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DNVR CSU Rams Podcast

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The daily Colorado State Rams podcast, hosted by credentialed journalists, insiders and analysts. Justin Michael gives you the inside scoop on Jay Norvell, the CSU Rams, and the Mountain West prior to moving to the Pac-12. With appearances from some of your favorite players and coaches and other journalists around the country, DNVR Rams is the No. 1 Rams podcast in the world.
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Episodes

Thoughts on the 2nd round of the CFP & the top 5 Broncos targets from the 12-team field | DNVR Draft Podcast

Justin Michael and Jake Schwanitz are live with reactions to the 2nd round of the College Football Playoff. The guys give their takes on each game and what they’ve thought of the first iteration of the 12-team format. The guys also talk about their top 5 draft targets from the 12-team field. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dnvr-locker SUBSCRIBE: https://www.yo...

Jan 02, 202549 minEp. 1270

Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl Takeaways Pt. II — what went wrong & where the Rams go from here

Justin Michael gives more thoughts on the Arizona Bowl, how much it meant in the grand scheme of things and much more. He talks about why the sky is not falling but expectations will be high in 2025. He also talks about why Boise State needs to perform well in the CFP, Trey McBride's epic year & Marcus Patton accepting the Sacramento State DC role. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports MERCH: https://store.allcit...

Dec 29, 202430 minEp. 1268

CSU gets blown out by Miami in the Arizona Bowl... now what? | DNVR Rams Podcast

Justin Michael plays postgame audio and gives his takeaways from a frustrating loss in the Arizona Bowl. He talks about CSU's failure to show up in big games historically and why reviewing this season is odd given the highs and lows. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dnvr-locker SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports Breck Brew Ice Deck Giveaway: http:...

Dec 28, 202436 minEp. 1267

Why CSU Football is a sleeping giant & 10 things to look for in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl | DNVR Rams Podcast

Justin Michael talks about an awesome turnout from Ram Nation in Tucson and why this is yet another example of how CSU Football is a sleeping giant. He talks about the importance of capitalizing on the program's current momentum and why winning this bowl does matter. He also gives out 10 things he'd like to see from the Rams in the game. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/co...

Dec 27, 202427 minEp. 1266

Takeaways from the biggest road win for CSU Men's Hoops in two years | DNVR Rams Podcast

Justin Michael breaks down Saturday's 66-64 road win over Nevada. He talks about the historical context and Reno being a difficult place to win. He talks about CSU getting more consistent production throughout the rotation and whether this can be a catalyst to more success in the league slate as well. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dnvr-locker SUBSCRIBE: http...

Dec 22, 202424 minEp. 1265

NMSU transfer DT Gabe Jones discusses his recruitment, thoughts on Tyson Summers returning to Fort Collins & more | DNVR Rams Podcast

Justin Michael talks about Tyson Summers returning to CSU as the defensive coordinator almost 10 years after he first worked with the Rams under Mike Bobo. He also talks about the latest transfer commitments and plays his interview with New Mexico State transfer DT Gabe Jones. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dnvr-locker SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNV...

Dec 22, 202439 minEp. 1264

Steve Ivy on whether he thinks the CSU Rams can right the ship in the Mountain West | DNVR Rams Live

Justin Michael is joined by Steve Ivy to talk Mountain West hoops, who stands out in the league, the biggest contender and more. The guys also talk about a sluggish start from Colorado State, what they see from the rotation and whether or not this season is salvageable in the end. Intro: 0:00 Quick transfer talk: 2:00 Steve Ivy joins the show: 3:45 Mountain West: 18:00 CSU Non-Non: 28:15 Isaiah Stevens: 43:00 An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR...

Dec 20, 202454 minEp. 1263

CSU picks up commitment from Gabe Jones & a few thoughts on the lawsuit against the Mountain West | DNVR Rams Live

Intro: 0:00 CSU Football picks up commitment from former NMSU DT: 5:00 CSU & Departing schools suing the Mountain West: 20:15 UNLV hires Dan Mullen: 30:30 Jake Dickert leave Washington State for Wake Forrest: 33:20 PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dnvr-locker SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive ...

