Posted by flabuff227 on July 3, 2008 at 2:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

huge. The kid can run as well. First big time dual threat cu has had in years. We might have a kordell stewart here. Tall- care to comment. or is his height exaggerated like everybody elses.

anyways, hawk, huge pick up. just another sign of a another great recruiting class.

Posted by walto_clown on July 3, 2008 at 2:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

A great big Black/Gold/Silver Buffalo welcome to our newest recruit! Congratulations to the staff. I'm anxious to see what Mr. Evans accomplishes in his senior season. Go Buffs!

Posted by rodrigo on July 3, 2008 at 6:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Gosh, and I thought no kid would want to play QB at CU because the coach favored his son.

And wait a minute: didn't wheresmymommy say yesterday that Hawk only recruited shorter players so his son would look taller?

Something's gotta be wrong here.

Posted by kimolukela on July 3, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I totally agree. If there was favoritism, 2 QBs wouldn't have committed to CU. They obviously believe that have a shot at playing QB. I would love to see some top DB recruits.

Posted by salsajohn on July 3, 2008 at 7:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey Talli, another top player from a Nebraska high school just committed to an out of state university (Kansas). Your boy Bo P can't even recruit local Nebraska boys to play for the sorry Fuskers. Restore the Order my As*.

Posted by rodrigo on July 3, 2008 at 7:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ya know Salsa, it seems the kid never really considered Nebraska as an option in the first place. According to the Omaha World-Herald:

Off-the-field issues also played a part in his decision, "I met with an academics counselor first thing, which showed me that they're not concerned with just football. I'm looking to get an education first."

Posted by bouldabuff on July 3, 2008 at 8:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree kimo - it would be nice to see some promising defensive lineman commits also. Who are our top prospects at DB that we actually have a legitimate shot at landing?

Posted by rodrigo on July 3, 2008 at 8:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Can't speak to how legitimate a shot CU has in signing any of these guys but here are some of the top prospects, according to rivals:

http://colorado.rivals.com/viewprospe...
http://colorado.rivals.com/viewprospe...
http://colorado.rivals.com/viewprospe...
http://colorado.rivals.com/viewprospe...

for the full list:
http://colorado.rivals.com/quicklist....

Posted by archalon on July 3, 2008 at 8:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Humble pondering:

I think it is important for fans to consider that during all this recruiting\building a program\competing, kids are making the most important decision of their lives deciding where to go to school. We are all quick to project them as the next superstar, but many are looking at education, opportunity, life after football already. They happen to have options because of football, but it isn't the be all\ end all of their lives.

I enjoy seeing recruits committ and talking potential, but lets celebrate those that know they are going to be role players or are looking at academics first as well.

That being said, welcome Evans, Wynn and Darden. I hope your CU experience is all YOU want it to be, not what all us fans might project on you for it to be.

Posted by bouldabuff on July 3, 2008 at 9:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks Rod - I am guessing we would have the best shot at the CA kids, Sermons and Bolden. Gabe Lynn looks like a real player but when is the last time we pulled a kid out of OK? We have had some luck with Tennessee kids (Goree and Shields) so maybe we could lock up Eric Gordon or Gene Robinson.
There is an in-state kid, Turmour Battle, that seems to be garnering more attention also - looks like Minnesota just offered him.

There are a couple of ATH that could be good fits at corner - two from Chandler HS in AZ, Markus Wheaton and Bryce Lamb. We offered Wheaton first and he has already visited.

Good comments Arch

Posted by rodrigo on July 3, 2008 at 10:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It's interesting with Gordon, the TN kid. His other choices are obvious, given geography, so Colorado stands out a bit. Maybe that's a good sign, especially if Shields and Goree emerge this year.

Posted by Black_Rob on July 3, 2008 at 10:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Clark is a MONSTER!!!

Posted by baBUFF on July 3, 2008 at 11:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Dude looks like a stud, and with the complex offense we are running, it's great to have a mix of QBs with different skill sets - gives us so many more options. Calling him the next Tebow probably isn't fair to him at all, but he seems to have a similar style of play.

Tall hasn't been around for a couple days, is it bow hunting season, or is good news scaring him away?

Posted by mgmtgrad on July 3, 2008 at 11:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Can't wait to check this guy out this fall. I'll be going to a game or two of his and will report back what I see.

Marcus J

Posted by SnowBuff on July 3, 2008 at 11:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

2000 yards? with the offense I saw them running? Impressive. Let's hope he stays with this commitment as the things I see him doing in the spread option are definitely very very bad for our opponents.

My only issue with the guy is that his motion is SLOW. His whole body rocks into it, but it definitely takes a while to get the ball out. However, once he does, WOOOEEE look out its a LAZZZER!

