Welcome to our weekly review/preview episode. I am joined for this episode by Neil Langland, as Brad Geiger is currently hanging out on a beach in Hawai’i, trying his best not to check the internet for yet another negative story about CU. On our own, Neil and I will work out way through the 45-17 loss to UCLA, and discuss the debut of freshman quarterback Owen McCown.
We will then discuss the status of head coach Karl Dorrell. Are Dorrell’s days at CU numbered, or will the CU administration ride out the rest of the season with Dorrell as head coach?
Not neglecting our duties, we also will go through our “T.I.P.S.” progression for the CU/Arizona game, reviewing the Talent for both teams, what Intangibles may be in play, how Preparation will play a role, and then look at which Statistics will factor into deciding the winner.
So ... Do the Buffs - as 17.5-point underdogs - have a chance against a team which went 1-11 last year, including a 34-0 loss to Colorado? ... Have the Buffs found an answer at quarterback with Owen McCown - or will the Arizona defense expose him as an inexperienced freshman making his second career start? ... Can the Buff offense finally find a second gear, going up against a defense ranked 108th in the nation? ...
... Let’s find out ...