I come to you this morning from Brooklyn, NY, having flown all the way from Boulder to watch the Legends Classic. I'll have a teaser for the CU/Notre Dame game up later today, but know that the overall schedule this week is slammed. After the bag and teaser today, I'll have more Legends Classic thoughts up tomorrow before the second game of the tournament, a Utah football teaser and beer post up Friday, and a Wofford basketball teaser up... sometime before Sunday's game with the Terriers. You want content, you're going to get it this week.
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Today in an abbreviated bag, I'm talking the big football win over Washington State, and the Men's Basketball Team improving to 3-0 after their tilt with Louisiana-Monroe.
(Apologies for the lack of photos this morning, but it couldn't be helped.)
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Monday, November 21, 2016
Friday, November 18, 2016
2016 Gameday Wine-o-the-week - Washington State Edition
Each week throughout the football season I'm going to suggest a good beerwine for the ubiquitous pre-game tailgate. Let's be honest, with tailgates it's not always top quality that you're looking for. To steal a phrase from the heinous beer terrorists at Budweiser, you want "drinkability." (or what a real beer connoisseur calls "a session beer") So, be warned, these may not be "the best" beerswines around. But, in the words of Dave Chappelle as Samuel L. Jackson "IT'LL GET YOU DRUNK!"
Top-10 in the country. National broadcast TV audience. Ladies and gentlemen, the profile of this program is on display this weekend. What does that mean for you, the common tailgater? Well, it means it's time to sit up and act right. Smooth out those wrinkles in the table cloth! Cover up the ski shot! Hide the beer pong balls! Pretend for all the onlookers that we're not the drunken louts we really are!
For me, it means that I'm stowing the beer for the week. "See, national television audience, here in Boulder we drink wine and act civilized, because it's how we always operate." That'll fool them. Better go with something local, though, and tailgate friendly, too. I have a reputation to uphold, after all. The only choice, Infinite Monkey Theorem's Red Wine, is this week's gameday wine-o-the-week.
OK, so maybe wine in a can isn't the most highfalutin beverage on the market, but it's certainly in a more high-brow direction than a 30-rack of Rolling Rock. And who doesn't like stuff in cans, anyway? It's an environmentally-friendly packaging concept, with an outdoors-oriented lean. You can bring cans tons of places you can't bring bottles, which is key in a state made for such adventurous activities, and they're certainly more tailgate-friendly than a few full bottles of wine. In fact it is you who are wrong, canned wine doubters.
Top-10 in the country. National broadcast TV audience. Ladies and gentlemen, the profile of this program is on display this weekend. What does that mean for you, the common tailgater? Well, it means it's time to sit up and act right. Smooth out those wrinkles in the table cloth! Cover up the ski shot! Hide the beer pong balls! Pretend for all the onlookers that we're not the drunken louts we really are!
For me, it means that I'm stowing the beer for the week. "See, national television audience, here in Boulder we drink wine and act civilized, because it's how we always operate." That'll fool them. Better go with something local, though, and tailgate friendly, too. I have a reputation to uphold, after all. The only choice, Infinite Monkey Theorem's Red Wine, is this week's gameday wine-o-the-week.
The Infinite Monkey Theorem Urban Winery (named after the idea that sitting an infinite number of monkey's at typewriters for an infinite amount of time would eventually produce Shakespeare) sources grapes from the Western Slope, and still produces wine the way a more traditional winery would... all right in the heart of Denver's River North Art District! The only difference is that they put a portion of their end product in aluminum cans for us to enjoy. Really, that's all we're talking about here.
It's good wine, too. Their more conventional offerings have gotten some notice in respected circles, and are worth trying if you're actually looking for the full... wine thing. I chose the canned red for this review because that's the kind of wine I typically enjoy, but they also have moscato, white, and rosé blends on offer. The red is lightly carbonated and fruity. It's fun, enjoyable, and perfect for a tailgate ahead of a weighty football game. You can find it in most local liquor stores, or even online. Pick some up, you'll thank me later.
