Spring Practice – 2018

CU has returning starters at placekicker and punter, but the return game remains a question mark

CU loses three DB’s (including Isaiah Oliver), but ShaDon Brown believes the unit may be even better

The Buffs return two 100+ tacklers from 2017, but also have significant issues which remain unresolved …

If the “pencil” depth chart holds, CU will have three JC’s starting along the line – to go with their new coach

Grading on potential, the line is a strong unit … but based upon past production, the line is a question mark

CU lost three quality receivers to graduation, but may have an even deeper lineup in 2018

Darrin Chiaverini “getting into the flow” of play-calling … Neill Woelk Buffs’ spring review: Defense … Video of CU’s Football spring awards breakfast

Travon McMillian or bust? Spring practices did not give Buff fans a front runner to replace Phillip Lindsay

Can the D-Line get pressure on QB’s? … Can the secondary produce new stars? … Thoughts on 2018

Steven Montez is the starter – Has he alleviated questions concerning his decision-making and leadership?

Each unit discussed … An open competition at WR … RB’s competing against “He who shall not be named”

Associate AD Lance Carl talks about CU’s three new assistants, and the chemistry in the coaches’ room …

Mike MacIntyre is 12-33 against Pac-12 opponents at CU … Is 2018 a make-or-break year for Mike Mac?

Two new assistants – Drake and Ambrose – have been brought in to improve the nation’s 109th-ranked defense

QB coach Kurt Roper is the new addition, but the Chiaverini/Adams combo is also making its debut

The Buffs return both starting kicker and punter, with the return game the focus this spring

Buffs lose three starters, but an influx of JC talent will help fill the voids in the defensive backfield

CU’s top two tacklers return, but Davion Taylor and Nu’umoto Falo may make the most headlines this spring

Two starters return from 2017, but it may be two newcomers who make headlines this spring

Three starters return (from a unit which gave up 39 sacks) … Great potential in the pipeline (if you don’t mind starting red-shirt freshmen)

Without Phillip Lindsay, it was going to be an interesting spring … Now, with Travon McMillan coming …

Will 2018 (with JC transfer Darrion Jones) be the season when CU finally uses its tight ends?

CU’s RAPID Annual Report gives Buff fans some positive numbers … and some pause for concern …

Three record-setting receivers graduated … Will a pair of JC transfers or a pair of sophomores fill the void? …

With a new position coach could there be a new starter at quarterback?