Those who follow the Colorado Buffaloes understand that historically, recruiting the state of Texas is as important to the success of the football program as anything else. Names like Alfred Williams, Kanavis McGhee, and many more have found their way to Boulder by-way of the Lone Star State.
Prior to hiring Darrin Chiaverini from Texas Tech to coach wide receivers and be co-offensive coordinator, current head coach Mike MacIntyre struggled mightily to recruit Texas. Where many thought someone like Jim Jeffcoat, who was a star with the Dallas Cowboys in his playing days, would have an immediately significant impact…they were underwhelmed.