Buffs to take on 5th-seeded Oregon in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals (Thursday, 3:30 p.m., MT). Thoughts?
- Buffs have been on a roll lately, while the Ducks have been struggling. Without leading scorer Will Richardson, Oregon is vulnerable. Buffs advance to the semi-finals! (39%, 88 Votes)
- If the Stanford/Arizona State game taught us anything (a 16-1 run in the final three minutes to take out the Sun Devils, 71-70), there are no guarantees once you hit tournament play. Fingers crossed (37%, 83 Votes)
- Dana Altman has the best winning percentage in Pac-12 tournament history for a reason. Wounded Ducks are dangerous ... and still very talented. I'm very concerned about this game (24%, 54 Votes)
Start Date: March 9, 2022 @ 6:38 pm
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Bracketology has CU with a No. 3 seed in the NIT. Thoughts on playing in the NIT, with potential home games?
- Let's cross that bridge when we get there. For now, the Buffs are the No. 4 seed, and have a real chance at a Pac-12 title. Fingers crossed for Pac-12 title No. 2 (70%, 171 Votes)
- Actually, I think that with this young team, a home game or two in the NIT wouldn't be a bad springboard for the 2022-23 season (not to mention more standing O's for the seniors) (24%, 59 Votes)
- Nope. Not going there. Evan Battey said in his interview that the team wasn't all that excited to play in the NIT before, and I doubt they will be interested this year (6%, 16 Votes)
Start Date: March 8, 2022 @ 5:46 pm
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Which team will give the Buffs their next loss?
- Arizona in the semifinals. The Buffs have enough momentum to take out the struggling Ducks, but the Wildcats will be primed for revenge, and will take out the Buffs in the semis (59%, 136 Votes)
- In the NCAA tournament. The Buffs are on a roll, and every other team in the Pac-12 has issues. Not saying how deep the Buffs will go in the Big Dance, but I wouldn't be surprised if they get there (25%, 57 Votes)
- Oregon in the quarterfinals. The Ducks will get their act together and take out Oregon State in the first round, and have the talent to defeat the Buffs in Round 2 (8%, 19 Votes)
- USC or UCLA in the finals. If the Buffs can find a way to their second straight upset of the No. 2 team in the country, they won't have the energy to pull off another upset in the finals (8%, 17 Votes)
Start Date: March 7, 2022 @ 5:28 pm
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Does CU merit consideration for an at-large bid for the NCAA tournament, or do the Buffs have to win the Pac-12 tournament to get in?
- All I know is that if Oregon (losers of five of their last six) and a NET ranking of 74 is considered a bubble team, then CU, with a No. 75 NET ranking, should be considered a bubble team as well (59%, 154 Votes)
- The Buffs have won seven of eight games, including a win over No. 2 Arizona. If recent games still have any value to the Selection Committee, CU should be a trip to the Pac-12 finals away from a bid (25%, 65 Votes)
- Sorry, but losses early in the season, and lost opportunities (Kansas game canceled), plus poor non-conference play by the Pac-12 in general, have doomed CU's chances at an at-large bid (16%, 43 Votes)
Start Date: March 6, 2022 @ 7:06 pm
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Buffs take care of business with an 84-71 win over Utah, leading by double digits the final 33 minutes of the game. Best numbers?
- That CU has won seven of its last eight games, including four straight conference wins on the road. Not a bad run heading into Las Vegas ... this team has a real shot at a Pac-12 title (39%, 97 Votes)
- That CU has 20 wins, marking the 13th time the Buffs have reached that mark, with nine of those seasons coming under Tad Boyle. We're in the Golden Era of CU basketball, friends (34%, 83 Votes)
- That the Buffs earned a first round bye in the Pac-12 tournament for just the second time (but the second year in a row). Last year's team make it to the Pac-12 finals ... I like it! (15%, 36 Votes)
- That, just days after his CUATG podcast interview, Evan Battey goes for a career-high 27 points. Correlation or causation? Perhaps Stuart should interview Jabari Walker before next Thursday's game? (12%, 31 Votes)
Start Date: March 5, 2022 @ 9:58 pm
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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??? 🙂