Spring Break
Get in the choppa, 'The Predator' is on the loose
Sean Victor Star
Issue date: 10/6/08 Section: Sports
"G is amazing. He's the best out of all of us," said fellow back-mate John Mosure, whose wild touchdown on the game's final play gave the Rams an unexpected 13-point win in a game they trailed late into the fourth quarter.
Funny how quickly things can change, especially at the running back position.
It might be easy to forget, but for the longest time Gartrell was considered anything but a warrior.
Instead, that role was filled by Kyle Bell, who three years ago was destined for greatness after setting a school record for rushing yards by a sophomore.
But then, during the following fall season, Bell tore his ACL and was replaced by Johnson, who struggled mightily and averaged a measly 2.8 yards a carry.
Things were so tough for Gartrell that year, at one point a former CSU coach joked with me that he should be moved to fullback.
Now, two years later, Johnson is the superstar while Bell is the one who could use a change in position.
Funny how quickly things change.
Sports columnist Sean Star can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
Funny how quickly things can change, especially at the running back position.
It might be easy to forget, but for the longest time Gartrell was considered anything but a warrior.
Instead, that role was filled by Kyle Bell, who three years ago was destined for greatness after setting a school record for rushing yards by a sophomore.
But then, during the following fall season, Bell tore his ACL and was replaced by Johnson, who struggled mightily and averaged a measly 2.8 yards a carry.
Things were so tough for Gartrell that year, at one point a former CSU coach joked with me that he should be moved to fullback.
Now, two years later, Johnson is the superstar while Bell is the one who could use a change in position.
Funny how quickly things change.
Sports columnist Sean Star can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
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CSU_Ram_Man97
posted 10/06/08 @ 1:31 PM MST
It's, "Get to the choppa!"
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Addison
posted 10/06/08 @ 10:28 PM MST
Good work giving Gartrell the respect he deserves, but there is no need to take a cheap shot at Kyle like that. Football is a funny game. Kyle is still a hell of a running back. (Continued…)
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