Which of Neill Woelk's Reasons for Optimism about the Buffs heading into Fall Camp do you most agree with?
- That CU has upgraded its coaching staff. Without five-star recruits to work with, it comes down to coaching, and CU has better coaches than last year (51%, 100 Votes)
- That CU will be running a new offense. To be honest, it couldn't get much worse, but here's hoping for a major upgrade under OC Mike Sanford (32%, 64 Votes)
- That CU will have improved quarterback play. Similar to answer No. 2 - QB play was poor last year. Hopefully competition will bring out the best of this fall's starter (10%, 19 Votes)
- That the schedule works in CU's favor. The Buffs will be battle-tested by their non-conference schedule, and can hit the easiest part of the Pac-12 slate (UCLA, at UA, Cal) ready to win (4%, 8 Votes)
- That CU will be more confident on defense. It will be Year Two under DC Chris Wilson, and the Buffs who are returning will be well versed on what is expected of them (3%, 6 Votes)
Start Date: July 20, 2022 @ 7:52 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Report: The Pac-12 and Big 12 have broken off negotiations for a merger. Thoughts?
- It could be bad news which turns into good news. If this gives the Four Corner schools the final push to take off on their own for the Big 12, it could allow CU to have a decent landing spot (58%, 124 Votes)
- It is what it is until it isn't. No one thought that USC and UCLA would leave for the Big Ten, until they did, and no one thought Oklahoma and Texas would leave the Big 12. Don't give up on a merger (25%, 53 Votes)
- This is the end of the Pac-12. There may be some talk of expansion (San Diego State and Boise State?), but that would just be a band-aid until Oregon and Washington leave and kill the Pac-12 for good (17%, 38 Votes)
Start Date: July 19, 2022 @ 6:26 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Report: Notre Dame looking for $75 million annually to stay independent. Thoughts?
- I don't know what effect this might have on the Pac-10, but I do know that it is another example of how off the charts absurd college football has become (80%, 193 Votes)
- Good news for the Pac-12. If Notre Dame is off the market, the Big Ten may shut down its expansion, which means Oregon and Washington will have to deal with its Pac-10 remnants rather than walk (17%, 40 Votes)
- Bad news for the Pac-12. According to the report, NBC may be looking for some Big 12 games as additional inventory in order to have games before or after the Notre Dame contests (3%, 9 Votes)
Start Date: July 18, 2022 @ 4:30 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Do you think the California Board of Regents will be able to do anything about UCLA leaving for the Big Ten?
- Probably not, but it will be interesting to see how this plays out. One UC program bringing in $100 million/year; the other left with scraps (and perhaps a move to the Mountain West) (52%, 127 Votes)
- No. UCLA made it clear when it announced it was leaving that it didn't need permission of the Board of Regents. Better to ask forgiveness than permission, and UCLA is gone (40%, 98 Votes)
- Yes. The move will crucify Cal, and the Board of Regents can't let that happen. It isn't over until it's over, and Cal still has some cards to play (8%, 20 Votes)
Start Date: July 17, 2022 @ 4:40 pm
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What do you make of Stewart Mandel's 24-team Pac-12/Big 12 merger, with CU in the six-team "mountain pod"?
- I like it if it means CU remains a "Power Five" school. Until the music stops, and CU has a chair, I'll remain nervous. Anything this side of a weak "Pac-10" or a Mountain West debacle works (47%, 94 Votes)
- I love it. CU gets set up with the Arizona schools, the Utah schools, and the addition of San Diego State. CU would keep rivals, and have the ability to be competitive from Year One of the Big 24 (39%, 79 Votes)
- Not a huge fan. While there might be some safety in numbers, there still isn't enough fire power in this lineup to compete with the Big Ten and SEC (especially if those leagues cannibalize the ACC) (14%, 29 Votes)
Start Date: July 16, 2022 @ 4:16 pm
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6 Replies to “Polls Archive”
Stuart:
I like the question about SS’s negative coverage. Personally, I think the see-saw coverage is mostly about “stirring the pot” and/or getting clicks. SS is this year’s draft soap opera–a love/hate fest For one negative story there is a more positive one. Some stories are just hit jobs (anonymous NFL assistant/exec), others just cover every minutia of his life. Yesterday, Kiper has him still going early.
SS is an intriguing draftee warranting discussion, however the extensive overall coverage on every detail for one QB prospect seems over the top. NFL teams have their draft boards, needs, and evaluations and they make decisions based upon that. I’ll be glad when SS and TH are picked today and the focus will be on our team.
The Buffs need to wear the silver and gold that are the official school colors. Black jerseys are OK as the’ve been around for a long time, but out with the black helmets–and the white ones too. Gold helmets with silver pants, alternating with silver helmets and gold pants would be good. Nix on all black and all white!!
‘SkoBuffs!! Drub the Nubs.
Stuart, your polls are so thoughtful and on point. Appreciate you doing this and sharing it with your CUAtTheGame community.
Did Coach Hagan just let the cat out of the bag regarding Colorado’s starting QB?
Wouldn’t mind the Cheez-It Bowl at all, as I have connections at Kellogg’s (owns Cheez-it) who could get me tickets!! Is that Cheezy??? 🙂