Colorado University Athletics
Get To Know CU Freshmen: Terriek Roberts and Hunter Vaughn
September 07, 2016 | Football
Terriek Roberts, defensive line, Denver
For many Colorado natives, getting the opportunity to play at a Division I school is their ultimate goal.
For former Denver South standout Terriek Roberts, having the opportunity to play for the University of Colorado is a dream come true.
A four-year varsity letterman at South, the 6-foot-6 defensive lineman was a huge presence on the Rebels football team by the fourth game of his freshman year.
By his senior year, Roberts earned All-Colorado honors from the Denver Post, Six Zero Strength & Fitness and Mile High Sports Magazine; the latter also named him the co-defensive lineman of the year and the recipient of the "Concrete Charlie" Award (presented to the top two-way player).
Six Zero cited him as an All-Colorado honoree on both offense and defense while MHS ranked him as the No. 5 overall prospect in the state of Colorado. He garnered first-team 4A All-State honors (CHSAA) and was a two-time, first-team All-Mountain Conference performer.
As a senior, he allowed just two quarterback sacks, was flagged for just a handful of penalties, and had 11 direct touchdown blocks, as he was a major factor in South averaging 236 yards per game on the ground with 36 rushing touchdowns.
Q: What was the hardest thing about fall camp?
A: The hardest thing about camp was getting used to the speed of the game and physicality of the game, but I feel like all of us did pretty well.
Q: Which Pac-12 team are you most excited to play?
A: Probably USC, because I know a few people that play on the team.
Q: What is your favorite thing about Boulder?
A: I'm a Colorado guy, so I love that I get to play in front of people I know, and I can be a part of making this school a better place.
Q: What do you miss most about home?
A: I miss my mom. I love my mom and love spending time with her.
Q: What is your favorite training table meal?
A: The steak and crab.
Q: What do you think it's going to be like running behind Ralphie the first time?
A: It's a dream come true. I get to play Division I football.
Q: Did you see ESPN's 30 for 30 on the Colorado football program?
A: I feel like we are in a very similar situation. They came from being terrible to being an elite team. We are doing the same thing. We are the same thing and making that transition. We're getting better every year.
Hunter Vaughn, offensive line, Parker, Colo.
As the Colorado offensive line continues to mature and boast more upperclassmen in starting spots, it means big shoes to fill in the future for younger players in the program.
At 6-foot-7, 290 pounds, Buffs freshman Hunter Vaughn is equipped for the task.
As a senior at Legend High School, Vaughn All-Colorado honors from Mile High Sports Magazine and Six Zero Strength & Fitness, in addition to earning first-team All-Continental League (North and South) honors.
In his senior season he allowed just one quarterback sack and only a handful of pressures, while also being credited with five direct touchdown blocks and and just three penalties.
Q: What was the hardest thing about camp?
A: The hardest thing about camp was adjusting and learning everything.
Q: Which Pac-12 team are you most excited to play?
A: It's hard to say. I'm looking forward to playing all of them. They are all unique in their own way.
Q: What is your favorite thing about Boulder?
A: My favorite thing about Boulder has to be the views.
Q: What do you miss most about home?
A: The thing I miss most is hanging out with my family.
Q: What is your favorite training table meal?
A: It's all good.
Q: What do you think it's going to be like running behind Ralphie the first time?
A: It's going to be real cool. It's something I have been wanting to do for a long time.
Q: Did you see ESPN's 30 for 30 on the Colorado football program?
A: It was real exciting to watch and to see all the history.
