Current Colorado Buffaloes' Defensive and Special Teams Roster
The Ralphie Report — ... CB   Cha Brown Jalil Brown Jon Hawkins Stephen Hicks Deji Olatoye  Ben Burney Jimmy Smith *Arthur Jaffee Paul Vigo  Cody ...

Buffs Release Top Strength and Conditioning Stats
The Ralphie Report — ... CB Jimmy Smith - he was in the top 3 of all seven workouts for cornerbacks, finishing first in three: hang clean, bench and forty time. His 4.44 forty was the best of any player on the team, edging out Brian Lockridge. ...

Why They Will Win the Big 12 North - A Focus On Strengths
Corn Nation — ... , and while the Buffs lose three starters in the secondary, the return five players with starting experience. Cha’pelle Brown will get a lot of attention, but it’s Jimmy Smith fans will need to watch. Husker fans will remember him as the player who returned a botched fake field goal for a touchdown last season. Benjamin Burney adds experience after missing lsat season due to injury. ...

Saturday Buff Bites - Dan Hawkins "A-Okay"
The Ralphie Report — ... at linebacker and Jimmy Smith at cornerback. That being said, I expect the Buffaloes to be competitive in the Big 12 North. The fact that all of their major North Division rivals -- Missouri, Nebraska and Kansas -- all will be home games should help them. When all of that is considered, I think the Buffaloes have a got shot to win eight games and return to a bowl game this season. And with a break or two, it wouldn't shock me to see them barge into North Division title contention -- and maybe even live up to Hawkins' bold prediction. ...

SB Nation 2009 All-Big 12 Preseason Team
The Ralphie Report — ... It is hard to find flaws in this list. I do think players like CB Jimmy Smith, OL Nate Solder and OL Ryan Miller have a shot at breaking through at the end of the year. Wins in 2009 will get our Buffs more exposure. ...

'Twas the Night Before Camp
The Ralphie Report — ... and possibly CB Jimmy Smith. Other than that, let the battles begin. Running backs & the quarterback spot will get the most attention this fall but to me, the most exciting is at linebacker. Throw in a bunch of talented players, the possible need for a 3 - 4 defense and coach Brian Cabral's history of producing great units and you have, to me, one of the more intriguing battles. Returning starters ...

2009 Husker Football Opponent Preview: Colorado
Corn Nation — ... The rest of the game?  45 plays, 153 yards of offense.  Add in the fourth play, that fake field goal where Jimmy Smith intercepted the pitch to Henery and raced for a game tying touchdown, and suddenly a game that Nebraska dominated on both sides of the ball - except for those four plays - is a battle all the way.  So while, yes, Nebraska was lucky that Henery was able to make a 57 yarder, Colorado was even more lucky to be in a position to steal a game in Lincoln. ...

SB Nation Big 12 Preview: Colorado Buffaloes Team Capsule
The Ralphie Report — ... 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 Perkins, S Patrick Mahnke, CB Jimmy Smith, CB Jalil Brown, LB Michael Sipili ...

Wednesday Buff Bites - Experts Pick Buffs, Toledo's Top RB Suspended
The Ralphie Report — ... as the prime producers. And I really like the secondary, with Jimmy Smith and Cha’pelle Brown among the best pair of cornerbacks in the conference. The biggest concern is along the defensive line, particularly after the injury of heralded freshman ...

Colorado State Offensive Preview
The Ralphie Report — ... If you are at the game, make sure you keep an eye on the Buffs' corners against the Rams' receivers. The matchup of CB Jimmy Smith against WR Rashaun Greer will be worth the price of admission as 6'3" 200 corner will have the forum to show off his skills against a talented receiver. And don't forget about the little guys on the other side who are no slouches in their own right. CB Cha'pelle Brown, an all conference performer a year ago, will go up against the Rams touchdown leader from a year ago in Dion Morton. These matchups should provide great theater ...

