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@NeillWoelk

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Longtime sports writer. Current contributing editor

Boulder, CO
Joined November 2012
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@NeillWoelk
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Favorite headline of week. He pitches righty, lefty — and evidently, also underwater. Faces Aquaman in next outing. http://t.co/efxaQxFp8Z
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I remember writing about an '87 CU recruiting class that included Bieniemy, Hemingway, Leeuwenburg, McGhee, Pritchard and Steed. A year later, Figures, Hagan, Biekert and Brown were on the list. Appears that @DeionSanders is starting to put together classes of that nature.
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A personal shoutout to @Coach_Sanford2 for his job this season as #CUBuffs interim coach. He entered an impossible situation and devoted everything he had to keeping the program together. A solid man in every respect.
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CU coach Tad Boyle: “If you don't think we're one of the top 68 teams in the country, you're sorely mistaken.” #truth
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Just for the heck of it, a look at the TD that wasn't (thanks for nothing replay folks).
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Washington St. coach Mike Leach on CU mascot @CUBuffsRalphie : “Their mascot is just outstanding. … That one’s hard to argue with unless you have a live grizzly bear. That buffalo goes pretty well wherever he wants.”
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Pretty cool. Two Coach Macs at today's @RunRalphieRun press conference. Must be a big week.
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3 years
One reason I become a bigger Karl Dorrell fan every day: No excuses. Wouldn’t use injuries, conditions or anything else as an alibi for loss today. He said Utah played better. Plain and simple. Glad he’s at Colorado.
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In all seriousness: I’ve spent roughly 40 years covering college sports, and this guy’s case was one of the biggest injustices I ever saw committed by the NCAA (and to be clear, that’s a helluva list)
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Does this mean I get my junior and senior year back for the Buffs? #Blooooooooooooom
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#CUBuffs move up to No. 7 in NCAA’s NET rankings. (That’s good)
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This is a #CUBuffs spring game.
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Still one of the all-time great logos
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THAT is how you open an NCAA Tournament. Big win for #CUBuffs
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ASU asked Colorado to wear black jerseys for tonight’s game in Tempe (where it’s still 89 degrees). Colorado politely declined and chose to wear white.
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Phillip Lindsay brings entire O-line to post game press conference
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I know this the era of transfers, but watching Colorado's KJ Simpson develop into one of the best guards in America over the last 3 seasons has been a treat for #CUBuffs fans. Still room in the game for program building.
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This will give Tad Boyle his seventh 20-win season in 10 years at Colorado. CU has 11 of those in program history.
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5 years
So: @CUBuffsVB is 5-0 (with win over No. 5 Illinois) @CUBuffsSoccer is 6-0 (with win over No. 24 Texas) @CUBuffsFootball is 2-0 (with win over No. 25 Nebraska) @CUBuffsMGolf won AFA tournament over weekend — That’s what you call a pretty good start to the fall.
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25 years ago today …
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Karl Dorrell is the only coach in CU history to open his first season with an unranked team and get them into the top 25.
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I’m tired of targeting penalties that are interpreted on a different basis every week. Tired of officials who can’t discern between a defensive player targeting and offensive player who ducks into the hit. Tired of lack of consistency with the call.
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Reminder: - @CUBuffsMBB ranked No. 16/15 - top 20 NET - Projected top 6 NCAA seed - First place Pac-12 - Best record ever after 24 games - 10th-year coach who loves CU Big road trip this week
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7 years
Last practice in Boulder before Buffs head to #alamobowl
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Congrats to @CoachChev6 for being appointed to steer Buffs through this critical period. (Insert 1,000 fire emojis here).
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Colorado Buffaloes Football
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THIS JUST IN: @CoachChev6 has been named interim coach. “I have a lot of confidence in Darrin to lead us through this interim period, he has been associated with the program beginning with his playing days 25 years ago and cares deeply about the Buffs.”
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Column: Along with #CUBuffs success, legacy of Tad Boyle Era is integrity, commitment.
