CU Boulder Alumni Association, San Diego Chapter

The Board:
Travis Fawcett

Kelley Dukat

Ryan Kartzke

Kimberly Maciel

Kristie Ko

Michelle McDaniel

Upcoming Events!

It’s time to come out and root on the Buffs again in one of their last seasons in the Big XII.

The first game is of course, the Rocky Mountain Showdown against interstate rival, Colorado State at 11am Pacific time.

This game is always very packed so plan to arrive early! We will send out a more detailed preview next week.

No more Canes - We are now at Offshore Tavern

CU vs. CSU - Saturday, September 4th @ 11:00 am PST
	Be part of the action as our Buffs take on our in-state rivals in the annual Rocky Mountain Showdown! The game has returned to INVESCO field, and the San Diego Alumni Association is hosting the official CU watch party at Offshore Tavern on Morena blvd. Kick-off at Offshore Tavern 11:00 am PST
Attention: New Watch Party Location Offshore Tavern 2253 Morena Boulevard, San Diego Directions 10% discount on food $3 Wells, Bottles and Drafts and $9 Domestic Pitchers
The Buffs will WIN the game Saturday! In recent years, the Rams have stayed close with the Buffs and have one a few here and there, however the fact remains that Colorado State has defeated Colorado only twice (1999-2000 & 1948-49) in back-to-back attempts. Our Buffs do not lose back-to-back games to Colorado State! Right now on paper, Colorado has a distinct advantage. The Buffs have an experienced quarterback (Hansen), speedy receivers (Senior Scotty McKnight; senior Andre Simmons), speedy running backs (Senior Corey Nabors; junior Rodney Stewart; junior Brian Lockridge;) and a potentially dominant offensive line (Senior Nate Solder; senior Keenan Stevens; junior Ryan Miller; junior Ethan Adkins; junior Mike Iltis; junior Sione Tau; junior Shawn Daniels; junior David Clark; junior Blake Behrens;), going up against a decent, but certainly not great, defense. Meanwhile, the Colorado State offense will try and protect a true freshman quarterback with four new offensive linemen, and do so against a defensive line which returns completely intact from 2009(Senior Marquez Herrod; junior Curtis Cunningham; junior Josh Hartigan; junior Tony Poremba; junior Conrad Obi; junior Eugene Goree;). When asked to pass, Pete Thomas will have to try and out-think two senior cornerbacks(Senior Jimmy Smith; senior Jalil Brown). This season, Tyler Hansen was named the starter a full two weeks before the opener. He also received assurances from both head coach Dan Hawkins and offensive coordinator Eric Kiesau that he is not on a short leash. For the first time in his career, Tyler Hansen should be able to take the field not looking over his shoulder. The 2010 team is his team. It’s time for Tyler to take charge of the Colorado Buffaloes, and make it his team. With Hansen starting and prone to take off and run, might have some issues with our offensive line that only returns senior left tackle Nate Solder and junior Ryan Miller as consistent starters. Without the experience, new starters must learn how long to hold the pocket for Tyler. While Colorado may tear off the red-shirts of as many as five freshmen on Saturday, Colorado State may go the Buffs two better. The CSU media release indicates that the Rams may start seven true freshmen against Colorado. Hopefully giving us the advantage. The Rams will again be starting with a new quarterback this fall. True freshman Pete Thomas gets the nod, and Buff fans are salivating, thinking about what the CU defensive line might do to get after the rookie quarterback. Senior placekicker Aric Goodman will likely be the first kicker to post points for Colorado against Colorado State. Goodman, who has gone 15-for-32 in his career at Colorado (10-for-18 last season), “kicked great (in the final scrimmage Saturday), and has been kicking good,” said Dan Hawkins. “Kicking is a little different than other positions; it’s simple math. He’s had a nice camp and has kicked well in scrimmages.” On defense, the Rams are better positioned, with seven starters returning. For Colorado State to defeat Colorado at Invesco Field, the Rams must keep control of the ball, with a strong running game complimented by a short passing game. If the Buffs can force the Rams into third-and-long situations, and can get the lead and force Colorado State to put freshman Pete Thomas up against the Buffs’ senior cornerbacks, Colorado should be successful in keeping the Rams from scoring. Moral of the story – both Colorado and Colorado State will enter Invesco on a high on Saturday. Both however, will be operating with a fragile sense of confidence. Whichever team gets down early will have a tough time fighting its way back. Colorado State may well be the team with the false sense of security, and the Buffs will need to exploit that shaky confidence early. Information from http://www.cuatthegame.com/

Athletic Director Mike Bohn Visits San Diego Tuesday, September 7th @ 5:00 pm More info
	Athletic Director Mike Bohn is coming out on a tour of California previewing our move to the Pac 10 and while on his way to the Cal game. They are making a stop in San Diego and hosting a great Happy Hour at Proper Gastro Pub in East Village followed by a Padres vs. Dodgers game with help from alumnus and Padres President and COO Tom Garfinkel.
You will need to RSVP directly with them and order your Padres tickets online with a special discount code. Please wear your CU gear, or Padres gear, but no Dodgers gear!
RSVP Here - www.cubuffs.com/californiatour

Represent CU in the Big 12 Golf Tournament Sunday, September 19th - Chula Vista, CA
CU Alumnus Clint Bell represents	It's back! The Big 12 annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, September 19th at Salt Creek Golf Course in Chula Vista. Last year, CU had a great showing with over 20 alumni and friends come out to play. We took 2nd place behind Kansas Jayhawks. Event Includes: Round of Golf Cart stocked with beer Lunch with drinks On course contests Prizes and a raffle ticket 2 drink tickets for cart girl 3 course dinner and more... All this for only $90 !!
Only 3 buffs have signed up so far! Lets up that to least 20 alumni again this year!
register now at http://www.SanDiegoAlumni.com Please support CU and our hard work on this tournament Reply to this email with a donation of a prize or hole sponsorship Ask Travis Fawcett for details: 858-401-3734

Watch next week for a reminder about the first watch party! We hope to CU in September!

Travis Fawcett
President
858-401-3734

Kelley Dukat
Past President

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