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Buff back Taylor is catching on
BOULDER» Despite his limited experience in football, Davion Taylor came to the Colorado Buffaloes this year hoping to make an impact.
So far, the junior college transfer has been a great addition to the defense for the Buffs (30), who have a bye this week.
“He’s gotten better each and every week,” CU coach Mike MacIntyre said after Saturday’s 4514 win against New Hampshire. “Football is a little bit new to him. He has that explosive athleticism. He caused a big fumble last week in the game also. I’m excited about Davion and where he’s improving.”
Playing at the Buff back position, Taylor had his biggest play of the season during the second quarter against New Hampshire, picking up a fumble and taking it 14 yards for a touchdown. He also had a fumble recovery against Nebraska on Sept. 8 and has been in on several tackles.
Taylor grew up in Mississippi, but did not play football in high school. He then went to Coahoma (Miss.) Community College, where he played two seasons and took to the game quickly.
Rated one of the top junior college prospects after last season, Taylor chose CU, where he could play football and run track. In the spring, he was sixth at the Pac12 championships in the 100meter dash (10.51 seconds).
CU coaches loved Taylor’s potential with his speed and size (6foot2, 220 pounds), and so far that has allowed him to make some impactful plays.
Going forward, though, Taylor hopes he can get better and make even more plays.
“I think I can improve rushing,” he said. “I’m a Pac12 sprinter, so I think I should come off (the edge) a little bit faster and show all that speed and get to the quarterback faster than I do.”
Junior running back Beau Bisharat has been waiting for a day like he had Saturday.
Doing his work in the second half, Bisharat ran for a careerhigh 92 yards on 13 carries, including a careerbest 47yard run in the third quarter.
“It felt great,” he said. “I wish I could have scored on that long one, get my feet up at the end there.”