Buffs Report: Tucker Stresses Physical Play

BOULDER — It has been a constant since the day Mel Tucker arrived as Colorado's new football coach, a message he delivers every day to his players — especially after every practice.

The Buffaloes will be a physical football team. That, Tucker has told his players, is a non-negotiable essential. Every drill, every play, every moment, Tucker and his staff expect the Buffs to play hard, play fast and play with an edge.

Halfway through spring ball, the message is no doubt hitting home.

"We won't put anyone on the field that's not going to play physical football," Tucker said after Wednesday's eighth practice of the spring, conducted indoors because of inclement weather. "You can't play football…