Athletics Podcast

CSU Insider S9, E7

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:57:00 +0000

This week on the Colorado State Insider podcast, Brian welcomes in one of the greatest Rams of all time as Angela Knopf joins the show to talk about her legendary volleyball career and her induction into the CSU Ring of Honor. We’ll also break down the heartbreaking loss to UTSA and preview this weekend’s match-up with Washington State with the Cougars’ play-by-play voice, Chris King.

CSU Insider S9, E6

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:10:00 +0000

(September 17, 2025) After a well-timed bye week, the Rams are back in action and gearing up for a Saturday night showdown with UTSA. Brian previews the Roadrunners with longtime UTSA radio voice Andy Everett, breaking down the key match-ups and storylines. Plus, we take a spin around CSU Athletics, including a season preview of CSU Women’s Tennis with head coach Mai-Ly Tran.

CSU Insider S9, E5

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:05:00 +0000

(September 10, 2025This week on the Colorado State Insider podcast, Brian looks back at the narrow 21-17 Ag Day win over Northern Colorado. He also welcomes Jesse Kurtz, Executive Producer of the Mountain West Network, to discuss the first two weeks of the football season and handicap the MWC championship race. Plus, CSU men’s golf tees off its season this week, and head coach Jack Kennedy stops by to preview what’s ahead.

CSU Insider S9, E4

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:08:00 +0000

(September 3, 2025) This week on the Colorado State Insider podcast Brian recaps the Rams’ season opener at Washington and gives his key takeaways from the game. He is also joined by Brady Hull of KFKA radio for an inside look at the Northern Colorado Bears as the Rams prepare for Ag Day. Later, Colorado State Director of Athletics John Weber stops by to talk about the PAC12, the new CSU Hall of Honor, game day entertainment, and more.

CSU Insider S9, E3

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000

(August 27, 2025) This week on the Colorado State Insider podcast, it’s officially game week as CSU football opens the season with a tough road trip to Seattle as they face the Washington Huskies. We preview the match-up with the Voice of the Huskies, Tony Castricone, and break down what to watch on Saturday night. Plus, CSU volleyball begins their season this weekend and head coach Emily Kohan joins the show to preview the year ahead. And Colorado State soccer is off to a perfect 3-0 start.

CSU Insider S9, E2

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:56:00 +0000

(August 20, 2025) This week on the Colorado State Insider, Brian continues his preview of the 2025 CSU football season with three guests. Cornerbacks coach Nigel Madison stops by to break down his position group and the talent in the secondary. Newest staff member Luke Johnson joins the show to talk about the defensive line and what he brings to the Rams. Then, Mike Brohard from CSURams.com hops on to help breakdown fall camp and share key takeaways. Plus, CSU soccer is off to a 1-0 start after a 2-1 win over Utah Tech. Head coach Keeley Hagen joins the show to preview what’s ahead for the Rams on the pitch.

CSU Insider S9, E1

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:02:00 +0000

(August 14, 2025) The Colorado State Insider podcast kicks off its 9th season with a deep dive into CSU football. Host Brian Roth previews the 2025 campaign alongside three Rams coaches. First, wide receivers coach James Finley and tight ends coach Grant Chesnut break down the pass-catching group and what to expect this fall. Then, safeties coach Brayden Herdic joins the show to discuss the rebuilding of the Rams secondary and who’s stepping up in the back end of the defense.

CSU Insider S8, E34

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:48:00 +0000

(April 30, 2025) We’re closing out the season of the Colorado State Insider podcast with a special episode packed with guests. CSU Football wrapped up spring ball with the Green and Gold Game at Canvas Stadium this past Saturday, and we were there broadcasting live. On this episode, we’ll replay some of our favorite interviews from the day, including conversations with head coach Jay Norvell, quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, CSU Athletics insider Mike Brohard, men’s basketball coach Ali Farokhmanesh, CSU President Amy Parsons, and Director of Athletics John Weber.

CSU Insider S8, E33

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:50:00 +0000

(April 23, 2025) We’re getting Ram fans ready for the Green and Gold Spring Game on the Colorado State Insider podcast this week. Brian catches up with offensive line coach and run game coordinator Bill Best to talk trenches and progress this spring. Then, head coach Jay Norvell stops by to share his thoughts on the state of the program. Plus, it’s championship weekend for men’s golf and golf coach Jack Kennedy previews the Mountain West tournament and what to expect from his squad.

CSU Insider S8, E32

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:04:00 +0000

(April 16, 2025) This week on the Colorado State Insider, we shift our CSU spring football focus to the defense. Brian catches up with linebacker Jacob Ellis, a transfer from Iowa State, and sits down with new linebackers coach Clint Sintim. Plus, there’s more news from the hardwood as the CSU men’s basketball team adds another key piece from the transfer portal.

CSU Insider S8, E31

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:42:00 +0000

(April 9, 2025) This week on the Colorado State Insider, we dive into CSU spring football as the Rams enter their third week of spring practice. Brian takes a closer look at the offense and chats with Associate Head Coach and Passing Game Coordinator Matt Mumme about what to expect in 2025. Plus, we break down some transfer portal news as both the men’s and women’s basketball programs make key additions to their rosters.

CSU Insider S8, E30

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:41:00 +0000

(April 2, 2025) This week on the Colorado State Insider podcast we celebrate the hiring of Ali Farokhmanesh as the new head coach of CSU Men’s Basketball—he becomes the 21st head coach in program history. We’ll also dive into the ever-active college basketball transfer portal, where the Rams have seen some key departures but also landed a big addition in the front court. Plus, spring football is underway, and we kick off our coverage of the Rams on the gridiron.

CSU Insider S8, E29

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:54:00 +0000

(March 26, 2025) The ride is over...and what a ride it was. CSU Men’s Basketball wraps up an unforgettable season with a tough loss to Maryland in the 2nd Round of the NCAA Tournament, finishing 26-10 overall. In this episode, we break down the tournament run, reflect on where this season stacks up in program history, discuss the departure of head coach Niko Medved to Minnesota, and explore who could be next to lead CSU men's basketball.

CSU Insider S8, E28

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:48:00 +0000

(March 19, 2025) It's all about basketball on this week's Colorado State Insider, as the Rams are headed to the Big Dance! Colorado State stamped its dominance on the Mountain West Conference with a tournament championship victory on Saturday, punching its ticket to the NCAA Tournament. Brian recaps the Rams' championship run and sets the stage for their first-round NCAA Tournament showdown against the 29-5 Memphis Tigers. To provide expert analysis, he welcomes the Voice of the Tigers, Dave Woloshin, for an in-depth look at Memphis and a breakdown of the match-up.

CSU Insider S8, E27

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:25:00 +0000

(March 12, 2025) The Mountain West Conference basketball tournament has arrived, and the Colorado State Insider is here to break it all down. The men's team locked in the No. 2 seed with a clutch win at Boise State, and Brian takes a look back at the victory, including an epic 36-point performance from Nique Clifford. Brian also dives into the MWC postseason awards before analyzing the tournament bracket and CSU’s road to a championship. Plus, we check in with CSU softball head coach Jen Fisher as the Rams gear up for Mountain West Conference play against UNLV this weekend.

CSU Insider S8, E26

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:38:00 +0000

(March 5, 2025) This week’s Colorado State Insider is packed as we break down CSU hoops as the women’s team gears up for the Mountain West Conference tournament in Las Vegas, while the men’s squad is on fire with six straight wins. Plus, the Rams are adding more hardware to the trophy case—CSU men’s track and field clinched the MWC Indoor Championship last week. Head coach Brian Bedard joins the show to discuss their dominant performance. And, Brian sits down with CSU Athletic Director John Weber for an in-depth conversation on all things Rams athletics.

CSU Insider S8, E25

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:17:00 +0000

(February 26, 2025) This week on the Colorado State Insider podcast, we’re diving into all things CSU. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams are locked in Mountain West title races. The men’s squad secured back-to-back road wins, including a dominant 75-55 victory over Air Force on Tuesday. We’ll hear postgame reactions from head coach Niko Medved and sophomore guard Kyan Evans. Later, we get to know one of the newest additions to the CSU football coaching staff as tight ends coach Grant Chesnut joins Brian to talk some ball. And finally, we check in with CSU women’s swim and dive after their trip to Houston for the Mountain West Championship. Head coach Chris Woodard stops by to break down the meet.

CSU Insider S8, E24

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:00 +0000

(February 19, 2025) The Colorado State Insider podcast is back this week as Brian discusses two massive home victories for the men’s basketball team over Wyoming and Nevada. Meanwhile, the women’s squad gears up for a critical home stretch against Fresno State and UNLV. Plus, we shift gears to football as new defensive coordinator Tyson Summers joins the show. He shares his excitement about returning to Fort Collins, dives into his defensive philosophy, and gives us a preview of what to expect this spring.

CSU Insider S8, E23

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:46:00 +0000

(February 6, 2025) This week, it’s all about CSU basketball on the Colorado State Insider podcast. The women’s team rebounded from their loss to Air Force with a hard-fought 69-63 victory at The Pit, securing their first win in Albuquerque since 2017. Meanwhile, the men’s team faced a tough night on the road, falling to New Mexico 87-65 on Wednesday. Hear post-game thoughts from head coach Niko Medved as the Rams regroup for another major Mountain West showdown—San Diego State comes to town on Saturday night.

CSU Insider S8, E22

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:34:00 +0000

(January 29, 2025) There is plenty to cover this week on the Colorado State Insider podcast. The CSU men’s basketball team keeps rolling with a dominant win over Air Force. We’ll hear post-game reactions from Nique Clifford and head coach Niko Medved. Meanwhile, the CSU women’s squad notched a huge road victory at Wyoming on Saturday. Later, Brian introduces fans to Patrick McLaughlin, Colorado State’s new Senior Associate AD for Development, and dives into his vision for the program. And of course, we talk Ram football on the podcast this week. Brian welcomes General Manager Alex Collins to discuss his new role, the ever-changing landscape of college athletics, how player negotiations work, and what to expect as the next transfer portal window approaches in April.

CSU Insider S8, E21

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:09:00 +0000

(January 23, 2025) This week on Colorado State Insider, it's all about college hoops! The men’s basketball team is on a roll, fresh off a dramatic victory over Boise State and boasting wins in five of their last six games. Brian is joined by CSU radio analyst Adam Nigon to break down the team’s recent success. Plus, we shine a spotlight on the women’s basketball team, as head coach Ryun Williams has the Rams in the thick of a Mountain West Conference title chase.

CSU Insider S8, E20

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:40:00 +0000

(January 16, 2025) This week on the Colorado State Insider podcast, we're diving into Colorado State basketball as the CSU men's team finishes the week 1-1. The Rams dominated UNLV on Saturday but fell short in a tough match-up at San Diego State. We'll hear from head coach Niko Medved with his post-game thoughts following the loss. Then, Cameron Conner, the voice of CSU women’s basketball, joins us to break down the Rams' impressive win over San Diego State on Wednesday night. Plus, we’ve got football news as the Rams add two new assistant coaches to the staff.

CSU Insider S8, E19

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:42:00 +0000

(January 8, 2025) After a holiday break, the Colorado State Insider podcast returns with a deep dive into CSU football and basketball. Brian looks back at the Arizona Bowl experience (beyond the game itself) and breaks down the latest updates in the transfer portal—who’s coming, who’s going, and what it means for the Rams. Plus, it’s all about hoops this week: the CSU women are off to a hot 3-0 start in Mountain West Conference play, while the men’s team rides high after dominant back-to-back wins over San Jose State and Fresno State.

CSU Insider S8, E18

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:36:00 +0000

(December 18, 2024) In this episode of the Colorado State Insider, Brian previews the upcoming Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl, analyzing the Miami Redhawks—Colorado State’s opponent in Tucson. Miami (OH) holds an 8-5 record, and their play-by-play announcer Steve Baker joins the show to provide an insider’s perspective. Additionally, men’s basketball head coach Niko Medved and women’s basketball head coach Ryun Williams share insights following their teams’ recent victories.

CSU Insider S8, E17

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:35:00 +0000

(December 11, 2024) The Colorado State Rams are bowl-bound! CSU is set to take on Miami (OH) in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl on December 28th. In this episode of the Colorado State Insider, Brian sits down with Ali Farhang, founder and chairman of the Arizona Bowl, to explore the bowl’s history and its exciting partnership with Snoop Dogg. Plus, CSU head coach Jay Norvell joins the show to discuss the upcoming game, navigating the transfer portal, and more. Brian also recaps a thrilling weekend in Rams athletics, highlighting the women’s basketball team’s incredible comeback win over Gonzaga.

CSU Insider S8, E16

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:52:00 +0000

(December 5, 2024) Colorado State football capped off the regular season with an exciting 42-37 comeback victory over Utah State on Friday. In this episode of the Colorado State Insider, Brian recaps the game and CSU’s impressive 8-win season with Mountain West Insider Mike Sanford. Brian also dives into football recruiting, the transfer portal, the Heisman Trophy race, and more. Plus, a full roundup of Rams athletics, including updates on men’s and women’s basketball and the CSU volleyball team’s return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in four years.

