BZ: FB - Football recruiting: Former Ole Miss DE JJ Hawkins commits to CU Buffs

BZ: FB - Video: Analysis of CU Buffs’ summer newcomers on offense

CU AD: TEN - Dear Younger Self: Toni Balzert

CU AD: FB - Transfer Portal Tracker - Jibran “JJ” Hawkins – DL

DP: Pac-12 media rights negotiations: (Jon Wilner) Why the delay? Washington State president Kirk Schulz offers an explanation (Two potential partners, ESPN and Amazon, are wary of the optics)

Ralphie Report: FB - Liberty OL Reggie Young transfers to Colorado

The Comeback: FB - CFB world reacts to insane Colorado football news

CBS Sports: FB - Pac-12 spring football overreactions: USC makes CFP title game, Travis Hunter shines at Colorado

Buffs Wire: FB - Four-star RB Micah Welch announces upcoming Colorado official visit

Buffs Wire: FB - Looking back at the biggest comebacks in Colorado football history

Cheers!

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Southern Utah was an All-WAC second-team selection in 2022 for his 52 tackles and 4 interceptions in his senior year with the Thunderbirds. He committed to the Buffs as a graduate transfer.

Via this Southern Utah football article:

After a successful career at Beaumont High School, Rodrick spent a year at Mt. San Jacinto College near Palm Springs, California before transferring to SUU. "Coming out of JUCO, (SUU) was the only offer that I had, with Southern Utah being the only team that reached out to me, I felt like I owed it to them to show them my loyalty."

After a freshman year in 2019 where he rode the bench, Rodrick finally got the chance to show his talents at the Division I level in SUU's six-game sprint in the spring of 2021 where he started in all six games for the Thunderbirds.

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FSU DT Bishop Thomas saw limited action during his two years at FSU playing in two games last year and posting 1 tackle. He comes to the Buffs with four years of eligibility and plenty of time to develop alongside the Buffs deep DL group.

From the Florida State site:

Thomas, who was a four-star prospect in high school, did not play his senior season so that he could focus on academics and enrolling early at FSU.

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Ellis decommitted from West Virginia an hour ago and flipped his commitment to CU after his visit.

Injuries hindered Ellis during his time at Baylor, but in full health he was able to make an impact recording 3 catches for 154 yards and one touchdown over five games last year.

Over his career, he saw action in 16 games with one start in four years with the Bears. He has two years of eligibility remaining. CU's WR room now has 12 WRs and 4 junior WRs with the addition of Ellis.

BZ: FB - Football: CU Buffs land more transfers as roster build continues

BZ: FB - CU Buffs’ Deion Sanders loading up on transfers aiming for fresh start (Newcomers expect competition to be fierce when they arrive in Boulder this summer)

CUATG Blog: FB - (Details) Transfer Portal Tracker - Reggie Young – OL + Bishop Thomas – DL + Rodrick Ward – DB

Ralphie Report: FB - Southern Utah safety Rodrick Ward transfers to Colorado (All-WAC prospect adds depth to the Buffs secondary)

Cheers!

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Hey everyone, hope May has gotten off to a good start for y'all. Last week, CU went without an NFL Draft pick for a second-consecutive season. I dove into the recent numbers (they're not pretty), what they mean and why they might soon change

CU women's

The play Stanford Tonight on the PAC 12 Network at 8:00 PM in the Semis of the PAC 12 Tourney. If they win they will play the winner of USC and ASU who play at 5:30PM on the PAC 12 network today. The championship is on the PAC 12 network 1:00 PM Saturday.
Seeds:
1. USC
2. Stanford
3. Colorado
4. ASU

For DU

On the women's side 17-0 DU plays 11-5 Nova in the Big East semi finals at 2:00 PM Saturday. It is streaming only on FloSports, it is a pay streaming service. If they win they will play the winner of Marquette and UConn on Sunday at 10:00 AM on FS2

The seeds:
No. 2 seed Marquette vs. No. 3 seed Connecticut
No. 1 seed Denver vs. No. 4 seed Villanova

On the men's side:
Tonight on CBS Sports Network at 7:30 PM they play Nova in the Big East Semi's. Then Saturday on CBS Sports Network at 2:30 PM is the finals if they win. If the do they will play the winner of the Providence and G-town game that is on today at 4:30 PM on CBS Sports Network.

