Justin Michael starts the podcast by talking about a special night in CSU Volleyball history, as the Rams were able to beat CU in front of a sold out crowd Thursday night. Justin then talks about Sept. 16, 2017, when CSU played No. 1 Alabama tougher than just about anybody in the country that season. Finally, Justin gives his keys to the game for CSU Football against Washington State on Saturday, before diving into the Week 3 lines. BUY TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1441546...
Sep 16, 2022•33 min•Ep. 727
Justin Michael begins the podcast by talking about a brutal loss to San Jose State in Jim McElwain's first season and how teams with talent have to first learn how to become winners. He then gives an update on what's happening in Ag Land, and gives his perspective on Craig Thompson stepping down after 24 years as the Mountain West commissioner. Finally, Justin previews the Washington State matchup with Cougars beat reporter and CSU alumnus Travis Green of KREM2 News in Spokane, Washington (17:19...
Sep 15, 2022•44 min•Ep. 726
Justin Michael dives into Tuesday's big news that Dante Wright has elected to leave the CSU Football program. Justin plays audio from Jay Norvell on the situation, before giving his thoughts on a relationship that just never seemed to click. Justin also discusses the impact of Cayden Camper leaving the team, who he expects to start in the trenches on Saturday, & how Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi is turning some heads. At the end Justin plays more audio from Norvell on body language and how the att...
Sep 14, 2022•28 min•Ep. 725
Justin Michael opens the podcast by reflecting on Saturday's poor performance as well as his postgame criticism of angry Ram fans. Justin then talks about a dominant weekend for CSU Men's Golf and the first tournament victory of the Michael Wilson era. Finally, Justin gives updates on volleyball and soccer before setting the scene for the Washington State game with what he learned from Jay Norvell's press conference on Monday. Score the best seats in the house at Gametime: https://gametime.hnyj8...
Sep 13, 2022•28 min•Ep. 724
Justin Michael dives into what went wrong for Colorado State in a 34-19 loss to Middle Tennessee. Justin discusses the state of the offensive line, an inconsistent passing game so far and what to keep an eye on moving forward. He also explains why despite a frustrating outcome, Ram fans must remain patient with a staff that is doing the right things. Score the best seats in the house at Gametime: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1443269/10874 Visit https://dkng.co/DNVR to sign up for DraftK...
Sep 11, 2022•27 min•Ep. 723
Andre Simone, Justin Michael and Jake Schwanitz dive into their Week 1 takeaways, including the biggest winners and losers. The guys also discuss if an expanded CFB Playoff is a lifeline for teams on the western half of the country, whether or not they have any regrets about their preseason playoff picks, and the best matchups in Week 2. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/M...
Sep 09, 2022•38 min•Ep. 722
CU and CSU both had humbling starts to their season in Week 1. Can the teams bounce back from such a letdown in week 1? And what can we expect from the squads this season? Andre Simone is joined by Jake Schwanitz of DNVR Buffs and Justin Michaels of DNVR Rams to break down everything you need to know in the world of college football in the state of Colorado! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 09, 2022•53 min•Ep. 721
Justin Michael is joined by Cardinals beat reporter/podcast host Johnny Venerable and the two discuss how Trey McBride has already made a strong impression with the team, fans and media. They dive into what realistic expectations for the talented tight end are this season and beyond. And Johnny explains why McBride has the potential to be one of the best players on the team in the not-too-distant future. Finally, Justin and Johnny also talk about a strong preseason from Manny Jones and why he is...
Sep 07, 2022•36 min•Ep. 720
Justin Michael breaks down the Week 1 matchup with Michigan and explains what the Rams did well, as well as where they need to improve. Justin gives his thoughts on the gap between the top couple of schools in the country and everyone else. Finally, he ends the show with some thoughts on the Mountain West slate, including a wonky situation at QB for Boise State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 05, 2022•29 min•Ep. 719
Justin Michael and Andre Simone begin the show by discussing the potential of an expanded college football playoff. The guys then give their respective top 10 NFL Draft prospects going into the season, before wrapping up with a Week 1 preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 718
Justin Michael starts the show by giving his thoughts on the 2022-23 men's basketball schedule. He then plays his interview with DNVR Buffs reporter and lifelong Michigan fan Jake Schwanitz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 02, 2022•26 min•Ep. 717
Justin Michael is joined by Kevin Lytle of the Fort Collins Coloradoan. Throughout the episode, Justin and Kevin discuss their CSU Football predictions for the 2022 season, give their thoughts on the Mountain West as a whole, and they wrap up by answering questions from Ram fans on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 01, 2022•42 min•Ep. 716
Justin Michael goes over what he learned from Jay Norvell on Monday, including what stands out about the Michigan Wolverines. He also plays audio from Norvell discussing CSU's lack of success in the back half of the schedule over the last decade. Finally, Justin gives his thoughts on the Week 1 depth chart and why fans should not overreact about the receivers and secondary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 31, 2022•36 min•Ep. 715
Justin's first podcast on Tuesday starts with takeaways from a wild Week 0 slate, including his thoughts on Hawaii's blowout loss, Scott Frost's lack of game management, and underwhelming performances from Wyoming and Utah State. Justin then dives into the former CSU Football players and how the Next Level Rams fared on cut day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 31, 2022•31 min•Ep. 714
Henry Chisholm, Justin Michael Michael and Jake Schwanitz start the podcast by giving their reactions to ESPN's most recent mock draft for 2023. The guys then give some thoughts on what is shaping up to be a weird year for the Big-12 Conference. Finally, the crew talks about the Week 0 slate and the best bets of the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 26, 2022•52 min•Ep. 713
