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Buffaloes Lose Running Back to Academics

Colorado running back Thomas Perez will miss the 2007 season, not for Fulmer Cup-related hijinx, but instead due to poor classroom performance. Let this serve as a stark reminder of the importance of the "other" side of student-athlete. Perez was being counted on to help bolster Colorado's running attack. The coaches were...

Colorado Quarterback Ready to Stick a Fork in Himself

I'm all for having a realistic outlook on life, and I understand the importance of doing one's best. That being said Nick Nelson, a junior college transfer at Colorado, might be taking things a bit too seriously. This is what he had to say about his battle with Cody Hawkins for the Buffaloes starting quarterback job:"I...

Dan and Cody Hawkins Spend Spring Break With Urban Meyer

Spring break is traditionally a time for college kids to head to Florida. Its not surprising then that Colorado quarterback Cody Hawkins did just that a few weeks ago. What is surprising, however, is that Hawkins took his father, Colorado head coach Dan Hawkins with him, and the two spent some time with Urban Meyer and the...

Buffaloes Facing Extinction Along Offensive Line

Coming off a disappointing 2-10 season, Colorado began spring practices with just six healthy offensive linemen. Included in that group are three players with considerable experience in tackles Tyler Polumbus (pictured at right) and Edwin Harrison, along with former guard Daniel Sanders who is moving to center in 2007. The...

Colorado Decides Losing is Not Very Fun

The Colorado Buffaloes are entering their second spring under Dan Hawkins with an improved attitude and a better understanding of expectations. Clearly becoming more familiar with the coaching staff and its system can go a long ways toward developing team chemistry, but what about memories of a dreadful 2006? "I don't...