It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Arnett-Fullen House gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Boulder, UT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Eben G. Fine Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Frasca Food and Wine or visit Boulder Historic Jaycees Depot, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Boulder, UT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Boulder, UT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Boulder, UT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
According to outside experts, today’s matchup between the Utah and Colorado football teams was not supposed to turn out like this.The Ute...
According to outside experts, today’s matchup between the Utah and Colorado football teams was not supposed to turn out like this.
The Utes were the preseason favorites to win the Big 12 Conference, as voted on by the media who cover the league. The same media picked the Buffaloes to finish 11th under second-year head coach Deion Sanders.
Yet here we are in November and it’s almost become the opposite. Colorado (7-2) is in second place in the Big 12 and will play for the Big 12 championship if the Buffaloes can win their final three regular-season games, starting with the Utes (4-5) in Boulder at noon ET today on Fox.
By contrast, Utah sits near the bottom of the standings with a 1-5 league record after losing three quarterbacks to injury this season, including former starter Cam Rising.
Colorado still has not beaten Utah in its last seven tries dating to 2017. A loss against the Utes today at home would be practically catastrophic after the Buffs soared all the way to No. 17 in the College Football Playoff rankings this week. It could cripple their playoff hopes. The stakes also remain high for Colorado receiver-cornerback Travis Hunter, who is the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy Dec. 14, according to BetMGM.
Follow along here for updates, highlights and news:
Kickoff is at noon ET Saturday, Nov. 16, from Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado.
The game will be broadcast on Fox and also is available on Fubo. Former Colorado quarterback Joel Klatt will handle the broadcast for Fox, along with play-by-play announcer Gus Johnson and sideline reporter Jenny Taft.
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The Buffaloes became bowl-eligible last month and now are playing for a playoff berth and premium bowl invitation. It all depends on how they finish. If they lose one or more of their final three regular-season games, they could fall out of playoff contention and end up in the Holiday or Alamo bowls on Dec. 27 and 28.
But if they win out and then win the Big 12 championship on Dec. 7, they would end up in the new 12-team playoff and quite possibly get a first-round bye as one of the four highest-ranked conference champions. In that case, they would play in a quarterfinal game on Dec. 31 or Jan. 1 in the Fiesta, Sugar, Rose or Peach bowls.
Three are out with injury, led by former starter Cam Rising, who missed the 2023 season with a knee injury and then suffered a leg injury last month that ended his season. Quarterback Brandon Rose started last week's 22-21 loss against BYU but suffered a foot injury that ended his season, too. Before that, coach Kyle Whittingham revealed that backup QB Sam Huard had surgery and also would not be available for the rest of the season.
That leaves freshman Isaac Wilson to start today vs. Colorado. He is the brother of NFL quarterback Zach Wilson and has started five games for the Utes, completing 98 of 177 passes for 1,200 yards and seven touchdowns. His backup will be senior Luke Bottari, who has not played this year.
If this all seems familiar, it's because a similar injury wave led Bottari, the fifth-string quarterback, to start last year's game against Colorado. The Utes won that one anyway, 23-17.
But they'll still be challenged to keep their quarterbacks from feeling more pain today. Colorado leads the Big 12 in quarterback sacks with 29.
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Game at a GlanceMatchup: Colorado Buffaloes vs. Utah UtesKickoff: 10 a.m. MTWhere: Folsom Field in BoulderCapacity: 50,183 (Grass)TV: FoxRadio: KOA (850 AM)Odds: Colorado by 13Series: Utah leads 35-32-3Less than two years ago, the Utah football team came to Boulder en route to a Pac-12 championship.The Utes were 29-point favorites and cr...
Matchup: Colorado Buffaloes vs. Utah Utes
Kickoff: 10 a.m. MT
Where: Folsom Field in Boulder
Capacity: 50,183 (Grass)
TV: Fox
Radio: KOA (850 AM)
Odds: Colorado by 13
Series: Utah leads 35-32-3
Less than two years ago, the Utah football team came to Boulder en route to a Pac-12 championship.