Dec 19, 202444 minEp. 1262

CSU men's hoops falls to VCU, thoughts on the 2024 Heisman race, & 5 Colorado inspired bowl ideas

Justin Michael gives some thoughts on CSU men's basketball and the rut that the Rams currently find themselves in. Justin also talks about Travis Hunter winning the Heisman race and why he believes both guys were deserving but that Ashton Jeanty should have won. Finally, Justin wraps up with five hypothetical bowl games that could take place in Colorado. Join the DNVR Diehards for just $4 a month! http://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://the...

Dec 15, 202428 minEp. 1260

5 potential breakout candidates for the CSU Rams in the Arizona Bowl | DNVR Rams Podcast

Justin Michael talks about Caleb Goodie committing to the University of Cincinnati and why it was a little surprising to him based on who offered the speedster in the transfer portal. Justin also gives out five potential breakout candidates for CSU Football in the 2024 Arizona Bowl. Finally he talks about a weird record-setting season for Trey McBride with the Arizona Cardinals. Join the DNVR Diehards for just $4 a month! http://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube An ALLCITY Network Production P...

Dec 15, 202424 minEp. 1258

CSU Rams land Rocky Beers & 10 Mountain West transfer targets to follow | DNVR Rams Live

Justin Michael talks about Rocky Beers announcing his commitment to CSU Football. He talks about what stands out about the former Valor Christian starter and why the transfer portal can be an effective way to add local talent to the roster. He also touches on Grady Kelly, TJ Crandall and Louis Brown all being in the transfer portal again and plays clips of Jay Norvell talking about positions of need. Justin then gives 10 transfers from within the Mountain West who could all be nice fits in Fort ...

Dec 13, 202446 minEp. 1259

Discussing Jay Norvell’s viral comments, the pitfalls of the transfer portal & more

Justin Michael discusses Jay Norvell’s viral comments on the transfer portal, the impact of agents & why the grass is not always greener. He reacts to the 2025 Mountain West schedule for Colorado State, Norvell’s comments about what he’s looking for in his defensive coordinator & more. He also gives some thoughts on the Mountain West adding UC Davis, Barry Odom bolting for the Big-10, & he responds to questions in the Toyota Chat. Intro: 0:00 Weekly Update 2:15 CSU Football 2025 Oppo...

Dec 12, 202440 minEp. 1257

What to think after CSU Men's hoops got bullied in Boulder | DNVR Rams Podcast

Justin Michael gives his takeaways from a disheartening show against CU from CSU Men's Hoops. He talks about the challenges of changing up the rotation and a performance that was completely out of character for a Medved-led team. Justin also plays postgame clips from Medved and shouts out CSU Women's Hoops for an epic comeback win over Gonzaga on Sunday. Join the DNVR Diehards for just $4 a month! http://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://the...

Dec 08, 202429 minEp. 1256

Initial thoughts on CSU Football going to the Arizona Bowl, the latest transfer portal news & more | DNVR Rams Podcast

Justin Michael starts the podcast by giving his initial reaction to CSU Football accepting an invitation to the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl against Miami (Ohio). He explains why it's the best mid-level bowl option for Ram fans and how this has a chance to be a very fun experience. He also gives some info on the Redhawks before transition into the latest transfer portal news. He talks about Nuer Gatkuoth and Buom Jock both moving on. Finally, Justin reacts to the 12 teams in the College Football Play...

Dec 08, 202431 minEp. 1255

2025 CSU Football Signing Day takeaways & CSU-CU Hoops preview | DNVR Rams Live

Justin Michael talks about the latest news including CSU Football reportedly hiring a general manager and Utah State poaching Bronco Mendenhall from New Mexico. Justin then talks about the 2025 recruiting class for CSU and gives some takeaways on the group after taking a deeper dive into their high school film. Finally he talks about a big game in Boulder for CSU Men’s Hoops and plays some clips from Niko Medved. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS ...

