Colin Gruber honored

"The UC Riverside Athletics Department hosted the annual Scotty Awards Wednesday evening to celebrate the many successes of the 2014-15 season. Colin Gruber was named the recipient of the Stan Morrison Best Teammate Award, named after former UC Riverside Athletics Director Stan Morrison. Coach Morrison, was the ultimate teammate for UC Riverside student-athletes, coaches and staff members alike during his 12 years at the helm of the Highlanders ship.

Gruber's year came to a premature end due to injury midway through his senior campaign, but rather than feel sorry for himself, Gruber turned his full attention towards being as supportive as possible of his teammates, cheering them on when times were good, and motivating them to remain focused when times were tough.

Perhaps more importantly, he embraced the role of a team leader with regards to the program's four new international students, each of whom was trying to acclimate, not just to a new school and a new team, but an entirely new country, making their transition to becoming Highlanders that much easier."

Gruber played at Harbor High in Santa Cruz County and then one season at both Northern Arizona and Cabrillo College.