CU picks up two commitments in the past 24 hours - a speedy cornerback and a large offensive lineman. Thoughts?
- Speed and size - what the Buffs need. Taylor Starling is a track star (10.49 in the 100); and Drew Perez is huge (6'8", 330). Welcome, Texans, to the Black and Gold! (47%, 78 Votes)
- Starling is fast, and Perez is large. I just hope that Perez is not a replacement for Naquil Betrand, who committed in March, but has since blown up ... and is sniffing around for a better deal (37%, 62 Votes)
- Let me get this straight. It's June, and CU has managed to pick up two commitments from Texas who were not rated by either Rivals or 247 Sports? Another banner day for the Buffs! (16%, 27 Votes)
Start Date: June 23, 2022 @ 4:44 pm
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CU's Karl Dorrell the 9th-highest paid head coach in the Pac-12 (at $3.6 million for 2022). Thoughts?
- Probably about right. Dorrell's contract is in line with that of Herm Edwards at ASU and Jonathan Smith at Oregon State. Produce more wins ... and get paid more (75%, 120 Votes)
- You get what you pay for. If Dorrell is 9th in pay, then it's reasonable to expect that CU won't be better than 9th in the standings. Here's hoping CU is willing to pay premium for the next coach (16%, 26 Votes)
- Too high for the results on the field. Dorrell's contract is ahead of Arizona's Jedd Fisch and two new head coaches. Based on preseason predictions, Dorrell should be 12th in the conference in pay (9%, 13 Votes)
Start Date: June 22, 2022 @ 4:20 pm
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West Virginia transfer linebacker Josh Chandler-Semedo named as one of the Top Five linebackers in the nation. Thoughts?
- Nice to have some good press, but the team still needs to produce. Ask me in October if Chandler-Semedo has made me forget all about Nate Landman (48%, 87 Votes)
- Perhaps when Karl Dorrell said he was confident the new transfers were as good as the ones who left, he wasn't just engaged in coach-speak. Nice news to hear in June (35%, 63 Votes)
- Well, the source is On3 Sports. I'm not sure they are a better judge of talent than Athlon, Lindy's, Phil Steele, etc,, but it's nice to have someone think CU has a first-team All-Pac-12 player (17%, 32 Votes)
Start Date: June 21, 2022 @ 4:33 pm
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CU home game themes set: Black out (TCU); Gold rush (UCLA); and White out (Cal). Thoughts?
- I like it. It's already going to be hard enough to get fans in the stands this fall. Giving fans another reason to get up for the games is a good idea (52%, 75 Votes)
- I'm just glad that the "Striped stadium" and the "Checkerboard" options were scrapped. It'll be hard enough to get fans to participate - CU can't expect the fans to have to think (31%, 44 Votes)
- Not a fan. CU should spend more time (and money) on the fan experience (sound system; bathrooms; Balch Fieldhouse) instead of relying on gimmicks (17%, 24 Votes)
Start Date: June 20, 2022 @ 4:36 pm
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All in all done. The CU at the Game NIL Podcast Interview comes to a close. Thoughts?
- I'm just hoping that this is just the beginning, and that the likes of Kelli Brooks and Jeremy Dougherty will come through with a CU Collective (and soon) (44%, 53 Votes)
- Nice, but, if we're being honest, it's just a drop in the bucket of what is needed. CU - both the administration and its fan base - are falling far short in the new age of college football (28%, 34 Votes)
- It was a good concept, and a good payday for the players. Nice to hear from the players in an extended format, and nice to get them some monetary recognition (28%, 33 Votes)
Start Date: June 19, 2022 @ 4:51 pm
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6 Replies to “Polls Archive”
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.
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!!
‘SkoBuffs!! Drub the Nubs.
Stuart, your polls are so thoughtful and on point. Appreciate you doing this and sharing it with your CUAtTheGame community.
Did Coach Hagan just let the cat out of the bag regarding Colorado’s starting QB?
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??? 🙂