CSU Insider S8, E15

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:50:00 +0000

(November 27, 2024) We’re celebrating the CSU volleyball team as the Rams clinch the Mountain West regular season championship! Emily Kohan’s squad now heads to Las Vegas for the MWC Tournament this week. Plus, get the latest updates on CSU men’s and women’s basketball. Later, it’s all about football as CSU’s five-game win streak came to an end with a loss to Fresno State. Brian is joined by Coach Mike Sanford to break down the game and more. We also preview the regular season finale against Utah State with the Voice of the Aggies, Scott Garrard.

CSU Insider S8, E14

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:26:00 +0000

(November 20, 2024) The Boot is back in Fort Collins! Colorado State football secured a 24-10 victory over Wyoming on Friday night, pushing their record to a perfect 5-0 in Mountain West play. In this episode of the Colorado State Insider, Brian breaks down the big win with Mountain West Insider Mike Sanford. Plus, we look ahead to Saturday night’s showdown against Fresno State with insights from the Voice of the Bulldogs, Paul Loeffler. Rams volleyball head coach Emily Kohan also joins the show to discuss the season and the team’s pursuit of a Mountain West Conference championship.

CSU Insider S8, E13

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:41:00 +0000

(November 13, 2024) The Bronze Boot is on the line on Friday night as Wyoming comes to Canvas Stadium. Brian welcomes in Mike Sanford and the Voice of the Wyoming Cowboys Keith Kelly to preview the game. Plus, hoops talk as the CSU men's and women's team are off the flying starts. Niko Medved and the Rams improved to 3-0 on the year with a win over Denver on Tuesday night.

CSU Insider S8, E12

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:15:00 +0000

(November 6, 2024) Colorado State is Bowl Eligible for the first time in seven years! Brian looks back at the Rams 38-21 win over Nevada as CSU is now 4-0 in MWC and have an inside track to the MWC championship game. Mike Sanford joins Brian to talk about the win and to look around the conference. And college basketball season is back as both the men's and women's teams opened with wins. Men's basketball radio analyst Adam Nigon joins the podcast to talk about the win over North Dakota to preview the season.

CSU Insider S8, E11

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:02:00 +0000

(October 30, 2024) The Rams are rolling as CSU defeated New Mexico on Saturday 17-6. Brian is joined by MWC Insider Mike Sanford to break down the win and then look ahead to Saturday's match-up with Nevada. Later, the Voice of the Wolf Pack John Ramey hops on the show for a deeper dive into Nevada. And college basketball is back as Brian previews the men's season with seventh-year head coach Niko Medved.

CSU Insider S8, E10

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:26:00 +0000

(October 23, 2024) The Ram/Falcon trophy is back in Fort Collins following the Rams 21-13 win over Air Force last Saturday. Brian breaks down the win and goes around the MWC with Mike Sanford. Later, Brian previews the homecoming match-up this Saturday with the high-flying Lobos with New Mexico radio announcer Robert Portnoy. And, hoops season is right around the corner and women's basketball coach Ryun Williams hops on the show to preview the upcoming season.

CSU Insider S8, E9

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:40:00 +0000

(October 16, 2024) We are celebrating a CSU football win over San Jose State, but also lamenting the end of the fantastic career of Tory Horton. The Rams got the 31-24 win over the Spartans on Saturday, but lost their star wide receiver in the process. Mike Sanford joins the podcast to discuss that and more. Then, we preview the Rams game at Air Force on Saturday night with the Voice of the Falcons Jim Arthur. Later, we hear from new CSU Hall of Fame inductee Rashard Higgins as we replay Brian's interview from last Friday night at the Hall of Fame banquet from Canvas Stadium.

CSU Insider S8, E8

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:57:00 +0000

(October 9, 2024) Talking football on the podcast this week as Brian looks back at the Rams heartbreaking 39-31 2OT loss at Oregon State. The Rams are on to the Mountain West Conference opener versus San Jose State this Saturday and our MWC Insider Mike Sanford joins the show to break down all the action. Plus, a full preview of San Jose State with the Voice of the Spartans Kevin Richardson. Later, CSU cross country coach Kelly Hart hops on the podcast to talk about the season as the Rams gear up for the stretch run.

CSU Insider S8, E7

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:46:00 +0000

(October 2, 2024) Fresh off a bye week the Colorado State football team travels to Corvallis to face future PAC-12 foe Oregon State on Saturday evening. Brian welcomes in the Voice of the Beavers Mike Parker to talk conference realignment and preview the match-up. Coach Mike Sanford makes his weekly appearance to talk CSU and MWC football. And what a week for CSU volleyball, soccer and men's golf. Volleyball and soccer both opened up MWC play with a pair of wins. And the men's golf team won their third consecutive tournament.

CSU Insider S8, E6

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:58:00 +0000

(September 25, 2024) Jammed packed lined up for the podcast this week as we look back to the Rams 27-17 win over UTEP. The Rams sit at 2-2 heading into the bye week. And never a dull moment with conference realignment as PAC-12 continues to figure out who will join their league. We'll discuss that and more with our MWC Insider Mike Sanford. Later, we introduce Ram fans to Jack Kennedy. Jack is the first-year golf coach for Colorado State as the Rams are off to a roaring start to the season.

CSU Insider S8, E5

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:43:00 +0000

(September 18, 2024) A ton of guests this week on the podcast as we look back to the Rocky Mountain Showdown. It was an epic and big-time college football scene in Fort Collins on Saturday. We'll review 28-9 loss to Colorado and then look ahead with our MWC Insider Mike Sanford. Plus, we'll preview the upcoming game with UTEP with the Voice of the Miners Jon Teicher. Later, we welcome in coach Mai-Ly Tran to preview the Colorado State women's tennis season.

CSU Insider S8, E4

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:38:00 +0000

(September 11, 2024) Saturday was a spectacular day in Fort Collins as the Rams celebrated Ag Day with a 38-17 win over Northern Colorado in front of a sold out Canvas Stadium. Brian welcomes our Mountain West Insider Mike Sanford to the show this week. The two discuss the win over UNC, preview the Rocky Mountain Showdown and then discuss action from around the conference. Later, Brian welcomes the Voice of the Buffs Mark Johnson to preview CU and the match-up on Saturday night.

CSU Insider S8, E3

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:31:00 +0000

(September 4, 2024) Week One of the college football season is in the books and the Rams look to turn the page after a tough showing at fourth-ranked Texas. We breakdown the game with our MWC Insider Mike Sanford. Then, we look ahead to the Ag Day match-up with Northern Colorado with our Blake Olson of UNC football. Finally, we sit down with second year Rams volleyball coach Emily Kohan this week. The Rams are off to a slow start against tough competition, but the Coach Kohan is optimistic about the season.

CSU Insider S8, E2

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

(August 28, 2024) The college football season is finally here and we have you covered. Colorado State travels to Austin to face #4 Texas on Saturday . Longtime Voice of the Longhorns Craig Way joins the podcast for a full preview of the Texas Longhorns. Then, we are joined our Mountain West Insider Mike Sanford. The former college coach joins the show each week to break down CSU football and the Mountain West Conference. And, we talk CSU women's soccer and volleyball. The soccer team has won two straight matches and the volleyball team opens their season on Friday night versus 11th ranked Florida.

CSU Insider S8, E1

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:50:00 +0000

(August 21, 2024) Welcome back to season eight of the Colorado State Insider podcast. This week, we preview the Colorado State football season with Mike Brohard of CSURams.com. Then we hit the pitch and talk Rams soccer with coach Keeley Hagen. CSU has high expectations this fall and were picked to finish third in the Mountain West Conference.

CSU Insider S7, E32

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:49:00 +0000

(April 17, 2024) The Green & Gold spring football game comes up on Saturday and Brian welcomes head coach Jay Norvell to talk about the spring camp so far and what to expect on Saturday. Plus, an in-depth look at the Rams linebacker corps with linebacker coach Adam Pilapil. Brian also discusses the five-game win streak for CSU softball and two big signings for CSU women's basketball.

CSU Insider S7, E31

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:43:00 +0000

(April 10, 2024) We continue our spring football preview on the podcast. This week, we turn our attention to the defensive side of the ball. The Rams will have to replace MWC Defensive Player of the Year Mo Kamara, but the unit does return three of their top four tacklers. Brian welcomes in defensive coordinator Freddie Banks to breakdown the positions. Plus, CSU softball gets a big series sweep of New Mexico this past week as the Rams exploded for 28 runs in the two-game set.

CSU Insider (S7, E30)

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:15:00 +0000

(April 3, 2024) College football talk is back on the CSU Insider podcast this week. Brian breaks down the Ram offense on the show and catches up with associate head coach Matt Mumme. Later, CSU softball Jen Fisher joins the program to talk about the season so far and what the Rams have to do to get back on track in Mountain West Conference play. Plus, CSU men's basketball and golf talk.

CSU Insider S7, E29

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:12:00 +0000

(March 20, 2024) The Rams are moving in the Big Dance as CSU defeats Virginia in the First Four on Tuesday night 67-42. It marked the 5th all-time NCAA win for CSU men's basketball and we break it all down on the show. Plus, we celebrate CSU's latest national champion Mya Lesnar! Mya and track & field coach Brian Bedard join Brian Roth to discuss Mya's shot put championship at the NCAA Indoor Championships last week in Boston.

CSU Insider S7, E28

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:09:00 +0000

(March 12, 2024) Vegas Baby! It's March and that means we are in Las Vegas for the Mountain West Conference basketball tournament. Radio analyst Adam Nigon joins Brian to talk about a myriad of topics. The two discuss the first round match-up versus San Jose State, preview the rest of the MWC tournament and reveal their all-conference selections and season awards. Plus, a national championship is coming back to Fort Collins as Mya Lesnar takes home gold in the shot put at the NCAA Championships in Boston.

CSU Insider S7, E27

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:40:00 +0000

(March 6, 2024) We have a jammed pack show this week as Brian breaks down the CSU football schedule after the Mountain West announced the conference dates. Then, we get to hoops as both the CSU men's and women's teams had memorable senior days at Moby Arena and said good-bye to two of the all-time Ram greats. And, Brian is joined by the interim Director of Athletics at Colorado State John Weber to talk all things CSU.

CSU Insider S7, E26

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:26:00 +0000

(February 28, 2024) Heartbreak at Moby Arena on Tuesday night as Nevada shocks Colorado State on a last second half court shot. Brian looks back at the game and what it means for CSU as the Rams prepare for the final two games of the regular season. Later, it's celebration time as CSU track and field coach Brian Bedard joins the podcast to talk about the Rams sweep at the Mountain West Conference Indoor Track & Field championships. The women take home their third straight championship while the men win their first since 2020.

CSU Insider S7, E25

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:17:00 +0000

(February 22, 2024) College basketball is hitting the stretch run and both the CSU men's and women's team are jockeying for position in the Mountain West Standings. Brian recaps the past week for the nationally ranked men as they lose a heartbreaker on Wednesday night at New Mexico. We hear highlights and postgame comments from coach Niko Medved. The women's team scored a big win over Wyoming on Saturday and travel to Utah State this weekend. Later, we take you around CSU athletics including a preview of the Mountain West Swimming & Diving championships with CSU head coach Chris Woodard.

CSU Insider S7, E24

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:33:00 +0000

(February 7, 2024) The CSU men's basketball team is rolling as they beat Boise State on Tuesday for their third straight win. Brian breaks down the victory and we also hear from head coach Niko Medved and senior Isaiah Stevens. Plus, Brian talks CSU football this week as CSU has filled out their recruiting class for the year. Head Coach Jay Norvell joins the podcast to discuss the latest class, the transfer portal, spring football and more.

CSU Insider S7, E23

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:35:00 +0000

(January 31, 2024) What a difference 72-hours can make. We talk CSU basketball on the show this week as the Rams suffer heartbreak on Saturday in Laramie versus Wyoming, but bounce back with a massive win over San Diego State on Tuesday night. Brian discusses both games and looks ahead to a road test at Fresno State on Saturday night. Plus, updates on CSU women's basketball, swimming and diving and tennis.

CSU Insider S7, E22

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:10:00 +0000

(January 25, 2024) Spring sports are back in action at Colorado State and Brian updates listeners on tennis, track and field and swimming and diving. Then, it's all hoops as the CSU men's team falls at Nevada on Wednesday night. Brian breaks down the game and we hear post-game comments from head coach Niko Medved. We then look ahead to the Border War at Wyoming on Saturday. Finally, the CSU women's basketball team also fell in Reno this week as Brian recaps that game and we hear post-game comments from head coach Ryun Williams.

