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Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Words from the Pope: For the final time, the Pope has spoken

Keegan Pope
May 9, 2016
Former Colorado State point guard John Gillon commits to Syracuse for final season

Former Colorado State point guard John Gillon commits to Syracuse for final season

Keegan Pope
May 1, 2016
CSU linebacker Cory James chases down Hawai'i QB.

Former CSU linebacker Cory James selected by Raiders in sixth round of NFL Draft

Keegan Pope
April 30, 2016
Colorado State hires Jase Herl to basketball staff, promotes two others to new positions

Colorado State hires Jase Herl to basketball staff, promotes two others to new positions

Keegan Pope
April 26, 2016
Colorado State announces signing of junior college forward Che Bob

Colorado State announces signing of junior college forward Che Bob

Keegan Pope
April 25, 2016
Colorado State guard Jihn Gillon drives to the basket during the Rams' win over Boise State last season. (Abbie Parr/Collegian)

Colorado State’s John Gillon, Toby Van Ry granted releases, will transfer

Keegan Pope
April 22, 2016
Colorado State hoops now scrambling to find players, coaches

Colorado State hoops now scrambling to find players, coaches

Keegan Pope
April 12, 2016
Kiel Robinson, right, will be a part of a loaded linebacker group for CSU next year. (Collegian File Photo)

Colorado State adds home-and-home hoops series, road football game with Arkansas

Keegan Pope
April 7, 2016
Leonard Perry (Courtesy CSU Athletics)

CSU associate head coach Leonard Perry accepts coaching position at Pacific

Keegan Pope
April 6, 2016
Colorado State assistant basketball coach Ross Hodge. (Courtesy CSU Athletics)

Colorado State assistant Ross Hodge to accept associate head coaching position at Arkansas State

Keegan Pope
April 6, 2016
Kiel Robinson, right, will be a part of a loaded linebacker group for CSU next year. (Collegian File Photo)

Colorado State looks to replace bevy of seniors, transition back to 3-4 scheme

Keegan Pope
March 30, 2016
Three offensive position battles to watch during Colorado State's spring practices

Three offensive position battles to watch during Colorado State’s spring practices

Keegan Pope
March 26, 2016
Colorado State players celebrate on the bench during the Mountain West conference tournament. (Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos)

Looking ahead after the Colorado State men’s hoops team’s 18-16 season

Keegan Pope
March 22, 2016
Colorado State players Joe De Ciman, left, and Prentiss Nixon, right, bury their heads during the final minutes of the Rams' loss to Fresno State Friday. (NCAA Photos)

Pope: Colorado State goes out kicking and screaming in Mountain West semifinals

Keegan Pope
March 12, 2016
11 MAR 2016: Fresno State University takes on Colorado State University during the 2016 Mountain West Conference Women's Basketball Championship at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. Steve Nowland/NCAA Photos

Miraculous comeback lifts No. 22 CSU to first MW tournament title since 2002

Keegan Pope
March 11, 2016
10 MAR 2016: Boise State University takes on Colorado State University during the 2016 Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Championship at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos

Scott, Rams bury Boise State to move on to Mountain West semifinals

Keegan Pope
March 11, 2016
No. 22 Colorado State rolls into MW title game with dominant win over New Mexico

No. 22 Colorado State rolls into MW title game with dominant win over New Mexico

Keegan Pope
March 9, 2016
Colorado State men's hoops team 'all business' for Mountain West tournament

Colorado State men’s hoops team ‘all business’ for Mountain West tournament

Keegan Pope
March 9, 2016
08 MAR 2016: San Diego State University takes on Colorado State University during the 2016 Mountain West Conference Women's Basketball Championship at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos

No. 22 Colorado State uses late run to advance past San Diego State

Keegan Pope
March 8, 2016
Second-half run spurs Colorado State in 87-73 win over Air Force

Second-half run spurs Colorado State in 87-73 win over Air Force

Keegan Pope
March 5, 2016
Lewis, Harris shine in Fresno State's 87-73 rout of Colorado State

Lewis, Harris shine in Fresno State’s 87-73 rout of Colorado State

Keegan Pope
March 3, 2016
Jamie Patrick's

Pope: Patrick-led Rams bury Fresno State for third Mountain West title in a row

Keegan Pope
March 1, 2016
Pope: For sports to survive, safety changes are necessary

Pope: For sports to survive, safety changes are necessary

Keegan Pope
March 1, 2016
European influence playing big role in CSU women's hoops team's dominant run

European influence playing big role in CSU women’s hoops team’s dominant run

Keegan Pope
February 29, 2016
Colorado State drops fifth straight road game with 87-80 OT loss at Nevada

