RamNation Radio

This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.   

Colorado State Athletic Director John Weber joins RamNation for a wide-ranging conversation at one of the most consequential moments in CSU athletics history. With the Rams officially in the Pac-12, Weber discusses what the move means for CSU, the importance of having every football game on linear television, and why he believes Colorado State has the size, facilities, alumni base and resources of a power-conference program. He also dives into the remarkable growth in donor support, 12,000-plus football season tickets sold, CSU’s new Adidas partnership, major facility upgrades, plans to expand the Rams’ presence in Denver, revenue sharing and the future of the College Football Playoff. Weber also explains his confidence in Ram football head coach Jim Mora and lays out the three games CSU must win moving forward: the competitive game, the brand game, and the financial game. Listen to today’s episode to learn Weber’s vision for CSU athletics and why he believes the Rams are positioned for something much bigger. 

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This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

In this episode, the Fort Collins Coloradoan's Kevin Lytle joins to give his observations from the first day of football camp, and all the latest CSU and Pac-12 news, including:

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This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

In this episode, Texas State president Dr. Kelly Damphousse discusses why Texas State chose the Pac-12, what the move means beyond athletics, and how the conference can elevate universities academically and nationally. He also shares his thoughts on:

• Why Colorado State feels like a natural rival

Whether you're a Colorado State fan, Texas State supporter or simply interested in the future of the Pac-12, give this one a listen!

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This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

In this installmet, Joel and Mike are joined by CSU beat writer Kevin Lytle to break down CSU’s first spring football camp under Jim Mora, including the QB battle between Hauss Hejny and K’Saan Farrar, key standouts, and how the program’s new culture is translating. On the basketball side, the guys discuss the Rams bringing back most of their core heading into the Pac-12, how CSU pulled off such rare roster retention, and what it says about CSU’s rev share/NIL. They also give a brief look at the highly heralded incoming recruiting class and what to expect from Ali Farokhmanesh’s squad next season.

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This postseason-style RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

The guys break down a disappointing end to CSU men’s NCAA Tournament hopes after a physical loss to San Diego State, then pivot to what’s next as the Rams host Saint Joseph’s in the NIT Wednesday night—along with a candid look at the financial reality of hosting postseason games and whether it’s worth it. The guys dive into roster retention priorities, offseason needs, and what success in the NIT could mean for Ali Farokhmanesh’s program. They also spotlight the CSU women’s team punching their ticket to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016, winning the Mountain West title without star Lexus Bargesser, and discuss their underdog matchup with Michigan State. The episode wraps with an honest conversation about rising season ticket costs, fan frustration, and the expectations that now come with CSU’s increased investment in athletics.

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This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

Joel Cantalamessa and Mike Rowe breaking down a huge week for Colorado State: the Lady Rams gut out a 66–59 semifinal win over UNLV despite a scary Lexus Bargesser injury, setting up a win-and-in Mountain West title game vs Cinderella No. 9 seed Air Force. On the men’s side, CSU’s eight-game win streak ends with a frustrating, physical 78–67 loss to Boise State, and now the Rams enter the Mountain West Tournament as the No. 7 seed needing four wins in four days, starting with a tricky opener vs Fresno State and a potential quarterfinal showdown with San Diego State. We also hit the bigger conference storyline — the Mountain West flirting with one-bid territory — plus a quick look at title odds, CSU’s path to a run, and early spring football tone-setters as Jim Mora opens camp with blunt standards, pressure, and a no-excuses mindset.

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This streaking RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

Colorado State has won eight straight following a huge 82-74 win at New Mexico. Joel and Mike break down the Rams’ dominating performance with their elite shooting, big-man threes, improved defense, and clutch late-game composure. The guys dive into what’s fueled the historic turnaround from 3-8 to one of the hottest teams in the country, the turnover concern that could derail a Vegas run, and how Mountain West seeding chaos shapes up heading into the regular season finale against Boise State. Plus, a quick look at the red-hot CSU women’s hoops team heading into their conference tourney, as well as David Roddy’s return to Colorado on a two-way deal with the Nuggets. March is here — and down the court we thunder!

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This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

The Rams are rolling. CSU Radio Network color analyst Adam Nigon joins to talk about their streak, including a gritty 74-70 comeback over Fresno State Wednesday night, proving it can win even when it doesn’t have its A-game. We break down the second-half surge, Brandon Rechsteiner’s clutch shooting, and the continued evolution of this team’s. We also revisit the Orange Out statement win over San Diego State, look ahead to a dangerous road trip at San Jose State, and preview the looming tests at New Mexico and home against Boise State as the final Mountain West Tournament in Las Vegas approaches. Plus, a call to action for Ram fans regarding proposed restrictions on Canvas Stadium events. Buckle up — March is almost here.

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This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

CSU turned a 10-point second-half deficit into a statement 79–68 Border War win at Moby, and we break down exactly how it happened. Joel Cantalamessa and Mike Rowe dive into the 32–11 closing run, the free-throw bonanza, Carey Booth’s rim protection, and Jase Butler’s breakout performance that flipped the rivalry after the loss in Laramie. Butler himself joins the guys to talk about what changed tactically and mentally, what fueled the team’s motivation, and what the three-game winning streak means with UNLV and SDSU looming. Plus, a lot more!

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This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

Joel Cantalamessa and Mike Rowe break down Colorado State’s first-ever Pac-12 football schedule, with a solid seven-game home slate, a chance to gain momentum early, a tough late-season road stretch, and what to make of this year's "flex week” that won’t count toward conference standings. Plus, other Pac-12 tidbits like Vegas as the continued home for conference tournament basketball, as well as a hoops check-in on this year's squad after a road win at Air Force and Border War on the horizon.

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