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The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian
Braidon Nourse

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor

Braidon Nourse is the fall 2022 sports editor for The Collegian. He started working for The Collegian in November 2021 as a sports reporter but has taken on the editor role this fall.

As he enters into his third year at Colorado State University, he is excited for the many opportunities that await him, including receiving his journalism and media communication degree.

Nourse joined the crew as a reporter less than a year ago after regretfully not writing during his first year at CSU. Since joining The Collegian, it has been nothing less than a life-changing experience for him. The people Nourse has gotten to meet have turned into lifelong friends during his short tenure thus far.

Starting his CSU journey as a journalism and media communication major, Nourse plans to stay the course and finish the major. At one point, he was interested in a double minor in sport management and business administration but has since dropped both minors and found journalism is his one true interest.

As sports editor, Nourse oversees the sports desk, composed of dedicated reporters to whom he assigns content and assists whenever they need help. It is also his responsibility to fact-check, edit for grammar and painstakingly confirm every stat used in sports stories. He also still writes stories and creates content for the desk when needed.

Nourse is beyond excited to lead a talented group of reporters toward continuing the in-depth coverage of all CSU sports.

All content by Braidon Nourse
Nourse: Goodbye Collegian — (insert clever sports analogy here)

Nourse: Goodbye Collegian — (insert clever sports analogy here)

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
May 4, 2023
Head to Head: Is CSU a volleyball school or a womens basketball school?

Head to Head: Is CSU a volleyball school or a women’s basketball school?

Braidon Nourse and Karsyn Lane
May 3, 2023

Recent history will tell you: CSU is a volleyball school

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
May 3, 2023
The Colorado State University football team plays against each other during the Green vs. Gold spring game in Canvas Stadium April 22.

Spring football: What to look forward to this fall

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
April 25, 2023
Colorado State University wide receiver Justus Ross-Simmons (85) poses inside Canvas Stadium during an interview Aug. 18, 2022.

Spring football: ‘Kaizen’ principle guiding wide receiver room

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
April 18, 2023
Junior defensive back Brandon Guzman (16) participates in a defensive line drill April 4.

Spring football: Revamped CSU offensive line is making progress

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
April 12, 2023
Colorado High School Activities Association Commissioner Mike Krueger announces that Colorado State Universitys Canvas Stadium will be the host venue for the states high school football championship games starting next season, April 6.

CHSAA announces Canvas Stadium will host future high school football championships

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
April 6, 2023
Colorado State University head football coach Jay Norvell yells to players during practice April 4. Norvell is the 24th head football coach at CSU and previously led the University of Nevada Wolf Pack from 2017-2021. The 2023 season will be Norvells second leading the Rams.

Spring football: Rams defense is finding its stride

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
April 5, 2023
Colorado State University linebacker Dequan Jackson (5) poses for a photo at Canvas Stadium Aug. 18, 2022.

Dequan Jackson showcases talent for NFL scouts at CSU Pro Day

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
March 31, 2023
Lexie Keller prepares her throw for the shot put event at the Doug Max Invitational April 16, 2022. Keller made a personal record with this throw at 13.37 meters and came third in the event.

Women’s field dominates Rams outdoor track and field opener

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
March 27, 2023
Guard Isaiah Stevens (4) calls out the play name Pacer to his teammates at the University of Colorado Boulder away basketball game Dec. 8. Stevens, a senior year athlete, has proven to lead his team well under high stress situations. Fans can continue to expect a commanding court presence from Stevens. Colorado State University went on to lose with a final score of 65-93.

Isaiah Stevens declares for NBA Draft

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
March 24, 2023
Colorado State guard John Tonje dribbles past Wyoming guard Ethan Anderson (20) Jan 21.

CSU basketball guard John Tonje enters transfer portal

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
March 23, 2023
Colorado State University senior guard Isaiah Stevens (4) sprints into a layup in the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas March 9, 2023. The Rams lost to San Diego State University 64-61 in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Mountain West Basketball Championships. Stevens had 16 points and eight assists in 40 minutes.

