BZ: SOC - No. 8 North Carolina stuns CU Buffs soccer late

BZ: FB - CU Buffs football notes: Taje McCoy making good impression on edge

CU AD: SOC - Buffs Fall to #8 North Carolina

CUATG Blog: FB - Fall Camp Notes - Position battles remaining before the opener

Heartland College Sports: FB - Deion Sanders Lays Out Biggest Problem for Opposing Offenses

Athlon Sports: FB - The “Prime Effect” is going strong as NCAA partners with WWE (Now every Buff fan can be a world champion)

Athlon Sports: FB - Deion Sanders’ Offer To Make Amends With Reporter Amid Controversy

On3: FB - Deion Sanders confirms Pat Shurmur, Robert Livingston will not coach from press box

On3: FB - Deion Sanders: ‘Throwing the football against us is going to be a problem’

Buffs Wire: FB - Former Colorado commit Danny O'Neal named starting QB at San Diego State

Buffs Wire: FB - Breaking down the CU Buffs' depth at defensive tackle

Cheers!

Will try to post a thread on this while everyone is getting use to going to ESPN+ to watch the vast majority of CU sports.

All times MT

#8 North Carolina at CU W-Soccer Tomorrow at noon

Wyoming at CU W-Soccer 8/22 at 7:00 PM

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What we learned at Friday's open practice:

Not enough. ;-)

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Hello Buff Nation: As we await the start of our seeason, welcome to the latest episode of my ongoing medical saga—season unknown, but the plot thickens!

On August 12th, I took another thrilling trip to Winston-Salem for my oncology visit. It was pretty much business as usual, with the highlight being my standard couple of bags of fluid before the main event. No matter how hard I try, chronic dehydration and I seem to be in a committed relationship. After the treatment, my trusty driver and friend, Keith, and I made a pit stop at the West End Café—a staple in historic Winston-Salem. It's not quite as good as Pasta Jay's, but we filled our bellies, then hit the road back to Charlotte, where I immediately crashed for the next four hours. Between the trip and the cocktail of meds, I was out like a light!

Now, for the shocking part: my drug costs a jaw-dropping $77,000 per dose. Thankfully, I’m currently receiving it at no charge under a compassionate consideration program. Fingers crossed that with all the billing changes in the hospital and insurance world, I can keep riding that no-charge wave!Of course, the bills for all the other visits, copays, procedures, CT scans, and medications still have my name on them. But hey, what's life without a few extra zeros on your bills, right?

In other news, my vision has been giving me more trouble than a bad plot twist. Despite changing my eyeglass prescription, things have only gotten blurrier. So, I went back to the eye doc to figure out what the heck is going on. Drumroll, please... it turns out my cataracts are now COMPLETELY mature! The good news? It's crystal clear why I couldn’t see. A follow-up appointment is in the works, and soon I'll have a surgical date set. Goodbye, glasses (fingers crossed)! A friend donated 2 club tickets for the October 12 game with Okie State. I want to make sure I don't miss any details!

With your prayers and support, I’m hanging in there. To continue to help support me, please click the "Donate" button at this link https://gofund.me/6ddceb81

You can also send me a direct message by clicking the button. With blessings, heartfelt gratitude, and a wink of humor,
Craig (NCBuff) Sko Buffs!

BZ: FB - With season opener approaching, CU Buffs making progress

BZ: SOC - Opportunity knocks as CU Buffs women’s soccer hosts No. 8 North Carolina

CU AD: SOC - Holley With a Memorable Start to CU Career

CUATG Blog: FB - ESSAY - Everyone’s Super Bowl

Ralphie Report: FB - Most Important Players #12: Will Sheppard (Experience counts.)

Ralphie Report: FB - Most Important Players 2024: #11 Jimmy Horn Jr. (Will Horn start in the slot?)

CFN: FB - Colorado vs North Dakota State Prediction, Game Preview, Betting Lines

Football Scoop: FB - Colorado, Deion Sanders draw thousands for open practice in Denver

Heartland College Sports: FB - Ranking the Big 12 Teams to Root For: Easiest to Hardest

The Oklahoman: FB - Big 12 football power rankings: Which program is best all-time in 16-team league? (1. Colorado (4.7))

Cheers!

Good article on CU. It’s tough but the numbers back it up. It falls in line with the national opinion. Better than last year but not great. SS great QB but had a mediocre season last year by end of year because line was terrible and he holds the ball far far too long. Travis Hunter plays too many snaps but will be the best player on the field each game. Kid could be the best in country at WR or DB ( I disagree on the DB assessment ) if he played just one. A true talent ( no question). Switch to Shurmur was to highlight SS to try and make him number one pick

OL can’t possibly not be better but no continuity and a grab bag
DL should be better by same reasoning
RB should be better
WR solid

Here it is for those who can read it

So excited for it to all start! Think I'll watch the beginning of the FSU GT at the gym, might miss most of MST vs New Mexico, but the Nevada SMU game will be good dinner entertainment! It all starts tomorrow!

