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Colorado Buffaloes @ Colorado St. Rams


It's Gameday at the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver, Colorado

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Who: Colorado Buffaloes vs. Colorado State Rams
Where: Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium (Capacity 76,125)
When: 5:30 MT
Line: Colorado by 11

At Stake: State of Colorado Bragging Rights

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Radio: 850 KOA (Mark Johnson, Larry Zimmer and Charles Johnson)
TV: Fox Sports Network
Weather: Sunny, 82 degrees at kickoff
Online trackers: ESPN
Colorado State blogs: Ramnation

Welcome to the Ralphie Report as we officially begin the 2008 season for the Colorado Buffaloes. No need to go anywhere else today. We have everything you need and we welcome you to weigh in with your live game analysis, critiques, observations and predictions as the Buffs attempt to run the Rams out of Denver in convincing fashion. Check out Rock M Nation's game thread, the Missouri blog, from yesterday to see how they do it with all the comments and let's get the same thing going here. If you don't have an account, sign up here and enjoy all that our site has to offer. 

 

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Preview - Colorado State Offense v. Colorado Buffaloes Defense
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 CSU Head Coach Steve Fairchild Synopsis
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Beautiful Day in Denver...

Can’t wait, should be an exciting day for the Buffs as there is a lot of anticipation. Just walking around downtown, their is a lot of Black and Gold out there! So anybody got any predictions about how Darrell Scott’s day will go? Got any bold predictions, air’em out here! Go Buffs!!!!

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by irish1611 on Aug 31, 2008 12:11 PM MDT   0 recs

While being in Vegas kicks ass, I really wish I had flown back earlier so I could go to the game.

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by WoodrowWilson on Aug 31, 2008 3:21 PM MDT   0 recs

RPT from Rock M checking in...

Got the game fired up on HD and considering I’m still recovering from our game in St. Louis last night, it’s CU-CSU for the foreseeable future.

By the way, I see you pretty much ripped our live thread code. Luckily, I consider that a form of flattery!

Regardless, represent the conference well. Who all is here right now?

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by rptgwb on Aug 31, 2008 5:53 PM MDT   0 recs

The pass defense scared the crap out of me

Who knew Juice Williams could throw a deep ball?

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by rptgwb on Aug 31, 2008 6:04 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah it left a little to be desired...

but offensively you guys have so many weapons and could average 50 a game

by Denverjhawk on Aug 31, 2008 6:05 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

I gave you some props in the thread

and yes it should be thought of as a form of flattery.

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by irish1611 on Sep 1, 2008 6:35 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey everybody

Smart is looking good so far, he’s all over the field like Dizon was. Wish the D-line could get a little more pressure on their QB

by nebraskasux on Aug 31, 2008 6:02 PM MDT   0 recs

Great play call on the screen

Capitalize on a defense that’s overcommitting and trying to force agression

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by rptgwb on Aug 31, 2008 6:03 PM MDT   0 recs

Colorguard, I think

But I’m sure our puzzled looks are similar…

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by rptgwb on Aug 31, 2008 6:16 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Is Josh Smith to lanky to be a punt returner?

He’s looked pretty sketchy so far. I’d like to see some small quick cutting guy like Roman H or Bloom back there. Like Rodney Stewart. I forgot, we had some small dude as punt returner but he’s injured right?

by nebraskasux on Aug 31, 2008 6:18 PM MDT   0 recs

I agree. Josh hasn’t impressed me back there

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by WoodrowWilson on Aug 31, 2008 6:20 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't think lankiness is indicative of return ability

Some might classify this as lanky.

It’s all about acceleration and shiftiness. Size shouldn’t be a big factor.

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by rptgwb on Aug 31, 2008 6:21 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Name drop aside

I don’t think it requires someone built like Darren Sproles to return kicks. Returning, especially punts, is pretty much just an innate ability some guys possess.

