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Thursday, September 26, 2019
Vol. 129, No. 13
Farming history of Fort Collins uncovered The Bee Family Centennial Farm reminded patrons of farming’s humble beginning
By Sam Sedoryk @samsedoryk
likely can’t make a tackle, and that’s one less player the running back has to worry about. Pancakes are about the only statistic for offensive linemen that are tracked, and it oftentimes doesn’t come up on the stat sheet. Wesley isn’t one to care about the glamour of the game; he simply does whatever it takes to win.
Many Fort Collins locals already know the significance of agriculture and the impact it has on the community. For those who aren’t familiar with just how deep the roots of agriculture are planted in Fort Collins, the Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum held Pioneer Living Day this past weekend, which celebrated their 125th anniversary as well as the agricultural history of Northern Colorado. The Bee Farm’s Pioneer Living Day event reminded Northern Colorado residents of the importance of agriculture and how it was the starting ground for many families. Fort Collins has a long history of being a farming community, and it’s often forgotten. However, historic sites like the Bee Farm help people remember its humble beginnings. “We’re city folk, and my kids love to see everything,” said Laura Lohse, a visitor at the Bee Farm.
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Colorado State football defensive lineman Jan-Phillip Bombek (91) and offensive lineman Barry Wesley (69) on the practice field next to Canvas Stadium on Sept. 24. PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT COLLEGIAN
‘Pancake specialist’ Barry Wesley: A game changer on and off the field By Bailey Bassett @baileybassett_
The pancake specialist, Barry Wesley, is a vital part of Colorado State’s football team and culture. And no, I am not talking about breakfast foods. Pancake blocks occur in football when an offensive lineman knocks a defender flat on their back. Redshirt sophomore Wesley is
notorious for the play. Wesley has roughly 18 of these knockdowns already this year, and he anticipates many more. “Personally, I’d like to get a little bit more knockdowns,” Wesley said after the CSU vs. Arkansas game. “I had like four last game, and I need at least five.” Linemen never get the glamour or the hype that skilled position players do, but it is the
dirty work done in the trenches that wins football games. Linemen open the holes that running backs go through, and after the yardage is gained, it’s the running back that receives the glory for the positive yards. Offensive linemen have to seal off defensive players to create these holes, and a pancake block completely takes a defender out of the play. When a defender is on their back, they
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