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The way I see it...2009-2010 schedule breakdown leading to the demolition of the Fuskers!
Week 1; Sat Sep 5:
CU- Opponent: CSU – CSU is outmatched in this game with critical offensive losses at QB, RB & TE. The Rams offense will be sluggish and the Defense is not strong enough on the line and in the linebacker slots to even slow the run. Look for S^3(Stewart, Scott, & Sumler) to blow this one wide open; Scott and Stewart should each have a 100 yard game. Record: 1-0.
NU – Opponent: FAU – Record: 1-0.
Week 2; Fri Sep 11:
CU- Opponent: @ Toledo – No Michigan magic here! Although the Offense has the ability to put up big numbers, the D is weak…even by MAC standards. Also, a spring injury in the throwing arm of the returning QB could make matters worse for the Toledo O. The CU passing game will open up and the RBs run wild….again. Josh Smith should have a break out game receiving and on special teams. Record: 2-0.
(Sat) NU – Opponent: Ark State – Record: 2-0.
Week 3; Sat Sep 19:
CU- Opponent: Wyoming – There are big expectations for Wyoming with the introduction of a new spread offense; however, the Cowboys don’t have the personnel to pull it off this year. The only thing that will look worse than the Wyoming offense is their defense as CU rolls over the boys in brown. Another big day for the backs and smith as talk begins to grow about Scott and Stewart. Record: 3-0.
NU – Opponent: Virginia Tech – Record: 2-1.
Week 4; Sat Sep 26:
CU- Opponent: Bye – The Buffs get some needed rest to sweep the WVU series. Record: 4-0.
NU – Opponent: La Lafeyette – Record: 3-1.
Week 5; Thur, Oct 1:
CU- Opponent
WVU – This will be the first big test for the Buffs. Although the Mountaineers are expected to contend for a major BCS bowl this year, the loss of Pat White will be big. The receiving corp is beefed up, but the key to this game will be keeping Noel Devine in check (which we did well last year). Without a proven performer to deliver the ball, the CU defense looks better than anticipated. CU wins another close battle in Morgantown. Record: 4-0.
(Sat) NU – Opponent: Bye – Record: 3-1.
Week 6; Sat, Oct 10:
CU- Opponent Texas – Negative: Loss, no explanation necessary; Positive: a small victory by keeping the texas O off the field and keeping the game relatively close. Record: 4-1.
(Thur Oct 8) NU – Opponent: Mizzou – Record: 4-1.
Week 7; Sat, Oct 17:
CU- Opponent: KU – KU Offense is too strong with too many returning weapons. Unfortunately we cannot hold them off and it looks to be a pretty bad loss. Positive: We should get some pretty good production out of the backs…again. Record: 4-2.
NU – Opponent: Texas Tech – Record: 4-2.
Week 8; Sat, Oct 24:
CU- Opponent: @ KSU – Angry and disheveled after back to back losses in an otherwise successful season, the Buffs come out with a chip on their shoulder and avenge the last loss to KSU on the road. The cats lost their gunslinger and will have a hard time moving the ball. Record: 5-2.
NU – Opponent: ISU – Record: 5-2.
Week 9; Sat, Oct 31:
CU- Opponent: Mizzou – After ruining the longest scoring streak in NCAA, Mizzou gets a little back; 50 points will be an afterthought as the backs run all over the Mizzou Defense. With the loss of Daniel and Maclin, the MU O struggles. GO BUFFS! Record: 6-2.
NU – Opponent: Baylor – Record: 6-2.
Week 10; Sat, Nov 7:
CU- Opponent: TAMU – After last season’s embarrassing breakdown in a game that should have been a guaranteed Buffs win, redemption looms on the horizon. A&M will struggle once again this season with key losses on Offense and Defense as they start several underclassmen. Contain the mobile quarterback and win…this time in at Folsom. Record: 7-2.
NU – Opponent: OU – Record: 6-3.
