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How many college football programs can say they've been around for more than a century

? How many programs can say they have played in 1136 total games? Add to that, in the top 25 programs for wins(#16) & overall victory percentage(#22). A football team that has played in a historic stadium for 85 years in remembrance of a former coaching great(Fred Folsom). Numerous bowl appearances over the years. Some they won some they lost. Even though the football program has a better than 60% winning percentage bowl games haven't been near as successful. Their winning percentage in bowl games is under 45%. A national championship in 1990 may help alleviate the subpar bowl record.

In a recent development, Colorado was invited to join the PAC-10 conference. They accepted the invitation on June 10 of 2010. However, their play in this conference will not begin for a couple years. Colorado has had quite a few notable players from various positions on the field. A Heisman winning RB included over 15 years ago. No matter if playing in the NFL now or retired there have been some really solid football players in the history of Colorado football. Whether on the offensive side of the ball or defensive side there have been highly touted former greats.

The Buffaloes has numerous notable former players. Some are still playing at the next level while others are no longer able. Some of the more notable current pro players are a kicker, a defensive end, & a RB. In more recent years, one current NFL player (Chris Brown) was well known for his running days while at Colorado. There were also some very notably former Buffalo & NFL participants. Retired players include a former Heisman winner (Rashaan Salaam, 1994). Also, a former RB (Eric Bienemy) that was third for Heisman back in 1990. A QB (Kordell Stewart) that has quite few of the all-time passing records at Colorado.

Believe it or not there wasn't a head coach during the first few seasons of the program. Harry Heller was the very first official named coach at Colorado in 1894. Fred Folsom, to whom their current stadium is named after, was the next coach. He coached the team 3 different times (1895-1899, 1901-1902, 1908-1915). Bill McCartney was the most successful coach in football history. He leads the school with 93 total wins. He also can lay claim to the only national title in the school's football history. He coached the team to a 93-55-5 record over his 13 years at the controls. He also coached some pretty good players during his tenure. The current head coach is Dan Hawkins. He took over in 2006. He has compiled a not so good record of 16-33 in 4 seasons. There has been pressure to get rid of him.

Not to be left out of the conversation were a QB (Stewart) & another RB (Chris Brown). Both Stewart & Brown were in the running for the Heisman during their respective years in the program. Even an award for the dean (Bill McCartney) of Colorado coaching back in 1989. He deserved it for sure by leading his team to being the best in college football by claiming a national title in 1990.

by: Freddie Brister.

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