DNVR CSU Rams Podcast

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Michael briefly goes over the latest news in Ram Country before playing his interview with 2022 commit, Jade Arroyo, of Highlands Ranch High School. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Michael discusses the latest CSU Football commit, Jade Arroyo, a 6-foot-3, 230-pound tight end from Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Later in the episode Justin talks about a couple of SEC teams that CSU Men's Basketball will be playing this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andre Simone, Jake Schwanitz and Justin Michael dive into the big changes surrounding name, image and likeness in college football. Throughout the podcast the guys debate how it could impact the game in coming years, as well as potentially altering the draft status of certain players. They discuss which college football legends would have benefitted the most if previous generations would have had the same rules and also debate which guys would have been on the cover of NCAA Football if the game didn't stop being made after 2014. Finally, the crew dives into some of the non-conference games they're most excited for in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Michael is joined by former Colorado State running back Izzy Matthews (2015-18). Throughout the podcast the two discuss the highs and lows of the Mike Bobo era, reflect on how close things were to being different, and Izzy gives his unique perspective on what prevented the Rams from reaching a Mountain West Championship Game during his four years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Michael is joined by CSU Football 2022 commit, Bryce Johnson, of Lutheran High School. Throughout the episode Bryce discusses what it's like playing four different sports and how they translate on the gridiron. He also talks about receiving interest from elite academic universities like the CO School of Mines and Yale. Finally, Bryce explains why he believes in the future of CSU Football and why he'll be a good fit at outside linebacker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Michael is joined by CSU Football 2022 commit, Cooper Walton, of Roosevelt High School. Throughout the episode the two discuss what it's like playing in a small town, Roosevelt's dominant 2020 season, and why Walton believes he is a perfect fit to be on Steve Addazio's team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL Draft crew previews position groups that the Denver Broncos are likely to address in the 2022 NFL Draft. They also discuss college football prospects to keep an eye on for the corresponding positions of need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Michael starts the podcast by talking about Colorado men's basketball not playing a guaranteed game against the Rams this season, before diving into the 2022 recruiting cycle for CSU Football. After the ad break Justin talks about Devin Wright and how cool it would be for him to reunite with his brother Dante. Finally, Justin gives his final thoughts on Luke McAllister entering the transfer portal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Colton Strickler, Justin Michael of DNVR Rams, and former Sports Director of The Rocky Mountain Collegian Scott Nies draft their dream rugby sevens team using all-time great Colorado State athletes. They debate whether or not USA Rugby sevens star and CSU Ram Ben Pinkleman should be allowed to be drafted, discuss their picks at length, and go through some honorable mentions at the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Michael dives into the latest news that Chauncey Billups and Becky Hammon are finalists for the Portland Trailblazers head coaching vacancy. At the beginning Justin explains why both are so revered and expected to make terrific head coaches. Later in the episode, though, Justin explains why Portland is an okay job for a first-time head coach, but not a championship contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Michael, Andre Simone, and Jake Schwanitz discuss the potential of an expanded college football playoff and all of its pros/cons. They also give a way-too-early prediction for which 12 teams would make the cut this upcoming season. Finally they go over some of their favorite 2022 NFL Draft prospects on contending teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Michael reacts to the surprising news that quarterback Luke McAllister has entered the transfer portal. Later in the podcast he talks about CSU's 2022 recruiting class and the Los Angeles Bowl being sponsored by Jimmy Kimmel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Michael starts the podcast by discussing the latest 2022 commit, Cooper Walton of Roosevelt High School, and why the staff's commitment to local recruiting will benefit CSU in multiple ways down the line. Justin then dives into CFB Playoff expansion rumors and why the league needs to remove divisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Michael goes over the most recent CSU football commits for the 2022 recruiting cycle, before talking about the importance of making Colorado a priority. Later in the episode Justin discusses the pros and cons of expanding to a 12 team CFB Playoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Michael is joined by KOA radio host Ryan Edwards. Throughout the episode the two discuss the state of college football in Colorado and the uphill battle for relevancy in a state dominated by pro sports. They also reflect on the glory years under Sonny Lubick, why it's good for everyone if CSU and CU are both competitive, and Warren Jackson's chances of making the active roster in Denver. Ryan also tells a fun story about being in the private suite with Jerry Jones and Steve Atwater as the Rams upset the Arkansas Razorbacks at Canvas Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Michael goes over Eric Hamer's impressive finish, before diving into why it would be funny for Sam Noyer to transfer from Colorado to Colorado State. Finally, Justin talks about Luke McCaffrey and where he might end up after announcing his intent to transfer from Louisville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Michael, Henry Chisholm, and Jake Schwanitz dive into the best and worst picks from the John Elway era in Denver, before doing the same thing for George Paton's tenure with Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL Draft crew is back to preview the current odds for the 2021 college football season. The guys start the podcast by going through the favorites for each conference, before throwing out underdogs that they believe are being undervalued. Later in the episode, Justin, Andre, Henry and Jake break into a Heisman conversation, before concluding with their way-too-early picks to win the National Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Michael is once again joined by local hoops product Sam Masten. Throughout the episode, Justin and Sam discuss the pros and cons of pickup games and the absurd fan behavior from fans in the NBA Playoffs. Finally, Sam talks about his experiences attending the Paradise Jam Event growing up, and why it will be an amazing event for CSU Men's Basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Michael is joined by Colton Strickler of DNVR Rugby. Throughout the podcast, Colton goes over the growing rugby scene in Colorado and the United States as a whole. Colton also talks about Major League Rugby, why the Colorado XO's were formed, and the ever-growing opportunities for athletes from other sports to continue their athletic careers through rugby. Finally, Colton talks about CSU alumnus Ben Pinkelman and his incredible ascension in the US rugby world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Michael goes over all of the latest news in CSU Rams country, including the new CSU women's soccer hiring and AJ Ott's final performance for CSU Men's Golf. Later in the episode, Justin talks about Chandler Jacobs flipping from Texas Tech to CSU Men's Basketball, before diving into the most recent AAC expansion rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.