Buffs Report: No Spring Break Blues, O-Line Shuffle, Defense Progressing

Tim Lynott is getting some snaps at center this spring along with his regular spot at guard.

BOULDER — Very quietly, Monday might have been one of the first big tests of the spring for Mel Tucker's Colorado Buffaloes.

In Tucker's eyes, his players passed.

The Buffs returned to work Monday after a week off for spring break and for the most part, Tucker liked what he saw. Instead of taking a step back after a week off following their first week of spring practice, the Buffs picked up where they left off — an important step for Tucker and his staff as they work toward building a new level of accountability.

"I thought the players did a good job today," Tucker said. "They know what the standard is,…