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Sports News Briefs — Fall 2022

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Sports News Briefs — Fall 2022 Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 11/07/2022 - 00:00

Plati to Semi-Retire

Associate athletic director and sports information director (SID) David Plati (Jour’82) will semi-retire Jan. 1, 2023.

Plati began as a student assistant at �� in 1978, became assistant SID in January 1983 and was named SID in July 1984. In addition to leading the SID office and covering over 500 �� football games, he also has worked for the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies and Denver Bears (Minor League Baseball).

“David has been an icon at �� and in this industry for over 40 years,” said athletic director Rick George.

Over 100 of Plati’s former student assistants have established careers in sports information or team media relations.

“That’s probably the one thing I’m most proud of — seeing the �� SID tree grow and grow,” Plati said.

Assistant athletic director Curtis Snyder (Jour’98) was named interim SID. Plati will continue to serve as SID-Emeritus, Program Historian and men’s golf SID.

Buff’s Bits

Soccer’s Shyra James’ (IntPhys’24) goal-scoring streak reached 10 games, stretching from the 2021 season until she went scoreless in the Buffs’ 1-1 draw at Michigan on Sept. 8. … Taylor Kornieck (StComm’20) was named to the U.S. Women’s National Team for the 2022 women’s championship for the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football. … Men’s golf’s Dylan McDermott (Bus’25) won the season-opening Fighting Irish Classic in South Bend, Indiana, on Sept. 5 after a four-hole playoff . McDermott’s 10-under par, three-round score of 200 is the lowest gross score in Colorado golf history. … Men’s basketball head coach Tad Boyle led the USA Basketball Men’s Under 18 National Team to its sixth consecutive International Basketball Federation Under 18 Americas Men’s Championship on June 6–12 in Tijuana, Mexico. Boyle was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Board of Directors in June.

Coach Talk

“I’m a little embarrassed because I’ve had so much help. In the 51 years since i started, dozens of people have encouraged and helped me.”

— Mark Wetmore, cross-country and track and field head coach on Aug. 18 after learning he will be inducted into the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

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Women’s basketball during August’s tour of Spain.

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Season men’s and women’s cross-country opened the year both ranked in the top five nationally.

Blocks by volleyball’s Alexia Kuehl (SLHSci’23) during the first two weeks of the 2022 season.

Undrafted Buffs standout Nate Landman (Mktg’21) survived the final round of cuts on Aug. 30 and made the Atlanta Falcons’ initial 53-player roster for the 2022 NFL season.

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Jabari Walker (Comm ex’24) selected overall in the NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Soccer head coach Danny Sanchez’s career wins after the Buffaloes beat Valparaiso 3-0 on Aug. 26. With the victory, Sanchez became soccer’s all-time leader in wins.

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David Plati’s semi-retirement, Mark Wetmore’s hall of fame induction and more.

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What's in an Athletic Director's Phone?

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000

What's in an Athletic Director's Phone? Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 11/07/2022 - 00:00

As �� Boulder’s senior associate athletic director and assistant vice chancellor for Advancement, Leon Jackson III works with donors to raise funds that support the university’s more than 350 student athletes across 17 sports.

How soon after waking up do you look at your phone?

My iPhone alarm wakes me up at 6:30 a.m. daily. So, I guess I look at it first thing in the morning... likely looking for the “snooze” button. Those five extra minutes are some of the best five minutes of sleep I get.

App you wish you had the inner strength to delete?

Facebook. I love keeping up with my family around the country. But the video algorithms on developing your golf swing send me down rabbit holes.

Last person you called?

Mom.

Duration of longest call last week?

52 minutes.

Where was your last selfie taken?

In Fraser, Colorado, during our family vacation. My youngest son thought he should be “cool” and show the peace sign.

Does anyone else have your passcode?

My wife.

Oldest photo on your phone?

Our Jackson family Christmas photo in 2015.

What is your lock screen or background image?

A picture of a wooden cross with a hammer and a nail in the middle.

What do you use your phone for most?

Work. I am emailing, texting or calling someone quite often.

