If anyone has forgotten, this will be on the brand new Pac-12 Network. Did anyone have the chance to watch the Pac-12 Network last night? I didn't have a chance to do so because I might not have the correct basic cable subscription with Comcast but I'm not going to die because I know I will eventually be able to get it. It will take time plus the thought of watching games at Buffalo Wild Wings while eating some wings is still pretty appealing. Speaking of that, it would be a good idea to check with your resturant or bar to see if they carry the Pac-12 Network.
Those spoiled Utes...they made history last year in playing in the first Pac-12 game and now they play in the first Pac-12 Network game. I don't think UNC's fans are complaining either since this means one extra game to watch their team lose like last season...I'm not sure if that really is a benefit to them.
Last Thursday, I did an initial blog on the upcoming UNC-Utah game and I did discuss about who the UNC QB will be but I think everyone would be interested to know who the other players who are capable players. Clarence Bumpas transferred to Greeley from Kansas State and was fourth in FCS football with 145 tackles. He had at least ten tackles in nine out of UNC's 11 games last season. I'm sure the Ute coaches will be keeping an eye on where Bumpas will be but there is another former FBS linebacker that they might want to keep an eye on and that is Leilon Willingham who chose Central Florida over the Buffs but decided to transfer back home and settled on the Bears so he could play right away. UCF is one of those programs that could be a BCS Buster team this coming season before the Golden Knights move to the Big East for the 2013 season. Willingham played in 10 games and started three of them. He also saw some time at Defensive End.
There are some former CU Buffs players who played under Dan Hawkins that are playing at UNC and Seth Lobato isn't the only former Buff on the Bears roster. Will Jefferson played some WR and RB while in Boulder, he didn't do a whole lot but he flashed some big play potential. Quentin Hildreth didn't see much time at CU but led the Bears in rushing last season (388 yards and three TDs) including a career best 117 yards at Colorado State last season. I am not aware of any other former Buffaloes who are playing for the Bears this year. Again, they only showed flashes of potential but couldn't get it together.
I believe UNC will be an improved team this year but the Big Sky Conference is still a solid FCS conference. As a Coloradoan fan, I'd be happy to see the Bears have at least a .500 record this season.
Has UNC played some FBS teams recently? The answer is yes. In 2010, Michigan State rolled to a 45-7 win in East Lansing just after their head coach had a mild heart attack and missed the game. The Spartans were up 35-0 at the half in that game. The Bears had four turnovers with Dylan Orms (his brother is a DB on the CU team) at QB, and only managed 266 offensive yards. Last year they lost 33-12 in Fort Collins against the Rams. The Rams led 28-0 at half-time but the Bears outplayed the Rams in the second half. As we know, CSU wasn't a very good team last year and that is why the Rams have a new head coach this year.
How do I think the Utes will do in the season opener? I think the Utes will play better than they did against Montana State (the Bobcats were picked to win the BSC this year) for certain and I think the Ute offense should be able to top 40 points but 50 might be unlikely given the talent at LB for the Bears. The Bears have given the Bobcats fits ever since joining the Big Sky Conference. If the Utes don't get at least 35 points, that could become a source of concern for the Utes this season.
Two more weeks to go! Did Utes hunt for bear meat in addition to buffalo meat during their heydays?
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