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Unofficially averaged more than 200 yards per game rushing in her career. #RELENTLESS
@CUBuffs
Colorado Buffaloes
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After nearly 12 seasons, Ralphie V has officially retired. "Ralphie V has served the department and the university well. She has been a very special buffalo and has truly been adored by many." @RickGeorgeCU 📝
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National Coach of the Year @CoachMikeMac checks out Levi's Stadium, site of Friday's Pac-12 title game #TheRise
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Attendance increase at Colorado football games this year was second-largest of all FBS teams. Buffs fans are fired up. #NewEra
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I have covered college and professional football for more than a few years. I have never covered a more confounding season — and team — than the 2018 Buffaloes.
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CU head coach Mike MacIntyre: "The defense huddled up and said, 'We're going to stop 'em. We'll get the ball back.' The offense said, 'We'll go down and win it.' I didn't have to say a word”
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The Colorado at Utah football game on Saturday, November 30, will kick off at 5:30 p.m. MST and be televised nationally by ABC. There you go.
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6 years
If you haven’t seen this, take a moment. Whew …
@CUBuffsFootball
Colorado Buffaloes Football
6 years
Brotherhood and mental toughness on the road ✔️ Now, we are finally home in Folsom on Saturday! #GoBuffs 🎵 @webbsticky_
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Colorado AD Rick George on how last week was handled by #Pac12 : “I appreciate the commissioner’s empathy. But we don’t need any empathy … We want their respect, and the only way you get respect is to earn it."
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This man is leaving CU with two degrees. Whatever path he follows, he will be a success and he will make society a better place. Always nice to remember what student-athletes should be about. Congratulations, sir.
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The grind continues 🤙🏽
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This much I know: Karl Dorrell is a good man who cares about his student-athletes. He has a strong belief system built on a rock-solid foundation of doing the right thing. Karl is about FAR more than Ws and Ls. He will win at CU, and his impact will be generational.
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2 years
This is gonna be fun.
@CUBuffsFootball
Colorado Buffaloes Football
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AD Rick George has named COACH PRIME @DeionSanders to be the 28th full-time head football coach at CU. Welcome Coach Prime to Colorado! 📝
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Obviously I am biased. But maybe NCAA Selection committee should consider recent history as a data point: Last 2 years NCAA Tournament, major conferences total bids and Sweet 16 teams: Pac-12 — 8, 6 ACC — 12, 5 Big 12 — 13, 4 Big East — 10, 4 Big 10 — 18, 3 SEC — 12, 3
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30 years ago she changed @RunRalphieRun history when she told her son - who had committed to Nebraska - ‘You’re going to Colorado.’ This year, as she watches from hospice care, @DarianLH3 says ‘she’ll be right there with me’
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CU's KJ Simpson is playing at an All-American level. He is shooting 56.3 from the field, 47.9 percent from 3-point range and 85.9 percent from the free throw line. He is the only player in the country shooting at least 55-45-85 from those three spots.
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Incredible rally. Colorado comes back from 17-0 halftime deficit to take 34-31 win over Nebraska in overtime. #RELENTLESS
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3 years
Freshman Brendon Lewis is now the clear No. 1 QB for @CUBuffsFootball and Drew Carter steps up to No. 2
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Regardless of what happened today, I’m incredibly proud of the work #CUBuffs have done to provide safe, healthy environment for student-athletes. They have done ALL the right things in every regard. They were prepared - and will continue to be so when the time comes. #GoBuffs
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He’s worked for 9 football coaches and 6 ADs, all at the same school. He’s shepherded Heisman, Butkus and Thorpe award campaigns; and helped publicize a long list of national championships. Now he’s getting a little recognition of his own
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2 years
Column: Evan Battey embodies all that is still good about college athletics.
