Shiver me timbers!

Yarr! The Buffs go into Lubbock, Texas - where they had never won - and hit the Pirates in the mouth! Ye not be wantin' another eh, scalawag? Yarr!

So how did it go down?


Well, these hopelessly unpredictable Buffs came out and played like champions Saturday. They were well prepared, played without mistakes and exhibited great confidence from the get go. Hugh got back on track and ran the ball passionately to the tune of 121 yards. Cody managed the offense well, took some chances but avoided mistakes. And, it's worth mentioning, Daniel Sanders did not once mis-snap the ball. Hallelujah!

Defensively, the Buffs contained the Tech high flying offense all-day. They kept the ball in front and minimized big plays. They blitzed with unholy ferocity and rattled the leading passer in the nation, Graham Harrell. Our dear Jordon Dizon (Is there any remaining question that he'll be taking home the Butkus? No.) got one pick and took it back for a touchdown. Meanwhile T-Wheat (Is there any remaining question that he'll be taking home the Thorpe? No.), playing most of the day against the nation's leading receiver, took uh - not 1, not 2, but 3 (yes 3) picks from Harrell.

So it was a big road win in a rebuilding year. It's a glimpse at what is coming on a more regular basis when Hawk gets this engine humming. Hey, winning is fun! Get ready for more fun.