Monthly Archives: November 2011

More Grayson to come

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Mike

After Wednesday’s practice, Colorado State head coach Steve Fairchild was not ready to rule out Pete Thomas completely for Saturday’s game with Air Force. Thomas, however, was. He said after throwing some on Tuesday and jogging for 25 minutes on … Continue reading →

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Being prepared

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Mike

With the way injuries have hit the Colorado State football team this season, having options is always nice. Ty Sambrailo is ready to do his part. At quarterback. The redshirt freshman tackle spend the past period of Tuesday’s practice throwing … Continue reading →

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Finding the right guy

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Mike

One of the more difficult tasks of Air Force week is to find a player on the roster to simulate the play at quarterback. Colorado State coach Steve Fairchild said there were options, but Monday, running back Donnell Alexander did … Continue reading →

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Skelton a candidate for Burlsworth Award

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Mike

James Skelton has gone from walk-on at Colorado State to a starting linebacker who is f0urth in the Mountain West in tackles per game (8.2). That’s the kind of person the Burlsworth Foundation and Springdale Rotary Club are looking for … Continue reading →

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Gone with the wind

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Mike

The crowd that is. With 5 minutes to go before kickoff Saturday, the windswept stands at Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium were far from full. Even the student, section, which Colorado State head football coach Steve Fairchild called so supportive … Continue reading →

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Special times, indeed

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Mike

Colorado State’s kickoff coverage took a hit against UNLV, giving up an average of 38.4 yards per, including a 98-yard scoring return moments after the Rams had taken an early lead. Larry Lewis, in charge of the units, thinks part … Continue reading →

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