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MacIntyre Wants Buffs Receivers To Man Up In Man Coverage

BOULDER – After a moderately successful season in their retooled offense, the Colorado Buffaloes are using spring practice to identify areas of strength as well as areas that need attention.

No surprises there. Tweaking is as much a spring ritual in college football programs as the welcome disappearance of hats, gloves and winter coats on campus.

But here's a specific heads up to CU fans as the run-up to the annual spring game continues: Pay attention to what's going on among the Buffs receivers.

With his offense's evolvement entering Phase II, coach Mike MacIntyre is looking for his deep and talented receiving corps to be more effective against man-to-man coverage.