[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 118 (Wednesday, September 18, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1601]
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           CONGRATULATING COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 2002

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Colorado 
State University football team for winning the 2002 Rocky Mountain 
Showdown. On August 31, in front of a crowd of 75,531 fans packed into 
Invesco Field at Mile High, the Rams defeated in-state rival University 
of Colorado 19-14.
  This win is a result of great offensive play, with two touchdowns 
from running back Cecil Sapp and one from quarterback Bradlee Van Pelt. 
In addition, the Rams determined defense helped beat the University of 
Colorado by capturing four key turnovers.
  Although Colorado State was a seven-and-a-half point underdog going 
into the game, by the end they proved themselves a team not to be 
underestimated. The Rams have won the Showdown rivalry three of the 
last four seasons and are compelled to challenge their 18-54-2 record 
against the University of Colorado football team. Dedicated and 
powerful, Colorado State players are headed by Coach Sunny Lubick's 
skillful leadership, which will continue to drive their dominance.
  I commend the starting line up for a great game. Starting for the 
defense Peter Hogan LE, Brvan Save NT, Patrick Goodpaster DT, Andre 
Sommorsell RE, Jeff Flora, Drew Wood MLB, Eric Pauly OLB, Dexter Wynn 
LCB, Landon Jones FS, David Vickers SS, Rhett Nelson RCB. The starting 
offensive lineup: Bradlee Van Pelt QB, Cecil Sapp RB, Joey Cuppari WR, 
Chris Pittman WR, Joel Dreessen HB, Matt Bartz TE, Aaron Green OL, 
Morgan Pears WG, Mark Dreyer C, Albert Bimper SG, Erik Pears ST. Also, 
playing special teams: Joey Huber P, and Jeff Babcock PK.
  In addition, I congratulate the other team members and coaches who 
contributed to the CSU victory: Rahssan Sanders RB, Eric Hill WR, Adam 
Wade LB, Brandyn Hohs WR, Steve Tufte DB, Jason Hepp, Benny Mastropaolo 
DB, Henri Childs RB, Miles Kockevar DB, Hayward Adam LB/S, J.J. Stepien 
WR, Doug Heald LB, Courtney Jones LB, Lavell Mann DL, Jamie Amicarelia 
OL, Michael Brisiel OL, Russell Sprague WR, Thomas Wallace DE, Brandon 
Alconcel TE, James Sondrup TE, Jonathon Simon DL, Chris Kiffin, 
Assistant Coaches John Benton, Mick Delaney, Tom Ehlers, Dan 
Hammerschmidt, Larry Kerr, Matt Lubick, Marvin Sanders, Brian 
Schneider, and Jesse Williams.
  Congratulations to Colorado State for their victory. I wish them 
success throughout the remainder of the 2002 football season. Go Rams!

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