Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Bitter-Sweet News for Colorado

After spring practice on Tuesday April 12, last year's leader Tyler Hansen was once again selected as starting quarterback for the 2011-2012 season. However, the program will now be without five previous members, including junior receiver Will Jefferson and junior defensive end Forrest West.

While West only started one game, he led Colorado with 5.5 sacks. Jefferson also contributed to the team with a combined 314 yards as well as a touchdown. The other two players asked to leave were senior guard MaxTuioti-Mariner and redshirt freshman tight ends Henley Griffon and Harold Mobley.

Jon Embree, in his first year as head coach, said a number of players had not shown a commitment to the team.

On the other side, Hansen will bring experience and hope back to Colorado's offense. The senior completed 112 of 164 passes as well as six touchdowns in his seven games last season. Due to a ruptured spleen, he missed the last five games. Now healthy, Hansen hopes to complete all 13 games this season.

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