BZ: FB - CU Buffs take show on the road with Denver practice

BZ: FB - Wester brothers enjoying new beginning with CU Buffs

BZ: FB - Video: Analysis of CU Buffs open practice in Denver

BZ: FB - Video: BuffZone podcast with Brian and Pat

CU AD: FB - Buffs Show Big Step Forward In Denver Practice

CUATG Blog: FB - CU At The Game Podcast – Crystal Ball: Game-by-Game Preview of the 2024 CU Season

ESPN: FB - (Fair Review) Setting expectations for Deion Sanders, Colorado in 2024

Athlon Sports: FB - ESPN ranks top 10 quarterbacks for 2024 season

New Arena: FB - Ranking All 16 Big 12 Helmets From Worst to Best

USA TODAY: FB - Deion Sanders asked for investigation of son's bankruptcy case: Here's what we found (Five different agencies or institutions looked into the incident that led Deion Sanders' son Shilo into bankruptcy last year. This is what they found.)

Heartland College Sports: FB - WWE Announces Two Big 12 Teams to Receive Branded Title Belt (CU and WVU)

Heartland College Sports: FB - On3 Names No. 1 Impact Player in the Big 12 Conference

Clutch Points: FB - Joel Klatt hits Colorado with 'dark horse' Big 12 prediction (As Colorado football joins the Big 12, Joel Klatt sees a bright Buffaloes future.)

Buffs Wire: FB - A closer look at Colorado's relentless group of pass rushers

Buffs Wire: FB - Highlights from Colorado's open practice in Denver

Buffs Wire: MBB - LeBron, D-Wade congratulate Isaiah Johnson on committing to Colorado

Cheers!

Since I do not follow recruiting like I once did, I do not know if ant CU prospects will be in these games.

Friday, August 16
Carrollton (Ga.) at Woodward Academy (Ga.)
6 p.m. ET on ESPN2 from Woodward Academy in College Park, Ga.

Thursday, August 22
Grayson (Ga.) at Thompson (Ala.)
6 p.m. ET on ESPN2 from Thompson High School in Alabaster, Ala.

Friday, August 23
Milton (Ga.) vs. American Heritage (Fla.)
5 p.m. on ESPN from the Broward County National Football Showcase at Brian Piccolo Stadium, St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Saturday, August 24
Bishop Gorman (Nev.) at St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.)
2 p.m. on ESPN from the Broward County National Football Showcase at Brian Piccolo Stadium, St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

St. John Bosco (Calif.) vs. Chaminade-Madonna (Fla.)
6 p.m. on ESPN2 from the Broward County National Football Showcase at Brian Piccolo Stadium, St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Sunday, August 25
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, (Ga.) at Baylor School (Tenn.)
11 a.m. on ESPN from Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tenn.

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Closing out the October slate is Cincinnati:

If you do not have ESPN+ do you plan on getting it and when? Before the CU's mandatory football game is on ESPN+ or not until MBB starts or never.

I was just wondering with the first CU live event being on ESPN+ tonight with CU vs Marquette in soccer at 7:00 PM

I have ESPN+ and I had PAC 12 network.

First the Football Fever for sure started in me today. We are less than 20 days away from kickoff. The AD team talked over breakfast. My notes:

• All naming rights are at play, they have hired a group to work on the stadium, the new 25 yard line options, indoor facility etc. This is an urgency but it seamed from the tone it was harder than they want it to me. Not sure if $ amount or just sponsors?
• They fully believe as @dtownbuff said we are just a few years away from another shift. They didn't say it but the comment was due to PAC 12 network not being part of Nelson's ratings we are currently dead last in the BIG12 for "exposure" This is done over a 7 year span. Last year was great we were #3 in the country, but 6 years before that really hurt us.
• No new sports for a very long time.. felt like forever unless it was needed and if it was it would be a very small sport, mentioned woman's marathon or something.
• Third best year in fundraising in school history (July 23 to June 2024) Last year was #1
• About $21M must be "given" to student athletes going into 2025, it is 22% of revenue the Athletic Department takes in. Not donations.
• 105 total players, we have about 125 now, so it will actually cut players.
• Scholarships can be done how ever they want as well as the division of the profit sharing piece. Give a "walk on" a $10,000 scholarship and $500 a month, or Full scholarship and $5,000,000.
• They believe where it is at now will change before it is set in stone in 2025.
• This year RG is all about exposure (answers some questions) we need to get the viewers up so we make to cut so to speak. (this is my interpretations to what he said)
• West side is a ways out, felt like it will only happen if we make the cut in 2028 or whenever it is. Unless a giant donor comes in.
• Last a note the food staff is awesome! Third or fourth mean I have had during a "players event" and it was wonderful.

