Justin Michael gives his thoughts on the Denver Broncos cutting Josh Watson and explains why he doesn't think we've seen the last of the former Ram in the NFL. The second and third segments in the episode are then dedicated to breaking down the best fantasy football options out of the Mountain West. Justin explains why he is high on guys like Josh Allen and Davante Adams, and gives out some sleepers to help bolster the depth of your team this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Aug 25, 2021•34 min•Ep. 487
Justin Michael dives into Monday's news that Colorado State will open up the 2021-22 season against Oral Roberts on November 9. Throughout the podcast Justin talks about why it's important for CSU to build its NCAA Tournament resume early, why he's so excited to see Max Abmas play in Moby Arena, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 23, 2021•20 min•Ep. 486
Justin Michael, Henry Chisholm and Jake Schwanitz give their thoughts on Bill Connelly's top 25 most important players in college football list in the opening segment, before diving into Todd McShay's big board. They give their opinions on his rankings, discuss who is too high or too low, and who they thought should have made the list but was left off. Finally, the guys give their way-too-early college football playoff predictions in the closing segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Aug 22, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 485
Justin Michael starts the podcast by breaking down what was a really weird situation between the Colorado State and Colorado soccer teams on Friday, and explains why he likely would have done the same thing as the Rams head coach. In the second half of the episode Justin goes over the best bets on Draft Kings Sports Book for fans of the Mountain West Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 21, 2021•33 min•Ep. 484
Justin Michael talks about Trey McBride's rising NFL Draft stock and the significance of Todd McShay labeling him the No. 1 tight end and No. 27 prospect overall for the 2022 class. He dives into the recent draft history and how many tight ends have gone early. He then goes through five questions he has about CSU's defense this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 19, 2021•23 min•Ep. 483
Justin Michael recaps his interviews with punter Ryan Stonehouse and tight end Cameron Butler, before diving into the latest news for the soccer and volleyball teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 19, 2021•26 min•Ep. 482
Justin Michael talks about the weird unwritten rules of being a sports reporter and why it's silly everyone overreacted to the Bryan Harsin situation at Auburn, before diving into CSU Football's first scrimmage of fall camp. The event was not open to the public or media, but Steve Addazio, Todd Centeio and Dequan Jackson met with local reporters after the exhibition. Topics discussed include: execution in the two minute offense, where the Rams need to grow, and who stood out on Saturday. Learn m...
Aug 15, 2021•30 min•Ep. 481
Justin Michael breaks down a solid showing from Adam Prentice and Josh Watson in their first preseason game of the 2021 NFL Season. Justin highlights plays where the former Rams stood out for the Broncos and talks about what else needs to happen for them to be on the 53 man roster this fall. He also talks about Warren Jackson's situation in Minnesota. In the second half of the podcast, Justin switches topics and goes over the conference schedules for the Colorado State basketball programs. Learn...
Aug 15, 2021•31 min•Ep. 480
The draft pod is back with Andre Simone, Justin Michael and Jake Schwanitz as the fellas give some statistical and historical context to Broncos GM, George Paton's comment on the draft. We also go through the win totals for all the top college football teams going into the 2021 season and tell you who will live up to expectations and who will disappoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 14, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 479
The whole draft crew is back! with Andre Simone, Justin Michael, Henry Chisholm and Jake Schwanitz handing out their preseason All-American awards. With lots of draft-eligible prospects to follow and some local studs as well we've got you covered as we look ahead to the best players and most likely breakouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 478
Justin Michael plays audio from his interview with starting quarterback Todd Centeio at Colorado State's Media Day on Tuesday. He also talks about his cautious optimism heading into the season, and why it's important not to lose faith before the campaign even begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11, 2021•24 min•Ep. 477
Justin Michael gives his take on Warren Jackson signing with the Minnesota Vikings, talks about what he learned at Tuesday's Media Day event in Fort Collins, and plays audio from Steve Addazio on a variety of subjects, including Todd Centeio's leadership qualities and what he's looking for in the team's first scrimmage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11, 2021•39 min•Ep. 476
Justin Michael reacts to the news that Warren Jackson has been cut by the Denver Broncos in the opening segment, before comparing the parallels between the Broncos and CSU Rams right now. Justin then dives into his five biggest questions about the offense heading into the 2021 season. Topics include the quarterback competition, who will be the No. 2 wide receiver, and guessing CSU's starting five in the trenches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 08, 2021•31 min•Ep. 475
Justin Michael is joined by Sean Paul of Makingthemadness.com. Throughout the episode Justin discusses Sean's top 100 list of the best mid major players in the country with him. They also discuss the ceiling for talented programs like Colorado State and Nevada. Finally, Justin and Sean go back and forth on some of the better mid major players in college hoops at the moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 04, 2021•42 min•Ep. 474