CSU Insider S7, E21

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:18:00 +0000

(January 17, 2024) All hoops all the time on the podcast this week. The CSU women's team has won two straight games and now sit at 11-4. They beat new Mexico on Saturday in front of Ram Royalty as Ram Legends Becky Hammon and Katie Cronin were in the building. They stopped by our radio location and we listen back that interview. And it wasn't a Picasso but the CSU men's beat Air Force on Tuesday night in overtime. Brian breaks down the game and then looks ahead to the match-up with UNLV on Friday night.

CSU Insider S7, E20

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:36:00 +0000

(January 10, 2024) Brian looks back at the week that was in Colorado State men's and women's basketball. The CSU men's team lost a pair of tough road games at Utah State and Boise State. Brian breaks down each game and we hear post-game comments from head coach Niko Medved following the loss the Broncos on Tuesday night. Plus, Brian introduces fans to new defensive line coach Chuka Ndulue. Brian and Chuka talk about his background, coaching philosophy and more.

CSU Insider S7, E19

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:02:00 +0000

(January 3, 2024) The CSU Insider podcast is back after the holiday break and we celebrate another Rams men's basketball win. The 13th ranked Rams defeated New Mexico 76-68 Tuesday night in the MWC opener. We hear highlights from the game, plus post-game comments from head coach Niko Medved and Patrick Cartier. Brian also previews the match-up vs. Utah State (13-1, 1-0 MWC) in Logan on Saturday night. And, Brian has updates on CSU women's basketball and Rams football.

CSU Insider S7, E18

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:49:00 +0000

(December 13, 2023) We continue to talk Colorado State basketball on the podcast as the women's team has opened the season 8-0 and have been led by McKenna Hofschild. The senior guard is putting up All-American numbers this year and we'll discuss all of that with the Voice of CSU Women's Basketball Matt Wozniak. Brian also reflects on the men's team loss to Saint Mary's on Saturday. And, some football news as CSU tight end Dallin Holker announces he is declaring for the NFL Draft.

CSU Insider S7, E17

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 09:04:00 +0000

(December 7, 2023) The CSU basketball programs continue to roll as the men's and womne's team have opened up the season a perfect 16-0. Brian talks about each program and looks back at the historic week for Niko Medved and the Rams. CSU is off to a 9-0 start and is ranked 12th in the nation. Later, Brian welcomes Colorado State Director of Athletics Joe Parker to the show. The two discuss the basketball success, the CSU football season and more.

CSU Insider S7, E16

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:54:00 +0000

(November 30, 2023) A can't miss podcast this week as the 20th ranked Rams knocked off Colorado on Wednesday night at Moby Arena. We breakdown the game with radio analyst Adam Nigon and hear postgame comments from head coach Niko Medved and senior Joe Palmer. And the CSU football season has come to an end with a 27-24 loss at Hawaii on Saturday night. Brian looks back at the game, recaps the year and looks ahead to the off-season.

CSU Insider S7, E15

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 07:34:00 +0000

(November 22, 2023) It was a record setting night at Moby arena on Tuesday as senior McKenna Hofschild set the program record for career assists. Brian talks about the star guard and then looks at what is ahead for the women's basketball team. And, there is just one more week of the college football regular season and a ton to on the line for the Rams. CSU secured a must-win game last week vs. Nevada and now set their sights on Hawaii. Colorado State needs a win to become bowl eligible and Brian previews the match-up with the Voice of Hawaii football John Veneri. Brian also looks at the race for the MWC championship and what the bowl picture looks like across the nation.

CSU Insider S7, E14

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:31:00 +0000

(November 15, 2023) A lot a wins to sift through this week on the podcast. Brian looks back at men's and women's basketball start to the season as both teams have opened a combined 5-0. CSU football stays in the hunt for a bowl game after their 22-19 win over San Diego State. We review the game and discuss the positive development in the rushing attack. Then we look ahead to Senior Day as the Rams battle Nevada on the gridiron. The Voice of the Wolf Pack John Ramey joins the show to give us an inside look at this weekend's opponent.

CSU Insider S7, E13

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:06:00 +0000

(November 8, 2023) History was made this past week for CSU women's soccer, but unfortunately the Rams fell to Utah State in the MWC Championship match 1-0 on Saturday. Head coach Keeley Hagen joins the podcast to talk about the run and to look ahead at the bright future of Rams futbol. Later, Brian recaps the basketball season openers for CSU men's and women's basketball. We'll hear from both Niko Medved and Ryuan Williams about the wins. Finally, the CSU football team begins their stretch run with San Diego State this Saturday night. Jon Schaeffer of San Diego Sports 760 joins the podcast to preview the Aztecs.

CSU Insider S7, E12

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:16:00 +0000

(November 1, 2023) We take you around Rams athletics this week as the women's cross country team captures the MWC championship and the women's soccer team makes history. Later, we talk CSU football as the Rams fell to #19 Air Force 30-13 last Saturday. We hear from head coach Jay Norvell, as well as linebackers Chase Wilson and Justin Sanchez. Then, we preview the Border War match-up versus Wyoming with the Voice of the Cowboys Keith Kelley

CSU Insider S7, E11

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:47:00 +0000

(October 25, 2023) Colorado State football and men's basketball garner most of the attention on the podcast this week. The football team is coming off a heartbreaking 25-23 loss at UNLV. The Rams will look to bounce back this Saturday versus the 19th ranked Air Force Falcons. The Voice of the Falcons Jim Arthur joins the podcast to give us a preview of the opponent. Then we talk CSU men's basketball with head coach Niko Medved. The Rams have high hopes as they bring back the Mountain West Conference preseason Player of the Year in Isaiah Stevens, plus a mix of returners and transfers.

CSU Insider S7, E10

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:57:00 +0000

(October 18, 2023) It was an epic finish at Canvas Stadium on Saturday night as the Rams defeat Boise State 31-30. Brian looks back at the comeback and discusses exactly how the Rams were able to pull off a win for the ages. Plus, we look ahead to Saturday's game at UNLV (5-1, 2-0) with the voice of Rebel football Russ Langer. Later, Brian takes fans around CSU athletics including a full preview of the CSU women's basketball season with 12th year head coach Ryun Williams.

CSU Insider S7, E9

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:39:00 +0000

(October 11, 2023) The Colorado State football team opened Mountain West Conference play with a disappointing 44-24 loss at Utah State. Brian looks back at the setback and we hear comments from head coach Jay Norvell. Later, we preview the homecoming game on Saturday night versus Boise State with the Voice of the Broncos Bob Behler. And, Brian takes fans around CSU athletics, including a Rams swimming and diving preview with their head coach Chris Woodard.

CSU Insider S7, E8

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:11:00 +0000

(October 4, 2023) Brian takes a look at the fall sports programs at CSU including cross country. First-year head coach Kelly Hart joins the podcast to talk about the nationally recognized men's and women's teams. Then we talk football as the Rams took home their second win of the year with a 41-20 victory over Utah Tech this past weekend. Colorado State now heads to Logan, Utah on Saturday night for the Mountain West opener vs. Utah State. The Voice of the Aggies Scott Garrard hops on the podcast to preview the Aggies and the match-up on Saturday.

CSU Insider S7, E7

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

(September 27, 2023) We are celebrating a big win for Colorado State football as the Rams defeated Middle Tennessee on Saturday night. CSU radio sideline reporter Kevin McGlue joins the podcast to talk about the importance of the win as the Rams rebuild the program. Plus, an interview with Rams defensive coordinator Freddie Banks on how his unit is improving. And we preview the fall season for CSU women's tennis coach Mai-Ly Tran.

CSU Insider S7, E6

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:53:00 +0000

(September 20, 2023) A busy week around CSU athletics as the football team was back on the field in Boulder on Saturday night. Brian looks back at the heartbreaking 43-25 2OT loss at Colorado and catches up with associate head coach Matt Mumme. The Rams are back on the road this weekend at Middle Tennessee and Chip Walters, the Voice of the Blue Raiders, joins the podcast to preview the game. Finally, we talk CSU men's golf with second year head coach Michael Wilson and super senior Connor Jones.

CSU Insider S7, E5

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:45:00 +0000

(September 13, 2023) The Rocky Mountain Showdown returns to college football and we have a full preview of Saturday night's game. Freshman quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi is set to make his second collegiate start and he talk about that and more on the show. Plus, a full preview of the Colorado Buffaloes with the Voice of the Buffs Mark Johnson. And the women's golf season is here and head coach Laura Cilek joins the podcast to talk about the high expectations of her team.

CSU Insider S7, E4

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:56:00 +0000

(September 6, 2023) Brian takes a look back at the season opening loss to Washington State and talks about the upcoming bye week. Plus, we hear from head coach Jay Norvell on the loss. Later, its the first installment of our monthly conversation with the director of athletics at Joe Parker. Brian and Joe talk about conference realignment, the atmosphere at Canvas Stadium and more.

CSU Insider S7, E3

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:21:00 +0000

(August 30, 2023) Brian takes a trip around CSU athletics this week on the podcast and looks back at the historic win for CSU volleyball last Friday night over #10 Kentucky. And college football season has arrived as the Rams square off with Washington State on Saturday night. We hear comments from head coach Jay Norvell, plus an interview with the Voice of the Cougars Matt Chazanow. Brian and Matt discuss conference realignment, how it affects Washington State and preview the match-up between the Rams and Cougars.

CSU Insider S7, E2

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:03:00 +0000

(August 23, 2023) The college football season is a mere 10 days away and we continue our preview of the CSU Rams. Brian takes a position-by-position look at this year's team and is joined by Rams defensive coordinator Freddie Banks. Later, CSU women's soccer coach Keeley Hagen stops by to preview the CSU Futbol season. The Rams welcome in 12 newcomers to the squad this year, including four D-I transfers.

CSU Insider S7, E1

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 06:47:00 +0000

(August 16, 2023) The CSU Insider is back and we are talking all things Colorado State. Brian looks at what's become of college football with his thoughts on conference realignment. Then we get into "real" football talk as associate head coach Matt Mumme hops on the podcast. And, Brian goes over some of the rule changes in college football that fans will see this fall. Later, its volleyball season and the Rams have a new leader for the first time in two and a half decades. Emily Kohan takes over for Tom Hilbert and she previews the season with Brian.

CSU Insider S6, E33

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:40:00 +0000

(April 19, 2023) Green and Gold weekend approaches and we dive deep into Colorado State football. Brian gives fans a position-by-position breakdown of the Rams and what to expect on Saturday. Plus, head coach Jay Norvell and offensive linemen Oliver Jervis make an appearance on the podcast. And you can't talk about the Green and Gold weekend without mentioning the 2nd annual Grit Run benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Kim Norvell sits down with Brian to talk about the run and her fight with CF.

CSU Insider S6, E32

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:33:00 +0000

(April 23, 2023) CSU Director of Athletics Joe Parker joins Brian Roth on the podcast this week (24:30). The two discuss SDSU's run in the NCAA tournament, potential conference realignment, and more. Later, radio sideline reporter Marty Cesario sits down with incoming freshman Javion Smith-Combs from Cherry Creek High School (6:30). Plus, we hear from a pair of CSU football players as new tight end Vince Brown (16:30) and quarterback Clay Millen (20:40) are joined by Brian.

CSU Insider S6, E31

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:26:00 +0000

(April 5, 2023) Despite the snow on the ground we head out to the links this week as Brian catches up with CSU men's golf coach Michael Wilson. The Rams are ranked 25th in the nation and are eyeing a Mountain West Conference championship. Ram football talk on the podcast as the Rams are five practices into spring. We hear from wide receiver Tory Horton and safety Henry Blackburn as both sat down with Brian in the RamVision studios.

CSU Insider S6, E30

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:40:00 +0000

(March 29, 2023) Football is here! We preview the CSU spring football season with Mike Brohard of CSURams.com. Mike and Brian discuss what to expect in year two of the Jay Norvell era. We also hear from incoming freshman offensive lineman Tanner Morely as he sits down with sideline reporter Marty Cesario. Plus, there has been a lot of roster movement for CSU men's basketball as Brian speaks on what the personnel might look like heading into the off-season.

CSU Insider S6, E29

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:30:00 +0000

(March 22, 2023) Colorado State Ram softball takes center stage on the podcast this week as head coach Jen Fisher is the featured guest. Brian and Jen about the great start to the season, plus the new softball complex at CSU that features new dugouts, backstop, grandstands, lights and more! Plus, Brian takes you around the world of Colorado State athletics with updates on football, women's tennis, and men's and women's golf.

CSU Insider S6, E28

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:41:00 +0000

(March 15, 2023) College basketball is the major topic on the podcast this week as the CSU men's team season is over while the women's team marches on. Rams radio analyst Adam Nigon joins Brian to discuss the men's season. What went wrong? Will Isaiah Stevens come back? What will the roster look like next year? Those are questions Brian and Adam try to answer. And, the Voice of CSU women's basketball Matt Wozniak hops on the podcast to preview the first round WNIT match-up with Northern Iowa.

