Buff Nation –
Happy Friday!
Week Twelve Review
CU had its second and final bye of the season. It was hopefully a chance for Laviska Shenault and others to heal up for the final two games of the season.
Week Thirteen Preview
CU (4-6) vs Washington (6-4) – Saturday 8PM, Folsom Field (ESPN)
As disappointing as this season has been, it’s sad to see the season come to an end. Tomorrow evening the Buffs take on the Washington Huskies for their last home game of 2019 season. For 16 seniors this will be the last time they play on Folsom field, and probably forever. One of those Seniors is QB1 Montez whom I have often accused of being late-night Fortnight Montez rather than QB1 Montez. It’s been a long and difficult run with this guy. That said, Montez holds 35 school records and needs 300 yards passing and 1 td pass to hold those two records as well.
As infuriating as Montez has been (sometimes it feels like this is our penance), Montez STILL has one more chance to hook up Buff Nation, and for all of us to forever speak fondly of how it was in his twilight moments when he shined the brightest. A victory on Saturday would wash away all the tears. A win Saturday would usher in a new era of Buffs football. A victory Saturday would be a fitting ending to the career of a QB who holds all the records outside of the ones that matter.
Final Thought
CU currently has the 33rd rank recruiting class in the nation (and rising). This is the highest ranking in over a decade (Tucker effect). Recruiting is the life blood of any college football program. Players make plays. Players win games. Recruits want cool uniforms (check), cool facilities (check), cool college atmosphere (check), the opportunity to play (check) and a winning program so they can brag to their friends (in process). A win against the reigning Pac-12 champion Huskies on national television in front of a frenzy crowd would make a clear statement that CU is on the rise and as a recruit you can be part of something bigger than yourself. Something that will shock the world and you can be an architect in the build. Something you can tell your grandchildren about how you were a part of CU’s emergence as a football powerhouse. Winning Saturday would have a high return on victory for CU and it’s recruiting efforts.
Final Thought #2
Saturday will be Laviska Shenault’s last game as a CU Buff. While only a junior, Laviska will declare for the NFL draft. See him one last time this Saturday before you begin seeing him on Sundays.
Go Buffs!
Doug