Type and model of phone

Apple iPhone13

Three of your most-used apps

Outlook, Maps and Twitter

Most-used emoji

Thumbs up

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Photo of the Week: Buffs Topple No. 1 Team

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:13:11 +0000

Photo of the Week: Buffs Topple No. 1 Team Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 01/20/2021 - 10:13

On Jan. 17, 2021, the �� women’s basketball team beat Stanford 77-72, marking the first time that �� has beat Stanford in Pac-12 play. This game puts �� women’s basketball with �� volleyball as the only programs in school history to topple a No. 1-ranked opponent in the regular season. Next, the Buffs hit the road to first face Arizona State on Jan. 22, then to play Arizona on Jan 24. See the full schedule here.

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On January 17, 2021, the �� women’s basketball team beat Stanford 77-72, marking the first time that �� has beat Stanford in Pac-12 play.

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Winning Legs

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Winning Legs Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 09/01/2020 - 00:00

Joshua Nelson

Sepp Kuss (Advert'17) grew up riding his bike through the mountains of Durango. Last year, he won stage 15 of Spain's La Vuelta, one of three Grand Tours in professional cycling, and is becoming known as one of the best rising American cycling climbers.

This year, he is competing in the Tour de France.

We caught up with him this spring to hear more about his cycling.

For most kids, bike riding is a hobby. When did it become a sport for you?

When I started out, riding was simply a way to explore the outdoors and go on adventures with friends. As I progressed, cycling became more competitive, but I never rode or raced with the idea or expectation of riding professionally. Everything progressed pretty quickly and naturally because I enjoyed riding so much. Even now, in the results-driven professional world, riding still feels like a hobby rather than a ‘job.’

People refer to you as a climber, in reference to your racing style. For those unfamiliar with the sport, what does that mean?

A climber is a rider who excels in mountainous or hilly terrain. Climbing itself is all about a rider’s power to weight ratio, so climbers need to be strong, but also very light and efficient.

Would you attribute your style to growing up in Durango?

Absolutely. Growing up riding in the mountains and high altitude around Durango gave me the skillset and endurance to ride in hilly terrain. As a climber, you also have to appreciate the suffering involved with riding over multiple mountain passes. Growing up in the tough terrain of Durango and Boulder helps make climbing feel more natural rather than a fight against gravity.

Do you have a favorite memory racing for ��?

Racing for �� was a great experience. I’ll always remember when we won the Team Overall at the 2015 Collegiate Nationals in Snowshoe Mountain, WV. �� is just a club team and we were going up against teams with varsity-level university funding, so pulling that off was pretty cool. Special mention to the �� coach Jeff Winkler who always went above and beyond making our club team competitive with the varsity-level teams.

You won Stage 15 at the Vuelta, what was that like?

Unforgettable! Racing through the final kilometer with the whole atmosphere of crazy fans lining the road, screaming in your ear was an adrenaline-filled experience. I never expected to win a stage in a Grand Tour at this stage in my career, so that made it even more special. After three weeks of racing, we won the overall with our leader, Primoz Roglic, so it was pretty amazing to win a stage and help Primoz to the overall win.

For many, a single stage seems like a grueling endevour, but a grand tour like the Vuelta lasts for weeks. What kind of physical and mental endurance does that take?

Racing for three weeks is all about endurance and knowing how to manage your energy. When you make a big effort during one stage, you sometimes pay the price in the following stages, so you have to use your energy wisely and stay on top of nutrition and recovery. There are two rest days during a three week race, one after the first week, one after the second week. Mentally, the rest day is a great time to decompress, but physically they take you a bit out of the racing rhythm. Sometimes the day after the rest day you feel worse than after a hard stage, so it’s important to ride at least a few hours, or even do a harder workout so the body doesn’t fully enter ‘rest mode.’ No rest for the weary!

Were you able to take in some of the Spanish scenery?

It’s funny because we travel to all these beautiful locations — mountains, oceans, deserts, historical cities, but most of the time the racing itself takes so much concentration that you sometimes forget your surroundings. When we see the stage on TV after the finish we realize how much scenery we missed! I always enjoy racing in Northern Spain. The people are fanatical about cycling and the mountains are so green and rugged.

Lastly, what's the next career milestone you have your eyes set on?

For the 2020 season, a big goal is to race the Tour de France. I’ve raced the other two Grand Tours, but being part of the Tour de France team would be a huge opportunity.

