Colorado State University Athletics
CSU Hall of Fame Class of 2006
9/20/2006 12:00:00 AM | General
Sept. 20, 2006
Five former student-athletes who achieved national prominence in their respective sports will join Colorado State University's athletic hall of fame during induction ceremonies Nov. 3 in Fort Collins.
The annual Hall of Fame Banquet is scheduled Nov. 3 at the Hilton of Fort Collins. Banquet reservations are available by calling 970-491-5067.
Induction ceremonies will take place during the annual Former Athletes Assn. Hall of Fame Banquet Nov. 3 at the Hilton in Fort Collins. The banquet begins at 5:30 p.m. The newest hall of fame inductees will be honored the following day during CSU's football game against BYU.
Inductee Biographies include:
Bryan Berryhill, Track (1997-2001) Berryhill established himself as one of the finest track performers in school history during his carreer from 1997-2001. Having recently joined CSU's staff as the Rams' cross country coach, Berryhill was a 10-time All-American performer in his career. He is also the only student-athlete in school history to win two NCAA national championships, indoor in the mile and outdoors in the 1,500 meters as a senior. Berryhill twice won the school's Nye Trophy award as the school's top male athlete. He was named the Mountain West Conference cross country athlete of the year as a senior in 2000. That same academic year, he was named the conference's most outstanding performer in both indoor and outdoor track. Berryhill set seven track records during his CSU career. Following his CSU career, he has since been competing internationally.
Ivan Dykeman, Track and Football (1929-32) More than 70 years ago, Ivan Dykeman established himself as one of the finest athletes in the nation while competing in track and field as well as football at Colorado State, then known as Colorado A&M. Dykeman lettered four years, 1929-32, in track and field, and also played football. In 1931, he won the NCAA individual crown in the hammer throw, and was second in that event in the U.S. Nationals. A year later, he competed in the 1932 Olympic Trials.
Floyd Kerr, Men's Basketball (1966-69) Playing under legendary coach Jim Williams, Floyd Kerr was a member of one of the most successful basketball eras in school history. A three-year letterwinner from 1967-69, Kerr helped Colorado State advance to the Elite Eight in the 1969 NCAA Tournament. The Rams lost a close decision to Drake in the Midwest Regionals and a chance to play in the Final Four after having defeated in-state rival Colorado during the semifinals. He was named to the regional all-tournament team that season. During a three-year varsity career at CSU, Kerr scored 905 points, at one time ranking among the top 10 players in school history in that category. He was drafted by the Phoenix Suns of the NBA and the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL following his collegiate career. Kerr later was an assistant coach at his alma mater, and formerly served as a head coach and assistant coach for many years before entering athletic administration. He is currently the director of athletics at Morgan State University, and last year was named one of the 100 most influential African-Americans in sports by SPORTS ILLUSTRATED.
Angela Knopf, Volleyball (1998-2001) One of the most decorated players in CSU volleyball history is former All-American Angela Knopf, who competed for the Rams from 1998-2001. She led the Rams to three MWC titles and four NCAA Tournament berths during her career and was a three-time all-conference performer. Knopf was also named the conference player of the year as a junior and again as a senior. Knopf still ranks among the school's season and career leaders in a variety of statistical categories. She had much the same success in the classroom, twice earning academic all-district honors, and being named to third team Academic All-American as a senior. At the conclusion of her career, Knopf was one of 10 finalists for the NCAA Woman of the Year, and was the NCAA Woman of the Year for Colorado the same year. A former high school volleyball coach locally in Fort Collins, she is currently playing professional beach volleyball.
Mark Mullaney, Football (1972-75) Former football all-star Mark Mullaney enjoyed a playing career that spanned four seasons at Colorado State and more than a decade in the NFL. Mullaney played at Colorado State from 1972-75, earning three varsity letter awards. As a sophomore in 1972, he was a starting defensive tackle, then switched to offense his final two seasons at Colorado State. As a senior, he had the distinction of playing both on offense and defense for the Rams, who led the nation in passing in 1974. He was named to the all-conference team as a senior, then was drafted in the first round of the NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He spent more than a decade playing for Minnesota, and helped the Vikings become annual playoff and Super Bowl contenders.
For banquet reservations, call 970-491-5067.
