Week 2: Ft. Collins - Here Come The Lambkins

The Lightning get their second league game in as many weeks at the Lambkins come to town to take on the Lightning at North Stadium Friday night. What kind of a nickname is the "Lambkins" anyway?

Coach Eric Rice's team will roll into North stadium Friday night with a 1-0 record after beating Northglenn last week. Here's what the Denver Post said about the Lambkins...

FORT COLLINS LAMBKINS

Coach: Eric Rice 2007 record: 3-7

Returning starters: Five offense, three defense

Last playoff appearance: 2007, lost 28-15 to Mountain Vista in second round

Strengths: Improved lower ranks

Weaknesses: Voids in size and depth; new linebackers and secondary

Players to watch: Cole Allenbrand, Jr., DE, 6-1, 185; Andre Alvarez, Sr., Slot, 5-9, 187; Devin Arruabarrena, Sr., DB, 5-10, 175; Cody Donaldson, Sr., QB, 6-1, 170; Colton Richard, Jr., LB, 5-10, 180; Caleb Spaulding, Jr., OL-DL, 6-2 1/2, 236.

In 2008: Lambkins on the climb back to competitiveness, but still working on how to finish.