Scott MacDonald https://www.cuindependent.com The independent student voice of CU Boulder. Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:17:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.4 CU Independent mourns the loss of Griffin Rucker https://www.cuindependent.com/2020/07/12/cu-independent-mourns-the-loss-of-griffin-rucker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cu-independent-mourns-the-loss-of-griffin-rucker Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:17:49 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=119113 Current and former members of the CU Independent Sports team remember Griffin Rucker and urge those struggling with mental health to seek help. By CUI Sports

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]]> Once a question mark for Colorado, Buffs proving to be deep at tailback https://www.cuindependent.com/2019/05/03/colorado-buffs-proving-deep-tailback/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=colorado-buffs-proving-deep-tailback Fri, 03 May 2019 14:13:51 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=102788 Once spoiled with talented tailbacks, the Buffs enter the 2019 season with some inexperienced yet promising talent. By Scott MacDonald

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]]> Maurice Bell taking advantage of opportunity with Buffaloes https://www.cuindependent.com/2019/04/30/maurice-bell-opportunity-buffaloes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=maurice-bell-opportunity-buffaloes Wed, 01 May 2019 03:22:33 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=102679 During the Buffs' annual Black & Gold scrimmage, fewer players stood out more than sophomore receiver Maurice Bell. By Scott MacDonald

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]]> Junior linebacker Nate Landman: ‘This is my defense’ https://www.cuindependent.com/2019/04/19/junior-linebacker-nate-landman-this-is-my-defense/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=junior-linebacker-nate-landman-this-is-my-defense Sat, 20 Apr 2019 03:00:22 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=102308 After two of its most prominent leaders on defense, CU's junior linebacker Nate Landman is stepping up for the Buffs. By Scott MacDonald

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]]> Once more under new leadership, Steven Montez prepares for final season https://www.cuindependent.com/2019/04/02/steven-montez-final-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=steven-montez-final-season Tue, 02 Apr 2019 18:58:30 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=101313 Senior quarterback Steven Montez must navigate a new playbook and coach, his third in as many seasons. By Scott MacDonald

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]]> Colorado falls short to Longhorns, 68-55, in NIT quarterfinals https://www.cuindependent.com/2019/03/28/colorado-falls-short-to-longhorns-68-55-in-nit-quarterfinals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=colorado-falls-short-to-longhorns-68-55-in-nit-quarterfinals Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:56:45 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=101209 After falling to the Texas Longhorns in the NIT quarterfinals, the Colorado Buffaloes' 2019 season is over. By Scott MacDonald

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]]> Colorado prepares for NIT matchup with Texas Longhorns https://www.cuindependent.com/2019/03/26/colorado-prepares-for-nit-matchup-with-texas-longhorns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=colorado-prepares-for-nit-matchup-with-texas-longhorns Tue, 26 Mar 2019 20:11:58 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=101144 After a dominant showing against Norfolk State, the Colorado Buffaloes must now quickly prepare for a trip to Texas. By Scott MacDonald

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]]> Travon McMillian modeling path to NFL after Phillip Lindsay https://www.cuindependent.com/2019/03/22/travon-mcmillian-phillip-lindsay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travon-mcmillian-phillip-lindsay Fri, 22 Mar 2019 18:37:18 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=100972 Last season, Phillip Lindsay achieved the impossible in the NFL. This year, Travon McMillian hopes to do the same. By Scott MacDonald

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]]> Column: Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott is out of touch with reality https://www.cuindependent.com/2019/03/21/column-pac-12-commissioner-larry-scott-is-out-of-touch-with-reality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=column-pac-12-commissioner-larry-scott-is-out-of-touch-with-reality Thu, 21 Mar 2019 23:31:21 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=100687 The Pac-12 Conference has fared poorly across the board in the hands of commissioner Larry Scott. By Scott MacDonald

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]]> Colorado outlasts Dayton in opening round of NIT, 78-73 https://www.cuindependent.com/2019/03/20/colorado-outlasts-dayton-in-opening-round-of-nit-78-73/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=colorado-outlasts-dayton-in-opening-round-of-nit-78-73 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:49:38 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=100797 In a high-intensity, back-and-forth game, Colorado emerged on top over the Dayton Flyers in the opening round of the NIT. By Scott MacDonald

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