Scouting the Opposition – Utah


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Utah was picked by the Pac-12 media to win not only the South Division, but the Pac-12 title; the nation’s coaches picked the Utes as the No. 15 team in the nation … So why is there reason for optimism when the Buffs travel to Salt Lake City for the regular season finale? …

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On the blending of the new coaching staff: “Coach Tucker has done a great job of bringing in not only good coaches, but good people” … On rivalry games; “You can’t over-hype games, you really can’t. You can prepare each and every day, make sure your guys know what they are doing, so they can go out there are perform” …

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Coach Chiaverini was recently promoted to assistant head coach, with Coach Tucker calling “Coach Chev” a “relentless recruiter” … In Part One, we talk about how recruiting works in today’s game, and how he feels CU “sells” itself to prospects …

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The final installment of my interview with Dave Plati covers a variety of topics, including his invention of the “Red Zone” and other statistics; the Oklahoma State plane crash; and “The Forgotten” …

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Preseason Magazines

//posted 7.31.2019

College Football at 150: Ralphie of the game’s most iconic symbols … CBS Sports: Sixteen teams with a shot at the national championship (surprise! Four are from the Pac-12) … College Football News: CU one of the most valuable Pac-12 over/under bets … Final preseason tally: Seven Buffs named to a total of 14 preseason Watch lists (Shenault named to four …

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Pac-12 Notes

//posted 7.31.2019

Early kickoffs affecting attendance? It’s not as if Pac-12 stadiums are filled now anyway (BUT … Mike Leach is not a fan) … Oregonian – “Nobody at Pac-12 headquarters knows anything about football” … CSU quarterback Collin Hill ready for final attempt at a full season …

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Colorado Daily

//posted 7.31.2019

Summer conditioning officially comes to an end; Fall Camp opens Thursday … Steven Montez: “It’s kind of weird knowing this is my last year” … Pat Rooney from the Daily Camera also on board with early morning kickoffs …

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You can only put 11 players at a time on the field, and CU’s starting lineup is excellent … BUT … there is a decided lack of depth along the defensive line and in the secondary … Can Mel Tucker & Co. get enough production out of the current lineup to make CU a Pac-12 South contender? …

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There were more breaks to the ’90 title run than the 5th down game and Rocket’s clip … Oklahoma’s bad behavior … Rashaan Salaam: The Reluctant Heisman Trophy candidate …

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Washington returns only two starters on defense, has to replace a four-year starter at quarterback, and its all-time leading rusher … So, you’re telling e there’s a chance? …

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Whoa, Nellie! Are you ready for some war stories from Keith Jackson? … How did Joel Klatt get his start in broadcasting? Plati: “Because I was awful at something” … On O.J. Simpson: “This guys is a psycho” (in 1990) …

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Sports Illustrated Pac-12 Summer Power rankings: CU No. 1 … Will Wonders Never Cease? CU opens Pac-12 play with three home games in 2019-20 … Former Buff point guard Nate Tomlinson named CU Director of Player Development …

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