43  John Flora
	Class: Senior Hometown: Arvada, Colo. High School: Arvada West Height / Weight: 6-4 / 267 Position: Defensive End

UW This Season: John Flora is the rock of the Cowboy defensive line. Flora has played in all 36 games for Wyoming over the past three seasons -- starting 22 of those 36. In 2003, he started 10 of 12 games. In 2004, he started all 12. He has been one of the most consistent Cowboy defenders over the past two years -- totalling 44 tackles in 2004 and 38 in 2003. He was credited with making 9.5 tackles for losses of 29 yards and 3.5 sacks for 19 yards in 2004 -- both ranked second on the team and are best among all Cowboy returnees for the 2005 season.

2004: Flora saved one of his best games of the 2004 season for last as he enjoyed an outstanding game versus UCLA in the Las Vegas Bowl. He made six total tackles, and led the Cowboys in both sacks, with two for 10 yards; and tackles for losses, with three for a minus 11 yards. Flora also had an outstanding game against San Diego State on Oct. 9, 2004. Against the Aztecs, Flora made seven tackles, two of them for losses, and recovered one fumble. He had a team high seven tackles, forced a fumble and had a half sack vs. Utah. He had two tackles for losses, forced a fumble and broke up a pass against BYU. The junior ranked eighth on the team in total tackles in 2004, with 44. Flora added nearly 30 pounds to his frame from the start of his sophomore season to the end of 2004 spring drills. Due to his increased size, he made a slight position switch from the "Buck" position, which involves more pass coverage responsibilities, to the defensive end spot.

2003: Flora ranked ninth on the team in tackles with 38, and he tied for the team lead in forced fumbles, with two in 2003. He was one of the most durable performers on the defensive line for the Cowboys in `03. He not only started 10 games, but he participated in all 12 games for UW. He was credited with 38 total tackles -- 21 solos and 17 assists. Among his tackles were four tackles for losses of eight yards and one quarterback sack. He forced two fumbles, recovered one and broke up one opponent pass attempt. Flora's top games were a seven-tackle effort against New Mexico and a six-tackle outing against Brigham Young. In the 13-10 home victory over BYU, Flora also forced a fumble and broke up a pass. He had five tackles each against both Boise State and Utah. Flora achieved Academic All-Conference honors at the conclusion of his sophomore season.

2002: Flora collected two tackles, one solo and one assist, for the Pokes playing in all 12 games. He also was credited with one tackle for a loss of one yard. He earned his first letter award.

2001: Redshirted.

High School: Flora was an outstanding three-sport star at Arvada West High School in Arvada, Colo. A Colorado All-State selection as a senior, he was chosen an All-Region honoree by both Prep Star and Super Prep. He was one of the Finalists for the Wendy's High School Heisman National Award. His team's captain, Flora was credited with 157 total tackles from his middle-linebacker position as a senior. In addition to football, he was an All-Conference basketball player and a two-time team captain of his basketball team. Arvada West's basketball team was ranked in the Top 10 in the state of Colorado throughout the 2000-01 season. A shot putter on the track team, he placed sixth in state as a junior. He earned civic awards from the Masonic and Rotary Clubs during high school in recognition of his leadership, academic achievement and community service. He was coached in high school by Jack Hatem. Flora was also recruited by Air Force and Colorado State.

Personal: Born Feb. 5, 1983, he is the son of Pam and John Flora. His brother, Jeff, played football at Colorado State. Flora is majoring in management information systems.