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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Inside line: Why UTSA’s defense could give CSU’s quarterbacks a get-right game

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 16, 2025

Backup Jackson Brousseau is waiting in the wings. Colorado State football head coach Jay Norvell hinted Wednesday that sophomore starter Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi’s job may not be secure after his struggles...

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Amid offensive concerns, CSU football’s secondary quietly transforms into strength

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 11, 2025

Big plays can speak for themselves, but defensive production is built over time. As Colorado State football's secondary came together last spring under a fresh set of eyes, there were some big expectations...

A crowd of college students yell and make the ram sign with their hands while cheering. They are in orange Aggie merch, with one student having a set of ram horns on his head.

CSU Athletics faces pivotal final year before joining Pac-12

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 8, 2025

Nothing lasts forever. The countdown has begun for Colorado State’s move to the Pac-12, and Director of Athletics John Weber said the Rams cannot afford to limp into their new league. At Fall Media...

Colorado State University football players run off the field between plays at a spring scrimmage April 26.

Expectations remain high as CSU football looks to bounce back against UNC

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 2, 2025

The first step left a mark, but the second must be sharper. Colorado State football’s trip to Seattle left some room for improvement, but it also left belief in its next game against Northern Colorado....

Wide receiver Lavon Brown (82) celebrates a touchdown during a spring football scrimmage April 26.

CSU wide receivers mix big personalities with bigger goals

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 1, 2025

Not every spark shows up on the stat sheet. The Colorado State football wide receiver room is full of glimmer and habit, but in the Rams' season opener, that spark didn’t really show up on the stat...

Colorado State University lacrosse huddles up to prepare for the next play in their game against the University of Utah in Fort Collins April 4. CSU won 15-9.

CSU lacrosse looks to continue culture of success, hard work in 2026

Brandon Vetromila, Staff Reporter May 9, 2025

Colorado State lacrosse has a long tradition of success, from their record-high six Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association national championships to the outstanding alumni who have passed through the...

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CSU’s Campus Rec Aikido class invites students to strengthen their bodies, minds

Yoleni Paulo, Staff Reporter April 21, 2025

When most people think of martial arts, they picture fast-paced combat, punches, kicks and intense high-energy fighting. But in Colorado State University's Campus Recreation Aikido class, the pace is...

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Lacrosse traces deep roots to Native American traditions

Yoleni Paulo, Staff Reporter April 17, 2025

Today, many western sports such as lacrosse, rodeo and long-distance running are deeply rooted in Native American cultures. As European settlers adopted and reshaped these sports, they became widespread...

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CSU rodeo facilitates connections between athletes, animals

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor April 15, 2025

An essential part of a team sport is building chemistry with those around, but for the Colorado State rodeo team, the connections made transcend just humans.  Although rodeo is primarily thought of...

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CSU men’s lacrosse prepares for toughest battle of season against Colorado

Brandon Vetromila, Staff Reporter April 8, 2025

Although lacrosse is not one of the most popular sports at Colorado State, it has a record of being one of the most successful club programs at CSU. Founded in 1964, CSU lacrosse has a long tradition...

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