What were your takeaways from CU's open practice in Denver?
- That the play-calling was (intentionally) vanilla, that there was plenty of support from the fans, and Coach Prime sounds very comfortable with his team (41%, 74 Votes)
- That the offensive line is still a huge question mark, CU still doesn't have a backup quarterback of note, and a lack of consistency may continue to haunt the Buffs (37%, 68 Votes)
- That CU has great depth at wide receiver, running back, and in the secondary ... and has a defensive line which will be a force this fall (22%, 40 Votes)
Start Date: August 17, 2024 @ 4:25 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Which CU non-conference line (from DraftKings) would be the easiest money (if you are taking your Buffs)
- CU +6.5 at Nebraska. The Cornhuskers are starting a five-star freshman who may be great in the future. CU has a senior quarterback who is already great. Take the Buffs and the points (42%, 70 Votes)
- CU -8.5 v. North Dakota State. With trick plays and odd formations, the Bison will keep it close for awhile, but the Buffs will pull comfortably away late. Take the Buffs; give the points (29%, 49 Votes)
- CU -7.5 at Colorado State. Yes, it's a road game in a hostile environment, but, this just in ... the Buffs will want to make a statement, and will rout the Rams in Ft. Collins (29%, 49 Votes)
Start Date: August 16, 2024 @ 4:27 pm
End Date: No Expiry
CU hires George Helow as a senior defensive coach. Thoughts?
- With the limits on the size of coaching staffs having been lifted, it makes sense to get as many quality coaches on staff as possible. Best use of available funds? We'll see (45%, 91 Votes)
- A nice hire. Plenty of collegiate coaching experience, including stops at Michigan, Maryland and Alabama. Welcome to the black-and-gold, Mr. Helow! (38%, 76 Votes)
- Wait, I thought that the CU coaching staff was all about NFL experience. Not to be paranoid, but does the hire (and its timing), signal concern about the current defensive coaching staff? (17%, 34 Votes)
Start Date: August 15, 2024 @ 3:57 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Phil Steele ranks CU's schedule the 13th-most difficult in the nation (third in the Big 12). Thoughts?
- Another day; another preseason list. Two weeks left before the season opener, and I can't wait. All of the talk will (thankfully) be behind us, and we'll have real football to talk about (46%, 73 Votes)
- Still a better schedule than last year, and I'm glad the Buffs don't have Bo Nix and Caleb Williams to face to open conference play. A difficult schedule, but manageable (31%, 49 Votes)
- Sounds about right. The Big 12 welcomed the Buffs by giving CU a schedule against the five ranked conference teams. Good for ratings - tough on the win/loss record (23%, 38 Votes)
Start Date: August 14, 2024 @ 4:07 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Do you consider having Warren Sapp on the roster as a graduate assistant to be a positive for the team?
- Definitely! All of the players on the defensive line roster envision themselves in the NFL, and Sapp has a gold jacket. When Sapp speaks - they listen (and learn) (63%, 170 Votes)
- Probably. If Sapp is there as a graduate assistant, and not the coach, it's a positive. As long as the coaches are teaching, and Sapp is a supplement, it is a good thing (30%, 82 Votes)
- Not really. Sapp has no coaching experience, so I'm concerned with the extra attention Sapp will prove to be more of a distraction than a benefit to the team (7%, 20 Votes)
Start Date: August 13, 2024 @ 4:24 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??? 🙂