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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.
Head coach Mike Bobo looks up at the scoreboard during the first half of the Rams' 16-13 loss to Wyoming in the Border War. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

Zahlmann: Without a wage, NCAA athletes are free to live how they see fit

Luke Zahlmann • March 22, 2018

Controversy struck Colorado State football as quarterback Collin Hill once again tore his ACL, this time while playing basketball outside of program actives. The rub lies in the fact that Hill suffered...

Colorado State quarterback Collin Hill takes part in drills during spring practice on March 30, 2017. Hill retore his ACL playing intramural basketball on March 8, 2018. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Hedrick: Unrestricted off-field activity is a slippery slope for NCAA athletes

Christian Hedrick • March 22, 2018

Spring practice has just begun for the Colorado State football team, but the 2018 season may already be derailed by an ACL injury to expected starting quarterback Collin Hill. Whether it’s on the practice...

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...

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...

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...

DENVER- Jordan Fogal (11), Kevin Nutt Jr. (10), Jamal Hicks (7), Justin Sweet (29), and Josh Watson (55) take the field together during the second half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

Defensive modifications evident from top to bottom for CSU football

Colin Barnard • February 21, 2018

At the end of the 2017 college football season, Colorado State fans found themselves wondering what could have been. A promising season turned mediocre, due in part to shoddy defense down the stretch. Look...

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

Zahlmann: Fans need to let their leaders be just that

Luke Zahlmann • February 21, 2018

Moby Madness inside the stands has turned to a mob wielded pitchforks outside the confines of Colorado State athletics. College athletics have an intertwined feature that is not present in professional...

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