thedenverpost--2020-02-23--How to watch the Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial on TV

Officials are urging those who don ’ t have ticket to the Monday , Feb. 24 , 2020 memorial for @ @ @ @ @ Gianna to stay away from Staples Center — which will be closed to traffic — @ @ @ @ @ on TV .
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Officials are urging those who don’t have ticket to the Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 memorial for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna to stay away from Staples Center — which will be closed to traffic — and instead watch the tribute on TV.
It will NOT be shown on TVs in the LA Live area near Staples Center, said LA police Chief Michel Moore.
The memorial service is set to begin at 11 a.m. Mountain time Monday, and it is expected to be broadcast on all of the major television networks as well as other local LA stations. Yahoo! Sports is streaming it live.
ABC News is among those broadcasting the event and offering a live stream.
Staples Center officials say the event should end about 2 p.m.


thedenverpost--2020-02-23--Parra’s 24 points leads Del Norte to 45-27 victory over Sanford

The Del Norte Tigers earned a win when they defeated the Sanford Indians 45-27 on Saturday .
Del Norte was @ @ @ @ @ Parra who accounted for 24 points while also collecting three rebounds and four assists .
@ @ @ @ @ night , recording 10 points , seven rebounds and two assists .
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Sanford could not keep up with Holly, fall 45-27 on Saturday.
Kendra Parra lead Del Norte with 24 points scored while also collecting three rebounds and four assists. Kaeci Madrid helped the effort by chipping in 10 points, seven rebounds, and two assists.
Sanford was paced in scoring by Asia Caldon who scored 11 points while grabbing five rebounds. Mackenzie Peterson had a good night, recording 10 points, five rebounds and two assists.
Both teams will go on the road in their next contest, with Del Norte heading to play Center and Sanford taking on Sargent.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-23--Thomas MacLaren School prevails over Fountain Valley, 26-20

Fountain Valley drops contest to Thomas MacLaren School in 26-20 loss on Saturday .
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Thomas MacLaren School outlasts Fountain Valley, winning by a score of 26-20 on Saturday, Feb. 22.
Both teams will stay at home in their next contest, with Thomas MacLaren School hosting Peyton and Fountain Valley taking on Colorado Springs School.
No team or player statistics have been reported for this contest.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-23--Kit Carson manages 36-27 win against Simla

The Kit Carson Wildcats beat the Simla Cubs by a score of 36-27 on Saturday .
Simla was lead in @ @ @ @ @ put up 12 points while grabbing one rebounds .
Taylor Warnecke had a productive night @ @ @ @ @ four rebounds and two assists .
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The Kit Carson Wildcats earned a win when they defeated the Simla Cubs 36-27 on Saturday, Feb. 22.
Reyna Isenbart lead Kit Carson with 11 points scored while also grabbing 11 rebounds. Tieler Randel had a good night, recording nine points.
Simla was lead in scoring by Cede Smith who accounted for 12 points while collecting one rebounds. Taylor Warnecke had a notable night, recording nine points, four rebounds and two assists.
Both teams will go on the road in their next contest, with Kit Carson heading to play Eads and Simla taking on Miami-Yoder.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-23--Lake County holds off Jefferson in 50-17 victory

The Lake County Panthers easily handled the Jefferson Saints by a score of 50-17 on Saturday .
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The Lake County Panthers easily handled the Jefferson Saints by a score of 50-17 on Saturday.
No team or player statistics have been reported for this contest.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-23--Renquist leads Walsh to 37-28 victory against Rolla

Walsh outlasts Rolla , winning by a score of 37-28 on Friday .
Jensen Renquist lead Walsh with 15 points @ @ @ @ @ rebounds and four assists .
Kenzie Penick had a productive night , recording 12 points @ @ @ @ @ assists .
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Rolla could not keep up with Holly, fall 37-28 on Friday, Feb. 21.
Walsh was paced in scoring by Jensen Renquist who accounted for 15 points while also collecting seven rebounds and four assists. Kenzie Penick helped the effort by chipping in 12 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.
Rolla has not reported any team or player statistics from this contest.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-24--Ask Amy: Celibacy causes partner’s esteem to plummet

Dear Amy : I am a woman in my mid-50s .
I had a brief , miserable marriage in my 30s ( no children ) , and have been happily single ever since .
“ Jack ” is 60 , was married for his entire adult life , and has two grown kids .
He thought his marriage was happy , but his wife just left one day , moving halfway across the country .
( I knew them both before this happened . )
After their divorce , Jack and I started dating .
Jack is loving and considerate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fulfilling jobs , a great circle of friends , and shared hobbies .
His children and their spouses have welcomed me with open arms .
We talk through differences like rational people .
We ’ ve purchased a house together .
I could not imagine a better relationship !
Still , my self-esteem has taken some hits .
Jack did not choose to end his marriage , and being aware that he would prefer to be with his ex makes me feel like I ’ m the consolation prize .
Jack has never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s something I ’ m aware of .
Also , for some reason that he is unwilling to discuss , Jack does not want to be intimate .
We had a few encounters early in our relationship solely because he wanted to please me .
Whenever I bring up the subject , he just says he ’ s more interested in companionship ( yet he loves movies or TV shows that show a little skin ) .
Is a lack of sexual intimacy common in relationships between older people ?
Or is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his ex-wife ?
I ’ m OK with never having sex , as long as it ’ s not a sign that there is something bigger missing in our relationship .
Dear Celibate : You say that you and “ Jack ” talk through your differences like rational human beings .
I don ’ t relish poking holes in your happiness , but … Jack lets you assume that he would prefer his ex .
He frames his marriage as having ended out of the blue .
He won ’ t have sex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discuss it with you .
Has it occurred to you that this behavior might have contributed to his wife ’ s choice to leave ?
Libido does drop for some people as they age , but it hasn ’ t dropped for you and no — I do not think it is the norm for people in this age group to be celibate .
There is nothing wrong with choosing celibacy or living a celibate life .
But you didn ’ t choose it .
He did .
True intimacy entails being courageous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your weakest , weirdest , or more challenging moments .
Intimacy starts with talking , disclosing , listening and responding honestly .
If your relationship was in the right place , your self-esteem would not take such hits .
You have the right to ask questions and engage in honest conversations .
If your guy can ’ t ( or won ’ t ) engage with you in this way , then you ’ ll have a tough choice to make .
Dear Amy : I ’ ve been in a bridge club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
We get together about once a month .
Prior to the last couple of years , the host provided dinner and drinks .
It was great !
You had a night off and enjoyed someone else ’ s hospitality and cooking .
When it was your turn to host , you repaid the favor .
In the last few years , this has become more of a “ potluck ” evening .
The problem is — the same few people seem to be bringing the pots !
I often bring an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have someone else bring a bottle of sparkling water or nothing .
Is there a way to even the workload among us , without pointing fingers and hurting feelings ?
Dear Bridge : Yes .
The way to work this out is to talk about it as a group .
You can say , “ Our bridge dinner was great while it lasted , but do we want to transition away from the dinner and into something else ?
” Bringing snacks , desserts , or just sharing beverages might be the collective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” endured terrible childhood abuse , and wanted to confront a woman who had bullied her as a child .
This sentence is pure gold : “ ‘ Letting sleeping dogs lie ’ is not the answer for you , because , for you , the dogs never sleep .
These memories still pace and stalk and threaten to pounce.
” Thank you for helping this survivor — and millions of others — with less than 100 words .
Dear Grateful : I ’ ve received an outpouring a support for this answer @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Dear Amy: I am a woman in my mid-50s. I had a brief, miserable marriage in my 30s (no children), and have been happily single ever since.
“Jack” is 60, was married for his entire adult life, and has two grown kids. He thought his marriage was happy, but his wife just left one day, moving halfway across the country. (I knew them both before this happened.) After their divorce, Jack and I started dating.
Jack is loving and considerate. We have a wonderful life with fulfilling jobs, a great circle of friends, and shared hobbies. His children and their spouses have welcomed me with open arms. We talk through differences like rational people. We’ve purchased a house together. I could not imagine a better relationship!
Still, my self-esteem has taken some hits. Jack did not choose to end his marriage, and being aware that he would prefer to be with his ex makes me feel like I’m the consolation prize. Jack has never said anything about it, but it’s something I’m aware of.
Also, for some reason that he is unwilling to discuss, Jack does not want to be intimate. We had a few encounters early in our relationship solely because he wanted to please me. Whenever I bring up the subject, he just says he’s more interested in companionship (yet he loves movies or TV shows that show a little skin).
Is a lack of sexual intimacy common in relationships between older people?
Or is it because he wants to be with his ex-wife?
I’m OK with never having sex, as long as it’s not a sign that there is something bigger missing in our relationship.
— Confusedly Celibate
Dear Celibate: You say that you and “Jack” talk through your differences like rational human beings.
I don’t relish poking holes in your happiness, but … Jack lets you assume that he would prefer his ex. He frames his marriage as having ended out of the blue. He won’t have sex with you, and won’t discuss it with you.
Has it occurred to you that this behavior might have contributed to his wife’s choice to leave?
Libido does drop for some people as they age, but it hasn’t dropped for you and no — I do not think it is the norm for people in this age group to be celibate. There is nothing wrong with choosing celibacy or living a celibate life. But you didn’t choose it. He did.
True intimacy entails being courageous enough to let yourself be loved through your weakest, weirdest, or more challenging moments. Intimacy starts with talking, disclosing, listening and responding honestly.
If your relationship was in the right place, your self-esteem would not take such hits. You have the right to ask questions and engage in honest conversations. If your guy can’t (or won’t) engage with you in this way, then you’ll have a tough choice to make.
Dear Amy: I’ve been in a bridge club for over 10 years (12 members). We get together about once a month.
Prior to the last couple of years, the host provided dinner and drinks. It was great! You had a night off and enjoyed someone else’s hospitality and cooking.
When it was your turn to host, you repaid the favor.
In the last few years, this has become more of a “potluck” evening. The problem is — the same few people seem to be bringing the pots! I often bring an enticing, creative dish, only to have someone else bring a bottle of sparkling water or nothing.
Is there a way to even the workload among us, without pointing fingers and hurting feelings?
— A Bridge Too Far
Dear Bridge: Yes. The way to work this out is to talk about it as a group. You can say, “Our bridge dinner was great while it lasted, but do we want to transition away from the dinner and into something else?” Bringing snacks, desserts, or just sharing beverages might be the collective choice.
Dear Amy: “Survivor” endured terrible childhood abuse, and wanted to confront a woman who had bullied her as a child.
This sentence is pure gold: “‘Letting sleeping dogs lie’ is not the answer for you, because, for you, the dogs never sleep. These memories still pace and stalk and threaten to pounce.”
Thank you for helping this survivor — and millions of others — with less than 100 words.
— Grateful
Dear Grateful: I’ve received an outpouring a support for this answer, and I genuinely appreciate it.
(You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.)


