Strike 2: The CU Buffs and CSU Rams still have life this season
After unexpected wins last weekend, the bowl hopes for both the CU Buffs and CSU Rams are still very much alive.
Strike 2: Job security slipping away for CSU Rams coach Jay Norvell
As the CSU Rams struggle to put up points in 2025, it appears that head coach Jay Norvell has little, if any, job security.
Strike 2: The front range college QB carousel comes full circle
With the CSU Rams pulling the plug on Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, all three FBS programs in Colorado have used multiple quarterbacks.
Strike 2: Sticking with Fowler-Nicolosi could spell doom for CSU
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has not been good for the CSU Rams and sticking with him could cause problems in Fort Collins.
Strike 2: Colorado State's offense looking to forge an identity
The Air Raid offense that Jay Norvell brought to CSU all but disappeared last year, so the Rams are looking for an identity.
Strike 1: Summers and the "9 Knockouts" approach for the CSU defense
CSU defensive coordinator Tyson Summers is bringing his "Nine Knockouts" approach to Fort Collins this football season.
Strike 3: Trey McBride and the Broncos trade that keeps on hurting
The Russell Wilson trade cost the Broncos a chance to draft Trey McBride, who is currently one of the best tight ends in the NFL.
Strike 3: The QB spotlight will be on Fowler-Nicolosi this fall
The quarterback spotlight in college football in Colorado this season will be firmly on CSU's Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi.
Strike 3: Colorado State's move to the Pac-12 comes with a price
The move to the Pac-12 conference for CSU is an overall positive, but comes with bit of a price moving forward.
Strike 3: CU and CSU basketball fans rooting for Nique on draft night
After spending times with both programs, CU and CSU basketball fans will be rooting for Nique Clifford in the NBA Draft.
Strike 1: Northern Colorado's John Haefeli and a life well lived
John Haefeli fulfilled his final duty as the 3A baseball site director, throwing out the ceremonial first pitch on May 31.
Strike 3: Becky Hammon should have replaced Gregg Popovich
With San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich stepping down, the head coaching job should have gone to Becky Hammon.
Strike 2: CSU basketball needs to thrive as a stepping stone program
Coming off maybe its best run in program history, the CSU Rams basketball team has to learn to thrive as a stepping-stone program.
Strike 3: CSU Rams receiver Tory Horton's NFL chances looking better
After an injury sidelined him for the bulk of the 2024 season, CSU Rams receiver Tory Horton still looks the NFL part.