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The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Junior Bridgette Hutton pitches during the Rams third game against the University of New Mexico on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Rams beat the Lobos 12-4. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Sports for Dummies: Softball and baseball differ more than you think

Ashley Potts February 26, 2019

Believe it or not, it's about time for spring sports. Despite the cold weather hanging around, many teams have announced their spring schedules and matchups, and Major Believe it or not, it’s about...

Sports for Dummies: 5 meaningful programs to pique sports dialogue

Sports for Dummies: 5 meaningful programs to pique sports dialogue

Ashley Potts February 19, 2019

It’s been a bit of a boring week, sports dummies. There weren’t any Colorado State basketball games, the Colorado Avalanche lost again and nothing really caught my attention for a #HotTake. Those are...

Maria King celebrates after scoring a goal in the game against the University of Denver Feb. 15. The Rams beat the Pios 6-3. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

CSU women’s hockey downs Denver in senior night matchup

Ashley Potts February 18, 2019

The road has been rough for the Colorado State women's hockey team this season. Their record currently sits at 6-12, with a handful of those losses being double-digit fashion. But that hasn't stopped the...

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Sports for Dummies: Skill doesn’t excuse abusive behavior

Ashley Potts February 13, 2019

I woke up yesterday morning and turned on ESPN's "First Take" while I got ready for my morning class. Normally I just tune out the play-by-play and college basketball analysis while I brush my teeth and...

Coach Niko Medved rolls his eyes and gestures with his hands after a controversial call in the game against No. 6 Nevada Feb. 6. The Rams fell to the Wolfpack 98-82. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Sports for Dummies: Staying interested when your team does poorly

Ashley Potts February 12, 2019

In every game, there can only be one winner. That’s what sports are all about. Whether it’s an individual sport, team sport, video game or otherwise, someone will win and someone will lose. People...

Nico Carvacho attempts a shot through the Wolfpack defense during the game against No. 6 Nevada Feb. 6. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Carvacho named Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year finalist

Ashley Potts February 8, 2019

Nico Carvacho is having quite the year. On Friday, it got even better when the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced Carvacho is one of ten finalists for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year...

The New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams, 13-3, in Super Bowl LIII on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

Sports for Dummies: Super Bowl parties are not just for football fans

Ashley Potts February 5, 2019

I'm not a big football fan. I have tried to get into it to understand some of the intricacies in the rules and the general hype, but honestly, I have given up. I just don't like football. I still watch...

Team USAs Kendall Coyne (26) and Hannah Brandt (20) celebrate after Coyne scored a goal in the second period on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Kwandong Hockey Centre during the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea. (Carlos Gonzalez/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

Sports for Dummies: Good things happen when female athletes are recognized for their skill

Ashley Potts January 30, 2019

It’s been a few days now, but I’m still hyped over the NHL All-Star game. As a Colorado Avalanche fan, it was gratifying to watch the team’s whole top line be invited to, and perform well at, the...

Myanne Hamm looks for an open pass around Fresno State defender Candice White  during the Rams game against Fresno State Jan. 5. Despite a late comeback effort the Rams fell to the Bulldogs 66-55. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Rams put up a fight in second loss to Fresno State

Ashley Potts January 26, 2019

In the midst of a less successful season than they're used to, it seems the Rams still have some fight in them. Despite their 7-10 (1-5) record, and a winless record in five tries on the road this year,...

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Sports for Dummies: The good, the bad and ugly with Gritty

Ashley Potts January 24, 2019
The hairy, dead-eyed, Cheeto dust colored monster was created as a mascot for Philly's less-than-successful ice hockey team. But I'd wager a guess most sports dummies weren't entirely aware of that.
Stephanie Talone looks at the ref in preparation for a face-off during the Rams game against the University of Colorado Dec. 2 at Pepsi Center. The Rams fell to the Buffs 9-0. (Ashley Potts | Collegain)

Women’s hockey: the team with all the guts, none of the glory

Ashley Potts January 23, 2019
That doesn't stop the athletes on CSU's club teams from doing what they love, though. And one of the teams is up against even one more layer of unpopularity: the women's team.
Kallie Clements dives for the puck during Rams game against the University of Colorado Dec. 1 at EPIC. The Rams fell to the Buffs 9-0. (Ashley Potts | Collegain)

Sports for Dummies: Female athletes must learn to be physical for their safety

Ashley Potts December 6, 2018
Rules making sports "safer" for women are actually perpetuating a culture where women get hurt more often due to an inability to properly protect themselves when the inevitable happens.
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