Colorado is in the mix with Jackson. Update on Rivals:

BZ: MBB - Change begins: CU Buffs center Lawson Lovering reportedly headed to transfer portal

BZ: FB - Football recruiting: 3-star QB commits to CU Buffs

BZ: WBB - CU Buffs women’s basketball continues exceeding outside expectations

BZ: FB - WR Jimmy Horn Jr. already bonding with new CU Buffs teammates

BZ: MBB - Errant shooting touch thwarted CU Buffs men’s basketball entire ’22-23 season

CU AD: LAX - Rudy and Donnelly Sweep Weekly Pac-12 Awards

CU AD: FB - Colorado DC Kelly Looking For Versatile Buffs

CUATG Blog: FB - Pac-12 Notes - Wilner: Pac-12 Presidents wouldn’t be going public unless good news was coming

CUATG Blog: FB - Colorado Recruiting Class of 2024 - Danny O’Neil – QB - (Don't Discount his 3-Star rating)

DP: Keeler: Marriage between CU Buffs QB Shedeur Sanders, offensive coordinator Sean Lewis could have Boulder falling in love with football again

Ralphie Report: FB - Colorado finds its 2024 quarterback

Buffs Wire: FB - Colorado lands first 2024 QB commitment in Danny O'Neil

Buffs Wire: WBB - Best social media reactions from Colorado upsetting Duke in NCAA Tournament

Buffs Wire: FB - Travis Hunter taking majority of spring reps at wide receiver

Cheers!

disappointing to see such a big lead disappear with no offense in the second or third periods

With Jimmy Horn Jr.’s notable speed, he is adapting well with Colorado’s fast-paced offense.

“I know I’m the fastest. I got about 10 different gears, I only use three of them.”

Nikki is on the road, so I'm posting here on her behalf. Here's her story off the Charles Kelly interview today, and we have a Jimmy Horn story coming too:

BZ: WBB - Women’s basketball: CU Buffs stun Duke to advance to Sweet 16

BZ: MBB - After NIT ouster, Colorado men’s basketball faces offseason uncertainties

BZ: FB - CU football notes: Buffs getting on the same page defensively

BZ: FB: Quarterback Shedeur Sanders settling in with CU Buffs

BZ: FB - Football: Deion Sanders, CU Buffs kick off spring practice


BZ: MBB - Colorado men’s basketball notes: Tristan da Silva to test NBA draft prospects

CU AD: WBB - How Sweet (16) It Is: Buffs Advance With Win At Duke

CU AD: MBB - Buffs Fall To Utah Valley In Second Round Of NIT

CU AD: FB - Coach Prime's Buffs Open Spring Drills

CUATG Blog: FB - *Video: Inside CU’s Practice* + *Video: Defensive coordinator Charles Kelly meets with the press after Practice No. 2* + *Video: South Florida wide receiver transfer Jimmy Horn, Jr. … + Coach Prime: “Change has to be provoked and that’s why we’re here. If it was great, I wouldn’t be here”

CUATG Blog: FB - Pac-12 Notes - ESPN 2023 64-team College Football bracket: CU in as a No. 16 seed (Four Pac-12 schools don’t make the tournament)

Cheers!

Storylines, depth chart and a full rundown of CU's offensive line group ⬇️

From Jon Wilner:
That’s right: SMU’s football potential is greater than any of the remaining 10 schools, save for Oregon, Washington and perhaps Utah.

Why do I say that?

Because SMU is located in a football hotbed with dozens of blue-chip prospects within a short drive of campus.

Because it’s a private school that can funnel resources as desired, with no bureaucratic impediments.

And because it has immense donor support, with a huge endowment ($2 billion) and wealthy alumni.

As one source told the Hotline: “Besides USC and Oregon, nobody in the conference could beat SMU’s resources.”

Our sense is that membership in the Pac-12 would provide the school — and its donor base — with the motivation to plow resources into the football program (hello, NIL!) and eventually lead to success that’s currently difficult to envision.

Does that mean the Mustangs would become a power? No. But they could quickly become a top-half football program within the reconstituted Pac-12.

I don’t think there is a program in the country with more BTS access than CU.

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Still early days in spring practice, but at this point in time, one of the few known factors for the Buffs is Shedeur Sanders' gifts at quarterback.

“Shedeur is ready,” Jimmy Horn Jr. said. “Don’t let that HBCU stuff fool you."

