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On Wednesday, the Colorado State football team welcomes new signees during the early signing day; we take a look at the commits at this point.Obviously, Mike Bobo and Co. going in on massive-name recruits in Keevan Bailey and Shilo Sanders, the sons of Champ and Deion, which would be huge signees. Unfortunately, both of them are expected to wait until February to sign, and both of them have many offers from power-5 programs, so we'll have to wait and see on them.One positive is the fact that Bailey has committed to CSU, although, players do switch, as we saw with offensive tackle T.J. Storment, who flipped to the rival CU Buffaloes.So, who will likely be signing tomorrow? Well, we break down the eight "hard commits" as listed by InsideTheRams.com, how they could impact the Rams and what they've done in their high school days. A full preview of those players, as well as some areas of opportunity for Colorado State's football team, is the first half of the podcast.Then, we transition into CSU basketball and the

Niko Medved and Co. started hot, at 3-0, but have come back to earth recently now at 4-4 on the season.We look back on the losses to Southern Illinois last Tuesday as well as the loss to CU, seeing what we can learn from them as the Rams now face 5-1 Arkansas on Wednesday. Simply, Medved's team has to rebound much, much better than we've seen as of late.Against SIU they were doubled up on the boards 34-17 and against CU they lost the rebounding battle 40-29\. Beyond that, the Rams were bullied in the paint in terms of scoring, too; a -24 versus SIU and -12 against the Buffs.How can Medved's team win on Wednesday against a talented Razorbacks team? We break down Arkansas' strengths and give you three keys to the win, as well as our marquee matchup.And in the first half of the podcast, we look at all the coaching changes in the NCAA. Yes, some Rams fans want Mike Bobo to be fired, but that won't happen, as Joe Parker's statement to fans explained last week. But, why did some Rams fans want Jim McElwain?We unpac

At 3-0 to start their season, everything looks great for Niko Medved's Colorado State Rams men's basketball team.Nico Carvacho is averaging a double-double, the Rams are getting phenomenal guard play out of Anthony Masinton-Bonner, Kendle Moore and J.D. Paige and when they're at their best, the Rams share the ball very well. We look at CSU's first road trip of the season, a three-games-in-three-days tournament out in Florida which tips off Monday at 3 p.m. MST. It's a preview looking at exactly what the green and gold will have to do to win the entire tournament. First up, Colorado State faces 1-2 Louisiana today at 3 p.m. Jakeenan Gant is the star for the Ragin' Cajuns, and he'll likely matchup with Carvacho. That is, unless Louisiana goes big, which may be difficult for the guard-heavy Rams to compete with. If CSU wins today, they'll play at 5:30 p.m. MST Tuesday against the winner of Toledo and Florida Gulf Coast; we guess it'll be FGCU and break down that matchup as well. Also included in the podcast: We

Things are up and down in Fort Collins, currently.The Colorado State football (3-7) team looks to finish their home slate of games this Saturday with a win, but that won't come easy against the 9-1 and No. 14 Utah State Aggies. Utah State, long known for their staunch defense, has the best offense in the nation this year, scoring 51.3 points per game. That's phenomenal, and they could drop 60 or even 70 on the Rams awful defense during CSU's Senior Day.Can the Rams pull that one out? It's unlikely.Meanwhile, Colorado State men's basketball is red-hot right now, starting their season and the Niko Medved Era 2-0 with wins over Colorado Christian and Arkansas Pine Bluff. We give you all the need-to-know info. from those games, including Nico Carvacho starting off with two straight double-doubles, the freshmen performing well and so much more.Listen to quotes from Carvacho, Kendle Moore, Adam Thistlewood and Medved as the Rams get ready to host Montana State on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. MST. That game tips off

Welcome back, basketball. We've missed you.Your Colorado State Rams played their first game of the season last Saturday, and exhibition contest against CSU-Pueblo, which told us a lot about the team, both on and off the court.On the court, they're going to run a lot with the transition offense, they utilized good effort on defense and are actually using set plays on offense, too.Off the court, we learned Deion James will redshirt this season and that Kris Martin has been suspended for the first five games of the season. So, don't expect to see them when your Rams tip off the regular season on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. MST against Colorado Christian.In this season preview podcast, we break down how Niko Medved and his staff have changed the culture, and what that means to the players. We hear from Medved on a lot of things, including how many players will be in his rotation as well as the changes to the offensive and defensive philosophies for the Rams this year.We also hear from Anthony Masinton-Bonner on t