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5 years
Let’s see … — @CUBuffsSoccer to host NCAA Tournament opener — @CUBuffsMBB ranked in top 25 in nation — @CUBuffsFootball dialing up some big recruiting news — @CUBuffsTrack ready for NCAA Cross Country Regionals. Not a bad time to be a Buff. Not bad at all …
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CU linebacker @DavionTaylot to the Eagles late in the third round. A guy who blossomed under the tutelage of CU defensive coordinator @Coach__Summers
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They didn't ask for the upheaval that surrounded the program for their entire time in Boulder. But these #CUBuffs seniors never surrendered. Instead they displayed commitment, loyalty and perseverance through great adversity. A worthy legacy.
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Ran into Coach Bill McCartney before tonight’s CU game. Asked how he was doing: “Wired, fired and inspired.” That got me ready for the game.
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4 years
Boom. Schwartz 3-pointer gives Colorado a 78-76 overtime win over No. 13 Dayton.
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Got @CUBuffsFootball quarterbacks? Look who stopped by to see @DarianLH3 today, on the 25th anniversary of Miracle In Michigan no less, @KSlash10
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The ability of @k_dorrell to keep the entire #CUBuffs 2020 recruiting class intact upon his arrival was a terrific piece of recruiting. He told #Pac12 folks this week that the class is “fabulous” and he expects a number of them to contribute this fall.
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Column: Karl Dorrell knows what success at CU looks like — and he has great respect for the university and community. Right guy at the right time.
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It's on. Spring strength and conditioning underway as @RunRalphieRun opens up the @Coach_mtucker era in Boulder.
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3 years
10 years, $95 million. Hmm.
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2 years
Congrats to former #CUBuff @ChidobeAwuzie , headed for the Super Bowl.
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7 years
Bowl prep underway for Buffs. #alamobowl
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In case you were wondering, the work doesn't stop for #CUBuffs
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5 years
Not a bad view from work today. #GoBuffs #Boulder
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Column: Win over Nebraska shows @CUBuffsFootball quickly taking on personality of head coach @Coach_mtucker
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Excellent news. Continuity, solid coaches and great path to moving forward. Congrats to these four guys.
@CUBuffsFootball
Colorado Buffaloes Football
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THIS JUST IN: @k_dorrell to retain four coaches. ➡️ @CoachMikeCU @CoachChev6 @DarianLH3 & Coach Summers 📝
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Very cool moment at CU Events Center. After Evan Battey gets bucket at first half buzzer, he awaits a free throw while officials make sure basket is good. Gets a standing ovation from crowd as he flashes the Battey smile. Good stuff.
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Buffs sign six, all enrolled for spring semester #NewEra
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5 years
In case you went to bed before it was over, a reminder that @CUBuffsMBB won a championship Tuesday night
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To take this a little farther: One Broncos RB in today's game is making $750K this year. The other is making $9 million. One had 83 yards rushing and a TD; the other 26 yards and no scores. Go ahead and fill in the blanks.
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Let’s see … Broncos offense stunk. Then @I_CU_boy lit a fire and the offense awakened. Does that sum up the situation?
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Incredibly gutty performance from @CUBuffsWBB in getting an #NCAAWBB win over Duke on the Blue Devils' home floor. @CoachJRPayne has built a program with a solid foundation of grit. On to the #Sweet16 .
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You ready for fall camp? @RunRalphieRun ILB @_Nate_Landman threw 335 over his head Friday morning. Yes, he’s ready.
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I’m honestly shocked that’s not black and gold running down the arm of @I_CU_boy in this photo
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7 years
Four draft picks for @RunRalphieRun ties CU for 16th-best in the nation. Buffs are back and the NFL is watching.
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Money.
@FoxSportsRadio
FOX Sports Radio
5 years
Tedric Thompson...we salute you. #LARvsSEA | #Seahawks
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2 years
A few words about #CoachPrime , Buffs AD @RickGeorgeCU and how Colorado became relevant again.
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@JayBilas Reminds me of the Jerry Tarkanian quote: "The NCAA is so mad at Kentucky they're going to give Cleveland State another year of probation."