Colorado State drops fifth straight road game with 87-80 OT loss at Nevada

Keegan Pope
February 28, 2016
Colorado State slugs out low-scoring win over New Mexico, moves to 25-1

Colorado State slugs out low-scoring win over New Mexico, moves to 25-1

Keegan Pope
February 24, 2016
Abysmal start dooms CSU in 84-66 blowout loss to rival Wyoming

Abysmal start dooms CSU in 84-66 blowout loss to rival Wyoming

Keegan Pope
February 20, 2016
Emmanuel Omogbo gets ready to shoot a free throw against Wyoming. (Bianca Torrez/Collegian)

Colorado State looking to turn the corner against rival Wyoming in Border War matchup

Keegan Pope
February 19, 2016
CSU women's hoops not overlooking Wyoming despite recent dominance

CSU women’s hoops not overlooking Wyoming despite recent dominance

Keegan Pope
February 19, 2016
Colorado State's offense stumbles in 72-59 road loss to Utah State

Colorado State’s offense stumbles in 72-59 road loss to Utah State

Keegan Pope
February 17, 2016
Colorado State guard Jihn Gillon drives to the basket during the Rams' win over Boise State last season. (Abbie Parr/Collegian)

Colorado State looking to get back on track against Utah State

Keegan Pope
February 16, 2016
Colorado State women tie school-record winning streak with 83-52 rout of UNLV

Colorado State women tie school-record winning streak with 83-52 rout of UNLV

Keegan Pope
February 13, 2016
Photo by Ryan Arb

Keys with Keegs: Colorado State vs. Boise State

Keegan Pope
February 10, 2016
Photo by Ryan Arb

Big games from Scott, Gillon lead CSU to 76-67 win over Nevada

Keegan Pope
February 6, 2016
Colorado State seniors Sam Carlson and Joe Hansley celebrate a touchdown earlier this season against Air Force. (Collegian File Photo)

Colorado State announces 26-player football recruiting class

Keegan Pope
February 3, 2016
Keyora Wharry handles the ball against Boise State on Saturday afternoon. Whary finished with 12 points as CSU took down Boise 68-64. Photo courtesy of CSU Athletics/ Don Reichert

Keys with Keegs: San Diego State vs. Colorado State women’s hoops

Keegan Pope
February 3, 2016
Colorado State players prepare to run out of the tunnel before Saturday's game against UNLV. (Abbie Parr/Collegian)

Colorado State National Signing Day Central

Keegan Pope
February 2, 2016
San Diego State running away with Mountain West men's hoops race

San Diego State running away with Mountain West men’s hoops race

Keegan Pope
February 1, 2016
Colorado State adds four commits to 2016 football recruiting class

Colorado State adds four commits to 2016 football recruiting class

Keegan Pope
January 31, 2016
(Bianca Torrez/ Collegian)

NBA legend Kobe Bryant sends heartfelt video to CSU’s Emmanuel Omogbo

Keegan Pope
January 31, 2016
(Bianca Torrez/ Collegian)

Adams’ stellar second half propels Wyoming to 83-76 win over CSU

Keegan Pope
January 30, 2016
Omogbo, Scott lead Colorado State to 74-66 win over San Jose State

Omogbo, Scott lead Colorado State to 74-66 win over San Jose State

Keegan Pope
January 27, 2016
Three Keys with Keegs: Colorado State vs. San Jose State

Three Keys with Keegs: Colorado State vs. San Jose State

Keegan Pope
January 27, 2016
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Words From the Pope: Could Colorado State’s academic standing really land it in the Big 12?

Keegan Pope
January 26, 2016
Colorado State forward Emmanuel Omogbo shoots a layup during the Rams' 69-62 loss to San Diego State earlier this season. (Luke Walker/Collegian)

Words From the Pope: Outpouring of support after Omogbo tragedy reminds us of the good of humanity

Keegan Pope
January 20, 2016
Colorado State's GoFundMe for Omogbo family surpasses $90,000

Colorado State’s GoFundMe for Omogbo family surpasses $90,000

Keegan Pope
January 20, 2016
Colorado State forward Emmanuel Omogbo shoots a layup during the Rams' 69-62 loss to San Diego State earlier this season. (Luke Walker/Collegian)

Parents of CSU hoops player Emmanuel Omogbo die in Maryland house fire

Keegan Pope
January 19, 2016
McDonogh 35 prep running back Darius May, center, committed to play for Colorado State Tuesday afternoon. (Photo Courtesy of Twitter/Darius May)

Colorado State adds commitment from Louisiana prep running back Darius May

Keegan Pope
January 19, 2016
Colorado State finding its way with new lineup, new roles

Colorado State finding its way with new lineup, new roles

Keegan Pope
January 19, 2016
Chris Smith's career-high 35 points lead Utah State over CSU 96-92

Chris Smith’s career-high 35 points lead Utah State over CSU 96-92

Keegan Pope
January 16, 2016
Mistake-prone Colorado State falls to San Diego State 69-62

Mistake-prone Colorado State falls to San Diego State 69-62

Keegan Pope
January 14, 2016
Former CSU wide receiver Rashard Higgins smiles after defeating Tulsa 42-17 in October of 2014. (Abbie Parr | Collegian)

Colorado State wide receiver Rashard Higgins to forgo senior season, enter NFL Draft

Keegan Pope
January 13, 2016
Jamie Patrick shoots over a San Jose State defender.

