BOULDER — It didn't take Colorado junior linebacker Nate Landman long to step into the role of defensive team leader.
One practice, to be exact.
Landman, Colorado's leading tackler a year ago (123) despite playing only the sixth-most snaps on defense (619), has quickly assumed the role filled by Rick Gamboa over the last couple of seasons. Landman lines up in the middle, makes defensive calls, and is clearly helping the rest of the defense make the transition to Colorado's new scheme under new head coach Mel Tucker and defensive coordinator Tyson Summers.