That take completely misses what's actually happening in Boulder. Colorado's 43-player portal class wasn't desperation, it was a necessary and aggressive roster overhaul. The Buffaloes inherited one of the worst P5 rosters in modern history, with a talent composite ranking in the 60s. You don't fix that with one recruiting year, you use the portal to build a competitive floor immediately. Their 4-8 record last year was a five-win improvement from the year before, and they were competitive in most losses. Deion Sanders has already doubled the program's national relevance and revenue in one season. Firing a coach after two years, especially one who is actively reshaping the entire roster's talent level, is how you guarantee a return to irrelevance. The data shows progress, not regression. Their offensive production jumped significantly in Year 1, and now they're addressing a porous offensive line and defensive front through the portal. This is a long-term build, and judging it on a two-year timeline is shortsighted. Rival fans hoping for his failure are just nervous about what a competent Colorado program means for the conference landscape.