Hopefully no one freaked out seeing his name like he's injured or something, but after the first 3 games, 2 things are very clear:

1. Kid can take it to the house anytime he touches the ball; and

2. He is a big liability when he is on the field and the ball is not in his hands.

He simply cannot block at his size. He got run the hell over in both the NU and CSU game when trying to block and wasn't able to even effectively chip to slow down the rushers. He is listed at 170 lbs and, even though he may have impressive squat numbers for his size, he can't stand in there and provide any protection on blitzes, etc.

Until the OL becomes at least competent, perhaps spit him out wide or in the slot and use him more like a WR or use more split-backs with a bigger back like Smoke, Hank, Wilkerson, McCaskell etc. to help pick up the rush and let Dylan come out of the backfield after he tries to chip, etc.?

He's too dynamic to not have on the field, but just can't block at his size.

Thoughts?

Not sure if they let me post this link, but this is the official Colorado NIL store. Here is where everyone can help.


Just got my Mikey shirt. I think he get's like $15 of it.

BZ: FB - Football: 19th-ranked CU Buffs set to kick off final year in Pac-12

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

BZ: FB - Football: Oregon Ducks scouting report vs. CU Buffs

BZ: MBB - Men’s basketball: Amid Prime Fever, CU Buffs set to begin 2023-24 preseason practices

BZ: Chat replay: Pat Rooney discusses CU Buffs athletics (Sept. 22, 2023)

CU AD: FB - Friday Fast Five: Keys For Buffs Vs. Ducks

CU AD: VB - Tabron Shines In Victory Over Utah

CU AD: FB - TE Harrison Becomes Additional Weapon For Buffs Offense

CU AD: TEN - Buffs Battle in Two Tournaments

CUATG Blog: FB - Pac-12 Notes – Oregon Week - Pac-12 assistant coach: “I think Oregon this weekend is not going to be pretty … If they pull this one off, I’ll shut the f— up”

CUATG Blog: FB (Scroll Down) Mr. Clutch: Shedeur’s impressive fourth quarter numbers

CUATG Blog: FB - Friday Fast Facts (Fun Facts)

Ralphie Report: FB - Colorado vs. Oregon Preview: Three big questions for the Buffs

Ralphie Report: FB - 3 Keys to the Colorado Buffaloes defeating the Oregon Ducks (Shedeur Sanders and Bo Nix duel in a potential shootout.)

BroBible: FB - Colorado University’s Ad Revenue Soars to $90+ Million Since Deion Sanders’ Arrival

Trojans Wire: FB - Colorado success under Deion Sanders shows how much George Kliavkoff, Pac-12 fumbled the bag

Buffs Wire: FB - Two Buffs make 247Sports' early-season ranking of the Pac-12's top WRs

Buffs Wire: FB - Tar'Varish Dawson, Kyndrich Breedlove must step up for Buffs with Travis Hunter out

Buffs Wire: FB - Colorado's offensive keys to beating Oregon

Cheers!

@Troy Finnegan and I answered important questions heading into Saturday ⬇️

Ok, so I think one of the biggest reasons we are 3-0 is our QB has been better than the other teams QB in all 3 of our games. So what does everyone think? Is Shedeur Sanders better than Bo Nix? I think that Shedeur reads defenses better, is overall more poised, and is a more accurate passer. However I give Nix the nod at athleticism and quickness - especially since I think Shedeur is being told not to subject himself to hits. And Nix is in his 6th year I think - so more experienced. Overall I would rather have Shedeur leading my offense at the 2 yr line with 2 min to go (like that ever happens…). Thoughts??

The Buffs head to Autzen stadium this weekend for a top 25 battle to open Pac-12 play.

Everything you need to know about CU-Oregon⬇️

https://colorado.rivals.com/news/sc...uffs-take-on-no-10-oregon-to-open-pac-12-play

It will be on ABC at 10:00 AM

3 hrs 36 minutes. That means on average it ended at 1:36 MT

No weather issues in the forecast at Clemson

Who does everyone expect to step up with TH out? Cormani? Breedlove? One of the freshmen receivers?

