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  Kelsey Sokoloski
Kelsey Sokoloski

Player Profile
Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Englewood, Colo.

High School:
Cherry Creek High

Height / Weight:
6-2 / 195

Position:
Quarterback

Birthdate:
08/21/1987

Experience:
2L

A dual-threat QB who was the holder on special teams in 2007, and also saw some action as a reserve at quarterback ... Was listed as the backup quarterback for several contests in 2006, but did not see any field time, redshirting the year.

2007: Played in all 12 games, but in only four under center ... Saw his first career action at SDSU against Washington State ... Entered in the first half as a holder on both field goals and extra points ... Came in at QB in the fourth quarter, completing two of his three pass attempts for 12 yards ... Engineered the Aztecs' final scoring drive versus Portland State, completing all three of his pass attempts for 31 yards ... Completed four of six passes for 59 yards and a 43-yard TD to Alston Umuolo versus Cincinnati ... Also had three carries for 22 yards against the Bearcats ... Special teams only against CSU, Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming and UNLV ... Played last series at Air Force on offense, completing a 17-yard pass to Mekell Wesley.

2006: Redshirted his first year on campus.

High School: Attended Cherry Creek High School in Englewood, Colo. ... Considered by many as the top quarterback prospect in Colorado ... Is Cherry Creek's all-time passing leader ... Passed for 1,931 yards converting on 154-of-280 attempts and adding 10 touchdowns his senior season ... Led the Bruins to the 2004 5A championship game as a junior ... Threw for 2,055 yards and 21 TDs as a junior ... Two-time first-team all-Centennial League pick, all-state honorable mention selection and team captain ... Earned seven varsity letters during his four years, with three in basketball and two in baseball.

Personal: Born Aug. 21, 1987, in Denver, Colo. ... Son of Cory and Karla Sokoloski ... Also considered Hawai'i, New Mexico State and Wyoming ... Majoring in business.

SOKOLOSKI'S CAREER STATISTICS

Year

G

Att.-Comp.-Int.

Yds.

TDs

Eff.

Tot. Off.

2007

12

15-10-1

119

1

142.0

139

Career Highs: Attempts: 6 vs. Cincinnati (9/29/07); Completions: 4 vs. Cincinnati (9/29/07); Passing Yards: 59 vs. Cincinnati (9/29/07); Passing TDs: 1 vs. Cincinnati (9/29/07); Long Pass: 43 vs. Cincinnati (9/29/07).