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Tuesday Buff Bites: Colorado Will TRY to Work Darrell Scott Into the Mix

Colorado_mediumCU’s Scott anxious for more carries : All Things Colorado Sports Colorado
Supposedly there is another article coming out in tomorrow's Denver Post that portrays Darrell Scott's frustration with the offense last week. Here is a first taste:

"I was warm. I was hyped. I was ready," Scott said. Apparently, Scott and running backs coach Darian Hagan talked over things the next day. "After meetings (Monday) it was like, ‘We’re going to try to work you in,’’’ Scott said. "That kind of reassured me on everything. We’ll see on Friday. "(Getting carries) is what I was recruited for. We’ll see."

We are going to "try" to work you in? There is no try, only do! I absolutely feel for the kid.

Colorado_medium104.3 The Fan - Scott Hastings and Alfred Williams Talk Colorado Buffaloes Football
I guess this is the nice version but Alfred Williams was none too happy with the Buffaloes performance before this interview with Dave Lapham of FSN. Scott Hastings makes fun of Hawkins' comment about Darrell Scott being nicked so he couldn't get rushing attempts but still was able to return kickoffs.

Colorado_mediumDan Hawkins: Cody must perform to keep job : All Things Colorado Sports Colorado
I'm confused. So Tyler Hansen's redshirt will come off if Cody Hawkins gets hurt or doesn't perform up to par? Who knows what the plan is but if this is the case, you have to wonder where the "underperforming" line is:

At his weekly media luncheon today, Colorado coach Dan Hawkins said it is not set in stone that junior Cody Hawkins will be the starting quarterback for the entire season — even if his son stays healthy. The coach said that players must perform to earn and keep their spots, quarterbacks included. Although the plan is for sophomore Tyler Hansen to sit out the season as a redshirt, things could change. "(Hansen’s redshirt) could all go out the window, in a variety of ways," Dan Hawkins said. "If Cody just ends up not getting it done … there’s a lot of situations (that could change things). "You’ve got to play well. You’ve got to play well at the spot. But there is never a set of rules that govern that. That’s always a judgment call.’’

Colorado_mediumScout.com: UT/Colorado Game Notes
From the Toledo scout.com site. Remember Toledo has beat a BCS team each of the last three years and the last two Big 12 teams who played in the Glass Bowl left with losses. The Buffs will try to avoid being the third:

This will be the third Big 12 opponent to come to the Glass Bowl in the last four years. Toledo is 2-0 in the two previous contests with a 37-31 2OT win over Kansas in 2006 and a 36-35 victory over Iowa State in 2007. Toledo has also defeated a BCS opponent in each of the last three years, and will be gunning for a fourth straight year with a win over a BCS team Friday night. Toledo comes into the game 0-1, but had a strong offensive showing at Purdue in a 52-31 loss. Senior QB Aaron Opelt completed 41 of 67 passes for 423 yards and three touchdowns. He leads the nation in passing yards and pass attempts. Senior wide receiver Stephen Williams collected 15 catches for 185 yards and two touchdowns in the game, while true freshman receiver Eric Page added 12 receptions for 128 yards and one touchdown. Senior wide receiver Robin Bailey also added 6 receptions for the Rockets.

Colorado_mediumHawk: Early Emotion Was There vs. CSU - CUBuffs.com
Here is a few status updates on some players:

McKnight should be able to play Friday night at Toledo (7 p.m. MDT, ESPN) and center Mike Iltis (sprained ankle) also is expected to play. The status of safety Patrick Mahnke (sprained ankle) isn't known yet . . . . Dan Hawkins said he hopes to get increased contributions from receivers Andre Simmons and Anthony Wright as the weeks progress.

Colorado_mediumCU foe Rockets look to the air : All Things Colorado Sports Colorado
Toledo senior quarterback Aaron Opelt was named offensive player of the week for the Mid-American Conference’s West Division after throwing for 423 yards and three touchdowns Saturday in a 52-31 loss at Purdue. Rockets coach Tim Beckman told the Toledo Blade: "(Opelt) might throw it a hundred (times) if we have to (against Colorado). Whatever it takes to win."

