Does Dan Hawkins have to worry about his job after losing two straight games?”
Now we know why Dan Hawkins spent his Big 12 Media Days session tap-dancing around his offseason statement that his Colorado football team’s mission in 2009 was “10 wins, no excuses.” After Colorado State beat the Buffaloes 23-17 on Sunday, it appears CU would have to play 30 times this season to get to 10 wins. The “Hawk Love” era, in its fourth year, looks short-lived. When you get housed in your own house by a middle-of-the-pack Mountain West team and your own booing, bird-flipping fans rag you as you leave the field, the future looks dim. This was touted as Hawkins’ turnaround year after three straight losing seasons. His recruits were in place. His culture was established. He had concocted a new power running game to showcase his big offensive line and speedy backs, which would match well with a touted defense. Then came Sunday night: 29 yards rushing in 21 carries, and a defense that allowed four plays of 40 yards or longer. And it would have been more had CSU receivers not dro