Week 11; Sat, Nov 14:
CU- Opponent: @ ISU – This game is by no means a gimme; ISU’s improved Offense will pose a challenge with significant improvements in the passing game. However, the Defense will still struggle and this one looks to be a shootout. Our strong running game will control the tempo and keep the Offense somewhat out of rhythm as the Buffs win a close one. Record: 8-2.
NU – Opponent: Kansas – Record: 6-4.
Week 12; Sat, Nov 21:
CU- Opponent: @ OSU – Not a good game for us just prior to the Nebraska game. The Pokes Offense is too balanced and their Defense is consistent enough to keep us at bay. We can slow the Offensive momentum with a strong running attack, but in the end our Defense will be barraged from all sides. This is the worst matchup for us on this seasons schedule. Record: 8-3.
NU – Opponent: KSU – Record: 7-4.
Week 13; Fri, Nov 27:
CU- Opponent: NU – Redemption for the 57 yard heartbreaker! I was at the game, sitting in the South end-zone and the kick was so close it didn’t look like it went through from my vantage point. My brother and I cheered in elation as the ball looked to have fell short only to have our hearts ripped from our chests with the roar of the Nebraska f*&%ers!
Although the Nebraska D will be their strength, we have a run threat this year that they will not be prepared for. Our D will keep the offense guessing and LB play will keep the NU running game in check. Without Ganz, the passing threat will be absent. The Buffs give them a Brown/Purify-esque pounding! Record: 9-3.
SUMMARY: Barring a classic CU slip, we are in position this season to make waves. And, assuming KU losses to OU, TTU, UT and one standard KU slip we make the Big 12 championship to face OU/UT…this part is a long shot but possible.
Many of you will read this and be skeptical while others will be optimistic. Although biased, I feel that this is a legitimate forecast of the Buffs opportunities in the coming season. Alleviate the injuries that plagued our team last season, eliminate the needless turnovers and lack of consistent Offensive productivity, and tighten up on the defensive side and we will be a threat. Our running game looks extremely strong and will add a wrinkle to the Offense that has been non-existent in the Hawkins era. If the receiving corp can step up and take the pressure off the run, we can bring a Okie State like balance to Boulder and have teams running scared. Go BUFFS! :thumbsup:
Week 1; Sat Sep 5:
CU- Opponent: CSU – CSU is outmatched in this game with critical offensive losses at QB, RB & TE. The Rams offense will be sluggish and the Defense is not strong enough on the line and in the linebacker slots to even slow the run. Look for S^3(Stewart, Scott, & Sumler) to blow this one wide open; Scott and Stewart should each have a 100 yard game. Record: 1-0.
NU – Opponent: FAU – Record: 1-0.
Week 2; Fri Sep 11:
CU- Opponent: @ Toledo – No Michigan magic here! Although the Offense has the ability to put up big numbers, the D is weak…even by MAC standards. Also, a spring injury in the throwing arm of the returning QB could make matters worse for the Toledo O. The CU passing game will open up and the RBs run wild….again. Josh Smith should have a break out game receiving and on special teams. Record: 2-0.
(Sat) NU – Opponent: Ark State – Record: 2-0.
Week 3; Sat Sep 19:
CU- Opponent: Wyoming – There are big expectations for Wyoming with the introduction of a new spread offense; however, the Cowboys don’t have the personnel to pull it off this year. The only thing that will look worse than the Wyoming offense is their defense as CU rolls over the boys in brown. Another big day for the backs and smith as talk begins to grow about Scott and Stewart. Record: 3-0.
NU – Opponent: Virginia Tech – Record: 2-1.
Week 4; Sat Sep 26:
CU- Opponent: Bye – The Buffs get some needed rest to sweep the WVU series. Record: 4-0.
NU – Opponent: La Lafeyette – Record: 3-1.
Week 5; Thur, Oct 1:
CU- Opponent
WVU – This will be the first big test for the Buffs. Although the Mountaineers are expected to contend for a major BCS bowl this year, the loss of Pat White will be big. The receiving corp is beefed up, but the key to this game will be keeping Noel Devine in check (which we did well last year). Without a proven performer to deliver the ball, the CU defense looks better than anticipated. CU wins another close battle in Morgantown. Record: 4-0. (Sat) NU – Opponent: Bye – Record: 3-1.
