2011 Season Archive
Four-star running back visits Boulder …
READ MORE >>Tags: Alex Kozan, Arthur Flores, B.J. Catalon, Bart Houston, Brady Daigh, Brian Kimbrow, Bryce Treggs, Chris Brown, Conner Crane, Cyler Miles, D.J. Foster, Davien Payne, Evan Baylis, Gabriel Marks, Javon Williams, Jeffrey Thomas, Joey O'Conner, Jon Embree, Jordon Vaden, Keivarae Russel, Paul Thurston, Shane Callahan, Shane Dillon, Stefon Diggs
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How are the Buffs’ players adjusting to the new offense? Grades given range from A- to C- …
READ MORE >>Tags: Alex Lewis, Brent Burnette, Brian Lockridge, Cordary Allen, Daniel Munyer, DaVaughn Thornton, David Bakhtiari, Ethan Adkins, Evan Harrington, Gus Handler, Henley Griffon, Jack Harris, Josh Ford, Keenan Canty, Kyle Cefalo, Kyle Slavin, Logan Gray, Maxwell Tuioti-Mariner, Mike Iltis, Nate Solder, Nick Hirschman, Paul Richardson, Rodney Stewart, Ryan Dannewitz, Ryan Deehan, Ryan Miller, Shawn Daniels, Sione Tau, Steve Marshall, Thomas Carter, Toney Clemons, Tony Jones, Tyler Ahles, Tyler Hansen, Will Jefferson
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CU’s defense and special teams remain works in progress, with little time left to figure things out …
READ MORE >>Tags: Alec Parker, Andre Nichols, Brian Cabral, Chidera Uzo-Diribe, Conrad Obi, Curtis Cunningham, David Goldberg, Derrick Webb, Doug Rippy, Eric Richter, Forrest West, J.D. Brookhart, Jon Major, Josh Hartigan, Justin Castor, Liloa Nobriga, Nate Bonsu, Nick Kasa, Will Oliver, Will Pericak, Zac Blaha, Zach Grossnickle
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Embree: “I’m happy with where we are” after offense puts up 625 yards in Spring game … Spring Awards announced … Coach Mac’s speech
READ MORE >>Tags: Bill McCartney, Brent Burnette, Brian Lockridge, Charles Johnson, Conrad Obi, Daniel Munyer, Doug Rippy, Evan Harrington, Gary Barnett, Joel Klatt, Jon Embree, Jon Major, Jordan Marquez, Josh Ford, Justin Castor, Kyle Cefalo, Kyle Slavin, Nick Hirschman, Paul Richardson, Ray Polk, Rodney Stewart, Ryan Miller, Sal Aunese, Tony Jones, Tyler Ahles, Tyler Hansen, Zac Blaha, Zach Grossnickle
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May 31st Time for a little love If you have already grown weary of what the preseason magazines have had to say about Colorado (see, Colorado Daily, May 29th), then this might raise your spirits … In his ESPN blog, Ted Miller wrote an article entitled, “Colorado’s visit to OSU no longer imposing“. In it, Miller notes that Ohio State was already going to be without several key players for the game against Colorado on September 24th, including quarterback Terrelle Pryor, leading rusher Daniel Herron, No. 2 wide receiver DeVier Posey, …
READ MORE >>Tags: Chris Spielman, Conrad Obi, Doug Rippy, Gene Smith, Jim Tressel, Jon Embree, Larry Scott, Mountain West Conference, Pac-12 Media Enterprises, Pac-12 Network, Rashaan Salaam, Sports Illustrated, Ted Miller, Tom Osborne, Tyler Hansen, Western Athletic Conference
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Jim Tressel resigns as head coach at Ohio State … Will other players be suspended for CU game?