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7 years
When an Olympic medalist delivers great recruiting news. @trackjenny @RunRalphieRun #GoBuffs #NewEra #CUin17
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Attendance today at Folsom: 52,681
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University of Colorado, where spring comes in a wide variety of flavors — and always beautiful. (P.S. It will be 70 degrees on Wednesday.) #GoBuffs
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Rick George on Karl Dorrell: “I don’t think there was a more perfect coach for us in the past year."
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2 years
New CBs coach for @CUBuffsFootball . Welcome, Coach Chance
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7 years
Waiting ... Waiting ... #NeverStopRising
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8 years
You never, ever get tired of the views from #greateststadium in America #Rise16 #CUin17
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5 years
Column: Welcome to Colorado football, Mel Tucker style
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7 years
Long after practice over, Buffs freshman D'Shawn Schwartz still working on his shot.
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3 years
Golly … maybe the nation is figuring out the #Pac12 can indeed play some hoops.
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7 years
Just a friendly hello to #Pac12 football defenses: this is @RunRalphieRun QB @Airmontez12 . He's getting ready for 2017.
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3 years
Congrats to #CUBuffs OT Will Sherman, taken in sixth round by New England Patriots. Continues a long line of Buffs O-linemen who found a home in New England.
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He’s been at four other #Pac12 schools and earned a reputation as a top-notch recruiter and DBs coach. Now @coach_meat is ready to awaken what he calls a ‘sleeping giant’ with @CUBuffsFootball
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CU’s @brendonlewis123 is a competitor. He’s taken some big shots this year as well as more than his share of criticism — and he competes. Every dadgum play.
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Neill Woelk
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"Who saw this coming in August: Colorado is the last unbeaten west of the Mississippi."
@ByPatForde
Pat Forde
6 years
With @PeteThamel : Ten Takeaways from the college football weekend, from OU-Texas to LSU-Florida and beyond
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Would love to claim this headline as my own, but someone else with big CU ties sent it my way “Buffs Defrost Huskers”
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Buffs great @chadbrown94 endows CU scholarship. "We're a Buff family. The University of Colorado has been great to all of us. I appreciate the people in the athletic program, the people outside the program, and what they've done for me and my family."
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Buffs weekend: FB now 8-2. WBB wins 2. MBB wins. Wom XC region champs. Men XC 2nd in region. Soccer wins NCAA tourney game. #GreatToBeABuff
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Neat story from @cydtanner : Sons of Nigerian immigrants, these 3 Buffs credit strong families for path to success
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I’ve seen more than one CU team go through the motions in a season finale at Utah. This group of #CUBuffs is playing hard to the end. That’s part of a culture that is a good sign.
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Spring ball in Colorado: snow on the Flatirons, sunshine on the field. Beautiful Boulder. @RunRalphieRun
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Buffs win at USC, 69-65. Third straight win for Colorado. Emotional victory for Buffs. Outstanding effort for Colorado in getting a sweep in LA.
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Colorado’s @Coach_mtucker continues to construct a program built to withstand adversity.
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Sunday shoutout to CU’s @EBduece1 . When @kin_wright25 went out with injury Saturday, Battey helped fuel a Buffs comeback that cut an 18 pt deficit to 7 by half. Finished with 16 points, 5 boards. “I said to my guys, we’re not going home with two L’s. That’s not an option.”
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4 years
Both Ashaad Clayton and La’Vontae Shenault get their first stats as Buffs. Shenault with 29-yard reception; Clayton with 3-yard run
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5 years
Afternoon football under the Flatirons! The way it’s supposed to be.
@CUBuffsFootball
Colorado Buffaloes Football
5 years
Game time vs. Arizona ⬇️ 🗓️ Oct. 5 🕝 2:30pm MT 📺 @Pac12Network 📍 Folsom Field #GoBuffs || #RELENTLESS
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Colorado QB Steven Montez now the Buffaloes’ all-time leader in total offense.
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