CSU Insider S6, E27

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 13:37:00 +0000

(March 7, 2023) It is Mountain West Conference tournament time from Las Vegas. Brian is joined by Nate Kreckman of Altitude Sports Radio and the Mountain West Network. The two discuss year-end awards for men's basketball and preview the upcoming MWC tournament.

CSU Insider S6, E26

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:35:00 +0000

(March 1, 2023) Spring sports are in full swing at Colorado State and the women's tennis team is off to a historic start. The Rams are national ranked and have defeated Nebraska and BYU. Head coach Mai-Ly Tran joins the show this week to talk about the rise of Rams tennis. And Brian looks back to the week that was in CSU basketball. The women closed out the regular season with a win on Tuesday night while the men's team suffered a setback at San Jose State.

CSU Insider S6, E25

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:14:00 +0000

(Febraury 22, 2023) The Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships start this week in Albuquerque and the CSU men and women both have a shot at taking home conference titles. Head Coach Brian Bedard joins the podcast to preview what it will take for the Rams to come away victorious. We also hear from men's basketball coach Niko Medved following the Rams loss at San Diego State on Tuesday night. And, Brian takes a trip around CSU athletics as the spring sports season is underway.

CSU Insider S6, E24

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:57:00 +0000

(February 15, 2023) The Mountain West Conference Swimming and Diving championships are upon us and Brian welcomes CSU coach Chris Woodard to preview the meet. The Rams are coming off a duel season in which they went 8-0-1 and hope to make noise at the conference championships. Plus, plenty of CSU men's and women's hoops talk on the podcast. Brian caught up with senior McKenna Hofschild this week and the All-American candidate has a welcome announcement for Ram fans.

CSU Insider S6, E23

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:18:00 +0000

(February 8, 2023) We hit the recruiting trail on the podcast this week as Brian discusses the new 39 player recruiting class signed by Colorado State football. Brian sits down with head coach Jay Norvell (25:30), defensive coordinator Freddie Banks (33:45) and offensive coordinator Matt Mumme (44:30) to give fans an inside look at the Rams of the future. Plus, Brian talks CSU men's and women's basketball. The men picked up a win over Air Force on Tuesday night and the women' hit the road this week in San Jose and Fresno.

CSU Insider S6, E22

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 10:36:00 +0000

(February 1, 2023) Colorado State athletic director Joe Parker joins the podcast this week for his monthly state of the department conversation with Brian. The two discuss the softball/soccer complex and the hiring of new university president Amy Parsons. Speaking of the new president, we listen back to her interview with Brian at the men's basketball game on Tuesday night. And, we have CSU football recruiting talk including an interview with signee Silas Evans from George Washington High School in Denver. CSU radio sideline report Marty Cesario introduces fans to the newest wide receiver.

CSU Insider S6, E21

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:43:00 +0000

(January 25, 2023) It's all basketball this week on the podcast as Brian welcomes in the radio analyst of the Colorado State Sports Network Adam Nigon. The two talk about the Wyoming game, the Rams season so far, what to expect moving forward and the epic career of Isaiah Stevens. Plus, Brian recaps the CSU women's basketball loss to UNLV and looks forward to a big week with games at New Mexico and Air Force.

CSU Insider S6, E20

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:43:00 +0000

(January 18, 2023) For the first time in 26 years Colorado State volleyball has a new head coach and we'll introduce you to her on this week's podcast. Brian is joined by Emily Kohan as they talk about her volleyball career, Tom Hilbert's mentorship and her plans for the future of Ram volleyball. Plus, a ton of CSU men's and women's basketball talk. Brian looks back to the fantastic finish for the men at UNLV and looks forward to a massive two games awaiting the women's team this Thursday and Saturday.

CSU Insider S6, E19

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:22:00 +0000

(S6, E19) The Colorado State Insider podcast returns following the holiday break. We dive into CSU men's and women's basketball this week as Mountain West Conference play is in full swing. Brian breaks down the men's overtime loss to Air Force on Tuesday with post-game comments from head coach Niko Medved. Later, the Voice of CSU women's basketball Matt Wozniak joins the show. The two talk about the 3-1 start to conference play, the wonderment that is McKenna Hofschild and a crucial 10 day stretch awaiting the Rams.

CSU Insider S6, E18

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:18:00 +0000

(December 14, 2022) Brian gives an update on the latest happenings around Colorado State athletics, including the announcement of Emily Kohan as the new volleyball coach. Emily has been on the CSU volleyball coaching staff for the past seven seasons and takes over for the legendary Tom Hilbert. Later, Brian welcomes in the executive director of the Green and Gold Guard (www.theggguard.com), John Weber. The two discuss what NIL collectives are, the genesis of the Green and Gold Guard, how it will assist student-athletes at CSU, and more.

CSU Insider S6, E17

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:56:00 +0000

(December 7, 2022) Director of Athletics Joe Parker makes his monthly appearance on the CSU Insider podcast this week. Brian and Joe talk about the football transfer portal, the new announced Stalwart Journey at CSU and the timeline for hiring a new volleyball coach. Plus, updates on men's and women's basketball, including a preview of the big game in Boulder tomorrow night verses Colorado.

CSU Insider S6, E16

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:16:00 +0000

(November 30, 2022) We talk all things Colorado State on the podcast this week, including updates with football and men's and women's basketball. And, we celebrate the great Tom Hilbert as he joins Brian for a long-form conversation. The two discuss why the time was right to retire, why Tom never left CSU, some of the top CSU teams and players, and what is next for the all-time winningest coach in Colorado State history.

CSU Insider S6, E15

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:29:00 +0000

(November 23, 2022) The Colorado State football season wraps-up on Friday as the New Mexico Lobos pay a visit to Canvas Stadium. The Voice of the Lobos Robert Portnoy joins the show to help preview the match-up. Then, we hear from coach Jay Norvell about recruiting and how the Rams will attack the early signing period on Wednesday, December 21st. Plus, Brian recaps the week in CSU athletics with basketball and volleyball talk.

CSU Insider S6, E14

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:05:00 +0000

(November 16, 2022) An historic week for the Colorado State cross country teams as they head to Stillwater, OK for the NCAA Championships. For just the fifth time in school history, both the men's and women's teams have qualified for nationals and coach Andrew Epperson joins the show to preview the championships. Later, we look at the undefeated starts for the men's and women's basketball teams. Plus, a preview of football game at Air Force this Saturday with the Voice of the Falcons, Jim Arthur.

CSU Insider S6, E13

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:17:00 +0000

(November 9, 2022) Colorado State AD Joe Parker is back for his monthly appearance on the CSU Insider podcast. Brian and Joe talk about the retirement announcement of volleyball coach Tom Hilbert, the state of the football program and an update on the new softball and soccer facilities. Saturday is Military Appreciation Day at CSU and Brian is joined by Colonel Gregg Johnson and Lieutenant Colonel Matt Tillman of the Colorado State ROTC programs. Plus, a full preview of the Border War match-up with the Voice of the Cowboys Reece Monaco.

CSU Insider S6, E12

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:42:00 +0000

(November 2, 2022) We take you around Colorado State athletics on this week's show. Following a strong showing at the MWC Championships, both the men's and women's cross country team are on to the NCAA Regionals. Basketball season is right around the corner with both teams opening up play next week. And, the women's golf team brought home a championship from Hawaii this past week. Plus, we talk football on the show as the Rams prepare to travel to San Jose to face the Spartans on Saturday night. Spartans radio announcer Justin Allegri hops on the show to preview the match-up.

CSU Insider S6, E11

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:01:00 +0000

(October 26, 2022) Colorado State football picked up their second win of the season last week with a 17-13 win versus Hawaii. Brian discusses the victory and the Rams domination in the second half of the game. Then, we look ahead to the Boise State game on Saturday with the Voice of the Broncos Bob Behler. The Broncos bare off to a perfect 4-0 start in the Mountain West Conference. Later, hoops season is right around the corner and Brian welcomes women's basketball coach Ryun Williams to the show. The two talk about the return of senior McKenna Hofschild, the addition of five transfers to the roster and a tough non-conference schedule.

CSU Insider S6, E10

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:09:00 +0000

(October 19, 2022) This week, Brian previews the Colorado State men's basketball season with head coach Niko Medved. The two discuss the Isaiah Stevens injury, key players and the non-conference schedule. Plus, a ton of CSU football talk as the Rams welcome in Hawaii to Fort Collins on Saturday. The Rainbow Warriors radio analyst Mark Veneri joins the podcast to preview the game.

CSU Insider S6, E9

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:28:00 +0000

(October 12, 2022) It's celebration time on the podcast this week as Colorado State goes into Reno and defeats Nevada 17-14. We'll hear from head coach Jay Norvell as he speaks of the passion and energy that his team played with on Friday night. Then, we look ahead to the annual Homecoming & Family Weekend as the Rams battle Utah State. Scott Garrard, the Voice of the Aggies, joins us to preview the match-up. Finally, we wrap-up the podcast talking CSU swimming & diving. Head coach Chris Woodard hops on the show to preview the upcoming season in the pool.

CSU Insider S6, E8

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:08:00 +0000

(October 5, 2022) Colorado State football is coming off a bye week and are preparing for their MWC opener at Nevada on Friday night. Of course, plenty of storylines for this one as we'll hear from Jay Norvell on his return to Reno, a place he spent the previous five seasons. Plus, we preview the match-up with Nevada with the Voice of the Wolf Pack John Ramey. Later, we talk all things Colorado State with our monthly conversation with director of athletics Joe Parker.

CSU Insider S6, E7

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:31:00 +0000

(September 28, 2022) The Colorado State football team heads into the bye week still in search of their first win of the season. Brian looks back on the loss to Sacramento State and discusses the first month of the season with radio analyst Kevin McGlue. Brian also gives updates on other sports at CSU including CSU basketball where he had a chance to tour the new men's and women's locker rooms. And we talk Rams cross country with first-year head coach Andrew Epperson.

CSU Insider S6, E6

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:56:00 +0000

(September 21, 2022) We open this podcast with CSU volleyball this week and why not? The Rams had an historic week as Colorado State registered their first ever sellout at Moby Arena with a victory over Colorado last Thursday. Then just days later coach Tom Hilbert notched his 800 win of his career. Later, we turn to football as the Rams search for their first win of the season. CSU hosts in Sacramento State to Canvas Stadium and Brian previews the game with the Voice of the Hornets Jason Ross. Finally, CSU women's tennis is coming off their best season in program history and have high hopes for this year. Brian welcomes second year coach Mai-Ly Tran to the show to discuss this year's team.

CSU Insider S6, E5

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:52:00 +0000

(September 14, 2022) Colorado State opened its home football schedule last Saturday but unfortunately fell to Middle Tennessee. We hear from head coach Jay Norvell about the loss and the process of building the program. Then we focus on Washington State. The Rams travel to Pullman to face the 2-0 Cougars. Matt Chazanow is the Voice of the Cougars and he previews Washington State and the upcoming game. Plus, Brian relives the amazing 2013 New Mexico Bowl in which the Rams defeated Washington State. Finally, first-year men's golf coach Michael Wilson hops on the show to talk about his team and their dominating win at the Falcon Invitational last weekend.

CSU Insider S6, E4

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:03:00 +0000

(September 7, 2022) A ton of fantastic happenings around Fort Collins this week including a history donation by the Bohemian Foundation dedicated to women's sports at Colorado State. We also digest the opening week of the college football season following the Rams loss at Michigan in Ann Arbor last Saturday. Brian gives his thoughts on the trip, the game and what can be extracted from it. Then we turn our attention to the home opener this Saturday versus Middle Tennessee with the Voice of the Blue Raider Chip Walters. And we wrap-up the podcast with a season preview of the Rams women's golf team with their head coach Laura Cilek.

CSU Insider S6, E3

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:22:00 +0000

(August 31, 2022) The 2022 college football season is finally here as the Rams to the Big House in Ann Arbor on Saturday. Brian previews the game and the Michigan Wolverines with Brian Boesch from the Michigan Sports Network. Later, Director of Athletics Joe Parker hops on the podcast to talk all things CSU. Joe and Brian discuss the state of the football program, the Michigan game , CSU volleyball and soccer and more.

CSU Insider S6, E2

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:39:00 +0000

(August 24, 2022) We continue to countdown to the start of the college football season as we hear from Rams head coach Jay Norvell. The first year coach talks about fall camp, what players have been standouts and on the progression of freshman quarterback Clay Millen. Then we turn to the defense and talk with defensive line coach Buddha Williams. The defensive front could be one of the deepest units on the CSU roster. Later, the Colorado State volleyball team begins their quest for a repeat Mountain West Conference championship. Head coach Tom Hilbert joins Brian to preview the upcoming season.