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Photo courtesy Team Jumbo Visma

Sepp Kuss grew up riding his bike through the mountains of Durango. This year, he is competing in the Tour de France.

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10 Highest Draft Picks

Anonymous — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 21:25:03 +0000

10 Highest Draft Picks Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 04/27/2020 - 15:25

Joshua Nelson

Last week’s NFL draft saw Laviska Shenault Jr. (Ethnic, Film’21), Davion Taylor (Psych’20) and Arlington Hambright (MEdu ex’22) added to the list of NFL Buffs. Here’s a look back at the highest draft picks in Buffs football history:

1. 4th: Byron White (Econ’38), RB, Pittsburgh Steelers, 1938

2. 4th: Michael Westbrook (Comm’94), WR, Washington Redskins, 1995

3. 8th: Mark Haynes (Comm’81), CB, New York Giants, 1980

4. 10th: Chris Naeole (Soc’96), G, New Orleans Saints, 1997

5. 11th: Bobby Anderson (’70), RB, Denver Broncos, 1970

6. 12th: Pete Brock (‘76), OL, New England Patriots, 1976

7. 12th: Stan Brock (‘80), OL, New Orleans Saints, 1980

8. 13th: Jerry Hillebrand (PE’62), LB, New York Giants, 1962

9. 13th: Troy Archer (‘76), DT, New York Giants, 1976

10. 13th: Mike Pritchard (‘91), WR, Atlanta Falcons, 1991

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Anonymous — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Feedback Anonymous (not verified) Sat, 02/01/2020 - 00:00

Life Back When…

It was the fall of 1969 when I moved into Sewall Hall for my freshman year. I lived in a corner room on the fourth floor (a long walk up!). It was an unforgettable year (the first Earth Day, the student strike and the breakup of the Beatles), and I met some great women there with whom I remained close throughout my four years at �� Boulder. We had such a good time together that we were devastated when they turned it into a freshman-only coed dorm the following school year.

Markie Greer Sparks (Math’73)
Magnolia, Kentucky

Mary Lou and David Rife

I met my now husband of 58 years in the fall of 1959. He was one of the leading rushers on the �� Buffaloes football team [Dave Rife (PE’62)]. We were married in September 1961, but had not yet graduated. Each of us had another semester to finish our degrees. In order to survive, Dave got a job as a married counselor in a freshman men’s dorm, Willard Hall, for free room and board. We lived and ate in the dorm with several hundred freshman men our first year of marriage. We had a bedroom, bathroom and small sitting room on the second floor. I was the only female allowed past the first floor. Since we were only four years older than the freshmen, we did many activities with the students, like hickey bobbing behind cars on snowy roads! I guess �� dorm living was a good start for our marriage because we are still happily married!

Mary Lou Rife (PE’62)
Blairsden Graeagle, California

As a �� grad and a 25-plus-year �� Housing & Dining Services employee, I was glad to see the pictures and article about the recently opened Williams Village East residence hall in the Fall 2019 Coloradan. It would have been more appropriate, though, if the headline of the article was 21st-Century Residence Hall rather than 21st-Century Dorm. Residence Hall is a more fitting term than the mid-20th-century word “dorm.” A dorm is a building where students sleep. A residence hall is a place where students live, learn, interact with faculty, staff and other students and build community — in addition to sleep.

Elise Graninger (Edu, PolSci’81, MEdu’84)
Louisville, Colorado

Thank you for the delightful article about the gorgeous clay roof tiles capping the buildings on the �� Boulder campus. The first time I saw them, visiting the campus with my father, John Nelson (ElEngr’31) at age 16, I found them irresistible and enrolled two years later.

Martha Nelson Harmann (A&S’61)
Denver

During the winter of my freshman year, 1970-71, Boulder encountered a week of constant high winds, ranging up to 70 mph. I found a full red roof tile on the sidewalk near Willard Hall that had been blown loose by the ceaseless gales. I was grateful that this three-pound flying projectile didn’t harm anyone. I kept it for years as a souvenir of the beautiful and unique architecture of �� Boulder.

