No one pleased Hawkins returning in 2010

I'm not even sure Dan Hawkins is real excited about the news he's returning to coach Colorado in 2010. According to 850 KOA (hat tip: The Ralphie Report) AD Mark Bohn will keep the embattled coach for at least one more season.

If you listen to our podcast you know we predicted this one. Colorado's financial situation is abysmal and paying off Hawkins and hiring a new staff just isn't possible because the money isn't there.

Money woes can be the only reason Hawkins will be back on the sidelines next year. His current team is 3-8 as it will close out the season at 8-3 Nebraska. A closer look at the Hawkins' era in Boulder is not pretty.

• Overall: 16-32
• Home: 13-11
• Road: 2-18
• Neutral: 1-3
• Big 12: 10-21
• Non-conference: 6-11
• Ranked teams: 3-11

What does all this mean? Colorado will remain meaningless nationally and in the Big 12. The Buffaloes have become a team you schedule for homecoming.