No. 8 Rams upset over No.1 San Diego State just wasn’t meant to be

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
March 9, 2023
Colorado State University guard John Tonje (1) chases after a loose ball at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas March 8, 2023. The Rams beat California State University, Fresno 67-65 in the first round of the 2023 Mountain West Basketball Championships.

Stevens’ heroics help Rams avoid Fresno State’s late comeback

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
March 8, 2023
Colorado State University guard McKenna Hofschild (4) pushes against University of Wyoming center Allyson Fertig (45) in the semifinals game of the 2023 Mountain West Basketball Championships in the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas March 7, 2023. The Rams lost 65-56 to end their tournament run.

Women’s basketball outhustled by Wyoming, knocked out of MWC

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
March 8, 2023

Rams ‘here to win the tournament, not to win a Border War’ in conference semifinal

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
March 7, 2023
Colorado State University guard Destiny Thurman inbounds the ball during the 2023 Mountain West Basketball Championships quarterfinal game against Boise State University in the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas March 6. The Rams won 59-52 and will meet the University of Wyoming Cowgirls in the semifinals Tuesday evening.

CSU women’s basketball survives Boise State to move to MW semifinal

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
March 7, 2023
The Colorado State University womens basketball team lines up for the national anthem at Moby Arena Feb. 2, 2023. The Rams played the Utah State University Aggies for Education Day with nearly 5,000 4th and 5th graders from Fort Collins and Loveland in the stands.

Rams women’s basketball set to play Boise State in MW quarterfinal

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
March 6, 2023
Colorado State University football players wait for the game against The University of New Mexico Lobos to begin Nov. 25. The Rams won 17-0, finishing the 2022 season 3-9.

Mountain West announces 2023 football schedule

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
March 2, 2023
Guard Cailyn Crocker (32) makes a drive to the basket against Boise State Universitys Natalie Pasco (32) during a home game at Moby Arena

Mountain West basketball: Where the Rams stand days from tourney

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
March 2, 2023
Guard Taviontae Jackson (2) calls a play for the Rams to run against the University of Wyoming in Moby Arena Feb. 24. Colorado State University defeated the Cowboys 84-71.

Rams basketball programs split wins in Border War weekend

Braidon Nourse and Emma Askren
February 27, 2023

Everyone gets a piece of the pie in Rams’ win over Wyoming

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
February 27, 2023

CSU ends losing streak, out-hustles Air Force 69-53

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
February 8, 2023
Colorado State guard Jalen Lake lines up to defend against Wyoming guard Noah Reynolds (21) Jan 21.

Utah State outlasts CSU thanks to 2nd half shooting barrage

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
February 4, 2023
Colorado State forward Patrick Cartier fights off Wyoming forward Hunter Thompson (10) Jan 21.

Rams basketball seeks needed wins in doubleheader

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
February 2, 2023
Colorado State guard Isaiah Stevens waits for a play call from the bench Jan 21.

Isaiah Stevens breaks CSU’s 30-year career assist record

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
January 23, 2023
Colorado State guard Issaiah Stevens (4) goes up to shoot the ball against Wyoming guard Hunter Maldonado (24) Jan 21.

Wyoming spoils Stevens’ record-breaking day in final seconds

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
January 21, 2023
Guard Trace Young (0) and the Colorado State University men’s basketball team celebrate a three pointer scored at the University of Colorado Boulder away game

Trace Young: Creation, life, basketball (in that order)

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
January 19, 2023
Colorado State University guard Isaiah Stevens (4) sets up a play against California State University, Fresno at Moby Arena Jan. 7, 2023. The Rams won 79-57 to get their first Mountain West Conference win of the season.

Pound-the-paint approach not enough against Air Force in overtime

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
January 10, 2023
Senior John Tonje (1) puts up a shot in the second half of the Colorado State University game against California State University, Fresno at Moby Arena Jan. 7, 2023. The Rams won 79-57 to snap a four-game losing streak.

