Colorado State University Athletics
Rams Get First Road Test in Reno
9/10/2006 12:00:00 AM | Football
Sept. 10, 2006
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Game #3
Colorado State (2-0) at Nevada (0-2)
Saturday, Sept. 16 * Mackey Stadium (31,900) * Reno, Nev. 6 p.m. PT/7 p.m. MT (No Television)
Coaches
Sonny Lubick (Western Montana '60)
Colorado State 14th season, 103-57
Overall 18th year; 124-76
vs. Foe 7-0; 3-0 in Reno
Chris Ault (Nevada '68)
Nevada 22nd season, (177-75-1)
Overall same
vs. Colorado State 0-1
Series Capsule
Overall 8 games; Colorado State leads, 8-0
In Reno 3 games; Colorado State leads, 3-0
In Fort Collins 5 games; Colorado State leads, 5-0
Series Streak Colorado State, 8 in a row
Radio Information
Outlet Colorado State Sports Network
Flagship KCOL, 600 AM-Fort Collins*
ESPN Radio, KLZ; 560 AM-Denver
Play-by-play Rich Bircumshaw
Analyst Pete Rebstock
Sidelines Brian Roth
Outlet None
No live or taped-delay television coverage of this game will be availkable.
Internet
Live audio www.CSURAMS.com
Click on Yahoo.com icon for broadcast.
INJURY REPORT
WR Dustin Osborn (left ankle); OC Tim Walter (right knee); RB Kyle Bell (right knee/out for season); DB Brandon Cathy (left knee/out for season)
Injured List
Colorado State lost 73 man-games played in 2005 due to injury. The current list of missed games due to injuries includes:
* RB Kyle Bell (right knee), 2 games; current. (Weber State; Colorado).
* DB Brandon Cathy (left knee), 2 game; current. (Weber State; Colorado).
* OG Adrian Martinez (right knee), 1 game (Weber State).
* WR George Hill (right knee), 1 game (Weber State).
* WR Dustin Osborn (left ankle), 1 game; current (Colorado).
* OT Cole Pemberton (left knee), 1 game; (Weber State).
* OC Tim Walter (right knee); 1 game; current (Colorado).
Total games missed due to injury: 9:
Quarterback Records
The won-loss breakdown for the starting quarterbacks since 1993 includes:
Quarterback Seasons Starts W-L Pct. Bowl Games
Matt Newton 3 25 19-6 .760
1998 1 1-0 1.000 --
1999 12 8-4 .667 Liberty Bowl
2000 12 10-2 .833 Liberty Bowl
Moses Moreno 3 30 21-9 .700
1995 5 3-2 .600 Holiday Bowl
1996 12 7-5 .583 --
1997 13 11-2 .846 Holiday Bowl
Anthoney Hill 2 21 14-7 .667
1993 9 4-5 .444 --
1994 12 10-2 .833 Holiday Bowl
Bradlee Van Pelt 3 35 23-12 .657
2001 9 6-3 .667 New Orleans Bowl
2002 14 10-4 .714 Liberty Bowl
2003 12 7-5 .583 San Francisco Bowl
Ryan Eslinger 1998 11 7-4 .636 --
Caleb Hanie 3 7 4-3 .571
2004 5 2-3 .400 --
2005 0 0-0 .000 --
2006 1 1-0 1.000 --
Erich Prahl 1993 2 1-1 .500 --
Justin Holland 3 19 8-11 .421 --
2003 1 0-1 .000 --
2004 6 2-4 .333 --
2005 11 5-5 .545 Poinsettia Bowl
D.J. Busch 2001 3 1-2 .333 --
ON STARTS
Colorado State is off to a 2-0 start for the fifth time in Sonny Lubick's 14 seasons as heads coach, and first since 2002. Only once in Sonny Lubick's previous 13 seasons have the Rams opened a season with three consecutive wins: In 1994, CSU opened 7-0 and eventually finished 10-2.
MORE STARTS
Colorado State's previous 2-0 starts under Sonny Lubick include:
Season Game 3 Final Record Conf. Bowl Game
2006 at Nevada -- -- --
2002 at UCLA; L 30-19 10-4 1st Liberty Bowl
2000 at Arizona State; L 10-13 10-2 1st Liberty Bowl
1999 at BYU; L 13-34 8-4 T1st Liberty Bowl
1994 at BYU; W 28-21 10-2 1st Holiday Bowl
NO TELEVISION COVERAGE
Colorado State's game at Nevada will not be telecast live or taped delay and there is no broadband coverage available. Under NCAA college football guidelines, the home team controls the television rights, and the game is not part of any conference (WAC) or local television package. The same will be true for CSU's game Sept. 30 at Fresno State.
