Darrell Scott was a mega recruit of a running back who signed with Colorado, the most highly regarded talent at that position to end up in Boulder since Rashan Salaam.
A game into his sophomore season, all has been a disappointment, whether due to injuries, a lack of development, too much hype or a lack of coaching development.
Scott, who carried but once last week in an embarrassing loss to CSU, says he wants more opportunity to run the ball. You assume he was recruited to do such. He should be running the ball more. Of course, so should Rodney Stewart, so should CU.
The Buffs inability to dominate the ground last week was shocking and inexcusable. They are big and talented up front and despite digging themselves a hole on the scoreboard they should have been able to run effectively all game long.
Scott and Stewart are not the problem. The line takes some blame but not all of it. The Rams' defense gets credit but the coaching, the playcalling, takes the brunt of the criticism.
The Buffs need to run to win.
Even Cody Hawkins knows that deep down.
Does dad and offensive coordinator Eric Kiesau?
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Doubt growing stronger on Hawkins coaching
A loss to Colorado State, a program CU always views as inferior, makes it easy to hate on Dan Hawkins' coaching and assume the rest of the season will be frightful. While that might actualize itself, the Buffs could still show composure, prove it can play this funny game and win enough games to qualify for and win a bowl game.
But the odds are slim.
CU seemingly had every advantage going into this game -- experienced quarterbacking, a stable of talented running backs, a speed receiver and scattered talent on defense. This was Hawkins chance to show the program was much improved.
A loss to a well-coached Rams' team shot holes in Hawkins' approach and coaching and only amplifies the discontent out there with his leadership.
The season isn't over but unless the coach can get his team to make a complete about face in game 2, the FireDanHawkinsNow.com web sites will soon appear, the boosters will be screaming for his head and the Zen master might soon know the end is at the end of the season. Athletic director Mike Bohn doesn't want this hire to be proven wrong so he's standing by his man, but with doubt you can be sure.
But the odds are slim.
CU seemingly had every advantage going into this game -- experienced quarterbacking, a stable of talented running backs, a speed receiver and scattered talent on defense. This was Hawkins chance to show the program was much improved.
A loss to a well-coached Rams' team shot holes in Hawkins' approach and coaching and only amplifies the discontent out there with his leadership.
The season isn't over but unless the coach can get his team to make a complete about face in game 2, the FireDanHawkinsNow.com web sites will soon appear, the boosters will be screaming for his head and the Zen master might soon know the end is at the end of the season. Athletic director Mike Bohn doesn't want this hire to be proven wrong so he's standing by his man, but with doubt you can be sure.
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