If you haven't been with me before, in these previews I try to take a light-hearted look at the opponent. I'll touch on the headlines, the trends, and the stars for the opposing squad, while giving a rough outline for how they'll try to attack the Buffs on offense and defense; I'll close by throwing out a prediction.
Additionally, CU played Hawai'i at home last season. Here's my preview from last year.
Additionally, CU played Hawai'i at home last season. Here's my preview from last year.
Instead of starting the season against little brother, the Buffs will head west, far west, to the serene Hawaiian Islands to begin their 2011 football odyssey. It's the program's first regular season taste of the Aloha State since 1925, and the first opener played outside of the state of Colorado since 1995 @ Wisconsin (only the second since 1983).
Cue the opening, we're hitting the islands:
Cue the opening, we're hitting the islands:
The Jon Embree era begins 3,300 miles west of Boulder at the home of the Hawai'i Warriors. Get ready for an interesting, if bumpy, 13-game ride.
Kickoff is set for 8:15 MT (That's PM for those of you, like my roommate, who have no sense of geography), and the game can be seen on ESPN2.
Kickoff is set for 8:15 MT (That's PM for those of you, like my roommate, who have no sense of geography), and the game can be seen on ESPN2.
Click below for the preview...
