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Colorado State Football Dynasty 2012 game 1

Posted on December 19, 2010 at 02:26 PM.

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Denver -- This years Rocky Mountain Showdown will go down as one of the best Colorado-Colorado State rivalry games in history.
Colorado was up 21-3 at halftime and 28-10 at the end of the third quarter, before CSU scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth to win the game inside the final minute.

The tale of two halfs for the Rams today as in the first half they kept coming up empty inside the redzone, however in the second have QB Pete Thomas marched the team down the field time after time, in the comeback win for Colorado State.

Thomas was named player of the game after going 24-44 for 419 yards, three touchdowns, including the go ahead toss to Greenwood with 49 seconds remaining, and two interceptions.

"I was nervous when I first stepped on the field today. And it showed in my incapability to get into the redzone in the first half. Coach sat me down and gave me a few pointers and Viola! magic happened in the second half." Thomas said about his performance.

Senior RB Carlos Washington rushed for 49 yards and one touchdown as Th Buffaloes defense prevented him from getting any open space, however in the passing game Byron Steele caught 8 passes for 140 yards and a touchdown. Greenwood and Law both added a touchdown and 77 and 88 yards a piece.

On defense for CSU Davis Burl looks to have found his form from his spohmore season as he collected 2 sacks."Last year, I was trying to help teach the younger guys some of the tricks of the trade. This summer I focused on getting myself better and stronger, and I think you'll see me rack up the sacks again."Burl said.

Freshman Strong Safety Keith Harper showed little inexperience at this level as he caught an interception which put CSU in great field position for the go ahead touchdown. "I've always been known for my hard hits, and play against the run game, but I think today I showed the doubters that my hands and vision are good and if you throw one up to my area of the field, you'll be sorry."

For Colorado, Sophmore QB Nick Hirschman was 21-36 for 306 yards and 2 TDs, with 2 INTs. HB Justin Torres looks strong this year as he collected 66 yards, and avoided numerous tackle attempts with his jukes and spin moves.

"What a way to start the season."Coach Gill commented,"These players have matured a lot since last season, as if they faced a similar situation last year they would have rolled over, but they showed a lot of promise out there today. I think the polls underestimated us in the preseason, and I'm looking forward to taking it to the Utahs and TCUs this year."