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UW This Season: Matt Chase will enter his senior season as one of three experienced players at the middle linebacker spot for the Wyoming Cowboys. Chase, his younger brother Luke and projected starter John Prater will team at the "MIKE" linebacker spot. Chase played in each of the first six games for the Cowboys in 2004 before suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee versus BYU that forced him to sit out the remainder of the 2004 season. Chase was a key contributor to special teams for the Pokes before his injury, and should once again be a valuable special teams performer in his senior season of 2005. 2004: Chase earned his way onto the Cowboy depth chart in the spring of 2004. He entered the fall No. 3 at the middle linebacker position behind senior Randy Tscharner and sophomore John Prater. Chase was a solid performer for the Pokes as both a defender and special teams player in 2004. He was credited with five total tackles, and earned his third varsity letter despite missing the final six games of the season. 2003: Chase appeared in all 12 games for the Cowboys as a sophomore. He was credited with four tackles on the season, and participated on many special teams for UW. He earned his second letter. 2002: Chase saw limited action as a true freshman, backing up Tyler Gottschalk and Andy Deselms at the weakside linebacker position. He played in three games -- at Central Michigan, at BYU and against Utah -- but was not credited with any tackles. Earned his first letter award. High School: Chase was one of the top linebackers in the state of Colorado his junior and senior seasons. He was a First Team All-State selection both his junior and senior years. He led Windsor High School to the semifinals of the 2000 Colorado Class 3A state playoffs with a 10-3 record. As a senior, he led Windsor High in solo tackles (54), assisted tackles (97) and total tackles (151). Chase also recorded 4.5 sacks on defense. As a fullback, he rushed the ball 45 times for 275 yards, and scored four touchdowns as a senior. His junior season of 1999, he totalled 144 tackles -- 67 solo tackles and 77 assists -- with 2.0 sacks and one interception. He also ran the ball 39 times as a junior for 226 yards and two touchdowns. Chase was a sprinter on the track team, in addition to playing football. His high school football coach was Doug Appel, and one of the assistants on that staff was former Cowboy linebacker Cory Talich. Chase was also recruited by Air Force and Colorado State. Personal: Born Nov. 2, 1982, he is the son of Annie and Dan Chase. Chase is majoring in architectural engineering. |
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