, as well as a vicious spin (Prepa Tec/Monterrey Tech) move which he unleashed early and often last year.” As a senior, he had 149 10 rushes for 1,249 yards and 18 touchdowns, averaging 7.9 yards per carry; AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—The he had five 100-yard games (one over 300, his only game with 20 or more spring didn’t decide any of the punter or carries), scoring at least once in eight of 10 games. As a junior, he played placekicker duties, so he enters August in five games, carrying the ball 79 times for 608 yards and six touchdowns, camp in the mix for any of the three spots averaging 7.7 yards per attempt; a 9-yard TD run on a 4th-and-2 play late (including handling kickoffs). The coaches in the game got Millikan on the scoreboard in a lost to Long Beach Poly, selected him as one of two recipients of the but it ended streak of 20 quarters that Poly had shutout its opponents. He Bill McCartney Award, presented to the had to sit out the first half of his junior season due to transfer rules, and players who were the most improved on special teams during the spring. did not play as a sophomore as his paperwork was delayed after He also won the Iron Buffalo Award for the specialists during spring relocating to California (he played middle school ball in New Orleans in practice, which recognizes hard work, dedication, toughness and total ninth grade). Top games as a senior included a 50-7 win over Artesia, when lifting performance. In the four main spring scrimmages, he made 5-of-9 he had 25 carries for 335 yards and six touchdowns (long run of 71 yards) field goal tries (long of 45) and was 5-of-5 on PAT kicks (and had one punt – in a game played with a running clock. He also had a 2-point conversion for 46 yards in the spring game). in that game for a total of 38 points. In a 48-27 win over Woodrow Wilson, 2014 (Soph.)—He saw action in one game, the season opener against he had 121 yards on 17 carries and two touchdowns (112 on 10 first half Colorado State, kicking off once; he dressed for six other games as he was carries). In a 47-3 win over Western, he had 11 carries for 183 yards and third on the depth chart at placekicker over the course of the year. He three scores, and did not play after the first series of the second quarter made all four extra point tries in the main spring scrimmages but missed as the game was out of hand. He scored both his team’s touchdowns in a his only field goal try (wide right from 47 yards out in the spring game). 12-9 win over Jordan, one on a 35-yard scamper and the other from in- 2013 (Soph.-RS)—He was the final recruit of Coach Mike MacIntyre’s first close with just over a minute left in the game. As a junior, in his first game Colorado class, committing to the Buffaloes on July 23. He had four years after becoming eligible to play, he had three carries – for 154 yards and to play three in eligibility, but had to sit out the 2013 season due to a two scores in a win over Compton. Under coach Lyn Perryman, Millikan requirement to spend a year in residence; he was officially deemed a was 6-4 his senior year and 5-5 his junior season. He also lettered in track transfer since he participated in football at a college in Mexico (Monterrey (sprints and relays), with career personal bests of 11.19 in the 100-meter Tech, the English translation for Tecnológico de Monterrey). dash and 23.04 in the 200.

AT MONTERREY TECH (Fr., 2012)—He handled the punting and kickoff ACADEMICS—He is undecided on his major, but is enrolled in CU’s School chores for Monterrey Tech, averaging 43 yards per punt with several of Arts & Sciences. kickoffs through the end zone; only one of his punts was returned and that for a paltry two yards as his hang time often pinned opponents inside their PERSONAL—He was born January 17, 1996 in Upton, Calif. Among his own 20. hobbies is playing basketball. He is the first player from a Long Beach, Calif., high school to sign with the Buffaloes in 20 recruiting classes (since HIGH SCHOOL—He played three years at Prepa Tec in Monterrey for wide receiver WR Robert Toler from Long Beach Poly in 1995). He moved coach Roberto Rodriguez. His teams were undefeated (12-0) both his from Louisiana to California to help care for an ill grandmother. “Dino” is junior and senior seasons, winning the state’s national championship both his nickname; first name is Donald. seasons. As a senior, he converted 49-of-51 extra point tries and hit 8-of- 10 field goals (long of 51); he also averaged 43 yards per punt with several boots over 60 yards (long of 65).

ACADEMICS—He is majoring in both Business (Management) and Economics at Colorado. CHRIS GRAHAM, P/PK PERSONAL—He was born September 11, 1992 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, 6-3, 225, Soph., 1L Mexico. His hobbies include playing most sports and movies. He is a left- Burlingame, Calif. footed kicker (placements, kickoffs and punts) and performed extremely (Burlingame) well in several kicking camps: in Kohl’s 2011 Professional Kicking Camp, he 15 was graded as the top placekicker and the fifth punter. He hit multiple 65- AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He yard field goals and honed his hang times in the camp, which he attended is in the mix for chores at placekicker and on two occasions. Full name is Diego Gonzalez Garza. punter, as none of the three roles (including kickoffs) will be decided until August camp. The coaches selected him as the recipient of the Jim Hansen Award, presented to the player who displayed outstanding academic achievement in the spring. He was 5-of-7 on field goals (long of 42) and 6- DINO GORDON, TB of-6 on PAT kicks in the four main spring scrimmages. 5-11, 205, Fr., HS 2014 (Fr.-RS)—He saw action in one game, kicking off twice at Southern California; one kick sailed through the end zone, while the other was Compton, Calif. returned 21 yards from the 8-yard line to the 29. He dressed for all 12 (Long Beach Millikan) games as he was second on the depth chart at both placekicker and 10 punter. He made all 10 kicks in spring scrimmage action (seven PATs, three AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.)—He is field goals: those were good from 31, 30 and 39 yards, the latter in the projected as a tailback in this, his true spring game). freshman year in college. 2013 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he practiced at both punter and placekicker all fall, and in fact, dressed for all 12 games in case he needed to be activated HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he was named in case of injury. He joined the team in the summer as a recruited walk-on. to the Long Beach Press-Telegram’s HIGH SCHOOL—A four-year letterman at a variety of positions (kicker,

66 wide receiver, outside linebacker), he was a first-team All-Peninsula Bay League performer at outside ‘backer his junior year. Overall as a prep, he was 19-of-21 on field goal attempts, with a long of 50 as a junior a school record, and was 54-of-57 on extra point kick for 111 career points. SEAN GRUNDMAN, WR Burlingame was a combined 17-25 under coach John Philipopoulos during 6-2, 195, Soph., TR his four years there, including 5-6 marks his junior and senior seasons. He also earned four letters playing basketball (forward), averaging 5.3 points Monument, Colo. on 55.4 percent field goal shooting and 4.3 rebounds per game as a senior, (Lewis-Palmer/Western State) when Burlingame won the 2013 Central Coast Section title with a 21-9 37 record (after claiming the Peninsula South crown with a 12-0 mark). He AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He was a first-team All-League performer his senior season. enters the fall listed fifth at the “X” receiver position. He joined the team as a walk-on ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Integrative Physiology at Colorado. prior to spring practice; he transferred to CU from Western State and enrolled for the PERSONAL—He was born December 10, 1994 in San Jose, Calif. His 2014 fall semester. hobbies include playing golf, and he has aspirations of becoming a doctor after college. AT WESTERN STATE (2013, Fr.)—He redshirted as a true freshman, but did see regular action in practice at wide receiver. He signed a letter-of- intent with the Mountaineers on National Signing Day.

HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he earned first-team 3A All-State honors from the Denver Post, also earning first-team All-South Central League and GARRETT GREGORY, DT All-Area accolades. He saw his most playing time as a senior (when he set five individual school records), he accounted for 1,971 yards, 19 6-1, 235, Soph., VR touchdowns and 116 points: he had 44 rushes for 514 yards (11.7 per) and Gilroy, Calif. seven TDs; he caught 38 passes for 831 yards (21.9 avg.) and 10 scores; he returned 19 kickoffs for 483 yards and a touchdown (25.4 per); and he (Valley Christian) 49 averaged 5.5 yards on four punt returns. On defense, he had 80 fumble AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He return and 41 interception return yards, along with 40 tackles, three ended spring practices listed fourth at interceptions and six passes broken up. He was more of a reserve defensive tackle. performer his sophomore and junior years, but did have 17 tackles and 2014 (Fr.-RS)—He missed the first six games three blocked field goals over those two seasons. Top games (senior year): due to an injury (he suffered a severe knee In a 42-29 season opening win over Sand Creek, he caught four passes for sprain toward the end of fall camp on 186 yards, three for touchdowns; one covered 80 yards, which was also August 23). He dressed for one game the length of a fumble return on defense for a fourth score. In a 54-19 win (Washington) over the second half of the season and participated on the over Harrison, he rushed eight times for 159 yards and two touchdowns; scout team once returning. In the spring game, he had four tackles, and in a 34-27 loss to Elizabeth, he caught four balls for 135 yards (two including three solo and half a quarterback sack; he also had a third down TDs). Lewis-Palmer was 6-4 his senior season and 9-3 his sophomore and stop and recovered a fumble that led to the winning score in the 21-17 win junior years (reaching the 3A state quarterfinals both seasons) under by the Black over the Gold. coach Tony Ramunno. He also lettered three times in baseball (outfield); 2013 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he practiced as a defensive end throughout the he batted .308 as a senior and .274 for his career (56 games with 40 runs season after joining the team as a recruited walk-on for August drills. scored).

HIGH SCHOOL— As a senior, he was a team captain and earned ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Business (Marketing) at Colorado. honorable mention All-West Catholic Athletic League team honors. A two- year starter on both offense (primarily a blocking tight end) and defense PERSONAL—He was born April 26, 1995 at Andrews Air Force Base (Camp (end), he was in 80 tackles, 28 for losses including 13 quarterback sacks Springs, Md.). His hobbies include playing the guitar, snowboarding, hiking his senior season, when he also caused five fumbles, with three and baseball. recoveries, and 12 passes broken up. On offense, he caught four passes for 76 yards. As a junior, he was a first-team All-WCAL and an honorable mention Central Coast Section performer when he recorded 71 tackles, 12 for losses (five sacks), eight passes broken up and three fumble recoveries; he caught 10 passes for 180 yards on offense. Top career games came his senior year: in the opener, a 35-27 loss to Vacaville, he AARON HAIGLER, OL had 15 tackles and three sacks, and in a 54-22 win over Milpitas, he had 12 6-7, 255, Fr., HS tackles that included five sacks. As a sophomore he was in on 84 tackles (14 for losses, eight sacks), with six passes broken up and five fumble Northridge, Calif. recoveries, and as a freshman, when he played linebacker, he recorded 80 (Notre Dame) tackles, 10 for losses with seven sacks, seven PBU’s and five fumble 64 recoveries. Valley Christian won the Division 3 CCS championship as a AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.)—He is senior under coach Mike Machado, despite an 8-6 overall record as the projected as an offensive lineman in his true team put it together down the stretch, winning its final five games, freshman season as a Buffalo. including a 4-0 mark in the playoffs. He also lettered twice in track, participating in sprints and relays; he had HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he earned prep bests of 11.5 in the 100-meter dash and 23.5 in the 200. second-team All-Mission League honors, playing on the offensive line for the first ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Business (Management) at Colorado. time (left tackle). He volunteered to move to the tackle spot from tight end to help the team, and responded by recording over 40 pancake blocks; PERSONAL—He was born December 7, 1994 in San Mateo, Calif. His he allowed just two quarterback sacks, was flagged for just three penalties hobbies include reading and playing golf. He was very active in and allowed just a handful of pressures (Notre Dame’s offense was roughly community service as a prep, working in grounds and maintenance as 40 percent passing). He was a two-year starter at tight end (sophomore teaching Sunday School at his church. After college, he hopes to and junior years), primarily in a blocking role; he caught two passes for 55 become a doctor. He played with Coach Mike MacIntyre’s son at Valley yards as a junior and three for 28 yards, two of which went for Christian. touchdowns, as a sophomore. He was a reserve defensive end for three

67 seasons; he had nine tackles as senior. Under long-time coach Kevin Rooney, Notre Dame was 6-4 his senior year, 7-4 his junior season and 8-4 his sophomore year. He is lettering for a third time in basketball this winter, currently averaging 4.9 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. He TERRAN HASSELBACH, DE lettered four times in track and field (throws); he owns personal bests of 6-1, 240, Fr., RS 59-11½ in the shot put, the school record, and 157-0 in the discus. The shot put mark was the fourth best in the state for 2014. He was Notre Parker, Colo. Dame’s all-sport Athlete of the Year for his class his freshman, sophomore, (Regis) junior and senior years. 96 AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He ACADEMICS—He is interested in Business as his major at Colorado, but ended the spring listed third at left is undecided on his sequence. He owned a 3.2 grade point average in high defensive end. He has nine tackles (eight school, and was a three-time Mission League All-Academic Team member. solo), with two for losses, three third down stops and a tackle for zero in the four main PERSONAL—He was born July 7, 1997 in Los Angeles, Calif. His hobbies spring scrimmages. include playing most sports as well as the guitar (he’s a big classic rock 2014 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he dressed for the fan). An uncle, David Prenatt, played basketball at Purdue. season opener against Colorado State but practiced all fall along the (Last name is pronounced Hague-ler) defensive front.

HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, the only year he played , he earned All-Colorado honors from the Denver Post, Mile High Sports Magazine and American Family Insurance/9News All USA Colorado (the Post selected just two for its team). He garnered Mile High’s “Comeback JOSEPH HALL, WR Player of the Year” honor and also was the publication’s player of the year at his position (defensive lineman). He also earned All-Continental League 5-9, 175, Soph., VR honors and was its defensive lineman of the year. In just nine games as a San Luis Obispo, Calif. starting defensive end (he missed two), he was in on 78 tackles for the year, 57 solo, which included 24 for losses and 11 quarterback sacks for (Mission Prep) 27 118 yards in losses. In addition, he had 35 quarterback hurries, four forced AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He fumbles and three passes broken up. Top games as a senior included three ended spring practices as the third player double-figure tackle efforts, highlighted by a 31-16 win over Douglas listed at the “X” receiver position. He caught County, when he had 15 stops (11 solo), five for losses including three five passes for 29 yards in the four main sacks and four hurries; and in a 35-12 win over ThunderRidge, he had 14 spring scrimmages. tackles (seven solo, four for losses with a sack). He had eight hurries in a 42-7 win over Chaparral. Under coach Mark Nolan, Regis was 9-2 his senior 2014 (Fr.)—He did not see any action, but year, claiming the Continental League title. did dress for two games (UCLA and Utah). The coaches named him the recipient of the Offensive Scout Player of the Year Award for his dedication ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Business at Colorado, but is undecided on on CU’s scout teams. He suffered a fractured finger in the fourth practice his sequence. of the spring and missed the remaining practices, but still participated in all team conditioning activities. He joined the team as a walk-on for spring PERSONAL—He was born November 27, 1995 in Centennial, Colo. His practice. hobbies include music (playing the piano included), and films; he has aspirations of becoming a film producer one day. His father, Harald, played HIGH SCHOOL—He garnered first-team Division IV All-State and All-Area collegiately at Washington and for Denver in the NFL; he played 112 games honors as a senior (second-team All-State as a junior), first-team All-CIF for the Broncos between 1994 and 2000 and was a member of two Super Northeast Division honors as a junior and senior and was a first-team San Bowl champion teams. As to why he received the Mile High Sports Luis Obispo All-County performer (senior; second-team as a junior). In Comeback Award, he is a true example of perseverance: he was in a near- earning three letters starting at both receiver and cornerback, he fatal car accident (with his father) right before the start of the freshman compiled some impressive career numbers in 32 games: he caught 131 football season in 2010. He wasn’t cleared to play until two years later due passes for 2,550 yards, averaging 19.5 per, scoring 42 touchdowns; to the impact on his ribs and internal organs. He was ready to play as a Defensively, he made 99 tackles (61 solo), with 12 interceptions and 18 junior, but in practice, he suffered a fluke shoulder injury that required passes broken up. He returned 20 kickoffs for 560 yards (28.0 per), and surgery and six months of rehabilitation. brought back 29 punts for 394 yards (13.6) with five combined kick returns (Name is pronounced Tare-run Hass-el-back.) for scores. His senior year, he hauled in 60 receptions for 1,365 yards and 24 touchdowns, averaging an impressive 22.8 yards per catch; he had 42 tackles, 12 passes broken up and three interceptions on defense. He had 12 career 100-yard games, eight in his senior year, when he caught at least three passes in 12 of 13 games. Top games included a 54-26 CIF semifinal win over Salesian his senior year, when caught four passes for 101 yards TRENT HEADLEY, ILB (3 TDs), with 14 tackles (12 solo) and five pass deflections on defense. In 6-2, 230, Soph., TR a 41-8 win over Frazier Mountain, he caught six passes for a career-high 168 yards and two scores. Under coach Chad Henry, Mission Prep was 11- Littleton, Colo. 2 his senior year, 8-2 his junior season and 6-4 his sophomore campaign. (Columbine/Metro State) He also lettered four times in baseball (shortstop); in 92 career games, he 43 batted .343 and owned an on base percentage of .471. He had two home AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He runs, 52 runs batted in and scored 93 runs. He also played varsity soccer is listed fourth at the “will” inside linebacker as a freshman, scoring two goals with two assists; he was the only frosh position entering the fall. He joined the team starter on Mission Prep’s undefeated 23-0 team that won the CIF Southern as a walk-on prior to spring practice after Section Division V championship. enrolling at CU for the 2014 fall semester. As a true freshman, he attended Metropolitan ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Mechanical Engineering at Colorado. He State University in Denver, which does not made the Principal’s Honor Roll every semester in high school, and also have a football program. took AP and Honors courses each year as a prep. HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he was in on 38 tackles (21 solo), with an PERSONAL—He was born February 15, 1994 in San Luis Obispo, Calif. interception, two quarterback sacks, two hurries, two forced fumbles and

68 a recovery. He had 21 tackles as a junior with an interception and three He held a 3.5 grade point average and was a member of the Honor Roll at forced fumbles. Columbine was 7-4 his senior year, 14-0 his junior season Mullen. (5A state champions, Super 6 League champs) and 9-2 his sophomore year under coach Andy Lowry. PERSONAL—He was born September 21, 1993, in Torrance, Calif. His hobbies include hunting and fishing, or as he says, you will “Always find ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Psychology at Colorado. him in a pair of Wrangler’s and cowboy boots.” Both his father (Troy) and grandfather (Scott) played defensive tackle in college at Texas Tech and PERSONAL—He was born March 2, 1995 in Wichita, Kan. His hobbies New Mexico, respectively. He has worked in the community with World include snowboarding, hiking and fishing. He has done concrete work Vision, an organization that packs shoes, clothes, and other items to send during the summers and has aspirations of becoming a fireman after to those in need in Africa. college. TACKLES Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int 2012 11 290 13 12— 25 2- 6 0- 0 51 10000 2013 12 251 62—80- 0 0- 0 11 30000 Totals 23 541 19 14— 33 2- 6 0- 0 6 2 40 0 0 0 TYLER HENINGTON, DL 6-2, 250, Jr., 2L Centennial, Colo. (Mullen) 94 CHRIS HILL, TE/LS AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.-RS)—He 6-2, 235, Soph., VR is expected to participate in fall camp as he Highlands Ranch, Colo. should be 100 percent back from a knee (Mountain Vista) injury and subsequent surgery. He missed 38 all of spring ball completing rehabilitation AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He for the injury. ended spring drills second on the depth 2014 (Jr.)—He missed the entire season chart at both tight end and the snapper after suffering torn knee ligaments in practice on Aug. 22; he had entered positions. He caught nine passes for 54 fall drills listed first at left defensive end. Shifting from defensive tackle to yards and a touchdown in the four main end after dropping a little over 20 pounds from his playing weight as a spring scrimmages (including three grabs sophomore (265), he exhibited much more speed for his pass rush. for 20 in the spring game). 2013 (Soph.)—He played in all 12 games (no starts), as he saw action for 2014 (Fr.-RS)—Redshirted; he did not see any action, but suited up for all 251 snaps from scrimmage; he was in on eight tackles (six solo), with three 12 games as he was the back-up long snapper. He won the Iron Buffalo quarterback hurries, a caused interception, a third down stop and a tackle Award for the tight ends during spring practice, which recognizes hard for zero. He had a season-high three tackles at Arizona State. He had a work, dedication, toughness and total lifting performance. He caught two very solid spring, recording six tackles, including three sacks in the four passes for 30 yards in the four main scrimmages, including a 24-yard grab main scrimmages, and was the recipient of the Dan Stavely Award as in the spring game. selected by the coaching staff as the most improved defensive lineman. 2013 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he practiced as both a tight end and long snapper. 2012 (Fr.)—He played in 11 games as a true freshman (two starts, which He joined the team as a recruited walk-on for August drills. came in the last two games of the year against Washington and Utah), with his playing time increasing as the season progressed as he was in for 290 HIGH SCHOOL—He lettered three times playing multiple positions, snaps overall. He recorded 25 tackles (13 solo), with seven at or behind defensive end, tight end, receiver and long snapper; he was a three-year the line of scrimmage (five for zero, two for losses) and a third down stop; starter on offense and as a senior on defense. As a senior captain, he was the five tackles for zero were the second most on the team. He had 19 of named as a first team all-Continental Football League (5A) at defensive his tackles over the course of the final four games, including a end (second-team at tight end), where he recorded 68 tackles, including 20 season/career-high seven (two solo) against Washington; he also had five for losses with 11 quarterback sacks; he also had four forced fumbles, two (two solo) at Arizona and four (three solo) versus Stanford. recoveries and three passes broken up. He had seven sacks On offense, he caught 23 passes for 361 yards (15.7 per) and three touchdowns. Top HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he was ranked the No. 8 prospect in games his senior year came against Highlands Ranch (seven sacks in a 40- Colorado and the state’s No. 1 defensive lineman by both Rivals and 17 win over rival Highlands Ranch), versus Chaparral (in a 38-34 win, he Scout.com. SuperPrep ranked him as the No. 10 player in the state, the No. caught five passes for 57 yards), versus Westminster (a 35-12 win, where 3 defensive tackle in the Midlands Region (and No. 49 overall). ESPN.com both receptions went for touchdowns) and against Regis (five tackles ranked him the No. 38 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 7 overall including three sacks and two grabs for 89 yards, including a 70-yard TD player in Colorado. He was named the Colorado Defensive Player of the in a 28-21 win). As a junior, he caught 15 passes for 195 yards (13.0 avg.). Year by The Denver Post, in addition to earning All-Colorado honors from Under coach Ric Cash, Mountain Vista went 4-6 each of his sophomore, the paper. He also was All-State (5A) as a senior, and honorable mention junior and senior seasons. He also lettered twice in swimming and was All-State (5A) as a junior. A three-year starter on the defensive line, as a member of the MVHS team that captured the state title in 2010. senior he was in on 111 tackles, with 26 for losses and quarterback sacks. He also saw some action at fullback on offense, catching one pass for five ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Communication at Colorado. yards in primarily a blocking role. He recorded 109 tackles (11 sacks) as a junior, and 80 tackles (six sacks) his sophomore season. Top games as a PERSONAL—He was born April 1, 1995 in Slidell, La. His hobbies include senior included a 42-13 win over Cherry Creek (seven tackles, three sacks) playing basketball, music and playing the guitar. His great, great uncle, and a 12-7 loss versus Grandview (eight tackles, two sacks). Under the Tom Thevenow, played 15 years in the major leagues with five different direction of former CU All-American Dave Logan, Mullen compiled a 37-3 teams (1924-38): he led the St. Louis Cardinals to their first-ever World record in his three seasons (9-3 as a senior; 14-0 as a junior; 14-0 as a Series victory in 1926 over the New York Yankees, batting .417 in the seven sophomore) and won back-to-back 5A state championships. He also game series (he also set the major league record for the most consecutive lettered in wrestling for Mullen, advancing to the state semifinals as a at bats without a home run – 3,347). In that game, he tagged out Babe junior in the heavyweight division. Ruth, who was attempting to steal second base, to end the game; history incorrectly credits Rogers Hornsby with the tag, but the family has a ACADEMICS—He is majoring in both Business (Accounting) and photo. Economics at Colorado. He earned honorable mention Pac-12 All- Academic team honors as a sophomore, with a 3.14 grade point average.

69 offensive guard as a senior, when the Houston Chronicle named him to its All-Greater Houston team as well as among its Houston Top 100; he also earned honorable mention All-State (from the Associated Press), second- AARON HOWARD, DE team All-District 14-5A and first-team All-County honors. Rivals ranked him as the No. 75 offensive guard in the nation. As a junior, he was a second- 6-1, 235, Jr., 1L team All-District performer. A two-year starter (26 games), he had 118 Denver, Colo. career pancake blocks and over 20 direct touchdown blocks for the Highlanders ferocious running game. As a senior, he graded out above 85 (East/Willamette) 99 percent in allowing just one quarterback sack, five pressures and being AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—He called for a single penalty (a false start). He allowed just two sacks and one ended spring drills tied for third at left pressure while being flagged for five penalties. He played some defensive defensive end. He had two tackles (one tackle on spot occasions (goal line, short yardage), making three tackles solo) in the spring game. (two for losses) as a senior and five (one for a loss) as a junior. Top games 2014 (Soph.)—He saw action in the last four as a senior: in a 53-25 win over Oak Ridge, he had eight pancake and three games of the season as he was elevated to touchdown blocks, and in a 66-422 win over Klein Collins, he had six first-team status on the kickoff return team; pancakes and two TD blocks. Top game as a junior came in a 28-0 win over he recorded three knockdown blocks on the unit for three special team Kingwood when he recorded his prep best of 15 pancakes. Under Coach points. The coaches named him the recipient of the Defensive Scout Mark Schmid, The Woodlands was 8-4 his senior year, sharing the District Player of the Year Award for his dedication on CU’s scout teams. He joined 14-5A title, and 12-2 his junior season; TWHS lost in second round of the the team as a walk for spring practice. playoffs his senior year after reaching the quarterfinals the previous season. He also lettered four times in track; participating in throws, he AT WILLAMETTE (Fr./2012)—He earned one letter playing defensive end had a career best of 54-6 in the shot put and 159-11 in the discus (finished at Willamette (Ore.) University. In a reserve role as a freshman, he sixth in the state in the shot as a senior with a throw of 54-2½). recorded three tackles (all solo, two for losses) playing for coach Glen Fowles. Willamette was 8-2 his one season there. ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Economics at Colorado. He owned a 3.6 grade point average at The Woodlands. HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he earned honorable mention All-Denver Prep League honors at defensive end; he also lined up at offensive tackle. PERSONAL—He was born April 29, 1995 in London, England (where his That season, he was in on 22 tackles (nine solo, six for losses including mother is from and where his parents met; he moved to America as a 4- three quarterback sacks), along with two hurries and a fumble recovery. year old). His hobbies include fishing, playing video games and A four-year starter, he played under coach and former Buff Ron Woolfork weightlifting. An older brother (Nick) will be a junior this fall on the his freshman and sophomore years (7-4 and 6-4 records, respectively), lacrosse team at Guilford College. Active in community service, he has and then under coach Ron McFarland his last two years at East (6-4 mark regularly worked as a volunteer coach for a special needs football camp. both seasons). He also lettered twice in lacrosse (attack position).

ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Psychology at Colorado. He earned first-team Academic All-Colorado honors from the state’s chapter of the National Football Foundation as a sophomore in 2014 (the group’s inaugural team). An excellent student as a prep, he made East’s 4.0+ JEROMY IRWIN, OL Honor Roll all four years in high school. 6-5, 295, Jr., 2L

PERSONAL—He was born February 1, 1994 in Denver. His hobbies Cypress, Texas include playing most sports and music; he played the drums for 10 (Cypress Fairbanks) years and had many featured solos in high school’s jazz band. His father, 76 Paul, was a one-time member of CU’s football team. AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—He enters the fall listed first at offensive left tackle. He is emerging as an All-Pac-12 candidate on the offensive line and is Colorado’s nomination for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award (for the most JONATHAN HUCKINS, OL outstanding offensive player with ties to the state of Texas). 6-4, 305, Soph., 1L 2014 (Soph.-RS)—He started 11 games at offensive left tackle; he missed The Woodlands, Texas the Arizona game after going down with an ankle sprain just 13 plays into the Washington game the previous week. He was in for 819 snaps from (The Woodlands) 79 scrimmage, and with 482 “plus plays,” he had a 58.9 plus play percentage AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He on the season. When accounting for 220 plays considered even, his season ended spring practices listed first at the grade was 85.7 percent. He had 40 knockdown blocks along with a team- offensive right guard position. He won the best eight direct touchdown blocks, with 26 perfect plays on touchdown Iron Buffalo Award for the offensive linemen passes. He allowed just three quarterback sacks guarding the during spring practice, which recognizes quarterbacks’ blind side. His top game grades came against Oregon State hard work, dedication, toughness and total (72.0 plus percentage, 94.8 overall). He was 100 percent healed from a foot lifting performance. injury from the previous summer when he suffered a stress fracture of his 2014 (Fr.-RS)—He saw action in six games, including three on offense fifth metatarsal on March 22, forcing him to miss the remainder of spring (Arizona State, Hawai’i and Southern California). In 29 snaps from practice. The coaches presented him with the Tyronee “Tiger” Bussey scrimmage, he recorded 15 plus plays for a 51.7 plus-play percentage; he Award after the season for inspiration in the face of physical adversity. had another nine graded at even to give him an overall grade of 82.3 2013 (Soph.)—Redshirted; he suffered a broken bone in his foot doing percent. He played the most snaps (18) in the Arizona State game. In some yard work on July 30, and was originally expected to be out the first addition, he was in for 12 plays on special teams on the field goal/PAT unit. few games but it was slow to heal. He ended the spring listed second at He had bulked up about 15 pounds since his arrival on campus as a true both left tackle and left guard and figured to be either a starter or a regular freshman. in the rotation before the injury. 2013 (Fr.)—Redshirted; practiced the entire fall on the offensive line. 2012 (Fr.)—He saw action in 10 games on the season (no starts), as he played for the first time in the third game of the year and then played the HIGH SCHOOL—He earned PrepStar All-Central Region honors at rest of the way; he was in on offense for seven games. He played 72 total snaps on the year (at guard), grading to 75.0 percent (54 plus plays); je

70 had five “will-breaker” blocks, with his best game grade when he had 10 nine games. However, he was still ranked the No. 39 tight end in the nation or more plays coming against Oregon (71.4 percent). He also played 27 by Scout.com despite missing the majority of the year with ESPN.com snaps on the field goal/PAT unit on special teams. tabbing him as the No. 72 tight end nationally and as the No. 210 player overall from the state of Texas. As a junior, he was named first-team All- HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he was ranked the No. 47 offensive guard in Greater Houston by The Houston Chronicle and also earned first-team the nation by ESPN.com and the No. 89 offensive tackle nationally by All-5A District 17 honors. For his career, he made 24 receptions for 495 Scout.com; he earned Texas Top 100 honors from The Houston Chronicle. yards and four touchdowns, the bulk of which came during his junior As both a junior and a senior, he was a unanimous first-team selection to season (16 catches, 305 yards, two touchdowns); he also was of the best the All-5A District 17 team, after earning honorable mention distinction as blocking tight ends in the state of Texas. One of his top games as a senior a sophomore. A three-year starter at left guard, he only gave up one sack came in the 5A Division I Regional Finals versus Fort Bend Hightower: with in his entire prep career, and that came during his sophomore season. He Cy-Fair trailing 14-0, he caught a 20-yard touchdown pass to put the played a key role in Cy-Fair averaging over 250 rushing yards per game in Bobcats on the board and provide the team some momentum, but his senior season, as the team ran for well over 3,000 yards in 13 games; ultimately they it lost 21-14 to a school that reached the state that included one of his top personal performances that year, when in a 52- championship game. Top outings from his junior season came in a 31-7 7 win over Cypress Springs, he helped pave the way for an offensive attack win over Cypress Falls in which he had several pancake blocks, and in a that gained 398 yards on the ground. One of his most memorable moments 28-14 loss to Cy-Woods, when he had two catches for 30 yards. A two-year came in a 21-14 win over Cinco Ranch in the playoffs, a victory that sent starter and three-year lettermen at tight end, he played a key role in Cy- Cy-Fair to the 5A Division I Regional Finals. Under coach Ed Pustejovsky, Fair’s turnaround as under coach Ed Pustejovsky, Cy-Fair improved Cy-Fair improved dramatically each season: 0-10 as a sophomore, 9-3 as a dramatically each season: 0-10 as a sophomore, 9-3 as a junior, 12-1 as a junior, 12-1 as a senior, winning the District 17 championship his senior senior, winning the District 17 championship his senior season after season after sharing it his junior year. He also lettered in track and field sharing it his junior year. He also lettered in basketball as a sophomore (shot put), advancing to regionals as a junior; his personal best throw was and threw the discus on the track and field team. 51-0. He played basketball early in high school but gave it up to concentrate on football. ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Classics at Colorado.

ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Communication at Colorado. PERSONAL—He was born July 8, 1993, in North Little Rock, Ark. He is the middle of a set of triplets, born moments after his brother, John, and PERSONAL—He was born July 8, 1993, in North Little Rock, Ark. He is the before his brother, Jeromy; Jeromy was also is a member of CU’s 2012 youngest of a set of triplets, born moments after his brothers John and recruiting class. A grandfather (Roby Irwin) played football at TCU, and an Sean; Sean also was a member of CU’s 2012 recruiting class. A grandfather uncle (Jack McClelland) ran track at Texas. His hobbies include playing (Roby Irwin) played football at TCU, and an uncle (Jack McClelland) ran computer games and paintballing. track at Texas. His hobbies include playing computer games, working out and eating. He serves his community through PALS, an organization that RECEIVING High Games mentors kids and does other projects such as feeding the homeless. Season G No. Yds Avg. TD Long Rec Yds 2013 12 17 7.0 0717 2014 12 7 67 9.6 1 22t 2 27 Totals 24 8 74 9.3 1 22t 2 27

SEAN IRWIN, TE 6-3, 245, Jr., 2L Cypress, Texas LEO JACKSON III, DL (Cypress Fairbanks) 6-3, 280, Soph., JC 81 Decatur, Ga. AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—He enters the fall listed atop the depth chart at (North Atlanta/Foothill College) tight end, and could very well be primed for 52 his breakout season. AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He 2014 (Soph.)—He saw action in all 12 ended spring practices listed second at games, including three starts, on both nose tackle, as he made an immediate offense and special teams. The tight end impact on the defensive line. He had 13 was used primarily in a blocking role in the offensive scheme, though he tackles (nine solo) in the four main spring did make seven catches for 67 yards (9.6 per), with one touchdown. He scrimmages, which included four tackles for caught two passes in three different games, against Colorado State (for 19 loss, two of which were quarterback sacks. yards), Oregon State (32 yards, including a 22-yard catch and run for a The coaches selected him as the recipient of the Dick Anderson Award, score) and at Southern California (for 19 yards). Four of his catches earned presented to the player with outstanding toughness following spring first downs. He played an additional 63 snaps of the field goal/PAT unit practice. He won the Iron Buffalo Award for the defensive linemen during and another 86 on the kickoff return unit, when he had a team-best 14 spring practice, which recognizes hard work, dedication, toughness and knockdown blocks clearing the path for the return man. He was the total lifting performance. He enrolled at Colorado for the spring semester, recipient of the team’s Hammer Award, for the hardest legal hit of the year. delaying his enrollment a semester; he bulked up a bit in the weight room He caught three passes for 28 yards in the main spring scrimmages, two from when he signed with CU the previous spring, adding 25 pounds to of which went for touchdowns. The coaches selected him as the recipient his frame. of the Daniel Graham Award for the spring, presented to the most improved “big skill” player. JUNIOR COLLEGE—He played in 10 games (eight starts) at defensive end 2013 (Fr.-RS)—He played in all 12 games, including one start (against for Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, Calif., as a true freshman. He California) but was utilized primarily in a reserve role on offense; he had recorded 34 total tackles, 22 of the solo variety which included 10 for one reception on the year (a 7-yard grab against Oregon). He played all 56 losses and six-and-a-half quarterback sacks. He also had 12 quarterback snaps on the field goal/PAT unit on special teams. He caught six passes pressures, four passes broken up and two forced fumbles. Under coach for 37 yards in the four main spring scrimmages. Kelly Edwards, Foothill posted a 2-8 record. 2012 (Fr.)—Redshirted; practiced at tight end the entire fall. HIGH SCHOOL—A two-year letterman, he played defensive end, tackle HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he only played in four games after an ankle and offensive tackle, starting all 19 games his junior and senior seasons. injury sustained during two-a-days caused him to miss the Bobcats’ first As a senior, he was in on 25 tackles (15 solo), with six for losses including

71 three-and-a-half quarterback sacks, along with eight hurries, three passes broken up and a fumble recovery. He played under two difference coaches in high school, Stanley Pritchett his senior season with NAHS going 2-7, and Brian Montgomery his junior year, who coached the team to a 7-3 COLIN JOHNSON, WR mark. 6-0, 180, Jr., VR

ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Sociology at Colorado. He earned his A.A. Saratoga, Calif. degree from Foothill College in December 2014. He was an Honor Roll (Mountain View St. Francis) student in high school. 84 AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—He PERSONAL—He was born October 5, 1994 in Atlanta, Ga. His hobbies ended spring practices listed third at the include playing most sports (soccer is his second favorite), and trying “X” receiver position. He caught four passes new extreme sports. A self-proclaimed late bloomer, he didn’t have any for 29 yards and one touchdown in the four offers out of high school but was a full qualifier, so he decided to go the main spring scrimmages. junior college route to hone his skills and hopefully get some Division I 2014 (Soph.)—He did not see any action, offers, which he did. but did dress for two games (UCLA, (He has three years to play three in eligibility.) Arizona). He caught one pass for 14 yards in the four main spring scrimmages. 2013 (Fr.-RS)—He did not see any action; he had sat out most of spring practice, other than seeing some limited action, as he completed rehabilitation following knee surgery. He was 100 percent for fall drills. 2012 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he joined the team as a walk-on after the first game, but was injured in practice on October 30, suffering a severe knee JUSTIN JAN, WR sprain (ACL). He would have surgery to repair the knee on November 26. 6-3, 205, Fr., HS HIGH SCHOOL— As a senior, he earned first-team All-West Catholic Chandler, Ariz. Athletic League honors and was an honorable mention Central Coast Section performer. A four-year team captain, he completed 81-of-134 (Chandler) 80 passes (60.4 percent) for 1,257 yards, with 15 touchdowns and just two AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.)—He is interceptions in his only season as a starter at quarterback. He also ran for projected as a wide receiver in this, his true 179 yards and a touchdown. Top games: in a 35-21 win over Willow Glen, freshman year in college. he completed 8-of-11 passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns; and in a 38-35 win over St. Ignatius, he was 10-of-14 for 177 yards and four TDs HIGH SCHOOL—A two-year starter at wide (which tied the school record). As a junior, he was the backup quarterback receiver, he earned first-team All-State, All- and saw sporadic action on both offense and as a safety on defense. Under Division I and All-Section I honors as a coach Nick Navarro, St. Francis was 6-6 his senior year and 6-4-1 his junior senior, when he was ranked as the No. 20 overall prospect and the second- season. He also lettered twice in baseball as a middle infielder (second rated receiver in the state of Arizona (Rivals.com; he was the 25th ranked base/shortstop), St. Francis posting a 55-12-1 record in that time frame, player by Scout.com). As a senior, he caught 48 passes for 918 yards, spending time each season ranked nationally in the top six, including a averaging a healthy 19.1 yards per reception, with 16 touchdowns; throw No. 1 ranking on several occasions his junior year; SFHS won the WCAL in a 2-point conversion catch, and he scored 98 points on the year, second- title both those seasons. As a freshman, he led all players on the freshman most on a team that scored 642 points on the season, or 45.6 per game. He team with a .612 batting average. had three 100-yard receiving games (and two others in the 90s), scoring multiple TDs on five occasions. As a junior, he caught five passes for 62 ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Business (Finance) at Colorado. He yards and a touchdown (long of 26), averaging 12.4 yards per catch; he earned his way on to the High Academic Honors list at St. Francis his started every game, the ball just seldom came his way. Thus for his career, freshman through senior years, and was very active there in student he caught 53 passes for 980 yards (18.5 per) and 17 scores. Top games as government (including publicity for the Associated Student Body). a senior: in a 56-24 win over Hamilton, he caught 10 passes for 160 yards and four touchdowns; in a 49-21 win over Highland, he had seven catches PERSONAL—He was born October 4, 1993 in Los Gatos, Calif. His hobbies for 116 yards and two scores; and in a 22-7 win over Colorado’s Valor include most aspects of music, as he is an accomplished piano player, and Christian, he had nine catches for 109 yards, a TD and a 2-point spending tie with friends and family, especially his younger brother (Ryan) conversion. Under coach Shaun Aguano, Chandler was 13-1 his senior and sister (Kelsey). He has helped coach and teach football to young kids year, claiming the Division I state title, and 10-3 his junior season; CHS was and has aspirations of becoming a high school coach one day, preferably the Section I champions both years. for his alma mater. (First name in pronounced coll-in.)

ACADEMICS—He is interested in Business (Finance) as his major at Colorado. He owned a 3.2 grade point average in high school.

PERSONAL—He was born May 24, 1997 in Tucson, Ariz. His hobbies include playing basketball, going to his high school’s basketball games HAYDEN JONES, TE and collecting sunglasses (about 20 in his collection; in fact, he debuts a 6-6, 250, Fr., RS new pair sitting in the student section at games). His father (Kyle), played wide receiver and tight end at the University of Arizona (1988-92). He was Sacramento, Calif. active with his high school team in community service, including taking (Christian Brothers) the time to read to grade school children. 89 AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.-RS)—He was completing rehabilitation following shoulder surgery he had in the fall and was allowed to take part in only non-contact drills during spring practices. 2014 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he underwent surgery to repair a shoulder subluxation on September 9 and participated in practice on a limited non-contact basis.

72 HIGH SCHOOL—A two-year starter at both tight end and defensive end in the final 10 games (four starts) at defensive tackle as a true freshman, (playing some outside linebacker at times as well), along with handling with his playing time increasing as the season progressed (249 plays in his team’s kicking chores, he earned first-team All-Capital Valley all). He was in on 20 tackles, 13 of the solo variety (one quarterback sack, Conference (CVC) honors from the Sacramento Bee as both a junior and three tackles for zero) and had a fumble recovery. He had a season-high senior, as well as being selected as a first-team All-Metro performer and five tackles (two solo) against Washington, with four (three solo) against the Division 3 player of the year as a senior. He caught 35 passes for 499 Utah and three (all solo) against Stanford. yards and two touchdowns as a senior, averaging 14.3 yards per catch, while also performing well in a blocking role with 14 pancake blocks and HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he was ranked as the No. 77 player in the numerous downfield blocks. On defense, he was in on 35 tackles (15 solo), Far West region by SuperPrep, which ranked him the No. 4 defensive end nine for losses including four quarterback sacks; he also had six hurries out of the state of California; Scout.com ranked him as the No. 64 defensive and two fumble recoveries. He averaged 34.8 yards for 36 punts, with a end prospect in the nation. In both his junior and senior seasons, he long of 63 and 14 inside-the-20, while converting 37-of-46 extra points and earned recognition as a first-team All-CIF Southern Section Central Division 9-of-14 field goals, with a long of 40; seven of his 55 kickoffs went for defensive lineman (second-team as a sophomore). A three-year starter touchbacks. As a junior, he caught 22 balls for 339 yards and a touchdown and four-year letterman, he was Arlington’s defensive lineman of the year (15.4 per), with 70 tackles on defense (25 solo, nine for losses with two both his junior and senior seasons. For his career, he recorded 127 tackles, sacks) along with five hurries and a fumble recovery. He averaged 33.6 four quarterback sacks, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. As a yards for 1 5 punts and made good on his two placements, one PAT and a senior, he had 56 tackles (12 solo) and 2½ sacks (for 13 yards in losses). 22-yard field goal. Top games as a senior: in a 58-42 win over Placer, he One of his top performances came in a 63-14 win over Vista del Lago as a had six catches for 84 yards and a touchdown, converted 7-of-8 PAT kicks senior, when he had six tackles and scored on a 2-yard touchdown run on with a field goal for 16 points overall, had a sack on defense and two punts his only career rushing attempt. Other top games as a senior came in a inside-the-20 and two kickoffs that went for touchbacks; he had eight 31-14 loss to La Sierra (nine tackles, one sack) and in a 28-0 loss to Rancho receptions for 84 yards and two field goals (40 and 28 yards) and three Verde (five tackles, one fumble recovery). Under coach Pat McCarthy, the pancake blocks in a 52-28 loss to Jesuit. His top game as a junior came in Lions went 29-15 in his four seasons (5-6 his senior year, 9-3 his junior a 40-14 win over Bella Vista, when he had his career-long reception of 74 season, 10-2 his sophomore campaign and 5-6 his freshman year). He yards (2-84 overall). Under coach George Petrissans, Christian Brothers played basketball as a freshman, but did not letter and gave the sport up was 9-4 his senior season, reaching the CIF Section semifinals, and 6-5 his to concentrate on football. junior year. He lettered twice in basketball (center, averaging six points and five rebounds per game as a senior) and twice in baseball (pitcher: he ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Communication at Colorado. He was a had a 2-2 record with a 2.95 earned run average as a sophomore; middle solid student as a prep, possessing a 3.3 grade point average in high relief as a senior with a 2.67 ERA). Christian Brothers was CVC champions school. as a senior. PERSONAL—He was born February 17, 1994, in Riverside, Calif. His ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Business (Management) at Colorado. An hobbies include playing basketball, playing the bass guitar at his church honor roll member since his freshman year, he is a member of the National (his siblings also play instruments there) and helping his family around Society for High School Scholars and a CVC Scholar-Athlete as he owned the house. His older brother, David, is a junior defensive end on the a 3.7 grade point average. Oregon football team, and a cousin, Calvin Tonga, is a senior defensive tackle for Colorado State. He attended the same high school as former CU PERSONAL—He was born November 2, 1995 in Davis, Calif. His hobbies tight end David Brown, a member of the 1990 national championship team. include skiing, riding bikes, hiking, off-roading and playing golf (he breaks (Last name is pronounced KOF-AH-VAH-LOO) 90 regularly with a career-best round of 82). His father, Tom, was an outside linebacker for the University of Nevada-Reno in the late 1970s. TACKLES Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int 2012 10 249 13 7— 20 0- 0 1- 0 30 11000 2013 7 184 11 7— 18 5-29 3-22 04 20000 Totals 17 433 24 14— 38 5-29 4-22 34 31000 SAMSON KAFOVALU, DL 6-4, 260, Jr., 2L Riverside, Calif. JOSH KAISER, OL (Arlington) 54 6-5, 280, Fr., RS AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.-RS)—He Mission Viejo, Calif. rejoined the team for the spring semester, (Mission Viejo) and enters the fall atop the depth chart at 75 defensive tackle. Bulked up by 15 pounds AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He since he last played in 2013, he had a enters the fall listed third at left offensive tremendous spring with 12 tackles (11 solo, tackle. He’s added about 15 pounds of three quarterback sacks) in the four main muscle to his frame since he reported as a spring scrimmages. freshman. 2014 (Jr.)—Redshirted; he was not a member of the team during the fall 2014 (Fr.)—Redshirted; practiced on the as he returned to California for the semester. He did not participate in offensive line over the entire season. He spring drills, taking time to concentrate on his academics; won the Offensive Scout Award for the Massachusetts game. 2013 (Soph.)—He saw action in seven games, including two starts, the latter of which came in the last two games of the year at left defensive end HIGH SCHOOL—He earned first-team All-South Coast League and second- (USC, at Utah). He was in for 184 plays from scrimmage, recording 18 team All-Orange County honors as senior, his only year he lined up at tackles (11 solo), including five for losses, three being quarterback sacks. offensive tackle. He was key player in a prolific Mission Viejo offense that He also had four third down stops (one of which was on fourth down), averaged 45.4 points and over 300 yards rushing per game, as he had well two hurries and a chasedown. He posted a career-high six tackles at Utah, over 40 touchdown blocks, numerous downfield blocks and 18 pancake when he played his most snaps in game on the year (47; three of the stops blocks in allowing just one sack and being flagged for only one penalty all were solo, including credit for a half-sack). He added two knockdown season. As a junior, he played defensive end, recording 30 tackles, with blocks on special teams return unit duty. He moved to the outside from three for losses including one quarterback sack. Under coach Bob tackle during spring drills and had 11 tackles, including five quarterback Johnson, MVHS was 11-1 his junior and senior seasons, winning the South sacks, in the four main spring scrimmages. Coast League title both years and reaching the Southern Section 2012 (Fr.)—He first saw action in the third game of the season and played

73 quarterfinals. He lettered in track as a senior (throws); he posted a career- best of 47-0 in the shot put.

ACADEMICS—He is majoring both Psychology and Sociology at Colorado, ALEX KELLEY, C as he has a keen interest in criminal justice. He owned a 3.0 grade point 6-2, 315, Jr., 2L average in high school. Oceanside, Calif. PERSONAL—He was born April 10, 1996 in Mission Viejo, Calif. His (Vista) hobbies include snowboarding, paintball and playing basketball. An older 74 sister, Gabrielle, played college basketball at Long Beach State. He is active AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—Ended in his community, and his high school team has volunteered annually for the spring atop the depth chart at center, a local 10-kilometer that serves as a fundraiser for pediatric cancer. (Last and could very well enjoy a breakout season name in pronounced ky-zer.) this fall with a year under his belt as the starter. He is one of 63 centers nationwide who is on the official preseason watch list for the 2015 Rimington Award, which is presented to the nation’s top center. Athlon Sports and Phil Steele’s College Football both selected him as a fourth-team All-Pac-12 preseason team DYLAN KEENEY, TE member. 2014 (Soph.)—He started all 12 games at center, as he tied for the most 6-6, 220, Fr., RS snaps played on the team with 988, or all but eight of the team’s 996. He Granite Bay, Calif. had 571 “plus plays” on the year, giving him a 57.8 plus play percentage, and when including 290 even plays, he had an overall grade of 87.1 percent (Granite Bay) 86 for the year. He had 19 knockdown blocks and three direct touchdown AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.-RS)—He blocks while allowing only one quarterback sack, the low by the five participated in spring practices on a limited offensive line regulars. He also had 26 perfect plays on touchdown passes basis as he completed his rehabilitation and allowed just seven pressures. His top plus play percentage game was from shoulder surgery. against Oregon State (66.7), with his best overall grade against California 2014 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he practiced at tight (94.5 in a game where CU ran 110 plays on offense). He played another 29 end on a limited basis but underwent snaps on the field goal/PAT unit on special teams. surgery on October 13 to repair a torn 2013 (Fr.-RS)—He saw action in all 12 games, nine on offense and all 12 labrum (shoulder). on special teams, serving as one of the three protectors on the punt unit, a rare assignment for an offensive lineman. He played 97 snaps from HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, his first and only year playing tight end, he scrimmage on offense, with 58 plus plays; that worked to a 59.8 plus earned first-team All-State (Division I), All-NorCal and All-Sac-Joaquin percentage (actual grade was higher as they take into account neutral Section team honors from MaxPreps, in addition to garnering Sacramento results). He had three knockdown blocks and did not allow a quarterback Bee All-Metro and National Football Foundation All-Sac Joaquin Section sack or pressure while not being flagged for a penalty. The coaches named team mention (Cal-Hi Sports named him third-team All-State). An All-Sierra him the recipient of the Joe Romig Award as the most improved offensive Foothill League performer, he was the league’s Offensive Most Valuable lineman in the spring. Player. Scout.com ranked him as the No. 43 tight end in the nation. He 2012 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he practiced along the offensive line the entire hauled in 40 receptions for 791 yards and 13 touchdowns, averaging a fall. A member of the 2011 recruiting class, he wound up joining the team stout 19.8 yards per catch. On defense, he was a starter at times at outside in January, delaying his enrollment after he suffered a broken ankle playing linebacker both his junior and senior years: he was in on 20 tackles, with recreational football in the early summer on a beach near his home. Thus, four quarterback sacks and a couple of hurried throws as a senior, which he was a “grayshirt” (and counts back to the ’11 class). followed up his junior season when he racked up 30 tackles, with two interceptions and three passes broken up. Top games as a senior included HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, SuperPrep named him to its All-Far West a two 100-yard reception efforts, when he had six grabs for 138 yards and team, ranking him the No. 98 player overall in the region, the No. 15 two scores in a 30-28 loss to Del Oro, and 120 yards on two catches in a 46- offensive lineman but the first center on the list. Scout.com ranked him as 28 win over Vacaville. He caught at least one pass in all 12 games, and two the No. 122 player from California and No. 22 center in the country (the or more in all but one; he scored twice in four games, including a career- top center in California and the No. 2 center in the west). ESPN also ranked high three TDs (8-76) in a 49-7 triumph over Nevada Union. His two picks him the No. 122 player from California, the No. 16 center in the country as a junior were most significant: both came in Granite Bay’s Division I (No. 2 from California). He also earned first-team All-CIF San Diego Section state championship win over Long Beach Poly; he returned his second and second-team All-State (by Cal-Hi Sports) honors. He garnered first- one 29 yards for a touchdown that put his team up 14-7 in the third quarter team All-League honors twice, in the Avocado League as a senior and in en route to the 21-20 victory. GBHS was 8-4 his senior year under coach the Palomar League as a junior; Vista switched leagues for the 2010 Skip Albano and was 13-3 his junior for coach Ernie Cooper. He played season. He recorded 108 pancake blocks his senior year, anchoring an baseball (pitcher, third base) as a freshman on the junior varsity team. offensive line that helped Vista score 34.2 point per game (30 or more points in eight games). The offense racked up 416.8 yard of offense per ACADEMICS—He is undecided on major, but is interested in Business at game (234.7 rushing), totaling over 3,000 net yards rushing for the year, Colorado. He owned a 3.3 grade point average entering his final semester featuring a 1,500-yard rusher. His junior season, he had 60 pancake blocks of high school. as Vista averaged 31.3 points per game and 343 yards per game on offense (226 on the ground). As a sophomore, he had 30 pancake blocks. His top PERSONAL—He was born on June 28, 1996 in Walnut Creek, Calif. His game his senior year came when Vista defeated heavily favored Torrey hobbies include weightlifting, playing basketball and most recently golf. Pines 24-21 in the CIF semifinals en route to the championship. His junior An older brother, Brendan, was a three-year starting quarterback at year, his favorite moment came when Vista defeated La Costa Canyon, 47- Granite Bay and played collegiately at Cal. He is active in his community, 7, snapping its 23-game win streak in the CIF semifinal match-up. Under working with kids at a local elementary school. coach Dan Williams, Vista was 29-9 in his three seasons there, including two championship seasons his junior (10-3 record) and senior (12-1) years. VHS won the Avocado League and CIF San Diego Section Championship in 2010 after claiming the Palomar League title his junior year, when they advanced to the CIF San Diego Section championship game. He also lettered three times in wrestling, earning first-team All-CIF San Diego Section honors as a junior and senior and a three-time, first- team All-Palomar League performer as a heavyweight.

