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Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: Eustachy will be seeing dollar signs if CSU clinches berth in the NCAA Tournament

Keegan Pope
March 4, 2015
Colorado State quarterback Garrett Grayson (18) stiff-arms an Alabama defender during the Rams 31-6 loss to the Crimson Tide in 2013.

Former CSU star Garrett Grayson invited to Gruden OB Camp

Keegan Pope
March 3, 2015
Sophmore attackman Jake Johnson (48) takes a shot after beating two defenders in Saturdays game against Utah State at the IM fields. Johnson led the Rams with four goals and one assist in the 20-9 win over the Aggies.

Sports briefs: Men’s lacrosse sweeps weekend, track and field take 2nd at MW Indoor Championships

Keegan Pope
March 1, 2015
Colorado State interim athletic director John Morris, shown in press conference last December, accepted the athletic director position at Tufts University, the school announced Friday.

CSU interim athletic director John Morris accepts AD position at Tufts University

Keegan Pope
February 27, 2015
CSU basketball stars Newton, Kidd form unbreakable bond outside the lines

CSU basketball stars Newton, Kidd form unbreakable bond outside the lines

Keegan Pope
February 27, 2015
Ryder, Arias lead CSU to 85-76 road win at San Jose State

Ryder, Arias lead CSU to 85-76 road win at San Jose State

Keegan Pope
February 25, 2015
CSU tight end Kivon Cartwright, shown during a Sept. 1, 2013 game against Colorado, looks to have a big season coming off of a nagging foot injury.

Colorado State tight end Kivon Cartwright granted medical hardship, will return for 2015

Keegan Pope
February 9, 2015
Notes and Quotes: CSU knocks off UNLV 83-82

Notes and Quotes: CSU knocks off UNLV 83-82

Keegan Pope
February 7, 2015
Colorado State survives late Air Force rally to come away with 92-87 win

Colorado State survives late Air Force rally to come away with 92-87 win

Keegan Pope
January 10, 2015
CSU guard Joe De Ciman (10), looks to pass during Saturday's game at WisePies Arena. (Photo by Sergio Jimenez/ Daily Lobo)

No. 24 Colorado State stumbles on the road in 66-53 loss to New Mexico

Keegan Pope
January 3, 2015
Gillon's career night leads CSU over Boise State 71-65

Gillon’s career night leads CSU over Boise State 71-65

Keegan Pope
December 31, 2014
No. 24 Colorado State slips by New Mexico State to remain undefeated

No. 24 Colorado State slips by New Mexico State to remain undefeated

Keegan Pope
December 27, 2014
Mike Bobo was introduced as Colorado State's 22nd head football coach Tuesday in a press conference at Moby Arena. (Photo by Keith Albertson)

Colorado State introduces Mike Bobo as new head football coach

Keegan Pope
December 23, 2014
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: Mike Bobo represents exactly what CSU football program needs

Keegan Pope
December 23, 2014
Colorado State guard John Gillon defends a Charleston Southern player Monday's game. (Photo Courtesy: CSU Athletics)

CSU extends school-record winning streak with blowout of Charleston Southern

Keegan Pope
December 22, 2014
Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, left, has been named the 22nd head coach in Colorado State football history.

BREAKING: Colorado State hires Mike Bobo as next football coach

Keegan Pope
December 22, 2014
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: Utah proves Colorado State not yet ready to run with the big dogs

Keegan Pope
December 20, 2014
VIDEO: Las Vegas Bowl halftime analysis

VIDEO: Las Vegas Bowl halftime analysis

Keegan Pope
December 20, 2014
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: Five bowl games to catch over winter break

Keegan Pope
December 12, 2014
How CSU got to the Las Vegas Bowl

How CSU got to the Las Vegas Bowl

Keegan Pope
December 12, 2014
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: CSU volleyball sheds ‘overrated’ image in thrilling win over CU

Keegan Pope
December 8, 2014
Colorado State football team heading to Las Vegas Bowl

Colorado State football team heading to Las Vegas Bowl

Keegan Pope
December 7, 2014
Colorado State looks ahead after McElwain's departure

Colorado State looks ahead after McElwain’s departure

Keegan Pope
December 4, 2014
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: Colorado State football ends up as Gator bait

Keegan Pope
December 4, 2014
Colorado State head coach Jim McElwain has accepted the same position at the University of Florida. (Photo credit: Keegan Pope)

Jim McElwain accepts job at Florida; CSU will receive $7 million buyout

Keegan Pope
December 4, 2014
Colorado State head coach Jim McElwain and the University of Florida have hit a snag in their negotiations for McElwain to become the university's next head football coach.

