how were they used in like 2001 and 2002 or whenever. How did they switch off and stuff? what types of runners were they?
Runners with great offensive linemen in front of them.
That's true, but don't forget the value of Brandon Drumm either. That man was an absolute monster.
he was the FB right?
He's one of the top 5 FB's we've ever had.
http://colorado.scout.com/2/544458.html
He's one of the top 5 FB's we've ever had.
http://colorado.scout.com/2/544458.html
He's one of the top 5 FB's we've ever had.
http://colorado.scout.com/2/544458.html
John Bayuk is in the 1955 team photo on Dad's Day for the football team.
http://www.cubuffs.com/fls/600/classic/content/teams/football/1955.html
Runners with great offensive linemen in front of them.
Thanks for that link. From where I sit, Spoon is definitely worthy of being part of a top five list. Anthony Weatherspoon rushed for over 1,000 yards, and being in the wishbone, he was always one of four rushers on the field. He was a stud.
Spoon passed away in 2005 from leukemia and another blood disorder, which saddened me... he was a fan favorite, had a lot of spirit, and was just a beast of a fullback for our wishbone attack.
Jrod - one good way to brush up on your CU football history might be to pick up a couple of DVDs that I believe are available at College Corner on the Hill (and probably elsewhere in the campus area, maybe even the bookstore). The first is of the 1990 Orange Bowl (the "National Title" game) and the second is of the 62-36 game. The second game does a good job of illustrating the running styles and strengths of Purify and Brown. Pop 'em in with some buddies, have a couple beers and enjoy.
If you could find anything on the '94 season that would probably be valuable and entertaining as well, but I don't know of any commercially available DVDs on that year.
Also, this video is EXCELLENT and is a free summary of modern Buffalo football:
YouTube - Colorado Football
Jrod - one good way to brush up on your CU football history might be to pick up a couple of DVDs that I believe are available at College Corner on the Hill (and probably elsewhere in the campus area, maybe even the bookstore). The first is of the 1990 Orange Bowl (the "National Title" game) and the second is of the 62-36 game. The second game does a good job of illustrating the running styles and strengths of Purify and Brown. Pop 'em in with some buddies, have a couple beers and enjoy.
If you could find anything on the '94 season that would probably be valuable and entertaining as well, but I don't know of any commercially available DVDs on that year.
Also, this video is EXCELLENT and is a free summary of modern Buffalo football:
YouTube - Colorado Football
I love that vid, but is that speech at the end pulled from the recent remake of The Bad News Bears? That really sounds like Billy Bob Thornton talking...
Isnt it from Friday Night Lights?
Ahh, that must be it. I only saw that movie once and promptly forgot about it... outside of The Program there's really never been a football based movie that I really liked.
Note: I'd add "Rudy" to that list if they'd release a version of it where he goes to play for Alcorn State instead of the Irish.
why do some of the players in that video have jerseys which expose their mid section? was that the style back then?
I think you're probably talking about Matt Russell. Yeah, that style was all the rage in the mid-90s.
why do some of the players in that video have jerseys which expose their mid section? was that the style back then?
Listening to Larry Zimmer's call of the game brings back great memories. Talk about a homer announcer! If you missed the first part of the game and turned on the radio broadcast, you would immediately know if the Buffs were winning or losing by listening for Zimmer's enthusiastic (winning) or dejected (losing) comments.....Jrod - one good way to brush up on your CU football history might be to pick up a couple of DVDs that I believe are available at College Corner on the Hill (and probably elsewhere in the campus area, maybe even the bookstore). The first is of the 1990 Orange Bowl (the "National Title" game) and the second is of the 62-36 game. The second game does a good job of illustrating the running styles and strengths of Purify and Brown. Pop 'em in with some buddies, have a couple beers and enjoy.
If you could find anything on the '94 season that would probably be valuable and entertaining as well, but I don't know of any commercially available DVDs on that year.
Also, this video is EXCELLENT and is a free summary of modern Buffalo football:
YouTube - Colorado Football