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UTE98ParticipantPhillip Lindsay was on 104.3 The Fan here in Denver on Tuesday and he was p**sed. Not for himself, but he said since Deion showed up prior legends don’t feel comfortable up at CU. Lindsay then went on to say he’d talked with numerous prior legends at CU who have not had their jerseys retired and they are not happy. He commented Rick George the current CU AD coached the 1990 NC team and should know better.
CU has four jerseys retired. And one of them is not #2 Deon Figures. So Sanders #2 being retired over Figures is a huge slight, I mean huge!!!!
Former Buffs who probably should have had their jerseys retired prior to Hunter and Sanders…
#1 – Eric Bieniemy, RB, 1987-90
Still ranks as CU’s all-time leading rusher, with 3,940 yards. He rushed for over 1,000 yards in 1988 and 1990, making him the first Buff to rush for 1,000 yards twice (Phillip Lindsay is the only other to do it). He was unanimous first-team All-American in 1990, when he rushed for 1,628 yards and 17 touchdowns, finished third in the Heisman Trophy balloting and helped CU to the national title. Bieniemy earned first-team All-Big Eight honors twice.#94 – Alfred Williams
Arguably the greatest defensive player in CU history, Williams was a first-team Associated Press All-American in 1990 and second-team in 1989 (although he was first-team by some outlets both years). He was the first Buff to win one of the nation’s postseason trophies, taking home the Butkus Award in 1990. Williams was the Big Eight defensive player of the year twice and still ranks as CU’s all-time leader in sacks (35) and tackles for loss (59). A first-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals, he played nine seasons in the NFL and helped the Denver Broncos win two Super Bowls. In 2010, Williams was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.#3 – Darrian Hagan
In the conversation for the best option quarterback in college football history, Hagan’s greatest accomplishment was in leading the Buffaloes to their first and only national title in football, in 1990. The author of some of the most memorable plays in CU history, Hagan threw for 3,801 yards and rushed for 2,007 in his career, while accounting for 54 touchdowns. He compiled a remarkable 19-0-1 record as a starter in Big Eight games (28-5-2 overall) and led the Buffs to three conference titles. In 1989, he was fifth in Heisman Trophy voting after becoming just the sixth player in NCAA history to reach 1,000 yards passing (1,002) and rushing (1,004) in the same season. He was the Big Eight offensive player of the year in 1989, while earning All-American honors.#94/98 – Chad Brown
#10 Kordell Stewart
#82 Michael Westbrook
#2 Deon Figures – This is the one causing the most heartache, many former CU Buffs players value him as being more worthy of retirement of the #2 over Shadeur. Won a NC – Check, won national awards – Check
Figures attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, and played for the Colorado Buffaloes football team from 1988 to 1992. As a freshman in 1988, he played in 10 games and intercepted two passes against the Iowa State Cyclones, setting a record for Buffalo freshmen. He did not qualify academically in 1989, but played in all 12 games and compiled 67 unassisted tackles and 18 assists as a redshirt sophomore in 1990. In a non-conference game against the No. 12 Washington Huskies, Figures intercepted a second pass from Huskies quarterback Mark Brunell in the final minute of the game to secure the victory. After winning the Big Eight Conference championship with a 7–0 conference schedule and compiling a 10–1–1 overall record, the Buffaloes faced the No. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Orange Bowl. Memorably, Figures intercepted a pass from Irish quarterback Rick Mirer as time expired to ice the Buffaloes’ 10–9 victory and win the 1990 national championship.By the start of his 1991 junior season, opposing Big Eight coaches were well aware of Figures’ defensive skills and sought to direct offensive plays away from him. He managed to record two interceptions and 39 tackles and helped the Buffaloes win a share of their third straight Big Eight championship and another top-25 ranking. As a senior in 1992, he had six more interceptions while logging 38 tackles, and was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American. He was also the recipient of the Jim Thorpe Award and Jack Tatum Trophy as the best college defensive back in the country.
What is probably the biggest sticking point is only 4 till now, then two in one year and RIGHT after they played their last season. Nobody is arguing Hunter didn’t deserve it at some time… in the future. Sanders is the one causing the biggest problem. Lindsay basically said, somebody has to be in charge and not let Deion do this now. But sadly nobody will stand up to Deion at CU. Not even a former coach for his own players who are being overshadowed.
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What’s up with Zach Keller? Quietly got 8 points, 3-3, and 2-2 from 3pt range. He’s a local kid and I think he has potential, was Smith just not the right coach for him? Or is he just getting lucky?
If he sticks around I think AJ can make something out of him.
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My two cents on politics.
If I had the same experiences as you, I’d probably think like you do. Maybe I do.
Does anyone really believe the vitriol of politics won’t spread to other topics on the board. If someone takes issue with your political views they may start a witch-hunt on all your posts. I think that happened on the other Ute board. I believe it will also happen here if politics is allowed.
I come for sports, but I’d leave if politics bleed into the sports categories. NIL, transfer portal, BigXII, etc. have already put me on the ledge.
The Whitt commentary is already divisive enough. Can we really handle throwing the jet fuel of politics on here? I say no.
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Both just saw what Utah’s team used to play like. I watched a bit of the Colorado game, rooting for Colorado. And I kept thinking, this defense doesn’t look right in blue. Reminded me of what Utah used to play like on defense and in bowl games.
Or the easy answer, Deion and Whitt, no longer in their prime.
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If it’s the same Whitt from 2023 and 2024 I’m with you. Can he allow his OC to run the offense? I have my doubts, the image of him looking indignant at Urban Meyer’s/Mike Sanford’s play calling on offense a couple times during 2004 are burned in my mind.
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Far too often a would be hall of fame coach hangs on too long and mires in mediocrity.
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Return to Colorado
On December 2, 2010, Bieniemy returned to Colorado as offensive coordinator under head coach Jon Embree. Bieniemy was offered the head coach position in 2020 at Colorado but he declined. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_BieniemyI seem to recall Colorado wasn’t too happy with his time there with Embree, though apparently they offered him the job. Would he take it this time?
His Chiefs stint was good, but would his Commanders and UCLA performance be enough?
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Ever wonder if you’re crazy? I did when I read about those wanting Wilson back and how he’d fit in Beck’s offense. Rose is a much bigger running threat than Wilson, I’d take Bottari running over Wilson. At this point I almost would take Cam over Wilson, and the door is slammed shut with Cam for me.
Cautiously optimistic Whitt will be more open to increased offense. Risk equals bigger upside reward. No risk keeps the other team in the game way too long.
Whitt’s past allowed offenses might result in three things, two of them not ideal.
1. The offense can’t score enough points, nor sustain drives long enough to give the defense rest. (2024)
2. The offense scores just enough to be in a position to win, however allows other teams to stay in the game. (2023)
3. The offense scores just enough and the defense steps up and covers the deficit. (UCF)
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