Colorado State University Athletics
Football Preview: CSU vs. UNLV
11/13/2005 12:00:00 AM | Football
Nov. 13, 2005
Colorado State vs. UNLV Pregame Notes PART 1
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Rams Chasing Bowl Berth
Colorado State continues its quest for bowl eligibility in the final
regular season game of the season this week at UNLV. The Rams enter the
game 5-5 on the season, 4-3 in Mountain West Conference action. With a
victory this week, Colorado State would achieve bowl eligibility for the
11th time in Sonny Lubick's 13 seasons as head coach. Colorado State
could then potentially earn a spot in one of the three bowl games that
have agreements with the MWC. The conference has agreements in place
with the Las Vegas Bowl (Dec. 22), Emerald Bowl (Dec.29) in San
Francisco, and the new Poinsettia Bowl (Dec. 22) in San Diego.
Injury Report
OC Albert Bimper, left hamstring; LB Jahmall Hall, left knee; S Lukas
Davis, left knee; DT Shaun McGoveran, concussion; LB John Nichols, right
shoulder; OT Mike Brisiel, lower back; S Klint Kubiak, left hamstring.
Rams At Home
Colorado State is 48-20 in home games during Lubick's tenure. The Rams
are 25-5 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).
Rams On The Road
Colorado State is 43-30 in 73 road games since Sonny Lubick's arrival in
1993. The Rams were 1-4 on the road in 2004.
Streak In Jeopardy
Already this season, OC Albert Bimper was sidelined by a hamstring
injury after having started 36 career games. Now, with a lower back
contusion suffered last week by OT Mike Brisiel, the longest starting
streak on the team is in jeopardy. Brisiel has started 43 games in his
career, 32 in a row.
Kaylor Leads League
P Jimmie Kaylor leads the MWC and ranks second nationally in punting
average. Kaylor has had eight punts of 50 yards or more in 2005, and
three more longer than 60 yards. Additionally, he has had 10 of his 46
punts downed inside the opponent's 20-yard line.
Holland Top TD Figure
QB Justin Holland has thrown 20 touchdowns on the season, tying for the
top spot with former Rams' Moses Moreno (1997) and Matt Newton (20).
Four Named To Academic Team
Four CSU student-athletes were named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic
All-District team. Sophomore RB Kyle Bell was named to the first team
while senior wide receiver David Anderson, junior OL Clint Oldenburg and
sophomore DL Jesse Nading were presented with second team honors.
Colorado State's district is comprised of all Division I and I-AA teams
from Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, North Dakota
and South Dakota. Bell has a 3.65 GPA with a major in technical
journalism. Oldenburg, a Gillette, Wyo., native, holds a 3.48 GPA with
a major in technical journalism. Anderson has a 3.21 GPA with a major
in speech communication. Nading, a sophomore from Highlands Ranch,
Colo., holds a 3.45 GPA majoring in business administration.
Noting QB Justin Holland
• completed his first 12 pass attempts at New Mexico for 138 yards and a
touchdown;
• has thrown at least one touchdown pass in eight of 10 games in 2005;
• has tied the school record for scoring passes in a season, 20;
• has thrown two or more touchdown passes in seven of 10 games in 2005;
• three times in 2005 has thrown three or more touchdown passes four
time sin 2005, including a career-most four in the team's win over
Wyoming;
• has thrown two or more touchdown passes in nine of 17 career starts;
• has had six career 300-yard passing games including three in 2005,
tying for third most in school history;
• ranks third in the league by averaging 264 yards passing per game;
• ranks second in the league and 25th nationally with a passing
efficiency rating of 144.5;
• has thrown for 5,123 yards in his career, eighth most in CSU history;
• in 2005 has thrown for 2,640 yards, the fifth highest season total in
school history;
• has 2,492 yards in total offense in 2005, the seventh highest season
total in school history.
Noting RB Kyle Bell
• five times has gained 100 or more yards in a game in 2005;
• has carried 30 or more times in a game five times;
• ranks second in the league and 23rd nationally by averaging 107.5
yards per game rushing;
• in 2005 has gained 1,075 yards rushing, the 16th 1,000-yard rusher in
school history;
• his season rushing total ties for the 10th best season performance in
school history.
MWC Record
Colorado State is 33-16 in 49 MWC games since 1999 when the conference
was formed. The Rams are 18-7 at home, 15-9 on the road in MWC action.
Defensive Notes
• S Travis Garcia leads the team with 73 tackles, including 46
unassisted;
• Garcia's starting teammate at the other safety position, Miles
Kochevar, is second on the team with 71 tackles;
• three of the four leading tacklers on the team play in the secondary;
CB Robert Herbert is third behind Garcia and Kochevar with 62 tackles;
• LB Courtney Jones and DE Jesse Nading are tied for the team lead with
eight tackles for loss;
• Nading leads the team with three quarterback sacks
• Colorado State did not force a turnover in the game
Pennant Fever
Colorado State is 22-8 in games played during Sonny Lubick's 13 seasons
in games where a share of the conference title or potential bowl
invitation was at stake. In those stretch drive games, CSU is 11-3 on
the road, 11-5 at home.
Pennant Fever, Part II
Colorado State has a 26-11 record in games played during November in
Sonny Lubick's career in Fort Collins.
Second Time
Colorado State's loss at TCU and at home to San Diego State mark only
the second time in Sonny Lubick's 13 seasons the Rams have lost
back-to-back games in the month of November.