Week 6; Sat, Oct 10:
CU- Opponent
Texas – Negative: Loss, no explanation necessary; Positive: a small victory by keeping the texas O off the field and keeping the game relatively close. Record: 4-1. (Thur Oct 8) NU – Opponent: Mizzou – Record: 4-1.
Week 7; Sat, Oct 17:
CU- Opponent: KU – KU Offense is too strong with too many returning weapons. Unfortunately we cannot hold them off and it looks to be a pretty bad loss. Positive: We should get some pretty good production out of the backs…again. Record: 4-2.
NU – Opponent: Texas Tech – Record: 4-2.
Week 8; Sat, Oct 24:
CU- Opponent: @ KSU – Angry and disheveled after back to back losses in an otherwise successful season, the Buffs come out with a chip on their shoulder and avenge the last loss to KSU on the road. The cats lost their gunslinger and will have a hard time moving the ball. Record: 5-2.
NU – Opponent: ISU – Record: 5-2.
Week 9; Sat, Oct 31:
CU- Opponent: Mizzou – After ruining the longest scoring streak in NCAA, Mizzou gets a little back; 50 points will be an afterthought as the backs run all over the Mizzou Defense. With the loss of Daniel and Maclin, the MU O struggles. GO BUFFS! Record: 6-2.
NU – Opponent: Baylor – Record: 6-2.
Week 10; Sat, Nov 7:
CU- Opponent: TAMU – After last season’s embarrassing breakdown in a game that should have been a guaranteed Buffs win, redemption looms on the horizon. A&M will struggle once again this season with key losses on Offense and Defense as they start several underclassmen. Contain the mobile quarterback and win…this time in at Folsom. Record: 7-2.
NU – Opponent: OU – Record: 6-3.
Week 11; Sat, Nov 14:
CU- Opponent: @ ISU – This game is by no means a gimme; ISU’s improved Offense will pose a challenge with significant improvements in the passing game. However, the Defense will still struggle and this one looks to be a shootout. Our strong running game will control the tempo and keep the Offense somewhat out of rhythm as the Buffs win a close one. Record: 8-2.
NU – Opponent: Kansas – Record: 6-4.
Week 12; Sat, Nov 21:
CU- Opponent: @ OSU – Not a good game for us just prior to the Nebraska game. The Pokes Offense is too balanced and their Defense is consistent enough to keep us at bay. We can slow the Offensive momentum with a strong running attack, but in the end our Defense will be barraged from all sides. This is the worst matchup for us on this seasons schedule. Record: 8-3.
NU – Opponent: KSU – Record: 7-4.
Week 13; Fri, Nov 27:
CU- Opponent: NU – Redemption for the 57 yard heartbreaker! I was at the game, sitting in the South end-zone and the kick was so close it didn’t look like it went through from my vantage point. My brother and I cheered in elation as the ball looked to have fell short only to have our hearts ripped from our chests with the roar of the Nebraska f*&%ers!
Although the Nebraska D will be their strength, we have a run threat this year that they will not be prepared for. Our D will keep the offense guessing and LB play will keep the NU running game in check. Without Ganz, the passing threat will be absent. The Buffs give them a Brown/Purify-esque pounding! Record: 9-3.
SUMMARY: Barring a classic CU slip, we are in position this season to make waves. And, assuming KU losses to OU, TTU, UT and one standard KU slip we make the Big 12 championship to face OU/UT…this part is a long shot but possible.
Many of you will read this and be skeptical while others will be optimistic. Although biased, I feel that this is a legitimate forecast of the Buffs opportunities in the coming season. Alleviate the injuries that plagued our team last season, eliminate the needless turnovers and lack of consistent Offensive productivity, and tighten up on the defensive side and we will be a threat. Our running game looks extremely strong and will add a wrinkle to the Offense that has been non-existent in the Hawkins era. If the receiving corp can step up and take the pressure off the run, we can bring a Okie State like balance to Boulder and have teams running scared. Go BUFFS! :thumbsup:
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