DNVR CSU Rams Podcast

Justin Michael goes live following Colorado State’s heartbreaking loss to Maryland on a buzzer-beater in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Justin talks about an inspiring effort from CSU and the heart this team showed in a truly incredible run. He also talks about a couple of key stretches that proved to be fatal in a tight game. Finally, Justin talks big picture, Niko Medved’s future and w...

Justin Michael goes live and gives his instant reaction to Colorado State’s 78-70 victory over Memphis in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Justin talks about a resilient effort and why this was the perfect embodiment of what this team is this season. He raves about Kyan Evans and how Nique Clifford impacted winning despite having an off day scoring. He also talks about the incredible job...

Justin Michael kicks off the show by talking about the dismissal of Louis Brown IV and the potential impact on CSU Football in 2025. He also gives out three breakout candidates at wide receiver that he’ll be watching closely throughout the spring and fall. Justin then talks about the frustrating CSU hoops commentary from various local outlets before getting into Tad Boyle’s comments on losing Niqu...

Justin Michael opens with his perspective on what Niko Medved has built at CSU and how to feel if he ultimately leaves for his alma mater. He talks about why the future of the program is bright after the foundation that's been laid and how attractive of a gig it will be. He also gives his instant reaction to drawing Memphis in the NCAA Tournament and the keys to the matchup. Finally he talks about...

Justin Michael gives takeaways from the Mountain West Tournament and reflects on what it was like to see CSU win a championship for the first time in 22 years. He also talks about what allowed the Rams to cruise against the competition and the encouraging trends that show just how dangerous this team is going into March Madness.  An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/eve...

Justin Michael reacts to the all-conference selections and individual honors for the Mountain West this spring. He then sets the scene for the Mountain West Tournament by talking about CSU’s slim at-large chances and the teams on the bubble that Ram fans should be rooting against. Finally, Justin previews the Mountain West Tournament and gives his game-by-game predictions.   0:00 Start 4:15 CSU Fo...

Justin Michael opens the show with some thoughts on the CSU women's basketball program feeling stagnant under Ryun Williams and how the admin will have to decide what type of aspirations they truly have moving forward. Justin is then joined by Tyler King of the Denver Gazette to talk about the rise of CSU men's basketball this year, what's changed since November and why this is a dangerous team in...

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Justin Michael breaks down Friday's 83-73 win over the Broncos in Boise. He talks about the 36-point performance from Nique Clifford and the way impacts his CSU legacy. He also talks about the toughness of the Rams as they continue to push for an at-large bid.  An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports MERCH: https://store...

Justin Michael previews a massive Friday night showdown in the Mountain West between Colorado State and Boise State. Justin lays out the challenges of slowing down a red-hot Broncos team on Senior Night but explains why it would be massive for CSU’s at-large resume for the NCAA Tournament. Justin also sets the scene for spring football by giving out five big questions he has about the program goin...

Justin Michael breaks down Tuesday’s win over San Jose State and starts to set the scene for a massive showdown in Boise on Friday night for the 2-seed in the Mountain West. He gives an updated power ranking for the conference after the Rams blew out the Aggies and Spartans at home. He plays postgame footage from Niko Medved, Jalen Lake and Kyan Evans as well.   0:00 Start 3:45 Instant reactions f...

Justin Michael opens the show with postgame audio from Nique Clifford and Bowen Born talking about a dominant win over Utah State and what it means to participate in the Fight like a Ram event. Justin then transitions into Tory Horton's remarkable CSU career and why he made himself some money with his performance at the NFL Combine. Finally, Justin talks about the path to an at-large bid for CSU M...

Justin Michael gives his takeaways from a statement victory over Utah State at Moby Arena. Justin talks about what went well for the Rams in the 93-66 win over the Aggies and why he's so confident going into the final week of the regular season. He talks about why Niko Medved deserves for love for the Mountain West Coach of the Year as well.  An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://th...

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 bet...

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 a...

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 Product...

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 m...

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 sch...

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 Netw...

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 seas...

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 i...

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...

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 program...

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 tal...

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...