More Buff Bites after the jump...

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Colorado_mediumHawkins Press Conference Quotes - CUBuffs.com
University of Colorado head football coach Dan Hawkins held his weekly press luncheon Tuesday at the Dal Ward Athletic Center. He recapped last week's game against Colorado State and previewed Friday's showdown against the Toledo Rockets.

Colorado_mediumOTC: MU’s Gabbert Amazes / Snyder’s KSU Not So Much | KC Confidential.com
The University of Colorado is getting ridiculed all over the nation:

"For people who were looking or hoping for Colorado to be the dark horse, well, that’s fine. The Colorado offensive line play was terrible!" Steven St. John, in a not-so-subtle message to KK and Clink, who both picked the Buffs to win the North, 810 AM GH: It appears the North can be divided into the haves and have nots. CU, ISU and KSU look to be hapless. Of these three, the Cyclones may be the only one who ekes out a conference win. The Colorado/K-State game could end in a scoreless tie.

Colorado_mediumBig 12 power rankings - College Football Nation - ESPN
Tim Griffin is letting the Buffs have it this week and rightfully so;

12. Colorado: So much for much "Hawk Love" with this team. The Buffaloes were humiliated in their own stadium as Colorado State jumped on them early and dictated the tempo from the opening snap. They were gashed for too many big plays and couldn’t run the ball when they needed to. And that debacle is followed by a tough road trip to Toledo to play on a short work week.

Colorado_mediumCU players not about to push panic button - The Denver Post

Colorado_mediumBuffs Rippy, Stewart will head home for Toledo game - Boulder Daily Camera

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Wtf try?

Just put him in the backfield, lineup in the I, and do it.

I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.

by A.J. Haefele on Sep 8, 2009 10:31 PM MDT reply actions  

I don't understand......

Hawk….will you please just tell us why Scott only got one carry the entire game? Is he lazy, insubordinate, a poor team player? What other explanation could you have for not getting him some carries and letting us see if he can be a difference maker? I find it hard to believe that Demetrius Sumler deserves eight times as many carries as Scott. Will you please just tell us the truth. Was he “nicked up” or not? You tell us one thing……Hagan tells us something else?!?

by Beachbufff on Sep 8, 2009 11:48 PM MDT reply actions  

Memo to Hawk

Time for excuses are over, you said it yourself. Now all these people posting at The Ralphie Report are not doing it to run you down, we want you to succeed, thus the Buffs will succeed. We want to help you, for example, we all know you like to read self-developement and motivational books so here is a quote for from Don Miguel Ruiz,

“Take action on your ideas. Doing your best means to take action. You can have many great ideas in your head, but without action upon an idea,there will be no manifestation, no results, and no rewards.”

Feel better now Hawk? Movtivated now to go out and get yourself and your staff to strap it up and do what needs to be done to get the Buffs in the win column? Well, most of us aren’t sure so how about a training camp for you and your coaching staff? The players have one so how about one for you and the staff? Hey, we have the instructor covered, I am sure he’ll motivate you and the staff. What’s that you say, Dr Phil? No, this guy doesn’t live in Oprah land. He’s trained thousands, so you’ll be in good hands…

Here’s one of his training camps in progress, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Nf1MK7lts

So as you can’t see Hawk, at The Ralphie Report, we care.

One last motivational quote, if only he weren’t a Nebraskan.