Dec 06, 202456 minEp. 1253

CSU Football signs 13 high school players in early period | DNVR Rams Podcast

Justin Michael gives his thoughts on Jay Norvell dismissing defensive coordinator Freddie Banks ahead of the bowl game and explains why it’s been a long time coming. He then talks about CSU men’s basketball throttling LMU at home Wednesday night and a big-time performance from Nique Clifford. Finally, Justin talks about the 2025 recruiting class for CSU Football and plays a clip of Norvell talking about the group. He wraps up with the final Mountain West football power ranking before the conclus...

Dec 05, 202453 minEp. 1252

Mocking the first 20 picks & potential targets for Denver | DNVR Draft Podcast

Andre Simone and Justin Michael react to the final week of the regular season and set the scene for championship weekend. They also mock the first 20 picks of the 2025 first round and give thoughts on who the real draft standouts of this year's class are going to be. Join the DNVR Diehards for just $4 a month! http://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports MERCH: https://store.allcit...

Dec 05, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 1254

Reacting to the latest CSU Football transfer news & the way the conversation has changed over the years | DNVR Rams Podcast

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Dec 01, 202427 minEp. 1251

Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi & the CSU Rams shock Utah State with an epic fourth-quarter comeback | DNVR Rams Live

DNVR BLACK FRIDAY! UP TO 75% OFF! https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dnvr-locker Justin Michael talks about Colorado State’s epic comeback win over Utah State and gives takeaways from the day. He commends the heart of the team and a monster performance from QB Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi. He also gets into why an 8-win season is a big step in the right direction and how objectively this year was a big success. He shouts out CSU Men’s Basketball for an important win over TCU behind a big da...

Nov 30, 202445 minEp. 1250

CSU Rams look to go out on high note with Senior Day win over Utah State | DNVR Rams Live

Justin Michael reacts to the College Football Playoff rankings going into Week 14 and the statement the committee is making by having 10 of the top 15 teams be from the Big 10 and SEC. He then talks about an opportunity for CSU Football to end the regular season on a high note and why the optics of an 8-win campaign feel much better than a 7-win season. He lays out the keys for the Rams and plays clips of Jay Norvell from this week. He also gives an updated Mountain West power rankings, picks &a...

Nov 27, 202457 minEp. 1249

How worried should we about CSU Men's Hoops? | DNVR Rams Podcast

Justin Michael plays postgame audio from Niko Medved and gives his thoughts on the current state of CSU Men's Basketball following a frustrating home loss to UC Riverside over the weekend. JOIN THE DNVR DIEHARDS! https://www.thednvr.com/join-diehard An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dnvr-locker SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports Empire Today: Sched...

Nov 24, 202427 minEp. 1248

CSU Rams fall short in Fresno and no longer control own fate in Mountain West title race | DNVR Rams Live

Justin Michael gives his instant reaction to Colorado State’s 28-22 loss in Fresno on Saturday night. He talks about the inevitability of CSU coming up short when the lights are brightest and a dejecting showing with so much at stake. He talks about what went wrong for the Rams and the impact in the Mountain West title race. He also gives his thoughts on the big picture and the peculiar position CSU is in with the move to the Pac-12 looming, as well as the importance of ending the 2024 season on...

Nov 24, 202451 minEp. 1247

Looking back at the last time CSU pushed for a MW Championship & keys against Fresno State | DNVR Rams Live

Justin Michael looks back on the last time CSU was still in contention for a Mountain West championship going into Week 13 of the college football season. He talks about CSU’s win over New Mexico on this day 10 years ago and why it’s a day that he will always remember. He then talks about some of the keys for the Rams out on the road against Fresno State. He talks about CSU men’s basketball hosting UC Riverside. Finally he gives an updated Mountain West football power ranking and his picks again...