Posted by earmuffs on July 3, 2008 at 2:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I can't say its surprising that we are getting a few QB recruits for the post-Cody era. These kids are entering their senior years of high school, so once they are even in Boulder, Cody will be a junior. They redshirt for one year while Cody plays out his junior year, so that doesn't take away their eligibility, and then they sit for an extra year while Cody finishes his CU career. Normal progression for a college QB.

But I am still not sold on the fact that Cody will be the starting QB for his entire career at CU, notwithstanding the lineage issue.

If other QBs on the squad deserve to start, something they have apparently not shown as of yet, I fully expect Hawk do to what is best for the team. Otherwise, I think he would lose most people's respect.

Posted by extrapoint on July 3, 2008 at 3:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

good post by earmuffs
I agree that there is a distinct possibility Cody may not start for his entire career.
However, the mental part is probably bigger than the arm for being successful at qb. The mental part is obviously something tall doesnt understand.
I also think Cody is mature enough to handle a demotion in good spirits, unlike the apologists and childish vendetta artists for players and coaches since gone, who post here.

Posted by MDBuff on July 3, 2008 at 5:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If Cody was a starter as a Freshman, how will he not be a starter as his career progresses, assuming he improves mentally and physically?

Posted by SnowBuff on July 3, 2008 at 6:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

because its a rare QB that progresses significantly throughout their career. Despite the common perception about what happens, SMQ recently did a study on this and found that only extremely talented QB's have a sharp upward trend in production. Cody is an average QB with above average mental skills and below average physical ones. If we give him the tools, he can be successful (like Klatt). If we don't give him the tools, he probably won't be spectacular. On the good side, I don't see Cody having any less to work with than he did last year through the rest of his career. So if last year was slightly below average nationally, that should be regarded as his absolute floor.

Posted by Ralphie2 on July 3, 2008 at 10:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WELCOME TO BOULDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by flabuff227 on July 4, 2008 at 2:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

i admit that iam biased and optimistic.but I dont see cody losin his job.

If it does happen. That would mean we are having a sub-par season. I dont see it. Not even with the schedule .

If he doesnt lose his job this year, he shouldnt lose it at all.

Posted by archalon on July 4, 2008 at 6:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I think Cody will succeed and earn the right to start his whole career. But, he could be displaced - who knows. Maybe a Major Applewhite type situation in the future (??)

Posted by RalphieRepresentah4 on July 4, 2008 at 10:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

snowbuff motion is slow?we are not watching the same highlights.i watched him on scout and this young man can scoot!i hope in a couple of years we will see a Hawkins/Clark like what
florida had with Leak/Tebow.i think coach Hawkins can envision using him early the way he was going to use B. Jackson with Cody in motion,direct snap 2 the other qb with the possibility of run or pass.this kid runs like a fullback with a big arm!

Posted by SnowBuff on July 4, 2008 at 11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Let me clear that up. His throwing motion is slow to develop and needs to be changed. He throws it like a baseball pitcher. Once it eventually delivers, DAAAAMNNN its a rocket. Other than that, he is damn quick for a big dude for sure.

Posted by MDBuff on July 6, 2008 at 8:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I wonder who will commit next? We could really use some help at DB/safety.

Posted by archalon on July 7, 2008 at 8:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPOe1T...

2008 CU Walkout video

Posted by archalon on July 7, 2008 at 11:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hmm, guess they can mail it in. Why play the games ?
http://www.huskerspot.com/forum/topic...

Posted by extrapoint on July 7, 2008 at 12:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

in huksterland football is prozac until opposing teams cut off their prescription.

A 10 point win over VT and a 20 point win over the Buffs? Somebody has doubled this guys prescrption.

Posted by BuffTime on July 7, 2008 at 12:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have heard of pre-game predictions before, but this guy is predicting the play by play too! Talk about being starved for entertainment.

Posted by baBUFF on July 7, 2008 at 1:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm definitely saving this. I can't wait to rub this all in the huskers faces when they actually have to play (and lose) these games for real.

Posted by extrapoint on July 8, 2008 at 10:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm going to mail that doofus at huskerspot and see how much money he is going to put down on those 20 points.

Posted by neb_cu_buff on July 10, 2008 at 1:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WOW That guy and those idiots are trying to look into their dream world and are STILL living on fantasyisland. That is the worst season prediction I have ever seen and well, what else can you expect from a confident, yet "we suck" bunch of Fuskers?.. lol. Sorry Nebraska, the 2000's just weren't meant to be for you guys. So stop talking and climb back into your caves where you grew up in Nebraska.

Go Buffs!