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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Football

Head coach Mike Bobo gazes on the field after another Air Force touchdown that sealed the victory over the Rams 28-45. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

Graduate transfer cornerback V.J. Banks to join CSU football

Colin Barnard April 16, 2018

Shoring up a weak spot for CSU football last season, the Rams will add their third graduate transfer of the spring in cornerback V.J. Banks. Banks revealed on Twitter that he has committed to CSU after...

Justice McCoy (2) and  Judd Erickson (12) throw during spring practice. (Collegian | Devin Cornelius)

Offense shows improvements in second scrimmage for CSU football

Colin Barnard April 15, 2018

With one week remaining in spring football, Colorado State completed its second scrimmage session of practices Sunday afternoon. In what was more of an abbreviated scrimmage than last week’s, the offense...

Director of Performance Nutrition Pam Bartz hands CSU football player Jamal Hicks a protein shake in the new nutritional facility located in the on-campus stadium. (Abby Flitton | Collegian)

CSU nutrition center: The fuel in the tank of Ram athletics

Luke Zahlmann April 10, 2018

As spring begins, the football team awaits the arrival of several players that will make their way to campus this summer. One of the most important cogs in the Rams' success, though, has already been on...

Defensive lineman Richard King (95) celebrates after CSU was able to take possession of the ball. (Tony Villalobos May

CSU offense struggles as defense shines in opening scrimmage

Luke Zahlmann April 8, 2018

After a year in which a high-flying offense was unable to make up for a suspect defense, the tides have shifted through the first scrimmage for Colorado State football as their defensive stoppers stole...

ROTC members protect the Bronze Boot at War Memorial Stadium in Wyoming in 2013.

Zahlmann: The losing ways to rivals for CSU football ends this year

Luke Zahlmann April 5, 2018

Four rivalries have existed for Colorado State football in the Mike Bobo era: Air Force, Boise State, Colorado and Wyoming. The Rams are just 2-10 in those games the past three seasons. This year, they...

Senior Izzy Mathews takes part in spring practice on April 4. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Intensity, energy pick up for CSU football ahead of first scrimmage

Colin Barnard April 4, 2018

More than three weeks into spring football, Colorado State is ready to boost the intensity. The Rams completed their seventh practice Wednesday evening and will have one more on Friday before the first...

Tight end Cameron Butler embraces a teammate after scoring a touchdown against Oregon State game on Aug. 26, 2017. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Young CSU tight ends embracing challenges of position

Colin Barnard April 3, 2018

Learning curves accompany any player making the transition from high school to college football. Speed, physicality and scheme make the two games distinctive from one another. For many college tight ends,...

Head Coach Mike Bobo reacts to a call early in the first half of the Rams' loss to Air Force on Oct. 28, 2017. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

CSU football adds graduate transfer OL T.J. Roundtree

Colin Barnard March 30, 2018

Colorado State completed its 2018 signing class with the addition of graduate transfer offensive lineman T.J. Roundtree Friday afternoon. Roundtree spent the last three seasons with the University of...

Colorado State Corner Back Anthony Hawkins squares up CU Wide Receiver Shay Fields during the second half of action at the Rocky Mountain Showdown on September 1, 2017. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

One year later, Anthony Hawkins feels settled at cornerback for CSU football

Colin Barnard March 28, 2018

Through the opening weeks of spring football in 2017, Anthony Hawkins was focused on wide receiver. A year later, his focus still rests on the position group, but in an entirely different fashion. Hawkins...

Linebacker Josh Watson (55) brings down an Air Force running back during the first half of Saturday's contest with Air Force. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Change in direction for CSU football will play pivotal role in 2018

Luke Zahlmann March 28, 2018
John Jancek, Keith Gilmore, Eric Lewis and Chase Gibson make up the four new faces on the defensive coaching staff. With Jancek at the helm, Bobo will rely on his reinvigorated staff to reverse the course of their defense.
Colorado State running back Izzy Matthews scores CSU's 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.
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