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Spring Grades – Offense

//posted 6.16.2011

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Mid-term papers turned in – It’s time for the grades

Expectations for the Colorado Buffaloes for the 2011 season are, well, mixed. There are great hopes for the future of the program under the new head coach, Jon Embree, but a daunting schedule and a perceived dearth of talent on the roster mute the chances for an immediate breakout.

With that in mind, the below grades for each unit on the team is not with respect to similar athletes on the rosters of Colorado’s Pac-12 rivals, but rather with respect to what we knew about those units heading into the spring, and how well those players and their coaches did in improving their standing.

Quarterbacks – Spring Grade: B/B+

Spring Game stats: Tyler Hansen - 8-15, 124 yards; one TD; Nick Hirschman – 11-19, 170 yards; two TD’s; Brent Burnette – 4-8, 40 yards; one TD, one interception

After three years of Cody v. Tyler, Colorado fans are conditioned to spring practices in which the battle for the starting quarterback position is the lead story. In 2011, the Buff Nation was once again primed for a battle. Senior Tyler Hansen was the returning starter, but there was a new coaching staff, a new offense, a new…

Tags: Alex Lewis, Brent Burnette, Brian Lockridge, Cordary Allen, Daniel Munyer, DaVaughn Thornton, David Bakhtiari, Ethan Adkins, Evan Harrington, Gus Handler, Henley Griffon, Jack Harris, Josh Ford, Keenan Canty, Kyle Cefalo, Kyle Slavin, Logan Gray, Maxwell Tuioti-Mariner, Mike Iltis, Nate Solder, Nick Hirschman, Paul Richardson, Rodney Stewart, Ryan Dannewitz, Ryan Deehan, Ryan Miller, Shawn Daniels, Sione Tau, Steve Marshall, Thomas Carter, Toney Clemons, Tony Jones, Tyler Ahles, Tyler Hansen, Will Jefferson
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The Colorado Daily – May

//posted 5.24.2011

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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…

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Spring Practice – 2011

//posted 4.6.2011

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April 7th

“Guys are showing who they are”

Colorado conducted its last practice before the Spring game on Thursday, with the practice, at the last minute, being opened to the public. Jon Embree described the two-hour run-through as a “good practice. The defense had a couple of lapses, but otherwise they did well. Offensively, we got some things accomplished, some things done we wanted to get done as far as some install stuff. Guys are showing who they are.”

The Colorado head coach then raised some eyebrows when he was asked about whether there were some players who had not lived up to expectations. “It’s a privilege to be a Buffalo; it’s not a right,” said Embree. “If they can’t play, and they’re not doing what they are supposed to do academically, and buying into the program, they won’t be here.” Embree went on, ” Some won’t be back; everyone’s year-to-year. It’s simple. I don’t ask a lot. I want effort; I want you to compete. I want you to do it on and off the field. That’s basically all I ask … and for some guys, they can’t do that.”

Player Notes -

- Jon Embree spoke about his…

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Scrimmage Reports

//posted 4.3.2011

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Second Scrimmage – Saturday, April 2nd

Second Scrimmage – Behind the numbers

“There are three kinds of lies: lies; damned lies; and statistics”, a phrase widely attributed to Benjamin Desraeli and popularized by Mark Twain.

The phrase certainly holds true when reviewing the numbers from an intra-squad scrimmage, and a spring one at that. For every celebration over a long touchdown pass, there is consternation over a blown coverage by the secondary; for every sack, there is a missed assignment by an offensive lineman.

Still, as the 2011 Buffs have been under wraps for the past few weeks, a look under the hood of Jon Embree’s team is certainly called for after the team completed practice No. 11 of 15 allotted practices.

Quarterbacks

While head coach Jon Embree wouldn’t agree that Tyler Hansen was “clearly” the choice for starting quarterback in September, Hansen’s numbers – and those of his competitors – suggest otherwise.

True, Hansen’s 18-for-19 performance was against a depleted defensive line and a secondary missing both of its likely starters at safety, but Nick Hirschman and Brent Burnette went up against much of the same personnel, with significantly different numbers. Hirschman went 4-of-11 for 27 yards, while Burnette…

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Spring Practice Preview

//posted 3.11.2011

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Spring Practice Preview -

Special Teams

Roster: Toney Clemons (Sr.); Arthur Jaffee (Sr.); Brian Lockridge (Sr.); Will Jefferson (Jr.); Justin Castor (So.); Zach Grossnickle (So.); Ryan Iverson (So.); Justin Gorman (R-Fr.)

Players Lost: Aric Goodman; Joe Silipo; Scotty McKnight; Cody Hawkins; Travon Patterson

“Numbers Don’t Lie“

Yuck.

There was very little which was special about the special teams play by the University of Colorado in 2010.

Colorado was ranked 88th in net punting last year, with Zach Grossnickle struggling to a 35.7 yards net average (Colorado’s opponents’ net average was 40.2). Senior kicker Aric Goodman connected on two-thirds of his attempts (10-for-15), but was only accurate half the time from beyond 30 yards (5-for-10).