NEXT WEEK
Colorado State has its first of two open dates on the schedule next week. The Rams then return to action Sept. 30 with a game at Fresno State.
LONE STAR STARTER
QB Caleb Hanie is the first Texan to open a season at quarterback under Rams' coach Sonny Lubick. Since 1993, the Rams have boasted a trio of Coloradans (Justin Holland, 2004, '05; Matt Newton, 1999, 2000; Ryan Eslinger (1998) and two Californians (D.J. Busch, 2001; Moses Moreno, 1995) to open the season. No Texan has been the team's opening-game starter in the past 50 seasons.
WALKER CAREER DAY
WR Johnny Walker had the finest day of his career against Colorado with a career-most 10 receptions for a career-best 158 yards. Walker caught a 32-yard reception late in the game to seal the win, CSU's longest pass play of the season. The junior from Corona, Calif., now has five career 100-yard receiving games.
IN NO RUSH
In two games in 2006, Colorado State has allowed a total of 37 rushing yards, 18.5 per game. Through two games last season, CSU had allowed 468 yards rushing, 234.0 per game.
TOTAL DEFENSE
Through the first two games of the 2006 season, Colorado State has allowed 232 total yards, 116 per game (first in the nation). By comparison, through two games a season ago, Colorado State had allowed 941 total yards, 470.5 per game.
DEFENSIVE STAND
Colorado marched 65 yards on its first offensive possession of last week's game, scoring a touchdown. From that point on, CU ran 39 offensive plays and gained only 81 more yards, 2.1 per play the rest of the game.
defensively speaking
Colorado State currently ranks among the national leaders in several defensive statistical categories, including:
* CSU leads the nation in total defense, allowing just 116.0 yards per game.
* The Rams are second nationally in rushing defense, allowing 18.5 yards per game.
* Colorado State is fifth in the nation in pass defense, allowing 97.5 yards per game.
* CSU is currently tied for 11th nationally in scoring defense, 8.0 points per game.
* The Rams' win over Colorado marked the 33rd time in Sonny Lubick's 14 seasons CSU has allowed an opponent 300 or fewer total yards.
* Colorado's 146 total yards is the 9th time under Lubick Colorado State has allowed fewer than 200 yards to an opponent.
* The 146 total yards by Colorado is the fourth lowest total by a Lubick-coached defense a week after CSU set a record by allowing just 86 yards in the team's season-opening 30-6 win over Weber State.
* The back-to-back performances over Weber State (86 yards) and Colorado (146 yards) mark the first time in Lubick's 14 seasons CSU has held consecutive opponents under * Colorado State has allowed one touchdown in eight quarters of play in 2006.
SUDDEN CHANGE
Colorado State has given up three turnovers in two games. But following each of the three turnovers, opponents have managed to score only three field goals. Two opponents have scored a total of 16 points against Colorado State, nine following CSU turnovers.
SACK PACK
Through two games, Colorado State's defense has been credited with 11 quarterback sacks. A season ago, Colorado State did not get the team's 11th sack until the eighth game of the campaign.
under 20 victory
Colorado State's 14-10 win last week against Colorado marked only the sixth time in Sonny Lubick's career in Fort Colllins that the Rams scored fewer than 20 points and were victorious.
DOUBLE-FIGURE RECEIVER
WR Johnny Walker's 10 receptions for 158 yards in the win over Colorado marked the first time since the 2005 season opener the Rams had a receiver in double figures in receptions. In 2005, WR David Anderson caught 12 passes in the Rams' opening game at Colorado.
two new faces
Two players made their first career starts in last week's game. OG Adrian Martinez returned to the lineup after missing the opening game with a knee injury suffered during preaseason workouts. Martinez started on the right side, flanked by OC Nick Allotta and OT Josh Day. Allotta had started the previous week at guard in Martinez' absence. WR Luke Roberts made his first career start, replacing senior Dustin Osborn, who was unavailable after suffering an ankle injury in the win over Weber State.
Rams At Home
Colorado State is 49-20 in home games during Lubick's tenure. The Rams are 26-5 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).
LUBICK SECOND ON LIST
Rams' coach Sonny Lubick is in his 14th season at the helm in 2006. Only Harry Hughes, who was the school's football coach for 31 years, had a longer tenure than Lubick. Hughes was 125-93-18 during his career. Lubick has a 102-57-0 record, and has the highest winning percentage, 64.1, of any coach in school history. He has led CSU to six conference titles and nine bowl games.
Special Teams Streaks
The Rams have returned 195 kickoffs without a touchdown since Sept. 29, 2001 when Dexter Wynn scored on a kickoff return at Wyoming.