Happy Friday! Go Buffs, beat the Cougars!
Happy Friday! Go Buffs, beat the Cougars!
2016 CU vs Washington State Football Teaser
Welp, here we are. Anyone with half a brain has been eyeing these final two home games for at least the last month, knowing that they'd be important. Upon arriving at the scene, however, we come to discover that these games against Washington State and Utah are not only vital to the postseason interests of the Colorado Buffaloes, but to the larger football-loving nation, as well. Sitting at #10 in the damn country, the Buffs, with two wins over the holiday fortnight, could put themselves in position for a play-in game to the College Football Playoff. Even if that is a notion too absurd to let swim around in your brain for a spell, the Rose Bowl is still to be decided, along with potential at-large bids to other New Year's Six games. For Colorado, playing the Cougars this weekend is the start of the most important stretch of football since 2001.
The interesting thing is, while BuffNation will be deeply invested in the outcome, Washington State doesn't really need this game. Like, at all. Even with a 1,000 point loss to CU, they could turn around, beat Washington at home in next week's Apple Cup, and wind up in Santa Clara for the Pac-12 title game. While they're a non-participant in any CFP discussion, the Rose Bowl will still be in play for them, regardless of the outcome this weekend. I'm not saying that the Cougs will come into Boulder disinterested, or anything like that. Just that, if there's a team that's going to play like it's life is on the line Saturday, my bet is that it'll be the one wearing Silver-Black-Silver.
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Hype Music for the Week: "I Drink Alone" by George Thorogood and the Destroyers
This one goes out to my dude Mike Leach. I don't know his views on demon liquor, but no one looks or sounds more like a wino on a week-to-week basis than the high priest of the Air Raid. I just want to give the man a pair of sunglasses and some hair-of-the-dog each and every time I see him.
The song, of course, is by George Thorohgood and the Destroyers. 80s blues rock at its finest, Thorogood released some of the most iconic rock grooves from the decade of big hair, all without having to sample the hairspray himself. Maybe not the best in my collection, but certainly not the least-played. Enjoy!
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Kick-off from beautiful Folsom Field is set for 1:30pm on Saturday. The forecast is calling for clear skies and cool temperatures that are sure to dip as the sun fades behind the Flatirons. Bundle up so you aren't running for the warmth of the field house as the 4th quarter rolls on. Those not willing to brave the chill can catch the game on FOX's national broadcast, or via the radio call on 850 KOA.
Click below for the teaser...
The interesting thing is, while BuffNation will be deeply invested in the outcome, Washington State doesn't really need this game. Like, at all. Even with a 1,000 point loss to CU, they could turn around, beat Washington at home in next week's Apple Cup, and wind up in Santa Clara for the Pac-12 title game. While they're a non-participant in any CFP discussion, the Rose Bowl will still be in play for them, regardless of the outcome this weekend. I'm not saying that the Cougs will come into Boulder disinterested, or anything like that. Just that, if there's a team that's going to play like it's life is on the line Saturday, my bet is that it'll be the one wearing Silver-Black-Silver.
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Hype Music for the Week: "I Drink Alone" by George Thorogood and the Destroyers
This one goes out to my dude Mike Leach. I don't know his views on demon liquor, but no one looks or sounds more like a wino on a week-to-week basis than the high priest of the Air Raid. I just want to give the man a pair of sunglasses and some hair-of-the-dog each and every time I see him.
The song, of course, is by George Thorohgood and the Destroyers. 80s blues rock at its finest, Thorogood released some of the most iconic rock grooves from the decade of big hair, all without having to sample the hairspray himself. Maybe not the best in my collection, but certainly not the least-played. Enjoy!
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Kick-off from beautiful Folsom Field is set for 1:30pm on Saturday. The forecast is calling for clear skies and cool temperatures that are sure to dip as the sun fades behind the Flatirons. Bundle up so you aren't running for the warmth of the field house as the 4th quarter rolls on. Those not willing to brave the chill can catch the game on FOX's national broadcast, or via the radio call on 850 KOA.
