Buffs Release Top Strength and Conditioning Stats
The Ralphie Report —
... is not only the biggest linebacker on the team but also the fastest, running a 4.78 forty. He led the linebackers in power clean (381), hang clean (445 pounds which tied him with Nate Solder as the strongest on the team), squat (666 good for second on the team), bench and forty time. He finished second in vertical jump and third in pro agility. Right along with Solder, Burton had the strongest performance on the team.
No where on the linebacker list was Shaun Mohler and Jeff Smart made only a couple of apperances in the rankings. ...
Why They Will Win the Big 12 North - A Focus On Strengths
Corn Nation —
... Colorado finished first in conference pass defense last season. While that may drop due to having to retool the defensive line, the linebacking unit is one of the better in the Big 12. Top returning tacklers are linebackers Jeff Smart and ...
Saturday Buff Bites - Dan Hawkins "A-Okay"
The Ralphie Report —
... he expects them to play that well. The Buffaloes do have one of the conference's best running games and a deep offensive line that should be able to move the ball consistently. I don't know about their quarterbacking combination with Cody Hawkins and Tyler Hansen and I think they'll miss the big-play capabilities that Josh Smith gave them. I also think they need some help on the defense front breaking in a new starting rotation, but I really like Shaun Mohler and Jeff Smart at linebacker and Jimmy Smith at cornerback. That being ...
Monday Buff Bites - Colorado Ranked 43rd, Vegas Says 6.5 wins...Who Knows?
The Ralphie Report —
... Texas Tech 8 Nebraska 8 Kansas 8 Oklahoma State 9 Oklahoma 9.5 Texas 10.5 * — Iowa State was not listed.
Player commitments shaping up for Big 12 media days - Big 12 - ESPN Big 12 media days start next week...a great time for college football news. The Buffs will be represented by the following coaches and seniors:
Colorado: Coach Dan Hawkins, linebackers coach Brian Cabral, TE Riar Geer, LB Marcus Burton, LB Jeff Smart.
Kasa, Orms get taste of ...
Saturday Buff Bites - It's Been More Bearish, Less Bullish For the Buffs This Week
The Ralphie Report —
... Woelk: Important numbers for CU this year - Boulder Daily Camera Neill Woelk thinks it is time for the Buffs to show results on the field, not just off the field. He also highlights a few important numbers for the 2009 season like selling out games, not losing contests by 20+ points and finding more season ticket holders.
These are the players that Big 12 teams can't afford to lose - Big 12 - ESPN Tim Griffin of ESPN think LB Jeff Smart is a player the Buffs cannot afford to lose for the upcoming ...
Experience and Quarterback Growth - Is There Hope?
The Ralphie Report —
... Kiesau or Dan Hawkins or Mike Bohn, the "organization" needs to win. One thing is for sure, I will personally be rooting heavily for Cody Hawkins (and Darrell Scott) to succeed this year (of course I root for all the Buffs but you know what I mean). I think it would be one great story for the program if Hawkins can have one of those great turn around years, have the last laugh against many naysayers and let's face it, this team needs a face. With all due respect to LB Jeff Smart, when Tim Griffin names Smart the player you cannot afford to ...
'Twas the Night Before Camp
The Ralphie Report —
... and Jeff Smart were thought to be shoe-ins for a repeat on top of the depth chart but in spring ball, both were in deep competition with ...
Bevo's Daily Roundup - August 11, 2009
Burnt Orange Nation —
... "Us linebackers have to be ready to cover up the mistakes that our young defensive line is going to make," senior linebacker Jeff Smart acknowledged. ...
2009 Husker Football Opponent Preview: Colorado
Corn Nation —
... did have 14 tackles and 4 sacks last season. At linebacker, senior middle linebacker Jeff Smart earned second team all-Big XII honors as Colorado's leading tackler. Senior weakside linebacker Shawn Mohler was second on the team with 97 tackles, earning him honorable mention all-Big XII. ...
SB Nation Big 12 Preview: Colorado Buffaloes Team Capsule
The Ralphie Report —
... Scotty McKnight, LT Nate Solder, LG Blake Behrens, RT Matthew Bahr, TE Riar Geer, TE Ryan Deehan, QB Cody Hawkins, QB Tyler Hansen, RB Rodney Stewart, RB Demetrius Sumler, QB Tyler Hansen, RB Darrell Scott, FB Jack Behrens, OG Ryan Miller, OG Maxwell Tuioti-Mariner.
64% (85 out of 132 player starts) of 2008 starts return in 2009.
Defense: 9 - DE Marquez Herrod, LB Jeff Smart, LB Shaun Mohler, CB Cha'pelle Brown, S Anthony ...
Sunday Buff Bites - "We Ain't Going to Make No Mistakes"
The Ralphie Report —
... to the circumstances, Fairchild has now put a wide receiver at quarterback. That wide receiver is 6'4" 202 pound sophomore T.J. Borcky.
With the first game two weeks away, Colorado State is searching for a way to get the ball to two strong receivers but their may not be enough fall practices left to be confident in that.
Burton, Geer & Smart Named CU Captains - CUBuffs.com
Senior linebackers Marcus Burton and Jeff Smart along with senior tight end Riar Geer were selected as ...