The Utes were 29-point favorites and cruised past that mark, crushing Colorado 63-21 to finish off an abysmal, 1-11 season for the Buffaloes.
Life is much different for 18th-ranked CU – and the Utes – today as Utah makes its return to Folsom Field.
Led by head coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders, who was hired one week after that debacle in 2022, Colorado (7-2, 5-1 Big 12) is aiming for a conference title, while Utah (4-5, 1-5) is going through its most difficult campaign in quite some time.
Sanders and Heisman Trophy candidates Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders have the Buffs rolling, but they also don’t expect an easy day with the Utes in town. Utah’s on a five-game losing streak, but the last four have been one-score games.
“Obviously, they’re trying to right their season, so they’re going to come in this game serious,” CU receiver Will Sheppard said. “They know what’s at stake for us and they know what’s at stake for them, so I think it’s gonna make them play even harder.”
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham certainly hopes that’s the case.
Favored to win the Big 12 coming into the season, Utah climbed to No. 10 in the Associated Press Top 25 after a 4-0 start. Injuries have ravaged the Utes’ offense, though. Bowl eligibility is still a possibility, but the Utes are coming off a crushing 22-21 loss to bitter rival BYU last Saturday.
The Utes led that game all night and thought they had it won after a fourth-down sack in the closing moments. A penalty against the Utes on that fourth down gave BYU extra life, however, and the Cougars marched down the field for a game-winning field goal.
The Utes came into this week looking to regroup, but Whittingham said Monday, “That’s tough and that’s a challenge for us. We poured everything we had into that game, as we do every week, but that game takes a little more of an emotional toll.
“You’ve got to refocus quick. … It’s not quite as easy to shift gears after that game, but you have to.”
CU, meanwhile, came into this week turning the page on an impressive 41-27 win at Texas Tech. The Buffs now control their own path to the Big 12 title game if they can win the last three regular season games.
“The mindset is acting like that didn’t happen,” Sheppard said of the win against Tech. “Just going to the next week, knowing we gotta go 1-0 every single week. We’re focused on Utah, getting down to those details.”
While Utah might be in a fragile state mentally, it has won seven in a row against the Buffs and Coach Prime has no doubt Whittingham, in his 20th year as Utah’s head coach, will get his team ready.
“I respect the head coach that we’re getting ready to go up against so darn much,” Coach Prime said. “It’s unbelievable. … He’s a true legend. What he’s done consistently, Utah is unbelievable. So I have not only respect but admiration for what he’s accomplished, and I would just wish my career could be a portion of what he’s accomplished.
“You cannot take this team lightly.”
Whittingham called this “the most frustrating season of my career,” but said his team has never stopped fighting and working hard.
CU, of course, hasn’t stopped, either. The Buffs continue to exceed expectations, while focusing on what’s in front of them.
“We know who we are, what we are, how we are, where we’re going, and we know how to get there,” Coach Prime said. “So we don’t listen to the outside noise. And that’s something that we prepare our young men for on a daily basis, not just with football, but with life.”
Originally Published: November 15, 2024 at 3:33 PM MST
BOULDER, Colo. — The University of Colorado at Boulder will be in the national spotlight this weekend, hosting one of the biggest pregame shows in college football.FOX will bring its nationally televised "Big Noon Kickoff" pregame show to Colorado Saturday morning before the Buffaloes host the Uta...
BOULDER, Colo. — The University of Colorado at Boulder will be in the national spotlight this weekend, hosting one of the biggest pregame shows in college football.
FOX will bring its nationally televised "Big Noon Kickoff" pregame show to Colorado Saturday morning before the Buffaloes host the Utah Utes at Folsom Field.
The broadcast runs from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. MT on FOX, but the party will begin a lot earlier at CU's Farrand Field.
Buffalo and Ute fans are invited to attend the show. Doors for the party-like television show open at 6 a.m.
There will be a chance to win tickets to the game and one fan will have a chance to win $5,000 in the Big Noon Sweepstakes. The show will also be award $500 for the best sign. There will be free food, music from DJ Amy Robbins and celebrity guests.