Arias’ 16 points leads CSU in 76-54 rout of San Jose State

Keegan Pope
January 9, 2016
CSU defensive coordinator Marty English. After a 31-year coaching career, English will retire following the 2017 season. (Photo courtesy of CSU Athletics)

Colorado State promotes Marty English to defensive coordinator

Keegan Pope
January 8, 2016
Colorado State upends UNLV 66-65 on last-second free throw

Colorado State upends UNLV 66-65 on last-second free throw

Keegan Pope
January 7, 2016
Tiel Daniels celebrates after a dramatic comeback win over UNLV during his junior season. (Abbie Parr/Collegian)

Three Keys with Keegs: Colorado State vs. UNLV

Keegan Pope
January 6, 2016
Furious CSU comeback falls just short in 84-80 loss to Boise State

Furious CSU comeback falls just short in 84-80 loss to Boise State

Keegan Pope
January 2, 2016
Poll: What was the top CSU athletics moment of the year?

Poll: What was the top CSU athletics moment of the year?

Keegan Pope
December 30, 2015
CSU faces lots of question marks heading into 2016

CSU faces lots of question marks heading into 2016

Keegan Pope
December 30, 2015
Colorado State seniors Sam Carlson and Joe Hansley celebrate a touchdown earlier this season against Air Force. (Collegian File Photo)

Colorado State seniors leave legacy of success, promise for future

Keegan Pope
December 30, 2015
Nevada defense sacks Colorado State quarterback Nick Stevens (7) during the first half of the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015. (Rebecca Noble/for the Rocky Mountain Collegian)

Red-zone failures loom large in CSU’s 28-23 loss to Nevada

Keegan Pope
December 30, 2015
Colorado State wide receiver hangs his head after the Rams' 28-23 loss to Nevada Tuesday in the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl. (Rebekah Noble/For the Collegian)

Late touchdown just enough for Nevada in 28-23 win over CSU in NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl

Keegan Pope
December 29, 2015
VIDEO: CTV Sports' Travis Green and Keegan Pope break down keys to the Arizona Bowl

VIDEO: CTV Sports’ Travis Green and Keegan Pope break down keys to the Arizona Bowl

Keegan Pope
December 29, 2015
Position-by-position breakdown: Colorado State vs. Nevada

Position-by-position breakdown: Colorado State vs. Nevada

Keegan Pope
December 29, 2015
Colorado State defensive players celebrate a takeaway during the Rams' win over Air Force earlier this season. (Abbie Parr/Collegian)

Despite Summers’ departure, CSU defense confident under Marty English

Keegan Pope
December 28, 2015
Kiel Robinson, right, will be a part of a loaded linebacker group for CSU next year. (Collegian File Photo)

Colorado State, Nevada looking forward to battle of wills Tuesday

Keegan Pope
December 28, 2015
Stellar guard play sparks CSU in 89-61 rout of South Carolina Upstate

Stellar guard play sparks CSU in 89-61 rout of South Carolina Upstate

Keegan Pope
December 21, 2015
CSU head coach Mike Bobo announces mid-year signing of South Carolina prep QB Collin Hill

CSU head coach Mike Bobo announces mid-year signing of South Carolina prep QB Collin Hill

Keegan Pope
December 21, 2015
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Words From the Pope: Faton Bauta, Ryun Williams, and that Daniel Bejarano tweet

Keegan Pope
December 21, 2015
Colorado State won its 2015 season opener 65-13 against Savannah State. (Abbie Parr/Collegian)

CSU defensive coordinator Tyson Summers hired as Georgia Southern head coach

Keegan Pope
December 20, 2015
Without Clavell, CSU's offense falls apart in 61-56 loss to Kansas State

Without Clavell, CSU’s offense falls apart in 61-56 loss to Kansas State

Keegan Pope
December 19, 2015
Colorado State guard Gian Clavell out for the year with hand injury

Colorado State guard Gian Clavell out for the year with hand injury

Keegan Pope
December 19, 2015
Colorado State adds Georgia transfer QB Faton Bauta

