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Steve Addazio was never shy when it came to describing his intentions throughout the 2020 season. Nor did the head coach bite his tongue when asked about the precise manner in which he hoped to achieve those goals both in the short and long term at Colorado State. Though CSU’s first-year chief of command routinely alluded to his personal blueprint for success throughout the … [Read more...] about How CSU football satisfied Steve Addazio’s expectations in 2020

FORT COLLINS, CO. — Every now and then a player completely changes the way you can operate as a team. A player so unique, so talented, that his addition alone makes you significantly more dangerous — partially due to his own talents and skills, but also a mindset and vision that separates him from everyone else on the floor.  For [...] The post Year-in-review: Isaiah Stevens … [Read more...] about Year-in-review: Isaiah Stevens elevated his game to a new level in his second season with the Rams

FORT COLLINS, CO. — The term “culture” gets thrown around quite a bit in the world of college basketball. Teams that consistently reach the postseason are considered to have a winning culture, while teams that come up short, more times than not are labeled with the dreaded losing culture.  Obviously, this is an oversimplified way of viewing things. There are [...] The post … [Read more...] about Year-in-review: Why Adam Thistlewood is paramount to CSU’s winning culture

FORT COLLINS, CO. — The Ram Faithful hoped to see Warren Jackson be the fourth wide receiver drafted out of Colorado State since 2016, joining Rashard Higgins, Michael Gallup and Olabisi Johnson. The 2021 NFL Draft has officially come to an end, though, and for the second year in a row, no Rams heard their name called.  Following a breakout [...] The post Former CSU star wide … [Read more...] about Former CSU star wide receiver Warren Jackson signs with the Denver Broncos

Increasing the competition within a youthful quarterback room, former Boston College gunslinger Matt Valecce declared intentions of transferring to Colorado State on Monday afternoon. Valecce, who becomes the third signal-caller on CSU’s roster owning in-game experience at the FBS level, completed 3-of-7 passes for 27 yards in six appearances as a redshirt freshman in 2019. The … [Read more...] about Former Boston College quarterback commits to CSU football

Pay it forward, they told him. Always. OK, Weston Richburg figured. How does $1 million worth of forward sound? “I’ve been blessed to do what I’ve done,” Richburg, the former CSU Rams lineman and current San Francisco 49ers center told The Post recently. “And blessed to be provided with the means that I’ve been provided with. This was a cool way for us both to have a place to … [Read more...] about Keeler: Why NFL center Weston Richburg and wife Marlee gave CSU Rams $1 million worth of thank-yous

Colorado State football plans to re-open Canvas Stadium at full capacity this fall after its athletic department endured an $18-million revenue shortfall amid the coronavirus pandemic. “It will be important for us to get as close to normalized operations as possible,” CSU athletic director Joe Parker said Tuesday. “We’re planning right now for full occupancy of all of our … [Read more...] about Colorado State athletics, after $18 million revenue shortfall, intends on full-capacity football attendance for 2021

FORT COLLINS, CO. — The call will live on forever. ”Unbelievable! One of the biggest comebacks you will ever see. Down 26, Colorado State comes roaring back on San Diego State’s home floor and wins this game.” The 70-67 victory over San Diego State on Jan. 02 was more than just a comeback win for the Rams. Sure, it was a [...] The post Year-in-review: John Tonje shined as … [Read more...] about Year-in-review: John Tonje shined as Colorado State’s sixth man

If it can happen in San Jose, out of the blue, Steve Addazio figures, why the heck can’t it happen in FoCo? Like right now? “Our goal is to hit this thing running this season and have a remarkable season,” Addazio, the CSU Rams’ second-year football coach, told The Post during a recent telephone interview. “I mean, that’s well within our reach. Will that happen? Well, that … [Read more...] about CSU coach Steve Addazio talks Buffs, Karl Dorrell, Rick George, and why Rams can be San Jose State of 2021