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Keeler: How CU Buffs’ Travis Hunter, CSU Rams’ Henry Blackburn turned 2023 Rocky Mountain Showdown hit into positive legacy

Thanks to CU Buffs, CSU Rams football players working together, the blow that shook the Rocky Mountain Showdown became win for local charity

Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter (12) goes down after a hit by Colorado State Rams defensive back Henry Blackburn (11) in the first quarter during the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Folsom Field September 16, 2023. Hunter was injured on the play, but returned to the game. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter (12) goes down after a hit by Colorado State Rams defensive back Henry Blackburn (11) in the first quarter during the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Folsom Field September 16, 2023. Hunter was injured on the play, but returned to the game. (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)
By | skeeler@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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What got lost in the hit that rocked Folsom Field and Travis Hunter was the good souls in both the CU Buffs and CSU Rams locker room that worked behind the scenes to mend fences.
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