Avoiding a CU football jinx
I like the cover photo of a buffalo (it’s not Ralphie) on this year’s Colorado football media guide, commemorating 2008 as the 75th season with the American bison as the team’s nickname. I just hope...
View ArticleWorld’s beefiest fullback?
Has there ever been an example where a college football player named to freshman All-American teams was moved to another position the following spring? There’s no mention of that in the NCAA record...
View ArticleBeware of the Phog
With all due respect to fans at Duke, UCLA, New Mexico and other programs with hallowed basketball arenas, my favorite venue is Allen Fieldhouse, home of the Kansas Jayhawks since its doors opened in...
View ArticleMost important signee since Hagan
I’m not the only one who believes blue-chip tailback Darrell Scott is the most important signee for Colorado football since Darian Hagan. A shifty quarterback, Hagan helped return the Buffaloes to...
View ArticleBack from Shreveport
Five observations from hanging around the Buffaloes for almost a week at the Independence Bowl: 1) Colorado needs to get quicker at the linebacker and defensive end positions. Fortunately, those appear...
View ArticleTaking another step
Colorado football coach Dan Hawkins likes to talk about “watershed moments” that can accelerate the learning curve and boost a building program to a higher level. The win over Oklahoma was one. Earning...
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