CSU Insider S6, E1

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:48:00 +0000

(August 17, 2022) Welcome back to the sixth season of the Colorado State Insider podcast! College football is here and Brian talks about what he has seen from the first two weeks of Colorado State's fall camp. The defense has look good in the first two scrimmages and defensive coordinator Freddie Banks joins the show to talk about the progress of his unit. And mid-August marks the start of the college soccer season as the CSU women open their slate at Utah Tech on Thursday night. Second year coach Keeley Hagen hops on the show to preview the upcoming year.

CSU Insider S5, E33

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:40:00 +0000

(April 20, 2022) Colorado State spring football wraps up this weekend with the Green & Gold game at Canvas Stadium. Brian welcomes in our RamWire Insider Mike Brohard to the show to talk football. Brian and Mike provide a position-by-position breakdown of the Rams and discuss expectations as the Rams kick-off the 2022 season in the fall. Brian also updates fans on other Ram athletics, including CSU tennis. The women have set a program record for most wins in the Mountain West and finish the regular season this week with home matches versus Wyoming and Nevada.

CSU Insider S5, E32

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:51:00 +0000

(April 13, 2022) Colorado State football is two and a half weeks into spring practice and the depth chart is starting to take shape. Brian talks about possible impact players in 2022, one of whom is wide receiver Melquan Stovall. The senior joins the show to discuss his move from Nevada to Colorado State. And CSU Senior Associate A.D. & Football Chief of Staff Tim Cassidy hops on the podcast with Brian this week. The two talk about Tim's career in college football, his relationship with coach Jay Norvell and the upcoming Green and Gold Weekend.

CSU Insider S5, E31

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:58:00 +0000

(April 6, 2022) We continue to preview Colorado State spring football as the Rams enter their third week of practice. Brian takes a look at the impact transfers who are on the roster this spring (3:30). We also look at the CSU players who are coming back for their "Super Senior" season this fall (9:35). One of those Super Seniors is linebacker Dequan Jackson. He joins the podcast to talk about why he came back and how the transition has been to the new coaching staff (15:00). Finally, we talk CSU men's golf as the Rams are coming off a third place finish at the Cowboy Classic this past week in Arizona. Head Coach Christian Newton joins Brian to give us an update on the spring season (28:00).

CSU Insider S5, E30

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:56:00 +0000

(March 30, 2022) It is a packed show as we cover a myriad of subjects on the podcast this week. Colorado State men's basketball is seeing some turnover in the program. We'll let you know what the roster looks like and what the plan will be moving forward for coach Niko Medved. Colorado State football is in its second week of spring football and freshman Clay Millen is a top the depth chart as the Rams quarterback. We go one-on-one with the freshman signal caller. And we take a deep dive into Colorado State athletics with Director of Athletics Joe Parker. Topics include new basketball locker rooms, Moby floor facelift, renovations to the softball/soccer complex and track and field awards.

CSU Insider S5, E29

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:30:00 +0000

(March 16, 2022) We talk March Madness on the podcast this week as the Colorado State Rams are going dancing for the first time since 2013! CSU faces Michigan in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday and Brian gives fans a preview the Wolverines. Plus, a conversation with Brian Boesch, play-by-play voice of Michigan basketball.

CSU Insider S5, E28

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:19:00 +0000

(March 9, 2022) March Madness is officially here! Cheers to the Colorado State women's team as they have made a run to the Mountain West Conference championship game. We'll talk about the season and the big game with the the radio voice of CSU women's basketball Matt Wozniak. Then, we have a full preview of the men's Mountain West Conference tournament with radio analyst Adam Nigon. The Rams begin their question for a tourney title on Thursday night in the quarterfinals.

CSU Insider S5, E27

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:31:00 +0000

(March 2, 2022) The Colorado State men's basketball team continues to bolster their NCAA resume with big wins. We look back at the victory at Utah State and preview the upcoming match-up with Boise State on Saturday night. Then, we say congratulations to the CSU women's indoor track & field team as they won their 5th indoor Mountain West Conference title over the weekend. Coach Brian Bedard is back again to talk about the championship. Finally, we preview the CSU softball season with head coach Jen Fisher. The Rams are set to host the Colorado Classic this weekend at Ram Field.

CSU Insider S5, E26

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:07:00 +0000

(February 24, 2022) We are celebrating Border War victories on the podcast this week as both the men's and women's basketball teams picked up win versus their rivals to the north. The women's team defeated Wyoming 56-45 last week while the men's team rode Moby Madness to a 61-55 win on Wednesday night. We'll hear some post-game thoughts from head coach Niko Medved and senior Chandler Jacobs and then look ahead to a big match-up at Utah State on Saturday night. Later, we preview the MWC Indoor Track and Field championships with CSU head coach Brian Bedard. The Rams have dominated the conference of late and are poised to take home more hardware.

CSU Insider S5, E25

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:47:00 +0000

(February 16, 2022) The Colorado State men's basketball team continue to roll picking up a gigantic win at Boise State on Sunday. We'll hear post-game radio comments from head coach Niko Medved and senior Chandler Jacobs. Then we'll preview two big road game this week at New Mexico and at UNLV. Later, we dive into the pool with CSU Swimming and Diving coach Chris Woodard. The Rams capped off a perfect 14-0 regular season and it's on to the Mountain West Conference championships this week in Texas.

CSU Insider S5, E24

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:30:00 +0000

(February 9, 2022) We record the podcast on remote this week from just outside of gate C5 at the beautiful Reno-Tahoe airport following a Colorado State 82-72 win over Nevada. The Rams pick up their 18th win of the season and move to 8-3 in Mountain West Conference play. We’ll listen back to our post-game radio interviews with coach Niko Medved and senior Kendle Moore. Plus, my radio partner Adam Nigon joins me to discuss the victory over Nevada and to preview the Fresno State game on Friday night.

CSU Insider S5, E23

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 10:40:00 +0000

(February 2, 2022) It's National Signing Day for college football as Colorado State continues to fill out the first recruiting class under head coach Jay Norvell. The Rams signed six additional players bringing the total to 28 signees. New defensive coordinator Freddie Banks joins the podcast to discuss some of the new additions and about his defensive plans for the Rams this fall. And we recap the week that was in Colorado State basketball. The women's team sits at 14-5 overall. Meanwhile, the men's team looks to bounce back from a tough loss in Laramie on Monday as the Rams welcome in San Diego State to Moby Arena on Friday night.

CSU Insider S5, E22

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:28:00 +0000

(January 26, 2022) Plenty to talk about on the podcast this week as the 22nd ranked Colorado State men's basketball team continues to roll. The Rams scored a pair of wins this past week over Air Force and Nevada. We'll hear from head coach Niko Medved and sophomore James Moors. Plus, we have updates on CSU football and women's basketball. And Colorado State alumna Jenny Cavnar makes her podcast debut. Jenny and Brian talk about her passion for Colorado State University and her distinguished career as a sports broadcaster.

CSU Insider S5, E21

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:12:00 +0000

(January 20, 2022) Another joyous occasion on the CSU Insider podcast this week. The Colorado State women's basketball team got back on the winning track with a 88-72 win over Utah State on Wednesday. We hear from junior McKenna Hofschild who registered a school-record 17 assists in the win. The 23rd ranked men's basketball team improved to 14-1 on the season with a win over New Mexico. We listen back to postgame radio interviews with head coach Niko Medved and junior David Roddy. And we have football talk on the podcast as Brian Roth sits down with new associate head coach/quarterbacks coach Matt Mumme. The two talk about his coaching background, the "Air Raid" offense, and the young quarterbacks on the Rams roster.

CSU Insider S5, E20

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 09:10:00 +0000

(January 13, 2022) It's a good time to be a Colorado State basketball fan! The men's and women's team have combined for 23-3 record at the time of this podcast recording and we'll hear from both coach Niko Medved and coach Ryun Williams. Plus, the Colorado State softball schedule has been released and the Rams have 49 regular season games scheduled on the diamond. Finally, we wrap up the podcast with a long conversation with former CSU basketball coach Tim Miles. Now the head coach at San Jose State, Tim talks about his memories from Colorado State and Fort Collins and previews Saturday's match-up between the Rams and Spartans.

CSU Insider S5, E19

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:51:00 +0000

(January 5, 2022) After 24 days without playing a game, the Colorado State men's basketball team was finally back on the court at Moby Arena on Tuesday night. Despite a sluggish start, the Rams held off a scrappy Air Force team for their 11th straight win to open the season. Brian talks about the latest victory, and we'll hear post-game radio comments from head coach NIko Medved and senior guard Chandler Jacobs. Plus, a schedule change for CSU as the Rams will head to San Diego on Saturday for a huge impromptu Mountain West Conference match-up with the Aztecs.

CSU Insider S5, E18

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:27:00 +0000

(December 23, 2021) With both the Colorado State men's and women's basketball teams on a COVID-19 pause, we don't have any games to talk about on the podcast this week. There is plenty of news to discuss on the show, however. The 21st ranked men's team has now lost three games due to COVID, including the MWC opener versus New Mexico next Tuesday. Head coach Niko Medved joins the show for a quick update on the health of his team and how they are handling the pause. As for the CSU women's team, they lost a game this week at Northern Illinois. Plus, the Mountain West Conference has now adjusted their COVID-19 cancelation policy.

CSU Insider S5, E17

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:49:00 +0000

(December 16, 2021) Football continues to be a main focus of the podcast this week as National Signing Day has given hope to fans across the nation. First-year coach Jay Norvell and his staff signed 22 players on Wednesday and he sat down with Brian Roth to discuss the latest class and more. Plus, we hear from CSU men's basketball coach Niko Medved as his team vaulted into the national rankings this week at #23. And CSU women's coach Ryun Williams has his team off to a 9-1 start. The Rams are led by point guard McKenna Hofschild, the reigning Mountain West Conference player of the week.

CSU Insider S5, E16

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:39:00 +0000

(December 8, 2021) A joyous show this week on the latest Colorado State Insider podcast as Colorado State welcomed Jay Norvell to the Ram Family as the 24th head coach in CSU football history. We will hear from Coach Norvell as he sat down with Brian Roth on Wednesday morning. Brian is also joined this week by former CSU athletic director and current radio analyst Mark Driscoll. The two discuss the coaching change and what they saw at yesterday's introductory press conference. Later, Brian focuses on Colorado State men's basketball as the Rams take their 9-0 record to Fort Worth, TX for a match-up versus Mississippi State on Saturday.

CSU Insider S5, E15

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:47:00 +0000

(December 2, 2021) Colorado State basketball takes the spotlight on the show as both the men's and women's team are off to fast starts. The women are 5-1 and are coming off a loss to #10 Louisville. Head coach Ryun Williams tells fans his thoughts on that game as the Rams battled one of the best teams in the nation. And the CSU men's team is coming off an 86-55 win over Little Rock on Wednesday night. We'll hear from head coach Niko Medved and senior Kendle Moore about the win and the massive game versus Saint Mary's on Saturday afternoon at Moby Arena. Plus, two of the all-time greats closed their CSU football careers last Saturday night. We'll celebrate the careers of TE Trey McBride and P Ryan Stonehouse.

CSU Insider S5, E14

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:41:00 +0000

(November 24, 2021) We talk championships on the podcast this week! The Colorado State men's basketball team went to the Virgin Islands and took home the Paradise Jam championship this past week with a 71-61 win over Northeastern. And the Colorado State volleyball team looks for a Mountain West Championship this week in Las Vegas. Matt Wozniak joins us on the show to talk about both of those topics. And we preview the final football game of the year with the Voice of the Wolf Pack John Ramey. Nevada brings in the best offense in the Mountain West and the Rams will try to slow them down and close out the season on a high note.

CSU Insider S5, E13

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:27:00 +0000

(November 17, 2021) We shine a light on several sports in the latest Colorado State Insider podcast as many Ram teams hit the stretch run of their seasons. The Colorado State volleyball team is a win away from a regular season Mountain West Conference championship and the Rams women's Cross Country team is heading to the NCAA Championships this weekend for the second consecutive year. Plus, Chris Woodard has the CSU swimming and diving team off to a 13-0 start. We also talk men's and women's basketball, plus a preview of the football team's tilt versus Hawaii in Honolulu this Saturday night.

CSU Insider S5, E12

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:58:00 +0000

(Novmeber 10, 2021) College basketball has finally arrived and what a way to open the season for the CSU Rams. as the men destroyed Oral Roberts in the opener on Tuesday night in front of 7,000+ Ram fans. Brian looks back at the game, the win and the outstanding atmosphere at Moby Arena and plays post-game radio interviews with junior John Tonje and head coach Niko Medved. Then it's on to football as the Rams will try to get back on track this Saturday night versus Air Force. The Voice of the Falcons Jim Arthur joins Brian on the show to talk about the match-up. And the podcast wraps up with Colorado State women's tennis talk as first year coach Mai-Ly Tran makes her Colorado State Insider debut.

