‘Colorado School of Mines Engineering Success’
Colorado School of Mines, a top engineering school, set in the Foothills within sight of Denver, has set the country ablaze with its undefeated season and run atop the Division II rankings.
Led by quarterback and Masters student in Computer Science John Matocha, the Orediggers are on course for capturing their first national championship. This season Matocha broke the all-time record for total touchdowns at any level of college football.
Go down the roster and you’ll see nothing but engineers of every stripe; smart and focused, and outstanding football players. A terrific example of the potential to get it all done with excellence.
Also, it’s worth a bit of your time to actually see their roster. You might think these nerdy, intense athletes would bring an equivalent level of seriousness to their profile headshots. Instead you will laugh harder than you ever have viewing a football roster.
The program has been surprisingly good for quite a while and lost in the DII championship last year to Ferris State. But this year feels a little different and it appears these engineers have built something truly special.
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