BZ: FB - Regents approve contract for CU Buffs head coach Deion Sanders

BZ: MBB - Longtime assistant Mike Rohn shares in CU men’s basketball wins record

BZ: MBB - Record breaker: Tad Boyle becomes CU Buffs men’s basketball all-time wins leader

CUATG Blog: FB - CU Class of 2023 – Signed Letters of Intent - Not done yet! CU picks up a defensive end transfer, Marshawn Kneeland from Western Michigan

CUATG Blog: FB - *Video - Travis Hunter joins the Herd!*

Ralphie Report: FB - PODCAST: Early Signing Day 2022 recap and review (The Buffaloes began the process of reshaping the roster in a big way)

Michigan Live: FB - Ex-WMU lineman Marshawn Kneeland joins Colorado, Coach Prime via transfer portal

Buffs Wire: FB - PHOTOS: Colorado football's new signees

Buffs Wire: MBB - Social media goes wild for Tad Boyle setting CU Buffs win record

Buffs Wire: FB - The top 10 uncommitted Class of 2023 prospects, per ESPN

Cheers!

A pair of wealthy Michigan State alums — including billionaire Mat Ishbia — have made gifts to cover $24 million of the $95 million, fully guaranteed contract to head football coach Mel Tucker, according to documents released by the university on Thursday. Tucker inked the deal with Michigan State at the tail end of an 11-2 2021 season and it was announced and reported that Ishbia, along with Steven St. Andre, had donated notable sums to help cover the new deal.
Now, following a lawsuit from The Detroit Free Press that compelled Michigan State to release the donor contracts under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the details of these gifts — and any conditions included — are public. All told, Michigan State is on the hook for $71 million over the course of the 10-year contract after the combined gifts from Ishbia and St. Andre.
Ishbia revealed on a recent episode of HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel that he had donated $14 million to the Tucker contract, which the docs confirm. St. Andre’s gift is for $10 million.
The documents, which are contracts spelling out the terms and timelines of the gifts from Ishbia and St. Andre, do not directly state the money is supposed to cover Tucker’s salary. In the case of St. Andre’s donation, the purpose is for “recruitment and retention” for the Michigan State football team.
Ishbia, a former basketball walk-on under Tom Izzo, has his gift directed to the football program and men’s basketball program.
Michigan State signed Tucker to the 10 year, $95 million contract extension in late November of 2021. At the time, Michigan State was at the business end of a double-digit win season and it was rumored that Tucker was a consideration for the then open LSU head coach gig.
It was reported at the time of the extension that Ishbia, St. Andre and perhaps some additional alumni had pooled resources to help make the contract happen, though the exact amount they chipped in was not clear.
Now, after being compelled by Michigan courts to show their hand, the full picture of what’s offset and what Michigan State is responsible for paying is in clear focus.

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@MattMoreno, @Nikkieds - I know you guys are super busy but when you have a chance can you update the Football Eligibility Chart? It looks like it hasn't been done in years.

It would be nice if this site would get updated occasionally. I'd like to see an accurate commit list anyway. I mean, I'm paying for this.

Solid additions to the Buffs across a number of areas of need. Welcome to the new Buffs.

@Matt Moreno ...SIAP...would you please share timing for next round of signings in 2023? When is the TP signing date? What about hs kids who didn't sign today.

Thanks in advance. Also thanks for the coverage. I know it is a crazy time of year even without having to deal with the fans.

Who's ready?! Early Signing Day has finally arrived, and it is expected to be a busy one for the Buffs as Deion Sanders and the new staff in Boulder welcome their first recruiting class. Could be some surprises in store, and it should be a lot of fun. There will be no Signing Day press conference today but expect to hear from the program plenty today through the social channels.

We'll keep you covered here all day with any new developments.

Make sure to check out Nikki's article highlighting some announcements to watch plus stay up to date with our Early Signing Day HQ page on the front of the site.

Get some coffee, it's gonna be a wild one!

QB - Shedeur
RB - Hankerson, Edwards, Smith, Stacks
WR - Tyson, *Coleman, MLC, Hopkins, *Horn, Hunter (few packages, two way CB)
TE - Fauria, Olsen, and... ?

LT - Washington (transfer, 1st team all mac)
LG - Tyler Brown (transfer, hbcu all am.)
C - Wells (freshman all am.)
RG - Tommy Brown (Stud)
RT - Jatta ( juco all am) or Filip or Wiley or someone who isn't in Boulder yet

*All assuming we bring Coleman from JSU and Horn III

... And this is just the beginning. By summer camp this will more than likely include a few more transfers / late signees at RB/WR/TE

Should be pretty damn competitive right out of the gates! A lot of fun to watch at very least with Lewis' high tempo run and gun offense

Definitely need a bruiser RB still, like 6'2" 225lbs type. Stacks isn't gonna cut it in goal line situations.

TE's are young, but highly rated out of HS. We'll see.

