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Spring Game – 2011

//posted 6.9.2011

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“I’m happy with where we are … we just need to keep working and improving”

The Colorado Buffaloes completed Spring practice, 2011, with a 105-play scrimmage before 15,655 at Folsom Field in the first-ever Spring game with an evening kickoff (6:00 p.m).

Senior quarterback Tyler Hansen completed 8-of-15 passes for 124 yards and a touchdown in his seven drives of the scrimmage. While not as efficient as Hansen’s 18-for-19 performance in the second spring scrimmage a week earlier, the odds are still on Hansen being named the starting quarterback for the season on Tuesday. “I feel really comfortable as a player, and this offense is really good,” said Hansen. “(Accuracy) was my goal, and I’ve been working on my mechanics with coach (Rip) Scherer. I feel I’m getting a lot more accurate.”

“I wouldn’t say from Day One (that he was impressed with Hansen), but I am happy with his productivity,” said head coach Jon Embree. “He’s done a good job with his command of the offense, getting them in and out of the huddle. We need to get better with our tempo … But, overall, I am pleased with how he’s competed.”

The quarterbacks vying for the backup position had mixed…

#12 Oklahoma State 31, Colorado 28

//posted 11.19.2009

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November 19th – @ Oklahoma State #12 Oklahoma State 31, Colorado 28

For the second time in 2009, Colorado held a 14-10 halftime lead, on the road, against a ranked conference opponent. As with the Texas game in October, however, the Buffs could not hold the lead, falling 31-28 to #12 Oklahoma State. The Buffs turned four Cowboy turnovers and the poor play of backup quarterbacks into a 21-10 lead, but were unable to come away with their first road victory since 2007.

Four 15-yard penalties, missed opportunities, and a complete lack of a running game dropped the Buffs to a 3-8 season record. Oklahoma State did not complete a pass in the first half, as backup quarterback Alan Cote, substituting for the injured Zac Robinson, started 0-for-9 with an interception. Turning to third-string quarterback Brandon Weeden, the Cowboys found the spark they were looking for. Weeden went 10-for-15 for 168 yards and two touchdowns in leading the second half comeback. Colorado also played two quarterbacks, with starter Tyler Hansen missing much of the second quarter with a hand injury. Cody Hawkins was mostly effective in relief, going 7-for-11 for 69 yards, including a five-yard touchdown pass to Riar Geer just…

Iowa State 17, Colorado 10

//posted 11.14.2009

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November 14th – @ Iowa State Iowa State 17, Colorado 10

Colorado had it’s opportunities, but four trips inside the Iowa State red zone netted three points, as the Buffs fell in Ames, 17-10. Falling to 3-7 on the season, the Buffs guaranteed themselves a fourth straight losing season for only the second time in school history. Colorado out-gained Iowa State, 390 yards to 310, but three turnovers, 110 yards in penalties, and missed opportunities doomed the Buffs to a third straight loss in Ames for – you guessed it – only the second time in school history (1979, 1981, 1983).

A low scoring game was certainly in the offing early, as both teams generated negative yardage in their opening drives. On Iowa State’s second drive, the Buffs had the Cyclones backed up, facing a third-and-15 at the ISU 12-yard line. A face mask penalty on the Buffs, though, kept the drive alive – and set the tone for the day. Iowa State took advantage, piecing together a nine-play, 83-yard drive to take a lead the Cyclones would not surrender. Quarterback Austen Arnaud hit Marquis Hamilton from seven yards out as Iowa State scored in the first quarter for the first time in five…

#12 Washington – Best seats in the house

//posted 9.29.1990

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September 29th – Boulder #20 Colorado 20, #12 Washington 14

In a battle between two ranked teams in search of national recognition, Colorado held off a late Washington drive to defeat the Huskies in Boulder, 20-14. A defensive first half gave way to a flurry of scoring in the third quarter, with the game ending with the Colorado defense backed up against its goalline. Sophomore cornerback Deon Figures intercepted a Mark Brunell pass in the endzone with only :59 left to play to preserve the Colorado win.

The first drive of the contest was all Washington, as the Huskies took the opening kickoff and marched 80 yards in 15 plays to post a 7-0 lead. The Washington drive consumed 8:35 of the first quarter, keeping the football away from the explosive Buff offense until only 6:25 remained in the opening stanza. The Washington score made Colorado opponents in 1990 a perfect five-for-five – in each game the Buffs’ opponent scored first.

