University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Position Preview: UNC Receivers
8/16/2023 9:26:00 AM | Football
GREELEY, Colo. – Fall camp is in full swing and the University of Northern Colorado football team is busy preparing for the 2023 campaign. Over the next two weeks, the UNC position groups will be featured.
Receivers
#11 – Noah Ford, 6-1, 180, R-So, McKinney, Texas
#15 – Ty Arrington, 5-11, 180, R-Jr., Highland, Utah
#19 – Blake Haggerty, 6-0, 188, So., Castle Rock, Colorado
#22 – Zain Zinicola, 5-10, 192, R-So., Highlands Ranch, Colorado
#28 – Christian Arrington, 5-11, 180, So., Highland, Utah
#30 – Cash Cheeks, 6-6, 200, Fr., Colorado Springs, Colorado
#43 – Reece Pratz, 5-10, 175, Fr., Greeley, Colorado
#80 – Jamarii Robinson, 6-3, 197, Jr., New Rochelle, New York
#81 – Jordan Riles, 6-4, 200, So., Long Beach, California
#82 – Oliver Ortiz, 6-1, 170, Fr., Dumas, Texas
#84 – Devvin Gitchuway, 6-0, 185, Fr., Rancho Cucamonga, California
#85 – Bo Tate, 6-2, 190, So., Oxnard, California
#86 – Jace Villers, 6-3, 195, Fr., Pacific, California
#88 – Brayden Munroe, 6-2, 190, Fr., Parker, Colorado
^ Numbers subject to change
The term "depth" is a buzzword that's used in football circles and can be the razor-thin margin between a win or a loss.
For first-year wide receivers coach Micah Simon, the Bears have 14 receivers on the roster. With a mix of veteran returners and several newcomers, the receiver's room is as deep as any position on the team.
"I'm super pleased about the progress this group has made from Spring football to now. There is a lot of talent from top to bottom, from the upperclassmen to the freshmen," Simon said. "They continue to listen, are coachable, and keep digging for the betterment of themselves individually and as a team."
What stands out to Simon is the commitment the unit has.
"They have done a great into buying into the culture Coach Lamb has established and the process we believe will help us win."
The Bears return three receivers from 2022 that saw significant playing time.
Zain Zinicola, who played in just seven games, tallied 38 receptions for 386 yards and two touchdowns. Zinicola averaged 10.16 yards per reception and 54.14 yards per game. Ty Arrington recorded 369 receiving yards on 35 receptions and four touchdowns. Arrington averaged 10.54 yards per reception. Noah Ford played in nine games and finished with 237 receiving yards on 24 receptions and three touchdowns.
Tickets on sale
UNC football season and single-game tickets are on sale. The Bears play a challenging home schedule with five teams that qualified for the 2022 playoffs and host preseason top 10 Incarnate Word on September 9.
Tickets can be purchased at uncbears.com/tickets or call 970-351-4849.
Receivers
#11 – Noah Ford, 6-1, 180, R-So, McKinney, Texas
#15 – Ty Arrington, 5-11, 180, R-Jr., Highland, Utah
#19 – Blake Haggerty, 6-0, 188, So., Castle Rock, Colorado
#22 – Zain Zinicola, 5-10, 192, R-So., Highlands Ranch, Colorado
#28 – Christian Arrington, 5-11, 180, So., Highland, Utah
#30 – Cash Cheeks, 6-6, 200, Fr., Colorado Springs, Colorado
#43 – Reece Pratz, 5-10, 175, Fr., Greeley, Colorado
#80 – Jamarii Robinson, 6-3, 197, Jr., New Rochelle, New York
#81 – Jordan Riles, 6-4, 200, So., Long Beach, California
#82 – Oliver Ortiz, 6-1, 170, Fr., Dumas, Texas
#84 – Devvin Gitchuway, 6-0, 185, Fr., Rancho Cucamonga, California
#85 – Bo Tate, 6-2, 190, So., Oxnard, California
#86 – Jace Villers, 6-3, 195, Fr., Pacific, California
#88 – Brayden Munroe, 6-2, 190, Fr., Parker, Colorado
^ Numbers subject to change
The term "depth" is a buzzword that's used in football circles and can be the razor-thin margin between a win or a loss.
For first-year wide receivers coach Micah Simon, the Bears have 14 receivers on the roster. With a mix of veteran returners and several newcomers, the receiver's room is as deep as any position on the team.
"I'm super pleased about the progress this group has made from Spring football to now. There is a lot of talent from top to bottom, from the upperclassmen to the freshmen," Simon said. "They continue to listen, are coachable, and keep digging for the betterment of themselves individually and as a team."
What stands out to Simon is the commitment the unit has.
"They have done a great into buying into the culture Coach Lamb has established and the process we believe will help us win."
The Bears return three receivers from 2022 that saw significant playing time.
Zain Zinicola, who played in just seven games, tallied 38 receptions for 386 yards and two touchdowns. Zinicola averaged 10.16 yards per reception and 54.14 yards per game. Ty Arrington recorded 369 receiving yards on 35 receptions and four touchdowns. Arrington averaged 10.54 yards per reception. Noah Ford played in nine games and finished with 237 receiving yards on 24 receptions and three touchdowns.
Tickets on sale
UNC football season and single-game tickets are on sale. The Bears play a challenging home schedule with five teams that qualified for the 2022 playoffs and host preseason top 10 Incarnate Word on September 9.
Tickets can be purchased at uncbears.com/tickets or call 970-351-4849.
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