Football

  • Update: Butch Jones probably not next head football coach

    Update: Butch Jones probably not next head football coach

    Update (12/6/12 9:40 a.m.) Several sources, including The Denver Post and Cincinnati Enquirer, are reporting that Butch Jones has declined an offer from CU for the head coaching job. More to come. Original post (12/5/12) The Denver Post is... read more »

     
  • Embree’s last interview with the CUI

    Embree’s last interview with the CUI

    Just days before Colorado’s Nov. 23 loss to the University of Utah, which would be Jon Embree’s last game as head coach, CU Independent sports reporter Scott Annis sat down with Embree to discuss his coaching philosophy. On Nov.... read more »

     
  • Why Jon Embree shouldn’t have been fired

    Why Jon Embree shouldn’t have been fired

    The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. Jon Embree should not have been fired. It’s that simple. Firing him was the most ridiculous thing Athletic... read more »

     
  • Opinion: Embree needed to go

    Opinion: Embree needed to go

    The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. University of Colorado head football coach Jon Embree was fired Sunday after just two years as head coach,... read more »

     
  • Embree, CU Athletic Department address firing

    Embree, CU Athletic Department address firing

    A visibly distraught and emotional Jon Embree gave his final press conference Monday after being dismissed as the head coach of the CU football program. News broke Sunday that Athletic Director Mike Bohn made the decision to relieve Embree of... read more »

     
  • Storify: CU community reacts to Embree firing

    Storify: CU community reacts to Embree firing

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  • Live Football Photos: Senior Day versus Utah

    Live Football Photos: Senior Day versus Utah

    The Colorado Buffaloes fell 42-35 to the Utah Utes Friday, moving to 1 and 11 on the season. CU Independent photojournalists Nathan Bruzdzinski and James Bradbury were shooting still photos that were uploaded here in near real-time. [Show... read more »

     
  • Huskies have strong second half in rout of Buffs

    Huskies have strong second half in rout of Buffs

    It has been a long season for the Buffs, and it’s not over yet. The No. 25 University of Washington Huskies (6-5, 5-3 Pac-12) came into Boulder this weekend expecting a blowout to add to their bowl resume. They got off to a slow start... read more »

     
  • Huskies defeat Buffs 38-3 in Boulder

    Huskies defeat Buffs 38-3 in Boulder

    CU lost to The University of Washington 38-3. The Buffs were down 7-0 after the first half, and the defense was looking strong. The Huskies turned it on in the second half though outscoring the Buffs 31–3. The Buffs turned the ball... read more »

     
  • CU Football: Where’s the defense?

    CU Football: Where’s the defense?

    The University of Arizona Wildcats earned a 56-31 victory over the Buffs at their home stadium on Saturday with the magic touch of sophomore running back Ka’Deem Carey. Carey sealed the victory for Arizona with 366 yards and five touchdowns.... read more »