Yardbarker · Aug 23, 2015
CU Buffs Derek McCartney: Student, leader, athlete
What do Kenneth Crawley, Justin Solis and Derek McCartney have in common? They’re expected to play a big role for the Colorado defense this season, they were all recruited by Jon Embree in 2012, and they’re all expected to receive their under-graduate degrees from the University of Colorado this year.
The difference? Crawley and Solis are Seniors on the football field this season, while McCartney is only a (redshirt) Sophomore.
“I just like when I see sophomore next to his name,” said head coach Mike MacIntyre with a laugh. “He is a very mature young man, he’s doing really well, I’m very proud of him.”