Justin Michael is joined by CSU head football coach Jay Norvell live at the DNVR Studio. The guys talk about the start of fall camp and how the Rams looked in the first scrimmage of the season. They also dive into expectations for some of the star players on the team, the evolving landscape of the game, recruiting success and much more! An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports...
Aug 10, 2023•31 min•Ep. 937
The Draft pod is back breaking down all the awards for the 2023 NFL rookie class and Heisman race in college football. From if Caleb Williams can make history and repeat as Heisman winner to if Marvin Harrison Jr. is in the right setting to contend for the award, to if Drake Maye is a better prospect than Heisman frontrunner we get into all the favorites for the award plus our best longshots. Then the boys turn their attention to the NFL where the top quarterbacks might not be the favorites we'd...
Aug 09, 2023•48 min•Ep. 936
Justin Michael is joined by Brady Hull of 1310 KFKA to discuss expectations for CSU Football in year two of the Jay Norvell era. Brady gives some insight into what he's learned about QB Clay Millen from their radio show. The guys also talk about realignment, the lack of local success and why the Rams need to start winning before it's too late. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR...
Aug 07, 2023•43 min•Ep. 935
Seismic changes are happening in college football and the draft pod is always thinking ahead to what the bigger implications are for the sport we love so dearly. With the death of the Pac-12 and Big 12 expanding to 16 teams, while the Big Ten adds Washington and Oregon, what does it all mean for what should be a legendary 2024 season? How will this impact styles in college football to the pros? will coaches stay in the college game or bolt for the pros more readily? what does this mean for the t...
Aug 07, 2023•48 min•Ep. 934
Justin Michael reacts to the collapse of the Pac-12 and dives into what that might mean for the future of CSU Football and the Mountain West as a whole. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports BUY GOLDEN ERA: https://www.triumphbooks.com/golden-era-products-9781637273692.php?page_id=21 Go to https://www.birddogs.com/DNVR or enter promo code DNVR for a free Yeti style tumbler ...
Aug 05, 2023•20 min•Ep. 933
Justin Michael gives his thoughts after day one of fall camp for the Colorado State Rams. Throughout the episode, Justin talks about who he expects to start in the trenches and some of the young players to keep an eye on. He also talked about what stood out from his conservations with Jay Norvell, Jack Howell and Tory Horton. Horton on his relationship with Norvell (18:54) An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: ...
Aug 05, 2023•27 min•Ep. 932
Justin Michael starts the podcast with the latest on realignment news, before giving a brief recruiting update on CSU Football. Finally, Justin continues his fall camp preview series by exploring the questions he has about the defense in early August. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports BUY GOLDEN ERA: https://www.triumphbooks.com/golden-era-products-9781637273692.php?pag...
Aug 03, 2023•26 min•Ep. 931
Justin Michael starts the podcast by giving out his best preseason value bets for the Mountain West in 2023. Justin then gives an update on the realignment saga and talks about why all eyes are on Arizona at the moment. Finally, Justin sets the scene for the start of fall camp and gives five questions about the offense in 2023. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports BUY GOLD...
Aug 01, 2023•25 min•Ep. 930
Justin Michael briefly talks about Sean Payton's spicy comments regarding Nathaniel Hackett's poor coaching in Denver and why interviews would all be better if coaches were not crucified for speaking freely. Justin then gives his 2023 preseason power rankings for Mountain West quarterbacks. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports BUY GOLDEN ERA: https://www.triumphbooks.com/g...
Jul 31, 2023•31 min•Ep. 929
Justin Michael, Jake Schwanitz and Andre Simone discuss conference realignment, CU's decision to jump to the Big 12 and why it could potentially benefit CSU. Justin and Jake then talk about their experiences at the Mountain West and Pac-12 Media Days. Finally, everyone gives their biggest preseason hot take. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports BUY GOLDEN ERA: https://www....
