If there was a unit on the 2009 Colorado football team that actually exceeded expectations, it would have to be the defensive line.

Not because ranking 80th in the nation in rushing defense is a spectacular feat—it’s not. Rather, the Buffs’ defensive line did better than expected because so little was thought of the group last August.

A quick trip back to fall drills reminds us that the Buffs were trying to replace three of four defensive line starters from the 2008 season: defensive tackle George Hypolite, nose tackle Brandon Nicholas, and...

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