Colorado State adds Georgia transfer QB Faton Bauta

Keegan Pope
December 19, 2015
Colorado State quarterback Coleman Key walks off the field after the Rams; 23-20 overtime loss to Minnesota Saturday. (Abbie Parr/Collegian)

Quarterback Coleman Key leaving Colorado State football team

Keegan Pope
December 14, 2015
Colorado State falls 73-64 to Northern Colorado, loses for fourth time in five games

Colorado State falls 73-64 to Northern Colorado, loses for fourth time in five games

Keegan Pope
December 13, 2015
Three Keys with Keegs: Nevada vs. Colorado State

Three Keys with Keegs: Nevada vs. Colorado State

Keegan Pope
December 10, 2015
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Words From the Pope: CU-CSU hoops, fans and the Arizona Bowl “disaster”

Keegan Pope
December 7, 2015
Colorado State blows 13-point lead, loses 88-77 to rival Colorado

Colorado State blows 13-point lead, loses 88-77 to rival Colorado

Keegan Pope
December 7, 2015
Eustachy: Colorado State lacks killer instinct right now

Eustachy: Colorado State lacks killer instinct right now

Keegan Pope
December 6, 2015
Ryan Arb/Collegian

Faust’s team-high 27 points leads Long Beach State to 83-77 win over CSU

Keegan Pope
December 3, 2015
Ryan Arb/Collegian

Colorado State University, Under Armour extend contract through 2021

Keegan Pope
December 2, 2015
(Ryan Arb)

Rashard Higgins headlines CSU players on All-Mountain West teams

Keegan Pope
December 1, 2015
Colorado State senior outside hitter Adrianna Culbert, second from right, was named the Mountain West Player of the Year Monday. (Ryan Arb/Collegian)

CSU volleyball’s Adrianna Culbert named Mountain West Player of the Year

Keegan Pope
November 30, 2015
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Words From the Pope: Mike Bobo and Mountain West hoops

Keegan Pope
November 29, 2015
Ryan Arb/Collegian

CSU blows 17-point halftime lead in 99-90 double overtime loss to UTEP

Keegan Pope
November 28, 2015
Ryan Arb/Collegian

Colorado State dominates Portland to extend non-conference winning streak to 21

Keegan Pope
November 27, 2015
Former CSU wide receiver Rashard Higgins smiles after defeating Tulsa 42-17 in October of 2014. (Abbie Parr | Collegian)

CSU football players share their Thanksgiving plans, favorite dishes

Keegan Pope
November 25, 2015
Ryan Arb/Collegian

CSU survives feisty Abilene Christian to win 108-100 double-overtime thriller

Keegan Pope
November 24, 2015
Ryan Arb/Collegian

Surprises all around after two weeks of college hoops

Keegan Pope
November 24, 2015
The good, the bad and the ugly: CSU beats UNM 28-21 to become bowl-eligible

The good, the bad and the ugly: CSU beats UNM 28-21 to become bowl-eligible

Keegan Pope
November 22, 2015
CSU becomes bowl eligible with 28-21 road win over New Mexico

CSU becomes bowl eligible with 28-21 road win over New Mexico

Keegan Pope
November 21, 2015
CSU outlasts Loyola Marymount for 83-75 win in home opener

CSU outlasts Loyola Marymount for 83-75 win in home opener

Keegan Pope
November 20, 2015
CSU head coach Larry Eustachy not happy with new college hoops rules

CSU head coach Larry Eustachy not happy with new college hoops rules

Keegan Pope
November 19, 2015
(Ryan Arb)

Rashard Higgins returning to form just in time for Colorado State

Keegan Pope
November 16, 2015
Colorado State wide receiver Rashard Higgins could have a big day against Nevada's secondary in the Arizona Bowl. (Abbie Parr/Collegian)

Dawkins, Higgins lead CSU in 49-35 win over UNLV on Senior Night

Keegan Pope
November 14, 2015
Colorado State wide receiver Rashard Higgins escapes a Utah State defender during last season's game. (Collegian File Photo)

Colorado State seniors reflect on their favorite moments at Hughes Stadium

Keegan Pope
November 13, 2015
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: Celebrate all of Colorado State’s seniors Saturday

Keegan Pope
November 13, 2015
Colorado State projected to go bowling by ESPN, USA Today and more

Colorado State projected to go bowling by ESPN, USA Today and more

Keegan Pope
November 12, 2015
Colorado State hoops teams announce additions to 2016 classes

Colorado State hoops teams announce additions to 2016 classes

Keegan Pope
November 11, 2015
Around the Mountain West: Men's hoops teams get mixed results in exhibition play

Around the Mountain West: Men’s hoops teams get mixed results in exhibition play

Keegan Pope
November 8, 2015
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