DNVR CSU Rams Podcast

Justin Michael opens the podcast by talking about the challenges of trying to engage in a rational conversation with CU Football fans right now. He then talks about Michael Dever, a 6-foot-2, 175-pound commit for the 2025 class. Justin gets into his explosiveness and why he's intrigued by the Lubbock-Cooper High School product. Finally, Justin gives out the toughest omissions for his preseason all...

Justin Michael is joined by 2025 CSU Football commit Cannon Valenzuela (Jacksboro, Texas). Cannon talks about his first impression of Fort Collins and why CSU felt like home to him. He also talks about picking football at CSU over the chance to be a two-sport athlete at Army, being the son of a coach and much more! An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS...

Justin Michael gives out five players from the Mountain West to keep an eye on this fall for All-America status. Justin then talks about the five verbal commitments that CSU currently has for the 2025 cycle and what he likes about the class. He also throws out some guys to keep an eye on who could commit to the Rams.  An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THIN...

Get ready for the 2024 college football season with our All-American defensive teams. How do the top edge rushers in this class stack up? What’s the talent level on the interior defensive line? And how do we stack a loaded cornerback group? All that and more in today’s DNVR Draft pod. Start - 0:00 The front 7 - 2:00 Linebackers - 13:00 The Secondary - 26:00 An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH...

Justin Michael and Andre Simone go live to discuss the latest recruiting news for Colorado State football and a 2025 class that continues to grow. The guys also talk about Dallin Holker turning heads in New Orleans and whether Trey McBride can continue his ascension in Arizona. They wrap up the show with the best beer draft. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events A...

Justin Michael is joined by the first public commit for CSU's 2025 class, Caden Branston, of Liberty High School in Peoria, AZ. Caden talks about why he picked CSU over multiple P4 offers including ASU, Iowa State and more. He talks about what his role is expected to be in Fort Collins and what appeals to him about the staff. He also gives some insight into the type of person that he is off of the...

Justin Michael was joined by Niko Medved earlier this week to discuss Nique Clifford’s return, life without Isaiah Stevens, the staff’s mindset on the recruiting trail and more. Medved talks about the importance of Ali Farokhmanesh and his thought process in adding former Wyoming associate head coach Ken DeWeese.  An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS D...

The guys break down who they expect to be All-Americans this season. Are Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter on the list? Are any other Colorado Buffaloes worthy of consideration? Can anybody compete with Ollie Gordon II at running back? We break down their entire offensive squads. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports S...

Justin Michael is joined by Andre Simone to discuss the latest recruiting news for CSU Football and their early impressions of Caden Branston. The guys then discuss Phil Steele’s CSU selections for the preseason all-conference team.  An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports...

Justin Michael is joined by Kevin Lytle of the Fort Collins Coloradoan to discuss his takeaways from Day 1 of summer workouts for CSU Men's basketball, where Brian Bedard stands in the conversation for greatest coaches in school history, expectations for women's hoops with the addition of Emma Ronsiek & more! An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR:...

Justin Michael talks about what he learned from the media session following Golden State’s workout with Isaiah Stevens. He also plays his interview with Jay Norvell discussing the offseason additions for the Rams, expectations for the 2024 season and more! An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.yo...

Justin Michael and Andre Simone discuss the concept of a buy game and whether they are more harmful than beneficial for teams from the group of five that are hoping to push for the College Football Playoff. They also touch on the future openings for CSU Football and some of the options the Rams in those years. Finally the guys wrap up by drafting their top summertime activities in Colorado. An ALL...

We often look to the future of football but today we’re going back to 2020 in our redraft of the NFL Draft. 2020 had highly touted Wide Receiver and Offensive Tackles groups but it’s the quarterback class that’s really stood out. What lesson can we learn from that 2020 QB class? Ironically, the top guys at WR and OT disappointed but the next in line were the true breakouts. Justin Jefferson is one...

Justin Michael talks about Vann Schield signing with the Northern Colorado Bears before giving out his top 10 CSU Football wins since the beginning of the 2000 season. Justin looks back on elite moments like the 2002 wins over Virginia and Colorado. He talks about some of the more subtly big moments as well like the 2003 win over California on the road. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US:...

Justin Michael talks about the latest scheduling news for CSU Men's basketball, including an exciting opportunity against Big 10 competition on Thanksgiving. He then talks about Boise State Football announcing a game at Notre Dame in 2025 and the pros and cons of playing "buy games" as Mountain West schools. Finally, Justin talks about the latest recruiting news for CSU Football and gives his hono...

Justin Michael reacts to Thursday’s news that the 2024 Rocky Mountain Showdown against Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes will be broadcasted in prime-time on CBS. Justin talks about why it’s a unique opportunity for the Rams and gives his thoughts on the TV spots we know for CSU so far. Justin also plays his interview with Bo Brack of PHNX Cardinals on Trey McBride’s breakout season, what h...

The 2024 college football season is just a couple months away and the draft pod is ready to start looking ahead to the 2025 draft class. Where does this divisive 2025 quarterback class stack up? how do Travis Hunter and Shedder Sanders fall in this class? and who are the other top targets for the Broncos? All that and a whole lot more! An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.c...

Justin Michael and Andre Simone react live to the massive news of Nique Clifford withdrawing from the NBA Draft and returning to Colorado State. The guys talk about Nique having a chance to play his way into the first round of the 2025 Draft with a big season, as well as how it elevates CSU’s ceiling as a team. The guys also try to project the starting five for the Green & Gold with only one retur...

Justin Michael is joined by Kevin Lytle of the Fort Collins Coloradoan to discuss Nique Clifford's decision today regarding his NBA Draft status. The guys talk about what their gut feeling is going into the final hours and the various factors he will have to consider. The guys also dive into the X-factor players for CSU Football in 2024. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr...

Justin Michael continues the conversation from part one and gives one player for each Mountain West school that we missed out on using with no NCAA Football video game over the last decade. He then talks about the discussions sparked on Twitter, which is who is CSU's biggest rival? Is it Colorado or Wyoming? And has the answer changed in recent years? An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: h...

Justin Michael gives a brief news update before giving out the top 20 Colorado State Football players we missed out on using with no NCAA Football video game from 2014-2023. Justin talks about their careers and what he remembers fondly about them. He also talks about why they'd be fun to use on a video game based on their skills. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/eve...

Justin Michael is joined by Bob Rose of Saints News and the Bayou Blitz Podcast to discuss Dallin Holker’s path to making the roster in New Orleans. They discuss his strengths and weaknesses going into his rookie season, who the players he’ll be competing with for an active roster spot are and more. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://li...

Justin Michael and Andre Simone discuss the latest recruiting news for both CSU men’s basketball and CSU Football. They talk about 4-star prospect Winters Grady and how his many ties to the school could help Niko Medved and Co. in the recruiting process. They also talk about the latest transfer addition for CSU Football, Chris Jackson (San Diego Mesa), and whether the Rams have enough depth in the...

The guys discuss the best and worst draft classes of 2024. They talk about who stands out to them and who played the board the best. They also touch on who they believe failed to maximize their haul this spring. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports Visit Your Front Rang...

Justin Michael plays audio from Nique Clifford's interview with Kevin Sweeney (Sports Illustrated) at the NBA Combine. He talks about what Clifford said that stands out, including his praise for Niko Medved and CSU men's basketball. He also explains why it might be time for the Rams to stop holding onto hope for the possibility of Clifford's return. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: htt...