HOME RECORD
Colorado State has a 23-22-1 all-time record at home against the five opponents the Rams face in Fort Collins in 2006. The Rams are 11-6 at home against those opponents during Sonny Lubick's tenure. The breakdown includes:
Opponent All-Time Sonny Lubick
Weber State 2-0 2-0
UNLV 8-4 4-1
New Mexico 8-7 3-2
BYU 4-11-1 2-3
TCU 1-0 1-0
Totals 23-22-1 12-6
MWC Record
Colorado State is 34-16 in 50 MWC games since 1999 when the conference was formed. The Rams are 18-7 at home, 16-9 on the road in MWC action.
EXPLOSIVES
Colorado State has four rushing plays 10 yards or more to date. The Rams also have nine pass plays to receivers that covered 20 or more yards. The longest pass play by the Rams to date is a 32-yarder from QB Caleb Hanie to WR Johnny Walker.
HALL OF FAME NOV. 3
Five new members will join Colorado State's sports hall of fame during induction ceremonies Nov. 3 at the Hilton of Fort Collins. Bryan Berryhill (track and field), Ivan Dykeman (track and field), Floyd Kerr (men's basketball), Angela Knopf (volleyball), and Mark Mullaney (football) form the class of 2006. The quintet will be honored at a banquet that begins at 5:30 p.m., then recognized at the Rams' football game Nov. 4 against BYU. For banquet information, call 970-491-5067.
Opening Drives
Colorado State since 1993 is 33-11 in games the Rams have scored on the opening drive of the game. CSU is 16-27 in games the opponent has scored on the opening drive.
First Scores
Colorado State is 69-14 since 1993 when the Rams score first in a game. The Rams are 33-39 since 1993 when the opponent scores first.
League Play
Colorado State has an impressive 70-28 record in 98 conference games since Sonny Lubick's arrival as head coach in 1993.
Rushing Defense
Colorado State has allowed 69 individual 100-yard rushing performances since 1993. The Rams are 35-29 in games where an opponent rusher has gained 100 or more yards and 60-23 when an opponent does not have a 100-yard rusher.
Rams' Passing Plans
The Rams are 12-30 in games where the team has attempted 35 or more passes and 91-27 games when attempting less than 35 passes since 1993.
LUBICK VS. WAC
Rams' coach Sonny Lubick has a 22-3 career coaching record against current members of the Western Athletic Conference, including: Fresno State, 5-3; Hawaii, 3-0; Nevada, 7-0; New Mexico State, 2-0; San Jose State, 2-0; Utah State, 3-0.
BRYSON BACK HOME
Reserve safety and special teams player Zac Bryson returns to his hometown for this week's game. Bryson is a 6-foot-1, 223-pound junior who has earned two varsity letter awards. He formerly was a quarterback at Wooster High in Reno before coming to Colorado State as a walkon in 2003. He blocked a punt in the Rams' win over the Wolf Pack last season in Fort Collins.
RAMS ON THE ROAD
Colorado State has enjoyed success on the road during Sonny Lubick's 14-year tenure. The Rams are a combined 45-29 in road games since 1993.
Rams' Apparel
Combination W L
Green/Gold 2 0
Gold/Green 0 0
White/Gold 0 0
White/White 0 0
White/Green 0 0
Come-From-Behind Wins
Forty-eight of Colorado State's 102 wins under coach Sonny Lubick have come in games the Rams trailed and rallied to win.
Wire-To-Wire Wins
Fifty-five of CSU's 102 wins under Sonny Lubick have been in games where the Rams have never trailed.
League Milestones
Colorado State's 5-3 MWC record in 2005 marks the 12th time in Sonny Lubick's 13 seasons at the helm the Rams have won four or more league games. Colorado State has won five or more league games 10 times in Lubick's 13 seasons as head coach.
Late-Game Success
Colorado State has an 85-5 record (94.4 %) under Sonny Lubick when the Rams lead after three periods. The five losses include:
* Sept. 3, 2005; Colorado 31, Colorado State 28; Rams lead 21-10 at end of third quarter. (Boulder).
* 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).
Century Rushers
Colorado State has had 84 100-yard rushing performances since 1993. The Rams are 59-13 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.