thedenverpost--2020-02-24--2020 Colorado high school boys 4A state basketball tournament bracket

The fifth-year Columbine coach , a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame , said it `` means everything @ @ @ @ @ of his two champions .

Here’s the bracket for the 2020 Colorado Class 4A boys basketball state basketball tournament. Tap the bracket to see the full PDF.


thedenverpost--2020-02-24--2020 Colorado high school girls 4A state basketball tournament bracket

Here’s the bracket for the 2020 Colorado Class 4A girls basketball state basketball tournament. Tap the bracket to see the full PDF.


thedenverpost--2020-02-24--2020 Colorado high school boys 5A state basketball tournament bracket

Here’s the bracket for the 2020 Colorado Class 5A boys basketball state basketball tournament. Tap the bracket to see the full PDF.


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thedenverpost--2020-02-24--CU Buffs women’s basketball upsets No. 11 Arizona

Colorado wasn ’ t going to be denied this time .
Not after two heart-breakers in the last week , and certainly not on senior day .
After several excruciating losses to the cream of the crop in the Pac-12 this season , the CU women ’ s basketball team dominated the fourth quarter to upset No .
11 Arizona , 50-38 , on Sunday at CU Events Center .
The Buffs ( 16-11 , 5-11 Pac-12 ) snapped a 32-game losing streak to Associated Press-ranked opponents , dating back to a 79-69 win against No .
15 Kentucky on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s incredible , ” CU head coach JR Payne said .
“ It ’ s really hard to describe .
I don ’ t know if it would feel as good if we hadn ’ t had such heartbreaking losses , but to see us grow in ways that we know we ’ re capable of and to really finish the game was pretty awesome.
” CU had lost four times this season by eight points or less to ranked opponents .
That included a crushing , buzzer-beating loss to then-No .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Friday ’ s six-point loss to 21 Arizona State .
In both games , the Buffs held fourth quarter leads .
On Sunday , Amari Carter hit a 3-pointer with 6 minutes , 35 seconds left to give Arizona ( 22-5 , 11-5 ) a 38-35 lead .
Arizona , which played without star Aari McDonald , didn ’ t score again , as the Buffs closed the game on a 15-0 run .
“ I think in the past games that we ’ ve had on these close ones , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re kind of playing on the not-aggressive end , so we kind of shoot ourselves in the foot in that we ’ re trying not to make mistakes and then we end up changing the trajectory of the game , ” sophomore Aubrey Knight said .
“ In this game , we were like , ‘ Ok , we need to take smart shots and we need to get stops.
’ We always talk about how defense helps our offense .
When we ’ re playing good defense , it helps us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s definitely what happened down the stretch.
” Jaylyn Sherrod had 12 points , seven rebounds and four assists , while Knight posted 10 points and eight rebounds .
CU ’ s lone senior , Quinessa Caylao-Do , finished with four points and two assists and keyed the Buffs ’ defensive effort in her final regular season home game .
Mya Hollingshed finished with eight points and 13 rebounds and drilled a key 3-pointer with 2:06 to play to increase the lead to 44-38 .
That was the only 3-pointer of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me personally , I think it was a big relief just because I finally found a 3 that went in , ” Hollingshed said .
“ I told the team that we couldn ’ t breathe just yet because we had to finish out the game and we had to get some key stops .
We locked down defensively.
” CU ’ s defense was exceptional all afternoon .
The Buffs dominated the boards with a 48-27 advantage , including 16-7 in the fourth quarter .
They held Arizona to 24.5 percent shooting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through scoring droughts of 4:05 , 7:01 and 6:35 .
Arizona missed its last 10 shots of the game and its 38 points were the fewest ever scored by a ranked team against the Buffs .
“ We know that we ’ re capable of being a great defensive ball club , ” Payne said .
“ It shows that we ’ re really capable of defending and I think these guys will use that moving forward to know that when we need a stop and we dig in and really communicate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also know they can not only compete with elite teams , but beat them – and do it by making big-time plays in crunch time .
“ The coolest thing for me tonight was to watch our team literally growing before our eyes as the clock is ticking , ” Payne said .
“ They ’ re growing ; they ’ re doing the things that we talked about in our other close games ; they ’ re staying together ; they ’ re communicating in ways we ’ ve talked about .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ so excited for them .
“ It means a lot for us .
All of those ( close losses ) meant a lot for our growth as a program , but to be able to actually finish one out and win it I think is just really huge .
For these guys to do it on senior night and for a senior that they really truly love is really neat , as well.
” Prior to Sunday , the fewest points against CU by a ranked opponent came in a 61-45 win against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ … This was the fewest by any CU opponent since a 79-38 win against a Prairie View A & M on Dec. 12 , 2018 .
… Sherrod had four assists , giving her 142 for the season .
She moved into a tie with Shelley Sheetz for third-best total by a CU freshman .
She passed Kennedy Leonard ( 139 in 2015-16 ) on Sunday .
… What went right : CU ’ s defense was dominant , holding Arizona to 24.5 percent shooting .
The Buffs also kept the Wildcats off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Down the stretch , the Buffs were particularly sound on both ends of the floor .
What went wrong : The Buffs had 16 turnovers , which led to 16 Arizona points and they were a dismal 13-for-25 from the free throw line .
Star of the game : Aubrey Knight .
The sophomore had one of the best games of her career , with 10 points , eight rebounds , two steals and exceptional defense .
What ’ s next : The Buffs visit No .
8 UCLA on Friday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 , Reese 1-11 3-4 5 , Thomas 2-9 2-2 7 , Alonso 0-0 0-0 0 , Carter 4-10 2-2 12 , Smith 1-2 0-0 2 , Mote 0-2 0-0 0 , Pueyo 2-9 0-0 6 , Team 0-0 0-0 0 , Totals 13-53 7-8 38COLORADO ( 16-11 ) Tuitele 3-6 0-0 6 , Caylao-Do 1-6 2-4 4 , Clarke 3-7 0-2 6 , Hollingshed 3-7 1-2 8 , Sherrod 2-10 8-13 12 , Jank 0-0 0-0 0 , Whittaker 2-5 0-0 4 , Volcy 0-0 0-0 0 , Finau 0-1 0-0 0 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0-0 0-0 0 , Totals 18-47 13-25 50Arizona 8 11 12 7 — 38Colorado 11 8 10 21 — 503-Point Goals – Arizona 5-20 ( McBryde 0-4 , Reese 0-2 , Thomas 1-4 , Carter 2-5 , Pueyo 2-5 ) , Colorado 1-14 ( Tuitele 0-1 , Caylao-Do 0-1 , Clarke 0-3 , Hollingshed 1-4 , Sherrod 0-3 , Whittaker 0-1 , Finau 0-1 ) .
Assists – Arizona 7 ( Thomas 3 ) , Colorado 10 ( Sherrod 4 ) .
Fouled Out – None .
Rebounds – Arizona 27 ( Reese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13 ) .
Total Fouls – Arizona 20 , Colorado 13 .
Technical Fouls – None .
A – 3,085 .

