Rooney: Penalties, special teams threaten to derail CU Buffs’ good vibes (column)

The improved sound system was thumpin’. The Dirty Turkeys, the live band belting it out atop the Champions Center, kept the beat driving. And Colorado certainly did its part, dropping bombs early to set the stage for a festive home opener at Folsom Field. If ever a rout could be described as workmanlike, this was it, as the Buffs simply outclassed visiting Weber State in a 52-21 victory Saturday. Quarterback Julian Lewis was sharp after struggling through the first 58 minutes of CU’s opening win against Georgia Tech. The Buffs pretty much did whatever they wanted offensively and were never…