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Spring Grades – Defense

//posted 6.15.2011

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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.

Defensive Line – Spring Grade: Incomplete

Spring Game stats: Eric Richter – six tackles; Will Pericak – six tackles; David Goldberg – four tackles (three tackles for loss); Conrad Obi - four tackles; Andre Nichols – three tackles

The fact that the 2011 Colorado Spring game was a scrimmage instead of a game tells you all you need to know about the state of the Colorado defensive line.

Senior Josh Hartigan, senior Curtis Cunningham, junior Nick Kasa, sophomore Nate Bonsu, sophomore Chidera Uzo-Diribe … all were out for the Spring game, leaving the…

Tags: Alec Parker, Andre Nichols, Brian Cabral, Chidera Uzo-Diribe, Conrad Obi, Curtis Cunningham, David Goldberg, Derrick Webb, Doug Rippy, Eric Richter, Forrest West, J.D. Brookhart, Jon Major, Josh Hartigan, Justin Castor, Liloa Nobriga, Nate Bonsu, Nick Kasa, Will Oliver, Will Pericak, Zac Blaha, Zach Grossnickle
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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…

Tags: Bill McCartney, Brent Burnette, Brian Lockridge, Charles Johnson, Conrad Obi, Daniel Munyer, Doug Rippy, Evan Harrington, Gary Barnett, Joel Klatt, Jon Embree, Jon Major, Jordan Marquez, Josh Ford, Justin Castor, Kyle Cefalo, Kyle Slavin, Nick Hirschman, Paul Richardson, Ray Polk, Rodney Stewart, Ryan Miller, Sal Aunese, Tony Jones, Tyler Ahles, Tyler Hansen, Zac Blaha, Zach Grossnickle
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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…

Tags: Anthony Perkins, Blake Behrens, Brent Burnette, Brian Lockridge, Conrad Obi, Cordary Allen, Curtis Cunningham, Daniel Munyer, DaVaughn Thornton, Deji Olatoye, Derrick Webb, Doug Rippy, Eric Richter, Evan Harrington, Forrest West, Greg Henderson, Jered Bell, Jermaine Clark, Jon Major, Josh Ford, Justin Castor, Kirk Poston, Kyle Cefalo, Kyle Washington, Liloa Nobriga, Logan Gray, Makiri Pugh, Matt Bahr, Maxwell Tuioti-Mariner, Mike Iltis, Nate Bonsu, Nick Hirschman, Nick Kasa, Parker Orms, Paul Richardson, Paul Vigo, Rodney Stewart, Ryan Deehan, Sherrard Harrington, Terrel Smith, Thomas Carter, Toney Clemons, Tony Jones, Tony Poremba, Tyler Ahles, Tyler Hansen, Vince Ewing, Will Harlos, Will Jefferson, Zach Grossnickle
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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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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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Colorado State – Wake me When it’s Over

//posted 9.4.2010

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September 4th – Invesco Field, Denver Colorado 24, Colorado State 3

The Colorado Buffaloes took the first steps toward exorcising the demons of the 2009 season with a convincing 24-3 win over in-state rival Colorado State. Led by junior quarterback Tyler Hansen, a stout defensive effort, and a record-setting performance by wide receiver Scotty McKnight, the Buffs methodically took down the Rams before 60,989 on a 90-degree sun-baked day in Denver.

The Colorado defense set the tone early.

On the Rams’ second possession, third-year head coach Steve Fairchild opted to go for first down on fourth-and-one at the CSU 44-yard line. Running back T.J. Borcky, however, was stopped for no gain by sophomore linebacker Jon Major, and the Buffs took over possession. It took the Buffs six plays to score, with Tyler Hansen hitting senior transfer Travon Patterson on a 17-yard touchdown pass with 5:58 to play in the first quarter.

