C'mon, people - how about a little love for "The Prime". This column of John's explains the state of college football than anything else you will read this season, just sayin'
Prime is going to pillage the portal. That’s all he wants why recruit 18 year olds when you can get men 22 or 23 that have already made the adjustment to college life.
John. One thing about Coach Sanders ( Prime) is that he brings so much enthusiasm and Bling to the Pac 12 .... for the first time since I graduated in 1967, I am going to fly out to Boulder, and watch the Beavs play the Buffs !....Sander’s enthusiasm for College football is infectious and he just has a special talent to get everyone , including OSU Alumni,
Good Pub for Pac12. ESPN broadcast of Buff spring game is huge.
As a Eugenean, excited for Autzen to host Prime's first league game. I remember the 80's with coach McCartney.....their stadium was electric.
Interesting - McCartney and Prime both men of Faith. I like reports I've seen, of him laying down some strict personal guidelines for players and staff.
John - what a story! I got excited just reading it. Regardless of the eventual outcome, Colorado gets a lot of love. Thanks for this, unique as is often the case with your work. Really appreciated.
Apr 18, 2023·edited Apr 18, 2023Liked by John Canzano
The bluster is well-known. Sanders talks a good game and reminds me of Reggie Jackson in his heyday. But we'll see if this guy (and his staff) can actually recruit and coach well enough to be successful in this league, which while usually well out of the national spotlight is quite well-balanced with few (if any) easy wins. The response down here in the Denver area is similar to the Russell Wilson episode last summer. Buffalo boosters are hoping that Prime hype is more than just that this fall.
Lots of splash and glitz with this hire. Good for Colorado and the PAC but substance counts. Nothing else does. It’s interesting and I’ll be watching. Go Ducks!
Fun Fact about Tark and Fresno State, in the 20 years since Tark retired from Fresno State, they have only been to one NCAA tournament and loss in the 1st round. And has never sold out a game since Tark retired.
That’s an awesome piece John. I spent my first 2 college years at CU and go back to a game in Boulder every year. The Sink is a dark dive with low ceilings but best burgers in town and a must before walking 10 minutes through Colorado’s stunning campus. I’m a homer for sure and drinking Coach Prime’s Kool aid but think Buffs can win 6+ games... GO CU!!
Great topic John. In this growing transfer-portal world, Prime Time is made for these times. Whatever coach predicted only 4 or 5 wins probably should wait until the whole team is announced eh? Sundance should hop on his jet and join the fun!
C'mon, people - how about a little love for "The Prime". This column of John's explains the state of college football than anything else you will read this season, just sayin'
Prime is going to pillage the portal. That’s all he wants why recruit 18 year olds when you can get men 22 or 23 that have already made the adjustment to college life.
John. One thing about Coach Sanders ( Prime) is that he brings so much enthusiasm and Bling to the Pac 12 .... for the first time since I graduated in 1967, I am going to fly out to Boulder, and watch the Beavs play the Buffs !....Sander’s enthusiasm for College football is infectious and he just has a special talent to get everyone , including OSU Alumni,
“Juiced” as he calls it ! Go Beavs !
Good Pub for Pac12. ESPN broadcast of Buff spring game is huge.
As a Eugenean, excited for Autzen to host Prime's first league game. I remember the 80's with coach McCartney.....their stadium was electric.
Interesting - McCartney and Prime both men of Faith. I like reports I've seen, of him laying down some strict personal guidelines for players and staff.
John - what a story! I got excited just reading it. Regardless of the eventual outcome, Colorado gets a lot of love. Thanks for this, unique as is often the case with your work. Really appreciated.
Desperation meet opportunist.
It will be an interesting opera.
Great article. To early to tell if this will last long term, but certainly has provided a jump start to the Colorado fan base and donors.
The bluster is well-known. Sanders talks a good game and reminds me of Reggie Jackson in his heyday. But we'll see if this guy (and his staff) can actually recruit and coach well enough to be successful in this league, which while usually well out of the national spotlight is quite well-balanced with few (if any) easy wins. The response down here in the Denver area is similar to the Russell Wilson episode last summer. Buffalo boosters are hoping that Prime hype is more than just that this fall.
"The Buffaloes coaching staff is telling reporters that it may add as many as 25 transfers before the window closes on April 30."
I'm sure they all will be "student-athletes."
Lots of splash and glitz with this hire. Good for Colorado and the PAC but substance counts. Nothing else does. It’s interesting and I’ll be watching. Go Ducks!
It's telling that you didn't have to mention until the 13th paragraph who this was all about!
Fun Fact about Tark and Fresno State, in the 20 years since Tark retired from Fresno State, they have only been to one NCAA tournament and loss in the 1st round. And has never sold out a game since Tark retired.
That’s an awesome piece John. I spent my first 2 college years at CU and go back to a game in Boulder every year. The Sink is a dark dive with low ceilings but best burgers in town and a must before walking 10 minutes through Colorado’s stunning campus. I’m a homer for sure and drinking Coach Prime’s Kool aid but think Buffs can win 6+ games... GO CU!!
John, R U 1 of 260??
Can we expect a fantastic slide show this weekend?????
Please say it is so!
Great topic John. In this growing transfer-portal world, Prime Time is made for these times. Whatever coach predicted only 4 or 5 wins probably should wait until the whole team is announced eh? Sundance should hop on his jet and join the fun!