DNVR CSU Rams Podcast

Justin Michael talks about the College Football Hall of Fame lowering its required winning percentage so that Mike Leach can be inducted and why it’s ridiculous that an arbitrary figure continues to keep Sonny Lubick out. Justin talks about Lubick’s resume and why winning isn’t equal everywhere. He also reacts to the 2025 kickoff times and TV info we learned for CSU Football on Thursday, including...

Justin Michael begins the show by reacting to the latest SEC news and the frustrating dynamic between the top two leagues and everybody else. Justin then gets into the betting odds for the 2025 Mountain West Championship and gives some thoughts on how CSU is viewed going into the season. Finally, Justin does a power ranking for the Mountain West football uniforms, before wrapping up with his summe...

Justin Michael kicks off Memorial Day Weekend by talking about the changes to the seeding format for the College Football Playoff and what they mean for the G5. Justin also talks about Nique Clifford’s pre-draft momentum & his rising spotlight before diving into the greatest football stars of the Mountain West era. He gives his choices for the Mount Rushmore of the league, as well as his top 4 CSU...

Justin Michael talks about Colorado State men’s basketball offering Christian Williams and Eric Fiedler. He also touches on some of CSU’s challenges recruiting locally over the last decade and why signing some of the top talent out of the state would be a strong indicator of the program’s direction. Justin then talks about Aaron Gordon’s role as Mr. Nugget and who has had a similar impact for CSU...

Justin Michael starts the show by talking about how players like Julian Strawther and Christian Braun are great examples of how impactful Nique Clifford can be in the NBA. He also touches on some of the most clutch individuals to play for CSU over the last two decades before diving into the biggest villains of the Mountain West era. Finally, Justin talks about the latest transfer additions for CSU...

Justin Michael starts the show by talking about the latest transfer portal commit for CSU Football. He talks about why Jeremy Naborne could be a productive player under Tyson Summers and CSU doing a nice job adding depth at outside linebacker. Justin then gets into Nique Clifford’s NBA Draft Stock and how he could potentially rise way into being a lottery pick. Tyler King of the Denver Gazette the...

Justin Michael talks about the latest transfer portal additions for CSU Football and how impressed he is with how the staff has filled key needs this spring. He talks about both Kentucky transfer Dennious Jackson (DT) and Baylor transfer Isaiah Hankins (Kicker), and why they could be very significant additions for the Rams. He also plays his interview with the Coloradoan’s Kevin Lytle. The two tal...

Justin Michael gives out 10 questions he has about CSU Football going into the summer. He also gives a recruiting update and talks about how QB Tahj Bullock could be an intriguing wrinkle in the offense.   0:00 Start 2:30 Covering sports 18:45 10 questions about CSU football 33:00 10 questions about CSU football  part 2 46:17 Transfer portal updates   An ALLCITY Network Production   PARTY WITH US:...

Justin Michael talks about the Rams picking up a commitment from Georgia State transfer WR Petey Tucker. He then talks about Jordan Noyes going to the NFL and which undrafted CSU players have the best chance to make a roster in 2025. Finally, Justin dives into the top 10 wins of the last decade for the Green & Gold.   Intro 0:00 What are the most dramatic moments in sports? 5:30 CSU basketball com...

Justin Michael recaps the NFL Draft and gets into why he loves that Tory Horton landed with Klint Kubiak in Seattle. Justin also talks about Saint Francis transfer Paul Tangelo and why the latest transfer commitment is a big addition for CSU Football. Finally, Justin gets into the 2025 Pac-12 media deal and what it could mean for the future of the league.     Intro - 0:00 Travel is hard - 1:00 Tho...

Justin Michael gives a few thoughts on the first round of the NFL Draft, as well as some CSU Football draft history. Justin talks about the best Mountain West players on the board and when we might hear Tory Horton get his name called. Justin then talks about the CSU Football spring game and some names to watch on both sides of the ball. Finally, Justin wraps up with the Mount Rushmore of annual s...

Justin Michael talks about Kevin Lytle’s report regarding BFN’s opportunity at the Manning Passing Academy. He gets into why this is such a big year for Fowler-Nicolosi and what he needs to show in terms of NFL potential. Justin also talks about Tory Horton’s draft stock and the best fits for him in the NFL. Finally, Justin gets into whether Ashton Jeanty is the best running back he’s ever seen in...

