Well my friends, it was a rough one. Rebuilding is brutal but none of us expected 2-10. Thank goodness it's over.
In terms of immediate concerns, let's all cheer for OU in the Big XII Championship game. I want those damned Huskers to lose and lose badly. Don't bring that "support the division" crap. Anyone who thinks that we should have loyaly to a division, conference or whatever just is not paying attention. It does the Buffs no good whatsoever to have a North team (other than us, of course) win the Conference. As a matter of fact it does us some harm since it would strengthen the very team that we will need to beat next year to win the conference ourselves (more on that later). So shut up about that, OK?
Next issue - recruiting. The Buffs need a really solid class filling areas of need. For the most part, Hawk and staff are doing that. Lot's of O-linemen (including the best player in the state, Ryan Miller) have signed with us which is key. We also landed a couple of good QBs including a JC transfer. However, the one area that is the thinnest currently (WR) has not yet been addressed in recruiting. The good news is, the coaching staff won't be "distracted" during the month of December with silly things like conference championship games and bowl berths and will therfore have plenty of time to recruit some great receivers.
So relax Buff fans. Your suffereing is now over for this year. Take some time off to focus on other things like, I don't know, your job and family. Come back rested next year ready for the Buffs to improve significantly, eclipse .500, and make it back into the post season. The road to a confernce championship is likely many years long but we'll get back there. We will.
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
The Corn Bowl
FOTBs,
Look, facts are facts. We don't like Nebraska and they don't like us. Although in our case, the reasons for disliking NU are well understood and justified. In their case, they hate us because we have beautiful women, a future, command over the English language and this evil "blogging" technology which surely is the work of Satan or the Democrats and what's the difference anyway...
The point is that Friday's game will be a big damned blood feud. Both teams wanting to exact a pound of flesh and claim bragging rights for one year. To the victor go the spoils whatever that means.
I, like all Buffs, would just hate losing to the Huskers. Yet I must admit that they are likely to kick our butts. They have a solid, talented team which is clearly on the rise. They will play in the Big XII champioship game next week and good bowl after that. The Buffs on the other hand are 2-9 with no bowl game on the horizon. A pitiful season nearly mercifully over...
But wait, faithful. Know this - the road to Buffaloe salvation goes through Stinkin' Lincoln. We will bring every last ounce of emotion, every last bit of energy to the game on Friday. We may go down, but we'll do so having fired every last bullet in our gun. And we will walk off that field with our heads held high - win or lose.
In many ways, it's a no lose situation for the Buffs. Everyone expects us to lose. So if we do, we merely meet expectations. But if we win? Oh brother! If we win, we're the Corn Bowl Champs with heaps of mometum going into next year. NU is utterly humilated by losing - at home - to a 2-9 team one week before going to the conference champioship game. Husker confidence is so rattled that they lay a turd in KC and lose to Texas 70-3 (eery isn't it?) and similarly collapse in the bowl game before spending the off-season searching for answers. And every night they'll cry themselves to sleep knowing that it was the Buffs who once again knocked the Corn Express off the tracks and into the ditch.
And that is why we play this game, friends. For the chance to exact pain on a much deserving cult of Corn. Delicious, isn't it?
Happy Thanksgiving. Give thanks that you were born a Buff.
GO BUFFS!
Buffalover
Look, facts are facts. We don't like Nebraska and they don't like us. Although in our case, the reasons for disliking NU are well understood and justified. In their case, they hate us because we have beautiful women, a future, command over the English language and this evil "blogging" technology which surely is the work of Satan or the Democrats and what's the difference anyway...
The point is that Friday's game will be a big damned blood feud. Both teams wanting to exact a pound of flesh and claim bragging rights for one year. To the victor go the spoils whatever that means.
I, like all Buffs, would just hate losing to the Huskers. Yet I must admit that they are likely to kick our butts. They have a solid, talented team which is clearly on the rise. They will play in the Big XII champioship game next week and good bowl after that. The Buffs on the other hand are 2-9 with no bowl game on the horizon. A pitiful season nearly mercifully over...
But wait, faithful. Know this - the road to Buffaloe salvation goes through Stinkin' Lincoln. We will bring every last ounce of emotion, every last bit of energy to the game on Friday. We may go down, but we'll do so having fired every last bullet in our gun. And we will walk off that field with our heads held high - win or lose.
