“Hold your breath and count to ten”
– Adele
Buff Nation –
Steel yourself. For the first time in 28 years, CU will play in Fort Collins against the Colorado State Rams in a game that has seismic ramifications for this young 2024 Buff season.
In response to CSU players talking smack about the upcoming CU game, coach Prime said, “it’s personal.” I wish he wouldn’t do that. I wish Coach Prime would say nothing and treat the trek up to Fort Collins as a business trip. Leave the bling, the NIL estimates, the blenders, the celebrities, and the shiny golden coaches’ headsets (really?), back in Boulder, and take care of business on the road.
CSU just announced they will join the Pac-12 in 2025. They are coming off their first win of the season, and they know CU is not a particularly good team (not yet at least). In front of their home crowd with Boulder’s own Henry Blackburn at safety, the Rams will be playing for redemption, honor, and pride. CU shouldn’t need additional “it’s personal” motivation. CSU is right in front of their face.
This game isn’t personal, it’s strictly business.
Coach Prime, and the Buffs were at their best just before kickoff against TCU last year. The pre-game speech is legendary. It’s authentic. It’s organic.
Tomorrow night, CU needs to return to that raw state of desire. Play for the love of the game. Play for each other. Win the toss, take the ball and jump out to a 7-0 lead. Now is the time to throw the first punch. If not, CU may find itself sleeping among the fishes.
Go Buffs!
Doug
Well said, I just want to hear about X’and O’s! No more celebrities and all the other pomp and circumstances. I’m old school, it’s about the wins and getting an education.
Toss the hype-won’t be accomplished! Mr Positive (Prime) needs to get an effective plan together to get any more Dub yaz this fall. We need a little bit more variety than huck it down field. Our wristy Qb needs to dance a little more north & south. Why you ask? Somebody needs to be the leading rusher!