Buffs' Allen In Mix At Inside Linebacker

BOULDER — When Colorado coach Mel Tucker announced the members of his first signing class at CU last December, CU's then-very-new head coach wasn't shy with his assessment of junior college linebacker Jash Allen.

"This guy is a run-and-hit guy," Tucker said. "See ball, get ball. Very versatile, another three-down linebacker that will be able to help us on first and second down and also in obvious passing situations. When he gets there, he's got mean intentions."

So far, the 6-foot-2, 220-pound Allen is doing his part to live up to that billing in the Buffs' fall camp. After three weeks and 18 practices, he is getting regular snaps with the No. 1 defense at inside linebacker alongside…