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Colorado 44, Kansas State 36

//posted 11.20.2010

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November 20th – Boulder Colorado 44, Kansas State 36

Colorado came back from a 14-3 deficit to build a two score halftime lead, then fought off a series of Kansas State challenges to post a well-earned 44-36 victory over Kansas State. Junior running back Rodney Stewart ran for career-high 195 yards, caught two passes for 49 yards, and threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Toney Clemons in leading the Buffs to their second consecutive victory over a Big 12 opponent for the first time since 2007.

The stars seemed aligned for the Buffs to play well against the Wildcats: the weather was cool (37 degrees), but sunny; the Buffs were on a high from winning their first game in the post-Dan Hawkins era; and it was Senior Day, with the players and fans pumped after a pre-game ceremony honoring the out-going seniors.

So, naturally, the Buffs came out and fell flat.

Arthur Jaffee lost the opening kickoff in the sun, and was swarmed under at the Buffs’ 13-yard line after finally collecting the kick. Three offensive plays netted a minus-five yards for the Colorado offense, and Zach Grossnickle’s short (34 yard) punt was returned by Ty Zimmerman 41 yards to the…

#3 Nebraska – Bieniemy goes for four scores in 4th quarter rally

//posted 11.3.1990

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The stakes for the 1990 clash between 9th-ranked Colorado and 3rd-ranked Nebraska could not have been higher.

For the winner, the Big Eight championship, a spot in the Orange Bowl, and a shot at the national championship awaited.

For the loser, a second place finish and a second tier bowl would have to be the consolation.

Nebraska was 8-0 and playing at home; Colorado was 7-1-1 and had hopes of a shot at redemption in the Orange Bowl.

Against that backdrop, a national television audience witnessed one of the best fourth quarters in Colorado history.

November 3rd – @ Nebraska #9 Colorado 27, #3 Nebraska 12

For three quarters, the Nebraska Cornhuskers kept the Colorado offense at bay. For three quarters, Nebraska looked to be national championship contenders. For three quarters, Eric Bieniemy, the nation’s leading rusher, played so poorly it appeared he would be the goat of the game.

Unfortunately for the Cornhusker faithful, the fourth quarter was played.

At the end of the third quarter, the scoreboard read: Nebraska 12, Colorado 0. The Buffs were on the verge of being shutout for the first time since Nebraska turned the trick two years earlier in Lincoln. Eric Bieniemy had fumbled four times, losing three…

Stanford – Bieniemy over the top gives Buffs last minute win

//posted 9.6.1990

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September 6th – Boulder #6 Colorado 21, Stanford 17

Stanford head coach Dennis Green was 3-8 in his first year in Palo Alto in 1989. His second team came to Boulder ready to play. Stanford raced to a 14-0 first quarter lead before a stunned Folsom Field crowd of 50,669. It took the entire game for Colorado to right the ship, pulling out a 21-17 win as Eric Bieniemy scored from a yard out on fourth down with only 12 seconds remaining to give Colorado the win.

It was Stanford which looked like a title contender early in the game.

A 73-yard punt return by Glyn Milburn set up the Cardinal for its first score, a one-yard run by quarterback Jason Palumbis, with 5:50 to play in the first quarter. On the next play from scrimmage, Eric Bieniemy, who had been suspended for the first game of the season against Tennessee, fumbled at the Colorado 21-yard line. Four plays later, fullback “Touchdown” Tommy Vardell dove in from the one yard line. Suddenly, Stanford, a 20-point underdog, was ahead of Colorado, 14-0.

Thereafter, though, the Colorado defense took command of the Stanford offense, allowing the Cardinal only 104 yards and five first downs after…

Texas – Hagan goes for 75 yards on 2nd play of the season

//posted 9.4.1989

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September 4th – Boulder #14 Colorado 27, Texas 6

The Texas Longhorns entered the 1989 season on unfamiliar terms. Texas had stumbled to 4-7 in 1988, the worst season in Austin since 1956. In order to turn matters around, and to avoid back-to-back losing seasons for the first time since the Depression, Texas and third-year head coach David McWilliams looked to the game against Colorado for redemption. The game would be played before a national ESPN television audience on Labor Day night.

The game did turn out to be a coming out party, but it was not for the Longhorns.

It was for Colorado sophomore quarterback Darian Hagan.

