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The Colorado State University rugby team runs onto the field. (Photo courtesy of Scott Nies)

Nies: The Collegian gave me sports when they were nowhere to be found

Scott Nies
May 4, 2021
(Graphic Illustration by Colin Crawford | The Collegian)

Can marijuana benefit athletes’ in-game performances?

Scott Nies
April 7, 2021
Marybeth Sant sprints out of the blocks during the 4x100 meter race at the Jack Christiansen Track meet at Colorado State on April 27. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

Rams dominate outdoor events over the weekend

Scott Nies
April 6, 2021
Colorado State running back Joyce McConnell exits the gauntlet machine at Spring Football camp. In an effort to mend the relationship between Athletics and University Administration, Head Football coach Steve Addazio has offered a half-ride scholarship to CSU President Joyce McConnell to fill the team's need for a running back. (Grandiose Frames | The Unprecedented Times)

Addazio recruits McConnell prior to fall season

Scott Nies
March 31, 2021
Tarynn Sieg winds up to throw the shot put ball, at the Doug Max invitational. Sieg placed first in the event with a distance of 14.96m. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Rams burst back onto the scene to start outdoor season

Scott Nies
March 30, 2021
David Roddy (21) and Adam Thistlewood (31) hug after Colorado State University defeats North Carolina State University in the National Invitation Tournament quarterfinal game in Fresco, Texas the Comerica Center March 25. Colorado State beat NC State 65-61. (Devin Cornelius | The Collegian)

Heartbreaking loss caps off remarkable men’s basketball season

Scott Nies
March 28, 2021
Isaiah Stevens and Kendle Moore celebrate a bucket in their game against North Carolina State University. Colorado State would win 65-61 in the quarterfinal round of the National Invitation Tournament. (Devin Cornelius | The Collegian)

Rams will their way to a win over NC State

Scott Nies
March 25, 2021
Live Blog: CSU versus NC State in the NIT quarterfinals

Live Blog: CSU versus NC State in the NIT quarterfinals

Scott Nies
March 25, 2021
(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

Hedge your bets with Scott: Saturday’s Sweet 16

Scott Nies
March 23, 2021
Eric Hamer bides his time in the chase-pack in the men's 5,000-meter race of the NCAA Indoor National Championships. (Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas Athletic Department)

Hamer takes 2nd in the nation in 5,000-meter revenge tour

Scott Nies
March 17, 2021
Isaiah Stevens (4) prepares to shoot after driving towards the basket, during the Air Force Reserve Mountain West men's basketball tournament in Las Vegas. The University lost the game 62-50. (Devin Cornelius | The Collegian)

Rams miss March Madness, take No. 1 seed in NIT

Scott Nies
March 15, 2021
Live Blog: Aztecs versus Aggies in the Mountain West championship

Live Blog: Aztecs versus Aggies in the Mountain West championship

Scott Nies
March 13, 2021
Isaiah Stevens (4) and Niko Medved are disappointed with a call from the referees, during the Air Force Reserve Mountain West men's basketball tournament in Las Vegas. The University lost the game 62-50. (Devin Cornelius | The Collegian)

Queta swats Rams’ tournament hopes in loss to Utah State

Scott Nies
March 13, 2021
David Roddy tries to make a contested lay-up in the quarterfinal matchup between Colorado State University and California State University, Fresno.

Rams take down Bulldogs, get first tournament win in four years

Bailey Bassett and Scott Nies
March 12, 2021
The Thomas and Mack Center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas during the Air Force Reserve Mountain West Tournament March 11. (Devin Cornelius | The Collegian)

Aztecs, Wolf Pack and Aggies move on to semifinals

Scott Nies
March 11, 2021
The University of Wyoming women's basketball team celebrates their upset win over Boise State University in the Air Force Reserve Mountain West semifinals.

Cowgirls’ cinderella story continues as they take down Boise State

Scott Nies
March 10, 2021
Colorado State Rugby takes on New Mexico on Nov. 9 on the IM fields. CSU won by a landslide score of 60-8. (Asia Kalcevic | The Collegian)

Thank you, Ram rugby

Scott Nies
March 10, 2021
Desi-Rae Young (23) drives hard to the basket and makes a tough shot, during the Air Force Reserve Mountain West Women's basketball tournament Mar. 8. The University of Wyoming upsets the number 2 seed University of Las Vegas Nevada. 72- 56. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Lobos, Bulldogs and Cowgirls all move on to semifinals

Scott Nies
March 8, 2021
The Colorado State University Intramural Fields are left in the dark during a power outage on Feb. 18. (Addie Kuettner | The Collegian)

Sport clubs suffer in year of COVID-19

Tyler Meguire, Bailey Bassett, Scott Nies, and Taylor Paumen
March 8, 2021
Lily Tomasula-Martin, Mason Brown and Lauren Offermen holding their All-Mountain West Cross Country Second Team awards. Photo courtesy of CSU Athletics.

