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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Courtesy of CSU Athletics | Olivia Allen

CSU cross country retains leaders, chemistry

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor August 19, 2024

Good things come in pairs.  Colorado State cross country was unexpectedly graced with the return of two top runners for the 2024 season. Coach Kelly Hart received news from all-conference runners Quinn...

Janay DeLoach wears the official Olympic Opening Ceremonies attire while speaking in Old Town. (Erik Petrovich | Collegian)

Rams to pros: Where are they now?

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter August 19, 2024

Colorado State athletes have always prided themselves on being hardworking, dedicated individuals. Some Rams have been able to take this dedication to the next level. The Rams named on this list are...

A large group of volleyball players stands in a clumped circle with their hands held up in the center.

‘Champions bring championships’: CSU volleyball looks to finish what was left undone

Damon Cook, Sports Editor August 16, 2024

Like a pie in a windowsill, the Mountain West trophy sat in the open with Colorado State volleyball slowly drifting toward it. Unfortunately for the Rams, that window was slammed shut just before they...

Seven soccer players stand in a group on the field, some hugging.

Leadership on, off the field: CSU soccer looks to establish culture in new home

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor August 16, 2024

Team cohesion is everything. Colorado State’s women’s soccer continues to create a tight-knit team for the start of the 2024 season. After making big strides last year, it looks like development...

Volleyball players stand next to each other on the side of the court, cheering on their out-of-frame teammates.

CSU volleyball preview 2024: Players, matches of note

Will Engle, Sports Copy Editor August 10, 2024

Getting off on the right foot as a new coach is certainly no easy task, especially with the ever-looming shadow of the illustrious 26-year career of coach Tom Hilbert there to set the bar high.  Coach...

One soccer player dribbles across the field while another tries to steal the ball.

CSU soccer preview 2024: Schedule, insights, players

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor August 10, 2024

Time to run it back. Colorado State soccer has a chance to follow up a historic previous season coming into 2024. After appearing in their first-ever Mountain West Conference championship, the Rams...

Two lines of football players face each other while crouched down, one holding a football against the ground.

CSU football preview 2024: Schedule, players, insights

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor August 10, 2024

Colorado State's key pieces could finally click this year. The Rams’ 2023 season resulted in an overall standing of 5-7 — a subpar record in simple terms. However, the real story was a team with three...

Midfielder Katy Coffin (14) looks to pass the ball during Colorado State University's game against Metro State.

CSU soccer slips, slides into tie on new field

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter August 9, 2024

After several hot days, Fort Collins cooled off with some rain as well as a brand new college sports season. Colorado State soccer took the field for the first time since the Mountain West Championship....

Several football players happily jump or jog in a clump.

CSU football suits up for opening scrimmage

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor August 9, 2024

It’s that new pads feeling. The Colorado State football team got their first glimpse of full-contact action on Wednesday. After a solid first week of training camp, the offense and defense went at...

Mya Lesnar named 2023-24 Mountain West Female Athlete of the Year

Adam Gross, Staff Reporter August 6, 2024

After a monumental season at Colorado State, Mya Lesnar earned the 2023-24 Mountain West Female Athlete of the Year award on Monday. Lesnar is Colorado State’s second MW Female Athlete of the Year...

One football player jumps to reach a ball while another tries to pull him down to the ground.

Fall camp: CSU football brings strong start to 1st weekend

Damon Cook, Sports Editor August 6, 2024

Colorado State football is poised to hit its apex under coach Jay Norvell during his three-year tenure. Returning players like Tory Horton, Jacob Gardner, Chase Wilson and Jack Howell — all of whom...

Colorado State University wide receiver Tory Horton (14) dashes toward the sideline during the Rocky Mountain Showdown game against the University of Colorado Boulder at Folsom Field in Boulder Sept. 16, 2023. CSU lost 43-35.

CSU announces Rocky Mountain Showdown will not offer single-game tickets

Damon Cook, Sports Editor August 1, 2024

The Rocky Mountain Showdown, one of the most intense rivalries that Colorado State football partakes in always promises to bring a lot of interest. That theme continues after CSU announced there would...

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