BOULDER — Offensive coordinator Eric Kiesau said Sunday that sophomore tailback Darrell Scott (bruised knee against Toledo) should be at full speed for the Oct. 1 game at West Virginia. Kiesau also is eager for the return of freshman offensive guard Max Tuioti-Mariner, who underwent ACL surgery on both knees during the past 12 months. He is said to be two to three weeks away from full-speed workouts.
Tuioti-Mariner (6-3, 285) is expected to compete for a starting job after being cleared for full contact.
“When we get everybody healthy, it’s going to be a great day,” sophomore offensive lineman Ryan Miller said.
Major introduction.
Redshirt freshman linebacker Jon Major, a 2007 Parade All-American from Ponderosa High in Parker, made his college debut Saturday. Major, coming off ACL knee surgery that cost him the 2008 season, was unofficially credited with four tackles (three unassisted) and a quarterback hurry.
“The first game for anybody is always a big deal,” Major said after the CU victory against Wyoming. “I was jittery at first. But guys helped me relax.”
Bye week.
This is CU’s only bye week. The Buffs return a week from Thursday in an ESPN game at West Virginia.
The trip to Morgantown will mark CU’s third non-Saturday game of the season, joining the Sunday opener against Colorado State and the Friday nighter at Toledo. After West Virginia, there are two more nontraditional dates: Thursday, Nov. 19, on the road against Oklahoma State and Friday, Nov. 27, at home against Nebraska.
