Here are a few takeaways from week 1. Big ups to Brie Thomas who I feel had a big first few days here at CUSportsNation.com. Have a great Sunday with your family.
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Offensive Week 1 Notes
Dino Gordon is still suspended at this point
During most of the reps from practice three Steven Montez would take reps after Sefo, then Jordan if thats an indicator as to which quarterback will be No. 2.
Jay MacIntyre made an impressive diving grab during practice No. 1
Juwann Winfree is having a good camp early on and caught at touchdown during practice No. 3
Known as receivers: Bryce Bobo and True Freshman Tony Julmisse were practicing with the
defensive backs during practice No. 2
Junior Linemen John Lisella has had a nice early showing, at least during drills
Michael Adkins II at running back has had plenty of nice runs early on
Shay Fields is continuing to turn heads, emerging as leading at WR
Sefo Liufau threw a long touchdown pass to Shay Fields during practice No. 1
Senior Jordan Gehrke and RS Freshman Steven Montez are battling for No. 2 starting quarterback
position as expected
Steven Montez threw a touchdown pass to Lee Walker and a touchdown to Johnny Huntley during
practice No. 3
Tim Lynott looks like a hoss, eager to see more of him.
True Freshmen Derrion Rakestraw has made a few nice grabs
Defensive Week 1 Notes
Ahkello Witherspoon had an interception on day 3 during 11 on 11 drills
Eddy Lopez showed good footwork during defensive drills
Defensive End Jordan Carrell made some big plays on day one
Isaiah Oliver also had an interception on defense during practice No. 3
Jase Franke as well as Timothy Coleman have been mentioned as names to contribute on the
defensive line along with other more familiar names
Josh Tupou is already facing double teams during practice, incredible footwork during drills
Kenneth Olugbode recorded an interception during practice No. 1
N.J. Falo will serve a three game suspension entering 2016
Nick Fisher also had an interception on defense during practice No. 3
Rick Gamboa, Addison Gilliam, Kenneth Olugbode, Nick Fisher battling for inside linebacker
positions
Samson Kafovalu was reinstated just one day before fall camp, seeing time at nose as well as at
defensive end
Tedric Thompson is making plays all over the field early on, coaches very happy with his play
True Freshman Ca’ron Baham left team to go back home to Louisiana
True Freshman Trey Udoffia recorded an interception in 11 on 11 drills
True Freshman Sam Bennison looked good in drills
Stats from Neill Woelk who is the editor of CUBuffs.com
Key Quotes From Week 1
MacIntyre On Sefo Liufau "No limping, no worries about pushing off the foot or landing on it," MacIntyre said. "As far as all that type of stuff goes, there wasn't one hiccup whatsoever."
MacIntyre On Josh Tupou, “"He's big and strong, it's good to have him out there. He's gotten better and better as the summer goes along. Usually, big guys, it takes them a little while into camp and they get the pads on and they really start going against each other. He'll be ready to roll.”
MacIntyre On Leadership ”I see their leadership, definitely taking charge in a lot of different ways. Taking charge in the meeting rooms, weight room, on the field, doing a lot of talking that I don't have to do anymore"
MacIntyre Talking Offense “On offense we have good depth at running back, offensive line 7 guys that have been through the battle that can do it, we have tough guys that are talented and ready to go but haven't been thrown in yet, door depth at receiver.
MacIntyre On Recruiting “It's been a process, we've been out there recruiting for basically three and half years. We got some good players that last spring. We've revamped our recruiting office, we didn't have the resources for what I wanted to do, now we do."
MacIntyre on Day 3 "Were focusing emphasis on the redzone, every team does that but we put extra emphasis, because the year before we did well in the redzone and last year we didn't do as well."
Darrin Chiaverini on The Rise “”I think it's the rise of what were doing right now, it's a good time to be here, were putting together a great recruiting class. We have players here that are hungry to win, they've been through some tough seasons, it's time for us to turn the corner."
Sefo Liufau on dropping weight “I expect to run the football again. Whatever the coaches ask. I lost about 15 pounds. Changed up how I ate a little bit and spent more time in the weight room.”
