Polls Archive


USA Today releases information on coaches' salaries. Thoughts on the Pac-12 breakdown?
  • I'm surprised/disappointed/aghast that Karl Dorrell's buyout is $14.8 million. Here's guessing that even a 1-11 meltdown this year will not result in a new head coach at CU (60%, 116 Votes)
  • I'm surprised that David Shaw is the third-highest paid coach in the nation. I know he's untouchable, but I'm not sure that Stanford is getting its $9 million of value these days (22%, 43 Votes)
  • I'm surprised that Karl Dorrell is making more money than Washington's Jimmy Lake ... and I'm also thinking that Oregon State's Jonathan Smith is due for a raise (18%, 34 Votes)

Start Date: October 14, 2021 @ 4:48 pm
End Date: No Expiry

CU men's basketball team picked to finish 6th in the Pac-12 for the 2021-22 season. Thoughts?
  • So, CU returns every player except for McKinley Wright, and has the best recruiting Class in the Pac-12 (11th nationally). If UCLA or Oregon had that roster, no way they would be picked sixth (48%, 104 Votes)
  • Sounds about right. Unlike football, a sixth-place team in basketball is still likely an NCAA tournament team. The Buffs might be a bubble team, but they should go dancing (30%, 66 Votes)
  • Umm ... It's not even mid-October, and we're not even halfway through football season. I know the football team is struggling, but I'm not going to worry about Boyle & Co. until December (22%, 48 Votes)

Start Date: October 13, 2021 @ 5:45 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Other than USC, which of the following Pac-12 teams is most likely to have a new coach in 2022?
  • Arizona State ... If Herm Edwards is the head coach next season, I will lose all faith in the authority of the NCAA. Oh, wait a second ... (29%, 69 Votes)
  • Washington State ... Whether it's a lack of vaccination, or a lack of wins, Nick Rolovich might not make it out of Year Two in Pullman (29%, 68 Votes)
  • Washington ... The Jimmy Lake promotion isn't working as well as hoped. If the Huskies go south in the second half of the season, Washington could be looking for a new coach (25%, 58 Votes)
  • Oregon ... Mario Cristobal has ties to the SEC and Miami, and with the LSU and Miami jobs possibly being open, the Ducks might be facing Willie Taggart Part Two (17%, 39 Votes)
  • Utah ... Kyle Whittingham has to retire sometime, doesn't he? It's been a long run of success, but it's got to be coming to an end soon (0%, 2 Votes)

Start Date: October 12, 2021 @ 4:27 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Karl Dorrell: "We are moving forward with the subtle changes that we did make ... No change in roles, from a play-calling standpoint". Thoughts?
  • Are you kidding? Does Dorrell want to play before an empty stadium? The Buffs have lost by three touchdowns or more for three straight games. "Subtle changes" ... to get us within two scores? Yuck (47%, 142 Votes)
  • I'm still in "wait and see" mode. The proof will be in the pudding. If these "subtle changes" make a difference, then he is vindicated. Hoping for the best ... but I have my doubts (42%, 126 Votes)
  • What would you expect? "We've pushed the panic button and made wholesale changes to try and save our jobs"? There is no free agent market for players or coaches, so you make do with what you have (11%, 34 Votes)

Start Date: October 11, 2021 @ 4:26 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Colorado (1-4, 0-2) opens as a six-point favorite over Arizona (0-5, 0-2). Thoughts?
  • CU is averaging 8.5 points per game against FBS competition. I'm hoping that there are changes behind the scenes. If not, Arizona breaks its losing streak; CU's losing streak hits five games (62%, 156 Votes)
  • Sounds about right. With a three-point edge for being at home, it seems like Las Vegas sees the Buffs as being about a field goal better at a neutral site. I see the Buffs winning, but not covering (26%, 66 Votes)
  • Only a six-point spread against a team which hasn't won in two years, and just lost its quarterback. Give me the Buffs - it's going to be a fun Saturday! (12%, 30 Votes)

Start Date: October 10, 2021 @ 5:49 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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