Welcome to November, Colorado State Rams fans. And welcome back to men's basketball season.On Saturday, Nov. 3, your Rams take on CSU-Pueblo in an exhibition game to fine-tune all the kinks they have left to work on before the regular season tips off one week from today, on Nov. 7.We give you information on how the Rams hoops team's culture has received a massive makeover thanks to Niko Medved and his staff. What do the players think of the culture change and how will it help them on the court?We also talk to Nico Carvacho, who hopes to continue his growth from the second half of last season into this year, and how all the work in the offseason has prepared Anthony Masinton-Bonner and his teammates for the season.But first, we talk about that disappointing Border War loss by the football team, dropping them to 3-6 on the season. What are the three biggest takeaways from that game? Hint: It's not pretty. The Rams football team are on a much-needed bye this week before facing Nevada on the road next Saturday.Ho

Week 9 is a huge one for Colorado State Rams football.With four games left on the current schedule, Mike Bobo's Rams need to win three contests to become bowl-eligible for the sixth straight season. That all begins this week, with the Border War kicking off against Wyoming at 8 p.m. MT on Friday night.And with that massive game coming this Friday, Mike Bobo has decided to make the switch from redshirt senior transfer K.J. Carta-Samuels to redshirt sophomore Collin Hill.We take a look back at that Boise State beat-down, and how Hill won the job in that game by playing well in the fourth quarter. And, we look at why this is the perfect time to make a switch to Hill.Can Colorado State win three of four to make a bowl game? It's a long shot, but it starts this week, needing a win over their rivals in the Cowboys, who aren't great at 2-6 overall. And, don't forget the Rams ran off four straight in 2015 and they won four-of-five in 2016 to become bowl-eligible under Bobo. It's happened before, and can again.We brin

Colorado State football has turned things around lately.After starting 1-4 on the season, their bye week was perfectly timed. All those losses humbled the team, as Jamal Hicks said on Saturday, and the culture of the defense has changed as of late.Hicks and the defense played very, very well against and explosive New Mexico Lobos team on Saturday, limiting them to 134 yards on the ground and only 18 points. The defense also came up with a huge forced fumble to start the game and then stopped the Lobos at the perfect time to give the Rams the ball back to win the game.Can Colorado State now win three straight games on the season and defeat Boise State for the first time ever? We preview that game with three keys to a Rams victory. That contest kicks off at 7 p.m. MT Friday on ESPN2.Later in the podcast, we take a look at the CSU Men's basketball scrimmage and what we learned about some should-be key players. We also hear from head coach Niko Medved, as well as stars Nico Carvacho and Anthony Bonner on how the

Basketball season has returned!On this special edition of the CSU RamsCast, we hear from head coach Niko Medved and stars Nico Carvacho, Anthony Bonner and Deion James. What are their thoughts on Medved and how has the culture changed at Colorado State from a basketball standpoint?You're going to want to listen to the end of the podcast for those insights, and one thing's for sure, this season will be much different than the ones we've seen in the recent past here in Fort Collins.But we kick off the podcast with Homecoming week for the CSU Football team, their big victory over the San Jose State Spartans last Saturday and their chance to win two in a row this week at home against New Mexico.After that comeback win against the Spartans, two Rams were honored by Pro Football Focus, we look at those two exemplary young men, and then preview the Rams-Lobos game which kicks off at 2 p.m. MT at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium this Saturday.And, in a new event, the men's basketball team is putting on a free and

Colorado State is coming off two straight losses and their much-needed bye week.So, how can the Rams get back to their winning ways? We examine just that, previewing the game against the lowly San Jose State Spartans, giving the keys for CSU.Mike Bobo gives us lots of quotes from his Monday press conference, including some on the competition throughout the team. What will that mean for the starting quarterback? Well, we could see both K.J. Carta-Samuels as well as Collin Hill this week, as Bobo explained. Tune in for those quotes and thoughts on that position, as well as other key spots for CSU.We also look at where the Rams can improve on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball, starting this week. Defensively, they must have more sacks and interceptions, which could go hand-in-hand.And, stay tuned for the trivia question of the week and your chance to win New Belgium Porch tickets to the Nov. 17 game against Utah State. That, and much more, in the new CSU Rams Cast.