"Big Noon Kickoff" features host Rob Stone and analysts Matt Leinart, Urban Meyer, Brady Quinn and Mark Ingram II. The show was also on site in Lubbock, Texas, last Saturday for Colorado's game against Texas Tech.
Colorado's home game on Saturday against Utah at Folsom Field will kick off at 10 a.m. Mountain Time and will be broadcast nationally by FOX.
The Buffs have won six of their last seven games and are ranked No. 18 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll.
In Colorado's game on Saturday, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score, two-way star Travis Hunter had nine catches for 99 yards and a TD.
Colorado overcame an early deficit to beat Texas Tech 41-27. Sanders was 30 of 43 for 291 yards. Shilo Sanders, the other son of Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders on the team, recovered a fumble in the end zone with 51 seconds left.
The Buffaloes and coach Deion Sanders will appear this season on all four major networks in the same season for the first time in school history. Games this season were scheduled on FOX, CBS, ABC, NBC and ESPN.
Of the 12 games now selected for the 2024 season, the Buffs will have nine games on network television and all 12 on either the flagship ESPN or network television, both program records.
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Find out all you need to know to get ready for when the Buffs take on the Utes!
By: CUBuffs.com
The University of Colorado will host the University of Utah this Saturday, November 16 at 10 a.m. The game has sold out. Note that gates will open at 8 a.m. and fans are encouraged to enter the stadium no later than the one-hour mark before kickoff to avoid missing any pregame festivities, including Ralphie's run and kickoff.
Please be reminded that there is no re-entry to Folsom Field. Once you enter the game, you cannot leave and come back inside the stadium. Also, Folsom Field has a clear bag policy in place and this year, no lockers are available for rental. Please review the updated policy for reminders on what bags are permitted in the stadium.
Before you head out the door, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with all Folsom Field Policies for this season.
SALUTE TO SERVICE GAME Saturday's game is CU Football's Salute to Service Game, celebrating those who bravely fight for our nation. The game will feature an Air Force T-38 Flyover, a special POW/MIA flag presentation, Oath of Enlistment, Patriot of the Game, and more. The team will also be wearing special American flag Ralphie decals on their helmets.
NATIVE AMERICAN & INDIGENOUS HERITAGE In honor of Native American Heritage Month, CU Athletics will feature a special on-field Northern Arapaho Pow Wow performance from the Wind River Indian Reservation.
BLACK & GOLD UPGRADES NEW for the 2024 season, CU Athletics introduces Black & Gold Upgrades, to enhance your Colorado Football experience! Purchase a limited inventory experience to walk the Buff Walk with Colorado Football, watch Ralphie lead the team from field level, get behind the scenes access, and MORE! Saturday's upgrades are sold out but grab yours for Senior Day against Oklahoma State starting next Tuesday!
THE NIGHT BEFORE THE GAME PEARL STREET STAMPEDE - Don't miss one of the best community traditions in Boulder! Join us for the annual Stampede/Pep Rally on Friday night, with the Golden Buffalo Marching Band, CU Spirit Squad, Chip the Buffalo, and CU Athletic teams.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
BIG NOON KICKOFF Big Noon Kickoff is back in Boulder! The Fox Sports pre-game show will live Saturday morning at Farrand Field beginning with the BNK Tailgate at 6 a.m. followed by Big Noon Kickoff Live show at 8 a.m. There will be a chance to win tickets to the game and one lucky fan will have a chance to win $5,000 in the Big Noon Sweepstakes. They will also be awarding $500 for the best sign. Signs will not be allowed inside Folsom Field.
Don't miss out on free food, music from DJ Amy Robbins, celebrity guests and a chance to hang out with Big Noon Kickoff's award-winning host Rob Stone and college football legends Matt Leinart, Brady Quinn, Mark Ingram, and Coach Urban Meyer!
