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HELLO! CHAUNCEY GOODEN — WELCOME TO THE BLACK AND GOLD

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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MARSHALL FAULK HAS BEEN NAMED RUNNING BACKS COACH, GIVING CU 3 HALL OF FAMERS ON STAFF

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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HELLO! ANTONIO “TJ” BRANCH JR. — COLORADO FOOTBALL’S NEXT GREAT DEFENSIVE BACK?

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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HELLO! ADRIAN WILSON – WELCOME TO THE BLACK AND GOLD

This is a post in the series introducing CU fans to CU’s freshman enrollees.  To see the previous Hello post, see https://buffsblog.com/hello-christian-hudson/ Position: Wide receiver Size: 6’ 170 pounds on most recruiting sites.  Miraculously, Wilson actually expanded an inch in the altitude as he is listed at 6’2” 170 pounds on the CU roster.      Offers: Wilson committed

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CU BUFFS AT THE NFL COMBINE – THE UNDERWEAR OLYMPICS VERSION 3.0

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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UNVERIFIED VERACITY LOOKS AT NCAA TOURNAMENT CHANCES AND A QUICK FOOTBALL NOTE

The women’s basketball team is 12-6 on the season and 3-4 in the Big 12, and is apparently, somehow, improbably, on the bubble for the NCAA tournament.  Joe Lunardi has the Buffs as one of the last 8 teams out of the field, which is remarkable and speaks to the weakness of the bubble in this

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THE NEXT MIKE MAMULA (BUFFS AND THE UNDERWEAR OLYMPICS)

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 anyone can emulate a Mike Mamula-style Combine rise, they

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