ESPN moves CU's men's basketball team into its preseason Top 25. Thoughts?
- How big a deal would this be if this holds up? The last time CU men's basketball was ranked in the preseason AP poll? Try 1969 ... exactly 50 years ago! (the only preseason ranking in school history) (40%, 80 Votes)
- Nice, but we'll see how it plays out this fall. CU has significantly upgraded its non-conference schedule, so the Buffs will have their chance to make some noise this season (37%, 73 Votes)
- Well deserved. CU finished 10-8 in Pac-12 play last season, and has all its starters back. It's about time prognosticators noticed that CU has a strong team returning, and should be a Pac-12 favorite (23%, 45 Votes)
Start Date: June 6, 2019 @ 6:44 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Bill Connelly's S&P+ has CU finishing with a 5-7 record in 2019. Thoughts?
- I do like this quote: "With three relative tossups in the first five games, a little over-achievement could produce a fast start". It's up to the Buffs to change the nation's perceptions of CU (70%, 138 Votes)
- Connelly's analysis is very detailed, An objective look at CU, its roster, and its schedule, would say a 5-7 prediction is fair (16%, 32 Votes)
- Not interested. This "expert" has CU calculated to be an underdog in ten of twelve games. Stats don't tell the story of the improved morale in the locker room (14%, 26 Votes)
Start Date: June 5, 2019 @ 6:07 pm
End Date: No Expiry
CU receives a commitment from Recruiting Class of 2020 athlete Chris Carpenter. Thoughts?
- Very excited about this commitment. A speedster who plays on both sides of the ball, Carpenter will be a great addition to the defensive backfield for the Buffs (48%, 122 Votes)
- Somewhat excited. The list of Power-Five offers include Oregon, Arizona State and Oklahoma State. This appears to be a bona-fide talent coming to Boulder (46%, 116 Votes)
- Not super excited. Carpenter's previous commitment was to North Texas. I trust the coaches, but it still seems like an "up-and-comer" recruit, rather than a consensus star-in-the-making (6%, 14 Votes)
Start Date: June 4, 2019 @ 6:08 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What recent news to you is the most significant?
- The football team has reported for summer conditioning. The Recruiting Class of 2019 has arrived in Boulder for summer conditioning. Time for Phase III to begin!! (33%, 88 Votes)
- College Football Hall of Fame nominations for Bieniemy, Salaam, and Westbrook. Nice to see that CU has as many nominees as USC, and more than any other Pac-12 school (26%, 68 Votes)
- The two new defensive backs - Mikail Onu for 2019 and Chris Carpenter for 2020 and beyond. Quality recruits in an area of need (21%, 55 Votes)
- The home-and-home announcements v. Kansas (MBB) and CSU (FB). Tad Boyle is setting up his team for an NCAA run, and CSU (in the future) keeps the rivalry alive (20%, 54 Votes)
Start Date: June 3, 2019 @ 6:37 pm
End Date: No Expiry
CU receives a commitment from graduate transfer defensive back Mikial Onu. Thoughts?
- Great news! A solid player (led the Mustangs in tackles in 2017) in a position of great need. I love how Tucker & Co. are plugging the holes in the Buff lineup (61%, 161 Votes)
- It sounds good, but with an 85-man limit, there's another one out for another one in. Let's see if Onu is an upgrade from the scholarship player who leaves between now and August 1st (24%, 63 Votes)
- To be determined. Onu was limited in 2018 by a sports hernia. We'll have to wait and see if he is fully recovered to 2017 abilities before celebrating this commit (15%, 41 Votes)
Start Date: June 2, 2019 @ 6:07 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??? 🙂