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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Head CSU Football Coach Mike Bobo yells to the team during the Rocky Mountain Showdown. The Rams lost to the Buffs  13-45. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Herz: Lack of preparation evident in every phase of CSU’s game

Eddie Herz September 1, 2018

If the first two games of the season tell viewers anything, it’s that CSU has simply lacked preparation from both a playing and coaching standpoint. Coming off of last season, it seemed almost impossible...

CU Football players tackle a CSU football player during the Rocky Mountain Showdown on Aug. 31. The Rams lost to the Buffs  13-45. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

CSU loses fourth-straight Showdown, remains winless on the year

Luke Zahlmann August 31, 2018
If Colorado State drew up their worst-case scenario to begin the Rocky Mountain Showdown, it would have looked a lot like their start against the University of Colorado.
The Colorado State Ram Ruckus was in full attendance during CSU Volleyball's season opener against Duke on August 25, 2017. The Rams played a hard fought battle but in the end the Blue Devils won in five sets. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Colorado State volleyball enjoys home-court advantage like few others

Mack Beaulieu August 31, 2018

After years of being the Mountain West’s best team and one of the nation’s most consistent programs, it makes sense the Colorado State Rams are one of the nation’s most watched teams. But, that...

Colorado State Quarterback K.J. Carta-Samuels makes a deep pass from the pocket during the fourth quarter of play against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. The Rams fell to the Warriors 43-34 at Canvas Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Fort Collins, CO. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Carta-Samuels poised for the limelight after backup career with Washington

Mack Beaulieu August 31, 2018

K.J. Carta Samuels came into his first Colorado State season breaking records. Now, the graduate transfer will try and prove that four years in a power-5 program and one start has prepared him for the...

Breana Runnels waits for a serve during the game against UNC Willmington. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

The light is shining bright on a new star for CSU volleyball

Luke Zahlmann August 31, 2018

Taking over for the all-time kills leader in Colorado State volleyball history is a challenge, one Breana Runnels is undertaking. The aforementioned leader, Jasmine Hanna, played her final season for...

Colorado State Quarterback K.J. Carta-Samuels attempt to make a pass from the pocket during the third quarter of play against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. The Rams fell to the Warriors 43-34 at Canvas Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Fort Collins, CO. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Herz: Despite recording-setting performance, Carta-Samuels’ job is unsafe

Eddie Herz August 31, 2018

Defeating Hawaii last week would have done much more for the Colorado State Rams than reverse a zero in the win column. Earning a season-opening victory was obviously the most important thing for CSU...

Colorado State University head football coach Mike Bobo fields questions from the media during football media day on August 2. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Zahlmann: CSU football’s head coach has a lot riding on this showdown

Luke Zahlmann August 31, 2018

Coach Mike Bobo, going into his fourth Rocky Mountain Showdown, has a lot riding on a victory, including the perception that he is unable to compete in rivalry games. Consistent losses to the University...

Olabisi Johnson points downfield after making a reception against CU during the Rocky Mountain Showdown. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

CSU veterans focused on leaving a winning legacy in their final showdown

Eddie Herz August 31, 2018

There is no question that the Rocky Mountain Showdown tends to be the most important regular season game in the eyes of Colorado State fans. The significance of the game is evident throughout the locker...

Paulina Hougaard-Jensen serves during the home opener against Illinois. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

From Denmark to CSU, Hougaard-Jensen is all business

Sergio Santistevan August 31, 2018

In the previous two seasons, Paulina Hougaard-Jensen has been exceptional for the Colorado State volleyball team. Unfortunately for opposing teams, she still has another two years to compete before finishing...

Quarterback Nick Stevens (7) is hit hard while throwing the ball to running back Dalyn Dawkins (1) during the Rocky Mountain Showdown. (Forest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Zahlmann: The Rocky Mountain Showdown isn’t really a showdown

Luke Zahlmann August 30, 2018

The best part of the Rocky Mountain Showdown between Colorado State University and the University of Colorado is the world-class tailgating, considered the year's top collegiate event in Colorado. The...

The men's cross country gathers in a huddle before their meet at Hughes Stadium on Sept 1. (Megan Daly | Collegian)

Former runners seek to support those who replaced them for CSU

Michelle Gould August 30, 2018

In the lead up to the season, Colorado State Men’s Cross Country was ranked No. 9 according to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches’ Association Division I National Coaches’ Poll. Along...

Breanna Runnels hits against UNC Willmington. The Rams swept the Seahawks 3-0. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

CSU volleyball sweeps UNC despite early difficulties

Sergio Santistevan August 29, 2018

The Colorado State volleyball team went on the road for the first time this season and was tested by the University of Northern Colorado for much of the match. From the first whistle, UNC gave the Rams...

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