Now is not the time to make fun of Dan Hawkins. Those bits will be later in the article, if you want to skip ahead. Now is the time to remember how excited Boulder was for Hawkins.
On December 16, 2005, CU announced they hired Hawkins, the fast-rising head coach from Boise State. At the turn of the century, Hawkins turned Boise State from an upstart FBS newcomer to a mid-major power. From 2002 to 2004, the Broncos went 36-3, won a record 31 consecutive WAC games, swept conference championships, won two of three bowl games and peaked at No.