Colorado Football’s Spring Game Hailed a Success Despite Pandemic Restrictions
In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Colorado’s football program has found a way to keep their spirits up by putting on a successful spring game. With only 1,950 fans in attendance last season, the team was thrilled to see the turnout this year, with almost 45,000 people crowding into Folsom Field for the game.
Colorado’s new head coach, Deion Sanders, has been making waves since he joined the program, and his effect on the spring game was palpable. According to Front Office Sports (frontofficesports.com), Sanders turned the event into his own brand of “reality TV,” with a sold-out crowd, national media in attendance, and even a microphone attached to his person as he coached the players.
The Boulder Daily Camera (dailycamera.com) called Saturday’s game a new ballgame for the team. The publication praised the efforts of the Buffaloes squad, saying their readiness for the upcoming season was on full display, although they note that the team’s depth chart is yet to be finalized.
Colorado Buffaloes Wire (usatoday.com), on the other hand, noted that the event’s most significant story is the attendance, citing that “almost all [fans] because of Deion Sanders.” The former NFL star has become an instant hit with supporters of the program and has shown that he has a knack for bringing out the best in his players.
Apart from Sanders’ obvious impact, the 9News (9news.com) reported that the event ran smoothly, with the only hiccup being the absence of the team’s beloved mascot, Ralphie, due to snowfall. Even so, the broadcast garnered nearly 200,000 viewers, signaling a significant victory for the football squad and the school.
Going forward, the Buffaloes are looking forward to a fruitful 2023 season, with season tickets already sold out, the schedule mapped out, and the spring game deemed a success. Fans can find more information about the team and their upcoming games at Colorado Buffaloes Wire.
