That's a thought the Buffs can't afford to let enter their heads. While they've bravely spoken about K-State having yet to face the test of crunch time, the truth of the matter is the Buffs have failed that same exam three times. Three chances to win a game. Three times coming away empty. They have to make the play that has thus far eluded them.
Someone has to step up and make the difference.
Today, there will be no shortage of inspiration at Folsom Field. Members of the 1990 CU national championship team, who were feted at a banquet Friday night, will be introduced at halftime. Memories of players like Darian Hagan, Eric Bieniemy and Dave McCloughan will be refreshed in the minds of CU fans. But today's Buffs should not look to a decade ago for inspiration. They should not look to the past in hopes of establishing something positive for the future.