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By Kyle Ringo
It's Division I football. It's the Big 12
Posted August 6, 2007
Colorado football camp opened today with a two-hour practice this morning for newcomers, though there was a healthy number of veteran players mixed in as well because of class schedules.
I was impressed by the new guys simply based on their size and speed, and I was reminded of coach Dan Hawkins' now famous national signing day meeting with the press.
Back in February, Hawkins told a story about complaints he received from parents of players who were upset about the limited amount of time their sons would have off this summer versus what they used to have off under the old coaching staff.
Hawkins raised his voice, saying, "It's Division I football. It's the Big 12. It's not intramurals."
My point here is that the Buffs are beginning to once again resemble a Big 12 program. There are now 19 offensive linemen on the roster as opposed to six in spring ball. The team has wide receivers that look like they might be able to make a Nebraska, Oklahoma or Texas cornerback nervous.
The entire team looks bigger and stronger and faster. The Buffs look more like what you might expect to find in a high-level Division I program.
A few guys who stuck out right off the bat in the morning session were offensive lineman Sione Tau. The guy is massive. The guy is listed at 6-foot-6, 310 pounds, and he is all of it and more.
Wide receivers Markques Simas and Josh Smith also looked good. Both are fast and smooth and seem to have little trouble catching the ball.
I was also impressed by new defensive back Anthony Wright, from Compton, Calif., as well as defensive linemen Eugene Goree from Murfreesboro, Tenn. I'd be surprised if Goree doesn't play this year as a true freshman.
I will be blogging often during camp. I know this might put some readers into shock, given the fact that I hadn't really done a lot of blogging (any really) since the basketball season.
I'll try to share some impressions on individuals and position battles as we go forward. And if anything major happens in a particular practice session look for it here or in an update on the Buffzone front page.
As a reminder, practice sessions over the first two weeks of camp are open to the public. The next practice today is from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the lower practice fields north of Folsom Field across Boulder Creek.
I'll be the guy in the Chicago Cubs hat. Feel free to say hello.
It's Division I football. It's the Big 12
Posted August 6, 2007
Colorado football camp opened today with a two-hour practice this morning for newcomers, though there was a healthy number of veteran players mixed in as well because of class schedules.
I was impressed by the new guys simply based on their size and speed, and I was reminded of coach Dan Hawkins' now famous national signing day meeting with the press.
Back in February, Hawkins told a story about complaints he received from parents of players who were upset about the limited amount of time their sons would have off this summer versus what they used to have off under the old coaching staff.
Hawkins raised his voice, saying, "It's Division I football. It's the Big 12. It's not intramurals."
My point here is that the Buffs are beginning to once again resemble a Big 12 program. There are now 19 offensive linemen on the roster as opposed to six in spring ball. The team has wide receivers that look like they might be able to make a Nebraska, Oklahoma or Texas cornerback nervous.
The entire team looks bigger and stronger and faster. The Buffs look more like what you might expect to find in a high-level Division I program.
A few guys who stuck out right off the bat in the morning session were offensive lineman Sione Tau. The guy is massive. The guy is listed at 6-foot-6, 310 pounds, and he is all of it and more.
Wide receivers Markques Simas and Josh Smith also looked good. Both are fast and smooth and seem to have little trouble catching the ball.
I was also impressed by new defensive back Anthony Wright, from Compton, Calif., as well as defensive linemen Eugene Goree from Murfreesboro, Tenn. I'd be surprised if Goree doesn't play this year as a true freshman.
I will be blogging often during camp. I know this might put some readers into shock, given the fact that I hadn't really done a lot of blogging (any really) since the basketball season.
I'll try to share some impressions on individuals and position battles as we go forward. And if anything major happens in a particular practice session look for it here or in an update on the Buffzone front page.
As a reminder, practice sessions over the first two weeks of camp are open to the public. The next practice today is from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the lower practice fields north of Folsom Field across Boulder Creek.
I'll be the guy in the Chicago Cubs hat. Feel free to say hello.
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