The second of two former University of Colorado football players sentenced in January to more than five years in prison for burglary was released from prison Tuesday and ordered to serve five years of probation instead.
Former CU quarterback Bernard Jackson, 24, who has served about a year and a half behind bars, was given the lesser sentence during a reconsideration hearing. His co-defendant, Lionel Harris, 24, was sentenced to probation last week.
Numerous friends spoke for Jackson during the hearing Tuesday, including Liz Polumbus, who offered her home in Highlands Ranch as a place for Jackson to stay. Polumbus is married to Tyler Polumbus, a Broncos offensive tackle and a former CU teammate of Jackson’s. Vanessa Miller, Boulder Daily Camera
Grandview star no longer pledged to Notre Dame.
Chris Martin, a senior defensive end at Aurora’s Grandview High School who was Notre Dame’s highest-rated oral commitment, told The Associated Press he will reopen his college search. Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis was fired Monday.
DU coach lacrosse’s person of the year.
Lacrosse Magazine named University of Denver men’s team coach Bill Tierney its 2009 person of the year after the 22-year Princeton chief left to guide the Pioneers.
AFA goalie receives AHA salute.
The Atlantic Hockey Association named Air Force senior Andrew Volkening its goaltender of the month after he fueled the Falcons’ seven-game unbeaten streak.
Fort Lewis star first-team All-American.
Fort Lewis’ Tom Settle, a senior midfielder, was named to the Division II men’s soccer All-America first team after he helped lead the Skyhawks to the NCAA semifinals. Fort Lewis defender Jamie Cunningham and Metro State midfielder Steven Emory made the second team.
Mines, Metro players honored.
Colorado Mines senior forward Kaylan Mitchell and Metro State sophomore defender Courtney Ryan were awarded spots on the D-II women’s soccer All-America first team. Metro forward Becca Mays made the second team.
