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2009 (Sophomore): Started all 12 games at CSU's playmaking position, weakside linebacker...Garnered second-team all-conference honors, leading CSU in tackles for a second straight year, with 91 (51 solo)...Also tied for the conference lead, and tied for 24th nationally, averaging 1.29 tackles for loss per game...His 15½ tackles for loss in 2009 were the most by a CSU player since future Super Bowl champions Clark Haggans (17) and Joey Porter (16) in 1997...Plus, his team-leading six sacks were the most by a Rams defender since Bryan Save had seven in 2003...Additionally, broke up five passes, recovered a fumble and forced another...Earlier, was named first-team midseason all-conference by Phil Steele Oct. 16...In reverberating 23-17 win at Colorado (Sept. 6), nearly intercepted a Cody Hawkins pass on the first play of the second quarter, then with the Buffs in CSU territory halfway through the fourth quarter, picked up a QB hurry to force an incompletion two plays before a third-down sack of Cody Hawkins, throwing the Buffs for a 9-yard loss and forcing a punt...In 24-23 win vs. Weber State, provided a pair of pressures, one that forced a first-quarter incompletion on third down, leading to a missed FG, and another on a second-quarter flea flicker, also an incomplete pass; also nearly intercepted a pass at CSU's 5-yard line, and stopped Treyvn Smith for no gain on a key third-and-1 on WSU's final drive...In 35-20 win vs. Nevada (Sept. 19), early in the final period, forced a fumble after a completion that was recovered by teammate Nick Oppenneer at the Rams' 11...In loss at No. 19 BYU (Sept. 26), shot through the backfield to sack Max Hall, one play before Nick Oppenneer's interception; then early in the second half, forced a punt with a third-down hurry...In bitter 31-29 loss at Idaho (Oct. 3), posted seven stops, three for loss, including a sack; hurried QB Nathan Enderle on the ninth play of the Vandals' game-opening drive, inducing a Nick Oppenneer interception in the Rams' end zone...Showed lightning quickness in blitzing Enderle late in the first half, picking up his season's third sack; his other two tackles for loss were on the same fourth-quarter drive, helping to force a Vandals punt in a one-score game...In 24-17 loss vs. Utah (Oct. 10), on the first drive, stuffed Shaky Smithson on third-and-2, one play before Utah turned over the ball on downs; then, after a third-down stop that forced Utah to settle for a FG, made consecutive plays to force a second-quarter punt, shedding a block to drop Eddie Wide on a screen pass before flooring Wide again on third down...Also in Utes contest, helped preserve a 3-3 halftime tie by breaking up a pass just before intermission, then scooped up a Wide fumble to set up a third-quarter touchdown that gave CSU a 17-3 lead...In loss at No. 8 TCU (Oct. 17), combined with Ivory Herd on the Frogs' first series to drop RB Joseph Turner on third down and force a punt, then on TCU's next snap forced an Ed Wesley fumble (upheld by replay) that Elijah-Blu Smith recovered to set up a FG that gave CSU a 6-0 lead; also thwarted a second-quarter possession, making stops on three of the last four plays, including fourth down from the CSU 30-yard line, to force a turnover on downs...Had a three tackles for loss in setback vs. San Diego State (Oct. 24), including a spectacular first-quarter stop in which he snuffed out a reverse to Aztec playmaker Vincent Brown, scrambling on all fours several yards to drop the WR in the backfield; later on the same third-quarter drive, floored Brandon Sullivan twice, one in which he rocked the RB with lightning quickness immediately after the handoff...Showed extreme toughness in loss vs. Air Force (Oct. 31); after leaving briefly with a painful shoulder injury late in the third quarter, returned to break up a pass and sack QB Tim Jefferson on the same fourth-quarter drive...In loss at UNLV (Nov. 7), dropped the Rebels for an 8-yard loss to keep them out of field-goal range, one of his two tackles for negative yardage on the night...Played with an upset stomach in last-second loss at New Mexico (Nov. 21), and posted a pair of third-down stops to halt the Lobos in the first half, plus another tackle for loss...Had a career-high two sacks -- both in the second half -- in 17-16 loss vs. Wyoming (Nov. 27); the first came on a second-and-8 in the third quarter, forcing the Cowboys to eventually punt with CSU protecting a 13-7 lead, and the second, on the last play of the third quarter, threw Wyoming for a 10-yard loss, forcing the Pokes to covert a third-and-13. 