The seeds:
No. 1 seed Georgetown vs. No. 4 seed Providence
No. 2 seed Denver vs. No. 3 seed Villanova

Really disappointed we’re still waiting around to sign a shooter and may pocket scholarship. Love Tad, but we need to go all in next year! Tired of waiting. We may only have Cody for one year, so in my view it’s Sweet 16 or bust. If it‘s another year of NIT, MBB may need a fresh start.

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Florida State freshman defensive lineman has announced his commitment to Colorado after his weekend visit with the Buffs. Thomas was rated as a four-star recruit out of high school in the 2022 class. He played in two games and ultimately redshirted last season preserving four years of eligibility with the Buffs.

BZ: FB - CU Buffs’ Deion Sanders loading up on transfers aiming for fresh start (Newcomers expect competition to be fierce when they arrive in Boulder this summer)

BZ: FB - Former Baylor receiver Jaylen Ellis commits to CU Buffs

CU AD: LAX - Buffs Fall To USC In Pac-12 Championship

CUATG Blog: FB - Prime Cuts: Sifting Through the Overreaction

CUATG Blog: FB - Prime Numbers – Tracking the CU Roster

CUATG Blog: FB - Jaylen Ellis – WR (Profile)

CUATG Blog: FB - Alabama cornerback transfer Jahquez Robinson talks about hit commitment to CU

CUATG Blog: FB - Pac-12 Notes: FB - Are media partner layoffs behind the delay in Pac-12 media rights deal announcement?

DP: FB - Keeler: CU Buffs offensive coordinator Sean Lewis: Don’t panic, Coach Prime’s still transfer portal shopping. “We’re going to be fine.” (Lewis has “zero concerns” about how all of CU’s moving parts will gel with new QB Shedeur Sanders, son of head coach Deion Sanders.)

DP: (Jon Wilner) Pac-12 media rights negotiations: Why the delay? Washington State president Kirk Schulz offers an explanation (Two potential partners, ESPN and Amazon, are wary of the optics)

DP: FB - Hotline mailbag: The Pac-12’s mystery expansion candidate, a market misread, unequal revenue shares, survival odds and more (recent comments by two presidents lend a morsel of stability to the media rights process)

Buffs Wire: FB - Position groups Colorado needs to focus on most via the transfer portal

Buffs Wire: FB - Tony's Take: The Buffs' Florida pipeline is open and flowing

Buffs Wire: FB - Former Baylor WR Jaylen Ellis flips commitment from West Virginia to Colorado

Cheers!

It was announced during the Kentucky Derby Broadcast. It will be at 5:30 PM MT

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Is there a list somewhere where we can see who is visiting this weekend?

Wow that one does hurt maybe more then MLC.

BUMMER!!!

Two potential partners, ESPN and Amazon, are wary of the optics​

The good stuff for me begins around the 33:00 mark. Kirk Schulz was the former president of Kansas State and so he's seen it before.
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In this ESPN article courtesy of the NEWSTAND (Thanks @NCBuff !) ADRG provides some clarification on the rules regarding scholarships and roster cuts which may lessen some readers concerns about the ability of cut players to continue their education. Basically, there is a NCAA rule that provides that a new HC can cut a player but the school must continue to pay for the kid's education if he decides to remain at the school, as long as the player is not involved with the team at all. Those former players do not count toward scholarship limits even though they essentially remain on scholarship. He states that 4 players cut by HCDS have elected to remain at CU and separate from the team yet retain their scholarship. He did not specify which players.
Interestingly, ADRG also states that he expects the Buffs to go into the fall season with 67 scholarship players (as opposed to the 85 max ). I don't know if the NCAA "Aid after Departing Head Coach" rule is going to affect the decisions on how many active player scholarships to utilize, though I suppose it is at least conceivable as an overall $$ consideration. Point is that at least ADRG doesn't seem concerned about having a "full" roster of 85 scholarship players this season.