Justin Michael wishes Olabisi Johnson well after the news that the former Ram tore his ACL. He then talks about what Warren Jackson needs to do this month to make a positive impression with the Denver Broncos. Finally, Justin discusses what it would look like if the Mountain West and Big 12 joined to become a 20 team conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 02, 2021•29 min•Ep. 473
Justin Michael goes over all the latest news for the various CSU Rams teams, including men's basketball, football and track & field. Finally, Justin plays one of his interviews with Trey McBride from Mountain West Media Days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 01, 2021•32 min•Ep. 472
The whole draft crew is back! with Andre Simone, Justin Michael, Henry Chisholm and Jake Schwanitz giving you the latest from the Mountain West and Pac-12 media events. The guys get into the latest news in college football and observations from a draft perspective. In the second half of the show, the fellas dive into an expansion draft game breaking down the rosters for the Broncos and the rest of the top teams in the AFC in a fun team construction exercise. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Jul 31, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 471
Andre Simone and Jake Schwanitz get into the latest news from the college football world and try to look ahead at what it all means for the future of the sport. From conference realignment to NILs, the recruiting and scouting implications we leave no stone unturned. In the final segment, the fellas break down their top-five quarterbacks going into the 2021 college football season with an assortment of different names featured on both lists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 470
Justin Michael breaks down the latest members to be inducted into the Colorado State Athletics Hall of Fame, before briefly going over where Trey McBride's legacy currently stands amongst all-time tight ends at CSU. Finally, Justin dives into the news that OU and Texas are jumping ship for the SEC. Justin gives his thoughts on the move, which schools the Big-12 could target to help solidify the conference, & other scenarios that could result from the chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Jul 27, 2021•40 min•Ep. 469
Justin Michael plays audio from his interview with the head coach of the New Mexico Lobos football program. Throughout the interview Gonzales dives into the challenges his teams faced while playing the entire season away from home. He also talks about the old days, when CSU and UNM used to consistently be contenders under Sonny Lubick and Rocky Long, respectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 24, 2021•32 min•Ep. 468
Justin Michael and Cody Tucker of 7220 Sports give their instant reaction to the reports that Texas and Oklahoma are jumping ship for the SEC. Throughout the podcast the two give their honest reactions, try to guess what the implications could be for the landscape of college football as a whole, & talk about the potential impact on the Mountain West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 467
Justin Michael is joined by Senior Associate Head Coach Brian White. Throughout the episode the two discuss the 2020 season and what you can take away from it, they dive into the running backs room and the addition of David Bailey, and Coach White explains how he got into cooking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2021•27 min•Ep. 466
Justin Michael goes over the first day of Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas, explains why Colorado State was smart to sign Niko Medved to a contract extension, and dives into what he learned from Steve Addazio and Craig Thompson on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2021•24 min•Ep. 465
Justin Michael starts the podcast by discussing Scott Patchan being named to the preseason watch list for the Bednarik Award, before diving into Luke McAllister's decision to transfer to Hutchinson Community College. Finally, Justin goes over Greg Smith and Prentiss Nixon's solid showings for their respective squads in TBT (The Basketball Tournament) this past weekend. Justin closes out the episode with the nine former Rams he would choose to represent CSU in the event. Learn more about your ad ...
Jul 19, 2021•34 min•Ep. 464
Justin Michael talks about attending the inaugural Bisi Johnson youth football camp at Bear Creek High School. He plays audio from his interview with the high school head coach of both Johnson and Barry Wesley. Finally, Justin plays audio from his interview with Johnson as well. Topics include: his journey from the preps to the pros, what it will take for Bear Creek to be relevant again, playing in a pandemic, and his thoughts on Warren Jackson with the Broncos. Learn more about your ad choices....
Jul 17, 2021•23 min•Ep. 463
Andre Simone, Henry Chisholm, Justin Michael and Jake Schwanitz dive into prop bets for the 2021 season and give their predictions for the 2020 NFL Draft class after revisiting their rookie seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 17, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 462
Justin Michael talks about an epic home run derby at Coors Field and another disappointing showing from the Team USA Men's Basketball team in the opening segment. Later in the episode Justin dives into the latest news for CSU Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 13, 2021•33 min•Ep. 461
Justin Michael talks about his move to Lakewood and why it's going to be weird leaving Fort Collins after eight years. Later in the episode Justin wraps up his QB power rankings and explains why he didn't include Air Force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 11, 2021•28 min•Ep. 460
Justin Michael dives into what is an exciting weekend in the sports world. He also begins to rank the quarterbacks in the Mountain West based on their statistical production, the eye test, & what they're expected to do in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 10, 2021•39 min•Ep. 459
Andre Simone, Henry Chisholm, Justin Michael and Jake Schwanitz redraft the 2018 class based on what we now know. Throughout the episode the guys rotate picks, debate production vs. projection, and dive into what turned out be an extremely stacked 2018 NFL Draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 458