Click below for the teaser...
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
2016-17 CU vs Louisiana-Monroe Basketball Teaser
By now, we've all heard the news: Dom Collier has suffered multiple breaks in his foot, and will be out a month. I'm not entirely sure when the injury happened, but rumors had the Denver East product at reduced capacity as far back as opening night, and he was a no-show in the second half on Monday.
This is a major blow to the depth in the backcourt rotation, as Collier was either a starting or 6th-man option at the top of the attack, depending on how you view things. While Derrick White has emerged to be the starting point guard in each of the team's first two games, Dom was no less essential to CU's plans, and his 20-ish minutes per night will be hard to replace.
The obvious answer is to give sophomore Thomas Akyazili more time, but Yaz still strikes me as a change of pace/spot player right now, rather than a full time minutes eater. His efficacy will be reduced the longer opposing teams get a look at him. Further, he's not nearly the shooter Collier is, and I don't know how many jump shots I really want to see him taking. That leaves Colorado looking to more from true freshmen Deleon Brown and Bryce Peters. Brown has been getting a surprising share of PT in the early going, about 12 minutes/game, so far, but we've yet to see Peters, who was suspended for the first two games of the season. Expect to see even more of Brown and the first spates of Peters' run Thursday evening, when the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks come to Boulder.
Speaking of which, we've actually seen ULM in the CEC before, as they visited in late December of 2008. Jeff Bzdelik's young Buffaloes barely escaped with the win that night, scraping by with a 65-62 result. Some familiar names feature on that box score, including then-freshmen starters Nate Tomlinson and Austin Dufault; Austin even finished with 21 points, and Nate drained the clinching free throws. That's all ancient history, though, and the less said of that 2008-09 Colorado team, the better.
The current version of Monroe is 1-1 on the year, including a loss to Texas Monday night as part of the Legends Classic. The Warhawks stuck with the Longhorns for much of the first half, even holding an early lead, but by halftime they were down nine, and the final stretch of the game was a horror show. Eventually, UT settled into a 21-point rout, 80-59. A few things to note: ULM grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, only forced five turnovers, and shot just 8-34 from deep. If I'm willing to extrapolate from one game to the next, I'm keeping an eye on those three categories when they take on the Buffs.
The Warhawks are replacing four starters from last season, including all-conference performer Majok Deng. It's a tough challenge for head coach Keith Richard (unconfirmed: he may also serve as the lead guitarist for the Rolling Stones), who is looking to maintain the momentum that had them winning 20 games and finishing 2nd in the Sun Belt a year ago. The key to the retention project will be senior point guard Nick Coppola, who went for 8/1/5 against the 'Horns on Monday. He's their best shooter, passer, and leader, and the entirety of what they do on the court is keyed by his presence. If the Buffs want to prosper Thursday, they should start at the top, and look to keep Coppola from creating.
Elsewhere, I like the look of sophomore Travis Munnings, a 6-6 swing forward from the Bahamas. He's a free shooter and a versatile rebounder on both ends. He'll pair up front with another flexing international wing, Sam McDaniel from Australia, who also won't shy away from shooting situations. ULM's best pure scoring threat, however, might be junior '2' Marvin Jean-Pierre from Florida. He came off the bench against Texas, but lead the team with 13 points. Took him as many shots to get there, though...
Long story short, even with Collier out and the inconsistency on offense in the back of my mind, I'd be hard pressed to build a case for anything other than a Colorado win in this one. Maybe some more uncomfortable moments, as the team continues to feel for their sea legs, but a 3-0 start to the season is in the cards.
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Tip-off from the CEC is set for 7pm Thursday night. You know it's basketball season when some *gasp* snow is in the forecast. The winter weather is no excuse, however, so get to the gym to catch the Buffs one last time before they head to Brooklyn. Coverage for those unable to attend will be on Pac-12 Networks, with the radio call on 760 AM.