Women take 3rd, men take 4th in MW cross country finals

Scott Nies
March 5, 2021
Germain Barnes jumps over a hurdle during the 400 meter hurdles race at the Jack Christiansen Track meet at Colorado State on April 27, 2019. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

Abundance of records for the Rams in last regular season meet

Scott Nies
March 2, 2021
Colorado State University cross country athletes Jaco Brueckman, Thomas Chaston, Tanner Norman, Ivy Gonzales, Lauren Offerman and Lily Tomasula-Martin pose for a photo near the Oval at CSU Jan. 27. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

Rams finish 7th across the board at Battle Born Challenge

Scott Nies
February 22, 2021
Senior Eric Hamer competes in the 5,000m race at the Iowa State Classic Indoor track meet on Jan. 15, 2020. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

Two Ram records set by track & field at Iowa State Classic

Scott Nies
February 16, 2021
Howard Kichelow stands for the 1938 Aggies wrestling team photo. (Photo courtesy of CSU Athletics Department) (Photo illustration by Christine Moore-Bonbright | The Collegian)

Pioneers of CSU Athletics: Alfred Johnson & Howard Kinchelow

Scott Nies
February 11, 2021
(Graphic Illustration by Colin Crawford | The Collegian)

Men’s basketball aims to keep hot streak against New Mexico

Scott Nies
February 9, 2021
(Graphic Illustration by Colin Crawford | The Collegian)

Women’s basketball looks to dominate Border War

Scott Nies
February 4, 2021
Colorado State University cross country athletes Jaco Brueckman, Thomas Chaston, Tanner Norman, Ivy Gonzales, Lauren Offerman and Lily Tomasula-Martin pose for a photo near the Oval at CSU Jan. 27. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

‘Races Don’t Lie’: Rams cross-country dominates early

Scott Nies
January 28, 2021
Senior Paulina Hougaard-Jensen celebrates her kill in the second match. (Lucy Morantz | Collegian)

Rams volleyball returns with finalized spring schedule

Scott Nies
January 19, 2021
(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

Hedge your bets with Scott: Sports picks of the week

Scott Nies
December 11, 2020
(Graphic illustration by Colin Crawford | The Collegian)

Will CSU finish the season on a high against Utah State?

Scott Nies
December 8, 2020
Patrick O'Brien(12) evades a tackle while running the ball, during the Colorado State homecoming game against San Diego State. CSU falls short 24-10. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

CSU football special teams struggle in loss to SDSU

Scott Nies
December 7, 2020
(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

Hedge your bets with Scott: Football picks of the week

Scott Nies
November 19, 2020
(Graphic illustration by Colin Crawford | The Collegian)

CSU vs. UNLV is postponed as uncertainty reigns supreme

Scott Nies
November 19, 2020
Members of the CSU football team run out of the tunnel before their game against Air Force on Nov. 16. The Rams lost to the Falcons 38-21 after allowign 24 points in the fourth quarter. (Gregory James | The Collegian)

Can the Rams rise to the challenge against Boise State?

Scott Nies
November 12, 2020
Henry Griffin plays Counter Strike: Global Offensive at Local Host in Lakewood, Colorado on Feb. 15, 2020. The Colorado State University CS:GO team played the Colorado School of Mines and University of Colorado, Boulder teams, winning against Colorado School of Mines 2-0 and losing against CU 0-2. (Austin Fleskes | Collegian)

Test your Rocket League skills against the CSU community

Scott Nies
November 11, 2020
(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

Hedge your bets with Scott: Football picks of the week

Scott Nies
November 11, 2020
The Colorado State Rams raise the Bronze Boot, a traveling trophy for the winner of the annual Border War football game between Colorado State and Wyoming, after winning the game at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo. on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020.

