Rashard Higgins made a lasting first impression with his teammates at Colorado State before he ever caught a pass on the field.
It was two years ago, during a freshman orientation meeting that started with each player introducing himself.
"They was just going down the line," Higgins said. "Of course, I stood up with pride and joy, man: 'My name is Rashard 'Hollywood' Higgins.' "
Everyone knew then that Higgins was different; his confidence was evident from the moment he arrived on campus.
"I'm ready right now," he recalled thinking. "Get me on the field and I'm a show you all what I'm about.