ahoelsken
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Nope. Dumb but whatever. They'll lose their next 3.
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2024 Big 12 Preview
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That looked nice too. Sometimes a simplistic look is more than enough.
Anyone notice that BuffZone is doing a preview for all of CU's games? Today it's UCF and it looks like UCF might end up going to the B12 CCG this year if they can run the ball well.
www.buffzone.com
UCF's B12 road games are: Iowa State, Arizona State, TCU, and WVU. Utah & Arizona in addition to CU has to visit Orlando.
CU Buffs opponent preview: Re-loaded UCF could be contender in Big 12
Every now and then, the Central Florida football team makes a lot of noise nationally. The Knights went 12-1 in 2013 and won the Fiesta Bowl. They went 13-0 in 2017, won the Peach Bowl and proclaim…
www.buffzone.com
UCF's B12 road games are: Iowa State, Arizona State, TCU, and WVU. Utah & Arizona in addition to CU has to visit Orlando.
CU Buffs opponent preview: Pivotal season for coach Dave Aranda, as Baylor looks to get back on track
In 2021, Dave Aranda was viewed as one of the top head coaches in college football after leading Baylor to a sensational season. That year, Aranda, in his second season with the Bears, led them to …
www.buffzone.com
I know some people are going to have their panties in a wad because this article is about Baylor but there's no excuse to not beat Baylor at home this season:
They will be coming off playing Utah on the road and then hosting Air Force at home.
Medford M.
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I didn't really realize this, but Colorado has the top recruiting class in the Big XII two years running now.
I don't think people really understand how big of a step down the B12 is compared to last year's Pac 12.
IMO, 8 wins should be attainable.
I don't think people really understand how big of a step down the B12 is compared to last year's Pac 12.
IMO, 8 wins should be attainable.
The B12 is a step down from what the P12 was the last couple of years but it's going to be a very competitive conference.
CU should have a winning season this year period. If not, we very well can start thinking about who the next head coach will be.
We should have a winning season for sure, but damn. Prime took over the worst team in college football! We can give him some time my word.
I agree with about giving him time but we got to know who the QB will be after SS2 goes to the NFL.
Let's hope it's Juju
If we'd hired a different coach, I don't think we'd call year 2 a make or break year after improving so much in year 1.
Recruiting, revenue and fundraising are all at record levels. University applications have gotten a significant bump. Team is setting GPA standards while avoiding scandal.
Any other coach who had driven that would have total job security. Let's not move the bar on Coach Sanders just because he draws a lot of attention and does some things differently.
Coach Prime is definitely doing everything right but my biggest fear is that everything could fall apart quickly if CU doesn't have a postseason game this year. Getting a stud QB's commitment would be a good start.
Just took a look at the QBs and cobbled together a list of QBs in the B12. Returners in bold.
Arizona: Noah Fifita. He could have gone to Seattle but opted to stay in Tucson and see if he can keep the momentum going for the Wildcats and shorten the wait for basketball season.
Arizona State: Trent Bourget. Sun Devils have Sam Leavitt from Michigan State but they lost some names to the portal. Jeff Sims transfers in from Nebraska but he has fumbling problems so I'd write him off. The coaching talent is indeed there to develop the QBs. Bourget is not guaranteed to win the job in preseason camp though.
Baylor: Dequan Finn is a transfer from Toldeo with a few years of starting experience but he got wheels. How well he plays could impact the future of the program since the HC is on the hot seat.
BYU: Gerry Bohanon...got his name off of CFN and they said he can run but passing isn't as good as Solvis. There's Jake Retzlaff and he was the #1 JUCO QB in the recruiting rankings last year or two years ago.
Central Florida: KJ Jefferson was a big (literally) get from Arkansas via the portal and with that starting experience in the SEC, could he lead UCF to Jerry World with that soft looking B12 schedule?
Cincinnati: Brendan Sorsby comes in from Indiana and the last Indiana transfer QB led Washington to the CFP championship QB so you can understand Bearcats hoping for something good in their second year of the B12. Is expected to have a good running game this fall to take the pressure off. I don't have a high opinion of the Bearcats this year but their schedule appears to show a potential 4-0 start so who knows?
Colorado: Shedeur Sanders...you know him as the guy who flashes his luxury watch when CU is about to win the game. CU would be screwed if SS2 goes down with an injury but he has bulked up in the offseason plus he should be improved after going through the difficult Pac-12 last season. I have no clue who the RB will be but the OL showed signs of improvement in the spring.
Houston: Donovan Smith. Houston really is flying under the radar because of a new head coach who is a good one in Willie Fritz. I'm not expecting Houston to surprise some people this year as Houston is still adjusting to the Big 12 but I wouldn't overlook Smith here.