GO BUFFS! PROVE ME RIGHT, AND BEAT THE WARHAWKS!
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| Buffs now need to make due without Collier. From: MileHighSports.com |
The obvious answer is to give sophomore Thomas Akyazili more time, but Yaz still strikes me as a change of pace/spot player right now, rather than a full time minutes eater. His efficacy will be reduced the longer opposing teams get a look at him. Further, he's not nearly the shooter Collier is, and I don't know how many jump shots I really want to see him taking. That leaves Colorado looking to more from true freshmen Deleon Brown and Bryce Peters. Brown has been getting a surprising share of PT in the early going, about 12 minutes/game, so far, but we've yet to see Peters, who was suspended for the first two games of the season. Expect to see even more of Brown and the first spates of Peters' run Thursday evening, when the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks come to Boulder.
Speaking of which, we've actually seen ULM in the CEC before, as they visited in late December of 2008. Jeff Bzdelik's young Buffaloes barely escaped with the win that night, scraping by with a 65-62 result. Some familiar names feature on that box score, including then-freshmen starters Nate Tomlinson and Austin Dufault; Austin even finished with 21 points, and Nate drained the clinching free throws. That's all ancient history, though, and the less said of that 2008-09 Colorado team, the better.
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| ULM was brushed aside by Texas on Monday. From: the Austin American-Statesman |
The Warhawks are replacing four starters from last season, including all-conference performer Majok Deng. It's a tough challenge for head coach Keith Richard (unconfirmed: he may also serve as the lead guitarist for the Rolling Stones), who is looking to maintain the momentum that had them winning 20 games and finishing 2nd in the Sun Belt a year ago. The key to the retention project will be senior point guard Nick Coppola, who went for 8/1/5 against the 'Horns on Monday. He's their best shooter, passer, and leader, and the entirety of what they do on the court is keyed by his presence. If the Buffs want to prosper Thursday, they should start at the top, and look to keep Coppola from creating.
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| Coppola is a really nice small division talent. From: USA Today |
Long story short, even with Collier out and the inconsistency on offense in the back of my mind, I'd be hard pressed to build a case for anything other than a Colorado win in this one. Maybe some more uncomfortable moments, as the team continues to feel for their sea legs, but a 3-0 start to the season is in the cards.
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Tip-off from the CEC is set for 7pm Thursday night. You know it's basketball season when some *gasp* snow is in the forecast. The winter weather is no excuse, however, so get to the gym to catch the Buffs one last time before they head to Brooklyn. Coverage for those unable to attend will be on Pac-12 Networks, with the radio call on 760 AM.
GO BUFFS! PROVE ME RIGHT, AND BEAT THE WARHAWKS!
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Tuesday Grab Bag: The Games They Remember Are Played In November
At the beginning of the year, the Colorado Football Team announced their stated goal of becoming 'Pac-12 champs, on and off the field.' While I am unable to comment on the pursuit of any championships away from the gridiron, I'd be hard-pressed not to note the position that the team has put themselves in, entering the final two weeks of the regular season. Alone atop the Pac-12 South standings, the Buffs control their own destiny in pursuit of that stated goal, needing just two wins to make the conference's championship game in Santa Clara. The most storied ride in the modern history of the program is coming to a head; now it's time to see just what this team is made of.
It won't be easy, of course. While both games are at home, they will each be against teams ranked in the top-25. Competitive and tough, both the Washington State Cougars and the Utah Utes are worthy opponents for the stage. A stumble against either would most likely eliminate CU from title contention. I wouldn't have it any other way.
These will be the most important games played in Folsom since 62-36 in 2001. Woe to you, the Buff fan who won't make a point of being there for both. These are the games you become a fan for, the kind that keep you up at night in anticipation. If you can't be bothered to get your ass to Boulder to see a pair of top-25 matchups with a conference title on the line, then turn your fan card in tomorrow.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking last night's CU/Seattle basketball game, the football win in Tucson, and the Soccer Team's activity in the NCAA Tournament.
