Polls Archive


Lincoln Riley named the new head coach at USC. Good news for CU and the Pac-12?
  • Good news. The Pac-12 has become an afterthought in the eyes of the nation. Riley will bring more eyes (and dollars) to the Pac-12 and Colorado (47%, 168 Votes)
  • No difference to CU. USC is already getting as many four- and five-star recruits as it wants. CU is 0-for-forever against USC anyway. Riley's presence won't change that narrative (45%, 161 Votes)
  • Bad news for CU and the rest of the Pac-12. Riley will bring high-profile recruits (especially quarterbacks) to USC, and make it even more difficult for the Buffs to be competitive in the South (8%, 32 Votes)

Start Date: November 29, 2021 @ 5:58 pm
End Date: No Expiry

CU offensive coordinator Darrin Chiaverini fired. Thoughts?
  • Coach Chiaverini deserved to be let go, but he was also the scapegoat for a horrid offense. Are other coaches going to be let go? Was it Chiaverini's game plan which failed, or Dorrell's? We'll see (41%, 180 Votes)
  • We won't be able to celebrate or lament the move until the next OC is named. Are the big donors writing checks to up the AC budget? If not, we're just rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic (36%, 155 Votes)
  • It's about time. Actually, it's at least a half season, and perhaps a full season, too late in coming. This year was a disaster, and the damage may take years to overcome (23%, 100 Votes)

Start Date: November 28, 2021 @ 4:32 pm
End Date: No Expiry

What, in CU's first day of its off-season, appears to you to be the Buffs' biggest need for the 2022 season?
  • A new offensive coordinator. You can't finish in the bottom ten nationally in almost every statistical category and maintain the status quo (56%, 206 Votes)
  • A Transfer Portal blitzkrieg, especially in the trenches. Without more talent on the roster, there won't be any better results. Wholesale roster changes need to be made (35%, 128 Votes)
  • A quality quarterback recruit through the Transfer Portal. If J.T. Shrout isn't the answer, and Lewis has a low ceiling, the Buffs won't post a winning season without a quality quarterback (9%, 31 Votes)

Start Date: November 27, 2021 @ 4:46 pm
End Date: No Expiry

No. 16 Utah 28, Colorado 13. Thoughts?
  • Call me crazy, but I was actually proud of this team today. The defense was decimated by injuries, but still played Utah better than did No. 3 Oregon. They never quit - that's all you can ask (38%, 138 Votes)
  • Let me get this straight - CU's offense was out-gained by the CU defense and special teams (178 yards to 148). Here's hoping the next offensive coordinator is a miracle worker (34%, 122 Votes)
  • A 4-8 season. Another campaign without a winning record; another campaign without a bowl bid. I'm surprised I'm still here. Sigh - on to reading up on coaching and roster changes - and spring ball! (28%, 102 Votes)

Start Date: November 26, 2021 @ 6:10 pm
End Date: No Expiry

It's time! Your prediction for CU's 2021 season finale, taking on No. 16 Utah (Friday, 2:00 p.m., FOX):
  • Anyone who saw the Buffs struggle against Washington offensively, and/or watched Utah destroy No. 3 Oregon, understand that this will be a rout. Sorry, but this will be over early, and an ugly rout (58%, 123 Votes)
  • Utah has nothing to play for (clinched division; out of CFP race), so the Utes will play conservatively and put in backups early. Utah wins, but CU covers the 24-point spread (31%, 67 Votes)
  • The week before routing Oregon, the Utes struggled against Arizona. This is a let down (after the OU game)/ look ahead (Pac-12 championship) game for Utah. Buffs have nothing to lose, and will win! (11%, 23 Votes)

Start Date: November 25, 2021 @ 5:52 pm
End Date: No Expiry

6 Replies to “Polls Archive”

  1. 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.

  2. 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!!

  3. Stuart, your polls are so thoughtful and on point. Appreciate you doing this and sharing it with your CUAtTheGame community.

  4. 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??? 🙂

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