Game 8:
Colorado St. (3-4/2-1) vs. New Mexico (4-4/2-2)
Saturday, Oct.30;
Injury Report
QB Justin Holland, ankle; LB Mike Vomhof, knee; RB Gartrell Johnson,
ankle; TE Brandon Alconcel, ankle; DE Terrance Carter, ankle.
Stadium Expansion
Expansion and renovation construction continues at Sonny Lubick Field at
Hughes Stadium. In the first phase of the project 4,400 permanent seats
have been installed in the north end zone, along with two new
scoreboards and a new video replay board. In the next year, the
construction will be completed with the addition of 12 luxury suites, a
renovated press box, and an expanded Rams Horn premium club seating
area.
In October
Colorado State is 38-12 (76 percent) in the month of October under Sonny
Lubick. The Rams were a perfect 3-0 during October of 2003 and four
times have won five games during the month.
Day Game
Colorado State plays only its second game of the season during daylight
hours when the Rams face New Mexico. The other six games have all been
played at night.
Rams At Home
Colorado State is 44-17 (72.1 percent) in home games during Lubick's
tenure. The Rams are 24-5 (82 percent) in home nonconference games
since 1993. The nonconference losses have been at the hands of Oregon
(1993), Colorado (1996), Fresno State (2001), Miami of Ohio (2003), and
Minnesota (2004).
Rams On The Road
Colorado State is 42-24(63.6 percent) in 65 road games since Sonny
Lubick's arrival in 1993. The Rams are 1-2 on the road in 2004.
Offense Plus 400
Colorado State has gained 400 or more yards five times in seven games in
2004 including an even 400 in the 30-7 win over Wyoming. The Rams are
43-10 when gaining more than 400 yards under coach Sonny Lubick.
First Century
RB Jimmy Green sparked Colorado State's offensive attack in the win over
Wyoming with a career-most 124 yards on a career-high 34 attempts, and
he scored one touchdown. It was the first 100-yard rushing game of the
season by the Rams. Green's performance is the 79th 100-yard rushing
game during Sonny Lubick's 12 seasons as head coach. Colorado State is
55-12 in games where at least one player has gained 100 or more yards
rushing.
Youthful Rams
Colorado State has used six true freshmen in the lineup thus far in
2004, including WR Damon Morton, RB Gartrell Johnson, DE Matt Rupp,
H-back Kory Sperry, QB Caleb Hanie, and RB Kyle Bell. The Rams are one
of the most youthful teams in the nation with only six seniors
(excluding kicking specialists) on the depth chart. The list of fewest
seniors listed on a depth chart includes:
East Carolina-5; Purdue-5; Buffalo-5; Central Florida-5; SMU-5; Colorado
State-6; Florida-6.
Five 100's
Colorado State has boasted at least one 100-yard receiving game in five
of seven contests to date. WR David Anderson had his third 100-yard
game of the year and ninth of his career (third most in school history)
when he caught a career-most 12 passes for a career-best 232 yards and a
touchdown in the win over BYU. WR Dustin Osborn, a former walkon who
was awarded a scholarship last spring, caught a career-most six passes
for a career-best 122 yards including a 26-yard touchdown in the game
with Minnesota, then registered a second consecutive 100-yard receiving
game with five catches for 101 yards in the win over Montana State.
Babcock Streak
K Jeff Babcock enters Saturday's game having converted 33 consecutive
point-after tries including three more in last week's win over Wyoming.
He leads Colorado State in scoring with 43 points.
Babcock Sets Record
K Jeff Babcock is now the school's career record holder with 47 field
goals made, including three in the Rams' win over Wyoming. Babcock
passed former K Steve Deline (46) for the top spot. He has attempted
64 field goals in his career, three in back of Jon Poole's school record
(67), from 1980-83.
NCAA Rankings
WR David Anderson
21st NCAA, 2nd MWC, receptions per game, 6.0.
10th NCAA, 2nd MWC, receiving yards, 99.6.
P/K Jeff Babcock
35th NCAA, 5th MWC, punting average, 42.1
21st NCAA, 3rd MWC, field goals per game, 1.43.
MWC Record
Colorado State is 28-10 in 38 MWC games since 1999 when the conference
was formed. The Rams are 14-5 at home, 14-5 on the road in MWC action.
Opening Drives
Since Sonny Lubick's arrival at Colorado State in 1993, the Rams are
30-8 in games the Rams have scored on the opening drive of the game.
CSU is 12-23 in games the opponent has scored on the opening drive.