BZ: FB - CU Buffs take show on the road with Denver practice

BZ: FB - Wester brothers enjoying new beginning with CU Buffs

BZ: FB - Video: Analysis of CU Buffs open practice in Denver

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

CU AD: FB - Buffs Show Big Step Forward In Denver Practice

CUATG Blog: FB - CU At The Game Podcast – Crystal Ball: Game-by-Game Preview of the 2024 CU Season

ESPN: FB - (Fair Review) Setting expectations for Deion Sanders, Colorado in 2024

Athlon Sports: FB - ESPN ranks top 10 quarterbacks for 2024 season

New Arena: FB - Ranking All 16 Big 12 Helmets From Worst to Best

USA TODAY: FB - Deion Sanders asked for investigation of son's bankruptcy case: Here's what we found (Five different agencies or institutions looked into the incident that led Deion Sanders' son Shilo into bankruptcy last year. This is what they found.)

Heartland College Sports: FB - WWE Announces Two Big 12 Teams to Receive Branded Title Belt (CU and WVU)

Heartland College Sports: FB - On3 Names No. 1 Impact Player in the Big 12 Conference

Clutch Points: FB - Joel Klatt hits Colorado with 'dark horse' Big 12 prediction (As Colorado football joins the Big 12, Joel Klatt sees a bright Buffaloes future.)

Buffs Wire: FB - A closer look at Colorado's relentless group of pass rushers

Buffs Wire: FB - Highlights from Colorado's open practice in Denver

Buffs Wire: MBB - LeBron, D-Wade congratulate Isaiah Johnson on committing to Colorado

Cheers!

Since I do not follow recruiting like I once did, I do not know if ant CU prospects will be in these games.

Friday, August 16
Carrollton (Ga.) at Woodward Academy (Ga.)
6 p.m. ET on ESPN2 from Woodward Academy in College Park, Ga.

Thursday, August 22
Grayson (Ga.) at Thompson (Ala.)
6 p.m. ET on ESPN2 from Thompson High School in Alabaster, Ala.

Friday, August 23
Milton (Ga.) vs. American Heritage (Fla.)
5 p.m. on ESPN from the Broward County National Football Showcase at Brian Piccolo Stadium, St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Saturday, August 24
Bishop Gorman (Nev.) at St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.)
2 p.m. on ESPN from the Broward County National Football Showcase at Brian Piccolo Stadium, St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

St. John Bosco (Calif.) vs. Chaminade-Madonna (Fla.)
6 p.m. on ESPN2 from the Broward County National Football Showcase at Brian Piccolo Stadium, St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Sunday, August 25
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, (Ga.) at Baylor School (Tenn.)
11 a.m. on ESPN from Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tenn.

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Closing out the October slate is Cincinnati:

If you do not have ESPN+ do you plan on getting it and when? Before the CU's mandatory football game is on ESPN+ or not until MBB starts or never.

I was just wondering with the first CU live event being on ESPN+ tonight with CU vs Marquette in soccer at 7:00 PM

I have ESPN+ and I had PAC 12 network.

First the Football Fever for sure started in me today. We are less than 20 days away from kickoff. The AD team talked over breakfast. My notes:

• All naming rights are at play, they have hired a group to work on the stadium, the new 25 yard line options, indoor facility etc. This is an urgency but it seamed from the tone it was harder than they want it to me. Not sure if $ amount or just sponsors?
• They fully believe as @dtownbuff said we are just a few years away from another shift. They didn't say it but the comment was due to PAC 12 network not being part of Nelson's ratings we are currently dead last in the BIG12 for "exposure" This is done over a 7 year span. Last year was great we were #3 in the country, but 6 years before that really hurt us.
• No new sports for a very long time.. felt like forever unless it was needed and if it was it would be a very small sport, mentioned woman's marathon or something.
• Third best year in fundraising in school history (July 23 to June 2024) Last year was #1
• About $21M must be "given" to student athletes going into 2025, it is 22% of revenue the Athletic Department takes in. Not donations.
• 105 total players, we have about 125 now, so it will actually cut players.
• Scholarships can be done how ever they want as well as the division of the profit sharing piece. Give a "walk on" a $10,000 scholarship and $500 a month, or Full scholarship and $5,000,000.
• They believe where it is at now will change before it is set in stone in 2025.
• This year RG is all about exposure (answers some questions) we need to get the viewers up so we make to cut so to speak. (this is my interpretations to what he said)
• West side is a ways out, felt like it will only happen if we make the cut in 2028 or whenever it is. Unless a giant donor comes in.
• Last a note the food staff is awesome! Third or fourth mean I have had during a "players event" and it was wonderful.

