COLBY KIRKEGAARD NAMED TRC'S QB 2015!

Tyresö Royal Crowns are happy to introduce their first import player of the upcoming 2015 season. After a long and thorough selection process, Tyresö AFF have agreed to terms with Colby Kirkegaard – Quarterback from the University of Wyoming (NCAA D1).

Colby, a team captain and a starter for the Wyoming Cowboys in 2014, will arrive in Sweden to compete in the Swedish Super Series (top division) and will do so with a terrific resume.

                                          Quick Facts About Colby:

• High School: Arcadia HS (Phoenix, Arizona) 5083yds passing, 47 pass-TD, 13 rush-TD
  
  
• Junior College: PHX Community College 1695yds passing, 12 pass-TD

• College: Wyoming Cowboys 19 matcher, 2820 passing-yards, 12 pass-TD

Colby, despite his young age (23), has played in several big time games and faced off with top contending programs throughout his career at Wyoming - including programs such as Michigan State, Boise State and last year’s national title favorites (after dismantling FSU) University of Oregon.

• Highlights of Colby’s’ 2014 season: Colby Qb Wyoming 2014

Tyresö Royal Crowns head coach, Andreas Ehrenreich, emphasizes the importance of signing someone of Colby’s caliber at the quarterback position; “The difference between a decent and a successful season will most often come down to the level of play at the QB position. We, as a coaching staff have been extremely thorough in our evaluation and recruiting process. Finding the right person to lead our team is something that certainly takes time and we are more than comfortable with our decision in Colby. We feel that we have found a great leader, player and tremendous teammate in Colby and I can’t wait to see him compete in the Super Series this season”.

Christofer Fredlund, offensive coordinator certainly echoes HC Andreas impression of Colby and describes him as a “really sharp player with a very high football-IQ” in addition to his merits having played against teams like Oregon and Michigan State. “I feel that his collegiate accomplishments certainly speak for themselves”.

Thomas Carlstedt, Wide Receivers coach and the person in charge of recruiting, had the following to say after finalizing the deal that will send the Wyoming Cowboy to Sweden for the 2015 season:

“I’m overly joyed and excited about bringing a player of Colby’s caliber to our organization. Colby, with all of his qualities as a player and person, will be a perfect fit for our offense. He’ll be a great asset to us with his   in-depth knowledge of the game and experiences from playing at a high collegiate level. After the numerous conversations that we’ve had with Colby throughout the process, in addition to what we have learned by several references regarding Colby’s character, I’m convinced he’ll be a great addition to our team”.

Brent Vigen - Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach- University of Wyoming Football “The main attributes that you are looking for (student of the game and leadership) are the areas Colby particularly excelled this past season. He is a man of great character and it is very easy for his teammates to respond to him”.

Colby will arrive in Sweden in April in order to get acclimated and start working with his new teammates and the offensive system before the season starts May 9th. The season opener will be played against Västerås Roedeers at the Swedbank Park. The first home game will be played at Tyresövallen June 6th as the Royal Crowns will host the Uppsala 86ers, a top team in the Super Series. A player like Colby is certainly sought out after by the professional football leagues in the United States and he will therefore have an opt-out option in his contract if a team picks him up.

For more information about Colby & the Tyresö Royal Crowns, please contact:

Head Coach Andreas Ehrenreich

(+46707780700 & andreas.ehrenreich@swipnet.se)

Sportchef Philip Minja

(+46737821195 sportchef@royalcrowns.com)

www.royalcrowns.com