Justin Michael gives his takeaways from a blowout win over Virginia in the First Four and sets the scene for a first round matchup with Texas out in Charlotte. He talks about a crazy week of travel and what it's been like following the Rams around the country. He explains how Thursday's game will be significantly different stylistically than the matchup with UVA. Finally, he explains why he thinks the Rams have a shot to advance to the second round. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: h...
Mar 21, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1087
On today's episode of the DNVR Rams Podcast presented by the Circa Resort & Casino, Justin Michael reacts to the stunning way that Selection Sunday played out for the Mountain West. He explains why the lack of logic and consistency from the selection committee is ridiculous, and how the conference as a whole was clearly overlooked by people that did not pay attention. Finally, Justin gets into some takeaways from the Mountain West Tournament. He also lays out why he feels the matchup with Vi...
Mar 18, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1086
On today’s episode of DNVR Rams Live from the Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, the guys give a few more thoughts on Thursday’s win over Nevada before setting the scene for a big game against New Mexico on Friday night. Justin talks about playing with a controlled edge and intensity that was palpable on the floor. He also talks about the possibilities for CSU if they advance to the Mountain West title game. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS ...
Mar 16, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1085
On tonight’s episode of DNVR Rams Live from the Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Justin Michael breaks down Colorado State’s 85-78 victory over No. 23 Nevada to advance to the semifinals of the Mountain West Tournament. Justin talks about a complete team performance and stand-out games from Nique Clifford, Jalen Lake and Isaiah Stevens. He discusses the revenge factor after suffering a couple of heartbreakers to the Wolf Pack. He also sets the scene for the semifinals on Friday night. An ...
Mar 15, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1084
The first wave of NFL free agency is over! Next up: The NFL Draft. What do Denver Broncos fans need to know about this year’s draft class? Who could be a target with the 12 pick? Who could the Broncos go after if they trade up or trade down? Where are the strengths in this year’s class? Which quarterbacks are most likely to become Broncos? An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNV...
Mar 14, 2024•58 min•Ep. 1083
On today’s episode of DNVR Rams Live from the Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Justin Michael and Ryan Greene break down CSU’s 72-62 victory over San Jose State in the opening round of the Mountain West Tournament. The guys give their thoughts on a game that was tighter than the final score may indicate. They talk about locking up an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament. Finally, they set the scene for Thursday’s matchup with Nevada. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://the...
Mar 14, 2024•38 min•Ep. 1082
Justin Michael gives out his 2023-24 All-Mountain West teams and individual awards. Throughout the podcast, Justin explains how challenging the process was and what his rationale was behind the various decisions. He talks about who he believes is deserving of the Mountain West Player of the Year is and why during such a great year for the conference. Finally, Justin also gives out his second and third team for the league before finishing up with his all-defense unit. An ALLCITY Network Productio...
Mar 11, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1081
Isaiah Stevens scored 29 points in a much-needed road win for Colorado State over Air Force on Saturday. Justin Michael breaks down the victory over the Falcons and what it means for CSU’s NCAA Tournament hopes. He talks about the upcoming matchup with Tim Miles and the San Jose State Spartans. He also gives a few thoughts on the Mountain West as a whole and why this year is a great example of why to get rid of the unbalanced schedule. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr...
Mar 10, 2024•46 min•Ep. 1080
Justin Michael is joined by Kevin Lytle of the Fort Collins Coloradoan to talk about the Mountain West moving to a 20-game league schedule for basketball and why it makes sense. The guys also preview a big game against Air Force with CSU looking to cement their status as an NCAA Tournament team. Finally, Kevin gives his thoughts on the 2024 football schedule and the questions he has going into spring ball. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: h...
Mar 08, 2024•35 min•Ep. 1079
Justin Michael and Andre Simone preview a big final weekend for Colorado State and the Mountain West as a whole. The guys talk about the seeding possibilities with five games remaining in the league slate and how Ram fans should be rooting for things to shake out. They also preview Saturday’s game against Air Force and give the final Mountain West power ranking of the regular season. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsp...
Mar 08, 2024•46 min•Ep. 1078
Justin Michael breaks down the incredible career of Isaiah Stevens and plays postgame audio from Saturday's win over Wyoming. He talks about Isaiah's incredible statistical accomplishments and how they compare against Mountain West legends like Jimmer Fredette. He talks about the uniqueness of his skillset and how rare it is to be the best scorer on the floor, but also a guy that embraces facilitating for others. Finally, Justin plays audio of Niko Medved discussing Stevens' legacy and why he sh...
