Hoops is reigning supreme in Boulder.
The Colorado Buffaloes basketball programs are off to a hot start to open the season. The women’s team is undefeated at 9-0, while the men’s squad is 8-2. In this week’s AP college basketball polls, both teams are on the cusp of the Top 25 with the men tied at 36th and the women at 29th in the votes.
The last time both teams were in the Top 25 in the same year was during the 2012-13 season when they both made the NCAA Tournament. While the men have gone to the big tourney twice since, the women’s program has struggled, earning just two bids to the lesser WNIT in the past six seasons.
The CU women need to go on a roll once conference play begins to change opinions on the program. They were picked to .
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What’s on Tap?
- Nuggets: Orlando Magic, 7 p.m. Wednesday, ALT
- Avalanche: At Chicago Blackhawks, 6 p.m. Wednesday, NBCSN
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Scoreboard
NHL: Blues 5, Avalanche 2
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Must-Read
Vic Fangio says Von Miller’s raw comments following loss to Chiefs came out of frustration: “I don’t think we’re not on the same page”
Broncos coach Vic Fangio said Monday the frustration of another losing season was the likely reason for outside linebacker Von Miller’s pointed comments about the team’s direction. Fangio said he and Miller are aligned in their vision for the Broncos, Kyle Newman and Ryan O’Halloran report. Read more…
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- Vic Fangio says Von Miller’s raw comments following loss to Chiefs came out of frustration: “I don’t think we’re not on the same page.”
Mikko Rantanen’s gruesome toe-pick Oct. 21 at St. Louis was an injury waiting to happen
Mikko Rantanen has a message for young hockey players who continue to skate on a sore ankle: Don’t do it — unless itap the playoffs.
Monday morning, for the first time since sustaining a gruesome-looking ankle injury Oct. 21, Rantanen was back on the Enterprise Center ice in the Avalanche’s pregame skate, Mike Chambers writes. Read more…
Rating the Broncos: Offensive struggles against Kansas City started on second play
It was going to be the play to kick-start the Broncos’ offense Sunday at Kansas City. Following a 10-yard rush by Phillip Lindsay to open the game, quarterback Drew Lock dropped back for his first pass attempt. Offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello used an eight-man protection, meaning he wanted to give Lock time to find Courtland Sutton or DaeSean Hamilton down the field.
Or not. Ryan O’Halloran breaks down the Broncos’ performance on Sunday. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Broncos Mailbag: Will Von Miller’s analysis prompt John Elway to ship him out?
+ Broncos podcast: Analyzing Von Miller’s comments on losing, Drew Lock’s dud in Kansas City, Noah Fantap play and more.
+ Why Columbine’s Andrew Gentry chose Virginia over traditional football powers.
+ Wolf Creek leads the nation with 45 inches of snow in the past three days.
+ Inaugural Snowstang riders to A-Basin spend 8 hours on bus because of heavy snow, road conditions.
+ AP college basketball poll: Kansas climbs to No. 1, CU Buffs drop out of Top 25.
+ 2019 AP All-America football teams announced.
+ NFL HQ can relax: NFC East winner will have at least 8 wins.
+ CU Buffs Sam Noyer is entering the transfer portal.
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By The Numbers
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Parting Shot
Kiszla vs. O’Halloran: Does Broncos linebacker Von Miller want out of Denver?
After the loss, Von Miller went all Hamlet on us, baring his soul in a football soliloquy. The Vonster spoke truth to power, saying this team has tried everything, from new coaches to new players, and none of it has worked during the past four seasons. Was this a cry for help from Miller, or a plea to set him free? Mark Kiszla and Ryan O’Halloran discuss. Read more…
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