Asa Matthews

8 - Asa Matthews

Height: 6-2
Weight: 225
Year: Senior
Hometown: Thornton, Colo.
High School: Northglenn
College: Butler CC
Position: LB
2006: Played in all 11 games, starting in seven at the weak-side linebacker... Named Big Sky All-Conference honorable mention... Fourth on the team with 56 tackles, including five for a loss... He also recorded one sack, one interception and one fumble recovery. 2004 (at Butler CC): Played on team that went 11-1, won the Kansas Junior College/Community College Championship, the Region VI Championship and finished #2 in the final poll. 2003 (at Butler CC): Played on the undefeated National Championship team which posted a 12-0 record and won the Dixie Rotary Bowl. High School: Rushed for 950 yards and scored 17 touchdowns as a senior running back at Northglenn... Named All-Front Range League as a senior... Led team to conference championships in 2001 and 2002... Also lettered in track & field... Qualified for state championships in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and on the 4x100 relay and 4x200 relay. Personal: Son of Bo and Barbara Matthews... Born July 16, 1984, in Longmont, Colo... Father Bo was drafted by the NFL's San Diego Chargers... Brother Adam Matthews was a standout running back for the Bears... Majoring in recreation.