Iowa State: Rocco Bechet helped the Cyclones overcome the loss of their previous starting QB to gambling and he had a good first season so how much will he build off that? ISU might be a darkhorse for the B12 CCG so Bechet just needs to keep playing well like he did last season.
Kansas: Jalon Daniels. Good player coming back but can he stay healthy? They will miss their former backup QB and need to find a new one. If he goes down, KU fans will go into basketball mode right away.
Kansas State: Will Howard is off to Ohio State and KSU fans are excited about Avery Johnson. Wildcats have several weapons at RB to help Johnson out and KSU is one of those expected favorites for the B12 title.
Oklahoma State: Alan Bowman is back and it's great to have a running mate in Ollie Gordon II. Cowboys are getting overlooked all preseason long.
TCU: Josh Hoover is back for the Froggies but he got to win some games. Perhaps there is someone waiting in the wings?
Texas Tech: Behren Morton. Not familiar with him but the Red Raiders return their bruising RB so that should help Morton out.
Utah: Cameron Rising is back for like an eighth year but the Utes usually have a strong running game to take the pressure off. Without him, would Utah be one of the preaseason favorites for the B12 title? Probably not.
West Virigina: Garrett Greene. The 'Eers do have a backup QB ready in Nicco Marichol and that might mean the difference between another winning season and sitting at home in the postseason...and even a trip to Arlington for the B12 CCG. Underrated team going into the season because of their difficult OOC schedule.
Arizona: Noah Fifita. He could have gone to Seattle but opted to stay in Tucson and see if he can keep the momentum going for the Wildcats and shorten the wait for basketball season.
Arizona State: Trent Bourget. Sun Devils have Sam Leavitt from Michigan State but they lost some names to the portal. Jeff Sims transfers in from Nebraska but he has fumbling problems so I'd write him off. The coaching talent is indeed there to develop the QBs. Bourget is not guaranteed to win the job in preseason camp though.
Baylor: Dequan Finn is a transfer from Toldeo with a few years of starting experience but he got wheels. How well he plays could impact the future of the program since the HC is on the hot seat.
BYU: Gerry Bohanon...got his name off of CFN and they said he can run but passing isn't as good as Solvis. There's Jake Retzlaff and he was the #1 JUCO QB in the recruiting rankings last year or two years ago.
Central Florida: KJ Jefferson was a big (literally) get from Arkansas via the portal and with that starting experience in the SEC, could he lead UCF to Jerry World with that soft looking B12 schedule?
Cincinnati: Brendan Sorsby comes in from Indiana and the last Indiana transfer QB led Washington to the CFP championship QB so you can understand Bearcats hoping for something good in their second year of the B12. Is expected to have a good running game this fall to take the pressure off. I don't have a high opinion of the Bearcats this year but their schedule appears to show a potential 4-0 start so who knows?
Colorado: Shedeur Sanders...you know him as the guy who flashes his luxury watch when CU is about to win the game. CU would be screwed if SS2 goes down with an injury but he has bulked up in the offseason plus he should be improved after going through the difficult Pac-12 last season. I have no clue who the RB will be but the OL showed signs of improvement in the spring.
Houston: Donovan Smith. Houston really is flying under the radar because of a new head coach who is a good one in Willie Fritz. I'm not expecting Houston to surprise some people this year as Houston is still adjusting to the Big 12 but I wouldn't overlook Smith here.
Iowa State: Rocco Bechet helped the Cyclones overcome the loss of their previous starting QB to gambling and he had a good first season so how much will he build off that? ISU might be a darkhorse for the B12 CCG so Bechet just needs to keep playing well like he did last season.
Kansas: Jalon Daniels. Good player coming back but can he stay healthy? They will miss their former backup QB and need to find a new one. If he goes down, KU fans will go into basketball mode right away.
Kansas State: Will Howard is off to Ohio State and KSU fans are excited about Avery Johnson. Wildcats have several weapons at RB to help Johnson out and KSU is one of those expected favorites for the B12 title.
Oklahoma State: Alan Bowman is back and it's great to have a running mate in Ollie Gordon II. Cowboys are getting overlooked all preseason long.
TCU: Josh Hoover is back for the Froggies but he got to win some games. Perhaps there is someone waiting in the wings?
Texas Tech: Behren Morton. Not familiar with him but the Red Raiders return their bruising RB so that should help Morton out.
Utah: Cameron Rising is back for like an eighth year but the Utes usually have a strong running game to take the pressure off. Without him, would Utah be one of the preaseason favorites for the B12 title? Probably not.
West Virigina: Garrett Greene. The 'Eers do have a backup QB ready in Nicco Marichol and that might mean the difference between another winning season and sitting at home in the postseason...and even a trip to Arlington for the B12 CCG. Underrated team going into the season because of their difficult OOC schedule.
I see your point, but what value does a commitment have anymore when the portal can be used over and over and over. Commits last about as long as a fart in the wind these days.
That's true. Going to have to find out when the Buffs open the season at home against Georgia Tech next year.
The Buffs will have a very good QB starting next year
I would say anyone of these 4 could be our starter next year
1) Juju Lewis commits
2) Kyron Drones transferring over from Va Tech
3) Arch Manning transferring over from Texas
4) Ryan Staub just kills it
I am not going to spend a lot of time looking at the roster until August 20 or so. That said, I am pretty optimistic for this upcoming season.
Given the videogame college football series is back, I won't have to worry until kickoff in that case.
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I don't see a B12 CCG appearance happening with three losses in conference play. Many people are predicting a L for the Buffs in Lincoln which I totally disagree with. We dominated them in Boulder last year despite giving up eight sacks and gave up a touchdown in garbage time and we are going to be a better team than last season. They can say Matt Rhule and we can say Carolina.
I don't see us losing an OOC game this season.
Ryan Staub as next year's QB1 is about as promising as Julian Hammond as PG1.
Agreed. Don't think we have 2025's QB1 on campus right now.
And unfortunately, we DO have PG1 on campus right now
And unfortunately, we DO have PG1 on campus right now
So I shouldn’t have faith in someone that averaged 15 points and four assists in a postseason environment while the recent second round NBA Draft pick was ill in 2023? Coach Prime would certainly hope that the backup QBs are as prepared to play as JH3 was.
And remember Texas didn’t miss a beat back in 2006 when a freshman named Colt McCoy replaced Vincent Young the legend. I’m sure Texas fans didn’t expect that to happen either. Maybe the other Buff QBs will be that guy not Staub. Or from somewhere else.
I’m sure you don’t realize how good of a job Coach Prime did last year. Jackson State and the other HBCU schools are closer to being D2 schools than the top FCS schools overall and got some of those players to perform well at CU last year. That is something the national CFB media doesn’t get either.
Tad can coach guys up too you know?
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GRM
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Anyone notice that BuffZone is doing a preview for all of CU's games? Today it's UCF and it looks like UCF might end up going to the B12 CCG this year if they can run the ball well.
CU Buffs opponent preview: Re-loaded UCF could be contender in Big 12
Every now and then, the Central Florida football team makes a lot of noise nationally. The Knights went 12-1 in 2013 and won the Fiesta Bowl. They went 13-0 in 2017, won the Peach Bowl and proclaim…
UCF's B12 road games are: Iowa State, Arizona State, TCU, and WVU. Utah & Arizona in addition to CU has to visit Orlando.
If you ask me UCF is the major wild-card for CU and the B12. They have a proven coach Malzan, and he is not in his 1st year. Using transfer and recruiting metrics, UCF has improved their roster much like CUs--except with fewer big names. This is an important away game early in the season for CU. CU wins, and I think they can beat anyone away.
15/4 for a starting pg on a power conference team is pedestrian, at best.
career #s / last year #s:
5.7 / 7.4 pts
1.7 / 1.8 asst
1.4 / 1.6 t/o
Averaged over 20 mins / game over the last 2 seasons - to put up those fantastic stats. From the eyeball test, I watched him play vs many teams who pressured the ball full or 3/4 court, and watched him struggle mightily to get across the timeline. Face it - he's not it.
Since we're going to cherry pick 1 season, how about the 2014-15 CU MBB team, under the leadership of starting PG Ski Booker. You know, one of the last 2 seasons that we went into without an honest to god, true starting PG? How'd that one go? Did Tad coach Ski into a championship PG?
I have no idea where you're going with the CP line - I've never said anything negative about him, nor HBCUs - I just said that Staub ain't it, because, well, he isn't.
A couple more baskets made and a couple more assistants to that 15/4 and he has Simpson’s numbers from this recent season. I’m not worried.
Coach PrIme keeps bringing talent to Boulder, it’ll make any incoming QB’s job easier.
Are you intentionally being obtuse?
In his BEST season, he averaged 5.7 / 1.7
The only stretch in which he averaged 15/4 in POST season would be the 23 pac-12 tournament, in which we won a grand total of 1 game. He also averaged 8/3 in the NIT- where he also managed to grab an amazing 3 rebounds, total.
And AGAIN, I've never said anything negative about CP . But you can keep adding that to your responses, I guess.