Mar 04, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1077
Justin Michael breaks down Saturday’s 70-62 win over Wyoming on Senior Day. He talks about an awesome atmosphere at Moby Arena and getting to send off the veterans properly with a rivalry win. He talks about why Isaiah Stevens should have his number in the rafters after an incredible career. He also dives into what the Rams did well in the win and gives an update on CSU’s postseason potential following a crucial home win. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events AL...
Mar 03, 2024•46 min•Ep. 1076
Justin Michael is joined by Will Darkey of CBB Uncharted to discuss the top teams in college basketball, whether Dalton Knecht can steal the John Wooden Award from Zach Edey and more. The guys talk about the local teams and what the NCAA Tournament resumes look like for CSU and CU right now. They also talk about court storming and why they don't want changes to the NCAA Tournament format. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/d...
Mar 01, 2024•44 min•Ep. 1075
Justin Michael and Andre Simone react to a gut wrenching loss to Nevada on Tuesday night. The guys talk about CSU’s offensive struggles and how close to the NCAA Tournament bubble the Rams are after losing three straight. Finally, the guys react to the 2024 CSU Football schedule release. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports Get Coors Light delivered straight to your d...
Mar 01, 2024•51 min•Ep. 1074
On today's episode of the DNVR Rams Podcast presented by Nature's of Colorado , Justin Michael explains why he's tired of overreactions to fans storming the court after Saturday's incident between Duke and Wake Forest. Justin then talks about the return of the NCAA Football video game and the aspects he's most excited for as a CSU Rams fan. Finally, Justin wraps up with an update on what's happening in Ag Land. He talks about the recent success of the women's basketball team and how they can sti...
Feb 26, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1073
On today’s episode of DNVR Rams Live presented by Nature’s of Colorado , Justin Michael breaks down another tight road loss for the Colorado State Rams. He talks about the difference between winning and losing, and how a couple of key stats proved to be the deciding factors. He gets into expectations and why he still believes in this team’s potential to make a postseason run. He also talks about why the struggling offense is hampering this team’s potential. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WI...
Feb 25, 2024•48 min•Ep. 1072
On today’s episode of DNVR Rams Live presented by Nature’s of Colorado, Justin Michael and Andre Simone discuss the path to No. 22 Colorado State securing a premium bid in the NCAA Tournament. The guys talk about a tough loss on the road against New Mexico and set the scene for Saturday’s game against UNLV. They also discuss the latest Mountain West basketball power ranking, the importance of avoiding playing Day 1 in the MW Tournament & more! An ALLCITY Network Production Circa | Sports® be...
Feb 23, 2024•50 min•Ep. 1071
The Denver Broncos face the 2024 NFL Draft with an important decision to make at quarterback. With tons of talent in Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy, Bo Nix, Michael Penix Jr. and beyond, we took a different angle with our evaluation. Using Sean Payton’s old mentor and NFL legend Bill Parcell’s quarterback rules, we go back to see what boxes all the top 2024 draft prospects check off. Plus, Payton’s draft history with the New Orleans Saints and what it means for our own...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1070
On today’s episode of DNVR Rams live presented by Nature’s of Colorado , Justin Michael is joined by Kevin Lytle of the Fort Collins Coloradoan to discuss Monday's news that Joe Parker is out as the Colorado State Athletic Director. The guys give their thoughts on the timing of the news and the potential impact across the athletic department. They respond to questions from Ram fans on the subject as well. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: ht...
Feb 19, 2024•33 min•Ep. 1069
On today’s episode of DNVR Rams live presented by Nature’s of Colorado , Justin Michael reacts to Saturday’s beatdown of Utah State at Moby Arena. Justin gives his takeaways from the win, including how a terrific offensive mentality allowed the Rams to get whatever looks they wanted. He also talks about a monster night from Joel Scott, Isaiah Stevens adding another feat to his legacy, why “Fight like a Ram” has become his favorite annual hoops tradition & more! An ALLCITY Network Production ...
Feb 18, 2024•42 min•Ep. 1068
On today’s episode of DNVR Rams Live presented by Nature’s of Colorado , Justin Michael is joined by CSU Men's head basketball coach Niko Medved. Medved starts by giving his thoughts on a tale of two halves in Tuesday night's loss at San Diego State, before explaining what the Rams need to take away from the matchup. The veteran coach then sets the scene for Saturday's game against Utah State and what the "Fight like a Ram" event means to him. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https:/...
