The story of former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Sal Aunese is retold through the people who knew him best. “Born to Lead: The Sal Aunese Story,” makes its television debut in prime time on CBS Sports Network on Friday, August 18 (5 p.m. MST, encore 11 p.m. MST).
The documentary follows Aunese’s journey as a Samoan born athlete recruited by CU coaches Les Miles and Bill McCartney to his time in Boulder. In 1987, he helped the Buffs to a 7–4 record without a bowl appearance. The Buffs improved to 8-4 the following season, but lost in the Freedom Bowl to BYU.