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Brian Howell

Brian Howell has worked for Prairie Mountain Publishing since 2004 and has covered the Colorado Buffaloes since 2010.

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Two of Colorado’s top offensive linemen from the 2019 season are in the midst of preparing for the NFL Draft.

CU Buffs position overview: Offensive line

April 7, 2020 at 4:23 p.m.

Two of Colorado’s top offensive linemen from the 2019 season are in the midst of preparing for the NFL Draft.

Former Legacy, UCLA QB/TE Matt Lynch transferring to CU Buffs

April 6, 2020 at 3:08 p.m.

Former Legacy High School star Matt Lynch is coming home. Lynch announced on Twitter on Monday that he is transferring from UCLA to Colorado. A quarterback and tight end at...

Chat replay: CU Buffs beat writer Brian Howell (April 6, 2020)

April 6, 2020 at 11:49 a.m.

Buffzone.com beat writer Brian Howell takes your questions and leads discussion about CU sports today at Noon MT.

Fausto Marinoni is unknown to football fans in the United States, but former University of Colorado safety Steve Beck always had confidence in him to get the job done.

COVID-19 deaths in Italy heartbreaking for former CU Buffs

April 4, 2020 at 6:19 p.m.

Fausto Marinoni is unknown to football fans in the United States, but former University of Colorado safety Steve Beck always had confidence in him to get the job done.

A familiar face is returning to the Colorado quarterback room.

Sources: Sam Noyer rejoining CU Buffs’ QB room

April 3, 2020 at 9:33 a.m.

A familiar face is returning to the Colorado quarterback room.

When the Colorado football team returns to the field – and at this point, there’s no telling when that will happen – Steven Montez won’t be a part of the program anymore.

Steven Montez excited for CU Buffs’ football future

April 2, 2020 at 4:13 p.m.

When the Colorado football team returns to the field – and at this point, there’s no telling when that will happen – Steven Montez won’t be a part of the...

CU Buffs hope for level playing field when football practices resume

April 1, 2020 at 5:19 p.m.

Although nobody knows when college football teams will be able to return to practice, Colorado athletic director Rick George hopes efforts will be made to level the playing field a...

Colorado athletic director Rick George expects a financial hit to the department because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the significance of that hit could depend on the fate of the football season.

CU Buffs AD Rick George expects some financial hit

April 1, 2020 at 3:48 p.m.

Colorado athletic director Rick George expects a financial hit to the department because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the significance of that hit could depend on the fate of the...

A sturdy tree branch can work well as a pull-up bar. A younger sibling can be a decent alternative for the bench press.

CU Buffs getting creative with football workouts

March 31, 2020 at 5:38 p.m.

A sturdy tree branch can work well as a pull-up bar. A younger sibling can be a decent alternative for the bench press.

CU Buffs won’t hold football practice before June

March 30, 2020 at 11:57 a.m.

The Colorado Buffaloes won’t be on the football field together until at least June. On Monday, the Pac-12 Conference extended its suspension of all team-related activities through May 31. On...