2008 (Freshman): A consensus freshman All-American, including prestigious Sporting News All-Freshman Team recognition, Phil Steele and the Rivals.com Mountain West Newcomer of the Year award, also earned honorable-mention all-MWC honors from the league's coaches and media...Played in all 13 games, with 12 starts...Ranked second among the nation's freshmen (behind Oklahoma's Travis Lewis) with a team-leading 105 tackles (57 solo), including eight stops for loss and ½ sack, while breaking up three passes, forcing a fumble, and recovering two more, one of which he returned for a TD...Started his college debut, at strong-side linebacker, in season opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31)...Late in first half of Buffs contest, forced a Rodney Stewart fumble that was recovered by CSU's Jake Galusha in Rams territory...Sustained an ankle injury in CU game and didn't practice the following week, but still played as a reserve linebacker in win vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6)...At Cal (Sept. 27), his second-quarter hurry forced an incompletion on third down and ensuing punt...In come-from-behind win vs. UNLV (Oct. 4), led the team with nine tackles (six solo), including 1½ for loss; picked up his first career sack, combining with Jeff Horinek to drop Omar Clayton on third down, forcing the Rebels to punt on their first series...Later in Rebels contest, his sure, third-down tackle forced another UNLV punt...On a two-play possession in the second quarter at No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18), dropped Jereme Brooks for a 3-yard loss on an end-around near midfield, then hurried QB Brian Johnson on second down, forcing an interception that Nick Oppenneer returned 55 yards to set up a FG that cut the Utes' lead to 14-10...His first-quarter pressure at San Diego State (Oct. 25) forced a third-down incompletion and punt; also dropped Tyler Campbell for a 1-yard loss in the second quarter, just before combining with Ricky Brewer to hurry SDSU on a third-down incompletion, forcing the Aztecs to settle for a FG in a 38-34 win...Collected a game-high 11 stops (five solo), including a tackle for loss, vs. TCU (Oct. 11)...Personally accounted for two takeaways and a touchdown in tough 45-42 loss to No. 17 BYU (Nov. 1); scooped up a first-quarter Max Hall fumble and ran 20 yards for his first career TD, and alertly pounced on a J.J. Diluigi fumble with 8:59 left in the game, setting up Gartrell Johnson's go-ahead TD...In first quarter at Air Force (Nov. 8), slipped his blocker and dove for the heels of QB Tim Jefferson, dropping him for no gain on a third-and-3 carry...Instrumental in keeping CSU's bowl hopes alive during 20-6 triumph vs. New Mexico (Nov. 15), posted 10 tackles (five solo), ½ tackle for loss and two passes broken up; nearly picked off a third-quarter pass, juggling the ball before it fell to the ground, and earlier, in the second quarter with CSU protecting a 3-0 lead, combined to stop Rodney Ferguson for no gain on third-and-1, forcing a punt...On the Lobos' next possession, diagnosed an outside run and helped to drop Ferguson for a 3-yard loss on third-and-4, forcing a FG attempt, made a TD-saving tackle to stop Roland Bruno early in the fourth quarter and combined to corral Ferguson on the Lobos' final offensive play, a fourth-down run, allowing CSU to run out the clock...In win at Wyoming (Nov. 22) that made CSU bowl eligible, thwarted the game's first drive by combining to drop Wynel Seldon on third down; later in the first half, stopped Seldon for no gain to force an eventual punt, and ran him out of bounds to prevent a TD, then in the third quarter floored the MWC's leading rusher Devin Moore shy of the sticks on a third-and-3 carry...Undersized for his position, makes up with great speed and an ability to tackle in space...In New Mexico Bowl triumph vs. Fresno State (Dec. 20), his hurry forced a third-down incompletion and forced a Bulldogs punt, a crucial defensive stop for CSU...Then, in the fourth quarter, made two more pivotal plays as CSU held Fresno State in check, a hurry that forced an incompletion on third-and-8, forcing a punt with the Rams down 28-26, and a statement stop with 4 minutes left and CSU winning 33-28, breaking through a pair of blockers to drop Marlon Moore for a 4-yard loss, setting up an insurmountable second-and-19. 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first year of college eligibility. High School: An all-district linebacker in 2005 and 2006 at Duncanville (Texas) High School...Team's captain and `most valuable linebacker'...Second-team all Texas in 2005...A two-sport athlete at Duncanville, also lettered two years in track...Earned Who's Who Among High School Students recognition...High school football coach was Dan Schrieber. Personal: Given name Mychal Anthony Sisson...Born Oct. 1, 1988, in Indianapolis, Ind. ...Son of Shawn Motley and Tracey Sisson-Mundy...Has three brothers and a sister...Majoring in liberal arts...Hometown: Duncanville, Texas.
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