BOULDER — When Karl Dorrell first met with his Colorado Buffaloes after his Feb. 23 hiring, he quickly discovered a few things about his new team.
One, they were searching for a little stability — understandable, as Dorrell became their third head coach in three years.
Two, they wanted a coach they could trust, someone they knew would have their backs at all times in all circumstances. Again, understandable.
But most importantly, Dorrell found a team that was hungry to win. Not next year, but now. The Buffs didn't want to hear about rebuilding, they didn't want to hear about long-term plans at the expense of the immediate future.