For your reading pleasure: https://www.espn.com/college-footba...orge-backs-deion-sanders-amid-roster-turnover

BZ: MBB - Tad Boyle opting for patience with open slot for CU Buffs men’s basketball

BZ: FB - Former CU Buffs receiver Daniel Arias getting opportunity with Arizona Cardinals

CU AD: T&F - Buffs Closeout Regular Season at the Air Force Twilight

CUATG Blog: FB - Prime Numbers – Tracking the CU Roster - 2023 Scholarship distribution (* denotes players who have already used their redshirt season) + Prime Cuts: players who have left the team, and where they landed + The Dirty Dozen: Players from 2022 who remain on the 2023 roster

CUATG Blog: FB - Pac-12 Notes - Pac-12 Spring lessons: The bottom tier is much improved

DP: FB - Grading the Week: Coach Prime’s CU Buffs roster overhaul is massive gamble that absolutely has to pay off

Ralphie Report: FB - Podcast: Will Coach Prime and the Buffaloes change college football?

Buffs Wire: FB - Colorado offers four-star Florida QB commit Austin Simmons

Buffs Wire: FB - New Buffs CB Jahquez Robinson talks expectations for Colorado in 2023

Buffs Wire: FB - How Colorado's transfer exodus compares to other major purges in the portal era

Buffs Wire: FB - Rick George shares confidence in Deion Sanders' rebuilding approach

Cheers!

Sounds like some size visiting this weekend, maybe we actually get Walker from Creek after all.

“With that much talent in the secondary, I think we should be the best secondary of the Pac-12.”

CB Jahquez Robinson reuniting with DC Charles Kelly to bring out his full potential. ⬇️

...to CU are starting to pop on twitter.

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Any word on him committing?

BZ: FB - Transfer Jahquez Robinson carrying confidence into fresh start with CU Buffs

BZ: FB - Football recruiting: CU Buffs add Marshall transfer receiver EJ Horton

CU AD: LAX - Colorado Upsets Stanford To Reach Pac-12 Championship (The Buffs made a second-half comeback to win 12-11)

CU AD: TEN - Buffs Land First Postseason In 16 Years With Inaugural NIT Bid

CU AD: TEN - Buffs Tennis Trio Named All-Pac-12

CU AD: T&F - Buffs set for Final Tune Up at Air Force Twilight Open

CU AD: MGOLF - McDermott Named First-Team All-Pac-12 (Second Buffalo To Earn The Distinction)

CU AD: FB - CU Athletic Communications Wins 10th 'Super 11' Award From FWAA

CUATG Blog: FB - Pac-12 Notes - Power Five Coaches weigh in CU moves: “It’s a tremendous risk to replace all of those guys”

CUATG Blog: FB - Transfer Portal Tracker - A question mark? EJ Horton – WR

CUATG Blog: FB - (Scroll Down) Rick George: Four cut players opted to stay at CU for their education (won’t count against 85-man roster)

Ralphie Report: FB - Marshall WR EJ Horton transfers to Colorado (Raw speed coming to Boulder with a lot of potential)

ESPN: FB - Colorado AD Rick George backs Deion Sanders amid roster turnover

Video: Late Kick With Josh Pate: FB - Josh Pate On What Coaches Think About Deion Sanders (Late Kick Extra)

Yahoo News: LAX - USC and Colorado reach 2023 Pac-12 Women’s Lacrosse Championship Game

Cheers!