Colorado wasn’t going to be denied this time.
Not after two heart-breakers in the last week, and certainly not on senior day.
After several excruciating losses to the cream of the crop in the Pac-12 this season, the CU women’s basketball team dominated the fourth quarter to upset No. 11 Arizona, 50-38, on Sunday at CU Events Center.
The Buffs (16-11, 5-11 Pac-12) snapped a 32-game losing streak to Associated Press-ranked opponents, dating back to a 79-69 win against No. 15 Kentucky on Nov. 19, 2016.
“It’s incredible,” CU head coach JR Payne said. “It’s really hard to describe. I don’t know if it would feel as good if we hadn’t had such heartbreaking losses, but to see us grow in ways that we know we’re capable of and to really finish the game was pretty awesome.”
CU had lost four times this season by eight points or less to ranked opponents. That included a crushing, buzzer-beating loss to then-No. 8 Stanford a week earlier at home and Friday’s six-point loss to 21 Arizona State. In both games, the Buffs held fourth quarter leads.
On Sunday, Amari Carter hit a 3-pointer with 6 minutes, 35 seconds left to give Arizona (22-5, 11-5) a 38-35 lead. Arizona, which played without star Aari McDonald, didn’t score again, as the Buffs closed the game on a 15-0 run.
“I think in the past games that we’ve had on these close ones, the last five or six minutes, we’re kind of playing on the not-aggressive end, so we kind of shoot ourselves in the foot in that we’re trying not to make mistakes and then we end up changing the trajectory of the game,” sophomore Aubrey Knight said. “In this game, we were like, ‘Ok, we need to take smart shots and we need to get stops.’ We always talk about how defense helps our offense. When we’re playing good defense, it helps us do better on the offensive end and that’s definitely what happened down the stretch.”
Jaylyn Sherrod had 12 points, seven rebounds and four assists, while Knight posted 10 points and eight rebounds. CU’s lone senior, Quinessa Caylao-Do, finished with four points and two assists and keyed the Buffs’ defensive effort in her final regular season home game.
Mya Hollingshed finished with eight points and 13 rebounds and drilled a key 3-pointer with 2:06 to play to increase the lead to 44-38. That was the only 3-pointer of the game for CU.
“For me personally, I think it was a big relief just because I finally found a 3 that went in,” Hollingshed said. “I told the team that we couldn’t breathe just yet because we had to finish out the game and we had to get some key stops. We locked down defensively.”
CU’s defense was exceptional all afternoon. The Buffs dominated the boards with a 48-27 advantage, including 16-7 in the fourth quarter. They held Arizona to 24.5 percent shooting (13-for-53) and the Wildcats went through scoring droughts of 4:05, 7:01 and 6:35.
Arizona missed its last 10 shots of the game and its 38 points were the fewest ever scored by a ranked team against the Buffs.
“We know that we’re capable of being a great defensive ball club,” Payne said. “It shows that we’re really capable of defending and I think these guys will use that moving forward to know that when we need a stop and we dig in and really communicate, we can get stops.”
Now they also know they can not only compete with elite teams, but beat them – and do it by making big-time plays in crunch time.
“The coolest thing for me tonight was to watch our team literally growing before our eyes as the clock is ticking,” Payne said. “They’re growing; they’re doing the things that we talked about in our other close games; they’re staying together; they’re communicating in ways we’ve talked about. Just wildly proud of these guys and so excited for them.
“It means a lot for us. All of those (close losses) meant a lot for our growth as a program, but to be able to actually finish one out and win it I think is just really huge. For these guys to do it on senior night and for a senior that they really truly love is really neat, as well.”
Notable
Prior to Sunday, the fewest points against CU by a ranked opponent came in a 61-45 win against Kansas on March 6, 1995. … This was the fewest by any CU opponent since a 79-38 win against a Prairie View A&M on Dec. 12, 2018. … Sherrod had four assists, giving her 142 for the season. She moved into a tie with Shelley Sheetz for third-best total by a CU freshman. She passed Kennedy Leonard (139 in 2015-16) on Sunday. …
Fast break
What went right: CU’s defense was dominant, holding Arizona to 24.5 percent shooting. The Buffs also kept the Wildcats off the glass, with a 48-27 advantage. Down the stretch, the Buffs were particularly sound on both ends of the floor.
What went wrong: The Buffs had 16 turnovers, which led to 16 Arizona points and they were a dismal 13-for-25 from the free throw line.
Star of the game: Aubrey Knight. The sophomore had one of the best games of her career, with 10 points, eight rebounds, two steals and exceptional defense.
What’s next: The Buffs visit No. 8 UCLA on Friday.
COLORADO 50, NO. 11 ARIZONA 38
ARIZONA (22-5)McBryde 3-10 0-0 6, Reese 1-11 3-4 5, Thomas 2-9 2-2 7, Alonso 0-0 0-0 0, Carter 4-10 2-2 12, Smith 1-2 0-0 2, Mote 0-2 0-0 0, Pueyo 2-9 0-0 6, Team 0-0 0-0 0, Totals 13-53 7-8 38COLORADO (16-11)Tuitele 3-6 0-0 6, Caylao-Do 1-6 2-4 4, Clarke 3-7 0-2 6, Hollingshed 3-7 1-2 8, Sherrod 2-10 8-13 12, Jank 0-0 0-0 0, Whittaker 2-5 0-0 4, Volcy 0-0 0-0 0, Finau 0-1 0-0 0, Knight 4-5 2-4 10, Team 0-0 0-0 0, Totals 18-47 13-25 50Arizona 8 11 12 7 — 38Colorado 11 8 10 21 — 503-Point Goals – Arizona 5-20 (McBryde 0-4, Reese 0-2, Thomas 1-4, Carter 2-5, Pueyo 2-5), Colorado 1-14 (Tuitele 0-1, Caylao-Do 0-1, Clarke 0-3, Hollingshed 1-4, Sherrod 0-3, Whittaker 0-1, Finau 0-1). Assists – Arizona 7 (Thomas 3), Colorado 10 (Sherrod 4). Fouled Out – None. Rebounds – Arizona 27 (Reese 6), Colorado 48 (Hollingshed 13). Total Fouls – Arizona 20, Colorado 13. Technical Fouls – None. A – 3,085.


thedenverpost--2020-02-24--Former CU Buffs QB excited about Karl Dorrell hire

Like most followers of Colorado football , Mike Moschetti was stunned on Saturday .
Throughout CU ’ s 10-day search for a head football coach , dozens of names were thrown out as potential candidates .
Karl Dorrell was not one of them .
Yet , on Saturday , it was reported by several national outlets and then confirmed by BuffZone that Dorrell will , indeed , become the Buffaloes ’ new head coach .
CU has yet to confirm or announce the hire , but is expected to either Sunday or Monday .
Moschetti , who quarterbacked the Buffs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that his former offensive coordinator would take the reins of the program .
“ Absolutely shocked , but also excited , ” Moschetti said .
“ Karl was on the staff that recruited me and I ’ ve been around Karl .
I ’ ve been in the meetings with him .
He ’ s a real stoic and disciplined and detail-oriented guy that kind of took a bad rap for some reason at UCLA because he ’ s not a gimmick guy .
He ’ s not a rah-rah guy .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coach.
” Dorrell had two stints as an assistant at CU , coaching receivers in 1992-93 and then as offensive coordinator/receivers coach from 1995-98 .
Dorrell ’ s only head coaching experience came at his alma mater , UCLA , from 2003-07 .
He went 35-27 with five bowl appearances in five years and at the time he was fired was praised by athletic director Dan Guerrero , who said , “ He established stability , established a solid foundation and dealt with the infrastructure issues that had occurred in our program at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t win as much as Guerrero wanted .
At that time , Dorrell ’ s Bruins were trying to compete not only nationally , but within Los Angeles , with the Pete Carroll dynasty at Southern California .
During Dorrell ’ s five years at UCLA , USC went 57-6 with two national titles and four Rose Bowl appearances .
Since 1989 , Dorrell is the only coach to take UCLA to bowl games in five consecutive seasons .
Since being fired by UCLA , Dorrell has spent 11 of the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his one year in college football , 2014 , didn ’ t go well .
He was hired as offensive coordinator at Vanderbilt , but was fired at the end of the season after the Commodores ranked 119th nationally in scoring , at 17.2 point per game .
Vandy was the only team in the country to start four different quarterbacks that season .
Throughout his career , however , Dorrell has coached elite players .
CU had never had a receiver reach 1,000 yards in a season until 1992 , when Dorrell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) and Michael Westbrook ( 1,060 yards ) to that milestone .
It is still the only time in CU history that two receivers have hit the mark in the same season .
Johnson reached 1,000 yards again in 1993 .
From 1995-98 at CU , Dorrell coached two-time 1,000-yard receiver Rae Carruth .
During his six total seasons at CU , Dorrell coached seven players who rank among the top 20 in school history for catches : Westbrook ( fourth , 167 catches , 2,548 yards ) ; Phil Savoy ( sixth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Green ( 10th , 136 for 2,031 ) ; Carruth ( 11th , 135 for 2,540 ) ; Johnson ( 13th , 127 for 2,447 ) ; Daniel Graham ( 16th , 106 for 1,543 ) and Darrin Chiaverini ( 19th , 97 for 1,199 ) .
Dorrell also worked with CU quarterbacks Kordell Stewart , Koy Detmer , John Hessler and Moschetti .
With the Broncos , Dorrell coached receivers Rod Smith and Ed McCaffrey .
He ’ s also coached Robby Anderson , Ted Ginn Jr. , Jermaine Kearse and Brandon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Miami ’ s DeVante Parker led all AFC wide receivers in yards last season , with 1,202 .
In a story by the Palm Beach Post this week , Dorrell was asked how gets the most out if players .
“ The biggest key is confidence , ” he told the Post .
“ You have to build confidence in a player .
And I think the best way to build confidence is really have a pretty strong intention about developing a player .
And when a player feels that way about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investment in him , it seems to reciprocate.
” Moschetti has no doubt that Dorrell will invest time in developing the Buffs he will now coach .
• Kiszla : As CU football coach , best thing about Karl Dorrell is he ’ s safe , boring and the anti-Mel • Karl Dorrell expected to become new CU Buffs football coach , reports say “ He knows Colorado ’ s tradition , he knows how tough it is to recruit to Boulder , which a lot of people don ’ t understand with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and he ’ s been in the NFL for a long time , ” Moschetti said .
“ I think he ’ s learned a lot .
He ’ s the type of guy that ’ s going to learn from the mistakes that he made at UCLA .
“ Karl is a guy that has integrity .
He ’ s not going to get in trouble , he ’ s going to make sure his players graduate and he ’ s going to win .
I think he ’ s grown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Although shocked by the choice , Moschetti said he trusts the decision by athletic director Rick George and associate athletic director Lance Carl .
“ They ’ re smart guys , they know what they ’ re looking for and they ended up doing what they feel is best for the University of Colorado , ” he said .
“ Karl is going to put a product on the field that the University of Colorado , the administrators and the fans are going to be proud of .
”