BZ: FB - CU notes: Buffs gearing up for Friday night practice in Denver

BZ: FB - Coach Prime, CU Buffs add former Michigan assistant George Helow to staff

BZ: FB - CU Buffs TE Sam Hart enjoying return home, fresh start

BZ: FB - Shutout of Marquette kicks off season for CU Buffs women’s soccer

BZ: MBB - Men’s basketball: CU Buffs get commitment from California point guard Isaiah Johnson

CU AD: SOC - Buffs Top Marquette in Opener (+ Video)

CUATG Blog: FB - (Scroll Down) Ticket information for CU’s Friday open practice

Ralphie Report: FB - Most Important Players #13: Tyler Brown (Roc is finally able to help the Buffs win)

Athlon Sports: FB - Deion Sanders Adds Former Nick Saban Assistant To Colorado Coaching Staff

SI: FB - Colorado legend Darian Hagan has "No regrets" after leaving Coach Prime and Buffs

Heartland College Sports: FB - Arizona WildcatsIs the Big 12 Headed for the Most Competitive Season in College Football History?

Buffs Wire: FB - Colorado game-by-game picks from ESPN's matchup predictor

Buffs Wire: FB - Kahlil Benson pushing teammates on defense with words and physical play

Buffs Wire: FB - Travis Hunter isn't the only Colorado athlete playing both ways this preseason

Cheers!

The CU soccer game against Marquette tomorrow at 7:00 PM MT will be the first.

You can get there by going to the line with the name of all the conferences, click on Big 12 logo. Or you can go hit the soccer button, then the NCAA Women's Soccer logo. It will be listed on there.

The CU football record for 2024 could go in several directions. Here's my take:

The clear favorites for CU wins:
--ND State (watch out, but we have more raw talent. A lot more)
--at CSU (FoCo won't help. Won't be close like last yeat)
--Baylor (solid win)
--Cincinnati (Bearcats aren't there yet)

The pretty even games, but certainly not easy:
--at Nebraska (They've spent six months preparing for just this game; Raiola will be in our sights)
--at UCF (we match up well with them, but the road trip is worrisome)
--KSU (an excellent team, well coached, decent talent; both teams will be coming off a bye)
--KU at Arrowhead (an even game, at KC)

The toughest games for CU wins:
--at Arizona (lots of talent, lots of heat)
--at Texas Tech (underrated, some real players, and nasty at home)
--Utah (the usual)
--Oklahoma St (a team that could be, and probably will be the conference champ)

My bottom line: Every game is winnable, every one, but a bunch of them also are lossable. If our collection of new faces comes together, and we stay healthy, home wins over Utah and OSU (the two best teams on paper) are even possible. A prediction of a 6-6 or 7-5 record seems justifiable. Anything better would be a great showing, anything less a huge disapoointment.

Helow bringing in experienced defensive eyes to the Buffs. Great addition for a CU defense that already looks to be one of the best defenses in the conference ⬇️

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Awesome idea. I may have to call in sick!

BZ: FB - CU Buffs football notes: Will Sheppard shining among deep group of receivers

BZ: FB - CU Buffs’ Chidozie Nwankwo a key to revamped defensive line

BZ: WBB - Women’s basketball: Transfer Jade Masogayo ready to take on new challenge with CU Buffs

BZ: SOC - Legacy alum Juliauna Hayward leading CU Buffs women’s soccer into 2024 season

CU AD: SOC - Soccer Ready for Opener Against Marquette

CUATG Blog: FB - Travis Hunter (twice!) and LaJohntay Wester make CBS Preseason All-American teams + Travis Hunter one of three first-team ESPN Preseason All-Americans from the Big 12 + Warren Sapp: “We’re gonna earn our right to rush (the passer) by stopping the run”

CUATG Blog: FB - Fall Camp Notes - Phil Steele: CU has 13th-most difficult schedule in the nation

Heartland College Sports: FB - Summer Series: The Three Most Overrated Big 12 Football Teams in 2024 (Kansas, Arizona, Colorado)

Heartland College Sports: FB - Dozen Big 12 Quarterbacks Named to Johnny Unitas Watch List

AZ Republic: FB - Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders says Arizona State football stadium is favorite place to play

Buffs Wire: FB - One breakout candidate at each of Colorado's position groups

Buffs Wire: FB - Draft Wire entertains wild scenario involving Shedeur Sanders in latest mock

Buffs Wire: FB - Top Colorado football walk-ons to know entering 2024

Bufs Wire FB - The meanings behind Colorado players' uniform numbers

Cheers!

