BOULDER — Especially in light of the season-ending knee injury suffered by standout wide receiver Paul Richardson early in the week, Colorado football coaches may keep their fingers crossed during today’s 5 p.m. spring game at Folsom Field.
“First of all, I want our guys to come out of the spring game healthy,” CU offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy said. “Secondly, I want them to play fast. Have fun and play fast. I don’t want them to be tight because there are a few people in the stands.”
There is no admission charge to the spring game or to the CU alumni flag football game, which is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. The 2 p.m. luncheon and pregame rally hosted by legendary Buffs coach Bill McCartney in the practice bubble costs $10 per person.
The previous 14 spring practices were closed, so this is the only opportunity for the public to see Colorado in anticipation of its second season under coach Jon Embree.
Embree said the spring game will have about 30 live scrimmage plays, 20 or so “7-on-7” plays and various situational plays. Some players who have been on a spring-long “pitch count,” as Embree calls it, may see limited action or not play at all.
Tom Kensler, The Denver Post
