UW This Season: Ron Rockett took over as Wyoming's starting strong safety in the fifth game of the 2004 season after Marcial Rosales suffered a season-ending knee injury in the Louisiana-Monroe game. Rockett started the final eight games of the season, and enters the 2005 season as the projected starter -- junior Rosales is listed No. 2 on the depth chart. Rockett was extremely effective after taking over the starting role in `04. 2004: Rockett ranked No. 6 in total tackles for Wyoming with 56 in his first season as a Cowboy after transferring from Palomar Community College in California. He also intercepted one pass in the season opener versus Appalachian State, which he returned 33 yards, and forced one fumble, also against Appalachian State. Rockett had his best games of the season in three of the last four games as he recorded a career best seven tackles versus Utah, New Mexico and UCLA. Palomar CC: Rockett started for Palomar Community College for two seasons at safety. He was named First Team All-Mission Conference American Division as a sophomore in 2003. Rockett ranked second in tackles for Palomar his sophomore season, with 72, that included 47 solo tackles and 25 assists. He tied for the team lead in fumble recoveries, with two. He was credited with 3.5 sacks for 22 yards, and intercepted two passes on the season. On special teams, Rockett blocked one punt. As a freshman in 2002, Rockett intercepted two passes, returning them for 55 yards, and had one fumble recovery. During his two years at Palomar, the Comets posted an 18-4 record. In 2002, Palomar was ranked No. 4 in the final J.C. Grid-Wire rankings. The Comets concluded the 2002 season with a 10-1 record, and defeated Grossmont Community College, 20-19, in the South County Bowl. Palomar posted a 5-0 conference mark in 2002 to capture the Mission Conference Central Division title. Entering the 2003 season, Palomar was ranked No. 4 in the preseason J.C. Grid-Wire rankings and was also ranked No. 4 in the J.C. Football Network.com preseason rankings. The Comets concluded the 2003 season ranked No. 22 in the nation by J.C. Grid-Wire, after posting an 8-3 record, 4-1 in the Mission Conference American Division to tie for the title. Palomar played in the West State Bowl in the First Round of the 2003 Southern California Playoffs, losing 14-24 to College of the Canyons. Rockett played for head coach Joe Early at Palomar Community College. His defensive coordinator at Palomar was Laramie, Wyo., native and 1978 University of Wyoming graduate J.G. Aegerter. He was recruited out of junior college by Arizona, BYU, Fresno State, Oregon State, UNLV and Washington. High School: He prepped at Mission Bay High School in San Diego, Calif., where he earned All-CIF and All-Conference honors. Mission Bay captured back-to-back CIF Championships in 2000 and 2001. His high school coach was Dennis Pugh. Personal: Born Oct. 30, 1982, Rockett is the son of Ann and Ron Rockett. He is majoring in physical education. |
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