Western Colorado University Athletics

2008: Started all 10 games at center ... part of an offensive line that ranked second in the RMAC in sacks against ... protected the second-ranked rusher in the RMAC, Nathan Acrey, and fourth-ranked passer, Cameron Merrill

2007: Made his first collegiate start at 17 years old against Emporia State (9/1) ... played in all 11 games ... part of an offensive line that was fourth in the RMAC in third-down conversions and pass offense

Monarch HS: All-state selection for the Coyotes ... first-team All-Skyline League ... All-Boulder County First Team ... 2006 Skyline Lineman of the Year ... made first varsity start at 13 years old in freshman year ... three-time All-Skyline Academic Team ... led team to three conference championships and four state playoff appearances ... posted a 42-5 record in four seasons ... 2007 graduate

Personal: Geology major with petroleum geology emphasis and mathematics minor ... born Sept. 4, 1989 ... son of Marc Metz and Patti Stowell

MEET COLLIN

Siblings: Maarc and Patti Pregame Superstitions/Rituals: Jammin' Goals for the Season: Win RMAC championship Best Thing About Gunnison: The Views Favorite Place on Campus: Hurst Favorite Restaurant in Gunnison: Double Dragon Favorite Pro Athlete: Randle McDandle Favorite Pro Team: San Diego Chargers Favorite Movie You've Seen This Year: "The Hangover" Favorite TV Show: "Entourage" Sport You're Least Successful At: Cross Country Person You'd Switch Places with For a Day: Jeremy Pivemen Dream Job: Team Owner First Job: Stock boy Something You Have to Do Before Turning 40: Skydiving If You Could Have Any Talent: Play guitar Biggest Pet Peeve: Pushing in chairs Most Influential Person: Fifth-grade teacher Most Famous Person You've Met: Jerry Rice If you Won the Lottery, You Would: Buy an Island Most Prized Possession: Family