Polls Archive


Are the CU cornerbacks a strength or a liability heading into the 2021 season?
  • A mixed bag. Gonzalez has true star potential (and will be an NFL pick down the road), and Blackmon is good. If any of the backups and/or incoming freshman can show they can play, CU will be fine (84%, 185 Votes)
  • A definite strength. As DC Wilson noted, Christian Gonzalez is "on the verge of having a breakout year", and Mekhi Blackmon is solid. Other Pac-12 schools wish they had such solid starters (10%, 23 Votes)
  • A weakness. Blackmon has shown a propensity to be injured, and the backups are - to put it generously - untested. Fingers crossed on every down that Gonzalez and Blackmon don't get hurt (6%, 13 Votes)

Start Date: July 19, 2021 @ 4:28 pm
End Date: No Expiry

What news about CU's inside linebackers - as Fall Camp approaches - gives you the most optimism about the season?
  • That Nate Landman is apparently healthy and ready to go for fall. Chris Wilson: "We’re excited to get him back and get him going" - Anything on top of that is just icing on the cake (66%, 142 Votes)
  • That DC Chris Wilson likes the transfers, Robert Barnes and Jack Lamb: "They’re not trying to sell the places they’ve been; they just come out and show their work ethic every day" (29%, 63 Votes)
  • That junior Jonathan Van Diest has made an impression: "We’re just excited to have him again. He’s a guy who comes in and he’s willing to compete and play wherever you want him" (5%, 10 Votes)

Start Date: July 18, 2021 @ 5:09 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Which of the following quotes from defensive coordinator Chris Wilson about the outside linebackers gives you the most optimism about the fall campaign?
  • “These guys really had a great spring. They’re digesting the system really well and they’re just creating competition across the board. That’s the biggest thing is that we develop" (55%, 64 Votes)
  • On Carson Wells: “He’s only improved this offseason. I really believe just that his continued growth and the way he works and how important it is to him" (25%, 29 Votes)
  • On junior Carson Wells, junior Jamar Montgomery and junior Guy Thomas: "We’ve got a really good veteran group of guys there" (20%, 23 Votes)

Start Date: July 17, 2021 @ 5:23 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Which quote from CU defensive coordinator / defensive line coach Chris Wilson do you like the best?
  • “I know they’re preparing well ... Based off of where we’re at right now, on the scale, these guys are making significant gains" (52%, 73 Votes)
  • "Typically for big guys, (Year Two is) when they start being able to understand the physicality of this position because again, so much of it isn’t just intellect" (31%, 43 Votes)
  • “Obviously, we’ve got a lot of work ahead. You’re always trying to find ways to become a better teacher, a better communicator, to try to make sure that you’ve got a great progression for your guys" (17%, 24 Votes)

Start Date: July 16, 2021 @ 3:18 pm
End Date: No Expiry

What to you is the most egregious prediction from the College Football News 1-130 ranking?
  • Listing UCLA as the No. 23 team in the nation. The Bruins haven't had a winning season since 2015. UCLA continues to live on reputation ... and that reputation should be on fumes by now (46%, 88 Votes)
  • That Arizona State is ranked at No 19. The Sun Devils were 2-2 last year, and only played four games because of its egregious and blatant disregard of recruiting rules. Will Herm even be the coach? (43%, 81 Votes)
  • Predictions for CU. While the No. 46 ranking may be close to be on the mark, the prediction of a 4-8 record is not giving CU enough credit for how the Buffs will fare (11%, 21 Votes)

Start Date: July 15, 2021 @ 5:05 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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