DNVR CSU Rams Podcast

 Justin Michael begins the show by talking about the growth of Fort Collins and what stood out to him at basketball practice on Wednesday. Justin then plays his interviews with Kyle Jorgensen and Brandon Rechsteiner from practice as well. Finally, Justin sets the scene for fall camp and some of the things he’ll be looking for with CSU Football over the next month. He talks about the questions he h...

Justin Michael talks about CSU men’s basketball landing a commitment from Regis HS star Eric Fiedler & how it’s the product of years of relationship building from Ali Farokhmanesh. Justin then reflects back on the best moments of the Mountain West era for CSU Football. Ie. The 2000 win over BYU, the 2005 goal line stand against Utah, the opening of Canvas Stadium & much more. Hosted by Simplecast,...

Justin Michael starts the show by continuing his thoughts from Wednesday on a weird situation with Memphis and the Pac-12. He also talks about the potential implications if North Carolina were to leave the ACC. Justin then plays a clip of Jay Norvell talking about the growth he’s seen from Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi + his loyalty to CSU Football. Finally, Justin gives out his 10 keys for CSU Football...

Justin Michael starts the show with another edition of ‘what’s happening in Ag Land?’. He talks about all of the latest news in the CSU world, including Dallin Holker’s retirement, Nique Clifford being first-team all-summer league and more. Justin then gives out the top 5 games he views as must-win matchups for CSU Football in 2025. Finally, Justin talks about the latest drama with Memphis and the...

Justin Michael gives his initial thoughts on Mountain West Media Days and an odd vibe for the conference with the looming realignment moves. Justin then talks about what he learned from Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez before getting into the biggest storyline that developed from the two days in Las Vegas. Justin plays clips from Jay Norvell and talks about the potential pros and cons of...

Justin Michael explores the biggest “what ifs” in the history of CSU Football and CSU men’s basketball. Topics include Collin Hill never tearing his ACL, CSU winning the 1996 Border War and 3-peating in the WAC, Derek Queen getting called for traveling in the NCAA Tournament & much more.   📬 Denver sports in your inbox: https://thednvr.com/newsletter   An ALLCITY Network Production   PARTY WITH U...

Justin Michael talks about Nique Clifford’s NBA Summer League debut with the Kings and Vic Lombardi’s comments on the importance of the Rocky Mountain Showdown. He also talks about what Rams have the best chances to earn preseason honors at Media Days next week. Finally, Justin talks about the frontrunners for Offensive & Defensive Player of the Year in the Mountain West. He also lays out who he v...

Justin Michael begins the show with his instant reaction to Grand Canyon joining the Mountain West early, the politics at play and the impact of the move on CSU. Justin then talks about 104.3 the Fan becoming the new broadcast partner for CSU Football and why it’s a good thing for the fans overall. Finally, Justin gets into the top 100 rivalries in college football ranking from the New York Times...

Justin Michael touches back on Wednesday’s conversation about Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi and why history says he is in line for a big year. Today Justin talks about why that doesn’t have to come at the detriment of an explosive rushing attack though. In fact, this running back room looks as good as we’ve seen since 2017. Justin then ranks the 2025 schedule for CSU Football by toughness. Finally, he t...

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Justin Michael reacts to Thursday’s late-night news that Texas State will be officially joining the Pac-12 in the coming days. Justin lays out the pros and cons of the move and talks about why he’s still excited for the potential of the league.   0:00 Start 2:10 Texas State joins the Pac-12 20:24 Texas State joins the Pac-12 part 2 21:43 Nique Clifford to the Sacramento Kings 33:30 Tyler King join...

📬 Denver sports in your inbox: https://thednvr.com/newsletter   Justin Michael starts the show by setting the scene for the 2025 NBA Draft and a big night for both Nique Clifford and the CSU men’s basketball program. Justin talks about where the experts see Clifford landing and the fits he likes the most as we get closer to the big moment. Justin then pivots to CSU Football recruiting and talks a...

Justin Michael starts the show by reacting to Fran Fraschilla comparing Nique Clifford to Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. Justin talks about why Clifford’s versatility is one of his strongest selling points as a pro prospect and how athletically he is very much like Haliburton. Justin then reacts to Phil Steele’s 2025 preseason All-Mountain West teams before giving an update on the 2026 rec...

Justin Michael begins the show by getting into observations from the first open practice for Colorado State men’s basketball under Ali Farokhmanesh. He talks about big expectations for Rashaan Mbemba and gives thoughts on the transfer additions. Justin then segways into the upcoming NBA Draft and potential landing spots for Nique Clifford. Finally, Justin talks 2026 recruiting, the latest local co...

Justin Michael begins the show by talking about Mya Lesnar winning her second national championship and the incredible legacy she’s established at CSU. He talks about how she’s in the conversation for the greatest athlete in school history and who some of the other choices could be. Justin then transitions to the latest mock draft projections for Nique Clifford and touches on why he is the ultimat...

Justin Michael opens the show by talking about the looming Pac-12 news and how it’s an exciting time for Colorado State. He then transitions into recruiting news and a 2026 class that is shaping up really nicely for the Rams. He talks about the five public commitments from the last week and talks about how an investment in recruiting resources has paid immediate dividends for the program.   0:00 S...

Justin Michael opens the show by discussing the preseason quarterback rankings from Nevada Sports Net and why they have Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi way too low. He then talks about some of the factors that could impact BFN’s season before getting into the latest recruiting news for Colorado State. He talks about the latest commit and why Arley Morrell is intriguing as a prospect. Finally, Justin talks...

Justin Michael starts the show by talking about the Colorado Rockies winning their first series of the 2025 season and relates it to some of the more anticlimactic feeling wins for CSU Football over the last 20 years. Justin then talks about Colorado State and the four other departing Mountain West schools officially filing the paperwork to leave the league in July of 2026 and what it means moving...

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...