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BOULDER, Colo. -- As a 6-year-old, Alex Kelley settled into a linemans stance next to his two brothers and father for a family photo at Folsom Field.An early glimpse of blocks to come.Born in Spain and raised in San Diego, the Colorado senior center grew up humming the school fight song and hanging on every word of the stories from his dad, Karry, an offensive tackle for the Buffaloes in the 1970s.Now, Alex Kelley is front and center for the resurgence of No. 23 Colorado. He started the Buffaloes (6-2, 4-1 Pac-12) on the right path by scoring the seasons first TD when he pounced on a fumble in the end zone. Theyre nationally ranked again, bowl eligible for the first time since 2007 and contending for the Pac-12 South title.Just what he always pictured.Ive been here when we lost to Fresno State, 69-14 (in 2012), to when we beat Arizona State, 40-13 (two weeks ago), Kelley said. This, right now, what were doing, I cant even put words to how fun it is. I grew up hearing all my dads stories of playing Nebraska, of running out behind Ralphie (the school mascot). I just wake up every morning extremely happy to be here.Out of high school, Kelley was all ready to commit to Boise State when Colorado entered the picture late.Black and gold it was. He couldnt help himself, even if the Buffaloes were floundering at the time.Lineman lineage ran too deep.His father played on the offensive line for the Buffaloes from 1976-79, with the team earning a conference title in `76 and ranked as high as No. 3 in `77. The Buffs went 3-8 in Karry Kelleys final season.The reverse has been true for his son. His teams struggled early -- 4-8 in 2013, 2-10 in `14, 4-9 in `15 -- and now theyve turned the corner.We knew that Colorado would rise again sooner or later, Karry Kelley said. Its really exciting to see Alex be a part of a program thats having this kind of success. The goal is a Pac-12 championship and I think they have a shot at doing that. Im pulling for that.Of course he is.His dad loves this place. Alex loves this place, coach Mike MacIntyre said. Alex has been here through a lot of rough things. Hes very well respected by his teammates. Hes done an excellent job with us this year.In many ways, Kelley is just your ordinary center: Stout blocker, bushy beard, in sync with his quarterback Sefo Liufau, watches a lot of video.And in some ways, hes not: Born in Madrid to missionary parents, a Teddy bear disposition (Liufaus description) and big into video games. His favorite game is Defense of the Ancients, and his favorite character is Anti-Mage, whos known for his high agility in holding back the enemy.Fitting for this 6-foot-2, 310-pound blocking machine whos springing holes for Phillip Lindsay and keeping Liufau safe in the pocket.Kelley had every linemans dream in the season opener -- a touchdown.Heres how the play unfolded: Against Colorado State, Liufau fumbled going into the end zone, and there was Kelley to jump on the football.Little did he know it was a TD, though -- the first by a Buffaloes offensive lineman since 1995. His mom, Charlyn, and dad in the stands didnt know, either. It wasnt until their son who lives in Turkey -- and was watching the game -- sent a text that Alex scored.Now that was really fun, Karry Kelley said.Alexs regret was not getting the football.Still, the play gained him consideration for the Piesman Trophy , an award given to the lineman who does the most unlineman-like thing over the course of a season.Id vote for him, because he saved my butt in terms of recovering that fumble, Liufau said. Hes someone I admire, how he worries about other people besides himself. Its easy to get caught up in football, and the success of the team. Hes a great person overall -- what he does and the things he does for people around him.Since he was little, Kelley has always extended a helping hand. Thats why he went to Haiti in 2010 to clean up after an earthquake devastated the country. Or with his father to a Peruvian village in the middle of the Amazon jungle to aid a community. 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Lawrie was getting comfortable at his Oriole Park locker as the stall to his left, which belonged to Kawasaki, was being emptied of uniforms and baseball gear. After 10 minor league rehab games, the last three of which were started at second base for the Bisons, Lawrie was at second against the Orioles and playing in his first major league game since spraining his ankle on May 27. "It actually makes a little bit of sense to me," said Lawrie of playing second, which he did on Saturday for the first time in his major league career. "We can get more of our guys in the lineup. If I can play second base and play Eddie over at third maybe or even put Lindy at first base. The more guys we can get in the lineup the better of were going to be. Wherever I can help the team." It took 93 games but, finally, manager John Gibbons has Lawrie and shortstop Jose Reyes on the field together for the first time. "Were excited to have Brett back," said Gibbons. "Its been a while. They both had the same type of injury and that takes a lot of time so its two days before the All-Star break, figured wed get him up here, let him play a couple of games and then go from there." Gibbons is hoping Lawrie can provide a spark to a club which has dropped 12 of 18 games since a franchise record-tying 11-game winning streak ended on June 24. In his most recent game with the Bisons, Lawrie struck out four times and walked in five plate appearances. He struck out seven times in 13 plate appearances in three games for Buffalo. Still, Lawrie says hes feeling more comfortable in the batters box each day. "Its definitely on the way back," he said. "I was seeing the ball every game. I saw the ball a little bit better, a little bit better down there so I just took some reps and I feel like Im definitely on the mend." After an 0-foor-4 day on Saturday, in 38 major league games this season, Lawrie has a slash line of .dddddddddddd203/.261/.364. The Blue Jays have acknowledged Lawrie was rushed back from a rehab assignment in April, as he was recovering from an oblique strain suffered before the World Baseball Classic, because of the void left when Reyes injured his ankle. The club attributes some of Lawries offensive inconsistency to the early activation. Whether Lawrie ends up a full-time second baseman, whether he goes back to playing third or whether hes a hybrid depends on a number of factors not limited to his performance. General manager Alex Anthopoulos has talked about Lawries versatility giving the Blue Jays options. While Anthopoulos wouldnt speculate on the degree to which hell be involved in the trade market leading up to the July 31 non-waiver deadline, should he acquire an infielder its likely to affect Lawries position on the field. In the meantime, Gibbons wants to see how Lawrie takes to a position he hasnt played since his days in the Brewers system. "I think hell adjust just fine," said Gibbons. "He used to play second base. Hes a good athlete. Hes got all the skills you need to play anywhere on that field so yeah, well see how it plays out, see how he does there and well go accordingly." "I like to differentiate between the two," said Lawrie. "I like how third base, I like how square I am to the field and stuff like that. It allows me to use my athleticism and quickness right off the bat. I like second base as well because I have a lot more ground to cover. Ive got ground to cover to my right, to my left, double play balls and stuff like that. I like the challenge and Im definitely up for it. Ive done it before for my first two seasons so Im pretty comfortable over there and ready to have some fun." As for Kawasaki, the popular utility man likely hasnt made his last appearance in a Jays uniform. He could be recalled in the event of another injury and because Kawasaki remains on the 40-man roster, he is a prime candidate for recall when the rosters expand in September. ' ' '