Colorado University Athletics
Gameday - Hawai'i
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Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015
Time: 11 p.m. MT
TV: CBS Sports Network
Radio: 760 AM KKZN/850 KOA
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HONOLULU ? In what proved to be an all-too familiar storyline, the Colorado Buffaloes made it close Thursday night, but couldnGÇÖt close the deal.
In a game that ended in the late-night hours in HawaiGÇÖi and the early morning hours on the mainland, the Buffaloes gave themselves plenty of chances to win ? and just as often, they gave those chances away.
The end result was a 28-20 loss to HawaiGÇÖi, a somber beginning to a season of big expectations.
CU coach Mike MacIntyre called the loss GÇ£disheartening,GÇ¥ but he also vowed to turn the Buffs in the right direction.
GÇ£I still believe in this team,GÇ¥ MacIntyre said. GÇ£IGÇÖm still excited about this team. They fought their hearts out. I still think this team is going to win a lot of football games.GÇ¥
The Buffs did do some things well. They finished with more total yards offense (373-302), more rushing yards (215-100) and a dominating edge in time of possession (33:16 to 26:44).
GÇ£When you do those things, you should win the game,GÇ¥ MacIntyre said.
But they also turned the ball over three times and threw in a blocked punt to boot. The blocked punt led to an easy Hawaii touchdown and two of the turnovers killed potential scoring drives deep in Hawaii territory.
It was too much to overcome, particularly against a HawaiGÇÖi team that had just enough big plays in their pocket to keep the Buffs on their heels....more
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Colorado-Hawai'i Highlights
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Video: KOA Wrap Up
Video: Mike MacIntyre Postgame
Mixed Results From O-Line In Opener
Finally - Buffs Ready For 2015 Kickoff At Hawai'i
