Buffs WR Paul Richardson Wins Pac-12 Offensive Player Of The Week

Has Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Paul Richardson emerged as one of the Pac-12's top wide receivers? Saturday's performance of 11 receptions for 284 yards and two touchdown receptions certainly should put him on the map as a receiver coaches will need to think about covering.

For that performance, Richardson has been named the Pac-12 offensive player of the week. Among the players Richardson beat out for the weekly award were California QB Zach Maynard (4 TD), Stanford QB Andrew Luck (4 TD), Washington State's Marshall Lobbestael (5 TD, 361 passing yards) and Oregon's Darron Thomas (6 TD).

As Jon Woods mentions over at the Ralphie Report:

It only took two weeks of play as a new member of the conference for a Colorado player to win the honor, a feat that shouldn't be overlooked.

While his competitors put up big numbers against their respective opponents, none of those games was as close as California against Colorado. The Buffs took the game to overtime, but lost, 36-33.

Cal Vs. Colorado Final Score: Paul Richardson Has Career Receiving Day For Buffs, But Loses To Cal, 36-33

The Colorado Buffaloes couldn't quite escape with the victory over the California Golden Bears on Saturday afternoon at Folsom Field. The Buffs tied the game at 30 with 30 seconds left in the game, sending things to overtime. The Buffs started overtime with the ball and saw Rodney Stewart bring them to the Cal four-yard line following rushes of nine and 12 yards. Stewart was denied on the next two rushes and Tyler Hansen was unable to find Paul Richardson in the end zone. Will Oliver kicked the field goal for the temporary 33-30 lead.

Cal was burned by two penalties (five- and 10-yards) in their drive, but on 1st-and-30, Zach Maynard found Keenan Allen for a 32-yard gain and the first down. Maynard and Allen found each other a couple plays later for a five-yard touchdown and the 36-30 victory.

This was a tough game for both teams and beset by numerous penalties and questionable calls by the officials. The Buffs had 13 penalties for 103 yards, Cal five for 50 yards.

Buffs quarterback Tyler Hansen and wide receiver Paul Richardson each had career days. Hansen passed for 474 yards and three touchdowns on 28-of-49 passing. Richardson tallied a school record 284 receiving yards on 11 receptions. He also caught two touchdowns, the first for 66 yards and the second for 78 yards.

Cal plays Presbyterian Blue Hose next weekend. The 0-2 Buffs have their annual showdown with the 2-0 Colorado St. Rams at Folsom Field, where Colorado wants to avoid falling to 0-2 on the season.

For more on the Buffs, visit the Ralphie Report. Check out California Golden Blogs for more on the Bears. Make sure to head over to Pacific Takes for more on the Pac-12.

WR Paul Richardson Goes Off, Colorado Leads Cal, 27-23

If you haven’t heard of WR Paul Richardson yet, you will now. Richardson just caught his second touchdown pass from Tyler Hansen, this one 78 yards on a simple ten yard crossing route.

Richardson now has nine receptions for 266 yards and two touchdowns. The 266 yards is a Colorado record for single game. Richardson just had a 66 yards touchdown reception the series prior.

Tyler Hansen now has 412 yards throwing and three touchdowns.

Colorado Drives 80 Yards For TD To Open 2nd Half

On the first drive of the second half, Tyler Hansen hit tight end Ryan Deehan for a 37 yard touchdown over the middle. That capped an 80 yard drive that brought the Buffs within 3 points, 16 – 13.

Colorado WR Paul Richardson continues to dominate. He has 7 catches for 122 yards. Rodney Stewart has also had a good receiving day, hauling in 5 receptions for 65 yards.

Tyler Hansen on the day is 19-31 for 270 yards and a score.

The Buffs continue to struggle with penalties. So far, Colorado has 10 penalties for 83 yards.

California Takes 16- Lead Over Buffs

California has started to pull away from the Buffs. After the Buffs kicked a 52 yard field goal, Cal QB Zach Maynard led the Bears on a 62 yard drive over seven plays, capping it off with a seven yard score to TE Anthony Miller. Colorado continues to have penalty issues. The Buffs were dinged with nine penalties for 68 yards in the first half.

Cal Answers Colorado Field Goal, Takes 7-3 Lead

Cal responded to the Buffs field goal with a 10-play, 81-yard drive for a score. California was aided by 35 yards of CU penalties. Cal’s QB Zach Maynard hit fullback Nico Dumont from two yards out for the touchdown.

In the second quarter, California leads Colorado, 7-3.

Buffs Take 3-0 Lead Over Cal

After Cal QB Zach Maynard threw an interception picked off by Colorado LB Jon Major, CU drove in 50 yards on six plays to take a 3-0 lead. The Buffs have had it in the red zone twice now, but only have thre points to show for it. The first series of the game ended on a 4th-and-1 stop by the Cal Bears.

Tyler Hansen so far is 8-of-13 and 110 yards with Paul Richardson as the main target with three catches for 52 yards. Rodney Stewart has 46 total yards, mostly on screen passes.

Cal Vs. Colorado: Bears, Buffs Battle In Non-Conference Game

The Colorado Buffaloes host the Cal Bears to finish out a home-and-home series that began in 2010. The Buffs will want to make up for the 52-7 loss on the road last season.