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Ralphie Report: Colorado Buffaloes upset another top-10 opponent

NCAA Womens Basketball: Colorado at Kansas State

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The Buffs beat #10 Kansas State on Saturday.

For the second year in a row, the Colorado Buffaloes have dealt a decisive blow to the Kansas State Wildcats.

Last year, the two teams met up in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. The 4th-seeded K-State played host to the 5th-seeded Buffs, but were run out of their own gym once JR Payne switched to a 2-3 zone. Colorado had 17 steals — Aaronnette Vonleh had 7 by herself — that the Buffs turned into fast-break points.

Almost a year later, the Buffs have replaced nearly every rotation player and the Wildcats are a top-10 outfit after a 19-1 start to the season. Colorado are still good — 12-6 overall and 3-4 in the Big 12 — but they’re still figuring out how all the pieces fit together. And yet the result was the same, even if the process was a bit different.

Colorado found themselves trailing most of the first half. The jump-shooting Cats found their rhythm early, hitting both middies and threes, while the Buffs took a minute to warm up, even in their home court. But after a couple made threes from Frida Formann and some chaos from Kindyll Wetta, the Buffs found themselves with a 35-31 lead.

From there, the Buffs locked up on defense by taking away the three and forcing K-State into the paint, where a hungry Jade Masogayo was waiting. Things would have been different with All-American forward Ayoka Lee — out with a fracture foot — but Colorado was ruthless in the paint and on the boards.

Masogayo herself had 13 points, 4 blocks and 2 steals, while supporting players like Johanna Teder and Nyamer Diew got involved in the second half scoring.

The Buffs may be turning a corner after a difficult start to the conference schedule. Their four losses were all tough games: road losses to West Virginia, TCU and Baylor — all of whom were ranked in this week’s poll — and another close loss at Cincinnati.

Now the schedule lightens up as the Buffs’ play the BYUs and Houstons of the conference, with only a couple difficult matchups at Utah and at home against Baylor. If the Buffs are going to make a run for the NCAA Tournament, it would have to start now.

by Sam Metivier
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CU At The Game: Moving the Goalposts

The pundits said Coach Prime couldn't coach at the collegiate level ... Then they said he couldn't coach at the Power Five level ... Now they are saying he can't coach without Travis and Shedeur ... Anyone want to bet against him? ...

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Ralphie Report: Buffaloes show improvement, fall short in Tucson

NCAA Basketball: Colorado at Arizona

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We saw TadBall return in Tucson, but Colorado couldn’t finish the job.

The final score of 78-63 might now show it, but the Colorado Buffaloes showed improvement against the Arizona Wildcats in Tucson on Saturday.

Yes, Colorado fell short at the McKale Center, but we saw TadBall return, at least for a majority of the game. The Buffaloes’ sound 2-3 zone defense and rebounding gave Arizona some trouble early, but costly turnovers and mistakes in transition proved to be the nail in Colorado’s coffin.

The Buffs came out of the gates strong, going toe-to-toe with Arizona in the first half. We saw a version of the Buffaloes that was strong off the boards and relentless in their defensive scheme like we saw against UConn and Iowa State in Boulder.

Colorado won the first-half rebounding battle, snagging 20 boards compared to Arizona’s 18. When the Buffs rebound the way that coach Tad Boyle likes, good things tend to happen and that’s what we saw on display in Tucson in the first 20 minutes of play.

Colorado’s 2-3 zone defense confused Arizona’s shooters, leading to poor shot selection and a lackluster first-half shooting performance for the Wildcats. Arizona shot 38.2% from the field in the first frame, making only 13-34 attempts from the floor and 4-14 from three-point range. CU managed to bottle up reigning Pac-12 Player of the Year Caleb Love, as Love missed all of his first five attempts from the field.

Granted, Colorado’s first-half shooting performance wasn’t stellar either, with only 41.4% (12-29 FG) from the floor, but stellar three-point shooting from Andrej Jakimoski did just enough to keep the Buffaloes up to pace with Arizona. Jakimoski’s 10 first-half points and two triples were integral to Colorado’s offensive effort.

Headed into halftime, Colorado trailed only 31-33 and looked like a serious threat to Arizona. The Wildcats, who look to bully teams in transition and turn games into track meets, were bottled up by Colorado. Tad Boyle was forcing Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd to partake in a signature CU hard-nosed defensive battle, which was the only route to a Buffaloes victory.

The second half started as more of the game. Colorado was forcing Arizona to play their brand of ball. CU’s 2-3 zone scheme continues to clog lanes and force Arizona to put up shots and Colorado was keeping up with the Wildcats. With 12:54 to play, a Trevor Baskin layup cut Arizona’s lead to only 42-45, with an upset alert officially in effect.

With a clear path to a monumental win laid right in front of them, the Colorado Buffaloes of old made their return. Multiple turnovers in transition led to Arizona putting fast points on the board, tilting the scales in their favor. The Wildcats had officially turned the game into the track meet they wanted, which spelled doom for Colorado.

Those transition turnovers from Colorado allowed Arizona to bust the game wide open and a 10 for 12 FG shooting streak over a seven-minute span iced it for the Wildcats. In that span, Arizona guard Anthony Dell’Orso was finding constant space on the perimeter and made Colorado pay, drilling four corner threes to put the game away.

