Justin Michael talks about Saturday’s watch party for Toledo at Panhandler’s Pizza. He then explores the biggest ‘what ifs’ for Colorado State Football over the last decade. Ie. What if Jim McElwain would have never left for Florida, or what if Rashard Higgins would have returned for his senior season? DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify…

Justin Michael talks about the weird unwritten rules of being a sports reporter and why it’s silly everyone overreacted to the Bryan Harsin situation at Auburn, before diving into CSU Football’s first scrimmage of fall camp. The event was not open to the public or media, but Steve Addazio, Todd Centeio and Dequan Jackson met with local reporters after the…

 DENVER — There’s something special about No. 80.  Rick Upchirch (1975-83), Mark Jackson (1986-92) and of course, Rod Smith (1995-2007).  In his 11 seasons with the Denver Broncos Smith recorded 849 receptions for 11,389 yards and 68 touchdown catches. The former undrafted wide receiver and eventual two-time world champion was one of the most popular players to suit up for…...

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.…...

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…

Justin Michael is joined by former Colorado State running back Izzy Matthews (2015-18). Throughout the podcast the two discuss the highs and lows of the Mike Bobo era, reflect on how close things were to being different, and Izzy gives his unique perspective on what prevented the Rams from reaching a Mountain West Championship Game during his four years. DON’T…

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…...

Justin Michael is joined by KOA radio host Ryan Edwards. Throughout the episode the two discuss the state of college football in Colorado and the uphill battle for relevancy in a state dominated by pro sports. They also reflect on the glory years under Sonny Lubick, why it’s good for everyone if CSU and CU are both competitive, and Warren…

Justin Michael is joined by former CSU wide receiver Joe Hansley. The interview starts with Justin asking Joe about his prestigious high school career, what sold him on Colorado State, and the transition from running back to wide receiver. Throughout the episode, Joe explains that CSU had to establish a winning identity under Jim McElwain and goes over how they…

Justin Michael is joined by 2021 NFL Draft prospect Warren Jackson. Throughout the podcats Justin asks Warren about his training process, what it was like sitting out in 2020, and whether or not Jackson feels he put enough on tape to showcase his abilities. The two also talk about the Mike Bobo era, learning under Alvis Whitted, transitioning from Collin…

Justin Michael reacts to Thursday morning’s news that Bryan Harsin is poaching Mike Bobo and Will Friend from South Carolina. Later in the episode, Justin goes over a couple of important two-game series for the Rams basketball teams. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play

Justin Michael is joined by the Rams’ former starting center Jake Bennett. Bennett talks about his experiences in the AAF as well as the CFL, and why he decided to hang up his helmet for good. Bennett talks about the highs and lows of his days at CSU, and what it was like trying to rebab through multiple major injuries…

Justin Michael is joined by former Rams tight end Dalton Fackrell (2016-17). Throughout the episode, Dalton goes over the highs and lows of his playing days at Colorado State. The two discuss a weird 2016 season and what might have been if Collin Hill hadn’t gotten injured. The two also discussed Nick Stevens’ success after reclaiming the starting position and…

Justin Michael is back with another edition of “On This Date in CSU Rams History”. On today’s episode, Justin goes over the quirky 2018 victory over New Mexico in 2018, before beginning to preview the 2020 matchup. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play

Justin Michael gives his takes on a fun day of college football before discussing his final takeaways from the investigations into CSU Athletics. In the second half of the episode, Justin goes over the conference schedules for both CSU men’s basketball and CSU women’s basketball. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Shortly after allegations of violating proper COVID-19 protocols, reports of racism and verbal abuse came out about Colorado State football in early August.  As a result, Joyce McConnell and Joe Parker suspended all athletic activities back on Aug. 8, and added a racial climate review to what was already an ongoing investigation into the program by Husch…

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — We seem to be nearing a conclusion to the ongoing investigation into Colorado State football.  According to Wednesday’s report from Football Scoop, an announcement with the findings is expected to be released by the end of the week. Here is a rundown of everything that’s happened this fall and an explanation of what we know as…

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Collin Hill has officially been named South Carolina’s starting quarterback for the Week 1 opener versus Tennessee. After following Mike Bobo to Columbia, S.C. the former Rams starter was able to beat out Ryan Hilinski, who played in 11 games for the Gamecocks as a freshman in 2019.  “You want a guy that when he steps…...

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Defenders around the league can take a collective deep breath. Warren Jackson, the 2020 Mountain West Offensive Preseason Player of the Year, has decided to forgo his final season of eligibility and will declare for the NFL Draft instead.  The often-unguardable wide receiver had originally intended to play his senior season. “I want to win a…...