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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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CSU Junior Kaija Ornes keeps a ball in play during the second half of action against CU. CSU and CU ended the game tied at zero. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Stadium game, new captains highlight busy offseason for CSU soccer

Christian Hedrick April 4, 2018

Between games, practices and several big announcements, one would hardly know that it’s the offseason for the Colorado State women’s soccer team. “In some ways the spring is not unlike the fall...

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...

Freshman Katie Oleksak (22) sets a ball for her teammate Kirstie Hillyer (13) in the first set against Fresno State. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Pair of Rams to compete overseas for CSU volleyball

Luke Zahlmann March 30, 2018

After a successful year playing for Colorado State, a pair of Rams volleyball players will compete for the United States overseas on their collegiate level squad. Setter and Mountain West player of the...

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.
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...

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