This week on the Daly Dose, it is the week of our nine-year anniversary at the Daly Dose and we look back at some memories that we have had along the way.
Finally, in honor of our nine year anniversary, we take a look back at how different the Daly Dose Sports Podcast could have been if not for a few minor tweaks!
This week on the Daly Dose YouTube video, it is the nine year anniversary of the Daly Dose Sports Podcast, and we look back at how different the podcast might have been with a few minor tweaks!
This week on the on the Daly Dose YouTube video, we discuss a very wild Rocky Mountain showdown and we provide some very helpful advice for the University of Colorado, as they find themselves in an unfamiliar position!
The Rocky Mountain region is one of the most beautiful areas in the world.
Over the past couple of decades, the same area of college football has been mostly unwatchable.
In the past 23 seasons the University of Colorado has been invited to just seven postseason bowl games. The University of Wyoming has only been to eight. Colorado State University has played in only 11 bowl games, and the Air Force Academy has played in 14.
This has truly been an era of forgettable college football in this part of the country.
Hopefully this era is about to end. We actually have some hope for the coming season. Will any of our local teams be contending for a title? Of course not, but they could still be somewhat interesting.
University of Colorado Buffaloes (2022 record: 1-11)
Outlook: From the moment that he accepted the job, the hype in Boulder has been through the roof. Deion Sanders comes to Colorado from HBCU Jackson State, where he had some moderate success. Sanders has immediately upgraded the Buffs roster, and has given this program a much needed shot of energy. QB Shedeur Sanders, and possible two way player Travis Hunter provide some immediate excitement. Now the work begins. Not only does Coach Prime have to mold this group of individuals into something resembling a team, but he also has to get them ready to face some very talented teams, both inside and outside of the Pac 12 conference. The future could be very bright, but this isn’t an easy job by any means.
Verdict: Coach Prime will have to do the best coaching job of his young career. Yes, he has the fan base excited, but the schedule will be challenging, and the lack of depth may come into play. Sanders has shown that he can recruit some of the top talent, but will he be able to keep them motivated if things don’t go well? Five wins for this group might be asking too much, but at least it should be intriguing to watch.
Colorado State Rams (2022 record: 3-9)
Colorado State wide receiver Tory Horton (14) runs back a kick against Nevada in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
Outlook: Head coach Jay Norvell is hoping that he can make another big jump in his second season on the job. While serving at the University of Nevada, Norvell improved from a 3-9 record in his first season, to an 8-5 record and a bowl game win, in his second. His first order of business will have to be repairing a very poor offensive line. QB Clay Millen showed some promise last season, when he completed a conference leading 72% of his passes, but he can’t complete those throws on his back. A running game would be a massive upgrade too. RB Kenward Edwards comes to Fort Collins from the transfer portal, and could help immediately. Norvell also gets eight starters back on a defense that was beginning to come together last season.
Verdict: This roster is still young and inexperienced, but they seem to be showing signs of improvement. A win in the opener at home against Washington State could be too much to ask, but if the Rams could somehow beat Colorado, the fan base would be ecstatic. If the offensive line improves, and the defense continues to grow, CSU could be bowl bound this season.
Air Force Falcons: (2022 record: 10-2)
Outlook: Air Force won 10 games last season, and then capped that run with a bowl game win over Baylor. They also managed to beat both Army and Navy to bring the Commander in Chief trophy back to Colorado Springs. Head coach Troy Calhoun had the country’s best rushing offense last season, and the defense that led the league in yardage allowed returns mostly intact. The offense returns six starters, but they will need to replace a few key pieces.
Verdict: The Falcons should be a lock for a bowl game with a favorable schedule and so much returning talent. They will need to develop another QB, after losing Haaziq Daniels to graduation, but if the defense can carry the load until senior Jensen Jones comes around, this team is going to be tough. The Falcons will be the favorite to keep the CIC trophy, and they have a chance to contend for a Mountain West title and a Top 25 finish.
