FORT COLLINS — Bob Thompson’s first pro tip? If the Pac-12 commissioner starts promising you the moon, Cam The Ram, make sure you don’t get caught seeing stars. “It’s a different family,” Thompson, the former Fox Sports Networks president and Big Ten Network co-founder, told me by phone before the 93rd edition of the Rocky Mountain Showdown kicked off at Canvas Stadium. “Same … [Read more...] about Keeler: What can CSU Rams learn from CU Buffs’ broken promises in the Pac-12? “Same name. Different family. Different relatives.”
Colorado State
Keeler: Heisman Hunter! CU Buffs star Travis Hunter gets last laugh, humbles rival CSU Rams in Rocky Mountain Showdown
FORT COLLINS — Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi struck the wrong pose. If the Rocky Mountain Showdown was the spark that lit Travis Hunter’s 2024 Heisman Trophy march, BFN struck a match with one little gesture. Down 14-3, Fowler-Nicolosi, the CSU Rams’ sophomore quarterback, rolled right and bumped Hunter on the sideline as the pair tumbled of bounds. Words were exchanged. But the … [Read more...] about Keeler: Heisman Hunter! CU Buffs star Travis Hunter gets last laugh, humbles rival CSU Rams in Rocky Mountain Showdown
CSU Rams’ Jay Norvell after blowout loss to CU: “We just weren’t good enough”
FORT COLLINS — Colorado State entered the Rocky Mountain Showdown looking to make a statement. The Rams ended up making the wrong one. After hanging around early and taking a 3-0 lead, the Rams crumbled in a 28-9 loss to the CU Buffs. Poor offensive execution, key penalties on defense and four turnovers doomed CSU to its seventh straight loss in the rivalry series. Now, the … [Read more...] about CSU Rams’ Jay Norvell after blowout loss to CU: “We just weren’t good enough”
Pac-12 expansion: Estimating the media value of a rebuilt conference with WSU, OSU and the four Mountain West schools
It’s far too early in the process to have clarity on the value of a media rights deal for the rebuilt Pac-12. Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State were approved for membership hours ago; the structure of the conference is not complete; and the media ecosystem is highly fluid. But we know one of the measuring sticks for a new deal: $11 million per school … [Read more...] about Pac-12 expansion: Estimating the media value of a rebuilt conference with WSU, OSU and the four Mountain West schools
Keeler: CSU Rams were right to join Pac-12. But please, John Weber, don’t let Rams-Wyoming rivalry fade like CU-Nebraska
CSU just gave some old friends the Bronze Boot. The Rams are Pac-12 bound. Or 2-Pac bound. Or Pac-6 bound. Or Pac-8 bound. Who cares? The Big 12 plays with 16 schools. The Big Ten plays with about 450. Whatever. Math is so 2019. CSU jumping from the Mountain West to the Pac-12 on Thursday is reason to celebrate, no question. I’d hold off on a parade, though, until we see who … [Read more...] about Keeler: CSU Rams were right to join Pac-12. But please, John Weber, don’t let Rams-Wyoming rivalry fade like CU-Nebraska