Welcome one and all to the first ever BuffsBlog mailbag. And yes, these are actual questions from actual readers (with the exception of the last question — and please, if you read nothing else, read the last question). This is an ongoing schtick, so please send questions for the next mailbag to [email protected]. Oh, and shout out to Bill […]
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This is a post in the series introducing CU fans to CU’s freshman enrollees. To see the previous Hello post, see Position: Tight end. Size: Laisure is listed on most recruiting websites at 6’6”, 230 pounds. On the CU roster, however, Laisure is listed at 6’5”, 225 pounds…meaning the Colorado altitude shrunk Corbin by an inch
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On3 is reporting that CU is expected to name former Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Domato Peko as its defensive line coach. Peko will be a head position coach for the first time at Colorado, but the former Bengal and Bronco worked closely with the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive line this past season. The 15 year NFL
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CU basketball can improve the gameday experience for fans in a number of ways. After taking a trip to watch college basketball games in Iowa City (Iowa vs. Purdue), Ann Arbor (Michigan vs. Oregon) and South Bend (Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech) last week, here are some thoughts on how to improve the gameday experience
For background, please read the prior post at: I need to say this with utter clarity — I don’t believe Tad Boyle should or will be fired after this season. He is the winningest coach in CU history and has overachieved relative to institutional support for the basketball program. He’s been to the tournament 6 times (7
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Updates for version 3.0 are below are in green The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is set for February 27 to March 2 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Last year’s combine delivered unforgettable moments—Xavier Worthy’s blazing 4.21 40-yard dash and Rome Odunze’s relentless effort to perfect his three-cone drill, refusing to leave the turf until he got it right. But before
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Quick disclaimer: Tad Boyle was my basketball coach at Longmont High School my sophomore year (when I played more junior varsity minutes than varsity minutes). He was very intense at that point in his coaching journey and has subsequently offered to pay my therapy bills. I have followed his coaching career with interest since my high school days
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This is a post in the series introducing CU fans to CU’s freshman enrollees. To see the previous Hello post, see Position: Guard Size: 6’4” 320 pounds. The altitude shrunk him an inch, however, as he is listed at 6’3” on the CU roster. He’s listed on the CU roster at 360 pounds, which makes him — officially
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For more on the historicity of the hiring, check out: Somewhat relatedly, CU also announced the hiring of Andre Gurode as assistant offensive line coach. Gurode, along with Chris Naeole, was the greatest offensive lineman I’ve ever seen at CU. Happy to have him back in Boulder. -John
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This is a post in the series introducing CU fans to CU’s freshman enrollees. To see the previous Hello post, see: Position: Safety. Size: 6’2” 175 pounds on most recruiting sites. Miraculously, Branch actually expanded an inch in the altitude as he is listed at 6’3” 180 pounds on the CU roster — Branch is RANGY. Offers: Branch committed
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