From Carrollton To Boulder, Alex Ward Is Ready To Work

BOULDER — Playing against older competition has never intimidated Colorado freshman wide receiver Alex Ward . Ward began playing football in the third grade, often lining up against older players. Competing against sixth graders gave him an indication that he possessed the ability and confidence to advance in the sport. “I was playing up and doing pretty well,” Ward said. “I thought about what I could do if I was playing with my own age group. That was when I realized I had a chance.” That belief grew stronger when Ward received his first college scholarship offer in the eighth…