ESPN's Stephen A. Smith expressed strong disappointment in Colorado's

[{"selector":"#anim-35d56149-c5da-4786-a091-d4402e9f1503 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-7.714285822684268%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-31f1c6c0-f119-4921-88fc-f12799d52040","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-23e6a0ca-2b2d-4122-84e5-fed345ec396c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(115.97445%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes began the season with high hopes, but their journey has taken a Credit: Google

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[{"selector":"#anim-de52ff02-7c19-47b7-b96b-a74d06ef76cc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-51dc1ce5-4892-45f2-bcb3-59c948b5ee5c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d831ff56-437f-4960-9d1f-a0005b16a86c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(115.97445%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] ESPN's Stephen A. Smith expressed strong disappointment in Colorado's performance, Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-a17635c5-28cf-4bec-a928-bd91389e1e14 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-7.714285822684268%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ad8744ed-9f94-4a77-bca4-aa5588d14698","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-10bfa72b-d33a-45de-9624-f64f2dec5d16","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(115.97445%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] labeling it an "absolute disgrace." He acknowledged Sanders as an impressive Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-b4d355ef-d8e8-4017-ac90-1c1bb22bed3e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bfcb3404-a111-489c-8485-bc780ebf13b7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5143c9a8-bb0c-4fa3-98a3-24df6f3c833b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(115.97445%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] coach but criticized the players for not living up to their coach's aura and reputation. Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-e72c201b-0f3a-410e-88cf-098cc1146727 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-53d35a04-7276-44e4-8079-1763d03897c0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-063141c8-3190-44fa-a74a-fef3b5659575","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(115.97445%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The loss to Stanford reflects deeper issues within Colorado's culture. Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-b4fb0bcd-889d-4ba0-966f-cc634b0c7178 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-14bcd126-1ae0-48c5-8d76-56c2a5adc304","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9d51afef-21f5-4d3f-bd24-cd1f9513e5a0","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(115.97445%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] With a challenging schedule ahead, including matchups against ranked teams like UCLA, Oregon State, Credit: Google

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[{"selector":"#anim-b68d481a-c735-416b-baa8-208fc70efa10 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a1010833-dd0e-4808-a877-37d74a0cd484","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ffe95deb-23bf-446a-92e7-b74b8c9b76c0","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(115.97445%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The situation appears dire for Colorado as they head down the stretch of the season. Credit: Google