McElwain, Florida yet to come to agreement

Keegan Pope
December 3, 2014
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: Tony Frank playing with fire in McElwain buyout

Keegan Pope
December 3, 2014
CSU QB Grayson named Manning Award finalist

CSU QB Grayson named Manning Award finalist

Keegan Pope
December 3, 2014
Colorado State head coach Jim McElwain was one of 20 coaches named on the Maxwell Football Club Collegiate Coach of the Year award list Wednesday.

Florida AD Jeremy Foley meets with CSU’s McElwain Tuesday night

Keegan Pope
December 2, 2014
CSU QB Grayson named MW Offensive Player of the Year; McElwain named Coach of the Year

CSU QB Grayson named MW Offensive Player of the Year; McElwain named Coach of the Year

Keegan Pope
December 2, 2014
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: Despite 2-10 record, CU outclasses CSU in football gameday experience

Keegan Pope
December 1, 2014
Foss named MW Player of the Year; Snider, Reynolds, Culbert on all-league team

Foss named MW Player of the Year; Snider, Reynolds, Culbert on all-league team

Keegan Pope
December 1, 2014
Colorado State forward Elin Gustavsson shoots during Saturday's game at Colorado. (Photo Courtesy: Tom Waido/CSU Athletics)

Colorado State falls to CU 87-81 in double-overtime thriller

Keegan Pope
November 30, 2014
Stanton Kidd, from Baltimore, Maryland, is the second-leading scorer on a Colorado State (21-5) team in the midst of a historic season. (Photo by Keegan Pope.)

Rams top UC Santa Barbara 65-63 to win GCI Great Alaska Shootout

Keegan Pope
November 30, 2014
Grayson, Sambrailo, Blake invited to participate Senior Bowl, East-West Shrine games

Grayson, Sambrailo, Blake invited to participate Senior Bowl, East-West Shrine games

Keegan Pope
November 29, 2014
[Highlights] No. 21 Colorado State falls 27-24 to Air Force on last-second field goal

[Highlights] No. 21 Colorado State falls 27-24 to Air Force on last-second field goal

Keegan Pope
November 28, 2014
Former Colorado State wide receiver Rashard Higgins smiles during the 2014 Orange Out. (Collegian file photo)

Higgins named one of three finalists for Biletnikoff Award

Keegan Pope
November 25, 2014
CSU guard Gritt Ryder was named the Mountain West women's basketball player of the week Monday.

Ryder completes CSU sweep of MW weekly awards

Keegan Pope
November 24, 2014
Colorado State wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82), eludes a defender during Saturday's game against New Mexico.

Hollywood Higgins named semifinalist for Earl Campbell Tyler Rose award

Keegan Pope
November 24, 2014
Colorado State setter Deedra Foss was named the Mountain West volleyball player of the week Monday.

Foss garners second MW Player of the Week honor in 2014

Keegan Pope
November 24, 2014
Colorado State guard Daniel Bejarano drives to the basket during the Rams' 75-62 win over Mercer on Sunday.

Bejarano named Mountain West Player of the Week

Keegan Pope
November 24, 2014
Colorado State running back Dee Hart named Mountain West Player of the Week

Colorado State running back Dee Hart named Mountain West Player of the Week

Keegan Pope
November 24, 2014
Analysis: Depth leads CSU over star-studded Georgia State team

Analysis: Depth leads CSU over star-studded Georgia State team

Keegan Pope
November 21, 2014
Former CSU wide receiver Rashard Higgins smiles after defeating Tulsa 42-17 in October of 2014. (Abbie Parr | Collegian)

Higgins, McElwain on national award lists

Keegan Pope
November 19, 2014
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: CSU defense key to team’s success

Keegan Pope
November 17, 2014
Collegian Top-25 Poll

Collegian Top-25 Poll

Keegan Pope
November 13, 2014
Colorado State Signing Day Central

Colorado State Signing Day Central

Keegan Pope
November 12, 2014
Colorado State guard Gian Clavell (3), drives to the basket during the Rams' 85-54 win over Fort Lewis Saturday night at Moby Arena.

Colorado State rolls over Fort Lewis 85-54 in exhibition opener

Keegan Pope
November 10, 2014
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: CSU football just getting started

Keegan Pope
November 10, 2014
CSU cracks top-25 for first time in 11 years

CSU cracks top-25 for first time in 11 years

Keegan Pope
November 9, 2014
Middle blocker Kelsey Snider celebrates after the Rams score a point during Saturday's win over Fresno State at Moby Arena.

CSU volleyball moves up to No. 13 in RPI, swimming tops Idaho

Keegan Pope
November 4, 2014
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: Hart sets the tone for CSU football in win over San Jose State

Keegan Pope
November 3, 2014
Colorado State running back Dee Hart (10) stretches for the end zone during the third quarter of the Rams' 38-31 victory over San Jose State Saturday night.

