Episode Notes: Jack Carlough Joins The Show! - S2S Colorado Buffaloes Live 61

Host: Miles Thompson (aka miles high buffs / Colorado VOCFB)

Guest: Jack Carlough – Publisher of BuffsInsider.com (247Sports), former Colorado Buffaloes Wire managing editor, CU alum, and longtime CU football beat reporter.

Date: ~May 2025 (Monday show)

Length: ~61 minutes (first ~27-28 minutes = interview with Jack; rest = Ralphie Report / news roundup)

• Jack’s Background: Longmont native, CU grad (Class of ~2018-2022 era), started with CU Independent student newspaper and Buff Sports Live (now Scobuff Sports). Covered the program since freshman year through multiple coaching regimes. Now leads BuffsInsider.
• Coach Prime Impact: Massive increase in attention/clicks (roughly 8x), more national media presence in Boulder, learning curve navigating high-profile environment. Prime personally shouted him out early (“everyone go follow Jack Carlough” – not Jack Harlow), which exploded his following.
• Journalism Process: Prepares 1-2 questions driving into Boulder but pivots based on room vibe. Emphasizes preparation, asking about players post-game, and chasing notable Coach Prime comments. Handles tough pressers (e.g., Prime’s health scare, Dom Ponder’s passing) with respect.
• Favorite Memories: High school sports interviews (community impact, team clapping for a kid); Shadrach Sanders interview stands out on the CU side.
• 2025 Transfer Portal Class: Shift in strategy under Prime/Marion — targeting high-level G5/FCS leaders and producers rather than low-usage Power 4 guys. Strong leadership infusion.
  • Offense: Fits Brendan Marion’s scheme well. Excited about Richard Young, Danny Scudero (spring MVP), Joseph Williams, DeAndre Moore. Go-Go offense will be fun/entertaining.
  • Defense: Most impressed with linebacker room (Tyler Martinez, Leona LaFau, Gideon Lampert). Secondary looks solid (Brandon Fontenot, Cree Thomas). Trenches still a work in progress (possible JUCO adds).
• Coaching Staff: High praise for Brendan Marion (future head coach candidate, physical/energetic offense). Chris Marv brings energy and linebacker expertise. Notes shift toward younger/college-experienced coaches + balance with NFL vets. Josh Niblett, Dante Carter also highlighted for passion/youth.
• 2025 Season Outlook: Optimistic about bowl eligibility (6 wins attainable despite tough schedule). Keys: Develop run game, Julian Lewis mastering the playbook, stay healthy (especially LB/DL), added leadership/continuity. Better culture fit this cycle.

Rapid Fire:

• Dream car (with NIL money): Newer Cadillac sedan.
• Death row meal: Chicken enchiladas.
• Current music: Oh Wonder (indie).

Plugs: Follow Jack on X/Twitter @Jack_Carlough; subscribe to BuffsInsider.com (message boards, Paramount+ perk).

• CU graduations (Shador Sanders, multiple players).
• Transfer/Recruiting notes: 18th-ranked transfer class; Boo Carter & Danny Scudero as top 2026 draft prospects.
• Former Buffs updates: Caden Salter (CFL), Tristan (CFL), Trevor Woods (minicamp invites), etc.
• Ezra Christensen buzz (high draft projections if eligible).
• 2026 Recruiting: Andre Adams naming targets (Cole Lupus, Jaden Baldwin, Jaden Kelly-Murray); official visits (e.g., Jameer Daniels-Portis); other LB/OL targets.
• Other: Coach Prime fishing, jersey number changes, UFL/CFL notes, etc.

Overall Tone: Positive, insightful, and fan-friendly. Jack provides grounded, on-the-ground perspective as a young journalist who’s been in the room. Miles keeps it conversational and optimistic about the program’s direction under Prime/Marion.

Recommended Clips:

• Jack’s Prime shout-out story
• Transfer portal philosophy & position group breakdowns
• Coaching staff impressions

Great episode for fans wanting real insight into the current state of Colorado football, recruiting, and media coverage.

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