In this lengthy discussion with CSU AD Joe Parker, we cover basically everything you’ve been wanting to know about CSU athletics this year. Joe gets candid on Rams basketball with his opinions on how the Mountain West Conference handled scenarios and scheduling this season, talks what it will take to keep Niko Medved around at CSU, opens up about the recent investigation into his athletic department, tells why CSU opted to not allow fans at any sporting events this year, shares his vision on fans at Canvas in the fall, explains why he couldn’t get a football or basketball deal done with CU, and touches on future football schedules, the relationship with Under Armour, the school’s flirtation with the Big 12 several years ago, and much, much more.

Can’t get enough CSU basketball? Neither can we, so we brought in Rams assistant coach JR Blount to talk about the Rams’ surge to the postseason, the recent series with Air Force, the regular-season finales vs. New Mexico and Nevada, prospects of the NCAA Tournament, and so much more. You will love getting to know this coach and his insights on the program. Plus, Joel Cantalamessa, Mike Rowe, and Steve Ivy discuss the team’s chances at a Mountain West title and much more as March Madness approaches.

From a comfy perch at Mighty River Brewing Company, long-time Ram Tom Ehlers joins Joel and Mike to tell stories of his four decades at CSU as a player, coach, and director of football operations. He talks about his impressions of the current coaching staff and previous staffs, as well as his thoughts on fans wanting Tony Alford to get a shot at CSU. He gives his two cents on the recent football investigation, the university’s overemphasis on buildings instead of people in recent years, and much more. He also has some words of wisdom for RamNationers and former student athletes!

Javan Hedlund, Associate Commissioner of the Mountain West Conference (and CSU alum), joins us to talk current issues facing the conference, recent news reports concerning member defections, conference realignment (future and past, including how close the MW was to merging with the remnants of the Big 12 back in 2010), the AAC/MW comparison, what to expect for the basketball conference tournament (hint: no fans), the divide between the top so-called Power schools and everyone else, and much more. Joel Cantalamessa and Mike Rowe also talk the two-game men’s basketball series with Utah State, the comparison between Niko Medved and Craig Smith, and reports that Steve Addazio chose to remain at CSU rather than leave to become an assistant coach with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Former CSU head football coach and quarterback Steve Fairchild joins us to talk his playing days, coaching days, what went right/wrong as a coach, memories, relationship with the university, opinions on today’s program, and much, much more. Have a listen for an awesome, candid conversation with a great Ram. Plus, Joel Cantalamessa and Mike Rowe talk about the high-profile future non-conference football opponents, Mike Bobo to Auburn, and the basketball program's hot streak. 

Colorado State point guards Isaiah Stevens and McKenna Hofschild join us to talk about their seasons and give fans a glimpse into the lives of two of the best student athletes (and people!) on the CSU campus. Joel Cantalamessa and Steve Ivy also discuss the basketball season so far, including the men’s split at San Diego State, the upcoming schedule, a look at the Mountain West Contenders, and more (including a touch on what the recent pledges from senior football players to return in 2021 means for the program).

The trio of Joel Cantalamessa, Mike Rowe, and Steve Ivy sit in today an welcome CSU’s Director of Men’s Basketball Operations Aaron Katsuma. Aaron talks about the challenges of piecing together the non-conference schedule, the current health of the team, how CSU has handled “remote” recruiting, his opinion of Mountain West rivals’ performances so far, his excited outlook for the team season, and much more. Plus, Joel, Mike, and Steve discuss game cancellations, what we can glean from this football season, a little women’s hoops, and more. And Steve Ivy announces he’s taking his Cracker’s College Hoops blog talents to RamNation this year!

In this week’s episode Dan Miller from Mighty River Brewing Company joins us to talk about his latest brews, the challenges of being a small business/brewery during the COVID pandemic, and even some CSU football. In Segment 1, we planned to preview the CSU vs. Air Force game until the game cancellation was announced midway through the podcast(!), but pivoted to talk about the cancellation, other topics related to CSU football, basketball, and more.

Joel Cantalamessa provides thoughts on the Rams' 34-24 win over rival Wyoming on the drive home from Canvas Stadium. Also discusses the oddity of experiencing a game in empty Canvas Stadium and other observations from the game -- like the Bronze Boot coming back to Fort Collins for the first time in five years!

Joel Cantalamessa and Mike Rowe recap CSU football’s season-opening disappointment and where the Rams go from here with the Border War up next. Fort Collins Coloradoan CSU beat reporter Kelly Lyell also weighs in on the Week 1 dud, the quarterback decision, what he expects in the rivalry game vs. Wyoming, and much more. Due to technical difficulties, this episode ran a day and a half later than we had hoped!