DNVR CSU Rams Podcast

Justin Michael talks about the pros and cons of expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams. He also gives some thoughts on the latest CSU men’s basketball commit Jaxon Clark. Finally, Tyler King of the Denver Gazette joins the show to give his takes on the new Pac-12, what stands out about CSU Football under Jim Mora, and he wraps up by helping Justin build the all-time starting five with...

Justin Michael talks about the nuances of the recruiting process and why rankings are not always an accurate indicator for how a college football career is going to pan out. Justin then goes through the history and how there have been far more under-the-radar prospects that thrived for CSU Football than highly touted high school stars. He gives out some of the biggest studs and duds of the 21st ce...

Justin Michael begins the podcast by talking about how the success of other teams on campus only intensifies the pressure for CSU Football to succeed in 2026. He then talks about the impending decision to expand the NCAA Tournament and why he’s highly skeptical of it being a good thing for quality mid-major programs. He also touches on the potential impact for the new Pac-12 & dives into some of t...

Justin Michael talks about the latest Pac-12 expansion rumors and whether or not UConn and Rice could make sense as targets for the new league. Justin then finishes his All-Mountain West Era Defense for CSU Football and talks about legends like Shaq Barrett, Clark Haggans and more.   0:00 - Intro 7:00 - Reports indicate another potential PAC-12 realignment 20:55 - Is UConn a viable option for join...

Justin Michael begins the podcast by talking about 10 transfers that he expects to make a major impact for CSU Football in 2026. He talks about the quarterbacks and some of the other standouts from spring, including Juice Vereen, Mel Brown and Elijah Mc Cantos. Justin then talks about CSU men’s basketball officially signing Marist transfer guard Justin Menard and the options that Ali Farokhmanesh...

Justin Michael dives into the most recent press conference with Colorado State Athletic Director John Weber and CSU Football head coach Jim Mora. Justin plays clips from the two and talks about what stands out the most, including the expectations for the Rams to compete at a high level in the Pac-12, needing to cut back on injuries, Pac-12 expansion and more. Finally, Justin talks about the latest...

Justin Michael starts the podcast by talking about the latest offensive line commit for CSU Football and a brief update on the portal for CSU men’s basketball. He then continues Tuesday’s conversation about former Rams playing well in the NBA and plays his exclusive interview with David Roddy about his NBA journey. Roddy dives into what he’s learned about himself, how he’s grown and what he sees h...

Justin Michael begins the podcast by diving into notes from CSU’s spring game and playing clips from Jim Mora’s media session after. He talks about some of the standouts from the past month and gives out five players who he felt made the most of the spring period. Finally, Justin talks about David Roddy’s run with the Nuggets and brings on Brendan Vogt to discuss the former CSU star’s recent rise...

Justin Michael begins the podcast by talking about the idea Deion Sanders floated for CSU & CU to practice together in the spring. He then begins revealing the first part of his All-Mountain West era team for the Colorado State Rams. He talks about CSU greats like Bradlee Van Pelt, Trey McBride and more. Finally, Justin plays with his interview the voice of the Rams, Brian Roth, who talks about ov...

Justin Michael starts the podcast by talking about the latest news in the CSU Rams universe, including JuCo All-American wide receiver Jaivyn Moore committing to the Rams over Wyoming and Brooke Carlson (women’s hoops) entering the portal. Justin then talks about CSU men’s basketball officially retaining the bulk of the rotation and what needs the team still has this spring. Finally, Justin plays...

Justin Michael plays interview clips and talks about what stood out from his conversation with CSU’s new quarterback coach Matt Mitchell. He also plays his interview with Juice Vereen and dives into why it’s encouraging to hear what the former UConn guys have to say about Jim Mora. Finally, Justin talks about what he’ll be looking for during Saturday’s scrimmage for CSU Football, the latest with t...

Justin Michael gets into the latest news including Utah State’s decision to hire Northern Iowa head coach Ben Jacobson, Augustus Kiudulas entering the transfer portal and a Division II star who could be in the cards for CSU men’s basketball. Justin then talks about the first scrimmage of the spring for CSU Football and what stood out, as well as what we heard from Jim Mora. Finally, Justin plays p...

