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Keeler: Coach Prime says he won’t put a “pitch count” on CU Buffs 2-way star Travis Hunter. He should. Here’s why.

Omarion Miller, Michael Harrison, Javon Antonio stepping up for Buffs coach Deion Sanders means Hunter doesn’t have to play all the time at wide receiver. And that’s a good thing.

FT. WORTH, TX - SEPTEMBER 02: Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter (12) makes an interception against TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Major Everhart (22) in the third quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
FT. WORTH, TX – SEPTEMBER 02: Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter (12) makes an interception against TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Major Everhart (22) in the third quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 8:  Sean Keeler - Staff portraits at the Denver Post studio.  (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
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Travis Hunter the wideout is a bonus. Hunter the cornerback is essential. To a Buffs defense. To a bowl game. And to a dream too close, and too sweet, to let slip away now.
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