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UW This Season: Sean Claffey stepped into the starting lineup last season, starting all 12 games at the Buck linebacker position (outside linebacker) in UW's new 3-4 defensive system. In 2007, he will move to the other outside-linebacking spot -- strongside linebacker. Claffey is one of the most intelligent players on the Cowboy squad. His intelligence and athleticism contribute to what may be the strongest unit on the Wyoming squad in 2007 -- the linebacking unit. 2006: Claffey ranked in the Top 20 in the Mountain West Conference in tackles for losses (No. 16) and quarterback sacks (No. 20). He started every game at Buck linebacker in `06. Claffey's best games were versus: Air Force (eight tackles, one sack and one forced fumble), Boise State (five tackles, 2.5 tackles for losses and one pass breakup) and Virginia (five tackles and one sack). For the second consecutive year, Claffey earned Second Team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District VII honors. He was named to the Academic All-Mountain West Conference team for the third straight year. 2005: His sophomore season, Claffey appeared in all 11 games for the Cowboys. He recorded 22 total tackles, including one tackle for a loss and broke up one pass. Claffey was the backup at strongside linebacker, behind Austin Hall, and played a key role on several special teams. His best games of the season came at Ole Miss and in the season finale at San Diego State. He recorded four tackles in both games, including one tackle for a loss at Mississippi. In 2005, he earned Second Team ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District VII honors in voting by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). For the second consecutive season, he earned Academic All-Conference honors. 2004: Claffey appeared in eight games for the Pokes, including each of the last six games of the season. He made nine tackles -- four solos and five assists -- and forced one fumble against Air Force. His best game of the season was versus UCLA in the Las Vegas Bowl as he was credited with four total tackles. Claffey was named to the Academic All-Conference team as a redshirt freshman. Earned his first varsity letter. 2003: Redshirted. High School: Claffey was a three-year starter at Fruita-Monument High School in Fruita, Colo. His senior season, he earned Second Team Colorado Class 4A All-State honors as a quarterback. He was also an Honorable Mention All-State selection as a junior. He was named the Southwestern League's Most Valuable Player as a senior, and was a two-year All-Conference selection. He was also his team's captain and MVP. In 2002, Claffey completed 106 of 121 passes (87.6 percent) for 1,396 yards and 12 TDs. His long pass play went for 72 yards. He rushed for 803 yards on 121 carries and had 11 rushing TDs. His long rush went for 80 yards. As a safety, Claffey recorded 63 total tackles, 23 solo tackles and 40 assists. He intercepted five passes, had 10 passes broken up and recovered one fumble. He helped lead Fruita-Monument to the Class 4A Playoffs each of his three seasons as a starter. His sophomore season of 2000, Fruita won the 4A State Championship. His junior season, Fruita advanced to the quarterfinals of state, and his senior season his team reached the semifinals before losing to Golden High School 21-7. Fruita won its conference championship in 2002, and ended the season with a record of 10-3. The 2002 conference championship marked the fourth straight conference title for Fruita-Monument High School. An excellent basketball player, he earned All-Conference honors as a junior and senior. He was coached in high school by head football coach Bill Moore. Personal: Born Jan. 21, 1985, he is the son of Susan and Mike Claffey. He was also recruited by Colorado, Colorado State and Utah. He is majoring in civil engineering. |
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