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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Colorado State running back Izzy Matthews scores CSUs first touchdown in the new on-campus stadium. The Rams defeated Oregon State 58-27. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Experienced backfield breeds stiff competition for CSU football

Colin Barnard March 26, 2018
Despite Dalyn Dawkins' departure, the Rams return four running backs who all have ample in-game experience, including senior Izzy Matthews. A contributor in each of his first three years, Matthews’ experience figures to make the transition smoother.
Colorado State added quarterback K.J. Carta-Samuels as a graduate transfer Sunday, March 25. Carta-Samuels will have one year of eligibility at CSU. (Photo courtesy of CSU Athletics)

CSU football adds quarterback K.J. Carta-Samuels from Washington

Colin Barnard March 25, 2018
A graduate transfer from the University of Washington, Carta-Samuels spent his last four years with the Huskies. The Saratoga, Calif. native will have one year of eligibility at CSU.
Athletic director Joe Parker and CSUs new basketball head coach Niko Medved sing the CSU fight song during a press conference Friday morning to officially anounce Medved as the new head coach. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Barnard: Joe Parker commits to culture change at CSU with hiring of Niko Medved

Colin Barnard March 22, 2018
Love and care, that’s what this boils down to. Part of a college coach’s job comes outside of sports entirely. It comes in real life, when young men and women are faced with difficulties.
Junior wide receiver Olabisi Johnson (81) stiff arms a Nevada defender during the first half of the Rams 44-42 win over the Wolfpack. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

CSU football establishing key leaders on both sides of the ball

Colin Barnard March 21, 2018

Since the beginning of spring football in 2017, Colorado State head coach Mike Bobo touted the leadership qualities of Olabisi Johnson. Amid senior leaders like Nick Stevens and Jake Bennett and playing...

CSUs new basketball head coach Niko Medved fields questions from the media during a press conference Friday morning to officially announce his new position with the university. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

CSU hires Niko Medved as men’s basketball coach

Colin Barnard March 21, 2018
Former assistant coach Niko Medved will be the next head coach of the men’s basketball program after Larry Eustachy’s resignation on Feb. 26, athletic director Joe Parker confirmed Thursday afternoon. Medved will become the 20th coach in the program’s history.
Colorado State Offensive Linemen Tyler Bjorklund takes part in drills during a Spring Practice on March 30, 2017 (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Questions along offensive line evident as CSU football begins spring practice

Colin Barnard March 21, 2018

Lost in the mix of Collin Hill’s ACL injury and Colorado State football’s search for a starting quarterback is something of near-equal importance. For the second consecutive season, the Rams are losing...

Colorado State quarterback J.C Robles takes part in drills during spring practice on March 30, 2017. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Beginning of spring practice brings quarterback competition for CSU football

Colin Barnard March 19, 2018

Colorado State began spring football with the disastrous news that would-be starting quarterback Collin Hill tore his left ACL for the second time in less than three years. Ready to take over the offense...

Senior wide receiver Michael Gallup (4) looks at the crowded student section before the start of the game on Aug. 26. CSU beat Oregon State 58-27. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

Michael Gallup, CSU Rams improve NFL Draft stock at Pro Day

Colin Barnard March 7, 2018

Pro Day at Colorado State drew a bevy of interest from NFL teams as 15 draft-eligible student-athletes participated in front of the watchful eyes of 40 professional scouts from 31 different teams. Among...

Interim head coach Jase Herl talks with his team during a time out in the first half against the San Jose Spartans. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

CSU to face Utah State in first round of MW Tournament

Colin Barnard March 5, 2018

After solidifying the No. 10 seed in the Mountain West Tournament more than a week ago, Colorado State learned it will play Utah State in the first round of the tournament Wednesday after the Aggies knocked...

Director of Athletics Joe Parker addresses the media during a private tour of the stadium. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

Barnard: Handling of Eustachy remains murky despite conversation with Joe Parker

Colin Barnard March 2, 2018
Though Parker answered dozens of questions regarding the climate assessment of the men’s basketball program and Larry Eusatchy’s ultimate resignation, he also tiptoed around some of the more pressing issues. Given FERPA regulations and other legal requirements, some of that is understandable.
CSU Football Team enters the On-Campus Stadium on Sept 9 against Abilene Christian. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU football announces conference portion of 2018 schedule

Colin Barnard March 1, 2018

The Mountain West Conference released the 2018 conference football schedule Thursday afternoon, finalizing the regular season schedule for Colorado State and the other 11 MW schools. For the second...

Prentiss Nixon makes a pass mid-fall during the last home game of the season on Feb. 28. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Defensive woes lead to 108-87 loss for CSU in regular season finale

Colin Barnard February 28, 2018

14 seconds – that’s how long Colorado State didn’t trail against New Mexico Wednesday night in a regular season-ending beat down in Moby Arena. Two days after learning of former head coach Larry...

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