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BOULDER, Colo. — Colorado offensive lineman Casey Roddick doesn't take one snap for granted these days after nearly having his football career derailed last year. A positive test for COVID-19 in January 2021 was followed by a diagnosis of myocarditis, a condition that causes inflammation of the heart wall. It was a slow road back to the field in a season where he started the final 10 games. This year he's been named a team captain. The fifth-year player has trimmed down to 305 pounds and will switch over to left guard. The Buffaloes open the season by hosting TCU.