74 ACADEMICS—He is majoring in both Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Colorado, and is interested in sports medicine or coaching as a possible career after football. As a senior in high school, he was named to the 2010 All-Academic Team by the San Diego Union-Tribune for maintaining above GERRAD KOUGH, OL a 3.0 grade point average. 6-4, 290, Soph., 1L

PERSONAL—He was born December 1, 1992 in Madrid, Spain, where his Pomona, Calif. parents were working as missionaries (he was 7-years old when they (Pomona) moved to the states). His hobbies include hanging out with friends and 68 going to the beach. His father (Karry) lettered three times at offensive AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He tackles for the Buffaloes from 1976-79, starting his senior year; an older ended spring practices atop the depth chart brother (Hal) completed his career at Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo in 2010, at offensive left guard. The coaches selected where he started at center for two seasons. He spent two weeks in the him as the recipient of the Joe Romig Award, summer of 2010 in Haiti passing out supplies to earthquake victims and as he was the most improved offensive helping build an orphanage. lineman during spring practices. 2014 (Fr.-RS)—He saw action in 10 games, including three on offense with two starts (the latter against UCLA and Arizona. In 215 snaps from scrimmage, he recorded 102 plus plays for a 51.4 plus-play percentage; he had another 57 graded at even to give him an overall grade of 74.0 percent. He had eight knockdown and two ALEX KINNEY, P/PK touchdown blocks, while not allowing a quarterback sack and only gave up two pressures. He played every snap against UCLA (91) and Arizona 6-1, 205, Fr., HS (75), and was in for just more than half (49) at Southern California. In Fort Collins, Colo. addition, he was in for 51 plays on special teams on the field goal/PAT unit. 2013 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he practiced all fall as an offensive lineman. He (Rocky Mountain) 89 missed all of spring ball after undergoing surgery (March 8) to repair a AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.)—He broken bone in his foot he injured in conditioning drills. He signed in the figures to get a chance to be CU’s punter as 2012 class but grayshirted, enrolling at CU in January. He spent the fall a true freshman, and could be in the mix to working out, and gained 25 pounds to bulk up to 295 from the 270 he handle kickoffs and other placekicking weighed on signing day. chores. HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he was ranked the No. 113 offensive tackle HIGH SCHOOL—He earned All-Colorado in the nation by ESPN.com and as the No. 99 player overall in California. and first-team All-State honors from the Denver Post, Mile High Sports He earned first-team All-CIF Southern Section Mid-Valley Division honors Magazine and Six Zero Strength & Fitness as a senior, when he also as an offensive lineman, and also made the Inland Empire All-Star team. In garnered All-USA Colorado (USA Today/American Family Insurance) and both his junior and senior seasons, he earned recognition as a first-team first-team All-Front Range League recognition at both kicker and punter. He All-Valle Vista League performer as a starter both years at tackle. As a made the prestigious Western 100 list compiled by the Tacoma News- senior, he compiled over 50 pancake blocks as he paved the way for an Tribune (one of four specialists on the paper’s 2014 squad), and some offense that averaged 217 rushing yards per game. He also played services had him ranked as the No.3 prep punter nationally. He was a defensive tackle, totaling 38 tackles and recovering two fumbles. Despite second-team All-State selection as a junior (kicker), when he was the losing 24-7, one of his most memorable games as a senior came against league’s first-team kicker and second-team punter. As a senior, he Monrovia in the playoffs when he had four tackles. Another top averaged 41.6 yards for 47 punts, with a long of 66 and nine inside-the-20; performance from his senior season came in a 45-14 win versus Northview he scored 58 points as he made all 34 of his extra point kicks and 8-of-12 when he had eight tackles and two sacks on defense, and Pomona rushed field goals, including a 57-yard boot that tied the eighth-longest in state for 240 yards offensively. Under coach Anthony Rice, Pomona went 11-10 history. In addition, 51 of his 54 kickoffs went for touchbacks. His junior combined in his junior and senior seasons; he had followed Rice to year he scored 60 points on the strength of 27-of-28 PAT kicks and 11-of-15 Pomona from Colony High School (Ontario, Calif.), which had gone 10-2 his field goals (long of 51), with 32 of 50 kickoffs going for touchbacks; he sophomore year and won the Mount Baldy League title. As a sophomore, averaged 35.8 yards on 40 punts, with a long of 63. He handled some of he was named second-team All-League as an offensive lineman and also the kickoff chores as a sophomore (10 total, six touchbacks), but did not played varsity as a freshman. He also lettered in track (shot put). have any placements or punts. He made 61-of-62 PAT kicks and 19-of-27 field goals in his prep career: the 3-pointers were not “gimmes” as the ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Communication at Colorado. average length of his 19 makes covered 38.3 yards (36.9 as a senior, 39.4 as a junior); he made nine field goals of 40 yards or longer, including two PERSONAL—He was born March 26, 1994, in La Habra, Calif. An older over 50. Top games his senior year including a season-opening 34-7 win brother (Robert) is a junior defensive end at Army. His hobbies include over Brighton, when he scored 10 points, four PAT kicks and two field fishing and playing most sports. While at Colony, he teamed with CU goals, including his 57-yarder, and in the playoffs against Fountain-Fort sophomore defensive back Jered Bell as CU’s roots are deep at Pomona: Carson (a 21-7 loss), when he had his season best punt of 55 yards from they join Buffalo alumni Jo Jo Collins (1984-88), J.J. Flannigan (1986-89) his end zone that got his team out of a field position hole. As a junior, in a and Lamarr Gray (1986-90) on that list. (Name is pronounced jair-ed 16-7 win over Horizon, he made good on all three of his field goal tries koh) from 49, 51 and 35 yards. Under coach Mark Brook, RMHS was 9-2 his senior season (league runners-up), 5-5 his junior year and 1-9 his sophomore season.

ACADEMICS—He is undecided on his major, but is interested in Environmental Studies or Business at Colorado. He earned honorable mention status on the state’s All-Academic team as a senior in high school.

PERSONAL—He was born May 31, 1997 in Fort Collins, Colo. His hobbies include skiing and fishing, and played club rugby outside of high school (he played the prop position; his team reached the state championship game as a sophomore). He is just the second player from Rocky Mountain High School to sign with the Buffaloes out of high school (joining Darrell Troudt, an offensive lineman in the 1975 class).

75 along with two passes broken up and a forced fumble. One of those pass deflections saved a touchdown at the goal line against Coffeeville. He had at least four tackles in six games under coach Troy Morrell; BCC was 8-3 SAM KRONSHAGE, OL his one season there. 6-6, 285, Soph., 1L HIGH SCHOOL—He was a two-year starter at defensive back and wide The Woodlands, Texas receiver at Brookwood, though he suffered a broken fibula in his fifth game (The Woodlands) of his senior year that prevented him from earning any honors. He was in 71 on 25 tackles, with an interception and three pass deflections before AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He suffering the season-ending injury against Berkmar. As a junior, he ended spring practices listed second at recorded 30 tackles and broke up two passes. He played some reserve offensive right tackle. wide receiver both seasons. One of his top plays as a prep came when he 2014 (Fr.-RS)—He saw action in all 12 recovered as onside kick to preserve a 21-19 homecoming win over Archer games, including two on offense (USC, his junior season. Under coach Mark Crews, Brookwood was 7-5 his senior Washington). In 84 snaps from scrimmage, year, 8-4 his junior season and 15-1 his sophomore year (state champions). he recorded 39 plus plays for a 37.5 plus- play percentage; he had another 27 graded even to give him an overall ACADEMICS—He is currently majoring in Math, but is also taking the grade of 78.6 percent. He played the bulk of his snaps (76) in the Arizona prerequisites for Business at Colorado. He earned his A.A. degree from game after replaced Jeromy Irwin who left the game win a sprained ankle; Butler Community College in December 2014. he had four of his season’s five knockdown blocks against the Wildcats. In addition, he was in for all 63 plays on special teams on the field goal/PAT PERSONAL—He was born July 28, 1995 in Atlanta, Ga. Among his hobbies unit. include photography and music. An older brother (Charles Olatunji) 2013 (Fr.)—Redshirted; practiced all fall as an offensive lineman. played wide receiver at Auburn, and his younger brother (Lateef Laguda) was a receiver at Georgia State. He is fully ordained as a youth minister. He HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he earned PrepStar All-Central Region honors originally signed with Tennessee State out of high school. (First name is at offensive tackle. The Houston Chronicle named him as a member of its pronounced aff-oh-lobby, last name la-goo-duh) Houston Top 100, and he earned honorable mention All-State, first-team All-District 14-5A, first-team All-County and first-team All-Greater Houston honors. He played in the International Bowl, as he was a member of Team USA (U-18) that squared off against Team Canada in Austin, Texas. He also was a second-team All-District performer as a junior. A two-year starter at offensive tackle, he had over 80 pancake blocks, 20 direct touchdown DONOVAN LEE, WR blocks and did not allow a quarterback sack in his 26-game career. As a senior, he graded out to 89 percent, highest on the team; he allowed four 5-9, 170, Soph., 1L quarterback pressures and was called for five penalties. As a junior, he West Hills, Calif. allowed five pressures and was flagged just three times. Top game as a (Chaminade College Prep) senior came in a 42-33 win over College Park, when he graded out to 93 29 percent and had six pancake blocks; his best game as a junior was against AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He Dallas Skyline (a 35-31 loss in the state 5A quarterfinals), when he had a ended spring practices listed atop the depth 95 percent game grade with three pancake blocks. Under Coach Mark chart at the “H” receiver position. He caught Schmid, The Woodlands was 8-4 his senior year, sharing the District 14-5A six passes for 84 yards and a touchdown, title, and 12-2 his junior season; TWHS lost in second round of the playoffs with two rushes for 13 yards and a score in his senior year after reaching the quarterfinals the previous season. the four main spring scrimmages. 2014 (Fr.)—He played in the final 10 games ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Sociology at Colorado. He owned a 3.0 of the season after debuting against Arizona State the third week of the grade point average at The Woodlands. year; he also had one start (at Arizona). He caught 13 passes for 78 yards and a touchdown, with eight rushes for 39 yards and one kickoff return PERSONAL—He was born May 8, 1995 in Houston, Texas. His hobbies for 46 yards (the latter against Utah). In his first game against ASU, he ran include anything outdoors, especially fishing, golf and tennis. An older a reverse which gained 45 yards, which occurred just the second time he brother, Jake, will be a senior on the lacrosse team this fall at Mississippi. touched the ball in college. He caught a season-high three passes twice, for Community service in high school included coaching 7-on-7 in the SCFL 18 yards at California and at Arizona (for 17 yards). He earned four first (South County Football League) in Houston. (Last name is pronounced downs on the year and earned six special teams points (on the strength of kronn-sage) two tackles, a fumble recovery, a knockdown block, a force fair catch and a caused penalty). HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he earned first-team All-State (Division II) honors from both Cal-Hi Sports and MaxPreps, in addition to being named All-CIF Southern Section Western Division and garnering All-Area team accolades from both the Los Angeles Times and Los Angeles Daily News. He AFOLABI LAGUDA, DB was the Mission League’s Most Valuable Player on defense, and 6-1, 200, Soph., JC Chaminade’s MVP overall, culminating a career where he was a three-year starter on both offense (running back and wide receiver) and defense Snellville, Ga. (Brookwood/ (cornerback). He was also team MVP his junior season, when he garnered Butler Community College) honorable mention All-CIF, All-State and first-team All-Mission League 8 honors; he made the All-State Underclassmen Team as a sophomore. As a AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He senior, he rushed for 1,979 yards on 247 attempts with 37 touchdowns, ended spring practices listed second at free averaging 8.0 per carry, while hauling in 29 catches for 610 yards and four safety. He had six tackles (five solo) and two more scores. He had three games with over 200 yards rushing and nine passes broken up in the four main spring with 100 or more. On defense, he was in on 63 tackles (40 solo, three for scrimmages. A junior college transfer, he losses with a quarterback sack), with five interceptions, returning three enrolled at CU for the spring semester with of those for TDs, 10 pass deflections, a forced fumble, a recovery and a three years to play three in eligibility. blocked kick. As a junior, he had 76 carries for 652 yards and 12 touchdowns, with 22 receptions for 299 yards and two TDs. He had 52 AT BUTLER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (2014, Fr.)—He earned honorable tackles (42 solo), with six interceptions (123 return yards), 11 passes mention KJCCC (Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference) honors broken up, two forced fumbles and two recoveries (for 74 yards in as a freshman, as he was in on 46 tackles, 24 solo with three for losses,

76 returns). His sophomore year, he rushed 20 times for 136 yards and three spring scrimmages (with five receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown). scores, with one reception for 14 yards; he racked up 60 tackles (50) solo The coaches selected him as the recipient of the Fred Casotti Award for with six interceptions and 10 deflections. For his career, he rushed for the spring, presented to the most improved running back. 2,770 yards, with 923 receiving yards, 17 interceptions, 31 pass deflections 2013 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he practiced the entire fall at running back but and 65 touchdowns, the latter including seven return scores. He saw spot filled in where needed on the scout team and earned the Offensive Scout action on the varsity as a freshman (four rushes, three yards). Top games Player of the Year honor as selected by the coaches. as a senior: in a 56-35 win over St. Francis, he rushed 24 times for 274 yards and seven touchdowns (with 74 more yards on three receptions); he had HIGH SCHOOL—The No. 5 overall and top running back prospect in the 222 yards and five TDs in a 46-43 win over Notre Dame and 133 yards and state by the Denver Post, he earned PrepStar All-Central Region honors at four scores in the big win over Serra; and in the state championship game, running back as a senior, despite suffering a knee injury in the season a 41-9 throttling of Enterprise, he had three interceptions, one for a TD, opener. He sat out one game and came back to play in South’s third game with a rushing TD on offense. In a 64-11 romp over Pacifica his junior year, (against rival East), but came out after one quarter as was injured again. he had two kick return touchdowns, two interceptions, 56 yards rushing It was then determined he had a torn ACL instead of a sprain, and and a score and a 41-yard reception. Under coach Ed Croson, Chaminade underwent surgery on September 19. In those two games, he still rushed was 14-2 his senior year, claiming the CIF Division II state, Division II for 299 yards on 31 carries, scoring two touchdowns, with one reception regional, Western Division and Mission League titles and finishing with a for 18 yards and a punt return for 35; he thus had 33 touches for 352 yards, No. 2 ranking in the state; the team was 12-2 his junior season and 11-3 his or 10.6 per. On defense, he had 12 tackles (five solo). SuperPrep named sophomore year. He also lettered four times in track (sprints and relays), him to its preseason All-Midlands team, the No. 49 player overall in the with career bests of 10.8 in the 100 and 51.0 in the 400-meter dash, though region and the third-ranked running back. As a junior, he earned first-team he posted a 50.0 on the third leg in a 4x400. All-State honors from the Denver Post; his freshman through junior seasons, he earned first-team All-Conference honors on offense (4A West ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Integrative Physiology at Colorado. Metro as a frosh, 5A Denver League as a sophomore and junior); he was first-team on defense as a junior and second-team as freshman and soph. PERSONAL—He was born January 31, 1995 in Beaumont, Texas. He is He finished his prep career as South’s all-time leader in rushing yards (545 involved with his high school aerial team as well as it choir (Lord’s attempts for 4,587 yards, averaging 8.4 per carry) and all-purpose yards Chorus). A younger brother (Dymond, a high school sophomore) is a wide (5,747, a shade under 9.5 yards for his 606 touches). He had 57 career receiver and defensive back who is already receiving scholarship offers touchdowns (44 rushing, nine receiving, three interception and one kickoff from Division I schools. return), with 23 100-yard rushing games (five 200-plus) and 15 games where he scored multiple touchdowns. As a linebacker on defense, had RUSHING High Games RECEIVING High Games 285 tackles, 10 quarterback sacks and three interceptions. As a junior, he Season G Att Yds Avg. TD Long Att Yds No Yds Avg. TD Long Rec Yds had 192 rushes for 1,762 yards (9.2 per) and 13 touchdowns, with 10 2014 10 8 39 4.9 0 45 2 38 13 78 6.0 1 11 3 18 receptions for 177 yards and three scores; he racked up 94 tackles on ADDITIONAL STATISTICS—Kickoff Returns: 1-46, 46.0 avg., 0 TD, 46 long (2014). defense (65 solo), with five or losses (three sacks), an interception, a pass Special Team Tackles: 1,1—2 (2014). broken up and a forced fumble. He returned eight kickoffs for 130 yards and four punts for 54. His sophomore season, he carried 164 times for 1,261 yards and 16 TDs, with 13 catches for 219 yards and four scores; he had 101 tackles (75 solo, three sacks) and an interception with five kickoff returns for 146 yards and four punt returns for 125 yards. Making the varsity as a freshman, he rushed for 1,265 yards and 13 touchdowns on PHILLIP LINDSAY, TB 158 carries, caught 10 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns, recorded 5-8, 180, Soph., 1L 78 tackles (36 solo, four sacks), an interception, a caused fumble and a recovery. In his two games as a senior, he had 22 rushes for 160 yards and Aurora, Colo. a TD in a 42-34 win over Mesa Ridge (when he had his reception and punt (Denver South) return), and in a 53-34 win over Denver East, he had nine carries for 139 23 yards and a score (including a 66-yard run) in just the first quarter before exiting with the knee injury. Top games as a junior: in a 64-13 win over AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He Lincoln, he had 17 rushes for 300 yards and four touchdowns, returning an enters the fall listed second at tailback, but interception 39 yards for another TD; he had three other games over 200 will see his fair share of playing time yards, against Niwot (19-231, 1 TD in a 49-12 win), George Washington (15- regardless of his position on the depth 225, 2 TD and a season-high 13 tackles in a 50-28 win) and Poudre (15-206, chart. The coaches selected him as the 1 TD and 12 tackles in a 23-20 loss). Top games as a sophomore: in a 41-34 recipient of the Dick Anderson Award, win over Lakewood, when he had 18 rushes for 138 yards and a score, presented to the player with outstanding toughness following spring caught two passes for 38 yards, both for touchdowns, and returned a practice. Phil Steele’s College Football selected him as a second-team kickoff 82 yards for a fourth TD; and in a 48-0 win over Lincoln, he carried preseason All-Pac-12 performer at kick returner, with Athlon Sports 17 times for 250 yards and two TDs. As a freshman, he burst on the scene selecting him to its fourth team. with seven 100-yard games, including 175 and a touchdown on 15 carries 2014 (Fr.-RS)—He saw action in all 12 games on offense and special teams in his first varsity game (a 47-33 loss to Golden, in which he also caught a (no starts); in amassing 1,358 all-purpose yards, he shattered the previous 9-yard TD pass); he also had his career-high in tackles, posting 18 (nine freshman mark by over 400 yards (947 by Lamont Warren in 1991); it was solo with a sack) in a 26-12 win over Kennedy. Under Coach Tony Lindsay also the 14th-most overall by any player in any season. He averaged 10.5 (his uncle), Denver South was 12-2 his senior season, the 4A Plains League yards for every touch on the year (a team-high 129). He had the third-most champions and the state runner-up (falling 17-14 to Monarch in the 4A title kickoff return yards in a single-season in school history with 849, game), 6-4 his junior year, 7-3 his sophomore campaign and 6-4 his averaging 23.6 yards per return (long of 51); that ranked him eighth in the freshman year. He lettered in basketball (guard) as a freshman, and Pac-12 and 50th in the nation. He finished fourth on the team in rushing lettered four times in track (sprints and relays); he had personal bests of with 391 yards on 79 carries, a healthy 4.95 yards per carry, and he also 10.9 in the 100-meter dash, 22.2 in the 200 and 49.0 in the 400. caught 14 passes for 118 yards (9.8 per). In all, he earned 17 first downs (14 rushing, three receiving), with his 12 rushes of 10 yards or longer ACADEMICS—He is majoring Communication at Colorado. He owned a second best on the team. His top game running ball came at Arizona (17 3.49 grade point average in high school, just .01 shy of making the Honor carries, 114 yards with his season longest run of 36), with other top efforts Roll. all on the road as well, against USC (10-55), Oregon (11-49) and Massachusetts (7-41). He had 207 all-purpose yards against Oregon, PERSONAL—He was born July 24, 1994 in Denver. His hobbies include setting a CU single-game record for a redshirt freshman (142 via kickoff riding his mountain bike on area trails (often with his father), playing return, 49 rushing and 26 receiving on 22 total touches). He received video games and playing with his younger brothers. Father (Troy) was a plenty of reps in the spring, with 22 rushes for 77 yards in the four main fullback at Colorado State; two cousins, Gabe and Tony Lindsay, played

77 college football at Oklahoma State; and two older sisters were collegiate ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Business (Finance) at Colorado, An athletes, Cheri, an All-SWAC volleyball player at Prairie View A&M and Honor Roll member throughout high school, he owned a 3.5 grade point Sparkle, who lettered in basketball at Mesa (Colo.) State. Three days after average and was named to the state’s All-Academic Team. he underwent knee surgery, he received a personal call to cheer him up from Denver Bronco running back Willis McGahee, who rebounded from PERSONAL—He was born June 16, 1995 in Salem, Mass. His hobbies a similar injury to continue his pro career. He will be the first player on the include playing most sports, especially basketball (he grew up also playing roster from Denver South since 1983, when seniors Scott Martin and and baseball), playing chess and traveling, especially into Shelby Nash were seniors; but he will be the first to join the team as a true Colorado’s high country where he loves to hike; he is also heavily involved freshman since 1967 (defensive ends John Bliss and Dave Turner). The in church activities. His father (John Sr.) played football at William & Mary first player to commit in CU’s 2013 recruiting class (on March 22, 2012), his (punter/tight end), but was on the national stage as a 12-year old: he won family’s house was robbed and his dog (Rambo) beaten that same night; the NFL’s Punt, Pass & Kick competition at Super Bowl VIII at Rice Stadium the burglars were apprehended and the dog fully recovered. in Houston (where Miami beat Minnesota, 24-7). With his lacrosse teammates, he participated in Meals on Wheels, delivering food to the RUSHING High Games RECEIVING High Games needy. (Last name is pronounced lih-sell-uh) Season G Att Yds Avg. TD Long Att Yds No Yds Avg. TD Long Rec Yds 2014 12 79 391 5.0 0 36 17 114 14 118 8.4 0 27 4 27 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS—Kickoff Returns: 36-849, 23.6 avg., 0 TD, 51 long (2014).

SEFO LIUFAU, QB 6-4, 235, Jr., 2L JOHN LISELLA, OL Tacoma, Wash. 6-4, 285, Fr., RS (Bellarmine Prep) 13 Littleton, Colo. AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)— (Columbine) Colorado’s starting quarterback, having 78 started 18 of the last 19 games at the AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.-RS)—He position. He is already in the top 10 on ended spring practices listed second at several of CU’s all-time passing charts: offensive left guard. He has put 20 pounds (4,979, sixth); touchdowns (40, tied for on his frame since enrolling at CU in January third); attempts (749, fifth), completions (474, fourth) and currently owns 2014. the best career completion percentage (63.3). He is also fifth in total plays 2014 (Fr.)—Redshirted; did not see any (858) and seventh in total offense (5,158). He has thrown at least one action but practiced all fall on the offensive touchdown pass in all 20 of his career games, and enters 2015 with the line. He was originally a member of Colorado’s 2013 recruiting class, he longest active streak in the nation (tied for the fifth-longest in Pac-12 “grayshirted” and delayed his enrollment until the 2014 spring semester. history). Within that run was a streak of 12 straight games with multiple In that time away from football, he hit the weight room and gained 30 TD passes, which at one point was the longest streak in the nation. He has pounds of muscle. already set or tied a total of 57 school records in his brief career. 2014 (Soph.)—He started 11 games and played in all 12 (did not start at HIGH SCHOOL—He earned PrepStar All-Central Region honors at Oregon), setting 51 records over the course of the year. He earned offensive guard as a senior, when SuperPrep selected him Preseason All- honorable mention All-Pac-12 honors from the league coaches, was an Midlands (ranking him the No. 37 player overall and the No. 10 offensive honorable mention sophomore All-American by collegefootballnews.com, lineman) and the Denver Post naming him to its 5A All-State team. He and was CU’s John Mack Award winner as the most outstanding offensive earned first-team All-5A Super 6 League honors as both a junior and senior. player. He set season marks for all major categories: attempts (498), He played a significant role in Columbine’s powerful running game, blocking for backs who ran for 3,489 yards (317.2 per game) his senior completions (325), passing yards (3,200) and touchdowns (28), with total year and an incredible 5,008 yards (357.7 ypg) as a junior, leading offense records of plays (567) and yards (3,336). His five 300-yard games Columbine to the state title. A play specifically designed for him was topped the old best by one, and he set records for first downs earned simply called “99,” where he would pull to the outside and level the overall (162) and by passing (150). His best down was on second down, linebacker and/or safety to clear the path for the quarterback or tailback, when he completed 70.1 percent of his throws (129-of-184) for 1,000 yards with Columbine scoring at least 10 touchdowns his junior and senior and 11 TDs; he was 110-of-173 on first down (63.6) for 1,248 yards and nine seasons on the play. He did not allow a quarterback sack or a pressure TDs, and was 86-of-141 for 952 yards and eight scores (61.0) on third and either year, and was called for only one penalty (illegal procedure), fourth down. He set six school single-game records in CU’s 59-56 double something he took great pride in as he felt it was a testimony to his overtime loss at California, when he completed 46-of-67 passes (both discipline. He played end on defense, with 32 tackles (12 solo) and four records) for 455 yards and seven touchdowns (record), a passer rating of quarterback hurries as a senior, to go with 28 tackles (10 solo) with two 157.2 (record for a game with 50-plus attempts), amassing 527 yards of sacks, four hurries, one forced fumble and a pass broken up his junior total offense (record); he had 10 rushes for 72 yards in that game as well year. His prep career high in tackles were six on two occasions: as a senior to set the mark of most plays in a game (77). Other top games included in a 38-15 win over Chatfield, he had two solo, one for a loss, and four Massachusetts (318 yards, 3 TD), Oregon State (308, 2), Washington (314, assists, and as a junior in a 38-20 win over Bear Creek, he also had two 2) and Utah (317, 1). His season-long 39-yard run against Cal was the solo, one for a quarterback sack, four assists and two hurries. He was a longest jaunt by a CU quarterback in four years. He had at least one reserve defensive end as a sophomore, recording five tackles (two solo, touchdown pass in all 12 games, including two or more in the first nine with one a sack). Under Coach Andy Lowry, Columbine was 14-0 his junior games of the season, and had 20 or more completions in all but one game. season, winning the Colorado 5A state championship and the 5A Super 6 His per game numbers suffered a hit when he saw minimal action against League crown; CHS was 7-4 his senior season and 9-2 his sophomore Oregon, as a concussion he suffered the previous week at Arizona limited campaign. He has lettered twice in lacrosse, and plans to earn a third letter him in practice and he only appeared for five second half possessions this spring (he’s a defender). He missed his entire sophomore season (and against the No. 3 Ducks (he was just 7-of-14 for 41 yards, but did have a summer football workouts) after undergoing surgery for thoracic outlet TD). He caught two passes for 24 yards, one a 7-yard reception from syndrome (compression between the clavicle and the first rib, requiring Nelson Spruce against Arizona, the first touchdown of his career. He the latter to be removed). But he worked hard at rehabilitation and directed 157 drives on the year, leading CU to scores 56 times (41 returned in time to play to play an important part in Columbine’s 2011 touchdowns). He was selected by his teammates as one of six team football title run. captains for the season; along with Addison Gillam, they were the first two permanent captains elected as sophomores in CU history. He participated

78 in the prestigious Manning Passing Academy in the summer (second week 21-of-30 passes for 249 yards and four touchdowns, with two rushes for 25 in July) and was one of 34 players on the initial watch list for the yards; he was 17-of-22 for 277 yards and a score in a 26-0 win over Stadium; Polynesian College Football Player of the Year. He bulked up some 20 and in a 28-21 comeback win over Bothell in the state quarterfinals, he pounds from his playing weight as a freshman, and won the Iron Buffalo threw for 202 yards and four touchdowns, as he helped rally the Lions to Award for the quarterbacks for his spring work in the weight room. the win after they fell behind 21-0. Under Coach Tom Larsen, Bellarmine 2013 (Fr.)—He earned honorable mention Freshman All-America honors Prep was 12-2 his senior year, reaching the state title game, 11-1 his junior from collegefootballnews.com and won the team’s Lee Willard Award, season (losing in the quarterfinals) and 11-2 his sophomore campaign presented to the most outstanding freshman. Only the 10th freshman (six (reaching the semifinals). Bellarmine was the 4A Narrows League true, four redshirt) to ever start a game at quarterback at Colorado, he champions for 2011 and 2012 and was the runner-ups his sophomore year. became just the third freshman to lead the Buffaloes in single-season He lettered four times in basketball (power forward/center), starting all passing, joining Craig Ochs (2000, also a true frosh) and Cody Hawkins four years in being named first-team All-Narrows League as a junior and (2007, a redshirt freshman). He played in eight games, starting seven; he senior. He had a big junior year, as he averaged 12.5 points and 10.1 did not play in the first four games of the year, but appeared for the first rebounds per game in earning first-team All-League honors and was his time at Arizona State. He then made his first start in a 43-10 win against team’s MVP in leading the Lions to a 24-5 mark and the Narrows League Charleston Southern in the sixth game of the season (going 14-of-20 for title. His top game came in a 66-50 win over Mount Rainier in the state 198 yards with a TD and no interceptions); those were the fourth-most quarterfinals, when he had 20 points (on 9-of-12 shooting), 22 rebounds yards in a CU frosh debut. His best game of the year came in a 41-24 win and seven assists; that game followed a 25-point, 12-rebound effort (also over Cal, when he completed 23-of-36 passes for 364 yards and three shooting 9-of-12) in a 75-54 win over Snohomish (he was named to the touchdowns (one pick); that tied for the 16th most passing yards for a state’s All-Tournament team). He earned All-Narrows (4A) League honors single-game in CU annals, but the second-most by a freshman (behind only as a senior, averaging 10.1 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. 418 by Koy Detmer vs. Oklahoma in 1992). He was the Las Vegas Bowl’s player of the week for his effort against the Bears. He also set true ACADEMICS—He is majoring in both Economics and Business (sequence freshman records in five single-season categories: efficiency (128.3), undecided) at Colorado. At CU’s 2014 academic recognition breakfast, he attempts (251), completions (149), passing yards (1,779) and touchdowns received the Buffalo Leadership and Initiative Award for the entire (12), also tying the single-game mark the most TD passes by a frosh with freshman class (all sports); those are presented to those who have the three versus Cal. He had 40 rushes for 43 yards by NCAA calculation, exhibited outstanding initiative and demonstrate a strong commitment to but minus sacks, he really rushed 30 times for 118 yards; he also caught a service to the CU and Boulder communities. He owned a grade point pass for 32 yards, the latter from Nelson Spruce in the season finale at average of 3.6 in high school and has been on the Honor Roll throughout; Utah. He accounted for 91 first downs earned overall, and put the Buffs in he also received his school’s Scholar-Athlete Award. position to score 36 of 91 drives (39.6 percent). He threw for over 200 yards four times, and completed at least 50 percent of his passes in all PERSONAL—He was born October 29, 1994 in Fort Lewis-Madigan, eight games he appeared. outside of Tacoma, Wash. An avid soccer fan, his hobbies include playing board games with friends and family. Father (Joe) was born in American HIGH SCHOOL—He earned PrepStar All-West Region honors at Samoa and was stationed in Colorado Springs from 1986-89 while in the quarterback as a senior, when the Seattle Times tabbed him as one of 16 U.S. Army and became a fan of the Buffaloes. Three uncles played college “Red Chips” in the state of Washington (the top honor in the paper’s football, with two going on to play pro ball: Sale Liufau (defensive tackle Seattle 100) and he was selected as one of 12 quarterbacks on the at Iowa Wesleyan), Sale Isaia (offensive lineman at UCLA and with the New prestigious Tacoma News-Tribune’s Western 100. He was also selected as England Patriots) and Jack Thompson (also known as the “Throwin’ an honorable mention “Northwest Nugget” by the News-Tribune, its Top 20 Samoan,” a quarterback at Washington State and in the NFL with in the Pacific Northwest (seven made the first-team) and was the paper’s Cincinnati (which selected him third overall in the 1979 draft) and Tampa Area Player of the Year (he also was the 4A Narrows League player of the Bay. He is active in community service, volunteering at the Nativity House year). ESPN.com ranked him as the No. 19 quarterback in the nation while with his teammates and being an Acolyte (altar server) with his younger Rivals.com ranked him No. 27 and SuperPrep tabbed him preseason All- cousins. (Name is pronounced seff-oh loo-fow) Far West and ranked him as the No. 6 overall player in Washington (the No. 2 quarterback). Scout.com named him to its West 150 team, the No. 126 PASSING RUSHING player overall and the 11th-ranked quarterback. In his career, he started Season G Att-Com-Int Pct. Yds TD Long Att Yds Avg. TD Long at quarterback his sophomore through senior years and led Bellarmine 2013 8 251-149- 8 59.4 1,779 12 75t 40 43 1.1 0 11 2014 12 498-325-15 65.3 3,200 28 75t 69 136 2.0 0 39 to a 34-5 record, completing 522-of-838 passes for 7,297 yards and 68 Totals 20 749-474-23 63.3 4,979 40 75t 109 179 1.6 0 39 touchdowns (with only 20 interceptions); that worked to a 62.3 completion percentage, as he completed over 50 percent of his passes in DRIVE ENGINEERING 33 of 39 games. He had three 300-yard games, 12 200-yard games and 36 Drives Drives Ended By______Points Pts./ Drive 100-yard games in throwing at least two touchdown passes 21 times ( he Season Started TD FG FGA PNT DWN TRN SAF CLK RPL Yielded Drive Efficiency threw three or more 10 times and four or more on four occasions). He also 2013 97 22 8636 5 13 16 0 179 1.85 39.6% rushed for 606 career yards and 18 touchdowns, and in his prep career, 2014 157 41 15 4 60 10 20 07 0 332 2.11 40.0% accounted for 87 tackles overall. As a senior, he directed about as Totals 254 63 23 10 96 15 33 1 13 0 511 2.01 39.8% balanced an offense as possible, one that averaged 181.6 yards rushing ADDITIONAL STATISTICS—Receiving: 1-32, 32.0 avg., 0 TD (2013); 2-24, 12.0 avg., 1 and 182.1 yards passing. He completed 193-of-280 passes for 2,518 yards TD (2014). (24 TD/5 INT), while rushing 78 times for 291 yards and eight touchdowns; NCAA Rating: 130.61 (career), 128.3 (2013), 131.8 (2014). he also handled some spot kicking duties, punting nine times for a 35.4 Sacked/Yards Lost: 10/75 (2013); 18/104 (2014). average (57 long, three inside-the-20) and kicked off four times, three for touchbacks. As a junior, he was 137-of-228 for 2,253 yards (long of 88, 23 TD/6 INT), with 66 rushes for 249 yards and eight scores. As a sophomore, he was 192-of-330 for 2,526 yards (21 TD/9 INT), with 66 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Top games as a senior: despite losing in the state title game to Skyline, 49-24, he threw for a prep career high 373 yards on 33-of- 45 passing (3 TD/2 INT); in a 31-12 win over South Kitsap, he was 18-of-25 for 309 yards and four touchdowns; and in a 42-38 loss to Lakes, he was 27- of-38 for 327 yards and three touchdowns (no interceptions). Top games as a junior: in a 63-0 win over Stadium, he was 11-of-15 for 274 yards and five TDs; in a 37-19 win over Graham-Kapowsin, he completed 13-of-19 passes for 298 yard and three scores (rushing for 27 yards and a fourth TD). Top games as a sophomore: in a 35-21 win over Shelton, he completed

79 EDDY LOPEZ, DT PETER LYNCH, WR 6-3, 290, Soph., 1L 6-3, 210, Fr., HS El Paso, Texas Dallas, Texas (Coronado) 91 (Jesuit College Prep) 56 AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.)—He joined the team as a walk-on for ended spring practices listed third at nose the school’s Summer Bridge academic program and projects to be a wide tackle. He had five tackles in the four main receiver as a true freshman in college. spring scrimmages, three coming in the HIGH SCHOOL—He lettered twice in football at wide receiver at the Jesuit spring game (including a quarterback sack College Preparatory School of Dallas. As a senior, he caught 37 passes for and a tackle for zero gain). 624 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 16.9 yards per catch. Top 2014 (Fr.)—He saw action in 11 games, playing for the first time in the games came in a 59-35 triumph over Houston Streak Jesuit (three second game of the season at Massachusetts and then in every game for receptions for 94 yards and a touchdown); and in a 51-27 win over Irving the remainder of the season. In 123 snaps from scrimmage, he recorded 10 Nimitz (six catches for 85 yards and a score). Under coach Brandon tackles (five solo), with one quarterback chasedown (near-sack). He Hickman, Jesuit Prep was 8-4 his senior year and 9-3 his junior season. He played 14 snaps at UMass in his first game, with a season-high 22 at USC, also lettered twice in basketball (a two-time, second-team All-District when he recorded two assisted tackles. He had two tackles three other selection), averaging 8.5 points and 4.0 rebounds as a senior, and twice in times (one solo, one assist), against Washington, Arizona and Oregon. track (sprints and relays).

HIGH SCHOOL—A two-year starter at defensive tackle, as a senior, he ACADEMICS—He is undecided on his major, but is enrolled in CU’s School earned first-team All-District 1-5A and first-team All-City honors along with of Arts & Sciences. the El Paso Times naming him as the co-defensive player of the year; he was second-team All-District as a junior. As a senior, he was in on 69 PERSONAL—He was born August 13, 1996 in Dallas, Texas. His hobbies tackles (42 solo), with 16 for losses including four quarterback sacks; he include golfing (he has broken 80 several times) and fishing. His father pressured 31 throws by opposing quarterbacks. He was in on 41 tackles as (Peter) played football at Richmond; an uncle (Scott Lynch) was a wide a junior, with 21 of his 27 solo tackles behind the line of scrimmage, receiver at Cal; and two grandfathers played college ball, the late Gary including three-and-a-half sacks; he had 23 quarterback hurries, a fumble Nady (receiver at CU) and Vinny Lynch (receiver at Yale). A second cousin, recovery, a pass broken up and a blocked kick. He was a part-time starter Xavier Nady, had a 15-year professional career in major league baseball with eight different teams. at fullback and tight end as a sophomore (no defense), rushing once for 15 yards. Top games as a senior: in a 59-0 win over Socorro, he had a career- high 10 tackles, three for losses including a sack with five hurries; in a 24-23 win over Montwood, he had six tackles (two TFLs) and seven hurries. His top game as a junior came in a 41-7 win over Hanks, when he had six tackles, all for losses (three sacks, three TFLs) and also had six TIM LYNOTT, JR., OL hurries. Under coach Bob Anderson, Coronado was 8-3 his senior year, 4- 6 his junior season and 4-7 his sophomore year. He also lettered three 6-2, 300, Fr., HS times in basketball, playing both power forward and center his freshman Parker, Colo. through junior years, though mostly was a reserve performer. (Regis) 56 ACADEMICS—He is interested in Integrative Physiology as his major at Colorado. He had the equivalent of a 3.1 grade point average in high AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.)—He is school. projected as an offensive lineman in this, his true freshman year in college. PERSONAL—He was born July 29, 1996 in El Paso, Texas (he’ll be the last member of CU’s 2014 recruiting class to turn 18). His hobbies include HIGH SCHOOL— He earned All-Colorado snowboarding, paintball and playing golf (though he’s only been playing and first-team All-State honors from the since his junior year in high school, he already breaks 90 regularly). His Denver Post, Mile High Sports Magazine and Six Zero Strength & Fitness as prep coach, Bob Anderson, had this to say of him after he was named co- a senior, when he also earned All-USA Colorado (USA Today/American defensive player of the year: “There weren’t too many people that could Family Insurance) and made the prestigious Western 100 list compiled by block him. He was getting double- and triple-teamed because he was that big the Tacoma News-Tribune (one of 18 offensive linemen it cited). He was a of a force for us.” first-team All-Continental League performer his junior and senior seasons, and was second-team as a sophomore. He was considered the No. 2 TACKLES overall prospect in the state of Colorado by Scout.com, which also ranked Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int him the No. 23 offensive guard in the nation. A three-year starter at 2014 11 123 55—10 0- 0 0- 0 00 00000 offensive guard (right side), he did not allow a quarterback sack his junior or senior seasons, and in the latter, he did not even allow a single quarterback pressure; he also was flagged for just a single penalty and it was estimated he had 28 direct touchdown blocks leading running backs or receivers into the end zone. He never played defense in high school. Under coach Mark Nolan, Regis was 10-2 his senior year, 9-2 his junior season (the Continental League champions both years) and 5-6 his sophomore campaign. He also lettered twice in baseball (first base/designated hitter); he hit five home runs as a sophomore, including a shot straight over the 410-foot centerfield fence.

ACADEMICS—He is interested in Business as his major at Colorado. He owned a 3.10 grade point average in high school.

80 PERSONAL—He was born November 10, 1996 in Parker, Colo. Included in basketball; he played his first two seasons at Valley Christian, where he among his hobbies are weightlifting, bicycling and hiking. His father (Tim scored his career-high of 29 points against Monte Vista Christian, and the Sr.) played college baseball at Penn State. A distant family cousin, the late last two at Monarch (averaging 15 points as a senior). Phil Lynott, was the co-founder, bass guitarist and vocalist of the rock band, Thin Lizzy (which had several international hits, including Jailbreak ACADEMICS—He is interested in Education as his major at Colorado. He and The Boys Are Back In Town). He is just the second player in at least the owned a 3.3 grade point average in high school. last 44 recruiting classes to sign with the Buffaloes from Regis. Last name is pronounced Lin-knot. PERSONAL—He was born April 9, 1995 in Martin, Tenn. His hobbies include playing video games and spending time with his family’s golden retriever, Millie. His father (Mike) is CU’s head football coach, who played collegiately at Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech; is uncle (Matt MacIntyre) played football at Western Kentucky; his grandfather (George MacIntyre) played collegiately at Miami-Florida and was a longtime college coach, JAY MacINTYRE, WR including head coach at Vanderbilt, where his other grandfather (Ben 5-10, 190, Fr., RS Rowan) played basketball; and an aunt (Debbie Rowan) played college basketball at Lipscomb. Because of his father being in the coaching Boulder, Colo. business, he lived in eight different states by the time he was a high school (Louisville Monarch) 14 senior. AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.-RS)—He ended spring practices listed second at the “H” receiver position, and could very well figure into the mix on punt and kickoff returns. He caught six passes for 85 yards MICHAEL MATHEWES, DL and a touchdown in the four main spring 6-4, 240, Fr., RS scrimmages. He shared the Iron Buffalo Award for the wide receivers during spring practice, which recognizes Mission Viejo, Calif. hard work, dedication, toughness and total lifting performance. (Mission Viejo) 2014 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he practiced the entire fall at wide receiver and 93 dressed for all 12 games. AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.-RS)—He practiced mainly at outside linebacker and defensive end during spring practices. He HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he earned All-Colorado honors from both won the Iron Buffalo Award for the the Denver Post and Mile High Sports Magazine along with all-Mountain linebackers during spring practice, which League honors. As a junior, playing for San Jose’s Valley Christian, he recognizes hard work, dedication, earned first-team All-West Catholic Athletic League honors (second-team toughness and total lifting performance. as a sophomore, when he was Valley’s sophomore of the year for all 2014 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he practiced all fall at defensive end and dressed sports). As a senior, he rushed 80 times for 696 yards and 14 touchdowns, for the first two games of the season. averaging 8.7 yards per carry with a long run of 55; he completed 32-of-54 passes for 986 yards and 12 touchdowns (with only two interceptions), a HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he earned first-team All-State (Division I) completion rate of 59.3 percent while averaging a gaudy 18.3 yards per honors from Max Preps (third-team from Cal-Hi Sports), in addition to also attempt and 30.8 per completion (for a passer rating by NCAA standards being named first-team All-CIF Southern Section All-Pac 5 Division and to of 278.6). He also returned eight punts for 225 yards and three touchdowns the Los Angeles Times All-Area and the Orange County Register All-County (28.2 per, long of 50); he had six kickoff returns for 320 yards and three teams as well as Mission Viejo’s Most Valuable Player. A first-team All- scores (53.3 per, long of 94). On defense, playing cornerback, he had three South Coast League performer, he was selected as the league’s Defensive interceptions, returning those for 57 yards with a touchdown (which Player of the Year. A two-year starter at defensive end, he had a banner covered 55 yards) and 16 passes broken up. Overall, he accounted for senior season, living in the backfield of the opponent as evidenced by his 1,682 yards of total offense, and 1,298 all-purpose yards on 97 touches, or 26 tackles for loss, including 14 quarterback sacks, among his approximate an average of 13.4 per play; and these numbers despite the fact that 60 tackles for the year. He also had two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble, Monarch was so far ahead of its opponent in the second half, the “mercy a handful of passes broken up and an interception that he returned for rule” was enacted in seven of its 12 games (played with a running clock). touchdown. He had one of his best career games as a prep in a 28-25 win He also punted six times for a 34.5 average (with a long of 66)—the only over New Jersey’s Don Bosco Prep, as he was named the Rivalry Series six punts Monarch had all season. Top games included throwing four MVP for what one game accounts claimed “wreaking havoc all day in the touchdown passes in the first four minutes of the game against John F. backfield, with his size giving Bosco’s line problems all night.” As a junior, Kennedy, as MHS scored 42 first quarter points en route to a 56-6 win; in when he earned second-team All-League honors in addition to earning the a 45-18 triumph over Wheat Ridge, he was 4-of-5 for 142 yards and a Future Pride of the Diablos Award, he was in on approximately 50 tackles, touchdown (the incompletion was a spike), rushed for 54 yards and a with 11 sacks and two fumble recoveries. He saw limited action as a score, and picked off two passes, returning one for a touchdown. As a sophomore, as he played on the junior varsity team during the regular junior at Valley Christian, he had 71 rushing attempts for 436 yards and season but was called up to the varsity for the CIF playoffs. On offense, he five touchdowns, while completing 42-of-82 passes for 979 yards (11 TDs/4 started at offensive tackle the last few games of his junior year and the INT); as a sophomore, he rushed for 228 yards and five scores on 51 tries entire season as a senior, though he also played some spot tight end and and completed 37-of-78 passes for 550 yards and seven TDs. He played fullback in blocking situations. Under coach Bob Johnson, MVHS was 11- defense when needed, either as a safety or the nickel back. His top game 1 his junior and senior seasons, winning the South Coast League title both as a junior came in the CIF Southern Section championship, a 51-20 win years and reaching the Southern Section quarterfinals. The team was 10- over Altos: in being named the game’s MVP, he completed 7-of-8 passes for 3 his sophomore year, claiming the lead title and reaching the section 116 yards and three touchdowns, rushed six times for 36 yards and a semifinal. He lettered twice in wrestling, competing as a heavyweight as a score, and had nine tackles and an interception on defense. In a wild 49- senior (10-3 record; he was the Sea View League champion and finished 42 loss to Archbishop Mitty, he rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown and eighth in his CIF section). He also lettered three times in track (throws); passed for 100 and another score; as a sophomore in a 35-28 win over he owned a career best of 58-0 in the shot put (he was fifth in his CIF Mitty, he completed 10-of-13 passes for 161 and two TDs with a third TD section and seventh in CIF Masters as a senior). He served as a team rushing. Under coach Phil Bravo, Monarch was 10-2 his senior year, the captain for all three sports he participated in at Mission Viejo. Mountain 4A champs and state semifinalist; under coach Mike Machado, Valley Christian was 8-6 his junior year, the Division 3 CIF Central Coast ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Business at Colorado, but is undecided on Section champions, and was 6-6 his sophomore year. He letter four times his sequence. In high school, he was selected as one of the National Football Foundation’s (Orange County Chapter) Scholar-Athlete award

81 winners, he was also a member of the Principal’s Honor Roll all four years winning the Flatirons League all four seasons; included in that mark was as he owned a 3.8 grade point average as a prep. a 14-0 record and a state championship his sophomore season. He also lettered in basketball (forward/center), earning second-team 2A All-State PERSONAL—He was born August 18, 1995 in Mission Viejo, Calif. His honors as a junior and helping the Eagles to a No. 1 ranking as a senior, hobbies include playing the guitar, spending time at the beach and playing when he was honorable mention 3A All-State (FCHS moved up one most sports. A cousin on his mother’s side, Henrik Thomsen, was a classification in basketball). In the spring, he lettered in track (throws); Scandinavian champion who was just shy of qualifying for the Olympics in as a senior, he was the state 3A champion in the discus (154-11) while the sport of Greco-Roman wrestling. He is active in his community, and placing fifth in the shot put (3A, with a throw of 47-5½). He was second in his high school team has volunteered annually for a local 10-kilometer that the shot put in the (3A) state as a junior (49-10¾); he was 14th in the serves as a fundraiser for pediatric cancer. discus (124-3, thus he improved by over 30 feet between his junior and (Last name is pronounced Mathews.) senior years).

ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Integrative Physiology with a Pre-Med course of study at Colorado; through the 2015 spring semester, he already has accrued 100 hours toward his degree. He was presented with the 2015 DEREK McCARTNEY, DE Clancy A. Herbst Student-Athlete Achievement Award, which is presented to those athletes who have overcome personal, academic or emotional 6-3, 240, Soph., 1L challenges. He earned honorable mention All-Pac-12 Academic Team Westminster, Colo. honors as a redshirt freshman. While sitting out the fall 2012 semester, he (Faith Christian) attended Front Range Community College and took eight credits worth of 95 classes. He was an Honor Roll member in high school. AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He enters the fall atop the depth chart at left PERSONAL—He was born November 22, 1993, in Chicago, Ill. His defensive end. grandfather is legendary Bill McCartney, the all-time winningest football 2014 (Fr.-RS)—He enjoyed a fine “rookie” coach in Colorado history and member of the College Football Hall of season after not playing organized football Fame. His father is former CU and defensive tackle for two years; he started all 12 games at left Shannon Clavelle. His older brother, T.C. McCartney, played football at LSU defense end and played 457 snaps from scrimmage. He had 34 tackles on and was a graduate assistant with the Buffs for two years (2012-13); he is the year, 23 solo that included six for losses and four others for zero gains, now in quality control with the . He enjoys reading and giving him 10 at or behind the line of scrimmage. He was in on four-and-a- hanging out with friends in his free time. He also assists his grandfather half quarterback sacks, tied for the second-most sacks by a freshman (true with his organization, Promise Keepers. or redshirt) in school history. He also had six hurries, four third down TACKLES stops, two passes broken up, two forced fumbles, one recovery, one Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int touchdown save and one chase down (near sack). He had a career/season- 2014 12 457 23 11— 34 6-27 4½-26 44 61220 high five tackles in the season finale against Utah (four solo), with four tackles in three other games and three on three occasions. He earned honorable mention Freshman All-American honors from collegesportsmadness.com, he shared the team’s Lee Willard Award as the most outstanding freshman on defense and was also a finalist for the CU Male Freshman of the Year Award (for all sports). He won the Dan DILLON MIDDLEMISS, OL Stavely Award as selected by the coaching staff for being the most 6-5, 295, Fr., HS improved defensive lineman in spring practices, when he had 12 tackles, five for losses including four quarterback sacks, in the four main Westminster, Colo. scrimmages. (Pomona) 2013 (Fr.)—Redshirted; did not see any action. He won the team’s award 60 as the Defensive Scout Player of the Year for his efforts on the scout team. AT COLORADO—He enters the fall tied for He ended spring practices tied for second at the right defensive end second on the depth chart at right offensive position; he had seven tackles in the main scrimmages. He was awarded tackle; he graduated high school early and the Jim Hansen Award for outstanding academics, selected by the enrolled for the spring semester and thus was able to participate in spring practices. coaching staff after spring ball. He joined the program in January for the 2013 spring semester; he signed in the 2012 recruiting class but HIGH SCHOOL— He earned All-Colorado grayshirted. He weighed 215 on signing day, but bulked up to just over and first-team All-State honors from the Denver Post, Mile High Sports 230 by the time he reported to campus. He might also participate in track Magazine and Six Zero Strength & Fitness as a senior. He also earned All- (throws). USA Colorado (USA Today/American Family Insurance) honors with MHS and Six Zero selecting him as the state’s Offensive Lineman of the Year. He HIGH SCHOOL—He earned first-team 2A All-State (Denver Post) and All- also garnered first-team All-Jeffco League honors and was ranked the No. Flatirons League honors his sophomore through senior seasons as a 4 prospect in the state by Scouts.com (the top offensive tackle in Colorado starter for Faith Christian. He played both defensive end and tight end for and the No. 25 OT in the region). A three-year starter on the offensive line the Eagles, compiling 132 tackles and 30 quarterback sacks on defense, (left tackle as a junior and senior, left guard as a sophomore), he did not and 15 catches for 187 yards and a touchdown in his career. As a senior, allow a quarterback sack the two years he played left tackle (Pomona had he had 62 tackles (42 solo), 16 sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble 339 pass attempts over those seasons). He allowed just two pressures and recoveries, and two pass deflections, in addition to blocking both a punt was called for a single penalty as senior, when he also helped block for a and a field goal. On offense, he had eight catches for 53 yards. His top Pomona team that averaged 232 rushing yards per game (he had eight games as a senior came in a 35-7 win against Platte Valley (11 tackles, three direct touchdown blocks). He was not called for a penalty as a junior, sacks, blocked punt) and a 23-13 loss to Kent Denver (eight tackles, three when PHS averaged 299.5 yards rushing every week, and at guard as a sacks). In his junior season, he tallied 40 tackles (23 solo), including six sophomore playing his first time as a starter, he had just one penalty and sacks and four forced fumbles on defense, while also catching five balls for allowed five sacks. Under coach Jay Madden, Pomona was 27-9 in his career, posting a 9-3 record in each of his sophomore, junior and senior 47 yards and a touchdown at tight end. As a sophomore, he had 30 tackles seasons. He also played two seasons as a reserve center on the varsity with eight sacks and two fumble recoveries, also intercepting three passes basketball team (freshman and sophomore years). on defense. Offensively, he had two receptions for 87 yards. In his four years as a letterman, Faith Christian went 44-7 under coach Blair Hubbard,

82 ACADEMICS—He is undecided on his major at Colorado, but is interested in one of the Engineering fields. He owned a 3.0 grade point average in high school and graduated a semester early (December 2014). RYAN MOELLER, DB PERSONAL—He was born September 9, 1996 in Denver. His hobbies 6-1, 210, Soph., 1L include weightlifting; an interesting summer job one year was installing garage doors with a fellow Pomona O-lineman. Rifle, Colo. (Rifle) 25 AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He ended the spring listed second at strong safety, and will also figure into the rotation at nickel back this fall. ISAAC MILLER, OL 2014 (Fr.-RS)—He played in all 12 games, including a pair of starts at free safety at the 6-7, 265, Fr., HS end of the year (at Oregon, versus Utah). In Longmont, Colo. 148 snaps from scrimmage, he recorded 21 tackles (18 solo) along with two touchdown saves. He set a school record for the most tackles in (Silver Creek) 73 playing a first game on defense, which was also in his first start at Oregon, AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.)—He ranked No. 3 in the nation at the time. He posted 14 tackles – all unassisted enrolled for the spring semester and – against the Ducks as he was in for all 77 snaps. He also had three of those participated in spring practices (he is tied tackles at or behind the line of scrimmage (two stops for zero and one for for third at offensive left tackle entering the a loss), also adding a third down stop, a near-sack (quarterback fall). He was originally scheduled to report chasedown), a TD save and a pass deflection in one of the top debuts in with the other members of his recruiting school history. He finished fifth on the team in special team points with 20, class, but due to shoulder surgery, he as he was in on seven tackles (six solo, two inside-the-20), with six first delayed his enrollment until January and was thus a grayshirt. He dropped downfield credits that altered returns, four knockdown blocks and a some weight after his surgery (he was 250 when he signed), but he worked forced fair catch. He had a big spring, posting the second-most tackles in hard to regain it and is 15 pounds heavier than when he signed with the the four main spring scrimmages with 24 (20 solo); seven of those came Buffs out of high school. in the spring game (six unassisted). 2013 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he practiced at defensive back over the course of HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior team captain, he earned All-Colorado and the fall, also doing whatever was asked of him on scout team duty. He All-State (3A) honors from both the Denver Post and Mile High Sports joined the team as a recruited walk-on for August drills. Magazine in addition to being named All-Northern Conference. He was unanimously rated as one of the top 10 recruits in the state of Colorado, HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he earned first-team All-Colorado honors and as the No. 2 offensive lineman. He was an All-Region performer as both from the Denver Post, which also selected him first-team All-State (3A); he a junior and senior as selected by the Longmont Times-Call, and was a first- was also the 3A state player of the year in being named first-team All- team All-State (3A) team member as a junior. A two-and-a-half year starter Western Slope League and he was a second-team All-American (small at left offensive tackle (he was required to sit out the first five games his schools) by Max Preps. He was the seventh leading rusher in the nation sophomore season after transferring from Niwot), he allowed just three (second in Colorado) in 2012, as he had 272 carries for 3,002 yards and 43 sacks over his junior and senior seasons; the coaches did not track touchdowns; that was an average of 11.0 per try and included a long TD statistics for offensive linemen, but observers noted multiple pancake run of 94 yards. He also caught five passes for 209 yards (41.8 per) with blocks in all of his games. He played some spot defensive tackle at times, three scores, one of which also covered 94 yards. He scored 50 and did block a field goal against Coronado as a senior. Under coach Mike touchdowns overall, as he had eight interceptions with two “pick-sixes” Apodaca, Silver Creek was the 3A state champion his junior year (12-2), and two more scored on punt returns. He racked up 57 tackles (39 solo), and the state runner-ups his senior (10-3) and sophomore seasons (11-2); with two forced fumbles and two pass deflections. As a junior, the Post that worked to a combined 33-7 during his prep career. selected him to its first-team All-State squad and he was also All-League; in addition, he was the Wendy’s Colorado player of the year. He was 12th ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Integrative Physiology at Colorado. He nationally in rushing with 280 carries for 2469 yards and 22 touchdowns was one of 11 players in the state to be named as a prestigious National (8.8 per attempt), with a 97-yard scoring run; he had 53 tackles on defense Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete. A member of the Honor Roll all four (39 solo), with two interceptions, three hurries, two forced fumbles and years at Silver Creek, he owned a weighted 4.3 grade point average in high two recoveries. For the 24 games over the course of his junior and senior school, as he was a member of the Academic All-State team his sophomore seasons, he rushed for 5,471 yards and 65 touchdowns, despite playing in through senior years. the second half only six times (four as a senior, two as a junior). As a sophomore, he earned first-team All-WSL accolades with 144 carries for PERSONAL—He was born March 22, 1996 in Boulder. His hobbies include 1,500 yards (10.4), with 18 touchdowns. Thus for his career as a three year weightlifting, playing basketball, Frisbee and anything that involves the starter at tailback and strong safety, he had 697 rushing attempts for 7,043 outdoors. His father (Russell) played college football at Jamestown yards and 84 touchdowns, averaging a gaudy 10.1 yards per carry; overall, College in North Dakota. He in active in the community and has he scored 93 touchdowns (and accounted for one more with a TD pass as volunteered with Special Olympics, working with the kids in both softball a junior). He had 31 games of 100-plus yards, with 16 of 200 or more and and swimming. He was the first commitment of CU’s 2014 recruiting class, four at 300-plus; he had 17 career runs of 60 yards or longer. He had 14 doing so on May 24. career interceptions. Top career games: as a senior against Moffat County, in a 45-0 win, he rushed 20 times for 416 yards and five touchdowns; Glenwood Springs (34-326, 3 TD in a 28-0 win) and Erie (22-262, 4 TD in a 42-0 win). As a junior, his best games came versus Delta (20-321, 4 TD in a 41-7 win) and Moffat County (26-319, 5 TD in a 48-6 win). Under coach Damon Wells, Rifle went 13-1 his senior year and 11-1 his junior season (14-0 combined in league play), but lost in the 2012 state championship game and in the 2011 quarterfinals; RHS was 6-4 his sophomore year and 4-6 his freshman season when he was a reserve on offense and played special teams (he had one rush that year, which went for 72 yards and a score). He also lettered in wrestling (171 lb. class) and track (sprints and jumps); Rifle was the 3A state champion his sophomore year. As a junior, he was on the state champion 4x200-meter relay team and he owned prep

83 bests of 22-0¼ in the long jump and 45-3¼ in the triple jump. He lettered yards and two scores. Under coach Jesse Perales, Del Valle was 11-2 his as a freshman in baseball, batting .263 with one home run (a 340-foot senior season, 8-4 his junior year (district tri-champs) and 8-3 his slam), but summed up his career as the “King of swinging bunts.” sophomore season (district titlists). He lettered three times in basketball (small forward); he averaged 16.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists per ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Communication at Colorado. He owned game. He also lettered once in track, participating his senior year (sprints a 3.3 grade point average in high school and earned Academic All-State and jumps); he had career bests of 11.6 in the 100-meters, 6-6 in the high honors as a sophomore (and honorable mention status as a junior). jump and 20-6 in the long jump.