Justin Michael starts the podcast with a new segment called NoCo Eats and goes over his experience at Elevated Sandwiches on North College Ave. Justin then discusses interviewing Tony Frank 5 years ago, before polling Ram Nation on whether CSU is closer or further from the P5 than they were a half decade ago. Finally, Justin gives updates on the soccer, volleyball, cross-country and men's golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 25, 2022•31 min•Ep. 712
Justin Michael starts the podcast by breaking down why it's silly to overreact to NFL preseason games, before diving into what he learned from Jay Norvell's presser on Monday, and a post-practice interview with Matt Mumme on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 24, 2022•28 min•Ep. 711
The Big Ten has gone through some cultural changes lately and it's reflected in the abundance of talent going into the 2023 NFL Draft on the offensive side of the ball. Andre Simone, Jake Schwanitz and Henry Chisholm preview the Big Ten conference, give their pick to win the West division, what to expect out of Michigan this year, and give their preseason C.J. Stroud vs. Bryce Young takes. All that and a whole lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 22, 2022•39 min•Ep. 710
Justin Michael is joined by the most recent CSU Men's Basketball commit, Kyan Evans, out of Kansas City, Missouri. Evans talks about what sold him on CSU, how he views his game, falling in love with the campus and more. Justin then gives an update on the former Rams currently in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 19, 2022•34 min•Ep. 709
Justin Michael begins the podcast by addressing a recent local article and why it's ridiculous to imply the Rams scheduled fall camp around missing a local media event. Justin then dives into a spicy subtweet from former CSU women's soccer coach Bill Hempen, before discussing what he learned in a 10 minute impromptu interview with athletic director Joe Parker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 18, 2022•24 min•Ep. 708
Justin Michael gives takeaways on both the offense and defense after attending Colorado State's second scrimmage of the fall. Throughout the podcast he talks about the benefits of the 3s and 4s getting more reps, the starting offense looking better than last week, and a linebacker unit that has really stepped up to the challenge. Justin also plays audio from associate head coach Matt Mumme and defensive coordinator Freddie Banks, who filled in to run the show with Jay Norvell out due to COVID-19...
Aug 18, 2022•27 min•Ep. 707
Andre Simone and Jake Schwanitz preview the inaugural coaches poll and play a fun game of NFL versus CFB regular season win totals. The fellas preview the conference of quarterbacks (ACC) this year and get into more draft talk as real football is around the corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 706
Justin Michael starts the show by reflecting on the interview with Jay Norvell and how clearly the culture is rapidly changing for the better in Fort Collins. Justin then dives into the latest news around CSU Athletics, including information on the new men's golf coach Michael Wilson, the new assistant softball coach, preseason watch lists for football & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 13, 2022•27 min•Ep. 705
Justin Michael is joined by Colorado State head football coach Jay Norvell for a special in-studio appearance. Throughout the interview Justin asks Jay about some of his personal routines, the importance of finding time for family, his nightly trip to Dairy Queen and more! Justin also asks Jay about what the Rams need to work on, the depth of the secondary and the growth he's seen from the linebackers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 11, 2022•29 min•Ep. 704
Justin Michael talks about the offensive struggles during CSU's first scrimmage and why he is not worried at this stage of fall camp. He also plays "postgame" audio from head coach Jay Norvell and QB Clay Millen. Finally, Justin gives his projected starters on both sides of the ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11, 2022•24 min•Ep. 703
Justin Michael starts the podcast by addressing the overwhelming support he's received from CSU fans and how much it means to him to create content that Ram fans love to consume. Justin then transitions into what happened on Day 3 of Fall Camp, including falling in love with the Norvell's family dog, Chip. Finally, Justin gives his thoughts on Mekhi Fox running with the ones, before dissecting the defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 07, 2022•26 min•Ep. 702
Justin Michael talks about what he'll be looking for in the early stages of fall camp and explains why we don't want to get too carried away with hot takes based on limited reps. He goes over the position groups that he's most interested in seeing develop this month and what he wants to see in the scrimmage. Finally, Justin talks about why he is rooting for Ty McCullouch and Dante Wright this fall and how valuable it is to have their presence in the locker room. Justin also plays audio of Ty dis...
Aug 07, 2022•20 min•Ep. 701
Justin Michael and Jake Schwanitz preview the upcoming season for the SEC and Mountain West Conference. Throughout the podcast the two go over the teams they expect to make the most noise, who will win the respective leagues, and which players everyone should keep their eyes on this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 06, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 700
Justin Michael discusses CSU's most recent verbal commitment, Damian Henderson, a top 300 recruit out of Los Alamitos, California. Throughout the podcast Justin talks about Henderson's potential fit in the offense, an impressive 2023 class and why he believes in the vision of this staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 04, 2022•22 min•Ep. 699
Justin Michael begins the podcast by discussing 6-foot-10 forward Kyle Evans and why he is such a massively important addition for Niko Medved and Co. Justin then talks about the flexibility the Rams will have and how there are a multitude of ways in which CSU should be able to attack opponents. Finally, Justin explains his critical tweet of the changes to the Ram Walk and why he wishes the original design would have been kept. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 04, 2022•21 min•Ep. 698
