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CP’s fearless predictions
With one of the most intriguing college football Saturdays of the year on the horizon, The Campus Press’ sports gurus let you in on who will come out victorious and who won’t live up to the hype. Can Texas stop Adrian Peterson and hated-rival Oklahoma in the Red River Shootout? Will Georgia show up between the hedges against Tennessee? Will there be more than 15 points scored between LSU and Florida? Click here to find out.
Buffs hope for win against Baylor
Immature. Inconsistent. Mistake-prone. The CU football team is growing tired of all the phrases being used to describe their play thus far in the season.
As the team prepares for its sixth game of the season against Big 12 foe Baylor (2-3, 1-0 Big 12), the Buffs (0-5, 0-1 Big 12) know that if they are to put a U-turn on their 2006 campaign it must start this weekend.
Club sports have many ways to acquire funding
Over 1,400 students participate in club sports at CU, forming one of the largest collegiate club sports programs in the nation, according to Patty McConnell, a coordinator for CU’s club sports program.
CU boasts 33 club sports teams, from fencing to kayaking to lacrosse.
Dusty Sprague: Offense is growing every day
The Colorado Buffaloes’ offensive struggles this season have led to a number of players lacking in production, but no one has had to shake off more dust than Buffs wide receiver Dusty Sprague.
Buff’s offense hoping to move forward
The CU football team has been plagued this season by missed opportunities, costly penalties and the inability to finish. Much of the inconsistency that has reared its ugly head during the Buffs’ 0-5 start is reflected in the team’s offensive line.
Buffs fall to Missouri’s No. 1 Defense
The CU Football Team still remains winless this season as the team losses to No. 25 Missouri 28-13.
Women’s soccer downs Wyoming 2-0
The CU women’s soccer team allowed only one shot on goal in a 2-0 victory over the University of Wyoming Friday. The team is now ranked No. 21.
CU freshman Jess Quador and sophomore Nikki Keller both scored in the second half after the team had a sluggish first half.
Women’s soccer hopes to ride early season surge to Big 12 success
If the early returns on this season’s record are any indication, head coach Bill Hempen has built a solid foundation for CU women’s soccer. Although the team is missing half of last season’s roster, which reached the second round of the NCAA tournament, the 2006 team is off to one of the best starts in school history (6-2-1).
Ski team looks to defend their national title
The CU ski team has started training together again since winning the NCAA National Championship last season, and expectations are high for this year.
“I would say we’re favorites. We’re returning a strong group of athletes and we recruited well,” said Assistant Coach Dan Weinberger.
Twin sisters, rival teams
Sophomore Nikki Keller is the fourth leading scorer on the CU soccer team, and her twin sister Jessica plays for CU’s in-state rival, University of Denver. The two Colorado natives played together for over 13 years, but they agreed to would play for different collegiate teams.