PERSONAL—He was born July 14, 1995 in Denver. His hobbies include ACADEMICS—He is undecided on his major at Colorado. He owned a 3.6 snowboarding, camping, fishing and playing basketball. His father, Jay, grade point average in high school, is a member of the National Honor lettered in football and wrestling at Northern Iowa (he also played semi- Society and was the recipient of the U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar- pro football). Among many summer jobs he has had, perhaps the most Athlete Award. interesting was bucking hay bales, which is basically stacking by hand 50- to 150-pound bales of hay, usually in a barn. Very active in community PERSONAL—He was born January 14, 1997 in Oakland, Calif. His hobbies service, among his good deeds included assisting in youth football, include playing basketball, dabbling in the fine arts (drawing and participating in the Adopt-A-Highway clean-up program, helped provide painting), and collecting socks: he has over 70 pair of all colors and meals to the homeless with Extended Table in Glenwood Springs, designs he rotates through. His father (Alfred) was a college quarterback volunteered at the Castle Valley Children’s Clinic Christmas party for at Texas Tech and Western New Mexico and played one season in the NFL special needs kids, singing on Veteran’s day at a local nursing home and with the Oakland Raiders (1996). He is just the third El Paso recruit to ever helped stack sandbags for flood abatement. sign with the Buffaloes. TACKLES Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int 2014 2 148 18 3— 21 1- 3 0- 0 21 00010 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Team Tackles: 6,1—7 (2014). MARQUES MOSLEY, DB 6-0, 180, Sr., 3L Upland, Calif. STEVEN MONTEZ, QB (Upland) 17 6-5, 215, Fr., HS AT COLORADO: This Season (Sr.)—He was held out of spring safety as he completed El Paso, Texas rehabilitation following knee surgery last (Del Valle) November. He begins his junior year 19th in 12 all-time kickoff return yards at Colorado AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.)—He is (604). projected as a quarterback in this, his true freshman year in college. 2014 (Jr.)—He saw action in six games, including two on defense, before being lost for the HIGH SCHOOL— As a senior, he earned final four games of the season after he suffered torn knee second-team All-State honors, along with first-team All-City and All-District 2-5A ligaments (ACL accolades; he was the El Paso area most valuable player and was selected MCL) in the UCLA game (he has surgery on November 24); he had also the city’s player of the year when presented with the Steven Hill Award missed the first two of the season with lower leg injury. He recorded four from ESPN 600. Scout.com ranked him as the No. 12 quarterback in the tackles on the season from scrimmage: he was in for 16 snaps at California state of Texas. As a junior, he was the District MVP, earning first-team (one solo tackle) and for six against Southern California, where he had honors (he was a second-team selection as a sophomore). He compiled three tackles (two solo, including one for a loss and a third down stop). He some impressive career numbers, including 6,512 passing yards (86 earned three special teams points, as he had a solo tackle, a downed punt touchdowns), and 8,149 yards of total offense. As a senior, he and a first downfield credit that altered the path of the return man. In the accomplished the rare 2,000/1,000 (yards passing and rushing, and was spring, he had five tackles, all solo with one for a loss, in the four main just 33 shy of 3K/1K): he completed 233-of-359 passes for 2,967 yards, a scrimmages. 64.9 completion percentage, with 46 touchdowns to just three interceptions. That computed to an NCAA passer rating of 174.9 as he 2013 (Soph.)—He saw action in 11 games, 10 on defense (no starts; did threw for over 200 yards in 11 of 13 games. He ran the ball 124 times for not play at UCLA) and was in for 127 plays from scrimmage. He racked up 1,058 yards, averaging 8.5 yards per carry, scoring an additional 13 times; 16 tackles (11 solo, one for zero), and also had three third down stops he had two 100-yard games and a long run of 87 yards. He even punted (one on fourth down), two touchdown saves and a forced fumble, the the ball on five occasions, averaging 43.2 yards per with two placed inside- latter coming in the season finale at Utah. He had two solo stops in the the-20. As a junior, he completed 152-of-228 passes for 1,776 yards and 27 opener against Colorado State, both big plays as one was a third down touchdowns, while rushing for 343 yards on 62 carries with seven scores stop and the other stifling the Rams on a fourth down try at CU’s 17-yard (he missed three games due to an injury). His sophomore season saw him line with just less than two minutes remaining in the game. His season- complete 141-of-249 throws for 1,769 yards and 13 touchdowns, with 45 high in tackles were three on three occasions (at Arizona State, at rushes for 236 yards and five TDs. In all, he completed 62.9 percent of his Washington, at Utah). He earned four points in CU’s elaborate special prep passes (526-of-836) and owned nearly a 6-to-1 touchdown-to- teams scoring system, coming on the strength of three tackles (two solo) interception ratio (86-15). He accounted for 111 touchdowns when and a downed punt. In the preseason, Phil Steele’s College Football selected including his 25 rushing scores, and averaged 7.1 yards for his career him as the third-team kick returner on its All-Pac 12 preseason team running the ball (231 for 1,637 yards). Top games as a senior: in a 38-17 (collegesportsmadness.com selected him on its second-team). He was playoff win over Palo Duro, he amassed 483 yards of total offense, as he also one of 36 players on the preseason watch list for the top kickoff rushed for 234 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries, while completing returners as determined by the College Football Performance Awards. 13-of-24 passes for 249 yards and two more scores; in a 75-16 rout of 2012 (Fr.)—He earned honorable mention All-Pac 12 honors at defensive Riverside, he was 20-of-31 for 280 yards ... and nine touchdowns (a city back from the league coaches, and was a second-team All-Pac 12 choice at record); and in a 42-23 win over Ysleta, he was 20-of-29 for 295 yards (5 kickoff returner by collegesportsmadness.com. He played in all 12 games, TDs), while rushing nine times for 76 yards. His high-yardage came in a including starts in seven, three at nickel back and the final four games of 28-14 win over Eastlake as a sophomore, when he was 19-of-33 for 324 the season at strong safety. He finished sixth on the team in tackles with

84 56 (27 solo), as he saw action for 524 snaps from scrimmage, the fourth most ever played on defense by a true freshman in school history. He recorded a season-career-high 14 tackles (five solo) against Stanford, and had seven on two other occasions (Fresno State, Washington). He also had JORDAN MURPHY, FB a quarterback sack on a safety blitz, two third down stops, three hurries, 6-0, 230, Sr., 2L a pass broken up, an interception (which he had versus Fresno) and two touchdown saves. He led the team in kickoff returns, averaging 26.1 yards Castle Rock, Colo. for 21 returns; that included a 100-yard return for a touchdown against (Lutheran/Colorado State) Utah, CU’s first kickoff return for a score in three years (and was the 33 Kickoff Return Performer of the Week as selected by Intersport). He was AT COLORADO: This Season (Sr.)—He enters the seventh freshman to lead CU in kickoff returns, with the 26.1 average the fall listed second at fullback, and he will second only to Ben Kelly’s 31.1 in 1997. On special teams, he earned three no doubt play a large role on special teams points, as he had a solo tackle inside-the-20 and a forced fumble. In the again this fall. The coaches selected him as first extensive scrimmage of August camp, he returned a kickoff 100 yards one of two recipients of the Bill McCartney for a touchdown, which turned out to be glimpse of how he would Award, presented to most improved players conclude his freshman year. on special teams in the spring. 2014 (Jr.)—He saw action in all 12 games, all on special teams, and in most HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he was ranked the No. 91 safety in the nation on offense. He was CU’s special teams point champion with 30, as he was and the No. 128 player overall out of California by ESPN.com; he starred on eight tackles (six solo, four inside-the-20), with 16 knockdown blocks in all three phases of the game, at defensive back, wide receiver and kick on the kickoff return unit; he also had a first downfield credit that altered returner. He was a first-team All-CIF Inland Division selection and earned a return into oncoming tacklers and a touchdown save. He saw spot action first-team All-Baseline League honors at defensive back, while garnering at his true position, fullback, but did not have any offensive statistics second-team accolades at receiver; he was an honorable mention All- outside of logging many blocks for the other backs. In the spring, he did League performer as a junior. In his senior season, he recorded 64 tackles get three carries (for 10 yards) in the main scrimmages; those included a (43 solo), had two interceptions, four passes broken up and a fumble 1-yard plunge for a touchdown in the spring game (where he also caught recovery. On offense, he had 19 receptions for 387 yards and three a pass for four yards). touchdowns, with 326 yards rushing with five touchdowns on 19 carries, 2013 (Soph.)—He saw action in 10 games, including one start (which came with a long rush of 78 yards. His best game as a senior came in a 54-27 win against Central Arkansas); he missed the USC game after suffering a over Norco, when he returned two kickoffs for touchdowns (83 and 95 concussion in practice leading up to the game, and as a result, he also yards), had one catch for a 48-yard touchdown, had an interception and didn’t travel to Utah or the season finale. He didn’t record any offensive was in on eight tackles. Another top contest came against Los Osos, when statistics, but on special teams, he made five knockdown blocks that he had four carries for 68 yards and a TD on offense, in addition to an helped spring the return man for additional yardage. He had a solid spring, interception, five tackles and a pass deflection on defense in a 49-21 and caught a touchdown pass in one of CU’s four main scrimmages. Upland victory. A two-year starter on defense, as a junior he tallied 65 2012 (Soph.-RS)—He was ineligible to play due to NCAA transfer rules, as tackles (47 solo), one interception, two pass breakups, one forced fumble he joined the Buffs as an invited walk-on for August camp. He practiced and one fumble recovery. Under coach Tim Salter, the Scots were 43-10 in the entire season at fullback, as the reason he transferred to CU from his four seasons (12-1 his senior year, league champions; 8-4 as a junior, 12- Colorado State was that the new coaching staff in Fort Collins didn’t utilize 2 as a sophomore and 11-3 as a freshman). He also lettered in track and his position in their new offense. field, competing in the 100- and 200-meter dashes, the 4x100-meter relay, AT COLORADO STATE: 2011 (Fr.)—He played in eight games, all on triple jump, and high jump. He played basketball as a freshman but did special teams, recording there tackles (two solo); he joined the team as a not letter. preferred walk-on for preseason drills.

ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Communication at Colorado. HIGH SCHOOL—He earned first-team 1A All-State honors (Denver Post) as a junior and senior, along with first-team All-Metro South League honors PERSONAL—He was born May 31, 1994, in Artesia, Calif. His hobbies his sophomore through senior years. He was selected as the conference’s include hanging out with friends and playing video games, in addition to defensive most valuable player his senior season, when he recorded 116 being very talented musically: he plays the drums and the ukulele, along tackles (94 solo), with five interceptions, two fumble recoveries and two with writing and producing music. He has given back to his community forced; he had 10 or more tackles in eight of 10 games. Primarily a blocking by working at his local church and coaching Pop Warner football. A fullback on offense, he rushed four times for 22 yards and caught two cousin, Sirr Parker, played running back at Texas A&M and in the NFL. passes for 17 yards. Top games as a senior included racking up 16 tackles Parker scored on a 32-yard touchdown pass in the 1998 Big 12 Conference (11 solo) against Byers, 14 (all solo) versus Clear Creek and 13 (also all championship to give the Aggies a 36-33 overtime victory over Kansas solo) against Nederland; against arch rival Denver Lutheran, in a 42-20 State, and his life was the subject of a 2001 Showtime movie entitled They win, he had 15 tackles (12 solo), while also scoring a rushing touchdown. Call Me Sirr. He played in high school with fellow CU 2012 signee Donta He set all his school tackles records for career, season and single-game. Abron. (First name is pronounced mar-kease) Under coach Daryl Moe, Lutheran was 6-4 his senior year; he was coached by Steve Fickert previously, with LHS going 4-5 his junior season, 5-4 his TACKLES sophomore campaign and 4-5 his freshman year. He also lettered three Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int times in track (throws, setting the school shot put record of 48-6 and 2012 12 524 27 29— 56 2-11 1-10 02 30011 placing fourth in the 2A state finals) and twice in basketball (guard). 2013 11 127 11 5— 16 0- 0 0- 0 13 00100 2014 2 22 31—41- 4 0- 0 01 00000 Totals 25 673 41 35— 76 3-15 1-10 16 30111 ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Business (Marketing) at Colorado. He earned honorable mention Pac-12 All-Academic Team honors as a ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Interception Returns: 1-0, 0.0 avg. (2012); Kickoff sophomore (with a 3.02 grade point average), and as a junior, he was an Returns: 21-549, 26.1 avg., 1 TD, 100t long (2012). Special Team Tackles: 1,0—1 (2012); 2,1—3 (2013); 1,0—1 (2014). honorable mention Academic All-Colorado team member from the state’s chapter of the National Football Foundation.

PERSONAL—He was born June 7, 1993 in Littleton, Colo. His hobbies include playing the guitar (including in church) and singing. An uncle, Tom Murphy, played basketball at Colorado Christian University and holds the record for highest single-season scoring average (27.8 in 1990-91). He was a survivor of the Century 16 Theater shooting in Aurora, Colo., just after midnight on July 20, 2012; he was in Theater No. 9 where the gunman entered through an exit door and proceeded to murder 12 innocent people, including a 6-year old, and would 58 others, paralyzing some for life. He knows he was lucky to escape the tragedy with his life.

85 recoveries and one pass break-up. On special teams, he kicked off 35 times with three touchbacks and also returned a kickoff 10 yards. His junior season he had 36 tackles (27 solo) with one fumble recovery while he STEPHANE NEMBOT, OT kicked off twice. Top career games included a 30-6 win over St. Anthony 6-7, 315, Sr., 3L when he had seven tackles and four sacks, and in a 42-8 loss to Paradete, he had 12 tackles and three sacks. He also lettered in basketball (Alpha Van Nuys, Calif. League’s best defender as a junior), soccer (defender) and volleyball (Montclair Prep) 77 (front row/middle blocker). AT COLORADO: This Season (Sr.)—CU’s ACADEMICS—He is majoring in both International Affairs and Ethnic starting right offensive tackle. Athlon Sports Studies, with a minor in Business at Colorado. He earned second-team Pac- selected him on its second-team All-Pac-12 12 All-Academic Team honors both as a sophomore and a redshirt preseason squad. The coaches selected him freshman (honorable mention as a junior); he also garnered honorable as one of two recipients of the Eddie mention Academic All-Colorado honors from the state’s chapter of the Crowder Award, presented to those players National Football Foundation. He was a member of his high school’s Honor who displayed the most outstanding Roll all eight semesters as a prep, maintaining better than a 3.5 grade point leadership in the spring. He is tied for the second longest starting streak average. on the team at 28 games, with his 31 career starts also tied for second. 2014 (Jr.)— He started all 12 games at right offensive tackle for the second PERSONAL—He was born December 7, 1991, in Douala, Cameroon. His straight season, playing 988 snaps, which tied for the team high; he was hobbies include watching movies, television sitcoms and football and for all but eight plays over the course of the entire season. He had 517 basketball games, art, kickboxing and martial arts (Tai Chi). He speaks plus plays for the year, giving him a 52.3-plus play percentage, and with three different languages (French, English and Spanish) and nine different another 289 graded at even, his grade for the year was 81.6 percent. He African dialects (Bafoussam, Baleng, Bangala, Bangante, Badjoun, Bafang, was second among the linemen with 47 knockdown blocks, tied for team- Bayangam, Batick and Trshang). He participated in a program through high with 29 perfect plays on touchdown passes and had one direct one Montclair Prep to help feed the homeless up to twice a week and says it touchdown block. He allowed 14 pressures but just three quarterback is his dream to come to the United States and make enough money to go sacks. His best game grade for plus-percentage came against Oregon State back to Africa and help the needy. (Name is pronounced steff-on name- (68.0), when he also had his best overall game (92.2 percent); his next best bot.) overall grade was at Massachusetts (85.4). The coaches presented him with the team’s Offensive Trench Award following the season, and also selected him as the recipient of the Joe Romig Award for the spring, presented to the most improved offensive lineman. 2013 (Soph.)—He started all 12 games at right offensive tackle, playing the second-most snaps on offense both overall and by the linemen (823). CLAY NORGARD, DT He had 484 plus plays on the year, earning a 58.8 plus-play percentage; his actual game and season grades were higher as they took neutral results 6-0, 250, Jr., 2L into the equation. He led the team in knockdown blocks with 45 Highlands Ranch, Colo. (combined pancakes, blown the opponent off the line and/or driving (Mountain Vista) finishes), and tied for the team lead in touchdown blocks with six. 36 Improved as the season progressed, as he was still learning the nuances AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—He of the position; he was called for three penalties, allowed seven-and-half ended spring drills tied for third on the sacks and 20 pressures. He also played an additional 29 snaps on the field depth chart at nose tackle. He had nine goal/PAT unit on special teams. He won the Iron Buffalo Award for the tackles, including a quarterback sack in the offensive linemen for spring conditioning in the weight room. four main spring scrimmages. 2012 (Fr.-RS)—He played in all 12 games, 10 on offense at right tackle, 2014 (Soph.)—He saw action in 11 games starting seven, and appeared in two others on the FG/PAT unit on special (all but the opener against CSU), playing 59 teams. He was in for 422 snaps from scrimmage, and had 30 will-breaker snaps from scrimmage. He was in on three tackles on the season, all blocks (highest percent of those to snaps on the team), along with five unassisted, including a 9-yard sack he recorded against Hawai’i. Usually touchdown blocks. He graded out to 74.6 percent for the season, and inserted in the game on third downs, all three of his tackles were also third played his best games in the second half of the season, first at Arizona, down stops. He also had a quarterback pressure and a knockdown block where he graded out to 83.9 percent (52 plus plays out of 62), with five on special teams. He moved from inside linebacker to defensive tackle “will-breaker” blocks and two touchdown blocks. The next week against during spring drills, as the coaches wanted to find a position that better Washington, he had a career-best seven will-breaker efforts. Due to suited his size and particular talents. injuries, he played more as a redshirt frosh than anticipated due to 2013 (Fr.-RS)—He saw action in three games toward the end of the season, injuries, and was thrown into the fire against several top defenders, thus all on special teams (Washington, USC and Utah); he dressed for eight did allow five-and-a-half quarterback sacks and five pressures, still not bad others. He made his presence known in that short period, recording five numbers. He bulked up some 25 pounds (all muscle) since arriving as a knockdown blocks on the kickoff return unit that helped clear a path for freshman and his second year on campus. additional yardage. He was moved from offense (fullback) to inside 2011 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he was projected as a defensive end and practiced linebacker prior to spring drills, and he looked good making the transition. there early in camp, but then was moved to offense where he started He had five tackles (four solo, one for a loss) in the main spring learning the offensive tackle position the remainder of the year. scrimmages. 2012 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he was projected as a fullback upon his arrival in HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he was an All-Region selection by PrepStar college and practiced there and on the scout team throughout the fall. He and All-Far West team member by SuperPrep, the latter publication’s No. joined the team for spring drills, as he enrolled at CU in January after 74 player in the region, the No. 69 player from California and No. 11 graduating from high school early. defensive end in the region. ESPN ranked him as the No. 45 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 49 player from California (the sixth DT HIGH SCHOOL—He was ranked as the No. 4 fullback in the nation by in the state). Rivals.com ranked him the No. 51 defensive end nationally, Rivals, which also listed him as the No. 7 prospect out of the state of No. 80 in California (the eighth strong side DE statewide), while Scout.com Colorado. MaxPreps ranked him as the No. 21 inside linebacker, while ranked him the No. 70 offensive tackle in the nation, No. 97 player from Scout.com tabbed him as the No. 105 defensive end nationally and the No. California (fifth OT in the Golden State). The Alpha League most valuable 11 player overall from Colorado; EPSN ranked him as the No. 56 defensive lineman, he also earned first-team mention. Rivals.com tabbed him, “the end nationally, the No. 101 player in the Midlands, and No. 7 player from most intriguing prospect in the west.” He earned second-team All-Alpha Colorado. The Denver Post tabbed him as a first-team All-Colorado and League as a junior, his first year playing football. As a senior, he totaled 61 first-team 5A All-State selection both as a junior and senior, and he tackles (44 solo) with 11 quarterback sacks, two forced fumbles, two

86 garnered first-team All-Centennial League accolades his sophomore meter dash, 14.05 in the 110-hurdles, 36.53 in the 300-hurdles, 47.13 in the through senior seasons. A three-year starter on defense, he recorded 218 400-meter dash and 23-2½ in the long jump. He was All-State in track as a tackles, including 88 for losses with 32 quarterback sacks, 19 forced junior and senior; he was state champion in both hurdle events (110 and fumbles and 10 fumble recoveries over his last two seasons. He had 115 300) and was on Brophy Prep’s state champion 4x400 team (he was the tackles as a senior, including 45 for a loss (17 sacks) while forcing 10 anchor). He finished second in the state meet in the 300-hurdles and sixth fumbles and recovering six. In a playoff game against Douglas County in a in the long jump. 18-14 victory, he recorded 15 tackles and a pair of sacks. He opened the season in a 50-7 win over Smoky Hill with 11 tackles, including nine solo. ACADEMICS—He is interested in Business (Finance) as his major at His junior season, he had 103 tackles, including 43 for a loss with 15 Colorado. quarterback sacks, forcing nine fumbles and recovering four. He played defensive tackle, defensive end and both inside and outside linebacker PERSONAL—He was born September 30, 1996 in Phoenix, Ariz. He lists throughout high school. Under coach Ric Cash, Mountain Vista was 4-6 his “hobby” as spending time with his family – he has three brothers and his senior season, 4-6 his junior year and 7-4 his sophomore season. He three sisters. His father (Muhammad), played cornerback at the University also lettered three times in track and was named first-team All-State at the of Oregon and was a world-class decathlete (an NCAA track All-American); 5A classification by the Denver Post. He set school records in the shot put, he was selected in the ninth round of the 1992 NFL Draft by the Denver discus and javelin. Broncos and played five seasons in the league with five teams (Denver, Green Bay, Kansas City, Miami and Washington). An uncle (Damon Mays) ACADEMICS—He is majoring Economics at Colorado. was a wide receiver at Missouri and in the NFL with Houston and Washington. He is very active in his community, working as a referee for PERSONAL—He was born November 1, 1993 in The Woodlands, Texas; he youth flag football games through Vista Montessori and has worked is part Native American (Cherokee). His father (Erik) played center at weekends with the St. Vincent de Paul Society serving meals to the Colorado for two years (1987-88) and was named All-Big Eight as a senior underprivileged. before going on to enjoy an 11-year NFL career with the Houston Oilers organization. His mother (Lisa) also attended CU. His hobbies include snowboarding and long boarding, and his favorite athlete is Clay Matthews. He lists the biggest moment of his prep career as when he earned All-Colorado honors his junior season. KENNETH OLUGBODE, OLB 6-1, 220, Jr., 2L San Jose, Calif. ISAIAH OLIVER, WR/DB (Bellarmine Prep) 31 6-1, 185, Fr., HS AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—CU’s starting “will” inside linebacker. He led the Goodyear, Ariz. team in tackles in the four main spring (Brophy Prep) scrimmages with 15 (11 solo). The coaches 26 selected him as one of two recipients of the AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.)—He is Eddie Crowder Award, presented to those projected as either a receiver or defensive players who displayed the most back in this, his true freshman year in outstanding leadership in the spring. college. 2014 (Soph.)—He enjoyed a breakout season as he started all 12 games at the “will” inside linebacker position. He earned second-team All-Colorado HIGH SCHOOL—He earned first-team All- honors from the state’s chapter of the National Football Foundation, and State and All-Section honors as a senior, was the team’s Dave Jones Award winner as the most outstanding when he also garnered All-Arizona Super Top 25 honors and was ranked defensive player. He led the team in tackles with 83 (57 solo), just the sixth as the No. 19 overall prospect in the state of Arizona (Scout.com; No. 24 sophomore to ever do so in CU history. He had eight third down stops, by the Arizona Republic). He was a second-team All-State and first-team seven tackles for zero gains, four quarterback chase downs (near sacks), All-Section as a junior. He also captured one of the uniquely named awards three passes broken up, two fumble recoveries, two quarterback out there his senior year: he was Friday Night Fever’s Defensive Player of pressures, a touchdown save and a tackle for loss. He was in for 792 snaps, the Year. The owner of a consistent 37-inch vertical leap, he blocked an third-most on the defense and seventh-most on the team. He had a career- incredible nine kicks (field goals or extra points) in his prep career. As a high 12 tackles (10 solo) against Utah, and recorded 10 tackles on two senior, he caught 50 passes for 1,352 yards, averaging just a shade over 27 other occasions (Oregon State, at Southern California), with seven yards per catch, with 12 touchdowns and a long of 79; he had seven games unassisted in each of those contests; he also had nine (eight solo) at with over 100 yards, and 10 receptions that exceeded 50 yards in length. Arizona. He had four tackles in the four main spring scrimmages, including He rushed four times for 64 yards and two more touchdowns, and had 125 two in the spring game. The coaches selected him as the recipient of the kick return yards; in all, he had 66 touches for 1,541 yards, averaging 23.3 Greg Biekert Award for the spring, presented to the most improved yards for each. On defense, he recorded 64 tackles (54 solo, four for linebacker. losses), with seven interceptions, eight passes broken up, five blocked 2013 (Fr.)—He saw action in all 12 games, including five on defense (no kicks and a hurried pass. As a junior, he caught 22 balls for 413 yards (18.8 starts) as he was in for 61 plays from scrimmage. He made six tackles per) and seven touchdowns, with 256 kick return yards. He had 56 tackles (three unassisted), with a third down stop. He earned a spot playing on on defense (43 unassisted), with four interceptions, two deflections and CU’s special teams, and accrued 11 points in CU’s elaborate point system two fumble recoveries along with four blocked kicks. In his two-year on the strength of two tackles (one solo and an assist inside-the-20) along varsity career, he had 111 offensive/special team touches for 2,212 yards, with eight knockdown blocks that helped clear the path for additional which averaged to 19.9 yards every time the ball was in his hands. Top yardage on returns. games as a senior: in a 45-0 win over Perry, he caught eight passes for 212 yards and two touchdowns; in a 49-19 win over Dobson, he had five HIGH SCHOOL—He earned PrepStar All- West Region honors at outside receptions for 161 yards and three touchdowns; and in a 40-35 win over linebacker as a senior, when MaxPreps.com named him first-team All- Desert Ridge, he caught five balls for 186 yards and was in on 10 tackles Northern California for all divisions with Cal-Hi Sports naming him on defense. As a junior, in a 28-14 win over Westview, he had a career-high second-team All-State in its multi-purpose category. The Contra-Costa 14 tackles (13 solo), with two catches for 57 yards a score. Under coach Times selected him to its “Cream of the Crop” team, ranking him No. 14 of Scooter Molander (the former Colorado State quarterback), Brophy Prep the 20 players on its list. He was also the West Catholic Athletic League was 10-4 his senior year, claiming the Section IV title and reaching the state Player of the Year as well as the San Jose Mercury News CCS Player of the semifinals, 5-7 his junior season. He lettered four times in track and field; Year in making the paper’s All-Area team. He earned second-team All-State a decathlete (like his father), he had personal bests of 10.70 in the 100- and first-team All-WCAL honors. As a senior, he played running back and

87 tight end on offense, rushing for 787 yards and 14 touchdowns, a 7.7 Conference as a senior after being named honorable mention as a junior. average for his 102 carries. He caught eight passes for 207 yards and Regis won the conference title both those seasons. another score. He was the backup quarterback as a junior, rushing 11 times for 72 yards but did not throw a pass. Defensively, at inside ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Civil Engineering at Colorado. He was a linebacker as a senior, he racked up 103 tackles, with 13 quarterback first-team Academic All-State team member in both football and lacrosse hurries, three forced fumbles, three passes broken up, two quarterback as a junior and senior in high school. He earned “First Honors” from Regis sacks and a blocked punt. He played outside linebacker as a junior, making his sophomore through senior years. 50 tackles which included three sacks, along with three forced fumbles, one recovery, three hurries, two passes broken up and an interception. PERSONAL—He was born September 3, 1994 in Littleton, Colo. His He was on the varsity as a sophomore but did not see any action. Top hobbies include skiing, playing the piano and guitar and playing video games as a senior: in a season opening loss to DeLaSalle, he recorded a games. His father, Bob, was a center at Harvard from 1980-82 and his career-high 13 tackles, two for losses; in a 38-35 win over Valley Christian, grandfather, Roger Orban, was an offensive guard at Kansas State. Since he he rushed for over 150 yards and three touchdowns (including a 46-yard was 6-years old, his family has been season ticket holders for CU games at dash). Under Coach Mike Janda, Bellarmine was 12-2 his junior year, Folsom Field. winning the CIF Central Coast Section championship, and was 11-2 his senior season, losing in the CIF-CCS final (13-10 to St. Ignatius in overtime); it claimed the West Catholic Athletic League title both years (7-0 in league play). He lettered four times in basketball (guard).

ACADEMICS—He is majoring Economics at Colorado. He owned a 3.5 grade point average in high school. T.J. PATTERSON, QB 6-3, 180, Soph., TR PERSONAL—He was born September 19, 1995 in San Jose, Calif. His Boulder, Colo. hobbies include playing basketball and most sports in general. Two older brothers finished their college football careers in 2014: Kyle as a free (Boulder/Wyoming) safety at Stanford and Kristoffer as a running back at Idaho. He is very 9 active in community service through an after school program with AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He Bellarmine, as he has worked extensively with the elderly, children with joined the team as a walk-on in time for disabilities and the underprivileged. He also serves as a presidential spring drills (he practiced regularly but did ambassador for the school, representing Bellarmine at most school not appear in any of the four major spring events. He originally committed to San Jose State. (Last name is scrimmages). He transferred to CU from pronounced oh-lew-bo-day.) Wyoming in June 2014 and after making up some credits, he fully enrolled in school for the spring semester; however, TACKLES he was out of football the 2014 season. He is eligible to play this fall and Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int has three years to play three in eligibility. 2013 5 61 33—60- 0 0- 0 01 00000 2014 12 792 57 26— 83 1- 3 0- 0 78 22030 Totals 17 853 60 29— 89 1- 3 0- 0 79 22030 AT WYOMING: 2013 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he did not see any action but practiced at quarterback. He spent one week in spring practices with the ADDITONAL STATISTICS—Special Team Tackles: 1,1—2 (2013). Cowboys with their new coaching staff, but decided he wanted to transfer and secured his release to look at other schools.

HIGH SCHOOL—He lettered three times in football – his senior year at Boulder High, his freshman and sophomore years at rival Fairview (he had to sit out 2011, his junior season, due to transfer rules). He was BHS’s ROBERT ORBAN, WR offensive most valuable player and team captain, and earned honorable 6-6, 195, Soph., VR mention All-North Metro League honors as a senior despite missing nearly Denver, Colo. half the season. Ahead of his senior season, he was invited to three prestigious quarterback camps: at the National Underclassmen Combine (Regis) Top Prospect Elite Camp, hosted by the University of Oklahoma, he placed 82 in the top five among the 20 quarterbacks invited (after earning MVP AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He honors at the regional combine the month before; and at the 100 ended spring drills listed second at the “X” Camp in Los Angeles, he placed in the top three among 25 quarterbacks. receiver position. He caught four balls for 33 As a senior, he played in just five full games and a little over a quarter of yards in the four main spring scrimmages, a sixth, as he missed the better part of five contests after fracturing his including two for 19 in the spring game. The right fibula in the second game of the season. He completed 110-of-189 coaches selected him as the recipient of the passes for 1,558 yards and 21 touchdowns (58.2 completion percentage); Fred Casotti Award, presented to most improved offensive back during he threw eight interceptions. He threw for over 200 yards in four games spring practices. and three or more TDs five times. Top games as a senior: he essentially 2014 (Fr.-RS)—He did not see any game action, but did dress for four saved his best for last, as in his final game as a prep performer in a 49-35 games. He finished up spring ball listed third on the depth chart at the “X” win over Thornton, he completed 28-of-32 passes for 403 yards and six receiver position, having officially switched over from tight end where he touchdowns (no interceptions; that worked to a efficiency rating of 270.3); mostly practiced as a frosh. he set school records in that one for completion percentage (87.5), yards 2013 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he practiced at tight end after joining the team as and TD passes. In the game he was injured in, a 58-20 win over Prairie View, a recruited walk-on for August drills. he completed all four of his passes for 71 yards – all for touchdowns (25, 6, 25 and 15 yards) – before leaving the game in the second quarter. In a HIGH SCHOOL—In earning three letters playing tight end and wide 56-35 loss to Arvada West, he was 29-of-54 for 393 yards (4 TD/3 INT). At receiver, he was a two-time All-Continental Conference performer as a Fairview, he was a reserve quarterback and appeared on a limited basis. junior and senior, when he combined to make 77 receptions for 874 yards Under coach Jeff Santee, Boulder was 3-7 his senior year; under coach and seven touchdowns. Under coach Mark Nolan, Regis was 5-6 his senior Tom McCartney, FHS was 4-6 his sophomore year and 12-1 his freshman year, 5-5 his junior season and 13-1 his sophomore year, when the Rangers season, the Front Range League champions, reaching the state semifinals. won its league title and reached the state championship game (he was promoted to the varsity for the playoffs). His offensive coordinator on the ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Communication at Colorado. varsity was former Buff quarterback Bobby Pesavento (’01). He also lettered three times in lacrosse (defender); he was first-team All- PERSONAL—He was born November 10, 1994 in Boulder. His hobbies

88 include playing video games, golf, watching movies and spending time longest rush by a true Buff freshman. In the latter, he made his starting with friends and family. His father (Tim) was a four-year letterman in skiing debut at tailback and had 28 carries for 147 yards and three scores, with at Wyoming from 1977-80; a grandfather (Richard Patterson) was a pitcher the yards the eighth most by any CU player in a first career start and the with the St. Louis Cardinals; a cousin (Nate Matlock) played defensive end three touchdowns tying the CU frosh mark. His other 100-yard games came at Willamette from 2001-04. First name is Timothy. on the road, at Arizona (32-137, 2 TD) and at Oregon (20-121, 2 TD); the 32 carries against Arizona also were the most by a CU freshman. He gained the bulk of his yards on first down plays (88 for 437, a 5.0 average), and converted 8-of-11 third/fourth-and-1 rushing tries for first downs. He also caught seven passes for 30 yards, had a kickoff return (13 yards), led the team in all-purpose yards (734) and was second in scoring (42 points). He CHRISTIAN POWELL, TB earned 31 first downs (30 rushing) and 10 special team points on the 6-0, 235, Sr., 3L strength of six knockdown blocks, two tackles (one solo), a forced fumble and a downed punt. He earned the team’s Lee Willard Award, an honor Upland, Calif. bestowed the most outstanding freshman. (Upland) 46 HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he was one of the top-ranked fullbacks in AT COLORADO: Career Notes—He enters the country, he was listed as the No. 3 prospect at the position by his senior season with 1,701 rushing yards, ESPN.com and No. 4 by Scout.com. SuperPrep slotted him as the No. 97 23rd on CU’s all-time list, bidding to become overall player in the Far West region and the No. 2 fullback out of the state the 18th player in school history to run for of California; Rivals.com ranked him as the No. 55 athlete in the nation. 2,000; he is also tied for 27th in rushing He earned first-team All-CIF Southern Section Inland Division and All- touchdowns (14). He is bidding to join Baseline League honors on the defensive line as both a junior and a senior. Rodney Stewart (2008-11) as the only players at CU to lead the team in He also was named first-team All-Baseline as a fullback for his senior rushing four seasons. season, and as sophomore at Alta Loma High School, he garnered This Season (Sr.)—He ended the spring atop the depth chart at the honorable mention All-Baseline League honor as a defensive lineman. In running back position. He is once again CU’s nomination for the Doak his senior season, he rushed 40 times for exactly 400 yards and seven Walker Award which is presented to the nation’s top running back. He was touchdowns and had seven receptions for 116 yards, all while clearing the one of two recipients of the Sal Aunese Award (for the most uncommon way for fellow CU signee Donta Abron to rush for 1,754 yards and 33 player), selected by the coaches for his effort during spring practices. touchdowns. On defense, he recorded 90 tackles (50 solo), including 15 2014 (Jr.)—He played in 10 games, including three starts (he missed the quarterback sacks, three safeties and two passes broken up. Top games as Oregon State and UCLA games due to a concussion). In leading the team a senior included a game against Murrieta Valley in the first round of the in rushing, he became the ninth player in school history to lead Colorado playoffs, when he rushed three times for 83 yards and two touchdowns, for three straight seasons (and the 10th to do it three times). He gained breaking one for a career-long 53 yards. He also had six tackles in the 59- 448 yards on 85 attempts, his 5.27 per rush a team best as well, along with 21 victory for the Highlanders. Another top game from his senior season scoring four touchdowns. He had 10 carries of 10 yards or more, with 24 was a 54-27 win versus Norco when he had a career-high 17 tackles. As a going for five-plus, while earning 20 first downs (19 rushing, one junior, he had 63 tackles (36 solo), eight sacks, five forced fumbles, and an receiving). He also caught 12 passes for 64 yards. He was 5-of-5 converting interception on defense, while toting the ball four times for 45 yards and third- or fourth-and-1s into first downs (8-of-12 overall; he gained 120 yards catching two passes for 17 yards and a touchdown on offense. His best on third- and fourth down carries for a 10.0 average with one touchdown). performance as a junior came in a 41-14 win against Glendora, when he His top games as a junior came against Arizona State (11 carries, 118 sacked the quarterback four times and recorded six total tackles. In his yards), Utah (10-75, three touchdowns) and at Massachusetts (19-80, one sophomore season with Alta Loma, he had 104 tackles (51 solo), three score). On special teams (kickoff coverage), he had two tackles, one sacks, two fumbles caused, and two recovered fumbles. On the other side inside-the-20, with a first downfield credit that altered a return. He was of the ball, he rushed 27 times for 150 yards and four scores, while one of 53 players on the initial watch list for the . Lined catching seven passes for 42 yards. . Upland was 12-1 (Baseline League up at fullback on several occasions as well over the course of the season. champions) as a senior and 8-4 as a junior under coach Tim Salter. He also 2013 (Soph.)—Colorado’s leading rusher, with 562 net yards on 147 lettered in track (shot put), and was the Baseline League champion as a attempts, or 3.8 per carry; he scored three touchdowns; 47 of his tries junior. gained five or more yards with 14 gaining 10-plus. He also caught eight passes for 71 yards (8.9 per). The coaches selected him as the John Mack ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Communication, with a minor in Award winner, presented to the team’s outstanding offensive player. His Education at Colorado. He earned honorable mention Pac-12 All-Academic top came at UCLA playing before family and friends, gaining 97 yards on Team honors as a sophomore with a 3.00 grade point average. He was a 22 rushes. He also had 78 yards (20 carries) against Oregon, giving him member of the Honor Roll in high school. 199 against the Ducks in his career. He earned 37 first downs (33 rushing, four receiving), and converted 4-of-6 times with 1-yard to go on third PERSONAL—He was born March 3, 1994, in Loma Linda, Calif. His hobbies and/or fourth down. He also saw special teams duty, and recorded seven include working out and relaxing. He was high school teammates with knockdown blocks on the kickoff return unit to help clear the way for fellow CU 2012 signees Donta Abron and Marques Mosley. additional yardage. Lindy’s Football made him a preseason third-team All- Pac 12 team member, and he was one of 63 players nationwide on the RUSHING High Games RECEIVING High Games official watch list for the Doak Walker Award, which is presented to the Season G Att Yds Avg. TD Long Att Yds No Yds Avg. TD Long Rec Yds nation’s top running back. He worked hard in conditioning and lost 10 2012 10 158 691 4.4 7 64t 32 147 7 30 4.3 0 13 1 13 pounds from his frame from his freshman playing weight (240). 2013 12 147 562 3.8 3 21 22 97 8 71 8.9 0 22 4 33 2012 (Fr.)—He earned honorable mention Freshman All-America honors 2014 10 85 448 5.3 4 55 19 118 12 64 5.3 0 11 4 26 (collegefootballnews.com) and honorable mention All-Pac 12 Conference Totals 32 390 1701 4.4 14 64t 32 147 27 165 6.1 0 22 4 33 honors (league coaches) in becoming just the fifth freshman to ever lead ADDITIONAL STATISTICS—Kickoff Returns: 1-13, 13.0 avg., 13 long (2012). Special Colorado in rushing. He saw action in 10 games, including nine starts, Team Tackles: 2,0—2 (2014). missing two games to injury (Arizona State, Utah); he played fullback in the season opener but moved to tailback for the second game and remained there the remainder of the season. He had 158 attempts for 691 yards and seven touchdowns, numbers that were all the second-most by a CU freshman. He had three 100-yard games, tying the most ever by a CU frosh (joining Lamont Warren in 1991 and Rodney Stewart in 2008), with his 64-yard run for a touchdown against Sacramento State the fourth

89 DEAYSEAN RIPPY, OLB BLAKE ROBBINS, DE 6-2, 230, Jr., 1L 6-5, 265, Jr., JC McKees Rock, Pa. Aiken, S.C. (Silver Bluff/ (Sto-Rox/Pittsburgh) 3 Georgia Military College) 58 AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—He AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—He was ended spring drills in the top spot at outside nursing shoulder and knee injuries that kept linebacker, and will likely figure heavily on his participation in spring ball to non- special teams duty. contact drills. He enrolled at CU for the 2014 (Soph.)—He saw action in six games spring semester after transferring from (within the last seven of the season), all on junior college and has three years to play special teams. He recorded eight special team points, all coming on two remaining in eligibility. knockdown blocks on the kickoff return unit. He had a solo tackle and a AT GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE (2013/2014, Fr./Soph.)—As a quarterback hurry in the spring game. sophomore at Georgia Military College, he started the season at defensive 2013 (Fr.-RS)—He had to sit out the season per NCAA rules after end but would miss the better part of four games with a broken bone in his transferring to CU from the University of Pittsburgh; he joined the program hand; he did return to finish out the season. In limited action due to the in time for August drills. injury, he was in on 16 tackles (15 solo, six for losses including a quarterback sack), with a forced fumble and a blocked kick. As a AT PITTSBURGH (Fr./2012)—Redshirted; he practiced at inside freshman, he was in on 19 tackles (15 solo, four for sacks) with a fumble linebacker as a true freshman. recovery. Under coach Bert Williams, GMC was 6-4 his sophomore season and 11-1 his freshman year. HIGH SCHOOL—A four-star recruit, he was a four-year letterman, joining the varsity as a freshman and went on to be Considered as one of HIGH SCHOOL—He played just one year of prep football, starting at both Pennsylvania’s top prospects in the 2012 recruiting class: he was rated defensive end and tight end as a senior, the latter as primarily a blocker the No. 8 prospect in Pennsylvania by Scout.com and No. 9 by Rivals.com; in the offensive scheme. He was in on 60 tackles, 20 for losses with seven nationally, they ranked him as the Nos. 18 and 21 outside linebacker, sacks and a fumble recovery on defense in earning first-team All-State and respectively. He earned first-team All-State Class A honors by the All-Region honors. He earned Silver Bluff’s defensive lineman of the year Pennsylvania Sports Writers, garnered first team All-Class A accolades honor, as well as its Bad Dog Award for team leadership. Under coach Al from the Pennsylvania Football News along with making the Pittsburgh Post- Lown, SBHS was 11-2 his senior year, claiming the Region V title and Gazette’s “Fabulous 22” and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s “Terrific 25” advancing to the state semifinals. He also lettered four times in basketball teams. A two-time, first-team All-Big Seven performer, he was the league’s (center/forward); a four-year starter, he was Silver Bluff’s defensive player of the year three times and earned All-Region honors as a senior, when he defensive player of the year as a senior. He was also selected to play in the averaged 10 points, eight rebounds three blocks and two steals per game. Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, which showcased 100 of the country’s premier senior players at Chase Field in Phoenix. Always around the ball, ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Sociology at Colorado. He owned a 3.2 he averaged close to 15 tackles a game as an upperclassman: as a senior, grade point average at Georgia Military Academy, making the President’s he was in on 190 tackles, with 28 for losses including 17 quarterback sacks and Dean’s lists. In high school, he was a member of the Honor Council. (in addition to making three interceptions), while as a junior he registered 145 tackles with 13 sacks. He also emerged as a big-play wide receiver his PERSONAL—He was born July 12, 1993 in Jasper, Ala. His hobbies include final two years at Sto-Rox, with 46 receptions for 906 yards (19.7 avg.) with playing basketball and video games. 12 touchdowns. He enjoyed a two prolific years as a underclassman: he was in on 77 tackles as a sophomore (45 solo, seven sacks) and as a freshman, he racked up 55 (40 unassisted, four sacks). He had 11 tackles (10 solo) in a 20-17 win over South Park that year, his first double-digit game and a prelude to the future: he had 14 the next week versus Keystone Oaks and had five 10-plus tackles games his soph campaign, including 15 DEVIN ROSS, WR in a 25-7 win over LaSalle where 10 were unassisted including six sacks. He 5-9, 175, Soph., 1L had five career games with four or more quarterback sacks and topped the 20-tackle plateau on three occasions. Under coach Ron Butschle, Sto-Rox Altadena, Calif. was 12-1 his senior year (WPIAL Big Seven champions and state runner- (Bishop Alemany) ups) and 7-3 his junior year; under coach Jason Ruscitto, they were 8-3 2 his sophomore and freshman seasons (Century League tri-champs in the AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.-RS)— latter). He ended spring practice second on the depth chart at the “X” receiver spot. He ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Ethnic Studies at Colorado. caught the winning touchdown pass in the spring game, hauling in a 70-yard catch and run from Sefo Liufau that gave the Gold PERSONAL—He was born August 12, 1993 in Pittsburgh. His hobbies team a 14-10 win. He had nine receptions for include playing basketball, hiking and biking. His first cousin, Doug Rippy, 110 yards and two touchdowns in the four main spring scrimmages. was a four-year letterman at linebacker for the Buffaloes from 2009-12. 2014 (Soph.)—Redshirted; though entering the fall listed second on the Originally had committed to Florida but switched to his hometown Pitt depth chart at the “H” receiver position, he was slowed in camp by a after it became apparent the Gators had too many commitments for the pulled hamstring and a knee sprain and decided to take his redshirt number of scholarships they could offer. season. He caught three passes for 27 yards in major spring scrimmage action. 2013 (Fr.)—He saw action in 10 games, playing for the first time in the second game of the season, but he missed the finale at Utah after suffering a concussion the previous game (USC). He caught six passes for 24 yards on the year, including one for seven yards against Central Arkansas in his first collegiate game; his top game was at UCLA, when he caught two

90 passes for 11 yards. On special teams, he returned five kickoffs for 107 HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he earned first-team All-State honors from yards (21.4 per), with most of those coming at Arizona State (4-for-86). the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, as well as first-team All-Interscholastic League and first-team Scoring Live accolades. He started the year out at safety HIGH SCHOOL—He earned PrepStar All-West Region honors at wide and was moved to cornerback about halfway through, finishing the season receiver as a senior, with SuperPrep naming his to its preseason All-Far with 52 tackles (35 solo, three for losses), with 16 passes broken up and West team (the No. 102 overall player in the California-Hawai’i-Nevada three interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. As a junior, region and the 17th receiver). Scout.com named him to its West 150 team, playing both corner and then safety, he racked up 70 tackles (50 solo, 10 the No. 112 player overall and the 15-ranked receiver on the list. He earned for losses), with 12 deflections, an interception and a forced fumble. He first-team All-Serra League accolades and the Los Angeles Daily News played junior varsity as a sophomore but was called up late in the year selected him second-team All-Area. He played in the Semper Fidelis All- and saw action in one game, making three tackles. As a freshman, he American Bowl (Carson, Calif.), where he caught one pass and returned a played slotback, his only time on offense as a prep, and primarily kickoff 18 yards. He was a second-team All-Serra League performer as a appeared in a reserve role. Top games as a senior included the state’s All- junior, his first year on the varsity after being named the team’s Most Star game at the end of the year, when as a member of the East team, he Valuable Player on the Junior Varsity his sophomore year. As a senior, he had five passes broken up and an interception while not allowing a caught 32 passes for 523 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 16.3 yards completion by the state’s best receivers. In a 55-0 win over Baldwin, he per catch. He averaged over 45 yards on four kickoff returns, including had three deflections and returned an interception 30 yards for a two he ran back for touchdowns (long of 99 yards). He caught 17 passes touchdown, and in a 45-24 win over Kahuku, he had three break-ups and for 380 yards (22.4 average) with a touchdown as a junior, when he saw an interception. Under coach Matt Wright, St. Louis was 6-3 his senior year some spot play at running back and gained 50 yards on a handful of and 5-5 his junior season; under coach John Hao, St. Louis was 6-4 his carries. He also returned six kicks (punt and kickoff) for touchdowns. He sophomore season. He also lettered four times in track (sprints and was an occasional starter at cornerback on defense, racking up 17 tackles relays); he owned career bests of 11.1 in the 100-meter dash and 22.6 in the (seven solo) as a senior, with two pass deflections and a fumble recovery 200. his senior year; he has 12 tackles and two interceptions as a junior. Top games as a senior: in a 54-14 win over J.W. North, he caught three passes ACADEMICS—He is undecided on his major at Colorado, but is interested for 100 yards and two touchdowns, including a 74-yard bomb, and in Sports Medicine. He made St. Louis School’s Principal’s List for the first returned the second half kickoff 99 yards for a third score; and in a 56-35 time in the fall of his senior year and repeated for his final semester (he win over Bishop Amat, he caught two passes for 93 yards, one of which owned a 3.2 cumulative grade point average (3.6 for his senior year). covered 79 yards for a touchdown. His top game as a junior came in a 28- 21 win over Crespi, when he caught seven passes for 130 yards and a TD. PERSONAL—He was born July 4, 1996 in Honolulu, Hawai’i. His hobbies A two-year letterman for Coach Dean Herrington, Alemany was 9-3 his include going to the beach and playing basketball. (First name is senior year, losing in the Pac-5 Quarterfinals, and 8-3 his junior season, pronounced Jy-son, as in Tyson) winning the Serra League title both years. He also lettered in track as a sophomore, participating in sprints (career bests of 11.3 in the 100-meters and 23.1 in the 200); he has trained with the team in the spring but did not compete after his sophomore year. ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Psychology at Colorado. He owned a RYAN SEVERSON, ILB grade point average in excess of 3.1 at Bishop Alemany and has been a 5-10, 205, Jr, 2L member of the Honor Roll his freshman through senior years. San Jose, Calif. PERSONAL—He was born August 12, 1995 in Los Angeles, Calif. His (Valley Christian) hobbies include watching movies. A cousin and teammate, Steven 30 Mitchell, committed to Southern California, and two other cousins played AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—He college ball at USC, Chris Hale (cornerback, who also spent time in the ended spring drills listed third at the “will” NFL with Buffalo) and William Harris (safety). Active in community service inside linebacker position. in high school, he volunteered at a local shelter and collected food and 2014 (Soph.)—He played in all 12 games (no clothing. starts), including six on defense at inside RECEIVING High Games linebacker. In 71 snaps from scrimmage, he Season G No. Yds Avg. TD Long Rec Yds was in on nine tackles (five solo, one for a 2013 10 6 24 4.0 0 11 2 11 loss), along with two tackles for zero and a third down stop. He had two ADDITIONAL STATISTICS—Kickoff Returns: 5-107, 21.4 avg., 28 long (2013). tackles on three occasions, including at Southern California where both were unassisted stops. He earned CU’s Special Teams Belt Award (for coverage unit achievement); he finished second on the team in special team points with 25: he had eight tackles (five solo, three inside-the-20), with nine knockdown blocks, two first downfield credits (that altered returns), a downed punt, a forced fair catch and a caused penalty. In the JAISEN SANCHEZ, DB four main spring scrimmages at inside linebacker, he recorded 11 tackles (seven solo, one for a loss and one for zero) along with a third down stop. 6-1, 190, Fr., RS 2013 (Fr.)—He saw action in 11 games (no starts; he missed the Arizona Kapolei, Hawai’i State game with a slight hamstring pull), as he appeared only on special teams, but he made his mark. The seventh freshman to lead the team in (St. Louis) 39 kickoff returns in school history, he returned 36 for 795 yards, the third- most single-season yards in CU annals. He returned eight kickoffs for 171 AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.-RS)—He yards at Washington, the eight returns tying for the second most with the ended spring practices listed third at the yards the fifth most in CU history for a single game. He finished eighth on strong safety position. He had six tackles the team with 12 special team points (CU’s elaborate scoring system), as (four solo) in the four main scrimmages, in he was in on two tackles (one inside-the-20), along with forcing four fair one of which he returned a blocked field catches, downing three punts and earning two first downfield credits that goal 65 yards for a touchdown. He won the altered the return path. Iron Buffalo Award for the defensive backs during spring practice, as it recognized his hard work, dedication, toughness and total lifting HIGH SCHOOL—He earned PrepStar All-West Region honors at running performance. back as a senior, when MaxPreps.com named him second-team All-State at 2014 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he practiced in the secondary and on the scout the position while Cal-Hi Sports named him third-team All-State in its multi- teams the entire fall. purpose category. He was named the San Jose Mercury News Offensive

91 Player of the Year on its All-Area team, with the San Francisco Chronicle HIGH SCHOOL—He earned first-team All-Region honors from the Desert naming him to its All-Metro First-Team. The Contra-Costa Times selected News as a senior (second-team as a junior); he was first-team All-District him to its “Cream of the Crop” team, ranking him No. 17 of the 20 players performer as both a junior and senior. As a senior, he played defensive on its list. He earned first-team West Catholic Athletic League honors and end and was in on 59 tackles (43 solo), 13 of which were behind the line third-team All-Central Coast Section accolades (as a junior, he was first- of scrimmage with 6½ quarterback sacks; he added nine quarterback and third-team, respectively). As a senior, he rushed 166 times for 1,951 hurries, forced one fumble and recovered another. He started on offense yards and 32 touchdowns with a long run of 95 yards; he had 10 100-yard as well, playing left tackle, allowing only two quarterback sacks and games, two 200-yard games and eight carries of 50 yards or longer. He also flagged for just two penalties (no holding calls). His junior year at inside caught 14 passes for 385 yards and five more scores and added two linebacker, he racked up 77 tackles (57 solo), with 11 for losses (two-and- touchdowns on returns (one punt and one kickoff), thus accounting for a-half sacks), along with two forced fumbles, a pass broken up, two hurries over 2,500 yards and 39 touchdowns for the year (he scored three or more and an interception. Top games as a senior included three with eight TDs in eight games). As a junior, he rushed 49 times for 576 yards and nine tackles, all with six solo. He had his two top tackle efforts his junior year, touchdowns (long of 70), with six receptions for 111 yards and one TD; he with 13 (10 solo) against Kearns in a 61-29 win and 11 (seven solo) versus also returned one kickoff for a score. On defense, he recorded over 100 Layton, a 56-14 verdict; another top game came in a 41-14 win over tackles and had three interceptions as a senior, with 113 tackles, six forced Brighton, he had seven total stops, four for losses with a sack and a forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, two interceptions and two blocked kicks fumble. His family moved to Sandy, a southern suburb of Salt Lake City, as a junior. Top games as a senior: in a 42-21 win over Bishop O’Dowd, he from the Phoenix area after his sophomore year in high school; as a rushed 10 times for 232 yards and three scores (including the 95-yarder), sophomore at North Canyon High School, he earned first-team All-Section with two interceptions on defense; in a 38-35 loss to Bellarmine, he had 21 honors and was the area sophomore defensive player of the year. He was carries for 277 yards and two touchdowns while making 13 tackles; and in in on 35 tackles (30 solo), with 15 for losses including seven-and-a-half a 56-14 rout of Burlingame, he gained 196 yards on just six carries, four sacks playing defensive end; he also recovered three fumbles. His top going for touchdowns (including a 70-yard run); he had an interception game at North Canyon came in a 17-11 win over Desert Mountain (six on defense and scored five touchdowns overall. Top games as a junior: in tackles, four for losses including three sacks). Under coach Eric Kjar, a 49-20 win over Archbishop Riordan, he had 10 rushes for 193 yards and Jordan was 7-6 his senior year, reaching the 5A semifinals in its bid to four touchdowns; and in a 43-42 loss to St. Ignatius, he had eight carries defend its state crown after a 1-3 start; JHS was 12-1-1 his junior season, for 116 yards and two scores. Under Coach Mike Machado, VCHS was 8-6 claiming the state and Region 3 titles. North Canyon, under coach Conrad his senior year, which included a 5-0 run in the playoffs where the Warriors Hamilton, was 6-5 his sophomore year. He also lettered four times in track; averaged 51 points per game on their way to the CIF Central Coast he was the Utah state champion in the discus as a junior (career-best championship (Severson scored 19 touchdowns in the playoffs). Valley throw of 171-0; he was third as a senior despite participating with the flu Christian was 6-6 his junior year. He also lettered three times in track and placed second in the javelin) and as a sophomore at North Canyon, he (sprints); he was second in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes in set the school record (152-4). He owned career bests of 53-0 in the shot put sectionals as a junior (he also exhibited 4.46 speed in the 40-yard dash). and 189-2 in the javelin.

ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Business (both Management and ACADEMICS—He is majoring Business (Marketing) at Colorado. He Marketing) at Colorado. As a sophomore, he earned honorable mention owned a 3.94 grade point average in high school (top 10 in his class). Pac-12 All-Academic Team and first-team Academic All-Colorado honors from the state’s chapter of the National Football Foundation. PERSONAL—He was born May 2, 1996 in Prescott, Ariz. His hobbies include watching movies, playing basketball, hiking and anything to do PERSONAL—He was born January 2, 1995 in Whittier, Calif. His hobbies with the outdoors. An uncle (Michal Franz) played football at Northern include working out and playing Xbox. His high school quarterback was Arizona. As a high school freshman and sophomore in Arizona, he was Jay MacIntyre, son of CU coach Mike. (Last name is pronounced see-ver- heavily involved in student government and did a good amount of son) community service, working with charities such as a Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and an Autism Walk. (Last name is pronounced shave-er.) TACKLES Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int TACKLES 2014 6 71 54—91- 6 0- 0 21 00000 Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int ADDITIONAL STATISTICS—Special Team Tackles: 2,0—2 (2013); 5,3—8 (2014). 2014 12 262 99—18 1- 2 0- 0 01 20000 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS—Special Team Tackles: 1,0—1 (2014).

CHRISTIAN SHAVER, ILB 6-3, 225, Soph., 1L HUNTER SHAW, OLB 6-3, 215, Sr., 1L Sandy, Utah (Jordan) Atherton, Calif. 47 (Sacred Heart Prep) 34 AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He AT COLORADO: This Season (Sr.)—He ended spring drills listed third at the “mike” ended spring drills listed second at the inside linebacker position, as he shifted to “sam” outside linebacker position. the spot from defensive end, where he 2014 (Jr.)—He saw action in one game on played as a freshman. He had 11 tackles special teams (at Arizona), and dressed for (eight solo) at his new position in the four two others. He had an unassisted tackle that main spring scrimmages, including a game-high five in the spring game. was also good for a third down stop in the 2014 (Fr.)—He played in all 12 games, including three starts (Colorado spring game. State, Massachusetts, Southern California); in starting against CSU, he 2013 (Soph.)—He did not see any action, but did dress for one game became just the sixth true freshman in school history to start in a season (Charleston Southern); he missed the last three weeks of practice after opener, and the first to do so at defensive end. He was in for 262 snaps suffering a concussion on November 9. He rejoined the team as a walk-on from scrimmage and recorded 18 tackles (nine solo, one for a loss), along for spring practices; he had one tackle in the main scrimmage action. with a third down stop and two quarterback pressures. He had a 2012 (Fr.-RS)—Attended CU-Boulder but was not on the football team. career/season-high four tackles (one unassisted) at Oregon, with three at 2011 (Fr.)—He did not see any action, as he joined the team as a walk-on Arizona and two in four other games. On special teams duty, he had a solo at the start of the season but left the squad at the midway point of the year. tackle and a knockdown block.

92 HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he earned second-team All-State honors at Templeton’s offensive player of the year as a junior), basketball (guard) linebacker, as he was in on 116 tackles; 14 of those were for losses which and track (sprints, relays; member of the 4x400 team that advanced to included four quarterback sacks. In addition, he had seven quarterback state finals his senior year, when he was the team MVP). hurries, five passes broken up, two interceptions, a forced fumble and a recovery, and a blocked field goal. As a junior, he led the Peninsula Bay ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Business (Management) at Colorado. He League in tackles with 109 (45 solo, with 18 for losses including three made the Dean’s List at Grossmont College. sacks); he also had eight passes broken up, four fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles and two interceptions. He had 13 career games with 10 or PERSONAL—He was born October 15, 1993 in Santa Maria, Calif. His more tackles, topped by two games with 16 his senior season: in a 35-28 hobbies include playing most sports. His mother (Kelli) was on the win over Scotts Valley (six solo, two for losses, one sack) and in a 49-21 win equestrian team at California Lutheran; an older brother (Cameron) over Valley Christian (two solo); in a 49-20 win over Seaside, he had 14 played basketball at Notre Dame de Namur; and an older sister (Breanan) tackles, which included career bests of 11 solo and four for losses. On was a four-year letterwinner in softball at Concordia, where she was a offense, he played quarterback sporadically throughout his prep career; member of its 2013 NAIA national championship team (that posted a 52-3 he completed 10-of-16 passes for 165 yards and three touchdowns on the record). An interesting summer job he has held before was in winery varsity. Under coach Peter Lavorato, SHP was 11-2 his senior year and the constructions (wine caves). 2010 Central Coast Section Division IV champions, and 8-4 his junior year. He played junior varsity ball his freshman and sophomore years, racking up a combined 188 tackles over the two seasons.

ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Sociology at Colorado. WYATT TUCKER SMITH, SN PERSONAL—He was born December 31, 1992 in San Francisco, Calif. His 6-3, 230, Sr., 1L hobbies include being a deejay, dancing and making people smile. His father, Bill, was a member of the U.S. Olympic ski team and was the NCAA Gulfport, Miss. (Gulfport/ slalom champion in 1974 while competing for Boise State (he was inducted Mississippi Gulf Coast CC) into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982). His mother, Suzanne, was 69 a former news anchor for KRON-TV in San Francisco and now works as a AT COLORADO: This Season (Sr.)—CU’s news media producer. top snapper for both long (punting) and short (placekicking) situations. He handled all 66 punt team snaps as well as all 63 on placement kicks for a total of 129 plays on the season. In addition, on punt coverage, he forced two fair catches. CAMERON SILZER, P 2014 (Jr.)—He played in all 12 games on special teams, as he won the 5-11, 175, Jr., VR snapper specialist position in spring drills. He signed with the Buffaloes during the December junior college signing Templeton, Calif. (Templeton/ period and enrolled in classes in Boulder for the spring semester; he Grossmont/Cuesta) participated in spring practice and exited atop the depth chart at long 28 snapper. He came to CU with three years to play two in eligibility. AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—He ended spring practice listed third at punter. AT MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST (2011-12/Fr., Soph.)—He served as the 2014 (Soph.)—He did not see any action; he snapper for punts and placekicks for two seasons at Mississippi Gulf Coast did dress for the Washington and Utah Community College (Perkinston, Miss.), handling every snap both years games after joining the team as a walk-on (122 placement, 60 punt). As a sophomore, he forced 25 fair catches, after the start of the season. He enrolled at altered returns three times, had two assisted tackles and a fumble Colorado for the fall 2014 semester after recovery. He snapped for two very good kickers, first-team JUCO All- attending Cuesta College (San Luis Obispo, Calif.) in the spring. American placekicker Stephen Brauchle (who went on to UL-Lafayette) and second-team All-American punter Kevin Phillips. Playing for coach AT GROSSMONT: 2013 (Fr.-RS)—He lettered at punter, though originally Stan Campbell, MGCCC was 8-2 his sophomore year and 9-2 his freshman was a kicker, for a high-scoring Grossmont team that saw him having to season, winning the South Division title of the MACJC (Mississippi punt just 31 times all season; he averaged 37.6 yards per with six inside- Association of Community and Junior Colleges) and reaching the state the-20. He also kicked off nine times, with two touchbacks. Under coach championship game. Michael Jordan, Grossmont was 5-6 his one season there, scoring 488 points, or 44.4 per game. He attended Moorpark (Calif.) College as a HIGH SCHOOL—A three-year letterman, he was his team’s regular long freshman, but was not on the football team. snapper and a versatile performer on the offensive line. He earned the starting spot at right guard but broke his leg in practice after the season HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he earned first-team All-Los Padres League opener his senior year; he returned for the last two games of the year in honors at safety, earning Templeton’s team Most Valuable Player honor; he his snapper role. He played tackle and tight end his junior season, though was also first-team as a junior, when he won a field goal contest at USC. A in more of a blocking role in the latter (no receptions) in addition to his two-year starter at wide receiver and safety, he had eight receptions for snapping duties. He was basically a reserve lineman and tight end as a 102 yards as a senior, when he was in on 52 tackles (25 solo), with three sophomore. Under coach Mike Justice, Gulfport was 9-4 his senior year interceptions, 12 passes broken up, two fumble recoveries (one forced) and 11-2 his junior season, advancing to the second round of the state and a quarterback sack. He averaged 37 yards per punt, and was 5-of-6 on playoffs both times, and was 6-5 his sophomore year. He also lettered once field goal tries (long of 42). As a junior, he caught three passes for 41 yards in golf, doing so his senior year. on offense, with 47 tackles (17 solo, two for losses), with three interceptions and a fumble recovery. That season, he was 25-of-28 on PAT ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Journalism (Broadcast News) at kicks and 5-of-7 in field goals with a long of 36, with five of 10 kickoffs going Colorado. He earned his A.A. Degree from MGCCC in December 2013. for touchbacks. Top games as a senior: in a 16-6 win over Santa Ynez, he was in on eight tackles and made a school record three interceptions. As PERSONAL—He was born July 5, 1994 in Marietta, Ga. His hobbies a junior, he had an interception late in a 43-33 win over top-seeded Bishop include golf and playing the guitar. Two uncles, Tri and Trent Weaver, Montgomery that helped seal the victory in a CIF playoff game. Under played baseball at Mississippi State. He has coached for Team (Brian) coach Dan Loney, Templeton was 7-6 his senior year, and under coach Jackson Kicking, tutoring the long snappers who range in age from sixth- Dave Harper, THS was 8-5 his junior season, advancing to the CIF Southern graders to high school seniors throughout the Southeast. He finished Section semifinals both years. He also lettered in soccer (forward, he was third in the nation at the Chris Riviera Special Teams Camp. He is the

93 first player from Mississippi to sign with the Buffaloes since 1989, when his career, he racked up 296 tackles and 23 quarterback sacks, with stellar free safety Dwayne Davis did so; he went on to letter four times and also numbers as a senior: 102 tackles (61 solo), with seven sacks, two forced hailed from Gulfport High. fumbles, two recovered fumbles and an interception. His junior year, he had 99 tackles (42 solo), with nine sacks and one fumble recovery. As a sophomore, he recorded 95 tackles (37 solo), with seven sacks, a fumble recovery and pass break-up. He also participated on the PAT and field goal units on special teams. His biggest games were the CIF championship games his sophomore and senior seasons and his junior season when he JUSTIN SOLIS, DL recorded five sacks and eight tackles in a 38-7 win over Newberry Park. A 6-2, 325, Sr., 3L three-year starter under coach Jim Benkert, Westlake was 40-3 those three seasons (14-1 as a senior, 12-2 as a junior, 14-0 as a sophomore) with three Thousand Oaks, Calif. Marmonte League championships and two CIF Southern Section Northern (Westlake) Division titles. He also helped the freshman team to a 10-0 record. He also 57 lettered three times in basketball (forward/center). AT COLORADO: This Season (Sr.)—He ended spring practices atop the depth chart ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Sociology at Colorado. He maintained at nose tackle. above a 3.0 grade point average throughout high school. 2014 (Jr.)—He saw action in all 12 games (no starts), but was a regular in the rotation PERSONAL—He was born June 28, 1994 in Woodland Hills, Calif. He grew at one of the two tackle positions as he was up in Queens, N.Y., and moved to California with his grandmother, Barbara in for 355 snaps from scrimmage. He was in Owens, prior to the start of his freshman year. His mother, Shannon, for 33 tackles (15 solo, including one quarterback sack), with three third graduated from Westlake and the family thought it was in his best interests down stops, two tackles for zero, two quarterback hurries, a caused to attend high school on the other coast. His hobbies include working out, interception and one chase down (near sack). He had a season-high five hanging out with friends, scuba diving and traveling. He and his tackles at Oregon, with four against both Southern California and UCLA; he grandmother were featured in The New York Times for their traveling had at least two in all 12 games. He also played an addition 34 snaps on the habits, which started when he was 5-years old and have taken the duo to field goal/PAT unit on special teams. He sat out spring practices to 48 of the 50 states and countless places around the world including China, concentrate on his academic studies, which he did accomplish and will be Egypt, Russia, Germany, Poland, England, France, , Greece, Finland, back competing on the field in August. , Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Croatia and many more. He 2013 (Soph.)—He played in all 12 games, including seven starts (the last has spent the last three summers working with kids’ sports camps at seven games of the year). In 479 snaps from scrimmage, he recorded 39 Westlake. (Last name is pronounced so-lease.) tackles (24 solo), with three for losses including a quarterback sack, along TACKLES with three additional stops for zero gains. He had five third down stops Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int and a quarterback chasedown (near sack). He posted a career/season- 2012 7 149 6 11— 17 2- 3 0- 0 11 10010 high six tackles (three solo) against Oregon, and was credited with five 2013 12 479 24 15— 39 3- 8 1- 1 35 00000 against both UCLA (four solo) and Southern California (three unassisted). 2014 12 355 15 18— 33 1-11 1-11 23 20000 He was also a regular on the field goal/PAT unit on special teams, playing Totals 31 983 45 44— 89 6-22 2-12 69 30010 all 56 snaps that the unit was utilized. 2012 (Fr.)—He played in seven games, including one start (versus Stanford); he did not play in the opener against Colorado State and missed the other four games due to injuries (concussion suffered in practice on September 25, and a severe neck sprain he suffered in the second half against Stanford on November 3). He was in on 17 tackles on the season, NELSON SPRUCE, WR six of the solo variety including two tackles for loss and a tackle for zero; 6-1, 195, Sr., 3L he also recorded a third down stop, a quarterback hurry and a pass broken up. He had a season -high four tackles on two occasions, at Fresno Westlake Village, Calif. State (two solo) and Stanford (all assisted). He also caused an interception (Westlake) at Washington State, on a fourth-and-three play by the Cougars deep in 22 CU territory, he got his hand on the ball and diverted it just enough for Jon AT COLORADO: Career— He enters his Major to intercept the pass and quash what could have been a clinching senior year second in receptions (205), sixth score by WSU; instead, CU scored five plays later to cut the lead to 31-21 in receiving yards (2,294) and tied for fifth and eventually rallied for a 35-34 win. in touchdown catches (19) all-time at Colorado. He is second only to J.D. McKissic HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he was a member of the PrepStar Top 150 of Arkansas State when it comes to players All-America team, with the publication ranking him as the No. 141 overall returning with the most career receptions player and No. 7 defensive tackle in the country. SuperPrep ranked him (McKissic has 237). He also has caught at least one pass in 25 consecutive the No. 48 player in the Far West Region (No. 43 from California) and as the games, the fourth-longest streak in CU history (he has two or more in 24 third-ranked defensive tackle. Scout.com ranked him the No. 36 defensive of those games), and has the fifth-most 100-yard games (7). He scored the tackle in the country and the No. 2 defensive tackle out of California 25,000th point in school history when he scored on a 6-yard touchdown (Rivals.com ranked him No. 45 and second, respectively). ESPN.com pass from Sefo Liufau at California on Sept. 27, 2014. He holds or shares 35 ranked him as the No. 48 defensive tackle nationally, the No. 66 player school records heading into his senior year. from California and No. 95 overall in the West Region. He earned Defensive This Season (Sr.)—One of the nation’s top receivers and a candidate for Player of the Year honors for the CIF Southern Section-Northern Division both the Biletnikoff and Maxwell awards, he has a chance of etching his as well as for Ventura County and the Marmonte League; The Ventura name to almost all of CU’s major receiving records. One of three receivers County Star also named him the Defensive Player of the Year. He was on the Touchdown Club of Columbus’ players to watch list, which honored named first-team All-Southern Section-Northern Division, All-Ventura over two dozen selections in Columbus on February 7. A unanimous County (coaches and Ventura County Star) and All-Marmonte League. As a preseason first-team All-Pac-12 selection by Athlon Sports, ESPN, Phil junior, was named the Defensive Lineman of the Year for the CIF-SS Steele’s College Football and The Sporting News (Phil Steele’s also selected Northern Division, Ventura County and the Marmonte League, earning first him as preseason fourth-team All-American). The coaches selected him team honors from all three and was selected to play in the California High as the recipient of the Jon Wooten Award, presented to the player with School All-State Game. He moved to California from (Queens) New York the most outstanding ethic in the spring. prior to his sophomore season; in his first year on the west coast, he was 2014 (Jr.)—In setting or tying 31 school receiving records, he was one of named first-team All-Marmonte League, first-team All-Ventura County and 10 semifinalists for the and was named the winner first-team All-CIF SS Northern Division. MaxPreps named him an All- of CU’s Zack Jordan Award, presented to the team’s most valuable player. American and he was named to the Cal-Hi All-State Sophomore team. For

94 He earned second-team All-Pac-12 honors from the league coaches, Athlon Angeles Times selected him a first-team All-Star at receiver (junior) and Sports and Phil Steele’s College Football; he garnered some All-America defensive (senior). He was named to the Ventura County All-Decade team mention as well: third-team from collegesportsmadness.com, fourth-team at receiver; he was also first-team All-Ventura County as a junior and from Phil Steele’s and honorable mention from Sports Illustrated (Steele had senior, the latter year being named the Defensive Back of the Year in the him a second-team mid-season All-American). He earned first-team All- county. He was the Marmonte League Wide Receiver of the Year both his Colorado honors from the state’s chapter of the National Football junior and senior seasons and was a second-team selection at defensive Foundation, and was a finalist for CU’s Male Athlete of the Year (for all back as a sophomore. He was the co-MVP for Westlake both his junior and sports). In starting all 12 games, he caught 106 passes for 1,198 yards and senior years after he was named the Most Improved Player his sophomore 12 touchdowns (the former and latter school records), as he became the season. For his career, he had 149 receptions for 2,795 yards and 37 first player in school history to have 100 receptions in a season, and the touchdowns, 12 games with 100 or more yards, caught at least three eighth in Pac-12 history to do so. Among his single-game marks were his passes in 26 of 28 games his final two years (with at least seven receptions 19 receptions at Cal (for 179 yards), including a record 10 in a half (the seven times) and scored multiple touchdowns 11 times. He was just the first), along with tying the mark for the most TDs in a game (three, also at third receiver at Westlake to have back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. He also Cal). He set the marks for the most catches in two (32), three (39), four returned 23 punts for 462 yards and two touchdowns. On defense, he had (49) and five (56) consecutive games, and caught six or more passes in 11 141 tackles (88 solo), eight interceptions, eight pass break-ups and one straight, another CU mark (as was making at least one touchdown forced fumble. As a senior, he caught 73 passes for 1,292 yards and 18 reception in seven straight games). He also had a record 56 catches earn touchdowns and returned 15 punts for 236 yards (15.7 per return) and a first downs, with 13 receptions gaining 20 or more yards (six for TDs) and score, impressive numbers considering he played in the second half in 43 going for 10-plus. He was first in the Pac-12 in receptions per game (8.8, just four of 14 games. On defense in spot duty, he had 31 tackles (19 solo) third in the NCAA), third in receiving yards (13th in the country), while with three pass break-ups and two interceptions. As a junior, he had 65 leading the conference in TD grabs (seventh nationally). He averaged 30.8 receptions for 1,325 yards and 18 touchdowns on offense. He returned yards for his 12 touchdown receptions. He also was sixth in the eight punts for 226 yards (28.3 average) with one touchdown; three conference, averaging 7.5 yards for 12 punt returns. He caught 10 or more returns covered over 50 yards. On defense, he had 54 tackles (32 solo) passes in four games – in addition to the 19 at Cal, he had 13 against and two interceptions. His sophomore season, he played primarily on Hawaii (for 172 yards, 1 TD) and 13 versus Washington (138 yards, 0 TD); defense and had 56 tackles (37 solo), four interceptions, five pass break- those are the top three single-game reception marks in CU history. He was ups and a forced fumble. On offense, he had 11 receptions for 178 yards elected by his teammates to serve as one of six team captains for the 2014 and a touchdown with one rush for 15 yards. Top games his senior year: season, and the media that cover the team on a regular basis selected him in a 31-12 win against Oaks Christian he caught seven passes for 130 yards as the “Best Interview.” He won the John Wooten Award as selected by the and two touchdowns; in a 32-31 loss to St. Bonaventure, he matched his coaching staff for having the most outstanding work ethic during spring career high with nine catches for 133 yards (2 TDs) with an interception practices; he caught nine passes for 123 yards and a score in the four main and seven tackles (but in a playoff rematch won by Westlake, he had seven scrimmages. receptions for 132 yards and a score); in a 49-28 win over Palos Verdes in 2013 (Soph.)—He started all 12 games at receiver, finishing second on the the playoffs, he caught five balls for 131 yard and three TDs. In his first team in receptions (55), receiving yards (650) and receiving touchdowns career start at receiver in his junior season opener, he caught five passes (4), while averaging 11.8 yards per catch. He caught 23 balls for 10 or more for a career-high 233 yards (46.6 average) with four touchdowns, including yards (seven for 20-plus), and caught four or more passes in eight games. a 94-yarder, in a 48-26 win over Paso Robles. Other top games as a junior: He earned 29 first downs, 28 receiving and one passing, the latter coming he had nine catches for 196 yards (21.8 per, 2 TDs) and seven tackles in a on a 32-yass pass the threw to quarterback Sefo Liufau against Utah. He 31-27 win over Newbury Park; in a 49-27 win over Ventura, he had five caught 15 passes on third/fourth downs (for 151 yards), picking up 10 of receptions for 143 yards and two touchdowns, one covering 71 yards; in those first downs on clutch plays. He earned CU’s Athlete-of-the Week a 17-7 playoff win over St. Bonaventure, he had a career-high eight tackles honor for his game against Cal, when he caught eight passes for 140 yards and two interceptions on defense while catching three passes for 40 yards; (both single game season bests) including his career long of 62, and when and in a 14-10 win over Moorpark in CIF championship game, he had seven he returned an onside kick 46 yards for a touchdown – the first such receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown and five tackles. Under coach instance in CU history. He also led the team in punt returns with nine for Jim Benkert, Westlake compiled a 33-7 record his time there, including a 45 yards, or a 5.0 average; he was the only player to field a punt for the perfect 14-0 mark his junior season and 12-2 mark as a senior with a 22- Buffs all season, and had two kickoff returns for a 31.5 average with the game win streak over the course of those two seasons. He also lettered in one TD. He was third on the team in all-purpose yards with 758, averaging baseball, earning All-Marmonte League honors as a third baseman his 11.5 yards per his 66 touches, and was fourth in scoring with 30 points. sophomore season when he batted .400; he played shortstop as a junior The coaches named him the co-recipient of the Tom McMahon Award, (did not play as a senior). presented to the player(s) with great dedication and work ethic. He won the Iron Buffalo Award for the wide receivers for spring conditioning in ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Business (Finance and Management) at the weight room. Colorado. He earned first-team Pac-12 All-Academic Team honors as a 2012 (Fr.-RS)—He played in all 12 games, staring nine, including the last junior (with a 3.64 grade point average) and second-team recognition as eight of the season and became just the third freshman to lead the a sophomore and as a redshirt freshman. He earned first-team Academic Buffaloes in single-season receptions, doing so with 44. He also led the All-Colorado honors from the state’s chapter of the National Football team in receiving yards with 446, averaging 10.1 per catch with three Foundation as a junior (the group’s inaugural team). He was named to the touchdowns. He had 22 catches of 10 yard or longer (three 20-plus), with All-Ventura League Academic Team as a senior for maintaining a 3.8 or 29 of his receptions earning first downs, including 11 on 15 third/fourth above grade point average. down grabs. He also caught 15 passes on first downs and 14 on second downs. His top games all included one touchdown receptions: at PERSONAL—He was born December 5, 1992 in Venice Beach, Calif. His Washington State (8-103), versus Utah (season/career high 10 catches for hobbies include playing golf (he’s a scratch player), Xbox, lifting weights 98) and Colorado State (8-64). and working out. He did some community service work in high school with 2011 (Fr.)—Redshirted; practiced at wide receiver the entire fall. his baseball team, working with the local Little League.

HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he earned PrepStar All-America honors, with RECEIVING High Games the publication ranking him the No. 60 player overall in the nation on its Season G No. Yds Avg. TD Long Rec Yds Top 150 Dream Team. SuperPrep placed him on its All-Far West team and 2012 12 44 446 10.1 3 22 10 103 ranked him the No. 64 player in the region, the ninth wide receiver. 2013 12 55 650 11.8 4 62 8 140 2014 12 106 1198 11.3 12 71t 19 179 Scout.com ranked him the No. 95 wide receiver in the nation, the 10th best Totals 36 205 2294 11.2 19 71t 19 179 from California (as well as the No. 10 wide receiver in the West on another listing). He earned first-team All-CIF Northern Division and first-team All- ADDITIONAL STATISTICS—Passing: 1-1-0, 15, 0 TD (2012); 1-1-0, 32, 1 TD (2013); 2- Area (Los Angeles Daily News) honors at wide receiver both his junior and 2-0, 24, 1 TD, 17 long (2014). senior seasons and was named All-State by Cal-Hi Sports at wide receiver Punt Returns: 1-(-2), -2.0 avg. (2012); 9-45, 5.0 avg. (2013); 12-90, 7.5 avg., 28 long as a junior and a second-team all-purpose performer as a senior. The Los (2014). Kickoff Returns: 2-63, 31.5 avg., 46 long, 1 TD (2013).

95 fakes.” He started out in the defensive backfield at safety but eventually was moved to inside linebacker at midseason. He joined the team in July after meeting all the requirements of a “4-2-4” transfer, enrolling at COLIN SUTTON, OL Colorado after spending the 2013-14 school year at the College of the 6-5, 285, Soph., VR Canyons (Valencia, Calif.), where he did not play football.

Foothill Ranch, Calif. AT SAN JOSE STATE (2012/Fr.)—He signed with San Jose State out of (Orange Lutheran) high school in what turned out to be Mike MacIntyre’s final recruiting 66 class there. He earned a letter as he played in 11 games for the Spartans, AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He mainly on special teams, though on defense he recorded an assisted ended spring drills listed third at offensive tackle against New Mexico State and a solo stop versus Bowling Green in right guard. the Military Bowl. 2014 (Fr.-RS)—He did not see any action, but dressed for two games (Oregon State, HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, on defense he was a first-team All-Mission Utah); he practice all fall along the offensive League, first-team All-Area (Los Angeles Daily News) and a first-team All-CIF line. Southern Section Division IV performer; he also played in the 2012 Daily 2013 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he practiced on the offensive line the entire fall. News’ All-Star Game. As a junior, he garnered first-team All-League, first- team All-CIF and second-team All-State honors by Cal-Hi Sports at wide HIGH SCHOOL—He earned PrepStar All-West Region honors at offensive receiver (he was also first-team All-League and second-team All-CIF as a guard as a senior, when SuperPrep ranked him as the No. 93 prospect in the sophomore). As a senior, he caught 44 passes for 687 yards (15.6 per) and states of California, Hawai’i and Nevada in naming him to its preseason three touchdowns; that followed a prolific junior year when he had 59 All-Far West team. SuperPrep wrote about him: “He mauls opposing receptions for 946 yards and 17 touchdowns (averaging 16.0 per catch). linemen, plays with leverage, can get out in space and is an effective Including 52 catches for 859 yards (16.5 per) and seven TDs as a blocker downfield. He’s a tireless worker off the field and is one of the sophomore, he had career numbers of 155 receptions, 2,492 yards and 27 strongest linemen in the state.” Also as a senior, he earned first-team All- scores (16.1 per catch), and had seven career 100-yard receiving games. Orange County and first-team All-Trinity League honors while being On defense, he was in on 56 tackles as a senior playing safety, 42 of the named an “Athleader of the Year” by NCSA Athletic Recruiting, an honor solo variety (one for a loss), with six pass deflections, two fumble bestowed for numerous criteria including academic success, a solid work recoveries an interception. He made 25 tackles as a junior (18 solo) and ethic, gives back to his community and puts the team first in leading by was in on eight as a sophomore (five unassisted). Top games: in a 28-22 example. A three-year starter at offensive guard (shifting to tackle on win over St. Paul as a senior, he had 11 tackles (nine solo), with a fumble occasion), he did not allow a quarterback sack or even a single pressure recovery and a pass broken up, while catching four passes for 86 yards; in his junior and season seasons. He had 52 pancake and 10 direct a 28-25 loss to Dominquez in the CIF first round playoffs as a junior, he touchdown blocks his senior year, when he wasn’t called for any penalties, caught eight passes for 169 yards and three touchdowns. Under coach Jim with over 50 ‘cakes and eight touchdown blocks as a junior, when he was Bonds, St. Francis was 9-3 his senior year, 6-5 his junior season and 9-3 his flagged for two penalties. He allowed just one sack and a couple of sophomore campaign. He also lettered twice in basketball, playing his pressures his sophomore season. He played nose guard on the freshman freshman and sophomore years, and once in track (long jump). team, with six quarterback sacks and four passes broken up. Under Coach Chuck Petersen, Orange Lutheran was 6-4 his senior season; OLHS was 6- ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Economics at Colorado. As a 4 his junior year and 5-5 his sophomore season under Coach Jim Kunau. sophomore, he garnered honorable mention Academic All-Colorado He played basketball (center) as a freshman. honors from the state’s chapter of the National Football Foundation. He earned Mission League All-Academic team honors as a senior in high ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Business (Finance) at Colorado. He was school. a member of the Honor Roll throughout high school with a grade point average of 4.3 (on a 4.0 scale). PERSONAL—He was born February 8, 1994 in Sierra Madre, Calif. His hobbies include reading, running, swimming and spending time at the PERSONAL—He was born October 11, 1994 at Vandenberg Air Force Base beach. He belonged to the Life, Learning & Safe Experience Club at St. (near Lompoc, Calif.). His hobbies include hiking, working out and playing Francis. video games. Active in his community, he has volunteered at his church’s Sunday School. An older sister (Chloe) is a two-time Olympic swimmer, participating in the Beijing (2008) and London (2012) games for the U.S. Team. His father (David) lettered four years as an offensive lineman (C, OG and OT) at Air Force from 1982-85 and is a U.S. Air Force officer who was in the Pentagon during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (First TEDRIC THOMPSON, DB name is pronounced kaw, as in caution, -lynn.) 6-0, 200, Jr., 2L Valencia, Calif. (Valencia) 9 AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—He TRAVIS TALIANKO, ILB ended spring drills atop the depth chart at 6-1, 215, Jr., 1L strong safety, fully recovered from a severe concussion that prematurely ended his Sierra Madre, Calif. sophomore season. Phil Steele’s College (St. Francis/ San Jose State/ Football select him to its fourth-team College of the Canyons) 27 preseason All-Pac-12 team. 2014 (Soph.)—He started the first eight games of the season until he was AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—He sidelined for the remainder of the year after suffering a concussion in the ended spring drills listed second at the first overtime period against UCLA (he was taken to the hospital for “will” inside linebacker position. He had precautionary reasons). He was leading the team in tackles at that point, eight tackles (six solo) in the four main eventually finishing fourth with 59 stops (45 solo, three for losses and spring scrimmages. another two for zero gains). He also had five third down stops, four passes 2014 (Soph.)—He appeared in 10 games, all broken up, four touchdown saves, a forced fumble and a quarterback on special teams; he had 11 special teams points on the season, recording pressure in playing 474 snaps from scrimmage. He led the team with three five tackles (one solo), four knockdown blocks and two “snuffed punt interceptions (CU’s only three of the season), the most by a safety at

96 Colorado since 2001; the picks came against Massachusetts, Hawai’i and California. He had a career/season-high 10 tackles on three occasions: at Southern California (eight solo), versus Arizona State (seven unassisted) and at Massachusetts (six solo). He also earned five special team points BRETT TONZ, DL on the strength of three solo tackles and two touchdown saves on 6-3, 300, Fr., HS coverage duty. He had 11 tackles and an interception in the four main scrimmages, which included a team-high six tackles (five solo) to lead the Peoria, Ariz. Gold team in the spring game. (Centennial) 2013 (Fr.)—He saw action in all 12 games, including three starts: at free 55 safety against Oregon and at strong safety versus California and USC. He AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.)—He is was in for 323 plays from scrimmage and recorded 32 tackles (22 solo), projected as a defensive lineman in this, his along with three passes broken up and two third down stops. He had a true freshman year in college. season-high six tackles on two occasions, versus Oregon (four solo) and at Arizona State (three unassisted). He had five tackles against Washington HIGH SCHOOL—He earned first-team All- and Utah, with four against California when he played 85 snaps from State honors from the AzFCA (Arizona scrimmage, the third-most by a true freshman in a game at Colorado Football Coaches Association) on defense, (behind teammate Addison Gillam, who played 86 twice that year). He and earned first-team Division II-Section III honors on both offense and earned nine special team points in CU’s elaborate special teams scoring defense (he made the All-Arizona Team for Division II). He was ranked the system, accrued via six tackles (five solo), a knockdown block and two No. 65 overall player in the state of Arizona before the season; by the end touchdown saves. of the year, he zoomed into the top 20 (Arizona Republic). As a junior, he was a second-team All-Division II (Section III) performer. A three-year HIGH SCHOOL—He earned PrepStar All- West Region honors at defensive performer at offensive and defensive tackle (played offense only as a back as a senior, when he was afforded preseason SuperPrep All-Far West senior, which forced him to change his number from 46 to 77), he was in accolades; Scout.com named him to its West 150 Team (the No. 145 player on 57 tackles as a senior (42 solo, 12 for losses including four-and-a-half overall and the 11th safety); ESPN.com ranked him as the No. 60 safety in quarterback sacks), with 21 hurries, four passes broken up and a forced the nation. A three-time, first-team All-Foothill League performer, he was fumble. He did not allow a sack on offense and just one pressure. As a second-team All-State (MaxPreps) and All-CIF Southern Section (North junior, he recorded 41 tackles (26 solo, 14 for losses, six-and-a-half sacks), Division) as a senior. A three-and-a-half year starter at safety (he was with six pressures, two pass deflections and an interception (which he called up to the varsity for the last six games as a freshman), he recorded returned 20 yards for a touchdown). In a part-time role as a sophomore, 170 career tackles, six interceptions and approximately 40 passes broken he showed flashes of what was to come, with 13 tackles (nine solo, but six up. As a senior, he was in on 58 tackles (23 solo), deflected 15 passes, were behind the line of scrimmage with three of those sacks); he had five forced three fumbles (one recovered), made one interception and blocked hurries and a PBU. One of his top games as a senior came in a 24-0 win a field goal. His junior year, he racked up 43 tackles (17 solo, three for over Chaparral in the state semifinals, when he had three tackles, which losses), intercepting three balls, with 14 passes broken up, two forced included one-and-a-half quarterback sacks, while not allowing a sack at fumbles, one recovery and a blocked PAT kick. He had 57 tackles (28 solo) his offensive tackle position against a team that came in averaging over with two picks and a forced fumble as a sophomore, and he was in on 12 five sacks a game. Under coach Richard Taylor, Centennial was 12-2 his tackles (3 solo) as frosh. On offense (two-year starter and in the rotation senior year, claiming the Division II state and Section III titles, 10-2 his as a soph), he had 93 career receptions for 1,272 yards (13.7 per catch), junior year and 10-2 his sophomore season (Section I champs, state with 15 touchdowns; he had 26 catches for 386 yards (7 TD) as a senior, runners-up). 42 for 431 yards (2 TD) as a junior and 25 for 431 (6 TD) as a sophomore. Top games as a senior: in a 31-20 win over Hart, he recorded a career-high ACADEMICS—He is undecided on his major, but is interested in 15 tackles and had a key pass broken up to thwart a late scoring drive, Integrative Physiology at Colorado. and he caught four passes for 62 yards, including a 40-yard catch and run that set up the go-ahead score; in a 54-41 win over Canyon, he caught five PERSONAL—He was born January 28, 1997 in Tucson, Ariz. His hobbies passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns with six tackles and three pass include playing most sports, video games and working out. A grandfather deflections on defense; he also had 13 tackles in a 43-36 win over Paso (John Tonz) played football at the University of Arizona. Very active in Robles. Top games as a junior: in a 19-14 loss to Hart, he had career bests community service, he has participated in Habitat for Humanity. Last of nine receptions for 98 yards (1 TD), making six tackles on defense; in 1 name is pronounced tonze, as in bronze. 17-0 win over Santa Monica, he recorded nine tackles, two passes broken up and a forced fumble. Under Coach Larry Muir, Valencia was 9-4 his senior year, 6-5 as a junior, 11-2 his sophomore season and 12-1 his freshman year (5-1 after he was called up to the varsity); VHS won or shared the Foothill League title all four years and reached the CIF semifinals on three occasions. JOEY TUGGLE, TB 5-7, 185, Soph., VR ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Sociology at Colorado. Aurora, Colo. PERSONAL—He was born January 20, 1995 in Inglewood, Calif. His (Smoky Hill) hobbies include playing basketball and spending time with friends and 48 family. An older brother, Cedric, played safety at the University of AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He Minnesota and was a fifth round pick by Miami in the 2015 NFL Draft. In suffered a torn ACL early in spring practices conjunction with one of his classes in high school, he did extensive and missed the remainder of the sessions; community service, volunteering with the homeless. (First name is he had surgery in late March and his status pronounced teh-drick) for the fall was to be determined. 2014 (Fr.-RS)—Did not see any action; he TACKLES Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int did dress for the Washington game and was 2013 9 323 22 10— 32 0- 0 0- 0 02 00030 a scout team performer after joining the team as a walk-on after the start 2014 8 474 45 14— 59 3- 5 0- 0 25 10143 of the season. He enrolled at Colorado in the fall of 2013 but did not try Totals 17 797 67 24— 91 3- 5 0- 0 27 10173 out for the football team. ADDITIONAL STATISTICS—Interception Returns: 3-28, 9.3 avg., 20 long, 0 TD (2014). Special Team Tackles: 5,1—6 (2013); 3,0—3 (2014). HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he earned second-team All-Centennial League honors at both running back and kick returner, as he was named Smoky Hill’s offensive player of the year; as a junior, he garnered first-team All-League honors as a return man and was the school’s special teams

97 player of the year. As a senior, he rushed 140 times for 737 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 5.3 yards per carry; he had a long run of 63 yards for a TD against Aurora Central. He also caught 22 passes for 246 yards (11.2 per) and three touchdowns, and accrued 353 kick return yards: he JOHN PAUL TUSO, DL averaged 26.2 yards for 11 kickoff returns and 9.3 yards for seven punt 6-3, 270, Sr., 2L runbacks. As a junior, he rushed 71 times for 459 yards and two scores (45 long), with nine receptions for 94 yards (10.4 average); he had 13 Englewood, Colo. kickoff returns for 378 yards, averaging 29.1 per. His sophomore year, in (Cherry Creek) limited action, he rushed for 353 yards on 71 tries (4.9 per), with three 51 catches for 17 yards and two kickoff returns for 38 more. Top games: As a AT COLORADO: This Season (Sr.)—He senior, he had 17 carries for 179 yards and two TDs in a 56-0 win over enters the fall listed fifth at defensive tackle. Aurora Central; he rushed 27 times for 175 yards and two scores in a wild He is back to 100 percent following knee 46-53 win over Denver East; he also had 308 all-purpose yards in a 23-19 surgery that sidelined him for the 2014 win over Legend. As a junior, he returned a kickoff 97 yards for a season. touchdown that ignited a Smoky Hill rally from 41-23 down to beat 2014 (Jr.)—He missed the entire season Overland, 42-41; in that game, he set a school record with 356 all-purpose after he suffered ACL and meniscus tears in yards (he also had 146 yards on 13 carries). Under coach John Thompson, spring practice (March 17); he underwent surgery on April 10 and spent Smoky Hill was 4-6 his junior and senior years, with a 2-6 mark record his the fall rehabilitating. sophomore season. He also lettered twice in lacrosse, playing the LSM 2013 (Soph.)—He saw action in one game but did dress for all 12; he was (long stick middle) position, one of the most difficult and important roles in for two snaps against Charleston Southern. He had three solo tackles, on a team (he had a goal and an assist with 47 ground balls in 22 career including a quarterback sack and two third down stops, in the four main games). spring scrimmages, 2012 (Fr.-RS)—He saw action in one game, Stanford, getting in for eight ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Business at Colorado, but is undecided on snaps in his collegiate debut (but did not register any statistics). With so his sequence. He earned first-team Academic All-State honors as both a few linemen available for spring practice, he got in some decent reps to junior and senior in high school. develop; he had an assisted tackle in main scrimmage action. He has gained about 15 pounds of muscle since enrolling as a freshman. PERSONAL—He was born December 5, 1994 in Las Vegas, Nev. He is 2011 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he joined the team as a walk-on after the season interested in owning his own business and/or coaching after college. opener and practiced all fall on the defensive line.

HIGH SCHOOL—He lettered three seasons at defensive end. As a senior, he started all 11 games and recorded 31 tackles (eight solo), with five for losses and a quarterback sack. He also recovered two fumbles and caused one. He had a career high five tackles against Denver East and four on two LYLE TUILOMA, DL other occasions. He had 15 tackles as a junior (six solo), with four for losses and a sack with a fumble recovery. Under coach Mike Brookhart, 6-3, 315, Fr., HS Cherry Creek was 7-4 his senior year, 5-6 his junior season and 11-3 his Waianae, Hawai’i sophomore campaign. (Nanakuli) 72 ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Geology at Colorado. AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.)—He is projected as a defensive lineman in this, his PERSONAL—He was born January 2, 1993 in Frisco, Colo., just on the true freshman year in college. other side of the Continental Divide; he was basically raised there until moving to Denver as a teenager. His hobbies include skiing and hiking. As HIGH SCHOOL—He earned second-team a youngster, he broke his growth plate in a knee, and there was a time he All-State honors at offensive tackle from the thought he’d never walk again, much less play sports. Honolulu Star-Advertiser as well as first-team TACKLES All-Oahu White/Division II League accolades as a senior. He started all four Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int years at left offensive tackle for Nanakuli, averaging seven pancakes a 2012 1800—00- 0 0- 0 00 00000 game his senior year, when he allowed just two quarterback sacks. He was 2013 1200—00- 0 0- 0 00 00000 in on 27 tackles (17 solo, 12 for losses including six quarterback sacks), Totals 2 10 00—00- 0 0- 0 00 00000 along with a forced fumble and a recovery; he also had eight quarterback hurries. He did not play defense as a junior; but did start as an underclassman on the defensive line. He played one of his best prep games in a 37-36 win over Pearl City, helping to jam up the run game in the Division II championship game. Under coach Skip Lopes, Nanakuli was 10-1 his senior year (Oahu White/Division II champions), 7-5 his soph FRANK UMU, DL season and 2-7 his freshman year (Keala Watson coached the team his 6-4, 290, Fr., HS junior year to a 4-5 mark). He also lettered in track as a junior, throwing the shot put (41-0 personal best) and discus (115-0). Littleton, Colo. (Heritage) ACADEMICS—He is interested in Broadcast Journalism as his major at 50 Colorado (he wants to go into sports broadcasting after his playing days AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.)—He is are done). An Honor Roll student in high school, his grade point average projected as a defensive lineman in this, his has always hovered around a 3.0. true freshman year in college.

PERSONAL—He was born September 8, 1997 in Honolulu, Hawai’i. His HIGH SCHOOL— He earned All-Colorado hobbies include surfing, boogie-boarding, paddling (all water sports) and and first-team All-State honors from the playing basketball. CU has mined Hawai’i for recruits on a regular basis Denver Post, Mile High Sports Magazine and since the 1970s, but he is the first player to sign with CU from Nanakuli. He Six Zero Strength & Fitness as a senior, when he also earned All-USA had never seen snow before his recruiting visit to CU; it was actually on Colorado (USA Today/American Family Insurance) recognition with MHS his “bucket list” to do so. Last is now pronounced tooey-loma. and Six Zero selecting him as the state’s Defensive Lineman of the Year. Ranked as the state’s top defensive tackle by Scout.com, he was a first- team All-South Metro League performer, he was the league’s defensive

98 player of the year, as well as Heritage’s most valuable player. He was named All-Met (Metro Area Washington, D.C.) by the Washington Post and second-team All-League as a junior and earned honorable mention honors the Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C. He had 84 tackles (57 solo) with four as a sophomore. A three-year starter at defensive tackle, as a senior, he quarterback sacks, three forced fumbles and two interceptions while recorded 90 tackles (61 solo), with 17 for losses including four averaging over three pass break-ups per game; all three of his forced quarterback sacks. He also has 12 quarterback hurries, forced five fumbles fumbles were picked up by fellow CU signee De’Jon Wilson. He was stellar and had one pass broken up. He had 65 tackles as a junior (21 solo, seven on special teams as the gunner on punt return and also played on kickoff for losses), with 10 hurries, two PBU’s, a forced fumble and a recovery, return. He blocked three kicks on the season, two punts and a field goal. and as a sophomore, he was in on 41 tackles (20 unassisted, three for H.D. Woodson was his third high school in four years, as he attended losses) with two deflections. He blocked five kicks in his prep career, three Archbishop Carroll High School his sophomore and junior seasons, as a senior (two punts and a field goal), with one each as a junior (field playing quarterback as a sophomore and cornerback as a junior (48 goal) and as a sophomore (punt). Top games his senior year: in a 35-7 win tackles, 29 solo). He attended Frost Friendship Collegiate his freshman over Castle View, he had 12 tackles (seven solo, two sacks), three hurries, year but did not play any sports. Under coach Greg Fuller, Woodson was a forced fumble and a PBU; and in a 27-0 win over Aurora Hinkley, he had 6-5 his senior season; under Rick Houchens, Carroll was 6-4 his junior year 11 tackles (nine solo, three for losses with a sack), a hurry, forced fumble and 2-8 his sophomore season. and a blocked punt. Under coach Tyler Knoblock, Heritage was 7-4 his senior year, the runners-up in the South Metro League; HHS was 5-5 his ACADEMICS—He is major in Sociology at Colorado. He was on the Honor junior year (second in the Pioneer League) and 4-6 his sophomore season Roll throughout high school, attaining a perfect 4.0 grade point in his final under coach Mike Griebel. He also lettered twice in track (throws), with three quarters, and was Woodson’s salutatorian. career bests of 46-0 in the shot put and 125-0 in the discus. PERSONAL—He was born July 23, 1994 in Washington D.C. His hobbies ACADEMICS—He is interested in Business as his major at Colorado. include riding dirt bikes, playing basketball, swimming and snow skiing. He is active in the D.C. community, including helping at his church in the PERSONAL—He was born December 31, 1996 in San Luis Obispo, Calif. past on Thanksgiving delivering turkeys and with a food drive. He won a He participated in several community service activities in high school, sportsmanship award through the Boys & Girls Club. An older sister, including many clean-up projects. Sydney Leonard, played basketball at St. Thomas. (Last name is pronounced ooh-moo) TACKLES Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int 2013 6 85 34—70- 0 0- 0 00 00000 2014 10 438 19 9— 28 1- 1 0- 0 23 10150 Totals 16 523 22 13— 35 1- 1 0- 0 23 10150 JOHN WALKER, DB ADDITIONAL STATISTICS—Special Team Tackles: 4,3—7 (2013); 4,1—5 (2014). 5-9, 175, Jr., 2L Washington, D.C. (H.D. Woodson) 12 AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—He LEE WALKER, WR ended spring practices listed second at 6-0, 175, Fr., RS both right cornerback and the nickel San Diego, Calif. positions. The coaches selected him as the recipient of the Hale Irwin Award, presented (Madison) to the most improved defensive back during 25 spring practices. AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.-RS)—He 2014 (Soph.)—He appeared in all 12 games, including seven starts, in was held out of spring practices as he playing 438 snaps from scrimmage, the most by any part-time starter on completed rehabilitation from shoulder defense. He was mainly in at the nickel position (where he made all seven surgery; he was able to participate in non- of his starts) in recording 28 tackles (19 solo, one for a loss); he also had contact drills. He shared the Iron Buffalo two tackles for zero gains, three third down stops, a forced fumble, one Award for the wide receivers during spring quarterback pressure, a touchdown save and five passes broken up. He practice, which recognizes hard work, had a season-high five tackles (four solo) against Hawai’i, and had four dedication, toughness and total lifting performance. tackles three other times (Colorado State, Arizona State, Washington). He 2014 (Fr.)—Redshirted. He suffered a season-ending shoulder injury had 12 special teams points on the season, coming via five tackles (four (subluxation) in practice on Sept. 17 and underwent surgery on October solo, three inside-the-20), with one downed punt, a forced fair catch, a first 14. He enrolled at Colorado for the spring semester after taking a year off downfield credit that altered a return and a touchdown save. to improve his test scores (he originally signed with Arizona). He caught 2013 (Fr.-RS)—He played in 10 games, starting one (at nickel back at nine passes for 112 yards and two touchdowns in the four main spring Arizona State), but missed the last two games after suffering a hip scrimmages (one of the scores came in the spring game on an 18-yard pass contusion in practice (on November 19). He was in for 85 snaps from from Sefo Liufau). scrimmage (46 in his one start), and was credited with a career-high seven tackles (three solo). He had two tackles (one unassisted) against Arizona HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he earned first-team All-Western League and State, with one stop in five other games. On special teams, he earned 15 second-team All-CIF honors on defense (cornerback). He had 1,838 all- points in CU’s elaborate scoring system, tying for the fourth-most on the purpose yards as a senior, accumulated mostly on 41 receptions for 755 team; he was in on seven tackles (four solo, one inside-the-20), along with yards (18.4 avg., with 12 touchdowns and a long play of 87 yards) and 21 five knockdown blocks and two forced fair catches. He had a tremendous kickoff returns for 549 yards (26.1 average); he also returned 21 punts for spring, recording 22 tackles (21 solo, one for a loss) and five third downs 481 yards (22.9 per), with four TDs via returns. He had two 100-yard stops in the four main spring scrimmages. receiving games and nine contests with over 100 all-purpose yards. On 2012 (Fr.)—Redshirted; practiced the entire fall in the secondary. He defense, he was in on 15 tackles, 14 solo, made three interceptions and suffered a severe cut to his hand and in particular his flexor tendon on had six passes broken up. He caught 21 passes for 572 yards (27.3) and the third day of practice that ticketed him for a redshirt year. seven touchdowns as a junior, when he had 891 all-purpose yards. He had 48 tackles, 35 solo, four interceptions (for 79 yards in returns) and three HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, was ranked the No. 51 cornerback in the PBU’s. For his career, he had 2,877 all-purpose yards (1,327 receiving, 700 country by ESPN.com, which also ranked him as the No. 6 player from the punt return, 682 kickoff return, 75 rushing and 93 interception return). Top District of Columbia and No. 118 overall player in the Atlantic Region. games as a senior included the state title game, a 38-35 win over Marin Catholic (three receptions, 77 yards, 1 TD; three solo tackles on defense); SuperPrep ranked him as the No. 7 player from Washington D.C., and No. 48 player in the Mid-Atlantic Region (the eighth defensive back). He was in a 42-20 win over Mission Bay, he caught six balls for 101 yards and three

99 touchdowns; in a 35-21 win over St. Augustine, he had five receptions for ACADEMICS—He is interested in Business as his major at Colorado, but 136 yards and a score; and in a 35-31 triumph over Mount Miguel, he had is undecided on what sequence. a career-best 304 all-purpose yards (including 238 via return). As a junior, he had five catches for 212 yards and two scores in a 38-28 win over PERSONAL—He was born August 9, 1995 in West Valley City, Utah. His Hoover, and added a five-catch, 121-yard effort, also with two TDs, in a 45- hobbies include watching movies and playing video games; he is also an 17 win over Mater Dei Catholic. Under head coach Rick Jackson, Madison Eagle Scout. He has four relatives who have played or are playing in the was 14-1 his senior year, wining the CIF Division III state championship, National Football League: a cousin, Stanley Havili (fullback with along with the regional and Western League titles. MHS was 10-1-1 his Indianapolis, played collegiately at USC); another cousin, Paul Soloiai junior season and 12-2 his sophomore year (losing in the state title game). (defensive tackle with Miami, college ball at Utah); an uncle, Tony Moeaki He also lettered in track (sprints, relays). (tight end with Buffalo, collegiately at Iowa); and another uncle, Harvey Unga (running back with Chicago, college at BYU). He is very active in his ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Sociology at Colorado. community, performing landscaping and clean-up duties and helping to feed the homeless. He was the second commitment of CU’s 2014 recruiting PERSONAL—He was born August 25, 1995 in San Diego, Calif. In his spare class and has been a classmate of George King, a true freshman on CU’s time, he enjoys reading the Bible and playing video games. A cousin, Akili basketball team, since grade school. (Last name is pronounced what- Smith, played quarterback at Oregon and was the third overall pick in the ah-na-be.) first round by the in the 1999 NFL Draft. He originally signed with Arizona in its 2013 recruiting class, but didn’t qualify academically; instead of attending junior college, he opted to improve his test scores, which he accomplished and he decided to re-open his recruitment. EVAN WHITE, DB 6-2, 195, Soph., 1L Aurora, Colo. GRANT WATANABE, ILB (Cherokee Trail) 6 5-11, 240, Fr., HS AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He ended spring practices atop the depth chart San Antonio, Texas at free safety. (Brennan) 2014 (Fr.)—He played in 11 games, 45 including three starts (Oregon State, AT COLORADO: This Season (Fr.)—He Washington, Arizona), but missed the enrolled for the spring semester, but did not Oregon game with a concussion he suffered participate in spring practices as he in the first half at UA the previous week. He was in for 232 snaps on suffered a “LisFranc” sprain (foot), which defense and recorded 31 tackles (24 solo), with five touchdowns saves, limited his ability to run. He was originally two third down stops and a tackle for zero. Despite playing just the first scheduled to report with the other half at Arizona, he posted his career/season high in tackles with nine members of the 2014 recruiting class, but an (seven solo); he had eight (six unassisted) against Washington, which injury forced him to delay his enrollment until January as a grayshirt. included two TD saves, and three on two other occasions. He finished third on the team in special teams points with 24, which he scored in eight HIGH SCHOOL—He was the first player in Brennan history to play four different categories: two solo tackles (one inside-the-20), eight forced fair seasons on the varsity. He earned APSE Class 4A All-State honorable catches, seven knockdown blocks, two downed punts, two first downfield mention as a senior, first-team All-District 28-4A honors as a junior and credits that altered returns, a caused penalty and a “snuffed” punt fake. senior, and was named the area defensive player of the year by the San Antonio Express-News as junior. He was rated as the No. 83 overall prospect HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, he earned All-Colorado honors from both in the state of Texas. He was selected to play for the USA Under-19 game the Denver Post and Mile High Sports Magazine; the Post called him for the USA-Canada All-Star game in Arlington, Texas on February 7 (he arguable the state’s best defensive player for 2013, as MHS named him the will not play in the game). As a senior, he played in 11 of his team’s 16 best cornerback in the state. He was a first-team All-Centennial League games, as he battled several injuries (hairline fracture and torn ligaments performer as a junior and senior (second-team as a sophomore). A three- in his foot, sprained knee, strained hamstring and a concussion) but still year starter on defense at safety, he was in on 64 tackles as a senior (41 managed to record 122 tackles, 10 behind the line of scrimmage including solo), four for losses including a quarterback sack; he had eight passes four quarterback sacks; he also had two forced fumbles, six passes broken broken up and six interceptions. He also returned a pair of kickoffs for 115 up and four interceptions, returning one for a touchdown. As a junior, he yards, including a 74-yard jaunt for a touchdown against Arvada West. His posted monster numbers: 167 tackles, with 29 behind the line of junior year, he racked up 80 tackles (46 solo, two for losses) and had seven scrimmage including three sacks; he had four interceptions and two interceptions, one he returned for a touchdown; he had nine passes fumble recoveries; Between his junior and senior seasons, he had 21 broken up and a fumble recovery. As a sophomore, he was in on 42 tackles games with 10 or more tackles. As a sophomore, he racked up 98 tackles, (23 solo) with two interceptions. He was a reserve wide receiver on 16 for losses with five sacks, and made three interceptions, while as a offense, with 10 receptions for 140 yards and a touchdown his senior year freshman, he was in on 56 stops, eight for losses. Overall, he had 443 and 17 for 231 and two TDs as a junior. Top games as a senior included the career tackles, 63 for losses, with 11 interceptions. Top games as a senior: state semifinal against Valor Christian, when he had seven tackles and two he was the MVP in the state title game despite his team falling 31-7 to interceptions in a 42-23 loss; he had four career games with 10 or more Denton; he was in on 13 tackles with two for losses. In a 62-0 win over tackles (career-high of 13 against Chatfield as a senior). Under coach Lanier, he had 15 tackles, with two for losses. Top games as a junior: in a Monty Thelen, CTHS was 10-3 his senior year and 12-2 his junior season, 24-0 win over East Central, he had 11 tackles, two interceptions and a sack; reaching the state semifinal and finals, respectively, and was 6-4 his in a 31-28 win over Cedar Park Vista Ridge in the playoffs, he posted 13 sophomore year. He lettered three times in basketball (forward; averaged tackles and a fumble recovery; and in a 52-6 win over Lanier, he had 19 eight points and nine rebounds as a senior) and four times in track tackles in just 43 plays. Under coach Stephen Basore, BHS was 15-1 his (sprints and relays; he owned career bests of 11.03 in the 100-meter dash, senior season and 13-1 his junior year, claiming the 28-4A district title both 22.01 in the 200 and 50.0 in the 400). He was a two-time All-Centennial times, reaching the state finals and quarterfinals, respectively; Brennan performer in track. was 7-4 his sophomore year and 0-10 his freshman year, the school’s first year sponsoring varsity football. He lettered in basketball and track earlier ACADEMICS—He is interested in Broadcast Journalism or in his high school career, throwing a career-best 50-0 in the shot put. Communication as his major at Colorado. As a freshman, he garnered

100 honorable mention Academic All-Colorado honors from the state’s chapter of the National Football Foundation.

