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2009 (Sophomore): Played in all 12 games, as a reserve wide receiver and on special teams, catching five passes for 54 yards (10.8 avg.)...A former high-school quarterback, serves as the Rams' all-important holder for placements...Saw his most extensive time on offense in conference-opening loss at No. 19 BYU (Sept. 26), including his first two career receptions; caught his first pass to extend CSU's 10-play touchdown drive, converting a third-and-10 with an 18-yard reception from Grant Stucker...In second quarter of loss at New Mexico (Nov. 21), caught a 15-yard pass to extend an eventual touchdown drive...In 17-16 loss vs. Wyoming (Nov. 27), caught a 6-yard pass on a fourth-quarter FG drive that gave the Rams a 16-14 advantage. 2008 (Freshman): Played in nine games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), primarily as a holder for placements...After tweaking a hamstring late in fall camp, rehabbed the injury in time to make his college debut in season opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31); held for one placement and saw action as a receiver in the second half...Also held for placements at No. 14 Utah (Oct. 18), including Jason Smith's career-long 52-yard field goal...Took over for starting CB Nick Oppenneer as the primary holder for all placements over the final six games. 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility...Recruited as a quarterback, switched to wide receiver in preseason practice. High School: Helped lead Fort Collins (Colo.) High School to two Front Range League championships...Named all-league MVP in 2006...Nominated for the 2006 Wendy's High School Heisman award...Received both all-state and all-conference honors in each of his last two seasons with the Lambkins...Named first-team all-state and all-Colorado by the Denver Post and second-team all-state by the Rocky Mountain News...Named the 2005 offensive player of the year at FCHS, and the 2006 Lambkin of the Year MVP...Was the Denver Post student athlete of the week and the Fort Collins Coloradoan athlete of the week...A three-sport athlete, also lettered as a point guard on his basketball team and ran sprints for the track team in the spring...A two-time all-conference track athlete, was all-state in the 4x400-meter relay in `06...Holds the school record as a member of the 4x200-meter relay...Helped lead FCHS to the `06 Colorado state track state championship, as well as conference and regional titles...Received the Lawser award and Team First Award for participation in Fort Collins basketball...The student body president, he also was an honorable mention academic all-state selection...Also is a HOBY delegate...High school football coach was Eric Rice. Personal: Given name Matthew James Yemm...Born July 17, 1988, in Fort Collins, Colo. ...Son of Steve and Shannon Yemm...Dad, Steve, is a Colorado State team physician...Has one brother and two sisters...Majoring in health and exercise science...Hometown: Fort Collins, Colo.
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