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Neil Entwistle and his wife Rachel moved from the United Kingdom over to the United States for a fresh start. As new parents, they wanted to provide a life for their daughter full of opportunity and growth, and where better to do it then small town Massachusetts? However, things would quickly go south as Neil was living a double life behind his wife's back.

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First, before we talk football, a tip of the CU at the Game hat to the Colorado women’s basketball team. The 20th-ranked Buffs opened their season with a 92-78 win in Las Vegas over the No. 1 ranked - and defending national champion - LSU Tigers. The win represents the second time the CU women’s team has knocked off a No. 1 team, with the other coming in 2021 against Stanford, and the victory certainly bodes well for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign.

I am joined for this episode by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we will review CU’s 26-19 loss to No. 16 Oregon State. As is our custom for the post-mortem on a game, we give our grades for what about CU's effort was Excellent, what was Satisfactory, and what still Needs Improvement.

We will then move on to our “T.I.P.S.” for the upcoming matchup against No. 23 Arizona. Our preview will look at the game from the perspectives of Talent, Intangibles, Preparation, and Statistics, before giving you our predictions for the game which will be played before a sellout crowd at Folsom Field on Senior Day.

So ... Can the Colorado coaching staff finally find a way to protect its most precious resource, quarterback Shedeur Sanders? Or, will the most sacked quarterback in the FBS continue to be harassed by opposing defenses? ... Is it possible that Arizona, which has played five straight games against ranked opponents, winning the last three, will be looking past the Buffs? ... Can the Buffs find enough defensive and special teams magic to assist CU’s struggling offense, enough to cobble together enough points to send the Buff Nation home happy, with a victory in the final home game of the season?

Let’s find out ...

I am joined for this episode by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we will review CU’s final trip to the Rose Bowl as a member of the Pac-12. The Buffs fell to No. 23 UCLA, 28-16, and we will do the post-mortem on the game, giving out our grades for what about the CU effort was Excellent, what was Satisfactory, and what still Needs Improvement.

We will then move on to our “T.I.P.S.” for the upcoming matchup against No. 16 Oregon State. Our preview will look at the game from the perspectives of Talent, Intangibles, Preparation, and Statistics, before giving you our predictions for the game to be played before a sellout crowd at Folsom Field for Homecoming.

So ... Can the Colorado coaching staff find a way to protect its most precious resource, quarterback Shedeur Sanders? Or, will the most sacked quarterback in the FBS continue to be harassed by opposing defenses? ... Will the Buffs come up with a defensive game plan to stop Oregon State running back Damien Martinez, who has been a force for the Beavers this season - and who had over 170 yards and three touchdowns rushing the last time CU played Oregon State? ... Will the Buffs be able to regain a little Folsom Field magic, and restore the nation’s faith in Coach Prime and Co.? Or, will the national narrative about the Buffs continue to sour as the calendar turns to November?

Let’s find out...

The Buffs have been nursing their injuries, both physical and mental, as they begin their preparations for the second half of the 2023 season. I am joined for this podcast by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we will take a look back at the first half of the season, and give you our midterm grades for CU’s offense, defense, special teams, and coaching staff.

We’ll then move on to our “T.I.P.S.” for the upcoming matchup against No. 23 UCLA. Our review will look at the game from the perspectives of Talent, Intangibles, Preparation, and Statistics, before giving you our predictions for the game to be played before a sellout crowd in the Rose Bowl.

So ... Does CU’s prolific passing game, behind record-setting quarterback Shedeur Sanders, deserve an “A” for the first half of the season? Or does the lack of a running attack tarnish the Buffs’ overall grade? ... Does the sieve of a defense give the CU defense a failing grade? Or does the talented secondary give the Buff Nation hope for a more productive second half? ... Can the Buffs find a way to resurrect its rushing attack against one of the best run defenses in the country in UCLA? Or will it be "Shedeur or bust" for the Buffs in Pasadena? ...

Let’s find out ...

Millions tuned in to the 193rd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2023. During the conference, messages from the First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and other Church leaders focused on faith in Jesus Christ, the happiness that comes from covenant keeping and the invitation to “think celestial.” This special edition of the Church News podcast features highlights from every general conference talk, including the announcement by President Russell M. Nelson that the Church will build 20 new temples. 

The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.

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The Buffs took one on the chin last weekend, falling on the road to No. 10 Oregon, 42-6. I am joined for this episode by Neil Langland, and we will do the post-mortem on CU’s first loss in the Coach Prime era, and speculate as to what lessons, if any, the Buff players and the Buff Nation can take from the defeat.

