On Wednesday night, it was revealed that Colorado running back Alton McCaskill would be leaving the program after a season with limited playtime in 2023.
Previously honored as the 2021 AAC Rookie of the Year for his performance at Houston, where he accumulated 961 yards and 18 touchdowns, McCaskill’s momentum was halted by a torn ACL in April 2022. This injury sidelined him for the entire season. After his move to Colorado, continued injury woes limited him to just 14 carries over 59 yards for most of 2023.
Following his decision to transfer, McCaskill’s father briefly shared a pointed critique about the situation, attributing the decision to ‘favoritism’ within the Colorado program and a lack of opportunities for his son, despite being ‘100% healthy.’
“If my son’s not RB1, we gotta go… He was ready last year! He’s 100% this year! Unfortunately, we have to find another home where there’s no favoritism, and he is valued, appreciated, and has no doubts about RB1… He is the best RB in Colorado… But he’s not settling! We going! Thank you, Colorado, for your hospitality! #McCaskillStrong #WeGoing #RB1 #Proven,” his father posted before deleting it.
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Alton McCaskill himself addressed and distanced himself from these remarks with a statement of his own:
“The only person that has any input or any influence with my decisions is me,” McCaskill stated. “My apologies for some opinions voiced that may leave people appalled. Please do not let that be a reflection of my character and the integrity of my career.”