Wyoming opened last week's game with an 80-yard scoring drive and the
Rams responded by scoring 30 unanswered points to win the game.
First Scores
Colorado State is 64-10 since 1993 when the Rams score first in a game.
The Rams are 29-35 since 1993 when the opponent scores first, including
a 30-7 win over Wyoming when the Rams erased Wyoming's 7-0 lead
following the opening drive with 30 consecutive points.
Dreessen Second
H-back Joel Dreessen enters this week's game with 107 career receptions
for 1,100 yards and nine touchdowns, the second most receptions in
school history by a tight end. Keli McGregor holds the record, 153,
from 1981-84. McGregor is the vice president of the Colorado Rockies
baseball club.
At A Loss
DE Terrance Carter, in the past two games, has had five tackles for 31
yards lost. Carter rallied the Rams for a 21-17 win at San Diego State
by helping force then recover a fumble that led to the game-winning
score with one minutes, 10 seconds to play. In the win over Wyoming, he
added a quarterback sack to his totals, his third in the past two games.
Turned Over
Colorado State has won the turnover battle in each of the past two
games, both MWC victories. In a victory over Wyoming, the Rams
generated four turnovers that led to two touchdowns. In defeating San
Diego State one game prior, Colorado State generated three turnovers and
scored two touchdowns.
First Game Points
Six times in seven games to date opponents have scored the first points
in a game including the Rams two recent victories over San Diego State
and Wyoming.
Defensive Scores
LB Luke Adkins returned a first-quarter pass interception 71 yards for a
touchdown in the win at SDSU. It was the first time the Rams had scored
on defense since a 35-yard interception return for a touchdown by DB Ben
Stratton against the Aztecs in Fort Collins in 2003. Adkins followed
that with a 35-yard interception return for a touchdown in the win over
Wyoming.
Sack Pack
Colorado State set a team season high with five quarterback sacks in the
win over Wyoming. The Rams have accumulated eight sacks in the past two
games, both MWC victories.
First Frosh Starter
True freshman H-back Kory Sperry made his first career start in the win
at San Diego State in place of injured TE Brandon Alconcel. Sperry
responded by catching three passes - his first career receptions - good
for 36 yards including a 20-yard gain. Sperry was even more impressive
in the win over Wyoming when he led the Rams with four receptions for 71
yards, including a career-best 33-yard gain on a throw by fellow
freshman QB Caleb Hanie. Sperry scored his first career touchdown in
unorthodox fashion: He recovered teammate RB Uldis Jaunarajs' fumble in
the end zone to give the Rams a lead they would never relinquish.
Stopping The Rush
Colorado State improved its record to 26-6 under Sonny Lubick when the
Rams hold an opponent to less than 100 rushing yards. Wyoming finished
last week's game with 80 rushing yards. In the past two games, both MWC
wins, the Rams have allowed a total of 208 rushing yards, 104 per game.
More Rushing
Wyoming scored on the opening drive of the game, covering 80 yards on
seven plays. The Cowboys gained 51 yards rushing. Besides the opening
drive, the Rams held Wyoming to 29 rushing yards on 25 attempts, 1.2
yards per attempt.
No Aerial Scores
The Rams and Wyoming combined for 37 points in last week's Border War,
including three field goals by CSU K Jeff Babcock. The Rams scored
three touchdowns in the game, two by rushing and another on an
interception return. Wyoming's lone score came on a running play. It
marked the first time that neither the Rams or their respective opponent
have not scored a passing touchdown since Nov. 23, 2002 against New
Mexico.
Thrifty Third
Colorado State has allowed just seven points in the third period
covering the past four games, and no points in back-to-back wins over
San Diego State and Wyoming.
Only One Touchback
P/K Jeff Babcock has had 30 punts thus far in 2004. Of that total, only
one has been downed in the end zone for a touchback. Five of Babcock's
kicks have been downed inside the opponent's 20-yard-line.
Driving Long Distance
Colorado State's first scoring drive against Wyoming, which resulted in
K Jeff Babcock's 28-yard field goal, covered 88 yards in 13 plays after
the Rams took possession at their own 10-yard-line. Later in the game,
Colorado State extended its lead to 17-7 when RB Jimmy Green capped a
93-yard drive - the team's longest scoring drive of the season - with an
11-yard scoring run. In 2004, 11 Colorado State scoring drives have
been 75 yards or more.
Rushing Numbers
RB Jimmy Green made his first start of 2004 a memorable one. Green
carried a career-most 32 times for a career-high 124 yards and a
touchdown in the win over Wyoming. It is the most carries by a CSU
runningback since Cecil Sapp had 34 attempts against Wyoming in 2002.