CSU Insider S5, E11

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:12:00 +0000

(November 3, 2021) The CSU football team lost a tough game on Saturday night to Boise State and red zone production was a problem for the Rams. We'll get head coach Steve Addazio's thoughts on that. Plus, senior DB Thomas Pannunzio makes an appearance this week to talk about the season and his career in the Green and Gold. Of course, it is Border War week as the Rams will travel to Laramie on Saturday to face the Cowboys. Wyoming radio sideline reporter Reece Monaco previews the 4-4 Cowboys who are still in search of their first conference win. Closing out the podcast this week, we hear interviews with CSU basketball player David Roddy, head coach Niko Medved and CSU women's golf coach Laura Cilek.

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CSU Insider S5, E10

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:48:00 +0000

(October 27, 2021) The Colorado State Rams are coming off a heartbreaking loss on the road at Utah State last week and look to rebound on Saturday in a big Mountain West Conference match-up versus Boise State. Brian sits down with senior DE Toby McBride to talk about the season and the game against the Broncos. Then Brian welcomes in Bob Behler to the show. Bob is the radio voice of Boise State and he'll preview the 3-4 Broncos. And it is almost college basketball season and CSU women's basketball Ryun Williams joins the podcast to give fans an inside look at this year's team.

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CSU Insider S5, E9

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:19:00 +0000

(October 20, 2021) The Colorado State Rams keep on rolling as they thrashed the New Mexico Lobos last weekend 36-7. Brian talks about the win and the record-setting performance from the CSU defense. We'll also hear comments from head coach Steve Addazio, plus an interview with senior TE Trey McBride. Then we look ahead to the game on Friday night versus Utah State with the Aggies play-by-play announcer Scott Garrard. Finally, we talk all things CSU sports including Rams cross country. Tenth-year head coach Art Siemers hops on the show to talk about his nationally ranked men's and women's squads.

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CSU Insider S5, E8

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:38:00 +0000

October 13, 2021) The Rams are coming off a 32-14 Homecoming win over San Jose State and have opened Mountain West Conference play 1-0. Brian recaps the win and is joined on the podcast by running back A'jon Vivens. Colorado State will look for another conference win this Saturday night as they hit the road to New Mexico. Brian welcomes the Voice of the Lobos Robert Portnoy to give fans a preview of the Lobos. Finally, we turn our attention to the Rams Swimming and Diving team with head coach Chris Woodard as they prepare for a home duel with Denver this Friday.

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CSU Insider S5, E7

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 10:07:00 +0000

(October 6, 2021) Following the bye week, the Colorado State Rams are back on the gridiron this Saturday for a Homecoming date with San Jose State. We get a full preview of the Spartans with their play-by-play announcer Justin Allegri. We also hear from a couple of Rams specialists as punter Ryan Stonehouse and long snapper Ross Reiter make their debut on the podcast. Plus, Brian talks Mountain West Conference football, conference expansion, and CSU golf.

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CSU Insider S5, E6

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:23:00 +0000

(September 29, 2021) The Rams enter the bye week at 1-3 but are trending in the right direction. CSU nearly took down #5 Iowa last week in Iowa City and our radio analyst Kevin McGlue joins the show to talk about the game and what to expect as the Rams enter Mountain West Conference play next week. Brian also address the rumors that Colorado State is headed to the American Athletic Conference. The radio crew asked athletic director Joe Parker about those rumors last Saturday and we'll play Joe's comments regarding conference affiliation. Then we wrap up the show with some CSU men's basketball talk as Brian chats with 4th year coach Niko Medved.

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CSU Insider S5, E5

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:50:00 +0000

(September 22, 2021) What a difference a week makes in college football! The Colorado State Rams go on the road and get a much needed win at Toledo. A dominating defense, excellent special teams and a grinding rushing attack fueled the victory. We look back at the W and hear from running back David Bailey who ran for 132 yards in the game. Then we look ahead to Saturday's match-up with 5th ranked Iowa. Hawkeye play-by-play announcer Gary Dolphin hops on the show to talk Iowa football and gives Rams fans making the trek a sneak peek of what to expect in Iowa City. Finally, the CSU men's golf team opened the season with a win at the Ram Masters Invitational at Fort Collins Country Club. Head coach Christian Newton joins Brian to talk about the win and the upcoming season.

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CSU Insider S5, E4

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:50:00 +0000

(September 15, 2021) Plenty to talk about on the latest installment of the Colorado State Insider podcast. The Rams are coming off a last-second loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday night. We get reactions to that and more from senior defensive tackle Devin Phillips and defensive line coach Antoine Smith. Then we turn our attention to the Rams first road trip of the season this Saturday. CSU faces a good Toledo team and their play-by-play voice Brent Balbinot gives fans a preview of what to expect. Finally, we talk some Colorado State soccer. First year head coach Keeley Hagen makes her debut on the podcast.

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CSU Insider S5, E3

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:02:00 +0000

(September 8, 2021) The Colorado State football season is underway and despite a tremendous crowd at Canvas Stadium last Friday night, the Rams fell in their opener to South Dakota State. Brian reviews the game with comments from head coach Steve Addazio and defensive coordinator Chuck Heater. Then we turn the page. The SEC's Vanderbilt Commodores will make their first appearance in Fort Collins on Saturday night and Vandy's radio announcer Andrew Allegretta joins Brian to preview the game. Finally, congratulations to Colorado State volleyball coach Tom Hilbert who won his 600th career match this past weekend. Brian and Tom sit down to talk about the milestone and the season so far.

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CSU Insider S5, E2

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:21:00 +0000

(September 1, 2021) It is finally game week and we are geared up for the season opener on Friday night as the Rams and the Jackrabbits of South Dakota State square off under the bright lights of Canvas Stadium. Brian is joined this week by two stalwart Rams. Quarterback Todd Centeio and linebacker Dequan Jackson were both were on hand on Monday night for the Steve Addazio Show from CB & Potts in Fort Collins. Later, we will preview the Jackrabbits with South Dakota State's play-by-play announcer Tyler Merriam. SDSU comes into the game fresh off an appearance in the FCS national championship game and as the fourth ranked team in FCS football.

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CSU Insider S5, E1

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:30:00 +0000

(August 25, 2021) The Colorado State Insider podcast is back and we are ready for college football. In this episode, Brian takes fans inside Rams football with a full 2021 season preview. Defensive Coordinator Chuck Heater and Offensive Coordinator Jon Budmayr both join the podcast this week to talk about their respective units. Plus, Brian highlights key players, position battles and more. The 2021 CSU football season starts on September 3rd and the Colorado State Insider is guaranteed to have your ready!

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Ram Jam: May 5

Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth and RamWire Insider Mike Brohard discuss the spring calendar as sports wind down here at Colorado State. Dave Jensen is joined by football's Trey McBride, and track and field head coach Brian Bedard joins the show.

Ram Jam: April 28

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth and RamWire Insider Mike Brohard discuss recent activity with the football team and other events going on around campus. Dave Jensen is joined by track and field's Kamal Craig-Golaube, and men's golf head coach Christian Newton previews the Mountain West Championships.

Ram Jam: March 24

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth and RamWire Insider Mike Brohard discuss the men's basketball team's first game in the National Invitational Tournament and an update of all the other events on campus. Dave Jensen is joined by football's Scott Patchan, and the Voice of the Wolfpack, Gary Hahn, joins the show to preview Thursday's men's basketball game vs. NC State.

CSU Insider S4, E27

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

(March 23, 2021) The Colorado State Insider podcast continues this spring - as does the season for the Colorado State men's basketball team. The Rams are coming off a dramatic 75-73 win over Buffalo in the first round of the NIT and its now on to the quarterfinals. CSU is set to run with the Wolfpack of North Carolina State in the first ever match-up between the two programs. Brian is joined by the longtime play-by-play voice of the Wolfpack Gary Hahn to preview Thursday's game. Plus, we have a full recap of the spring sports going on right now at Colorado State. We update fans on volleyball, softball, tennis, men's and women's golf, soccer and track and field.

CSU Insider S4, E26

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

(March 17, 2021) First the good news: Colorado State Cross Country and Track & Field made national waves at the NCAA Championships this past week. Now to the bad news: The Colorado State men's basketball team saw their NCAA bubble burst on Sunday afternoon. As disappointing as that was, it doesn't mean the season is over. On the show, we'll talk about the snub from the NCAA selection committee and what lies ahead for CSU. The Rams are headed to the NIT in Texas and will open up versus the Bulls of Buffalo. We hear from head coach Niko Medved on how his team is re-focusing on the next opponent. And, we'll also give you a full preview of the Buffalo Bulls with their play-by-play announcer Josh Whetzel.

Ram Jam: March 10

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth and RamWire Insider Mike Brohard discuss the Mountain West Conference basketball championships and a busy slate of events happening on campus. Dave Jensen is joined by track and field's Eric Hamer and his head coach, Art Siemers, joins the show to talk abuot the women's cross country program's first trip to the NCAA Championships in 14 years.

CSU Insider S4, E25

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

(March 9, 2021) March Madness is finally here and it all starts with the Mountain West Conference tournament from Las Vegas later this week. The Colorado State men's team is the #3 seed and will open up tournament play on Thursday night in the quarterfinal round. Brian welcomes in his broadcast partner on the Colorado State Sports Network, Adam Nigon. The two talk about what makes this team so special and preview the upcoming tournament in Vegas. Later, the CSU women's cross country team is headed to the NCAA Championships for the first time since 2007. Head Coach Art Siemers joins the podcast to talk about the upcoming race on Monday in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Ram Jam: March 3

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth and RamWire Insider Mike Brohard discuss the start of spring football and the stretch run for both basketball programs. Dave Jensen is joined by tennis' Lou Regen and head soccer coach Bill Hempen joins the show to talk about his program's spring start.

CSU Insider S4, E24

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

(March 3, 2021) We finally had Rams basketball this week as both the men's and women's team were back on the court after a three week layoff. The Colorado State men thrashed Air Force twice as the Rams continue to make a run at a MWC championship. But will winning out be enough? It doesn't appear that way as the Mountain West continues to trip over its own feet. Brian goes in-depth about those Mountain West Conference championship scenarios. The CSU women's team split with the Falcons this past week and now prepare for a huge two-game series at New Mexico that will decided the regular season conference championship. Finally, its been a long wait but the Colorado State women's soccer team is back on the pitch this Friday and Sunday. Rams coach Bill Hempen joins the show to talk about the upcoming campaign.

Ram Jam: Feb. 24

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth and RamWire Insider Mike Brohard bring you up to speed on hoops and swim and dive.. Dave Jensen is joined by men's basketball's David Roddy and Senior Associate Athletic Director Terry Dezeeuw joins the show to talk about keeping student-athletes, coaches, and staff healthy and safe during a pandemic.

CSU Insider S3, E23

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

(February 24, 2021) Another week without CSU basketball here on the podcast and it has us a bit down. However, we see basketball on the horizon....and lots of it! As the Rams men’s and women’s teams prepare for their match-ups with Air Force on Saturday, the Mountain West Conference was busy adding games in the final week of the season. Both CSU teams picked up two additional games and we’ll talk about those and how they affect the Mountain West Conference championship race. Later, we talk with CSU Senior Associate AD for Heath and Performance Terry Deezuw about how Colorado State is safely getting their athletes back to competition.

CSU Insider S4, E22

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

(February 17, 2021) The waiting game continues for the Colorado State men's and women's basketball programs. The CSU men's team has not played since February 6th and do not have another game on their schedule until February 27th. What does that do for the Rams NCAA Tournament hopes? We discuss on the podcast this week. As for the CSU women's team, they lost their two-game series versus New Mexico last week, but seem to be on track for a two-game series vs. Nevada on Friday and Sunday. Crazy times and we try to make sense of it all straight on this week's show.

CSU Insider S4, E21

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

(February 10, 2021) The Colorado State men's basketball season hit a roadblock on Tuesday night as COVID-19 concerns within the New Mexico basketball program prompted the postponement of two-game series this week in Fort Collins. That means the Rams do not have a game on their schedule until February 20th. We talk about the postponement and what the Rams options are in finding opponents. Then, we welcome in an old friend to the show as former CSU basketball coach Tim Miles hops on board to talk about life as a TV analyst, his coaching proteges (Niko Medved & Craig Smith), and what he thinks of this current Ram team. Finally, we preview the Colorado State softball season with head coach Jen Fisher. The Rams open the season this weekend at the Texas Classic in Austin, Texas.

CSU Insider S4, E20

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

(February 2, 2021) It is a great time to be a Colorado State basketball fan, and this is a great place to hear Colorado State basketball talk. Niko Medved and the men's team is 12-4 on the season and are eyeing a NCAA Tournament bid. We are joined by Adam Nigon on the show to talk about the season and what lies ahead the rest of the season. As for the CSU women's team, they are coming off a series sweep of Boise State and are sitting on top of the Mountain West standings. Head coach Ryun Williams gives us a preview of this week's match-up with Wyoming. And finally, we hear from volleyball coach Tom Hilbert as the Ram volleyball team opens up the spring season vs. Air Force this Friday and Saturday.

