Colorado State University Athletics
Colorado State Athletics Hall of Fame
Dennison, Rick
Rick Dennison
- Induction:
- 1996
- Class:
- 1979
Football (1976 to 1979)
Rick Dennison was a local Rocky Mountain High School all-state standout who remained in his home town to play football with the Rams during coach Sark Arslanian’s finest seasons. As a tight end, Dennison started three seasons for CSU and was an academic All-American his senior year. In his final two semesters, Dennison had a 4.0 grade point average and later received his master’s degree in engineering.
In 1982, Dennison signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos and changed positions to linebacker in the NFL. Dennison played for the Broncos from 1982 to 1990, helping them win three AFC Championships. Following his playing career, Dennison became a coach for the Denver Broncos and was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2006. Dennison has continued to coach with numerous teams in the NFL and was on the coaching staff of the Broncos for all three of their World Championship teams.Â
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Other Accomplishments:
Rick Dennison was a local Rocky Mountain High School all-state standout who remained in his home town to play football with the Rams during coach Sark Arslanian’s finest seasons. As a tight end, Dennison started three seasons for CSU and was an academic All-American his senior year. In his final two semesters, Dennison had a 4.0 grade point average and later received his master’s degree in engineering.
In 1982, Dennison signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos and changed positions to linebacker in the NFL. Dennison played for the Broncos from 1982 to 1990, helping them win three AFC Championships. Following his playing career, Dennison became a coach for the Denver Broncos and was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2006. Dennison has continued to coach with numerous teams in the NFL and was on the coaching staff of the Broncos for all three of their World Championship teams.Â
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Other Accomplishments:
- Merrill-Gheen Award (1980)
- Three Super Bowl Appearances
- Three Super Bowl wins as assistant coach (Broncos)
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