Archive for: CU skiing
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CU Ski team take first at NCAA Championships, claiming the 2012-13 title
The Buffs traveled to Vermont this week as they competed in the 60th annual NCAA Championship and contended well as a team in each race. They finished in first place and brought home a championship in the men’s 10-kilometer race. After... read more »
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Dividing Colorado Skiing: Epic Pass vs. Rocky Mountain Super Pass
The US Ski Team trains at Copper Mountain while Breckenridge has the some of the best pipes in the world. Mary Jane is known for its bumps, Steamboat for its champagne powder and Vail for its majesty. Unfortunately for Colorado skiers and boarders,... read more »
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Opinion: Should CU’s football program define its school pride?
The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of the CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. For a Division I state university, football is king. It’s what defines an athletic department’s... read more »
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Weekend Roundup
Men’s basketball gets bid to NCAA tournament The Colorado basketball team beat Arizona University 53-51 in the Pac-12 Conference Tournament in Los Angeles. The team was placed as a No. 11 seed in the South Region of 2012 March Madness.... read more »
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CU skis to a solid start
CU’s ski team is off to a hot start at the 58th Annual NCAA Skiing Championships in Stowe, Vt. In search of their 18th national title, the Buffs amassed 408 points after Wednesday’s four events. At the midpoint of the championship, No.... read more »
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Colorado Skiers win RMISA championships
The CU ski team took care of business on Saturday. The No. 2 Buffs cut a two-and-a-half point deficit against Utah to win the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association Championships in Park City, Utah. The Buffs also qualified for the... read more »
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CU sports weekend recap
(CU Independent illustration/Kelly Kaoudis) A rocky week haunted the Buffs men’s basketball team after a loss on the road and a win at home. One team member was a winner, regardless. Senior guard Levi Knutson was one of five basketball players... read more »
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CU skiers headed to World University Games
Seven CU skiers and one head coach are now in Erzurum, Turkey for the World University Games. Led by Colorado Head Coach Richard Rokos, the seven athletes arrived in Turkey on Wednesday. The annual event pits athletes enrolled in colleges and... read more »
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CU on top at Utah Invitational
The Buffs stand in first place after impressive top-10 finishes at the Utah Invitational. The Buffs now lead the teams with 444 points, ahead of Utah, (435 points) New Mexico, (421.5 points) and Denver (412.5 points). There were several top-10... read more »
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Buffs slip to third
(CU Independent graphic/Adam Milner) Three is not a lucky number for the Buffaloes. Friday saw the end of the third day of the NCAA Skiing Championships in Steamboat Springs, Colo., leaving the Buffs sitting uncomfortably in third place behind... read more »




