Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Nate Landman and Brady Russell are poised for a great 2021 season For the third straight season, Colorado linebacker Nate ‘The Hammer’ Landman has been named to the Dick Butkus Award (Top Linebacker) preseason watch list. Another one for The Hammer ☑️@_Nate_Landman ➡️ Butkus Award #GoBuffs | … [Read more...] about Nate Landman, Brady Russell named to Butkus, Mackey award watch lists
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Four takeaways from George Kliavkoff’s first Pac-12 Media Day
LOS ANGELES — George Kliavkoff’s first football media day as Pac-12 Commissioner was a doozy. College football has been in a news frenzy this offseason with topics like NIL, Covid-19, realignment and others on the table. Kliavkoff took firm stances on most of these issues during a 45-minute media availability that was split between his opening statement and a question [...] The … [Read more...] about Four takeaways from George Kliavkoff’s first Pac-12 Media Day
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
California defensive back commits to Colorado
Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images A late riser is the Buffs first foray into California in 2022 The Colorado Buffaloes have exactly zero commitments from the state of Colorado and, until this week, had zero from California. Texas had been picking up the slack, but it appears that the Golden State, a traditional stalking ground for … [Read more...] about California defensive back commits to Colorado
At the Buzzer: Big XII exodus, Colorado to the Big Ten?
Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images We break down the implications of Oklahoma and Texas reportedly leaving the Big XII for the SEC On the latest episode of the At the Buzzer, Jack and Sam are joined by boss Jon Woods to discuss the latest conference realignment drama. Report surfaced this past week that Texas and Oklahoma — of whom Jon supports over Colorado — will … [Read more...] about At the Buzzer: Big XII exodus, Colorado to the Big Ten?
Mekhi Blackmon named to Jim Thorpe Award watch list
Photo by Cody Glenn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Blackmon is on the list with the nation’s top defensive backs Editor’s Note: Mekhi Blackmon was not named to the watch list. The author saw this Pro Football Focus article and thought it was the official watch list, but it is not. He apologizes for being a buffoon and has promised to double check before … [Read more...] about Mekhi Blackmon named to Jim Thorpe Award watch list
Steve Addazio is ready for an expanded College Football Playoff: “People are thirsting for more”
LAS VEGAS — Change is good. Steve Addazio is looking forward to the likely expansion of the College Football Playoff. In an extended interview with the local press, Addazio, now in his second season as head coach of the Rams, explained that the current structure has become a stale product as it frequently ends with the same four teams in [...] The post Steve Addazio is ready … [Read more...] about Steve Addazio is ready for an expanded College Football Playoff: “People are thirsting for more”
Danny Gonzales, UNM starters determined to stop decade-long losing streak to CSU
LAS VEGAS — 10 straight losses. Danny Gonzales is well aware that it’s been over a decade since New Mexico last defeated Colorado State. The second-year Lobos coach didn’t shy away from the fact when asked about his program’s difficult stretch against its long-time conference foe at Media Days this week. Neither did his players. “Every day, we opened up [...] The post Danny … [Read more...] about Danny Gonzales, UNM starters determined to stop decade-long losing streak to CSU
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