Rams bring home the boot from Laramie in Border War win

Scott Nies
November 9, 2020
(Graphic illustration by Amy Noble and Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

CSU athletics department investigated over ethical concerns

Scott Nies
November 5, 2020
(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

Hedge your bets with Scott: Football picks of the week

Scott Nies
November 4, 2020
Colorado State University football player Izzy Matthews cuts through California State University Fresno's defense, Nov. 5, 2016. (The Collegian file photo)

CSU rolled by Fresno State passing in season opener

Scott Nies
November 2, 2020
(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

Hedge your bets with Scott: Football picks of the week

Scott Nies
October 28, 2020
Freshman David Roddy guards a San Jose State player outside of the arc. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

A new NCAA eligibility rule positively affects CSU basketball

Bailey Bassett and Scott Nies
October 28, 2020
(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

Hedge your bets with Scott: Football picks of the week

Scott Nies
October 21, 2020
(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

Hedge your bets with Scott: Football picks for the week

Scott Nies
October 15, 2020
Tori Williams passes on Feb 24. The Rams lost to the Aztecs 64-61 but kept it a close game throughout. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Conference schedule for women’s hoops released

Scott Nies
October 11, 2020
David Roddy (21) yells unhappy with how a call turned out. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

Conference schedule for CSU men’s basketball released

Scott Nies
October 11, 2020
(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

Hedge your bets with Scott: Football picks for the week

Scott Nies
October 7, 2020
(Courtesy of Brandon Randall/CSU Athletics)

Rams are back with contact practice and home opener Oct. 24

Scott Nies
October 4, 2020
(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

Sports betting allows fans to win with their teams

Scott Nies
October 4, 2020
(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

What if fictional sports teams and players matched up?

Scott Nies
September 30, 2020
(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Mountain West votes for football to return Oct. 24

Scott Nies
September 27, 2020
Colorado State defenders tackle Air Force running back Kadin Remsberg (24) in the Rams 38-13 loss to Air Force on Nov. 16 at Canvas Stadium. (Gregory James | The Collegian)

Mountain West should be wary of injuries if play resumes

Scott Nies
September 23, 2020
Collegian File Photo

Colorado high school football returns, Mountain West may follow

Scott Nies
September 20, 2020
Isaiah Stevens (4) of Colorado State looks to move past the the Air Force Falcons defense at the Moby Arena on February 29, 2020. Rams won the game 87-74. (Pratyoosh Kashyap | The Collegian)

Could a 353 team March Madness tournament actually work?

Scott Nies
September 15, 2020
The Colorado State University women’s volleyball team holds up the 2019 Mountain West Conference Championship trophy, Nov. 16, 2019. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

Mountain West releases update on fall, winter sports

Scott Nies
September 9, 2020
IM Flag Football Championships Fall 2017. (Chiara Garland | Campus Recreation)

The scoop on fall intramural sports during COVID-19

Scott Nies
September 7, 2020
The Rams lost to the Aztecs 64-61 but kept it a close game throughout. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Pro teams’ boycott turns athletics into activism

Scott Nies
August 30, 2020
Colorado State Rugby takes on New Mexico on Nov. 9 on the IM fields. CSU won by a landslide score of 60-8. (Asia Kalcevic | The Collegian)

CSU sport clubs are a mix of community and competition

Scott Nies
August 17, 2020
(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Mountain West postpones all fall sports

Scott Nies
August 11, 2020
Joe Parker, Steve Addazio, and Joyce McConnell, smile for the cameras

CSU football under fire for alleged COVID-19 cover up

Scott Nies
August 6, 2020
A referee makes a call during the game against Illinois State Sept. 22, 2018. (Collegian File Photo)

Positive COVID-19 tests put pause on CSU football

Scott Nies
July 31, 2020
Dante Wright and Warren Jackson during the fourth quarter September 21. The rams lost to Toledo 41-35 but kept it a close game. (Ryan Schmidt | Collegian)

CSU’s offense gets national preseason recognition

Scott Nies
July 29, 2020
Elijah Caucutt competes in the peach pie eating contest at the 2018 Fort Collins Peach Festival on Aug. 18. (Collegian file photo)

5 Fort Collins food challenges to test your stomach

Scott Nies
July 21, 2020
(Collegian file photo)

Irregular trends boost Colorado’s new sports betting market

Scott Nies
July 15, 2020
CSU football players are dogpiled during the Rocky Mountain Showdown. The Rams lost to the Buffs 13-45. (Collegian file photo)

Rocky Mountain Showdown unlikely, not impossible

Scott Nies
July 11, 2020
The CSU marching band preforms at halftime during the inaugural football game at the new on-campus stadium on August 26, 2017. (Jack Starkebaum | Collegian)

CSU athletics uncertain but hopeful for fall game atmosphere

Scott Nies
July 7, 2020
The Colorado State University women’s volleyball team holds up the 2019 Mountain West Conference Championship trophy while posing for a photo. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

CSU volleyball announces fall schedule with high profile games

Scott Nies
July 1, 2020
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