At 1-4 to start this season, it's been anything but ideal for the Colorado State football team this year.Outside of the win over SEC foe Arkansas, the Rams have been somewhat repulsive, in all three phases of the game. That was no more clear than their 35-19 whooping by the Illinois State Redbirds of the FBS last Saturday.We look at the three biggest takeaways from that game, hearing from Mike Bobo, Collin Hill and Jamal Hicks; three of the key leads for the Rams. What will CSU learn from that loss? And what does it mean for the team on the whole?Undoubtedly, this is the perfect time for the Rams first bye week of the season, because they need to regroup if they want to rebound from a terrible start to the season.And what about fans calling for Mike Bobo's job? We get into that and why it's not the right time, even without the buyout standing in the way.We finish up this Rams Cast with information on your favorite Next Level Rams and some on the baseball team, too.

After their devastating 48-10 loss to Florida on Saturday, the Colorado State Rams desperately need a bounce-back performance against Illinois State this weekend.Of course, it's Ag Day and that brings the big-time Bar-B-Que, the orange out and the pumpkin and alfalfa jerseys. They're the best jersey combination the Rams have, and they're really good luck, as CSU has gone 8-0 all-time on Ag Day in those jerseys.That's what makes this game a must-win. Or, at least, partly.It's also a key game to earn a victory because Colorado State needs to go into the bye on a high note, and moving back up to 2-3 would bring them closer to .500 on the season just in time for that bye.We go first and 10 on the Rams loss to Florida, which sheds light onto where the green and gold can improve going forward. And, we preview the CSU - Illinois State game, which kicks off this Saturday at 1 p.m. MST.Also, be sure to listen for the trivia question and enter at rams@milehighsports.com for a chance to win tickets to the Oct. 13 Homeco

Colorado State's victory over Arkansas was monumental last week. Not only were they victorious, but they came back from 28 points down at one point to win 34-27. It was by-far Mike Bobo's biggest win as head coach and he won the Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week Award for his team's effort. We take a look back on that win over Arkansas with quotes from Bobo, Josh Watson and Jordan Fogal, examining the big-time positives as well as areas of opportunity for CSU going forward.Then, we preview CSU - Florida, which kicks off this week at 2 p.m. MST on the SEC Network. Can Colorado State beat two straight SEC teams? Simply, yes. Florida isn't scary in any aspect except their passing defense.That means it'll be strength versus strength of CSU's top-10 passing attack against Florida this week.We also give away two more tickets to the New Belgium Porch and more.

Last week was laughably bad for Colorado State football.The Rams were slaughtered by the Buffaloes in a 45-13 loss in which CSU's defense looked disinterested in tackling anyone. The Buffs ended up winning thanks to a 7-1 differential in explosive plays, which seemed to happen on every, single drive.That, and the Rams' offensive play-calling lacked creativity as well as a desire to go deep. We go "first and 10" on that Showdown debacle, hearing from V.J. Banks, K.J. Carta-Samuels and Jordan Fogal before getting into the game against Arkansas.Speaking of that game, it's only the second time in history an SEC team has visited Fort Collins. Can the Rams bounce back to beat a 1-0 Arkansas team? We give you some insight on both the offense and defense of the Razorbacks and then look at three keys for Colorado State to win this week. That game kicks off at 5:30 p.m. MST.And, don't miss the new trivia question for New Belgium Porch tickets against Illinois State! All that and much more in your CSU RamsCast.

What's up with the Rams?Well, last Saturday, they didn't really show up to the game against Hawaii until the second half. Colorado State was unprepared, lacking discipline and lacking playmaking ability for a lot of that contest before they finally got it going.We take a deep dive into that loss and where the Rams can improve with quotes from Mike Bobo and Jordan Fogal.Then, we break down the Rocky Mountain Showdown and give you three keys to a Rams victory. Can they pull it out? It seems unlikely, but we visit the twitter poll to see what you, the fans, think.And, we give away a pair of tickets to the New Belgium Porch for the CSU - Arkansas game thanks to our partnership with New Belgium Brewing. Pay attention for the trivia question and your chance to win the tickets in the podcast.That, and much more, here.

