Henry Blackburn’s Yet Another Hit on Travis Hunter Leaves Colorado Fans Fuming — Can’t Digest Defeat

Nidheesh | 15/09/2024
Travis Hunter and Henry Blackburn.

Colorado’s two-way star Travis Hunter had a stunning game against Colorado State, with 12 catches, 2 touchdowns, 5 tackles, and an interception. His top performance further cemented his status as an impressive cornerback and receiver.

However, what caught the fans’ attention was Henry Blackburn’s hit on Hunter once again.

The incident occurred when Hunter attempted a catch as the Buffaloes were leading the game. During the play, Blackburn ran towards Hunter, resulting in a collision that knocked Hunter down due to the impact.

Despite the hit, Hunter didn’t miss the catch. However, the hit drew the ire of football fans from Colorado, who shared their honest reactions on social media.

One user commented, “Can’t digest defeat, can you Blackburn? Stop with the late hits,” while another fan added, “Ref hating all night.” Another fan recalled a previous incident, commenting, “The same guy from last year with another dirty hit on the same player. Joke on him. Good job.”

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Blackburn and Hunter have been involved in a controversial hit.

On September 16, 2023, during the first quarter of the Rams-Buffaloes game, Blackburn delivered a hard shoulder to Hunter, knocking him down the field. Due to this, Blackburn received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.

Furthermore, Hunter had to visit the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a lacerated liver. Despite the injury, the Colorado Buffaloes emerged victorious with a 43-35 margin.

With Blackburn and Hunter clashing again this year, college football fans recalled last year’s incident and rallied behind Travis Hunter. The repeated confrontations have added an extra layer of intensity to their matchups. 

Meanwhile, Blackburn and his team have much to ponder after their 28-9 loss. Notably, the Rams struggled to contain Hunter’s dual-threat capabilities, which played a significant role in their defeat.

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A passionate sports buff, Nidheesh is in his eighth year in the media industry. While he prefers to watch the sport without picking favorite personalities, he loves Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers - for the intensity and competitiveness they bring into the game. He was a fan of The New England Patriots during The Tom Brady era, and is curiously following Kansas City Chiefs quest to achieve a new dynasty. An avid consumer of podcasts and interviews, Nidheesh enjoys watching The Pat McAfee Show, Colin Cowherd Podcast, Let’s Go Podcast and Omaha Production, led by Peyton Manning. He is also interested in exploring the personal lives of players, to know them better as a human. From Gisele Bündchen to Taylor Swift - He follows what’s up with the celebrities and keeps a track on their journey. Outside work, Nidheesh enjoys watching films, reading good books, listening to his tracklist, traveling to mountains and his most favorite hobby is walking.

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