Feb 16, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1067
On today’s episode of DNVR Rams Live presented by Nature’s of Colorado , Justin Michael and Ryan Greene discuss a brutal second-half collapse against San Diego State and the importance of responding against Utah State on Saturday. Justin then picks Ryan’s brain on how the atmosphere at CSU compares to other great sporting events in the state. Finally, the guys get into the return of the NCAA Football video game and try to create their ideal schools using elements from the most iconic brands in t...
Feb 16, 2024•56 min•Ep. 1066
On today’s episode of the DNVR Draft Podcast presented by Nature’s of Colorado , Justin Michael, Henry Chisholm and Jake Schwanitz dig into the latest mock drafts from PFF and NFL Network’s Cynthia Frelund. Is Drake Maye worth a blockbuster trade up to 2 overall? Or is drafting a cornerback like Cooper DeJean better for the long term outlook of the team? The guys also recap the first version of Daniel Jeremiah’s top 50 prospects heading into the 2024 NFL Draft. An ALLCITY Network Production PART...
Feb 15, 2024•45 min•Ep. 1065
On today's episode of the DNVR Rams Podcast presented by Nature's of Colorado , Justin Michael is joined by Tyler King of the Denver Gazette . Justin picks Tyler's brain on what has stood to him about the Rams in recent weeks, including elevated defense and better shot selection. The guys also set the scene for a pair of massive games against SDSU and Utah State this week. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCR...
Feb 13, 2024•38 min•Ep. 1064
On today’s episode of the DNVR Rams Podcast presented by Nature’s of Colorado , Justin Michael is joined by Eli Boettger, the founder of HeatCheckCBB.com . The guys dive into CSU's four-game winning streak and talk about the strengths of the Rams as a whole. They discuss the depth of the Rams and how it could potentially be what makes the difference for them in an extremely tight race for the regular season title. They also talk about some of the other contenders in the conference, why Ali Farok...
Feb 11, 2024•37 min•Ep. 1063
On today’s episode of DNVR Rams Live presented by Nature’s of Colorado , Justin Michael breaks down Friday night’s 66-47 win over San Jose State and talks about an extremely challenging upcoming stretch for Colorado State. He lays out the path he believes would lead the Rams to their first regular season Mountain West Championship. He also talks about the ascension of key role players in the rotation like Rashaan Mbemba, and Nique Clifford posting a double-double on his birthday. An ALLCITY Netw...
Feb 11, 2024•36 min•Ep. 1062
On today’s episode of the DNVR Rams Podcast presented by Nature’s of Colorado , Justin Michael is joined by 2024 CSU Football signee Owen Long. Long goes into his recruitment process and why Colorado State was always the perfect school for him. He talks about why he's excited to play linebacker at the next level and the reasons that it will be a good fit for him. Finally, Justin wraps up with a few thoughts on the 2024 class as a whole. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednv...
Feb 10, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1061
On today’s episode of the DNVR Draft Podcast presented by Nature’s of Colorado , Justin Michael and Andre Simone do a deep dive on the players that really helped their stock at the Senior Bowl and how it could impact Denver's options with the 12th pick. They talk about Quinyon Mitchell and Jackson Powers-Johnson being first-round locks, as well as whether Taliese Fuaga has enough juice to be the second offensive tackle selected. They touch on QB play and whether Bo Nix or Spencer Rattler showed ...
Feb 09, 2024•49 min•Ep. 1060
On today’s episode of DNVR Rams Live presented by Nature’s of Colorado , Justin Michael is joined by Andre Simone to dive into a wide-open race for the Mountain West regular season title. The guys discuss Tuesday’s win over Boise State and the response that the Rams have shown since the collapse in Wyoming. They give the updated Mountain West power ranking as well. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: htt...
Feb 08, 2024•53 min•Ep. 1059
On today’s episode of DNVR Rams Live presented by Nature’s of Colorado , Justin Michael breaks down a businesslike victory for the CSU Rams against Fresno State on the road. He talks about Joel Scott’s recent success as a 3-point shooter and how big it could be if he is able to continue it. He goes over a really solid week for the starting five in a couple of games the Rams needed to win. He also talks about why there is still an outside shot to push for the Mountain West regular season title. A...
Feb 04, 2024•46 min•Ep. 1058
