Mychal Anthony Sisson (born October 1, 1988 in

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) is an

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. Sisson ranked second among the nation's freshmen (behind Oklahoma's

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) with a team-leading 105 tackles (57 solo), including eight stops for loss and ½

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, while breaking up three passes, forcing a fumble, and recovering two more, one of which he returned for a touchdown. He subsequently earned ''

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''′ Freshman

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n team honors.

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Colorado State Rams bio
1988 births Living people Players of American football from Indianapolis Sportspeople from Duncanville, Texas American football linebackers Colorado State Rams football players {{linebacker-1980s-stub