The Big Leagues Archives - https://www.cuindependent.com/category/sports/the-big-leagues/ The independent student voice of CU Boulder. Sat, 17 Oct 2020 19:06:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Buffs roaming strong across the NFL https://www.cuindependent.com/2020/10/17/buffs-roaming-across-nfl/ Sat, 17 Oct 2020 19:06:39 +0000 https://www.cuindependent.com/?p=120616 A slew of former football Buffs are making their mark across the NFL this season. By Thomas Gahan

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]]> Denver Nuggets pull off historic comeback https://www.cuindependent.com/2020/09/16/denver-nuggets-historic-comeback/ Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:18:50 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=119743 The Denver Nuggets rebound from a 3-1 series deficit in the Western Conference Semifinals to move past the LA Clippers. By Nicole Laub

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]]> Former Buffalo Rick Gamboa shows stuff at Broncos’ 2019 Pro Day https://www.cuindependent.com/2019/04/10/former-buffalo-rick-gamboa-shows-stuff-at-broncos-2019-pro-day/ Thu, 11 Apr 2019 02:23:13 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=101729 Former Colorado linebacker Rick Gamboa participated in Wednesday's pro day held by the Denver Broncos. By Justin Guerriero

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]]> Broncos’ Phillip Lindsay continues to write his NFL story https://www.cuindependent.com/2018/09/25/broncos-phillip-lindsay-continues-to-write-his-nfl-story/ Tue, 25 Sep 2018 18:11:12 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=94702 Through three weeks of NFL football, former Buffalo and current Denver Bronco Phillip Lindsay has been turning heads. By Alex Pepper

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]]> Counter Intelligence episode 4 https://www.cuindependent.com/2018/03/05/counter-intelligence-episode-4/ Tue, 06 Mar 2018 00:50:18 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=90796 Counter Intelligence, published by the CU Independent in partnership with Radio 1190 KVCU, explores all things sports.

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]]> Counter Intelligence episode 3 https://www.cuindependent.com/2018/03/03/counter-intelligence-episode-3/ Sun, 04 Mar 2018 00:48:28 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=90799 Counter Intelligence, a new CU Independent podcast brought to you in direct partnership with Radio 1190 KVCU, explores all things sports.

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]]> Opinion: The Colorado Avalanche are really, really bad — here’s why https://www.cuindependent.com/2017/04/06/opinion-the-colorado-avalanche-are-really-really-bad-heres-why/ Thu, 06 Apr 2017 15:25:13 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=82532 The Colorado Avalanche is experiencing a record-bad season in 2016-17. Here's a breakdown of some of the team's bad trends. By Tyler Pialet

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]]> NFL free agency: Supply and demand explained https://www.cuindependent.com/2017/03/24/nfl-free-agency-supply-demand-explained/ Fri, 24 Mar 2017 07:07:41 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=82314 The NFL saw several big name players unable to get signed while average talent got big pay days. The reason: supply-and-demand. By Jack Stern

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]]> NFL free agency recap: Are the Browns poised to exit the cellar of the NFL? https://www.cuindependent.com/2017/03/16/nfl-free-agency-cleveland-browns/ Thu, 16 Mar 2017 09:00:03 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=81811 A recap of how the infamous Cleveland Browns did in their first weekend of free agency in the NFL. By Jack Stern

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]]> Buffs Spotlight: Chidobe Awuzie at the NFL Scouting Combine https://www.cuindependent.com/2017/02/23/buffs-spotlight-chidobe-awuzie-nfl-combine/ Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:40:29 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=80773 A team-by-team look at defensive back Chidobe Awuzie's prospects going into the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday. By Jack Stern

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