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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

CSU-Utah State preview, Gloria Nevarez issues a statement on the Pac-12 lawsuit & more | DNVR Rams Live

Justin Michael talks about the statement released from Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez to Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports. He talks about the implications of the MW being the ones trying to move towards resolvement and why the next month is going to be really interesting in terms of what media rights deal the Pac-12 can secure. Justin then previews a massive hoops showdown on Saturday between CSU and Utah State. With a chance to take the 2-seed on the line, Justin lays out the keys for ...

Feb 28, 20251 hrEp. 1300

Pac-12 and Mountain West to begin mediation over millions in exit fees / poaching penalties | DNVR Rams Live

Justin Michael talks about the recent report from Ross Dellenger regarding mediation between the Mountain West and Pac-12 over millions of dollars in exit fees and poaching penalties. He talks about what a settlement could mean and why that could be big for the future of the Pac-12. Justin then talks about CSU men’s basketball moving one step closer to a top 2 seed in the conference tournament after sweeping Air Force. Intro 0:00 MW-P12 Settlement Coming? 3:00 CSU Sweeps Air Force 17:30 CSU in r...

Feb 27, 20251 hrEp. 1299

CSU Men's Hoops sweeps the state of Nevada for the first time ever | DNVR Rams Podcast

Justin Michael breaks down CSU's 61-53 win over UNLV and talks about how the Rams have an opportunity to be bid stealers over the next couple of weeks. He talks about what he liked about the gritty victory on a night where the offense wasn't firing on all cylinders. He also talks about the ascension of Kyan Evans this year and how much it has raised this team's ceiling. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports MERCH: ht...

Feb 23, 202530 minEp. 1298

2025 CSU Football schedule reaction, & thoughts on the last year of the Mountain West as we know it

Justin Michael gives his thoughts on the 2025 schedule for CSU Football and gives some fun facts out about each of the league matchups this fall. Justin talks about how weird it is knowing this is the final year of the Mountain West as we know it. He also previews a couple of important hoops games against UNLV for both the men’s and women’s teams, gives an updated Mountain West power ranking and more. 0:00 Start 2:30 2025 Schedule reaction 17:25 Schedule reaction part 2 38:20 Women's basketball ...

Feb 21, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 1297

Designing the ideal 2025 schedule for CSU Football, hoops takeaways from the win over Nevada & more

Justin Michael breaks down another Mountain West win for CSU Men’s Basketball over Nevada. He talks about being able to stay in the fight despite a sloppy start from the Rams, and how encouraging the second-half dominance was on both sides of the ball. He also briefly sets the scene for an important road game against UNLV. Justin then gives a few thoughts on the upcoming Mountain West football schedule release and tries to design what he believes would be the best possible schedule for the Green...

Feb 20, 20251 hrEp. 1296

CSU Rams make history with nearly unprecedented dominance of Wyoming | DNVR Rams Podcast

Justin Michael breaks down a dominant 88-53 win over Wyoming and talks about what the next couple of weeks look like for Colorado State going into the Mountain West Tournament. Justin talks about what allowed the Rams to beat down the Cowboys and the difference in depth between the two teams. He also plays postgame audio from Niko Medved, Nique Clifford and Jaylen Crocker-Johnson. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsport...

Feb 16, 202542 minEp. 1295

Kevin Lytle on Pac-12 rumors, realistic expectations for CSU Men's Basketball this spring, & the offseason for CSU Football | DNVR Rams Podcast

Justin Michael is joined by Kevin Lytle of the Fort Collins Coloradoan. Kevin gives his thoughts on his recent travel experiences around the Mountain West and talks about the best in-game experiences around the league. He also gives some thoughts on recent Pac-12 rumors and his opinions on potential future moves. Finally the guys dive into CSU Men's Basketball and the realistic hopes for this season before talking about the offseason so far for CSU Football. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY W...