Nov 23, 202452 minEp. 1246

Contenders & Pretenders, potential mid-range first round picks for Denver, Week 13 picks & more | DNVR Draft Podcast

Andre Simone and Justin Michael talk about the latest College Football Playoff rankings and who the contenders / pretenders are in the top 15. The guys then talk about recent mock drafts and whether they like the options for the Denver Broncos. Finally they get into a massively important Week 13 slate and all of the implications that come with it. JOIN THE DNVR DIEHARDS! https://www.thednvr.com/join-diehard An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: ...

Nov 21, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 1245

Colorado State-Fresno State preview — how the Rams can extend their winning streak to 6 games | DNVR Rams Live

Justin Michael starts the podcast by talking about Jim McElwain’s retirement and looking back at the three years he was in Fort Collins. He also gives his thoughts on the much-debated scenario, what would have happened if McElwain stayed at CSU longer? Justin then transitions into the history between Colorado State and Fresno State before setting the scene for a massively important road game for the Rams. He plays some interview clips with Jay Norvell and talks about key areas for CSU’s success....

Nov 21, 202456 minEp. 1244

CSU Rams win first Border War under Jay Norvell, secure the Bronze Boot

JOIN THE DNVR DIEHARDS! https://www.thednvr.com/join-diehard Justin Michael breaks down Colorado State’s 24-10 over Wyoming on Friday night. He gives his instant reaction to CSU’s first season with two rivalry wins since 2015 and the first five-game winning streak in a decade. He talks about an incredible performance from Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi and a ton of other standouts from the Border War. He also plays some postgame clips from Jay Norvell throughout the show. Intro - 0:00 Instant reaction ...

Nov 16, 20241 hrEp. 1243

CSU & Wyoming preserve Border War, keys for the Rams & more | DNVR Rams Live

Justin Michael goes live the morning of the Border War to talk about why it’s important for CSU and Wyoming to continue playing each other during a time of change for the sport. He plays Cowboys coach Jay Sawvel talking about what stands about CSU and gives keys for the matchup. He also plays his interview with linebackers coach Adam Pilapil, who played at Wyoming and has now coached in Fort Collins for three years. Finally, he gives 3 bold predictions for the game. JOIN THE DNVR DIEHARDS! https...

Nov 15, 202449 minEp. 1242

CSU Rams look for first Border War win under Jay Norvell | DNVR Rams Live

Justin Michael and Andre Simone set the scene for the 116th edition of the Border War and talk about why a win over Wyoming is so important for Jay Norvell and the Colorado State Rams. The guys talk about a weird year for the Pokes and the guys that Ram fans should be aware of. They also give an updated Mountain West power ranking and Week 12 picks. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports MERCH: https://store.allcityne...

Nov 14, 202457 minEp. 1241

Takeaways from a sluggish hoops win over DU & previewing the Border War with Ethan Bird | DNVR Rams Podcast

Justin Michael plays postgame audio from Niko Medved after Tuesday's 74-65 win over the University of Denver. He also gives his takeaways from the night and explains why this team being up and down early is not a surprise at all. Justin then plays his interview with KGWN Sports Director Ethan Bird on the keys for Wyoming in the Border War. JOIN THE DNVR DIEHARDS! https://www.thednvr.com/join-diehard An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://...

Nov 13, 202438 minEp. 1240

Takeaways from the OT win over Tennessee State & how the Week 11 results impact CSU Football | DNVR Rams Podcast

Justin Michael plays Niko Medved's intro statement from Friday night, as well as his thoughts on whether the Rams should have fouled or not at the end of regulation. Justin gives his takeaways from the 87-79 win over Tennessee State and why it was a valuable experience in the end. He also talks about the latest bowl projections and how the Week 11 Mountain West football results could impact CSU. JOIN THE DNVR DIEHARDS! https://www.thednvr.com/join-diehard An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH...

Nov 10, 202430 minEp. 1239
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