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The Colorado Daily – May

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May 30th

Sports Illustrated investigation digs deeper into Ohio State’s transgressions

Perhaps now we can understand the timing of Tressel’s resignation.

Sports Illustrated is coming out with an article in this week’s edition, outlining an eight-year pattern of NCAA violations under head coach Jim Tressel.

In the article, the authors report that at least 28 players have been alleged to have traded or sold memorabilia, “at least 20″ players swapped memorabilia for tattoos, and at least four players traded memorabilia for marijuana.

The history of Tressel’s “ignorance is bliss” started at Youngstown State, where he claimed not to know that his star quarterback had received a car and more than $10,000 from a school trustee – even though it was later revealed that it was Tressel who told the player to go and see the trustee.

In 2003, Buckeyes’ running back Maurice Clarett became a pariah after he was found to have received money and other benefits, but Tressel, who had said that he spent more time with Clarett than any other player, claimed he had no knowledge of Clarett’s violations.

In 2004, an investigation uncovered a $500 payment to quarterback Troy Smith. Again, Tressel said he had no …

Iowa State – Gone With the Wind

//posted 11.12.2005

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November 12th - @ Iowa State Iowa State 30, No. 22 Colorado 16

Iowa State took advantage of strong winds and two defensive touchdowns, using both to upset No.22 Colorado in Ames, 30-16.

In a game delayed at the start due to a tornado in the region, the Cyclones blew some ill wind of their own, returning a fumble and an interception 66 yards apiece to provide the final margin. With the win, Iowa State kept its hopes for a Big 12 North Division title alive.

The opening kickoff for the evening contest was delayed for over half an hour due to concerns surrounding a local tornado and accompanying lighting. The storm did not bring rain, but did bring wind gusting up to 45 mph, with the wind becoming the story of the first half. Colorado, playing against the wind in the first quarter, started its first four drives on its own 20 yard line. Four possessions: a total of 15 yards.

Meanwhile, the Cyclones took advantage of having the wind at their backs, building a 13-0 advantage. Iowa State kicker Bret Culbertson kicked two short field goals (including one on the second play of the second quarter, culminating a …

Missouri – Lawrence Vickers – “V” is not only for “Versatile”

//posted 11.5.2005

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November 5th – Boulder No. 25 Colorado 41, Missouri 12

Senior running back Lawrence Vickers rushed for 85 yards and four touchdowns, leading Colorado to a 41-12 win over Missouri in Boulder.

The victory put the Buffs in the driver’s seat in the race for the Big 12 North Division crown, giving Colorado a two game lead on the division with two games to play. Brad Smith, who would become the NCAA’s all-time leading rusher for quarterbacks during the game, was held to just 16 yards on 13 carries as the Colorao defense surrendered only one touchdown drive on the afternoon.

The first touchdown run for Vickers came on the Buffs’ second possession of the game. Covering 94 yards in just seven plays, Colorado scored on a Vickers’ one yard run midway through the first quarter. Missouri answered, however, with an 80-yard drive of its own, with Brad Smith hitting receiver William Franklin from 20 yards out. A missed extra point left Colorado in the lead, 7-6.

The remainder of the half belonged to the Buffs. Vickers scored on runs of 20 yards and two yards to give Colorado a 21-6 cushion, and Mason Crosby hit on a 56-yard …

Texas A&M – “Beyond Cool” – Watching Buffs trash Aggies … from the Pressbox

//posted 10.8.2005

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October 8th – Boulder Colorado 41, Texas A&M 20

Quarterback Joel Klatt completed 28-of-36 passes for 398 yards and three touchdowns, leading Colorado to a 41-20 rout of Texas A&M.

The Buffs raced to a 21-0 first quarter lead, never looking back, sending the Homecoming crowd of 50,686 into the cool fall Boulder evening with much to be excited about.

While the final score and statistics painted a picture of complete dominance by the Buffs, the issue was still very much in question … in the first minute of play. On the second play from scrimmage, Aggie quarterback Reggie McNeal hit receiver DeQawn Mobley for 60 yards. It appeared that Mobley might score on the play, but instead the ball was fumbled, recovered by Buff safety J.J. Billingsley on the Buff 20-yard line. Colorado then marched 80 yards in five plays, culminated in a 51-yard touchdown pass from Klatt to running back Hugh Charles.

After a three-and-out by the Aggies, the Buffs again struck quickly. A 65-yard drive resulted in a four yard Charles touchdown run to up the Colorado advantage to 14-0. Another short Texas A&M possession resulted in a punt, and another long Buff touchdown drive. This …

New Mexico State – Klatt Attack: Former walk-on leads Buffs to shut out victory

//posted 9.10.2005

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September 10th - @ Boulder Colorado 39, New Mexico State 0

Colorado shut out an opponent for the first time since 2002 in routing New Mexico State in Boulder, 39-0.

