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How Colorado Will Bounce Back From 2025 | S2S Colorado Buffaloes Live 57

How Colorado Will Bounce Back From 2025 | S2S Colorado Buffaloes Live 57

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pisode Overview Title/Theme: "How Colorado Will Bounce Back From 2025" – A reflective yet optimistic deep dive into the Buffs' disappointing 3-9 2025 season (1-8 in Big 12) and why Miles believes a strong rebound is coming in 2026.Tone: Honest accountability for 2025 shortcomings mixed with excitement about roster/coaching resets, spring ball vibes, leadership, and scheme fit. Miles emphasizes player development, culture, and avoiding "excuses" while pushing back on narratives that solely blame Coach Prime.Length/Structure: ~1 hour+; starts with welcomes, plugs, and "Ralphie Report" (program adjacent/news), then transitions to extended analysis of 2025 failures + 2026 optimism, spring clips, quotes, and chat interaction.Key Takeaway: 2025 was a "wash" due to massive turnover, scheme mismatches, QB instability, injuries, health issues for Prime, and poor alignment between recruiting and coaching needs. 2026 has better direction, stability (entrenched QB), tailored schemes, proven veteran transfers, and renewed fire. Opening & Housekeeping (First ~5-6 Minutes) Warm welcome to "Buff Nation."Show plugs: Follow Miles (@MilesHighBuffs) and @ColoradoVOCFB on X for updates.Available on all major podcast platforms (Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio, etc.).Merch/store link in description/Twitter.Schedule change announcement: Moving from Fridays to Mondays at 5:30 PM (this was the last Friday show for now, based on team/audience feedback).Teases main topic: Why the Buffs will bounce back in 2026 and key components. Ralphie Report (Program/News Adjacent Segment) Pro Day Highlights: Positive athletic testing from 2025 seniors/contributors (e.g., Sincere Brown: 4.3s 40 + 33.5" vertical; Caden Salter strong vertical/shuttle; Xavier Hill over 310 lbs with 30" vertical; others like Anquan Barnes, Jeremiah Brown, Preston Hodge, Monty Keaton Wade, Arden Walker, Ivan Yates). Shoutouts to guys showcasing measurables and character; hopes they land pro opportunities (NFL, UFL, CFL, etc.).College Sports/Transfer News: Discussion of President Trump's executive order on college sports, including a one-time free undergraduate transfer rule. Miles supports player autonomy/pay but sees unlimited hopping as unsustainable for schools/players/sport. Notes potential chaos (esp. basketball) and implications for Colorado's heavy transfer portal reliance vs. high school development. Questions enforcement/contract/union angles.NIL/Transition Challenges: References a Sports Business Journal piece on athletes earning big NIL ($200k+) then facing "real world" job offers (~$65k). Discusses mental/lifestyle shifts for players who get cars, apartments, etc., in college but must adjust post-career (especially non-NFL guys). Chat interaction on this.Former Buffs Updates: Alex McPherson (transferred to Penn State) – Enjoying it; Miles wishes him well but hopes no future matchup.Antoine "A.J." Hill Jr. (former CU QB prospect, Memphis → Arkansas) – Shoutout; hopes he contributes. Current Buffs Spring Ball Vibes (Week 4/5): Clips and discussion on emerging/underrated players. Quentin Gibson (Q for Six): Back in #6, dancing with Coach Marion; former MaxPreps National HS Player of the Year and special teams standout. Excitement for his sophomore year swagger.Braylon Edwards (freshman DB/LB?): Big hits, plays like a vet; not afraid to tackle; likely early contributor.Kalen "Trackhawk" Taylor (RB): Explosive speed/separation in open field; Miles' early pick for lead back in committee; elusiveness + home-run threat.DeAndre Moore (WR): Off scooter post-injury; wearing #3; progress noted.Cornell (WR?): Underrated; diving catches, consistent development; don't sleep on him early.Quincy Wiggins (DL): Figuring it out inside after position moves (DE → LB → interior); potential disruptor.Boo Carter (transfer safety): High energy breaking down team; excitement/leadership embraced; father praised Prime's man-development focus. Miles highlights talent + joy = endless potential (compares to locking in a smart but goofy kid). Carter seen as potential most talented since Travis Hunter. Additional notes: Brendan Marion praised as key connector/leader (potentially huge for bounce-back; could step up as HC if needed). Team revolving around Boo positively. Main Topic: Why/How Colorado Bounces Back in 2026 Miles breaks down 2025 realistically before pivoting to optimism: What Went Wrong in 2025 (Accountability Section) Massive departures after 9-4 2024 (Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter, BJ Green, Will Shepherd, LaJonte Wester, Nikhai Hill-Green, etc.) – Lost plug-and-play veterans.QB chaos: Julian Lewis initially positioned as heir, then Kaidon Salter added → competition/rotation hurt confidence/stability. Pat Shurmur's West Coast/NFL-style scheme (predictable run-run-pass, bubble screens) didn't fit option/versatile QBs or WRs like Sincere Brown.Scheme/talent mismatch: Pass-heavy offense with deep-ball/athletic WRs who needed different setup. Defense lacked depth/...
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