The Buffs are 24th in the nation in ball security but 328th in defending the three. We break down the bizarre analytics behind Tad Boyle’s 4-7 Big 12 start and why “clean” basketball isn’t enough in the gauntlet of the Big 12.
The Perimeter Problem: Why CU’s Polite Defense is Sabotaging a Top-Tier Offense Read More »
One point changed everything for JR Payne’s squad. We break down the Big 12 landscape, the loss of Kennedy Sanders, and why the upcoming road trip to Houston is a “non-negotiable” for Colorado’s tournament hopes.
Colorado’s 2026 football schedule stands out in the Big 12: two road Power-4 nonconference games and six home dates. See the numbers and what it means for CU.
When I first heard that Brennan Marion was named offensive coordinator at CU, my first thought was that his offense seems to be a strange fit with Juju Lewis. A key component of the Go-Go offense, after all, has been the triple option. Juju Lewis is primarily a pocket passer. After studying film of the Go-Go offense
National signing day is….today????? The earlier date caused it to sneak up on college football fans (and the CU coaching staff?), largely because most of the recruiting class was wrapped up before the season began. If you’re like most CU fans and haven’t paid much attention to recruiting the last few months, the good news is
Colorado 2026 Recruiting Class Roundup: The Offense Edition Read More »
In an era where college football head coaches are paid $10m, players wear chains that cost more than an average worker makes in a year, and young men preach loyalty from their third transfer portal stop, sometimes it’s worth reminding yourself what the game used to feel like. That’s how I found myself in Grand
BuffsBlogBite: Offensive Shake-Up Change are happening on the offensive side of the football for Colorado. This will be week #2 that Brett Bartalone will be calling plays for the Buffs after he made his play calling debut last week. More critically, however, is that two separate sources have told us that CU has materially simplified
Major Shake-Up As Offensive Playbook Cut, Hoops Hype, and Soccer Surging Read More »
I’m much, much more optimistic about the men’s basketball team at CU than I thought I’d be in January. Why? 3 primary reasons. First, CU has seen surprising growth by Sebastien Rancik, who is now up to 6’11”. Rancik is now good enough to be labeled the “next” NBA player out of Boulder. He’s now taller than Tristan de
The Buffs won on Saturday against a ranked opponent for the first time this season. It was the 2nd win over a ranked opponent under the Deion Sanders regime, and the first since last year’s season opener against TCU. It was much needed particularly as the Buffs now enter the bye week in position to fight for bowl
CU Beats Iowa State: Coaching and Schemes Deep Dive and Player Analysis Read More »
Leadership and Culture Issues I think CU is suffering from a leadership and culture problem that is caused by the large number of transfers. Transfers are often (understandably) concerned with individual branding and short-term urgency (ie, “get yourself to the NFL”) instead of having program-related concerns. This directly impacts the succcess of the team. CU
Unverified Veracity Looks at CU’s Team Culture, Football Standouts, and Coaching Issues Read More »