In many ways, it's a no lose situation for the Buffs. Everyone expects us to lose. So if we do, we merely meet expectations. But if we win? Oh brother! If we win, we're the Corn Bowl Champs with heaps of mometum going into next year. NU is utterly humilated by losing - at home - to a 2-9 team one week before going to the conference champioship game. Husker confidence is so rattled that they lay a turd in KC and lose to Texas 70-3 (eery isn't it?) and similarly collapse in the bowl game before spending the off-season searching for answers. And every night they'll cry themselves to sleep knowing that it was the Buffs who once again knocked the Corn Express off the tracks and into the ditch.
And that is why we play this game, friends. For the chance to exact pain on a much deserving cult of Corn. Delicious, isn't it?
Happy Thanksgiving. Give thanks that you were born a Buff.
GO BUFFS!
Buffalover
Friday, November 17, 2006
The greatest college football game of our generation (except for the 1990 Orange Bowl, of course)
Look, I know that this is supposed to be a blog about the Buffs. But the Buffs are off this weekend while preparing to humiliate the Huskers next week. And there just so happens to be a little game being played tomorrow that is, shall we say, "interesting." Michigan v. Ohio State.
Hey, I hate the over-hyped events just as much as the next guy. But I think it's safe to say that it's difficult to overstate the magnitude of this particular game. Consider this:
1) The UM/OSU rivalry is unquestionably the best in college sports and an argument can be made that it's the best in American sports - period.
2) OSU is #1 and UM is #2 in every poll and in the BCS rankings. The number 3 team (USC) is as distant as you can get at this level.
3) It's the last game that either of these teams will play before the bowl season. Meaning in all likelihood the Fiesta Bowl will feature the winner of this game and some controversial one-loss team. So in essence, tomorrow's game is the real national championship game.
I don't care if you have no interest or allegiance to either of these schools - this is a must watch event. And while you are must-watching it, may I suggest that you root for Michigan. I have my own biases towards Michigan which some of you share. But even if you are technically neutral, I have one unarguable reason why you will root for the Blue. OSU wears red. You are a Buff fan and therefore you and leading scientists agree that people who wear red are simply more evil than people who don't. So strike a mighty blow against evil by pulling for the Wolverines tomorrow.
Go Blue!
Buffalover
Hey, I hate the over-hyped events just as much as the next guy. But I think it's safe to say that it's difficult to overstate the magnitude of this particular game. Consider this:
1) The UM/OSU rivalry is unquestionably the best in college sports and an argument can be made that it's the best in American sports - period.
2) OSU is #1 and UM is #2 in every poll and in the BCS rankings. The number 3 team (USC) is as distant as you can get at this level.
3) It's the last game that either of these teams will play before the bowl season. Meaning in all likelihood the Fiesta Bowl will feature the winner of this game and some controversial one-loss team. So in essence, tomorrow's game is the real national championship game.
I don't care if you have no interest or allegiance to either of these schools - this is a must watch event. And while you are must-watching it, may I suggest that you root for Michigan. I have my own biases towards Michigan which some of you share. But even if you are technically neutral, I have one unarguable reason why you will root for the Blue. OSU wears red. You are a Buff fan and therefore you and leading scientists agree that people who wear red are simply more evil than people who don't. So strike a mighty blow against evil by pulling for the Wolverines tomorrow.
Go Blue!
Buffalover
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Victory # 2
Fantastic. Let us savor the taste of victory. During a season in which it has been far too hard to come by, winning really has never been more sweet. The last home game of the season found the Buffs hitting on all cylinders for just the second time of the season. The result - a dominating, delightful win.
This one ensures us that that this season will not go down in the record book as the worst (though it's close). It also gives us some confidence and some momentum going into the final game of the season... but we'll save that discussion for another day.
Today, enjoy it. Think about the seniors who have endured so much. And think about how fun the climb back up the hill is going to be.
Friday, November 10, 2006
Clobber the 'Clones
Friends of the Buffaloes,
Last Saturday was a day to remember. Beautiful weather, unobstructed Flatirons view, good friends and tasty lobsters. A perfect fall Boulder afternoon. Definitely a privilege and an honor to behold.