We then move on to our “T.I.P.S.” for CU’s last chance as a member of the Pac-12 to take down the Trojans of USC. Using the categories of Talent, Intangibles, Preparation, and Statistics, we break down what the eighth-ranked Trojans are bringing to breakfast in Boulder, and what the CU coaches and players might exploit in their bid for an upset.

So... Will the 9:00 a.m. body clock kickoff work to USC’s disadvantage? ... Will former Buff Brenden Rice be featured in his return to Folsom Field? ... Will the CU coaching staff follow the Arizona State template, and throw in every trick play in the playbook in an attempt to stay with the high octane scoring machine which is the USC offense? ... Will the Buff players rebound from their first loss at CU with renewed swagger, or will this turn into a second consecutive rout, a game which is out of reach by halftime?

Let’s find out...

So, are you still savoring the Buffs’ 36-14 win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers, or are you ready to move on the Rocky Mountain Showdown?

I am joined for this podcast by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we are going to take a few extra minutes on this episode to revel in CU’s huge win over the Big Red from Lincoln. We will also break down the game against the Cornhuskers into what elements of CU's performance we feel could be rated as Excellent, what was merely Satisfactory, and what are areas which still Need Improvement.

We will then move on to our “T.I.P.S.” for the renewal of the rivalry against Colorado State. The Buffs have won five straight in the series overall, but the teams haven’t met since 2019. We will review the Blackout game in terms of Talent, Intangibles, Preparation, and Statistics, before giving you our predictions for the game.

So ... Are the handful of first-team All-Mountain West performers in the CSU lineup enough to make it a game? ... Will the Rams have a big enough chip on their shoulder, or will the Buffs have too great of a hangover, to give CSU a chance at an upset? ... Will the extra week of preparation - yes, CSU had a bye week last week - give the Rams an added advantage? ... And are there any stats from the games played to date which could lead you to believe that the 23.5-point spread is way too great?

Let’s find out ...

So... How was your Labor Day weekend?

If you are a Buff fan, it was one for the books, as Colorado, a 20.5-point underdog, went on the road and upset No. 17 TCU, 45-42. I am joined by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we take a little time to talk about and savor one of the most significant CU victories in years.

But, Coach Prime, his staff, and his players don’t have time to relish the season opening win and all of the accolades, as rival Nebraska is coming to Boulder for Coach Prime’s Folsom Field debut. We will dissect the upcoming roster matchups, using our “T.I.P.S.” process - analyzing Talent, Intangibles, Preparation and Statistics - before giving you our predictions.

So... Will the Buffs continue to shine on offense? Will the CU coaching staff be able to make corrections on defense and special teams? What will be Nebraska’s game plan, coming off of a disheartening 13-10 season opening loss to Minnesota? What will be the emotional levels for both teams, in a rivalry game which means so much to both fan bases? Can Coach Prime coax another winning performance from his Buffs?

Let’s find out...

Well, the 2023 season is finally here! Joining me for this episode are Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we will be previewing CU’s trip to Ft. Worth to take on No. 17 TCU.

For those of you who are new to the podcast, we break down our preview into four segments. Our “T.I.P.S.” for the game includes a discussion of TCU’s “Talent”; which “Intangibles” will impact the game, the effect “Preparation” will play; and which “Statistics” are the most important for the 2023 season opener.

So ... How well has TCU overcome the loss of eight players to the NFL draft? ... How well will each team be able to handle the first signs of adversity? ... What role will the 100+ degree weather play in the outcome? ... Which will be the crucial statistical categories to track, as CU hopes to defy the oddsmakers, with Vegas listing the Buffs as 20.5-point underdogs?

And, most important ... Will our predictions for the outcome match yours?

For this preview episode, I am joined by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland. We will be taking you through the 2023 CU campaign, and giving you our game-by-game predictions.

Vegas has the over/under for Colorado at 3.5 wins, and the Pac-12 preseason media poll has CU finishing 11th in the conference. Meanwhile, there are many in the Buff Nation who have declared that anything short of a winning season and a bowl bid in Coach Prime’s first season must be considered a disappointment. Who's right?

So... Can the Buffs overcome a brutal September, which includes three ranked opponents and two games against bitter rivals? Will the Buffs be able to overcome inevitable losses to injury, which may be suffered by players at key positions? Will Coach Prime lead the Buffs to only their third winning season as a member of the Pac-12?

Let’s find out...

For this special episode, I am joined by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we divide the podcast into two segments.

First, we take a look at “Black Friday” - August 4, 2023 - when the Pac-12, for all intents and purposes, ceased to exist. There were plenty of actors who played a role in the demise of the conference, but it wasn’t until the media deal offered to the schools was found wanting that the 108-year old conference fell apart. Who bears the brunt of the blame for the mass exodus? And who were the winners and the losers when the dust settled?

