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Winston Watkins, Jr. decommits from Colorado

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Five-star 2025 receiver Winston Watkins, Jr. has backed off his commitment to Colorado today. He was the first recruit to give the Buffs his pledge after Deion Sanders was announced as the new head coach. Miami hosted him on a visit this fall and it truly does sound like he just wants to continue taking visits and exploring the process versus this decision being related to anything specifically going on with CU this season. I do expect the Buffs to remain in the picture but there will be a host of schools ready to make a push for him as the process moves ahead. It's a tough break for Colorado right now and not great for optics when combined with the losing streak, but there is a long time until the next class signs and several months for the Buffs to get right back in the top spot.

Happy that I'm Sad

Last year, we lost 43-20 to Arizona and I didn't really care. I didn't really feel anything. Last year at this time, I was more worried about the vote to defund the football team than I cared about wins or losses.

This year, I'm sad at losses. I feel like we can win every game we're in and it hurts when we don't. The simple fact that I care about wins and losses again for this team, makes me happy. The simple fact that we ALL care about this football team enough to actually post on a message board makes me happy, even when we disagree.

I'm happy that we are discussing all the things a real DI Power 5 football team's fans should be discussing. Recruiting, money, NIL, coaching calls, scheme, etc. I'm happy that we are discussing what changes we need to make to finish these 1 score games with a win. After all, there isn't much to discuss when you lose 43-20.

Putting this season into perspective for my own mental health is important because of the high expectations I put on this team. But I still believe. We aren't going to win 8 games this season. But I still believe. I still believe we are moving forward. I still believe in the players we've brought in and the one's that stayed. I still believe in the plan, the recruiting, and the development. I still believe in the fans, even though some fans don't yet believe.

This season isn't over. I'm not giving up on 6 wins. But we can also look toward some great things coming in the future. Like a new scoreboard, a move to the Big 12 with more TV money, a fantastic recruiting class and another wild ride on the transfer portal roller coaster.

Again, the season isn't over, but thank you Coach Prime! I still believe!

Go Buffs! Shoulder to shoulder!

Buffs NewsStand - Nov 12

BZ: FB - CU football: Inconsistent Buffs drop another close game

BZ: FB - Rooney: Growing pains biting more deeply for CU Buffs football

BZ: FB - Recap: No. 23 Arizona hits last-second game-winner to upend CU Buffs

BZ: FB - Snapshot: Key points, game balls from CU Buffs’ loss to Arizona

BZ: FB - CU Buffs’ QB Shedeur Sanders receives Buffalo Heart Award

BZ: FB - CU football notes: Mixed results from Buffs’ run game

BZ: FB - Video: Analysis of CU Buffs’ loss to No. 23 Arizona

BZ: MBB - Men’s basketball: CU Buffs sharing the wealth in season’s early stages

CU AD: FB - Buffs Fall To No. 23 Arizona On Last-Second FG In Home Finale

CU AD: FB - Buffs Notes: O-Line Takes Step Forward Vs. Wildcats

CU AD: VB - Buffs Suffer Five-Set Loss To Wildcats

CU AD: XC - Colorado Receives Bid To NCAA Championships

CU AD: WBB - No. 20 Buffs Conclude Busy Opening Week on Sunday (Colorado hosts Oklahoma State to wrap week one)

CUATG Blog: FB - ESSAY: “History Never Repeats Itself, but it Does Often Rhyme”

CUATG Blog: FB - November 11th – Boulder: No. 23 Arizona 34, Colorado 31

DP: FB - Kiszla: Deion Sanders gets beat by Montana Lemonious-Craig, who walked away from Buffs in transfer portal

DP: FB - One hundred years of Folsom Field: How the CU Buffs’ home became an iconic college football stadium (“The atmosphere, the scenery, the mascot and now Coach Prime. It’s a quadruple effect,” says former QB Darian Hagan)

Ralphie Report: FB - Colorado loses to Arizona: Five takeaways (What we learned from the tough loss.)

Ralphie Report: FB - Questionable decision making dooms Buffaloes against Arizona

Buffs Beat: FB - Three takeaways in Colorado's loss to No. 21 Arizona

Cheers!

Jimbo

Texas A&M to fire Jimbo Fisher today and pay a 75 million buyout. Regents met this week and approved the firing. What a waste of money. Kevin Sumlin had a better record up to now and they paid him lots of money too. Lesson to be learned is don’t hire a coach for more than 5 years.

CU Official Game Thread: CU vs. Arizona

Helloooo, Senior Day, final game at Folsom, the Buffs are taking on the Wildcats on this beautiful day in Boulder.

