My takeaways from today's presser:

Login to view embedded media
Lots of informative moments today. @Troy Finnegan will be cooking up his takeaways from today!

With just 7 days till kickoff thought I'd get where everyone thinks we will end up?

BZ: FB - Excitement abounds for CU Buffs football at 35th annual Kickoff Luncheon

BZ: FB - Recently resigned CU football staffer Trevor Reilly says he went to Middle East to seek NIL opportunities

CU AD: SOC - James Sets Record in Buffs' Rout Over Wyoming

CU AD: FB - Edwards Announced '24-25 Men's Golf Schedule + Return to the Big 12 highlights several new events among traditional ones

CUATG Blog: FB - Big 12 Notes – Jon Wilner on Coach Prime: “Tolerance for shenanigans generally moves in lockstep with on-field success” + Clip and Save: CBS’ Dennis Dodd picks CU to finish last in the Big 12

CUATG Blog: FB - From ESPN … The college quarterback landscape has a different look heading into the 2024 season, at least at the top.

CUATG Blog: FB - CU At The Game Podcast – “T.I.P.S.” for CU v. North Dakota State

Ralphie Report: FB - Most Important Players #8: Shilo Sanders (Shilo will get to hawk for turnovers in 2024)

Heartland College Sports: FB - Each Big 12 Football Team’s Best-Case Record for 2024 (COLORADO: 7-5)

Blue Gold Sports: MBB - REPORT: UConn in Discussions to Join Big 12

Athlon Sports: FB - Deion Sanders Makes Final Decision On Reporter After 'Sustained Personal Attacks' (Coach Prime, the CU Athletic Department in conjunction with the football program, have decided not to take questions from Denver Post columnist Sean Keeler at football-related events," said the program's statement to the Denver Post.)

Buffs Wire: FB - Getting to know Colorado's running backs heading into 2024

Buffs Wire: FB - Tyler Brown speaks on emotions heading into long-awaited Colorado debut

Buffs Wire: FB - A closer look at the Colorado Buffaloes' new tight end room

Cheers!

Wut? How big of a grain of salt do we take with this? And if true . . . yuck. But I guess if the Saudis can bankroll LIV golf, why not CFB?

Hit the MSN link.

Coach Prime’s presser today? Sound bites galore, @Nikkieds whats the down low??

Login to view embedded media

Game 9 against Texas Tech:

Rooney piece from today's DC
https://enewspaper.dailycamera.com/...86419f-ed7e-45a0-baf9-52ebc5e71df3&share=true

FWIW - this is consistent with observations of a good buddy of mine - former prominent Buff LB and college position coach at a high level G5 program - who attended some on -campus practices by invitation last week. When he's concerned, I'm concerned. 😅
We will know more in 9 days. 🤞 Go Buffs ! 🦬

Game no. 10 is a tough one against the preseason Big 12 favorites:

The latest right here:

Due to business trips, soccer and more business trips I can’t do Nebraska.

I have 4 seats. Happily sell them for what I paid to CU guys on this board.

Let me know if you’re interested.

BZ: FB - Former Pitt duo aims to wreak havoc for CU Buffs’ defense (Dayon Hayes, Samuel Okunlola key to Colorado pass rush)

CU AD: FB - Brown, Hill-Green Give Buffs Depth, Versatility At Inside Linebacker

CUATG Blog: The most expensive remaining home game tickets in college football? Colorado

CUATG Blog: FB - Clip and Save: CBS’ Dennis Dodd picks CU to finish last in the Big 12

Ralphie Report: FB - Buffs’ Travis Hunter ranked #1 player in college football by CBS Sports

Buffs Wire: FB - Updated game-by-game predictions for Colorado football's 2024 season (8-4 Check it out!)

Buffs Wire: FB - Four-star IOL Jayvon McFadden includes CU in final four, will announce commitment soon

Buffs Wire: FB - Getting to know the players within Colorado's rebuilt offensive line

SI: FB - CBS Sports names Colorado's Travis Hunter top college football player in 2024
The two-way star was joined by two of his Buffs teammates on the list

SI: FB - Isaiah Hardge ready to immerge as Colorado's next two-way player (Buffs holdover will be used on both sides on the ball starting in 2024)

SI: FB - Shilo Sanders should embrace time in yellow jersey to work on advanced techniques (The Buffs safety will need to make adjustments prior to the 2024 season)

Athlon Sports: FB - ESPN Predicts Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft Landing Spot

Big-12 Sports: FB - Big 12 Homecoming Returns to Conference Campuses This Fall

Cheers!

