ESPN SP+ Rankings has CU as the last place team in the Pac-12, and No. 102 in the nation. Thoughts?
- 'If we're being realistic, CU would be listed as an underdog in almost every game next fall. Doesn't mean it has to stay that way, but CU's coaches and players have their work cut out for them (64%, 171 Votes)
- Hard to look at, but true. The Buffs went 4-8 last year, and lost some of its best players. The replacement are mostly freshmen, which makes 4-8 ... an optimistic goal for the 2022 season (24%, 65 Votes)
- I'm not sure which metrics ESPN is using, other than, "Let's dump on CU again". The next time CU is given optimistic press from ESPN will be the first time (12%, 30 Votes)
Start Date: February 10, 2022 @ 5:57 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff wants conference to have "opportunity to have some flexibility with respect to when games are played and who plays in those games". Thoughts?
- Doesn't matter. This is just posturing. Negotiations for the next media deal aren't even scheduled to start until next winter. Until the new playoff scheme is identified, this is all just talk (56%, 98 Votes)
- It only makes sense. The Pac-12 should be able to maneuver its schedule so as to get the most eyes on Pac-12 teams, even if it means sacrificing revenue in upcoming negotiations (33%, 57 Votes)
- Not seeing it. The media partners already have incentive to show the most attractive games at optimal times. Giving up revenue (when the Pac-12 is already behind) makes no sense (11%, 20 Votes)
Start Date: February 9, 2022 @ 6:03 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Which quote from strength and conditioning coach Shannon Turley gives you the most optimism for this season?
- “I feel well prepared for (the challenge) ... I’m more equipped and can be more productive and efficient and get us to results and achievement earlier and at a higher level" (44%, 88 Votes)
- “The players know where the standard is ... There’s less installation, and there’s more competition for us the second time around" (34%, 68 Votes)
- “I take a lot of pride in it and consider myself a tremendous asset to our players and program in that aspect of injury prevention. It’s our No. 1 priority" (22%, 45 Votes)
Start Date: February 8, 2022 @ 5:54 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Does the participation of two former Buffs in the Super Bowl influence your cheering interests in the game?
- Yes. Since my team isn't participating, I have more reason to cheer for Chidobe Awuzie and Josh Tupou to get their Super Bowl rings as Cincinnati Bengals (55%, 124 Votes)
- Not really. I'm just hoping for a good game and/or don't care about the outcome and/or only watch the game for the commercials (39%, 88 Votes)
- No. I have allegiances for Cincinnati or Los Angeles which supersede my loyalty to the Buffs (6%, 15 Votes)
Start Date: February 7, 2022 @ 6:37 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Which former Buff will likely be changing coaching jobs: Eric Bieniemy hired as head coach at New Orleans, or Jon Embree hired as TE coach at Denver?
- Not sure, but I am glad that former Buff Chidera Uzo-Diribe has been hired as the outside linebackers coach at Georgia. Keep climbing the ladder, Chidera! (47%, 126 Votes)
- Jon Embree as the new tight ends coach at Denver. Embree wasn't a good collegiate head coach, but he has been successful as a position coach in the NFL (most recently with San Francisco) (35%, 94 Votes)
- Eric Bieniemy as the head coach at New Orleans. Bieniemy deserves his chance; he's qualified ... and the NFL could use some positive publicity on minority hiring (18%, 49 Votes)
Start Date: February 6, 2022 @ 6:39 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??? 🙂