Doug Henninger (Mktg’74)
Denver

More on Ralph Carr

Ver Smith’s letter [Feedback, Fall 2019] lauds Colorado Gov. Ralph Carr for refusing to put Japanese Americans in internment camps, and inviting them to come to Colorado to avoid internment elsewhere. Carr’s courageous, principled stand is to be commended. But... Carr’s defiance didn’t succeed long. In February 1942, little more than two months after Pearl Harbor, the federal government authorized internment camps. It purchased land near Granada in the southeast corner of Colorado for one of them; and on Aug. 27, 1942, in the year before Carr left office, a Japanese internment camp, Camp Amache, opened there.

How forces overrode Carr’s opposition is a story worth the telling. Camp Amache had a peak population of 7,318 (mostly U.S. citizens) before closing Oct. 15, 1945. The site was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006. Under the direction of John Hopper of Granada High School, students are involved in researching and preserving the site.

Franklin Bell (Jour’70)
Bluemont, Virginia

The Theatre Pipe Organ

Regarding “The Sound of the Silent Film” in the last issue, how can this article not mention the theatre pipe organ which was specifically developed to accompany silent films?

Piano and orchestra accompaniment was described, but the theatre organ was in reality a unit orchestra that provided all the music and special effects required to provide perfect accompaniment for all action and moods. Both of the Grauman Theatres mentioned in the article were equipped with impressive theatre pipe organs. There were many builders, but Wurlitzer was the best known.

With the advent of the “talking pictures” these amazing instruments were mostly retired and many destroyed. However, there are still many in playing condition maintained by loving owners, most of whom are members of the American Theatre Organ Society, an organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of these instruments. Fine theatre pipe organs still impress audiences today in the Denver Paramount and Colorado Springs City Auditorium.

The theatre pipe organ was the real “Sound of the Silent Film” and a truly amazing sound it was!

David Weesner (Arch’72)
Colorado Springs

Victory over Penn State

I am a 1973 �� grad, and was so happy to see that you chose the Sept. 26, 1970, victory over Penn State as one of our biggest wins!

I was at that thrilling game, and I will never forget watching an interview with Joe Paterno prior to the matchup. Paterno stated that �� was lucky to even be playing a team of Penn State’s caliber!

Words cannot fully express how exciting it was to be in the stands that day to witness such a sweet victory.

Nancy (Schweda) Nicholson, PhD (A&S’73)
Durham, North Carolina

I was sent reeling back in time when you published the 1970 Sports Illustrated cover of the Buffs’ huge win over Penn State in your last issue. There’s a story in that photo.

I was 12 and, growing up in Boulder, naturally, snuck into the game.

It set up as one of the most cataclysmic games in Buff history — Bad Dude Stearns, Cullen Bryant and the heart-stopping Cliff Branch vs. the No. 4 Nittany Lions. I was loitering around by the field, looking for an old chinstrap or towel to add to my �� wall collection, when a cool-looking young guy with a beard and New York sunglasses yelled up, “Hey kid.”

It would turn out to be Walter Iooss, who would become arguably the greatest SI shooter of them all. “You wanna carry my cameras today?” he asked. “I’ll pay you.”

I spent that unforgettable day carrying lenses that were almost as tall as me and watching my glorious heroes stomp the Nittany out of the Lions, 41 to a paltry 13.

True to his word, Mr. Iooss gave me $12, cash.

That Thursday, I sat on the lawn waiting for the mailman to deliver the SI to see if one of “our” pictures made it. When he handed it to me, my 12-year-old heart stopped. We got the cover. Even better, it featured no less than a Boulder hero, LB Phil Irwin.

Later, when I became a writer at SI, I met Walter Iooss at a restaurant and told his whole table the story.

“Yeah?” said one of his photog buddies. “How much did he pay you?”

“Twelve dollars,” I said.

They all broke up laughing and hooting.

Walter and I became great friends, and I never once accused him of shorting me. He’d given me a gift — a day that I can still see right now, in Technicolor.

Rick Reilly (Jour’81)
Hermosa Beach, California

Photos courtesy Mary Lou Rife; Glenn Asakawa; �� Athletics; David Weesner

Residence hall nostalgia, silent film instruments, Ralph Carr and game-day memories.