CSU Insider S4, E19

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

(January 26, 2021) Colorado State basketball is a rollin'! The CSU men's basketball team got a hard earned split at Utah State last week and now prepare for a Mountain West showdown with Boise State on Wednesday and Friday. We'll listen back to highlights from the resilient 84-76 win over Utah State last Thursday and we will hear from head coach Niko Medved. As for the CSU women, they sit atop the conference standings (10-2, 6-2) after sweeping Utah State last week. Head coach Ryun Williams talks about their series in Boise vs. the Broncos. Finally, the Colorado State track and field season is off and running and head coach Brian Bedard previews the upcoming indoor track season.

Ram Jam: Jan. 20

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth and RamWire Insider Mike Brohard discuss the return of the spring sports which will be a heavy slate this year. Dave Jensen is joined by swim and dive's Olivia Chatman and head track and field coach Brian Bedard joins the show to preview his squad's upcoming calendar.

CSU Insider S4, E18

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

(January 20, 2021) A day late, but we are back with another edition of the Colorado State Insider podcast. On the show, we will look back at the Rams loss to Utah State on Tuesday. We also listen back to highlights of the game and get post-game comments from head coach Niko Medved. The Rams and Aggies will square off again on Thursday night at 9:00pm MT. Later, we hear from CSU women's basketball coach Ryun Williams as his team prepares for a two-game series with Utah State Wednesday and Friday. And finally, we say farewell to a Stalwart Ram. Former Ram student-athlete, track and field coach and athletics administrator Doug Max talks with us about his career at Colorado State University.

Ram Jam: Jan. 13

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth and RamWire Insider Mike Brohard update you on the basketball season. Dave Jensen is joined by softball's Tara Shadowen and Colorado State Hall of Famer - and many other titles - Doug Max joins the show.

CSU Insider S4, E17

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

(January 12, 2021) Colorado State basketball is on fire right now as both the men's and women's teams has established themselves as bona fide contenders in the Mountain West Conference. The CSU men's team swept UNLV this past weekend and we will hear from head coach Niko Medved and sophomore John Tonje about the wins. Meanwhile, the CSU women's team split a road series at UNLV and now sit at 8-2 on the season and 4-2 in conference play. Later in the podcast, we will hear from the McBride brothers. Trey and Toby McBride announced they would be retuning for the 2021 football season and the brothers explain their decision and what they expect for CSU football this fall. And we look at the newly released CSU volleyball and soccer schedules.

Ram Jam: Jan 6

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth and RamWire Insider Mike Brohard review an incredible week in Colorado State Athletics highlighted by the men's basketball comeback win over San Diego State. Dave Jensen is joined by volleyball's Alyssa Bert and the McBride Brothers, Trey and Toby, join the show to discuss their decision to return to the football program for one more season.

CSU Insider S4, E16

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

(January 5, 2021) We talk about the "Biggest Comeback in CSU History" on the podcast this week. The CSU men's basketball team came from 26 points down on Saturday to beat 23rd ranked San Diego State on Saturday afternoon. And, oh yeah, it was seen by a national television audience on CBS. Brian breaks down the epic comeback and talks about the series split in San Diego. We'll also hear from head coach Niko Medved on the comeback and on UNLV. The Rams start at two game set vs. the Runnin' Rebels on Thursday night. Plus, we continue to keep track of what the CSU football roster will look like next fall.

CSU Insider S4, E15

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

(December 29, 2020) We begin the podcast this week by spreading good news for CSU football as All-MWC defensive end Scott Patchan announced on Monday that he would be returning to play for the Rams in 2021. Patchan registered 5.5 sacks in just four games for the Rams this fall. And our own Marty Cesario continues his tour around the state introducing Ram fans to the newest CSU recruits. This week, Marty catches up with DB Jack Howell and TE Tanner Arkin. We also say farewell to Tom Ehlers who is retiring from CSU football. A stalwart Ram of 37 years, Tom joined Brian on the basketball broadcast Monday night. And speaking of basketball, Brian discusses the win over Fresno State on Monday night and we hear from junior guard Kendle Moore.

Ram Jam: Dec. 23

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth and RamWire Insider Mike Brohard wrap up an unusual 2020 football season. Dave Jensen is joined by football's Adam Korutz and head women's basketball coach Ryun Williams joins the show.

CSU Insider S4, E14

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

(December 22, 2020) The football season is over, but the future looks bright. We talk a ton of recruiting on the podcast this week as Brian, along with Mike Brohard of CSURams.com, talk to head coach Steve Addazio about the latest class. Later, Marty Cesario will introduce Ram fans to a trio of the newest recruits as he welcomes QB Luke McAllister, OL Justin Michael and DE Mukendi Wa-Kalonji. Finally, Brian gives his thoughts on the men's basketball loss at Saint Mary's last Saturday night.

CSU Insider S4, E13

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

(December 15, 2020) The hits keep on coming for CSU football in 2020 as another game is canceled, but this time not because of COVID-19. Brian reacts to the Utah State Aggies forfeiting their game versus the Rams last week and what lies ahead for CSU football. Plus, the Colorado State men's basketball season is officially underway as the Rams took home two wins last week. We hear from redshirt freshman James Moors and head coach Niko Medved following the Rams win over Northern Arizona on Monday.

CSU Insider S4, E12

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

(December 8, 2020) For the first time in 23 days, the CSU Rams actually played football! Brian looks back at the Rams 29-17 loss at San Diego State and then looks forward to Saturday's match-up vs. Utah State. The Aggies are 1-5 and are playing under an interim head coach. Brian welcomes in the Voice of the Aggies Scott Garrard to talk about the Utah State season and the impending match-up on Saturday night. Plus, coach Steve Addazio talk recruiting as the early signing period for football looms next week. Finally, the Colorado State women's basketball is off to a flying start as they host San Diego State this week at Moby Arena. CSU women's basketball announcer Matt Wozniak joins the show to give fans a preview of this year's team.

Ram Jam: Dec. 2

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 19:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth previews the Rams' game at San Diego State after two weeks off. Dave Jensen is joined by softball's Haley Donaldson, and men's basketball head coach Niko Medved joins the show.

CSU Insider S4, E 11

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

(December 1, 2020) Another week and another canceled football game. The Rams have now gone over three weeks without playing a college football game and they hope to get back on the gridiron Saturday night versus San Diego State. On the podcast, Brian previews the match-up with the Aztecs and also talks with head coach Steve Addazio, offensive line coach Louie Addazio and linebacker coach Sean Cronin. Then, Brian talks Colorado State hoops as the women’s team is off to a 2-0 start. And we hear from men’s basketball coach Niko Medved who gives Rams fans an update on the non-conference schedule.

Ram Jam: Nov. 25

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth and RamWire Insider Mike Brohard discuss the Rams' cancellation against UNLV and preview the Air Force game. Dave Jensen is joined by football's Ellison Hubbard, and Dr Justin Ross from UCHealth joins the show.

CSU Insider S4, E10

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

(November 24, 2020) Colorado State got an unexpected week off following the cancellation of their football game with UNLV. The Rams took the extra time to prepare for their Thanksgiving day match-up with the Air Force Falcons. Brian welcomes the Voice of the Falcons Jim Arthur to the podcast this week. Jim breaks down the Falcons team and the match-up with the Rams. Brian also talks college basketball and asks the question “Would the sport be better served to play conference-only games?”

Ram Jam: Nov. 18

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth previews the upcoming home football game vs. UNLV and the loss at Boise State. Dave Jensen is joined by women's golfer Gabby Minier, and cross country head coach Art Siemers joins the show.

CSU Insider S4, E9

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

(November 17, 2020) The Colorado State Rams gear up (we hope) for another Mountain West Conference game this week as UNLV comes calling to Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins. Brian will sit down Russ Langer, the play-by-play voice of the UNLV Rebels to get a scouting report on the opponent. And a couple of Colorado State assistant football coaches join the podcast. Brian will visit with defensive line coach Antoine Smith and running back coach Brian White. Finally, it is hoops season and the Mountain West has released its latest basketball schedule. Brian breaks down the 20-game slate as the Rams open conference play December 3rd and 5th at San Diego State.

Ram Jam: Nov. 11

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth and RamWire Insider Mike Brohard discuss the Rams' win over Wyoming. Dave Jensen is joined by Track and Field's Lily Tomsula-Martin, and women's basketball head coach Ryun Williams previews the season.

CSU Insider S4, E8

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

(November 10, 2020) The Bronze Boot is finally back home where it belongs! The Rams knocked off Wyoming last Thursday night 34-24 to secure a long-awaited win over the Cowboys. Brian talks about the win and how much it meant to the CSU seniors. Then he looks forward to the Boise State game this Thursday night. Guests this week include CSU senior defensive end Scott Patchan and the play-by-play Voice of the Broncos Bob Behler. Brian also talks some hoops as the Mountain West Conference is moving to a 20-game conference schedule with a new format.

Ram Jam: Nov. 4

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 19:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth and RamWire Insider Mike Brohard preview the 2020 Border War. Dave Jensen is joined by women's basketball student-athlete Karly Murphy, and men's golf great Martin Laird joins the show.

CSU Insider S4, E7

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

(November 3, 2020) The CSU football season is officially underway as the Rams opened up 2020 with a set back at Fresno State. Brian will look back at the game and then turn the page to the Border War this Thursday night. Then, the CSU offensive and defensive coordinators make an appearance on the podcast as we hear from both Joey Lynch and Chuck Heater, respectively. Finally, Brian is joined by the longtime play-by-play voice of the Wyoming Cowboys, Dave Walsh. The two explore the rivalry and discuss the match-up.

Ram Jam: Oct. 28

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 19:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth and RamWire Insider Mike Brohard discuss the Rams upcoming season opener at Fresno State, tennis student-athlete Emily Luetschwager joins Dave Jensen, and head volleyball coach Tom Hilbert talks Colorado State volleyball.

CSU Insider S4, E6

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

(October 27, 2020) Football is finally back (we hope) as Colorado State prepares for their season opener at Fresno State on Thursday night. Brian has plenty of pigskin talk and football guests. Two of the stalwarts for CSU over the past few years have been the McBride brothers from Fort Morgan, Colorado. Toby and Trey McBride joined Brian on the Steve Addazio Show on Monday and we’ll play back those interviews on the podcast. Later, Brian is joined by the Voice of the Bulldogs Paul Loeffler as they preview Fresno State and the match-up with the Rams.

Ram Jam: Oct. 21

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth and RamWire Insider Mike Brohard discuss the cancellation of Colorado State's home opener vs. New Mexico with the Voice of the Lobos, Robert Portnoy, and swimmer Jennae Frederick joins Dave Jensen.

CSU Insider S4, E5

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

(October 20, 2020) Well, 2020 continues to 2020. The season opener for the Colorado State football team against New Mexico has been canceled due to state guidelines in New Mexico. What would have been a podcast featuring the game versus the Lobos, now turns into a lamentable show. Brian will give his thoughts on the cancellation, his personal experience of entering the “football team bubble” and the COVID-19 testing that accompanies it. Plus you will hear soundbites from CSU football Steve Addazio, punter Ryan Stonehouse and linebacker Dequan Jackson.

Ram Jam: Oct. 14

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth and RamWire Insider Mike Brohard discuss the week former CSU Rams had in the NFL as well as former men's golfer Martin Laird's most recent championship. Men's basketball head coach Niko Medved and sophomore Isaiah Stevens also join the show.

CSU Insider S4, E4

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

(October 13, 2020) We are 11 days away from Colorado State football and the schedule is becoming clearer. The Mountain West Conference announced the TV schedule for the upcoming football games and the Rams will play half of their games on Thursday nights. Football isn't the only sport with schedules coming into focus as the CSU men's basketball team now knows their conference slate. However, as head coach Niko Medved tells Brian, the non-conference is still very much in the air. Then we reach out to Brian Estridge, the Voice of the TCU Horned Frogs, to find out what it’s like navigating a college football season in the COVID-19 era. Finally, Brian looks back at the 2016 Hughes Stadium Finale vs. New Mexico with highlights and an interview with former Ram QB Nick Stevens.

Ram Jam: Oct. 7

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 19:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth and RamWire Insider Mike Brohard discuss the 2020 football schedule for the Rams, men's golfer A.J. Ott joins Dave Jensen, and CSU volunteer historian John Hirn joins the show.

CSU Insider S4, E3

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

(October 6, 2020) The Mountain West Conference has announced its fall football schedule and we give a preview of each team on the Rams schedule. Meanwhile, Colorado State continues to prepare for its opener versus New Mexico on October 24th. The Rams held their first scrimmage of the fall last Saturday and Brian gives his thoughts on what he saw. Then we talk Rams volleyball with head coach Tom Hilbert. Fresh off their 16th regular-season MWC championship, the Rams will look to reload this year with seven freshman. Finally, former Ram football player Clint Oldenburg talks about his job as a game designer for EA sports and the popular NFL football game Madden.