Sefo Liufau on new offensive look, “Trying to pick up the tempo and catch the defense off balance a little bit.”
Shay Fields on stepping up “I feel I'm ready to take the next step, he was the go to captain, so know I got to step into that role and the lead the young guys also.”
Tedric Thompson on defense “"I think we got a great defense, we got great DB's, I think that's going to be the strength of our defense, out DB's and our D-line. I like the way we communicate this year, so far in spring and fall camp."
Phillip Lindsay on who’s stepping up, “"We just started so everybody is kind of getting use to it and everything. By day 10, day 11, thats when you start to see people separate themselves.”
Alex Kelley on strength and conditioning, “"Our new strength and conditioning coach has been working our tails pretty hard, his Philosophy is just for us to lift heavier weights and put them back down, and thats what we've been doing all summer.”
Josh Tupou on defense “"The defense were getting better, just being back now and seeing the maturity and how much faster and bigger everyone is. We just keep grinding and keep learning the system till we got it down."
Addison Gillam on tightness of the linebacker corps ”I think were one of the closest groups, us and the O-Line probably hang out the most, we got a lot of group chats. I think thats helped a lot this year, were real close."
Jeromy Irwin on tempo and speed “Full speed, all the time. Tempo tempo tempo, were not gonna come out there and try to get in a huddle, were not gonna take our time."
Week 1 Video Highlights
MacIntyre Talks Day 3
Jeromy Irwin Talks Day 3
Addison Gillam Talks Day 3
Colorado Day 3 Video
Brie Recaps Media Day on Day 2
Coach Darrin Chivaverini Talks Day 2
Tedric Thompson Talks Day 2
Phillip Lindsay Talks Day 2
Alex Kelley Talks Day 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM35Te9Pbt4
Josh Tupou Talks Day 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka3KVFSSds8
Colorado Video Day 2
Coach MacIntyre Talks Day 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymFOYbTqJfY
Shay Fields Talks Day 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucHOObbBeAc
Colorado Video Day 1
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Offensive Week 1 Notes
Dino Gordon is still suspended at this point
During most of the reps from practice three Steven Montez would take reps after Sefo, then Jordan if thats an indicator as to which quarterback will be No. 2.
Jay MacIntyre made an impressive diving grab during practice No. 1
Juwann Winfree is having a good camp early on and caught at touchdown during practice No. 3
Known as receivers: Bryce Bobo and True Freshman Tony Julmisse were practicing with the
defensive backs during practice No. 2
Junior Linemen John Lisella has had a nice early showing, at least during drills
Michael Adkins II at running back has had plenty of nice runs early on
Shay Fields is continuing to turn heads, emerging as leading at WR
Sefo Liufau threw a long touchdown pass to Shay Fields during practice No. 1
Senior Jordan Gehrke and RS Freshman Steven Montez are battling for No. 2 starting quarterback
position as expected
Steven Montez threw a touchdown pass to Lee Walker and a touchdown to Johnny Huntley during
practice No. 3
Tim Lynott looks like a hoss, eager to see more of him.
True Freshmen Derrion Rakestraw has made a few nice grabs
Defensive Week 1 Notes
Ahkello Witherspoon had an interception on day 3 during 11 on 11 drills
Eddy Lopez showed good footwork during defensive drills
Defensive End Jordan Carrell made some big plays on day one
Isaiah Oliver also had an interception on defense during practice No. 3
Jase Franke as well as Timothy Coleman have been mentioned as names to contribute on the
defensive line along with other more familiar names
Josh Tupou is already facing double teams during practice, incredible footwork during drills
Kenneth Olugbode recorded an interception during practice No. 1
N.J. Falo will serve a three game suspension entering 2016
Nick Fisher also had an interception on defense during practice No. 3
Rick Gamboa, Addison Gilliam, Kenneth Olugbode, Nick Fisher battling for inside linebacker
positions
Samson Kafovalu was reinstated just one day before fall camp, seeing time at nose as well as at
defensive end
Tedric Thompson is making plays all over the field early on, coaches very happy with his play
True Freshman Ca’ron Baham left team to go back home to Louisiana
True Freshman Trey Udoffia recorded an interception in 11 on 11 drills
True Freshman Sam Bennison looked good in drills
Stats from Neill Woelk who is the editor of CUBuffs.com
Key Quotes From Week 1
MacIntyre On Sefo Liufau "No limping, no worries about pushing off the foot or landing on it," MacIntyre said. "As far as all that type of stuff goes, there wasn't one hiccup whatsoever."
