CU-CSU report: First look at Scott

By B.G. Brooks, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)

Published September 1, 2008 at 12:25 a.m.

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Freshman Darrell Scott, above, the headliner of CU's 2008 recruiting class, entered the game in the final minute of the first quarter but didn't touch the ball. Instead, the Buffaloes called two pass plays on which quarterback Cody Hawkins hit receiver Scotty McKnight for back-to-back first downs.

But Scott, a Parade All-America selection from Ventura, Calif., got his first college carry on the first play of the second quarter, gaining six yards. Scott, who ran 11 times for 54 yards and a touchdown, was one of seven true freshmen and one

junior-college transfer to see duty for CU.

The others: tailback Rodney Stewart, defensive tackle Curtis Cunningham, tight end Ryan Deehan, guard Max Tuoti-Mariner, kicker Jameson Davis, safety Patrick Mahnke and linebacker Shaun Mohler, a transfer from Orange Coast (Calif.) College.

DeLINE ON THE LINE

CSU freshman Ben DeLine, pressed into duty when returning place-kicker Jason Smith suffered a broken arm in the final week of camp, hit the first two point-after attempts of his college career and a 26-yard field goal. DeLine, a Steamboat Springs native, is the son of former Rams kicker Steve DeLine.

ON GUARD

The "mystery" surrounding CU's two starters at guard was finally answered — but not until the Buffs' first offensive series. Junior Devin Head — he's the only experienced player among four contenders at both spots — opened at left guard, while redshirt freshman Blake Behrens opened on the right side.

Offensive line coach Jeff Grimes refrained from announcing his starters, even to the players involved, until Saturday.

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