Probably not out of the realm of possibility. The more diluted UT's stranglehold on that conference becomes, the more unstable that conference becomes.
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Probably not out of the realm of possibility. The more diluted UT's stranglehold on that conference becomes, the more unstable that conference becomes.
Both teams have big question marks are WR.
If CSU can replace the four they lost, tbey will have balance and thus score points.
Can CU improve the WR unit that has struggled to get open? I'm confident that the pass pro will be improved and even acceptable. Remain worried about the athletes we have at WR. Hoping Chev is the difference!
If CSU can replace the four they lost, tbey will have balance and thus score points.
Can CU improve the WR unit that has struggled to get open? I'm confident that the pass pro will be improved and even acceptable. Remain worried about the athletes we have at WR. Hoping Chev is the difference!
Holic with that wr refrain again. Needed doing. Hint: shay will get open
Also, I think it's kind of funny that there is the perception that a program like CSU simply reloads. It doesn't. They had an NFL quality QB, some NFL quality OLs, an NFL quality WR, an NFL quality LB and some other really good players on its roster the past few years. A program like CSU does not simply move a younger guy up the depth chart and replace those types of players.
Funny you say that, because they are bitching about that perception right now on Goatnation.
Seeing some serious directional swings of the goal posts from Rams fans on Twitter.
All summer it was "watch out Buffs, when we get to the big12 you will be irrelevant." Now it's, "lol at how much the #fluffs fans care about CSUtobig12."
Also starting to see them acknowledge that we should take the game on Friday. Sounds like Bobo isn't displaying a ton of faith lol. They've been welcomed to Earth.
All summer it was "watch out Buffs, when we get to the big12 you will be irrelevant." Now it's, "lol at how much the #fluffs fans care about CSUtobig12."
Also starting to see them acknowledge that we should take the game on Friday. Sounds like Bobo isn't displaying a ton of faith lol. They've been welcomed to Earth.
Seeing some serious directional swings of the goal posts from Rams fans on Twitter.
All summer it was "watch out Buffs, when we get to the big12 you will be irrelevant." Now it's, "lol at how much the #fluffs fans care about CSUtobig12."
Also starting to see them acknowledge that we should take the game on Friday. Sounds like Bobo isn't displaying a ton of faith lol. They've been welcomed to Earth.
Bobo has been sandbagging, hard.
Nothing to lose with that for him. If they play well, he looks good. If they play poorly, he has already built his excuses.
Why is this the narrative from Buff fans? Why isn't the narrative that he knows they don't have the talent or experience to match up this year and he is simply preparing people for a loss, without actually saying it.
DrunkRalphie
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Until the day CU turns the corner and becomes a consistently winning team again this game will continue to make me nervous.
I hate that more than anything.
I hate that more than anything.
For sure. But I think at some point, you'd start questioning it as a fan and that's what they're doing.
There's a fine line between sandbagging and setting up a defensive bunker in case the game goes the way he might be expecting it to. It's gone from, "last year, CU lucked out that we had a freshman kicker," to "well CU has a ton of experience, watch how bad we win next year when their experience graduates!"
Because CSU almost always does this? "we don't belong on the same field as them" "they are p5, its going to be a tough game" blah blah blah. Mix in the reports of them having players with walking boots during open periods but seeing them walking around campus without any boot or cruches or anything.
I liked how MacIntyre built the case in the presser that CSU is actually the more veteran team in the game. Just as many upperclassmen starting and 2 fewer freshmen in their 2-deep. Great spin by him.
Just need the QB to deliver the ball accurately.
I don't care if Bobo is sandbagging or not. Make this a business trip with a little statement, know your place little bro. Let's whip their ass and come home, then we are we done with them till next year.
Bobo was funny on the radio this morning. He was joking about not making his QB situation public. The radio guys asked "If you were playing anyone else but CU, would you have named your starter" He laughed and said "Yes". He then went on to admit it mostly a ploy to make the CU guys watch a little more film, and he didn't expect his gamesmanship to really have any impact.
He then started joking about how he was going to come out in the Wildcat or in the Wishbone with their option QB.