Rams get much-needed first conference win behind inspired play

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
January 7, 2023
Colorado State University guard John Tonje (2) makes a play against San Jose State University at Moby Arena Dec. 31, 2022. The Rams lost 78-70 after losing the lead in the second half.

Rams end 2022 with 78-70 loss to San Jose State

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
December 31, 2022
Colorado State guard Isaiah Stevens (4) looks to pass the ball during the mens basketball game against California State, Fresno Feb. 11, 2022

Stevens shines in return for dominant win over Loyola Marymount

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
December 1, 2022
Members of the Colorado State University football team enter the field for their game against California State University, Sacramento

After a 3-9 season, what’s next for Jay Norvell’s football team?

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
December 1, 2022
Colorado State University guard Tavi Jackson (2) brings the ball up the court at the game against Mississippi Valley State University Nov. 26, 2022.

Rams basketball brushes dust off, cruises past Mississippi Valley

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
November 26, 2022
Defensive back Brandon Guzman (16) catches a pass

Rams football ends season with first shutout victory since 2016

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
November 25, 2022
After a 3-2 loss in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Volleyball Championship tournament, Colorado State University volleyball players hug each other as their season comes to a close Nov. 23. The Rams lost after five close sets against San Diego State University, in what was head coach Tom Hilberts final game of his career.

Rams volleyball knocked out of tournament by San Diego State

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
November 23, 2022
Colorado State University quarterback Clay Millen (11) escapes a sack against the United States Air Force Academy Nov. 19 at Falcon Stadium. The Rams lost the game 24-12.

Air Force Falcons football runs right through Rams, 24-12

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
November 20, 2022
Colorado State University volleyball fans hold signs to honor head coach Tom Hilbert after his last regular season home game at Moby Arena Nov. 12. Hilbert announced his retirement Nov. 7 after 26 years at CSU. The Rams won the game 3-1 against the United States Air Force Academy and will likely return for the Mountain West Volleyball Champion Tournament at the end of November.

Rams volleyball prepares for Hilbert’s final MW tournament

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
November 17, 2022
Colorado State guard Joe Palmer (20)

Rams defend well in blowout win against Weber State

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
November 15, 2022
Isaiah Rivera (23), guard, dodges a player from Gardner-Webb University as he prepares to make the game winning shot Nov. 7. At the buzzer, Rivera scored two points for CSU making the score 65-63.

Rams basketball wins season opener on last shot of game

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
November 8, 2022
Colorado State University Basketball team members stand while the National Anthem is played in Moby Arena

A complete guide to CSU men’s basketball’s 2022-23 season

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
November 7, 2022
Members of the Colorado State University football team enter the field for their game against California State University, Sacramento

Rams football closes road trip with bad loss to San Jose

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
November 7, 2022
Colorado State University volleyball players celebrating after scoring a point during the Colorado State University vs Florida Gulf Coast University game on Sep. 2. Colorado State won 3-1.

Rams volleyball overcome early struggles behind stellar play from Sullivan

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
October 28, 2022
The Colorado State University football team lines up at the beginning of a play

Rams football steals win over Hawai’i behind standout freshmen

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
October 22, 2022
Colorado State University football players run onto the field for the home opener game against Middle Tennessee State University

Rams football looks for season’s first home win against Hawaii

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
October 18, 2022
Colorado State University volleyball head coach Tom Hilbert coaches players from the bench in the second set against San Jose State University Nov. 6, 2021.

CSU’s most outstanding coaches from the last 130 years

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
October 13, 2022
Colorado State University football head coach Jay Norvell speaks during his radio show

Rams football looks for 1st win against Norvell’s former team

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
October 6, 2022
Colorado State middle blocker Naeemah Weathers (9) and outside hitter Annie Sullivan (2) block a hit from the University of Wyoming Sept. 20, 2022.