Dell’Orso’s 14 second-half points and defensive breakdowns put the game out of reach for Colorado, but turnovers once again made it an uphill battle for the Buffaloes. CU turned the ball over 15 times against Arizona, which the Wildcats were able to turn into 19 points.

Julian Hammond emerged as Colorado’s most effective scorer in the desert, finishing the contest with 19 points, four assists and two steals. Fellow guard Javon Ruffin also proved efficient in the scoring column, putting up 12 points against the ‘Cats. Andrej Jakimoski led all scorers with 10 first-half points, but was held scoreless in the second half.

Now 0-8 in Big 12 play, Colorado will return home to play a pesky Arizona State team that ran the Buffs out of the gym in Tempe earlier in January. Tipoff for that game will be at 7:00 pm MT at the CU Event Center.

by RylandScholes
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Ralphie Report: Buffaloes vs. Wildcats - Game Post

NCAA Basketball: Brigham Young at Colorado

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Join us for the Colorado Buffaloes - Arizona Wildcats game tonight at 1:00 p.m. MT in Tucson, Arizona.

January 25th, 2025

Who:
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Arizona Wildcats

Where: McKale Center - Tucson, Arizona

When: 1:00 p.m. MST

TV: ESPN+

Radio: AM 850 KOA

Arizona Blog: Arizona Desert Swarm

Line: Colorado +5

Welcome to the Ralphie Report as the Colorado Buffaloes get ready to take on the Arizona Wildcats in Tucson, Arizona for the eighteenth game of the 2024-25 season.

No need to go anywhere else today, The Ralphie Report has everything you need and we welcome you to weigh in with your live game analysis, critiques, observations and predictions.

Check out the old game thread from the Hawaii game to see how it works. Throw all your comments about the game below and let’s get this thing rolling. If you don’t have an account, sign up here for free and enjoy all that our site has to offer.

Make sure to follow us on BlueSky, X and Facebook. Go Buffs!

by Jon Woods
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Ralphie Report: Shedeur Sanders Impresses Titans at Shrine Bowl

2025 CFP National Championship - Previews

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Titans’ Brian Callahan Praises Sanders’ Toughness and Poise

With all-star games and offseason activities in full swing, a handful of Buffs were down in Texas this week for the annual Shrine Bowl. Among them was Shedeur Sanders, who made waves on Friday morning after an impactful 15-minute private meeting with the Tennessee Titans front office. The meeting seemingly left an impression, as Titans head coach Brian Callahan shared high praise about Sanders, both on and off the field.


.@ShedeurSanders just went into this interview room at the @ShrineBowl headquarters to meet with the @Titans, among others.

Chad Brinker, Mike Borgonzi, Brian Callahan and many others from Titans staff in there. pic.twitter.com/RoqxBHTzpf

— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) January 24, 2025

Shedeur’s Character and Upbringing​


“You can tell he’s been raised right,” Callahan said. “He’s mature, he has a really poised way about him, and he seems like a really good kid. I enjoyed talking to him. And you could tell he’s a guy who has been in the spotlight. He knows how to handle himself. He’s been paid money, so he has a financial perspective... It was a really good first impression.”

This endorsement highlights something that separates Shedeur from many prospects: his maturity and readiness for the professional stage.

Having grown up around the NFL spotlight and under the guidance of his father, Deion Sanders, Shedeur is no stranger to handling pressure. For teams picking at the top of the draft, this kind of poise and adaptability is often just as important as physical ability. In today’s NFL, franchises need quarterbacks who can be the face of the organization both on the field and in the locker room and Shedeur’s composure appears to be a perfect fit for that role.

On Shedeur’s On-Field Performance​


Callahan didn’t stop at praising Sanders’ character. He also dove into Shedeur’s strengths as a quarterback:

“The thing that stands out the most is his toughness. He took some pretty big shots and he kept rolling. He can stand in the pocket and deliver it. He can move and create a bit; he has some ability to move out of the pocket and he does create on his own. He’s not a high-end dynamic scrambler necessarily, but he is productive when he does. And he really has a good feel for anticipation and timing—you can tell he’s been coached in that regard. Those things show up on tape.”

This evaluation speaks volumes about Shedeur’s skill set and adaptability. While he may not be considered an elite scrambling quarterback, his ability to extend plays when needed and deliver accurate throws under pressure sets him apart. Callahan’s emphasis on Shedeur’s toughness and ability to anticipate throws also reflects what many fans and analysts have seen throughout the season. His poise in the face of a pass rush and his ability to keep plays alive are key attributes that could make him a franchise quarterback at the next level.

The Titans’ Perspective​


While these comments don’t necessarily mean the Titans will leave the Shrine Bowl with a definitive plan to select Shedeur with the first overall pick, but they do hint at strong interest. For a team like Tennessee, which is likely looking for a long-term solution at quarterback, Sanders checks many of the boxes. His experience as a leader, combined with his physical and mental toughness, positions him as one of the most polished prospects in this year’s draft.

What This Means for Shedeur​


For Buffs fans, it’s exciting to see NFL teams finally get a chance to talk to the players we’ve cheered for all year long. Moments like these highlight the tremendous growth and preparation these athletes have put in, both on and off the field. For Shedeur, this meeting with the Titans may be the first of many as teams continue to evaluate him as a potential first-overall pick.

Regardless of where he lands, one thing is certain: Shedeur Sanders has already proven that he’s ready for the next level.

by Jacob.Thompson
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