The biggest Pac-12 surprise in the AP preseason poll:
- That Oregon was ranked, after going 11-14 the past two seasons (and going through three coaches in three seasons) (78%, 230 Votes)
- That USC was placed in the top 15 despite not knowing who the quarterback will be (perhaps a 17-year old?) (12%, 36 Votes)
- That four teams: Washington (6); Stanford (13); USC (15); and Oregon (24) made the poll (not bad for a league with a 1-8 bowl record in 2017) (10%, 28 Votes)
Start Date: August 22, 2018 @ 6:06 pm
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Sophomore tight end Jared Poplawski (shoulder) lost of the season. Thoughts?
- I'm just glad that we are a week out from Game One, and have had only one season-ending injury this summer (39%, 121 Votes)
- Unfortunate, but manageable. There are others (Bounds, Jones, Russell) who can pick up the slack (32%, 99 Votes)
- Sorry to hear about it ... but Poplawski has a red-shirt season, and CU really doesn't use tight ends that much, anyway (29%, 93 Votes)
Start Date: August 21, 2018 @ 6:23 pm
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CU at the Game website updated; goes mobile. Thoughts?
- Love it! Like the look, and the mobile access will help me keep updated (44%, 94 Votes)
- Like it. Easier to navigate ... and I'm glad for the overall updates to the site (40%, 85 Votes)
- Not seeing much difference ... I usually access the site on my desktop anyway (16%, 35 Votes)
Start Date: August 20, 2018 @ 6:12 pm
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How would you rate the CU linebacker corps?
- A strength. Two 100+ tacklers returning, supplemented by speed, talent and (now) depth (70%, 251 Votes)
- We'll see. If Gamboa and Lewis have 100-tackle seasons again, it will be a sign that the defense is (again) failing (27%, 97 Votes)
- A weakness. After Lewis and Gamboa, there is nothing in the way of proven experience (3%, 13 Votes)
Start Date: August 19, 2018 @ 8:47 pm
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Thoughts on CU's three new scholarship players
- Don't know the players very well - but giving walk-ons scholarship is always good for team morale (46%, 96 Votes)
- Last year's Scout team POY, kickoff specialist, and special teams standout - no issues here (42%, 88 Votes)
- Not sure about giving up a scholarship to a red-shirt freshman third-string tight end (12%, 25 Votes)
Start Date: August 18, 2018 @ 7:08 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??? 🙂