CSU volleyball beats New Mexico, keeps perfect conference record

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
October 3, 2022
Naeemah Weathers (9), a Colorado State University middle blocker, spikes the ball to gain a point against the United States Air Force Academy Falcons in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sept. 29. The Rams won the match 3-0.

Rams sweep Air Force Academy, improve to 10-4

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
September 29, 2022
Colorado state middle blocker Kennedy Stanford (17) tips the ball over the net as University of Nevada Las Vegas middle blocker Dakota Quinlan (2) and rightside hitter Chloe Thomas (5) jump up to block Sept. 22. The Rams, who were wearing their orange out uniforms as a throwback to when they were the Colorado A&M Aggies, won 3-0 against the visiting UNLV Rebels. Stanford led the team with 11 kills.

Rams sweep UNLV for 1,000th program win

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
September 22, 2022
Green and beige graphic of multiple sports activities with the words The Rocky Mountain Collegian Sports Preview

Rams football can only move forward against Sacramento State

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
September 21, 2022
Shalini Shanker, the senior Associate Athletic Director of Compliance, explains more about her role in athletics at Colorado State University

Shalini Shanker and the restless world of NCAA compliance

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
September 19, 2022
Ciera Pritchard (11) sets the ball during the Colorado State University vs Florida Gulf Coast University game on Sep. 2. Colorado State won 3-1.

Rams volleyball closes out road trip 2-1 in Baylor Invitational

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
September 12, 2022
Defensive back Henry Blackburn (11) tries to keep the ball away from Marley Cook (57) during the Colorado State University football game against Middle Tennessee State University Sept. 10, 2022. The Rams lost 34-19.

Rams comeback efforts ‘too little, too late’ in loss to Middle Tennessee

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
September 10, 2022
Colorado State University Middle Blocker Karina Leber, Defensive Specialist Ruby Kayser and Setter Ciera Pritchard block the ball

Rams volleyball loses to Arkansas in straight sets

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
September 1, 2022

You shouldn’t count Rams football out against Michigan

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
September 1, 2022
Colorado State forward John Tonje (1) looks to inbound the ball as California State University Fresno guard Destin Whitaker (22) defends Feb. 11, 2022.

2022-23 CSU men’s basketball schedule released

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
August 31, 2022

Rams volleyball starts season 2-0 for 1st time in 6 years

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
August 27, 2022
(Graphic Illustration by Jake Dunaetz | The Collegian)

Broncos, Nuggets look toward fall, preseason schedules

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
August 24, 2022

Rams fans shouldn’t close the door on football just yet

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
August 18, 2022
Junior Isaiah Stevens (4) makes a free throw in the second half of a game Nov. 12, 2021.

Ram athletes stay busy, pro Denver sports win over summer

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
August 17, 2022
Middle blocker Karina Leber (42) blocks the ball against the University of Wyoming as setter Ciera Pritchard (11) looks on Sept. 28, 2021.

Rams volleyball ready to dig deep this season

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
August 15, 2022
Joe Parker speaks about the search for the new Colorado State University football head coach, Nov. 12, 2019 (Collegian | Devin Cornelius)

CSU Athletic Director Joe Parker signs 5-year extension

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor
July 28, 2022
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets prepares to take a free-throw Jan. 4, 2020. (Photo courtesy of All-Pro Reels via Wikimedia Commons)

Nuggets season ends on low note, Avalanche clinch No. 1 seed

Braidon Nourse, Sports Reporter
May 3, 2022
Colorado State University athletic director Joe Parker speaks at a press conference about Steve Addazio being fired from his position as football coach Dec. 2.

Q&A with Joe Parker on CSU’s newest NIL deal with The Brandr Group

Braidon Nourse, Sports Reporter
May 3, 2022
Colorado State Universitys Tucker Myers competes in the mens triple jump April 23, 2022 Myers placed fourth in the competition.

CSU track and field breaks 2 school records, readies for championships

Braidon Nourse, Sports Reporter
May 1, 2022
Colorado State Rams play their spring game during green and gold weekend.

