Crucial spring awaits Colorado

By John Hillman  |   Sunday, March 15, 2009  |  Comments( 4 )

 Colorado Buffaloes
During the frigid Colorado winter, the hot seat earns a warm welcome. But with 2009 spring practice approaching, Buffaloes head football coach Dan Hawkins would prefer to escape its clutches. Next season looms as the most crucial in Hawkins’ short tenure in Boulder. In his previous three seasons, Colorado has posted a 13-24 record with one bowl ...
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CommentsComments: 4
 No.1
pabuff		 08:23 PM
03/17/2009
John, you say " In his previous three seasons, Colorado has posted a 13-24 record with no bowl appearances." Didn't you forget Colorado's 2008 Independence Bowl appearance against Alabama, a 24-30 loss that almost was a win against 'bama? I would think "Big Dan" would get some love from you for making it to a bowl -- why didn't he?
 No.2
John Hillman		 09:02 PM
03/17/2009
I apologize for my oversight, and I appreciate readers keeping me on my toes.

In my research, I misread a statement and forgot to double check it. That's no excuse for a journalist, but it sometimes happens.

I think my mistake proves one thing about bowls. In general, few pay attention to any of them except the BCS.
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