Login to view embedded media
Login to view embedded media
California point guard Isaiah Johnson has committed to Colorado tonight becoming the first pledge for Tad Boyle and the Buffs in the 2025 class. CU beat out San Diego, UC Davis, Weber State, Rice, North Carolina A&T, Cal State Fullerton, Sam Houston State, New Mexico State, Denver and UC Riverside for the 6-foot-1 prospect. Johnson put on an impressive showing at the Section 7 event out in Arizona earlier this summer that was attended by Boyle and his staff.

It was part of what has been a productive offseason for the California guard who has gone a bit under the radar with college teams.

He's a little bit on the slim side but he has good enough height to grow into a solid guard at the next level. He's a big-time scoring threat and could fit in with the Buffs as a versatile piece because of his ability to get to the hoop and rack up points.

Login to view embedded media

BZ: FB - Colorado Buffs have depth, options at inside linebacker

BZ: FB - Video: BuffZone podcast with Brian and Pat

BZ: SOC - CU Buffs women’s soccer preview: Wyoming Cowgirls

CU AD: MGOLF - CU Men's Golf: Final Summer Notes

CU AD: SOC - Front Range Showdown Set for Thursday

CUATG Blog: FB - Big 12 Notes – Not a surprise: Dylan Raiola named starter at Nebraska; Jalon Daniels to start for Kansas + Oklahoma State putting QR codes on helmets to promote NIL for players

CUATG Blog: FB - Fall Camp Notes - OL Coach Phil Loadholt on line depth: “I feel good about six, seven, maybe eight right now, and trying to get that to 10”

CUATG Blog: FB - CU 3,000 tickets short of a sell out for North Dakota State game

Ralphie Report: FB - Most Important Player 2024: #9 Dallan Hayden (Colorado NEEDS to establish a ground game)

Clutch Points: FB - Where Colorado football’s Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter land in ESPN’s new 2025 NFL Mock Draft

SI: Colorado sought NIL funding from Saudi Arabia's PIF in unpreceded move

Yahoo Sports: FB - Big 12 preview - Utah, Colorado arrive ready to make a big statement

Yahoo Sports: FB - 3 things to know about the Big 12: Is this college football's most even conference? Will Colorado thrive or merely survive?

Heartland College Sports: FB - What-If Wednesday: Big 12 Loses an FCS Game, Multiple Two-Loss Teams in Title Game?

Athlon Sports: FB - Deion Sanders' Three-Word Message To Colorado Fans Before Season Opener

Buffs Wire: FB - Big 12 football teams ranked by most all-time NFL draft picks

Buffs Wire: FB - Former Colorado tight end Brady Russell enjoying strong preseason with Seattle Seahawks

Buffs Wire: FB - Damione Lewis says CU newcomers Dayon Hayes and Samuel Okunlola have NFL potential

Cheers!

Story on the competition heating up in the LB room, with Nikhai Hill-Green and Jeremiah Brown pushing for the starting spots:

BZ: FB - CU Buffs football notes: Seats still available for Aug. 29 season opener

BZ: FB - As opener approaches, CU Buffs figuring out offensive line rotation

BZ: FB - Analysis: CU Buffs opener quickly approaching

BZ: MBB - Men’s basketball: CU Buffs to face Michigan State in Maui Invitational opener

CU AD: FB - Loadholt Likes Progress Of Buffs O-Line

CU AD: MBB - Buffs To Open Maui Invitational With Michigan State

CUATG Blog: FB - BJ Green: “Hardest offseason that I’ve ever had being in college, but it was necessary for this last ride” + CU Super fan Peggy receives her own NIL deal + CU special teams coach Trevor Reilly no longer with the team

CUATG Blog: FB - {Video} Andre Hart impressed with depth of his linebacker room

CUATG Blog: FB - Big 12 Notes – Oklahoma State quarterback Alan Bowman starting “19th grade”

