Karl Dorrell got his guy on Friday afternoon with the hiring of Mike Sanford as the Colorado Buffaloes newest offensive coordinator.
CU’s offensive coordinator search took 19 days from the time former OC/WRs coach Darrin Chiaverini was fired on Nov. 28.
The hire was somewhat of a surprise following a Thursday report that said Colorado was interested in Pitt wide receivers coach Brennan Marion. When Sanford’s hiring became official, the reaction from Buffs country was mixed, to say the least.
Regardless, Sanford is now tasked with leading the Buffs offense to greener pastures in 2022. There’s no doubt he’s a run-first coordinator, and that was likely a large reason why Dorrell was intrigued.
Sanford has been at some major programs in recent years and there’s still optimism that his experience will translate well to Boulder.
Here’s a look at the 39-year-old Sanford’s 17-year collegiate coaching career.