#33 ASA MATHEWS

POSITION:               LB

HOMETOWN:          Thornton, CO

HEIGHT:                   6-2

WEIGHT:                  240

SCHOOL:                Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado (2006): Played in all 11 games, starting in seven at the weak-side linebacker... Named Big Sky All-Conference honorable mention... Fourth on the team with 56 tackles, including five for a loss... He also recorded one sack, one interception and one fumble recovery.

Butler Community College (2004): Played on team that went 11-1, won the Kansas Junior College/Community College Championship, the Region VI Championship and finished #2 in the final poll.

Butler Community College (2003): Played on the undefeated National Championship team which posted a 12-0 record and won the Dixie Rotary Bowl.

High School: Rushed for 950 yards and scored 17 touchdowns as a senior running back at Northglenn... Named All-Front Range League as a senior... Led team to conference championships in 2001 and 2002... Also lettered in track & field... Qualified for state championships in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and on the 4x100 relay and 4x200 relay.

Personal: Son of Bo and Barbara Matthews... Born July 16, 1984, in Longmont, Colo... Father Bo was drafted by the NFL's San Diego Chargers... Brother Adam Matthews was a standout running back for the Bears.