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Writer speculates that Colorado football 'exposure bonus' not enough to keep Deion Sanders in Boulder
Could the recent Colorado football coaching contract bonus Deion Sanders recently received actually be harmful to the cause of keeping "Prime Time" in Boulder? On SI's Emmanuel Walker believes Sanders may see it as a "slap in the face" that he only received a fraction of the "commission" he deserves for making Colorado college football's "It" school.
Deion Sanders names surprising Colorado football starter
Deion Sanders named Charlie Offerdahl RB1 on the unofficial Colorado football depth chart during Big 12 media days amidst fervent defenses of his sons and his Buffs tenure. Offerdahl was formerly a walk-on. “Just because Charlie Offerdahl had the title of a walk-on, you guys under estimate him, you look...
Boulder Arrowhead/Big Sky softball run ends in loss to Idaho at Little League regional
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — The Boulder Arrowhead/Big Sky All-Stars saw their bid for a Little League Softball World Series berth come to an end Friday at the Northwest Regional tournament. Against the West Valley All-Stars of Eagle, Idaho, BABS was elimited by a 10-0 score in a regional championship...
Boulder Tennis Community "Endangered" Amid Court Shortage, Pickleball Boom
As tennis and pickleball become increasingly popular, it's gotten harder and harder for players to secure a court in Boulder. And tennis players believe unforced errors by the city will make things worse. By early next year, Boulder is set to lose 27 courts: fifteen at the Rocky Mountain Tennis...
The 27 Colorado athletes on Team USA in Paris
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are officially underway as men’s soccer and men’s rugby began Wednesday. The opening ceremonies are set for Friday at 11:30 a.m. (telecast at 6:30 p.m.). Here’s every Colorado Athlete competing for Team USA in Paris:
Colorado AD speaks on national ‘misperception’ of Deion Sanders during interview
In a recent podcast interview with BuffStampede’s Adam Munsterteiger, University of Colorado athletic director Rick George shared his thoughts on dealing with the widespread perceptions of CU football head coach Deion Sanders. Munsterteiger mentioned that with Colorado’s increased popularity, some national media members, including ESPN’s Paul Finebaum, have spoken negatively about Coach Prime and the Buffs. While the 11-year Colorado AD responded by saying the Buffs aren’t worried about others’ opinions, he agreed with Munsterteiger regarding the notion that many outside of Boulder have a “misperception” of Coach Prime. Here’s the full quote from George: “I think there’s a misperception about coach (Sanders),”...
Colorado football odds to win Big 12: Bettors putting big money on Buffs despite long shot
Deion Sanders and the Colorado football team have the opportunity to make a lot of people a ton of cash in 2024. The Buffaloes are the most-bet team to win the Big 12 this season, according to BetMGM. ...
Modern state of NIL has Colorado football reporter hopeful Buffs can land Julian Lewis
On SI's Mark McIntosh spoke with confidence about the Colorado football program's chances of selling a top high school quarterback on making NIL millions and being fast-tracked to the NFL, following Shedeur Sanders' footsteps. McIntosh mentioned Carrollton QB Julian Lewis by name. "It seems the Buffs could be poised to...
Late rally sends Team Colorado into quarterfinals of The Basketball Tournament
The Schwartz is with them. For the second time in three days, Team Colorado rallied from a late deficit in dramatic fashion, and once again it was Colorado Springs native D’Shawn Schwartz who hit the win-clinching shot, as the squad led by former Buffaloes basketball standouts survived with an 84-81 victory against Mass Street in the Sweet 16 of The Basketball Tournament on Wednesday night in Wichita.
Sean Carlson Hired as New Head Coach of Track & Field/Cross Country at University of Colorado
Multiple sources have confirmed to LetsRun.com that Sean Carlson has been hired as the new director of track & field and cross country at the University of Colorado. Carlson will replace Mark Wetmore, whose contract was not renewed this summer after winning eight NCAA cross country titles in 29 years as head coach in Boulder.
Jedd Fisch forgets recent history at Colorado when discussing UW’s rebuild
By Jack Carlough, Buffaloes Wire: Fresh off an appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, the Washington Huskies’ roster has undergone a massive transformation this offseason under new head coach Jedd Fisch. Fisch took the podium during this week’s Big Ten media days and shared that the...
Tales from the Underground: How The UMS got its start in 2001
The festival began as a poll – not unlike how the Associated Press ranks college football teams. The year was 2001. I had just (voluntarily!) made the 90-degree right turn from Denver Post deputy sports editor to general entertainment reporter. Working late nights and weekends in sports is a vampire existence. One of my brothers had just died. I could see my life slipping away in the purgatory of waiting...
Colorado has never hosted the Olympic games, and one expert says we may not anytime soon
DENVER — While Colorado is home to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum, it has never been home to the Olympics. Now, a recent study done by the University of Colorado Boulder has some people convinced that Colorado won't host the games anytime soon. Samantha Register, a Ph.D. candidate...
Transfer Johanna Teder beginning new chapter with CU Buffs women’s basketball
For a while, Johanna Teder planned on completing her college basketball career at Washington State this past spring and then pursuing a professional opportunity. Even as she sat out the 2023-24 season with an injury, Teder figured she’d go pro this year. Her plans changed this spring, however, and in May she elected to play one more year in college, landing at Colorado as a graduate transfer.
McGee Hired as Assistant Lacrosse Coach
BOULDER – Sam McGee, former attacker for Colorado lacrosse, was hired as the assistant coach for the Colorado Buffaloes Lacrosse team, head coach Ann Elliott Whidden announced Friday, July 26. McGee returns to CU after graduating in 2023 with a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership. This will be...
A Total Of 41 Buffs Honored On Pac-12 Honor Roll
BOULDER – A total of 41 University of Colorado student-athletes were honored on the Pac-12 Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll, the league announced Wednesday. Any student-athlete with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above and has served at least one year of residence at CU is eligible for distinction for the fall sports.
CU Buffs position preview: Key players return to special teams unit
Upon his arrival as Colorado’s head football coach in December of 2022, Deion Sanders made it a priority for the Buffaloes to be good on special teams. CU didn’t have an elite special teams unit in 2023, but it was solid and the key players are back, which could allow the Buffs to take a step forward this year.
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