Polls Archive


Report: Texas Tech to spend $55 million on athletes this year. Thoughts?
  • The latest end of the world story. Somehow, I don't think that Texas Tech (like Oklahoma State before it) can buy titles. Who would want to spend four years in Lubbock, Texas? (56%, 87 Votes)
  • The nature of the beast. It's too bad Colorado doesn't have a locked in alumnus with millions to spare. Does anyone have the contact information for the South Park guys? (25%, 38 Votes)
  • So much for schools being on a level playing field, with $20.5 million in revenue sharing. Just sorry that the latest school to get a sugar daddy is in a conference where CU is one of it's rivals (19%, 30 Votes)

Start Date: June 13, 2025 @ 6:01 pm
End Date: No Expiry

CU picks up a commitment from Coastal Carolina running back Simeon Rice. Thoughts?
  • I guess I'm glad there is another back in the running back room. Five scholarship backs is still a low number, but CU at least has another back with Power Four experience on the roster (64%, 87 Votes)
  • Meh. Rice has tread on the tires because he hasn't been playing. A two-star transfer listed as the No. 2450 transfer? So much for the bump CU was supposed to get from Marshall Faulk's hire (30%, 41 Votes)
  • I think Buff fans are going to like this pick up. A former SEC running back who had dozens of Power Four offers out of high school, with plenty of tread left on the tires? I'm in! (6%, 9 Votes)

Start Date: June 12, 2025 @ 4:45 pm
End Date: No Expiry

ESPN's "future" Power Rankings has CU at No. 35 nationally (No. 8 in the Big 12). Thoughts?
  • I actually think this is a pretty favorable ranking. Considering how the pundits have been skeptical of "Coach Prime - Phase II", it's nice to see that ESPN recognizes CU has a bright future (44%, 51 Votes)
  • What struck me most about the list is that ESPN has only one Big 12 team in the Top 15; five in the bottom eight. That doesn't bode well for the future of the conference (36%, 42 Votes)
  • I'm not sure how CU can be continuously be rated under the likes of Baylor, Utah, and Texas Tech. CU beat all three last season ... let's give some credit where credit is due (20%, 23 Votes)

Start Date: June 11, 2025 @ 4:26 pm
End Date: No Expiry

ESPN reports that Coach Prime has been ill and out of the office with an "unspecified health issue". Thoughts?
  • Not too worried - yet. This is the slowest time of year, so it makes sense Coach Prime would take care of health issues while he has the chance. Now, if this drags on in July ... (58%, 93 Votes)
  • Troublesome. Especially with the report that Coach Prime cancelled a speaking engagement, and has been missing camps. A history of health issues gives cause for concern as well (26%, 41 Votes)
  • Much ado about nothing. Deion Jr. says he's feeling well, and Christopher Neely says he's engaged and energetic. Nothing to see here on a slow news day. Move on (16%, 25 Votes)

Start Date: June 10, 2025 @ 4:13 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Would you support CU exploring using private equity as a means of supplementing the athletic department budget?
  • The devil is in the details. No one does anything for nothing, so in exchange for a nice check, what would CU be giving up now, and into the future? Would such a deal make sense in the long term? TBD (54%, 75 Votes)
  • Yes. CU is going to need to shake every tree in order to find funds to compete with the big boys. Rick George says he is going to be "aggressive" - this would be aggressive (25%, 35 Votes)
  • No. There are some lines you don't cross, and selling out your athletic department (and your soul?) to private equity firms is way over that line (21%, 30 Votes)

Start Date: June 9, 2025 @ 4:35 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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