Like most followers of Colorado football, Mike Moschetti was stunned on Saturday.
Throughout CU’s 10-day search for a head football coach, dozens of names were thrown out as potential candidates. Karl Dorrell was not one of them.
Yet, on Saturday, it was reported by several national outlets and then confirmed by BuffZone that Dorrell will, indeed, become the Buffaloes’ new head coach. CU has yet to confirm or announce the hire, but is expected to either Sunday or Monday.
Moschetti, who quarterbacked the Buffs from 1998-99, was surprised but happy that his former offensive coordinator would take the reins of the program.
“Absolutely shocked, but also excited,” Moschetti said. “Karl was on the staff that recruited me and I’ve been around Karl. I’ve been in the meetings with him. He’s a real stoic and disciplined and detail-oriented guy that kind of took a bad rap for some reason at UCLA because he’s not a gimmick guy. He’s not a rah-rah guy. He’s a hard-nosed, old-school football coach.”
Dorrell had two stints as an assistant at CU, coaching receivers in 1992-93 and then as offensive coordinator/receivers coach from 1995-98.
Dorrell’s only head coaching experience came at his alma mater, UCLA, from 2003-07. He went 35-27 with five bowl appearances in five years and at the time he was fired was praised by athletic director Dan Guerrero, who said, “He established stability, established a solid foundation and dealt with the infrastructure issues that had occurred in our program at that time.”
However, Dorrell didn’t win as much as Guerrero wanted. At that time, Dorrell’s Bruins were trying to compete not only nationally, but within Los Angeles, with the Pete Carroll dynasty at Southern California. During Dorrell’s five years at UCLA, USC went 57-6 with two national titles and four Rose Bowl appearances.
Since 1989, Dorrell is the only coach to take UCLA to bowl games in five consecutive seasons.
Since being fired by UCLA, Dorrell has spent 11 of the past 12 years coaching in the NFL and his one year in college football, 2014, didn’t go well. He was hired as offensive coordinator at Vanderbilt, but was fired at the end of the season after the Commodores ranked 119th nationally in scoring, at 17.2 point per game. Vandy was the only team in the country to start four different quarterbacks that season.
Throughout his career, however, Dorrell has coached elite players.
CU had never had a receiver reach 1,000 yards in a season until 1992, when Dorrell coached both Charles Johnson (1,149 yards) and Michael Westbrook (1,060 yards) to that milestone. It is still the only time in CU history that two receivers have hit the mark in the same season.
Johnson reached 1,000 yards again in 1993. From 1995-98 at CU, Dorrell coached two-time 1,000-yard receiver Rae Carruth.
During his six total seasons at CU, Dorrell coached seven players who rank among the top 20 in school history for catches: Westbrook (fourth, 167 catches, 2,548 yards); Phil Savoy (sixth, 152 for 2,176); Javon Green (10th, 136 for 2,031); Carruth (11th, 135 for 2,540); Johnson (13th, 127 for 2,447); Daniel Graham (16th, 106 for 1,543) and Darrin Chiaverini (19th, 97 for 1,199).
Dorrell also worked with CU quarterbacks Kordell Stewart, Koy Detmer, John Hessler and Moschetti.
With the Broncos, Dorrell coached receivers Rod Smith and Ed McCaffrey. He’s also coached Robby Anderson, Ted Ginn Jr., Jermaine Kearse and Brandon Marshall. Under Dorrell’s tutelage, Miami’s DeVante Parker led all AFC wide receivers in yards last season, with 1,202.
In a story by the Palm Beach Post this week, Dorrell was asked how gets the most out if players.
“The biggest key is confidence,” he told the Post. “You have to build confidence in a player. And I think the best way to build confidence is really have a pretty strong intention about developing a player. And when a player feels that way about you in terms of your time and investment in him, it seems to reciprocate.”
Moschetti has no doubt that Dorrell will invest time in developing the Buffs he will now coach.
“He knows Colorado’s tradition, he knows how tough it is to recruit to Boulder, which a lot of people don’t understand with the academics at the University of Colorado ,and he’s been in the NFL for a long time,” Moschetti said. “I think he’s learned a lot. He’s the type of guy that’s going to learn from the mistakes that he made at UCLA.
“Karl is a guy that has integrity. He’s not going to get in trouble, he’s going to make sure his players graduate and he’s going to win. I think he’s grown as a coach in the NFL.”
Although shocked by the choice, Moschetti said he trusts the decision by athletic director Rick George and associate athletic director Lance Carl.
“They’re smart guys, they know what they’re looking for and they ended up doing what they feel is best for the University of Colorado,” he said. “Karl is going to put a product on the field that the University of Colorado, the administrators and the fans are going to be proud of.”


thedenverpost--2020-02-24--Phanatic mascot gets new look as Phillies, creators tangle

CLEARWATER , Fla. — He ’ s 42 years old , a little out of shape and clearly no spring chicken .
But clearly there ’ s no one more popular on the field for the Philadelphia Phillies than the Phanatic .
Which is why all eyes at the ballpark were on the furry mascot Sunday for the big reveal : He ’ s gotten a makeover this year amid a legal fight between the team and his creators .
The revamp unveiled before the Phillies played the Pittsburgh Pirates in their spring training home opener includes flightless feathers rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eyes , a larger posterior and a powder blue tail , blue socks with red shoes , plus a set of scales under the arms .
Don ’ t look for any change , though , in the Phanatic ’ s prankster approach .
Tom Burgoyne , the man behind the mascot , tells The Philadelphia Inquirer that “ he ’ s still the same old Phanatic , just with a little more sashay in him.
” He noted that the mascot ’ s fur color , jersey , hat , and overall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the years.
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15 jersey because of the Astros ’ sign-stealing scandal Early reviews were mixed .
Some eagle-eyed fans liked the old version more , others said the changes weren ’ t that big of a deal .
The team and the mascot ’ s creators have been sparring in court ahead of the June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Designers Bonnie Erickson and Wayde Harrison — who also created the famed Muppet Miss Piggy — say they alone made the Phanatic ’ s character and backstory when they were contracted to create the costume in 1978 .
The Phillies argue that the baseball franchise is just as responsible for the success of the mascot as the puppet-making pair .

CLEARWATER, Fla. — He’s 42 years old, a little out of shape and clearly no spring chicken. But clearly there’s no one more popular on the field for the Philadelphia Phillies than the Phanatic.
Which is why all eyes at the ballpark were on the furry mascot Sunday for the big reveal: He’s gotten a makeover this year amid a legal fight between the team and his creators.
The revamp unveiled before the Phillies played the Pittsburgh Pirates in their spring training home opener includes flightless feathers rather than fur-colored arms, stars outlining the eyes, a larger posterior and a powder blue tail, blue socks with red shoes, plus a set of scales under the arms.
Don’t look for any change, though, in the Phanatic’s prankster approach.
Tom Burgoyne, the man behind the mascot, tells The Philadelphia Inquirer that “he’s still the same old Phanatic, just with a little more sashay in him.” He noted that the mascot’s fur color, jersey, hat, and overall look have “changed a little bit over the years.”
Early reviews were mixed. Some eagle-eyed fans liked the old version more, others said the changes weren’t that big of a deal.
The team and the mascot’s creators have been sparring in court ahead of the June 15 expiration of a 35-year-old copyright agreement. Designers Bonnie Erickson and Wayde Harrison — who also created the famed Muppet Miss Piggy — say they alone made the Phanatic’s character and backstory when they were contracted to create the costume in 1978.
The Phillies argue that the baseball franchise is just as responsible for the success of the mascot as the puppet-making pair.


thedenverpost--2020-02-24--PHOTOS: Elizabeth Warren makes campaign stop at Fillmore Auditorium in Denver

That 's a wrap .
The four-peat hopefuls went 4-for-4 , with Pueblo East 's Andy Garcia finishing things off @ @ @ @ @ Matthew Moore of Mesa Ridge in the 4A 285-pound championship match .
The team scores @ @ @ @

Rachel Woolf, Special to the Denver Post
Buttons are on display outside of the rally for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren at the Fillmore Auditorium on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 in Denver.


thedenverpost--2020-02-24--Elizabeth Warren piles on Bloomberg at Denver rally, but avoids criticism of Sanders

