Polls Archive


CU has 27 non-Power Four transfers, coming to Boulder with "chips on their shoulders". Thoughts?
  • We'll see. If the lack of a spring Transfer Portal helps bring the team together sooner, perhaps having a roster filled with players wanting to show other schools what they missed will help (39%, 18 Votes)
  • I like it. Last season, the Buffs emphasized Power Four transfers, with disastrous results. Better to have players glad to be here than players who think they deserve better than Colorado (30%, 14 Votes)
  • Means nothing. Having a chip on your shoulder, and doing something about it, are two different things. If CU's lines are getting pushed around, "want to" will easily lose out to "can" (31%, 14 Votes)

Start Date: March 23, 2026 @ 4:28 pm
End Date: No Expiry

How would you rate the CU defensive roster as spring practices resume?
  • About the same as last season - which isn't saying a great deal. CU may have to hope that they can outscore other teams this fall if they want to have a chance at a bowl game (65%, 70 Votes)
  • A strength. The edge rushers and defensive backs are good, and the linebacker room has improved significantly over last season (19%, 21 Votes)
  • A weakness. Hard to believe, but one of the worst defenses in the nation last year may be just as bad this fall. No defensive tackle talent and a thin linebacker corps will doom the Buffs this fall (16%, 17 Votes)

Start Date: March 22, 2026 @ 4:56 pm
End Date: No Expiry

FanDuel has CU's odds to win the Big 12 at 100:1, worst in the Big 12. What does that tell you?
  • It tells me that Coach Prime and his staff have their work cut out for them. I hope that they are using spring practices to get the most out of this roster. Plenty of time to figure out how to win (57%, 61 Votes)
  • It tells me that CU fans have been looking at the roster and coaching staff with black-and-gold colored glasses. Vegas knows: CU is in disarray, and has little going for it in 2026 (29%, 31 Votes)
  • It tells me that Vegas has been paying too much attention to the top teams, and not doing a deep dive into every team. This roster may not win the Big 12, but it's not at the bottom of the league (14%, 15 Votes)

Start Date: March 21, 2026 @ 4:44 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Other than winning, what to you would be the most important factor in improving the Events Center experience?
  • Better fund the programs overall. CU is last in the Big 12 in expenditures on basketball. When basketball becomes a priority for the administration, it will become a priority for the Buff Nation (76%, 71 Votes)
  • Getting the students back involved. Remember when CU paid for students to go to Vegas to cheer for the Buffs? Giveaways (read: food) or ticket incentives - get student butts in the seats (15%, 14 Votes)
  • Upgrade the seating. The CEC is almost 50 years old, and has seen little in the way of improvements. Create better seating, which will draw in more fans (and more ticket revenue) (9%, 8 Votes)

Start Date: March 20, 2026 @ 4:09 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Stewart Mandel's list of Top 25 head coaches has only three Big 12 coaches, none higher than 13th. Thoughts?
  • Just another off-season list with no value. Although, now that you've asked - Kenny Dillingham (ASU) and Sonny Dykes (TCU) should have made the list over some of the coaches who made the Top 25 (68%, 62 Votes)
  • Sounds about right. The Big Ten and SEC have the money, so it's not a surprise that they can pay for the best coaches. Until or unless the Big 12 and ACC get to equal footing, this list won't change (24%, 22 Votes)
  • Way too much disrespect for the Big 12, although it's surprising to see Lance Leipold on the list. Kansas has posted back-to-back 5-7 seasons - worse than CU's 12-13 over that span (8%, 7 Votes)

Start Date: March 18, 2026 @ 4:53 pm
End Date: No Expiry

6 Replies to “Polls Archive”

  1. Stuart:

    I like the question about SS’s negative coverage. Personally, I think the see-saw coverage is mostly about “stirring the pot” and/or getting clicks. SS is this year’s draft soap opera–a love/hate fest For one negative story there is a more positive one. Some stories are just hit jobs (anonymous NFL assistant/exec), others just cover every minutia of his life. Yesterday, Kiper has him still going early.

    SS is an intriguing draftee warranting discussion, however the extensive overall coverage on every detail for one QB prospect seems over the top. NFL teams have their draft boards, needs, and evaluations and they make decisions based upon that. I’ll be glad when SS and TH are picked today and the focus will be on our team.

  2. The Buffs need to wear the silver and gold that are the official school colors. Black jerseys are OK as the’ve been around for a long time, but out with the black helmets–and the white ones too. Gold helmets with silver pants, alternating with silver helmets and gold pants would be good. Nix on all black and all white!!

  3. Stuart, your polls are so thoughtful and on point. Appreciate you doing this and sharing it with your CUAtTheGame community.

  4. Wouldn’t mind the Cheez-It Bowl at all, as I have connections at Kellogg’s (owns Cheez-it) who could get me tickets!! Is that Cheezy??? 🙂

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