PERSONAL—He was born September 18, 1995 in Denver. His hobbies DE’JON WILSON, DL include playing video games. A cousin, J.J. Billingsley, was a safety for the 6-3, 250, Jr., 2L Buffaloes last decade (2002-06). He has been active in community service through school programs, including coaching kids in sports. Washington, D.C. (H.D. Woodson) TACKLES 90 Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—He 2014 9 232 24 7— 31 0- 0 0- 0 12 00000 ended spring practices listed third at right ADDITIONAL STATISTICS—Special Team Tackles: 2,0—2 (2014). defensive end. He came up big in the spring game, recording two quarterback sacks in the Gold team’s 14-10 win. 2014 (Soph.)—He saw action in 11 games (no starts; all but in the season opener against Colorado State), as he was in for 139 snaps total from scrimmage. SULLY WIEFELS, OL He recorded seven tackles (five solo), with two quarterback hurries, a 6-3, 295, Jr., RS third down stop and a pass broken up. He had two tackles (both unassisted) at Massachusetts and one in five other games. He had a Eagle, Idaho (Eagle/ productive spring, and tallied eight tackles (four solo, two for losses with American River College) a half-sack), along with three quarterback hurries, a third down stop and 53 a tackle or zero. He won the Iron Buffalo Award for the defensive linemen AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.-RS)—He for his spring work in the weight room. ended spring practices listed second at 2013 (Fr.-RS)—He saw action in 11 games (no starts; he did not play center. against Central Arkansas), and was in for 176 snaps from scrimmage. He 2014 (Jr.)—Redshirted; he practiced on the posted 12 tackles (eight solo, two for losses including a half-quarterback offensive line all fall. He enrolled at CU in sack and two tackles for zero), along with a fumble recovery, a June with three years to play two in quarterback pressure, a caused interception and a pass broken up. He had eligibility. a career/season-high five tackles at Washington (two solo, with a half-sack and a tackle for zero), when he played his most snaps in a game (50). He AT AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE (2012/2013, Fr./Soph.)—He earned first- also had three stops against Charleston Southern, when he recovered a team All-State honors as a sophomore and first-team All-Valley Conference fumble. He did not participate in most of spring drills as he was twice at American River College (Sacramento, Calif.), with JC.Gridiron.com concentrating on academics. listing him as the No. 8 interior offensive line prospect in the nation. He 2012 (Fr.)—Redshirted; practiced on the defensive line during the season. started both years, at offensive tackle as a sophomore (allowing no sacks or pressures, with just two penalties and averaging three pancake blocks HIGH SCHOOL—As a senior, SuperPrep ranked him the No. 27 player from per game); he was a guard as a freshman. Under coach John Osterhout, the Mid-Atlantic Region and was the eighth defensive lineman and fourth ARC was 8-3 both his sophomore and freshman years, winning the player from Washington D.C. on that list. He was also the No. 4 player from conference title in the latter. the District of Columbia by Rivals, No. 6 by Scout and No. 7 by ESPN.com. The Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C., named him first-team All- HIGH SCHOOL—He earned first-team All-State honors as a senior Metropolitan as a junior and senior, an honor he also earned from the (second-team as a junior) and was a first-team All-Southern Idaho Washington Post and DCSports.com. As a junior, he earned defensive Conference performer his sophomore through senior years, when he lined player of the year honors for the DCIAA Eastern Division. In his prep up at right offensive tackle. A four-year starter on the varsity, he played career, he attended three high schools in the D.C. area; he lost some left guard as a freshman. He blocked for two premier prep quarterbacks at credits with one of the transfers and originally was allowed to play a a Eagle, Taylor Kelly (Arizona State) his first two seasons and then Tanner senior, but an emergency change in the rules allowed him to play after Mangum (Elite 11, BYU) the last two. Under coach Paul Peterson, EHS was missing the first two games of the season. He finished his senior year with 41-7 in his prep career, state 5A champions his sophomore year (11-1), 60 total tackles, 24 for losses and 11 quarterback sacks, along with forcing and runner-ups his freshman (11-1) and senior (12-2) seasons. He also six fumbles and an interception. He returned three fumbles for lettered three times in wrestling and twice in track (throws). touchdowns, all three forced by fellow CU recruit John Walker. Against Fairmont Heights, a 22-8 victory, he recorded 11 tackles with one sack and ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Political Science at Colorado. He against Wilson in a 24-6 win, he had eight tackles with two sacks. His junior graduated from American River College with his A.A. degree in June 2014. season he set school records with 33 tackles for a loss and 21 sacks and In high school, he was an Academic All-Conference team member as a he also had four forced fumbles. Under coach Greg Fuller, Woodson was junior and senior and was on the student council for all four years (he was 6-5 his senior season and under coach Trey Taylor, was 9-3 his junior year; class president as a junior and the all student body president as a senior). they were 4-0 both years in the DCIAA Eastern Division, earning Woodson a spot in the Turkey Bowl, also the DCIAA championship game, which PERSONAL—He was born August 16, 1994 in Gilroy, Calif. His hobbies Woodson won both times. He also lettered in basketball and track; on the include anything outdoors, including fishing, hunting, hiking and boating. hard court, he was named most improved player two years in a row and His father (Chuck) played football at Idaho State, while his mother (Gina) as a senior averaged 17 points and eight rebounds per game. He ran relays played volleyball at San Jose State (an outside hitter on San Jose State’s and threw the shot put in track and field, twice named first-team All-Met. only Final Four team); his grandfather on his mother’s side (Bert Watson) played football at Washington and for the Green Bay Packers. A first ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Communication at Colorado. He was cousin, Sarah Bareilles, is a singer-songwriter and pianist. He dated Miss named H.D. Woodson’s student of the week a total of eight times in his Junior Idaho as a senior, as both were on Eagle’s Student Council. Sully is high school career. short for Sullivan. (Last name is pronounced wee-fulls.) PERSONAL—He was born January 7, 1993 in Washington, D.C. Two cousins, Tavon Wilson and Joelil Thrash, played football at Illinois; Wilson is now with the New England Patriots. He was named Homecoming King as a senior and his hobbies include hanging out with his friends, playing games and sports like basketball. He has been active in his community through the local recreation center, helping coach kids whenever he could. He enjoyed volunteering for his former Pop Warner football team

101 and also volunteered around his neighborhood. He is the first person in Jimmy Witherspoon, was a blues artist, with his best known song, Ain’t his family to go to college. (First name is pronounced DEE-ZHON) Nobody’s Business, reaching No. 1 on the R&B charts in 1949. His full name is James Ahkello Elec Witherspoon. (First name is pronounced ah- TACKLES kellow.) Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int 2013 11 176 84—12 2- 8 ½- 5 20 11010 TACKLES 2014 11 139 52—70- 0 0- 0 01 20010 Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int Totals 22 315 13 6— 19 2- 8 ½- 5 21 31020 2014 5 144 10 2— 12 0- 0 0- 0 01 00020

AHKELLO WITHERSPOON, CB YURI WRIGHT, DB 6-3, 190, Jr., 1L 6-1, 165, Jr., 2L Sacramento, Calif. (Christian Spring Valley, N.Y. Brothers/Sacramento City College) 23 (Ramsey [N.J.]) 5 AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—He AT COLORADO: This Season (Jr.)—He ended spring practices listed second at left ended spring drills listed third at left cornerback, in which he would be on the cornerback. He had six tackles (five solo) first unit when CU goes into the nickel with a third down stop in the three main formation. He opened the scoring in the spring scrimmages. spring game with a 69-yard interception 2014 (Soph.-RS)—He saw action on special return for the Gold team (one of two picks teams in four games, recording one he had in the four main spring scrimmages). knockdown block. He missed the final week of spring practice, and thus 2014 (Soph.)—He played in 10 games, five on defense with one start (at the spring game, with a concussion. Prior to that, he had recorded 11 Southern California) as he was hampered at the beginning of the season tackles (nine solo, two for losses), with three third down stops and two with a back injury that surfaced in the middle of August camp. He was in pass deflections in three main scrimmages. for 144 snaps on defense, recording 12 tackles (10 solo), with two pass 2013 (Soph.)—Redshirted; he eventually returned to practice after a deflections and a third down stop. He had a career/season-high five concussion he suffered in camp (August 14) kept him out of full tackles (four solo) against Oregon State, when he also had a pass participation until after the season started. At that point, the staff deflection. He had three unassisted tackles at Oregon, when he played his concluded he could benefit from a redshirt year (which they were already most snaps in a single game (45). On special teams, he had a knockdown considering). He was hampered by assorted injuries the first portion of block and an interception on a 2-point conversion try (the latter against spring practices. Lindy’s Pac-12 Football selected him as a second-team Utah). He had a tremendous spring, recording 11 tackles and eight passes performer on its All-Pac 12 preseason team. broken up in the four main scrimmages; he had three solo stops, an 2012 (Fr.)—He played in eight games, starting six (three at right corner interception and four PBU’s in the spring game alone, three of the latter and three on the left side), missing four others due to injuries (concussion, coming in the end zone. He signed with the Buffs in the December junior sprained ankle). He earned honorable mention All-Pac 12 honors from the college signing period and enrolled in classes for the spring semester; he league coaches. He was in for 310 snaps from scrimmage, the 12th most by came to Colorado with four years to play three in eligibility. a true frosh at CU dating back to at least 1984, the sixth most by a defensive back. On the year, he posted 21 tackles (16 solo), with a tackle AT SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGE—He played one season at Sacramento for loss, a third down stop and a touchdown save. He a season/career- City College, starting at cornerback. In eight games, he racked up 21 high seven tackles (five solo) against Stanford, playing 71 of 74 snaps in tackles (15 solo), with seven passes broken up and a forced fumble; he that game; he also had four against Fresno State (all solo) and four (three had also had three interceptions, which tied for third in the Mid-Empire unassisted) against Oregon, playing all 75 snaps in the game versus the Conference. His top game came against Siskiyous, when he had eight Ducks. tackles (seven solo) and a PBU. Under coach Dannie Walker, Sac City was HIGH SCHOOL—He graduated from Ramsey (N.J.) High School, where he 1-9 his only season there. finished up his course work after transferring there from Don Bosco Prep (which is also in Ramsey) for his final semester. He played football for Don HIGH SCHOOL—He played just one season of high school football, Bosco, where as a senior, he was a SuperPrep All-American, which ranked starting at cornerback his senior year at Christian Brothers. He was in on him as the No. 27 defensive back in the country, the No. 10 player from 25 tackles (14 solo), with four passes broken up and an interception. New Jersey and the top cornerback from the Garden State. A PrepStar Despite his short prep career, he had over a dozen schools interested in Dream Team member, the publication ranked him as the No. 2 cornerback him. Top games as a senior: in a 23-20 win over River City, he had three in the country and the No. 52 player overall. He was the No. 40 overall tackles, with five points scored on kicks (2-3 PAT, 1-2 FG, the latter good player on the ESPNU150 list, also ranked as the No. 4 cornerback, the No. from 35 yards); he missed a late field goal try to tie the game but on the 2 player from New Jersey and No. 8 player in the Atlantic Region; ESPNHS next drive, intercepted a pass on defense and returned it 34 yards to the tabbed him a second-team All-American. Rivals.com ranked him as the No. 4-yard line, setting up the winning touchdown with 13 seconds left in the 85 player in the country, the No. 7 cornerback (No. 1 from New Jersey) game. In a 45-6 win over McClatchy, he had three tackles and scored nine and the No. 3 player from the state on its lists. Scout listed him on its Scout points, converting all six PAT kicks and drilling a 35-yard field goal. Under 300 list and was the No. 10 defensive back nationally, while 247Sports coach George Petrissans, Christian Brothers was 6-5 his senior year. He ranked him as the No. 47 prospect nationally, the No. 4 cornerback, and also lettered twice in basketball (point guard), averaging 16 points and the No. 3 player from New Jersey. MaxPreps/Lemming ranked him as the seven assists as a senior, and two times in baseball (outfield), owning a No. 100 player in the country and the No. 7 cornerback. He played in the .300 batting average with 21 stolen bases his senior season. He also played Army All-American Bowl Game as one of 90 participants in San Antonio, soccer as a freshman. leading the East team in tackles with nine and two passes broken up. As a senior, he earned first-team All-New Jersey by MGSVarsity and ESPNHS ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Integrative Physiology at Colorado. He while also earning first-team All-North Jersey and first-team All-Bergen has aspirations of becoming a doctor after his football career is over.

PERSONAL—He was born March 21, 1995 in Oak Park, Calif. His hobbies include playing basketball and singing (particularly rhythm and blues). His father, Lucky, was a tailback at Nevada-Reno, and a cousin, Mike Brown, played basketball at the University of Rhode Island. A grandfather,

102 County honors. His junior season was his first playing varsity at Don Bosco and he earned second-team honors on the All-North Jersey and All- Bergen County squads. For his career, he registered 83 tackles, along with nine interceptions and 25 passes broken up. As a senior, he had 38 tackles with three interceptions and 10 pass break-ups, with a fumble return for a touchdown. Playing spot duty at wide receiver, he caught four passes for 55 yards and a score. His junior season he had 45 tackles, with six interceptions (two returned for touchdowns) and 15 pass deflections. On special teams, he played on several units including kickoff coverage, kickoff return and punt (he had nine blocked punts in his career, six as junior). Under coach Greg Tool, Don Bosco Prep compiled a perfect 23-0 record during his two years (11-0 as a senior; 12-0 as a junior) and was ranked the No. 1 team in the country by most ranking services his senior year and in the top three by most his junior season. He originally favored basketball and played three seasons at Don Bosco, helping the team to a 55-23 record (15-7 as a junior; 18-10 as a sophomore; 22-6 as a freshman) on the varsity.

ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Communication at Colorado.

PERSONAL—He was born March 5, 1993, in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, an island in the southern portion of the Windward Islands at the southern end and eastern border of the Caribbean Sea. He enjoys playing basketball, fishing and , the latter of which he is very talented. He also plays the violin and the drums. In his spare time at home, he volunteers at a soup kitchen and at a daycare.

TACKLES Season G Plays UT AT —TOT TFL Sacks TZ 3DS Hurr FR FF PBU Int 2012 8 310 16 5— 21 1- 3 0- 0 11 00000

BRYAN WYMAN, DL 6-1, 260, Soph., VR Chula Vista, Calif. (Otay Ranch) 97 AT COLORADO: This Season (Soph.)—He ended spring practices listed fifth at nose tackle. 2014 (Fr.-RS)—He did not see any action, but did dress for one game (Washington). He added 20 pounds to his frame since his arrival on campus as a true freshman. 2013 (Fr.)—Redshirted; he practiced the entire all along the defensive line. He joined the team as a recruited walk-on for August drills.

HIGH SCHOOL—He lettered three times at offensive tackle; he did not play any defense as a prep; he played both left and right tackle during his senior season when he allowed only three quarterback sacks and was not called for a penalty the entire year. He was a reserve performer as a junior. Under coach Anthony Lacsina, Otay Ranch was 6-5 his senior season and 5-5 his junior year. He was promoted to the varsity at the conclusion of the J.V. season his sophomore year and saw some limited action.

ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at Colorado. He graduated with honors from Otay Ranch, and was a member of the CIF All-Academic team as a junior and senior (he owned a 3.42 cumulative grade point average in high school).

PERSONAL—He was born April 15, 1995 in San Diego, Calif. His hobbies include wakeboarding, snowboarding and building computers, in fact, anything dealing with computers and other kinds of highly technical devices.

103 how the buffs were built FRESHMAN RECRUITS WALKONS FOUR YEAR JUNIOR 2010 2013 2014 2015 2011 2014 TRANSFERS COLLEGE Jered Bell Michael Adkins II Cade Apsay Chris Bounds John Paul Tuso Brian Boatman 2013 TRANSFERS Chidobe Awuzie %Sam Bennion Patrick Carr Kyle Evans Deaysean Rippy 2011 Bryce Bobo Shay Fields N.J. Falo 2012 Joseph Hall 2013 †Alex Kelley Connor Center Jase Franke Nick Fisher Vincent Arvia Aaron Howard Jordan Gehrke 2014 Stephane Nembot Timothy Coleman, Rick Gamboa Dino Gordon Colin Johnson Cameron Silzer Shane Callahan 2014 Nelson Spruce Jr. Terran Hasselbach Aaron Haigler Jordan Murphy Joey Tuggle †Leo Jackson George Frazier Hayden Jones Justin Jan #Wyatt Tucker Smith 2012 Jimmie Gilbert Josh Kaiser Alex Kinney 2013 2015 Travis Talianko Kenneth Crawley #Addison Gillam Dylan Keeney Tim Lynott, Jr. Ed Caldwell Cameron Beemster Sully Wiefels Tyler Henington Diego Gonzalez Donovan Lee #Dillon Middlemiss Connor Darby Andrew Bergner #Ahkello Witherspoon Jeromy Irwin Jonathan Huckins Eddy Lopez Steve Montez John Finch Xavier Cochrane Sean Irwin Sam Kronshage Jay MacIntyre Isaiah Oliver Chris Graham Danny Galloway 2015 Samson Kafovalu Phillip Lindsay Michael Mathewes Brett Tonz Garrett Gregory Bradley Garcia Aaron Baltazar †Gerrad Kough †John Lisella †Isaac Miller Lyle Tuiloma Chris Hill Sean Grundman Jordan Carrell †Derek McCartney Sefo Liufau Jaisen Sanchez Frank Umu *Ryan Moeller Trent Headley Afolabi Laguda Marques Mosley Kenneth Olugbode Christian Shaver #Hunter Shaw Peter Lynch Blake Robbins #Clay Norgard Robert Orban #Lee Walker Bryan Wyman T.J. Patterson *— has since been placed on scholarship; Christian Powell Devin Ross †Grant Watanabe #— joined team in spring of year listed, Justin Solis Ryan Severson Evan White otherwise joined in the fall; John Walker Colin Sutton %— delaying enrollment until 2016 as he is De’Jon Wilson Tedric Thompson serving his Mormon mission; Yuri Wright †— grayshirt (signed in that class but delayed enrollment until following spring). Letterman Picture

Colorado has 51 lettermen returning for 2015 (47 from the 2013 team, with an additional four from the 2013 season); they break down into 20 on offense, 28 on defense and three specialists; the Buffs lose 23 lettermen off the 2014 squad (11 offense/10 defense/2 specialists). CU returns 14 starters from last season (6 offense/8 defense), losing 8 (5 offense/3 defense); several positions had multiple personnel shuttle in and out, so there are several other players back with starting experience. The 2014 starters are listed in bold (six or more starts), and (*) denotes letters earned primarily on special teams. The breakdown: OFFENSE Position Returning (20) Lost (11) WR (x) Nelson Spruce, Donovan Lee Tyler McCulloch WR (z) Shay Fields, Bryce Bobo *Wesley Christensen WR (h) Devin Ross D.D. Goodson LT Jeromy Irwin, Sam Kronshage Marc Mustoe LG Gerrard Kough Kaiwi Crabb C Alex Kelley, Jonathan Huckins Brad Cotner RG Shane Callahan Daniel Munyer RT Stephane Nembot TE Sean Irwin Kyle Slavin QB Sefo Liufau, Jordan Gehrke TB Michael Adkins, Phillip Lindsay, Christian Powell Tony Jones, *Malcolm Creer, *Terrence Crowder FB George Frazier, *Jordan Murphy DEFENSE Position Returning (28) Lost (10) LDE Derek McCartney, Tim Coleman, De’Jon Wilson, Samson Kafovalu (from 2013) DT Eddy Lopez, Tyler Henington (from 2013) Josh Tupou DT Justin Solis, Clay Norgard, John Paul Tuso (from 2013) Juda Parker RDE Jimmie Gilbert, Christian Shaver (George Frazier—also played FB),*Aaron Howard MLB Addison Gillam, *Travis Talianko Brady Daigh WLB Kenneth Olugbode *Ryan Severson Thor Eaton SLB *Deaysean Rippy, *Hunter Shaw Woodson Greer III, *K.T. Tu’umalo CB Yuri Wright Greg Henderson SS Tedric Thompson, Marques Mosley Terrel Smith, *Brandan Brisco NB John Walker (N) FS Chidobe Awuzie, Evan White, Ryan Moeller, Jered Bell (from 2013) *Richard Yates CB Kenneth Crawley, Ahkello Witherspoon SPECIALISTS Position Returning (3) Lost (2) P Darragh O’Neill PK Diego Gonzalez, Chris Graham Will Oliver SN Wyatt Tucker Smith

104 2014 Year-in-review

COLORADO STATE 31 GAME Colorado State...... 0 7 7 17 — 31 COLORADO 17 11 COLORADO ...... 7 3 7 0 — 17 AUGUST 29, 2014 SPORTS AUTHORITY FIELD AT MILE HIGH, DENVER SCORING Score Time Qtr COLORADO — Spruce 54 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 7- 0 10:31 1Q DENVER — Revving up its running game in the second half, Colorado State COLORADO — Oliver 23 FG 10- 0 12:23 2Q rallied from 10 points down early in the second half to defeat Colorado 31- Colorado State — Hart 8 run (Roberts kick) 10- 7 2:39 2Q 17 in a Friday night Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field COLORADO — Spruce 12 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 17- 7 9:47 3Q at Mile High. Colorado State — Jarrells 3 run (Roberts kick) 17-14 6:18 3Q Colorado State — Higgins 16 pass from Grayson (Roberts kick) 17-21 13:10 4Q The game drew its highest attendance in four years, 63,363, the first in the Colorado State — Hart 3 run (Roberts kick) 17-28 9:28 4Q series ever played on a Friday. Colorado State — Roberts 52 FG 17-31 2:34 4Q

The Buffaloes, cradling a 17-14 lead entering the fourth quarter, were Attendance: 63,363 Time: 3:10 outscored 17-0 in the final 15 minutes as the Rams avenged a 41-27 loss in Weather (67˚): cloudy skies, 46% humidity, 8 mph winds from the southwest last season’s meeting. TEAM STATISTICS COLORADO COLORADO ST. Alabama transfer Dee Hart scampered for 139 yards and two touchdowns, First Downs ...... 22 27 while Treyous Jarrells, rushed for 121 and one score. Overshadowed by Third Down Efficiency (Fourth) ...... 5-15 (1-2) 5-11 (1-2) Rushes—Net Yards...... 34-134 45-266 CSU’s leg work was a superb 100-yard receiving night by CU’s Nelson Passing Yards ...... 241 134 Spruce, who caught seven of Sefo Liufau’s passes for 104 yards and two Passes (Att-Comp-Int)...... 39-24-0 23-13-0 TDs. Total Offense...... 375 400 Return Yards ...... 35 0 The Buffs led 10-7 at halftime, but they couldn’t have been happy with their Punts: No-Average ...... 6-45.5 4-54.5 point total, as in no way did it reflect their first half domination. CU Fumbles: No-Lost...... 0-0 1-1 outgained CSU 223-119 in total offense, including 163-38 in passing, and ran Penalties/Yards ...... 6/65 6/63 39 plays to CSU’s 27. Quarterback Sacks—Yards...... 1-4 0-0 Time of Possession ...... 29:30 30:30 The night started promisingly for the Buffs, scoring on their second Drives/Average Field Position...... 11/C27 12/CS22 offensive series on a 54-yard Liufau-to-Spruce pass to go up 7-0 with 10:31 Red Zone: Scores-Attempts (Points)...... 2-2 (10) 4-4 (28) left in the first quarter. On its final possession of the quarter that spilled INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS into the second, CU used 10 plays to march to the CSU 2-yard line and was Rushing—Colorado: Adkins 16-68, Liufau 7-47, Jones 4-11, Powell 5-8, Lindsay 2-0. rewarded with a first-and-goal there, but the Buffs had to settle for a Will Colorado St.: Hart 22-139, Jarrells 17-121, Oden 1-8, Grayson 3-3, Hansley 1-minus 4, Oliver 23-yard field goal to go ahead 10-0. Team 1-minus 1. Passing—Colorado: Liufau 39-24-0, 241, 2 td. Colorado State: Grayson 23-13-0, 134, 0 Later in the quarter, CU drove to the CSU 24-yard line before the drive td. stalled; Oliver attempted a 41-yard field goal that drifted wide left. CSU then Receiving—Colorado: Fields 8-46, Spruce 7-104, Goodson 2-60, S.Irwin 2-19, embarked on a penalty-aided 76-yard drive that was capped by Hart’s McCulloch 2-14, Adkins 2-minus 4, Powell 1-2. Colorado State: Hart 3-35, Williams 3- inspired 8-yard scoring run to make it 10-7 with 2:39 left in the half. 29, Walker 2-15, The Rams got the ball first in the second half with momentum despite being Cartwright 1-22, Higgins 1-16, Vaden 1-11, Jarrells 1-8, Lovett 1-minus 2. down 10-7. They drove to the Buffs’ 34 before defensive end Derek Punting—Colorado: O’Neill 6-45.5 (57 long, 4 In20, 1 TB). Colorado State: Hunt 4-54.5 (60 long, 1 In20). McCartney sacked Grayson and caused a fumble that was gathered in by tackle Josh Tupou. Punt Returns—Colorado: Spruce 4-35. Colorado State: none. Kickoff Returns—Colorado: Lindsay 2-42. Colorado State: Gaines 3-87. Liufau then drove the Buffs 62 yards in nine plays, capping the march with Tackle Leaders—Colorado: Gillam 9,1—10; Thompson 8,1—9; Awuzie 6,1—7; his second scoring pass to Spruce, whose catch was of the “oh, wow” Henderson 6,1—7; Crawley 4,0—4; Olugbode 3,1—4; Walker 3,1—4; McCartney 3,0— variety. Shielding a defender with his right arm and hand, Spruce went low 3; Gilbert 2,1—3; Greer 2,0—2; Coleman 1,1—2; Parker 1,1—2; Solis 1,1—2. Colorado State: Morgan 8,1—9; Davis 5,3—8; Michel 4,3—7; Jackson 4,2—6; Pierre- in the back of the end zone, extended his left hand and gathered in Liufau’s Louis 5,0—5. pass. Quarterback Sacks—Colorado: McCartney 1-4. Colorado State: none. Oliver’s extra point gave CU a 10-point lead (17-7), but it took the Rams just Interceptions—Colorado: none. Colorado State: none. Passes Broken Up—Colorado: 3:20 and seven plays to once again make it a three-point game. Jarrells, who Awuzie, Coleman. Colorado State: Blake, Elliott, King, Morgan, Simmons. gained 20 of the drive’s 56 yards, scored from the 3-yard line to make it 17- 14 with 6:18 left in the third quarter. GAME NOTES Attendance for the game was 63,363 (tickets distributed); CU accounted for As the third quarter ended, the Rams were again driving, and it was 32,480 of those as attendance was above 60,000 for the first time since 2010 Grayson’s arm that gave CSU its first lead. On the 12th play of a 92-yard ... Fourteen players saw their first-ever action in a CU uniform, including six drive, Grayson lofted a 16-yard pass that Rashard Higgins caught to push who made their first career starts; among those were two freshmen, WR Shay ahead 21-17 with 13:10 left. Fields and DE Christian Shaver, just the 11th and 12th true frosh to ever start in a season opener for the Buffs (and Shaver was the first DE to ever do so) … After forcing a CU punt, Grayson marched the balanced Rams 60 yards in Colorado dropped to 77-43-5 in season openers (6-5-1 at neutral sites), 12-8 seven plays, with 32 yards gained on runs and 28 passing. Hart skirted versus Colorado State … CU now leads the series 62-22-2 (but 8-6 in Denver) around the right end for a 3-yard TD and a 28-17 advantage with 9:28 … The Buffs had just three negative offensive gains in the game, the anomaly remaining. being that all three came on receptions; the Buffs were not sacked and 30 of their 34 rushes gained yards with the four others for zero gain … It was CU’s The Buffs were forced to punt again and on the next drive halted the Rams second turnover free season opener since 2000; the other came last year … CSU amassed 400 yards in total offense, the most by a CU foe to open the at the CU 35, but on fourth-and-four, Roberts booted a 52-yard field goal. season since the Rams had 447 in the 2003 game … CU’s 368 yards were its CSU’s lead ballooned to 31-17, and CU had only 2:28 to make up the second most in its last nine openers (had 509 in 2013) … WR Nelson Spruce difference. hade seven receptions, including his 100th career catch, making him the 13th Buffalo to snare triple digits … CSU did not run a play in CU territory until Liufau finished the night 24-of-39 for 241 yards and two TDs, while CSU’s there was 4:51 left in the first half; 28 of its last 48 then came on the other side Garrett Grayson checked out with 13 completions in 23 attempts for 134 of the 50 … Colorado lost when scoring first in a season opener for just the yards and one TD. CSU accumulated 400 yards in total offense to CU’s 375. second time in 47 years (now 24-2 when scoring first dating back to 1967).

105 COLORADO 41 GAME COLORADO ...... 3 17 14 7—41 MASSACHUSETTS 38 22 Massachusetts...... 7 14 10 7—38 SEPTEMBER 6, 2014 SCORING Score Time Qtr GILLETTE STADIUM, FOXBOROUGH, MASS. COLORADO — Oliver 35 FG 3- 0 10:55 1Q Massachusetts — Mills 14 pass from Frohnapfel (Lucas kick) 3- 7 1:15 1Q FOXBOROUGH, Mass. —Rallying from an 11-point deficit early in the COLORADO — Fields 19 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 10- 7 14:00 2Q second half, the Colorado Buffaloes finally steeled themselves for a strong COLORADO — Oliver 47 FG 13- 7 8:31 2Q finish and put away the Massachusetts Minutemen 41-38 at Gillette Massachusetts — Sifrin 12 pass from Frohnapfel (Lucas kick) 13-14 6:07 2Q Stadium. Many of the 10,227 in attendance on a hot and muggy afternoon COLORADO — Jones 5 run (Oliver kick) 20-14 2:23 2Q were rooting for the Buffs. Massachusetts — Sifrin 14 pass from Frohnapfel (Lucas kick) 20-21 0:18 2Q Massachusetts — Lucas 34 FG 20-24 13:11 3Q CU received a second consecutive stellar performance from junior receiver Massachusetts — Wilson 2 run (Lucas kick) 20-31 12:24 3Q Nelson Spruce, who tied a career-best with 10 catches for 145 yards and COLORADO — Powell 14 run (Oliver kick) 27-31 8:02 2Q two touchdowns. COLORADO — Spruce 70 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 34-31 4:24 3Q COLORADO — Spruce 3 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 41-31 11:16 4Q The Buffs also got exemplary work in its kicking game. Senior Will Oliver hit Massachusetts — Michel 6 run (Lucas kick) 41-38 2:55 4Q all seven of his kicks, two field goals and five PAT’s, the latter of which gave him a CU record for hitting 67 straight. Senior Darragh O’Neill averaged Attendance: 10,227 Time: 3:34 48.8 yards on five punts, including a 62-yarder that was downed at the Weather (86˚): sunny/overcast, 76% humidity, 15 mph winds from the southwest UMass 4 and helped flip the field for Oliver’s second field goal. TEAM STATISTICS COLORADO UMASS First Downs ...... 29 24 On the game’s first possession, CU drove deep into UMass territory before Third Down Efficiency (Fourth) ...... 10-18 (0-1) 5-15 (0-1) stalling, but still took a 3-0 lead on a 35-yard field goal from Oliver. It took Rushes—Net Yards...... 47-156 30-105 two series before UMass answered with a 12-play, 85-yard drive capped by Passing Yards ...... 318 267 Blake Frohnapfel’s 14-yard scoring pass to Rodney Mills. Passes (Att-Comp-Int)...... 42-26-1 38-20-1 Total Offense...... 474 372 Then on the final play of a 63-yard, seven-play CU march, Sefo Liufau hit Return Yards ...... 3 60 Shay Fields with a short pass in the left – and Fields did the rest, tight- Punts: No-Average ...... 5-48.8 6-39.2 Fumbles: No-Lost...... 0-0 2-0 roping down the sideline for a 19-yard TD to put the Buffs up 10-7 only a Penalties/Yards ...... 12/123 7/85 minute into the second quarter. Quarterback Sacks—Yards...... 2-13 2-17 Time of Possession ...... 35:15 24:25 Not quite 6 minutes later, Oliver kicked his second field goal – this one Drives/Average Field Position...... 15/C27 14/M36 covered 47 yards – and CU went ahead 13-7. Red Zone: Scores-Attempts (Points)...... 5-5 (31) 6-6 (38)

Frohnapfel responded, taking UMass 70 yards in six plays, hitting Jean INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Sifrin, a 6-7 tight end who had been cleared to play just days earlier, for a Rushing—Colorado: Powell 19-80, Jones 7-47, Lindsay 7-41, Liufau 5-13, Adkins 5-5, Team 4-minus 30. UMass: Wilson 10-47, Blyden 11-25, Sharpe 2-17, Frohnapfel 6-10, TD to make it 14-13 in favor of the Minutemen. Michel 1-6. With his first carries of the afternoon, Christian Powell got 11 yards on Passing—Colorado: Liufau 42-26-1, 318, 3 td. Massachusetts: Frohnapfel 38-20-1, 267, 3 td. consecutive carries and helped launch an 85-yard CU drive that senior Receiving—Colorado: Spruce 10-145, Fields 6-93, Bobo 5-54, Jones 3-17, Adkins 2-9. Tony Jones ended with a 5-yard TD to make it 20-14 Buffs with 2:23 left in Massachusetts: Sharpe 5-83, Sifrin 4-40, Williams 3-35, Michel 2-71, Wilson 2-9, Blyden 2-1, Mills 1-14, Kenney 1-14. the first half. Punting—Colorado: O’Neill 5-48.8 (62 long, 2 In20, 1 TB). Massachusetts: McDonald But only 18 seconds before intermission, UMass responded with an 6-39.2 (47 long, 2 In20). amazing one-handed grab by Sifrin as UMass snared a 21-20 halftime lead. Punt Returns—Colorado: Spruce 1-2. UMass: Dudley-Giles 1-31. Kickoff Returns—Colorado: Lindsay 3-67, Severson 2-41. Massachusetts: Dudley-Giles The Minutemen threatened to break the afternoon open by scoring 10 3-99, Bailey-Smith 2-46, Howard 1-12, Robinson-Woodgett 1-5. unanswered to open the second half. The first three were courtesy of a 34- Tackle Leaders—Colorado: Gillam 8,4—12; Thompson 6,4—10; Awuzie 5,0—5; yard Lucas field goal on UMass’ first second-half possession. Needing an Parker 3,1—4; Olugbode 1,3—4; McCartney 2,1—3; Greer 0,3—3; Crawley 2,0—2; answer, CU instead suffered an interception when UMass DB Randall Jette Gilbert 2,0—2; Tupou 2,0—2; White 2,0—2; Wilson 2,0—2. Massachusetts: Santos- Knox 3,9—12; Colton 3,6—9; Andre 2,7—9; Maynes 3,5—8; Jette 5,2—7; Porter outdueled Fields for a Liufau pass and returned the pick to the CU 2-yard 5,2—7. line, where Jamal Wilson ran in it, making it 31-20 in favor of the Minutemen. Quarterback Sacks—Colorado: Coleman 1-4, Gillam ½-5, Parker ½-4. Massachusetts: Santos-Knox 1-10, Messiah 1-7. The Buffs responded with a 77-yard drive capped by Powell’s 14-yard run to pull with 31-27. On CU’s next possession, with a 3rd-and-9 at his own 30- Interceptions—Colorado: Thompson 1-1. Massachusetts: Jette 1-29. Passes Broken Up— Colorado: Awuzie 4, Gillam 2, Crawley, Henderson, Thompson. Massachusetts: Jette. yard line, Liufau scrambled right and got Spruce breaking toward the right sideline, lofting a pass that Spruce ran under and hauled in for a 70-yard GAME NOTES play to put CU up 34-31. The win snapped an eight-game road losing streak for the Buffaloes, and gave Continuing a drive started with two plays in the third quarter, CU opened Mike MacIntyre his first road win as CU’s head coach ... Colorado sold 2,000 tickets to this game and utilized another 350 for player requests, the most – the final quarter with seven more plays that completed an 81-yard scoring 49 – used by S Terrel Smith, who hails from New Jersey ... Colorado improved march. After Liufau and Spruce teamed for a 3-yard TD pass, the Buffs were to 46-31 all-time when the game time temperature is 80 degrees or higher), up 41-31. and to 10-21 all-time in the Eastern Time Zone … The Buffs wore white uniforms with gold pants, the fourth time since 2008 but having done so three Chidobe Awuzie and fellow safety Tedric Thompson then teamed to stop times last year (2-2 in the look the last two years) … Colorado had 502 yards a UMass march, with Thompson gathering in an interception of Frohnapfel of total offense until losing 28 yards on the last three plays to run out the clock that Awuzie had deflected, and then the Minutemen didn’t threaten again ... Colorado’s first turnover of the season came early in the third quarter (an until scoring with 2:55 left to make it 41-38. interception off a deflected pass); however, it did mark the longest into a season any Buffalo team went before committing one (92 minutes, 28 seconds) Aided by a first down grab from Spruce and clock management in which the ... QB Sefo Liufau has his second career 300-yard passing game, jumping from 20th into 14th place all-time on CU’s passing yards list having played just 10 Buffs used up every possible second, Liufau and Co. were able to run the games ... TB Tony Jones, also from New Jersey, dazzled his friends and family clock out and preserve the victory. in attendance, not only on offense (which included a 33-yard rush), but he earned six special team points as he was all over the field on those units.

106 ARIZONA STATE 38 GAME Arizona State ...... 14 10 14 0—38 COLORADO 24 33 COLORADO ...... 0 14 37—24 SEPTEMBER 13, 2014 FOLSOM FIELD, BOULDER SCORING Score Time Qtr Arizona State —Foster 15 run (Gonzalez kick) 0- 7 9:58 1Q BOULDER — The Colorado Buffaloes spotted the undefeated and No. 16 Arizona State — Ballage 38 pass from Kelly (Gonzalez kick) 0-14 8:39 1Q Arizona State Sun Devils a 17-0 lead before making a game of it on a late Arizona State — Gonzalez 31 FG 0-17 14:12 2Q Saturday night at Folsom Field. COLORADO — Fields 4 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 7-17 10:06 2Q COLORADO — Spruce 15 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 14-17 5:39 2Q Arizona State — Foster 5 pass from Kelly (Gonzalez kick) 14-24 2:46 2Q The Sun Devils (3-0, 1-0 Pac-12) outgained the Buffs 222-22 in total yards Arizona State — Strong 1 pass from Kelly (Gonzalez kick) 14-31 13:08 3Q and 11-1 in first downs in the first quarter en route to building a 14-0 edge. COLORADO —Oliver 27 FG 17-31 10:10 3Q But the Buffs fought back and wound up outgaining the Sun Devils 545-426 Arizona State — Kelly 50 run (Gonzalez kick) 17-38 8:05 3Q in total offense and 28-18 in first downs. CU outrushed ASU 232-223, with COLORADO — Spruce 31 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 24-38 8:38 4Q the Buffs’ yardage a season high, and had a 313-203 advantage in passing. But turnovers negated CU’s statistical advantages and forced the Buffs to Attendance: 38,547 Time: 3:25 play catchup for the entire night. Weather (61˚): clear skies, 51% humidity, 3 mph winds from the northwest

Sefo Liufau finished 31-of-46 passing for 278 yards, three touchdowns and TEAM STATISTICS COLORADO ARIZONA ST. the two interceptions for Colorado (1-2, 0-1). Two of his scoring tosses went First Downs ...... 28 18 to Nelson Spruce, who now has caught a pair of TD passes in each of the Third Down Efficiency (Fourth) ...... 8-18 (1-4) 4-13 (1-1) Rushes—Net Yards...... 37-232 35-223 season’s first three games and leads the nation in touchdown receptions. Passing Yards ...... 313 203 Spruce finished with a game-best seven catches for 97 yards. Passes (Att-Comp-Int)...... 54-35-2 25-15-0 Total Offense...... 545 426 In the running game, Christian Powell led the Buffs with 11 carries for 118 Return Yards ...... 11 34 yards – a season-best for CU. Punts: No-Average ...... 3-48.3 7-48.1 Fumbles: No-Lost...... 1-1 0-0 Penalties/Yards ...... 8/75 8/59 ASU’s first quarter touchdowns came on a 15-yard run by D.J. Foster on Quarterback Sacks—Yards...... 2-20 3-29 ASU’s first possession and a 38-yard pass from Taylor Kelly to Kalen Ballage Time of Possession ...... 34:46 25:14 that was set up by defensive back Jordan Simone’s interception of Liufau. Drives/Average Field Position...... 14/C21 14/A32 Red Zone: Scores-Attempts (Points)...... 3-4 (17) 4-4 (24) After Zane Gonzalez sent ASU ahead 17-0 with a 31-yard field goal early in the second quarter, the Buffs woke up and Liufau drove them 77 yards in INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS 10 plays, hitting Shay Fields with a 4-yard pass for the TD. Rushing—Colorado: Powell 11-118, Lindsay 9-39, Lee 2-38, Jones 5-33, Gehrke 1-9, Liufau 7-minus 2, Adkins 2-minus 3. Arizona State: Foster 20-147, Kelly 6-70, Lewis 1- 6, Richard 2-3, Smith 1-1, Bercovici 4-minus 3, Team 1-minus 1. Then the Buffs defense took the cue, forcing the Sun Devils into their first Passing—Colorado: Liufau 46-31-2, 278, 3 td; Gehrke 8-4-0, 35. Arizona State: Kelly three-and-out of the night. The offense then fashioned an eight-play, 77- 21-13-0, 195, 3 td; Bercovici 4-2-0, 8. yard drive that Liufau capped with a 15-yard TD pass to Spruce – his fifth Receiving—Colorado: Spruce 7-97, Fields 7-36, McCulloch 5-72, Goodson 5-49, Powell scoring catch of the season, making the game 17-14. 4-26, Bobo 3-18, Lindsay 2-6, Frazier 1-5, Slavin 1-4. Arizona State: Strong 6-77, Foster Once again, the Buffs defense stood strong and sent the Sun Devils back to 4-59, Smith 2-12, Ballage 1-38, Nelson 1-9, Kohl 1-8. the sideline with a second consecutive three-and-out. But after Matt Punting—Colorado: O’Neill 3-48.3 (50 long, 2 In20). Arizona State: Haack 7-48.1 (57 Haack’s 57-yard punt was downed at the CU 10-yard line, the Buffs were long, 3 In20). bludgeoned by their second turnover. Punt Returns—Colorado: Spruce 1-11. Arizona State: Randall 1-5. Kickoff Returns—Colorado: Lindsay 5-113. Arizona State: none. This one was Adkins’ fumble, and it was recovered by linebacker D.J. Tackle Leaders—Colorado: Thompson 7,3—10; Awuzie 8,1—9; Gillam 4,2—6; Calhoun at the CU 9-yard line. Three plays later, Kelly and Foster teamed Olugbode 4,0—4; Gilbert 3,1—4; Walker 3,1—4; Parker 1,3—4; Crawley 3,0—3; for a 5-yard TD pass, giving ASU a 24-14 lead headed into halftime. Henderson 3,0—3; Tupou 3,0—3; McCartney 2,1—3; Solis 1,2—3. Arizona State: Simone 12,1—13; Randall 11,0—11; Longino 10,0—10; Perry 8,1—9; Calhoun 5,2— The Sun Devils then received the second half kickoff and quickly extended 7; Fiso 5,1—6; Sam 4,1—5. their lead to 31-14. Fueled by a 45-yard Kelly-to-Jaelen Strong pitch-and- Quarterback Sacks—Colorado: Gillam 1-13, McCartney 1-7. Arizona State: Longino 1- 16, Hardison 1-10,, Sam 1-3. catch, ASU completed a 75-yard, six-play drive with a 1-yard Kelly-to-Strong TD. Interceptions—Colorado: none. Arizona State: Simone 1-29, Sam 1-0. Passes Broken Up—Colorado: Awuzie, Crawley, Henderson. Arizona State: Carrington 2, Longino. The Buffs answered with a 27-yard field goal by Oliver (31-17), but the quick-striking Sun Devils had a more potent response. On first down from midfield, Kelly executed a perfect read-option, kept the ball after a fake to GAME NOTES Foster and sprinted 50 yards to the end zone and the ASU lead became 38- Arizona State now leads the all-time series, 6-0, though this marked the first 17 midway through the third quarter. game CU outgained ASU in total offense (545-426; that margin was 523-204 the last three quarters). ASU gained 253 of its 426 yards on seven of its 60 plays ... CU had 28 first downs – earned by 13 different players … CU’s final The Buffs pulled to within two touchdowns (38-24) by driving 99 yards – the score came on a 99-yard drive, the seventh in school history ... WR Nelson seventh 99-yard march in school history – and scoring on a 31-yard Liufau- Spruce (7-97-2 TD) just missed out on becoming the third player in CU history to-Spruce pass with 8:38 to play in the game. to record three straight 100-yard receiving games (and the first since 1993). He did become the first Buff to have three straight 2-TD reception games ... WR After CU’s defense forced another ASU three-and-out, the Buffs took over Shay Fields set a school record for the most receptions for the first three with 6:46 remaining. They drove as far as the Sun Devils before Liufau games in a career with 21 (old mark was 20) ... FB George Frazier played both suffered his second interception. fullback and defensive end in the game –the first CU player to play on both sides of the ball since DT John Guydon played 13 snaps on defense and three With 2:10 left, needing 14 points to tie, the Buffs final possession began at at offensive guard at Texas on Oct.15, 2005 ... PK Will Oliver extended his their own 7-yard line. Jordan Gehrke replaced Liufau at quarterback and streak to 70 consecutive extra points made ... TB Michael Adkins suffered his first career fumble after 142 touches to open his career without one (125 marched CU as far as the ASU 48 before turning the ball over on downs rushes). with 15 seconds to play.

107 COLORADO 21 GAME Hawai’i...... 3 3 6 0 — 12 HAWAI’I 12 44 COLORADO ...... 7 14 00—21 SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 FOLSOM FIELD, BOULDER SCORING Score Time Qtr Hawai’i — Hadden 35 FG 0- 3 3:03 1Q BOULDER — The Colorado Buffaloes did their offensive work early, but COLORADO — Spruce 71 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 7- 3 2:46 1Q the defense played a complete game and successfully protected a 21-12 Hawai’i — Hadden 25 FG 7- 6 11:19 2Q victory against Hawai’i on a beautiful Saturday afternoon at Folsom Field. COLORADO — Fields 13 run (Oliver kick) 14- 6 8:57 2Q COLORADO — Frazier 9 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 21- 6 4:04 2Q CU (2-2) did not allow a touchdown for the first time in 51 games and put Hawai’i — Hadden 41 FG 21- 9 12:38 3Q up 405 yards of offense, with Sefo Liufau and Nelson Spruce teaming up for Hawai’i — Hadden 24 FG 21-12 7:48 3Q 172 yards on 13 passes, the latter giving Spruce the school single-game record for receptions. Attendance: 39,478 Time: 3:18 Weather (72˚): sunny skies, 41% humidity, 3 mph winds from the northeast Liufau finished 29-of-45 for 287 yards and touchdowns to Spruce and fullback George Frazier. CU’s third TD came on an end around run by TEAM STATISTICS COLORADO HAWAI’I First Downs ...... 20 10 freshman receiver Shay Fields – his third score of the year but first by Third Down Efficiency (Fourth) ...... 6-18 (2-3) 5-19 (0-0) rushing on his first career carry. Rushes—Net Yards...... 36-118 32-131 Passing Yards ...... 287 155 CU’s defense held Hawai’i to 286 total yards and stopped the Rainbow Passes (Att-Comp-Int)...... 45-29-2 46-17-1 Warriors twice inside the 5-yard line and four total times inside the 20. Total Offense...... 405 286 Return Yards ...... 13 87 Both teams traded turnovers on their first possessions. The Buffs started Punts: No-Average ...... 9-46.2 9-46.1 with the ball and Liufau, believing a flag was about to be thrown for pass Fumbles: No-Lost...... 0-0 1-1 interference and thinking he had free play, threw deep toward Spruce but Penalties/Yards ...... 9/83 2/15 was intercepted. Hawai’i didn’t capitalize as Greg Henderson blitzed on Quarterback Sacks—Yards...... 4-23 1-2 third down, sacking Ikaika Woolsey, forcing a fumble that he would recover. Time of Possession ...... 32:26 27:34 Drives/Average Field Position...... 16/C26 16/H30 The game remained scoreless until Tyler Hadden put the Rainbow Warriors Red Zone: Scores-Attempts (Points)...... 2-2 (14) 3-3 (9) ahead 3-0 with a 37-yard field goal. But their lead lasted all of 17 seconds. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS On the Buffs’ first play of the next drive, Liufau and Spruce connected for Rushing—Colorado: Powell 14-43, Lindsay 8-23, O’Neill 1-19, Jones 4-15, Fields 2-14, a 71-yard touchdown. He muscled the catch at the 25-yard line as the UH Liufau 2-3, Adkins 1-2, Lee 1-2, Frazier 1-1, Team 2-minus 4. Hawai’i: Lakalaka 19-123, corner fell to the ground, watching Nelson sprint the final distance by Ewaliko 1-8, Lewis 1-3, Saint Juste 3-2, Woolsey 7-0, Higgins 1-minus 5. himself. Passing—Colorado: Liufau 45-29-2, 287, 2 td. Hawai’i: Woolsey 24-10-0, 64, 0 td; Higgins 17-4-0, 66, 0 td; Graham 5-3-1, 25, 0 td. Early in the second quarter, Hadden’s second field goal cut the Colorado Receiving—Colorado: Spruce 13-172, Fields 6-26, Bobo 3-17, Frazier 2-27, Goodson 2- lead to 7-6. An eight-play, 75-yard drive culminated in Fields’ 13-yard 27, Slavin 1-13, McCulloch 1-7, Adkins 1-minus 2. Hawai’i: Kemp 8-91, Pedroza 6-41, scoring run put the Buffs up 14-6. After holding UH to three-and-out, the Harding 1-16, Barker 1-9, Vele 1-minus 2. Buffs drove 56 yards in 12 plays and increased their lead to 21-6 on a 9-yard Punting—Colorado: O’Neill 9-46.2 (59 long, 4 In20). Hawai’i: Harding 9-46.1 (56 long, pass from Liufau to Frazier. 5 In20). Punt Returns—Colorado: Spruce 2-6. Hawai’i: Harding 3-25. Hawai’i received the second half kickoff and promptly went with a new Kickoff Returns—Colorado: Lindsay 2-77. Hawai’i: Ewaliko 1-20. quarterback – Jeremy Higgins – who marched his offense to the CU 20-yard Tackle Leaders—Colorado: Crawley 9,0—9; Thompson 6,3—9; Henderson 6,2—8; line. Brady Daigh, subbing for the injured Addison Gillam (concussion late Gillam 3,3—6; Olugbode 3,3—6; Walker 4,1—5; Daigh 2,3—5; Awuzie 3,0—3; Tupou in the first half), threw tailback Diocemy Saint Juste for a 2-yard loss on 2,1—3; McCartney 2,0—2, Norgard 2,0—2; Solis 2,0—2; Frazier 0,2—2. Hawai’i: Gener third down, forcing Hadden to kick another field goal, a 41-yarder that 8,3—11; Stevenson 7,4—11; Phillips 9,0—9; Maggitt 8,0—8; Tulimasealii 4,2—6. pulled Hawai’i to within 21-9. Quarterback Sacks—Colorado: Norgard 1-9, Henderson 1-5,McCartney 1-5, Gillam 1- 4. Hawai’i: Tulimasealii ½-1, Yap ½-1. On the next drive, Liufau’s pass wound up in the hands of UH outside Interceptions—Colorado: Thompson 1-7. Hawai’i: Taimatiua 1-34, Phillips 1-28. linebacker TJ Taimatuia, who returned the ball 34 yards to the CU 6-yard Passes Broken Up—Colorado: Henderson 4, Awuzie 2, Crawley, Daigh, Olugbode, line. Walker. Hawai’i: Maggitt, Yap. Once again, the Buffs defense stiffened – and once again it was a Daigh third-down play that ended the drive, this one a pressure of Higgins, forcing an incompletion. Hadden’s last field goal closed the gap to 21-12, which held entering the fourth quarter. GAME NOTES Colorado evened the all-time series at 2-2 … For the fourth straight game, CU An apparent John Walker interception that would have given the Buffs the won the coin toss and elected to receive … The Buffs improved to 5-1 in non- ball inside the UH 5-yard line was called back after a penalty, and after the league games over the last two years, their best two-year mark since going 5-1 Buffs got another flag on the next play and the Rainbow Warriors looked to over the 2004-05 seasons … Hawai’i lost its 14th straight road game… George be driving. Frazier started his first career game (at FB, and he also appeared again for 18 plays at DE) … The 286 yards by Hawai’i were the fewest by an FBS team The defense rebounded on that drive and the Buffs got the ball back. CU against CU since the 2011 finale (Utah in Salt Lake, 274 yards); the 3.7 yards took 4:13 off the clock and Darragh O’Neill downed the ball at the UH 6- per play is the lowest by an FBS team against the Buffs since Nov. 13, 2010 yard line with just over 5 minutes remaining. Midway through that (Iowa State, 3.4, 68 plays for 229 yards) … CU has just 16 fumbles in as many games under MacIntyre … Hawaii gained two yards or less on 24 of 33 first possession O’Neill had surprised the ‘Bows with a 19-yard run on a punt down plays (CU did so on 18 of 32) … The Rainbow Warriors ran 11 plays in fake to keep the drive alive. the red zone for a net 9 yards, and had 33 plays in plus territory for 91 (and 57 of those came on four plays) … Over the last two games, the opponent has The Buffs held Hawai’i to another punt and the Buffs forced the Rainbow run 19 red zone plays for 37 yards … The Buffs had season-highs of four QB Warriors to use all their timeouts on the next drive. With just over 90 sacks and 10 pass deflections … Spruce took over the reception record seconds left in the game, O’Neill struck again, this time pinning UH at the previously held by five players who combined to catch 11 passes nine different 1-yard line. A late Tedric Thompson interception of Hawai’i’s third times … He also set a school record with at least one receiving touchdown in quarterback, Taylor Graham, allowed the Buffs to run the clock out and six straight games (old mark was 5). secure the 21-12 victory.

