This is the third in a series of position previews as new Colorado head coach Mel Tucker and his staff prepare for their first spring ball session in Boulder. The first spring practice is scheduled for March 18, with two more workouts set that week before CU takes its spring break. The Buffs will then resume practices on April 1, with the spring game set for April 27 at Folsom Field.
BOULDER — There will be at least one very noticeable difference at linebacker this year for the Colorado Buffaloes. For the first time in four seasons, Rick Gamboa — 49 career starts, including 47 in a row — won't be in the lineup.