Story on how Warren Sapp is bringing a different mindset to the defensive line room:

Kind of disappointing as far as the number of games that will have entertainment value:
60 games including P4 schools.
6 are P4 vs P4
18 are against G5
32 are against D1AA so not likely to provide much entertainment past the first half.
There are 3 G5 vs G5 games

The only P4 vs D1AA game I will watch is the CU game, since it there is only two D1AA vs D1AA games that night (one P4 vs P4 and one G5 vs G5) I will watch more of it than I normally would have if it was on a jammed packed Saturday. IMO CU will have pretty good control of the game by the middle of the third.

Looking forward the first full day of multiple events! Volleyball starts today and that makes me very happy. The women's volleyball team starts their defense of the gold medal I think on Monday. First Gold will be awarded today in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Finals. Also looking forward to start of archery tomorrow, I got into watching that in Tokyo Olympics. Katie Ledecky swims for the first time today.

After a couple errands and brunch I am going to give the Olympics events I recorded overnight the college football treatment of 4 events streamed on my monitor and one event on my main TV.

Next up is CSU!

New series previewing each of CU's opponents in 2024. First up, North Dakota State!

Next up is Arizona:

All I’ve heard is crickets. I thought he was going to announce before school starts, but maybe that’s still a week or so away. Anyway if someone has heard something I would appreciate an update. Thanks again.

Shedeur Sanders’ options at receiver look to be endless with a very deep and versatile wide receiver room for him to utilize this upcoming season.

More on the Buffs’ WR room:

Hi Gamblers!
It's time to think about the Over / Under game again!
If you don't know it here's how it works: For each game I will send out 10 different stat based items. You will have to choose if the actual game stats will be over or under the ones I sent.
For example in the first game I might say Shedeur total passing yards = 250.5 yards. Then you have to decide if he will beat that or not. You choose Under (or U) if you think he won't beat it, or Over (or O) if you think he will. And you would do the same for all 10 items. There will also be two tiebreakers each week, just so we can name a weekly winner (No money each week - payout is at the end of the season)
Last year I think we paid out the top 3 people. If we can get more entries we can pay out more.
Couple of caveats:
1) You must respond prior to kickoff for your picks to count.
2) You must respond to the thread I started each week, do not make a separate response. I won't go looking for them.
3) Double check that your responses actually made it to the thread. Every year it seems like there is a glitch and someone misses a week they thought they entered. If it isn't in the official thread, it wasn't submitted.
4) Make sure you number your responses 1-10 and the two tiebreakers. If you just respond O, U, O, O, U, U, O and only put 7 responses, I can only assume those were for the 1st seven items. I will do my best to point out errors I see, but please don't count on that.
5) Entry fee is $25 for those that want to play for cash. The final payouts will depend on how many money players we get.
6) Entry fee is due to be paid prior to week 2 game time. If you aren't paid up by then, your out of the money game. Last year Dtown took care of the cash, and if there aren't any objections, we can do that again this year - if you are OK with that Dtown?
7) You can still play for free, but no payout, just bragging rights if you win.
8) All money collected will be paid out - no fee is charged.
LET'S GO BUFFS!

BZ: FB - Hall of Famer Warren Sapp finding fulfillment in coaching CU Buffs

BZ: SOC - Move to Big 12 shifts recruiting focus for CU Buffs soccer, volleyball

CU AD: FB - Sapp Brings Whirlwind Of Energy To Buffs Defensive Line

CUATG Blog: FB - Big 12 Notes – Fall Camp - Final ESPN Preseason SP+ rankings: CU cracks Bill Connelly’s Top 60

CUATG Blog: FB - Fall Camp Notes - (Video) Receivers coach Jason Phillips: Rotation 6-8 deep

Ralphie Report: FB - Most Important Players 2024: #14 Trevor Woods (This is the final ride for the Original Buffalo)

Awful Announcing: FB - Fox Sports’ Mike Hill responsible for lone Colorado vote in AP Poll (Hill previously provided the voiceover for Deion Sanders' book.)

On3: FB - Warren Sapp on Colorado’s struggles stopping the run: ‘That won’t happen with me’

On3: FB - Joel Klatt believes it would be ‘insane’ to not call Colorado a Big 12 contender

SB Nation: FB - Buffaloes long-snapper Camden Dempsey is bringing tradition back to CU Football

Buffs Wire: FB - 247Sports analyst shares update on recruiting battle for Colorado target Julian Lewis

Buffs Wire: FB - Analyst sheds potential light on Deion Sanders' beef with national network

Buffs Wire: FB - Warren Sapp discusses first fall camp working with Colorado's D-line

Cheers!

Great interviews with both Sapp and Phillips today. Sapp very enthused by the defensive line and teaching the guys. Phillips talks how much Travis Hunter is playing at WR and the depth within the wideout room.

Sapp's comment at the beginning of the Phillips' session was regarding Phillips' golf game 😂

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