Which of the following quotes from head coach Karl Dorrell after the first practice gives you the most optimism?
- None of the above. It's all coach-speak. What else would you expect from a head coach after the first spring practice? (63%, 150 Votes)
- On quarterback Brendon Lewis: “I saw a completely different player (from 2021). His management skills; all that experience that he gained over the course of the season last year has really paid off" (24%, 57 Votes)
- “I felt that this team really decided to dig in and really just invest in each other and it shows in the progress that they made in practice today by just how competitive they are against each other" (10%, 25 Votes)
- "The operation (on offense) looked good. It wasn’t perfect, but for the first time doing it and playing against our defense, it was really, really positive" (3%, 7 Votes)
- "I felt defensively we have some new pieces out there and they’re doing some really, really good things. I saw real good competitive work" (0%, 1 Votes)
Start Date: March 31, 2022 @ 4:30 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Rate your level of concern about the CU special teams heading into the 2022 season
- Low. Cade Becker made 14-of-20 field goals (14-of-17 after a shaky start) as a freshman, and Ashton Logan is a highly rated punter. It's the one unit on the team I'm NOT worried about (43%, 79 Votes)
- Medium. CU has only two scholarship specialists, and the two leading returners from last year (Rice and Stanley) have moved on. If the two underclassmen work out, great, but that's still a big "if" (42%, 77 Votes)
- High. Josh Watts was the No. 6 punter in the nation last year, and is being replaced by a true freshman. Oh, and if either Cade Becker or Ashton Logan get hurt ... CU has no real backup plan (15%, 26 Votes)
Start Date: March 30, 2022 @ 4:50 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Which CU spring roster move to you was the most surprising/eye brow raising?
- That Mac Willis, former walk-on kicker, is now Mac Willis, walk-on cornerback. Nice to see he is that athletic ... or does it mean that CU is desperate at the cornerback position? (50%, 102 Votes)
- That linebacker Jack Lamb has medically retired. Lamb has had injury issues before, but it's too bad that he won't make it back onto the field. Glad to see CU will honor his scholarship (29%, 58 Votes)
- That Oakie Salave'a may well get his shot at quarterback. While CU can count all of its safeties on one hand, it's a wonder that Salave'a is spending much (if not all) of his spring on offense (21%, 43 Votes)
Start Date: March 29, 2022 @ 5:02 pm
End Date: No Expiry
CU releases its spring schedule, with one scrimmage and the "Spring Showcase" open to the public. Thoughts?
- I understand not having the practices open to the public, but both scrimmages should be open. Good for the players to have fans in attendance; good for the public to get to see their Buffs (56%, 83 Votes)
- Nothing to see here ... Even the Spring Game (pardon me, "Spring Showcase") generates next to no interest, so why bother having scrimmages and practices open to the public? (22%, 33 Votes)
- Nothing to see here - literally. Once again, CU doesn't get that closed practices generate zero interest from the public, something CU can't afford (witness fewer season ticket renewals) (22%, 32 Votes)
Start Date: March 28, 2022 @ 5:12 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Which of Neill Woelk's Spring storylines do you think is the most important for the Dorrell coaching staff to answer:
- Rebuild the offensive line - Arguably one of the worst in the Power Five, this is major rebuild, and the work begins this week (46%, 102 Votes)
- Establish an offensive identity - Mike Sanford is the new offensive coordinator, and with the CU offense in the 100's in most offensive categories, this is job one (40%, 88 Votes)
- Resume the quarterback battle - Will Brendon Lewis shut the door on the competition, or will the battle continue on to the fall? (8%, 18 Votes)
- Replace key departures on defense - It's not just Landman and Wells, it's 3/4 of the starting secondary. The Buffs need to identify new starters - and quickly (5%, 12 Votes)
- Identify a new lead running back - Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year Jarek Broussard is gone, as is Ashaad Clayton. Is 2019 leading rusher Alex Fontenot the answer? (1%, 0 Votes)
Start Date: March 27, 2022 @ 4:49 pm
End Date: No Expiry
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??? 🙂