Elizabeth Warren and her supporters in Denver rejected the notion Sunday that she should drop out of the crowded Democratic presidential race as she electrified a crowd of thousands with her calls for “ big , structural change.
” The U.S. senator from Massachusetts has placed third or fourth in each of the first three states to hold votes , including fourth in Saturday ’ s Nevada caucus .
But she ’ s been buoyed by positive reaction to her methodical takedown of self-funding billionaire candidate Mike Bloomberg , a former New York City mayor , during Wednesday ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with female employees .
Before one supporter asked Warren a question in the Fillmore Auditorium , she referred to the moment , approvingly , as “ the trash-can beating.
” After the rally , which drew an over-capacity crowd of about 4,000 , Warren told reporters she was disappointed in her Nevada finish but was ready to compete in the South Carolina primary next Saturday .
She cited a surge of campaign donations , totaling $ 9 million , following the debate .
She also placed second in a new CBS News/YouGov national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders , the front-runner .
“ We will not be told that we don ’ t belong in this race — and we sure as heck won ’ t step aside for someone else to run for president when we know Elizabeth Warren is the best gal to lead this nation , ” said state Sen. Kerry Donovan , addressing the crowd before Warren took the stage .
Warren , speaking and taking questions for nearly an hour during the afternoon rally , focused her fire on the more moderate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ questions about civil rights issues , as Democrats ’ riskiest choice .
The late-entering candidate has skipped the early contests , instead blanketing Colorado and other Super Tuesday states with TV ads ahead of their primaries on March 3 .
But Warren declined to criticize Sanders .
Asked by a reporter if Sanders , too , offered risks as a nominee , she would only criticize Bloomberg again and say : “ I think I am the least risky candidate .
… I think it ’ s clear right now that the Democratic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I ’ m a progressive who ’ s fought all my life for these values , and who ’ s actually gotten a lot done.
” In her speech , Warren pitched her plans for immigration reform , including a path to citizenship for those in the country illegally , and to address gun violence .
She talked up her proposals for Medicare for All and a wealth tax that would provide money to pay for several programs , including universal child care .
“ I want to go to Washington not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I want to go to Washington to make big , structural change.
” Asked by an audience member about how she ’ d implement Medicare for All , Warren said it would be gradual .
Tens of millions of people , especially the uninsured , would get government-paid coverage as an option first .
They ’ d deal directly with doctors and other medical professionals , she said .
“ There ’ s no insurance company standing in between , ” Warren said .
“ I think a lot of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think they ’ re going to tell their friends and neighbors about it .
I think there ’ s going to be a lot of talk about how it works .
And then , we vote on it .
“ And I want to be clear on this : If we don ’ t get everything on the very first vote , I will take the win — and then I ’ ll get up the next morning and fight for more.
” “ In addition to her failed $ 32 trillion healthcare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one-size-fits-all ’ solution to every problem — increase our taxes , ” said Kyle Kohli , a Republican National Committee spokesperson in Colorado .
“ Warren ’ s extreme socialist agenda will not take her far in a state like Colorado where voters have consistently rejected statewide tax increases.
” Warren would beg to differ with that label .
On Sunday , she distinguished herself from Sanders , a self-described Democratic socialist , by portraying herself as a capitalist reformer who believes in fair markets .
The only other contrast she highlighted Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s filibuster , a mechanism Sanders wants to keep in some form .
Warren last visited Colorado in April .
Since then , her campaign has ridden a roller coaster in the polls , reaching the top of the field last fall before dropping to the second tier , overshadowed on the left by Sanders .
Ahead of Sunday ’ s visit , Warren ’ s campaign announced new endorsements from 14 current and former elected officials and community activists , including state Sen. Tammy Story , former state Senate President Joan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state House leader from Pueblo .
Neatly coinciding with her Colorado visit was Warren ’ s release of her marijuana policy plan .
She said she would seek national legalization of marijuana and would “ ensure real equity in access to this emerging industry , ” according to a news release from her campaign .
In the crowd Sunday were Erika Haraguchi , 40 , and her two young daughters .
She ’ s already returned her vote for Warren , whom she favors after entrepreneur Andrew Yang dropped out of the race @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take my girls to see the Democratic process .
And I wanted to show them that women have a voice in our democracy , ” said Haraguchi , who lives in Centennial .
Elizabeth Grace , 35 , of Denver praised Warren ’ s “ advocacy for consumers and her support for American values .
She advocates for reproductive rights , equality , immigration rights.
” Jon Marc Moodie , who also lives in Denver , came to hear out the candidate .
“ I am also considering Bernie , but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Moodie , 42 .
“ I wanted to be open-minded to Elizabeth , too .
I think Bernie will really change this country , but I would really love to see a woman president .
She ’ s so strong and debates so well .
I think they both could win against Trump .
”

Elizabeth Warren and her supporters in Denver rejected the notion Sunday that she should drop out of the crowded Democratic presidential race as she electrified a crowd of thousands with her calls for “big, structural change.”
The U.S. senator from Massachusetts has placed third or fourth in each of the first three states to hold votes, including fourth in Saturday’s Nevada caucus. But she’s been buoyed by positive reaction to her methodical takedown of self-funding billionaire candidate Mike Bloomberg, a former New York City mayor, during Wednesday’s nationally televised debate over his non-disclosure agreements with female employees.
Before one supporter asked Warren a question in the Fillmore Auditorium, she referred to the moment, approvingly, as “the trash-can beating.”
“Women can be tough,” Warren responded.
After the rally, which drew an over-capacity crowd of about 4,000, Warren told reporters she was disappointed in her Nevada finish but was ready to compete in the South Carolina primary next Saturday. She cited a surge of campaign donations, totaling $9 million, following the debate. She also placed second in a new CBS News/YouGov national poll taken since the debate, behind U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, the front-runner.
“We will not be told that we don’t belong in this race — and we sure as heck won’t step aside for someone else to run for president when we know Elizabeth Warren is the best gal to lead this nation,” said state Sen. Kerry Donovan, addressing the crowd before Warren took the stage.
Warren, speaking and taking questions for nearly an hour during the afternoon rally, focused her fire on the more moderate Bloomberg, who’s also faced questions about civil rights issues, as Democrats’ riskiest choice. The late-entering candidate has skipped the early contests, instead blanketing Colorado and other Super Tuesday states with TV ads ahead of their primaries on March 3.
But Warren declined to criticize Sanders. Asked by a reporter if Sanders, too, offered risks as a nominee, she would only criticize Bloomberg again and say: “I think I am the least risky candidate. … I think it’s clear right now that the Democratic Party wants to see a progressive, and I’m a progressive who’s fought all my life for these values, and who’s actually gotten a lot done.”
In her speech, Warren pitched her plans for immigration reform, including a path to citizenship for those in the country illegally, and to address gun violence. She talked up her proposals for Medicare for All and a wealth tax that would provide money to pay for several programs, including universal child care.
“I want to go to Washington not just to talk,” she said. “I want to go to Washington to make big, structural change.”
Asked by an audience member about how she’d implement Medicare for All, Warren said it would be gradual. Tens of millions of people, especially the uninsured, would get government-paid coverage as an option first. They’d deal directly with doctors and other medical professionals, she said.
“There’s no insurance company standing in between,” Warren said. “I think a lot of people are going to like that. I think they’re going to tell their friends and neighbors about it. I think there’s going to be a lot of talk about how it works. And then, we vote on it.
“And I want to be clear on this: If we don’t get everything on the very first vote, I will take the win — and then I’ll get up the next morning and fight for more.”
Colorado Republicans criticized Warren’s costly proposals.
“In addition to her failed $32 trillion healthcare plan, Elizabeth Warren has a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution to every problem — increase our taxes,” said Kyle Kohli, a Republican National Committee spokesperson in Colorado. “Warren’s extreme socialist agenda will not take her far in a state like Colorado where voters have consistently rejected statewide tax increases.”
Warren would beg to differ with that label. On Sunday, she distinguished herself from Sanders, a self-described Democratic socialist, by portraying herself as a capitalist reformer who believes in fair markets. The only other contrast she highlighted Sunday was her support for ending the Senate’s filibuster, a mechanism Sanders wants to keep in some form.
Warren last visited Colorado in April. Since then, her campaign has ridden a roller coaster in the polls, reaching the top of the field last fall before dropping to the second tier, overshadowed on the left by Sanders.
Warren just greeted the overflow outside the Fillmore Auditorium. Capacity is 3900 inside. pic.twitter.com/rAKG4EBZsc — Jon Murray (@JonMurray) February 23, 2020
Ahead of Sunday’s visit, Warren’s campaign announced new endorsements from 14 current and former elected officials and community activists, including state Sen. Tammy Story, former state Senate President Joan Fitz-Gerald and Sal Pace, a former state House leader from Pueblo.
Neatly coinciding with her Colorado visit was Warren’s release of her marijuana policy plan. She said she would seek national legalization of marijuana and would “ensure real equity in access to this emerging industry,” according to a news release from her campaign.
In the crowd Sunday were Erika Haraguchi, 40, and her two young daughters. She’s already returned her vote for Warren, whom she favors after entrepreneur Andrew Yang dropped out of the race earlier this month.
“I wanted to take my girls to see the Democratic process. And I wanted to show them that women have a voice in our democracy,” said Haraguchi, who lives in Centennial.
Elizabeth Grace, 35, of Denver praised Warren’s “advocacy for consumers and her support for American values. She advocates for reproductive rights, equality, immigration rights.”
Jon Marc Moodie, who also lives in Denver, came to hear out the candidate.
“I am also considering Bernie, but I haven’t decided yet,” said Moodie, 42. “I wanted to be open-minded to Elizabeth, too. I think Bernie will really change this country, but I would really love to see a woman president. She’s so strong and debates so well. I think they both could win against Trump.”
Staff writer Linnea Lipson contributed to this story.


thedenverpost--2020-02-25--How fate, and a phone call, brought Karl Dorrell and CU Buffs together

