Woelk: Lofty Expectations Don't Bother Boyle's Buffs

BOULDER — From Tad Boyle's perspective, it's no surprise his Colorado Buffaloes are being picked as a Pac-12 title contender and a potential top 25 team.

Boyle's Buffs finished last season on a strong note, they have virtually everyone back — including a pair of first-team all-conference performers — and they are now a talented, veteran-laden team that should be significantly better than last year's 23-13 squad that advanced to the Pac-12 tournament semifinals and the third round of the NIT.

Thus, the lofty expectations hovering over the Buffs as they enter Boyle's 10th season are no surprise. The key, Boyle said, will be for the Buffs to pick up where they left off last season rather than…