Since arriving on campus in 2017, Russell has risen through the ranks to be one of the most important - and most popular - Buffs on the team. A walk-on, Russell nonetheless distinguished himself even as a true freshman, earning the Offensive Scout team player of the Year his first season. He has been the recipient of the team’s Relentless Award, and was a team captain last fall.
So ... What did an assistant coach at Wyoming tell Russell when he was being recruited that Brady continues to use as motivation to this day? ... What can we take away from Brady’s candid remarks about the players who left through the Transfer Portal, his opinions on the explosion of NIL opportunities at other schools, and on the current state of the CU locker room? ... How excited is Russell to be playing for a position coach in Clay Patterson, who also happens to be the new passing game coordinator? ... And what is the inside joke in the tight ends room about a pinkie high five? ...
Let’s find out ...