Which of the following factoids about CU and the Big 12 to you is the most interesting?
- That CU has losing records against only two teams in the new Big 12, and both are newbies to the conference (Utah and Arizona State) (63%, 71 Votes)
- That Colorado played Big 12 Houston and Cincinnati neophytes only once each, in 1971 and 1972, and haven't played either one since (23%, 26 Votes)
- That CU's history with the "Big 12" dates back to 1947, when the Buffs joined the "Big Six" to help form the "Big Seven" (14%, 16 Votes)
Start Date: July 4, 2024 @ 4:16 pm
End Date: No Expiry
CBS Sports rates Coach Prime as the No. 15 head coach in the Big 12 (and No. 61 out of 68 in the Power Four). Thoughts?
- I understand that this is what we have to talk about in early July. I'm ready to move past talk, and get to some action. Four weeks to the start of Fall Camp! (58%, 85 Votes)
- I guess being 27-6 at Jackson State, and turning around a pitiful 1-11 CU team doesn't give you much in the way of Power Four credibility. He'll have to earn a better rating with a winning record (27%, 40 Votes)
- It goes with the extra hype which came with the beginning of the season, and the 1-8 Pac-12 record to finish. If CU had started out 0-3, then gone 4-5 in conference play, the rating would be higher (15%, 21 Votes)
Start Date: July 3, 2024 @ 4:07 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Which of the following recent news items did you find the most interesting?
- That the Big 12 media put CU at No. 11 in its preseason poll. Pretty consistent with the preseason magazines, but still a surprise. Buffs are going to raise some eyebrows this fall (53%, 69 Votes)
- That the 5430 Alliance will host an EA Sports launch party (complete with Buff players participating). Should be a big draw (and hopefully be a big 5430 donation day) (26%, 34 Votes)
- That CU is going to have a "Stripe Out" for the season opener. Will Buff fans be able to figure out what color to wear in their section? I hope so, as this game will have a large TV audience on ESPN (21%, 28 Votes)
Start Date: July 2, 2024 @ 5:50 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Utah names a future replacement for head coach Kyle Whittingham. Thoughts?
- Nice for Utah, but I'm not convinced that the loss of Whittingham will not bring about a decline. Having an assistant promoted will likely help keep returning players, but that's about it (51%, 69 Votes)
- Kudos to the Utes (as hard as that is for me to say). Stability in having a long term coach has proven a winning formula for Utah, and that will likely to continue with the appointed successor (31%, 42 Votes)
- I had thought that Coach Prime was working on that for CU with the hiring of Kent State head coach Sean Lewis, but that didn't work out so well. We'll see if Utah does better (18%, 25 Votes)
Start Date: July 1, 2024 @ 4:32 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Which of the following CU road games this fall would you rate as the most difficult?
- at Nebraska ... Yes, the Cornhuskers finished 5-7 last season, and yes, the Buffs won last year, but Nebraska and its fans have been gunning for this game for 12 months (56%, 109 Votes)
- at Kansas ... Yes, the game is at Arrowhead, and there will be CU fans there, but Kansas is one of the favorites to win the Big 12 ... and CU isn't (26%, 50 Votes)
- at Arizona ... Yes, Jedd Fisch left, but Fifita and T-Mac are back, and CU hasn't had too much success in Tucson. Arizona won ten games last year; CU won four. (18%, 35 Votes)
Start Date: June 30, 2024 @ 4:19 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??? 🙂