Feb 14, 202542 minEp. 1294

CSU-Wyoming preview, Tory Horton invited to NFL Combine, & thoughts on Pac-12 / St. Mary’s rumors | DNVR Rams Live

Justin Michael talks about recent reports of Saint Mary’s reaching out to the Pac-12 and whether or not the Gaels make sense to bring along in the rebuilt conference. He then sets the scene for the 241st all-time meeting between CSU and Wyoming men’s basketball before playing his interview with Cowboys beat writer Alex Taylor. Taylor talks about the challenges facing Wyoming athletics as a whole in 2025 and gives some insight into the 2024-25 Cowboys. In the final segment of the show, Justin tal...

Feb 14, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 1293

Should CSU wear more orange? Utah State takeaways, Mountain West power ranking & more | DNVR Rams Live

Justin Michael talks about whether or not Colorado State should wear its Ag Day orange uniforms more than once a year. He then gets into takeaways from a late-night loss to Utah State on Tuesday and his thoughts on the slow start, a respectable comeback effort, and whether this changes how the Rams should be viewed as a top 3 team in the Mountain West. Justin also sets the scene for Wyoming, gives an updated power ranking for the MW, answers questions & more! 0:00 Start 2:15 Court Storming 4...

Feb 13, 20251 hrEp. 1291

A look at the transfers CSU Football has added for spring & CSU-SDSU Orange Out Preview

Justin sets the scene for an important home game against San Diego State and a tough matchup for the Rams coming off of Wednesday’s late-night loss at New Mexico. He then does the latest Mountain West power ranking and gives a few thoughts on the weekend slate. Finally Justin talks about the 19 transfer additions that CSU Football has added ahead of spring ball and talks about the trend of programs canceling their spring games. 0:00 Intro 2:50 WBB tries to close out roadtrip 6:15 Orange Out in M...

Feb 07, 202546 minEp. 1290

UNM shows why they’re the best in the Mountain West & Carson Strong re-joins Jay Norvell at CSU

Justin Michael reacts to a late-night loss to New Mexico and talks about what went wrong for CSU Men’s Basketball in the 87-65 defeat. He gets into the implications of Donovan Dent out-playing CSU’s stars and the realistic impact on the rest of the year for the Rams. He also talks about more staff changes for CSU Football, including former Nevada QB Carson Strong reuniting with Jay Norvell. He talks about CSU reportedly stealing a linebackers coach from Illinois and more 0:00 Intro 1:00 Instant ...

Feb 07, 202551 minEp. 1289

Geoff Grammer talks CSU-UNM, Dent vs. Clifford, & the future of the Mountain West / Pac-12

Justin Michael plays his interview from earlier this week with Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal. Geoff gives the inside scoop on New Mexico and talks about the matchup with Colorado State. The guys also talk about the Mountain West Player of the Year race and the cases for both Donovan Dent and Nique Clifford. Finally, Justin picks Geoff’s brain on conference realignment, the future of the Mountain West and more. 0:00 Intro 2:30 Jeff Grammar interview 4:45 Breaking down the Lobos 21:35 W...

Feb 04, 202557 minEp. 1288

How CSU mens's basketball has turned things around this season, why the Rams are contenders, & the individuals shining in the process

Justin Michael talks about CSU Men's Basketball and their 8-2 start over the first half of the Mountain West slate. He talks about the key areas where the Rams thrive as a team, as well as where they have room to grow. He also highlights the individual ascension of multiple key players this year. Ie. Kyan Evans, Jalen Lake & Rashaan Mbemba. Finally, Justin talks about a huge matchup against New Mexico and why it's a chance for Nique Clifford to prove he should be the MW Player of the Year. A...

Feb 03, 202534 minEp. 1287

New Mexico takes the driver's seat in Mountain West title race but CSU can still control its own fate

Justin Michael talks about a big weekend in sports and entertainment before diving into all of the latest with Mountain West basketball. Justin talks about the key results from around the league and how they impact CSU. He also talks about a devastating home loss for the women's team before wrapping up with some thoughts on the Royal Rumble. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.co...

Feb 02, 202534 minEp. 1286

The Pac-12 & Mountain West realignment drama heats up | DNVR Rams Podcast

Justin Michael talks about the Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez releasing a statement this week and the implications of what that could mean. Justin also talks about reports indicating that the Pac-12 is getting closer to putting together a media deal, the looming lawsuit between the leagues, and why the Pac-12 is in a better position than some realize. He then talks about CSU Football hiring former Pittsburgh Steelers GM Kevin Colbert and the Rams taking big swings to stay relevant. Fi...

