NYE TROPHY AWARD WINNERS

The Nye Trophy was established in 1929 and is presented annually to the school's most outstanding male athlete as voted on by the head coaches and the senior leadership team. The award was originally sponsored by its namesake, Col. E.L. Nye, a retired professor of pathology and bacteriology, and his brother, Dr. William Nye. Col. Nye lettered in track at Colorado State (then known as Colorado Agricultural College) from 1913-14 and again in 1919, and at one time held the school's record for the 100-yard dash, 9.8 seconds, which at the time was among the fastest marks in the world. He also lettered in football and basketball.