FORT COLLINS, CO. — After keeping much of the staff the same over the previous three years, Colorado State men’s basketball will have some new faces on the sideline next season.  JR Blount has accepted a position on the Iowa State staff under T.J. Otzelberger, who bolted from UNLV for the same position in Ames, Iowa. Blount had worked under Medved…

Justin Michael goes over Bill Connelly’s article on the most explosive returning players in college football for 2021 and talks about where Trey McBride ranks in terms of his all-time Rams status. Later in the episode, Justin talks about his excitement for the Master’s Tournament and who he will be rooting for, including CSU alumnus Martin Laird. DON’T FORGET TO…

Justin Michael reacts to Monday night’s National Championship Game and reflects on one of the most unique college basketball seasons of all-time. Later in the episode, Justin talks about CSU receiving way-too-early buzz and why the Ram Faithful should enjoy the moment. Finally, Justin gives his thoughts on Tim Miles reportedly returning to the Mountain West with San Jose State.…

Justin Michael breaks down a gritty 65-61 win over NC State in the NIT semifinals. It wasn’t pretty but Justin explains why the Ram Faithful should be damn proud of this group. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play

Justin Michael is joined by Andre Simone of the DNVR Draft Pod and DNVR Bets. Throughout the episode Justin and Andre explain why Jackson’s Pro Day numbers were somewhat disappointing but need to be taken with a grain of salt. The two emphasize Jackson’s tape shows his game will translate to the next level and express that Jackson’s Pro Day…

FORT COLLINS, CO. — Clutch.  With the game tied at 73 apiece and just 14 seconds to play, No. 1 Colorado State elected not to call a timeout and instead put the pressure on No. 4 Buffalo by immediately attacking. After giving up the game-tying 3-pointer on the previous defensive possession, Niko Medved could have opted to take a deep breath…...

Justin Michael is joined by college basketball guru, Eli Boettger, of heatcheckcbb.com. Throughout the podcast Justin and Eli discuss the 2021 NCAA Tournament and whether or not the Mountain West has a team capable of making a run or not. They also discuss how the league’s decision to play make-up games, combined with bid stealers in other leagues, ended up…

Justin Michael breaks down and reacts to Colorado State’s 62-50 loss to Neemias Queta and the Utah State Aggies. Justin talks about Queta’s impact on the floor and how it completely changes the flow of the game. He also talks about the league’s tendency to schedule these games way too late at night and how it impacts the quality of…

FORT COLLINS, CO. — It came down to the wire in Sin City Friday night. In a late-night showdown between two of the best that the Mountain West has to offer, Utah State defeated Colorado State 62-50 to advance to the Mountain West Championship Game.  Here’s how it all went down.  The Rams started slow on offense as the Aggies’ aggressive…...

College basketball in Colorado is living it up right now with the Colorado Buffaloes finishing their regular season 20-7 on the year, advancing to the Pac-12 Tournament Semifinals and the Colorado State Rams finishing their regular season 18-5 and also advancing to the Mountain West Tournament Semifinals. Allie Monroy is joined by Ryan Koenigsberg, Andre Simone, Henry Chisholm, Justin Michael…

FORT COLLINS, CO. — The stage is set. With a chance to reach the Mountain West Tournament Championship Game, Colorado State will have to take down the reigning champs and a team that has been one of the faces of the league over the last couple of years, Utah State.  Led by Neemias Queta and Justin Bean, the Aggies have…...

Justin Michael preview CSU’s quarterfinal matchup against Fresno State in the Mountain West Tournament. Throughout the episode, Justin goes over CSU’s December wins and explains how the Bulldogs have discovered an offensive identity of late. Finally, Justin gives his keys to victory for CSU. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play

FORT COLLINS, CO. — Win or go home.  Everybody knows what’s at stake for the Rams in the Mountain West Tournament. After a heartbreaking loss on a buzzer-beater at Nevada, Colorado State men’s basketball needs to make a statement in Las Vegas this week.  As the metrics currently stand the Rams rank 50th in NET and 61st in KenPom. According…...

Justin Michael talks about Adam Thistlewood’s career-high 27-point performance in Wednesday’s victory over New Mexico. Justin also talks about David Roddy’s monster night and what this historical season should mean to the Ram Faithful. Finally, Justin sets the tone for a massive series between CSU women’s basketball and New Mexico. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify…

Justin Michael talks about what he learned from offensive coordinator Jon Budmayr and plays his questions to starting QB Todd Centeio and starting RB Marcus McElroy. Centeio talks about the transition from Temple to CSU and McElroy explains what he likes about his QB’s leadership abilities, as well as why he is confident in the direction the program is heading.…

Justin Michael reacts to Colorado State’s second dominant win in a row over Air Force. Throughout the podcast, Justin plays his postgame questions/responses from Niko Medved, David Roddy and Kendle Moore. Justin also talks about what stood out most to him in this series. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play

FORT COLLINS, CO. — On to the next one.  Air Force came into Moby Arena on Saturday afternoon and gave Colorado State a competitive game. The Falcons led for over 16 minutes of action and made things tough on the Rams who struggled to find a flow offensively in the early stages of the contest.  As head coach Niko Medved…...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — Not. Dead. Yet.  After not playing for three full weeks, Colorado State men’s basketball was able to escape a difficult situation Saturday afternoon in Moby Arena.  Despite a sluggish opening in the first 10 minutes that featured nearly as many turnovers (4) by the Rams as points scored (5), CSU was able to close out the…...

Justin Michael reminisces about his first vehicle and talks about how excited he is for his new car, before diving into a difficult situation for the women’s basketball team. Later in the episode, Justin breaks down the path to a regular season conference title for the men’s team and previews a massive series between SDSU and Boise State. DON’T…