BOULDER — Rick George has gotten the usual backlash from the doubters , the dissenters , the underwhelmed , the NeverKarls .
Then again , he heard the same song and dance about 14 months ago .
“ What I would say is , ‘ Trust me , ’ ” George , CU ’ s athletic director , said Monday after a news conference in which Karl Dorrell was formally introduced as the 27th full-time coach in Buffs history .
“ You know , when we hired Mel Tucker , there were a lot of people that had that same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
He ’ s a defensive coordinator , he ’ s never been a head coach.
’ I get it … it ’ s kind of like what Karl said : ‘ You know when you know.
’ ” They apparently knew as soon as last Friday .
That ’ s when George , associate athletic director Lance Carl and the new Buffs coach met at the new home the Dorrell family had built in Lafayette as their forever-slash-retirement residence , regardless of where the football winds were blowing the family ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lived in the south Boulder County town during his tenures on the staffs of former CU coaches Bill McCartney ( 1992-93 ) and Rick Neuheisel ( 1995-98 ) .
He and wife Kim ’ s two children , Chandler and Lauren , were born in nearby Louisville .
The brainstorm to contact Dorrell , who recently had been promoted to assistant head coach of the Miami Dolphins , hit George and Carl on Thursday .
When they called , Dorrell informed them , by coincidence , that he was flying into Boulder County @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heading to Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine .
For George , it felt like pure kismet .
A sign .
“ When I left ( his house ) , ” George said of their Friday interview , “ I knew he was going to be our next head football coach.
” He ’ ll also be the highest-paid football coach in Buffs history .
Dorrell received a five-year contract worth $ 18 million that calls for a salary of $ 3.2 million in 2020 with $ 200,000 raises annually .
His predecessor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CU on Feb. 11 to replace Mark Dantonio at Michigan State , had been slated to make $ 2.675 million with the Buffs in 2020 .
The former CU coach received a six-year deal from the Spartans that will garner a $ 5.5 million salary in Year 1 .
“ I wanted that stability for our football team , ” George explained after the news conference .
“ And I wanted that integrity and character that he displays .
And I wanted that calm , confident ( bearing ) .
You know , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this flashy guy .
That ’ s not who he is .
But he ’ s very confident in his ability to develop and get to know players.
” Given that Dorrell is CU ’ s third head football coach in a span of just 15 months , those players are the ones who need the most convincing — and reassuring — right about now .
To that end , Dorrell had the Buffs seniors at his home in Lafayette on Sunday night to meet him and talk shop .
The new coach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is planning on 1-on-1 meetings with individual players through the rest of this week .
“ They think we can win now , ” Dorrell said of his roster .
“ Guess what ?
We ’ re going for it now.
” The Buffs are providing Dorrell his first head-coaching job since December 2007 , when he was fired after five seasons and a 35-27 record at UCLA .
The California native spent most of the last decade as an assistant coach in the NFL , save for a one-year stint as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Commodores that season won just three games and scored an average of 17.2 points per game .
“ I know I ’ m here for a reason , ” said Dorrell .
“ I ’ ve accepted the challenge of leading ( the program ) to greatness.
” The new Buffs coach said he plans to interview current CU staffers , including interim head coach Darrin Chiaverini — one of his former receivers — throughout the week , and that the process for hiring his staff “ might change ” the calendar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to open March 16 .
George said after the news conference that he ’ s hopeful Chiaverini , who interviewed for the CU head coaching vacancy , will remain on the new staff , but that the decision would be up to Dorrell .
“ I hope this is my last job , ” George said .
“ And maybe it ’ ll be his last job , and we ’ ll go out together .
”

BOULDER — Rick George has gotten the usual backlash from the doubters, the dissenters, the underwhelmed, the NeverKarls. Then again, he heard the same song and dance about 14 months ago.
“What I would say is, ‘Trust me,’” George, CU’s athletic director, said Monday after a news conference in which Karl Dorrell was formally introduced as the 27th full-time coach in Buffs history.
“You know, when we hired Mel Tucker, there were a lot of people that had that same reaction: ‘Who is this guy? He’s a defensive coordinator, he’s never been a head coach.’ I get it … It’s kind of like what Karl said: ‘You know when you know.’”
They apparently knew as soon as last Friday. That’s when George, associate athletic director Lance Carl and the new Buffs coach met at the new home the Dorrell family had built in Lafayette as their forever-slash-retirement residence, regardless of where the football winds were blowing the family’s patriarch.
Dorrell, 56, had lived in the east Boulder County town during his tenures on the staffs of former CU coaches Bill McCartney (1992-93) and Rick Neuheisel (1995-98). Dorrell and wife Kim’s two children, Chandler and Lauren, were born in nearby Louisville.
The brainstorm to contact Dorrell, who recently had been promoted to assistant head coach of the Miami Dolphins, hit George and Carl on Thursday. When they called, Dorrell informed them, by coincidence, that he was flying into Boulder County for a short spell that night before heading to Indianapolis for the NFL scouting combine.
For George, it felt like pure kismet. A sign.
“When I left (his house),” George said of their Friday interview, “I knew he was going to be our next head football coach.”
Dorrell also will be the highest-paid football coach in Buffs history. Dorrell received a five-year contract worth $18 million that calls for a salary of $3.2 million in 2020 with $200,000 raises annually.
His predecessor, Tucker, who left CU on Feb. 11 to replace Mark Dantonio at Michigan State, had been slated to make $2.675 million with the Buffs in 2020. The former CU coach received a six-year deal from the Spartans that will garner a $5.5 million salary in Year 1.
“I wanted that stability for our football team,” George explained after the news conference. “And I wanted that integrity and character that (Dorrell) displays. And I wanted that calm, confident (bearing). You know, he’s not going to be this flashy guy. That’s not who he is. But he’s very confident in his ability to develop and get to know players.”
Given that Dorrell is CU’s third head football coach in a span of just 15 months, those players are the ones who need the most convincing — and reassuring — right about now.
To that end, Dorrell had the Buffs seniors at his home in Lafayette on Sunday night to meet him and talk shop. The new coach addressed the entire team early Monday and is planning on one-on-one meetings with individual players through the rest of this week.
“They think we can win now,” Dorrell said of his roster. “Guess what? We’re going for it now.”
The Buffs are providing Dorrell his first head coaching job since December 2007, when he was fired after five seasons and a 35-27 record at UCLA. The California native spent most of the last decade as an assistant coach in the NFL, save for a one-year stint as the offensive coordinator at Vanderbilt in 2014. The Commodores that season won just three games and scored an average of 17.2 points per game.
“I know I’m here for a reason,” said Dorrell. “I’ve accepted the challenge of leading (the program) to greatness.”
The new Buffs coach said he plans to interview current CU staffers, including interim head coach Darrin Chiaverini — one of his former receivers — throughout the week, and that the process for hiring his staff “might change” the calendar for spring practices, which are scheduled to open March 16.
George said after the news conference that he’s hopeful Chiaverini, who interviewed for the CU head coaching vacancy, will remain on the new staff, but that the decision would be up to Dorrell.
“I hope this is my last job,” George said. “And maybe it’ll be his last job, and we’ll go out together.”


thedenverpost--2020-02-25--Editorial: Don’t abandon Faith Winter’s paid family leave plan because of some ideological purity te

Editorial: Don’t abandon Faith Winter’s paid family leave plan because of some ideological purity test

Sen .
Faith Winter has been trying to solve a problem so intractable the entire nation has grappled with it for decades — how to provide workers with paid leave when they or a member of their family , including newborns , need care .
Winter has been diligently chipping away at this issue in Colorado for years .
She has patiently educated us all about the need for paid family leave .
She has researched policies in other states extensively .
She has commissioned a task force to study the issue and she has been willing to compromise .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dirty word in American politics .
Two co-sponsors of Winter ’ s paid family leave bill withdrew their support just as the Colorado General Assembly began to consider the legislation .
Rep. Matt Gray has kept his name on the bill , meaning it ’ s still possible for the legislation to move through the Senate and the House even without co-sponsors Rep. Monica Duran and Sen. Angela Williams .
We don ’ t mean to say this is an easy policy to develop and implement — in fact it is extremely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was still researching the specifics of Winter ’ s bill when we learned it seemed likely the bill would die — not because of opposition from the right but because of opposition from the left .
Why is that so concerning ?
It ’ s a symptom of the times where our political parties are discouraging compromise and favoring a my-way-or-the-highway mentality .
The art of compromise is something that Colorado politicians are acclaimed for embracing and the last thing Coloradans should want is a gridlocked system .
We think there are multiple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paid during times of extended leave to care for a sick or dying relative , to care for a long-term illness or to care for a newborn .
To clarify , most full-time employees who have been with a company for at least a year are already guaranteed job protection for 12 weeks through federal law for many of those emergency needs , including the birth of a child for both men and women .
The trick is to find a way so that all , or at least a portion , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we understand the legislation proposed by Winters and Gray , an employee must have worked 180 days with a company before state law would mandate the employer provide paid leave .
That is 36 work-weeks or half a year for a full-time employee before they qualify .
That ’ s far more comprehensive coverage than the status quo and is surely a step in the right direction .
It also would allow part-time workers to eventually get coverage , although it may take more than a year to hit the 180-day mark if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Could some compromise be met to make sure that part-time employees are covered more quickly ?
We would hope lawmakers could hammer that problem out .
Requiring some period of continuous work before an employee is eligible for the benefit can protect employers , but increasingly Americans are working multiple part-time jobs to make ends meet .
It would be a shame for these ideas — who gets covered and for how long , and the best mechanism to fund that coverage — to not get a hearing because lawmakers are unwilling to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the concerns of this state ’ s business community .
Perhaps the legislation is too complicated for us to expect it to pass half-way through the legislative session but at the very least Winter ’ s bill deserves a robust hearing that hammers out all the potential flaws and benefits of this approach to the paid family leave problem .
Employees and employers deserve a chance at a system that will work for everyone .
To send a letter to the editor about this article , submit online or check out our guidelines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mail .

