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Buffaloes face tall task in replacing defensive linemen

BOULDER— Colorado has the task of trying to replace all three starting defensive linemen this next season.

Assistant coach Jim Jeffcoat views it as an exciting challenge, however, as the Buffaloes prepare to open spring football next week.

“I’m always excited,” the Buffs’ defensive line coach said of working with inexperienced players this spring. “It brings me energy when I have the young guys and have the opportunity to work with them, because I like to teach and I like having those young guys and bring them to the next level.”

Last season, when the Buffs went 10-4 and won the Pac-12 South title, their defense was anchored up front by a trio of talented seniors — Jordan Carrell, Samson Kafovalu and Josh Tupou.