Rams football shows out in Green and Gold spring game

Braidon Nourse, Sports Reporter
April 24, 2022
Colorado State freshmen Kyle Dempsey competes in the Mens 200 meter sprint at the Jack Christiansen Invitational April 23.

CSU track and field hosts final home meet despite heavy winds

Braidon Nourse, Sports Reporter
April 24, 2022
Isa Bynum jumps into the air while a judge checks his notes.

Rams track and field hosts first home meet, Offerman breaks CSU record

Braidon Nourse, Sports Reporter
April 18, 2022
Lexie Keller breaks heptathlon record, Rams throw dominates

Lexie Keller breaks heptathlon record, Rams throw dominates

Braidon Nourse, Sports Reporter
April 10, 2022
(Graphic Illustration by Jake Dunaetz | The Collegian)

The Denver Nuggets’ season is coming down to the wire

Braidon Nourse, Sports Reporter
April 6, 2022

Ross Reiter, Cam Butler give impressive performances

Braidon Nourse, Sports Reporter
April 4, 2022
Rams track and field heats up, long distance women make history

Rams track and field heats up, long distance women make history

Braidon Nourse, Sports Reporter
April 3, 2022
Lauren Gale in her 2021 Olympic jersey poses in a start position on the Jack Christiansen Memorial Track Fort Collins Colorado Oct. 4. (Garrett Mogel | The Collegian)

Lauren Gale only gets better as CSU track career nears end

Braidon Nourse, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2022
CSU track and field owns podium at Spank Blasing Invitational

CSU track and field owns podium at Spank Blasing Invitational

Braidon Nourse, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2022
Lauren Gale holds up a jacket from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Team Canada 4×400-meter relay track team on the Jack Christiansen Memorial Track in Fort Collins, Colorado, Oct. 4, 2021.

Lauren Gale, Lexie Keller place at NCAA track championships

Braidon Nourse, Sports Reporter
March 20, 2022
CSU fans branded The Outlaws of Moby cheer on the womens basketball team.

Outlaws of Moby’s dreams come true thanks to Medved family

Braidon Nourse, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2022

CSU women’s tennis splits competitions in trip to Arizona

Braidon Nourse, Sports Reporter
March 8, 2022
Lauren Gale in her 2021 Olympic jersey poses in a start position on the Jack Christiansen Memorial Track Fort Collins Colorado Oct. 4. (Garrett Mogel | The Collegian)

CSU track and field takes 1st, 2nd at MW Championship

Braidon Nourse, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2022
(Graphic Illustration by Charlie Cohen | The Collegian)

Triumph and scandal: What happened in the Winter Olympics

Braidon Nourse, Sports Reporter
February 23, 2022
Isaiah Stevens (4) looks at his teammate after getting the ball inbounded to him.

Junior Isaiah Stevens leads the way to Rams basketball history

Braidon Nourse, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2022
(Graphic Illustration by Brian Peña | The Collegian)

Name, image, likeness: 7 months into the NIL era

Braidon Nourse, Sports Reporter
February 10, 2022
Joe Parker, Jay Norvell and Joyce McConnell pose with Norvells CSU jersey

Colorado State football welcomes 24th head coach Jay Norvell

Braidon Nourse, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2021
Colorado State defensive lineman Scott Patchan (1) prepares to rush the quarterback Nov. 6 The Rams lost 31-17 to the Wyoming Cowboys ( Gregory James | The Collegian)

Record-breaking day not enough for CSU to defend Bronze Boot

Braidon Nourse
November 7, 2021
Gary Williams (84) prepares for a play as the Colorado State University football team approaches the endzone in an attempt to score against Boise State University Oct. 30th. While this attempt was successful, Colorado State lost the game 28-19. (Connor McHugh | The Collegian)

Rams football struggles to find end zone, falls short of defending Bronze Boot

Braidon Nourse
November 6, 2021
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