The 2016 season, in which Colorado confounded all expectations and captured the South division title, was dubbed ‘The Rise’ by CU and its faithful.
Given everything else we’ve seen from the Buffaloes during their time in the Pac-12, a more appropriate moniker might be The Juke. Those three stunning months led so many of us to believe CU was ready to compete at a consistently high level in its new conference.
Not before that season or since have the Buffs contended for the South title.
Not before that season or since have the Buffs posted a winning record in conference play.