Saturday Buff Bites - CSU Announces Starting Quarterback, 8 Days Away From Opener
The Ralphie Report —
... There are a lot of good stories on any football team. Brian Cabral's favorite from the 2009 Buffs is probably Jeff Smart's. "I think it's awesome," Colorado's legendary linebackers coach said. "For a walk-on to become a captain ... that says volumes about him." ...
Wednesday Buff Bites - Experts Pick Buffs, Toledo's Top RB Suspended
The Ralphie Report —
... that playing in Denver "could mean as much as an extra $10 million for CU over the lifetime of the deal."
Ranking the Big 12's defenses - Big 12 - ESPN Tim Griffin of ESPN ranked the Buffs' offense 8th yesterday and he has a better feeling about the defense: 6. Colorado:
The Buffaloes are faster this season and that should help them cope with the high-powered offenses in the Big 12. The linebackers are deep with Shaun Mohler and Jeff Smart as the prime producers. And I really like the secondary, with ...
Steve Fairchild Was Right, The Colorado Buffaloes Look Silly
The Ralphie Report —
... or Jeff Smart don't feel it is "there team." Anytime you hear that quote, you know you have a problem in leadership and at the top of the program. ...
Monday Buff Bites - QB's Hansen, Evans to Redshirt; Coach Hagan Says Scott Not Hurt, Needs Carries
The Ralphie Report —
... said. "As soon as we got out on the field, we let our nerves get the best of us. We lost focus in that sense. "As soon as they hit with that long pass, that really hurt us. Everybody’s confidence went down after that." And this, from Jeff Smart, about why CSU was able to run for 127 yards at better than five yards a carry in the first half: "It’s just on us," he said. "We did not put out the way we need to. We did not come out with the intensity we needed to. "They just wanted to line up and play smash-mouth football and that’s what they ...
Hits & Myths from the CSU game... & how to fix the problems.
The Ralphie Report —
... on defense - CB Jimmy Smith really revved it up in the second half, seeming to be all over the field. He was the leading tackler and, as far as I can tell, had shut-down coverage all game. The team had six tackles for losses, including one from first-time starter at Safety Ray Polk, as well as a great pass break-up from true freshman Forrest West. He and Bonsu were relatively impressive in their first collegiate appearances. Ben Burney and Jeff Smart each got an interception. And expect big things from Will ...
Wednesday Buff Bites - Former Buff LB Lynn Katoa In Trouble Again
The Ralphie Report —
... and RB DaJaune Collins. The article names TE Riar Geer, OT Nate Solder and LB Jeff Smart for the Buffs. You have to think CB ...
Hits & Myths from CU vs Toledo... or How about those Broncos?
The Ralphie Report —
... made 1 of 2 FGs and 5 of 5 PATs, and continued to boom his kickoffs. He also "converted" on an onside kick, bouncing the ball around well enough for Jeff Smart to make a recovery which led to a late CU TD. ...
Early Morning Gameday Buff Bites - Colorado Buffaloes vs. Kansas Jayhawks
The Ralphie Report —
... , TE Riar Geer and CB Cha'pelle Brown were named to the second team. Nate Solder and Jeff Smart were put on the third team. ...
Saturday Buff Bites - Next Weekend Should Be Interesting
The Ralphie Report —
... it recently. Kiesau makes $217,776 annually, and likely would have been owed that sum times the number of years remaining on his contract if CU decided to part ways with the entire coaching staff at the end of the season.
Thumb doesn’t stop Colorado’s Hansen - The Longmont Times-Call Considering the defense was missing two of their best players, they did a pretty good job against Oklahoma State:
CU linebackers Jeff Smart (pinched nerve in his neck) and B.J. Beatty ...
All Big 12 Teams Announced
Rock Chalk Talk —
... Jake Behrens, FB; Jalil Brown, DB; Benjamin Burney, DB; Marquez Herrod, DL; Scotty McKnight, WR; Ryan Miller, OL; Jeff Smart, LB; Jimmy Smith, DB; Rodney Stewart, RB ...
2009 All-Big 12 Football Awards - Suh Defensive Player of the Year, Crick, Amukamara, Asante Make First Team
Corn Nation —
... Jake Behrens, FB; Jalil Brown, DB; Benjamin Burney, DB; Marquez Herrod, DL; Scotty McKnight, WR; Ryan Miller, OL; Jeff Smart, LB; Jimmy Smith, DB; Rodney Stewart, RB ...
Big 12 All Conference Teams Announced, OT Nate Solder Selected to First Team
The Ralphie Report —
... looked at as being one of the players with a strong chance to make it in the NFL. He still has a lot to learn about the position but the athleticism is there.
Two other Buffs, TE Riar Geer and CB Cha'pelle Brown were named second team All Big 12. Rounding out the teams, these Colorado Buffaloes were named honorable mention: Jake Behrens, FB; Jalil Brown, DB; Benjamin Burney, DB; Marquez Herrod, DL; Scotty McKnight, WR; Ryan Miller, OL; Jeff Smart, LB; Jimmy Smith, DB; Rodney Stewart, RB.
The ...
