Buff Nation –
A few years back, I took my son and nephews to Legoland. On the way out they were talking among themselves saying the day was “as fun as you can get”, and “all the way fun.” Those profound words can also be used to describe the CU tailgating / game events this past Saturday. Great friends, great weather, great football. While I barely missed my prediction of 56-0 (final score was 56-7), CU, for the second week in a row looked precision sharp on Offense and relentlessly unforgiving on Defense.
CU stands at 2-0 on the season and essentially untested in how good they really are. Heading into week 3 CU ranks 9th nationally in Total Offense, 7th in Total Defense, 3rd in Passing Defense, and 2nd (yes, 2nd) in 3rd down conversions. That is simply crazy field productivity. Of course (of course there is an of course), the season remains young, but grows up in a hurry come 1:30 MT tomorrow. The Buffs play #4 Michigan @ the Big House in Michigan. This will be the largest crowed to ever see CU play live (110,000 fans). The last time CU beat a ranked team on the road, was (wait for it) at Michigan in 1994 Miracle in Michigan.
CU is a 20 point underdog for tomorrow’s game. If CU somehow figures out to win (Defense holds Michigan to under three scores, Offense converts on 3rd downs, doesn’t allow MI to substitute personnel on defense, and wins time of possession), Buff Nation will explode, CU will be ranked in the top 25 and we are looking at sell outs at Folsom field the rest of the season. In reality, keeping the loss to under two touchdowns will be still be a “moral” victory, and CU will still know the Rise is real. Should be an awesome, tough, hard fought game. CU is confident and good. MI is better and has home field advantage. Can’t wait.
For those planning the next CU home outing, the Buffs return to Folsom Field on October 1 against Oregon St. Kickoff is TBA.
Go Buffs!
Doug