In taking over Colorado’s starting quarterback position in 1989, Darian Hagan was blessed with plenty of talent.
What he didn’t have was much experience, having played sparingly as a freshman the year before.
“Nothing to prove that I could be a really good player,” he said. “Then, (quarterbacks coach Gary) Barnett took a really good interest in me and got me ready to play.”
Now in his fourth season as the Buffaloes’ running backs coach, Hagan faces the same task as Barnett did 30 years ago. Hagan’s group has talent, but very little experience.
“My job is to make sure all six of those guys are ready to play at any given time, and they will be,” he said.