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McKinley Wright Is Here to Lead

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 15:56:51 +0000

McKinley Wright Is Here to Lead Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 12/02/2019 - 08:56

Andrew Daigle

Minnesota native McKinley Wright IV (Ethn’21) is the All-Pac-12 First Team point guard of the �� men’s basketball team. The 6-foot junior shares his thoughts on toughness, leadership and managing high expectations.

You played most of 2018-19 with a torn labrum in your left shoulder and only missed one game. How did you manage the injury?

It's a testament to my background and where I come from. Toughness. It's been instilled in me since I was a kid. The shoulder hurt, but it wasn't something that could prevent me from going out and playing. Though it popped out a couple of times.

How does it feel now?

I had surgery right after the season. Then five weeks in the sling. After that, I was able to start physical therapy and slowly got my range of motion and strength back.

As the point guard, how do you approach leading this squad?

"Colorado expects and deserves a lot," says Buffs point guard McKinley Wright IV.

It's a big responsibility. I'm like the quarterback. I take pride in it. As a freshman, Coach challenged me to become a better leader. I've been taking that on.

What attracted you to �� Boulder?

I was originally committed to a different school, but the coach left, and I reopened my recruitment. Coach Boyle let me know he wanted me, and I put my trust in him. He gave me the keys as a freshman. Seeing this campus and the recruiting class made it easy.

The team chants “family” at the end of practice. How long has that been going on?

Since before I arrived. But now it's like a real family. I've never been with a team that's this connected, that's this close, that loves and hangs out as much as we do. We’re with each other 24/7.

How do you manage lofty expectations?

Colorado expects and deserves a lot. Our focus is to block out the noise and come to practice every day, get better, listen to Coach, ball. He's been around this game. He knows what it takes to win.

What’s your favorite thing about home games?

All the fans. My freshman year, we beat Arizona and Arizona State that same weekend and they both were Top-15 teams. Seeing how many people showed up here, how they supported us, and how loud it was.

I’m a warrior. No matter what the situation is, I’m not gonna give up.”

How often are you in the Events Center working on your game?

I get here at 6:30 [a.m.]. We're on the court at 6:45. I try to make 200 shots before film starts at 7:30. Then we come back every night around 6 or 7. We're here twice a day outside of practice.

What’s the greatest challenge for you as a student-athlete?

Time management. I've gotten better since I was a freshman. I came in with so much on my plate.

The NCAA eventually will allow student-athletes to profit off their names, images and likenesses. Does this affect how you view college sports?

I’m excited that there's change coming. Guys where I'm from want to play college basketball. Everybody has dreams. When they get to college one day, and they're able to get some money, that's huge.

Tell us about your own family.

I was born in Minnesota. But I moved around. That ain't been easy. My dad went to prison when I was 8 years old and got out when I was 18. I wouldn't say I grew up without a father figure because I'd talk to him and he was there with me in spirit through the phone. And now my dad's back, my family is back together. That's just how God works. He's amazing. Now my parents get to see me play.

When you’re done playing basketball, what would you like to be?

A sports analyst. Or a coach. I want to stay with basketball for my whole life.

Who is your favorite NBA player?

Damian Lillard. He wasn't recruited high, and I was originally a mid-major recruit. Dame is humble. He works hard. I got to meet and train with him over the summer.

In the offseason when you have free time, what are you up to?

I play Fortnite. See movies. NBA 2K, Madden. I'll get in the gym. That's really it. Basketball. Kick it with my friends and family. Just do me.

What would fans be surprised to learn about you?

I'm a warrior. No matter what the situation is, I'm not gonna give up. I've come a long way, from struggling to eat to going to China to play. All because of basketball.

Photos by Glenn Asakawa

Minnesota native McKinley Wright IV is the All-Pac-12 First Team point guard of the �� men’s basketball team. The 6-foot junior shares his thoughts on toughness, leadership and managing high expectations.

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Campus Photo of the Week

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 15:27:12 +0000

Campus Photo of the Week Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 10/01/2018 - 09:27

The Buffs are 4-0 for the first time since 1998 after a 38-16 win against the UCLA Bruins Friday, Sept. 28. ��’s offense ran 75 plays with five total touchdowns and a field goal from James Stefanou (Jour'21). Read the Coloradan's Q&A with Stefanou here.

�� takes on Arizona State this Saturday, Oct. 6. Join other alumni beforehand at Duane Field on the Boulder campus for the Ralphie's Corral tailgate, starting at 11 a.m.

