Murder and Punting

And he planned on getting away with it how exactly?

Former Northern Colorado backup is accused of stabbing starter: Mitch Cozad, a former Northern Colorado backup punter accused of stabbing starter Rafael Mendoza, pleaded not guilty Monday in Greeley, Colo., to charges of attempted murder and assault.

Cozad is accused of leaving a 3- to 5-inch deep gash in Mendoza's kicking leg during a Sept. 11 ambush in Evans, Colo. Police have said they believe Cozad stabbed Mendoza in an attempt to get the starting job.