In the return game, Colorado was adequate at best. There were several long kickoff returns, with a long of 89 yards by Arthur Jaffee against Iowa State, but the Buffs were unable to come up with a kick returner which they felt comfortable with, as four players posted between eight and 14 kickoff returns during the season. All four – Arthur Jaffee (14); Toney Clemons (10); Brian Lockridge (10); and Will Jefferson (8) – return in 2011, but there are no guarantees that any from that group…

Tags: Andre Simmons, Anthony Perkins, Aric Goodman, Arthur Jaffee, B.J. Beatty, Blake Behrens, Brent Burnette, Brian Lockridge, Bryce Givens, Cameron Ham, Chidera Uzo-Diribe, Cody Hawkins, Conrad Obi, Cordary Allen, Curtis Cunningham, DaVaughn Thornton, David Bakhtiari, David Clark, David Goldberg, Deji Olatoye, Derrick Webb, Douglas Rippy, Dustin Ebner, Ethan Adkins, Evan Harrington, Forrest West, J.D. Brookhart, Jalil Brown, Jason Espinoza, Jered Bell, Jimmy Smith, Joe Silipo, Jon Major, Jonathan Hawkins, Josh Ford, Josh Hartigan, Justin Castor, Justin Gorman, Kendrick Celestine, Kyle Cefalo, Liloa Nobriga, Malcolm Creer, Marquez Herrod, Matt Meyer, Maxwell Tuioti-Mariner, Michael Sipili, Mike Iltis, Nate Bonsu, Nate Solder, Nick Hirschman, Nick Kasa, Parker Orms, Patrick Mahnke, Paul Richardson, Paul Vigo, Quentin Hildreth, Rashad Hall, Ray Polk, Rodney Stewart, Ryan Dannewitz, Ryan Deehan, Ryan Iverson, Ryan Miller, Scotty McKnight, Shawn Daniels, Stevie Dorman, Terrel Smith, Toney Clemons, Tony Jones, Tony Poremba, Travis Sandersfeld, Trea Jones, Tyler Ahles, Tyler Hansen, Vince Ewing, Will Jefferson, Will Oliver, Will Pericak, Zach Grossnickle
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Nebraska 45, Colorado 17

//posted 11.29.2010

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November 26th – at Nebraska No. 16 Nebraska 45, Colorado 17

Colorado was riding the high of a two-game winning streak, needing one more win to qualify for a bowl game. Instead, the Buffs reverted to old bad habits, falling on the road to No. 16 Nebraska, 45-17. Three Colorado turnovers were all converted into touchdowns by the Cornhuskers, who held the ball for almost 40 minutes of game time. With the loss, Colorado ended its final season as a member of the Big 12 conference with a 5-7 record. Cody Hawkins, who had only two interceptions (and 12 touchdowns) in four games after taking over for an injured Tyler Hansen, threw two interceptions early in the third quarter, allowing Nebraska to turn a close game into a rout.

While it was impossible to know it at the time, the game may have turned on the fifth play from scrimmage. Nebraska took the opening kickoff, and, on second-and-eight at the Cornhusker 47 yard line, Nebraska quarterback Cody Green hit running back Rex Burkhead for a short gain. Burkhead fumbled the ball, with the fumble picked up Colorado cornerback Jimmy Smith and returned to the Nebraska 23 yard line. The 3,800 Buff…

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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…

Tags: Aric Goodman, Brian Cabral, Charles E. Johnson, Chris Brown, Cody Hawkins, Derek McCoy, Eric Bieniemy, Herchell Troutman, James Mayberry, Jimmy Smith, Joel Klatt, Josh Hartigan, Liloa Nobriga, Michael Westbrook, Paul Richardson, Rae Carruth, Rashaan Salaam, Rodney Stewart, Scotty McKnight, Toney Clemons, Will Jefferson, Will Pericak, Zach Grossnickle
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Baylor 31, Colorado 25

//posted 10.16.2010

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October 16th – Boulder Baylor 31, Colorado 25

Colorado drove as far as the Baylor 19-yard line in the final minute, but a desperation pass from Tyler Hansen to Toney Clemons fell incomplete, preserving a 31-25 victory for the Baylor Bears in Boulder. The loss left the Buffs with a 3-3 record for the 2010 season, with bowl hopes, so much in view after Colorado upset Georgia to run its record to 3-1, suddenly fading.

The game started well for the Colorado offense, as the Buffs took the opening kickoff and marched from their 20-yard line to the 34-yard line of Baylor. The optimism which permeated through the sun-drenched crowd of 48,953 quickly dissipated, though, when junior quarterback Tyler Hansen was intercepted on a first-and-ten at the 34 by Baylor safety Byron Landor. Setting up shop at the Colorado 46-yard line after Landor’s 32-yard return, Baylor quickly returned the favor of a turnover. On the Bears’ second play from scrimmage, running back Jay Findley fumbled, with junior safety Patrick Mahnke recovering for the Buffs at the Colorado 26-yard line.

A three-and-out by the Buffs and two 12-yard completions by Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III set up the Bears in Colorado territory. On fourth-and-one…

Tags: Aric Goodman, B.J. Beatty, Darian Hagan, Jered Bell, Michael Sipili, Paul Richardson, Rodney Stewart, Ryan Deehan, Scotty McKnight, Toney Clemons, Tony Reed, Tyler Hansen, Will Jefferson, Will Pericak
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Spring Grades – Offense

The Colorado Daily – May

Spring Practice – 2011

Scrimmage Reports

Spring Practice Preview

Nebraska 45, Colorado 17

Colorado 44, Kansas State 36

Baylor 31, Colorado 25

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