[Highlights] Colorado State holds on to beat San Jose State 38-31

Keegan Pope
November 1, 2014
CTV Sports previews Colorado State vs. San Jose State

CTV Sports previews Colorado State vs. San Jose State

Keegan Pope
November 1, 2014
(Photo credit: Abbie Parr)

CSU women’s basketball rolls over Metro State 90-62

Keegan Pope
October 30, 2014
Colorado State Coach Jim McElwain reacts to a call made in the second quarter of Saturdays home loss versus North Dakota State Unveristy. CSU was defeated 22-7 in front of a sold out crowd at Hughes Stadium.

Jim McElwain seeing green as Rams keep winning

Keegan Pope
October 30, 2014
Former Colorado State quarterback Garrett Grayson was selected by the New Orleans Saints Friday in the 2015 NFL Draft. (Photo by Abbie Parr)

Grayson garners weekly awards, CSU volleyball drops to No. 7

Keegan Pope
October 28, 2014
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: CSU football, volleyball programs in rarefied air

Keegan Pope
October 27, 2014
Depth, competition key for new-look CSU men's basketball team

Depth, competition key for new-look CSU men’s basketball team

Keegan Pope
October 22, 2014
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: Roberts “shakes it off” just in time

Keegan Pope
October 20, 2014
Former CSU linebacker Shaquil Barrett (48) signing autographs for Broncos after Denver's scrimmage at Sports Authority Field on Saturday Aug. 2, 2014.

Former Ram defensive end Barrett promoted to Broncos active roster

Keegan Pope
October 15, 2014
Rams' Culbert named espnW national player of the week

Rams’ Culbert named espnW national player of the week

Keegan Pope
October 15, 2014
Rams picked to repeat as MW champions; Nystrom on all-league team

Rams picked to repeat as MW champions; Nystrom on all-league team

Keegan Pope
October 14, 2014
CSU men selected to finish fifth in preseason poll; Bejarano on All-Mountain West team

CSU men selected to finish fifth in preseason poll; Bejarano on All-Mountain West team

Keegan Pope
October 14, 2014
Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

Keegan Pope
October 14, 2014
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: Rams pass major test with win over Nevada

Keegan Pope
October 13, 2014
Opposing Views: CSU vs Nevada

Opposing Views: CSU vs Nevada

Keegan Pope
October 10, 2014
Coach Eustacy explains a play to members of the mens basketball team at practice yesterday afternoon. The Rams have their final home game of the season tonight at Moby Arena against San Jose State.

Pope: Mountain West preseason men’s basketball ballot

Keegan Pope
October 6, 2014
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: “Hollywood” good for CSU football team

Keegan Pope
October 6, 2014
FINAL: CSU (42) vs. Tulsa (17) Football Live Blog

FINAL: CSU (42) vs. Tulsa (17) Football Live Blog

Keegan Pope
October 4, 2014
CSU's Jessica Stauffer fights for the ball against Nevada's Brianna Bosson on Sunday afternoon. The Rams defeated the Wolf Pack 1-0 and brings them to 1-1 in the Mountain West Conference.

Sports Briefs

Keegan Pope
September 30, 2014
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: These Rams are for real

Keegan Pope
September 29, 2014
Colorado State wide receiver Charles Lovett (4) hauls in the game-winning touchdown in Saturday's 24-21 win over Boston College. (Photo Courtesy: Dan Byers/CSU Athletics)

CSU football upsets Boston College on the road 24-21

Keegan Pope
September 27, 2014
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: Only one real answer in on-campus stadium debate

Keegan Pope
September 25, 2014
Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

Keegan Pope
September 23, 2014
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: Students, student-athletes not that different after all

Keegan Pope
September 22, 2014
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: Colorado State running game now a ‘monster’

Keegan Pope
September 15, 2014
No. 14 CSU volleyball team upends No. 9 BYU on the road

No. 14 CSU volleyball team upends No. 9 BYU on the road

Keegan Pope
September 12, 2014
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: Boise State loss raises questions for Colorado State football team

Keegan Pope
September 8, 2014
Colorado State running back Dee Hart (10) breaks through the tackle of Colorado linebacker Addison Gillam during Friday's Rocky Mountain Showdown.

[Highlights] Hart leads Colorado State to 31-17 win over rival Colorado

Keegan Pope
August 29, 2014
Sports Reporter Keegan Pope

Pope: Allow me to reintroduce myself

Keegan Pope
May 11, 2014
Dwight Smith, 33, passes the ball over his brother Greg Smith's shoulder in practice Monday morning in Moby Arena. After having a good season last year, Dwight chose to red shirt this season.

Dwight Smith granted release from CSU men’s basketball program

Keegan Pope
April 15, 2014
Seeing about 12 more minutes per game this season than last, Daniel Bejarano is leading the team in rebounds and is second behind J.J. Avila in points and assists.

Risen From the Ashes: Daniel Bejarano

Keegan Pope
March 3, 2014
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