STUDENT ENTRANCE/CROSSING COLORADO AVE
Due to a new student entrance procedure, fans are encouraged to cross Colorado Avenue at the designated crossing points. This is to ease access into the stadium for both students and general fans. For everyone's safety, please listen to instructions from security personnel helping with this traffic flow. We understand these procedures are new and appreciate your patience as they become more routine for everyone entering the stadium.
BUFFS FAN FEST Located on Duane Field, Buffs Fan Fest is the official tailgate of Colorado Athletics and is open to everyone. Fan Fest will be open at 7 a.m. on Saturday and there will be cashless concessions and merchandise available.
CHIP'S KIDS CLUB AREA Duane Field is the location for Chip's Kids Club Area. It opens three hours prior to the game at 7 a.m. and will close at the game's conclusion. Will include games for kids and the whole family.
BUFF WALK Welcome the team to the stadium on the east side of Folsom Field, this year happening ON Franklin Field. Head over at 7:45 a.m. this week so you don't miss the arrival of the team.
TICKETS AND PARKING PARKING
ADA shuttles will be smaller in capacity than usual, so ADA patrons should plan for additional time to board and ride the ADA shuttle to the dropoff point near the southwest entrance of Folsom Field. ADA shuttles begin running at 7 a.m.
BUFFS MOBILE APP The comprehensive app from the Buffs and our partner SideArm is your one-stop shop on your device for all things CU Buffs. This app is the best way to purchase and manage tickets and get them in your wallet for entry into Folsom Field. On top of ticketing, the app also features our latest news, rosters, live stats, maps, videos and much more. Fans are encouraged to download the app before heading to the stadium and getting their tickets in their wallet ahead of time.
MOBILE TICKETING All CU home events are completely mobile ticketed. After purchasing tickets, you will be emailed your mobile tickets to add to your wallet or they will be available in the Buffs Mobile App. Check out our step-by-step process to manage your mobile tickets. We encourage you to add your tickets to your wallet now.
TRANSFER TICKETS Can't make the game and want to send seats to a friend? This is easiest to do in the Buffs Mobile App by selecting the tickets tab, clicking manage tickets, clicking transfer tickets and selecting the season and game you'd like to transfer. Enter the recipient's email address or mobile phone number and you're all set. Prefer the website? Click here to learn how.
SEATGEEK Colorado Athletics is proud to partner with SeatGeek, the Official Fan to Fan Ticket Marketplace of the Colorado Buffaloes. This exciting partnership with SeatGeek allows you more freedom in pricing, number of ticket listings and lets you reach more ticket buyers than ever before. Can't make a game? Season ticket holders can login to their account, and under "My Tickets" select Sell on SeatGeek to get started.
FAN CODE OF CONDUCT We're excited to welcome students, alumni, and fans to Folsom Field for what promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime football season! While we're cheering on the Buffs, let's make sure we're all doing our part by staying true to the University of Colorado Boulder's core values of honor, integrity, and respect. Join us in standing "Shoulder to Shoulder" to make Buffs football a great experience for all! Please review the fan code of conduct here.
CASHLESS TRANSACTIONS All transactions at the ticket office, concession stands and merchandise areas will be cashless.
SALT LAKE CITY – For the second consecutive week, a ranked conference opponent is on the docket for the University of Utah football team, with the schedule taking them to Boulder, Colo., the site of Folsom Field, where the Utes will visit the No. 20 Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday at 10 a.m. MT.Saturday's showdown will be the first in Big 12 competition for these rivals and Utah's goal will be to extend a win streak in the series that stretched across the final seven matchups in the Pac-12. The Buffaloes do own ...
SALT LAKE CITY – For the second consecutive week, a ranked conference opponent is on the docket for the University of Utah football team, with the schedule taking them to Boulder, Colo., the site of Folsom Field, where the Utes will visit the No. 20 Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday at 10 a.m. MT.
Saturday's showdown will be the first in Big 12 competition for these rivals and Utah's goal will be to extend a win streak in the series that stretched across the final seven matchups in the Pac-12. The Buffaloes do own a 16-15 edge over the Utes in Boulder.
