Darian Hagan active in helping new-look CU Buffs staff
Although he’s no longer Colorado’s primary running backs coach, Darian Hagan remains active in helping the program under Deion Sanders.
Hagan, who took part in his 300th game at CU last fall, is now an executive director for community engagement and outreach and a football ambassador for the Buffs. His role as an ambassador has even included taking recruits on tours of team facilities.
New Colorado RB coach Gary “Flea” Harrell was asked about Hagan’s impact and said the he has been crucial during a major transitional period for the program (h/t Brian Howell of BuffZone).
“I think he does a good job as far as understanding the Colorado culture,” Harrell said. “He knows what it takes to win and he don’t deviate from that. He don’t accept anything less than that. So, I learn a lot from him as far as understanding what goes on here. He’s well tied in, so I want to always want to make sure he’s connected to pour that into the individuals and then we’re just continuing to grow as a staff in the running back room.”
Looking ahead to next season, Harrell and Hagan have a solid group of running backs in Deion Smith, Anthony Hankerson, Victor Venn, Dylan Edwards, walk-on Charlie Offerdahl and Kentucky transfer commit Kavosiey Smoke.
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