Jul 30, 2023•48 min•Ep. 928
Justin Michael is joined by Kevin Lytle of the Fort Collins Coloradoan to discuss the latest realignment news. They talk about CU leaving the Pac-12 and why that could actually be a good thing for CSU's chances of advancing into a bigger conference. They talk about the different scenarios that could play out amongst remaining Pac-12 and Mountain West schools. Finally, the guys talk about the USWNT, Sofia Smith's dominance and why we should have higher standards for CSU Women's Soccer given the h...
Jul 27, 2023•36 min•Ep. 927
Justin Michael reacts to the breaking news that Colorado is leaving the Pac-12 for the Big 12. Justin gives his thoughts on what ended up being a disastrous era on the West Coast for the Buffs, but explains why he agrees that it's the right for their program to go back to its roots. He also talks about the potential impact on CSU, the Mountain West, and what these leagues may look like when it's all said and done. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR...
Jul 27, 2023•23 min•Ep. 926
Justin Michael plays audio from his interview with Colorado State's starting punter Paddy Turner. Turner talks about his journey to the US and how he got into American football. He also talks about how surreal it was going from a guy that just watched the game a few years back to starting a game in front of 100,000 people at Michigan. Justin then plays audio of Jay Norvell talking about the growth he's seen from his punter. Finally, Justin wraps up with a few thoughts on the Barbenheimer phenome...
Jul 24, 2023•18 min•Ep. 925
Justin Michael begins the podcast by briefly reflecting on the four-year anniversary of him joining DNVR. Justin then dives into what he learned about CSU's recruiting approach from interviewing Jay Norvell at Mountain West Media Days. Throughout the podcast Justin dives into the simplicity of CSU's approach, why it's refreshing and why the Rams are leaning on more FCS players to fill roster holes than in previous years. Justin also plays direct audio from Norvell in-between. Norvell on CSU's re...
Jul 23, 2023•25 min•Ep. 924
Live from Circa Las Vegas, Justin Michael talks about the benefits of Carson Strong joining the CSU Football staff. He also talks about Jay Norvell's comments on an SEC team trying to steal Tory Horton. And he finishes up with a segment on institutional support and why it's key. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports BUY GOLDEN ERA: https://www.triumphbooks.com/golden-era-pr...
Jul 21, 2023•20 min•Ep. 923
Justin Michael starts the podcast by talking about Hidetora Hanada, a world sumo champion that will be joining the Colorado State football program this fall. He then dives into the 2023 preseason all-Mountain West team and projected order of finish. Justin talks about who he voted for on his ballot, what he likes/dislikes about the final results and everything in between. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: h...
Jul 20, 2023•25 min•Ep. 922
Andre Simone, Justin Michael and Jake Schwanitz explore what a hypothetical 12 team playoff would like in college football this season. They talk about some of their favorite teams to make runs and their preseason favorites to win the power five conferences. Justin also lays out who he believes the highest ranked G5 squad would be. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports BUY ...
Jul 15, 2023•48 min•Ep. 921
Justin Michael is joined by Colorado State alumnus Zack Golditch. The guys dive into the impact surviving the Aurora shooting had on him at just 17 years old, and how it's shaped him to be the man he is today. They talk about his time at CSU, including the highs and lows of McElwain and Bobo eras. Zack goes into his time in the NFL and why his Broncos fandom took a bit of a hit. And of course, they talk about the upcoming Hero's Journey 5K and what the event means to Golditch. An ALLCITY Network...
Jul 14, 2023•43 min•Ep. 920
Justin Michael is joined by Jake Schwanitz of the DNVR Buffs Podcast. Justin starts the podcast by picking Jake's brain on the Pac-12 and his thoughts on the win totals for each team. Jake then asks Justin what he thinks about each Mountain West squad. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports BUY GOLDEN ERA: https://www.triumphbooks.com/golden-era-products-9781637273692.php?pa...
Jul 13, 2023•51 min•Ep. 919
Kevin Lytle of the Fort Collins Coloradoan joins the show to discuss his recent piece on Colorado State's top 25 football commits of all-time. The guys talk about what stands out about the list, including how many of the players are from the Jay Norvell era. They also set the scene for Media Days next week and talk about an increasingly awkward situation with San Diego State. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIB...
