Tuesday Evening Buff Bites - We're Getting Really Close Now...

by Jon Woods on Aug 31, 2010 7:43 PM MDT in Colorado Buffaloes Links Roundup

Just two more days and we will have college football back. Hallelujah brothers and sisters!

Big 12 exit fee holding up CU jump to Pac-10 - The Denver Post - This report makes a lot more sense than what we saw last week. All parties are still working towards the Buffs leaving after this season. It still may not happen, but I would put my money on 2011.

The Pac-10, which has accepted Colorado beginning with the 2012 football season, wants to begin scheduling for 2011 by Oct. 15. In order for CU to join next year, it must negotiate an exit fee that would make it economically feasible to leave the Big 12 a year early. The current fee believed to be on the table is about $9 million, depending on variables ranging from TV appearances to a bowl game. "We're waiting and seeing," Colorado president Bruce Benson said. All three parties — CU, the Big 12 and the Pac-10 — would like the Buffs to join the Pac-10 next year, but unless they get help from the Big 12 on lowering the exit fee, CU will likely stay until 2012.

CU's Hawkins coaching against the odds - Boulder Daily Camera

There is hope for Dan Hawkins. Can the Colorado football coach come back from the brink of being fired at the end of last season to lead the Buffs to a winning year in 2010 with more wins to come in the future?

Paige: Herrod finds "real" home at CU - The Denver Post - Woody Paige takes a look at Marquez Herrod's journey to the University of Colorado.

Much more after the jump...

Buffaloes looking to avoid early stumbles - Big 12 Blog - ESPN - The Buffs CANNOT afford another early season mistake fest like we saw in 2009.

Big 12 Preview: A Breakdown Of All The Must-See Dates On Conference's Farewell Tour - SBNation.com - Peter Bean takes a look at the best games coming up for the Big 12 in 2010. He also thinks the Buffs could challenge for the North.

Predicting the Big 12's 2010 season - Big 12 Blog - ESPN

Newcomer of the Year: Toney Clemons, wide receiver, Colorado I'll toe the company line on this one. Clemons is physically impressive and should have plenty of opportunities to make plays with Tyler Hansen at quarterback.

2010 CFB Season Predictions...In MS Paint - This season "preview" is hilarious...

BYU To Go Independent In Football And Join The West Coast Conference In Non-Football Sports - Mountain West Connection - BYU is dumb. I really, really hate this move.

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Yeah, just saw about that BYU move

Very odd. Does BYU seriously think they can get a national TV deal by playing Utah, Utah State, some WAC teams and maybe 1 big name opponent a year? And the WCC movie is just weird, maybe they think they can just dominate the WCC in every sport (which they should just based on their size alone) but I doubt they will.

I’m not worried much about 2012 anymore either. Either the Big 12 will lower the fee or the Pac-12 will help us out…

by nebraskasux on Aug 31, 2010 8:00 PM MDT reply actions

I suppose they are banking on the deal they might get with ESPN

with the tv deal they hoping ot at least double (or even triple) the revenue they can get.

by ximiankernel on Aug 31, 2010 8:16 PM MDT up reply actions

BYU is thinking they can make more from BYU TV

they’ve already got the channel, infrastructure, and 50 million subscribers. And the WCC move kind f makes sense. The entire conference is Catholic schools (and 1 Church of Christ school), so they know how to deal with BYUs religious demands, like no games on Sundays.

"I'm sorry, are you addressing me? Because your authority is not recognized in Fort Kick Ass." ~Dr. Krieger

by Phil Fraser on Aug 31, 2010 10:23 PM MDT up reply actions

yeah, I think I get that wacky channel

Outside of Utah it’s got to be the lowest rated digital cable channel in the country. They’re gonna put football games on it?? That ad revenue is gonna be sick!! Whatever though, I don’t have any real problem with BYU, just seems like they’re making a knee-jerk reaction to Utah leaving.

by nebraskasux on Aug 31, 2010 10:38 PM MDT up reply actions