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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Senior Naeemah Weathers (9) prepares to spikes a ball during a match between Colorado State University and Colorado Boulder held at Moby Arena Sept. 15.

Taking off: Naeemah Weathers jets to stardom

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 20, 2023

Finding an All-Mountain West player in a recruiting class can be a challenge. Finding two is that much harder.  In 2020, Colorado State did just that by bringing in two of their current stars. Kennedy...

University of Colorado Boulder Buffaloes player  Jimmy Horn Jr. (5) jumps for an interception during the Rocky Mountain Showdown against Colorado State University Sept. 16. CU won 43-35.

CU hangs on in double OT to best CSU

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 17, 2023

Editor's note: This story has been updated to remedy a confusion between Shedeur and Shilo Sanders. Colorado State came into Folsom Field with a chance to win, going into two overtime periods. That...

Team members of the Colorado State University Women's Volleyball club embrace during a timeout Sept. 15.

CSU volleyball doubleheader draws attention, scores

Emma Askren, Sports Editor September 17, 2023

It was 7 p.m. Sept. 14, and the Colorado State Rams were preparing for their first game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Buffaloes. This series marked the beginning of a competitive weekend for CSU...

CSU soccer historic win streak comes to end after loss to Utah Tech

CSU soccer historic win streak comes to end after loss to Utah Tech

Ben Fairly, Sports Reporter September 15, 2023

Thursday’s weather report did not come kindly to the Colorado State soccer squad and their matchup against the Utah Tech Trailblazers as the rain delayed their game for about an hour. Thankfully, Mother...

Why CSU produces better NFL talent than CU

Why CSU produces better NFL talent than CU

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 15, 2023

A rivalry as old as time, the Rocky Mountain Showdown has truly been one of the driving forces in the divide between Colorado State and Colorado.  With everything from stolen flags to poisoned bulldogs,...

Rivalry in the Rockies: History of CSU vs. CU football, volleyball

Rivalry in the Rockies: History of CSU vs. CU football, volleyball

Ben Fairly, Sports Reporter September 14, 2023

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. One of college sports' oldest rivalries officially returns this week as Colorado State takes on Colorado in football and volleyball. Rams...

Throw down at the showdown: A preview of what to expect

Throw down at the showdown: A preview of what to expect

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 13, 2023

The 92nd edition of the Rocky Mountain Showdown is set for kickoff on what will probably be the most viewed meeting between Colorado State and Colorado in the history of the rivalry.  Part of the reason...

Colorado State guard Joe Palmer (20) grabs a rebound in the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas March 9. The Rams lost 64-61 to San Diego State in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Mountain West Men's Basketball Championship.

CSU men’s basketball to take on tough nonconference play

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 7, 2023

While football season has barely just started, basketball is in the minds of Colorado State fans after the team's nonconference schedule was released Sept. 15.  It will be a tough schedule, but tough...

Despite the loss, the Colorado State University Rams show some good work as they fall short to the Washington State University Cougars at Canvas Stadium Sept. 2. CSU lost 24-50.

Rams football looks to regroup, refine during early bye week

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 6, 2023

Disappointment was a theme in the locker room after Colorado State football lost to Washington State Saturday. The mood rolled over to Monday as the Rams looked to their bye week.  It’s an uncharacteristic...

Colorado State University Middle Blocker Karina Leber (42) and Outside Hitter Annie Sullivan (2) block the ball during the volleyball game against Stanford University Aug. 26. Stanford won 3-1.

Rams volleyball end Arkansas road trip 2-1

Ben Fairly, Sports Reporter September 5, 2023

The Colorado State volleyball team made their first official road trip of the season and traveled to Arkansas, where they competed in three matches, all of which were incredibly competitive. Their first...

Colorado State University running back Kobe Johnson (0) ran the full field for a punt return and CSU's first touchdown of the game early in the fourth quarter vs the Washington State University Cougars at Canvas Stadium Sep. 2. CSU lost 24-50. Photo by River Kinnaird.

Rams show promise despite blowout in home football opener

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 2, 2023

The fans inside Canvas Stadium weren't the only ones roasting as Colorado State kicked off its home opener in the hottest recorded start in history, which clocked in at 90 degrees. Washington State took...

CSU XC looks to NCAA Championships with new additions

CSU XC looks to NCAA Championships with new additions

Damon Cook, Sports Editor August 30, 2023

The 2023-24 season will be an exciting one for Colorado State cross country. Earlier this month, they were voted to win the Mountain West Conference in the preseason poll.  This would be a big feat...

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