108 CALIFORNIA 59 GAME COLORADO ...... 21 7714 70—56 COLORADO 56 (2 OT) 55 California...... 7 7 21 14 73—59 SEPTEMBER 27, 2014 SCORING Score Time Qtr CALIFORNIA MEMORIAL STADIUM, BERKELEY COLORADO — S. Irwin 22 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 7- 0 10:52 1Q COLORADO — Frazier 2 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 14- 0 7:53 1Q California — Gingold 5 pass from Goff (Langford kick) 14- 7 5:52 1Q BERKELEY, Calif. — California senior James Langford kicked a 34-yard field COLORADO — Goodson 7 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 21- 7 1:35 1Q goal in the second overtime Saturday in Memorial Stadium, allowing the California — Lasco 92 pass from Goff (Langford kick) 21-14 10:02 2Q Bears to escape with a 59-56 win in a classic Pac-12 shootout. COLORADO — Frazier 1 run (Oliver kick) 28-14 0:40 2Q California — Lawler 26 pass from Goff (Langford kick) 28-21 13:12 3Q California — Muhammad 10 run (Langford kick) 28-28 7:39 3Q The Buffs outgained the Bears (3-1, 1-1 Pac-12) in total yardage 630-585 and California — Lawler 5 pass from Goff (Langford kick) 28-35 4:51 3Q had 110 plays to the Bears’ 71. But CU allowed 35 second-half points and COLORADO — Spruce 12 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 35-35 0:52 3Q the game went into OT tied at 49-49. COLORADO — Spruce 6 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 42-35 3:23 4Q California — Anderson 75 pass from Goff (Langford kick) 42-42 2:56 4Q Nelson Spruce, the Pac-12’s leading receiver, caught 19 passes for 179 yards California — Harper 40 pass from Goff (Langford kick) 42-49 2:29 4Q – breaking his own school reception record set a week earlier and matching COLORADO — Bobo 30 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 49-49 0:21 4Q California — Treggs 25 pass from Goff (Langford kick) 49-56 ...... OT1 the Pac-12 record – and scored three TDs, giving him a nation’s-best 10 in COLORADO — Spruce 25 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 56-56 ...... OT1 five games. Sefo Liufau completed 46-of-67 passes for 455 yards and 7 California — Langford 34 FG 56-59 ...... OT2 touchdowns, setting CU records for completions, attempts and touchdown TEAM STATISTICS COLORADO CALIFORNIA passes, along with total offense (527 yards). First Downs ...... 39 24 Third Down Efficiency (Fourth) ...... 8-18 (3-4) 10-16 (0-0) CU safety Tedric Thompson intercepted Cal QB Jared Goff on its first Rushes—Net Yards...... 43-175 30-127 possession, setting up the Buffs at their own 44-yard line. Thompson’s third Passing Yards ...... 455 458 pick of the season enabled Liufau to engineer a seven-play, 56-yard scoring Passes (Att-Comp-Int)...... 67-46-1 42-24-1 drive that ended with a 22-yard pass to tight end Sean Irwin to go up 7-0. Total Offense...... 630 585 Return Yards ...... 22 0 Punts: No-Average ...... 4-37.2 4-42.0 On its next possession, CU pushed its lead to 14-0 on a Liufau to George Fumbles: No-Lost...... 2-0 2-1 Frazier 2-yard pass before Cal got on the scoreboard with a 5-yard Goff-to- Penalties/Yards ...... 9/85 12/107 Lucas Gingold pass, but the Buffs answered with a 75-yard, 15-play march Quarterback Sacks—Yards...... 2-11 0-0 and scored on Liufau’s third TD pass of the half – an 7-yarder to D.D. Time of Possession ...... 36:26 23:34 Drives/Average Field Position...... 17/C38 17/Ca36 Goodson to make it 21-7 CU with 1:35 left in the first quarter. Red Zone: Scores-Attempts (Points)...... 5-7 (35) 4-5 (24) With 10:02 left in the second quarter, the Bears closed to 21-14 on a Goff Attendance: 39,821 Time: 4:01 screen that tailback Daniel Lasco turned into a 92-yard TD. CU’s fourth Weather (74˚): sunny skies, 2-4 mph winds from the northwest touchdown drive of the first half was a 70-yard penalty aided drive. Flags INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS cost Cal 33 yards in the march as Frazier scored from 2-yards out to put CU Rushing—Colorado: Liufau 10-72, Jones 13-69, Powell 8-25, Adkins 6-5, Frazier 3-3, up 28-14. Lee 1-2, Lindsay 2-minus 1. California: Lasco 18-108, Muhammad 8-31, Rubenzer 1-0, Goff 3-minus 12. The Bears didn’t take much time in the second half to tie the game at 28- Passing—Colorado: Liufau 67-46-1, 455, 7 td. California: Goff 42-24-1, 458, 7 td. 28, scoring on their first two possessions: a 26-yard Goff-to-Kenny Lawler Receiving—Colorado: Spruce 19-179, McCulloch 6-69, Goodson 6-42, Lee 3-18, Bobo 2- pass and then a 10-yard run by Khalfani Muhammad with 7:39 left in the 36, S. Irwin 2-32, Powell 2-18, Fields 2-12, Adkins 1-22, Jones 1-13, Slavin 1-12, Frazier 1-2. third quarter. The Bears then scored again for their first lead of the game California: Anderson 7-136, Davis 4-39, Lawler 3-59, Harper 2-41, Muhammad 2-39, as Goff and Lawler teamed up for a 5-yard TD to make it 35-28. Treggs 2-30, Lasco 1-92, Rubenzer 1-9, Hudson 1-8, Gingold 1-5. Punting—Colorado: O’Neill 4-37.2 (51 long, 2 In20). California: Leininger 4-42.0 (49 Liufau and Spruce hooked up for a score for the first time on the afternoon long, 0 In20). and eighth time this season, covering 12 yards to tie the game at 35 near Punt Returns—Colorado: Spruce 1-2. California: none. the end of the third quarter. Kickoff Returns—Colorado: Lindsay 6-133. California: Muhammad 5-132. Tackle Leaders—Colorado: Gillam 8,2—10; Awuzie 9,0—9; Gilbert 2,5—7; Olugbode 4,2—6; Tupou 3,2—5; Thompson 3,0—3; Henderson 2,1—3; Walker 2,1—3; White After missed field goals on both sides, Liufau took the Buffs 76 yards, 1,2—3; Crawley 2,0—2; Severson 1,1—2; Solis 1,1—2. California: Walker 11,2—13; completing 6-of-6 passes including a 6-yarder to Spruce for the go-ahead Barton 5,7—12; Piatt 7,4—11; Nickerson 4,5—9; Lowe 4,4—8; Jefferson 1,6—7. touchdown to go up 42-35 with just 3:16 to go. But Goff and Anderson Quarterback Sacks—Colorado: Gilbert 1-6, Tupou 1-5. California: none. teamed up for a 75-yard score just 20 seconds later to make it 42-42. Interceptions—Colorado: Thompson 1-20. California: Kearney 1-0. Passes Broken Up—Colorado: Crawley 4, Walker 2, Henderson, McCartney. California: Piatt 3, Allensworth, Cheek, Walker. On the next possession, LB Jack Kearney intercepted Liufau and Cal scored on a 3rd-and-13 play from 40 yards out as Goff hit Chris Harper to give the GAME NOTES Bears a 49-42 advantage with 2:29 remaining. Records galore were broken or tied in this one: 37 individual (29) and/or team (8) for Colorado alone … This was the first FBS game in history with 14 touchdown That was plenty of time for a 10-play drive where, with 21 seconds left, passes (7 for each side) ... Colorado fell to 5-6 all-time in overtime games … The Liufau found Bryce Bobo in the end zone for his sixth TD pass to force the game time of 4:01 was the longest in CU history, topping the previous by 1 minute (4:00 vs. Missouri, also in OT, in Boulder on Oct. 9, 1999) … The 56 points were the 11th overtime in CU history. most ever scored by Colorado is losing a game (old: at Kansas in 2010 in a 52-45 loss) … The 115 combined points were the third most in a CU game (trailing 124 in Cal had the OT’s first possession and got its go-ahead score on a 25-yard an 82-42 loss to Oklahoma on 10/4/1980, and 116 in a 65-51 win over Nebraska on Goff to Bryce Treggs pass, which was matched by a Liufau to Spruce 25- 11/23/2007) … CU tied its record for the most first downs in a game with 39 yard connection on CU’s first play to knot the game at 56-all. (matching the mark set against Northwestern in 1978) … This was just the fourth time CU ran 100 or more plays in a game, and the 110 today were the most in its history (old high: 105) … With 630 yards of total offense, it marked the first time The Buffs took first possession in the second OT and Liufau hit tight end CU topped 600 in a game since rolling up 634 against Miami-Ohio on 9/22/2007 (359 Kyle Slavin for a first down at the 2 yard line, but the Buffs couldn’t score rush, 275 pass) … Colorado’s 21 first quarter points were its most since Oct. 8, 2005, on four tries and the Bears kicked their 34-yard field goal to get the win, when it also scored 21 in an eventual 41-20 win over Texas A&M in Boulder … WR snapping a 15-game Pac-12 losing streak in the process. Nelson Spruce scored CU’s 25,000th point on a 6-yard TD reception with 3:23 remaining (the Buffs had 24,999 prior to the play) … TB Tony Jones became the 51st Colorado Buffalo to rush for 1,000 career yards (ending the game with 1,041).

109 OREGON STATE 36 GAME Oregon State...... 17 3313 — 36 COLORADO 31 66 COLORADO ...... 7 14 0 10 — 31 OCTOBER 4, 2014 SCORING Score Time Qtr FOLSOM FIELD, BOULDER Oregon State — Ward 4 run (Romaine kick) 0- 7 8:05 1Q Oregon State — Woods 4 run (Romaine kick) 0-14 6:44 1Q BOULDER — Seven days after a three-point, double-overtime defeat at COLORADO — McCulloch 31 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 7-14 3:59 1Q California, the Colorado Buffaloes walked off Folsom Field with a five-point Oregon State — Romaine 38 FG 7-17 0:17 1Q loss to Oregon State – and still searching for some way to end the close COLORADO — Adkins 12 run (Oliver kick) 14-17 10:53 2Q calls. Oregon State — Romaine 33 FG 14-20 2:54 2Q COLORADO — Jones 1 run (Oliver kick) 21-20 0:43 2Q Their 36-31 loss on Saturday matched last week’s Pac-12 Conference loss Oregon State — Romaine 47 FG 21-23 6:47 3Q for resilience, drama and ultimately heartbreak. Oregon State — Smith 24 pass from Mannion (Romaine kick) 21-30 14:20 4Q COLORADO — Oliver 44 FG 24-30 10:52 4Q CU led 21-20 at the half, but getting there was an uphill climb for the Buffs, Oregon State — Ward 10 run (pass failed) 24-36 5:09 4Q who spotted the Beavers a two-score first quarter before the offense got COLORADO — McCulloch 17 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 31-36 3:00 4Q rolling on their fourth possession. Attendance: 36,415 Time: 3:23 Weather (68˚): partly cloudy skies, 23% humidity, 5 mph winds from the east After CU failed on third-and-one at its own 34-yard line and fourth-and-one at the OSU 37, the Beavers drove 63 yards in four plays and scored on 4- TEAM STATISTICS COLORADO OREGON STATE yard run by Terron Ward to go up 7-0. On CU’s subsequent possession, First Downs ...... 25 22 quarterback Sefo Liufau was picked off by D.J. Alexander, who returned it Third Down Efficiency (Fourth) ...... 6-14 (0-2) 6-14 (0-0) to the Buffs’ 8, and two plays later tailback Storm Woods had another TD Rushes—Net Yards...... 28-123 32-167 to send the Beavers up 14-0. Passing Yards ...... 308 278 Passes (Att-Comp-Int)...... 49-32-1 37-27-0 Total Offense...... 431 445 Undaunted, the Buffs answered with a 75-yard, six-play march, scoring on Return Yards ...... 0 32 Liufau’s 31-yard pass to McCulloch to make it 14-7 with 3:59 left in the first Punts: No-Average ...... 4-50.8 4-31.8 quarter. Fumbles: No-Lost...... 1-0 0-0 Penalties/Yards ...... 6/67 5/42 OSU went ahead by 10 (17-7) on a 38-yard Trevor Romaine field goal, but CU Quarterback Sacks—Yards...... 2-15 2-13 answered with its second 75-yard march – this one capped by Adkins’ 12- Time of Possession ...... 27:01 32:59 Drives/Average Field Position...... 12/C27 13/OS28 yard sprint around left end. On the PAT, kicker Will Oliver nailed his 110th Red Zone: Scores-Attempts (Points)...... 3-3 (21) 4-4 (24) career, a new CU record passing Mason Crosby. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS After a bad snap, the Buffs were forced to punt and the Beavers promptly Rushing—Colorado: Adkins 13-79, Lindsay 5-29, Jones 5-18, Frazier 1-0, Liufau 4-minus positioned Romaine for a 33-yard field goal and a 20-14 Oregon State lead 3. Oregon State: Ward 12-102, Woods 13-69, Bolden 2-18, Mannion 2-minus 15, Team with 2:54 left in the half. But that was more than enough time for Liufau to 3-minus 7. conduct his third 75-yard drive of the half. Passing—Colorado: Liufau 49-32-1, 308, 2 td. Oregon State: Mannion 37-27-0, 278, 1 td. Receiving—Colorado: Goodson 6-43, Spruce 6-35, Jones 5-38, McCulloch 4-76, Fields CU succeeded despite early drops on the drive by Adkins and Jones, and 4-44, Bobo 2-17, Lee 2-12, Lindsay 1-27, Slavin 1-9, Adkins 1-7. Oregon State: Hamlett Jones more than redeemed himself. Jones caught a pass for 12 yards and 6-52, Bolden three plays later, he and Liufau connected for a 19-yard catch and run to the 6-38, Smith 4-67, Jarmon 3-41, Woods 3-14, Ortiz 2-26, Mullaney 2-19, Villamin 1-21. OSU 9. Two plays later, he scored from a yard out to give the Buffs a 21-20 Punting—Colorado: O’Neill 4-50.8 (55 long, 2 In20). Oregon State: Kostol 4-31.8 (47 halftime lead. long, 1 In20). Punt Returns—Colorado: none. Oregon State: Moore 1-4, Dockery 2-7, Nelson Neither team threatened on its first possession of the second half. But on 1-minus 4. Kickoff Returns—Colorado: none. Oregon State: Murphy 3-58, Haskins 1-6. their second series, the Beavers traveled to the Buffs 20-yard line, where CU defensive end Timothy Coleman sacked Sean Mannion for a 9-yard loss. Tackle Leaders—Colorado: Olugbode 7,3—10; Awuzie 7,2—9; Crawley 6,2—8; Gillam 6,2—8; Henderson 5,1—6; Witherspoon 4,1—5; Daigh 3,2—5; Coleman 2,0—2; Romaine connected on his third field goal to give OSU the lead at 23-21. McCartney 2,0—2; Thompson 2,0—2; White 2,0—2. Oregon State: Johnson 10,1— 11; Scott 7,0—7; Zimmerman 6-1—7; Alexander 5,1—6; Murphy 5,0—5; Strong Two snaps into the fourth quarter, Mannion hit tight end Caleb Smith with 4,0—4. a 24-yard TD pass and a 30-21 OSU lead. The Buffs again responded, this Quarterback Sacks—Colorado: Coleman 1-9, McCartney 1-6. Oregon State: Barnett time with a 44-yard field goal from Oliver to make it 30-24. 1-7, Hollingsworth 1-6. Interceptions—Colorado: none. Oregon State: Alexander 1-25. Passes Broken Up— The Beavers got the ball back with 10:48 to play, ran the clock to 5:09 and Colorado: Crawley 2, Witherspoon. Oregon State: Johnson, Nelson, Scott. capped a 12-play, 85-yard drive with a 10-yard TD run by Ward to make it GAME NOTES 36-24, but failed on a two-point conversion try. Oregon State now leads the series by a 5-2 count (2-0 with both as members of the Pac-12) … The Buffs dropped to 21-25-1 when they wear all black (11 losses in a Colorado countered immediately again, embarking on yet another 75-yard row) … The Buffs finished with 431 yards of total offense, the fifth straight game drive and pulled to 36-31 on another Liufau-to-McCulloch connection, this over 400; the last time a CU team had five straight 400+ yard games was in the time covering 17 yards. middle of the 1996 season … Colorado was 10-of-17 converting on second down in the first half (5-of-10 on 2nd-&-5 or more), and 13-of-28 for the game … CU averaged The Buffs forced a three-and-out, and then a 30-yard Keith Kostol punt gave just 4.7 yards to go on third down … 10 different Buffs earned first downs ... WR the Buffs possession at the Beavers 44, but they could advance only as far Nelson Spruce saw his streak of seven straight games with a TD reception come to an end, but he did move into third all-time in career receptions with 161, passing as the 40. Jones couldn’t field a first-down pass, but caught a 4-yard pass Paul Richardson; he did add to his school mark with at least six receptions in seven on second down. On a third-and-six incompletion, Nelson Spruce appeared straight games ...WR Tyler McCulloch (4-76, 2 TD) had the first multi-TD game of his to be interfered with but there was no call, and Liufau was hurried into an career, with the second-most yards in his career ... PK Will Oliver took over CU’s errant throw on fourth down to end CU’s day, as the Beavers assumed all-time record for most PAT kicks made in a career with 112 ... P Darragh O’Neill possession and ran out the clock with three kneel-downs. averaged over 50 yards per punt in a game (4-50.8) for the first time in his career … Head coach Mike MacIntyre was fined $10,000 for his postgame actions with the officials, violating Pac-12 policy (the Pac-12 head of officiating resigned three days Colorado gained 431 yards on offense, its fifth straight game of 400 or more, later, unrelated to the OSU game). the first time a CU team has accomplished that since the 1996 season. 110 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 56 GAME COLORADO ...... 0 7 14 7—28 COLORADO 28 77 Southern California ...... 28 7 21 0—56 OCTOBER 18, 2014 LOS ANGELES (CALIF.) MEMORIAL COLISUEM SCORING Score Time Qtr USC — Agholor 16 pass from Kessler (Wood kick) 0- 7 10:47 1Q LOS ANGELES — Two early turnovers and a pair of drive-saving penalties USC — Agholor 18 pass from Kessler (Wood kick) 0-14 8:12 1Q helped stake the No. 22 Southern California Trojans an insurmountable 28- USC — Smith 7 pass from Kessler (Wood kick) 0-21 2:09 1Q 0 first quarter lead and relegated Colorado to a painful afternoon of catch USC — Dixon 15 pass from Kessler (Wood kick) 0-28 1:16 1Q COLORADO — Adkins 1 run (Oliver kick) 7-28 10:06 2Q up at the Los Angeles Coliseum, as the Buffaloes eventually fell, 56-28. USC — Dixon 9 pass from Kessler (Wood kick) 7-35 5:32 2Q USC — Agholor 75 pass from Kessler (Wood kick) 7-42 12:35 3Q USC (5-2, 4-1) intercepted CU quarterback Sefo Liufau twice in the first COLORADO — Fields 2 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 14-42 7:31 3Q quarter and converted both picks into touchdowns, though his second USC — Mitchell 24 pass from Kessler (Wood kick) 14-49 6:30 3Q interception was a carom off of receiver Bryce Bobo and couldn’t be hung COLORADO — Spruce 5 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 21-49 3:15 3Q solely on Liufau. USC — Allen 39 run (Wood kick) 21-56 0:11 3Q COLORADO — Gehrke 9 run (Oliver kick) 28-56 8:19 4Q Along with those two TDs, a pair of long penalty-aided drives also helped the Trojans open up their early four touchdown lead. One of the flags was Attendance: 74,756 Time: 3:17 a holding call that nullified a CU third-down stop on the Trojans’ first Weather (76˚): hazy skies, 56% humidity, 8 mph winds from the southwest possession, the other was a roughing-the-kicker penalty that kept USC moving toward the end zone on its third offensive series (video showed TEAM STATISTICS COLORADO USC First Downs ...... 27 21 CU’s Donavan Lee was thrown/blocked into the punter, but he wasn’t Third Down Efficiency (Fourth) ...... 6-17 (3-6) 4-11 (0-0) supposed to rush the kick to begin with). Rushes—Net Yards...... 46-172 33-213 Passing Yards ...... 231 319 After USC opened the game with an 84-yard scoring drive and took a 7-0 Passes (Att-Comp-Int)...... 49-31-2 28-19-0 lead, CU appeared unshaken. A pair of runs by Tony Jones netted 18 and Total Offense...... 403 532 12 yards – a good early sign for the Buffs run game. But Liufau’s first pass Return Yards ...... 19 58 Punts: No-Average ...... 4-40.2 5-36.2 of the afternoon was picked off by outside linebacker Su’a Cravens, whose Fumbles: No-Lost...... 1-0 1-1 16-yard return put USC at CU’s 47-yard line. Penalties/Yards ...... 7/61 7/85 Quarterback Sacks—Yards...... 2-20 4-24 Six plays later, Cody Kessler and Nelson Agholor collaborated for their first Time of Possession ...... 35:57 24:03 of three touchdowns and the Trojans – up 14-0 less than halfway through Drives/Average Field Position...... 15/C28 14/SC35 the first quarter – had a grip on the game’s momentum. After two more Red Zone: Scores-Attempts (Points)...... 4-4 (28) 5-5 (35) TDs in just under 7 minutes, USC was up 28-0 and firmly in control. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing—Colorado: Jones 11-62, Lindsay 10-55, Adkins 7-25, Gehrke 3-19, Powell 4-11, Kessler collaborated with Agholor for 16- and 18-yard scores and one TD Creer 4-8, Liufau 7-minus 8. USC: Allen 15-128, Davis 11-97, Toland 4-5, Browne 1-3, each with JuJu Smith (7 yards) and Bryce Dixon (15 yards). Kessler and Kessler 2-minus 20. Dixon also accounted for the Trojans’ second quarter TD – one that Passing—Colorado: Liufau 35-23-2, 143, 2 td; Gehrke 13-7-0, 71; Spruce 1-1-0, 17. USC: answered CU’s first score of the game that would keep the margin at 28 (35- Kessler 26-19-0, 319, 7 td; Browne 2-0-0, 0. 7) at intermission. Receiving—Colorado: Spruce 9-69, McCulloch 4-44, Goodson 4-30, Fields 3-35, Irwin 2-15, Lee 2-8, Creer 2-7, Adkins 2-minus 4, Liufau 1-17, Lindsay 1-7, Jones 1-3. USC: CU’s lone first half score was on a 1-yard run by Michael Adkins II with 10:06 Agholor 6-128, Smith 4-104, Telfer 4-19, Dixon 2-24, Mitchell 1-24, Allen 1-12, Rogers 1-8. remaining before the break. Liufau finished the half 14-of-21 passing for 90 Punting—Colorado: O’Neill 4-40.2 (46 long, 0 In20). USC: Albarado 5-36.2 (44 long, 2 yards and the two picks. Nelson Spruce caught five of those passes for 43 In20). yards and also completed a throw-back pass to Liufau – Spruce’s third Punt Returns—Colorado: Fields 2-19. USC: Agholor 1-14, Rogers 1-5. career completion in three attempts. Kickoff Returns—Colorado: Lindsay 5-103. USC: Agholor 2-36, Jackson 1-15. Tackle Leaders—Colorado: Thompson 8,2—10; Olugbode 7,3—10; Henderson 5,1— 6; Awuzie 5,0—5; Gillam 2,3—5; Solis 2,2—4; Mosley 2,1—3; Crawley 2,0—2; Parker CU did a credible job of slowing USC running back Javorius “Buck” Allen in 2,0—2; Severson 2,0—2; Shaver 2,0—2; White 2,0—2; Greer 1,1—2; Witherspoon the first half, limiting the Pac-12’s leading rusher to 50 yards on eight 1,1—2. USC: Sarao 6,6—12; Pullard 7,2—9; Hawkins 7,2—9; Plattenburg 8,0—8; Tavai carries. But the Buffs neither had an answer for their own mistakes nor 3,4—7. Kessler, and Allen still wound up with 128 yards on 15 carries and scored Quarterback Sacks—Colorado: Solis 1-11, Parker 1-9. USC: Tavai 1½-10, Pelon 1-7, USC’s only rushing TD. Townsend 1-4, Williams ½-3. Interceptions—Colorado: none. USC: Seymour 1-23, Cravens 1-16. Passes Broken On the second play of their possession after halftime, Kessler hit an open Up—Colorado: Henderson 3, McCartney, Olugbode, Smith. USC: Hawkins 2, Pullard 2, Agholor for a 75-yard TD, sending the Trojans up 42-7. After the teams Bowman, Lockett, Seymour. swapped “three-and-outs,” a 2-yard scoring pass from Liufau to freshman GAME NOTES Shay Fields made the score 42-14 halfway through the quarter. But less than USC now leads the series by a 9-0 count (5-0 in Los Angeles, 4-0 with both as two minutes later, Kessler and Steven Mitchell teamed for a 24-yard score, Pac-12 conference mates) … Colorado fell to 2-18-1 all-time in the state of restoring the Trojans’ 35-point lead (49-14) and giving Kessler a school California and to 1-10 when they wear black helmets … CU lost the coin toss record seventh TD pass. for the first time in 2014 … S Terrel Smith started his first game since the eighth game of the 2012 season (at Oregon) … 61 of the 70 players on the trip CU answered that score with a Liufau-to-Spruce 5-yard touchdown pass, played in the game … DT Juda Parker and DT Justin Solis, each recorded enabling the Buff junior to tie the school record in single-season TD their second career quarterback sack … The Buffs finished with 403 yards of total offense, the sixth straight game over 400; a CU team has not strung that receptions (11). USC immediately responded with a 39-yard run from Allen, many in a row since opening the 1994 season with seven straight … Longtime its final points of the game. The Buffaloes then let backup Jordan Gehrke voice of the Buffaloes, Larry Zimmer, missed his first CU game since the 1993 take over at quarterback, and in his second series, he engineered a 13-play, Aloha Bowl; he was hospitalized since the night of Oct. 4 for causes yet to be 91-yard drive and scored on a 9-yard keeper with 8:19 to play to end the determined (a streak of 251 games in a row was thus snapped) … WR Nelson day’s scoring. Spruce, in addition to tying the single-season TD reception mark with 11, caught a pass for the 20th straight game and is also now 3-of-3 as a passer in his career for 64 yards; all three passes were caught by quarterbacks (Liufau Jones led CU in rushing with 62 yards on 11 carries, while Spruce caught 2-49, Jordan Webb 1-15). nine passes for 69 yards.

111 UCLA 40 GAME UCLA ...... 17 77 036—40 COLORADO 37 (2OT) 88 COLORADO ...... 0 14 0 17 33—37 OCTOBER 25, 2014 SCORING Score Time Qtr FOLSOM FIELD, BOULDER UCLA — Perkins 92 run (Fairbairn kick) 0- 7 12:47 1Q UCLA — Payton 20 pass from Hundley (Fairbairn kick) 0-14 5:22 1Q BOULDER — The Colorado Buffaloes kept UCLA quarterback Brett UCLA — Fairbairn 31 FG 0-17 4:00 1Q Hundley in check for the majority of the afternoon, but in two plays in COLORADO — Jones 1 run (Oliver kick) 7-17 6:12 2Q double overtime, he inflicted his damage, covering the 25 yards in two UCLA — Perkins 24 run (Fairbairn kick) 7-24 4:48 2Q runs, including an 8-yard touchdown scamper to secure a 40-37 win for the COLORADO — Adkins 17 run (Oliver kick) 14-24 1:46 2Q No. 25 Bruins at Folsom Field. UCLA — Jack 3 run (Fairbairn kick) 14-31 1:22 3Q COLORADO — Bobo 38 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 21-31 12:59 4Q CU rallied from 17-0 (first quarter) and 31-14 (fourth quarter) deficits to COLORADO — Bobo 3 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 28-31 7:52 4Q force overtime. COLORADO — Oliver 35 FG 31-31 0:36 4Q UCLA — Fairbairn 28 FG 31-34 …… OT1 Quarterback Sefo Liufau set a CU single-season school record touchdown COLORADO — Oliver 38 FG 34-34 …… OT1 passes, throwing a pair to Bryce Bobo to reach 23 and break Koy Detmer’s COLORADO — Oliver 34 FG 37-34 …… OT2 mark of 22 set in 1996. Liufau finished 27-of-45 passing for 246 yards, but UCLA — Hundley 8 run (no PAT kick) 37-40 …… OT2 also had two interceptions. Attendance: 37,442 Time: 3:53 Weather (75˚): sunny skies, 14% humidity, 9 mph winds from the southeast The Buffs got a strong ground performance from Michael Adkins II, who TEAM STATISTICS COLORADO UCLA carried 17 times for 107 yards and a touchdown. Tony Jones added 104 First Downs ...... 31 21 total yards (68 rushing with one score, 36 receiving) and the Buffs finished Third Down Efficiency (Fourth) ...... 3-16 (2-2) 3-15 (0-1) with a season-high 233 rushing yards. Rushes—Net Yards...... 45-233 37-309 Passing Yards ...... 267 200 By halftime the Buffs had sliced lead down to 24-14, but they went to their Passes (Att-Comp-Int)...... 46-28-2 39-24-0 Total Offense...... 500 509 locker room fuming over what might have been. Liufau hit D.D. Goodson Return Yards ...... 5 48 with a 6-yard pass for a first down at the UCLA 4, and the entire Buffs Punts: No-Average ...... 8-39.9 8-45.0 sideline believed Goodson made it out of bounds to stop the clock. It did Fumbles: No-Lost...... 0-0 2-1 stop on the first down, then restarted, but while the Buffs scrambled to Penalties/Yards ...... 6/50 14/121 line up and run a play, time expired. Quarterback Sacks—Yards...... 0-0 0-0 Time of Possession ...... 35:05 24:55 Drives/Average Field Position...... 18/C32 18/U34 UCLA took a 7-0 lead on its second offensive play as Paul Perkins ran 92 Red Zone: Scores-Attempts (Points)...... 5-6 (27) 4-4 (20) yards for a touchdown. Two series later, Hundley hit Jordan Payton with a 20-yard scoring pass and the Bruins were up 14-0. UCLA then increased its INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS first-quarter lead to 17-0 on a 31-yard field goal by Ka’imi Fairbairn. Rushing—Colorado: Adkins 17-107, Jones 17-67, Liufau 6-26, Lindsay 3-22, Lee 2-10. UCLA: Perkins 19-180, Hundley 12-110, James 4-16, Jack 1-3, Vanderdoes 1-0. The Buffs got on the board their first touchdown two plays after Liufau was Passing—Colorado: Liufau 45-27-2, 246, 2 td; Fields 1-1-0, 21. UCLA: Hundley 39-24-0, roughed up on third down and Jones scored on a 1-yard run. The Bruins’ 200, 1 td. only score of the second quarter then followed on a 24-yard run by Perkins Receiving—Colorado: Spruce 6-63, Goodson 5-53, Jones 5-36, Bobo 4-54, McCulloch 2-18, Slavin 2-17, Fields 2-14, Lindsay 2-12. UCLA: Fuller 7-41, Payton 5-65, Lucien 4-23, with 4:48 left before intermission. Johnson 3-33, Massington 2-19, Perkins 2-12, Harris 1-7. Punting—Colorado: O’Neill 8-39.9 (48 long, 3 In20). UCLA: Searl 4-48.5 (59 long, 1 A pair of Bruin penalties wiped out back-to-back picks – one thrown by In20), Mengel 4-41.5 (49 long, 1 In20). Nelson Spruce on a receiver reverse pass, the other by Liufau – thus Punt Returns—Colorado: Fields 2-5. UCLA: Adams 2-18. keeping a 75-yard TD drive intact. Adkins capped the drive with a 17-yard Kickoff Returns—Colorado: none. UCLA: Adams 1-18. scoring run and Will Oliver’s PAT brought the Buffs to 24-14. Tackle Leaders—Colorado: Daigh 9,3—12; Awuzie 8,3—11; Olugbode 6,2—8; Henderson 6,1—7; Thompson 5,1—6; Tupou 4,2—6; Smith 2,4—6; McCartney 2,2—4; The only score of the third quarter was by UCLA’s Myles Jack, who plays Parker 2,2—4; Solis 2,2—4; Frazier 2,1—3; White 2,0—2; Crawley 0,2—2. UCLA: tailback and linebacker, who bullied his way in for a 3-yard TD, enabling Kendricks 15,1—16; Moreau 7,0—7; Adams 6,1—7; Jack 6,1—7; Clark 5,2—7; the Bruins to carry a 31-14 lead into the fourth quarter. Liufau hit Bryce Goodman 5,1—6. Bobo for 38-yard touchdown on a fourth-and-two, as the Buffs inched to Quarterback Sacks—Colorado: none. UCLA: none. Interceptions—Colorado: none. within 10 points (31-21) with plenty of time left (12:59). UCLA: Kendricks 1-21, Rios 1-9. Passes Broken Up—Colorado: Thompson 3, Henderson, Olugbode. UCLA: Kendricks, Moreau. Liufau then engineered an eight-play, 64-yard drive, finishing it with a 3- yard TD pass to Bobo to make it a one-possession game at 31-28. CU’s GAME NOTES defense then forced a three-and-out, giving the Buffs the ball at their own CU dropped to 5-7 in overtime games (0-3 in multiple); this was the third time 30 with 6:40 remaining, but two plays into the possession, corner Marcus CU has played two OT games in the same season (1999, 2002). All seven losses Rios intercepted Liufau. have been by 3 points ... Game time of 3:53 tied for the fourth longest in CU history (longest was 4:01 at Cal this year, also 2 OT) ... Colorado started a new But the Buffs defense again rose to the occasion, making a fourth-and-one tradition: the Buffs will carry out the flags of United States and Colorado when taking the field; Richard Yates had the Colorado flag and Jeromy Irwin the stop at the CU 22. Liufau & Co. took over at the 23 with 2:55 to play and U.S. one ... TB Tony Jones became the ninth player in CU history to join the drove to the UCLA 18 in eight plays, where Oliver’s 35-yard field goal with 1,000/500 club (rushing/receiving yards) ... The 92-yard run by Paul Perkins 36 seconds left sent the game into overtime. was the second longest ever at UCLA and also against CU (Robbie Rouse, Fresno State, 94 in 2012) ... Colorado was 8-of-8 in the first converting 2nd-and- The Buffs forced the Bruins to rely on Fairbairn for their first OT points 4 or less situations into first downs (game: 11-of-13) ... CU finished with 500 and his 28-yard field goal was matched by Oliver’s 38-yarder, forcing a yards of total offense, the seventh straight game over 400 (the first time since the first seven games of the 1994 season); with three 500+ games this year, second overtime tied at 34-34. that is the most since three in 2002 ... Not a lot of deep throws in this game (15- yards or more in the air from scrimmage: Liufau was 2-of-4, Hundley 0-of-6 ... Stopped at the 17, the Buffs turned to Oliver for their first lead of the TB Michael Adkins (17-107, 1 TD) had CU’s second 100-yard rushing game afternoon (37-34), but Hundley’s 8-yard keeper trumped it and the game this year, and the second of his career. was over.

112 WASHINGTON 38 GAME Washington...... 7 10 14 7—38 COLORADO 23 99 COLORADO ...... 10 10 30—23 NOVEMBER 1, 2014 FOLSOM FIELD, BOULDER SCORING Score Time Qtr COLORADO — Goodson 30 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 7- 0 10:30 1Q BOULDER — Colorado started fast against Washington on this crisp COLORADO — Oliver 32 FG 10- 0 3:42 1Q Saturday morning at Folsom Field, but a tough stretch in the third quarter Washington — Thompson 24 run (Van Winkle kick) 10- 7 0:55 1Q where the Buffaloes turned the ball over three times enables the Huskies COLORADO — Frazier 1 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 17- 7 12:42 2Q to rally for a 38-23 win as the calendar turned to November. Washington — Van Winkle 35 FG 17-10 7:55 2Q COLORADO — Oliver 39 FG 20-10 2:23 2Q Washington — Taylor 9 pass from Miles (Van Winkle kick) 20-17 0:53 2Q The Buffs (2-7, 0-6) built a 10-0 first quarter lead and maintained a 20-17 COLORADO — Oliver 49 FG 23-17 11:23 3Q advantage at halftime, but two lost fumbles and an interception in barely Washington — Pettis 28 pass from Miles (Van Winkle kick) 23-24 5:38 3Q a three-minute span after CU scored a field goal on its first second half Washington — Feeney 30 interception return (Van Winkle kick) 23-31 4:38 3Q possession led to 14 quick points for Washington (6-3, 2-3), and the Huskies Washington — Pettis 87 punt return (Van Winkle kick) 23-38 13:10 4Q never looked back. Attendance: 35,633 Time: 3:11 And Liufau’s 36 pass completions – he was 36-of-52 for 314 yards, two Weather (50˚): partly cloudy skies, 50% humidity, calm winds (less than 2 mph) touchdowns and one interception – put him at 274 this season, breaking Joel Klatt’s school mark of 241 set in 2005. TEAM STATISTICS COLORADO WASHINGTON First Downs ...... 24 14 Huskies linebacker/tailback Shaq Thompson rushed for 174 yards on 15 Third Down Efficiency (Fourth) ...... 11-21 (2-3) 2-11 (1-1) Rushes—Net Yards...... 37-181 40-236 carries and scored one touchdown. Along with quarterback Cyler Miles’ Passing Yards ...... 314 206 passing – 13-of-19, 206 yards, 2 TDs – the duo furnished UW with more Passes (Att-Comp-Int)...... 52-36-1 19-13-0 balance than CU’s defense could handle. Total Offense...... 495 442 Return Yards ...... 6 126 Michael Adkins contributed 109 yards on 13 carries, his second straight Punts: No-Average ...... 4-44.0 5-44.2 100-yard game on the ground. Will Oliver hit all three of his field goal Fumbles: No-Lost...... 3-3 4-3 Penalties/Yards ...... 5/39 3/24 attempts (32, 39, 49 yards) and kicked two extra points to keep him perfect Quarterback Sacks—Yards...... 1-4 3-12 (35-of-35) with a string of 95 in a row as he wraps up his CU career. Time of Possession ...... 35:04 24:56 Drives/Average Field Position...... 14/C24 13/W34 The Buffs forced the Huskies into a three-and-out to open the game, and Red Zone: Scores-Attempts (Points)...... 3-4 (13) 2-4 (10) Liufau drove CU 70 yards in nine plays, combining with D.D. Goodson on a 30-yard pass for the score. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing—Colorado: Adkins 13-109, Powell 5-24, Lindsay 2-16, Jones 4-15, Fields 2-10, Goodson 1-7, Spruce 1-2, Liufau 8-0, Lee 1—minus 2. Washington: Thompson 15-174, A fumble recovery by linebacker Kenneth Olugbode at the CU 13-yard line Miles 13-39, Cooper 6-23, Taylor 1-3, Mickens 1-0, Lindquist 1-0, Team 3-minus 3. thwarted a UW drive and led to a 72-yard drive as Oliver made his first field Passing—Colorado: Liufau 52-36-1, 314, 2 td. Washington: Miles 19-13-0, 206, 2 td. goal to make it 10-0 with 3:42 left in the first quarter. Receiving—Colorado: Spruce 13-138, Goodson 7-70, Slavin 3-36, Powell 3-8, Fields 2- The Huskies closed to within 10-7 with an 86-yard drive to get on the board, 11, Jones 2-10, Adkins 1-16, Lindsay 1-13, Lee 1-7, Bobo 1-3, Frazier 1-1, Irwin 1-1. as Thompson scored on a 24-yard run on a fourth-and-one play. A 41-yard Washington: Campbell 3-27, Pettis 2-76, Thompson 2-41, Cooper 2-12, Perkins 1-28, kickoff return by Phillip Lindsay put the Buffs in position for their second Taylor 1-9, Mickens 1-8, Williams 1-5. TD. Liufau hit George Frazier in the back of the end zone to push the lead Punting—Colorado: O’Neill 4-44.0 (53 long, 1 In20). Washington: Durkee 4-47.2 (56 to 17-7. long, 0 In20, 1 TB); Miles 1-32 (1 In20). Punt Returns—Colorado: Spruce 2-6. Washington: Pettis 3-96. The teams traded field goals and the Buffs held a 20-10 lead before Kickoff Returns—Colorado: Lindsay 4-112. Washington: Ross 2-36. Washington put a 78-yard drive together just before the half to pull back to Tackle Leaders—Colorado: White 6,2—8; Daigh 5,3—8; McCartney 5,2—7; Awuzie within three on a Miles-to-Kendyl Taylor pass. 6,0—6; Olugbode 3,3—6; Tupou 3,3—6; Walker 2,2—4; Gilbert 2,0—2; Greer 2,0—2; Lopez 1,1—2; Parker 1,1—2; Solis 1,1—2. Washington: Jones 12,0—12; Baker 5,3—8; The Buffs opened the second half with a 44-yard drive that positioned Peters 7,0—7; Timu 5,2—7; A. Hudson 6,0—6; Kikaha 6,0—6; Littleton 5,1—6. Oliver for his third field goal – a season-long 49-yarder that pushed CU in Quarterback Sacks—Colorado: Daigh 1-4. Washington: Kikaha 1-4, A.Hudson 1-4. front 23-17. Interceptions—Colorado: none. Washington: Feeney 1-30. Passes Broken Up— Colorado: Henderson 2, Crawley. Washington: Peters 2, A. Hudson, E. Hudson, Jones. After John Walker forced a UW fumble at the 1-yard line, recovered by Derek McCartney in the end zone, the Buffs good fortune quickly turned. Lindsay fumbled and the Huskies scored five plays later on a 28-yard pass from Miles to Dante Pettis to take their first lead at 24-23. Less than a GAME NOTES minute later, Liufau was intercepted by linebacker Travis Feeney, who Washington has now won six straight in the series to take a 9-5-1 lead (4-0 with scored on a 30-yard return to quickly make it 31-23. both as members of the Pac-12) … The Buffs led for 34:52 in this game (UW for just 20:38, but it was the final quarter and a third) … When Colorado took a 7-0 lead, it marked its first lead over Washington in four games as a member Lindsay was then rocked on the kickoff and was ruled to have fumbled, of the Pac-12 (its last in the series came in 2001, 7-3 late in the first half of an with UW’s Cory Littleton recovering at the Buffs 31. The Huskies didn’t eventual 17-14 UW win) … It also was CU’s first lead since a 21-20 edge over capitalize but took momentum and a 31-23 lead into the final quarter. Oregon State in the third quarter three games ago … Washington had 298 yards at halftime on 34 plays … but gained 208 of those (70 percent) on just Early in the fourth, Pettis took a Darragh O’Neill rugby-style punt and five plays (it gained 286 of its 442 yards for the game on eight plays (65 percent) … UW’s interception and punt returns for touchdowns were the first sprinted 87 yards untouched for his first second TD of the game, and the non-offensive TDs in a CU game this season … After UW scored its last 38-23 score held for the final 13:10 of the game. offensive touchdown to take a 24-23 lead with 5:38 left in the third quarter, it ran just 14 plays for 24 yards with one first down the remainder of the game The afternoon’s bright spots for CU: Liufau and two receivers – Shay Fields (11 for 27 minus the three kneel-downs at the end of the game) … CU finished and Nelson Spruce – set school seasonal records. Fields’ two catches give with 495 yards of total offense, a school record eighth straight game at 400 or him 40 for the season, breaking the CU freshman seasonal mark of 39 by more; it is now one shy of the season high of nine set in the 1993, 1994 and Chris McLemore in 1982. Spruce’s 13 receptions gave him 90 this season 1995 seasons … Oliver moved into second place on CU’s all-time scoring list. and moved him past the 83 caught by Paul Richardson in 2013. 113 ARIZONA 38 GAME COLORADO ...... 7 10 30—20 COLORADO 20 1100 Arizona ...... 7 14 3 14 — 38 NOVEMBER 8, 2014 SCORING Score Time Qtr ARIZONA STADIUM, TUCSON COLORADO — Fields 75 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 7- 0 14:49 1Q Arizona — Bondurant 22 fumble return (Skowron kick) 7- 7 1:12 1Q TUCSON — Four turnovers cost the Colorado Buffaloes more points than Arizona — Johnson 8 pass from Solomon (Skowron kick) 7-14 12:16 2Q COLORADO —Liufau 7 pass from Spruce (Oliver kick) 14-14 10:19 2Q they could make up against No. 21 Arizona, as the Wildcats converted all COLORADO — Oliver 19 FG 17-14 4:09 2Q four into touchdowns, the 28 points more than enough to propel them to Arizona — Richards 1 pass from Solomon (Skowron kick) 17-21 0:11 2Q a 38-20 victory. Arizona — Skowron 37 FG 17-24 12:48 3Q COLORADO — Oliver 33 FG 20-24 7:35 3Q Things looked pretty good at the outset for the Buffs, as CU scored on its Arizona — Grant 27 pass from Solomon (Skowron kick) 20-31 9:50 4Q Arizona — Grant 20 pass from Solomon (Skowron kick) 20-38 5:49 4Q first play from scrimmage – a 75-yard pass from Sefo Liufau to Shay Fields; Will Oliver’s PAT kick gave CU a 7-0 lead only 11 seconds into the game, the Attendance: 50,177 Time: 3:24 school record for the quickest score in a game. Weather (75˚): clear skies, 40% humidity, 7 mph winds from the northeast TEAM STATISTICS COLORADO ARIZONA The lead held for nearly 14 minutes, until Liufau was sacked by safety First Downs ...... 19 28 Anthony Lopez. He fumbled and lay helpless while Wildcats linebacker Third Down Efficiency (Fourth) ...... 5-16 (0-1) 7-17 (1-4) Tra’Mayne Bondurant scooped up the ball and ran 22 yards for a Rushes—Net Yards...... 36-94 47-288 Passing Yards ...... 259 211 touchdown. A series later, Liufau was sacked again – this time by linebacker Passes (Att-Comp-Int)...... 39-25-2 38-21-0 Jared Tevis, who forced and recovered Liufau’s fumble at the CU 31-yard Total Offense...... 353 499 line. Five plays later, Anu Solomon hit slot receiver Tyrell Johnson with an Return Yards ...... 28 39 8-yard scoring pass and the Wildcats had their first lead at 14-7. Punts: No-Average ...... 5-40.6 5-32.8 Fumbles: No-Lost...... 3-2 1-0 Penalties/Yards ...... 10/103 8/75 CU (2-8, 0-7 Pac-12) answered with a trick play for a tying score: Liufau Quarterback Sacks—Yards...... 2-9 3-26 handed off to Phillip Lindsay, who headed left but flipped the ball back to Time of Possession ...... 30:05 29:55 Nelson Spruce as he circled behind; Spruce rolled right, stopped short of Drives/Average Field Position...... 15/C29 14/A35 the line of scrimmage and floated a 7-yard pass to Liufau in the end zone. Red Zone: Scores-Attempts (Points)...... 3-3 (13) 4-5 (24) It was Liufau’s first career touchdown, just the fifth CU quarterback in INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS history to catch a TD pass. Rushing—Colorado: Lindsay 17-114, Powell 4-13, Adkins 1-1, Jones 4-minus 1, Bobo 1-minus 3, Gehrke 1-minus 10, Liufau 7-minus 18, Team 1-minus 2. Arizona: Wilson 21- Oliver kicked the extra point to tie the game at 14-14, then added a 19-yard 153, Solomon 13-105, Jones-Grigsby 10-18, Johnson 1-8,Grant 1-5, Team 1-minus 1. field goal just over 6 minutes later to push the Buffs ahead once more, 17- Passing—Colorado: Liufau 33-24-2, 252, 1 td; Spruce 1-1-0, 7, 1 td; Gehrke 5-0-0, 0. 14. But the Buffs’ good fortune quickly shifted when Liufau was picked off Arizona: Solomon 38-21-0, 211, 4 td. by Jourdan Grandon. With 2:07 left in the half, the Wildcats took over at Receiving—Colorado: Spruce 9-89, Fields 5-94, Lee 3-17, McCulloch 2-18, Jones 2-10, their own 45 and scored eight plays later on a 1-yard pass from Solomon to Adkins 1-16, Liufau 1-7, Bobo 1-5, Lindsay 1-3. Arizona: Grant 6-83, Hill 3-46, Richards 3-20, Jones 3-18, Johnson 3-14, Wilson 1-18, Griffey 1-7, Phillips 1-5. David Richards to take a 21-17 lead at the break – all 21 coming on CU Punting—Colorado: O’Neill 5-40.6 (46 long, 2 In20). Arizona: Riggleman 5-32.8 (49 turnovers. long, 0 In20). Punt Returns—Colorado: Spruce 1-28. Arizona: Neal 1-1. Three pass interference penalties helped move the Wildcats (7-2, 4-2 Pac- Kickoff Returns—Colorado: Severson 1-13. Arizona: Johnson 1-20. 12) into position for a 37-yard Casey Skowron field goal that extended their Tackle Leaders—Colorado: Smith 8,2—10; Olugbode 8,1—9; White 7,2—9; Crawley lead to 24-17 less than three minutes into the third quarter. But CU pulled 8,0—8; Tupou 4,2—6; Henderson 5,0—5; Yates 5,0—5; Daigh 3,2—5; Parker 3,2—5; back to within 24-20 on a 33-yard Oliver field goal – his ninth straight and McCartney 2,2—4; Gillam 3,0—3; four with 1,2—3. Arizona: Wright 7,3—10; Matthews one shy of Mason Crosby’s school record for consecutive kicks – and that 3,4—7; Grandon 4,2—6; Tevis 4,2—6; McKnight 5,0—5; Parks 4,1—5; Denson 3,1—4. score held into the fourth quarter. Quarterback Sacks—Colorado: Tupou 2-9. Arizona: Wright 1-10, Tevis 1-9, Lopez 1-7. Interceptions—Colorado: none. Arizona: Holiday 1-16, Tevis 1-0. Passes Broken Up— Throwing under heavy pressure, Liufau was intercepted for the second Colorado: Crawley 2, Walker 2, Henderson. Arizona: McKnight, Pettinato. time of the night – corner Devin Holliday picked him – and Solomon needed three plays to cover the 31 yards to the end zone. He hit Samajie Grant with GAME NOTES a 27-yard TD pass and the Wildcats had their first two-score lead, 31-20, Colorado’s lead in the series was nicked to 13-4, as UA has won four of last five with 9:50 to play. Liufau was knocked out of the game on a vicious hit … Colorado dropped to 9-7 all-time in the state of Arizona … The Buffaloes throwing that second interception, but Jordan Gehrke wasn’t able to get wore the combination of black helmets with white uniforms and gold pants anything going. Solomon and Grant teamed for a 20-yard scoring pass on for the first-time ever … It was CU’s 18th straight loss to a ranked opponent Arizona’s next offensive series, pushing the Wildcats ahead 38-20 with 5:49 (23 straight on the road), and the 10th straight league setback … CU’s previous remaining, essentially clinching the win. quickest score from scrimmage came in 1996, 13 seconds into a 24-10 win at Texas A & M (Rae Carruth scored on a 28-ayrd reverse, set up by a Ryan Sutter fumble recovery on opening kickoff). The previous fastest score was 12 Liufau left the game having completed 24-of-33 passes for 252 yards and seconds into a 45-29 win over Kansas in 1970, when Cliff Branch returned the one TD, with Lindsay recording his first 100-yard rushing game, carrying 17 opening kickoff 100 yards for a score … This year’s game was similar to last times for 114 yards and gaining some redemption after losing two fumbles year’s: UA scored the last 17 points last year to pull away to a 44-20 win; this the previous game against Washington. year, the last 14 to win 38-20 … With 19 first downs, CU upped its total to 264 for the year, setting a new single-season record … WR Nelson Spruce’s 28- yard punt return was the longest since Travon Patterson returned one 45 But the Buffs needed to be at their best to face the No. 21 Wildcats, but yards against Texas Tech in Boulder on Nov. 23, 2010 … Senior DB Brandon that appeared difficult given their pregame injury list and its growth as the Brisco saw his first career action (special teams), while S Richard Yates saw night unfolded. CU was without starting safeties Tedric Thompson his first action from scrimmage at safety after S Evan White left with a (concussion) and Chidobe Awuzie, who lacerated a kidney earlier in the concussion … U finished with a season-low 353 yards of total offense, snapping the school record run of eight in a row … The throwback TD pass week in practice. from Spruce to Liufau enabled the duo to tie Cody Hawkins and Scotty McKnight with 15 (Hawkins threw all those; Liufau has thrown 14 of the 15). Spruce is now 4-of-4 passing in his career with 1 TD Liufau has caught three of those for 56 yards.

