This cat looks pissed. Easy big punter settle down...easy....easy boy..A judge sentenced former Northern Colorado backup punter Mitch Cozad to seven years in prison Tuesday for stabbing a rival in what prosecutors said was a brutal attempt to take over the starter's role.
Prosecutors said Cozad ambushed starting punter Rafael Mendoza on the night of Sept. 11, 2006. Mendoza was left with a deep gash in his kicking leg but later returned to the team.
Cozad was convicted in August of second-degree assault but acquitted of the more serious charge of attempted first-degree murder.
Cozad was convicted in August of second-degree assault but acquitted of the more serious charge of attempted first-degree murder.
Cozad, 22, of Wheatland, Wyo., could have faced up to 16 years in prison on the assault conviction.
In related news this might be a blessing in disguise for Cozad as a scout for Warner Bros., has pitched him the next role if Friday the 13th Part 34. The plot calls for Jason to come back again from the dead and try out for the New York Jets punter role...Do I hear the Academy calling?