Jul 12, 2023•30 min•Ep. 918
Justin Michael continues his 2023 Mountain West Preview by diving into San Diego State, Fresno State, San Jose State, Hawaii, UNLV and Nevada. Much like the first part of the preview, Justin hits on they key roster moves, strength of schedule, staff changes, etc. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports BUY GOLDEN ERA: https://www.triumphbooks.com/golden-era-products-978163727...
Jul 10, 2023•25 min•Ep. 917
Justin Michael previews the Mountain West Conference, starting with Boise State, Air Force, Wyoming, Utah State and New Mexico. Justin talks about the general outlook for each team going into the year and hits on the key roster additions/subtractions. He also takes a look at the schedule and tries to forecast what their year could be like based on how challenging it is on paper. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSC...
Jul 10, 2023•26 min•Ep. 916
Justin Michael begins the podcast by reflecting on what it means to him to have an official vote in the Mountain West Media Panel. He then gives an update on David Roddy and why he is encouraged about Roddy's chance to have a big year with the Grizzlies. Finally, Justin talks about the floor vs. the ceiling for the Colorado State Rams this fall. He talks about why his expectation is for the Rams to return to the postseason for the first time since 2017, and lays out some of the factors that coul...
Jul 09, 2023•22 min•Ep. 915
Jake Schwanitz and Justin Michael go back and forth on some of the draft eligible prospects they're looking forward to watching on the defensive side this fall. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports BUY GOLDEN ERA: https://www.triumphbooks.com/golden-era-products-9781637273692.php?page_id=21 Go to https://www.birddogs.com/DNVR or enter promo code DNVR for a free Yeti style ...
Jul 08, 2023•46 min•Ep. 914
Justin Michael is joined by Alec Simpson to discuss Colorado State Football's growing 2024 class, the staff's success on the West Coast and what stands out about the way these coaches approach recruiting. Simpson also breaks down what he sees in some of CSU's current verbal commits, how the evolution of 7-on-7 tournaments have impacted the process and much more! An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www...
Jul 06, 2023•37 min•Ep. 913
Justin Michael is joined by former Colorado State running back A'Jon Vivens. Vivens goes over his CSU career, including a challenging decision to leave the team. He also talks about his passion for music and his goals of making a career as a rapper. An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/dnvr PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 of...
Jul 02, 2023•32 min•Ep. 912
Andre Simone, Jake Schwanitz and Justin Michael take a look at their top offensive skill players in the 2024 draft class. The guys discuss what Caleb Williams needs to do this fall to affirm his status as the top prospect. They talk Drake Maye and whether he can make a leap. They also discuss Marvin Harrison Jr., Brock Bowers and much more! An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/dnvr PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube...
Jul 02, 2023•44 min•Ep. 911
Justin Michael breaks down one of the most successful days of recruiting in Colorado State Football history. Justin talks about the potential that three-star RB Jalen Dupree and four-star WR Jordan Ross have to make an impact early. He also talks about the staff's dedication to recruiting elite talent across the country and how the persistence is paying off. An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/dnvr PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 SUBSCRIBE: h...
Jul 01, 2023•24 min•Ep. 910
Justin Michael continues his 2024 recruiting update by talking about three prospects that he expects to commit to Colorado State in the near future. Justin also gives an update on some local prospects that "got away" from CSU. Finally, inspired by Jay Norvell attending the George Strait concert in Denver, Justin gives George's top 10 songs of all-time. An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/dnvr PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 SUBSCRIBE: https:/...
Jun 28, 2023•25 min•Ep. 909
Justin Michael dives into Colorado State's growing 2024 class and talks about the five most recent verbal commitments for the Rams. Justin talks about what he likes about their game on Hudl, what type of other recruiting interest they're receiving and much more. An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/dnvr PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DN...
Jun 28, 2023•23 min•Ep. 908