114 OREGON 44 GAME COLORADO ...... 0 3 7 0 — 10 COLORADO 10 1111 Oregon ...... 13 17 14 0—44 NOVEMBER 22, 2014 AUTZEN STADIUM, EUGENE SCORING Score Time Qtr Oregon — Freeman 20 run (pass failed) 0- 6 10:48 1Q EUGENE — The Colorado Buffaloes entered Autzen Stadium with the goal Oregon — Mariota 46 run (Wogan kick) 0-13 0:10 1Q Oregon — Freeman 7 run (Wogan kick) 0-20 10:06 2Q of playing the spoiler, but the No. 3 Oregon Ducks and Heisman Trophy COLORADO — Oliver 23 FG 3-20 6:18 2Q candidate Marcus Mariota had other thoughts in mind. Oregon — Nelson 31 pass from Mariota (Wogan kick) 3-27 5:06 2Q Oregon — Wogan 25 FG 3-30 0:42 2Q Using a strong second quarter to break open the game, Oregon defeated Oregon — Baylis 15 pass from Mariota (Wogan kick) 3-37 3:53 3Q the Buffs, 44-10, to keep its national championship hopes alive. The Ducks COLORADO — Lee 5 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 10-37 1:54 3Q (10-1, 7-1 Pac-12) led by only 6-0 until scoring their second touchdown with Oregon — Nelson 14 pass from Mariota (Wogan kick) 10-44 0:15 3Q just 10 seconds left in the first quarter. The then methodically built up a 30- Attendance: 55,891 Time: 3:01 3 halftime lead that proved insurmountable for the Buffs (2-9, 0-8 Pac-12), Weather (52˚): intermittent light rain, 9 mph winds from the southwest who started backup quarterback Jordan Gehrke. TEAM STATISTICS COLORADO OREGON CU struggled to produce much on offense end, finishing the game with First Downs ...... 14 30 season lows in plays (46) and yards (226), while the Ducks racked up 597 Third Down Efficiency (Fourth) ...... 4-15 (0-1) 9-15 (1-2) Rushes—Net Yards...... 30-121 41-265 yards on 65 plays. Passing Yards ...... 105 332 Passes (Att-Comp-Int)...... 32-16-0 36-26-0 CU didn’t waste any time showing it’d take some chances, opening the Total Offense...... 226 597 game by recovering an on-sides kick. The Buffs were forced into a 3-and- Return Yards ...... 0 21 Punts: No-Average ...... 8-48.4 3-45.3 out, and Oregon immediately went to work, taking a 6-0 lead after Royce Fumbles: No-Lost...... 0-0 0-0 Freeman sprinted 20 yards for the first score. Penalties/Yards ...... 4/36 8/98 Quarterback Sacks—Yards...... 2-8 2-9 CU answered with a solid possession, using 11 plays until the drive stalled Time of Possession ...... 31:40 28:20 Drives/Average Field Position...... 13/C23 12/O30 on a sack at the Oregon 29; but the Buffs came up empty when Will Oliver, Red Zone: Scores-Attempts (Points)...... 2-2 (10) 4-5 (24) who had connected on nine straight field goals, missed wide right from 46 yards, and in the process failed to tie Mason Crosby for the longest streak INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS in school history. Rushing—Colorado: Powell 5-51, Lindsay 11-49, Jones 8-24, Gehrke 6-minus 3. Oregon: Freeman 17-105, Mariota 8-73, Bassett 5-27, Allen 1-21, Roseberry 2-13, Marshall 3-11, Forde 1-6, Benoit 3-6, Lockie 1-3. After both teams traded punts, Mariota went to work, and on a 3rd-and-2 Passing—Colorado: Gehrke 18-9-0, 64, 0 td; Liufau 14-7-0, 41, 1 td. Oregon: Mariota 32- as the quarter wound down, he broke free, using his speed to score from 24-0, 323, 3 td; Lockie 4-2-0, 9, 0 td. 46 yards out to make it 13-0. Receiving—Colorado: Lindsay 4-26, Jones 3-18, Lee 2-16, Spruce 2-16, Bobo 2-11, Slavin 1-11, Fields 1-6, Powell 1-1. Oregon: Marshall 4-65, Stanford 4-50, Lowe 4-42, A 62-yard punt by Darragh O’Neill pinned the Ducks at their 6-yard line, Nelson 3-62, Carrington 3-41, Allen 3-27, Baylis 2-33, Schuller 2-9, Freeman 1-3. but Mariota steered his team 94 yards in 11 plays and Freeman scored Punting—Colorado: O’Neill 8-48.4 (62 long, 3 In20). Oregon: Wheeler 3-45.3 (51 long, 3 In20). again, this time on a 7-yard jaunt, to make it 20-0. Punt Returns—Colorado: none. Oregon: Nelson 1-12, Loyd 2-9. Kickoff Returns—Colorado: Lindsay 7-142. Oregon: Marshall 1-20. The Buffs finally got on the board with a 23-yard field goal from Oliver to Tackle Leaders—Colorado: Moeller 14,0—14; Smith 10,1—11; Gillam 5,4—9; Gilbert make the score 20-3, but Oregon answered in just 1:12, with Mariota passing 3,2—5; Solis 2,3—5; Parker 2,2—4; Severson 2,2—4; Olugbode 1,3—4; Shaver 1,3—4; 31 yards to Charles Nelson for a TD, making it 27-3. After a CU 3-and-out, the Witherspoon 3,0—3; Tupou 2,1—3; Crawley 2,0—2; Walker 2,0—2. Oregon: Dargan 4,3— Ducks drove to the CU 8, but the Buffs would force a 25-yard field goal to 7; Buckner 3,2—5; Prevot 3,1—4; Malone 2,2—4; Washington 2,2—4; Daniels 3,0—3. end the half down 30-3. Quarterback Sacks—Colorado: Gilbert 1-4, Team 1-4. Oregon: Walker 1-7, Armstead 1-2. Interceptions—Colorado: none. Oregon: none. Passes Broken Up—Colorado: Frazier, Moeller. Oregon: Hill 2, Ekpre-Olomu, Kamp, Ragin, Seisay. CU opened the second half moving the ball, but on a 4th-and-2 at the Oregon 40, Gehrke came up less than a yard short for a first down. He did connect with Nelson Spruce on the drive and the Biletnikoff semifinalist’s GAME NOTES first catch of the game gave him 100 on the season. Oregon quickly drove The Buffs are now 6-12 all-time versus No. 3 teams in the AP or Coaches polls inside the red zone and had a first down at the CU 2, but it was the Buffs ... The Buffaloes wore the combination of black helmets with white uniforms and white pants for the second-time ever (0-2; and dropped to 1-12 when turn to hold the Ducks out of the end zone on four straight plays. wearing black helmets) ... The Buffs are 22-19 after bye weeks since 1985, but 0-4 as a member of the Pac-12 ... WR Nelson Spruce recovered CU’s onside Sefo Liufau replaced Gehrke at quarterback, but it didn’t provide the spark kick to open the game; the Buffs last recovered one in the 2013 season finale the Buffs hoped for, and after the Buffs gave the ball back to Oregon, at Utah, and were just 0-of-1 since … Oregon led 13-0 after the first quarter, including TD with 10 seconds left; in the previous three games, the Ducks led Mariota took to the air, hitting Evan Baylis on a 15-yard pass to make the 29-10, 28-0 and 29-0 at the first quarter break (a combined 86-10) ... QB Jordan score 37-3. On Liufau’s second drive, CU finally reached the end zone. An Gehrke and DB Ryan Moeller made their first career starts ... Moeller had amazing catch by Kyle Slavin pushed the Buffs into Duck territory and then seen action in the first 10 games, but all on special teams; he had quite the Christian Powell broke free for 39 yards to the Oregon 5. Two plays later, debut, tying the school record for the most tackles in a first career game in defense (14, all solo) ... CU finished with a season-low 262 yards of total Liufau found threw a touchdown pass to Donovan Lee and it was 37-10. offense, it’s only time under 350 all season and just the third time under 400 ... CU was also held to a season-low 14 first downs ... Spruce became the sixth Mariota and Oregon answered in less than two minutes to make it 44-10, as player in Pac-12 history to record 100 or more receptions in a single season ... he connected with Nelson again on a 14-yard TD toss; he then called it a CB Greg Henderson made his 44th career start, the most by a defensive back in CU history (old mark was 43 by CB Victor Scott, 1980-83) ... TB Christian day. The game then wrapped quickly with a scoreless fourth quarter. Powell (5-51 rushing) has led CU three straight seasons in rushing against Oregon, and has 45 career carries for 250 yards and two touchdowns versus the Ducks.

115 UTAH 38 GAME Utah...... 3 13 15 7—38 COLORADO 34 1122 COLORADO ...... 7 17 10 0—34 NOVEMBER 29, 2014 SCORING Score Time Qtr FOLSOM FIELD, BOULDER COLORADO — Powell 2 run (Oliver kick) 7- 0 9:50 1Q Utah — Phillips 41 FG 7- 3 1:57 1Q Utah — Clay 34 pass from Wilson (Phillips kick) 7-10 14:54 2Q BOULDER — A Colorado football season earmarked by coming close and COLORADO — Powell 1 run (Oliver kick) 14-10 13:06 2Q leaving frustrated ended in that fashion for the Buffaloes, as once again, Utah — Clay 2 pass from Travis Wilson (kick failed) 14-16 10:14 2Q they were just good enough to be heartbroken in a 38-34 loss to Utah in COLORADO — Powell 33 run (Oliver kick) 21-16 5:20 2Q the 2014 finale. COLORADO — Oliver 29 FG 24-16 0:16 2Q Utah — Booker 1 run (run failed) 24-22 12:02 3Q COLORADO — Oliver 46 FG 27-22 9:53 3Q The Buffs (2-10, 0-9 Pac-12) saw their chances for victory evaporate on a 20- Utah — Tonga 28 pass from Wilson (pass attempt intercepted) 27-28 6:37 3Q yard interception return for a touchdown by the Utes’ Dominique Hatfield. COLORADO — Spruce 66 pass from Liufau (Oliver kick) 34-28 5:39 3Q It came with exactly 10 minutes left in the game. The Utah rally made it for Utah — Phillips 35 FG 34-31 1:47 3Q Utah — Hatfield 20 interception return (Phillips kick) 34-38 10:00 4Q a downer of a CU Senior Day, as the Buffaloes bid adieu to 21 seniors dressing for the last time. Attendance: 39,155 Time: 3:23 Weather (66˚): partly cloudy, 11% humidity, 12 mph winds from the west (gusting to 32) Christian Powell rushed for three first half touchdowns, the first from two TEAM STATISTICS COLORADO UTAH yards out that capped a 12-play 75-yard game opening drive in which CU First Downs ...... 18 21 made it look easy and like it would have its way with the Utes. Not so, as Third Down Efficiency (Fourth) ...... 9-16 (0-0) 10-18 (2-2) Utah scored the next 10 points to take a 10-7 lead on the first play of the Rushes—Net Yards...... 32-116 35-128 Passing Yards ...... 317 311 second quarter, though the Buffs answered in less than two minutes. A 52- Passes (Att-Comp-Int)...... 31-20-1 37-25-0 yard pass from Sefo Liufau to Shay Fields set CU up at the Utah 1 (though Total Offense...... 433 439 it appeared he scored), but it was inconsequential when Powell rammed it Return Yards ...... 3 42 home on the next play to put CU back up, 14-10. Punts: No-Average ...... 5-38.6 4-55.8 Fumbles: No-Lost...... 0-0 0-0 Penalties/Yards ...... 4/35 6/45 The Utes responded on their next possession, with Travis Wilson and Quarterback Sacks—Yards...... 2-8 3-5 Kaelin Clay connecting on a 2-yard TD pass, but Andy Phillip’s PAT kick was Time of Possession ...... 27:43 32:17 a duck and fell short of the goal post and the score remained 16-14. It was Drives/Average Field Position...... 12/C27 12/U27 CU’s turn to counter and it did, with Powell finding the end zone for a third Red Zone: Scores-Attempts (Points)...... 3-3 (17) 3-3 (15) time on a 33-yard run around the left end to cap a 10-play drive. Will Oliver’s INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS 29-yard field goal with 16 ticks left before the half gave CU its 24-16 Rushing—Colorado: Powell 10-75, Jones 12-42, Liufau 6-6, Lindsay 3-4, Lee 1-minus intermission lead. 11. Utah: Booker 25-95, Hackett 1-24, Wilson 7-11, Team 2-minus 2. Passing—Colorado: Liufau 31-20-1, 317, 1 td. Utah: Wilson 37-25-0, 311, 3 td. Utah matched CU’s opening score with one of its own to start the second Receiving—Colorado: Spruce 5-91, McCulloch 4-101, Fields 4-69, Lindsay 2-24, Jones half, marching 75 yards to pull to within 24-22 of the Buffs; the run failed on 2-6, Powell 1-9, Slavin 1-9, Goodson 1-8. Utah: Clay 10-88, Scott 5-54, Booker 5-22, Tonga 3-77, McClellon 1-55, McCormick 1-15. a two-point try to tie the game. But the drive had apparently ended on a Punting—Colorado: O’Neill 5-38.6 (43 long, 2 In20). Utah: Hackett 4-55.8 (70 long, 1 Terrel Smith interception of Wilson at the CU 37, but the third-down pick In20). was wiped out when replay officials ruled the ball touched the ground as Punt Returns—Colorado: Fields 2-3. Utah: Clay 2-18, Johnson 1-4. Smith came down with it, though replays appeared to validate the call on Kickoff Returns—Colorado: Lindsay 2-60, Lee 1-46, Severson 1-23. Utah: none. the field. Tackle Leaders—Colorado: Olugbode 10,2—12; Gillam 8,2—10; Daigh 4,3—7; Moeller 4,3—7; McCartney 4,1—5; Greer 3,2—5; Crawley 3,1—4; Gilbert 3,1—4; Tupou 2,2— “I had my hand under the ball . . . I don’t know how they overturned it,” 4; Henderson 2,1—3; White 2,1—3; Smith 2,0—2; Witherspoon 2,0—2. Utah: Fanaika Smith claimed. “It was a game-changer.” 8,0—8; Norris 4,3—7; Williams 5,1—6; Lotulelei 4,1—5; Whittingham 4,1—5; Hatfield 4,0—4. Quarterback Sacks—Colorado: Gilliam 1-4, Gilliam ½-4, McCartney ½-4. Utah: After the long replay delay, it was the perfect time for a fake punt – and Taumoepenu 1-3, Fanaika 1-1, Lotulelei 1-1. Utah executed it perfectly, with punter Tom Hackett running 24 yards Interceptions—Colorado: none. Utah: Hatfield 1-20. Passes Broken Up—Colorado: around left end to midfield to keep the drive alive and regained the lead on Crawley, Smith, Wilson, Witherspoon. Utah: Rowe 2, Blechen, Whittingham. a 1-yard run by Devontae Booker. GAME NOTES Oliver made a second field goal, this one from 46 yards, as CU extended Colorado finished 2014 with a 2-10 overall record and an 0-9 mark in Pac-12 the lead back to 27-22; but Wilson and Westlee Tonga answered for the Utes play; four of the losses came by a combined 15 points; you have to go back to with a 28-yard scoring hookup to turn the lead back to Utah, 28-27. Another 1964 to find a CU team that endured that many league losses by so few points (12) ... Only Oregon (51) and Arizona (42) scored more points against Utah’s two-point try was foiled, this time a by Tim Coleman and defense than CU (34) … Colorado scored on its opening drive for the fourth intercepted by Ahkello Witherspoon. time this year (three TDs, all in the last four games) … CU had three 75-yard TD drives in the game, finishing the season with 23 of 75 yards or longer … But the game’s back-and-forth tempo had been established, and CU Opponents had made 143 straight PAT kicks until Utah’s Andy Phillips missed responded with 66-yard touchdown pass from Liufau to Nelson Spruce. in the second quarter (dating to the 2012 USC game) … CU ended the year with the opponent throwing 275 passes without an interception ... This was Oliver’s PAT put CU ahead 34-28, and then a Phillips’ 35-yard field goal the last game for 21 CU seniors ... TB Christian Powell recorded his fourth pulled Utah to 34-31 late in the third quarter. That ended the offensive career multi-TD game, and his second 3-TD effort; his 75 yards on 10 carries scoring for the day, but unfortunately for the Buffs, Utah (8-4, 5-4 Pac-12) enabled him to finish the season with 448 yards rushing to lead the team a had the one on defense to decide the game. third straight year, becoming the ninth Buff to do so ... WR Tyler McCulloch had the first 100-yard game of his career (4-101, coming in his 49th game), and he became the 25th player in school history to reach 1,000 career yards Liufau and his offense got two more chances to end this one and the season (1,089) ... QB Sefo Liufau and WR Nelson Spruce also teamed for their 16th with a win, but both drives stalled; Utah took over with 3:48 to play and touchdown pass play (15 Liufau to Spruce; one the other way), snapping a tie called on Booker to run out the clock, which he did with five carries, two for the most in CU history with Cody Hawkins and Scotty McKnight (2007-10) earning first downs. ... PK Will Oliver finished his CU career second in scoring with 279 points, ending with a school record 102 consecutive extra points.

116 2014 Statistics

Won 2, Lost 10 (0-9 Pac-12) RUSHING —avg. per— high Player G Att Gain Loss NET att. game TD Long 10+ 5+ game RESULTS/Attendance (—Pac-12 Game) Result Time Attendance Christian Powell ...... 10 85 455 7 448 5.27 44.8 4 55 10 24 118 A 29 Colorado State (N; Denver)...... L 17-31 3:10 63,363 Tony Jones...... 12 94 422 19 403 4.29 33.6 3 33 13 32 69 S6at Massachusetts...... W 41-38 3:34 10,227 Michael Adkins II...... 10 81 415 17 398 4.91 39.8 3 43 12 35 109 S 13  ARIZONA STATE (N)...... L 24-38 3:25 38,547 Phillip Lindsay...... 12 79 398 7 391 4.95 32.6 0 36 12 32 114 S 20 HAWAI’I...... W 21-12 3:18 39,478 S 27 at California ...... (2OT) L 56-59 4:01 39,821 Sefo Liufau ...... 12 69 262 126 136 1.97 11.3 0 39 6 21 72  Donovan Lee...... 10 8 59 20 39 4.88 3.9 0 45 12 38 O 4  OREGON STATE...... L 31-36 3:23 36,415 O 18  at Southern California...... L 28-56 3:17 74,756 Shay Fields...... 12 4 24 0 24 6.0 2.0 1 13t 12 13 O 25  UCLA ...... (2OT) L 37-40 3:53 37,442 Darragh O’Neill...... 12 1 19 0 19 19.0 1.6 0 19 11 19 N1 WASHINGTON ...... L 23-38 3:11 35,633 Jordan Gehrke ...... 4 11 41 26 15 1.36 3.8 1 14 14 19 N 8  at Arizona ...... L 20-38 3:24 50,177 Malcolm Creer ...... 7 4 9 1 8 2.00 1.1 0601 8 N 22  at Oregon...... L 10-44 3:01 55,891 D.D. Goodson...... 11 1707 7.00 0.6 0701 7 N 29 UTAH ...... L 34-38 3:23 39,155  George Frazier ...... 12 5404 0.80 0.3 1201 3 SCORE-BY-QUARTERS 1234OT — Total Nelson Spruce ...... 12 1202 2.00 0.2 0201 2 COLORADO ...... 69 130 68 62 13 — 342 Bryce Bobo ...... 12 103- 3 -3.00 - 0.3 0 -3 00 - 3 Opponents...... 123 112 135 79 19 — 468 Team (k-downs, snaps) 12 7036 - 36 - 5.14 - 3.3 ...... -…… … TEAM STATISTICS Colorado Opponents PASSING —avg. per— TOTAL OFFENSE FIRST DOWNS...... 296 271 Player G Att-Com-Int (T) Pct. Yards att. comp. TD Long HT Sacked Att. Yards Avg. by rushing...... 101 108 Sefo Liufau...... 12 498-325-15 (2) 65.3 3200 6.4 9.8 28 75t 56 18/104 567 3336 5.9 by passing...... 159 131 by penalty ...... 36 32 Jordan Gehrke...... 4 44- 20- 0 (0) 45.5 170 3.9 8.5 0 21 6 4/23 55 185 3.4 FIRST DOWN PLAYS/YARDS ...... 427/2290 390/2639 Nelson Spruce...... 12 2- 2- 0 (0) 100.0 24 12.0 12.0 1 17 0 0/ 0 3 26 8.7 average gain on first down ...... 5.36 6.77 Shay Fields...... 12 1- 1- 0 (0) 100.0 21 21.0 21.0 0 21 0 0/ 0 5 45 9.0 THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY ...... 81-202 70-175 Team (spiked passes).. 0- 0- 0 … 0.0 … …. …. .. .. 0 1/10 7 -36 -5.1 percentage ...... 40.1 40.0 NCAA Ratings: Liufau 131.77; Gehrke 77.91; Spruce 365.80; Fields 276.40. FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY...... 14-29 7-13 Passes w/o INT: Liufau 5, Gehrke 44. (T—interceptions that were tipped; HT—hurried throws) percentage ...... 48.3 53.8 RUSHING ATTEMPTS...... 451 437 yards gained ...... 2117 2691 RECEIVING —— avg. per—— high games yards lost ...... 262 233 Player G No. Yards rec. game TD Long 20+ 10+ rec yards NET RUSHING YARDS...... 1855 2458 Nelson Spruce...... 12 106 1,198 11.3 99.8 12 71t 13 43 19 19-179 average per rush...... 4.11 5.62 Shay Fields ...... 12 50 486 9.7 40.5 4 75t 3 15 8 5-94 average per game...... 154.6 204.8 D.D. Goodson ...... 11 38 382 10.1 34.7 2 43 6 13 7 7-70 PASSING ATTEMPTS...... 545 408 Tyler McCulloch ..... 12 30 419 14.0 34.9 2 36 6 19 6 4-101 passes completed ...... 348 244 Tony Jones ...... 12 24 151 6.3 12.6 0 20 16 5 5-38 had intercepted...... 15 3 Bryce Bobo...... 12 23 215 9.4 17.9 3 38t 35 5 4-54 completion percentage ...... 63.9 59.8 Phillip Lindsay ...... 12 14 118 8.4 9.8 0 27 24 4 1-27 efficiency rating ...... 128.54 149.93 Donovan Lee ...... 10 13 78 6.0 7.8 1 11 01 3 3-17 NET PASSING YARDS...... 3415 3074 Christian Powell ..... 10 12 64 5.3 6.4 0 11 02 4 4-26 average per attempt ...... 6.27 7.53 average per completion...... 9.8 12.6 Kyle Slavin...... 12 11 111 10.1 9.3 0 18 04 3 3-36 average per game...... 284.6 256.2 Michael Adkins ...... 10 11 60 5.5 6.0 0 22 13 2 1-22 TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS...... 996 845 Sean Irwin...... 12 7 67 9.6 5.6 1 22t 13 2 2-32 TOTAL NET YARDS...... 5270 5532 George Frazier...... 12 5 35 7.0 2.9 3 18 01 2 2-27 AVERAGE GAIN PER PLAY...... 5.29 6.55 Sefo Liufau...... 12 2 24 12.0 2.0 1 17 01 1 1-17 AVERAGE PER GAME ...... 439.2 461.0 Malcolm Creer...... 7 2 7 3.5 1.0 05002 2- 7 FUMBLES-LOST ...... 12-6 14-8 PENALTIES/YARDS...... 86/822 86/819 SCORING Touchdowns——————-— 2Pt Offensive ...... 40/316 28/244 Player G Total Rush Rec. Ret. PAT EP-EPA FG-FGA Saf DEX PTS Defensive...... 34/388 44/450 Will Oliver ...... 12 00000-0 42-42 16-21 ——90 Special Teams...... 11/103 14/125 Nelson Spruce ...... 12 12 0 12 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 ——72 Bench/Fans/NCAA Unsportsmanlike. 1/15 0/0 Shay Fields...... 12 51400-0 0-0 0-0 ——30 TURNOVERS (Margin: -10/-0.83) ...... 21 11 TOTAL RETURN YARDS...... 145 547 George Frazier ...... 12 41300-0 0-0 0-0 ——24 Punt Returns: No-Yards...... 18-117 23-245 Christian Powell...... 10 44000-0 0-0 0-0 ——24 Interceptions:No-Yards...... 3-28 15-280 Michael Adkins...... 10 33000-0 0-0 0-0 ——18 Misc. (Fumble/Blk. FG) Returns...... 0-0 1-22 Bryce Bobo ...... 12 30300-0 0-0 0-0 ——18 KICKOFF RETURNS: No-Yards...... 41-972 28-600 Tony Jones...... 12 33000-0 0-0 0-0 ——18 average per return...... 23.7 21.4 D.D. Goodson...... 11 20200-0 0-0 0-0 ——12 PUNTS...... 65 64 Tyler McCulloch...... 12 20200-0 0-0 0-0 ——12 yards...... 2869 2785 Jordan Gehrke ...... 4 1 1 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 ——6 gross average ...... 44.1 43.5 Sean Irwin ...... 12 10100-0 0-0 0-0 ——6 yard deductions: returns/touchbacks . 245/60 117/120 Donovan Lee...... 10 10100-0 0-0 0-0 ——6 net yards ...... 2564 2548 Sefo Liufau ...... 12 10100-0 0-0 0-0 ——6 net average ...... 39.5 39.8 DEFENSIVE/tackles for loss...... 57-220 75-269 COLORADO...... 12 42 13 29 0 0-0 42-42 16-21 00342 quarterback sacks/yards ...... 22/139 23/137 Opponents ...... 12 60 21 35 4 0-4 54-55 18-19 00468 quarterback hurries ...... 48 62 passes broken up...... 60 50 PUNTING In had Ret. Net Net forced fumbles (ST)...... 7 (0) 7 (2) Player G No. Yards Avg. Long 20 50+ TB blk Yds. Yds Avg. BLOCKED KICKS (Special Teams) ...... 0 0 Darragh O’Neill...... 12 65 2869 44.14 62 27 14 30245 2564 39.5 TIME OF POSSESSION ...... 390:58 329:02 Opponents ...... 12 64 2785 43.52 70 18 16 60117 2548 39.8 average per game...... 32:35 27:25 TIME SPENT IN THE LEAD (tied 83:52) ..... 261:22 374:46 TIMES PENETRATED OPPONENT 20...... 45 52 FIELD GOALS G 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ Total Pct. Long scores/td,fg...... 40/29,11 47/34,13 Will Oliver ...... 12 1-1 4-4 7-9 4-7 0-0 0-0 16-21 76.2 49 GOAL-TO-GO SITUATIONS...... 21 24 (23,41wl) (35,47) (27) (—) (39wl,39wl,45wr) (44) (—) (35,38,34) (32,39,49) (19,33) (46wr, 23) (29,46) scores/td,fg...... 20/17,3 22/19,3 Opponents ...... 12 0-0 4-4 10-10 3-4 1-1 0-0 18-19 94.7 52 TOTAL DRIVES ...... 172 169 drives ended by: TD...... 42 56 ALL-PURPOSE YARDS (Top 4) G Plays Rush Rec. PR KOR Total Avg. Avg./G FG Made/FG Miss...... 16/5 18/1 Phillip Lindsay ...... 12 129 391 118 0 849 1,358 10.5 113.2 Punt/Downs...... 65/15 64/6 TO/SAF/Clock...... 20/0/9 11/0/13 Nelson Spruce...... 12 119 2 1198 90 0 1,290 10.8 107.5 TOTAL POINTS...... 342 468 Tony Jones ...... 12 118 403 151 00554 4.7 46.2 average per game...... 28.5 39.0 117 DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Tackles ——————— –—For Loss— Miscellaneous——————————– ATTENDANCE Pos Player G Plays UT AT —TOT Avg. Sacks Other TZ 3DS QBP QCD FR FF PBU Site G Attend. Average High W-L LB Kenneth Olugbode...... 12 792 57 26 — 83 6.9 0- 0 1- 3 7824203 In Boulder ...... 6 226,670 37,778.3 39,478 1-5 LB Addison Gillam...... 11 524 56 23 — 79 7.2 3½-26 6-17 4420002 On The Road.... 5 230,872 46,174.4 74,756 1-4 DB Chidobe Awuzie ...... 9 608 57 7— 64 7.1 0- 0 2- 3 4 11 11108 DB Tedric Thompson ...... 8 474 45 14 — 59 7.4 0- 0 3- 5 2510014 Neutral...... 1 63,363 63,363.0 63,363 0-1 DB Greg Henderson ...... 12 837 42 9— 51 4.3 1- 5 3- 5 48201114 DB Kenneth Crawley...... 12 810 41 6— 47 3.9 0- 0 2- 7 09000113 PUNT RETURNS LB Brady Daigh...... 10 309 27 16 — 43 4.3 1- 4 6-14 2920001 Player G No. Yards Avg. Long TD DT Josh Tupou ...... 12 642 26 16 — 42 3.5 3-14 1- 1 6352100 Nelson Spruce...... 12 12 90 7.5 28 0 DE Jimmie Gilbert...... 12 485 22 16 — 38 3.2 2½-14 4- 6 3711 2110 DE Derek McCartney ...... 12 457 23 11 — 34 2.8 4½-26 1- 1 4461122 Shay Fields ...... 12 6 27 4.5 10 0 DT Justin Solis...... 12 355 15 18 — 33 2.8 1-11 0- 0 2321000 DB Evan White...... 9 232 24 7— 31 3.4 0- 0 0- 0 1200000 KICKOFF RETURNS DT Juda Parker...... 12 512 16 15 — 31 2.6 1½-13 0- 0 3330100 Player G No. Yards Avg. Long TD DB Terrel Smith...... 7 291 23 7— 30 4.3 0- 0 0- 0 1511002 Phillip Lindsay ...... 12 36 849 23.6 51 0 DB John Walker ...... 10 438 19 9— 28 2.8 0- 0 1- 1 2310015 DB Ryan Moeller ...... 2 148 18 3— 21 10.5 0- 0 1- 3 2101001 Ryan Severson ...... 12 4 77 19.3 37 0 DE Christian Shaver ...... 12 262 99—18 1.5 0- 0 1- 2 0120000 Donovan Lee ...... 10 1 46 46.0 46 0 LB Woodson Greer III...... 7 156 87—15 2.1 0- 0 0- 0 1100000 DE George Frazier...... 10 195 4 11 — 15 1.5 0- 0 1- 3 2231001 INTERCEPTION RETURNS DB Ahkello Witherspoon .... 5 144 10 2— 12 2.4 0- 0 0- 0 0100002 Player G No. Yards Avg. Long TD DT Eddy Lopez...... 11 123 55—10 0.9 0- 0 0- 0 0001000 DE Timothy Coleman ...... 11 150 54—9 0.8 2-13 0- 0 0110001 Tedric Thompson... 8 3 28 9.3 20 0 LB Ryan Severson...... 6 71 54—9 1.5 0- 0 1- 6 2100000 DE De’Jon Wilson...... 11 139 52—7 0.6 0- 0 0- 0 0120001 FUMBLE RETURNS DB Richard Yates ...... 2 47 50—5 2.5 0- 0 0- 0 0000000 Player G No. Yards Avg. Long TD DB Marques Mosley...... 2 22 31—4 2.0 0- 0 1- 4 0100000 None DT Clay Norgard...... 11 59 30—3 0.3 1- 9 0- 0 0310000 LB K.T. Tu’umalo ...... 1 2 0 0 — 0 0.0 0- 0 0- 0 0000000 Team...... 12 …10—1 0.1 1- 4 0- 0 0000000 DEFENSIVE SCRIMMAGE SNAPS: 844 (one fake punt—special teams personnel in). FOURTH DOWN STOPS (4; included in 3DS): Daigh 2, Crawley, Norgard. TOUCHDOWN SAVES (35): Awuzie 10, White 5, Thompson 4, Crawley 4, Henderson 2, Moeller 2, Smith 2, Yates 2, Gillam, McCartney, Olugbode, Walker. INTERCEPTIONS CAUSED (2): Awuzie, Solis. SACKS FOR 0 (0; deducted from TFL count): None. SAFETIES (0): None. SPECIAL TEAMS STATISTICS Player UT UT/20 ATAT/20 FF FR KSD WB DP BLK FFC FDF RK OTH POINT Player UT UT/20 ATAT/20 FF FR KSD WB DP BLK FFC FDF RK OTH POINTS Jordan Murphy...... 6 3 2 1 0 0 16 0000101=30 Darragh O’Neill ...... 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 = 4 Ryan Severson ...... 5 1 3 2 0 0 9 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 = 25 Christian Powell...... 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 = 4 Evan White ...... 2 1 0 0 0 0 7 0 2 0 8 2 0 2 = 24 Aaron Howard ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 = 3 Terrel Smith...... 5 0 5 3 0 0 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 = 22 Phillip Lindsay ...... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 = 3 Ryan Moeller ...... 6 2 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 = 20 Marques Mosley...... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 = 3 Brady Daigh...... 4 0 0 0 0 0 13 0000000=17 K.T. Tu’umalo ...... 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 = 3 Richard Yates ...... 2 1 2 0 0 0 11 0000000=16 Tim Coleman ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 = 2 Sean Irwin ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0000000=14 Addison Gillam...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 = 2 John Walker...... 4 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 = 12 Christian Shaver ...... 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 = 2 Wes Christensen ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0000001=11 Wyatt Smith...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 = 2 Tony Jones...... 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 = 11 Nelson Spruce ...... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 = 2 Travis Talianko...... 1 0 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 = 11 Ahkello Witherspoon .0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1=2 Deaysean Rippy ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 = 8 George Frazier...... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 = 1 Ken Crawley ...... 3 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 = 7 D.D. Goodson ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 = 1 Malcolm Creer...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 = 6 Tyler McCulloch...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 = 1 Donovan Lee...... 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 = 6 Clay Norgard ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 = 1 Tedric Thompson ...... 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 = 5 Kyle Slavin ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 = 1 Woodson Greer ...... 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 = 4 Yuri Wright ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 = 1 BLOCKED KICKS SUMMARY (0): None. OTHER: Touchdown Saves: Thompson 2, Murphy, O’Neill, Walker. Snuffed Punt Fakes: Talianko 2, Christensen, White; Caused Penalties: Gillam, Lee, Lindsay, Severson, T.Smith, White. Two-Point Conversion Defense: Coleman (PBU/CI), Moeller (TFL), Witherspoon (INT). KEY: UT—Unassisted Tackle; UT/20—UT Inside-the-20; AT—Assisted Tackle; AT/20—AT Inside-the-20; TZ—Tackles For Zero; 3DS—Third/Fourth Down Stops (tackles, INTs, QBPs or PBUs); QBP— Quarterback Pressure; QCD—Quarterback Chasedowns; FF—Forced Fumble; FR—Fumble/Muff Recovery (Opponent on defense or CU or Opponent on special teams); PBU—Passes Broken Up; KSD—Knockdown or Springing Block on Kick Return; WB—Wedge Break; DP—Downed Punt (meaningful); BLK—Blocked Kick; RK—Recovered Blocked Kick, Punt or On-side kick; FFC—Forced Fair Catch; FDF—First Downfield (on kickoff or punt that altered return path); CP—Caused Penalty. A defensive game played is credited only when a player is in for at least one defensive play; defensive tackles do not include special team tackles. NOTE: Defensive/special team statistics compiled from coaches’ video; NCAA/Pac-12 Colorado stats are not accurate.

AT-A-GLANCE SUMMARIES First Downs Rushing Passing Total Off. Return Punting Fumbles Penalties Third QB Avg. Time of Game Score 1234OT Tot Ru Pa Pn Att Yards TD Att-Com-Int Yards TD Att Yards Yards No-Avg. No-Lost No/Yds Downs Sacks F.Pos. Poss. COLORADO 17 7370-22 8 11 3 34 134 0 39-24-0 241 2 73 375 35 6-45.5 0-0 6/65 5-15 1- 4 C 28 29:30 Colorado State 31 07717 - 27 14 10 3 45 266 3 23-13-0 134 1 68 400 0 4-54.5 1-1 6/63 5-11 0- 0 CS 22 30:30 COLORADO 41 3 17 14 7-29 9 15 5 47 156 2 42-26-1 318 3 89 474 3 5-48.8 0-0 12/123 10-18 2-13 C 27 35:15 Massachusetts 38 7 14 10 7-24 7 12 5 30 105 2 38-20-1 267 3 68 372 60 6-39.2 2-0 7/85 5-15 2-17 M 36 24:45 COLORADO 24 0 14 37-28 8 17 3 37 232 0 54-35-2 313 3 91 545 11 3-48.3 1-1 8/75 8-18 2-20 C 21 34:46 Arizona State 38 14 10 14 0-18 88235 223 2 25-15-0 203 3 60 426 34 7-48.1 0-0 8/59 4-13 3-29 AS 32 25:14 COLORADO 21 7 14 00-20 4 15 1 36 118 1 45-29-2 287 2 81 405 13 9-46.2 0-0 9/83 6-18 4-23 C 26 32:26 Hawai’i 12 3360-20 87532 131 0 46-17-1 155 0 78 286 87 9-46.1 1-1 2/15 5-19 1- 2 H 30 27:34 COLORADO 56 21 7714 7 39 8 26 5 43 175 1 67-46-1 455 7 110 630 22 4-37.3 2-0 9/85 8-18 2-11 C 38 36:26 California 59 7721 14 10 24 7 16 2 30 127 1 42-24-1 458 7 72 585 0 4-42.0 1-1 12/107 10-16 0- 0 Ca 36 23:34 COLORADO 31 7 14 0 10 - 25 9 14 2 28 123 2 49-32-1 308 2 77 431 0 4-50.8 1-0 6/67 6-14 2-15 C 27 27:01 Oregon State 36 17 3313 - 22 7 13 2 32 167 3 37-27-0 278 1 69 445 32 4-31.8 0-0 5/42 6-14 2-13 OS 28 32:59 COLORADO 28 0714 7-27 11 12 4 46 172 2 49-31-2 231 2 95 403 19 4-40.3 1-0 7/61 6-17 2-20 C 28 35:57 Southern California 56 28 7 21 0-21 7 11 3 33 213 1 28-19-0 319 7 61 532 58 5-36.2 1-1 7/85 4-11 4-24 SC 35 24:03 COLORADO 37 0 14 0 17 6 31 15 11 5 45 233 2 46-28-2 267 2 91 500 5 8-39.9 0-0 6/50 3-16 0- 0 C 32 35:05 UCLA 40 17 770921 11 8237 309 4 39-24-0 200 1 76 509 48 8-45.0 2-1 14/121 3-15 0- 0 U 34 24:55 COLORADO 23 10 10 30-24 10 14 0 37 181 0 52-36-1 314 2 89 495 6 4-44.0 3-3 5/39 11-21 1- 4 C 24 35:04 Washington 38 7 10 14 7-14 86040 236 1 19-13-0 206 2 59 442 126 5-44.2 4-3 3/24 2-11 3-12 W 34 24:56 COLORADO 20 7 10 30-19 89236 94 0 39-25-2 259 2 75 353 28 5-40.6 3-2 10/103 5-16 2- 9 C 29 30:05 Arizona 38 7 14 3 14 - 28 11 11 6 47 288 0 38-21-0 211 4 85 499 39 5-32.8 1-0 8/75 7-17 3-26 A 35 29:55 COLORADO 10 0370-14 55430 121 0 32-16-0 105 1 62 226 0 8-48.4 0-0 4/36 4-15 2- 8 C 23 31:40 Oregon 44 13 17 14 0-30 11 18 1 41 265 3 36-26-0 332 3 77 597 21 3-45.3 0-0 8/98 9-15 2- 9 O 30 28:20 COLORADO 34 7 17 10 0-18 6 10 2 32 116 3 31-20-1 317 3 63 433 3 5-38.6 0-0 4/35 9-16 2-12 C 27 27:43 Utah 38 3 13 15 7-21 9 11 1 35 128 1 37-25-0 311 1 72 439 42 4-55.8 0-0 6/45 10-18 3- 5 U 27 32:17

118 SCORING DRIVES (Game-By-Game) DRIVE ANALYSIS Opponent Plays Yards Time Result Qtr (Down) How PAT Quarterback DISTANCE COLORADO OPPONENT Length TD FG TD FG Colorado State 3 66 1:00 TD 1 (1) Spruce 54 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau (minus) —0—0 Colorado State 14 49 6:46 FG 2 (4) Oliver 23 FG ……… Liufau 0— 9 0233 Colorado State 9 62 3:11 *TD 3 (3) Spruce 12 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau 10—19 0101 Massachusetts 9 48 4:05 FG 1 (4) Oliver 35 FG ……… Liufau 20—29 1031 Massachusetts 7 63 2:15 TD 2 (1) Fields 19 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau 30—39 0130 Massachusetts 6 16 1:33 FG 2 (4) Oliver 47 FG ……… Liufau 40—49 1544 Massachusetts 9 85 3:44 TD 2 (3) Jones 5 run Oliver Liufau 50—59 5264 Massachusetts 10 77 4:22 TD 3 (3) Powell 14 run Oliver Liufau Massachusetts 3 71 0:34 TD 3 (3) Spruce 70 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau 60—69 8311 5 Massachusetts 9 81 4:35 TD 4 (2) Spruce 3 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau 70—79 22 2 16 0 Arizona State 10 77 3:59 TD 2 (1) Fields 4 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau 80—89 2080 Arizona State 8 77 3:06 TD 2 (2) Spruce 15 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau 90—99 3030 Arizona State 7 66 2:52 FG 3 (4) Oliver 27 FG ……… Liufau Arizona State 7 99 2:15 TD 4 (1) Spruce 31 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau GAME OPENING DRIVES Hawai’i 1 71 0:11 TD 1 (1) Spruce 71 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau COLORADO OPPONENT Hawai’i 8 75 2:22 TD 2 (1) Fields 13 run Oliver Liufau Game Pts FD Yds Pts FD Yds Hawai’i 12 56 4:09 TD 2 (3) Frazier 9 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau Colorado State 01 3003 California 7 56 2:23 TD 1 (1) S. Irwin 22 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau Massachusetts 3248 0123 California 5 56 1:44 TD 1 (2) Frazier 2 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau Arizona State 00- 3 7474 California 13 75 1:54 TD 1 (2) Goodson 7 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau Hawai’i 0* 000114 California 10 70 3:37 TD 2 (1) Frazier 1 run Oliver Liufau California 01 70* 00 California 9 68 3:51 TD 3 (2) Spruce 12 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau Oregon State 00 90124 California 10 76 3:49 TD 4 (2) Spruce 6 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau Southern California 0* 2 30 7684 California 10 75 2:08 TD 4 (1) Bobo 30 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau UCLA 00 97185 California 1 25 …… TD OT1 (1) Spruce 25 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau Washington 7370 007 Oregon State 6 75 2:45 TD 1 (2) McCulloch 31 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau Arizona 7175 0477 Oregon State 12 75 4:24 TD 2 (1) Adkins 12 run Oliver Liufau Oregon 00 46468 Oregon State 11 75 2:11 TD 2 (2) Jones 1 run Oliver Liufau Utah 7475 0132 Oregon State 10 48 3:28 FG 4 (4) Oliver 44 FG ……… Liufau Oregon State 8 75 2:09 TD 4 (1) McCulloch 17 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau Southern California 18 60 6:10 TD 2 (2) Adkins 1 run Oliver Liufau SECOND HALF OPENING DRIVES Southern California 8 40 2:35 TD 3 (3) Fields 2 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau COLORADO OPPONENT Game Pts FD Yds Pts FD Yds Southern California 10 60 3:15 TD 3 (2) Spruce 5 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau Colorado State 7562 0* 2 29 Southern California 13 91 4:15 TD 4 (1) Gehrke 9 run Oliver Gehrke UCLA 12 70 4:40 TD 2 (2) Jones 1 run Oliver Liufau Massachusetts 0* 043145 UCLA 5 75 3:02 TD 2 (2) Adkins 17 run Oliver Liufau Arizona State 3166 7275 UCLA 9 75 3:23 TD 4 (4) Bobo 38 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau Hawai’i 00- 4 3251 UCLA 8 64 3:15 TD 4 (2) Bobo 3 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau California 0118 7361 UCLA 8 59 2:19 FG 4 (4) Oliver 35 FG ……… Liufau Oregon State 0120 0140 UCLA 44…… FG OT1 (4) Oliver 38 FG ……… Liufau Southern California 00 77178 UCLA 49…… FG OT2 (4) Oliver 34 FG ……… Liufau UCLA 00 8005 Washington 9 70 3:00 TD 1 (3) Goodson 30 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau Washington 3344 0* 2 74 Washington 10 72 4:16 *FG 1 (4) Oliver 32 FG ……… Liufau Arizona 3460 3355 Washington 7 59 3:13 TD 2 (3) Frazier 1 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau Oregon 0246 0257 Washington 10 42 4:14 *FG 2 (4) Oliver 39 FG ……… Liufau Utah 3236 6275 Washington 9 44 3:37 FG 3 (4) Oliver 49 FG ……… Liufau (*—drive ended by a turnover) Arizona 1 75 0:11 TD 1 (1) Fields 75 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau Arizona 6 75 1:57 TD 2 (1) Liufau 7 pass from Spruce Oliver Liufau POSSESSIONS AT-A-GLANCE Arizona 13 59 5:28 FG 2 (4) Oliver 19 FG ……… Liufau Avg. 3-Plays Arizona 11 60 5:13 FG 3 (4) Oliver 33 FG ……… Liufau No. Plays Snaps &Out* Snaps/TD Oregon 9 66 3:48 FG 2 (4) Oliver 23 FG ……… Gehrke Colorado 172 996 5.79 42 23.7 (42) Oregon 5 55 1:59 TD 3 (3) Lee 5 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau Opponent 159 845 5.31 42 15.1 (56) Utah 12 75 5:02 TD 1 (1) Powell 2 run Oliver Liufau Utah 5 65 1:41 TD 2 (1) Powell 1 run Oliver Liufau (*—less if there is a turnover; must not have Utah 10 75 4:74 TD 2 (1) Powell 33 run Oliver Liufau earned a first down or scored a touchdown.) Utah 8 73 3:14 FG 2 (4) Oliver 29 FG ……… Liufau Utah 7 36 2:02 FG 3 (4) Oliver 46 FG ……… Liufau Utah 3 75 0:58 TD 3 (3) Spruce 66 pass from Liufau Oliver Liufau (*—scored following a turnover) Yards Per Play—TD Drives: 8.2 (339-2786); FG Drives: 5.7 (124-710); Non-Scoring Drives: 3.3 (533-1774)

119 LONGEST PLAYS COLORADO OPPONENT Scrimmage Scrimmage Yards Opponent Player(s) Yards Opponent Player(s) 75 Arizona Shay Fields pass from Sefo Liufau (TD) 92 California Daniel Lasco pass from Jared Goff (TD) 71 Hawai’i Nelson Spruce pass from Sefo Liufau (TD) 92 UCLA Paul Perkins run (TD) 70 Massachusetts Nelson Spruce pass from Sefo Liufau (TD) 75 California Stephen Anderson pass from Jared Goff (TD) 66 Utah Nelson Spruce pass from Sefo Liufau (TD) 75 Southern California Nelson Agholor pass from Cody Kessler (TD) 55 Arizona State Christian Powell run 56 Washington Shaq Thompson run 54 Colorado State Nelson Spruce pass from Sefo Liufau (TD) 55 Utah Delshawn McClellon pass from Travis Wilson 52 Utah Shay Fields pass from Sefo Liufau 52 Arizona State D.J. Foster run 45 Arizona State Donovan Lee run 50 Arizona State Taylor Kelley run (TD) 43 Colorado State D.D. Goodson pass from Sefo Liufau 48 Washington Dante Pettis pass from Cyler Miles 43 Washington Michael Adkins run 47 Southern California Justin Davis run 42 Arizona State Christian Powell run 46 Oregon Marcus Mariota run (TD) 39 California Sefo Liufau run 45 Arizona State Jaelen Strong pass from Taylor Kelly 39 Washington Nelson Spruce pass from Sefo Liufau 45 Southern California JuJu Smith pass from Cody Kessler 39 Oregon Christian Powell run 42 Utah Westlee Tonga pass from Travis Wilson 38 UCLA Bryce Bobo pass from Sefo Liufau (TD) 41 Massachusetts Tajae Sharpe pass from Blake Frohnapfel 36 Arizona Phillip Lindsay run 41 California Khalfani Muhammad pass from Jared Goff 36 Utah Tyler McCulloch pass from Sefo Liufau 41 Washington Shaq Thompson pass from Cyler Miles 34 California Nelson Spruce pass from Sefo Liufau 40 Southern California JuJu Smith pass from Cody Kessler 33 Massachusetts Tony Jones run 40 California Chris Harper pass from Jared Goff (TD) 33 Utah Christian Powell run 39 Southern California Javorius Allen run (TD) 31 Arizona State Nelson Spruce pass from Sefo Liufau (TD) 39 Washington Shaq Thompson run 31 Oregon State Tyler McCulloch pass from Sefo Liufau (TD) 39 Arizona Nick Wilson run 30 California Bryce Bobo pass from Sefo Liufau (TD) 38 Arizona State Kalen Ballage passes from Taylor Kelly (TD) 30 Washington D.D. Goodson pass from Sefo Liufau (TD) 39 Arizona Anu Solomon run 36 Massachusetts Marken Michel pass from Blake Frohnapfel 35 Arizona Austin Hill pass from Anu Solomon 34 Oregon State Hunter Jarmon pass from Sean Mannion 34 Utah Kaelin Clay pass from Travis Wilson 33 Oregon State Terron Ward run 32 Hawai’i Marcus Kemp pass from Jeremy Higgins 31 Oregon Charles Nelson pass from Marcus Mariota (TD) 31 Oregon Byron Marshall pass from Marcus Mariota 30 Hawai’i Steven Lakalaka run

Number of plays 20-plus yards in length: 48 (36 pass, 12 rush) Number of plays 20-plus yards in length: 72 (42 pass, 30 rush) Number of plays 40-plus yards in length: 11 ( 7 pass, 4 rush) Number of plays 40-plus yards in length: 19 (13 pass, 6 rush)

Returns Returns

Type Yards Opponent Player Type Yards Opponent Player KICKOFF 51 Hawai’i Phillip Lindsay KICKOFF 43 Colorado State Deionte Gaines PUNT 28 Arizona Nelson Spruce 43 Massachusetts Trey Dudley-Giles INTERCEPTION 20 California Tedric Thompson PUNT 87 Washington Dante Pettis (TD) FUMBLE 0 INTERCEPTION 34 Hawai’i T.J. Taimatuia FUMBLE 22 Arizona Tra’Mayne Bondurant (TD)

Returns 20+ yards in length: 29 (27 kickoff, 1 punt, 1 interception, 0 fumble, 0 misc.) Returns 20+ yards in length: 28 (17 kickoff, 2 punt, 9 interception, 0 fumble, 0 misc.) Returns 30+ yards in length: 8 ( 8 kickoff, 0 punt, 0 interception, 0 fumble, 0 misc.) Returns 30+ yards in length: 12 ( 8 kickoff, 2 punt, 2 interception, 0 fumble, 0 misc.)

DRIVE ENGINEERING COLORADO OPPONENT TIME SPENT IN THE LEAD Game No. TD FG-A PUNT DWN TO SAF CLK PTS No. TD FG-A PUNT DWN TO SAF CLK PTS Colorado Tied Opponent Colorado State 11 2 1-2 6100017 12 4 1-1 4010231 42:21 4:29 13:10 Massachusetts 15 5 2-2 5110141 14 5 1-1 6110038 39:02 4:05 16:53 Arizona State 14 3 1-1 3330124 14 5 1-1 7000138 0:00 5:02 54:58 Hawai’i 16 3 0-0 9120121 16 0 4-4 9020112 47:46 11:57 0:17 California 17 8 0-3 4110056 17 8 1-2 4020159 33:40 20:13 6:07 Oregon State 12 4 1-1 4210031 13 4 3-3 4000236 8:56 6:55 44:09 Southern California 15 4 0-0 4320228 14 8 0-0 5010056 0:00 4:13 55:47 UCLA 18 4 3-3 8020137 18 5 2-2 8110140 0:00 2:49 57:11 Washington 14 2 3-3 4130123 13 3 1-1 5030124 34:52 4:30 20:38 Arizona 15 2 2-2 5140120 14 4 1-1 5300131 17:35 10:17 32:08 Oregon 13 1 1-2 8100110 12 6 1-1 3100144 0:00 4:12 55:48 Utah 12 4 2-2 5010034 12 4 2-2 4000231 37:10 5:10 17:40

120 FIRST DOWN RUSHING THIRD-FOURTH DOWN RUSHING 3/4-&-1 Player Att. Yards Avg. FD TD Long Player Att. FD Pct. Yards Avg. TD Att. FD Christian Powell ...... 45 236 5.2 53 42 Darragh O’Neill ...... 1 1 100.0 19 19.0 0 0- 0 Tony Jones ...... 54 229 4.2 70 27 D.D. Goodson ...... 1 1 100.0 7 7.0 0 0- 0 Michael Adkins II...... 47 204 4.3 61 19 Nelson Spruce ...... 1 1 100.0 2 2.0 0 1- 1 Phillip Lindsay ...... 42 190 4.5 30 27 Michael Adkins II ...... 6 5 83.3 31 5.2 0 4- 4 Sefo Liufau...... 21 73 3.5 20 13 Christian Powell...... 12 8 66.7 120 10.0 1 5- 5 Donovan Lee ...... 6 39 6.5 10 45 Sefo Liufau ...... 13 7 53.8 69 5.3 0 5- 3 Jordan Gehrke ...... 3 24 8.0 01 9t Tony Jones...... 11 5 45.5 50 4.5 1 3- 2 Shay Fields ...... 3 22 7.3 11 13t George Frazier...... 3 1 33.3 2 0.7 0 3- 1 Malcolm Creer ...... 3 2 0.7 00 3 Jordan Gehrke...... 3 1 33.3 17 5.7 0 0- 0 George Frazier ...... 1 1 1.0 00 1 Phillip Lindsay ...... 13 1 7.6 14 1.1 0 4- 1 Bryce Bobo ...... 1 - 3 - 3.0 00 - 3 Team...... 1 0 0.0 - 8 - 8.0 0 0- 0 Team...... 3 - 6 - 2.0 00 - 2 THIRD-FOURTH DOWN PASSING FIRST DOWN PASSING Player Att-Com-Int Pct. Yards FD TD Long Sacked Player Att-Com-Int Pct. Yards FD TD Long Sacked Sefo Liufau...... 141-86- 4 61.0 952 57 8 70t 5/37 Sefo Liufau...... 173-110- 7 63.6 1248 43 9 75t 7/32 Jordan Gehrke...... 15- 7- 0 46.7 72 4020 3/21 Nelson Spruce...... 2- 2- 0 100.0 24 1117 0/0 Team...... 0- 0- 0 0.0 000 0 1/10 Shay Fields ...... 1- 1- 0 100.0 21 1021 0/0 Jordan Gehrke...... 15- 4- 0 26.7 18 00 7 0/0 THIRD-FOURTH DOWN RECEIVING Player Att. Yards Avg. FD TD Long FIRST DOWN RECEIVING Nelson Spruce...... 27 350 13.0 19 2 70t Player Att. Yards Avg. FD TD Long Shay Fields ...... 11 70 6.4 81 15 D.D. Goodson ...... 18 140 7.8 50 21 D.D. Goodson ...... 9 181 20.1 81 43 Shay Fields ...... 15 225 15.0 52 75t Tony Jones ...... 9 53 5.9 30 13 Tyler McCulloch ...... 10 128 12.8 61 36 Bryce Bobo ...... 6 76 12.7 41 38t Bryce Bobo ...... 7 79 11.3 21 30t Phillip Lindsay ...... 5 81 16.2 30 27 Phillip Lindsay ...... 6 22 3.2 00 9 Tyler McCulloch ...... 5 62 12.4 40 21 Donovan Lee ...... 5 33 6.6 00 9 Kyle Slavin...... 5 53 10.6 50 18 Sean Irwin...... 4 51 12.8 31 22t Michael Adkins II...... 5 37 7.4 30 22 Tony Jones ...... 4 43 10.8 20 20 Christian Powell ...... 4 24 6.0 10 11 Kyle Slavin...... 4 40 10.0 20 12 George Frazier ...... 3 15 5.0 22 9t Sefo Liufau...... 2 24 12.0 11 17 Donovan Lee ...... 3 13 4.3 11 5t Christian Powell ...... 2 11 5.5 00 8 Sean Irwin...... 1 9 9.0 00 9 Michael Adkins ...... 1 16 16.0 10 16 QUARTERBACK SACKS (22-139) Colorado State (1-4): McCartney 1-4. Massachusetts (2-13): Coleman 1-4, Addison ½-5, Parker ½-4. Arizona State (2-20): Gillam 1-13, McCartney 1-7. Hawai’i (4-23): Norgard 1-9, Henderson 1-5, McCartney 1-5, Gillam 1-4. California (2-11): Gilbert 1-6, Tupou 1-5. Oregon State (2-15): Coleman 1-9, McCartney 1-6. USC (2-20): Solis 1-11, Parker 1-9. Washington (1-4): Daigh 1-4. Arizona (2-9): Tupou 2-9. Oregon (2-8): Gilbert 1-4, Team 1-4. Utah (2-12): Gillam 1-4, Gilbert ½-4, McCartney ½-4.

