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UW This Season: Quincy Rogers had one of the most impressive seasons of any of Wyoming's defenders in 2007. He was Wyoming's third leading tackler a year ago, with 85, and he ranked 15th in the Mountain West Conference in tackles. He started all 12 games his junior season of 2007 after starting four games as a sophomore in `06. Rogers helped Wyoming rank No. 22 in the nation in total defense and No. 30 in pass defense. 2007: Rogers took over as the starter at free safety in his junior year. In addition to ranking third on the team in tackles, he led the Cowboys in fumble recoveries, with two; ranked No. 2 in interceptions, with two; and broke up six passes, also second best on the team. Twice during the 2007 season, he recorded double figures in tackles -- 14 at Boise State and 12 against BYU. He also had three other games in which he made nine tackles each -- versus New Mexico, at Air Force and versus UNLV. His two interceptions came against UNLV and at San Diego State. He returned his interception versus SDSU for 80 yards and a touchdown. Versus TCU, Rogers broke up a career high three passes to go with one fumble recovery and seven tackles. 2006: Rogers started four of 12 games in 2006 -- two at free safety, in place of regular starter and `06 senior Dorsey Golston, and two as a nickel back. But despite starting only four games, Rogers' production was that of a starter. He ranked seventh on the Cowboy team in tackles, with a total of 40. Not only did Rogers rank No. 7 in tackles for UW, but he led the team in forcing fumbles (2), and he ranked second in passes broken up (4). Rogers also had one sack for seven yards. His best individual games included: an eight-tackle performance at Syracuse, in a game in which he also broke up one pass; and two six-tackle games, versus Air Force and at BYU. His two forced fumbles came vs. Air Force and San Diego State. 2005: Rogers appeared in eight games for the Cowboys, making 12 total tackles. He played primarily on special teams, but also contributed as an extra defensive back in passing situations. Rogers earned his first varsity letter. 2004: Redshirted. High School: Rogers was an outstanding three-sport athlete at Zion Benton High School in Zion, Ill. He achieved All-Conference and All-County honors in both football and basketball. In football, he earned honors as a combination safety and outside linebacker. He led the team with 67 tackles, had one interception, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles. Zion Benton's Most Valuable Player, he also was the ZeeBees' starting fullback his senior season, and was elected a team captain. He finished with 510 yards rushing on 82 carries and scored five touchdowns. He caught 15 passes for 237 yards and one TD. In the two years as a starter in football, his Zion Benton teams posted records of 10-2 his junior year, advancing to the second round of the state playoffs; and 6-4 his senior season before losing in the first round of state. Rogers also was named his team's MVP in basketball his senior season. A team captain in basketball both his junior and senior campaigns, he helped lead Zion Benton to a three-year record of 84-10 (.894). His sophomore season, Zion Benton advanced to the Super Sectionals with a 29-4 record. As a junior, his basketball team posted a 29-3 mark and once again advanced to the Super Sectionals, and his senior year, Zion went 26-3 and advanced to the Regionals. In track, he competed in the long jump (21 feet, 6 inches), triple jump (44-4) and 110-meter hurdles (15.2 seconds). His high school football coach was Gary Bereiter. Rogers was also recruited by Illinois, Northern Illinois and Syracuse. Personal: Born March 21, 1986, he is one of three children of Debbie and Al Rogers. Rogers is majoring in business administration. |
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