[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 4 (Monday, January 9, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Pages S682-S683]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOOTBALL TEAM

 Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I rise to recognize and congratulate 
the University of Colorado football team on a great season. The CU 
Buffaloes finished their season with 11 wins and 1 loss. On January 2, 
1995, they became the Fiesta Bowl champions, earning the No. 3 ranking 
in the Nation.
  Mr. President, Colorado won as a team but, three individuals deserve 
special recognition for their accomplishments. First, congratulation to 
CU tailback Rashaan Salaam who rushed for 2,055 yards this past season. 
Rashaan is only the fourth person in collegiate football history to 
attain this mark. He has received honors including being named All-
American, All-Big Eight, and the NCAA rushing champion for 1994. In 
December, Rashaan became the first CU Buffalo to receive the coveted 
Heisman Trophy. Next, CU quarterback Kordell Stewart has earned 
acknowledgment for his on-the-field leadership of the CU Buffaloes for 
the past two seasons. Korell holds 38 school records, including the 
most total offensive yards by a player, total passing yards, and most 
touchdown passes thrown. He also is the Big Eight Conference all-time 
total offense record holder by gaining 7,770 passing and rushing yards. 
The final notable individual is head coach Bill McCartney. Through 
Coach McCartney's leadership and motivation the CU Buffaloes football 
program has become one of the strongest in the Nation.
  This was Bill McCartney's 13th and final season as head coach. He 
retires [[Page S683]] as the winningest coach in Colorado's 104-year 
history. Bill McCartney coached the Buffaloes to three Big Eight 
championships and a national title during the 1990-91 season. I wish 
all the best to Rashaan Salaam, Kordell Stewart, and Bill McCartney in 
the future.
    
    
  It gives the people of the State of Colorado great pride to see the 
CU Buffaloes attain this level of excellence.

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