Western Colorado University Athletics

2009: Will take a medical redshirt this season

2008: Averaged more than five tackles a game in a three-game stretch from Sept. 27-Oct. 11 ... ninth on the team with 20 tackle assists

2007: Fourth on the team with 39 tackles ... ranked in the leaders in tackles among RMAC linebackers ... ran a fumble recovery back 50 yards to setup a Mountaineer field goal against Western New Mexico (9/22) ... recorded a career-high two sacks against Oklahoma Panhandle State (10/20) ... averaged more than seven tackles during three games from Sept. 29-Oct. 13

2006: Posted a season-high seven tackles, 2.5 for loss, and a sack against Oklahoma Panhandle State (10/21) ... played in nine games a freshman with 21 tackles

Boulder HS: Named team Most Valuable Player ... Old Spice Player of the Year ... team captain ... led team to state playoffs ... 2006 graduate

Personal: Exercise and sport science major ... born Dec. 6, 1987 ... son of Curtis and Liz Rayford

MEET ZACH

Pregame Superstitions/Rituals: Music Goals for the Season: Win RMAC championship Best Thing About Gunnison: View Favorite Restaurant in Gunnison: The W Favorite Movie You've Seen This Year: "The Hangover" Favorite TV Show: "Family Guy" Sport You're Least Successful At: Curling Person You'd Switch Places with For a Day: Reggie Bush Dream Job: Rapper First Job: Tutor Something You Have to Do Before Turning 40: Travel Biggest Pet Peeve: Ignorance Most Influential Person: Coach Illum Most Famous Person You've Met: Ganiel Grahm If you Won the Lottery, You Would: Buy a car and go on a vacation Most Prized Possession: iPod