Polls Archive


What is your take on Laviska Shenault's open letter to NFL General Managers on the eve of the NFL Draft?
  • Doesn't matter. Teams already have their draft boards in place, and have issued their grades for prospects. They aren't going to be moved (one way or the other) by a letter from a player (68%, 158 Votes)
  • Smart move. Since Viska hasn't had the chance to meet with teams individually, and reassure them that he is healthy and ready to go, it's smart to remind them what they might be missing out on (28%, 64 Votes)
  • Not a smart move. It smacks of desperation. Viska shouldn't be doing a "hey, look at me - ignore my history of injuries" letter right before the draft (4%, 9 Votes)

Start Date: April 22, 2020 @ 5:49 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Which of the "CU at the NFL Draft" quirky facts do you find the most interesting?
  • That in the 1996 NFL Draft, CU only had seven seniors eligible for the draft, and five of them were selected (with a sixth catching on as a free agent) (54%, 68 Votes)
  • That CU was the first school (and one of only two ever) to have two players selected as "Mr. Irrelevant" (26%, 32 Votes)
  • That in the 1977 NFL Draft, CU not only had five players in the second round, but all five players were selected within 18 picks of one another (20%, 25 Votes)

Start Date: April 21, 2020 @ 6:06 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Which of the following "CU at the NFL Draft" facts do you find to be the most surprising/interesting?
  • That, despite a 15-year drought of quality play, Colorado remains in the Top 25 (No. 23) in all-time NFL draft picks (78%, 142 Votes)
  • That CU is in the top ten nationally in all time defensive back picks (and one pick away from the top five) (16%, 30 Votes)
  • That CU has actually had two drafts in the past decade (2011; 2017) with four draft picks (6%, 10 Votes)

Start Date: April 20, 2020 @ 5:57 pm
End Date: No Expiry

What about the CU defensive lineup gives you the most concern heading into next season?
  • None of the above. There are questions about the defense (isn't there always?), but this roster is perhaps the best since 2016 - I'm excited about this defense! (45%, 91 Votes)
  • That the cornerbacks roster is very young, and potentially (if injuries continue) very thin (23%, 47 Votes)
  • That the safeties unit consists of Derrion Rakestraw ... and a number of players who have yet to prove themselves wearing the black-and-gold (22%, 44 Votes)
  • That the outside linebackers unit consists of Carson Wells ... and not much else (10%, 22 Votes)

Start Date: April 19, 2020 @ 5:58 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Outside of the competition for quarterback, which position race were you looking most forward to on offense this spring?
  • Offensive line - Replacements need to be found for two seniors (Arlington Hambright and Tim Lynott, Jr.) need to be replaced (both started all 12 games last fall). Who will those replacements be? (44%, 89 Votes)
  • Wide receivers - Would it be time for Daniel Arias to shine? Or Dimitri Stanley? Or Vontae Shenault? (29%, 58 Votes)
  • Running backs - Would Alex Fontenot be able to fend off Jaren Mangham and Deion Smith (with Ashaad Clayton waiting in the wings)? (27%, 56 Votes)

Start Date: April 18, 2020 @ 6:38 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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