Stingy Scoring
The Rams allowed Wyoming just seven points in the game last week, fewest
by an opponent in 2004 an d fewest since Colorado State defeated Weber
State, 31-7, in 2003.
Eight Straight
S Adam Lancisero, who started last week's win over Wyoming, has now had
at least six or more tackles in eight consecutive games, dating back to
the 2003 San Francisco Bowl game with Boston College. That is the
longest active streak by any member of the squad.
League Play
Colorado State has an impressive 64-22 (74.4 percent) record in 86
conference games since Sonny Lubick's arrival as head coach in 1993.
Multiple Field Goals
K Jeff Babcock, who ranks among the national and conference leaders in
field goals per game, made three three-pointers in the victory over
Wyoming. Babcock has had three or more field goals in a game 11 times
in his career. Twice, he has made four field goals in a game, and one
time kicked five field goals in a game.
WR David Anderson Update
42 receptions for 697 in 2004, of which 13 have been for 20 or more
yards, including a season-most five vs. BYU.
4th in career receiving yards, 2,170.
Anderson's 12 catches vs. BYU tie for the second most in a game in
school history, while his 232 receiving yards in that game are the
second most in a game in school history.
Three 100-yard receiving games in 2004 including a career-most 12
catches for a career-high 233 yards and a touchdown vs. BYU. He had
back-to-back 100-yard receiving games in 2004, catching 9-156 at
Colorado, and 9-137 at USC.
One reception in 26 of 33 career games.
Ninth in career touchdown receptions with 12.
Nine career 100-yard receiving games, third most in school history.
First-team all-conference honors in 2003, set school records with 72
receptions for 1,272 yards.
He tied another school mark with six 100-yard games, and his nine
touchdown receptions are the second most in school history in a season.
2003: 6
Air Force 199
Miami 167
Colorado 142
California 141
New Mexico 134
Boston College 134
Career Receiving Touchdowns
Player, Years TD's
1. Mark R. Bell, 1975-78 23
2. Jeff Champine, 1980-83 21
3. Willie Miller, 1972-74 18
Paul Turner, 1993-97 18
5. Greg Primus, 1989-92 15
6. J. D. Brookhart, 1985-87 13
Frank Rice, 1996-99 13
Pete Rebstock, 1998-00 13
9. David Anderson, 2002-03 12
Career Receiving Yards
Player, Years Yards
1. Greg Primus, 1989-92 3,163
2. Jeff Champine, 1980-83 2,811
3. Willie Miller, 1972-74 2,735
4. David Anderson, 2002-04 2,170
Career Receptions
Player, Years Rec.
7. Chris Pittman, 2000-03 129
8. Dallas Davis, 1997-2001 127
9. David Anderson, 2002-04 122
10. Paul Turner, 1993-97 118
11. Todd Tyrrell, 1984-87 116
Joel Dreessen, 2001-04 105
Anderson All-Purpose
WR David Anderson ranks among the MWC leaders in all-purpose yards per
game.
After The Catch
WR David Anderson continues to gain additional yardage after each
reception, including a season-most 74 yards in the game with BYU (34 on
one reception). His game-by-game totals for yardage gained after the
reception include:
Game Rec. Yards YAC* Pct.
Colorado 9 156 34 21.7
USC 9 137 28 20.4
Minnesota 5 74 11 14.9
Montana St. 4 66 8 12.1
BYU 12 232 74 31.9
San Diego State 3 32 4 12.5
Totals 42 697 159 22.8
*Yards gained after the catch. Pct., is percentage of receiving yards
gained after the reception.
By Comparison
WR David Anderson set school records with 72 receptions for 1,293 yards
in 2003. The comparison between 2003 and `04 includes:
Games 2003 2004
Seven 38-709-6 42-697-2
Eight 47-908-7 --
Nine 49-936-7 --
Ten 56-1070-8 --
Eleven 63-1147-8 --
Season 72-1,293-9 --
Rushing Totals
Colorado State averages 172.6 yards per game rushing in the team's 142
games under Sonny Lubick, including 207.6 in 94 victories. The
breakdown:
Games Yards Avg.
Wins 94 19,515 207.6
Losses 48 6,143 127.9
Totals 142 24,506 172.6
Babcock Second In Scoring
K Jeff Babcock has been the team's starter the past three seasons.
Babcock is now second on the school's career scoring list. The career
scoring leaders includes:
Win Streaks
Colorado State enters this week's game with a seaso-best two-game win
streak intact. In each of Sonny Lubick's previous 11 seasons at the
helm, the Rams have had at least a three-game win streak.