"They arguably have one of the best players in college football," said head coach Kyle Whittingham, "maybe the best, in (Travis) Hunter. He's tremendous. The quarterback's outstanding. They're playing really good football. It'll be a road trip, so we gotta go to their place. They're well-coached; Coach Sanders is doing a great job and his staff have made a lot of adjustments and improvements over last year. So we've got our work cut out for us."
Before the Utes hit the road, tight ends coach Freddie Whittingham chatted about the state of the tight end corps and recruiting in the world of NIL, while linebackers coach Colton Swan discussed the week of preparation.
Tight Ends Coach Freddie Whittingham On recovering from the loss of Brant Kuithe and the loss to BYU… "We'll miss Brant. He was performing really well this season. He worked so hard to rehab, so it is heartbreaking. We've always had a mentality here that it is the next man up and I have a deep room with a lot of talented players. The expectation is to pick up where we left off and perform at a high level. They know that's what's expected of them and I think that's what they feel like they're capable of doing."
On who will be expected to step up… "I think that everyone steps up, but you have Landen King, who filled that type of role last season. You have Caleb Lohner, you have Carsen Ryan, so you have the guys who have the pass game skills to be able to step up into that role."
On how his philosophy about NIL and the culture has shifted his approach on the recruiting trail… "I think its shifted in that you're not taking as many high school players right now. Back in the day, you had 25 new scholarships each year and that was the limit. You could only get to 25. They did away with that because teams need to fill up to 40, 50 slots at times, so you're looking at your team as a whole and position by position and seeing where you can sign some guys that maybe as freshman can develop a little bit and play maybe a little later on versus a guy that you need to step into that role and play immediately. It's roster management. It's figuring out who you've got at each position, who you feel is capable of stepping into a starting role right away, who may have the upside you're looking for, but might not be right there ready to do it. With my group, for instance, a lot of these kids come out of high school, they're not 240 pounds yet, they're 210, 215 pounds. They have to put on 20 to 30 pounds. That's going to take a little while to do, but once they do, you see their upside and you think they're going to be a really good tight end. I still have to recruit guys like that. You just can't recruit solely portal guys year-in and year-out, at least that's our philosophy."
On if things like NIL change the culture and process of how the staff goes about things… "I think when you recruit them as freshmen, they come in and they embrace the process, they learn the process, they see it from those that have gone through it for three, four and five years and they learn from them and they set the tone and the example. I think it naturally lends to your culture being able to permeate through the entire roster, the entire team, whereas a guy comes in with one year remaining, he doesn't have as much time to absorb all the elements of that process and soak in the culture and become the culture. I would say it does impact the development of culture. I don't look at our team as having a negative impact on that, it's just different, its just changed."
Linebackers Coach Colton Swan On how he helps his players stay engaged… "You have to think as a coach [and] as a leader. We put a lot on the kids as far as leadership. The coaches are leaders as well and you have to have the right frame of mind. You have to be positive, you have to be uplifting. You have to have great body language when you're out at practice and energy and I think that breeds among your kids, especially the linebackers for me and they come to work every day and continue to shrug their shoulders and continue to shrug a tough loss off and I'm proud of them today because they came out and practiced extremely hard."
On if an emotional loss adds a little extra fire to the preparation… "I would say its internal, within each individual because you would hope the kids you've recruited have that competitive spirit and when they suffer a loss like they did last week, they're able to bounce back and have that competitive desire and nature to work harder and figure out the things they did wrong and come back in a better position and a better frame of mind than they did previously."
On the performances of Karene Reid and Lander Barton on Saturday… "It was the build-up into it, the preparation. As I say to the [line]backers, we're constantly sharpening our axe so when it becomes gametime, we can cut down the tree. Those two are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to defending each opponent every week and it really showed up on Saturday. They did have a very good game, both of them, had an opportunity to put the game away with late with Karene on a sack. Unfortunately, it wasn't the case and I'm just super proud of the way they prepare throughout the week and what they're able to do on Saturday."
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