Football
Neill Woelk, Contributing Editor
TUCSON, Ariz. — Colorado coach Karl Dorrell changed up the Buffaloes’ offensive line Saturday, and CU produced its highest scoring total and rushing total of the season.
Still, it wasn’t enough as Arizona cruised to a 43-20 victory at Arizona Stadium.
Dorrell inserted Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan into the starting spot at left tackle, the first career start for the sophomore. The Buffs also moved Van Wells to center — he had started the last two games at guard — with Casey Roddick and Tommy Brown at the guard spots and Jake Wiley at right tackle.
The moves seemed to help the running game, as the Buffs ran for a season-high 154 yards. True freshman Anthony Hankerson rushed for a career-best 68 yards and a touchdown, averaging 5.7 yards per carry.
“He’s been a positive glimmer for us offensively,” Dorrell said. “He’s a kid that since he’s been back from injury, he loves the game. He’s a great teammate. The way he plays, it rubs off on you. He’s doing some really positive things.”
“We felt there was some efficiency offensively, but I want bigger plays,” Dorrell said. “We have to have more chunks and run the ball even a little bit better. We need to be on the field longer and have more production.”
Colorado freshman quarterback Owen McCown made his second start and finished 14-for-30 passing for 186 yards and a touchdown, and he also had his second rushing touchdown of…
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