Justin Michael starts the show by talking about five areas where Colorado State needs to improve if the Rams are finally going to break through and find success as a football program. He then talks about the best stretches on the sports calendar with Christian Saez. Finally, Justin is joined by Tyler King to talk about CSU men’s basketball, the future Pac-12 and more. Join the DNVR Supporter's Clu...

Justin Michael starts the podcast by talking about how retention will be key for both the men’s & women’s basketball teams next season. He also talks about the work Ali Farokhmanesh has done to improve the status of the brand locally and how it’s finally paying off with the Colorado recruiting scene. Finally, Justin gives CSU Football updates after another day of spring ball and talks about what h...

Justin Michael begins the show by talking about CSU Men’s Basketball and a disappointing showing in the NIT on Wednesday night. He talks about what went wrong for the Rams at the end, but also why the team realistically met its expectations for the first year under Ali Farokhmanesh. Justin then pivots to CSU Football and ranks the biggest ‘must-win’ matchups in the first year under Jim Mora. Final...

Justin Michael gives his takeaways from the Mountain West Tournament and a disappointing Selection Sunday for the league. He talks about why it’s not surprising that the conference only got one team into the NCAA Tournament but still feels there were at least three deserving teams for the field. He also talks about an intriguing opportunity in the NIT for CSU men’s basketball, the final power rank...

Description: Justin Michael begins the show by talking about a gutsy win for CSU women’s basketball over UNLV and the Rams being one win away from the NCAA Tournament. He then transitions over to the men’s side and sets the scene for the 2026 Mountain West Tournament by talking about Colorado State’s miraculous run to the title in 2003. Finally, Justin previews the matchup with Fresno State before...

Justin Michael starts by talking about a massive opportunity for CSU women’s basketball after advancing to the semifinals of the Mountain West Tournament with a buzzer-beater victory over GCU. He then transitions to CSU Football and what stood out from the first day of spring practice under Jim Mora. Finally, Justin about CSU men’s basketball going into the MW Tournament, as well as who he believe...

Justin Michael begins the podcast by talking about the Denver Nuggets signing David Roddy to a two-way contract and his hopes for the former CSU star to find a steady role in the NBA. Justin plays an exclusive interview with Roddy from the Nuggets locker room and talks about the importance of the Rams being represented at the next level. Finally, Justin sets the scene for the first spring ball und...

Justin Michael starts the podcast by talking about some great college basketball rivalries that will be lost due to conference realignment. He also talks about why Saint Mary’s would be a fun basketball move for the future Pac-12 and the tough realities of trying to build a non-conference schedule as a competitive mid-major. He gets into Saturday’s win over San Jose State and why Ram fans should b...

Justin Michael starts the podcast by talking about what we know about Caleb Wilson, who was reportedly hired to replace Kashif Moore as Colorado State’s wide receivers coach. Justin then talks about CSU men’s basketball extending its win streak to six games with a comeback victory over Fresno State. He gives takeaways from the game and plays postgame clips. Finally, Justin answers mailbag question...

Justin Michael starts the podcast by talking about the impact of losing WR coach Kashif Moore to Penn State and the challenges of creating the same type of explosive offense that UConn had with little continuity on staff. He then dives into Saturday’s Orange Out win for CSU men’s basketball on Saturday before laying out how key this upcoming week is for the Rams to climb the Mountain West standing...

Justin Michael starts the podcast by diving into Wednesday’s late-night road win over UNLV and what’s working for CSU men’s basketball in this four-game winning streak. Justin then plays his interview with Colorado State head coach Ali Farokhmanesh, who gives some insight into what’s clicking for the Rams, what he’s learned in his first year on the job and more. Finally, Justin gives an updated Mo...

Justin Michael talks about Sacramento State making the jump from the FCS to the FBS and why it’s an interesting gamble. He then gets into Saturday’s big comeback win over Wyoming and why this week will be a big test for Colorado State men’s basketball. He talks about the Utah-State Memphis dilemma and gives an updated Mountain West Power Ranking as we approach the final stretch of the regular seas...

Justin Michael plays Friday's interview with Kevin Lytle of the Fort Collins Coloradoan. Kevin gives his thoughts on the recently released 2026 Pac-12 schedule before talking about what stood out the most from his interview with Jim Mora.   Join the DNVR Supporter's Club and get a custom DNVR badge next to your name!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aOXvlqQqMlTFvbbAarD-A/join   An ALLCITY Netwo...