CU receives a transfer portal commitment from a former four-star inside linebacker from Notre Dame, Jack Lamb. Thoughts?
- A former four-star who had offers from Oklahoma, Oregon and Penn State in addition to Notre Dame? With three years of eligibility left? In a position of need? Love it! (43%, 143 Votes)
- I'm just glad that CU got some good news after the disappointments of the week. Did the coaching staff have Lamb in mind when T.J. Patu and CU parted ways? (Perhaps panic wasn't the proper response) (33%, 111 Votes)
- Well, he suffered a hip injury in 2019 which limited his play in 2020. Fingers crossed he'll be healthy (and fingers crossed that he makes it to CU. Nothing's final until he graduates this spring) (24%, 78 Votes)
Start Date: February 4, 2021 @ 5:31 pm
End Date: No Expiry
CU Signing Day email: "At this time, we are not planning to sign any new recruits". Thoughts?
- Word is that CU is saving some scholarships for transfer portal signees. I'm definitely concerned, but I'm withholding judgment until the final roster is set (50%, 183 Votes)
- A real gut punch. DL Ike bails and signs with Michigan; QB Millen switches at the last minute to Nevada; long-time LB commit Patu de-commits. No way to spin this disaster (30%, 111 Votes)
- Tough to lose three potential recruits at the last minute, but there are 17 quality recruits in the fold (plus two great transfers). I'm going to focus on what we have, not what we lost (20%, 70 Votes)
Start Date: February 3, 2021 @ 5:45 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Report: CU hires from within, promoting Bryan Cook, director of quality control for defense, as the new tight ends coach. Thoughts?
- Not too worried. The tight ends coach is not a crucial position (certainly not at CU the past decade). If Cook can recruit, and can hold his own in his room, I'll be happy (49%, 141 Votes)
- Not excited. Hiring a position coach who has never coached the position before? Doesn't sound like a recipe for success. Seems like a real downgrade from Taylor Embree (38%, 110 Votes)
- I like this hire. Cook has been in over coaching for over 20 years, and has plenty of experience. (Plus, he probably comes pretty cheap compared to an outside hire) (13%, 38 Votes)
Start Date: February 2, 2021 @ 5:42 pm
End Date: No Expiry
CU likely to face former Michigan quarterback Dylan McCaffrey in its opener (against Northern Colorado). Thoughts?
- Nice that McCaffrey will get to play for his dad, and the move will help generate interest for the game ... but if the Buffs are worried about the Bears, it's going to be a long 2021 season (62%, 206 Votes)
- 'Means little. McCaffrey was a highly-ranked recruit, but wasn't able to get on the field at Michigan. A distraction, perhaps, but there has been no evidence that McCaffrey is a true threat (32%, 106 Votes)
- Figures. Only CU would schedule an FCS opponent ... and get to face the No. 7 pro-style quarterback from the Class of 2017. Now I have to worry about this game? (6%, 19 Votes)
Start Date: February 1, 2021 @ 6:07 pm
End Date: No Expiry
The best coaching move head coach Karl Dorrell made this week was ...
- Hiring Shannon Turley as strength and conditioning coach. I don't know (and don't really care) why Stanford let him go. His work with the Cardinal speaks for itself. A home run hire! (69%, 196 Votes)
- Promoting D-Line coach Chris Wilson to defensive coordinator. The team already knows (and likes) him, and was rumored to be on the short lists of other schools and the NFL. Sounds like a smart move (29%, 83 Votes)
- Promoting safeties coach Brett Maxie to defensive passing game coordinator. An NFL veteran (both player and coach), he can continue CU's tradition of creating draft-worthy defensive backs (2%, 6 Votes)
Start Date: January 31, 2021 @ 5:52 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??? 🙂