CU Games of the Day – Sept. 11th


2020 Season Archive

1993: Buffs rout No. 24 Baylor, 45-21 … 1999: Gary Barnett picks up his first win as CU’s head coach with a 63-35 thumping of San Jose State … 2004: In a makeup game for canceled 2001 game, the Buffs post a goal line stand in the final minute to defeat Washington State, 20-12 …

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September 10th has been pretty kind to CU … 1988: A 45-3 rout of Fresno State … 2005: A 39-0 rout of New Mexico State led by former walk-on Joel Klatt … 2016: A 56-7 rout of Idaho State gets CU votes in AP poll; sets the stage for Pac-12 North title run …

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Two games … 1989: Underdog Rams race out to 14-7 lead, but No. 9 Buffs roar back to post a 45-20 victory … 1995: CSU comes to Boulder riding high (first-ever WAC title in 1994: No. 16 final ranking), but No. 10 Buffs put Rams in their place with 42-14 rout …

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CU is 2-3 on games played on 9/8 … 1984: Ed Reinhardt sets a school record with ten catches v. Michigan State … 2012: A 30-28 loss to Sacramento State inspires one of my most popular essays: “Shirt of Shame” … 2018: Laviska Shenault last minute score shocks Nebraska in Lincoln, 33-28 …

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1989: Hagan runs over Texas … 1997; ’98 & 2001: Buffs take down ranked CSU teams in Denver … 2004: “Win One for the Stripper” – The Marcus Houston game comes down to the final play … 2005: Crosby kick at the gun sinks Rams …

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1995 opener: New CU head coach Rick Neuheisel was tasked with taking on No. 21 Wisconsin on the road … The result? A 43-7 Buff rout … Bonus: Dave Plati on the misconceptions about Neuheisel – “He would have stayed” …

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*Colorado 38, CSU 17*

//posted 9.5.2020

Buffs overcome an early deficit to take down the Rams in Ft. Colllins … Karl Dorrell wins in his debut as quarterback Tyler Lytle leads the Buffs with two scoring passes … **Alternate Universe**: Buffs dominate the Rams, with CSU head coach Steve Addazio booed off the field …

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Colorado Daily

//posted 9.4.2020

Former Buff Alex Kelley to compete in Strongman competition September 26th … Sports Illustrated: Why football mattersĀ … *Video – Emotional testimonials: CU Fight Song* …

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Pac-12 Notes

//posted 9.4.2020

Utah furloughs ENTIRE athletic department (including AD and coaches) … Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin says two SEC coaches have told him “no way they could play a game this week” … Larry Scott: “High degree” of confidence in January start for football …

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Who is left on the Board for the “CU Recruiting Class of 2021”? … Which of the proposed Pac-12 spring schedules has the most merit? … Did the Pac-12 pull the plug too early on the 2020 season? …

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The Daily Camera is running a “CU Week that Was” – 2001 (the loss which cost the Buffs a shot at the national championship) … 2003 (Joel Klatt’s “Electrifying” debut) … 2019 (Buffs make it five straight over CSU) … With CUATG game story and essay supplements …

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The Daily Camera is going to do a week-by-week look at memorable CU games throughout the fall … Okay, I’ll play along … In addition to the Camera’s story on the 1990 opener, I have posted the CUATG story for the game (along with the game video) …

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