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CSU football chases history behind offensive renovations

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 20, 2024

When Fort Air Raid was abandoned, the success of Colorado State football became the ultimate paradox. Championed by coach Jay Norvell, CSU looked poised to be the gunslinging team everyone grew accustomed...

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Sister act brings dominance to CSU women’s basketball

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter November 20, 2024

With McKenna Hofschild graduating and leaving Colorado State women's basketball, it was time for a new leader — someone who had grown with the team. For Hannah Ronsiek, it was her time to shine. She...

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Nique Clifford reinvents himself in green, gold as he chases NBA dreams

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 20, 2024

If Nique Clifford could've seen how the first three years of his collegiate career would unfold, he would have smashed the crystal ball he was looking into. Coming out of The Vanguard School, Clifford...

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CSU women’s basketball continues strong start with win against Southern

Devin Imsirpasic, Staff Reporter November 19, 2024

A new era for Colorado state women’s basketball has begun in a strong way. A dominant third quarter paved the way for a 78-47 Rams victory over Southern to improve to 4-1 on the young season. The...

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CSU women’s basketball flexes depth in assertive win over Columbia College

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor November 16, 2024

Ordinary tasks often grant new insights. Colorado State women’s basketball faced an undemanding challenge against Columbia College of Missouri Saturday. The Rams led for all but a couple possessions...

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Nourishing playoff hopes: CSU football confiscates Bronze Boot from Wyoming

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor November 16, 2024

In 1899, the Colorado Agricultural College Aggies walked off a live football field with unfinished business. On Friday, Colorado State football rejoiced, Bronze Boot in hand, on the logo in Canvas Stadium....

The Bronze Boot trophy sits on a table on the Colorado State sideline  before the Colorado State - Wyoming Border War football game Nov. 6 The Boot stayed in Fort Collins last year following the 34-24 win by Colorado State in the truncated COVID season (which would be Colorado State’s only win that year). The result of 2021’s matchup was the polar opposite, a 31-17 trouncing of the Rams by the Wyoming Cowboys in Laramie.

Breaking: CSU, Wyoming to extend Border War 8 more years after Rams move to Pac-12

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 14, 2024

The Border War will be guaranteed eight future matchups after Colorado State moves to the Pac-12 in 2026.  The series will start in 2028 and run through 2035. All of the even year seasons will be played...

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Bruiser bros: Buom Jock ascends to excellence alongside Chase Wilson

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 14, 2024

Although Buom Jock said him and Chase Wilson have yet to establish a nickname, they're certainly deserving of one. The dynamic duo has been one of the defining factors that has allowed the Colorado...

Jalen Lake (15) looks to the other end of the floor in Colorado State University's game against the University of Denver Nov. 12 in Moby Arena. CSU beat DU 74-65.

CSU men’s basketball finds path to victory over DU despite sluggish play

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 12, 2024

Life gave Colorado State men's basketball lemons that had already been squeezed. Coach Niko Medved said that he felt like his team didn’t have any juice in their 74-65 victory over Denver in Moby...

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Nique Clifford, Kyle Jorgensen pop clutch in CSU men’s basketball nail-biter win over Tennessee State

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 9, 2024

A game that should have been forgettable became unforgettable.  Coming into the game against Tennessee State men's basketball, Colorado State was favored to win by more than 20 points. Instead, it...

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Ronsiek sisters lead path to victory for CSU women’s basketball against Oregon State

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter November 8, 2024

For Colorado State women’s basketball, the key to success Friday night was none other than family. This philosophy presented itself in the literal sense in CSU's sister duo: Emma and Hannah Ronsiek.  Going...

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Cook: CSU football was always going to go bowling; it’s stupid to think otherwise

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 6, 2024

Editor’s Note: All opinion content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. To become prisoner of a moment often...

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