In announcing a change at head coach for the Colorado football team Sunday, athletic director Rick George said he wanted to bring “new energy” to the Buffaloes for the season finale.
So far, it appears that has worked.
On Monday, the Buffs (5-6, 2-6 Pac-12) got back to work as they prepare for Saturday’s game at California (6-4, 3-4).
“It was almost a new edge, a new focus for people,” linebacker said. “I think the dynamic changed and did switch up our mindset a little bit for the better. Whether it’s a little bit or a lot, we’ll see how that goes on.”
Quarterbacks coach Kurt Roper is leading the team as interim head coach, and running back Travon McMillian said, “It did feel different having Rope leading the team. Other than that, no matter what, guys are trying to win. No outside factor is going to motivate us to do better.”
Roper, meanwhile, said the practice wasn’t much different for him.
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