O Line got real beefy. Lots of experience, too. Should be improved vs last year

Now just gotta get Purchase, Mcclain, Harris, and other transfers to bolster up the defense and we should be a bowl team right away...

Did i miss anyone??? Geeking out over here. The hype is real...

GO BUFFS #wecoming

...since we had a one-year influx of talent like this? Even if we stopped after Hunter?

Colorado was one of the big transfer portal winners on Early Signing Day after signing two top-100 transfer portal players (Rivals rankings) including the No. 1 transfer in the cycle plus adding a bunch of other key pieces to the mix on a busy day for Deion Sanders and the staff.

Rivals transfer portal staff writer Sean Williams wraps it all up in his article.

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About what we thought in relation to recruiting.

A little better than expected or

Not as well as we had hoped

And yes I know HCDS has only been at it for 2 weeks.

Not looking for a fight, just the readers digest version. Or as i ask my wife… explain it in 7 words or less

BZ: FB - Colorado Buffaloes football: Deion Sanders lands No. 1 recruit Travis Hunter, 23 others on first signing day

BZ: FB - Signing day notes: CU Buffs make major impact in transfer portal

BZ: FB - Football recruiting: Colorado Buffs signing day bios

BZ: MBB - Record breaker: Tad Boyle becomes CU Buffs men’s basketball all-time wins leader

BZ: MBB - Colorado men’s basketball notes: Colleagues, former players pay tribute to Tad Boyle

BZ: WBB - Women’s basketball: CU Buffs strong at both ends in romp at Marquette

CU AD: FB - Signing Day Central (Everything You Need To KNow)

CU AD: FB - Signing Day Roster/Bios

CU AD: FB - Buffs Finish Strong On First Day Of Early Signing Period

CU AD: MBB - Buffs Top SUU To Give Boyle CU Win Record (Links To Highlights, Stats, Notes, Quotes)

CU AD: WBB - Colorado Clips Golden Eagles (Buffs pick up 10th win of the season)

CU AD: LAX - Buffs Announce 2023 Lacrosse Schedule

CUATG Blog: FB - CU at the Game Podcast – Signing Day: Reviewing Coach Prime’s First Recruiting Class (A four-star QB, a four-star RB, a four-star WR, and - literally - almost a ton of offensive linemen ... Is the CU Recruiting Class of 2023 good enough to appease the Buff Nation and the national media? ... Or will it take a couple of late splash commitments to convince the college football world that Coach Prime is for real?)

CUATG Blog: FB - CU Class of 2023 – Signed Letters of Intent (Consolidated Rankings/Bios for Each Player)

CUATG Blog: FB - *Video: Inside the CU War Room on Signing Day* + ESPN/CBS Sports recap Coach Prime’s First Signing Day

CUATG Blog: FB - Transfer Portal Tracker - (Includes CU Transfer Portal Rankings)

DP: FB - Keeler: Travis Hunter teased. Blake Purchase went quiet. Under Coach Prime, CU Buffs football signing days will never be the same.

Ralphie Report: MBB - Boyle now the winningest coach in program history as Colorado beats Southern Utah

The Spun: FB - Deion Sanders Reveals 1 Main Reason He Picked Colorado

USA Today: FB - 'I love where we are': Deion Sanders makes big splash at Colorado to start early signing period

The Spun: FB - Top 5-Star Recruit 'In Contact' With Deion Sanders, Colorado Despite Being Committed Elsewhere

Husker Corner: FB - Nebraska Football: Matt Rhule embracing new rivalry with Deion Sanders

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Boyle recognizes his staff that has helped him along the way, touches on Tristan da Silva's first double-double and what his historic win means to him.

Tristan da Silva talks on his first double-double and Boyle's big win.

Nique Clifford discusses his progress and racking up 86 points tonight.

CU closing out their nonconference schedule with Southern Utah at the CU Events Center.

Tonight's starting lineup:
KJ Simpson
Javon Ruffin (New!)
J'Vonne Haldey
Nique Clifford
Tristan da Silva

Southern Utah:
Drake Allen
Tevian Jones
Maizen Fausett
Harrison Butler
Jason Spurgin

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Maybe we have a bunch of recruiting surprises during “Prime Time” tonight? Go Buffs!

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Everyone thinks we lost him going to Nebraska. Anyone in the know?

TRAVIS HUNTER IS A BUFF!!

Watching Utah play TCU. Utah has some big studs. Their starting players all look like they have spent much time in the weight room.

He is the one transfer I really wanted to keep. Good for him.

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Word on the street here in Florida is that #1 DB Cormani McClain has delayed his signing to Miami and will potentially visit Colorado in the near future. This may get interesting.

The latest from Rivals analyst Ryan Wright ...

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Buffs close out their nonconference schedule tonight against Southern Utah. Luke O'Brien is questionable entering the evening potentially giving Quincy Allen some more minutes. However, looks like Boyle wants to stick with a nine-man rotation tonight as Allen is still learning concepts.

Check out the article previewing tonight's game. (Bonus details about Javon Ruffin's holiday plans) 🎄