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In Huskers-Buffs rivalry, opposites attract

In Huskers-Buffs rivalry, opposites attract

November 23, 2008

They didn’t know it at the time, but they grew up behind enemy lines. The areas of demarcation would be defined much later in life. Jake Behrens, a University of Colorado fullback, was reared in Omaha. Pierre Allen, a Nebraska defensive end, was reared in Denver. Their common bond: football, and it will bring them together Friday in Lincoln, when the Buffaloes and Cornhuskers play for the 67th time.

Desire for fresh start tugged Behrens to CU

November 23, 2008

It would not be quite accurate to say the tune exploding from the loudspeakers in the University of Colorado’s practice bubble was music to Jake Behrens’ ears, but it did strike a note of familiarity.

Huskers' Allen comfortable with his decision

November 23, 2008

Pardon Pierre Allen, but when Colorado week rolls around each November, he doesn’t carry any extra anxiety or harbor the need to prove himself once again. He doesn’t even feel the need to establish bragging rights with his buddies back home.

CSU gives Wyoming the boot -- and earns one

CSU gives Wyoming the boot -- and earns one

November 22, 2008

Colorado State tackle Dane Stratton, a senior from Cheyenne, was posing for pictures on Johan Field with the Bronze Boot in his hand Saturday afternoon. CSU overcame a slow start and notched a 31-20 Mountain West Conference victory over Wyoming and the Rams will keep the traveling Bronze Boot that goes to the winning team in the Border War rivalry for the second consecutive year.

TCU stifles Air Force

November 22, 2008

Another 10-win season for Texas Christian. Andy Dalton threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more scores and the No. 15 Horned Frogs’ defense mostly smothered Air Force’s usually potent rushing attack to win their regular season finale 44-10 on Saturday.

DU hands Minnesota its first loss of season

November 22, 2008

Denver head coach George Gwozdecky sent a message to his team by replacing four regulars in the lineup and challenging goalie Marc Cheverie to step up his game before the Pioneers took on top-ranked Minnesota on Saturday night. DU responded by shutting out the Gophers 4-0 in front of 6,057 fans at Magness Arena.

Surging Sooners rout No. 2 Texas Tech 65-21

November 22, 2008

Make way for a Sooners surge. Sam Bradford and Oklahoma are on their way up in the national championship race, and Texas Tech sure came down with a mighty fall.

Colorado College win in overtime

November 23, 2008

Addison DeBoer scored 2:49 into overtime as the Colorado College hockey team defeated Alaska Anchorage 4-3 on Saturday night.

Air Force hockey team remains perfect

November 22, 2008

Greg Flynn scored two goals and Air Force scored five times on the power play as the 12th-ranked Falcons swept Sacred Heart with a 7-1 win Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd of 2,731 at the Air Force Academy’s Cadet Ice Arena.

CU men rally to beat Harvard

November 22, 2008

The growing pains continue for the University of Colorado men’s basketball team, but this time the lesson wasn’t so painful Trailing Harvard by seven points midway through the second half, CU increased its defensive pressure, went on a 15-2 run and won going away 70-57 on Saturday afternoon at the Coors Events Center.

Layup lifts Minnesota to 72-71 win over Colorado State

November 22, 2008

Paul Carter scored a game-winning layup with 18.9 seconds left to lift Minnesota to a 72-71 victory over Colorado State on Saturday night.

Holland's 22 lead Air Force over Colorado-Colorado Springs

November 22, 2008

Matt Holland scored 22 points and had 9 rebounds to lead Air Force to an 86-65 tournament win over the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs on Saturday.

Lamar tops DU 61-48

November 22, 2008

Freshman guard Brian Stafford scored a team-high 14 points but the University of Denver men’s basketball team fell to Lamar 61-48 at the Montagne Center on Saturday night in Beaumont, Texas.

Wyoming routs Johnson & Wales 105-64

November 22, 2008

Brandon Ewing was one of six Cowboys to score in double figures as Wyoming routed Johnson & Wales 105-64 on Saturday night.

DU men's soccer season ends with loss to UC Davis

November 22, 2008

The University of Denver men’s soccer team fell to No. 17 UC Davis 4-0 in the first round of the NCAA National Tournament on Saturday afternoon at Aggie Soccer Stadium in Davis, Calif.

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