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  • Embree out as head coach of Colorado Buffaloes

    November 25, 2012 8:45 PM

    DENVER (AP) - Jon Embree tells The Associated Press he has been fired as coach of the University of Colorado football team. Embree said he was heading into a meeting with his players Sunday night and didn't want to comment on his firing other than to confirm he'd been let... more »
  • Buffs and Utes tangle Friday in the "Rumble in the Rockies"

    November 24, 2011 10:33 PM

    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Four months ago, Kyle Whittingham and Jon Embree were basking in the bright lights of Los Angeles, excited to kick off the Pac-12 party. Now their teams will finally meet on what could be a showery Friday in Salt Lake City in a contrived rivalry... more »
  • Embree suspends 5 CU players

    October 7, 2011 3:37 AM

    BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Five University of Colorado football players have been suspended for failing to meet the expectations of being a member of the team. University of Colorado head football coach Jon Embree said Thursday four of the five are sophomores. They include outside linebacker Liloa Nobriga and defensive... more »
  • Colorado seeking first road win since 2007

    September 2, 2011 8:29 PM

    HONOLULU (AP) - First-year Colorado coach Jon Embree isn't allowing his players around the sand as the team prepares to open the season Saturday night at Hawaii. Embree says the only beach his players will see is when they land and take off. Colorado is trying to snap a 17-game... more »
  • Embree names CU football captains

    August 19, 2011 1:55 AM

    BOULDER - Head coach Jon Embree announced the selection of four captains for his inaugural season as head coach of the University of Colorado, with the group consisting of three seniors and a junior. Seniors Tyler Hansen and Ryan Miller will serve as the offensive captains, while senior Anthony... more »
  • Football in June?

    June 30, 2011 3:11 AM

    It seems rather strange to talk about football in June but close to 500 fans were certainly ready to talk college football at Wednesday's College Football Kickoff Luncheon sponsored by the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation. A sell-out crowed showed up at the Colorado Springs Marriott to hear from four... more »
  • Hansen named Buffs starting QB

    April 12, 2011 8:57 PM

    BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Senior Tyler Hansen will be Colorado's starting quarterback this fall. Coach Jon Embree made the announcement Tuesday. He also said that five players won't be returning, including two because of knee injuries. Three other players, including two redshirt freshmen, aren't being invited back to the program.... more »
  • Buffs secure solid recruiting class

    February 3, 2011 1:11 AM

    BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - The Colorado Buffaloes haven't even started playing in their new conference yet, but already first-year coach Jon Embree is racking up wins against future rivals. Embree persuaded eight players to switch allegiances and sign letters of intent with the Buffaloes on Wednesday, including several who were... more »
  • New CU football coach names assistants

    December 17, 2010 11:10 PM

    BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - New Colorado coach Jon Embree has named five assistants, most of whom have ties to Colorado or to the Buffaloes. The assistants, named Friday, include Greg Brown as defensive coordinator. The 53-year-old Brown worked for former Colorado coaches Bill McCartney and Dawn Hawkins. New offensive line... more »
  • Embree confirms he's the new CU football coach

    December 6, 2010 12:16 AM

    BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Jon Embree will be introduced as Colorado's new football coach on Monday morning. Word got out late last week that the Washington Redskins tight ends coach was CU athletic director Mike Bohn's choice to replace Dan Hawkins, who was fired after going 19-39 in four-plus seasons... more »
  • Bieniemy says he'll be Buffs new offensive coordinator

    December 5, 2010 1:34 AM

    BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Minnesota Vikings running backs coach Eric Bieniemy says he's accepted an offer to return to Colorado to serve as the Buffaloes' offensive coordinator. Bieniemy, once a star running back for the Buffs, plans to finish out the season with the Vikings before joining fellow alum Jon... more »
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