Reflecting on the University of Colorado Buffs' recent football performance, the article analyzes the team's shortcomings, acknowledges the departure of star players, and expresses optimism for the future under Coach Prime's leadership.
The battle cry long ago was “Remember the Alamo” as Texas fought for independence from Mexico before becoming our nation’s 28th state in the mid 1840’s. The University of Colorado football team and fans paying exorbitant prices for tickets and hotel rooms in San Antonio? Considering BYU’s battering? Perhaps the takeaway will be similar. The Buffs stunk. Attendance fell short of Coach Prime’s challenge to Buff Nation to break the 66,000 record. Nothing good here.
Those bedecked in Buffs black and gold sensed trouble was amuck before kickoff. Ralphie was present and offered the most unenthusiastic charge around the field ever witnessed. The female bovine seemed dazed and confused. It was a sign. Two of the greatest players to don a Colorado uniform played their final game. One showed up and demonstrated why the Buffs have a second Heisman to brag about. Each will be gone quickly in next year’s NFL draft. Special talents gracing Folsom Field and, along with teammates, bringing magic back to the foot of the Flatirons. It’s been a while. From an observant of Colorado football for five decades and not getting younger? Wonders of whether similar talents will come along before this 66-year-old no longer fogs a mirror. Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders. Thanks for the memories.What does the future hold? I think it holds promise. Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders appears sincere when stating, “I ain’t going anywhere.” If that holds true? The system created and evolved after athletic director Rick George and Sanders shook hands? It appears to be navigating rather well the turbulent world of NIL and transfer portals. To steal a phrase muttered long ago from George, “It’s the wild, wild West.” It sure is with a growing chorus of respected college football minds, including Penn State head coach James Franklin, calling for sanit
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