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It won't be easy, of course. While both games are at home, they will each be against teams ranked in the top-25. Competitive and tough, both the Washington State Cougars and the Utah Utes are worthy opponents for the stage. A stumble against either would most likely eliminate CU from title contention. I wouldn't have it any other way.
These will be the most important games played in Folsom since 62-36 in 2001. Woe to you, the Buff fan who won't make a point of being there for both. These are the games you become a fan for, the kind that keep you up at night in anticipation. If you can't be bothered to get your ass to Boulder to see a pair of top-25 matchups with a conference title on the line, then turn your fan card in tomorrow.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking last night's CU/Seattle basketball game, the football win in Tucson, and the Soccer Team's activity in the NCAA Tournament.
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Monday, November 14, 2016
Sacramento State Wrap and Seattle Teaser
After months of interminable waiting, the 2016-17 basketball season finally tipped off. Not unlike Christmas morning, Colorado's 90-53 win over Sacramento State was a litany of happy discoveries. Oh, the Derrick White hype appears to be for real (9/4/2 on a bad ankle)! He's the starting point guard, too! And Deleon Brown looks great! Don't forget the shooting touch of Lucas Siewert! In fact everyone can shoot! The team looks happy, healthy, and very capable! Now, what do I do with all this leftover wrapping paper?
I know it's only 40 minutes of basketball against a team picked to finish 10th in their small conference, but I still highly enjoyed the Buffs' efforts. They came out with an intensity and focus that leads me to believe they were feeling pent up in practice, and put it to good use on the court. CU was off and running from the tip, firing freely and confidently from deep. 62% shooting from beyond the arc on 21 attempts may not be replicable on a nightly basis, but that Colorado has this club in their bag is very encouraging. Further, the balance (a word Tad dropped 1,000 times in the post-conference presser) on this team is impressive. Of the nine players to get rotational time in this game, each scored at least six points. Lot to like here.
That's not to say the evening proceeded without any setbacks. While the Hornets shot under 30% from the field on 68 attempts, aesthetically at least, this was far from a dominating defensive effort. There was inconsistency on defending the PnR and on handoffs, leading to a number of clear looks for SSU. The Hornets, obligingly, clanked everything from open jumpers to clean layups, but those will turn into points quickly against better competition. Further, the rebounding effort was ugly. Wes Gordon, he of the 12 rebound effort, was glued to the ground, at times, and was often out-leaped for balls. Accordingly Sacramento hauled in 17 offensive rebounds (16 second chance points), which is not TadBall. Both areas need to be cleaned up, in a hurry; though I can excuse some of it for the lack of intensity in a rolling blowout.
All that said, I don't want to focus too heavily on the negative. Overall, this was a very good performance from Colorado. I still think Sac State will be a decent team, when all is said and done, but the Buffs made them look punchless Friday. Can't argue with the result.
Attention now turns to tonight's affair with Seattle. Once upon a time, Seattle U was a regional basketball power. They're one of the lucky few to claim a Final Four berth (1958), and went to 11 NCAA Tournaments over a 16-year span in the 50s and 60s. At one point in the 60s, they were even producing more NBA talent than any other school in the country. Then, suddenly, it all stopped. A financial slide in downtown Seattle eventually lead the school to de-emphasize their athletic programs, including men's basketball, and move to NAIA play in 1980. It wasn't until 2001 that they returned to the NCAA, and have been slowly clawing their way up from Division III ever since.