Time to Witness Dominance: Keys to the Game and Predictions
The Ralphie Report — ... in the slot, WR Andre Simmons in a deep ball package scenario, RB Rodney Stewart in the screen game, RB Darrell Scott on the edge or one of the tight ends making an impact across the middle, it is time to have a plan to get these players in favorable situations; something that did not exist a year ago. On the flip side, Colorado matches up extremely well against and the Rams two best playmakers in WR Rashaun Greer and WR Dion Morton. I expect corners Jimmy Smith, Cha'pelle Brown, Jalil Brown and Ben ...

Hits & Myths from the CSU game... & how to fix the problems.
The Ralphie Report — ... 4) Stars 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 ...

Getting to Know the Toledo Rockets: Q&A with LetsGoRockets.com
The Ralphie Report — ... . What makes him a special player? Buff fans are looking ahead to the matchup between Williams and Jimmy Smith, two NFL type players.  ...

Wednesday Buff Bites - Former Buff LB Lynn Katoa In Trouble Again
The Ralphie Report — ... in the secondary, provides help over the top in coverage and has the physical mentality to clear the opposition out of the play cleanly. He’s an outstanding leader and a player that others look up to. Other players of interest to the NFL scouts according to the article are Toledo QB Aaron Opelt, WR Stephen Williams 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 Jimmy Smith and OL Ryan Miller will get some looks as well. ...

Thursday Buff Bites - Buffs Offensive Line Outweighs Toledo Defensive Line By 42 Pounds
The Ralphie Report — ... threw 67 passes in last week’s loss at Purdue, but will find it much tougher this week against the Buffaloes’ underrated secondary keyed by cornerback Jimmy Smith. I’m looking for the Buffaloes to do just enough to escape the Glass Bowl with a victory-- but it’s not going to be easy or pretty. ...

Colorado Buffaloes vs. Toledo Rockets: Offensive & Defensive Previews
The Ralphie Report — ... . The 6'5" 200 pound wideout, deemed by CB Jimmy Smith as one of the best receivers the Buffs will face this season, led the team with 15 receptions, 185 yards and 2 scores a week ago. For his career, the senior has hauld in 165 passes for 2,222 yards and 18 touchdowns. True freshman ...

Hits & Myths from CU vs Toledo... or How about those Broncos?
The Ralphie Report — ... had two excellent punts out of his three with no touchbacks, and really shined on a 9-yard fake-punt run that gained a first down.  On top of that, the punt team got its first turnover of the season, forcing a fumble which was recovered by Jimmy Smith.  There was also Scott's 25.5-yard kickoff return average.  With few exceptions, special teams were exceptional. ...

Defense Sparks Buffs, Get First Win of 2009
The Ralphie Report — ... at the safety spot, instantly adding some experience and more leadership to the team while keeping two of their best players on the field in CB Cha'pelle Brown and CB Jimmy Smith. Defensive coordinator Ron Collins said that the eleven best players will play this offseason and getting more experience back in the safety spot was a step in that direction. Burney looked like another linebacker out there as he was often around the ball, something we can't say about the performance of the safety position the last few weeks. ...

A Statistical Look: Colorado Buffaloes vs. West Virginia Mountaineers
The Ralphie Report — ... and Brown. If Colorado's defense contains the West Virginia offense tomorrow, it will be because the secondary. Defensive coordinator Ron Collins needs to feel confident that he can allow the linebackers to roam around the line of scrimmage to stop Devine and pressure Brown. That means leaving the safeties and corners on an island, keeping big plays to a minimum. This would be a great time to see Jimmy Smith, ...

West Virgina Mountaineers vs. Colorado Buffaloes: Keys to the Game
The Ralphie Report — ... make sure everyone is ready to go. Force Turnovers It has been well documented that the West Virginia Mountaineers lost to Auburn mostly because they turned the ball over five times. West Virginia quarterback Jarrett Brown has thrown 6 interceptions in the last two weeks, five against the Tigers. On the road, winning the turnover battle is crucial and tonight in my mind, the Buffs need to be at +3 in turnover margin to come out victorious. Jimmy Smith, Cha'pelle Brown, Jalil Brown and Ben Burney: ...

