Learn about Tad Boyle’s salary and buyout that make firing him costly as Colorado struggles in the Big 12. Full breakdown.

Tad Boyle is not the kind of man or coach who believes in moral victories. But the one thing the winningest basketball coach in Colorado history kept emphasizing over and over after the Buffs hard-fought loss to powerful Kansas really resonates.

From the opening tip, Colorado had no answers for Dickinson’s presence inside. He bullied defenders in the paint, showcased his footwork, and finished at an elite level around the rim. No matter what the Buffaloes tried, Dickinson continued to impose his will.

Tenaciousness. Tad Boyle’s Buffs are not winning much but they have been battling of late. Three games remain on the regular season slate, all on the road: K-State, Texas Tech and TCU. Colorado ...