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RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES THIS IS COLORADO STATE COLE ANDERSON Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Valparaiso) WR RS-SR | 6-4 | 205 | VR 87 COACHES & STAFF COACHES 2014 (Junior): Appeared in three games as a backup wide receiver, making his first Division I appearance in the Rams’ home-opening victory over UC Davis (Sept. 13). 2013 (Redshirt): Redshirted after transferring to Colorado State. Valparaiso (2011-12): • Played two seasons for Valparaiso University. • As a freshman made six starts and saw action in 10 games, in 2011. • Pulled in 16 catches for 116 yards and three touchdowns. & SEASON OUTLOOK • As a sophomore in 2012, started eight games and played in 11. • Hauled in a career-best 22 receptions for 189 yards and scored one touchdown. High School: • Attended Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colo., where he earned three football letters. • As a senior, earned first-team All-Jeffco honors for his play as a wide receiver. R • As a team captain, led the Eagles to back-to-back league and state championships, including a perfect 14-0 season as a junior. OSTER • Named first-team Academic All-Colorado as a senior. • Head football coach was Brent Vieselmeyer. • Also earned four varsity baseball letters. ANDERSON’S CAREER STATISTICS OFFENSIVE LINE BIOGRAPHIES PLAYER Personal: Given name is Cole Anderson...born Oct. 30, 1992, in Denver, Colo. ...son of Rob and YEAR GP GS Kim Anderson...has a younger brother, Ryne, and a younger sister, Marissa...majoring in finance 2014 3 0 at Colorado State...Hometown: Highlands Ranch, Colo. JACK BARES 2014 SEASON REVIEW Trabuco Canyon, Calif. (Tesoro) LB RS-FR | 5-10 | 170 | RS 27 2014 (Redshirt): Redshirted as a true freshman in his first year of college eligibility. High School: • Earned three varsity letters in football at Tesoro High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. • Named South Coast League Defensive MVP his senior season. RECORD BOOK • Named team’s MVP his senior year. • Team finished 9-3 his senior season. • Head football coach was Matt Poston. Personal: Given name is Jack Louis Bares…born on Feb. 3, 1996, in Scottsdale, Ariz. …parents are Bruce and Elizabeth Bares…has one sister, Abigail…majoring in health and exercise science and minoring in business at Colorado State…Hometown: Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. HISTORY JAKE BENNETT Lakewood, Colo. (Bear Creek) OL RS-SO | 6-3 | 295 | 1L 77 MISCELLANEOUS 2014 (Freshman): Started the first three games at center before injuring his knee during a bye-week practice the week of Sept. 15. Made first collegiate start in season-opening win over Colorado (Aug. 29).. made way for 266 yards of rushing offense Helped the Rams rack up 676 yards of total offense against UC Davis (Sept. 13), third-most total yards in a single game in CSU history. The Rams allowed only three sacks in his three starts at center. 2015 COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL 45 RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES 2013 (Redshirt): Redshirted as a true freshman in his first year of college eligibility. BENNETT’S CAREER STATISTICS OFFENSIVE LINE High School: YEAR GP GS • Rated a two-star prospect by Scout.com and Rivals.com. 2014 3 3 • Four-year letterman at Bear Creek High School in Lakewood, Colo. • Served as team captain in 2012. • Helped protect two young quarterbacks and a young backfield that produced 11 rushing TDs on the year. • 2012 all-state honorable mention by the Denver Post. • In the Bears’ 7-4 season of 2011, he helped block for a 2,000-yard passer and a rushing attack that galloped for nearly 2,000 yards and 22 TDs. • For the second consecutive season, advanced to the second round of the Colorado state playoffs before falling 21-14 to Mullen. • Earned All-Colorado first-team honors as a junior. • Head football coaches were Tom Thennel and Zach Morris. Personal: Given name Jake Bennett...born April 4, 1995, in Denver, Colo. ...parents are Bryan and Cathy Bennett...has one older brother, Austin, who plays football at Colorado Mesa University...majoring in communication studies and minoring in business admin- istration at Colorado State...Hometown: Morrison, Colo. JORDAN BENSON Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs) OL RS-FR | 6-3 | 280 | RS 70 2014 (Redshirt): Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. High School: • Two-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. Earned varsity letters in football and track & field for Blue Springs High School in Blue Springs, Mo. • As a senior in 2013, earned first-team All-Missouri, first-team All-Suburban-Gold and first-team All-Metro while serving as captain of the Wildcats’ football team. • Blocked for a 2,000-yard running back and passer in 