Which quote from The Athletic "State of the Program" article on Colorado is the most telling?
- Pac-12 coach: "They have had some players that should excel, but there’s just been a lot of (coaching) changes for those kids over the years. They really don’t get a chance to get into a groove" (59%, 75 Votes)
- OC Mike Sanford: “Obviously, on paper we’re supposed to be terrible. Everybody’s saying that. But I think internally there’s a different feeling" (24%, 31 Votes)
- DC Chris Wilson: “This is Year 3 for us in the program. You can see the culture shifting. Now we just got to get the results from it. You can see us trending the right direction" (17%, 21 Votes)
Start Date: June 11, 2022 @ 4:08 pm
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What do you think of the argument that schools like UMass and New Mexico are only four years and a $644 million sugar daddy away from a College Football Playoff berth. Thoughts?
- I'm not really buying the narrative. Phil Knight has contributed $1 billion with a "B" to the University of Oregon (not all to the athletic department), and the Ducks are still looking for a title (42%, 48 Votes)
- Sad, but true. The days of building a program the right way are now in the nostalgic past. If you want wins, it's going to take outside dollars to make it happen (36%, 41 Votes)
- I just wish a Buff fan would win the lottery and test the theory (with a head start on UMass and New Mexico), a title could be bought for around $400-$450 million (22%, 26 Votes)
Start Date: June 10, 2022 @ 4:30 pm
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Forty years ago, the University of Colorado was in a bind, trying to hire a head coach in June. Bill McCartney was the unlikely choice. Thoughts?
- A cautionary tale for impatient Buff fans. Dorrell already has more wins in 1 1/2 seasons than McCartney had in three seasons. If CU is going to rise from the depths, it's going to take time (47%, 82 Votes)
- An unknown defensive coordinator from Michigan who went on to become CU's all-time winningest coach. A significant day in the history of CU football (33%, 58 Votes)
- Considering the timing, it was a lucky break for CU to get a coach (and have an administration) who would do what it takes to get CU to the top (20%, 36 Votes)
Start Date: June 9, 2022 @ 4:37 pm
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What is your level of interest in the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field championships taking place this week?
- Medium. I'll be happy to read up on the results, and see if our Buffs come home with some national titles, but I don't see myself watching the action or actively seeking out the results (47%, 70 Votes)
- Low. I wish our Buffs well, but, if I'm being honest, I don't really have much interest in the competition or the results (30%, 44 Votes)
- High. Colorado has a total of 17 student-athletes competing, and a pretty good chance at some individual national championships. I'm looking forward to tracking how our Buffs do in Eugene (23%, 34 Votes)
Start Date: June 8, 2022 @ 4:27 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Another preseason list; another publication which sees CU's Karl Dorrell on the hot seat. Do you agree?
- It depends. If the Buffs are losing badly, and attendance is dropping, Rick George may have no choice but to give the fan base some new hope with a new coach (44%, 98 Votes)
- No. Bill McCartney was 7-25-1 in his first three years at CU; Dorrell is 8-10 in a season-and-a-half. At some point, patience is required - and will pay off (39%, 86 Votes)
- Yes. You can't go 4-8, lose your best players, suffer in recruiting, and then post another losing record and expect to keep your job. A five-win season might be okay, but 4-8 or worse and he's gone (17%, 38 Votes)
Start Date: June 7, 2022 @ 5:43 pm
End Date: No Expiry
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The Buffs need to wear the silver and gold that are the official school colors. Black jerseys are OK as the’ve been around for a long time, but out with the black helmets–and the white ones too. Gold helmets with silver pants, alternating with silver helmets and gold pants would be good. Nix on all black and all white!!
‘SkoBuffs!! Drub the Nubs.
Stuart, your polls are so thoughtful and on point. Appreciate you doing this and sharing it with your CUAtTheGame community.
Did Coach Hagan just let the cat out of the bag regarding Colorado’s starting QB?
Wouldn’t mind the Cheez-It Bowl at all, as I have connections at Kellogg’s (owns Cheez-it) who could get me tickets!! Is that Cheezy??? 🙂