After teams exchanged punts, the Buffs took over at the 13:26 mark of the second quarter. Colorado then put together its most impressive drive of the game, going 82 yards in nine plays to score. The first five plays of the drive were all Rodney Stewart runs. Speedy slashed through the…

Tags: Aric Goodman, Chidera Uzo-Diribe, Dan Hawkins, DaVaughn Thornton, David Bakhtiari, Jalil Brown, Jered Bell, Jon Major, Josh Hartigan, Justin Torres, Kyle Cefalo, Mark Hatcher, Michael Westbrook, Parker Orms, Paul Richardson, Rodney Stewart, Ryan Deehan, Ryan Iverson, Scotty McKnight, Toney Clemons, Travis Sandersfeld, Travon Patterson, Tyler Hansen, Will Pericak, Zach Grossnickle
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’10 First Look – Special Teams

//posted 1.31.2010

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2010 Special Teams - Returning Players / Recruits

It’s doesn’t take a word play expert to come up with the truth about Colorado special teams’ play in 2009: It was far from special.

From the kicking game, where every field goal attempt was an adventure, to the punt return team, where a fair catch without a fumble was about all that Buff fans could hope for, it was a miserable season for Colorado on special teams.

The numbers bear this out.

Junior kicker Aric Goodman went 10-for-18 (56%) on the season, connecting on just three-of-ten attempts from outside of 40 yards. Bouncing back from a horrid 2008 season, which witnessed a school record setting eight misses in a row, Goodman actually hit on three of his first four attempts in 2009, only to slide back to earlier form late in the season, missing his final four attempts of the year (including one in the 17-10 loss to Iowa State, one in the 31-28 loss to Oklahoma State, and two in the 28-20 loss to Nebraska). By contrast, opponents’ kickers in 2009 hit on 17-of-24 attempts (71%), including six-of-ten from outside of 40 yards.

The punting game, if anything, was worse than the kicking…

Tags: Aric Goodman, Brian Lockridge, Jason Espinoza, Justin Drescher, Matt DiLallo, Scotty McKnight, Zach Grossnickle
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Recruiting

//posted 1.25.2009

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Colorado Recruiting Class of 2009

Posted below: A review of the Class of 2009, looking at the Class by postion.

Which players will have an immediate impact on the fall roster? I have posted the class in order of likelihood of seeing playing time. Nick Kasa is the easy choice for #1. I have ranked tight end prospect DaVaughn Thornton at #19. What do you think? Click on the “Entire Update” for a first look at the fall depth chart. …. (the 2009 recruiting bios and Hawkins’ quotes about each player can still be found by just scrolling down this main page) ….

Read The Entire Update…

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INTRODUCING THE COLORADO RECRUITING CLASS OF 2009

(Biographies of each recruit found below)

Eligibility – While not unexpected news, it was good news nonetheless. Offensive lineman Max Tuioti-Mariner and Ryan Miller, both injured the week of the Florida State game last fall, were given a medical red-shirt, meaning that their participation in the first three games in 2008 will not count against their eligibility. Next fall, Miller will again be a sophomore; MTM will again be a freshman. So, how’s the rehabilitation coming? Miller, at the Recruiting luncheon: “Im back to…

Tags: Andre Simmons, Austin Hinder, Blake Bell, Byron Moore, Chris Freeman, Chris Hudson, Clark Evans, Dan Hawkins, DaVaughn Thornton, David Bakhtiari, Deji Olatoye, Demetrius Sumler, Denver Johnson, Deon Figures, Derrick Webb, Edward Nuckols, Emory Blake, Forrest West, Greg Brown, Gus Handler, J. Forrest West, Jack Harris, Jake Heaps, Jarrod Darden, Josh Moten, Kevin Moyd, Liloa Nobriga, Lynn Katoa, Maxwell Tuioti-Mariner, Nate Bonsu, Nick Kasa, Parker Orms, Quentin Hildreth, Ray Polk, Ryan Miller, Shaun Simon, Terdema Ussery, Zach Grossnickle
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Posts Tagged ‘Zach Grossnickle’

Spring Grades – Defense

Spring Game – 2011

Scrimmage Reports

Spring Practice Preview

Colorado 44, Kansas State 36

Colorado State – Wake me When it’s Over

’10 First Look – Special Teams

Recruiting

2012 Season

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