Some notes on Senior Day:
  • Defensive backs Myles Slusher and Vito Tisdale and LB Brendan Gant are inactive today. (Gant did not dress last week either, and is no longer listed on the #CUBuffs game day roster)
  • EDGE Taijh Alston is back in the mix. Juwan Mitchell is absent was absent in LBs warm up for today's game.
  • OL starting lineup
    • T Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan, LG Jack Bailey, C Van Wells, RG Kareem Harden, RT Savion Washington

Troy: Arizona 34, Colorado 21 Nikki: Arizona 27, CU 19 Who ya got today?

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Game Breakdown: Colorado falls to No. 23 Arizona on late field goal

After four quarters of trading touchdowns, yellow flags flying and fourth-down decisions, Colorado fell to No. 23 Arizona, 34-31, on a 24-yard field goal as time expired Saturday at Folsom Field.

More on the game ⬇️

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Transcript: Everything head coach Deion Sanders said after loss to Arizona

Good quote from the presser. "We’re not as tempo as we once were because instead of going fast I want them to get it right," Coach Prime on Pat Shurmur.

Here's everything head coach Deion Sanders said after the Buffs' 34-31 loss to No. 23 Arizona.

Over / Under Week 10 vs Arizona

Sko Buffs!

1) CU Points - 21.5
2) UA Points - 32.5
3) CU Pass Completion Percentage - 62.15%
4) UA Total Yards - 425.5
5) CU 3rd Down Percentage - 43.55%
6) CU Total Yards - 353.5 yds
7) CU Average per pass Completion - 10.35 yds
8) CU 1st Downs - 18.5
9) # Times CU gets into the Red Zone - 5.5
10) CU Receiving yards by TE's and RB's - 27.5

TB1) CU Rushing Plays
TB2) CU Total # of Zero gain or negative yardage plays.

Official Game Thread: CU MBB vs Grambling

Hey everyone! Game number two for Tad and company against Grambling here in Boulder. Looking for a little revenge from last season's 83-74 loss down at their place.

No starters yet, but Cody Williams is OUT tonight due to an injury that is not serious, per Pat Rooney. Assuming Julian Hammond would get the start at the 2 in his place, but will post when they're announced officially.

Buffs NewsStand - Nov 10

BZ: MBB - Men’s basketball: CU Buffs crush Grambling State

BZ: MBB - Men’s basketball: Freshman Cody Williams sidelined for CU Buffs against Grambling State

BZ: FB - Coach Prime learning patience as CU Buffs fight through adversity

BZ: FB - Football: CU Buffs scouting report vs. Arizona

BZ: FB - Football: Arizona Wildcats scouting report vs. Colorado

BZ: MBB - Game day notes: More from Tad Boyle following CU Buffs’ signing day

CU AD: MBB - Buffaloes Roll Past Grambling State

CU AD: FB - Friday's Fast Five: Keys For Buffs Vs. Arizona

CU AD: TEN - Kansas' Top Tennis Player Lera Alexin Set to Join Buffs in 2024-25

CU AD: XC - Buffs Await NCAA Announcement Following Regionals

CU AD: VB - Colorado Unable To Overcome ASU

CUATG Blog: FB - Andre Gurode/Nate Solder among those inducted into CU Sports Hall of Fame: “This is extremely unbelievable”

CUATG Blog: FB - Friday Fast Facts – Arizona Week

Ralphie Report: MBB - What Can We Expect from Colorado Men’s Basketball this Season?

DP: FB - CU Buffs vs. Arizona football: How to watch, storylines and staff predictions

Storybook Live: FB - Antwann Hill Jr., Colorado Buffaloes quarterback commit, tosses clutch 90-yard touchdown pass: Watch

CFN: FB - Arizona at Colorado: 10 Best Predictions Against The Spread No. 6

SI: University of Arizona Considers Cutting Sports Teams Amid $240M Shortage

Clutch Points: FB - Former Colorado football transfer rips ‘little boy’ Shedeur Sanders before Arizona clash Upshaw makes it "PERSONAL"

AZ Daily Star: FB - Winning Time: Arizona 'trying to take the next step again' in fourth quarter of season

Buffs Wire: FB - Colorado football: Five keys to taming the Wildcats

Pro Football Network: FB - Is Shedeur Sanders the Next Tom Brady, Michael Vick? Colorado QB Makes Bold Claim

Buffs Wire: FB - Shedeur Sanders ranked third in ESPN's 2024 NFL draft QB hot board

Cheers!

Roundtable: Colorado looking to end losing streak against No. 23 Arizona

The Wildcats are coming into Boulder ranked No. 23 in the AP poll (No. 21 in the CFP) and will pose another test to see how resilient the Buffs are. So far resilience isn’t something in Colorado’s vocabulary.

Here’s a look at five important questions heading into Saturday:

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