More Buff Notes...Jackson graded by Hawkins

Colorado coach Dan Hawkins is finally seeing it, even if the fans may not, and the scoreboard doesn't show it.

And that's good news.

Buffs' quarterback Bernard Jackson, always a physical talent and also always buried on the depth chart at any position he was at under former coach Gary Barnett, is evolving into a servicable quarterback.

Hey, it's a start. With more to come the goal.

In an article in the Colorado Daily,written by sports editor John Mossman, Hawkins breaks down the development of his quarterback.

“Boy, just a lot of things. Just from clock management. He made some plays where he had to adjust a little bit both with his body and his mind. He has gone from ‘I can barely call a play' to actually understanding and comprehending and having kind of a second-level mode of operation.

“And he's starting, I think, as a quarterback to kind of talk to the team a little bit and be a little bit of a leader that way.”

As many who cover the team are saying, however, the maturation of Jackson will be a process and patience still needs to be the operative word, as in not this season for the finished product.

Mossman's story details that sentiment.

“I don't know that we'll probably see him in full bloom until next year,” Hawkins said. “I think every time we've gone out with him, he's made tremendous strides.”

TheTruth...Jackson's talent is undeniable, and he was highly recruited but playing behind Joel Klatt was not going to afford him much opportunity, even in practice. His time is now, no matter his readiness to start. Jackson is learning by playing, and while that is not an ideal way to teach and win, it is all the Buffs have right now. Jackson is the best player and needs to develop through game repetitions. If he is willing to work in film study, really work, and has the mind to make the necessary adjustments, his talent could lead him to some special moments in his CU career. He will have solid coaching and with better talent the goal of recruiting, B-Jack could create some lasting positive memories.