“Get err Done” Larry the Cable Guy.

by CrazyBuff on Sep 9, 2009 12:04 AM MDT reply actions  

Just once I would like to see

Hawk’s offense run out of the I-Form. Get your backs a full head of steam, and let our fullback do what he is supposed to do.

by coffmonster on Sep 9, 2009 7:38 AM MDT reply actions  

Toledo

Maybe I’m the only Buff fan ready to move on form CSU and start thinking about Toledo… but going against the nation’s leading passing attack on the road is going to be a great test for our defense after giving up multiple big plays against CSU. I wonder how many sacks they gave up?

by BuffulanceMan on Sep 9, 2009 8:48 AM MDT reply actions  

Scott Playing Time

Griffin of ESPN suggests that the reason Scott didn’t play much was that he hasn’t figured out the pass blocking part of being a RB.

by SFBuff on Sep 9, 2009 11:36 AM MDT up reply actions  

Right, that's the story

Although, after seeing Sumler entirely whiff on several of his blocking assignments, I think that DScott could whiff just as effectively.

by AllBroncsallday on Sep 9, 2009 3:10 PM MDT up reply actions  

and lets not forget the time where

He just stood and watched a d-lineman chase after cody instead of either A. blocking him or B. running down field to get open for a short pass (I think we discussed this in the game thread)

by nebraskasux on Sep 9, 2009 6:02 PM MDT up reply actions  

Toledo QB

Was sacked ZERO times, threw 3 TD’s, 2 INT’s. and they fumbled once and Purdue recovered.

by CrazyBuff on Sep 9, 2009 9:38 AM MDT reply actions  

ready

im ready for a big game against friday. Hopefully Scott gets 15 carries and we recover with a nice victory and get this season back on track. Hawkins isnt stupid. He knows Scott needs more carries. Lets go Buffs!!

by buffs15 on Sep 9, 2009 10:43 AM MDT reply actions  

Maybe I'm crazy...

but I see Speedy Stewart being emphasized since, you know, we’re playing in his backyard with all of his family and friends in attendance. Wouldn’t help recruiting much in Ohio if he sits the bench the whole game.

Yes, I understand that Scott is our better athlete and that the win of ultimate importance. All I’m saying is that Stewart will get a nod given that we’re playing near his home.

by Buff-in-CA on Sep 9, 2009 12:06 PM MDT up reply actions  

Why is this difficult?

Try? Just put the kid in the game and give him the ball. Try, feh.

by AllBroncsallday on Sep 9, 2009 11:29 AM MDT reply actions  

And I wanted to remark

That the “confusion” whether DScott was hurt or not between Hagan and Hawkins is not a good sign at all. You guys need to get your stories straight- maybe you should have one of those coach meetings I’m always hearing about.

by AllBroncsallday on Sep 9, 2009 11:32 AM MDT up reply actions  

Hmmmm

Are our coaches high?

by DABUFFS50 on Sep 9, 2009 1:17 PM MDT reply actions  

Toledo

I think it will be a closer game than most of the predictions suggestions. Both teams have fairly porous defenses and I think it will be a high scoring game. Both teams have issues that need addressed, and whichever team does the best job at patching those areas, has the best chance of winning.

www.letsgorockets.com

by switz1873 on Sep 9, 2009 1:47 PM MDT reply actions  

be smart coaches

i am not going to get into the qb situation. that is just too frustrating. as far as running back… Sumler should be in on third and long if we are having trouble protecting the passer. That is the only time he and his slow feet are worth anything. Lockridge should be our true third down back- he can fly and gives us a huge mismatch against any linebacker out there. First and second down should be owned by scott and speedy – they are our advantage over anyone in the big twelve, with oklahoma being the only possible exception. throw behrens in there occasionally to lead block(did you notice his block on Lockridges TD run? come on). coaches – you have to get it together, your jobs and the season depend on it. no more running the play clock down when we are playing against the clock. no more forgetting who your playmakers are. and dear god, no more running sideways on short yardage downs. earn your pay and make it happen coaches, no “trying”.

by rckymtnbuff on Sep 9, 2009 2:15 PM MDT reply actions  

Augh

This game terrifies me, that is really all I can say at this point.

by BVaz on Sep 9, 2009 4:03 PM MDT reply actions  

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