Rushing Defense
Colorado State has allowed 58 individual 100-yard rushing performances
since 1993. The Rams are 31-23 in games where an opponent rusher has
gained 100 or more yards and 57-22 when an opponent does not have a
100-yard rusher.
Late-Game Success
Colorado State has an 80-4 record (95.2 %) under Sonny Lubick when the
Rams lead after three periods. The four losses include:
Sept. 7, 2002; UCLA 30, Colorado State 19; Rams lead 13-7 at end of
third quarter. (Fort Collins).
Oct. 13, 2001; Fresno State 25, Colorado State 22 (ot); Rams lead,
14-13, at end of third quarter. (Fort Collins).
Sept. 17, 1998; Air Force 30, Colorado State 27; Rams lead, 27-17 at
end of third quarter. (Colorado Springs).
Nov. 16, 1996; Wyoming 25, Colorado State 24; Rams lead, 24-13, at
end of third quarter. (Fort Collins).
At Home
Colorado State is 107-80-2 all-time record at Hughes Stadium. The Rams
are 44-17 at home (72%) during Sonny Lubick's 12-year tenure.
More At Home
Sonny Lubick has guided the Rams to 44 home wins, 40 percent of the
school's home wins since the stadium opened in 1968.
Upcoming Action
Colorado State returns to action next week on the road against
nationally-ranked Utah. Game time for the contest is to be announced.
It will be the third nationally-ranked team the Rams will have faced in
2004. Earlier this season, Colorado State lost to top-ranked Southern
California in Los Angeles, and to then-ranked Minnesota in CSU's home
opener.
Rams' Passing Plans
The Rams are 8-19 in games where the team has attempted 35 or more
passes and 80-26 games when attempting less than 35 passes since 1993.
Century Rushers
Colorado State has had 79 100-yard rushing performances since 1993. The
Rams are 56-12 in games where a back has gained 100 or more yards, and
33-28 in games where the team has not had a back gain more than 100
yards.
At Home
Year Rec. Loss(es)
2004 2-2 Minnesota; BYU
2003 4-2 Miami (Ohio); Utah
2002 4-1 UNLV
2001 3-2 San Diego St.; Fresno State
2000 5-0 --
1999 4-1 San Diego State
1998 3-1 Wyoming
1997 4-1 Air Force
1996 4-2 Colorado; Wyoming
1995 3-2 BYU; New Mexico
1994 5-1 Utah
1993 3-2 Oregon; BYU
Total 44-15
On The Road
Year Rec. Road Loss(es)
2004 1-2 Colorado; USC
2003 3-2 Wyoming; New Mexico
2002 5-2 UCLA; Fresno State
2001 3-2 Louisville; BYU
2000 3-2 Arizona State; Air Force
1999 3-2 BYU; Fresno State
1998 5-2 Air Force; Rice
1997 5-1 Colorado
1996 3-3 Oregon; Nebraska; Tulsa
1995 5-1 Colorado
1994 5-0 --
1993 2-4 Nebraska; Kansas;
San Diego St.; Utah
Totals 43-23
Before Open Dates
Year Opponent Result
20004 BYU L 21-31
2003 Air Force W 30-20
2002 Louisville W 36-33
2002 Air Force W 31-12
2001 Nevada W 35-18
1999 at BYU L 13-34
1999 at New Mexico W 36-22
1997 Air Force L 0-24
1997 Fresno State W 41-3
1995 at Air Force W 27-20
1995 Hawaii W 22-0
1994 Utah L 31-45
1993 New Mexico W 21-20
Neutral Sites
Year Rec. Neutral Site Loss(es)
2003 0-2 Colorado (Denver);
Boston College (San Francisco)
2002 1-1 TCU (Liberty Bowl)
2001 1-1 Colorado (Denver)
2000 2-0 --
1999 1-1 So. Mississippi (Liberty Bowl)
1998 0-1 Colorado (Denver)
1997 2-0 --
1995 0-1 Kansas State (Holiday Bowl)
1994 0-1 Michigan (Holiday Bowl)
Totals 7-8
Six Hall of Fame Inductees
Six former Rams will be inducted into Colorado State's Sports Hall of
Fame in a ceremony Nov. 12 at the University Park Holiday Inn in Fort
Collins. Former Rams are: Stanley Albert (Men's Basketball), Shelly
Borrman (Track and Field), Becky Hammon (Women's Basketball), Casey
Malone (Track and Field), Sean Moran (Football), and Dan Sniff
(Wrestling).
