Synopsis
Hosted by Rich Kurtzman, the CSU RamsCast highlights the latest news and information for Colorado State Athletics including analysis and interviews with key athletes, coaches, and more.
Episodes
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91: Previewing CSU - Tulane hoops in Jamaica, and CSU - SJSU in season-finale
17/11/2017 Duration: 23minToday, in only a few hours, Colorado State Rams men's basketball (2-0) faces the Tulane Green Wave (2-0) in Jamaica as part of the Jamaica Classic. That game tips at 12 p.m. MST and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.We give you some insight into how the Rams have started this season, including a quote from Prentiss Nixon on the team's chemistry improving, and how they can beat Tulane.In the second half of the podcast, we focus on the positives for CSU football, including Zach Golditch and Jake Bennett performing well last week, and how Michael Gallup is still in the running for the Biletnikoff Award. Also, which bowl could CSU play in? We take a look at the projections.
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90: What the loss to Boise means for football, previewing CSU - Winthrop hoops
14/11/2017 Duration: 25minColorado State's loss to Boise State on the football field Saturday night -- well, Sunday morning -- was heartbreaking. There's no two ways about it. So, what does the loss mean? And, the Rams were without some key offensive players due to injuries at the end of that game, we discuss that. Also, this week is Senior Day, meaning it's the last time fans can see Nick Stevens, Michael Gallup, Dalyn Dawkins and so many more fan favorites against San Jose State. Gallup is a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award, so we're all cheering him on as well.In the second half of the podcast, get the preview of CSU men's basketball versus Winthrop and what we learned from CSU's first game of the season last Friday, a 72-61 win over Sacramento State.That and more in this Tuesday podcast.
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89: How CSU can beat Boise for the first time, Rams hoops season tips off
10/11/2017 Duration: 25minColorado State men's and women's basketball tip their seasons off tonight in a double header, starting with the women at 5:30 p.m. and the men at 7:30 p.m. inside Moby Arena. Get ready for those games with a preview of the men's team -- who will lead in scoring and rebounding etc. -- including a quick preview for CSU - Sacramento State.In the second half of the podcast, we discuss Michael Gallup as the potential Belitnikoff Award winner -- he's a candidate -- as well as Gallup as an All-American. He could be both. Gallup will be huge in the Rams crucial game against Boise State this weekend which is a must-win if CSU wants to keep alive their hopes of playing in the Mountain West Championship game.How can CSU beat Boise for the first time? It's all about the explosive differential and we break it down, basically position by position, for you Rams fans.
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88: Previewing CSU men's basketball with Ryan Krous
08/11/2017 Duration: 46minColorado State Rams football lost Saturday to another rival, this time, the Wyoming Cowboys. How'd the Rams lose? We take a look at that, and why that loss was so defeating in terms of CSU's chances of playing in that coveted Mountain West Championship game.Did Mike Bobo coach too conservatively during the second half of that game? We explore that, and touch on the loss of Izzy Matthews, the touchdown machine.In the second half of the podcast, Ryan Krous joins Rich to preview and talk about CSU men's basketball, which tips off their season this week in a double-header started by CSU women's hoops at 5:30 and men's basketball at 7:30 p.m. MST. Who should be some standouts this season and what should fans expect?That and more in this CSU Rams Cast.
