Avery McMullen, CU Buffs ready to take off as hosts of Pac-12 finals …

Forget the altitude advantage. Or even the unique opportunity to host the final edition of a marquee event in your own newly renovated facility.

For seniors like Avery McMullen, competing in Colorado’s final Pac-12 Conference event at home allowed for a privilege precious few of McMullen’s predecessors on the Buffaloes track and field team were able to enjoy.

“I actually get to go to graduation this year,” McMullen said last week as she prepared for her final postseason as CU’s…