2014 COLORADO BUFFALO SINGLE-GAME HIGHS Individual Team Bests/Highs LONGEST SCORING RUN— 33, Christian Powell vs. Utah MOST FIRST DOWNS— 39, at California LONGEST NON-SCORING RUN— 55, Christian Powell vs. Arizona State MOST RUSHING ATTEMPTS— 47, at Massachusetts LONGEST SCORING PASS— 75, Shay Fields from Sefo Liufau at Arizona MOST RUSHING YARDS— 232, vs. Arizona State LONGEST NON-SCORING PASS— 52, Shay Fields from Sefo Liufau vs. Utah MOST PASS ATTEMPTS— 67, at California (school record) LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN— 51, Phillip Lindsay vs. Hawai’i MOST COMPLETIONS— 46, at California (school record) LONGEST PUNT RETURN— 28, Nelson Spruce vs. Arizona MOST INTERCEPTIONS THROWN— 2, on four occasions LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURN— 20, Tedric Thompson at California MOST PASSING YARDS— 455, at California LONGEST PUNT— 62, Darragh O’Neill at Massachusetts, at Oregon MOST OFFENSIVE PLAYS— 110, at California (school record) LONGEST FIELD GOAL— 49, Will Oliver vs. Washington MOST TOTAL OFFENSE— 630, at California MOST TOUCHDOWNS— 3, Nelson Spruce at California; Christian Powell vs. Utah FEWEST FUMBLES— 0, on six occasions MOST RUSHING ATTEMPTS— 19, Christian Powell at Massachusetts MOST FUMBLES— 3, vs. Washington (2 offense/1 special teams), at MOST RUSHING YARDS— 118, Christian Powell vs. Arizona State Arizona (3 offense) MOST PASS ATTEMPTS— 67, Sefo Liufau at California (school record) FEWEST TURNOVERS— 0, vs. Colorado State, at Oregon MOST PASS COMPLETIONS— 46, Sefo Liufau at California (school record) MOST TURNOVERS— 4, vs. Washington, at Arizona MOST TIME OF POSSESSION— 36:26, at California MOST INTERCEPTIONS THROWN— 2, Sefo Liufau, on four occasions LONGEST TOUCHDOWN DRIVE— 99 yards (7 plays), vs. Arizona State MOST PASSING YARDS— 455, Sefo Liufau at California LONGEST FIELD GOAL DRIVE— 73 yards (8 plays), vs. Utah MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES— 7, Sefo Liufau at California (school record) MOST RECEPTIONS— 19, Nelson Spruce at California (school record) Defensive Bests MOST RECEIVING YARDS— 179, Nelson Spruce at California (school record) FEWEST FIRST DOWNS ALLOWED— 14, by Washington MOST TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS— 77, Sefo Liufau at Cal (67 pass, 10 rush; school record) FEWEST RUSHING ATTEMPTS ALLOWED— 30, by Massachusetts & MOST TOTAL OFFENSE— 527, Sefo Liufau at California (455 pass, 72 rush; school record) California MOST FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED— 3, Will Oliver at California, vs. UCLA, vs. Washington FEWEST RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED— 105, by Massachusetts MOST FIELD GOALS MADE— 3, Will Oliver vs. UCLA, vs. Washington FEWEST PASS ATTEMPTS ALLOWED— 19, by Washington MOST TACKLES— 14, Ryan Moeller at Oregon (14 UT) FEWEST PASS COMPLETIONS ALLOWED— 13, by Colorado State, MOST SOLO TACKLES— 14, Ryan Moeller at Oregon Washington MOST TACKLES FOR LOSS— 3, Addison Gillam vs. Colorado State FEWEST PASSING YARDS ALLOWED— 134, by Colorado State MOST QUARTERBACK SACKS— 2, Josh Tupou at Arizona MOST INTERCEPTIONS— 1, at Massachusetts, vs. Hawai’i, at California MOST QUARTERBACK HURRIES— 3, Jimmie Gilbert at Massachusetts, at California FEWEST TOTAL PLAYS ALLOWED— 59, by Washington MOST INTERCEPTIONS— 1, Tedric Thompson at Massachusetts, vs. Hawai’i, at Cal FEWEST TOTAL YARDS ALLOWED— 372, at Massachusetts MOST PASSES BROKEN UP— 4, on three occasions (Awuzie, Crawley, Henderson) MOST FUMBLES FORCED— 1, on seven occasions MOST THIRD/FOURTH DOWN STOPS— 3, on four occasions (Crawley, Daigh, Gilbert, MOST TURNOVERS GAINED— 3, vs. Washington Olugbode) MOST PASSES BROKEN UP— 10, vs. Hawai’i MOST KNOCKDOWN BLOCKS (OL)— 9, Daniel Munyer vs. Arizona State MOST QUARTERBACK SACKS— 4, vs. Hawai’i MOST SPECIAL TEAM POINTS— 6, Tony Jones at Massachusetts MOST QUARTERBACK HURRIES— 9, at Massachusetts MOST TACKLES FOR LOSS— 7, vs. Hawai’i 121 GAME-BY-GAME INDIVIDUAL CHARTS RUSHING PASSING TONY JONES KENNETH CRAWLEY, CB GREG HENDERSON, CB TERREL SMITH, S No Yds TD Plays UT,AT-TT PD Other Plays UT,AT-TT PD Other Plays UT,AT-TT PD Other MICHAEL ADKINS II SEFO LIUFAU Colorado State ...... 0 0 0 Colo. St...... 68 4,0—4 0 ...... Colo. St...... 68 6,1—7 0 TFL Colo. St...... 0 ——ST ONLY—— Massachusetts ...... 3 17 0 UMass...... 56 2,0—2 1 ...... UMass...... 68 1,0—1 1 ...... UMass...... 0 ——ST ONLY—— Att Yds TD A-C-I Yds TD Arizona State...... 0 0 0 Ariz. St...... 60 3,0—3 1 ...... Ariz. St...... 60 3,0—3 1 TFL,TZ Ariz. St...... 4 0,0—0 0 ...... Colorado State ...... 16 68 0 Colorado State ...... 39-24-0 241 2 Hawai’i ...... 0 0 0 Hawai’i...... 78 9,0—9 1 3-3DS Hawai’i...... 78 6,2—84FF,FR,QBS Hawai’i...... 0 ——ST ONLY—— Massachusetts ...... 5 5 0 Massachusetts ...... 42-26-1 318 3 California ...... 1 13 0 California...... 72 2,0—2 4 TFL,3DS California...... 72 2,1—30 ...... California...... 5 0,0—00 ...... Arizona State...... 2 - 3 0 Arizona State...... 46-31-2 278 3 Oregon State ...... 5 38 0 Oregon St...... 69 6,2—8 2 3DS Oregon St...... 69 5,1—60TFL,3DS Oregon St. .... 0 ——ST ONLY—— Hawai’i ...... 1 2 0 Hawai’i ...... 45-29-2 287 2 USC...... 1 3 0 USC...... 39 2,0—2 0 FF,3DS USC ...... 58 5,1—63 TZ USC...... 28 1,0—11 3DS California ...... 6 5 0 California ...... 67-46-1 455 7 Oregon State ...... 49-32-1 308 2 UCLA ...... 5 36 0 UCLA...... 76 0,2—2 0 ...... UCLA...... 76 6,1—712-3DS,TZ UCLA...... 65 2,4—60 2-3DS Oregon State ...... 13 79 1 USC...... 35-23-2 143 2 Washington...... 2 10 0 Wash...... 59 0,1—1 1 ...... Wash...... 59 1,0—12 3DS Wash...... 0 ———INJ——— USC...... 7 25 1 UCLA ...... 45-27-2 246 2 Arizona...... 2 10 0 Arizona ...... 85 8,0—8 2 2-3DS Arizona...... 85 5,0—5 1 ...... Arizona ...... 85 8,2—10 0 3DS,QCD UCLA ...... 17 107 1 Washington...... 52-36-1 314 2 Oregon ...... 3 18 0 Oregon...... 77 2,0—2 0 ...... Oregon...... 73 0,1—1 0 ...... Oregon...... 68 10,1—11 0 ...... Washington...... 13 109 0 Arizona...... 33-24-2 252 1 Utah...... 2 6 0 Utah...... 71 3,1—4 1 3DS Utah ...... 71 2,1—3 0 QBH Utah ...... 36 2,0—2 1 TZ,3DS Arizona...... 1 1 0 Oregon ...... 14- 7-0 41 1 Oregon ...... ——-INJ——- Utah...... 31-20-1 317 1 TYLER McCULLOCH BRADY DAIGH, ILB DEREK McCARTNEY, DE TEDRIC THOMPSON, S Utah...... ——-INJ——- JORDAN GEHRKE No Yds TD Plays UT,AT-TT TFL Other Plays UT,AT-TT TFL Other Plays UT,AT-TT PD Other Colorado State ...... 2 14 0 Colo. St...... 4 0,0—0 0-0 ...... Colo. St...... 44 3,0—3 1-4 QBS,FF Colo. St...... 68 8,1—9 0 3DS GEORGE FRAZIER A-C-I Yds TD Massachusetts ...... 0 0 0 UMass...... 8 1,0—1 0-0 ...... UMass...... 18 2,1—3 0-0 TZ UMass ...... 60 6,4—10 1 INT,TFL Att Yds TD Colorado State ...... ——-DNP——- Arizona State...... 5 72 0 Ariz. St...... 0 ——ST ONLY—–- Ariz. St...... 23 2,1—3 1-7 QBS,3D Ariz. St...... 59 7,3—10 02-3DS,TZ Colorado State ...... 0 0 0 Massachusetts ...... ——-DNP——- Hawai’i ...... 1 7 0 Hawai’i...... 51 2,3—5 1-2 3-3DS Hawai’i...... 45 2,0—2 1-5 QBS,TZ Hawai’i...... 78 6,3—9 0 INT,TZ Massachusetts ...... 0 0 0 Arizona State...... 8- 4-0 35 0 California ...... 6 69 0 California...... 3 0,0—0 0-0 ...... California...... 35 0,2—2 0-0 2-QBH California...... 18 3,0—3 0 INT,TFL Arizona State...... 0 0 0 Hawai’i ...... ——-DNP——- Oregon State ...... 4 76 2 Oregon St...... 26 3,2—5 0-0 3DS Oregon St...... 43 2,0—2 1-6 QBS,H Oregon St. .... 69 2,0—2 0 ...... Hawai’i ...... 1 1 0 California ...... ——-DNP——- USC...... 4 44 0 USC...... 9 0,0—0 0-0 USC...... 26 1,0—1 0-0 PBU,H USC...... 54 8,2—10 0 TFL California ...... 3 3 1 Oregon State ...... ——-DNP——- UCLA ...... 2 18 0 UCLA...... 74 9,3—12 1-6 3DS,TZ UCLA...... 51 2,2—4 0-0 FF,3DS UCLA...... 68 5,1—63 1-3DS Oregon State ...... 1 0 0 USC...... 13- 7-0 71 0 UCLA ...... ——-DNP——- Washington...... 0 0 0 Wash...... 59 5,3—8 2-5 QBS,3D Wash...... 41 2,2—4 0-0 FR,3DS Wash...... 0 ———INJ———- USC...... 0 0 0 Washington...... ——-DNP——- Arizona...... 2 18 0 Arizona ...... 47 3,2—5 2-2 2-3DS Arizona...... 52 2,2—4 1-1 TZ Arizona ...... 0 ———INJ———- UCLA ...... 0 0 0 Arizona...... 5- 0-0 00 Oregon ...... 0 0 0 Oregon...... 0 ——ST ONLY—–- Oregon...... 42 1,0—1 0-0 ...... Oregon...... 0 ———INJ———- Washington...... 0 0 0 Oregon ...... 18- 9-0 64 0 Utah...... 4 101 0 Utah...... 28 4,3—7 0-0 3DS,H Utah ...... 37 4,1—5 ½-4 QBS Utah...... 0 ———INJ———- Arizona...... 0 0 0 Utah...... ——-DNP——- Oregon ...... 0 0 0 KYLE SLAVIN GEORGE FRAZIER, DE KENNETH OLUGBODE, ILB JOSH TUPOU, DT Utah...... 0 0 0 No Yds TD Plays UT,AT-TT TFL Other Plays UT,AT-TT TFL Other Plays UT,AT-TT TFL Other TONY JONES RECEIVING Colorado State ...... 0 0 0 Colo. St...... 0 ——OFF ONLY—— Colo. St...... 68 3,1—4 0-0 3DS,H Colo. St...... 60 0,1—1 0-0 FR Massachusetts ...... 0 0 0 UMass...... 0 ——OFF ONLY—— UMass ...... 63 1,3—4 0-0 3DS UMass ...... 44 2,0—2 0-0 TZ Att Yds TD Arizona State...... 1 4 0 Ariz. St...... 14 0,1—1 0-0 ...... Ariz. St...... 60 4,0—4 0-0 TZ Ariz. St...... 42 3,0—3 0-0 ...... Colorado State ...... 4 11 0 BRYCE BOBO Hawai’i ...... 1 13 0 Hawai’i...... 18 0,2—2 0-0 QBH Hawai’i...... 78 3,3—6 0-0 PBU Hawai’i...... 50 2,1—3 0-0 QCD Massachusetts ...... 7 47 1 No Yds TD California ...... 1 12 0 California...... 16 0,0—0 0-0 ...... California...... 62 4,2—6 0-0 TZ California...... 57 3,2—5 1-5 QBS,2TZ Arizona State...... 5 33 0 Colorado State ...... 0 0 0 Oregon State ...... 1 7 0 Oregon St...... 12 0,0—0 0-0 QBH Oregon St. .... 69 7,3—10 0-0 QBH Oregon St. .... 51 1,1—2 0-0 ...... Hawai’i ...... 4 15 0 Massachusetts ...... 5 54 0 USC...... 0 0 0 USC...... 23 0,2—2 0-0 TZ USC...... 52 7,3—10 0-0 PBU USC...... 34 0,1—1 0-0 ...... California ...... 13 69 0 Arizona State...... 3 18 0 UCLA ...... 2 17 0 UCLA...... 18 2,1—3 1-3 2-3DS UCLA...... 72 6,2—8 1-3 FR,3-3D UCLA...... 63 4,2—6 1-1 3DS,TZ Oregon State ...... 5 18 1 Hawai’i ...... 3 17 0 Washington...... 3 36 0 Wash...... 14 0,2—2 0-0 ...... Wash...... 59 3,3—6 0-0 FR,3DS Wash...... 47 3,3—6 0-0 QCD USC...... 11 62 0 California ...... 2 36 1 Arizona...... 0 0 0 Arizona...... 27 0,2—2 0-0 ...... Arizona ...... 85 8,1—9 0-0 2-TZ,3D Arizona ...... 74 4,2—6 2-9 2-QBS,2H UCLA ...... 17 68 1 Oregon State ...... 2 17 0 Oregon ...... 1 11 0 Oregon...... 29 1,1—2 0-0 ...... Oregon...... 53 1,3—4 0-0 ...... Oregon...... 54 2,1—3 0-0 QBH Washington...... 4 15 0 USC...... 0 0 0 Utah...... 1 9 0 Utah ...... 24 1,0—1 0-0 ...... Utah ...... 71 10,2-12 0-0 TZ,3DS Utah ...... 66 2,2—4 0-0 2-TZ, 2H Arizona...... 4 - 1 0 UCLA ...... 4 54 2 Oregon ...... 8 24 0 Washington...... 1 3 0 NELSON SPRUCE JIMMIE GILBERT, DE JUDA PARKER, DT AHKELLO WITHERSPOON, CB Utah...... 12 42 0 Arizona...... 1 5 0 Oregon ...... 2 11 0 No Yds TD Plays UT,AT-TT TFL Other Plays UT,AT-TT TFL Other Plays UT,AT-TT PD Other PHILLIP LINDSAY Utah...... 0 0 0 Colorado State ...... 7 104 2 Colo. St...... 37 2,1—3 0-0 ...... Colo. St...... 49 1,1—2 0-0 ...... Colo. St...... 0 ———INJ———- Massachusetts ...... 10 145 2 UMass...... 43 2,0—2 1-2 3-QBH UMass ...... 45 3,1—4 1-4 2-3DS UMass...... 12 0,0—0 0 ...... Att Yds TD Arizona State...... 7 97 2 Ariz. St...... 30 3,1—4 1-1 TZ Ariz. St...... 33 1,3—4 0-0 ...... Ariz. St...... 0 ——–- DNP—–-—- Colorado State ...... 2 0 0 SHAY FIELDS Hawai’i ...... 13 172 1 Hawai’i...... 45 0,0—0 0-0 ...... Hawai’i...... 44 0,1—1 0-0 ...... Hawai’i...... 0 ——-ST ONLY—— Massachusetts ...... 7 41 0 No Yds TD California ...... 19 179 3 California...... 43 2,5—7 2-8 QBS,FF California...... 40 0,1—1 0-0 FR California...... 0 ——-ST ONLY—— Arizona State...... 9 39 0 Colorado State ...... 8 46 0 Oregon State ...... 6 35 0 Oregon St...... 47 1,1—2 0-0 2-QBH Oregon St. .... 40 1,1—2 0-0 ...... Oregon St...... 25 4,1—5 1 3DS Hawai’i ...... 8 23 0 Massachusetts ...... 6 93 1 USC...... 9 69 1 USC...... 26 0,1—1 0-0 QBH USC...... 31 2,0—2 1-9 QBS USC...... 28 1,1—2 0 ...... California ...... 2 - 1 0 Arizona State...... 7 36 1 UCLA ...... 6 63 0 UCLA...... 49 0,0—0 0-0 ...... UCLA...... 54 2,2—4 0-0 ...... UCLA...... 0 ——-ST ONLY—— Oregon State ...... 5 29 0 Hawai’i ...... 6 26 0 Washington...... 13 138 0 Wash...... 37 5,2—7 0-0 FR,3DS Wash...... 44 1,1—2 0-0 QBH,3D Wash...... 0 ——-ST ONLY—— USC...... 10 55 0 California ...... 2 12 0 Arizona...... 9 89 0 Arizona ...... 48 1,2—3 0-0 TZ Arizona ...... 44 3,2—5 0-0 2-TZ,H Arizona ...... 0 ——-ST ONLY—— UCLA ...... 3 22 0 Oregon State ...... 4 44 0 Oregon ...... 2 16 0 Oregon...... 38 3,2—5 2-5 3-3D,QS Oregon...... 46 2,2—4 0-0 TZ Oregon...... 45 3,0—3 0 ...... Washington...... 2 16 0 USC...... 3 35 1 Utah...... 5 91 1 Utah...... 42 3,1—4 ½-4 QBS Utah ...... 42 0,0—0 0-0 ...... Utah...... 34 2,0—2 1 ...... Arizona...... 17 114 0 UCLA ...... 2 14 0 Oregon ...... 11 49 0 Washington...... 2 11 0 ADDISON GILLAM, ILB CHRISTIAN SHAVER, DE JOHN WALKER, CB/N Utah...... 3 4 0 Arizona...... 5 94 1 Oregon ...... 1 6 0 DEFENSIVE Plays UT,AT-TT TFL Other Plays UT,AT-TT TFL Other Plays UT,AT-TT PD Other SEFO LIUFAU Utah...... 4 69 0 Colo. St...... 67 9,1—10 3-7 ...... Colo. St...... 31 0,2—2 0-0 ...... Colo. St...... 39 3,1—40 TZ UMass...... 62 8,4—122-11 ½S,2PD UMass ...... 6 0,0—0 0-0 3DS,H UMass ...... 29 1,0—10 3DS Att Yds TD CHIDOBE AWUZIE, S Ariz. St...... 60 4,2—61-13 QBS Ariz. St...... 14 2,0—2 1-2 ...... Ariz. St...... 56 3,1—40 ...... Colorado State ...... 7 47 0 D.D. GOODSON Plays UT,AT-TT PD Other Hawai’i...... 27 3,3—6 1-4 QBS,TZ Hawai’i...... 30 1,0—1 0-0 ...... Hawai’i...... 78 4,1—51 TFL Massachusetts ...... 5 13 0 No Yds TD Colo. St...... 68 6,1—71 3-3DS California...... 69 8,2—10 0-0 ...... California...... 32 0,2—2 0-0 ...... California...... 70 2,1—32 ...... Arizona State...... 7 - 2 0 Colorado State ...... 2 60 0 UMass ...... 68 5,0—54 2-3DS Oregon St...... 43 6,2—8 0-0 ...... Oregon St. .... 12 0,0—0 0-0 ...... Oregon St. .... 0 ——-ST ONLY—— Hawai’i ...... 2 3 0 Massachusetts ...... 0 0 0 Ariz. St...... 60 8,1—91 2-3DS USC...... 52 2,3—5 0-0 TZ USC...... 23 2,0—2 0-0 ...... USC...... 0 ——-ST ONLY—— California ...... 10 72 0 Arizona State...... 5 49 0 Hawai’i...... 78 3,0—32 ...... UCLA...... 2 0,0—0 0-0 (Ill) UCLA...... 21 0,0—0 0-0 ...... UCLA...... 7 0,0—00 ...... Oregon State ...... 4 - 3 0 Hawai’i ...... 2 27 0 California...... 72 9,0—90 TFL-2 Wash...... 0 ———-ILL———— Wash...... 11 1,0—1 0-0 ...... Wash...... 36 2,2—40FF,3DS USC...... 7 - 8 0 California ...... 6 42 1 Oregon St. .... 69 7,2—903-3DS,TZ Arizona...... 38 3,0—3 0-0 2-TZ Arizona ...... 34 1,2—3 0-0 QBH Arizona ...... 85 1,2—32 ...... UCLA ...... 6 26 0 Oregon State ...... 6 43 0 USC...... 58 5,0—502-3DS,TZ Oregon...... 61 5,4—9 1-1 3DS Oregon...... 26 1,3—4 0-0 ...... Oregon...... 26 2,0—20 ...... Washington...... 8 0 0 USC...... 4 30 0 UCLA...... 76 8,3—11 0 ...... Utah ...... 32 8,2—10 2-7 QBS. Utah ...... 22 1,0—1 0-0 ...... Utah ...... 12 1,1—20 ...... Arizona...... 7 - 18 0 UCLA ...... 5 53 0 Wash...... 59 6,0—602-TZ,3DS Oregon ...... 0 0 0 Washington...... 7 70 1 Arizona ...... 0 ——— INJ——— WOODSON GREER III, OLB JUSTIN SOLIS, DT EVAN WHITE, DB Utah...... 6 6 0 Arizona...... ——INJ—— Oregon...... 0 ——— INJ——— Plays UT,AT-TT TFL Other Plays UT,AT-TT TFL Other Plays UT,AT-TT PD Other Oregon ...... 0 0 0 Utah ...... 0 ——— INJ——— CHRISTIAN POWELL Utah...... 1 8 0 Colo. St...... 25 2,0—2 0-0 3DS Colo. St...... 27 1,1—2 0-0 ...... Colo. St...... 0 ——-ST ONLY—— UMass...... 35 0,3—3 0-0 ...... UMass ...... 25 1,1—2 0-0 QCD UMass ...... 8 2,0—20 3DS Att Yds TD TIM COLEMAN, DE Ariz. St...... 0 ——ST ONLY——- Ariz. St...... 30 1,2—3 0-0 ...... Ariz. St...... 1 0,0—00 ...... Colorado State ...... 5 8 0 SEAN IRWIN Plays UT,AT-TT TFL Other Hawai’i...... 0 ——ST ONLY——- Hawai’i...... 39 2,0—2 0-0 TZ,3DS Hawai’i...... 0 ——-ST ONLY—— Massachusetts ...... 19 80 1 No Yds TD Colo. St...... 24 1,1—2 0-0 3DS,PD California...... 0 ——ST ONLY——- California...... 33 1,1—2 0-0 ...... California...... 34 1,2—30 ...... Arizona State...... 11 118 0 Colorado State ...... 2 19 0 UMass...... 32 1,1—2 1-4 QBS Oregon St ...... 21 0,1—1 0-0 ...... Oregon St. .... 32 1,1—2 0-0 ...... Oregon St. .... 23 2,0—20 ...... Hawai’i ...... 14 43 0 Massachusetts ...... 0 0 0 Ariz. St...... 13 1,0—1 0-0 ...... USC...... 17 1,1—2 0-0 ...... USC...... 31 2,2—41-11 QBS,3D USC...... 17 2,0—20 ...... California ...... 8 25 0 Arizona State...... 0 0 0 Hawai’i...... 0 ———DNP——— UCLA...... 0 ——ST ONLY——- UCLA...... 25 2,2—4 0-0 ...... UCLA...... 8 2,0—20 3DS Oregon State ...... ——INJ—— Hawai’i ...... 0 0 0 California...... 11 0,0—0 0-0 ...... Wash...... 22 2,0—2 0-0 ...... Wash...... 17 1,1—2 0-0 ...... Wash...... 59 6,2—80 2-TDS USC...... 4 11 0 California ...... 0 0 0 Oregon St...... 12 2,0—2 1- 9 QBS,H Arizona ...... 0 ——ST ONLY——- Arizona ...... 41 1,2—3 0-0 TZ,3D,H Arizona ...... 47 7,2—90 TZ UCLA ...... ——INJ—— Oregon State ...... 2 32 1 USC...... 12 0,0—0 0-0 ...... Oregon...... 11 0,0—0 0-0 ...... Oregon...... 29 2,3—5 0-0 ...... Oregon...... 0 ———INJ——— Washington...... 5 24 0 USC...... 2 15 0 UCLA...... 9 0,0—0 0-0 ...... Utah...... 25 3,2—5 0-0 TZ. Utah ...... 26 0,2—2 0-0 ...... Utah ...... 35 2,1—30 ...... Arizona...... 4 13 0 UCLA ...... 0 0 0 Wash...... 9 0,0—0 0-0 ...... Oregon ...... 5 51 0 Washington...... 1 1 0 Arizona ...... 7 0,1—1 0-0 ...... Utah...... 10 75 3 Arizona...... 0 0 0 Oregon...... 13 0,1—1 0-0 ...... Oregon ...... 0 0 0 Utah...... 8 0,0—0 0-0 ...... Utah...... 0 0 0

122 MISCELLANEOUS FOOTBALL STATISTICS (Won 2, Lost 10)

DRIVE ENGINEERING Drives Drives Ended By———————————————— Points Pts./ Quarterback **Directing Offense Quarterback Started TD FG FGA PNT DWN TRN SAF CLK RPL Yielded Drive Drive Efficiency* Plays Yards Avg. 3&Out SEFO LIUFAU...... 157 41 15 4 60 10 20 070 332 2.11 35.7% 40.0% 906 4987 5.50 36 JORDAN GEHRKE...... 15 111550020 10 0.67 13.3% 23.1% 83 319 3.84 6 COLORADO...... 172 42 16 5 65 15 20 09(0) 342 1.99 33.7% 38.7% 989 5306 5.37 42 OPPONENTS ...... 169 56 18 1 64 6 11 0 13 (0) 440 2.60 43.8% 48.1% 835 5546 6.64 42 *—second number is the percentage the QB has put his team in position to score, allowing for missed field goals and minus drives ended by the clock. **—excludes kneel-downs, spiked passes and fake/muffed punt plays when not actually directing offense: Liufau 7-(-36); Opponents 10-(-14).

KICKOFF ANALYSIS No. Opp. OSY ASY YARDAGE SUMMARY Kicker Total Ret. AYBF (Yds) FC MF NA TB (EZ+) In20/25 OB OnS SQB OSY Ret. ASY Ret. Team Plays 20+ 10+ 5+ 1-4 0 Neg. W. OLIVER...... 61 27 O8 (215) 00 034 (21) 7 / 11 0 (2) (1) 1588 738 O 26 O 27 Colorado 996 48 176 419 252 242 83 C. GRAHAM...... 2 1 O 8 (8) 00 0 1 (1) 0 / 0 0 (0) (0) 54 29 O 27 O 29 Opponent 845 72 189 361 207 207 70 D. GONZALEZ ...... 1 1 O 1 (1) 00 0 0 (0) 0 / 0 0 (0) (0) 44 44 O 44 O 44 OPPONENTS...... 86 41 C4 (164) 00 042 (31) 7 / 16 3 (0) (0) 2237 1132 C 26 C 28 KICKOFF KEY: AYBF—average yardline ball fielded on return attempts; MF—muffed; NA—no attempt at a return; EZ+—through or over end zone; OSY—Opponent Starting Yardline; ASY—Average Starting Yardline; Ret—averages using returned kicks only. Onsides (OnS), short squibs (SQB) and free kicks are omitted in figuring the above; out-of-bounds are not; returns may not add to team totals due to those credited on on-side kicks; free kicks following safeties NOT included. FREE KICKS: Colorado 0, Opponents 0. FIRST DOWN TENDENCIES Rushing————- Passing————-- Overall————— Times Gained——————— Miscellany— Second Half Team Plays Yards Avg. Plays Yards Avg. Plays Yards Avg. 20+ 10+ 5+ 2- 0 Neg. TD QBS TO FD 2-&-10+ Att Yds Avg. COLORADO...... 229 1011 4.4 198 1279 6.5 427 2290 5.36 23 70 168 198 97 36 16 7970 136 200 1025 5.1 Opponents ...... 219 1402 6.4 171 1237 7.2 390 2639 6.77 35 93 175 166 83 30 26 8389 116 197 1160 5.9 *—kept like the NFL in that quarterback sacks are deducted from passing to present the accurate picture. YARDS GAINED ANALYSIS 1st Down——— 2nd Down———- 3rd Down———-- 4th Down——- Season————— *By Quarter————— Opp. Territory Breakdown Team Att Yards Avg. Att Yards Avg. Att Yards Avg. Att Yards Avg. Att. Yards Avg. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Att. Yards Avg. +0– COLORADO 427 2290 5.4 337 1701 5.0 203 1171 5.8 29 108 3.7 996 5270 5.29 1216 1620 1203 1172 413 2017 4.8 671 242 83 Opponents 390 2639 6.8 267 1793 6.7 175 1031 5.9 13 69 5.3 845 5532 6.55 1563 1237 1742 916 366 2263 6.2 568 207 70 *—Overtime Yards: Colorado 59, Opponent 74. Drives In Opponent Territory (minus those with 50+scores): Colorado 86/167 (51.5%, 23.5 yards per drive); Opp. 97/164 (59.1%, 23.3 ypd) THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS [4th-&-1: Colorado 1-2 (1-2 rush), Opponents 5-5] 3rd Down and————————————————————————————————————————— Second Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11-14 15-19 20+ Rush Pass Half Total Pct. COLORADO...... 17-25 12-21 9-24 9-17 6-14 5-14 5-10 8-16 1-10 8-22 0-17 1- 7 0- 5 23-53 58-149 34-99 81-202 40.1 Opponents ...... 14-22 13-18 6-15 1- 8 4-15 5- 9 7-18 6-15 4-10 6-18 4-15 0- 7 0- 5 29-62 41-113 39-94 70-175 40.0 AVERAGE YARDS TO GO: Colorado 6.5 (202/1312); Opponents 6.8 (175/1194). SECOND DOWN EFFICIENCY: Colorado 116-337 (34.4%; 1-4 yds: 49-82); Opponent 83-267 (31.1; 1-4 yds: 33-57). TURNOVER ANALYSIS Opp/CU Own Territory————————— Opponent Territory———————————— By Quarter—————— Last 2 Min./OT** Team TO PTS (TD,FG) Pct(Pts) EZ/G-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 49-40 39-30 29-20 19-10 9-G/EZ Total (TD*) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT 1st-H 2nd-H COLORADO...... 21 104 (14,2) 22.2 (468) 112 6 5 3 3 0 0 0=21 (3) 745501 (1) 0 (0) Opponents...... 11 20 (2,2) 5.8 (342) 001 1 0 2 4 1 1 1=11 (0) 342202 (0) 1 (0) First Offensive Play After Gaining TO: Colorado 10-53, 5.3 avg., 11 long, 0 TD (6-23 rush/4-4-0, 30 pass; 0 Ret TD, 1 kneeldown); Opponent: 17-91, 5.4 avg., 35 long, 1 TD (12-40 rush/5-3-0, 51 pass; 3 Ret TD; 1 penalty). *—interception or fumble returns for a touchdown; **—number in parenthesis is number of turnovers in last 2-minutes while team is protecting lead or trying to tie or go ahead. YARDS LOST DUE TO PENALTIES Colorado Opponent GOAL-TO-GO SITUATIONS Times Penalized After Offensive Gain...... 12 12 Summary —————————————- GTG Plays———- 1-Yard Line Yards Lost Due To Penalties...... 173 172 Team Total TD FG FGA TO DWN CLK Plays TDs Pct. Plays TDs Touchdowns Cost (Field Goals Cost) ...... 0 (1) 0 (0) COLORADO...... 21 17 30010 47 17 36.2 11 6 First Downs Lost ...... 6 7 OPPONENTS ...... 24 19 30110 47 19 40.4 63

EXPANDED PUNTING Avg. No. Return Avg. Long Pct. Not Net Inside Own 25 Opp Terr. Adjusted 50 & Out Player Punts Yards Avg. Spot Ret. Yards Return Return Returned Avg. In20 / 15/ 10 / 5 TB FC 60+ No. Yds. Avg. No.-Yards (In20) No Yds. Avg DARRAGH O’NEILL 65 2869 44.14 C35 23 245 10.7 87t 64.6 39.45 27 / 14 / 9 / 4 3 15 3 17 735 43.2 8-314 (6) 57 2555 44.8 Right-footed kicks: 62-2731, 44.0 avg., 62 long, 25 In20. Left-footed/Rugby kicks: 3-138, 46.0 avg., 59 long, 2 In20 (1 In5). Average Spot—yardline where punts average from: O’Neill 65/2271. AVERAGE STARTING FIELD POSITION FIRST DOWNS EARNED FUMBLES Colorado Opponent Player Rush Pass Rec. — Total (3/4) Drives Started ...... 173 169 Player No-Lost SEFO LIUFAU ...... 12 150 0—162 (67) ADKINS...... 2-1 Cumulative Starting Yardlines ...... 4781 5383 Average Field Position ...... C28 O32 NELSON SPRUCE ...... 1 0 56 — 57 (21) LIUFAU...... 6-3 Drives Started In Plus Territory ...... 11 22 MICHAEL ADKINS II...... 27 05—32 (8) LINDSAY...... 3-2 Scores/TD,FG ...... 5/2,3 17/13,4 TONY JONES ...... 22 07—29 (8) CENTER SNAP ...... 1-0 FGA/Punts/Downs/Clock ...... 1/1/2/2 0/2/0/0 SHAY FIELDS...... 1 1 22 — 24 (8) TEAM TOTAL...... 12-6 Turnovers/Ran Out Clock...... 0/0 2/1 TYLER McCULLOCH ...... 0 0 21 — 21 (4) Points ...... 23 102 CHRISTIAN POWELL ...... 19 01—20 (9) Drives Started Inside/At Own 20 ...... 40 (31/9) 46 (38/8) D.D. GOODSON ...... 1 0 17 — 18 (9) Points Scored (TD/FG)...... 34 (4/2) 88 (11/4) PHILLIP LINDSAY...... 14 03—17 (4) SCORING PERCENTAGE INSIDE-THE-20 (Red Zone) BRYCE BOBO ...... 0 0 10 — 10 (4) Colorado Opponent JORDAN GEHRKE ...... 1 8 0 — 9 (5) Times Penetrated Opponent 20...... 45 52 KYLE SLAVIN...... 0 0 7 — 7 (5) Total Scores...... 40 47 GEORGE FRAZIER ...... 1 0 3 — 4 (3) Touchdowns (Rush/Pass) ...... 29 (12/17) 34 (14/20) SEAN IRWIN...... 0 0 4 — 4 (0) Field Goals-Attempts...... 11-12 13-14 DONOVAN LEE ...... 1 0 3 — 4 (2) Turnovers/Downs/Punts/Clock ...... 0/3/0/1 2/2/0/0 DARRAGH O’NEILL...... 1 0 0 — 1 (1) Scores From The 20 And Out/TD,FG ..... 17/12,5 26/21,5 Scoring Percentage (TD Pct.)...... 88.9 (64.4) 90.4 (65.4) Total Red Zone Plays/Yards (Avg.)...... 117/410 (3.5) 108/405 (3.8) MISCELLANEOUS Colorado Opponent Third Down Efficiency ...... 11-26/42.3 8-22/36.4 Points Scored Last 2 Minutes (Total/1st, 2nd) 38/24,14 24/21,3 Fourth Down Efficiency...... 2-5/40.0 0-2/0.0 *Ran Out Clock Not Trying To Score .... 0 1 (*—not included in total count above; the 20 IS NOT in the Red Zone) 123 OFFENSIVE LINE STATISTICS Play Count ______Total PPP Season Totals ______High PPP Game Grade ______Player CSU UM ASU UH CAL OSU USC UCLA WSH UA UO UTAH Plays Pct. Plus KD TDB PPTD QBS PRS PEN (minimum 10 snaps) S. CALLAHAN —- —- —- —- —- —- 21 —- —- —- —- —- 21 38.1 800 000038.1% / Southern California K. CRABB 73 89 91 78 110 77 46 INJ 89 75 62 63 853 58.5 499 19 7 24 1½ 6277.3% / Oregon State J. HUCKINS —- —- 18 3 —- —- 8 —- —- —- —- —- 29 51.7 15 00 00 0 150.0% / Arizona State J. IRWIN 73 89 73 81 110 77 87 91 13 INJ 62 63 819 58.9 482 40 8 26 3 16 6 72.0% / Oregon State A. KELLEY 73 89 91 81 110 77 87 91 89 75 62 63 988 57.8 571 19 3 29 17566.7% / Oregon State G. KOUGH —- —- —- —- —- —- 49 91 INJ 75 —- —- 215 51.4 102 82 60 2 256.0% / UCLA S. KRONSHAGE —- —- —- —- —- —- 8 —- 76 —- —- —- 84 37.5 39 50 13 0 047.4% / Washington D. MUNYER 73 89 91 81 110 77 74 91 89 75 62 63 975 65.2 636 51 4 29 1½ 13 3 72.4% / California M. MUSTOE —- —- —- —- —- —- 8 —- —- —- —- —- 8 50.0 410 0010N/A S. NEMBOT 73 89 91 81 110 77 87 91 89 75 62 63 988 52.3 517 47 1 29 3 14 9 68.0% / Oregon State Team 73 89 91 81 110 77 95 91 89 75 62 63 4980 57.7 2873 190 25 145 11 59 27 70.7%/ Oregon State Sacks/pressures allowed by others or coverage not included; sacks & pressures may exceed overall team total as two players can be awarded a pressure on the same play. KEY: Play count in bold indicates plus play percentage of 66.7 percent or better; PPP—Plus Play Percentage (this is not a game grade: plus plays are divided by total plays; other plays are either neutral or minus); KD—Knockdown Blocks (pancakes/blown off the line/finishes); TDB—Touchdown Blocks (direct); PPTD—Perfect plays on passing touchdowns (plus on assignments); QBS—Quarterback Sacks Allowed; PRS—Pressures Allowed; PEN—Penalties. FG/PAT TEAM PLAY COUNT (63): Frazier 63, S. Irwin 63, Kronshage 63, Nembot 63, Slavin 63, Tupou 63, Kough 51, Solis 34, Kelley 29, Huckins 12 (Snappers: W.T. Smith 63; Holders: O’Neill 63; Kickers: Oliver 63). PUNT TEAM SNAPS (66; includes fakes, roughing calls): W.T. Smith 66.

MISCELLANEOUS STAT BOX (Coin Toss: O-offense; D-Defense; d-deferred/played defense first)

Red Zone (Scores-Att; (TD/FG); Plays-Yds) Avg./1st Down 2nd Down Eff. 3rd Dn/Avg-to-Go Plays (+/0/-) Plus Territory (Plays-Yards) Coin Game Colorado Opponent Colo Opp. Colo Opp. Colo Opp. Colorado Opponent Colorado Opponent Temp Toss Colorado State 2-2 (1/1) 9-29 4-4 (4/0) 6-51 6.1 5.5 10-25 8-20 6.2 8.5 51 19 3 48 13 7 30- 95 28-170 67˚ W (O) Massachusetts 5-5 (4/1) 8-57 6-6 (5/1) 9-46 5.1 6.8 9-31 5-21 6.8 8.6 61 19 9 43 20 5 33-104 22-102 86˚ W (O) Arizona State 3-4 (2/1) 12-39 4-4 (3/1) 8-28 6.1 10.2 11-31 4-18 6.5 8.6 62 20 9 41 13 6 37-167 28-202 61˚ W (O) Hawai’i 2-2 (2/0) 5-30 3-3 (0/3) 11- 9 4.7 4.4 9-28 5-26 6.8 6.1 55 18 8 39 32 7 24- 91 33- 91 72˚ W (O) California 5-7 (4/1) 19-55 4-5 (3/1) 10-33 5.9 5.4 17-37 7-23 5.8 7.9 76 28 6 45 21 6 65-351 30-256 74˚ W (O) Oregon State 3-3 (3/0) 5-43 4-4 (3/1) 6-25 5.0 6.7 13-28 7-21 4.7 6.9 51 22 4 52 11 6 32-190 27-162 68˚ W (O) Southern California 4-4 (4/0) 15-49 5-5 (5/0) 6-67 4.1 6.1 12-31 9-21 6.6 5.7 64 23 8 43 13 5 49-183 24-218 76˚ L (D) UCLA 5-6 (3/2) 13-51 4-4 (2/2) 9-22 6.2 8.2 13-31 8-24 6.0 8.5 62 22 6 53 19 4 41-241 29-188 75˚ L (D) Washington 3-4 (1/2) 12- 8 2-4 (1/1) 10-34 5.2 6.8 5-28 9-22 7.0 5.9 61 18 10 41 11 7 38-198 32-161 50˚ W (d) Arizona 3-3 (1/2) 10-32 4-5 (3/1) 15-33 5.0 7.6 9-26 7-26 8.5 5.9 48 18 9 53 26 6 21-114 54-219 75˚ L (O) Oregon 2-2 (1/1) 6-13 4-5 (3/1) 11-48 3.8 7.3 4-20 10-24 7.5 4.2 37 21 4 59 13 5 18- 76 36-319 52˚ L (D) Utah 3-3 (2/1) 5- 4 3-3 (2/1) 7-10 7.0 6.5 4-21 4-22 5.1 5.4 42 14 7 51 15 6 25-117 23-175 66˚ L (O)

YARDS BY QUARTER/HALF COLORADO OPPONENT Game 1Q 2Q 1H 3Q 4Q 2H OT GAME 1Q 2Q 1H 3Q 4Q 2H OT GAME Colorado State 152 71 223 97 55 152 —- 375 26 93 119 147 134 281 —- 400 Massachusetts 68 153 221 177 76 253 —- 474 108 141 249 88 35 123 —- 372 Arizona State 22 171 193 178 174 352 —- 545 222 20 242 149 35 184 —- 426 Hawai’i 112 155 267 60 78 138 —- 405 90 49 139 101 46 147 —- 286 California 184 137 321 86 177 263 46 630 93 109 202 168 181 349 34 585 Oregon State 134 146 280 39 112 151 —- 431 125 74 199 137 109 246 —- 445 Southern California 75 99 174 107 122 229 —- 403 210 94 304 219 9 228 —- 532 UCLA 58 194 252 49 186 235 13 500 186 100 286 118 65 183 40 509 Washington 155 136 291 88 116 204 —- 495 156 142 298 125 19 144 —- 442 Arizona 113 125 238 99 16 115 —- 353 128 119 247 85 167 252 —- 499 Oregon 55 38 93 108 25 133 —- 226 143 198 341 192 64 256 —- 597 Utah 88 195 283 115 35 150 —- 433 76 98 174 213 52 265 —- 439

QB Sefo Liufau WR Nelson Spruce ILB Kenneth Olugbode

124 2014 SEASON HONORS

ALL-AMERICAN COLORADO CHAPTER/NFF COLLEGE FOOTBALL WR NELSON SPRUCE (third-team: collegesportsmadness.com; fourth- HALL OF FAME PLAYERS-OF-THE-WEEK team: Phil Steele’s College Football; honorable mention: Sports CB GREG HENDERSON (September 20 vs. Hawai’i: 8 tackles (6 solo), Illustrated) 1-5 QBS; 4 PBU’s, 1 FF, 1 FR, 2 third down stops, 1 tackle for zero, 1 quarterback hurry) FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICAN WR SHAY FIELDS (honorable mention collegesportsmadness.com) CU ATHLETES-OF-THE-WEEK DE DEREK McCARTNEY (honorable mention WR NELSON SPRUCE (August 25-31 vs. Colorado State: 7 receptions, collegesportsmadness.com) 104 yards, 2 TD) WR NELSON SPRUCE (September 1-7 at Massachusetts: 10 receptions, SOPHOMORE ALL-AMERICAN 145 yards, 2 TD) QB SEFO LIUFAU (honorable mention: collegefootballnews.com) CB GREG HENDERSON (September 15-21: vs. Hawai’i: 8 tackles (6 solo), 1-5 QBS; 4 PBU’s, 1 FF, 1 FR, 2 third down stops, 1 tackle for zero, 1 ALL-PAC 12 CONFERENCE quarterback hurry) CB GREG HENDERSON (honorable mention: Pac-12 Coaches) ROYAL PURPLE LAS VEGAS BOWL QB SEFO LIUFAU (honorable mention: Pac-12 Coaches) PLAYER OF THE WEEK (Fan Vote) OG DANIEL MUNYER (third-team: Phil Steele’s College Football; WR NELSON SPRUCE (September 6 at Massachusetts: 10 receptions, honorable mention: Pac-12 Coaches) 145 yards, 2 TD) P DARRAGH O’NEILL (third-team: collegesportsmadness.com, Phil Steele’s College Football; honorable mention: Pac-12 Coaches) COLLEGE FOOTBALL PERFORMANCE AWARDS (CFPA) PK WILL OLIVER (honorable mention: Pac-12 Coaches) PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK WR NELSON SPRUCE (first-team: collegesportsmadness.com; second- QB SEFO LIUFAU (honorable mention: September 27 at California: 46-of-67 team: Pac-12 Coaches, Athlon Sports, Phil Steele’s College Football) for 455 yards and 7 TDs; 527 yards total offense; set four school records) DT JOSH TUPOU (honorable mention: Pac-12 Coaches) WR NELSON SPRUCE (honorable mention: September 27 at California: MIDSEASON ALL-PAC 12 (Phil Steele’s College Football): FS CHIDOE school record 19 receptions for 179 yards and 3 TDs, latter tying school AWUZIE, OG DANIEL MUNYER, WR NELSON SPRUCE (first-team); record) ILB ADDISON GILLAM, P DARRAGH O’NEILL (second-team). P DARRAGH O’NEILL (honorable mention: October 4 vs. Oregon State: 4-50.8 punting, 49.0 net average; 2 inside-the-20) COLORADO CHAPTER/NFF COLLEGE FOOTBALL PK WILL OLIVER (honorable mention: October 25 vs. UCLA: 3-3 FG; HALL OF FAME ALL-COLORADO TEAM 4-4 PAT, 13 points; 35 FG tied game with 0:36 left, made 38 & 34 in OT) PK WILL OLIVER (honorable mention: November 1 vs. Washington: WR DANIEL MUNYER (first-team) 3-3 FG; 2-2 PAT, 11 points; field goals of 32, 39 and 49) WR NELSON SPRUCE (first-team) P DARRAGH O’NEILL (honorable mention: November 22 at Oregon: CB GREG HENDERSON (second-team) 8-48.4 punting, longs of 62 and 61; 45.8 net average; 3 inside-the-20, 2 P DARRAGH O’NEILL (second-team) inside-the-10) PK WILL OLIVER (second-team) ILB KENNETH OLUGBODE (second-team) PAC-12 ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM (*—graduated; pursuing second degree) DT JOSH TUPOU (second-team) WR NELSON SPRUCE (first-team: Business, 3.64 GPA) MIDSEASON ALL-AMERICAN TB MICHAEL ADKINS (second-team: Business, 3.33 GPA) WR TYLER McCULLOCH (second-team: Communication, 3.43 GPA) WR NELSON SPRUCE (second-team: Phil Steele’s College Football) P DARRAGH O’NEILL (second-team: Business-Accounting, 3.85 GPA) BUFFALOES ON NATIONAL AWARD LISTS PK WILL OLIVER (second-team: Business-Finance, 3.76 GPA) TB D.D. GOODSON (honorable mention: Sociology, 3.03 GPA) (WATCH LISTS / NOMINATIONS) DE DEREK McCARTNEY (honorable mention: Integrative Physiology, (top current or former walk-on): P Darragh O’Neill 3.05 GPA) (one of 55 on official watch list) OT STEPHANE NEMBOT (honorable mention: International Affairs, Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award (most outstanding offensive player with 3.12 GPA) ties to state of Texas): WR D.D. Goodson (one of 43 on official initial ILB RYAN SEVERSON (honorable mention: Business, 3.37 GPA) watch list) TE *KYLE SLAVIN (honorable mention: Political Science, 3.04 GPA) (most outstanding placekicker): PK Will Oliver (one of 30 on official initial watch list) NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION Biletnikoff Award (most outstanding receiver): WR Nelson Spruce (one of SCHOLAR-ATHLETE NOMINEE 10 semifinalists) PK WILL OLIVER (Business—Finance & Accounting; Polynesian Player of the Year (most outstanding Polynesian player): 3.76 grade point average) QB Sefo Liufau, DT Josh Tupou (two of 34 on official initial watch list) (most outstanding punter): P Darragh O’Neill (one of 80 NFF HAMPSHIRE HONOR SOCIETY on official candidate list) (Seniors from all divisions of play who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA Doak Walker (top running back): TB Christian Powell (one of 53 on official or better throughout their college career.) initial watch list) C BRAD COTNER (Political Science, 3.23 GPA) AFCA Good Works Team (outstanding community service): DT Juda WR TYLER MCCULLOCH (Communication, 3.41 GPA) Parker (CU’s official nomination) P DARRAGH O’NEILL (Business-Accounting, 3.74 GPA) Senior CLASS Award (seniors committed to their university/loyalty and PK WILL OLIVER (Business-Finance, 3.76 GPA) achievement): DT Juda Parker (CU’s official nomination) DB RICHARD YATES (Mechanical Engineering (3.37 GPA)

125 COLORADO CHAPTER/NFF ACADEMIC COLORADO TEAM AWARDS ALL-COLORADO TEAM (Selected by coaches unless otherwise indicated) TB MICHAEL ADKINS (first-team: Business, 3.41 GPA) Zack Jordan Award (most valuable player): WR Nelson Spruce DE AARON HOWARD (first-team: Psychology, 3.61 GPA) John Mack Award (outstanding offensive players): QB Sefo Liufau Dave Jones Award (outstanding defensive players): ILB Kenneth WR TYLER MCCULLOCH (first-team: Communication, 3.41 GPA) Olugbode P DARRAGH O’NEILL (first-team: Business-Accounting, 3.74 GPA) Bill McCartney Award (special teams achievement): P Darragh O’Neill PK *WILL OLIVER (first-team: Business-Finance, 3.76 GPA) Special Teams Belt Award (coverage unit achievement): ILB Ryan ILB RYAN SEVERSON (first-team: Business-Management, 3.33 GPA) Severson Lee Willard Award (outstanding freshmen): WR Shay Fields, DE Derek WR NELSON SPRUCE (first-team: Business-Finance, 3.58 GPA) McCartney DB RICHARD YATES (first-team: Mechanical Engineering (3.37 GPA) Dean Jacob Van Ek Award (academic excellence): PK Will Oliver WR D.D. GOODSON (honorable mention: Sociology, 3:05 GPA) Offensive Scout Player of the Year: WR Joseph Hall OG DANIEL MUNYER (honorable mention: Communication, 3.08 GPA) Defensive Scout Player of the Year: DE Aaron Howard Derek Singleton Award (spirit, dedication and enthusiasm): WR Wesley FB JORDAN MURPHY (honorable mention: Business-Marketing, 3.04 Christensen GPA) Tyronee “Tiger” Bussey Award (inspiration in the face of physical OT STEPHANE NEMBOT (honorable mention: International Affairs, 3.09 adversity): OT Jeromy Irwin GPA) Tom McMahon Award (great dedication and work ethic): TE Kyle Slavin, TE KYLE SLAVIN (honorable mention: Communication & Political DB Richard Yates Science, 3.04 GPA) Eddie Crowder Award (outstanding leadership): OG Daniel Munyer Offensive Trench Award: OG Kaiwi Crabb, OT Stephane Nembot ILB TRAVIS TALIANKO (honorable mention: Communication, 3.08 GPA) Defensive Trench Award: DT Josh Tupou DB EVAN WHITE (honorable mention: Arts & Sciences-Undecided, 3.10 Hammer Award (hardest legal hit of the year): TE Sean Irwin GPA) Best Interview (selected by team beat media): WR Nelson Spruce (*—NFF Colorado Chapter Student-Athlete of the Year) Buffalo Heart Award (selected by “the fans behind the bench”): CB Greg Henderson

POSTSEASON ALL-STAR GAMES CB GREG HENDERSON (East-West Shrine Game) P DARRAGH O’NEILL (East-West Shrine Game)

2014 GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS Here were CU’s starters for the 2014 season (bold indicates first career start): OFFENSE WR WR LT LG C RG RT TE QB TB FB/WR/Other Colorado State Fields Spruce J. Irwin Crabb Kelley Munyer Nembot S. Irwin Liufau Powell Goodson (WR) Massachusetts Fields Spruce J. Irwin Crabb Kelley Munyer Nembot Slavin Liufau Adkins S. Irwin (TE) Arizona State Fields Spruce J. Irwin Crabb Kelley Munyer Nembot Slavin Liufau Powell Goodson (WR) Hawai’i Fields Spruce J. Irwin Crabb Kelley Munyer Nembot Slavin Liufau Powell Frazier (FB) California Fields Spruce J. Irwin Crabb Kelley Munyer Nembot Slavin Liufau Jones Goodson (WR) Oregon State Fields Spruce J. Irwin Crabb Kelley Munyer Nembot McCulloch (WR) Liufau Jones Goodson (WR) Southern California Fields Spruce J. Irwin Crabb Kelley Munyer Nembot Slavin Liufau Jones Goodson (WR) UCLA Bobo Spruce J. Irwin Kough Kelley Munyer Nembot McCulloch (WR) Liufau Jones Goodson (WR) Washington Fields Spruce J. Irwin Crabb Kelley Munyer Nembot Slavin Liufau Jones Goodson (WR) Arizona Fields Spruce Crabb Kough Kelley Munyer Nembot Slavin Liufau Adkins Lee (WR) Oregon Fields Spruce J. Irwin Crabb Kelley Munyer Nembot Slavin Gehrke Jones Goodson (WR) Utah McCulloch Spruce J. Irwin Crabb Kelley Munyer Nembot Slavin Liufau Jones S. Irwin (TE)

DEFENSE LDE DT DT RDE MLB WLB OLB LCB SS FS RCB Colorado State McCartney Tupou Parker Shaver Gillam Olugbode Walker (N) Henderson Thompson Awuzie Crawley Massachusetts McCartney Tupou Parker Shaver Gillam Olugbode Greer Henderson Thompson Awuzie Crawley Arizona State McCartney Tupou Parker Gilbert Gillam Olugbode Walker (N) Henderson Thompson Awuzie Crawley Hawai’i McCartney Tupou Parker Gilbert Gillam Olugbode Walker (N) Henderson Thompson Awuzie Crawley California McCartney Tupou Parker Gilbert Gillam Olugbode Walker (N) Henderson Thompson Awuzie Crawley Oregon State McCartney Tupou Parker Gilbert Gillam Olugbode Awuzie (N) Henderson Thompson White Crawley Southern California McCartney Tupou Parker Shaver Gillam Olugbode Smith (N) Henderson Thompson Awuzie Witherspoon UCLA McCartney Tupou Parker Gilbert Gillam Olugbode Smith (N) Henderson Thompson Awuzie Crawley Washington McCartney Tupou Parker Gilbert Daigh Olugbode Walker (N) Henderson White Awuzie Crawley Arizona McCartney Tupou Parker Gilbert Daigh Olugbode Walker (N) Henderson Smith White Crawley Oregon McCartney Tupou Parker Gilbert Gillam Olugbode Walker (N) Henderson Smith Moeller Crawley Utah McCartney Tupou Parker Gilbert Gillam Olugbode Greer Henderson Smith Moeller Crawley

(N)—Nickel back. CONSECUTIVE STARTS—Munyer 36, Spruce 33, Nembot 28, Tupou 28, Henderson 26. CAREER STARTS—Henderson 45, Munyer 39, Spruce 33, Crawley 31, Nembot 31, Tupou 31, Powell 24, T. Smith 24. PLAYER PARTICIPATION (dressed/played): Colorado State 86/51; Massachusetts 72/54; Arizona State 73/57; Hawai’i 74/55; California 70/55; Oregon State 81/55; Southern California 70/61; UCLA 79/55; Washington 80/55; Arizona 69/55; Oregon 68/57; Utah 81/55.

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