SB Nation Denver - Buffaloes Quarterback Tyler Hansen Ruptures Spleen, Done For The Seasonhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48907/denver-fave.png2010-10-24T14:06:48-06:00http://denver.sbnation.com/rss/stream/15307632010-10-24T14:06:48-06:002010-10-24T14:06:48-06:00Buffaloes Quarterback Tyler Hansen Ruptures Spleen, Done For The Season
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<p>Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Tyler Hansen had to leave yesterday's loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders with what was reported as bruised ribs at the time. <a href="http://www.ralphiereport.com/2010/10/24/1771084/qb-tyler-hansen-ruptures-spleen-will-miss-rest-of-season" target="_blank">We have now learned</a> that Hansen suffered a ruptured spleen and had to spend Saturday night at the hospital and will now miss the rest of the 2010 season.</p>
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<p>Hansen was 9-10 for 62 yards before the injury. After being named the starter for the Buffs in the offseason, the junior quarterback completed 68% of his passes on the year throwing for 1,102 yards with six touchdowns, six interceptions.</p>
<p>Hansen led the Buffs to a 3-1 start but CU has lost the last three. After playing one of his better games at Colorado against Georgia, CU coaches pulled Hansen in the second half of the Missouri game in favor of Cody Hawkins. Hansen was 15-21 against the Tigers before the switch.</p>
<p>Senior QB Cody Hawkins will now be re-inserted into the starting spot to finish out the remainder of the season. His first start of the year will come against the Oklahoma Sooners on the road next weekend. The Sooners will be highly motivated after losing to Missouri this past weekend. In 2007, Cody Hawkins led the Buffs to a major upset over the #3 Oklahoma Sooners but playing in Norman, OK is a different beast.</p>
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https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-buffaloes/2010/10/24/1771468/buffaloes-quarterback-tyler-hansen-ruptures-spleen-done-for-the-seasonJon Woods2010-10-23T18:32:02-06:002010-10-23T18:32:02-06:00Recap: Texas Tech Defeats Colorado Buffaloes, 27-24
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<p>Boulder, CO (<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/events/57689/recap?article_id=119645" target="new">Sports Network</a>) – Kicker Matt Williams connected on a 36-yard field goal with 2:08 remaining in the game to give the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/texas-tech-red-raiders">Texas Tech Red Raiders</a> a 27-24 victory over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/colorado-buffaloes">Colorado Buffaloes</a> in a Big 12 Conference battle at Folsom Field.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/8739/taylor-potts">Taylor Potts</a> completed 24-of-38 pass attempts for 286 yards and two touchdowns for Texas Tech (4-3, 2-3 Big 12). <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/38010/alexander-torres">Alexander Torres</a> caught six passes for 133 yards and one touchdown in the win.</p>
<p>Colorado (3-4, 0-3) was led by quarterback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/7695/cody-hawkins">Cody Hawkins</a>, who threw for 274 yards and two scores on 22-of-43 passing. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/6812/toney-clemons">Toney Clemons</a> had eight receptions for 98 yards, while <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/113276/paul-richardson">Paul Richardson</a> caught four passes for 79 yards and two touchdowns.</p>
<p>Colorado struck first after <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/35782/tyler-hansen">Tyler Hansen</a> rushed up the middle for a one-yard touchdown, giving the Buffaloes the early advantage.</p>
<p>The score remained that way into the second quarter when Texas Tech answered with a one-yard touchdown run from <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/22120/aaron-crawford">Aaron Crawford</a> to knot the game up.</p>
<p>Colorado took a 10-7 lead into the intermission after kicker <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/22754/aric-goodman">Aric Goodman</a> connected on a 23-yard field goal with 12 seconds remaining in the first half. Hawkins found Paul Richardson for a three-yard touchdown pass early in the third quarter to give Colorado a 17-7 lead.</p>
<p>The Red Raiders brought the deficit to 17-14 after Torres caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Potts.</p>