BZ: FB - CU notes: Buffs gearing up for Friday night practice in Denver

BZ: FB - Coach Prime, CU Buffs add former Michigan assistant George Helow to staff

BZ: FB - CU Buffs TE Sam Hart enjoying return home, fresh start

BZ: FB - Shutout of Marquette kicks off season for CU Buffs women’s soccer

BZ: MBB - Men’s basketball: CU Buffs get commitment from California point guard Isaiah Johnson

CU AD: SOC - Buffs Top Marquette in Opener (+ Video)

CUATG Blog: FB - (Scroll Down) Ticket information for CU’s Friday open practice

Ralphie Report: FB - Most Important Players #13: Tyler Brown (Roc is finally able to help the Buffs win)

Athlon Sports: FB - Deion Sanders Adds Former Nick Saban Assistant To Colorado Coaching Staff

SI: FB - Colorado legend Darian Hagan has "No regrets" after leaving Coach Prime and Buffs

Heartland College Sports: FB - Arizona WildcatsIs the Big 12 Headed for the Most Competitive Season in College Football History?

Buffs Wire: FB - Colorado game-by-game picks from ESPN's matchup predictor

Buffs Wire: FB - Kahlil Benson pushing teammates on defense with words and physical play

Buffs Wire: FB - Travis Hunter isn't the only Colorado athlete playing both ways this preseason

Cheers!

The CU soccer game against Marquette tomorrow at 7:00 PM MT will be the first.

You can get there by going to the line with the name of all the conferences, click on Big 12 logo. Or you can go hit the soccer button, then the NCAA Women's Soccer logo. It will be listed on there.

The CU football record for 2024 could go in several directions. Here's my take:

The clear favorites for CU wins:
--ND State (watch out, but we have more raw talent. A lot more)
--at CSU (FoCo won't help. Won't be close like last yeat)
--Baylor (solid win)
--Cincinnati (Bearcats aren't there yet)

The pretty even games, but certainly not easy:
--at Nebraska (They've spent six months preparing for just this game; Raiola will be in our sights)
--at UCF (we match up well with them, but the road trip is worrisome)
--KSU (an excellent team, well coached, decent talent; both teams will be coming off a bye)
--KU at Arrowhead (an even game, at KC)

The toughest games for CU wins:
--at Arizona (lots of talent, lots of heat)
--at Texas Tech (underrated, some real players, and nasty at home)
--Utah (the usual)
--Oklahoma St (a team that could be, and probably will be the conference champ)

My bottom line: Every game is winnable, every one, but a bunch of them also are lossable. If our collection of new faces comes together, and we stay healthy, home wins over Utah and OSU (the two best teams on paper) are even possible. A prediction of a 6-6 or 7-5 record seems justifiable. Anything better would be a great showing, anything less a huge disapoointment.

Helow bringing in experienced defensive eyes to the Buffs. Great addition for a CU defense that already looks to be one of the best defenses in the conference ⬇️

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Awesome idea. I may have to call in sick!

BZ: FB - CU Buffs football notes: Will Sheppard shining among deep group of receivers

BZ: FB - CU Buffs’ Chidozie Nwankwo a key to revamped defensive line

BZ: WBB - Women’s basketball: Transfer Jade Masogayo ready to take on new challenge with CU Buffs

BZ: SOC - Legacy alum Juliauna Hayward leading CU Buffs women’s soccer into 2024 season

CU AD: SOC - Soccer Ready for Opener Against Marquette

CUATG Blog: FB - Travis Hunter (twice!) and LaJohntay Wester make CBS Preseason All-American teams + Travis Hunter one of three first-team ESPN Preseason All-Americans from the Big 12 + Warren Sapp: “We’re gonna earn our right to rush (the passer) by stopping the run”

CUATG Blog: FB - Fall Camp Notes - Phil Steele: CU has 13th-most difficult schedule in the nation

Heartland College Sports: FB - Summer Series: The Three Most Overrated Big 12 Football Teams in 2024 (Kansas, Arizona, Colorado)

Heartland College Sports: FB - Dozen Big 12 Quarterbacks Named to Johnny Unitas Watch List

AZ Republic: FB - Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders says Arizona State football stadium is favorite place to play

Buffs Wire: FB - One breakout candidate at each of Colorado's position groups

Buffs Wire: FB - Draft Wire entertains wild scenario involving Shedeur Sanders in latest mock

Buffs Wire: FB - Top Colorado football walk-ons to know entering 2024

Bufs Wire FB - The meanings behind Colorado players' uniform numbers

Cheers!

Story on how Warren Sapp is bringing a different mindset to the defensive line room:

Kind of disappointing as far as the number of games that will have entertainment value:
60 games including P4 schools.
6 are P4 vs P4
18 are against G5
32 are against D1AA so not likely to provide much entertainment past the first half.
There are 3 G5 vs G5 games

The only P4 vs D1AA game I will watch is the CU game, since it there is only two D1AA vs D1AA games that night (one P4 vs P4 and one G5 vs G5) I will watch more of it than I normally would have if it was on a jammed packed Saturday. IMO CU will have pretty good control of the game by the middle of the third.