2013 and a ground attack that averaged 208.8 rushing yards per game. • Class 6 state champion as a senior (14-0) after defeating Rock Bridge, 35-14, in the Missouri state championship. • Also won the Suburban-Gold Conference in 2013, outscoring opponents by 29.2 points in those five games. • Leader on an offensive line that helped rack up an average of 40.5 points per game. • 18th-ranked team in the nation by MaxPreps Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings in 2013. • Coaching staff and teammates named him Offensive Lineman of the Year, and he was awarded the Wayne Dean “Wildcat Pride” Award. • In 2012, led Blue Springs to a 13-1 record on its way to the first of two state championships, defeating Howell, 42-3. • As a junior, the Wildcats outscored their opponents on average by 44.7 points and rushed for 62 touchdowns. • Chose Colorado State over offers from Illinois State, Kentucky, Toledo, South Dakota and Southern Illinois. • Head football coach was Kelly Donohoe • Played against 2014 CSU commit Josh Watson (Blue Springs South). Personal: Given name Jordan DaMon Benson...born Jan. 23, 1996, in Kansas City, Mo. ...parents are Consuela Benson and Kevin McAlester, Sr. ...has one brother, Kevin McAlester, Jr., and a sister, Kionna Dickerson...cousin, Jason Young, currently plays football at Washburn...cousin, Isaac Miles, played basketball for Murray State...plans on majoring in mechanical engineering at Colorado State... Hometown: Blue Springs, Mo. JOSH BOWMAN Abilene, Texas (Cooper) DB RS-JR | 6-0 | 195 | VR 9 2014 (Sophomore): Did not play; spent season as a varsity reserve. 2013 (Freshman): Was used sparingly toward the end of the season on special teams, appearing in four contests. Made his collegiate debut vs. Boise State (Nov. 2). 2012 (Redshirt): Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. High School: Patrolled the secondary as a three-year starter at Cooper High School in Abilene, Texas...Racked up seven career inter- ceptions and helped the Cougars to three-straight berths in the regional round of the Texas postseason...As a senior, garnered first- team All-Big Country (Abilene Reporter-News), first-team All-District 4 and honorable-mention all-state accolades as the top DB on a team that went 9-4 and lost in the regional round of the Region I Texas playoffs...Posted 103 tackles and two forced fumbles in 2011, 46 2015 COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES and picked off two passes, one of which he returned 38 BOWMAN’S CAREER STATISTICS THIS IS COLORADO STATE yards for a TD...Also as a senior, returned a kickoff 100 yards DEFENSE for another score...As a junior, with CSU teammate Davon YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR Riddick in the CHS offensive backfield, helped the 11-2 Cou- 2013 4-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0 gars to a tie for the district crown, intercepting four passes 2014 1-0 0 1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0 with 81 tackles...As a first-year starter in 2009, helped CHS TOTAL 5-0 0 1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0 to a district championship and 10-4 record, registering one interception...Also lettered four years in track, specializing in the sprint and 4x200 relays...head football coaches were Todd Moebs and Mike Spradlin...top prep speed in the 40-yard dash was 4.5 seconds. Personal: Given name is Joshua Ramill Bowman...Last name is pronounced BOH-man...Born Nov. 28, 1992, in Abilene, Texas...son of Yvette Bowman...Has an older brother and a younger sister...Undecided on a major at Colorado State...Hometown: Abilene, Texas. COACHES & STAFF COACHES WYATT BRYAN Larkspur, Colo. (Douglas County) SEASON OUTLOOK & SEASON OUTLOOK K RS-FR | 6-0 | 175 | RS 96 2014 (Redshirt): Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. R High School: OSTER • Earned three varsity football letters and one in lacrosse at Douglas County High School. • Was the kicker and played wide receiver for the Huskies. • In his three-year varsity career at DCHS, scored 140 points and connected on an impressive 77-of-82 (.939) point-after at- tempts. • Twice named outstanding student-athlete at Douglas County (2012 and 2013). BIOGRAPHIES PLAYER • As a senior in 2013, caught 21 passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns while helping the Huskies to a 7-4 record. • Named second-team All-Continental League as a wide receiver and first-team All-Continental for his performance as a kicker. • As a junior in 2012, earned all-conference honorable mention • Head football coach was Jeff Ketron. • Played with 2014 CSU signee Trey Smith and current Rams offensive lineman Blake Nowland, and played against CSU wide receiver Joe Hansley. • Also skied in high school. Personal: Given name is Wyatt James Bryan...born July, 6, 1995, in Colorado Springs, Colo.