On the season’s second play, Hagan dashed for 75 yards before being caught from behind, setting up a one-yard touchdown run by Eric Bieniemy to put the Buffs up 7-0 just 75 seconds into the game. The touchdown was all the Buffs would need, as Colorado cruised to a 27-6 win over Texas to open the 1989 season. Hagan, who entered the game with 175 career rushing yards, ran for 116 yards and a touchdown as the Buffs looked dominant on both sides of the ball.

A five-yard touchdown pass from Hagan…

Kansas State – Freedom Bowl bound!

//posted 11.19.1988

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November 19th – Boulder Colorado 56, Kansas State 14

The Buffs had much to play for in the season finale against Kansas State, and, unlike the lethargic effort against Iowa State which had followed the disappointing loss to Oklahoma, the Buffs came out smoking against the hapless Wildcats. J.J. Flannigan scored the Buffs= first touchdown on Colorado=s opening possession. By the end of the first quarter, the score was 21-0, Buffs, and the rout was on. By the end of the day, Colorado had a satisfying 56-14 win.

Flannigan, playing for the injured Eric Bieniemy, set a new personal best of 151 yards and three touchdowns. In all, Colorado amassed 555 yards of total offense, the best effort to date in the McCartney era. Numerous substitutes were given significant playing time, as Colorado was on top, 35-7, by halftime. Sophomore quarterback Marc Walters connected on only four-of-six passes in the second half, with two going for touchdowns. The first was a nine-yard pass to senior tight end Tom Stone, the second a 90-yard bomb to wide receiver Jeff Campbell. While it was not a surprise that Stone=s touchdown catch was the first…

Missouri – “Buffs crack Top 20″ – First ranking since 1978

//posted 11.5.1988

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November 5th – @ Missouri Colorado 45, Missouri 8

Six different Buffs scored touchdowns as Colorado routed Missouri, 45-8. In the most lopsided Colorado win in the history of the series, the Buffs amassed 479 yards of total offense, including 328 yards on the ground on a total of 72 rushes. Freshman tailback Marcus Reliford came off the bench to lead the Buffs with 114 yards, including a late 15-yard touchdown run. Colorado sensation Eric Bieniemy, already over 1,000 yards for the season, just kept it going, posting his seventh 100+ yard effort of the season, accumulating 106 yards on 30 carries.

Missouri, despite its 2-5-1 record, could not be taken lightly by the Buffs. The Tigers had held tough against Nebraska the week before, falling 26-18 in a game in Lincoln. Colorado, though, would not allow the upset, racing to a 14-0 first quarter lead behind touchdown runs by Aunese and Bieniemy. By halftime, the score was up to 24-0, and the rout was on. In addition to Reliford, Aunese, and Bieniemy, Colorado scored on touchdown runs by junior wide receiver Jeff Campbell (on a 9-yard reverse), junior fullback Erich Kissick, and sophomore fullback George Hemingway.

Colorado, with the big…

Kansas – Marshall and McLemore lead Buffs to victory

//posted 11.5.1983

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November 5 – @ Kansas Colorado 34, Kansas 23

Against the Kansas Jayhawks in Lawrence, sophomore quarterback Derek Marshall received his first starting assignment. In the second half, Marshall failed to complete a pass. His counterpart, Kansas quarterback Frank Seurer, passed for a career-high 394 yards.

Still, the Buffs, managed to hold on for a 34-23 win, the Buffs first conference win of 1983, and only the second conference win in two years for Bill McCartney.

Fullback Chris McLemore, converted from halfback, had his best rushing game ever, 160 yards on 23 carries. McLemore’s 75-yard run early in the fourth quarter lifted the Buffs to a seemingly comfortable 31-12 lead. Just over three minutes later, however, and with 9:15 still left to play, the score was 31-23.

Placed in a position of protecting a rare advantage on the scoreboard, the Colorado offense failed to produce. Kansas marched down the field with an opportunity to tie the score. Cornerback Cylde Riggins, though, saved the day, intercepting a Seurer pass in the end zone. It was Riggins’ second pick of the day, and one of five for the Buff secondary on the afternoon. “I think one of the reasons we won,” understated…

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Posts Tagged ‘James Mayberry’

Colorado 44, Kansas State 36

#3 Nebraska – Bieniemy goes for four scores in 4th quarter rally

Stanford – Bieniemy over the top gives Buffs last minute win

Texas – Hagan goes for 75 yards on 2nd play of the season

Kansas State – Freedom Bowl bound!

Missouri – “Buffs crack Top 20″ – First ranking since 1978

Kansas – Marshall and McLemore lead Buffs to victory

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