Three True
Colorado State has used three true freshman through 10 games in 2005, as
compared to having used six last season. S Klint Kubiak has played in
10 games, on special teams and also as a reserve in the secondary. DT
Shaun McGoveran has played two games, and DE Wade Landers has played in
four games.
Opening Drives
Colorado State since 1993 is 32-10 in games the Rams have scored on the
opening drive of the game. CSU is 15-27 in games the opponent has
scored on the opening drive.
First Scores
Colorado State is 67-13 since 1993 when the Rams score first in a game.
The Rams are 32-39 since 1993 when the opponent scores first.
League Play
Colorado State has an impressive 69-28 record in 97 conference games
since Sonny Lubick's arrival as head coach in 1993.
Sack Attack
The Rams have 16 quarterback sacks to date. Colorado State, in 2004 had
16 total sacks.
Rushing Defense
Colorado State has allowed 66 individual 100-yard rushing performances
since 1993. The Rams are 34-28 in games where an opponent rusher has
gained 100 or more yards and 58 -23 when an opponent does not have a
100-yard rusher.
100 Receiving In Eight
Colorado State has had at least one 100-yard receiving performance in
eight of 10 games to date, and in games at Minnesota, and wins over
Air Force and New Mexico, had a pair of 100-yard performers. WR David
Anderson has five 100-yard games (Colorado, Air Force, Utah, Wyoming,
New Mexico), while WR Johnny Walker has four (Minnesota, Nevada, BYU,
New Mexico). WR Dustin Osborn (Minnesota) and WR Luke Roberts (Air
Force) have one apiece. CSU's 11 total 100-yard games is the most under
Sonny Lubick.
Back-To-Back Receiving
Colorado State had at least one 100-yard receiver in each of the first
eight games of the season. But the Rams have not had a 100-yard
receiver in either of the past two games.
Season Picks
Colorado State has 11 pass interceptions through eight games in 2005.
Colorado State finished the 2004 season with eight total interceptions.
Special Teams Streaks
Colorado State is trying to break a pair of special teams streaks in
2005. The Rams have returned 181 kickoffs without a touchdown since
Sept. 29, 2001 when Dexter Wynn scored on a kickoff return at Wyoming.
Wynn was the last Ram to return a punt for a touchdown, Sept. 14, 2002
against Louisville. The Rams have since returned 102 punts without a
score.
Rushing Totals
Colorado State averages 175.1 yards per game rushing in the team's 156
games under Sonny Lubick, including 202.1 in 100 wins and 123.9 in 56
losses.
Come-From-Behind Wins
Forty-six of Colorado State's 100 wins under coach Sonny Lubick have
come in games the Rams trailed and rallied to win.
Wire-To-Wire Wins
Fifty-four of CSU's 100 wins under Sonny Lubick have been in games where
the Rams have never trailed.
League Victory Milestones
Colorado State enters this week's game with a 4-3 MWC record. It marks
the 12th time in Sonny Lubick's 13 seasons at the helm the Rams have won
four or more league games. The 2004 season, when CSU finished with a
3-4 record, was the only time a Sonny Lubick-coached Rams' team did not
win at least four games.
League Milestones, Part II
With one game remaining in 2005, the Rams have a chance to win five
league games for the 10th time in Sonny Lubick's 13 seasons at the helm.
Late-Game Success
Colorado State has an 84-5 record (94.3 %) 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).
Rams' Passing Plans
The Rams are 12-29 in games where the team has attempted 35 or more
passes and 88-27 games when attempting less than 35 passes since 1993.
Same Starters
Twelve Colorado State players have started all 10 games to date,
including:
• Offense: 5; WR David Anderson; TE Matt Bartz; OT Mike Brisiel; QB
Justin Holland; OT Clint Oldenburg.
• Defense: 6; S Travis Garcia; LB Courtney Jones; S Miles Kochevar; DE
Jesse Nading; DT Blake Smith.
• Specialty: 1; P Jimmie Kaylor.
Noting WR David Anderson
• has a school record 15 career 100-yard receiving games;
• has caught 20 career touchdowns, third most in school history and
three shy of the top position;
• has caught eight touchdown passes in 2005, tying for the sixth most in
a season in school history;
• his two-touchdown performance in the win at New Mexico marked the
third time in his career - all in 2005 - he has scored two touchdowns in
a game;
• 19 times in his career including nine games in 2005, Anderson has
caught six or more passes in a game;
• ranks second in the league and 9th nationally in receptions per game,
7.1
• is second in the league and 13th nationally, 100.5 receiving yards per
game;
• is the only player in school history to have two seasons with 70 or
more receptions; Anderson currently has 71 receptions for 1,005 yards,
and set the school records for receptions (72) and yards (1,282) in
2003;
• joins Greg Primus as the only two receivers in school history with two
1,000-yard receiving seasons; Primus had 1,081 in 1991 and 1,007 a
season later.
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.
Watch Lists
Four Colorado State student-athletes are listed on various postseason
awards watch lists, including:
• WR David Anderson - Biletnikoff Award
• RB Kyle Bell - Doak Walker Award
• OC Albert Bimper - Rimington Award
• OT Mike Brisiel - Outland Trophy
• QB Justin Holland - O'Brien Award; Unitas Award
• P Jimmie Kaylor - Ray Guy Award
NFF Players Of Week
Each week during the 2006 the National Football Foundation and College
Football Hall of Fame-Colorado Chapter awards player of the week
awards. This season's CSU winners include:
• WR David Anderson (Oct. 31)
• QB Justin Holland (Oct. 24)
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 opened for 2005, 19 former CSU players were listed
on preseason NFL rosters,