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.
Strike 1: Success could cost the CSU Rams their basketball coach
The CSU Rams men's basketball team made an unlikely run to the NCAA Tournament, but now face the potential of losing their coach.
Strike 1: CSU Rams looking to become an NCAA Tournament bid stealer
With March Madness approaching, the CSU Rams' best hope for a tournament bid might come by winning their conference tournament.
Strike 1: The CSU Rams have a chance to avert March Sadness
With a big turnaround since the start of conference play, there might be postseason ambitions for the CSU Rams.
Strike 3: There is some hope for CSU stepping-stone football
A court settlement could pave the way for a change in college football which could be a huge benefit for the CSU Rams.