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2009 (Sophomore): Played in all 12 games, with five starts...Finished with 37 tackles (15 solo), two pass breakups and a forced fumble...In season-opening 23-17 win at Colorado (Sept. 6), saw playing time in the CSU secondary during critical fourth quarter with starter Elijah-Blu Smith sidelined by leg cramps...In fourth quarter of 24-17 loss vs. Utah (Oct. 10), saw emergency action at outside linebacker with Mychal Sisson (wind knocked out) sidelined for several snaps...Made first career start in loss at No. 8 TCU (Oct. 17), at strong safety in place of an injured Klint Kubiak, and registered six stops; blasted WR Jimmy Young on the game's second play, then combined with Mychal Sisson on the next snap to drop RB Joseph Turner and force punt...Later in Horned Frogs contest, broke up a sure TD pass intended for WR Ryan Christian near the goal line...In loss vs. San Diego State (Oct. 24), broke up a pass in his own end zone late in the first half, preserving a 21-7 Rams lead...In fourth quarter of loss vs. Air Force (Oct. 31), forced a Jared Tew fumble recovered by CSU...In last-second loss at New Mexico (Nov. 21), broke up a third-down pass in the end zone to force the Lobos to settle for a field goal on a 17-play drive; did not play during fourth quarter due to a leg injury...Did not start in 17-16 loss vs. Wyoming (Nov. 27), but played as a reserve during much of the game. 2008 (Freshman): Played in all 13 games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), contributing a team-leading nine special-teams tackles (seven solo)...Made his college debut in season opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31), recording one coverage stop, a touchdown-saving tackle on the second half's opening kickoff...In CSU's 23-20 win vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6), delivered a resounding hit on a fourth-quarter kickoff, knocking the helmet off returner Evander Wilkins; two plays later, a defense inspired by his hit forced a fumble to set up the game-winning FG. 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of eligibility...Moved from RB to DB early in the fall and spent `07 as a scout-team corner...A late addition to the 2007 class, signed a letter of intent in late July, one week before fall camp. High School: Rushed for 991 yards on 215 carries with nine TDs to earn first-team all-Avocado League and second-team all-CIF recognition as a senior at Rancho Buena Vista High School in Vista, Calif. ...Also lettered three years in track, where he was an all-state performer, and twice in soccer...Was a team captain in all three sports...Member of his school's honor roll...Head football coach was Tom Haman. Personal: Given name Ivory Michael Herd...Born Feb. 16, 1989, in Oceanside, Calif. ...Son of Timothy and Dina...Has one brother...Majoring in human development and family studies...Hometown: Vista, Calif.
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