Is Plati actually, fully and completely retired now?I would think CP calls the shots on any and all media access
Is Plati actually, fully and completely retired now?I would think CP calls the shots on any and all media access
I just assumed that he died when he saw his first Well Off video.Is Plati actually, fully and completely retired now?
I just assumed that he died when he saw his first Well Off video.
I wouldn't argue with that.While most programs do not have desirable options at backup QB(s), I think it is fair to say the 2023 Buffs are in an especially bad position if Sanders is injured.
I purposely stay away from national narratives that don’t impact handicapping. However, I think it’s a mistake to say that Colorado’s depth this season is average for a bowl eligible team (forget elite). My predictive metrics have this team with a win range from 3 to 9 depending on the scope of losses from injury. That floor and ceiling have raised after learning more about the team’s composition.My point has only ever been is that there’s a middle ground between the national narrative, that there is zero depth on this team, and having elite depth.
Very few teams around the country can afford to lose starters and not have a drop off in production/talent.
If the Well Off videos didn't do it the changes to food selection available in the Champions Center did.I just assumed that he died when he saw his first Well Off video.
As fans, gambling or not, it is worth remembering that as drastic as the changes in the program have been this is still a process that is not close to completed.I purposely stay away from national narratives that don’t impact handicapping. However, I think it’s a mistake to say that Colorado’s depth this season is average for a bowl eligible team (forget elite). My predictive metrics have this team with a win range from 3 to 9 depending on the scope of losses from injury. That floor and ceiling have raised after learning more about the team’s composition.
A win range of 3 to 9 would make it seem that worst case scenario injury attrition has them winning three games with the talent to win 9 games at absolute best case injury attrition. Assuming standard injury attrition, save for QB, and it would seem logical that your model says they have the general depth to be a 6 win bowl team.I purposely stay away from national narratives that don’t impact handicapping. However, I think it’s a mistake to say that Colorado’s depth this season is average for a bowl eligible team (forget elite). My predictive metrics have this team with a win range from 3 to 9 depending on the scope of losses from injury. That floor and ceiling have raised after learning more about the team’s composition.
While most programs do not have desirable options at backup QB(s), I think it is fair to say the 2023 Buffs are in an especially bad position if Sanders is injured.
According to my model, 3 wins is what this team can expect assuming Shedeur plays 12 games. Beyond that, injury to key players in other positions and ball bounces determine if the team can win 4+. The team has very poor DL and OL depth. We barely have enough players to have a normal rotation on the DL. We have major questions about stopping the short/intermediate pass game when not in nickle or dime defenses. This will be exploited by our opponents.A win range of 3 to 9 would make it seem that worst case scenario injury attrition has them winning three games with the talent to win 9 games at absolute best case injury attrition. Assuming standard injury attrition, save for QB, and it would seem logical that your model says they have the general depth to be a 6 win bowl team.
I struggle to understand how that is anything less than average depth for a bowl eligible team. Maybe QB having such a high weighting toward the model with a severe drop off? What am I missing?
Here’s my rank on depth issues. Welcome any thoughts from all.I purposely stay away from national narratives that don’t impact handicapping. However, I think it’s a mistake to say that Colorado’s depth this season is average for a bowl eligible team (forget elite). My predictive metrics have this team with a win range from 3 to 9 depending on the scope of losses from injury. That floor and ceiling have raised after learning more about the team’s composition.
Not everyone is gonna get brought up during camp. That's just silly to think that because a guy hadn't been mentioned that he must not be any good. As for McCaskill and Smoke...go look at DNVR's projected depth chart. They've seen practices and talked to coaches, and they have those two as first and second string.I am a big Kool-Aid drinker, and think we are going to surprise the national media with how well we do. That being said, there are some concerns coming based on the camp reports:
RB - all of the press is about Edwards, and then the next RB mentioned is Offerdahl. Not hearing anything about McCaskill or Smoke is concerning to me. I think Edwards will be one hell of a weapon, but I don't think he can survive a 12 game season as the featured back. I assume McCaskill is being brought along slowly, but I hoped he would be getting some contact and scrimmage time at this point. Never hearing Smoke brought up really concerns me.
LB - On the reports about the defense there is a lot written about the secondary and D-line. The lack of press about the LB's has me a bit nervous. The LB coach has really been the only one to talk about them during his press conference. The videos from DNVR and Adam don't spend much time on the LB's. Maybe they aren't an issue, but the definitely don't get brought up as a strength.
OL - O'Boyle indicated that if Brown was approved by the NCAA he would start. Without him it feels like we are down one starter out of the gate. We could have 8 OL on board with all 5 starters, but instead we are at 7 with 4 starters. That feels like the potential difference between an upright SS, and a QB scrambling first.
DL - After Cokes and Bishop there seems to be a void. Am hopeful McNeill and Payne provide something, but it sounds like there is a huge difference between the 1's and 2's. I have been hopeful that Main is a 3rd down pass rushing force, but his name hasn't been coming up in any press reports either.
TE - honestly are we even going to put a TE out there? Seems like the two top guys working back from injury, and may not be ready for weeks.
WR/CB/S/QB #1 all seem to be in a good place right now.
My thoughts on the depth issues? If still rank the guys we have questions about as a couple steps beyond guys we had starting last year.Here’s my rank on depth issues. Welcome any thoughts from all.
1) QB2
2) TE1 and 2
3) OT3
4) OG3 (assuming Brown is out)
5) C2
6) CB3
5) NT2
6) DT2 and 3
I’ll stop there.
True. But that’s a low bar.My thoughts on the depth issues? If still rank the guys we have questions about as a couple steps beyond guys we had starting last year.
I don’t have any idea what to expect until I see the first two games. But I know we are going to be faster than last year, the starting QB and WRs are going to be better, and the W/L record is going to be better. Beyond that it’s hard to tell what’s what because it’s all just been practice up to now.
Really? My Model just lays in bed all day and wins every time.According to my model, 3 wins is what this team can expect assuming Shedeur plays 12 games. Beyond that, injury to key players in other positions and ball bounces determine if the team can win 4+. The team has very poor DL and OL depth. We barely have enough players to have a normal rotation on the DL. We have major questions about stopping the short/intermediate pass game when not in nickle or dime defenses. This will be exploited by our opponents.
My model strongly disfavors teams who play opponents who have a strong QB and/or a strong running game and/or run defense.
Really? My Model just lays in bed all day and wins every time.
I'd put TE1 and 2 at the very bottom of this list. In Sean Lewis' offense, TE is mostly an afterthought. I'm much more concerned about the next guy up if one of the tackles or guards goes down, or any of the defensive depths you listed, than the likely 5th option on most passing downs (X, Y, F, Edwards out of the backfield, TE in order of option).Here’s my rank on depth issues. Welcome any thoughts from all.
1) QB2
2) TE1 and 2
3) OT3
4) OG3 (assuming Brown is out)
5) C2
6) CB3
5) NT2
6) DT2 and 3
I’ll stop there.
Schematic of manhattanbuff‘s model churning out predictions:According to my model, 3 wins is what this team can expect assuming Shedeur plays 12 games. Beyond that, injury to key players in other positions and ball bounces determine if the team can win 4+. The team has very poor DL and OL depth. We barely have enough players to have a normal rotation on the DL. We have major questions about stopping the short/intermediate pass game when not in nickle or dime defenses. This will be exploited by our opponents.
My model strongly disfavors teams who play opponents who have a strong QB and/or a strong running game and/or run defense.
You must be new here. Bless your heart.
Yes, good point.I'd put TE1 and 2 at the very bottom of this list. In Sean Lewis' offense, TE is mostly an afterthought. I'm much more concerned about the next guy up if one of the tackles or guards goes down, or any of the defensive depths you listed, than the likely 5th option on most passing downs (X, Y, F, Edwards out of the backfield, TE in order of option).
I'm not new, but I agree with himYou must be new here. Bless your heart.
I'm pretty good with our C2 and CB3. I wouldn't have them on the list, especially CB3 (C2 gets a bit more challenging if Brown isn't cleared since our C2 could start at OG). My biggest concern with depth outside of QB is at ILB. Also, it's not TE depth I'm concerned about - I think it's fine - but I don't think we have a 3-down starter in the mix.Here’s my rank on depth issues. Welcome any thoughts from all.
1) QB2
2) TE1 and 2
3) OT3
4) OG3 (assuming Brown is out)
5) C2
6) CB3
5) NT2
6) DT2 and 3
I’ll stop there.
Naw man, I’ve been here forever. I’m barely 35 any more, just hanging on by a thread.You must be new here. Bless your heart.
I don’t use a conventional model. My model rates every player, logs referee tendencies, and simulates game outcomes. I’ve expanded my NCAAF player pool since transfers are such a major iteration of the game. That’s why I find your characterization of the model as a Rube Goldberg machine to be… interesting.Naw man, I’ve been here forever. I’m barely 35 any more, just hanging on by a thread.
Too many complete unknowns to expect any kind of conventional model to come up with a prediction this year. All new players and new coaching staff, yes history will tell you don’t expect much. How can you really even assess our “depth” at some of these positions.
I will make my bold prediction: 7-5 and a bowl game.
My back of the envelope take: 50 transfers and 22 recruits means Prime has condensed 3 years of recruiting classes into one off season and we are really loaded at lots of positions, especially the skill positions. Also really proven assistant coaches and high commitment to building a winning program now, not years from now. I feel like we will be like the 1986 Buffs once they had the 83, 84, and 85 recruits And McCartney started figuring out a team identity.