Sports Writer

Brian Howell

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

Four CU Buffs named to preseason watch lists

July 15, 2019 at 11:07 am

Four Colorado football players were named to preseason watch lists for national awards on Monday. Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez and receiver Laviska Shenault were both named to the watch list...

Chat replay: CU Buffs beat writer Brian Howell discusses CU sports (July 15, 2019)

July 15, 2019 at 10:37 am

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

In taking over Colorado’s starting quarterback position in 1989, Darian Hagan was blessed with plenty of talent.

CU Buffs position preview: Running backs lack experience, but not talent

July 14, 2019 at 6:40 pm

In taking over Colorado’s starting quarterback position in 1989, Darian Hagan was blessed with plenty of talent.

Flip through most of the national preview magazines and you’ll find the Colorado football team in the same spot: Last place in the Pac-12 South.

Howell: To get respect, CU Buffs have to earn it on field

July 13, 2019 at 4:26 pm

Flip through most of the national preview magazines and you’ll find the Colorado football team in the same spot: Last place in the Pac-12 South.

In the midst of a go-route during a 7-on-7 drill before his senior year of high school, Laviska Shenault noticed out of the corner of his eye that he was rapidly approaching a set of bleachers resting on the sidelines, just outside of the white lines of the field.

CU Buffs’ Laviska Shenault is a star, but not satisfied

July 13, 2019 at 12:13 pm

In the midst of a go-route during a 7-on-7 drill before his senior year of high school, Laviska Shenault noticed out of the corner of his eye that he was...

A year ago, Mustafa Johnson came to Colorado without a lot of hype, but plenty of motivation.

CU Buffs’ Mustafa Johnson keeping eyes on the grind

July 12, 2019 at 2:00 pm

A year ago, Mustafa Johnson came to Colorado without a lot of hype, but plenty of motivation.

Overview of CU Buffs football projected roster

July 12, 2019 at 8:48 am

With preseason camp beginning in less than three weeks, on Aug. 1, the Colorado football roster is pretty much set for the upcoming season. Since the end of spring practices...

For years, the Utah football team carried the distinction of being the only team in the Pac-12 South to never win the division.

CU opponent preview: Utah Utes come into season with Pac-12 title aspirations

July 11, 2019 at 5:12 pm

For years, the Utah football team carried the distinction of being the only team in the Pac-12 South to never win the division.

Colorado men’s basketball coach Tad Boyle is filling out the Buffaloes’ staff with one of his former players.

CU Buffs add Nate Tomlinson to men’s basketball staff

July 11, 2019 at 4:44 pm

Colorado men’s basketball coach Tad Boyle is filling out the Buffaloes’ staff with one of his former players.

During his five seasons as head coach of the Washington football team, Chris Petersen has turned the Huskies into the class of the Pac-12 and one of the elite programs in the country.

CU opponent preview: Washington Huskies retool for another run at Pac-12 title

July 10, 2019 at 6:06 pm

During his five seasons as head coach of the Washington football team, Chris Petersen has turned the Huskies into the class of the Pac-12 and one of the elite programs...