1st, Happy Thanksgiving holiday everyone!
The Buffs finish off their regular (hopefully not overall) season against a tough Utes team that ALWAYS seems to challenge (if not defeat) the Buffs. (The Buffs suffered (by far) worst RPI loss this year in their conference season opening match visiting the Utes, who are currently RPI rated 126.) The Buffs have beaten Utah the last 3 years in a row in Boulder, but the last 2 years have both been TIGHT 5 set victories. (I especially remember a couple years ago, when I believe the Buffs had to mount a furious comeback to send that year's seniors off with a win on their day, as well as probably having been necessary for them to earn their 1st spot in the NCAA tourney in many years.)
Note to team- don't feel any obligation to us fans to give us extra excitement or more points to see; feel free to sweep the Utes if you have the opportunity. We'll be fine with that. Be hungry and relentless!
About the Utes (From http://www.cubuffs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=600&ATCLID=210529809 )
"Utah is 10-19 this season and is 10th in the conference (4-14). The Utes have recorded a 5-8 road record this season and have gone 1-5 in the last six matches. Adora Anae is fourth in the conference with 4.23 kills per set and adds 3.32 digs per set, which also leads the Utes. Brenna Young is 10th in the league in blocks, averaging 1.11 per set. UU leads the all-times series against the Buffs at 8-6. The Utes defeated CU (3-1) to start the conference season back in September."
(Note- after the above was written, the Utes were swept in Salt Lake City Wednesday afternoon by the nationally #2 ranked Washington Huskies.)
Live video- on Pac 12 networks (Mountain and National channels), and also available online at http://pac-12.com/live?network=P12MTN for those whose cable/ satellite subscription includes Pac 12 Network online access.
Link to link to Live Stats - http://www.cubuffs.com/liveStats/li...G=C&DB_OEM_ID=600&LIST_SPORT_KEY=W_VOLLEYBALL
Senior Day Note- I also mentioned it in another thread, but since this is the official game, here are links to the nice article and accompanying videos on the 2 great and team transforming seniors who will be donning their Buff uniforms for their last time in Boulder at this match-
Article entitled "CU Seniors Austin, Edelman Relish Role In Turnaround" available at http://www.cubuffs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=600&ATCLID=210527298 . Videos also available for Nicole Edelman (http://www.cubuffs.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?id=4738798) and Alexis Austin (http://www.cubuffs.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?id=4738898).
The Buffs finish off their regular (hopefully not overall) season against a tough Utes team that ALWAYS seems to challenge (if not defeat) the Buffs. (The Buffs suffered (by far) worst RPI loss this year in their conference season opening match visiting the Utes, who are currently RPI rated 126.) The Buffs have beaten Utah the last 3 years in a row in Boulder, but the last 2 years have both been TIGHT 5 set victories. (I especially remember a couple years ago, when I believe the Buffs had to mount a furious comeback to send that year's seniors off with a win on their day, as well as probably having been necessary for them to earn their 1st spot in the NCAA tourney in many years.)
Note to team- don't feel any obligation to us fans to give us extra excitement or more points to see; feel free to sweep the Utes if you have the opportunity. We'll be fine with that. Be hungry and relentless!
About the Utes (From http://www.cubuffs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=600&ATCLID=210529809 )
"Utah is 10-19 this season and is 10th in the conference (4-14). The Utes have recorded a 5-8 road record this season and have gone 1-5 in the last six matches. Adora Anae is fourth in the conference with 4.23 kills per set and adds 3.32 digs per set, which also leads the Utes. Brenna Young is 10th in the league in blocks, averaging 1.11 per set. UU leads the all-times series against the Buffs at 8-6. The Utes defeated CU (3-1) to start the conference season back in September."
(Note- after the above was written, the Utes were swept in Salt Lake City Wednesday afternoon by the nationally #2 ranked Washington Huskies.)
Live video- on Pac 12 networks (Mountain and National channels), and also available online at http://pac-12.com/live?network=P12MTN for those whose cable/ satellite subscription includes Pac 12 Network online access.
Link to link to Live Stats - http://www.cubuffs.com/liveStats/li...G=C&DB_OEM_ID=600&LIST_SPORT_KEY=W_VOLLEYBALL
Senior Day Note- I also mentioned it in another thread, but since this is the official game, here are links to the nice article and accompanying videos on the 2 great and team transforming seniors who will be donning their Buff uniforms for their last time in Boulder at this match-
Article entitled "CU Seniors Austin, Edelman Relish Role In Turnaround" available at http://www.cubuffs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=600&ATCLID=210527298 . Videos also available for Nicole Edelman (http://www.cubuffs.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?id=4738798) and Alexis Austin (http://www.cubuffs.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?id=4738898).