After a long, long wait, game week is finally here, Rams fans.Colorado State hosts Hawaii this Saturday night at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium and we give you game-by-bame predictions of how your Rams will finish this year.Before that, we go deep into the first depth chart of the season. Who surprised? Well, on offense, it's basically exactly what we all expected, outside of the running back position. On defense, though, there's a grop of youthful starters, mainly on the defensive line, as well as Rashad Ajayi in the defensive backfield.We go position-by-position and give expectations from each group and what the team will look like in terms of philosophy and more. We hear from Mike Bobo on the running backs, Colby Meeks on the offensive line and Wyatt Bryan on kicking as well as the Rocky Mountain Showdown.We also get to some Next Level Rams news as many former Colorado State players are trying to make an impression in preseason as they look to make 53-man rosters across the country.

How far can the Colorado State Rams football team go this year?It seems, as far as their coaching staff can take them. There has been a massive overhaul in terms of coaching at CSU this offseason, with six new coaches calling Fort Fun home. But, the biggest and most important constant has been Mike Bobo.Unfortunately for everyone involved, Bobo has been experiencing numbness in his feet and was admitted to the hospital for further testing recently. We go through his and Joe Parker's statements following the scary trip to the doctors for Bobo.On the field, Bobo's Rams went through their second scrimmage of the fall in preparation for the season's kickoff, which is now only 11 days away. Who impressed in that scrimmage and who could have done better? We go "1st and 10" for ten quick facts about the scrimmage, and then break down three of them in further detail.We hear from linebacker leader Josh Watson as well as starting running back Izzy Matthews, who wants to be a "bad MF" this year.The Rams are hosting walk

On Saturday, the Rams went out to Canvas Stadium and played football.OK, really, they practiced, but it was a game-like situation and the first such situation this team has been put through. What did we take away from the scrimmage? Well, we go "First and 10" to give you 10 quick takeaways and then we break down three of them further, in much deeper detail.K.J. Carta-Samuels, Rashaad Boddie and Warren Jackson are those three details and we hear from Mike Bobo on his key players. What did Bobo like about what Carta-Samuels has done? We also hear straight from Carta-Samuels -- the likely starting quarterback of the Rams -- how he's prepared and how he's learned the offense so well, so quickly.It wasn't all good in the scrimmage; who struggled? We look into that. And, later in the podcast, we hear from key member of the defensive backfield, Jordan Fogal, about those DBs, we talk about Joe Parker standing up to the ESPN GameDay people about when college football season really kicks off and we talk a little Next L

Welcome to August and welcome to fall camp, Rams fans.Your first CSU RamsCast of the season is hot and fresh off the presses, full of interviews from Tuesday's first day of full pads. Mike Bobo talks about not only being more positive this season with his players -- and working more into that head coaching role -- but also that he's excited about all the new changes and possibilities of this team.Bobo talks about special teams stepping up, the defensive line's depth, and what he really likes in Jamal Hicks. We then talk to Richard "the lionhearted" King as well as Hicks himself, and bring you the highlights of their quotes as well. King talks about what his impressions of John Jancek are while Hicks discusses how tough it was last year to have to sit out, injured.Then, we get to all the preseason rankings, All-MW picks (and snubs), kickoff times and so much more. Where does Canvas Stadium rank in terms of the best stadiums in the country? Popular Mechanics weighs in, and we check in on some Next Level Rams wh

In a special edition of your CSU Rams Cast, Mike Bobo is interviewed on Mile High Sports Radio by our CEO Nate Lundy and Eric Goodman.Bobo talks about the offense's expectations, where they may lean (pass vs. run), who he hopes to step up and more. On defense, the Rams head coach gets heated in his explanation of what he hopes to see and he also lets us know players to watch (hint: they're key men). Finally, he also talked about going to Broncos OTAs and what he'll bring back to Fort Collins from the big boys.But that's not all: The CSU Rams Cast also talks about Canvas Stadium being named, Lance Krisl's idea for changing the Rams colors to orange and green (great idea!) as well as Niko Medved at his Ram Welcome event hosted last week.That, and so much more on this latest offseason version of your CSU Rams Cast.