My quick takeaways:

• Travis Hunter making a splash in practice.
• Shedeur Sanders is executing at the power five level
• Kelly said the defense is more implementing than they are experimenting. They are experimenting, moving some guys around in the secondary and guys up front. Kelly and the staff are evaluating the players closely.
• DT Sal Sunseri is a real asset for Colorado. He's developed some OLB draft classes back in the day.
• Jimmy Horn Jr. claims he's the fastest on the team.
• Buffs are having some intense practices, even Horn is tired after them.

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Charles Kelly discusses the early days in assembling the defense, Sal Sunseri and Travis Hunter.

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Jimmy Horn Jr. discusses his time in Boulder, his speed and the speed of the new offense.

Lots of notes from yesterday's presser. Check out my notes and takeaways from the first practice of many in the Coach Prime era ⬇️

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Three-star receiver Daijon Calimon has backed off his commitment to Colorado today. The reality is this has been in the works. He committed to CU before the arrival of Deion Sanders and Armond Hawkins Jr. was a big reason for that. When the new staff came on board there was interest but he had not been a top priority either. He didn't get to meet Sanders on his January visit with the Buffs and it seemed like there had been lukewarm feelings on the part of the Buffs. So, this is not a surprise and really is a mutual parting of ways. The Buffs simply have higher priorities. He would have been a nice piece, but CU is aiming higher in this class.

You really never know what to expect from Coach Prime. He rolled in on his custom segway with a cowboy boots and hat to match. He explained his love for the show Yellowstone. Along with the modern western entrance here's some of my quick takeaways: (Apologies for all the typing, sitting next to a writer on deadline 😅)

• The players graded themselves today. Today's grade was C. They felt they could do better understanding the tempo and processes of the practice. First day jitters, everyone is learning how to operate and perform with each other in an up-tempo practice.
• Spring break not ideal for Coach Prime
• Coach is looking for consistency out of Shedeur. "Third offense in three years." Today Shedeur worked with the wide receivers (of course) and throwing for the first time against CU's defense. Today was just day one of improving his mechanics and learning from what the film portrays.
• Travis Hunter was playing on the offensive side of the ball.
• "If you got a double number in college that was sure you weren't going to play." Sanders on the players earning their numbers.
• 6:20 in the video, Sanders goes through today's practice and practice script
• Sanders "really likes" how Sean Lewis is working with Shedeur

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Hate to see it close. Hopefully the owner who used to frequently post here is getting out on his own terms.

I thought I would start a dedicated thread for the rest of the Tourney.
This morning the Trojans and Sparty get the day started @ 10:15 am on CBS.

BZ: WBB - Women’s basketball: CU Buffs to battle Duke for spot in Sweet 16

BZ: MBB - Game day notes: Julian Hammond III rolling into second round of NIT for CU Buffs

CU AD: T&F - Buffs Start Strong in Outdoor Opener

CU AD: LAX - Colorado Dominates In Victory Over Cal

CUATG Blog: FB - Coach Prime press conference after first practice + Coach Prime: Players to Wear Blank Jerseys until they earn a number

CUATG Blog: FB - CU Opens Spring Practices: Coach Prime Takes Center Stage

Buffs Wire: FB - WATCH: Coach Prime addresses players prior to Colorado's first spring practice

Cheers!

Similar to the offensive line, Sanders and his staff brought in 5 senior/grad transfers to bulk up the front. Full preview on the group:

Utah Valley State 83 - New Mexico 69 an I hearing this correctly?

Can't seem to find the information. Thanks in advance.

Under JR Payne's leadership, Colorado finds themselves dancing once again, this time against No. 11 seed Middle Tennessee. Colorado's success in the last two seasons wasn't miraculous, it was years in the making through the blue-collar work ethic Payne has instilled in the program since 2016.

This is one of my favorite stories I've written so far. Really great to sit down with Payne and her husband Toriano Towns, who's the assistant head coach, to gain a full scope of what they've built.

Full feature ⬇️

Right here:

BZ: MBB - Tristan da Silva looks to keep standout season going as CU Buffs host Utah Valley in NIT

BZ: WBB - CU Buffs women dominate MTSU, advance in NCAA Tourney

CU AD: FB - Coach Prime, Buffs Ready To Open Spring Drills

CU AD: WBB - Formann Shoots Buffs Into Second Round

CU AD: MBB - Colorado Set To Host Utah Valley Sunday

CUATG Blog: FB - De-committed Daijon Calimon – WR (Mutual Parting Of The Way?)

CUATG Blog: FB - Pac-12 Notes - In the era of realignment, what is the Pac-12’s end game in resisting expansion?

Buffs Wire: FB - Four-star EDGE Loghan Thomas has Colorado in top 10

Cheers!