Sen. Faith Winter has been trying to solve a problem so intractable the entire nation has grappled with it for decades — how to provide workers with paid leave when they or a member of their family, including newborns, need care.
Winter has been diligently chipping away at this issue in Colorado for years. She has patiently educated us all about the need for paid family leave. She has researched policies in other states extensively. She has commissioned a task force to study the issue and she has been willing to compromise.
Sadly, it appears compromise is now a dirty word in American politics. Two co-sponsors of Winter’s paid family leave bill withdrew their support just as the Colorado General Assembly began to consider the legislation. Rep. Matt Gray has kept his name on the bill, meaning it’s still possible for the legislation to move through the Senate and the House even without co-sponsors Rep. Monica Duran and Sen. Angela Williams.
We don’t mean to say this is an easy policy to develop and implement — in fact it is extremely difficult. The Denver Post editorial board was still researching the specifics of Winter’s bill when we learned it seemed likely the bill would die — not because of opposition from the right but because of opposition from the left.
Why is that so concerning? It’s a symptom of the times where our political parties are discouraging compromise and favoring a my-way-or-the-highway mentality. The art of compromise is something that Colorado politicians are acclaimed for embracing and the last thing Coloradans should want is a gridlocked system.
We think there are multiple ways to ensure that Colorado employees are paid during times of extended leave to care for a sick or dying relative, to care for a long-term illness or to care for a newborn. To clarify, most full-time employees who have been with a company for at least a year are already guaranteed job protection for 12 weeks through federal law for many of those emergency needs, including the birth of a child for both men and women. The trick is to find a way so that all, or at least a portion, of that leave is also paid.
As we understand the legislation proposed by Winters and Gray, an employee must have worked 180 days with a company before state law would mandate the employer provide paid leave. That is 36 work-weeks or half a year for a full-time employee before they qualify. That’s far more comprehensive coverage than the status quo and is surely a step in the right direction. It also would allow part-time workers to eventually get coverage, although it may take more than a year to hit the 180-day mark if it’s a part-time gig. Could some compromise be met to make sure that part-time employees are covered more quickly? We would hope lawmakers could hammer that problem out. Requiring some period of continuous work before an employee is eligible for the benefit can protect employers, but increasingly Americans are working multiple part-time jobs to make ends meet.
It would be a shame for these ideas — who gets covered and for how long, and the best mechanism to fund that coverage — to not get a hearing because lawmakers are unwilling to compromise or perhaps unwilling to really heed the concerns of this state’s business community.
Perhaps the legislation is too complicated for us to expect it to pass half-way through the legislative session but at the very least Winter’s bill deserves a robust hearing that hammers out all the potential flaws and benefits of this approach to the paid family leave problem.
Employees and employers deserve a chance at a system that will work for everyone.
To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.


thedenverpost--2020-02-25--Former TSA agent pleads guilty to first-degree assault, attempted sexual assault on a child

A former Transportation Security Administration agent accused of sexually assaulting three young girls pleaded guilty to first-degree assault Monday in @ @ @ @ @ prosecutors said .
Matthew Paul Barnett , 34 , of Thornton , also pleaded guilty @ @ @ @ @ a child , according to the Adams County District Attorney ’ s Office .
Barnett @ @ @ @ @ on a child as a pattern of conduct and by a person in a position @ @ @ @ @ , ages 6 and 7 , according to a news release .
Barnett pleaded guilty @ @ @ @ @ agreement that calls for a sentence of 18 to 32 years in prison .
An @ @ @ @ @ out of Winter Park and investigators found additional incidents in Adams County , the release @ @ @ @ @ prosecuted in Adams County based on an agreement between the 14th and 17th Judicial Districts @ @ @ @ @ April 2019 at Denver International Airport and TSA fired him after his arrest .
He @ @ @ @ @ on May 1 .

A former Transportation Security Administration agent accused of sexually assaulting three young girls pleaded guilty to first-degree assault Monday in Adams County District Court, prosecutors said.
Matthew Paul Barnett, 34, of Thornton, also pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault on a child, according to the Adams County District Attorney’s Office.
Barnett was charged with sexual assault on a child as a pattern of conduct and by a person in a position of trust involving three girls, ages 6 and 7, according to a news release. Barnett pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement that calls for a sentence of 18 to 32 years in prison.
An investigation began based on allegations out of Winter Park and investigators found additional incidents in Adams County, the release said. The case was prosecuted in Adams County based on an agreement between the 14th and 17th Judicial Districts.
Barnett was arrested in April 2019 at Denver International Airport and TSA fired him after his arrest. He is scheduled to be sentenced on May 1.


thedenverpost--2020-02-25--Rockies prospect Ryan Vilade makes Cactus League debut as manager Bud Black calls early impressions

Rockies prospect Ryan Vilade makes Cactus League debut as manager Bud Black calls early impressions “favorable”

SCOTTSDALE , Ariz. — The youngest player in Rockies camp made his spring training debut Monday , and Ryan Vilade cherished every minute of it .
The 21-year-old was 1-for-3 in Colorado ’ s 12-8 comeback win over the Indians at Salt River Fields .
A second-round pick in 2017 , Vilade was named an MiLB organization all-star and California League all-star last season after tearing up Class-A Advanced Lancaster with a slash line of .303/.367/.466 .
“ It ’ s been a good start to camp for me , and it ’ s great to get my first game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Plus it was a great team win , so it was a lot of fun to be a part of.
” Originally drafted as a shortstop , Vilade is transitioning away from the position this year .
He came in for Nolan Arenado at third base , a position Vilade saw his first professional experience at last year via 46 starts .
He anticipates his comfort there , and in major league camp overall , will only continue to grow .
“ I ’ m working on getting ready for my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the veteran guys , ” said Vilade , who is likely to start in Double-A Hartford .
“ I also want to enjoy each day and make sure I ’ m soaking this all in.
” Manager Bud Black also likes what he ’ s seeing so far from Vilade , who had an infield single in his first Cactus League at-bat in the fourth inning .
“ He seems hitterish — I like the energy , because he ’ s an energy player who bounces around and he ’ s got a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on defense and in the box , ” Black said .
“ Early impressions are favorable .
”

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The youngest player in Rockies camp made his spring training debut Monday, and Ryan Vilade cherished every minute of it.
The 21-year-old was 1-for-3 in Colorado’s 12-8 comeback win over the Indians at Salt River Fields. A second-round pick in 2017, Vilade was named an MiLB organization all-star and California League all-star last season after tearing up Class-A Advanced Lancaster with a slash line of .303/.367/.466.
“It’s been a good start to camp for me, and it’s great to get my first game under my belt,” Vilade said. “Plus it was a great team win, so it was a lot of fun to be a part of.”
Originally drafted as a shortstop, Vilade is transitioning away from the position this year. He came in for Nolan Arenado at third base, a position Vilade saw his first professional experience at last year via 46 starts. He anticipates his comfort there, and in major league camp overall, will only continue to grow.
“I’m working on getting ready for my season while also learning a lot from the veteran guys,” said Vilade, who is likely to start in Double-A Hartford. “I also want to enjoy each day and make sure I’m soaking this all in.”
Manager Bud Black also likes what he’s seeing so far from Vilade, who had an infield single in his first Cactus League at-bat in the fourth inning.
“He seems hitterish — I like the energy, because he’s an energy player who bounces around and he’s got a way about him that’s aggressive on defense and in the box,” Black said. “Early impressions are favorable.”
Rockies 12, Indians 8
at Salt River Fields
On the mound: Right-hander Peter Lambert impressed in his first outing of spring. He worked two scoreless innings, walking one and striking out three. … Right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez was tagged for four runs on four hits in 1 ⅔ innings. The big blow was a two-run homer by Francisco Lindor off a fastball…. Right-hander Carlos Estevez was tagged for a two-run homer in the sixth, also on a fastball.
At the plate: First baseman Daniel Murphy went 2-for-2, including an opposite-field double, and drove in two runs … Prospect Bret Boswell, who played in center field, delivered three RBI singles, two of them coming with two outs.
Worth noting: One of Lambert’s goals this spring is to make his curveball more of a chase pitch. To that end, he spiked a couple of curves in the dirt, but he also threw a gorgeous changeup for a punchout.
Up next
Rockies (1-1) at Cubs (2-1), 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sloan Park
Rockies pitchers: LHP Ryan Rolison, RHP Antonio Santos, RHP Tyler Kinley, RHP Tommy Doyle, RHP Alexander Guillen
Cubs pitchers: LHP Jon Lester, RHP Duane Underwood, RHP James Norwood, LHP Rex Brothers, RHP Jason Adam, RHP Tyson Miller, LHP CD Pelham, RHP Dakota Mekkes


thedenverpost--2020-02-25--Aurora police officer fired for “severe misconduct” — but department won’t say what he did

