BOULDER — Colorado senior safety Derrion Rakestraw is a nice example of how to take advantage when opportunity comes knocking.
Early last season, Rakestraw — who came to CU as a wide receiver, then spent some time at corner — saw most of his action on special teams. He played just 29 snaps on defense in CU's first three games, including one game in which he did not make an appearance on defense.
But in Week 4 of the season, injuries thrust Rakestraw into the starting lineup and he responded with a huge fourth-quarter interception in a win at Arizona State.