Tuesday Buff Bites - He Could Play, He Might Play, I Don't Know

by Bob_Bell on Oct 13, 2009 8:16 PM MDT in Daily Buff Links Comment 4 comments

Door open for both CU QBs to play | All Things Colorado Sports
Who knows what is going on with the quarterback spot..."he could play, he might play, I don't know" is the current ruling that we have now to go by. How about just saying that we fully support Tyler Hansen as our quarterback going forward like you did with Cody at the beginning of the year. Of course, if Tyler Hansen throws four interceptions in the first half against Kansas, I am sure that we would see another quarterback, coach, but we don't need all of this circus talk going on. Everyone is already laughing at the program for the 1 - 4 start, now we just look dysfunctional:

Dan Hawkins said there will not be a particular package in place for Cody. But … "The thing is, everything is fluid, everything is fluid," Hawkins said. "Tyler’s going to start. It’s Tyler’s show. How that goes, I don’t know. "It’s the same as before (when Cody was the starter). I know (reporters are) trying to get it exact. The way to get it exact is, that’s how it is: It’s Tyler’s show. We’re going with Tyler. But you never know.’’ Dan Hawkins was asked if he likely will enter the game thinking that his son will also play. "If we’re trying to get this down to a legal document here, maybe I should say, ‘He could play, he might play, I don’t know.’’’ However, Dan Hawkins said it is important for the team to have "some continuity" at the quarterback position. "We don’t want (Hansen) to have the hook hanging over his head," Dan Hawkins said.

Hawkins Press Luncheon Quotes - CUBuffs.com

On QB Cody Hawkins' New Role "He's great, he's great about it. This is one instance where it's not good to be the coach's son. He made some great plays in the game and he got hit a bunch. Really on that play, it was a combination of things where I expect more of him in that situation, if that's Tyler [Hansen] I probably don't take him out, if it's Bernard [Jackson] I probably won't take him out, but when you're Cody I expect him to make that [play]. He's [Cody] still going to have a role and I think there is a very good chance you could see both of them, they will both be ready to go. Cody knows, he has handled this whole thing great, and so has Tyler for that matter. I think those two guys exemplify selflessness. They have always put the team before themselves."

CU-Buffs QB flip-flop: Dan Hawkins says both Tyler Hansen and Cody could play - Boulder Daily Camera
I like this attitude from Tyler Hansen even in the wake of this mess that has been created:

"Right now I'm going into it like I'm going to be the guy," Hansen said today. "I'm looking at it like I'm going to compete my butt off and prepare so that I go into Kansas balling out and doing awesome. Right now it's me, and if I do like that I'll be the guy playing. I want it to be like I'm not sharing any time, but if that is what they want and that's what the team needs, I'll do it."

Jayhawks keeping it simple as CU awaits - The Longmont Times-Call
The game against Kansas State next week has not been announced for television yet as they are waiting to hear from FCS-C and whether they want to air it or not.

The Big 12 on Monday did not announce the start time and TV plans for CU’s Oct. 24 game at Kansas State. The league is waiting to see if FCS-C wants to air it. FSN, Versus and ABC are set to air other Big 12 games.

Keenan Stevens wins center job | The Buffzone Blog
In some surprising news, Keenan Stevens has been named the permanent starter at center, replacing Mike Iltis who has been injured the past two weeks:

One piece of overlooked news at today’s newsconference with Dan Hawkins was the coach saying Keenan Stevens has earned the starting center job while filling in for Mike Iltis the past two weeks.

Kansas vs. Colorado Team Analysis - Rock Chalk Talk

Kansas vs. Colorado team analysis from our fellow SBNation blog, Rock Chalk Talk.

more links are after the jump...

Brooks: KU Dials It Back On 'D' - CUBuffs.com

The most recent Big 12 Conference coach to snuggle up to the KISS theory (Keep It Simple, Stupid) on defense is Kansas' Mark Mangino, who on Saturday watched Iowa State roll up 512 yards of total offense against his Jayhawks.

Roesler: Colorado home advantage to test Kansas | Kansan.com

Colorado’s offense, which has struggled all year, has the opportunity to gain confidence against a Kansas defense that showed some uninspired play against Iowa State. If Kansas can stop Colorado early, take the fans out of the game and force the Buffaloes to rely on their passing attack, the Jayhawks will have a good chance to win.

Kansas-Colorado Preview - Oct. 13, 2009 - NCAA Football - CBSSports.com

While quarterback Todd Reesing and a talented pair of receivers continue to break school records, Kansas keeps winning.

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I just peeked over there on one of the links above, and from the sound of the 12 comments, they are really concerned about our little ol Buffs.

Nobody seemed overly impressed with their offense, and have given up on their D.

I think the Buffs might carry a little confidence into this game that they can pull this one out.

I actually have a bit of optimism about this game (or I’m coming down with H1N1 and am dilusional?..)

by BuffnBigD on Oct 13, 2009 8:43 PM MDT reply actions

He could play, he might play, I don't know....

What is that? I really want to see Hawk succeed…no reason to start all over again with a new Head Coach, new staff, etc. But comments like this make me wonder if he’s cut out for the Head Coaching job.

by HBbuff on Oct 13, 2009 9:42 PM MDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs

After watching the UT game back, these are my thoughts

1) Darrell Scott would likely be playing more if he were more trustworthy in pass protection. There were a few plays where, lined up in the shotgun, Darrell looked lost trying to protect Cody, not knowing where the rush was coming from.

2)The success in the running game in the first half came when we tried to run outside to the TE side away from twins on the opposite side of the formation. The O-line did was athletic enough to get out front and we blocked well down field. Same way in the last game in Lincoln last year. The success stopped when we tried to run up the gut from the same formation and blocking scheme was designed to go outside.

3) The defense played lights out and never lost the swagger that I saw them have in the Wyoming game, although with some film study, Beatty could get burned on some play action. He commits really early to the run.

3a) Nick Kasa could be like Suh in three years. He’s so fast. He popped McCoy on a sack late in the first half on a hit that was unbelievable.

4) The blocked punt was not a factor of slow timing by Dilalo, but an OLE’ -type block by the up man. Never attempted to touch him.

5) Given the opportunity, Simas is a man. Great hands, catches in traffic, and was wide-ass open on a corner route on the play where Cody misread the safety who picked him for six.

5a) Maybe it’s just me, but on the pick, Nate Solder runs stride for stride with DScott, for about 50 yards as the closest pursuers of the ball carrier…… which means that at 8 inches taller and 90 pounds heavier, Solder is a just freakish athlete, or Scott’s just not that fast.

5b) Scott later returned a punt for 50 yards, and didn’t even look like he was trying to run which means that 1) he’s a victim of being really really smooth (like Ken Griffey Jr. used to be tracking a fly ball in the gap and looking like he was lazy) or 2) he’s a freakish athlete who doesn’t necessarily have to look like he’s running with his hair on fire to gain yards (ie Speedy)

6) Smelling blood in the water, Muschamp pined the ears back on the D when Tyler came in and our O-line was gassed. I expect we’ll see much better protection this week.

7) I agree with Hawk. This team should be confident heading into this week. Home crowd. Evening game. Coming off a really good showing against the Horns. They know where the mistakes were made last week in the kicking game and they know how to correct that. I have a feeling that this will be the most complete game of the year, and I don’t hope to win, I expect to win.

by Eforceone on Oct 14, 2009 2:43 PM MDT reply actions 2 recs