The Aurora Police Department on Monday fired one of its officers for “ severe misconduct , ” but agency leaders won ’ t say what the officer did .
The department fired Officer Levi Huffine in connection with an incident that happened in August , police spokesman Matthew Longshore said .
Longshore declined to state what day the incident happened or where it happened .
Huffine joined the department in 2012 and had no significant prior disciplinary records , Longshore said .
“ This officer ’ s conduct was completely out of character with the mission , ideals and expectations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Interim Chief Vanessa Wilson said in a statement announcing the firing .
The incident did involve a member of the public who complained of injuries , Longshore said .
“ They were checked out by medical , ” Longshore said .
The department at first refused to name the officer when it announced the firing Monday afternoon .
Department leaders released the officer ’ s name a short time later after numerous requests for the name and consulting with lawyers .
Huffine verbally indicated that he plans to appeal the termination , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ release more information now , Longshore said .
He said the department would release more information , including body camera footage , once the appeals process is complete .
“ We wish we could give more , we really do , ” he said .
The appeal will go to Aurora ’ s Civil Service Commission , which will decide whether to change the disciplinary finding .
The commission is required to have an initial hearing on an appeal within a month of receiving the petition saying why the officer thinks the disciplinary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city ’ s civil service rules .
If the commission agrees with the firing , the officer can then appeal the firing in the Colorado court system — a process that can take years .
One convoluted case involving two Denver police officers took 10 years to reach the Colorado Court of Appeals .
The department announced the firing Monday after receiving criticism for months for its handling of an officer who passed out drunk while driving his department car .
The police department never told prosecutors or the public about that incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s CBS4 .
Since that incident in March 2019 , both the police chief and deputy police chief have left the department .
Wilson said in a statement Monday that the department alerted the public of the officer ’ s firing in an effort at transparency .
“ From the moment I took over as Aurora ’ s interim police chief , I promised transparency to our residents to help build back the trust within our community , ” Wilson said .
Longshore said Huffine ’ s firing is not connected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Elijah McClain , who died in August after an altercation with Aurora police , .

The Aurora Police Department on Monday fired one of its officers for “severe misconduct,” but agency leaders won’t say what the officer did.
The department fired Officer Levi Huffine in connection with an incident that happened in August, police spokesman Matthew Longshore said. Longshore declined to state what day the incident happened or where it happened.
Huffine joined the department in 2012 and had no significant prior disciplinary records, Longshore said.
“This officer’s conduct was completely out of character with the mission, ideals and expectations of the Aurora Police Department,” Interim Chief Vanessa Wilson said in a statement announcing the firing.
The incident did involve a member of the public who complained of injuries, Longshore said.
“They were checked out by medical,” Longshore said.
The department at first refused to name the officer when it announced the firing Monday afternoon. Department leaders released the officer’s name a short time later after numerous requests for the name and consulting with lawyers.
Huffine verbally indicated that he plans to appeal the termination, which is why Aurora police can’t release more information now, Longshore said. He said the department would release more information, including body camera footage, once the appeals process is complete.
“We wish we could give more, we really do,” he said.
The appeal will go to Aurora’s Civil Service Commission, which will decide whether to change the disciplinary finding.
The commission is required to have an initial hearing on an appeal within a month of receiving the petition saying why the officer thinks the disciplinary finding is wrong, according to the city’s civil service rules.
If the commission agrees with the firing, the officer can then appeal the firing in the Colorado court system — a process that can take years. One convoluted case involving two Denver police officers took 10 years to reach the Colorado Court of Appeals.
The department announced the firing Monday after receiving criticism for months for its handling of an officer who passed out drunk while driving his department car. The police department never told prosecutors or the public about that incident until it was reported on by Denver’s CBS4.
Since that incident in March 2019, both the police chief and deputy police chief have left the department.
Wilson said in a statement Monday that the department alerted the public of the officer’s firing in an effort at transparency.
“From the moment I took over as Aurora’s interim police chief, I promised transparency to our residents to help build back the trust within our community,” Wilson said.
Longshore said Huffine’s firing is not connected to the drunk driving incident or the death of Elijah McClain, who died in August after an altercation with Aurora police,.


thedenverpost--2020-02-24--CU Buffs football alumni rave about new coach Karl Dorrell: “They’ll run through a brick wall for hi

CU Buffs football alumni rave about new coach Karl Dorrell: “They’ll run through a brick wall for him”

BOULDER — Tad Boyle stood in the back of the Dal Ward Athletic Center on Monday for the introductory news conference of Karl Dorrell , the fifth Colorado head football coach over the past 10 seasons , during which time Boyle has led the Buffaloes men ’ s basketball program .
As he listened to Dorrell talk about his “ dream job ” and his ties to CU , Boyle started to think this hire might actually stick around for a while .
“ We lost a good coach ( Mel Tucker ) , but I think we replaced him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boyle said .
“ I ’ m really impressed with his demeanor , how solid he is .
It ’ s exciting for the program and university.
” Tucker ’ s unexpected exit to Michigan State left the Buffs scrambling for a replacement , and 12 days later , CU plucked Dorrell from his role as wide receivers/assistant head coach with the Miami Dolphins .
Dorrell had twice previously been a CU assistant ( 1992-93 and 1995-98 ) , so he knows the local landscape .
Brian Cabral , a former Buffs linebacker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Dorrell in the past , was thrilled with the hire .
“ I love everything about Karl , ” said Cabral , who was at the news conference .
“ He and I worked together for several years here , and I loved him then .
Seeing as he ’ s got head coaching experience and he ’ s been in the NFL , he brings a lot more back with him .
… When players get to know him and trust him , they ’ ll run through a brick wall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s all-time leading tackler ( 493 ) from 1982-86 , did not play during Dorrell ’ s stints on staff , but it was their shared connection through legendary head coach Bill McCartney that lent credibility to Dorrell ’ s message Monday that he wants to be here long term .
“ I loved it , ” Remington said .
“ He speaks from the heart .
This isn ’ t just a steppingstone for him , it ’ s a dream come true .
Being that I ’ m a Colorado @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that .
When he talks about the heartbeat of the state in recruiting , that ’ s how it was when Mac was here .
When you have a good program , you ’ re going to have that going for you.
” Cabral rejoined the team last summer in a volunteer role that Tucker described as a “ character coach and spiritual mentor.
” It allowed Cabral inside access to CU ’ s momentum surge in 2019 , Tucker ’ s stunning overnight departure , and now the start of a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , will take serious convincing about why Dorrell ’ s college football resume makes him the right fit for CU .
Dorrell was the head coach at UCLA for five years and went 35-27 with five bowl games before being fired .
Cabral is convinced CU won ’ t suffer a slump in its quick transition from Tucker to Dorrell .
“ We got better at the end of the season , so we just need to be consistently that ( good ) all year through the whole season , ” Cabral said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ progress last year .
Most head coaches are taking over a program in trouble .
This feels very similar to when Rick Neuheisel took over for Bill McCartney .
You ’ re going to take it where it ’ s already going .
”

BOULDER — Tad Boyle stood in the back of the Dal Ward Athletic Center on Monday for the introductory news conference of Karl Dorrell, the fifth Colorado head football coach over the past 10 seasons, during which time Boyle has led the Buffaloes men’s basketball program.
As he listened to Dorrell talk about his “dream job” and his ties to CU, Boyle started to think this hire might actually stick around for a while.
“We lost a good coach (Mel Tucker), but I think we replaced him with a really good coach,” Boyle said. “I’m really impressed with his demeanor, how solid he is. It’s exciting for the program and university.”
Tucker’s unexpected exit to Michigan State left the Buffs scrambling for a replacement, and 12 days later, CU plucked Dorrell from his role as wide receivers/assistant head coach with the Miami Dolphins. Dorrell had twice previously been a CU assistant (1992-93 and 1995-98), so he knows the local landscape.
Brian Cabral, a former Buffs linebacker and longtime CU assistant coach who worked with Dorrell in the past, was thrilled with the hire.
“I love everything about Karl,” said Cabral, who was at the news conference. “He and I worked together for several years here, and I loved him then. Seeing as he’s got head coaching experience and he’s been in the NFL, he brings a lot more back with him. … When players get to know him and trust him, they’ll run through a brick wall for him.”
Barry Remington, CU’s all-time leading tackler (493) from 1982-86, did not play during Dorrell’s stints on staff, but it was their shared connection through legendary head coach Bill McCartney that lent credibility to Dorrell’s message Monday that he wants to be here long term.
“I loved it,” Remington said. “He speaks from the heart. This isn’t just a steppingstone for him, it’s a dream come true. Being that I’m a Colorado guy, I buy into all of that. When he talks about the heartbeat of the state in recruiting, that’s how it was when Mac was here. When you have a good program, you’re going to have that going for you.”
Cabral rejoined the team last summer in a volunteer role that Tucker described as a “character coach and spiritual mentor.” It allowed Cabral inside access to CU’s momentum surge in 2019, Tucker’s stunning overnight departure, and now the start of a new era.
Public opinion, it seems, will take serious convincing about why Dorrell’s college football resume makes him the right fit for CU. Dorrell was the head coach at UCLA for five years and went 35-27 with five bowl games before being fired. Cabral is convinced CU won’t suffer a slump in its quick transition from Tucker to Dorrell.
“We got better at the end of the season, so we just need to be consistently that (good) all year through the whole season,” Cabral said. “We made a lot of progress last year. Most head coaches are taking over a program in trouble. This feels very similar to when Rick Neuheisel took over for Bill McCartney. You’re going to take it where it’s already going.”