Justin Michael starts the show by talking about Dylan Goffney entering the transfer portal before getting into some spring football observations about every position group. He lays out who he is confident about and where the Rams might look to add some depth through the transfer portal. Justin then transitions to hoops and talks about the additions of Augustinas Kiudulas and Jevin Nuniz. He also t...

Justin Michael starts the show by talking about the latest commitment for CSU men’s basketball and why Brandon Rechsteiner is an intriguing option at point guard. He also gives a couple of targets the staff is trying to land this week and talks about their potential fits. Justin then transitions the discussion to CSU Football and plays some recent interviews from AJ Noland, Jay Norvell and Tay Lan...

Justin Michael reacts to the news that Kyan Evans will be transferring to North Carolina. He also talks about how CSU’s record of talent development is a great recruiting tool as the Rams look to take the next step as a basketball program. Justin then transitions to football and gives a few observations before playing interviews with DT Andrew Laurich and LB Jacob Ellis. He talks about the controv...

Justin Michael plays his interview from earlier this week with Colorado State men’s basketball head coach Ali Farokhmanesh. Farokhmanesh talks about his love for Fort Collins and what it means to him to keep his family in the community. He also talks about his vision for the future, how his staff is coming together and more. Justin also gives a few thoughts at the beginning on the Nuggets dismissi...

Justin Michael talks about the three games he believes will flip the season either positively or negatively for CSU Football in 2025. He also lays out five breakout candidates on offense before playing interviews with JaQues Evans (LB) and defensive coordinator Tyson Summers. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports MERCH...

Justin Michael talks about CSU men's basketball landing Marist transfer Josh Pascarelli and why the Marist transfer is such an exciting addition for the program. He also talks about Ali Farokhmanesh completing his staff with the addition of Jimmie Foster before giving some thoughts on the 2025 NCAA Tournament as a whole.  An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL...

Justin Michael talks about Ali Farokhmanesh making a splash with his first two major commitments as the Colorado State men’s basketball coach. He lays out why Jase Butler is an intriguing addition to the roster despite his struggles as a freshman at Washington. He also gets into the latest CSU Football commits, Tory Horton’s Pro Day and more. Justin plays clips of Horton and Jay Norvell following...

Justin Michael gives an update on the transfer departures for CSU men’s basketball and talks about the first big commitment of the Ali Farokhmanesh era. He gets into why Ram fans need to be patient at first with Carey Booth, but if things go right he has a chance to be the next great redemption story for the Green & Gold. Justin then talks about CSU Football and the start of spring practices. He g...

Justin Michael starts the show by talking about how big-time college basketball coaches are flocking to leagues that prioritize basketball like the Big East. He talks about the changing landscape and why he feels there's value for the Pac-12 in embracing basketball more than certain conferences will. He also gives a Mountain West basketball coaches power ranking, his best and worst moments of the...

Justin Michael gives his thoughts on Kyan Evans entering the transfer portal and the current state of college basketball. He also talks about how encouraged he is by the staff Ali Farokhmanesh is putting together at CSU before talking about the coaching carousel around the Mountain West.  An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnv...

Justin Michael gives his instant reaction to the introductory press conference for Ali Farokhmanesh. He talks about what stood out the most and why this was a unique day. He also plays an interview with Nique Clifford where the Rams star gives some thoughts on Farokhmanesh getting the job, what his two years meant to him, his advice to Kyan Evans and Jaylen Crocker-Johnson and more. Justin plays A...

Justin Michael goes live to give his thoughts on Colorado State hiring Ali Farokhmanesh as Niko Medved’s successor in Fort Collins. Justin explains why believes it’s worth the gamble of hiring somebody without head coaching experience and the importance of trying to keep the culture of the program intact. Justin then talks about what comes next including roster retainment, staff building, etc. Fin...

Justin Michael goes live and reacts to the news that Niko Medved is leaving Colorado State for the University of Minnesota. He talks about Medved’s legacy and why although it stings Ram fans to lose him, it’s tough to fault him for wanting to coach his alma mater. He talks about why Ali Farokhmanesh should be the top choice to take over and the importance of moving quickly. Justin also lays out ot...