Archive for: CU sports

  • CU football head coach profile: Jon Embree

    CU football head coach profile: Jon Embree

    New football coach Jon Embree takes over (click here for video)Jon Embree speaks at his press conference introducing him as the 24th University of Colorado head football coach at Folsom Field on Monday morning. (CU Independent/Patrick Ghidossi)... read more »

     
  • Jon Embree announced as head coach for CU football

    Jon Embree knows a little something about CU football – it is capable of so much more than it has recently shown. Embree was a tight end for the Buffs in the 1980’s and an assistant coach for CU for ten years.  He worked with three... read more »

     
  • CU men’s basketball: Colorado cruises against Beavers

    CU men’s basketball: Colorado cruises against Beavers

    Junior forward Austin Dufault lays the ball in over an Oregon State defender during the first half of the Buffaloes' 83-57 win over the Beavers on Saturday at the Coors Events Center. (CU Independent/Patrick Ghidossi)Against a future Pac-12... read more »

     
  • CU women’s basketball: fight to the finish

    For a brief shining moment, the CU women’s basketball team was just minutes away from beating Illinois. The Buffs had been down and out the majority of the game, but came back with 3:24 remaining to take the lead at 57-55 following an 11-0... read more »

     
  • Bohn: “We have not yet offered the job to any candidate”

    The University of Colorado football team is still without a head coach. And athletic director Mike Bohn wants everyone to know the search is still ongoing. Bohn issued a statement in regards to CU’s search for a head coach in football... read more »

     
  • CU basketball: Buffs slay Bobcats

    A hot first half and an unstoppable defense were all the CU women’s basketball team needed to secure a win against the Texas State Bobcats. The Buffs demolished the Bobcats 67-35. Their fifth straight win pushes CU’s record up to 6-1. The... read more »

     
  • CU basketball: Colorado runs over Texas-Pan Am

    CU basketball: Colorado runs over Texas-Pan Am

    Senior forward Austin Dufault drives to the basket against Texas-Pan American on Tuesday night. The Buffs beat the Broncs 83-64. (CU Independent/Phil McMichael)Returning to their home court, the Buffs are back on the winning track. Colorado... read more »

     
  • Colorado runs over Texas-Pan Am

    Colorado men’s basketball beat the Texas-Pan American Broncs Tuesday night at the Coors Events Center in Boulder. The Buffs fell behind early, but a 14-0 run in the first half gave them the lead. They looked comfortable throughout the... read more »

     
  • Solder named Big 12 Offensive Linesman of the Year

    Solder named Big 12 Offensive Linesman of the Year

    Senior outside tackle Nate Solder, shown here during the Sept. 18 game against Hawaii, was honored with the Big 12's 2010 Offensive Lineman of the Year award on Tuesday. (CU Independent/Patrick Ghidossi)Senior outside tackle Nate Solder is receiving... read more »

     
  • CU Buffs basketball bonanza

    The CU basketball teams didn’t take a break over Thanksgiving. The women’s team won the 2010 Omni Hotels Classic, beating Evansville in the first round and Loyola University Chicago in the championship game. With the wins, Colorado improved... read more »