Jan 31, 202554 minEp. 1285

What we know about Jay Norvell’s offensive staff & the changes for 2025 | DNVR Rams Podcast

Justin Michael talks about the changes for the CSU Football offensive staff in 2025, what he knows about the situation and why he stands behind his reporting. He talks about Matt Mumme’s role as passing game coordinator and the confusion about who will be calling plays. Justin then talks about CSU Men’s Hoops, a dominant second-half effort against Air Force, and an exciting opportunity ahead. Intro - 0:00 Quick basketball updates - 1:30 Commissioners comments - 2:50 CSU Football Staff Changes - ...

Jan 30, 202553 minEp. 1284

Both Kubiak brothers land OC jobs in the NFL, thoughts on the controversy, & 3 big questions for CSU Football in 2025

Justin Michael talks about Klint and Klay Kubiak both landing offensive coordinator roles in the NFL this cycle and why that's good for CSU's brand. He also gives a few thoughts on the controversy surrounding the Chiefs and why the product has become stagnant. Finally, Justin talks about Adam Pilapil's likely departure to Wake Forrest, Kojo Antwi making his commitment official & the biggest questions for the program going into Year 4 of the Jay Norvell era. An ALLCITY Network Production PART...

Jan 26, 202532 minEp. 1283

CSU survives a scare in Fresno, keeps pace in the Mountain West race

Justin Michael breaks down a 69-64 win over Fresno State that was much closer than anticipated. He talks about where the Rams need to be better but how their mental resilience proved to be key in their fourth road win since the start of league play. He also talks about a massive opportunity ahead for the team. 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 SUBSCR...

Jan 26, 202532 minEp. 1282

Nique Clifford continues to build strong case for Mountain West Player of the Year

Justin Michael gives a brief monologue on the greatness of Nikola Jokic and why he believes he has taken the top spot for greatest athletes in the history of Colorado. He then makes Nique Clifford’s case to be the Mountain West Player of the Year and lays out the biggest competition. Justin gives an updated MW Power Ranking for hoops, answers questions & more! 0:00 Start 4:32 Nikola Jokic 11:51 Nique Clifford 22:25 Breaking: Adam Pilapil to Wake Forest 24:23 Fresno State 34:20 Mountain West ...

Jan 24, 202547 minEp. 1281

CSU is a contender in the Mountain West after Jalen Lake stuns Boise State in Moby

Justin Michael breaks down an epic college basketball game between Colorado State and Boise State in Moby Arena on Wednesday night. He talks about CSU’s resilience and finding a way to win a crucial game that keeps them in contention in the Mountain West. He talks about the individual standouts, Jalen Lake’s clutch game-winner, and why it’s so easy to root for him. He plays postgame clips from Niko Medved and the players as well. Intro 0:00 Instant Reaction 0:30 Niko's Reaction 7:20 Takeaways 15...

Jan 23, 202552 minEp. 1280

CSU Football lands Baylor transfer Jaques Evans & some early thoughts on the 2025 defense under Tyson Summers

Justin Michael plays audio of Jay Norvell talking about what his new defensive coordinator Tyson Summers brings to the table. Justin also talks about a key transfer addition in Edge Jaques Evans (Baylor / WKU). He sets the scene for the National Championship Game in the final segment. 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.c...

Jan 19, 202533 minEp. 1279

Nique Clifford balls out in CSU's first win in Laramie in four years — the Rams now have a golden opportunity ahead

Justin Michael breaks down a 79-63 win for CSU Men's Basketball over Wyoming. He breaks down what the Rams did well in the 16-point win and talks about the challenges of taking games up in Laramie. He also talks about why CSU has a legitimate chance to put themselves in the mix for the Mountain West regular season title. 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-lo...

Jan 19, 202531 minEp. 1278

Pac-12 expansion rumors, previewing CSU-Wyoming & more!

