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Random Thoughts – Fall Camp Roster (Defense) Edition

//posted 7.28.2019

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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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Dave Plati – On the National Title Season and Salaam’s Heisman Campaign

//posted 7.27.2019

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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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Scouting the Opposition – Washington

//posted 7.26.2019

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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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Dave Plati – On Broadcasters – Keith Jackson; Joel Klatt; O.J. Simpson

//posted 7.26.2019

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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) …

Colorado Basketball – Spring/Summer, 2019

//posted 7.23.2019

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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 …

Dave Plati – On The Resignations of McCartney and Neuheisel

//posted 7.23.2019

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CU’s Associate Athletic Director / Media Relations Director Dave Plati talks about two of the most surprising coaching changes in CU history – Bill McCartney’s surprise retirement announcement in 1994; Rick Neuheisel leaving CU for Washington in 1998 …

Random Thoughts – The Fall Camp Roster (Offense) Edition

//posted 7.22.2019

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Fall Camp opens August 1st – Roster issues for the offense: Who will emerge as the backup quarterback? … Who will start at running back? … Who is the third wide receiver? … Who will start at tight end (and will they be thrown the ball)? … Are four of five offensive line spots decided? …

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Scouting the Opposition – Stanford

//posted 7.19.2019

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Stanford was 123rd in the nation in rushing in 2018 – What in the name of David Shaw is going on in Palo Alto? … Can star quarterback K.J. Costello fare as well with only three returning starters on offense? … The Cardinal face a brutal September schedule …

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Random Thoughts – Olympic Sports Edition

//posted 7.14.2019

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Getting to Know some Olympic Buffs: Kaitlyn Benner (Pac-12 Woman of the Year) … De’Ayra Davis (JC guard added to women’s basketball team) … Golfer Elle Otten (All-American scholar) … Lacrosse star Samantha Nemirov (going pro) … Trivia: CU’s record against the FCS …

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Scouting the Opposition – UCLA

//posted 7.12.2019

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Chip Kelly’s debut season did not go as expected, with the Bruins losing the first five games of a season for the first time since 1943, but hope springs eternal … Kelly: “I think our guys have made a lot of really good strides in the last year” … UCLA finished 2018 98th in scoring offense, and 100th or worse in most defensive categories …

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Scouting the Opposition – USC

//posted 7.8.2019

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Barry Helton: “We understand that just because you have ‘SC’ on your chest doesn’t mean you’re going to win” … Despite having similar personnel issues as CU, and identical 5-7 records in 2018, USC is expected to contend for a division title … Why does moving the game to Friday night represent good karma for the Buff Nation? …

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Scouting the Opposition – Washington State

//posted 7.7.2019

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Mike Leach: “We’re an eyelash from being even better. We’ve got to kind of maintain that point of view” … The Cougars will attempt to continue their recent success with another plug-and-play quarterback … CU’s trip to Pullman to represent Washington State’s lone home game over a period of eight weeks …

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