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Casper Star-Tribune: Ruff emerges as Wyoming's defensive quarterback

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Casper Star-Tribune: Ruff emerges as Wyoming's defensive quarterback

By ERIC SCHMOLDT Star-Tribune staff writer

Luke Ruff certainly isn't the fastest player on Wyoming's defense.

And at 5-foot-11, 195 pounds, he's one of the smallest members of the starting lineup.

But Ruff is proving that it's not always about bigger, faster and stronger as the junior strong safety puts his sharp mind to use as the quarterback of the Pokes' defense and throws his body on the line to lead the team in tackles.

"Luke, he's a smart guy; he knows everything," UW sophomore cornerback Marqueston Huff said. "And when I say everything, I mean everything. He's going to be a great player. He's just a football player. ...
 
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