Heading into the start of training camp on Wednesday, the Broncos are confident three of their headliners are on track to be ready for the season opener Sept. 12. But that doesn’t mean wideout Courtland Sutton (ACL injury last year) plus outside linebackers Von Miller (ankle surgery last year) and Bradley Chubb (offseason ankle surgery) will be full-go in camp. Coach Vic Fangio … [Read more...] about Broncos Briefs: Team to be conservative in training camp with Von Miller, Bradley Chubb and Courtland Sutton
George Kliavkoff optimistic about Pac-12 future
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — While the wheels are in motion for a seismic power shift in college sports, George Kliavkoff is optimistic about the position of the Pac-12. On Tuesday, while Pac-12 athletic directors, coaches and players gathered for football media day at the W Hollywood Hotel, it was reported that Big 12 powers Oklahoma and Texas have officially applied for membership in … [Read more...] about George Kliavkoff optimistic about Pac-12 future
CSU football 2021 position preview: Quarterbacks
First-year Colorado State offensive coordinator Jon Budmayr was asked this spring whether he spotted any similarities between Rams’ quarterback Todd Centeio and quarterbacks he coached at Wisconsin. “The one that really jumped out to me when I first saw him was Russell Wilson,” Budmayr enthusiastically responded. After spring ball, Budmayr stuck to his guns. “He continued to do … [Read more...] about CSU football 2021 position preview: Quarterbacks
CU Buffs football opponent preview: UNC Bears starting new era
Following the 2019 season, the Northern Colorado football program made the decision to go in a different direction. After nine years with Earnest Collins Jr. at the helm, the Bears hired former Denver Broncos receiver Ed McCaffrey as head coach, turning the page to a new era. Related Articles 3-star cornerback Simeon Harris commits to CU … [Read more...] about CU Buffs football opponent preview: UNC Bears starting new era
Colorado State’s Steve Addazio in favor of expanded College Football Playoff
Is it possible for a Mountain West team to reach the College Football Playoff under its current format? Colorado State coach Steve Addazio doesn’t like the odds. “It’s going to be hard,” Addazio said. “That’s why I’m a proponent of changing.” Addazio jumped into the CFP expansion debate Wednesday during a virtual news conference for Mountain West football media days. He did not … [Read more...] about Colorado State’s Steve Addazio in favor of expanded College Football Playoff
3-star cornerback Simeon Harris commits to CU Buffs
When the opportunity to attend a football camp at Colorado came up, Simeon Harris knew he couldn’t pass it up. It led to him choosing a different path for his future. Simeon Harris, a three-star recruit from Benicia, Calif., verbally committed to the Colorado Buffaloes on July 21, 2021. Harris is pictured during a visit to the CU-Boulder campus for a camp in June of 2021. … [Read more...] about 3-star cornerback Simeon Harris commits to CU Buffs
Mountain West football 2021 preseason poll: CSU Rams, Air Force in middle of the pack
The Air Force and Colorado State football teams were picked to finish third and fourth, respectively, in the Mountain Division, according to the Mountain West Conference’s preseason media poll released Wednesday. Air Force (2-2) finished fifth in the conference last year, and CSU (2-3) was eighth. The Mountain West did not have divisions in 2020 due to the shortened season … [Read more...] about Mountain West football 2021 preseason poll: CSU Rams, Air Force in middle of the pack
CU Buffs position preview: CBs have talent, potential
Early in the 2020 season, opposing quarterbacks picked on Colorado cornerback Christian Gonzalez because he was a freshman. There were moments throughout the year in which he looked like a freshman, too, but by the end of the season, there were enough positives about Gonzalez to signal that his future is bright — and that starts next season. “I believe he’s on the verge of … [Read more...] about CU Buffs position preview: CBs have talent, potential
CU Buffs position preview: Defensive line growing as unit
In front of every good defense is a stout defensive line. Whether or not the Colorado Buffaloes will be strong up front this year remains to be seen, but defensive coordinator/line coach Chris Wilson likes the path the group is on this summer. “Obviously, we’ve got a lot of work ahead,” Wilson said. “That always sounds cliché, but really, there’s no end in this deal. You’re … [Read more...] about CU Buffs position preview: Defensive line growing as unit