READ MORE >>Tags: Alex Wood, Ben Kelly, Bill McCartney, Brian Calhoun, Charles E. Johnson, Christian Fauria, Damen Wheeler, Daniel Graham, DaVaughn Thornton, Forrest West, Gary Barnett, George Visger, Harold Mobley, Henley Griffon, Hunter Harrison, J.V. Cain, Jalil Brown, Jay Leeuwenburg, Jeremy Bloom, Jesse Johnson, Jim Tressel, Joe Klopfenstein, Lawrence Vickers, Mark Koncar, Matt Allen, Maxwell Tuioti-Mariner, Nate Solder, Ohio State, Pete Brock, Quentin Hildreth, Quinn Sypniewski, Ryan Deehan, Ryan Walters, Scotty McKnight, Steve Rosga, Ted Johnson, Terrelle Pryor, Tom Ashworth, Tony Reed, Troy Archer, Tyler Brayton, Will Jefferson
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SBJ breaks down how ESPN and Fox were brought together to present a joint bid for Pac-12 contracts …
READ MORE >>Tags: Big 12, Bob Bowlsby, David Shaw, ESPN, Fox Sports, Jon Wilner, Larry Scott, Mike Bohn, Mike Riley, Pac-12 Media Enterprises, Pac-12 Network, Pac-12 Properties, Pat Haden, Rick Neuheisel, Sandy Barbour, Scott Woodward, Sporting News
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April 30th Colorado held its own in 2011 NFL draft The Colorado Buffaloes more than held their own in comparison to the rest of the new Pac-12 this weekend. Only one new rival, USC, had more players selected in the first four rounds (four) than did Colorado (three). Cal and Stanford did catch the Buffs with their third picks in the fourth round, but the fact remains that, well through the midway point of the 2011 draft, Colorado was second alone in its new league in number of players drafted. …
READ MORE >>Tags: Arizona State, Dennis Erickson, Eric Richter, Jeff Tedford, Jim Tressel, Jimmy Smith, Lane Kiffin, Nate Solder, NFL Draft, Paul Wulff, Rick Neuheisel, Steve Fairchild
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April 30th 2011 Draft best for Colorado since 2006 For the first time since 2006, four Colorado Buffaloes were selected in the NFL draft. Cornerback Jalil Brown went to the Kansas City Chiefs with the 21st pick of the fourth round (118th pick overall), while wide receiver Scotty McKnight went to the New York Jets with the 24th pick of the seventh round (227th pick overall). The last time Colorado had four players selected in the same draft came in 2006. During that draft, tight end Joe Klopfenstein was the …
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April 30th Jalil Brown and Scotty McKnight lightly considered in 2006 While Nate Solder and Jimmy Smith were not highly regarded as high school prospects in 2006 (see story, below), they were all-stars compared to the other two Colorado players, Jalil Brown and Scotty McKnight, who were 2011 draft picks. Jalil Brown was a two-star athlete out of Phoenix, Arizona. Brown, however, went unsigned during Signing Day, 2006. There was interest from Arizona State, Hawai’i, and Oregon State, but Brown did not receive a scholarship offer. Brown did attend the 2006 Colorado Spring game, and committed …
READ MORE >>Tags: Alex Kozan, Arthur Flores, Bart Houston, Benjamin Catalon, Brandan Brisco, Clay Norgard, Cody Hawkins, Conner Crane, Cyler Miles, D.J. Wilhelm, Dalis Bruce, Elijah Shumate, Evan Baylis, Jake Schany, Jalil Brown, Jimmy Smith, Joel Klatt, Joey O'Conner, Jordon Vaden, Justin Solis, Keegan LaMar, Kevin Davis, Kyle Kelley, Logan Gray, Nate Solder, Paul Thurston, Scotty McKnight, Shane Callahan, Shane Dillon, Stefon Diggs, Stephon McCrary, Stevie Dorman, Thomas Carter, Tyler Henington, Yuri Wright, Zach Jones, Zeke Pike
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Seven of CU’s 2011 opponents have coaches on the “hot seat” list … DL Eric Richter one of strongest players in the NCAA
READ MORE >>Tags: Arizona State, Conrad Obi, DaVaughn Thornton, Doug Rippy, Eric Richter, Jered Bell, Jon Major, Kyle Whittingham, Lane Kiffin, Nick Hirschman, Oregon, Oregon State, Paul Wulff, Rick Neuheisel, Ryan Deehan, Terrel Smith, USC, Utah
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Embree suggests some players will be cut from team: “It’s a privilege to be a Buffalo; it’s not a right”
READ MORE >>Tags: Alec Parker, Alex Lewis, Andre Nichols, Anthony Perkins, Blake Behrens, Brian Lockridge, Bryce Givens, Chidera Uzo-Diribe, Conrad Obi, Curt Koch, Curtis Cunningham, Dan Hawkins, Daniel Munyer, Darian Hagan, David Bakhtiari, David Goldberg, Deji Olatoye, Derrick Webb, Doug Rippy, Eric Bieniemy, Eric Richter, Forrest West, Gus Handler, Harold Mobley, Hunter Harrison, Jack Harris, Jacob Frost, Jason Espinoza, Jon Embree, Jon Major, Josh Hartigan, Josh Moten, Justin Castor, Justin Gorman, Kaiwi Crabb, Kirk Poston, Liloa Nobriga, Matt Bahr, Max Tuioti-Mariner, Maxwell Tuioti-Mariner, Mike Iltis, Nick Hirschman, Nick Kasa, Parker Orms, Paul Richardson, Rodney Stewart, Ryan Deehan, Ryan Miller, Shawn Daniels, Terrell Smith, Toney Clemons, Tony Jones, Tony Poremba, Tyler Ahles, Tyler Hansen, Will Jefferson, Will Pericak
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