Archive for: CU Football

• Smart looks to cap CU career on high note

  Nov 25, 2009comments

  Colorado Buffaloes senior linebacker Jeff Smart can still hear the deafening cheers — cheers Smart hasn’t since muted in his mind. Smart was on the field last November in Lincoln, Neb., when then-sophomore Nebraska Cornhuskers kicker... read more »

   

• Buffs let 11-point lead slip away

  Nov 20, 2009comments

  Looking to end a two-year road losing streak, the Colorado Buffaloes football team came up just short against the No. 12 Oklahoma State Cowboys in Stillwater, Okla. The Buffs, who led by as many as 11 points, fell 31-28 to OSU and dropped to... read more »

   

• Opinion: Dear NCAA

  Nov 20, 2009comments

  The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of the CU Independent  nor any of its sponsors. Dear NCAA, Of all the things you get blamed for, I have defended you. People claim you plot against Boise... read more »

   
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  Buffs still have reason to play football

  Nov 18, 2009comments

  Senior cornerback Cha'pelle Brown dives to tackle KU wide receiver Jonathan Wilson on Oct. 17. (CU Independent/Lee Pruitt) When senior cornerback Cha’pelle Brown arrived at the University of Colorado in 2006, he said he had hopes of playing... read more »

   
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  Opinion: If Hawkins was fired, who could they hire?

  Nov 16, 2009comments

  Head coach Dan Hawkins walks to the sideline after speaking with his players in huddle. (CU Independent file/Molly Maher) The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of... read more »

   
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  CU’s postseason hopes dashed

  Nov 15, 2009comments

  In a file photo, the Buffs take on the Iowa State Cyclones on Nov. 8, 2008. CU lost against the Cyclones on Saturday. (CU Independent file/Danielle Alberti) The Colorado Buffaloes’ backs were against the wall, and the wall finally caved... read more »

   
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  Postseason on the line

  Nov 13, 2009comments

  Sophomore quarterback Tyler Hansen dashes through the Texas A&M defense in a bid to get the ball down the field Saturday. (CU Independent/Lee Pruitt) Tyler Hansen is thinking redemption. Whatever motivation Hansen, the Colorado Buffaloes... read more »

   
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  Opinion: Black and “powder” blue

  Nov 8, 2009comments

  Fans in powder blue rush the field following CU's win over Texas A&M. (CU Independent/Ilana Finer) The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. They... read more »

   

• CU’s postseason hopes still alive

  Nov 7, 2009comments

  [flagallery gid=15 name="CU vs. Texas A&M"] The vultures were hovering above the Colorado Buffaloes football team, but thanks to a late scoring drive and a defensive stand, the Buffs shooed the death birds away – at least for now. CU kept... read more »

   
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  Fans wear powder blue to protest football program

  Nov 7, 2009comments

  Chip encourages the gold and blue crowd to make noise during Saturday's game against Texas A&M. The Buffs beat the Aggies 35-34. (CU Independent/Lee Pruitt) Fans can wear whatever color they want. In the days leading up to Saturday’s... read more »