A Colorado Football Guide to Dealing with These Coronavirus Times

The NCAA Tournament has been cancelled, the NBA and NHL are on hiatus, and even the Masters has been postponed. Within the last three days, the sports world has come to a complete halt due to the coronavirus pandemic. From self-quarantines to working remotely, precautions are being taken across the globe to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

If you’re a Colorado Buffaloes football fan and find yourself stuck at home, here’s a list of “must watch” videos to get you through these tough times.

The Rise (Buffs TV)

A six-episode series produced and directed by CU’s award-winning video team which chronicles the 2016 season. The Rise allows viewers to follow along the Buffaloes march to a Pac-12 South title and their first bowl appearance since 2007. Episode 1 can be seen below. Click here for the full six-episode playlist.

Karl Dorrell introductory press conference (Buffs TV)

Get to know the 27^th head coach in Colorado Buffaloes’ history, Karl Dorrell, during last month’s 51-plus minute introductory press conference.

Laviska Shenault Jr. Highlights: 2020 NFL Draft (Buffs TV)

With the sports world temporarily shut down, April’s NFL Draft might just be the next big event to look forward to. Why not check out highlights of Buffaloes wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr., projected by many to be a mid-to-late first round selection.

We Toured the COLORADO BUFFALOES’ FOOTBALL Facility (Royal Key/coiski Media)

Recruits take notice! The University of Colorado has some of the best facilities in ALL of college football. Hosted by coiski Media (short for ‘content is king’) co-founder George Kiel III, this 16-plus minute video gives viewers a tour of the Buffaloes state-of-the-art digs.

Miracle at Michigan: Colorado Buffaloes’ Kordell Stewart’s Hail Mary Stuns Michigan Wolverines (GO BUFFS!)

The recipient of Stewart’s Hail Mary, Michael Westbrook, was one of 17 players named to the 2020 College Football Hall of Fame Class on Wednesday. Relive one of the more memorable plays in college football history, dubbed the ‘Miracle at Michigan,’ in this short video.

2001 #1 Nebraska at #15 Colorado (SDxBuff)

62-36. Need I say more. This video is two-hours and 45-minutes of pure joy for any Colorado Buffaloes football fan.

Rashaan Salaam rushes for 2,000 (Buffs TV)

Man, Rashaan Salaam could run. En route to winning the 1994 Heisman Trophy, Salaam eclipsed 2,000 rushing yards on the season with this burst against the Iowa State Cyclones.

1991 Orange Bowl #1 Colorado vs #5 Notre Dame No Huddle (SteelBuck 6)

A 36-plus minute cutdown of the Colorado Buffaloes 10-9 victory over Notre Dame in the 1991 Orange Bowl, which led to the school’s first and only National Championship. There’s plenty more games from season, too, if you want to see Darian Hagan, Eric Bieniemy, Alfred Williams and Kanavis McGhee in action.

Dan Hawkins “Go play intramurals brotha”

From Herm Edwards’ “You play… to win… the game” to Mike Gundy’s “Come after me, I’m a man, I’m 40,” head coach rants are the gifts that keep on giving. During his five-year stint in Boulder, Dan Hawkins not only produced a 19-39 overall record, but this gem.

ESPN Films 30-for-30: The Gospel According to Mac (ESPN+)

Directed by Emmy-award winning Jim Podhoretz, this ESPN Films 30-for-30 on Colorado’s winningest head coach is a must watch for any Colorado Buffaloes fan. ‘The Gospel According to Mac’ is available for ESPN+ subscribers.