The Pac-12 has detractors: “The conference’s reputation is just so bad … They aren’t relevant” … and its defenders: “Relative to the long term, we’re doing exceedingly well on every front” … Which is closer to the truth? …
Press release: CU formally announces hires of two assistant coaches, recruiting coordinator and director of player personnel … Luke Day (Marshall) joins CU strength and conditioning staff … Coach Tucker now has nine of ten assistant coach positions filled …
Dante Sparaco to wear a fifth different uniform in five seasons this fall … More news from Montana State … Attrition – more difficult when it’s a starter you are losing … SChadenfreude – Jon Wilner gets one wrong …
Like CU, the Denver Broncos have a new coach. Like the Broncos, the new CU coaching staff is preaching a return to fundamentals, and building a foundation for (future) success …
“Way Too Early” 2019 Top 25 lists posted … From ESPN … CBS Sports … Stewart Mandel at The Athletic … Jon Wilner at the San Jose Mercury News … Oregon and Utah the early favorites to meet for the 2019 Pac-12 title …
Pac-12 early entrees half of annual average … Where does Steven Montez fit in the hierarchy of Pac-12 quarterbacks? … Oregon sold its soul for national prominence (but Duck fans aren’t complaining) … CU Pro Bowl/All Pro trivia …
The Pac-12 conference, in both football and basketball, is down, both in national results and national respect. There has never been a better time for CU to step into the void and reclaim its status as a national player …
Former Buff Eric Bieniemy making the rounds of open NFL head coaching positions – as is Vance Joseph … Houston hires West Virginia’s Dana Holgorson – WSU’s Mike Leach a candidate for WVU job? … College football head coaching positions – 24 openings; 22 filed …
The Buffs have played on New Year’s Day 11 times, with games capping memorable seasons (1937; 1961; 1976; 1994) and national championship runs (1989; 1990; 2001) … Five Orange Bowls; three Fiesta Bowls; two Cotton Bowls … and a trip to the islands …