Ralphie Report: FB - Most Important Buffs #10: Dayon Hayes (CU needs to get to the quarterback, and this guy does it.}

Athlon Sports: FB - Deion Sanders’ Colorado Contract Buyout: Examining the Buffaloes Coach’s Pact Before 2024 Season

Athlon Sports: FB - Colorado Buffaloes’ Travis Hunter named AP All-American

Heartland College Sports: FB - Arizona WildcatsBig 12 Football Mailbag: How Many Teams Can Win the Big 12, Deion Sanders’ Pressure and Best Uniforms

Dynasty Nerds: FB - Top Prospects to Watch on Saturdays: Big 12 Conference (Travis & Shadeur)

Buffs Wire: FB - College Football News offers final score prediction for Colorado vs. North Dakota State

Buffs Wire: FB - Travis Hunter takes top spot in ranking of college football's best players

Cheers!

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/57...reeweeklyemail&campaign=602288&userId=2248982

I see this as worst case, and if true unfortunately a failure.

From the mullet to the wrestling pitch that is an absolute classic, I’ve always like this guy. He is just a character who also happens to be a passionate and winning football coach.

Nice to see him going public with a message that needs to be told to these agents and players

Login to view embedded media
Login to view embedded media
Login to view embedded media
Login to view embedded media
Login to view embedded media

Always hard to tell and Travis didn’t participate, but I think starting receivers were Timmons and Sheppard. Both flashed. Augustave stood out and Hood had a nice run as well. Stoyanovich has a big leg. 2nd team O couldn’t do much against 1st team D. 3rd string QB Ponder can run.

BZ: New CU Buffs lineman BJ Green looking to cause havoc on defense

BZ: FB - Rooney: CU Buffs 3 extra points (Aug. 19, 2024)

CU AD: FB - Supplementing the Headset Game: Aflac and Colorado Buffaloes Unveil First-of-its-Kind Coaching Staff Headset Lineup

CU AD: TEN - Buffs Add Van der Werff From the Netherlands

CUATG Blog: FB - Big 12 Notes – Fall Camp - Travis Hunter one of only three Big 12 players to earn AP preseason All-American status + College Football News predicts a close game with North Dakota State

Ralphie Report: MBB - Colorado basketball to face off against Michigan State at Maui Invitational (The Buffs couldn't have asked for a better draw)

ClutchPoints: FB - (Solemn Advice) Ray Lewis gives heartfelt speech about his son’s death to Deion Sanders, Colorado

ClutchPoints: FB - Colorado football’s biggest X-factor in 2024, and it’s not Shedeur Sanders or Travis Hunter

SI: FB - Shedeur Sanders gets bulletin board material before upcoming season

Athlon Sports: FB - Coach Prime will wait until last minute to finalize Colorado’s depth chart

On3: FB - Joel Klatt explains what success would look like for Colorado in 2024

Heartland College Sports: FB - Is Colorado’s 5.5 Win Total Way Too Low?

Buffs Wire: FB - Projecting Colorado football's individual stat leaders for the 2024 season

Buffs Wire: FB - ESPN writer shares expectations for Colorado Buffaloes' 2024 season

Buffs Wire: FB - Jordan Seaton earns preseason true freshman All-American honors from On3

Buffs Wire: FB - Coach Prime still working to solidify Colorado's Week 1 depth chart

Cheers!

NFL - will announce next week the 15th.

Last year the Power conferences announced their early season/special game TV networks and times:
ACC: May 31st (Wed)
Big Ten: May 31st (Wed)
Big 12: May 31st (Wed)
SEC: May 31st (Wed)

Will add the Mountain West since CU plays on the MWC TV package when they play CSU, that date was also May 31st

So I expect that they will announce on the 29th. There might be a some leaks earlier in the week. Also if the Big Ten and the MWC announce before the Big 12 we might get those two games times and networks first.

Weeks 0 thru 3
Thursday and Friday games
Games Thanksgiving weekend
Sometimes with the Big Ten homecoming games times.

at least those on Saturdays. CU also plays KSU that day

Login to view embedded media