Despite the fact that this weekend’s game bears little signifigance to the national football scene, it is tremendously important to the two teams involved.
Colorado is in a must win situation this week against Iowa State and against Nebraska in order to be bowl eligible. And let’s face it, a lot of fans shelled out seven figures to see a national championship from their new box seats at Folsom Field and they at least deserve to be able to watch a bowl game. Iowa on the other hand is desperate for just one win. Saturday is Seniors Day and the Cyclones last home game; these players are going to give it their all.
This game, like most others this season, is riding on the shoulders (literally) of Joel Klatt. He seems to be the clear leader of the team and when healthy has been able to put up solid numbers. However, it takes 11 solid performers on the field at all times to get a win. The defense seems to be gelling and beginning to show promise of the power house Coach Barnett promised. Keeping pressure on Iowa State’s QB Waye Terry Jr. will be essential. Hopefully Buff fans will see another strong game from defensive end James Garee who was responsible for two sacks during last weeks game. A question mark for CU is its secondary. While the safeties, in my opinion, have been fierce tacklers and are grooming freshman Dominique Brooks to be quite the pass picker, the corner backs always have me white knuckling my seat or screaming at the television. Iowa State’s Terry is not know for his big arm but the Buffs can’t afford any more blown coverages deep in scoring teritory. Finally, Colorado needs to step up the running attack. Klatt was an efficient passer last week but the Cyclones defense is a force and the Buffs will need a balanced attack.
Go Buffs!

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