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87: Breaking down the must-win Border War
03/11/2017 Duration: 31minColorado State - Wyoming is one of the greatest college football rivalries in the nation. In fact, dating back to 1899, it's the longest-running rivalry west of the Mississippi River, with CSU holding the 58-45-5 advantage. Why is there a discrepancy in whether or not this is the 108th or 109th Border War? We give you that first game story and the beginning of a rivalry, all the way back in 1899.This week, much like last week, is another trophy game for Colorado State and head coach Mike Bobo, who were blown out by the Air Force Falcons last Saturday at home, 45-28. The podcast kicks off with Bobo's words to his team in the locker room after the blowout, proving how important he takes his job and winning games.This Saturday, though, is Rams - Cowboys in Laramie, Wyoming, with a stellar defense waiting for Bobo's offense north of the border. In the second half of the podcast, we break down all the playmakers for Wyoming and how Colorado State can stop them, what they'll have to do and what they'll look for. An
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86: Gallup trots into NFL mock drafts, CSU hoops lands Jordan Brangers
01/11/2017 Duration: 30minColorado State landed a new JUCO commit in Jordan Brangers, who will join CSU Men's basketball for one year starting in 2018. We talk about Brangers and a source gives us the inside scoop on him. Then, we look at Colorado State football, both the highs and lows. It's mostly all highs for Michael Gallup, who's not only part of Pro Football Focus' National Team of the Week -- yet again -- he's also being mocked in the first round of their mock draft. How does Gallup compare to Rashard Higgins at CSU and how will their NFL careers differ? We take some educated guesses on that. Then, onto Nick Stevens, who struggled against Air Force. What Nick has to do to help his team win and how they're affected by his interceptions. Finally, we get into some fiery quotes from Mike Bobo on the loss to Air Force, as well as a personal story about Jim McElwain.
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85: CSU - Air Force preview, Men's Cross Country are MW Champs
27/10/2017 Duration: 29minIn this edition of your CSU Rams Cast, we focus on the preview of the Colorado State - Air Force Falcons football game on Saturday. That game kicks off at 1 p.m. MT, a fan-friendly kickoff time for all, and it includes a ton of pregame and in-game festivities.We discuss the phenomenal effort Colorado State and AD Joe Parker are putting together to engage fans -- like a "bring your sign to the game" contest for students -- and much more. So, get the details on all that before we get into the actual preview of the game.That preview includes the shocking and awesome numbers Air Force puts up -- like 341.5 rushing yards per game, fifth-best in all of college football -- and a lot more. Who should you, as a Rams fan, watch from Air Force's side? Well, quarterback Arion Worthman is a no-brainer, and we highlight a bunch more on offense as well as defense. What do the Rams have to do to win this one and start conference play 5-0? We detail that too. Then, at the end of the podcast, we get to a bunch more Mountain We
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84: Addressing rumors of Mike Bobo leaving, recap of CSU - UNM
24/10/2017 Duration: 27minCould Mike Bobo leave the Rams? Fans have been worried it could happen all year long, even before the team started playing in 2017. Well, after an incredible 6-2 start, those rumors are swirling now with him being mentioned as a candidate at Tennessee of the SEC. Not another SEC team swooping down to steal a CSU coach.How does Bobo compare to McElwain? We look at that and much more in that section before transitioning to the CSU - New Mexico game. A win, on the road for Colorado State, and a solid effort to beat a triple-option team. There are still some things to work on, sure, and we look at those, too. Then, the second ever "My Girlfriend Watches Football" segment, and hoops news about John Gillon, Gian Clavell and more.
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83: A multifaceted approach to keeping fans at the stadium
17/10/2017 Duration: 28minWe take input from fans via twitter on how the Rams can keep students and season ticket holders in the seats until the game is over. Because, that was not a good look on national television Saturday night when most of the stadium was empty at the end. Also, where the Rams football team went wrong in the narrow win over Nevada. And, Gian Clavell signs to the Mavericks and more!
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82: CSU - Nevada preview and CSU men's basketball gets underway
14/10/2017 Duration: 23minWe bring you quotes from Larry Eustachy after the first day of practice for Colorado State Rams men's basketball, break down some about the men's hoops team, and then get into the Rams - Wolf Pack Homecoming preview on this Friday the 13th podcast.
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81: Improvements needed for CSU after Utah State victory if Rams want to win MW
10/10/2017 Duration: 24minWe kick off the podcast with the GoFundMe campaign for Doug Max (www.gofundme.com/dougandcindymax), and then break down how the Rams can improve even after their dominant win over Utah State. Followed by that, we have the first ever "My girlfriend watches football" segment, and a whole host of other news.