The game, kicking off at 8:10 p.m., was the latest ever for Colorado at Folsom Field, but the game was out of reach early enough for most Buff fans to get a good night’s sleep. Joel Klatt passed for 186 yards and two touchdowns, and running back Lawrence Vickers scored three times in leading the Buffs over the Aggies.

Colorado scored on its opening possession, with Lawrence Vickers finishing off a 42-yard drive with a two-yard run less than six minutes into the contest. The Buffs dominated the remainder of the first half, but were up only 10-0 with two minutes left before the break. A second Mason Crosby field goal gave Colorado a 13-0 lead with 1:52 remaining.

After failing to make a first down on its next possession, New Mexico State botched the punt attempt, with the ball sailing out of the end-zone for a Colorado safety. Taking the subsequent free kick, the Buffs quickly marched 63 yards in four plays, with Joel Klatt hitting Lawrence Vickers on …

Colorado State – Three-Peat over the Rams

//posted 9.3.2005

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September 3, 2005 - Boulder Colorado 31, Colorado State 28

For the fourth year in a row, the “Rocky Mountain Showdown” between Colorado and Colorado State came down to the final minute of play.

For the third year in a row, the Buffs prevailed.

Colorado opened its 2005 campaign by defeating the Rams, 31-28, before a sweltering Folsom Field record crowd of 54,972. Mason Crosby connected from 47 yards out with four seconds remaining to give the Buffs the victory.

Unlike 2003 and 2004, when the Buffs watched double digit leads evaporate against the Rams, only to win those games in the waning moments, much of the 2005 contest was controlled by the Rams.

The Rams took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter on a one-yard run by Jimmy Green. The Buffs then countered in the second quarter with ten unanswered points on a 32-yard Mason Crosby field goal and a one-yard run on fourth down by senior running back Lawrence Vickers.

The Colorado lead lasted just two minutes, however, as Buff killers Justin Holland and David Anderson hooked up on a one yard touchdown pass to give the Rams a 14-10 halftime lead.

The Rams stretched the …

Preseason – Buffs look for fourth title in five years

//posted 8.15.2005

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Preseason – 2005

Despite winning the Big 12 North Division title three of the previous four years, and despite having 17 starters returning, the Colorado Buffaloes entered the 2005 season in search of national recognition. The titles of the past and the promise of the future were offset by a lack of overall success. After all, it was argued, the Buffs finished only 8-5 overall in 2004, played in a lackluster division, and had backed into the 2004 title with a 4-4 conference record when Iowa State failed to win its final game at home against Missouri. The record showed that Colorado had been trampled by Texas (31-7) and Oklahoma State (42-14) during the regular season, then embarrassed by the Oklahoma Sooners, 42-3, in the Big 12 title game.

Not exactly the stuff of legend.

In addition, the black cloud of scandal continued to hang over the Boulder campus.

Gary Barnett had returned from a spring suspension and had retained his job with wins on the field, but President Elizabeth Hoffman and Athletic Director Dick Tharp were no longer with the school.

Replacing Tharp was Mike Bohn, named as Colorado’s fifth permanent Athletic Director in April. Bohn grew up in …

Kansas – “Why Not Us?”

//posted 11.6.2004

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November 7th - at Kansas Colorado 30, Kansas 21

Overcoming an early 14-0 deficit, the Colorado Buffaloes rallied to defeat the Kansas Jayhawks in Lawrence, 30-21. Assisted by a fumble return for a touchdown by safety Dominque Brooks and a punt return for a touchdown by Stephone Robinson, the Colorado offense generated just enough points to keep the Buffs improbable hopes of a Big 12 North title alive.

Early on, it was the Jayhawks who came ready to play. Kansas took the opening kickoff and marched 80 yards in eight plays to take a 7-0 lead. On Colorado’s first play from scrimmage, quarterback Joel Klatt was intercepted by Kansas defensive back Rodney Harris. Three plays and 28 yards later, Kansas was up 14-0 after a second short scoring run by running back John Randle.

The Buffs were down 14-0, and had run only one offensive play. 11:15 still remained to be played in the first quarter. Colorado players and fans seemed destined to endure a long afternoon.

A ray of hope came from an unlikely source a few minutes later. Colorado safety Dominque Brooks scooped up a fumble at the Kansas 41-yard line and returned it for a Colorado …

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Posts Tagged ‘Lawrence Vickers’

The Colorado Daily – May

Iowa State – Gone With the Wind

Missouri – Lawrence Vickers – “V” is not only for “Versatile”

Texas A&M – “Beyond Cool” – Watching Buffs trash Aggies … from the Pressbox

New Mexico State – Klatt Attack: Former walk-on leads Buffs to shut out victory

Colorado State – Three-Peat over the Rams

September 3, 2005 - Boulder Colorado 31, Colorado State 28

Preseason – Buffs look for fourth title in five years

Kansas – “Why Not Us?”

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