BZ: FB - No. 19 CU Buffs strive to be better as Pac-12 play begins

BZ: FB - Video: Previewing CU Buffs at Oregon Ducks

BZ: FB - Podcast: Previewing CU Buffs football at Oregon

BZ: SOC - Friday night lights: CU Buffs women’s soccer hosts UCLA in top-20 showdown

CU AD: FB - Behind The Numbers: Shedeur Sanders' Performance In The Clutch Best In Nation

CU AD: SKI - Limited Number Of Tickets Still Available For CU's Annual Ski Ball

CU AD: XC - Buffs Gear Up For Virginia Invitational

CU AD: SOC - Buffs Open Pac-12 Play Against No. 5 UCLA (Colorado looks to extend its winning streak to eight games)

CU AD: MBB - Three Buffs In The Almanac Preseason Top 100 Rankings

CUATG Blog: FB - Pac-12 Notes – Oregon Week - ESPN Analysts: “Shedeur is going to have to have his best damn game for them to have a chance”

CUATG Blog: FB - CU at Oregon: “T.I.P.S.” for the Buffs’ last trip to Autzen as a member of the Pac-12

Ralphie Report: FB - Pac-12 Preview: Where do the Buffaloes rank in a loaded conference? (Of course this is the year everyone in the Pac-12 is good.)

Clutch Points: FB - Colorado football: 4 bold Buffaloes predictions for Week 4 vs. Oregon

ESPN: FB - Does Colorado have enough momentum to beat Oregon on the road?

SI: FB - Oregon Ducks Offensive Keys to the Game vs. No. 19 Colorado Buffaloes

SI: FB - Oregon Ducks Defensive Keys to the Game vs. No. 19 Colorado Buffaloes

Zona Zealots: FB - Prime Time vs. Fisch Time: The ‘It’s Personal’ Showdown in Pac-12 Football

USA Today: FB - Colorado's 'Big Noon' clash vs. USC is fifth straight national TV game under Deion Sanders

Billboard: FB - Lil Wayne on How Coach Deion Sanders Brought the ‘Prime Effect’ to Colorado Football

Canes Warning: FB - Miami football legend Warren Sapp says he’s joining 2024 Colorado staff

CBS News: FB - Deion Sanders: Walk-on tight end Michael Harrison "didn't flinch" during Colorado roster overhaul

Buffs Wire: FB - Colorado football: Areas of concern in Week 4 against Oregon

Buffs Wire: FB - Behind enemy lines: Ducks Wire answers our questions on Oregon

Buffs Wire: FB - Xavier Weaver drawing dark horse Heisman consideration

Buffs Wire: FB - What Colorado's starting lineup could look like against Oregon without Travis Hunter

Buffs Wire: FB - Social media reacts to '60 Minutes' feature on Coach Prime and the Buffs

Cheers!

Lots of news on top targets across the country:

Sorry all but work and life got in the way this week, if there is a school you like to know about ask in this thread.

Team,

No one was really close this week but the win goes to

@HighlandsCPA with his prediction of Buffs 42 CSU 24- so only 12 points off!

Congrats @HighlandsCPA

No on picked CU to lose just FYI...

1. Our D is gonna give up yards and points all year - no way around it. Nub game will probably be an anomaly due to their (lack of) QB pass game.
2. Our O is gonna be 90% pass 1st all year. The quick stuff to the outside is just an extension of the run game. Sometimes you get 1yd, sometimes 4, sometimes 7. Just the way it is. SS has pre-snap options for this to the wide side and boundary he just needs to pick the correct side to attack.
3. For as average as Wells was a C, we missed him vs CSU. The frosh kid from Creek struggled. His snaps were slow, low, and probably caused some timing and/or rhythm issues. He wasnt ready to play meaningful crucial snaps. CSU was able to push the middle of the OL back at times. Sanders did not have adequate time to view the field and receivers did not have time to work routes, especially down the field.
4. CSU gameplan was to disrupt the flow - the fake injuries, jawing, and antics were all meant to get in the heads of CU. It worked.
5. We looked way better vs TCU and NU than we did Saturday. We were sloppy and out of sort. I also think we took them lightly, saw the line, and thought we could sleepwalk thru it. Another example of this is nothing more than a Rammie superbowl.
6. We added another weapon for teams to account for - Harrison. CSU had 0 answer for him. Now teams have to identify him, Edwards, Horn, and Weaver.
7. I quietly wondered about Hunter playing so much O. He is invaluable as an island corner. Now we are without him for what appears to be multiple weeks. Breedlove did ok in reserve but he isnt Hunter.

I do not think we are as bad as we showed Saturday. All the outside distractions and leadup to the game showed this team has some real maturing to do. They learned to win with their backs against the wall trailing by 11 in the 4th.

Defensive coordinator Charles Kelly and safety Trevor Woods talk about the Buffs' win over Colorado State, the upcoming matchup with No. 10 Oregon, and more!