<p>Colorado took a 24-14 advantage into the final quarter after Hawkins once again found Richardson, this time for a 60-yard touchdown completion.</p>
<p>It was all Texas Tech in the fourth quarter. The Red Raiders brought the deficit to 24-17 after a 40-yard field goal from Matt Williams.</p>
<p>Potts completed a seven-yard touchdown pass to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/8801/lyle-leong">Lyle Leong</a> to knot the game up at 24 all.</p>
<p>With 2:08 remaining in the contest, Williams put the Red Raiders on top for good after splitting the uprights from 36 yards out to give Texas Tech the 27-24 victory.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-buffaloes/2010/10/23/1770112/recap-texas-tech-defeats-colorado-buffaloes-27-24Russ Oates2010-10-23T15:30:47-06:002010-10-23T15:30:47-06:00Buffaloes Take 17-7 Lead On Hawkins Pass To Richardson
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<p>True freshman WR <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/113276/paul-richardson">Paul Richardson</a> continues to impress. After showing flashes all year, Richardson gets into the end zone for his first collegiate touchdown. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/7695/cody-hawkins">Cody Hawkins</a>, in for injured QB <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/35782/tyler-hansen">Tyler Hansen</a> (questionable, ribs), has moved the Buffs down the field through the air. Since entering the game, Hawkins has gone 12-of-17 for 152 yards and a score.</p>
<p>Colorado has struggled on the ground, rushing for just 21 yards on 26 carries, less than a yard a carry.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-buffaloes/2010/10/23/1769894/buffs-take-17-7-lead-on-hawkins-pass-to-richardsonBob_Bell2010-10-23T14:27:56-06:002010-10-23T14:27:56-06:00Texas Tech Drives 11 Plays, 79 Yards To Even Score
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<p>Texas Tech has drawn even with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/colorado-buffaloes">Colorado Buffaloes</a> 7 – 7 on an 11-play, 79 yard drive. After being held to just 20 yards in the first quarter, Tech responded well as RB <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/22120/aaron-crawford">Aaron Crawford</a> rushed one yard for a score.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-buffaloes/2010/10/23/1769813/texas-tech-drives-11-plays-79-yards-to-even-scoreBob_Bell2010-10-23T13:59:33-06:002010-10-23T13:59:33-06:00Colorado Takes Early 7 - 0 Lead
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<p>After a big special teams punt return by <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/9536/travon-patterson">Travon Patterson</a>, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/colorado-buffaloes">Colorado Buffaloes</a> struck first against the visiting <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/texas-tech-red-raiders">Texas Tech Red Raiders</a>. Starting from the Texas Tech 40 yard line after the 43 yard return, QB <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/35782/tyler-hansen">Tyler Hansen</a> snuck it in from 1 yard out.</p>
<p>The drive went 11 plays for 40 yards. Good start for the Buffs against the team from Lubbock.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-buffaloes/2010/10/23/1769766/colorado-takes-early-7-0-leadBob_Bell2010-10-21T17:54:35-06:002010-10-21T17:54:35-06:00Colorado Buffaloes Look To Get Back On Track Against Texas Tech
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<p>(<a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/events/57689/preview?article_id=119220">Sports Network</a>) Site: Folsom Field (53,614) -- Boulder, Colorado. Television: None. Home Record: TTU 1-2, CU 2-1. Away Record: TTU 1-1, CU 0-2. Neutral Record: TTU 1-0, CU 1-0. Conference Record: TTU 1-3, CU 0-2. Series Record: Colorado leads, 5-4.</p>
<p>GAME NOTES: Seeking their first-ever win at Folsom Field, the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/texas-tech-red-raiders" class="sbn-auto-link">Texas Tech Red Raiders</a> are set to take on the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/colorado-buffaloes" class="sbn-auto-link">Colorado Buffaloes</a> in what will be the final regular-season meeting between these two schools as Big 12 Conference foes.</p>
<p>The Red Raiders are reeling a bit after last week's 34-17 loss to the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/oklahoma-sooners" class="sbn-auto-link">Oklahoma Sooners</a>, who are atop the initial BCS standings released this week. The loss was the third in the last four games for Texas Tech. Beginning with this weekend's tilt, three of the Red Raiders' next four games will be played on the road.</p>
