University of Colorado

A small section of fans at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis roared on March 20 when the Colorado men’s basketball team emerged from the locker room. Sitting with several dozen CU supporters, athletic director Rick George quickly noticed the elation on the face of junior forward Evan Battey and other players. “When our guys came out and they saw all of us in this corner … Evan … [Read more...] about No regrets: How CU Buffs, Rick George have navigated challenging year

Jonathan Van Diest’s ankles haven’t felt good the past two years. It was watching himself on film, though, that really led him to do something about it. After a winter of speed training, the Colorado junior linebacker is feeling good as the Buffaloes go through spring practices. “I think I feel a difference, personally, and what prompted that was just watching film the last two … [Read more...] about CU Buffs’ Jonathan Van Diest enjoying healthy spring

Photo by David Madison/Getty Images It makes no sense. The Colorado Buffaloes have a strange relationship with tight ends. Despite having a rich history of dominant tight ends, headlined by 2001 Mackey Award winner Daniel Graham, there hasn’t been much talent in the tight end room as of late. Despite having the famed tight ends coach Jon Embree as head coach, they … [Read more...] about Why do the Colorado Buffaloes have 12 tight ends?

BOULDER — Ashaad Clayton’s first semester at the University of Colorado wasn’t easy. “It was just every day waking up like, ‘Man, I miss my family,’ and then I missed the food—New Orleans has great food—the crawfish, Mardi Gras and everything like that,” Clayton told reporters Monday during his first media call since joining the team. To make matters worse, [...] The post … [Read more...] about Ashaad Clayton found a second home in Boulder

BOULDER — The first scrimmage of the spring is in the books. Colorado took the field Friday afternoon for their sixth of 15 spring practices. The plan for the practice changed earlier in the day, when the coaching staff decided to shorten the practice from its full length down to 20-25 plays of red zone work because of the team’s [...] The post Colorado’s defense dominates the … [Read more...] about Colorado’s defense dominates the first spring scrimmage

News and commentary from around the Pac-12 … Rising: Pac-12 transfer policy The conference is on the verge of a major policy shift regarding internal player movement. According to multiple sources, the Pac-12 is expected to eliminate the redshirt year for undergraduates who transfer within the conference, thus granting them immediate eligibility. But there’s a catch, and it’s a … [Read more...] about Pac-12 stock report: Major change likely for intra-conference transfer policy for football and basketball players

When Maurice Bell looks back at the 2020 season, he can’t help but think about missed opportunities on kickoff returns. “I should have had three (touchdowns) last year,” said Bell, a junior receiver with the Colorado Buffaloes. “This year we’re gonna have to go for at least five. I’ve got some making up to do.” Now one of the veterans in the receiver room, Bell is looking for … [Read more...] about CU Buffs’ Maurice Bell looks to take next step with deep receiving corps

Colorado’s Nate Landman is encouraged by his progress this spring and aiming for a return to football this fall. On Tuesday night, Landman took part in a CU-sponsored virtual event, “Discovering Dorrell.” During the event, host Mark Johnson interviewed head coach Karl Dorrell, while a set of former football players spoke with current players. Landman was interviewed by Matt … [Read more...] about CU Buffs’ Nate Landman pleased with progress as he eyes fall return

Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images The 7-footer will compete in the ACC Former Colorado Buffaloes center Dallas Walton announced on Wednesday that he will transfer to Wake Forest. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dallas Walton (@dallas_walton) Walton will be immediately eligible as a graduate student. … [Read more...] about Colorado forward Dallas Walton transfers to Wake Forest