All Colorado could muster in the first half on offense was a 47-yard field goal in the second quarter by Jim Harper. Fortunately for the Buffs, the Colorado defense stymied the Husky offense the remainder of the half, limiting Washington…

Preseason – “Great Expectations? I’d like you to meet the Schedule from Hell”

//posted 8.1.1990

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1990 – A Preview

How things looked in August

In 1989, Colorado broke the hold the “Big Two” had maintained over the rest of the Big Eight since 1976. In 1990, there would be plenty of competition for the Big Eight Champions from Boulder, both for conference and national honors. Back in the hunt for the national championship were many of the teams which had vied for the title in 1989. Defending national titleist Miami was the preseason pick by many to finish #1, while 1988 champ Notre Dame was the favorite of many others. There was also support for Michigan, Colorado, Florida State, and Auburn.

When the 1990 preseason Associated Press poll was released, Miami carried over its #1 ranking from the end of the previous season, but was far from a consensus choice. Miami received 24 first place votes, edging out No. 2 Notre Dame, which garnered the support of 22 voters. Others receiving support as the nation’s top team were preseason #3 Auburn (three first place votes), #4 Florida State (six votes), and #5 Colorado (four votes). The most curious vote for #1 went to Michigan State. The Spartans had finished 8-4 in 1989, and…

#4 Notre Dame – Orange Bowl – “Opportunity Lost”

//posted 1.1.1990

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Travel Plans

When I was an undergrad at Colorado, a number of my friends and I made a pact:

If Colorado ever made it to the Orange Bowl as Big Eight Champions, we would go to the game.

No matter when, no matter our circumstances, we would find a way to get there. At the time, with the Buffs posting a series of records like 1-10, 2-8-1, and 3-8, there seemed to be little substance to the pledge.

A few short years later, though, the Buffs were going. I envisioned a class reunion of sorts in Miami, catching up with friends not seen for several years. Not only were the Buffs Big Eight champs, they were playing for the national championship. Surely all of my football buddies of the early 1980′s, who had endured the carnage of the early years, would not miss the Orange Bowl.

Reality check.

Many of my friends from the early 80′s had, much to my chagrin, gotten a life. I was still single, while many of my classmates had settled down with wives and children. An excursion to Miami for them was just not in the cards.

Pact or no pact, few were planning on the…

No. 21 Washington – Road trip to Seattle – Buffs dominate

//posted 9.30.1989

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September 30th – @ Washington #5 Colorado 45, #21 Washington 28

The Colorado Buffaloes, inspired by the words of their fallen quarterback, raised their season record to 4-0 with a dominant performance against Washington, handing the Huskies a 45-28 thrashing. In posting the highest point total by a Washington opponent at Husky Stadium in 15 years, Colorado ran over, through, and around Washington. The Buffs had six players run for over 40 yards apiece in accumulating 420 yards on the ground.

For most of the first half, the game was competitive. Washington struck first, connecting on a 21-yard field goal for a 3-0 lead midway through the first period. Colorado immediately responded, as Eric Bieniemy scored on a 35-yard run to put the Buffs on top to stay. With less than two minutes before halftime, Bieniemy and J.J. Flannigan each posted short touchdown runs to put Colorado up 21-6 at intermission. The Flannigan score was set up by an interception by senior safety Bruce Young seconds after Bieniemy’s second score. Set up at the Washington 47-yard line with 1:22 before half, Hagan immediately connected with Mike Pritchard for 40 yards. Three plays later, J.J. Flannigan did the honors from three yards…

#10 Illinois – Jeff George / Farewell to Sal

//posted 9.16.1989

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September 16th – Boulder #8 Colorado 38, #10 Illinois 7

The University of Colorado served notice to the football world that the 1989 Buffs were for real, dominating No. 10 Illinois, 38-7.

For the third straight game, the Buffs scored on their first possession. A 74-yard pass from Darian Hagan to wideout Jeff Campbell set up a one-yard scoring run by Eric Bieniemy to give Colorado the early lead, 7-0. After the Illini tied the score on a two-yard run by Howard Griffith, Colorado took the lead for good as Bieniemy took a pitchout from Hagan, then lofted a halfback pass to a wide-open M.J. Nelson for a 48-yard touchdown and a 14-7 lead. Later in the first quarter, halfback J.J. Flannigan celebrated his 21st birthday with a 45-yard run to put the Buffs up 21-7. Colorado never looked back after that, posting its first win over a top ten team since the 1986 upset of Nebraska.

The Colorado defense completely negated quarterback Jeff George and the Illinois’ offense. After the Illini tied the score at 7-7 on an 80-yard drive, the Buffs did not allow Illinois to cross midfield again until midway through the fourth quarter. George was sacked…

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Posts Tagged ‘Sal Aunese’

Spring Game – 2011

#12 Oklahoma State 31, Colorado 28

Iowa State 17, Colorado 10

#12 Washington – Best seats in the house

Preseason – “Great Expectations? I’d like you to meet the Schedule from Hell”

#4 Notre Dame – Orange Bowl – “Opportunity Lost”

No. 21 Washington – Road trip to Seattle – Buffs dominate

#10 Illinois – Jeff George / Farewell to Sal

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