Justin Michael goes live and gives some thoughts on the future of the Pac-12 and who may ultimately end up in the conference. He then previews a massive road game for CSU men’s basketball up in Wyoming on Saturday. He talks about the challenges of going to Laramie and the keys to the matchup for the Green & Gold. Finally he gives his first Mountain West basketball power ranking of 2025. Intro - 0:00 PAC 12 Speculation - 2:50 Wyoming Preview - 22:20 CSU vs. Wyoming - 28:50 MW Hoops Power Rank...

Jan 17, 202550 minEp. 1277

CSU Rams land 4-star Ohio State transfer Kojo Antwi

Justin Michael talks about the latest news for CSU Football, including James Finley moving to wide receiver coach and the Rams signing Kojo Antwi. He talks about Antwi’s potential impact and how the former top-150 recruit can make a name for himself in Fort Collins. He also gives an offseason power ranking for the Mountain West and talks about what the wide receiver group will look like in 2025. Intro 0:00 Hoops Talk 2:15 James Finley moves to WR coach 9:55 Signee Kojo Antwi 13:50 2025 Projected...

Jan 16, 202555 minEp. 1276

CSU Men's Hoops keep up hot streak with beatdown of UNLV — what to think of the Rams, what the guys said postgame & much more!

Justin Michael breaks down Saturday's 84-62 win over UNLV at Moby Arena. He plays postgame audio from the guys and gives his takeaways from a convincing win. He also explains why it's encouraging to see the Rams rounding into form because the way they are playing is sustainable. 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/D...

Jan 12, 202532 minEp. 1275

CSU Rams offer top 10 local prospect Mason Bonner & pick up Tulsa transfer RB Lloyd Avant

0:00 Start 2:00 CFP Reactions 12:45 Rams offer top local prospect Mason Bonner 21:15 RB Lloyd Avant commits to CSU (Tulsa Transfer) 30:40 S/O David Roddy for 1,000 career NBA points 32:50 Chance for CSU to start 4-1 in league play 42:30 Important UNVL matchup before tough road stretch 44:45 Final thoughts/chat 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 SUBSCR...

Jan 10, 202550 minEp. 1274

Kevin Lytle on the offseason changes for CSU Football, CSU Men's hoops finding their strides & more!

Justin Michael is joined by Kevin Lytle of the Fort Collins Coloradoan to talk about all of the latest CSU news. The guys get into transfer portal moves for CSU Football and the impact of losing Chad Savage. They also talk about the men's basketball team finding its form as the season progresses. 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://w...

Jan 09, 202536 minEp. 1273

The sky is not falling for CSU Football… everybody breathe

Intro - 0:00 Lets all take a breath - 2:00 J Mike life update - 8:50 Chad Savage USC Bound - 12:40 Top portal departures - 19:00 Top portal additions - 26:50 What now? - 30:15 Final thoughts/chat - 43:00 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://breckbrew.com/icedeck Empire...

Jan 09, 202554 minEp. 1272

Colorado State's Top 10 Moments of 2024: Nique Clifford returns, Arizona Bowl appearance and More

Justin Michael talks about CSU Football picking up another transfer tight end, Carlos Anaya, and what stands out about the former Wofford pass catcher. He also gives out his top 10 CSU moments from 2024. From winning the Border War to taking down Virginia in the NCAA Tournament, Justin gets into it all. He finishes up with a couple of goals for 2025 as well. 0:00 Start 1:08 Transfer portal updates 7:12 Freddie Banks 11:52 Top 10 moments of 2024: 10-6 27:22 Top 10 moments of 2024: 5-1 44:42 3 goa...

Jan 03, 202553 minEp. 1271

CSU Football loses Gabe Kirschke to the portal, hoops takeaways & more

Justin Michael talks about Gabe Kirschke entering the transfer portal and a CSU Football defense that is going to look much different in 2025. He gets into CSU Men’s Hoops bullying San Jose State and Tim Miles out on the road. Justin gives an update on the women’s team and Emma Ronsiek’s Mountain West Player of the Year campaign as well. 0:00 Start 5:26 Gabe Kirschke enters the portal 19:36 CSU-SJSU Men's Basketball Takeaways 32:12 CSU's Women's Basketball 36:10 Next level Rams 40:51 Questions: ...

Jan 02, 202549 minEp. 1269
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