Year Total Record
2006 - -
2005 6 4-2
2004 1 1-0
2003 6 3-3
2002 12 7-4
2001 6 2-2
2000 5 3-1
1999 6 6-0
1998 5 4-0
1997 10 8-1
1996 13 8-1
1995 8 6-1
1994 4 4-0
1993 3 3-0
Totals 85 60-14
Home, Road, Neutral
Year Home Road Neu. Overall
2006 1-0 0-0 1-0 2-0
2005 4-1 2-4 0-1 6-6
2004 3-3 1-4 0-0 4-7
2003 4-2 3-2 0-2 7-6
2002 4-1 5-2 1-1 10-4
2001 3-2 3-2 1-1 7-5
2000 5-0 3-2 2-0 10-2
1999 4-1 3-2 1-1 8-4
1998 3-1 5-2 0-1 8-4
1997 4-1 5-1 2-0 10-2
1996 4-2 3-3 0-0 7-5
1995 3-2 5-1 0-1 8-4
1994 5-1 5-0 0-1 10-2
1993 3-2 2-4 0-0 5-6
Total 50-19 45-29 8-9 103-57
Rams Vs. Ranked Teams
Colorado State 22 times has played top 25 teams during Sonny Lubick's tenure. The Rams are 10-12 in those 22 games. CSU's most recent win over a ranked team on the road was in 1998 at No. 16 Michigan State. The team's most recent victory over a top 25 team came in 2002, a 19-14 win over Colorado in Denver. The Buffaloes entered the game ranked sixth (USA TODAY). The team's win over the highest ranked opponent came in 1994, when Arizona was ranked fourth before losing to CSU, 21-16.
Year Team Result AP USA Today
2005 at TCU L 6-33 20 20
2004 at Utah L 31-63 7 8
2002 Colorado (Denver) W 19-14 7 6
2001 Fresno State (ot) L 22-25 8 10
at BYU L 34-56 16 8
2000 Colorado (Denver) W 28-24 24 NR
Louisville (Memphis) W 22-17 22 23
1999 Colorado (Denver) W 41-14 14 15
Southern Miss (Memphis) L 17-23 14 13
1998 at Michigan State W 23-16 23 16
1997 at Colorado L 21-31 8 8
Missouri (San Diego) W 35-24 19 20
1996 Colorado L 34-48 5 8
at Nebraska L 9-65 8 8
Wyoming L 24-25 23 23
1995 at Colorado L 14-42 10 10
at Air Force W 27-20 19 19
Kansas State (San Diego) L 24-51 10 10
1994 at BYU W 28-21 18 10
at Arizona W 21-16 4 6
Michigan (San Diego) L 14-24 12 12
at Wyoming W 42-21 23 23
Family Affair
Since Sonny Lubick arrived in Fort Collins, 11 sets of brothers have competed for the Rams, including:
* Mack Craft, CB 1992-95
Jason Craft, CB 1997-98
Denver, Colo. East HS
* Justin Gallimore, CB 1999-01
Jason Gallimore, CB 1999-01
Wheat Ridge, Colo. Wheat Ridge HS
* Jeff Horinek, LB 2004-current
Deone Horinek, P 1998-99
Atwood, Kan. Atwood HS
* Sean McDougal, QB 2006-current
Kevin McDougal, RB 1994-96
Matt McDougal, K/P 1996-99
Arvada, Colo. Arvada West HS
* Damon Morton, WR/KR 2004-current
Dion Morton, DB 2005-current
Riverside, Calif. North HS
* Nathan Pauly, LB 2003-current
Eric Pauly, LB 2000-03
Conway Springs., Kan. Conway Spgs. HS
* Morgan Pears, OL 1999-02
Erik Pears, OL 2000-04
Denver, Colo. Kennedy HS
* Brady Schneider, DB/KR 1993-96
Brian Schneider, LB 1990-93
Arvada, Colo. Pomona HS
* Aaron Sprague, DB 1998-01
Russell Sprague, WR 2000-03
Holyoke, Colo. Holyoke HS
* Ben Stratton, DB 2002-current
Dane Stratton, OL 2004-current
Cheyenne, Wyo. East HS
* Bob Vomhof, DE 2003-current
Mike Vomhof, DE 2001-2005
Gillette, Wyo. Campbell Cty. HS
Rams In The Pros
Since Sonny Lubick's arrival in 1993, more than 40 former Ram players have been drafted or signed as free agent with respective NFL teams. When training camps open in 2006, 17 former CSU players were listed on preseason NFL rosters, including:
Name, Pos. NFL Team
David Anderson, WR Houston Texans
Albert Bimper, OL Indianapolis Colts
Mike Brisiel, OL Houston Texans
Jason Craft, DB New Orleans Saints
Joel Dreessen, TE New York Jets
Clark Haggans, LB Pittsburgh Steelers
Eric Hill, WR Indianapolis Colts
Justin Holland, QB Miami Dolphins
John Howell, DB Seattle Seahawks
Erik Pears, OL Denver Broncos
Morgan Pears, OL New York Giants
Joey Porter, LB Pittsburgh Steelers
Blaine Saipaia, OL St. Louis Rams
Cecil Sapp, RB Denver Broncos
Bryan Save, DL Denver Broncos
Brady Smith, DE Atlanta Falcons
Bradlee Van Pelt, QB Denver Broncos
Dexter Wynn, DB Philadelphia Eagles