BuffNation, however, will mostly remember the Seattle Redhawks from two years ago, when they dealt CU one of the more embarrassing/fitting losses in the history of the program. Stuck in the CBI, a tournament even Tad admitted he didn't want to participate in, the Buffs traveled to play the 'Hawks in their building. The result, a 72-65 loss, was decided in a gym smaller than the CU Rec Center's court, and played to a streaming audience via a single camera, operated by someone who didn't know how to work it. While the Buffs had started well, hard double teams of Josh Scott forced them to get creative, which was never that team's forte. Long stretches of scorelessness followed, along with a tide of Redhawk points. The final was degrading, it was humiliating, and it left a hole in the soul of everyone who follows the program. Simply, CU owes SU some payback.
Head Coach Cameron Dollar returns two key pieces from that game in March of 2015: William Powell and Manny Chibuogwu. The pair of seniors are one of the best forward tandems in the WAC this year. Powell is the better of the two, and has started every game for Seattle since he was a sophomore. He's an efficient shooter, and does a great job getting to the line. They're both usurped in the team's hierarchy, however, by Brendan Westendorf. The senior wing from nearby Auburn, WA is a WAC player of the year candidate, entering his second season with the program after emerging as a JuCo transfer last winter. He keys their offense, featuring as their clear leader in minutes, points, assists, and steals in 15-16; to beat Seattle, you have to keep him quiet.
Elsewhere, the probable starting lineup also boasts giant 7-3 English center Aaron Menzies and normal-sized point guard Morgan Means. Means is the rare true freshman starter, and could end up being a pretty good option for them. Menzies is a good rebounder, taking up a lot of space and feasting against the smaller centers in the tiny WAC. Against him, the Buffs are going to have to really box out and disrupt his positioning.
The Redhawks have once game under their belt, as well; a 76-65 win over tiny D-III Pacific Lutheran. Powell and Westendorf combined for 40/12/9 against the Lutes. At one point, however, Lutheran had cut the score to just four points with three minutes to go, pushing Seattle in a game they should've rolled in. That doesn't alleviate the danger these Redhawks could pose, though, if they get hot.
I know it's only 40 minutes of basketball against a team picked to finish 10th in their small conference, but I still highly enjoyed the Buffs' efforts. They came out with an intensity and focus that leads me to believe they were feeling pent up in practice, and put it to good use on the court. CU was off and running from the tip, firing freely and confidently from deep. 62% shooting from beyond the arc on 21 attempts may not be replicable on a nightly basis, but that Colorado has this club in their bag is very encouraging. Further, the balance (a word Tad dropped 1,000 times in the post-conference presser) on this team is impressive. Of the nine players to get rotational time in this game, each scored at least six points. Lot to like here.
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| Wes Gordon and the Buffs got the season off to a nice start. From: the Times-Call |
All that said, I don't want to focus too heavily on the negative. Overall, this was a very good performance from Colorado. I still think Sac State will be a decent team, when all is said and done, but the Buffs made them look punchless Friday. Can't argue with the result.
Attention now turns to tonight's affair with Seattle. Once upon a time, Seattle U was a regional basketball power. They're one of the lucky few to claim a Final Four berth (1958), and went to 11 NCAA Tournaments over a 16-year span in the 50s and 60s. At one point in the 60s, they were even producing more NBA talent than any other school in the country. Then, suddenly, it all stopped. A financial slide in downtown Seattle eventually lead the school to de-emphasize their athletic programs, including men's basketball, and move to NAIA play in 1980. It wasn't until 2001 that they returned to the NCAA, and have been slowly clawing their way up from Division III ever since.
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| The ghost of painful losses past. From: the Seattle Times. |
Head Coach Cameron Dollar returns two key pieces from that game in March of 2015: William Powell and Manny Chibuogwu. The pair of seniors are one of the best forward tandems in the WAC this year. Powell is the better of the two, and has started every game for Seattle since he was a sophomore. He's an efficient shooter, and does a great job getting to the line. They're both usurped in the team's hierarchy, however, by Brendan Westendorf. The senior wing from nearby Auburn, WA is a WAC player of the year candidate, entering his second season with the program after emerging as a JuCo transfer last winter. He keys their offense, featuring as their clear leader in minutes, points, assists, and steals in 15-16; to beat Seattle, you have to keep him quiet.