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BZ: FB - Defense looks to improve for CU Buffs, but ball-hawking style making big plays

BZ: FB - Colorado football notes: Buffs DC Charles Kelly to see familiar face in Oregon QB Bo Nix

BZ: FB - Video: Could Alton McCaskill provide boost to CU Buffs run game at Oregon?

BZ: FB - Brian Howell’s Rewind: Looking back at the CU Buffs’ win vs. CSU

BZ: VB - Women’s volleyball preview: Utah Utes at CU Buffs

CUATG Blog: Stewart Mandel: “Clearly, Sanders is a heck of a college football coach” + (Scroll Down) VIDEO *DC Charles Kelly: Injury updates/history with Bo Nix* + VIDEO *Highlights from CSU Game (a/k/a: The Best Seven Minutes of Your Day Today)*

CUATG Blog: FB - CU in the Rankings - CBS Sports: Shedeur Sanders continues to rise in QB Power Rankings

Ralphie Report: FB - Deion Sanders provides Travis Hunter injury update (Video of late hit)

Yahoo Sports: FB - Will Colorado keep it close against Oregon? Here are the keys to Saturday's Pac-12 clash (Can It Be A Shootout?)

The Oregonian: FB - Around the Pac-12: Transfer quarterbacks transform conference, Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes are ‘Black America’s team,’ Pac-2 weighs European soccer system for future

Buffs Wire: FB - 10 players to watch in Colorado's Week 4 matchup at Oregon

Cheers!

The walk-on junior might be the closest thing CU has to an answer at a huge question mark of a position. I also delved into the numbers of how often tight ends were incorporated as pass-catchers in Sean Lewis' final three seasons at Kent State

Exciting announcement! We've brought on my good friend and CU graduate @Troy Finnegan to the team. He's coming fresh off the US Open and he'll be reporting alongside with me all season!

Here's his first article for the site on Shilo Sanders:

A fun read. Sounds like Deion needs to spend a little time telling Shedeur some of the NFL "riches to rags" horror stories about guys that had it all and ended up bankrupt. Then maybe give him the Shaquille O'Neal "WE'RE not rich, I'M rich" talk to let him know not to count on dad as a safety net ... except it seems like Shedeur is rich too, but ... see point one.

Since losing Craig Meyer before the season to a full-time job -- after helping to anchor our coverage this past year -- Nikki has helpd us find more help for the fall and recruited Troy Finnegan.

I'm going to let Troy introduce himself further, but here is his first story as he writes on Shilo Sanders' turn in the spotlight Saturday night:

BZ: FB - Main attraction: CU Buffs draw high TV ratings, announce another sellout

BZ: FB - CU Buffs’ Coach Prime condemns threats made to CSU’s Henry Blackburn

BZ: FB - Video: Analysis as CU Buffs gear up for Pac-12 play

BZ: FB - CU football notes: Buffs to use committee to fill in for Travis Hunter at CB

CU AD: FB - Coach Prime's No. 19 Buffs Gear Up For No. 10 Ducks

CU AD: VB - Buffs Ready to Open Up Conference Play at Home

CU AD: WGOLF - Buffs Claim Sixth At The Leadership And Golf Invitational

CU AD: MGOLF - Clark Paces Buffs On Final Day OF ASU Papago Individual

CUATG Blog: FB -CU at Oregon: “T.I.P.S.” for the Buffs’ last trip to Autzen as a member of the Pac-12

CUATG Blog: FB - *Video: Coach Prime’s Weekly Press Conference*

Clutch Points: FB - Deion Sanders gives 2-word reason for Cormani McClain’s lack of playing time for Colorado football

On3: FB - Joel Klatt reveals a major problem facing Colorado entering Oregon, USC games

SI: FB - WATCH: Deion Sanders Previews No. 10 Oregon Ducks vs. No. 19 Colorado Buffaloes

SI: FB - Travis Hunter speaks out after late hit landed him in hospital

Fox Sports: FB - How Deion Sanders has transformed Colorado football into must-see entertainment

Buffs Wire: FB - Updated game-by-game predictions for the remainder of Colorado's season

Buffs Wire: FB - Social media reacts to 60 Minutes feature on Coach Prime and the Buffs

Clutch Points: FB - Oregon football HC Dan Lanning doubles down on preseason Colorado comments ahead of showdown with Deion Sanders

Cheers!

Alton McCaskill is back, finding a replacement at corner, all home games sold out and more.

Here are five takeaways from today's availabilities with Coach Prime and Shilo Sanders: