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Colorado got more bad transfer news this week, with running back Alton McCaskill announcing that he would be entering the transfer portal. ESPN’s College Football Senior Writer Pete Thamel tweeted out the news on Wednesday afternoon:
Shortly after, McCaskill announced the news himself in a series of Tweets.
“My time at the University of Colorado was great and filled with plentiful opportunities,” he said. “Also with the most talented players and the most insightful coaches. Thank you so much to Coach Prime (CU head coach Deion Sanders) and Coach Flea (running backs coach Gary Harrell), for giving me this opportunity. And to fans for support
“The only person that has any input or any influence with my decisions is me. My apologies some opinions were voiced that may leave people appalled . Please do not let that be a reflection of my character and the integrity of my career.”
McCaskill, who was a four-star recruit coming out of high school, transferred to Colorado after two years at Houston. As a freshman, he was named AAC rookie of the year after rushing for 961 yards and 16 touchdowns. He missed all of 2022 with a torn ACL, and even after coming to Boulder, took most of last season to get healthy. After appearing in only four games with the Buffs in 2023, he announced in October that he planned to redshirt.
McCaskill was the 2nd high-profile Buffs player to enter the transfer portal in as many days. Cornerback Cormani McClain, the highest-rated defensive back in his class, also announced this week that he’ll be heading elsewhere.
In a press conference on Thursday, head coach Deion Sanders downplayed the transfers, saying that the Buffs haven’t lost any starters yet.
“What happens with the portal ... a lot of people are fighting for backups,” he told reporters. “When a guy’s a starter and he transfers, you’ve got to really think about that. I mean, is he really that? I don’t know how many starters have really transferred around the country.
“I think we’ve got some [recruits] coming in from visits pretty soon, maybe even this weekend. We can attract those type of players, but I don’t think we’re losing those type of players. And if we do, we’re good. We’re good. Quit making a big deal out of nothing.”
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