The Colorado coach called a news conference in Denver for last night and could not immediately be reached for comment.

But Bob Hartley, the Colorado coach, has the last choice on line matchups before face-offs at home.

Rick Neuheisel, the Colorado coach, did not dispute Carr's claim.

"Nebraska is a team that's not insurmountable," said Rick Neuheisel, the Colorado coach.

"I didn't think he could throw that far," said Bill McCartney, the Colorado coach.

Mr. Nelson, the Colorado coach, worried that going varsity would mean devoting his time to a handful of recruits.

Campbell said that Marc Crawford, the Colorado coach, has also been interviewed for the position.

Bill McCartney, the Colorado coach, said: "I just don't see it happening.

"I got a couple of hits," said the Colorado coach who was involved in his 44th opening day.

Crawford was referring to the radio communications among Colorado coaches.