Photos by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado Boulder

The Buffs are 4-0 for the first time since 1998 after a 38-16 win against the UCLA Bruins on Friday, Sept. 28.

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Paralympic Medalist Blake Leeper Runs at ��

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 19:41:24 +0000

Paralympic Medalist Blake Leeper Runs at �� Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 08/22/2018 - 13:41

Eight-time Paralympic medalist and double amputee Blake Leeper aims to run in the 2020 Olympics, competing against athletes with two natural legs. His eligibility could hinge in part on findings by �� Boulder researchers.

Her current challenge? Proving whether or not the prosthetics give Leeper an unfair advantage.

During his visit to ��'s Balch Fieldhouse, Grabowski and her team gathered data they'll need to make the assessment. Their conclusions could influence whether sporting authorities deem Leeper eligible to participate in the 2019 World Championships and the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Leeper, 28, was born without the lower portion of his legs. At a race in Prague in June, he ran 400 meters in 44.42 seconds, among the fastest times by any runner this year.

Read more about Grabowski's work in the 2018 Summer issue of the Coloradan.

Photos by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado and Amanda Clark

Leeper, who ranks fourth in the U.S. in the 400 meter run, traveled to campus Aug. 19 to meet with ��'s Alena Grabowski (Kines’98; PhD’07), assistant professor of integrated physiology and director of the Applied Biomechanics Laboratory. Grabowski has worked with some of the world's most famous amputee-athletes, including former South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius, in their attempts to prove they should be allowed to compete alongside athletes with natural legs.

Photos by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado and Amanda Clark

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��'s Star Student-Athletes

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��'s Star Student-Athletes Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 04/05/2018 - 11:31

Amanda Clark

10 �� Varsity Sports with 4.0-GPA Athletes

Last year, 26 varsity athletes on 10 different �� Boulder teams earned perfect grade point averages — 4.00. For the fifth year in a row, women’s cross country had the highest team GPA in the fall semester (3.368). Among spring sports, the women’s ski team scored the highest average (3.482). Below, by team, are the names of all 26 4.0-scholar-athletes, with their majors and class years.

Kaitlyn Benner (ChemBioEngr, Soc’18)

Track and Field

Michaela Wenning (ChemBioEngr, Biochem’18)
Kaitlyn Benner (ChemBioEngr, Soc’18)
Sage Hurta (ChemBioEngr, ApMath’19)
David Merkel (IntlAf, Econ’19)
Caleb Penner (EngrPhys, ApMath’18)
Ben Saarel (EngrPhys’18)
Valerie Welch (TAM’20)

Soccer

Hannah Cardenas (IntPhys, Psych’21)
Courtney Fedor (IntPhys’18)
Elisabeth (Libby) Geraghty (IntPhys’21)
Madison Hall (Mgmt, Mktg’17)
Kenzie Tillitt (Arch’17)
Jalen Tompkins (Psych’19)

Derek McCartney (IntPhys’16; MIntPhys’19)

Football

Tim Coleman (EthnSt’17)
Afolabi Laguda (Econ’17)
Derek McCartney (IntPhys’16; MIntPhys’19)

Lacrosse

Eliza Cahill (Mgmt’20)
Holly Sutherland (Acct’19)

Alpine Skiing

Nora Grieg Christensen (ArchEngr’19)
Tonje Trulsrud (ArchEngr’18)

Golf

Wilson Belk (IntPhys’19)
Jeremy Paul (Mgmt’17)

Tonje Trulsrud (ArchEngr’18)

Nordic Skiing

Petter Reistad (Fin’18)

Basketball

Lauren Huggins (EthnSt’17)

Cross Country

Bri Schwartz (Jour, StraComm’19)

Tennis

Kyra Wojcik (EBio’18)

Source: �� Athletics

Photos courtesy �� Athletics

Last year, 26 varsity athletes on 10 different �� Boulder teams earned perfect grade point averages — 4.00.

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Coach Talk

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Photo of the Week: Buffs Topple No. 1 Team

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Winning Legs

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10 Highest Draft Picks

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The Theatre Pipe Organ

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Paralympic Medalist Blake Leeper Runs at ��

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