Colorado athletic director Rick George has built a reputation as a man who gets things done. Whether it was bringing Deion Sanders to Boulder, navigating CU’s move back to the Big 12, or elevating the Buffs’ national brand, George has consistently delivered. Now, he’s tackling a new challenge—getting NCAA approval for a groundbreaking spring scrimmage against Syracuse.
The NCAA currently prohibits teams from scrimmaging against outside opponents in the spring, but George is optimistic about CU’s chances of securing a waiver.
“We wouldn’t have submitted it if we didn’t think there was a legitimate chance for us to get that (waiver),” George told BuffZone’s Brian Howell. “I think that there’s a really good chance it could happen.”
George understands how to work the system and push for progress. He sees this as an opportunity to reshape spring football, driving more fan engagement while providing a better evaluation tool for coaches.
“I think this is a great idea for college football,” George said. “You’ve got some schools out there looking at not playing a spring game. We’re looking at playing a spring game that’s going to drive more fans in here in the springtime that gets excited about your program.”
If anyone can make this happen, it’s Rick George. He’s proven time and time again that he knows how to cut through red tape and move the Buffs forward. If the NCAA approves this scrimmage, don’t be surprised if George is once again leading the charge in changing college football.