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CSU - Utah State preview, Hughes Stadium to be demolished and more
06/10/2017 Duration: 23minColorado State and Utah State play in likely the best game the Mountain West has to offer this week, in Logan, Utah. We comprehensively preview the game, from both sides of the ball, as well as special teams.Hughes Stadium will be demolished, we go Around the Mountain West and tell fans about Hooptoberfest, too.
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Michael Gallup makes PFF National Team after Rams blowout win over Hawaii
05/10/2017 Duration: 17minColorado State football, led by Nick Stevens, Michael Gallup and Jamal Hicks, dominated Hawaii 51-21 in a game which went into Sunday morning this weekend. It was a quality, first conference win of the season, but there were a few things the Rams could correct in order to win that elusive Mountain West Championship they've been chasing since 2002. We also discuss again Clavell lighting it up in preseason for the Dallas Mavericks and address fan questions in this podcast.
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CSU - Hawai'i football preview, need-to-know info. on FBI investigation of CBB
29/09/2017 Duration: 35minIn this edition of your CSU Rams Cast, we look at Mike Bobo going against Nick Rolovich in the rusty arm challenge, what the FBI investigation into college basketball has already unearthed and we answer a lot of fan questions as we comprehensively preview Colorado State vs. Hawai'i. That game kicks off at 10 p.m. MT Saturday night and can be seen on the Stadium App if you have IOS.
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Rams' home sellouts increase, Joe Parker news and a look Around the Mountain West
26/09/2017 Duration: 23minIn the latest Rams Cast, could Joe Parker leave CSU? His name has come up for the Nebraska job. Speaking of Parker, he's done well to promote CSU, the stadium and to get fans to buy tickets as he announced another sellout today. And we go around the Mountain West to check in on how teams did this week.
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Grading CSU Football after non-conference and addressing a lot of fan questions
20/09/2017 Duration: 42minWe look at where CSU sits after non-conference, grading key players on each unit and the team in general. We look at takeaways from the loss to Bama, both good and bad, and address a ton of fan questions.
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Colorado State - Alabama preview with Crimson Tide insider Ryan C. Fowler
15/09/2017 Duration: 39minWe talk CSU - CU hoops as the game time and date have been decided upon, we look at which Rams players landed on the PFF College edition's MW Team of the Week, and we look at MW Conference games this weekend.Of course, the meat of the podcast is the preview of Colorado State - Alabama with Ryan C. Fowler, who covers the Crimson Tide on a daily basis. He brings a wealth of information to the interview.
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Positives and negatives from CSU's win over Abilene Christian with 'Bama up next
13/09/2017 Duration: 24minColorado State defeated Abilene Christian 38-10, but even the players weren't satisfied with that outcome. While there were plenty of positives to come from the game, there were many negatives which the Rams can work on, especially with the No. 1 team in the world, Alabama, this week.
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Colorado Sate Ag Day vs. Abilene Christian preview, much more
08/09/2017 Duration: 29minIt's Ag Day week! That means a Bar-B-Que and much more, benefitting the College of Agricultural Sciences, as well as CSU Volleyball playing at Noon and then CSU Football hosts Abilene Christian at 1:30 p.m. MT.How will the Rams rebound after that loss to CU? Well. We go into that, give you some standout ACU players and then go around the Mountain West before previewing how well CSU could do this season.
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Pac-12 responds to Mike Bobo's 25 reviewed plays, Bobo on missed opportunities in Showdown
06/09/2017 Duration: 26minWe look at the Rocky Mountain Showdown, and how the officials affected the outcome, how Mike Bobo responded and then, how the Pac-12 then responded to his request that they review some 25 plays. After that, we look at the many missed opportunities CSU had to win the game, we look at a tough cut-day weekend for Next Level Rams, go Around the Mountain West and share some quick hoops news.