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CU v. Arizona: “T.I.P.S.” for Buffs v. Wildcats

//posted 10.13.2021

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Arizona doesn’t have offensive weapons to scare many defenses, but then, again, CU’s offense isn’t scaring anyone, either … Which team can overcome their deficiencies for a breakthrough win? … Stats which are “R” rated (for both teams) …

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“It Just Doesn’t Matter … “

//posted 10.10.2021

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Bill Murray is a comedic genius, who gave us an inspiring “halftime” speech in his first starring role in Meatballs (1978) … CU will never get the “good looking girls”, but should the Buff Nation accept the role as the lovable losers of the Pac-12? …

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Transfer Portal Blues

//posted 10.8.2021

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CU picked up seven new players in the Transfer Portal, giving Buff fans hope that play on the field would improve … But … the addition of the (now) three-highest rated players on the roster hasn’t paid many dividends … Plus – how former Buffs are faring elsewhere …

USC 37, Colorado 14

//posted 10.3.2021

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USC methodically pulled away from Colorado, racing out to a 20-0 first half lead and never being seriously threatened thereafter, posting a 37-14 win in Boulder. In raising its all-time record against the Buffs to 15-0, the Trojans had 494 yards of total offense, with quarterback Kedon Slovis hitting 19-of-29 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns. All-American candidate Drake London had nine receptions for 130 yards and a score, with eight of the receptions coming in the first half when the Trojan offense made a statement.

The Colorado offense, playing at historically poor levels, was held to 234 yards of total offense. Quarterback Brendon Lewis completed 10-of-17 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown pass to Chase Penry. Lewis also had a fumble and an interception, and was slow to pull the trigger on numerous passes, being sacked five times by a defense which had only three sacks in the first four games of the season. Tight end Brady Russell had three catches for 87 yards, including a 65-yarder, giving the Buff passing “attack” its first completion over 20 yards on the season.

“We can’t be talking about baby steps anymore,” Karl Dorrell, who fell below .500 for the first time as CU’s head coach (5-6), said. “We scored two touchdowns and that’s not enough. There’s an urgency about being more productive and more demanding about what we’re doing. The pacifier is going to have to go … We’ve got to grow up fast. There’s only so long you can take those incremental steps. We’re at that point right now. This season is in the balance.”

Fifteenth Verse, Same as the First

//posted 10.3.2021

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I’m usually a pretty safe bet to invite to a tailgate.

As a general rule, I am too nervous to eat or drink before a game, so I’m not much of a threat to put a dent into your pregame spread.

This weekend, though, I was able to down my pregame meal without any issues. While I had given myself the freedom to dream of a CU upset of USC, my head knew better.

Sure, USC was vulnerable. The Trojans were coming off of an embarrassing 45-27 loss to Oregon State. The Beavers won in the Coliseum for the first time since 1960, and had done so in impressive fashion. The Beavers ran for 322 yards, and, even with OSU committing two turnovers and 14 penalties for 154 yards, the Trojans were never a threat to win.

Oh, and USC was coming to town with an interim head coach.

All the Buffs had to do was to follow the Oregon State template – use a strong rushing attack and take it to the Trojans. Beat them with the reigning Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week, and use the momentum from the home crowd to post the first win over USC in school history.

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Pac-12 Notes – USC Week

//posted 10.2.2021

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No. 3 Oregon falls to Stanford in overtime, 31-24 … For CU, Cal and Washington State – It’s Now or Never … Athlon and College Football News predict CU v. USC: “CU will fight the good fight, but …” … Mountain West to stay in tact (for now) …

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Colorado Daily – USC

//posted 10.2.2021

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Trojans scouting report – Players to Watch … Offensive tackle Frank Fillip: “If nothing else we’ll just run the ball every play” … Neill Woelk’s Keys to the Game … Carson Wells hoping to regain 2020 form: “I’ve still got to make those plays” … NLRB: Athletes at private institutions are employees who can unionize …

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Friday Fast Facts – USC Week

//posted 10.1.2021

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Michael Westbrook, the ninth Buff to be elected to the College Football Hall of Fame, will be honored Saturday … It’s a Blackout Saturday …. CU has started the same 11 defenders the past three games … Karl Dorrell is 4-1 v. USC – as a player … USC 128th in sacks and tackles for loss …

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Colorado v. USC: “T.I.P.S.” for Buffs v. Trojans

//posted 9.29.2021

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This just in: CU is 0-14 all-time against USC … If you haven’t heard the name Drake London before, you will on Saturday (let’s hope not too often) … Which locker room is in the worst state mentally? … Stats which will decide the game …

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CUATG Podcast: “T.I.P.S.” for Colorado v. USC

//posted 9.29.2021

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The Buffs “improved” against Arizona State, but a 14-10 game in the third quarter turned into a 35-13 disappointment … But USC, if anything, is having a more disappointing season than CU … Can the Buffs turn the Trojans’ disarray into an upset? Let’s find out …

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Arizona State 35, Colorado 13

//posted 9.26.2021

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The Colorado offense posted its first points in eight quarters with a long field goal just before halftime, and its first touchdown in forever on its first drive of the second half, but it wasn’t enough – not nearly enough – as the Buffs fell in Tempe to Arizona State, 35-13. The Buffs scored early in the second half to make it a 14-10 game, but did not threaten again when it mattered, as the Sun Devils scored three touchdowns in four drives in the second half to run away with the win.

Brendon Lewis was ineffective again at quarterback, hitting on only seven of 17 pass attempts, for all of 67 yards. Alex Fontenot had 65 yards on 14 carries, including a one-yard scoring run, giving the Buffs their first touchdown in nine quarters. Jared Broussard had 35 yards on 12 carries, becoming the fastest Buff to reach 1,000 yards in a career, doing so in his ninth career game.

“We have to just keep bringing this team along,” CU head coach Karl Dorrell said. “We have a lot of young players playing and a lot of new players playing. It’s challenging every week … We have to keep working at getting better each week and hopefully that light bulb starts to glow a little bit brighter for us to be a more productive team and do as well as we need to do.”

Acceptance / (Resignation)

//posted 9.26.2021

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So, how are we feeling today?

The 35-13 loss to Arizona State, unfortunately, went about to script. The Buffs were two-touchdown underdogs to the Sun Devils, and it never really looked like the outcome would stray far from that narrative. CU did make it a 14-10 game early in the third quarter, but never had the ball with a chance to take the lead in the second half.

Shrug.

If Colorado fans were looking for something new and innovative out of their offense after being held to 63 total yards against Minnesota, they were, well, disappointed.

The Buffs first possession of the game went … run up the middle for no gain … run up the middle for two yards … sack for loss of nine yards.

Lather. Rinse. Repeat.

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