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UW This Season: Jake Mayes will once again anchor the middle of the defensive line for the Wyoming Cowboys in 2006. He started all 11 games at defensive tackle in 2005, and is slotted to be the starter at noseguard in Wyoming's 3-4 defensive scheme this season. Mayes will join fellow seniors Mike Groover, at defensive end, and Aaron Robbins and Corey Mace, at defensive tackle, to form a starting defensive front that should be a dynamic group in `06. He will also take over as the starting snapper on field goals and extra points, after being the backup in `05. 2005: Mayes moved into the starting defensive tackle position in `05, and ranked No. 10 on the Cowboy squad in tackles with 27. He forced one fumble, broke up one pass and recorded two tackles for losses. His best game of the season came against New Mexico, as he made seven tackles versus the Lobos. He also had four tackles against both BYU and San Diego State. He took over the starting defensive tackle spot vacated by 2004 First Team All-Conference selection Zach Morris, who graduated. For the third consecutive season, Mayes achieved Academic All-Conference honors. 2004: Mayes had a solid sophomore season. He played in all 12 games for the Pokes as a valuable contributor on defense and special teams. He spent most of his sophomore season backing up Dusty Hoffschneider in the middle of the Wyoming defense. Mayes was credited with six total tackles -- two solos and four assists. For the second time in his career, he was named to the Academic All-Conference team. 2003: Mayes played in eight of the Cowboys' 12 games in his true freshman season. He was forced into action as a true freshman due to a lack of depth on the defensive line. Mayes was credited with eight total tackles, including four tackles for losses and one quarterback sack. Mayes' best performance came at Oklahoma State, where he made four tackles -- two solos and two assists. In that game, he had two tackles for losses and one sack. He earned his first varsity letter. Mayes also excelled off the field, achieving Academic All-Mountain West Conference honors. High School: Mayes was named to The Denver Post All-Colorado team for all classifications and the 5A All-State team his senior season. He earned All-Conference and All-City honors, as well. He was the leading tackler for Eaglecrest, and was also the leading tackler in the Centennial League as a middle linebacker. Mayes finished his senior season with 116 total tackles and two interceptions. A multi-talented athlete, he was utilized at fullback, carrying the ball 16 times for 66 yards, and served as his team's punter. In his junior season, Mayes helped lead Eaglecrest to the quarterfinals of the Class 5A state playoffs. On the baseball diamond, Mayes was an outstanding first baseman. He was an honor student all four years of high school. He played for head football coach Gary Thompson at Eaglecrest High School. Thompson was a high school teammate of former University of Wyoming standout linebacker Mike Schenbeck at Overland High School. Thompson had an outstanding playing career at Colorado State. Mayes was also recruited by Colorado and Colorado State. Personal: Born May 24, 1984, he is the son of Sharon Allen and Cliff Mayes. Mayes is majoring in business administration. |
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