University of Wyoming Cowboys (2022 record: 7-6)
Outlook: While we are used to head coach Craig Bohl producing some high scoring offenses in Laramie, the Wyoming Cowboys will depend on the defense this year. Wyoming went 7-6 last season, and went to the Arizona Bowl. This year, the defense brings back 10 starters, but the offense will need to develop. If the running game can take some of the pressure off of QB Andrew Peasley, the Cowboys could be a team to watch.
Verdict: Craig Bohl has quietly turned the Cowboys into a physical team that is consistently reaching bowl games. In his nine seasons on the job, Wyoming has gone to five bowl games, and this season should produce another one. The home opener against Texas Tech will be a very stiff test, but if Peasley gets more consistent, this team could have a chance to play for a conference title.
This week on the Daly Dose, football season arrives this week, and we are doing our best to get you ready for what should be a wildly fun year in College Football!
We are joined by longtime Daly Dose contributor Big Robb to break down what to expect this year!
Then, we preview the ACC, the Big 12, the Big Ten, the Pac 12, and the SEC by naming the top contenders, and making out picks for who will be the conference winners.
Finally, we make our predictions for the Heisman Trophy, and we pick the four teams that will be selected to the last four team College Football Playoff!
This week on the Daly Dose YouTube video, we are joined by longtime Daly Dose contributor Big Robb to break down what to expect this year!
From conference realignment, to the new rule changes to speed up games, to some of the new coaches at Colorado, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Auburn, we discuss a number of storylines to watch this year.
We preview the ACC, the Big 12, the Big Ten, the Pac 12, and the SEC by naming the top contenders, and making out picks for who will be the conference winners.
Finally, we make our predictions for the Heisman Trophy, and we pick the four teams that will be selected to the last four team College Football Playoff!
Then, we are taking a deep dive on the strength of schedule in both College Football and the NFL! Which teams are going to face the toughest competition and which teams could have an easier path because of a softer schedule? Finally, in the year 2023, which have been the best college football programs of the century so far? A few of the teams on our Daly Dose Top 5 might surprise you!
This week on the Daly Dose, we explain why we are rooting for the USWNT in the FIFA Women’s World Cup, despite some philosophical differences.
The Washington Commanders officially have new ownership, the lawsuits at Northwestern are piling up against their football program, and there is one team that everyone will be watching at the Major League Baseball trade deadline! Plus, a former NBA player could be in some very serious legal trouble!
Then, with the College Football season beginning in exactly one month, we have a number of questions for the coming season! Can the Georgia Bulldogs do it again? Will the Pac 12 finally win some important games? Can the Michigan Wolverines beat Ohio State again? Will Coach Prime actually win some games at Colorado? We discuss these questions and many more!
Finally, our Daly Dose Top 5 is counting down five early season College Football games that we are looking forward to the most!
Then, we are previewing the NFL Playoffs that begin this weekend! We are joined by a few friends of the show to preview what we can expect from a very unpredictable NFL postseason!
We look at some of the top storylines from the season, including the Damar Hamlin injury, some of the coaches that have been fired and where some of the big name quarterbacks could end up next year. We preview Wild Card weekend, and make our picks for Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player.
Finally, we look forward to which teams will be advancing to the Divisional round, to the Championship round, and which teams will be making it all the way to Super Bowl LVII!
This week on the Daly Dose, we are joined by a longtime friend of the show to break down the coming 2022 College Football season!
We discuss the massive changes in conference alignment, the NIL pitfalls that could be coming, and the Big Ten signing a new massive television deal.
Then, we jump into conference previews for the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac 12, SEC and even a few Group of 5 schools! We predict some surprise teams, some conference contenders, and our picks for conference champions.
Finally, we make our selections for the four teams that will make the College Football Playoff, our predictions for the Heisman trophy, and we let you know who will be winning the National Championship!
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