We then move back to talking about actual football. CU’s Fall Camp is underway, and we take a unit-by-unit look at the Buff defense, rating each unit as to whether it rates as being in the top half of the Pac-12 ... or the bottom half.

So ... Is there enough heft in CU’s interior defensive line to keep opposing offenses from running straight at the Buff defense? ... Is there enough speed and talent at the edge to wreak some havoc on opposing quarterbacks? ... Are CU star cornerbacks ready for prime time, or are they still a few games - or even a full season - away from being dominant? ... Is this the best back end CU’s defense has had since 2016?

Let’s find out...

Welcome to a special episode of the podcast. I am joined by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we discuss CU’s decision to rejoin the Big 12. We address the criticisms of the move, including leaving the AAU-rich “better fit” of the Pac-12 for the “Truck stop conference” of the Big 12, and CU’s audacity to make the move before the Pac-12 media contracts were announced. We then respond to the pundits, including Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, who have taken their shots at the Buffs as they abandon the ship which is the floundering S.S. Pac-Whatever.

We then, armed with at least an outline of what the Pac-12 media contracts will look like going forward, take a look at the future of the two conferences. Did Colorado make the right move, choosing the stability of the Big 12 media deals over what appears to be the Pac-12’s streaming-centric deal with Apple-Plus? Will the Buffs’ move incite a stampede of realignment? How will the CU programs – including its basketball teams – fare in the newly configured Big 12?

Let’s find out …

You know that football season is getting close when we start in on our Fall Camp previews. I am joined by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we work through a unit-by-unit preview of the Colorado offense. Our yardstick for success? Whether each unit should be ranked as one of the top six units in the Pac-12, or whether each room is still inferior by Power Five standards.

So... Is Shedeur Sanders one of the top six quarterbacks in the Pac-12? Will the improved quality of the running back room produce a “bell cow” back to carry the load, or will CU ultimately choose to go with a running back by committee approach? Are the wide receivers too similar in size and style to produce breakout players, or should this be considered one of the most talented rooms on the roster? Does CU even consider tight ends to be a part of the team? And... Ultimately, the most important question: Can the Buff coaching staff cobble together an offensive line which will allow CU’s highly rated skill position players to shine, or will ineffective play along the line prove to be CU’s Achilles heel in 2023?

Let’s find out ...

I am joined for this podcast by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we discuss the latest news on San Diego State and it’s perilous position as it tries to maneuver its way into a Power Five conference. We also discuss the commitment of journeyman transfer quarterback Gavin Kuld, and what his addition could mean to the CU quarterback room this fall.

The main topic of this podcast, though, is a new “Yea or Nay” segment. In this episode, we take on the following questions about your Buffs:

– Yea or Nay: Shedeur Sanders will set a new school record this fall for passing yards and/or passing touchdowns (current records: 3,200 passing yards and 28 passing touchdowns, both records set by Sefo Liufau in 2014);
– Yea or Nay: CU’s Recruiting Class of 2024 will rank in the Top 30 in the nation;
– Yea or Nay: The Buff defense will surpass last season’s sack total (a nation’s worst nine) in the first four games of the 2023 season;
– Yea or Nay: CU will add a scholarship quarterback to the roster before the start of Fall Camp;
– Yea or Nay: Travis Hunter will lead the team this fall in one of the following categories: receiving yards; touchdowns receiving; or receiving yards per catch; and
– Yea or Nay: Shedeur Sanders will be CU’s starting quarterback in 2024.

How would you answer these questions? Do your answers match up with ours? ...

Let’s find out ...

It’s been a week to remember for CU and its fans. I am joined by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we have plenty to discuss. Coach Prime and the Buffs played before a sell out crowd of 47,277 and over a half million viewers on ESPN at the CU Spring Game, giving the Buff Nation, recruits, and the college football world a two-hour infomercial promoting Colorado football.

That story would have been enough for us to cover, but Coach Prime quickly out-staged even himself as the Transfer Portal has been flooded with now former Buffs. Only a dozen or so scholarship Buffs remain from the 2022 roster, with over three dozen players entering the Transfer Portal in the span of just a few days after the Spring Game.

Did CU handle the roster overhaul properly, and did the unprecedented loss of players put a tarnish on an otherwise golden weekend for the program? ... Should Buff fans have been surprised by the moves, considering this is what Coach Prime has been saying all along that this was what was coming? ... Are there enough quality players in the Portal to give CU a Power Five worthy lineup come August 1st? ... Or, will CU coaches come to regret cutting dozens of players from the current roster?

Let’s find out ...