What's that you say? The game was painful? Awful? Disappointing? Miserable? Well, buck up little Buffalo soldiers, better times are ahead. Sure, this is the worst season in over 20 years but let me tell you something. Never EVER forget who you are. You are a Buff and attending games at Folsom Field is not simply your duty, it's an honor and a privilege. Take the word of the guy who lives half a world away and still made it to two games this year.
Furthermore, every painful loss that the Buffs have endured this year is just fuel. Explosive fuel for a Buffalo time bomb that will someday ignite with the power and the fury to blow apart the world of college football and unleash hell upon our rivals. The day is coming, my friends and we will rejoice in the rhapsody of the faithful and the righteous. Oh yes, the day is coming...
And that day, might just be Saturday at Folsom Field where the Buffs will square off against the Iowa State Cyclones. So be sure to exercise your right and privilege of taking your friends and loved ones out for one last view of the 2006 Buffs. The day is coming.
Go Buffs!
Buffalover
Last Saturday was a day to remember. Beautiful weather, unobstructed Flatirons view, good friends and tasty lobsters. A perfect fall Boulder afternoon. Definitely a privilege and an honor to behold.
What's that you say? The game was painful? Awful? Disappointing? Miserable? Well, buck up little Buffalo soldiers, better times are ahead. Sure, this is the worst season in over 20 years but let me tell you something. Never EVER forget who you are. You are a Buff and attending games at Folsom Field is not simply your duty, it's an honor and a privilege. Take the word of the guy who lives half a world away and still made it to two games this year.
Furthermore, every painful loss that the Buffs have endured this year is just fuel. Explosive fuel for a Buffalo time bomb that will someday ignite with the power and the fury to blow apart the world of college football and unleash hell upon our rivals. The day is coming, my friends and we will rejoice in the rhapsody of the faithful and the righteous. Oh yes, the day is coming...
And that day, might just be Saturday at Folsom Field where the Buffs will square off against the Iowa State Cyclones. So be sure to exercise your right and privilege of taking your friends and loved ones out for one last view of the 2006 Buffs. The day is coming.
Go Buffs!
Buffalover
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Bugs, butter, beer & Buffs
(from Oct 23)
Friends of the Buffaloes,
We may not be knocking off opponents as well as we once did, but I'll wager that we can still do serious damage to some live Maine lobsters. It's nearly that time of year again, and our friend Hamid is fixing to import a batch of our favorite crustaceans. So consider this your official invitation for the annual Lobsterfest to be held on November 4th at the hallowed B-School parking lot. Send your RSVPs by Thursday this week to ensure a bug to call your own. $15 dollars per lobster head including butter, bread, salad and beer.
Send head count number to Hamid.
Several special guests from near and far will be attending this big event so don't miss it. Oh yeah, and there's a football game too.
CU pronto,
Buffalover
(From Nov 3)
FOTBs,
This event of which you've all been notified is just several hours away. By now, you've reserved your lobster and are counting the minutes until you can tear into it's tender flesh much as the Buffaloes are preparing to tear through Kansas State Wildcats!
Hamid and Shannon will arrive bright and early to prepare this special meal for your enjoyment. Game begins at 1:30, bugs served between 11 and 12, tailgate begins at 10. And I assure you that the B-school parking lot is open and grass fields are available for your enjoyment.
CU Saturday,
Buffalover
Friends of the Buffaloes,
We may not be knocking off opponents as well as we once did, but I'll wager that we can still do serious damage to some live Maine lobsters. It's nearly that time of year again, and our friend Hamid is fixing to import a batch of our favorite crustaceans. So consider this your official invitation for the annual Lobsterfest to be held on November 4th at the hallowed B-School parking lot. Send your RSVPs by Thursday this week to ensure a bug to call your own. $15 dollars per lobster head including butter, bread, salad and beer.
Send head count number to Hamid.
Several special guests from near and far will be attending this big event so don't miss it. Oh yeah, and there's a football game too.
CU pronto,
Buffalover
(From Nov 3)
FOTBs,
This event of which you've all been notified is just several hours away. By now, you've reserved your lobster and are counting the minutes until you can tear into it's tender flesh much as the Buffaloes are preparing to tear through Kansas State Wildcats!
Hamid and Shannon will arrive bright and early to prepare this special meal for your enjoyment. Game begins at 1:30, bugs served between 11 and 12, tailgate begins at 10. And I assure you that the B-school parking lot is open and grass fields are available for your enjoyment.
CU Saturday,
Buffalover
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