Football: Briar Woods JR Running Back Cory Colder Offered by Bucknell

(May 3, 2012) - Briar Woods High School junior running back Cory Colder received his first football scholarship from Bucknell University. Bucknell, a Patriot League member, is now permitted to give athletic scholarships which makes Colder's one of the first scholarship offers by Bucknell.

Colder helped the Falcons to a second straight VHSL Division 4 state title in the fall, rushing for a school record 1,525 yards on 271 carries for a 5.6 yard average. He also scored 23 touchdowns. He had 186 yards rushing in the state title 28-26 win over Christiansburg on 27 carries including a 34-yard TD romp.