On Saturday, April 22nd, before a sold out Folsom Field and a national ESPN television audience, CU will play the most anticipated Spring Game in school history – and certainly the most well attended . The 2023 Spring Game will represent the on field debut of the Coach Prime era. Brad Geiger and Neil Langland join me for a unit-by-unit preview of the Spring game, breaking the roster down by “What we expect to see” from each unit, and “What we would like to see” from each unit.


So … Will Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter and Jimmy Horn, Jr., produce ESPN SportsCenter worthy highlights? … Will there be any separation in the crowded wide receiver and running back rosters? … Will the front seven of the CU defense pleasantly surprise, or expose themselves to be a liability for the 2023 season?

… Will the defensive backs be able to handle CU’s explosive receivers, or will Buff fans long for the start of the Travis Hunter and Cormani McClain era at cornerback this fall? …

… Let’s find out …

On Palm Sunday weekend, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared messages of hope, faith and peace during the 193rd Annual General Conference on April 1 and 2, 2023. They spoke about the blessings of temple service, gathering Israel, avoiding contention by being peacemakers and finding lasting joy. Each speaker also bore testimony of Jesus Christ during this sacred Easter season. This episode of the Church News podcast features excerpts from these general conference addresses.

The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another November game; another lopsided loss. I am joined for this podcast by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we will give you a (mercifully quick) recap of the 54-7 loss to No. 15 Washington. CU’s defense surrendered three touchdowns on Washington’s first three drives, and the Huskies never looked back, sending the reeling Buffs to their tenth loss of the season.

On the brighter side, Brad and I have a report from ESPN GameDay’s trip to Bozeman, Montana. The iconic show was in town for the 121st “Brawl of the Wild”, with No. 3 Montana State dominating No. 12 Montana, 55-21. It was cold, it was fun, and it was an experience Buff fans have been longing for since ESPN’s last visit to Boulder ... back in 1996.

There is also a discussion about recent quotes from CU Chancellor Phil DiStefano, and whether there will finally be some movement on transfer policies at CU (spoiler alert: Don’t hold your breath).

We will also, of course, bring you our “T.I.P.S.” for the upcoming season finale against No. 14 Utah. It will be Senior Day, but the Buffs are once again heavy underdogs, with Las Vegas pegging the Utes as a 29.5-point favorite.

So ... Can the Buff defense be proud of the fact that they held the nation’s leading passer, Washington’s Michael Penix, Jr., to his lowest output of the season? ... What was it like hanging out in single digit temperatures, watching Sir Nick Faldo and ESPN’s Lee Corso pick the Bobcats to take down the Grizzlies? ... Is there any hope for change - or at least the conversation about change - of CU’s transfer policies? ... And do the Buffs have a chance to hold back the Utah offense, the 7th Top 25 offense the Buffs have faced this season?

... Let’s find out ...

Another week, another lopsided loss. I am joined for this podcast by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we will give you a recap of the USC game, a 55-17 final, including a discussion of how the Buffs managed to have the lead after the first quarter, and the sportsmanship - and gamesmanship - involved in USC’s final score with 36 seconds remaining in the game.

But, before we dive into the post-mortem of the USC game, we will discuss ESPN Game Day. It’s been a quarter of a century since CU was involved in a Game Day visit, but Stuart and Brad will be taking in the ESPN pregame program this weekend nonetheless, as ESPN will be broadcasting from the site of the “Brawl of the Wild”, the rivalry game between Montana State and Montana, coming to the world Saturday morning from Bozeman, Montana. It will be cold, but the University of Colorado will be represented in the early morning crowd.

We will also, of course, bring you our “T.I.P.S.” for the upcoming matchup against No. 15 Washington, and CU’s chances as a 31.0-point underdog.

So ... Do you know how many times CU and Boulder have hosted ESPN GameDay? ... Can you name the last time CU played a game, albeit on the road, before the Game Day crew? ... Did you know that the Buffs, fresh off of facing Bo Nix and Caleb Williams, will now be facing the nation’s No. 1 passer in Michael Penix? ... Is there one chance in a thousand that the CU game will be a trap game for the Huskies, coming off of a rivalry win over Oregon, and a week before the Apple Cup rivalry game against Washington State?

... Let’s find out ...

Latter-day Saints across the globe tuned in to the October 2022 general conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to receive council, direction and invitations from the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and other Church leaders. They shared messages of hope, faith and peace amid turbulent times — decrying abuse, announcing a new “For the Strength of Youth” guide and calling for members to amplify their level of discipleship to Jesus Christ while progressing along the covenant path. This episode of the Church News podcast features highlights from the Church’s 192nd Semiannual General Conference. 

The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.