ARNIE STAPLETON
FILE - Arizona State's Jaelen House shoots around Washington State's Isaac Bonton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament on March 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. The relaxed transfer rules approved by the NCAA in the spring has lead to some quick fixes and fast turnarounds for numerous men's basketball programs. Among them are the New Mexico Lobos, who are 4-1 thanks to a foursome of transfers, including House. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
New transfer rule leads to fast turnarounds for hoops teams

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 25, 2021 03:26 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — When Richard Pitino took over the downtrodden University

Oregon State placekicker Everett Hayes boots a field goal in overtime of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Buffaloes beat Oregon State 37-34 in overtime

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 06, 2021 11:17 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Cole Becker was more impressed with his counterpart's big

Air Force running back Brad Roberts (20) runs with the ball against Boise State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. Air Force won 24-17. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
No. 22 Aztecs turn to Johnson, hope to stop USAF ground game

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 21, 2021 02:24 PM EDT
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Senior quarterback Lucas Johnson's reward for

Arizona linebacker Jerry Roberts, right, stops Colorado wide receiver Dimitri Stanley after a short gain in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado extends Arizona skid to 18 games with 34-0 shutout

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 16, 2021 06:58 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — An Arizona team that owns the nation's longest losing

Colorado head coach Karl Dorrell walks the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. Dorrell shoved a television photographer from a Denver CBS affiliate while leaving the field after the loss. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Karl Dorrell sorry for shoving photojournalist's camera

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 03, 2021 02:37 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — University of Colorado football coach Karl Dorrell

Colorado head coach Karl Dorrell walks the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. Dorrell shoved a television photographer from a Denver CBS affiliate while leaving the field after the loss. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado AD apologizes after football coach shoves TV camera

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 03, 2021 12:26 AM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — University of Colorado athletic director Rick George

Former Colorado and NFL wide receiver Michael Westbrook smiles as he is honored in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Southern Cal bounces back to beat Colorado Buffaloes 37-14

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 02, 2021 05:29 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Drake London's big plays helped Southern California snap

An American flag is rolled out for the playing of the national anthem before the first half of an NCAA college football game between Texas A&M and Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 5 Texas A&M escapes with 10-7 win over Colorado

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 11, 2021 07:34 PM EDT
DENVER (AP) — Freshman quarterback Haynes King's backup started out slowly,

Northern Colorado head coach Ed McCaffrey looks on as his players warm up before an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Buffs spoil McCaffrey's debut, beat Northern Colorado 35-7

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 04, 2021 12:54 AM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The Colorado Buffaloes foiled the state's first family of

Colorado linebacker Nate Landman takes part in drills during an NCAA college football practice Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Buffaloes relying on new QB, fifth-year linebacker Landman

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 19, 2021 04:49 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Nate Landman’s days in a Colorado Buffaloes uniform

College sports trading cards latest byproduct of NIL policy

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 23, 2021 04:12 PM EDT
You'll soon be able to collect trading cards of your favorite college athletes,

FILE—Colorado quarterbacks Sam Noyer, front, and Steven Montez in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Boulder, Colo. Noyer, who left the university, has returned to Colorado and may be the team's first-string quarterback because of a call from the new coaching staff. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
QB-turned-safety-turned-QB Noyer named Colorado's starter

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 30, 2020 04:07 PM EDT
Converted safety Sam Noyer was named Colorado’s starting quarterback Friday,

Dolphins assistant Karl Dorrell takes over at Colorado

Arnie Stapleton Feb. 23, 2020 07:06 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The University of Colorado has reached into the NFL ranks

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Colorado head coach Mel Tucker looks on before the start of their NCAA college football game against Utah, in Salt Lake City. A person familiar with the decision says Colorado coach Mel Tucker has agreed to lead Michigan State's football program. The person spoke Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, 2020, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the hiring had not been announced. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Colorado AD wants next head coach to share his commitment

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 13, 2020 03:42 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — After Mel Tucker's midnight blindside, Colorado athletic

Colorado quarterback Steven Montez runs for a touchdown against Stanford in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado QB Steven Montez wants wins more than records

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 22, 2019 04:33 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Steven Montez needs one touchdown pass Saturday in his

Southern California running back Kenan Christon, left, is tackled by Colorado safety Mikial Onu after catching a pass for a short gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
USC roars to a 35-31 comeback win over Colorado

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 26, 2019 12:55 AM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — USC's fabulous freshman kept the Trojans unbeaten against

Injured Colorado wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. jokes with teammates in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Tate leads Arizona past Colorado 35-30

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 05, 2019 08:11 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Nobody would have flinched had Khalil Tate knelt and kissed the

Colorado quarterback Steven Montez (12) throws a pass against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Buffs know all too well Tate's speed and precision

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 04, 2019 04:56 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — No one needs to warn the Colorado Buffaloes about Khalil Tate .

Nebraska place kicker Isaac Armstrong kicks but misses with his field goal attempt to tie the score in overtime of an NCAA college football game against Colorado Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 34-31 in overtime. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado comes back to beat No. 25 Nebraska 34-31 in OT

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 07, 2019 09:14 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Mel Tucker's halftime message was simple: We've taken their

FILE - In this Thursday, March 7, 2019, file photograph, Colorado head football coach Mel Tucker gestures to fans in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game as Colorado hosts UCLA in Boulder, Colo. Colorado's new head coach isn't cutting the Buffaloes any slack in his first season in Boulder, proclaiming, "We have high expectations right now." (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
New coach Mel Tucker brings high expectations to Buffs

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 14, 2019 12:25 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Mel Tucker has the pedigree if not the players, the resume if