Rick George thought he might help ease Mel Tucker into the spotlight with a little levity.
It backfired. But if this marriage of timing and opportunity proves fruitful, it hardly will be the last time Tucker and George get to share a few laughs.
Upon introducing Tucker to the masses Thursday as 26th full-time head football coach in Colorado history, George was greeted by respectful silence when took the microphone to open the festivities at the Dal Ward Center. George quickly noted that at a previous event there was a round of applause, but that ovation was directed at Tucker and not his new boss.