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| Westendorf is a legit talent. From: the Seattle Times |
The Redhawks have once game under their belt, as well; a 76-65 win over tiny D-III Pacific Lutheran. Powell and Westendorf combined for 40/12/9 against the Lutes. At one point, however, Lutheran had cut the score to just four points with three minutes to go, pushing Seattle in a game they should've rolled in. That doesn't alleviate the danger these Redhawks could pose, though, if they get hot.
In any case, I expect the Buffs to claim their pound of flesh, and revenge the CBI loss this evening. It'll probably be much closer than the opener against Sacramento State, but the keys to watch for are how the team defends Powell and Westendorf, and how they rebound against Menzies. I want to see better efforts in each phase, as the team ramps up for next week's trip to Brooklyn, and the Legend's Classic. Oh, and a win, of course. A nice, 15-20 point win.
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Tip-off from the CEC is set for 7pm this evening. Televised coverage will be on Pac-12 Network, with the radio call on 760 AM.
GO BUFFS! PROVE ME RIGHT, AND BEAT THE REDHAWKS!
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Tip-off from the CEC is set for 7pm this evening. Televised coverage will be on Pac-12 Network, with the radio call on 760 AM.
GO BUFFS! PROVE ME RIGHT, AND BEAT THE REDHAWKS!
Friday, November 11, 2016
2016 CU vs Arizona Football Teaser
The Buffaloes enter this game in an awkward position. They are the undisputed, heavy favorite in a road conference game for the first time in... essentially forever. There is no reason, on paper, that they should fall victim to the Wildcats, having shown to posses superior talent and execution throughout the year. Arizona even enters a largely broken team, having lost every Pac-12 game this year. Yet, the game still needs to be played. Colorado still needs to go on the road, in what will surely be a dead environment, and play-out the 60 minutes against their 'inferior opponent.' It's enough to make a serial worrier like myself nervous. Yep, despite everything to the contrary, I smell a... what's the word?
Ah, yes. A trap. Thank you, Admiral.
Gird you loins, people. This one could get weird.
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Hype Music for the Week: "Ride On" by ACDC
If you really appreciate ACDC, like I do, you know the power of Bon Scott. The late, second lead singer of the everlasting metal heavyweight gave that band a soulful, blues-hearted sound, simply not replicable. That is not to disparage current singer Brian Johnson, just that this was a different group, with a different vibe before Bon's untimely death in 1980.
I chose 'Ride On' from the 'old' ACDC to highlight the depth of the group. Soul-searching and powerful. If this doesn't hit you, make you feel something... I don't know, man.
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Kickoff from Arizona Stadium in Tucson is set for 8pm Saturday evening. Should be clear and cold after sunset in the desert. If you're down in the Grand Canyon State for the game, be mindful of the temperature drop when the sun dips. For those stuck at home, coverage can be found on FS1, with the radio call on 850 KOA.
Click below for the teaser...
Ah, yes. A trap. Thank you, Admiral.
Gird you loins, people. This one could get weird.
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Hype Music for the Week: "Ride On" by ACDC
If you really appreciate ACDC, like I do, you know the power of Bon Scott. The late, second lead singer of the everlasting metal heavyweight gave that band a soulful, blues-hearted sound, simply not replicable. That is not to disparage current singer Brian Johnson, just that this was a different group, with a different vibe before Bon's untimely death in 1980.
I chose 'Ride On' from the 'old' ACDC to highlight the depth of the group. Soul-searching and powerful. If this doesn't hit you, make you feel something... I don't know, man.
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Kickoff from Arizona Stadium in Tucson is set for 8pm Saturday evening. Should be clear and cold after sunset in the desert. If you're down in the Grand Canyon State for the game, be mindful of the temperature drop when the sun dips. For those stuck at home, coverage can be found on FS1, with the radio call on 850 KOA.
Click below for the teaser...
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