A former Colorado football player is clearing the air about his feelings in regards to the Buffaloes football program. Former Colorado running back Alton McCaskill denied a statement allegedly released by his father, that criticized coach Deion Sanders and the football team.
By Tony Thomas Players by the hundreds have entered the spring transfer portal since Tuesday, looking for a new team with better opportunities for playing time (and more NIL $$$), 15 alone from the Colorado Buffaloes.
Colorado got more bad transfer news this week, with running back Alton McCaskill announcing that he would be entering the transfer portal. ESPN’s College Football Senior Writer Pete Thamel tweeted out the news on Wednesday afternoon: Shortly after, McCaskill announced the news himself in a series of Tweets.
Colorado running back Alton McCaskill IV came into spring practices feeling healthy and eager to rediscover the success he had as a freshman. He will go into the fall with a new team.
Throughout the 2023 football season, the Colorado Buffaloes struggled to run the football. The Buffaloes finished last among the 133 Football Bowl Subdivision teams in rushing yards per game (68.9) and yards per carry (2.31).
At times, Alton McCaskill has heard people compare him to some of the greatest running backs in football history. Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson and future Hall of Famer Adrian Peterson are two of the common comparisons he has heard.
Alton McCaskill will likely be put on the shelf until next year. The former AAC Freshman of the year transfer from Houston has asked to be redshirted, according to coach Deion Sanders.
The skinny: Upon officially entering the portal, Colorado almost immediately became the hot name associated with McCaskill. While it took a little longer than some expected, the commitment became a reality after he took an official visit to Boulder.
Houston running back Alton McCaskill IV surprised the Cougars by throwing his name into the transfer portal. McCaskill, who missed the 2022 season with a knee injury, was named the American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year in 2021 after rushing for 961 yards and 16 touchdowns as a freshman.
Houston running back Alton McCaskill IV, who missed the Cougars' 8-5 season last year with an injury after a standout debut season in 2021, is expected to enter the transfer portal on Wednesday, a program spokesman told ESPN, confirming reports.