Early Morning Gameday Buff Bites - Colorado Buffaloes vs. Kansas Jayhawks
The Ralphie Report — ... CB Jimmy Smith will have his hands full on Saturday trying to contain Jayhawk receivers Dezmon Briscoe and Kerry Meier. ...

A Statistical Look - Colorado Buffaloes vs. Kansas Jayhawks
The Ralphie Report — ... sacking him twice, tackling the Longhorns six times for loss and turning over the #2 team in the nation twice, both deep in Texas territory. Today, a lot will be depend on the play of cornerbacks Jimmy Smith, ...

Colorado Buffaloes Respond, Defeat Previously Unbeaten Kansas Jayhawks
The Ralphie Report — ... -Jimmy Smith had strong support and good physical play in the first quarter. Seems one step slow on a few occasions but extremely talented. Marquez Herrod's sack in the first quarter was a direct result of Jimmy Smith's great coverage on Briscoe in the red zone. ...

Game Day Buff Bites - Colorado Buffaloes vs. Kansas State Wildcats
The Ralphie Report — ... Here is a stat I didn't know about Jimmy Smith...who knows if its accurate, I am almost positive it isn't because I know both Shipely and Briscoe caught a ball against him in man coverage but still like the recognition for Smith: ...

Thursday Buff Bites - Mike Bohn "Pleased" With Dan Hawkins' Press Conference
The Ralphie Report — ... rushing game that has proved to be a little plodding against Big 12 teams on drier turf? Brooks: No Offense, But Polk Loves 'D' - CUBuffs.com And come on Polk has, methodically moving into Brown's starting unit at strong safety. A still-green redshirt freshman, Polk is absorbing as much as Brown and the veteran players around him - senior corner Cha'pelle Brown, senior free safety Ben Burney, junior corner Jimmy Smith - can offer. Rivals.com College ...

Second Half Game Thread - Colorado Buffaloes vs. Iowa State Cyclones
The Ralphie Report — ... The Buffs had their chances in this one after the defense turned over the Cyclones twice in the first half but the Buffs only scored three points off of those turnovers. Colorado continues to struggle with penalties, two of which extended the drive for Iowa State on third down which led to the only touchdown of the game. The Buffs have 6 penalties for 57 yards and were stopped inside the five yard line on four consecutive plays after Jimmy Smith picked off Iowa State QB Austen Arnuad. ...

The Sad Truth: 2009 Will Go Down As the Year the Colorado Buffaloes Blew It
The Ralphie Report — ... If their is any reason for a change in Boulder, look at 2009, how the chips fell in place and the way the Buffs responded. "10 wins no excuses" was supposed to motivate the players, a change at offensive coordinator and a return to a pro-style offense was supposed to put players in a better position to be successful. A deep linebacker corp was supposed to bolster the defense with the emergence of CB Jimmy Smith. Of course, the defensive line was a preseason concern but they have certainly outperformed expectations. ...

Revisiting the 2009 Colorado Buffaloes
Corn Nation — ... was a standout last season and was joined late in the season by junior cornerback Jimmy Smith, who interecepted the fake field goal pitch against the Huskers.  Two part-time sophomore starters return at safety in ...

Saturday Buff Bites - Paige: "Pathetic excuses instead of positive results"
The Ralphie Report — ... -Colorado cornerback Jimmy Smith has a decision to make about his future after completing his junior season on Friday. Smith is already considered an NFL prospect and will have to decide whether to turn professional early or return for his senior season. The NFL has a committee in place to help advise underclassmen about their chances of being drafted and what round they might be taken in if they decide to turn pro early. Smith would probably improve his draft position if he waited a year and performed well as a senior, but there is always the risk of ...

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 — ... 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 biggest surprise is ...