MacIntyre On Josh Tupou, “"He's big and strong, it's good to have him out there. He's gotten better and better as the summer goes along. Usually, big guys, it takes them a little while into camp and they get the pads on and they really start going against each other. He'll be ready to roll.”
MacIntyre On Leadership ”I see their leadership, definitely taking charge in a lot of different ways. Taking charge in the meeting rooms, weight room, on the field, doing a lot of talking that I don't have to do anymore"
MacIntyre Talking Offense “On offense we have good depth at running back, offensive line 7 guys that have been through the battle that can do it, we have tough guys that are talented and ready to go but haven't been thrown in yet, door depth at receiver.
MacIntyre On Recruiting “It's been a process, we've been out there recruiting for basically three and half years. We got some good players that last spring. We've revamped our recruiting office, we didn't have the resources for what I wanted to do, now we do."
MacIntyre on Day 3 "Were focusing emphasis on the redzone, every team does that but we put extra emphasis, because the year before we did well in the redzone and last year we didn't do as well."
Darrin Chiaverini on The Rise “”I think it's the rise of what were doing right now, it's a good time to be here, were putting together a great recruiting class. We have players here that are hungry to win, they've been through some tough seasons, it's time for us to turn the corner."
Sefo Liufau on dropping weight “I expect to run the football again. Whatever the coaches ask. I lost about 15 pounds. Changed up how I ate a little bit and spent more time in the weight room.”
Sefo Liufau on new offensive look, “Trying to pick up the tempo and catch the defense off balance a little bit.”
Shay Fields on stepping up “I feel I'm ready to take the next step, he was the go to captain, so know I got to step into that role and the lead the young guys also.”
Tedric Thompson on defense “"I think we got a great defense, we got great DB's, I think that's going to be the strength of our defense, out DB's and our D-line. I like the way we communicate this year, so far in spring and fall camp."
Phillip Lindsay on who’s stepping up, “"We just started so everybody is kind of getting use to it and everything. By day 10, day 11, thats when you start to see people separate themselves.”
Alex Kelley on strength and conditioning, “"Our new strength and conditioning coach has been working our tails pretty hard, his Philosophy is just for us to lift heavier weights and put them back down, and thats what we've been doing all summer.”
Josh Tupou on defense “"The defense were getting better, just being back now and seeing the maturity and how much faster and bigger everyone is. We just keep grinding and keep learning the system till we got it down."
Addison Gillam on tightness of the linebacker corps ”I think were one of the closest groups, us and the O-Line probably hang out the most, we got a lot of group chats. I think thats helped a lot this year, were real close."
Jeromy Irwin on tempo and speed “Full speed, all the time. Tempo tempo tempo, were not gonna come out there and try to get in a huddle, were not gonna take our time."
Week 1 Video Highlights
MacIntyre Talks Day 3
Jeromy Irwin Talks Day 3
Addison Gillam Talks Day 3
Colorado Day 3 Video
Brie Recaps Media Day on Day 2
Coach Darrin Chivaverini Talks Day 2
Tedric Thompson Talks Day 2
Phillip Lindsay Talks Day 2
Alex Kelley Talks Day 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM35Te9Pbt4
Josh Tupou Talks Day 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka3KVFSSds8
Colorado Video Day 2
Coach MacIntyre Talks Day 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymFOYbTqJfY
Shay Fields Talks Day 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucHOObbBeAc
Colorado Video Day 1
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https://twitter.com/brieethomas/status/762004456850329600
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