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by rptgwb on Aug 31, 2008 6:25 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

point taken :-)

I remember his name, espinoza right? We’ll have to see how he looks

by nebraskasux on Aug 31, 2008 6:23 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Great read by Hawkins

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by rptgwb on Aug 31, 2008 6:22 PM MDT   0 recs

touchdown right in the endzone I am sitting in. Beautiful ball by hawk

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by irish1611 on Aug 31, 2008 6:24 PM MDT   0 recs

CSU

offense looks sloppy, slow.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
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Corn Nation!

by corn blight on Aug 31, 2008 6:31 PM MDT   0 recs

CSU beginning to self destruct

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by rptgwb on Aug 31, 2008 6:31 PM MDT   0 recs

yeah

punter looked lost, too, didn’t he?

as in “I suppose maybe I should pick this up”…

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by corn blight on Aug 31, 2008 6:32 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Looked like he didn't trust his ability to pick it up

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by rptgwb on Aug 31, 2008 6:33 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Corn Blight...

Didn’t see or read anything about Huskers opener how did things look out there

by Denverjhawk on Aug 31, 2008 6:33 PM MDT   0 recs

like it's gonna be another long year

Haha, I’ll try not to be too mean corn, I just have a real passionate hatred for your team. I’ll be nice…

by nebraskasux on Aug 31, 2008 6:35 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

it was

a win. early we looked great, but we need to work heavily on run blocking.

defense looked much much much improved.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
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Corn Nation!

by corn blight on Aug 31, 2008 6:41 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Win over Va Tech is very much a possibility, no?

I’ve been down on Va Tech for most of the offseason. It now looks very possible for a battle of 4-0 teams to start October.

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Chance McDanielson for Heisman

by rptgwb on Aug 31, 2008 6:48 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

as

long as we take care on special teams. VaTech played their usual ugly game Saturday, scoring on defense and special teams plays.

Too bad they lost, though.

Yeah, Nebraska – Mizzou should be 4-0. Should be fun.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
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by corn blight on Aug 31, 2008 6:52 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Sipili is playing alot

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by irish1611 on Aug 31, 2008 6:38 PM MDT   0 recs

he is

he wasn’t supposed to start was he? Has burton or mohler been in? Haven’ noticed

by nebraskasux on Aug 31, 2008 6:40 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

When did Marion Barber start playing for CSU?

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by rptgwb on Aug 31, 2008 6:39 PM MDT   0 recs

norcal it's the dump pass offense

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by irish1611 on Aug 31, 2008 6:42 PM MDT   0 recs

this

Johnson guy looks good for CSU.

maybe it’s the hair, though.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
Our Cobs Are Bigger Than Yours!
Corn Nation!

by corn blight on Aug 31, 2008 6:45 PM MDT   0 recs

uff

just went CU was getting to much momentum going.

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by corn blight on Aug 31, 2008 6:49 PM MDT   0 recs

wow

he was kind of wide open, wasn’t he?

by nebraskasux on Aug 31, 2008 6:51 PM MDT   0 recs

WIDE open

Blown assignment, or just flat out beaten?

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by rptgwb on Aug 31, 2008 6:51 PM MDT   0 recs

oh

shit, I’m behind on the DVR.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
Our Cobs Are Bigger Than Yours!
Corn Nation!

by corn blight on Aug 31, 2008 6:52 PM MDT   0 recs

Josh Smith

Too lanky, eh?

Maclin brings you good karma. Recognize!

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by rptgwb on Aug 31, 2008 6:53 PM MDT   0 recs

Joking aside

there is a big difference between the two different returns. Some guys, like Smith, can excel in the return game thanks to plus long speed, ala Jerome Mathis of the Texans two years ago. Guys that can excelerate north south with subtle cuts can be great kick returners.

Good punt returners, on the other hand, have superior lateral agility and can bounce east-west without losing much in quickness. Thus far, Smith tends to gather himself a little too much in his cuts in the punt return game. It’s too early to call one way or the other, but it isn’t lankiness persay that could keep him from being a great punt returner, but less- than-ideal-though-still-solid lateral agility.