<p>As for the Buffaloes, they are trying to avoid a third straight loss. Last weekend, they were dealt a 31-25 home loss from Baylor. Following this tilt, it's back on the road for two straight for CU.</p>
<p>Colorado holds a 5-4 edge in the all-time series against Texas Tech, and that includes a perfect 4-0 record at Folsom Field.</p>
<p>Texas Tech fell behind early against Oklahoma State, and the offense was never really able to get in sync. Quarterback Taylor Potts took a shot in the first half and went to the hospital at halftime to be checked out for a possible concussion, but the injury was diagnosed as a sprained jaw. He was able to return and play the second half and is listed as probable for Saturday. That's certainly good news for a Red Raider offense that is currently ranked sixth in the nation in passing offense (315.3 ypg). Potts finished the game 28-of-43 for 226 yards and a score, a week after throwing for 462 yards in a win over Baylor. On the season, he is completing 66.1 percent of his passes and has thrown 18 touchdowns against just four interceptions.</p>
<p>Oklahoma State reeled off three rushing touchdowns in the first quarter to take an early 21-0 lead, and Tech was never able to recover. The Cowboys went on to gain 581 yards of total offense, including 225 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. Red Raiders' senior linebacker <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37982/bront-bird" class="sbn-auto-link">Bront Bird</a> tied a career-high with 14 tackles along with his first career interception. He leads the team with 52 tackles on the year. Overall, the defense has already matched its season total from a year ago with 10 interceptions. Redshirt freshman <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/77745/jarvis-phillips" class="sbn-auto-link">Jarvis Phillips</a> has registered four of those interceptions, and he leads the team with seven passes defended. As a team, Texas Tech ranks 99th in the nation in scoring defense (32 ppg) and 102nd in total defense (434.9 ypg).</p>
<p>Colorado's offense has been a work in progress throughout the season. In last week's loss to Baylor, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/35782/tyler-hansen" class="sbn-auto-link">Tyler Hansen</a> finished with 207 yards on 21-of-28 passing, while <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/35791/rodney-stewart" class="sbn-auto-link">Rodney Stewart</a> led the ground game with 125 yards and two TDs on 30 carries. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/35789/ryan-deehan" class="sbn-auto-link">Ryan Deehan</a> caught seven passes for 70 yards to headline the receiving corps. The Buffaloes drove down to the 19-yard line with five seconds remaining, but Hansen had his final pass attempt batted down in the end zone. The 25 points marked a nice rebound from the previous week's showing, when CU was blanked at Missouri, 26-0. Still, the team enters this contest ranked 102nd in the nation in scoring offense (19.3 ppg).</p>
<p>Defensively, the Buffaloes had no answer for Baylor's ground game, which racked up 309 yards and a pair of scores on the ground. The Bears averaged a jaw-dropping 8.8 yards per carry, as they were able to keep the chains moving against the Buffs' defense. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/113258/jered-bell" class="sbn-auto-link">Jered Bell</a> paced the D with nine tackles, while <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/7686/jimmy-smith" class="sbn-auto-link">Jimmy Smith</a> finished with seven stops, all solo. The good news for the Buffaloes is they aren't likely to see a heavy dose of the run game from the Red Raiders, who still like to air it out under first-year coach Tommy Tuberville. Still, they'll need to tighten things up in the secondary if they want to hang around in this one. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/7707/jalil-brown" class="sbn-auto-link">Jalil Brown</a> is the only player on the defense to have notched more than one interception on the year, with two.</p>
<p>If Potts is good to go health-wise, the Red Raiders shouldn't have much trouble moving the ball and putting some points on the board. And if it turns into any kind of a shootout, Hansen and the CU offense will be severely out- matched in this one.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/2010/10/21/2322993/colorado-buffaloes-look-to-get-back-on-track-against-texas-techJon Woods