Playing At CSU A 'Big Opportunity' For Running Back Dee Hart

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) - Colorado State running back Dee Hart, who transferred from Alabama after playing for Rams coach Jim McElwain while he was an assistant there, spoke fondly of him at practice Monday.

"Coach Mac always has been one of my favorite coaches I've ever played for," Hart said at the Rams' first practice on Monday. "That's from the bottom of my heart. He gave me a big opportunity to come play for him and I just really appreciate that. "

Hart played two seasons for the Crimson Tide, rushing for 88 yards in 2012 and 78 yards and one touchdown in 2013.