Stewart looks like he has it, but he’s a little cavalier with the ball as well.

by David OhNo on Aug 31, 2008 7:29 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Explosive

I thought he looked lkike O. Bolt—blasting by everybody on the KO return for TD.

by DeepPurple on Aug 31, 2008 9:41 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Very explosive in kick return

I like his style, too. No jukes , or switching fields, just get there. Fast.

by David OhNo on Aug 31, 2008 10:11 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

hahaha

I’ll feel stupid now, nice return Josh!

by nebraskasux on Aug 31, 2008 6:53 PM MDT   0 recs

Guess I should take that back… :)

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by WoodrowWilson on Aug 31, 2008 6:56 PM MDT   0 recs

Who let the air out of the balloon?

Wow.

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by rptgwb on Aug 31, 2008 6:56 PM MDT   0 recs

manke

how did he not catch him, looks like he was running in slow motion

by nebraskasux on Aug 31, 2008 6:57 PM MDT   0 recs

Favoring Stewart. It is electric here buffs need 7 here

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by irish1611 on Aug 31, 2008 7:03 PM MDT   0 recs

Edge speed appears to be lacking

Herrod had great bend on his sack, but thus far, nobody’s turning the corner or forcing the tackle up field to set up interior moves. Perhaps a little blitz package for the second half?

by David OhNo on Aug 31, 2008 7:32 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

boom!

drive killer, look the crowd shots of the CSU fans, quick.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
Our Cobs Are Bigger Than Yours!
Corn Nation!

by corn blight on Aug 31, 2008 7:13 PM MDT   0 recs

whooeeee

timeout CU – one more shot!

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Corn Nation!

by corn blight on Aug 31, 2008 7:15 PM MDT   0 recs

yeah

bloody hell. allergy meds have me f’ing stoned.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
Our Cobs Are Bigger Than Yours!
Corn Nation!

by corn blight on Aug 31, 2008 7:17 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey woodrow!

Where you watching the game? You got money on it? I love to hit vegas during college football season, only sport I feel comfortable betting on. My CU buddies give me crap for betting on the buffs, so I generally don’t. Last time I bet big (for me anyway) was the Fiesta Bowl against Oregon, that was bad… But I made it all back and more with the NU-Miami Rose Bowl the next day!

by nebraskasux on Aug 31, 2008 7:18 PM MDT   0 recs

I was watching it down at the Mandalay Bay sportsbook. It was great, and the Buffs came through huge.

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by WoodrowWilson on Sep 1, 2008 4:01 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Retiring to my side of the blogosphere for the next little bit...

Impressions:

- Shaping up to be barnburner. Par for the course for this rivalry, eh?
- Colorado looks extremely talented, but man can they be inconsistent. Is that the big question this season?

Best guess for tonight at the half? 34-24, CU.

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by rptgwb on Aug 31, 2008 7:18 PM MDT   0 recs

No

it’ll be a three point game. nail-biter.

it’s supposed to be, it’s a rivalry game, eh?

Go Big Red Nebraska!
Our Cobs Are Bigger Than Yours!
Corn Nation!

by corn blight on Aug 31, 2008 7:22 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Ralphie

it has to be kind of wild to run with that guy clear across the field.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
Our Cobs Are Bigger Than Yours!
Corn Nation!

by corn blight on Aug 31, 2008 7:34 PM MDT   0 recs

damn

near got another TD return.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
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Corn Nation!

by corn blight on Aug 31, 2008 7:36 PM MDT   0 recs

Was the cut there outside?

hard to tell from that angle, but one thing’s for sure, dude’s got serious jets.

by David OhNo on Aug 31, 2008 7:37 PM MDT   0 recs

I hope scott gets some carries 2nd half

1 carry so far? I was hoping and thinking he’d get 10+ today

by nebraskasux on Aug 31, 2008 7:39 PM MDT   0 recs

hell

man, has he had time to learn the offense yet?

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by corn blight on Aug 31, 2008 7:43 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

you would hope so

He seems to be a smart kid and an incredible physical specimen, the knock against him was he was out of shape

by nebraskasux on Aug 31, 2008 7:45 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Has he been tackled yet?

As in brought to the ground?

If Colorado can force a quick punt here, I’d like to see Scott come back out and try to wear down the D.

by David OhNo on Aug 31, 2008 7:47 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

aha!

here’s the right i was looking for…..

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Corn Nation!

by corn blight on Aug 31, 2008 7:44 PM MDT   0 recs