Full slate of Colorado State Athletics events surround Spring Football Game weekend

FORT COLLINS, Colo.—The Colorado State football team began its annual spring practice period last week, and today details were announced for the annual Green and Gold Spring Game scheduled for Saturday, April 21. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. at the on-campus stadium, and admission is free. Gates open at 11 a.m.

The Green and Gold Spring Game will be broadcast on the CSU Radio Network's flagship station Rock 102.9 FM in Northern Colorado and on Mile High Sports Radio 1340 AM/104.7 FM in the Denver metro area. The broadcast will begin at 11:45 a.m., and livestream video will be available at CSURams.com/live and via Facebook Live at Facebook.com/CSURams.

The day also features a Colorado State Softball game on campus at 11 a.m. and the annual Ram Good Time Auction at the stadium at 6 p.m.

"We hope our students, season ticket holders, alumni and fans will join us for a day of historic 'firsts' at the on-campus stadium," said Joe Parker, director of athletics. "We are very excited to host our first Green and Gold Spring Game in our beautiful new stadium, and to have our 37^th Annual Ram Good Time Auction in the stadium for the first time, on the same day. The combination of a softball game and those two events on the same day provide tremendous opportunities for people to engage with the university and our athletics programs on our spectacular campus."

Head Coach Mike Bobo leads the Rams in their preparation for the 2018 season, his fourth at the helm of the Colorado State program. Under Bobo, Colorado State has put together some of the best statistical seasons in program history in his first three seasons, including a school record for total offense last season (492.5), and three of the top seven scoring seasons in school history.

Two key players in that production—wide receiver Olabisi Johnson and running back Izzy Matthews—return as seniors for the Rams in 2018, and are joined by fellow senior Josh Watson, who led the team in tackles in 2017 from his linebacker position, and kicker Wyatt Bryan, who is closing in on several all-time CSU records entering his senior season. Rams fans will get their first glimpse of those senior leaders in the April 21 Green and Gold game, ahead of the Aug. 25 season opener against Hawai'i.

Fans coming to campus on April 21 can plan to begin their day with Rams softball action beginning at 11 a.m. against San Jose State at Ram Field, located just south of Moby Arena. Special trading cards will be distributed to fans in attendance as part of CSU Athletics' Saturday home game promotions in 2018. In addition, the Ram Town interactive family area, including inflatables and other kids' activities, will be set up near Ram Field on campus.

The 37^th Annual Ram Good Time Auction—the largest annual fundraising event for CSU Athletics—begins at 6 p.m. at the stadium. Tickets are still available by visiting the online registration page here.

A rundown of important seating and parking information for the Green and Gold Spring Game:

GENERAL SEATING:

All seating in the stadium bowl will be general admission.
Fans are encouraged to sit on the stadium's west side in the lower bowl. Concessions and services will be most heavily concentrated on the west concourse.

PREMIUM SEATING:

Suite holders and Loge Box patrons will have use of their spaces and seats by RSVP process:
Please contact the Ram Club by Friday, March 30 to reserve your space, whether by email (ramclub@colostate.edu) or phone (970-491-4666).
Customers who RSVP by the deadline will receive tickets for their respective areas in the mail the week of April 9.
Those with seats in the Indoor Club and Outdoor Club will receive passes by mail, and do not need to RSVP.

NEW BELGIUM PORCH:

The New Belgium Porch will be open to all fans, beginning when gates open at 11 a.m.

PARKING:

Parking is available in several on-campus lots on a first-come, first-served basis.
Recommended Lots: Moby Arena, Lory Student Center, Morgan Library, the Lake Street Garage, Lot 240 and the South College Garage.
As is always the case for on-campus events, parking is not permitted in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Regular game-day tailgating will not be permitted, but stadium gates open at 11 a.m., including access to the New Belgium Porch hospitality area. Beer sales also will be part of the concessions offerings within the stadium for the spring game.

The Ram Zone retail store at the stadium, located on the north side on Pitkin Street will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on April 21, and the Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center, located on the northeast corner at Pitkin and Whitcomb, will be open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and provide coffee and donuts while supplies last. The Rams ticket office also will be open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and members of the Rams Sales Team will have a presence throughout the stadium.

Scheels will distribute 1,000 clear bags to fans entering the stadium, and the clear bag policy will be in effect for the Green and Gold Game.

Following the game, Rams student-athletes will sign autographs on the field, and a special spring game poster will be available to fans.

Season tickets for 2018 Colorado State Football are currently on sale. Customers may fill out a request form online or call the Rams Sales Team at (970) 491-7267 to purchase season tickets. They also may visit the Rams Ticket Office during regular business hours at the McGraw Center, or at the stadium on April 21.

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