I thought it was all pretty funny. Bobo is a much more likable guy then McElwain was. He isn't as good of a coach, but he is likable.
He then started joking about how he was going to come out in the Wildcat or in the Wishbone with their option QB.
I thought it was all pretty funny. Bobo is a much more likable guy then McElwain was. He isn't as good of a coach, but he is likable.
I don't think I've ever heard a CSU coach say, "we don't belong on the same field as them". Maybe the cliche, "it's going to be a tough game", but that's not sandbagging. I guess it doesn't really matter and maybe he is "sandbagging" in an attempt to gain any mental advantage over CU possible, but I just choose to believe he is just building in excuses because he knows they don't match up.
Yep. I think we CU go deep early and often, at least I would. Need to hit on a few of these to open everything else up early.
He is definitely sandbagging. We see this all of the time from a CSU coach. He is trying to gain any type of advantage he can get.
I do believe it works both ways though. I am sure in his mind he knows he doesn't have a very good team (at least early in the season) and I am sure that excuse will help after the game, if they get dominated. Sonny did this. Fairchild did this. It has worked for them in the past.
I do believe it works both ways though. I am sure in his mind he knows he doesn't have a very good team (at least early in the season) and I am sure that excuse will help after the game, if they get dominated. Sonny did this. Fairchild did this. It has worked for them in the past.
I suspect they will blow some coverages as they've done like 3 years in a row. Lot of new guys in the DB area.
JWP303
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Have you watched the Colorado Buffaloes football team play a game at any point during the last decade? Where the hell is all of your confidence coming from?
CSU's All-American punter is hilarious.
http://www.coloradoan.com/story/spo...o-state-football-hayden-hunt-column/89598496/
Hope to see lots of him on Friday.
http://www.coloradoan.com/story/spo...o-state-football-hayden-hunt-column/89598496/
Hope to see lots of him on Friday.
I have confidence in this game for a lot of reasons, but mostly because CSU lost 9/11 starters on defense, their two legit playmaking WRs on offense, and has a mediocre QB. On the CU side, we didn't lose much in the way of impact starters (Spruce, Crawley and Nembot, but none are irreplaceable, IMO), we have a more experienced team with a 4th year Senior QB (some people debate whether this is a good thing or not, but I believe Sefo plays well this year), we have our best DL back (Tupou), get our best LB back (Gillam), and have one of the best and most experienced secondaries in the Pac 12. CSU is also breaking in a new defensive coordinator and a new scheme that isn't going to transition without some hiccups in week one, while CU's defense is now in year two of Jim Leavitt's system and should be more comfortable than in year one.
The only advantage I see CSU potentially having is on the OL, but with Tupou back and Samson clear of any suspension, along with Carrell a year advanced, I honestly don't know if CSU even holds the advantage there. On paper, this game shouldn't be close. I will acknowledge the rivalry factor that makes CSU play above their talent level, but as a fan, I have no problem being very confident. It's the coaches and players' jobs not to let the confidence turn into arrogance.
They are breaking in two new CB starters, one of whom is a senior that has been a WR up to this offseason. They will also be breaking in two new starters at safety, one of whom is a converted corner from this offseason.
If CU's wideouts can't get open against these guys, it's going to be a VERY long year.
The counter argument there of course is that CU returns a lot of players from a 4 win team, and lost our most effective offensive weapon (Spruce), so are we really better?
It still should be more than enough against CSU, but will be a question that probably won't be answered until we hit Michigan and the conference schedule.
241Volcanos
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Buffs just need to limit turnovers and big plays. We should be able to stuff the run putting more guys in the box if need be given their dearth of WRs. Our O should be able to put up at least 28 points on green CSU D and that should be plenty enough.
ramfan
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I've already predicted a CU win in the other thread. Things pretty much guaranteed to happen:
- CSU will completely misplay, if not outright blow, coverage on 2-4 deep balls
- CSU will commit at least 1 boneheaded turnover at the worst possible time or position on the field
The D-Line should be a big strength of ours. Tupou is an NFL level talent and his return at NT should be huge. That being said it is all potential. Should be a great way to find out what CU has up front, because the CSU O-Line is legit.