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Football

 Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: Colorado State football ends up as Gator bait

Keegan Pope December 4, 2014

Three years ago this month, a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Jim McElwain was introduced as the newest head football coach at Colorado State University. He spoke of committing to Colorado State long-term,...

Colorado State head coach Jim McElwain has accepted the same position at the University of Florida.  (Photo credit: Keegan Pope)

Jim McElwain accepts job at Florida; CSU will receive $7 million buyout

Keegan Pope December 4, 2014

Like a summer romance, Jim McElwain’s stay in Fort Collins was just long enough for one side and heartbreakingly short for another. Early Thursday morning, ESPN reported that McElwain, who had...

Colorado State head coach Jim McElwain and the University of Florida have hit a snag in their negotiations for McElwain to become the university's next head football coach.

McElwain, Florida yet to come to agreement

Keegan Pope December 3, 2014

Jim McElwain is still the head football coach at Colorado State University, for now. The Associated Press' Mark Long tweeted Wednesday afternoon that University of Florida athletic director Jeremy...

 Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: Tony Frank playing with fire in McElwain buyout

Keegan Pope December 3, 2014

Colorado State University president Tony Frank is toeing a very fine line in the talks regarding head football coach Jim McElwain's $7.5 million buyout. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the discussions...

CSU QB Grayson named Manning Award finalist

CSU QB Grayson named Manning Award finalist

Keegan Pope December 3, 2014

Amid the chaos of head coach Jim McElwain's possible departure, Colorado State senior quarterback Garrett Grayson has been named a finalist for the Manning Award, which is sponsored by the Allstate...

CTV Sports 12-1-14: CSU volleyball, football, men's basketball and women' basketball

CTV Sports 12-1-14: CSU volleyball, football, men’s basketball and women’ basketball

Travis Green December 2, 2014

http://youtu.be/pOGpvCh-N30?list=UUzd9XlkqB9_3t5Zd0pe96yw   CTV Sports anchors Patrick Enslow and Travis Green recap CSU volleyball's NCAA tournament seeding, CSU football's 27-24 loss to Air...

Colorado State head coach Jim McElwain was one of 20 coaches named on the Maxwell Football Club Collegiate Coach of the Year award list Wednesday.

Florida AD Jeremy Foley meets with CSU’s McElwain Tuesday night

Keegan Pope December 2, 2014

Jim McElwain has become the University of Florida's top target for its head coaching vacancy, according to ESPN's Brett McMurphy. University of Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley and a number of...

CSU QB Grayson named MW Offensive Player of the Year; McElwain named Coach of the Year

CSU QB Grayson named MW Offensive Player of the Year; McElwain named Coach of the Year

Keegan Pope December 2, 2014

Colorado State quarterback Garrett Grayson has been named the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year, the league announced Tuesday morning. “I’m very thankful to be surrounded by great players...

 Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: Despite 2-10 record, CU outclasses CSU in football gameday experience

Keegan Pope December 1, 2014

BOULDER, Colo. – It’s the place all Colorado State fans love to hate. However, many of you haven’t ever attended a game there. Until Saturday, I hadn’t either. The place I’m talking about...

Grayson, Sambrailo, Blake invited to participate Senior Bowl, East-West Shrine games

Grayson, Sambrailo, Blake invited to participate Senior Bowl, East-West Shrine games

Keegan Pope November 29, 2014

Despite Colorado State’s heart-breaking loss to Air Force Friday night, the Rams received some good news Saturday when it was announced that senior quarterback Garrett Grayson and senior offensive tackle...

Jim McElwain addresses the media after Air Force loss

Jim McElwain addresses the media after Air Force loss

Keith Albertson November 29, 2014

http://youtu.be/SMudJd9sw5s Colorado State football coach Jim McElwain addresses the media after the Rams lost to the Air Force Falcons 27-24. CSU drops to 10-2 on the season.

Air Force defense beats McElwain's late-game gamble

Air Force defense beats McElwain’s late-game gamble

Quentin Sickafoose November 28, 2014

AIR FORCE ACADEMY — Jim McElwain didn’t want to settle. No. 21 Colorado State had crossed over into Air Force territory with 44 ticks left on the game clock as the head coach stared down a 4th down...

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