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Scott MacDonald

Scott MacDonald

SCOTT MACDONALD IS THE ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR FOR THE CU INDEPENDENT. ORIGINALLY HAILING FROM MELBOURNE, FLORIDA, AT THE AGE OF FIVE, SCOTT AND HIS FAMILY MOVED TO COLORADO (BEFORE IT WAS COOL). IT WAS HERE IN COLORADO THAT SCOTT GREW INTO HIS OBSESSION FOR SPORTS, AND HE'S NOW EXCITED TO BE ABLE TO SCRIBE THAT PASSION THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF THE CUI. SCOTT IS MAJORING IN COMMUNICATION WITH A MINOR IN BUSINESS. FOLLOW HIM ON TWITTER @SCOTTTOPICS.

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    CU Independent mourns the loss of Griffin Rucker

    by Jack Carlough, Adam BenderJustin GuerrieroMax Troderman & Scott MacDonald July 12, 2020
    by Jack Carlough, Adam BenderJustin GuerrieroMax Troderman & Scott MacDonald July 12, 2020 16 minutes read

    Current and former members of the CU Independent Sports team remember Griffin Rucker and urge those …

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  • Colorado BuffaloesFootballSports

    Once a question mark for Colorado, Buffs proving to be deep at tailback

    by Scott MacDonald May 3, 2019
    by Scott MacDonald May 3, 2019 7 minutes read

    Once spoiled with talented tailbacks, the Buffs enter the 2019 season with some inexperienced yet promising …

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  • Colorado BuffaloesFootballSports

    Maurice Bell taking advantage of opportunity with Buffaloes

    by Scott MacDonald April 30, 2019
    by Scott MacDonald April 30, 2019 6 minutes read

    During the Buffs’ annual Black & Gold scrimmage, fewer players stood out more than sophomore receiver …

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  • Colorado BuffaloesFootballSports

    Junior linebacker Nate Landman: ‘This is my defense’

    by Scott MacDonald April 19, 2019
    by Scott MacDonald April 19, 2019 9 minutes read

    After two of its most prominent leaders on defense, CU’s junior linebacker Nate Landman is stepping …

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  • Colorado BuffaloesFootballSports

    Once more under new leadership, Steven Montez prepares for final season

    by Scott MacDonald April 2, 2019
    by Scott MacDonald April 2, 2019 7 minutes read

    Senior quarterback Steven Montez must navigate a new playbook and coach, his third in as many …

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  • BasketballBasketballColorado BuffaloesMen's Division INIT Tournament 2019Sports

    Colorado falls short to Longhorns, 68-55, in NIT quarterfinals

    by Scott MacDonald March 28, 2019
    by Scott MacDonald March 28, 2019 4 minutes read

    After falling to the Texas Longhorns in the NIT quarterfinals, the Colorado Buffaloes’ 2019 season is …

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    Colorado prepares for NIT matchup with Texas Longhorns

    by Scott MacDonald March 26, 2019
    by Scott MacDonald March 26, 2019 7 minutes read

    After a dominant showing against Norfolk State, the Colorado Buffaloes must now quickly prepare for a …

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    Travon McMillian modeling path to NFL after Phillip Lindsay

    by Scott MacDonald March 22, 2019
    by Scott MacDonald March 22, 2019 8 minutes read

    Last season, Phillip Lindsay achieved the impossible in the NFL. This year, Travon McMillian hopes to …

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    Column: Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott is out of touch with reality

    by Scott MacDonald March 21, 2019
    by Scott MacDonald March 21, 2019 12 minutes read

    The Pac-12 Conference has fared poorly across the board in the hands of commissioner Larry Scott. …

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  • BasketballColorado BuffaloesMen's Division INational Invitation Tournament 2019Sports

    Colorado outlasts Dayton in opening round of NIT, 78-73

    by Scott MacDonald March 20, 2019
    by Scott MacDonald March 20, 2019 9 minutes read

    In a high-intensity, back-and-forth game, Colorado emerged on top over the Dayton Flyers in the opening …

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