LAS VEGAS — Trey McBride is well revered around the Mountain West.  Asking opposing players and coaches about the veteran tight end, it’s clear that No. 85 is respected both for his talent and competitive drive. Even starters from rival schools talked up McBride and his potential to be an impact player in the NFL.  “Going against Trey, he’s an animal.…...

LAS VEGAS — Change is good.  Steve Addazio is looking forward to the likely expansion of the College Football Playoff. In an extended interview with the local press, Addazio, now in his second season as head coach of the Rams, explained that the current structure has become a stale product as it frequently ends with the same four teams in…...

LAS VEGAS — 10 straight losses.  Danny Gonzales is well aware that it’s been over a decade since New Mexico last defeated Colorado State. The second-year Lobos coach didn’t shy away from the fact when asked about his program’s difficult stretch against its long-time conference foe at Media Days this week. Neither did his players.  “Every day, we opened up…...

LAS VEGAS — Colorado State Football was picked to finish fourth in the Mountain Division by various members of the media. The league announced the preseason projections at the annual Mountain West Media Days in ‘Sin City’ on Wednesday morning. While the Rams were tabbed fourth in the Mountain, the perennial frontrunners of the league, Boise State, were picked to finish…

FORT COLLINS, CO. — Consistency is key.  Colorado State men’s basketball has seen steady improvement in each of Niko Medved’s three seasons as head coach. After a .375 winning percentage (12-20) in Year 1 the Rams took massive strides in the right direction in Year 2 with a 20-12 finish (.625). Now, following a 20-8 year (.714) and an appearance in…...

LAKEWOOD, CO. — Olabisi Johnson hasn’t forgotten his roots. The former Colorado State standout and 2019 seventh round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings has established himself as a legitimate NFL wide receiver. In his two professional seasons Johnson has 45 receptions for 483 yards and three touchdowns. Instead of vacationing somewhere tropical or maybe enjoying a little downtime in…

FORT COLLINS, CO. — The 2020 season was pretty much a flop for fans of the Green & Gold.  Between Warren Jackson forgoing his eligibility, a lost opportunity to host the Rocky Mountain Showdown for the first time in decades, and multiple other schedule cancellations occurring at the last minute — if it wasn’t for the Bronze Boot finally returning…...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — Another day, another verbal commit.  Colorado State Football received its 12th commitment of the 2022 recruiting cycle Tuesday evening. John Locke, a 6-foot-4, 215-pound tight end out of O’Connor High School (Texas), announced his decision via Twitter.  In eight games last season Locke primarily played wide receiver, though he is expected to play tight end at the…...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — Colorado State Football continues to have a strong local presence on the recruiting trail.  As of Monday, July 5, the Rams have 11 verbal commitments for the 2022 cycle, including pledges from five different states. Of those five states, Colorado and Texas have been the most frequent recruiting destinations for the Green & Gold with seven combined…...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — Colorado State Football continues to recruit heavily in the states of Colorado and Texas. Of the Rams’ nine verbal commitments for the 2022 cycle thus far, seven are from either the ‘Centennial State’ or ‘Lonestar State’.  Over the last couple of days the Rams have picked up new verbals from each of the aforementioned states. Here’s…...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — We’re in the thick of recruiting season and things are picking up steam for Colorado State Football. Over the last four days the Rams have added two more verbals for the 2022 cycle, bringing CSU’s list up to seven commitments as of the morning of Wednesday, June 23.  Over the weekend the Rams received confirmation from…...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — ‘He gone’. Luke McAllister was one of the most highly anticipated recruits to sign with Colorado State in the last decade.  Originally committed to the program under Mike Bobo, McAllister became a fan favorite as he very publicly pledged his allegiance to the Rams through the transition to Steve Addazio. The former Palmer Ridge High School…...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — They say everything is bigger in Texas and so far that’s the truth when it comes to Colorado State’s 2022 recruiting class.  Steve Addazio picked up his largest commitment of the cycle thus far in Travis Bates, a 6-foot-3, 250-pound defensive lineman out of Tomball, TX.  In a message posted via his Twitter account on Tuesday…...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — Colorado State football received its second verbal commitment from a local prospect for the 2022 recruiting cycle. Cooper Walton, a 6-foot-1, 210-pound two-way star for Roosevelt High School, announced his commitment to the Green & Gold on Twitter over the weekend. With a graphic from the athletic department, Walton posted, “100% a Ram”.  Walton was a…...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — It’s all about the quarterback.  We all know the deal. In the modern game, if you don’t have a strong option to run your offense and lead the team, it’s just about impossible to consistently win. Sure, quality defense and a foundational rushing attack are important as well, but with the way the rules favor the…...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — We may still have a few months until the highly anticipated 2021 opener against South Dakota State on Friday, Sept. 3, but the action on the recruiting trail is really starting to heat up. Prospects from all around the country are attending camps, posting their offers, and verbally committing to the programs that best suit the…...

FORT COLLINS, CO — Steve Addazio has been in the Centennial state for well over a year now, but even so, he hasn’t forgotten his east coast roots. The former Boston College head coach has added yet another one of his players from Chestnut Hill, MA. — this time the Eagles’ leading rusher from 2020, running back David Bailey.  Bailey…...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — Entering the fourth season under Niko Medved, expectations for Colorado State men’s basketball are simple: contend for the Mountain West Championship and reach the NCAA Tournament.  With a roster that has grown together over the last 2-3 years, including one of the best duos in the entire country, David Roddy and Isaiah Stevens, all returning to…...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — Colorado State’s logo might be a Ram but one of the most important players on the team is a “unicorn”.  Listed at 6-foot-5, 252 pounds, David Roddy looks like he should be cracking skulls on the gridiron or “superplexing” Brock Lesnar in the WWE. As the old adage goes, though, you can’t judge a book by…...