Ram Jam: Sept. 30

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth and RamWire Insider Mike Brohard discuss the return of college football in the Mountain West, volleyball's Sasha Colombo joins Dave Jensen, and former Ram Clint Oldenburg joins the show.

CSU Insider S4, E2

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

(September 29, 2020) Football is back in the MWC! The Mountain West Conference announced last Thursday that the conference will return for football on October 24 for an 8-game conference schedule. The emergence of rapid testing and the partnership with Quest Diagnostics was the game-changer for the conference. We will do our best to unpack what the announcement means with the Director of Athletics at Colorado State Joe Parker. Among other things, we’ll talk safety protocols, scheduling and prohibiting fan attendance at home games. Finally, we go deep into the history of CSU football with historian John Hirn. We discuss some of the best players (pre-1980) who helped shape CSU football.

Ram Jam: Sept. 23

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Ram Jam presented by Bank of Colorado. In the very first episode, the "Voice of the Rams" Brian Roth and RamWire Insider Mike Brohard take you inside Colorado State Athletics. This week, the crew is joined by DIrector of Athletics Joe Parker and dual-sport athlete Gabi McDonald.

CSU Insider S4, E1

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

(September 22, 2020) After nearly a seven month break, the Colorado State Insider podcast returns! Brian opens talking about life without college sports and when we can expect it back. Perhaps October 24th? That looks to be a possibility as the Mountain West Conference explores its options of resurrecting their college football season. Brian talks about the importance of playing football in the fall and how anything later than an October 24th start date poses problems for the MWC on a national scale.

CSU Insider S3, E20

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

(March 11, 2020) We are back talking Colorado State sports this week with a wide range of topics. First up is basketball as the men’s team suffered an early exit from the Mountain West Conference Tournament last week. I discuss possible postseason options for the Rams, but those options are dwindling due to the Coronavirus. Then we talk CSU football as the Rams are in the mist of Spring ball. Senior WR Warren Jackson joins the podcast to talk about the transition to the new coaching staff. And Marty Cesario sits down with freshman Henry Blackburn, one of the newest members of the football program. And finally, we hit the court with CSU women’s tennis coach Jarod Camerota as the Rams have their spring home opener this Saturday versus Northern Colorado.

CSU Insider S3, E19

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

(February 19, 2020) It's February and that means the start of college softball. Colorado State softball coach Jen Fisher joins the podcast to talk about the upcoming season. The Rams are coming off a year that saw them win 39 games and make an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Later, we check-in with Tanner Hollens. Marty Cesario sits down with one of the five Colorado signees in the latest CSU football recruiting class. Finally, we dissect the CSU men's basketball loss at UNLV on Tuesday night. What does it mean for the Rams moving forward into the final week and a half of the season.

CSU Insider S3, E18

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

(February 5, 2020) We have a ton of football and basketball talk on this edition the latest Colorado State Insider podcast. Rams football has signed their latest recruiting class and we’ll go one-on-one with head coach Steve Addazio. Of the 20 signees, five are from the state of Colorado. Colorado Prep Spotlight host and our sideline reporter for Rams football Marty Cesario hops on board to talk about the in-state players. And CSU basketball is rolling along in the Mountain West Conference after an 80-70 win at Fresno State on Tuesday night. We’ll hear post-game radio comments from head coach Niko Medved and senior Nico Carvacho.

CSU Insider S3, E17

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

(January 23, 2020) Plenty to get to on the latest edition of the Colorado State Insider this week. The football staff is coming together as coach Steve Addazio has both of his coordinators in place. We introduce you to Joey Lynch (Offensive Coordinator) and Chuck Heater (Defensive Coordinator) on this episode. And how about the Rams men’s basketball team? CSU has won five straight games as they rolled over Fresno State on Wednesday night. We will hear postgame comments from both freshman David Roddy and head coach Niko Medved.

CSU Insider S3, E16

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

(January 7, 2020) We are back after the holiday break and ready to kick-off 2020 with a new podcast. We talk football as the Rams have a new head coach. Steve Addazio becomes the 23rd head coach in Colorado State program history. We talk about what the future holds for the Rams on the gridiron. Then we switch gears to CSU men’s basketball with a pair of guests on the show. Head Coach Niko Medved sits down with Brian to talk about the season so far. And radio analyst Adam Nigon shares his thoughts about this young team and just how many wins the Rams can earn in Mountain West Conference play.

CSU Insider S3, E15

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

(December 5, 2019) It’s been an eventful two days surrounding Colorado State football as it was announced on Wednesday that the university and football coach Mike Bobo have mutually agreed to part ways. Coach Bobo leaves Fort Collins after five years as the head coach of Ram football. On the podcast, we hear my interview with Director of Athletics Joe Parker, talking about the decision and where the Rams will go from here. Later, I discuss the Mike Bobo era and what lies ahead for Colorado State football with former CSU AD and current radio analyst Mark Driscoll.

CSU Insider S3, E14

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

(November 20, 2019) We talk a ton of Rams football on this edition of the Colorado State Insider podcast. CSU is coming off a loss to the Air Force Falcons and are preparing to travel to Wyoming on Friday night. We go inside the Rams locker room with safety Jamal Hicks as the senior will get his final chance to hoist the Bronze Boot on Friday night. Later, radio analyst Mark Driscoll joins the show to talk Border War and what the Rams will have to do to come away with a win. Finally, the CSU men’s basketball team is off to a 3-1 start and they are being led by Nico Carvacho. The all-MWC center joined Brian on the CSU Basketball Radio Show this past Monday night.

CSU Insider S3, E13

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

(November 13, 2019) The Colorado State Insider podcast is back after taking last week off. Basketball season is officially underway and Brian looks back at the men’s team trip to Cameron Indoor Stadium. Head Coach Niko Medved offers his thoughts on the trip to Duke. Later, Brian shifts gears to talk some pigskin as the Rams football team enters the stretch run of the season and are riding a three-game winning streak. Brian breaks down the final three games and previews the match-up with Air Force. AFA radio analyst Jesse Kurtz hops on board to provide insight into the 7-2 Falcons.

CSU Insider S3, E12

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

(October 30, 2019) Join us as we celebrate the second straight win for Colorado State football on the podcast. The Rams scored the 41-31 victory over Fresno State last Saturday and are now sitting at 2-2 in the Mountain West Conference. The Rams will don the state pride uniforms this Saturday for a home date with the UNLV Rebels. Brian welcomes in Mike Brohard of CSURams.com to discuss the upward trend of the Rams. Later, CSU swimming and diving coach Chris Woodard hops on the show to talk about his season. The Rams hosted Kansas this past weekend at Moby Pool.

CSU Insider S3, E11

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

(October 23, 2019) After a week off, the Colorado State Insider returns to talk football and women’s basketball. The Colorado State Rams will travel to Fresno, California on Saturday night to square off with the 3-3 Fresno State Bulldogs. Paul Loeffler is the Voice of the Bulldogs and he provides insights on the next CSU opponent. Then we hit the court with the Colorado State women’s basketball team. Eighth-year head coach Ryun Williams has a bevy of newcomers on the roster this year and sits down with Brian to give fans a season preview.

CSU Insider S3, E10

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

(October 9, 2019) We are back on the CSU insider podcast talking CSU football and volleyball this week. The Rams football team is coming off 24-10 setback to the San Diego State Aztecs and will try to get back on the winning track versus New Mexico on Friday night. To preview the match-up, Brian welcomes in the Voice of the Lobos Robert Portnoy. And the Colorado State volleyball team is steamrolling the competition this year as the Rams are ranked 15th in the nation and sit at 14-1 on the season. Matt Wozniak is behind the microphone again this year for Rams volleyball. He joins the podcast to discuss just how good this Rams team is.

CSU Insider S3, E9

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

(October 2, 2019) A packed show this week as we look back to another close loss for the Colorado State Rams, this time a 34-24 loss at Utah State. The Rams will look to bounce back on Saturday night with a homecoming date with San Diego State from Canvas Stadium. Later, wide receiver Nate Craig-Myers joins Brian on the show. Nate is a transfer from Auburn and was one of the top rated recruits in the nation coming out of high school in 2016. Then, we get more perspective on the CSU football season with Mark Driscoll of the Colorado State Sports Network. Mark talks about how the Rams can get back on the winning track and how CSU can move the ball on the 3-3-5 defensive scheme utilized by San Diego State. Finally, basketball season is less than a month away and Brian previews the men’s team with second year head coach Niko Medved.

CSU Insider S3, E8

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000

(September 25, 2019) The Colorado State Insider takes a look back at the 41-35 loss to Toledo last week and then looks ahead to the Mountain West Conference opener versus Utah State. The upcoming game will mark the second straight start for quarterback Patrick O’Brien. The junior joins the podcast to discuss his transfer from Nebraska and what he expects from Utah State. Speaking of the Aggies, we get a preview of the game on Saturday from their radio play-by-play man Scott Garrard. Finally, we go from football to futbol. CSU women’s soccer is off to their best start in program history and we break it all down with head coach Bill Hempen.

CSU Insider S3, E7

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000

(September 18, 2019) In the latest installment of the podcast, Brian looks back at Arkansas where the Rams lost more than a game. Junior quarterback Collin Hill sustained an ACL injury in the 3rd quarter and will miss the rest of the season. CSU now turns to junior Patrick O’Brien and sophomore Justice McCoy as their signal call. Brian also previews Saturday’s game versus Toledo with the Voice of the Rockets, Brent Balbinot. And Saturday brings the 38th annual Ag Day festivities and the Executive Associate Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences Dr. James Pritchett joins the podcast to discuss the importance of Ag Sciences to Colorado State University.

CSU Insider S3, E6

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000

(September 11, 2019) The Colorado State Rams football team collected their first win of the 2019 season last week with a resounding 38-13 victory over Western Illinois. Brian gives his thoughts on the game, including the good and the bad. We take you inside the locker room with running back Marvin Kinsey, Jr. The senior is off to a terrific start to the 2019 season. Colorado State radio sideline reporter Kevin McGlue hops on the podcast this week, too. Kevin and Brian discuss the win last week, how improved this Ram team looks this fall and what it will take to win at Arkansas on Saturday. Lastly, Brian takes the golf clubs out one final time this summer and hits the links with CSU men’s golf coach Christian Newton.

CSU Insider S3, E5

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000

(September 4, 2019) With college football officially underway, Brian takes a look back at the season opening loss to Colorado. The Rams played well enough to win the game, but in the end mistakes doomed Colorado State. CSU radio sideline Reporter Marty Cesario joins the discussion this week to give his thoughts and views from field level. Later, fall brings the opening of the cross country season. Art Siemers is the 8th year head coach for the Rams and once again has a pair of nationally prominent programs. Art and Brian discuss the Rams success at the NCAA meet last year and who to watch out for this fall.

CSU Insider S3, E4

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000

(August 28, 2019) College football is back! It’s game week on the Colorado State Insider podcast and Brian welcomes a couple of guests to preview the Rocky Mountain Showdown. John Hirn is a historian for CSU athletics and the author of “Aggies to Rams - The History of Football at Colorado State University”. John and Brian discuss the rivalry with Colorado and share memories of past games in Denver. Later, we take an inside look at the Colorado Buffaloes. Mark Johnson is the play-by-play voice of the CU Buffs and gives Ram fans an inside look at the opponent on Friday night.

CSU Insider S3, E3

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000

(August 14, 2019) The start of the school year is right around the corner and Brian previews the Colorado State football and volleyball seasons on this edition of the Colorado State Insider. First up is Mike Brohard, Assistant Communications Director for Content Development at CSU. Brian and Mike look at the Rams football season, including a position-by-position breakdown of this year's team. Later, Brian previews the Colorado State volleyball season with head coach Tom Hilbert. The Rams are looking for another Mountain West Conference championships and a trip to the NCAA Tournament.

CSU Insider S3, E2

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000

(July 31, 2019) The Colorado State Insider welcomes a trio of guests on this edition of the podcast. Brian talks CSU football as the preseason Mountain West Conference predictions are out. Then, we check in on a former Ram trying to make it in the NFL as Marty Cesario catches up with LB Josh Watson at the Denver Broncos training camp. Then we take to the hardwood and get caught up on the latest Colorado State men’s basketball news with head coach Niko Medved and Sr Nico Carvacho.

CSU Insider S3, E1

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000

(July 17, 2019) Welcome to Season 3 of the Colorado State Insider podcast with the Voice of the Rams Brian Roth. We kick-off the year talking CSU football with Director of Athletics Joe Parker. The Rams have six home games at Canvas Stadium in 2019, each with a unique promotion and Joe tells Ram fans what to expect with every home game. Later, track & field coach Brian Bedard joins the show. The Rams are coming off a historic season, taking home titles in the men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor Mountain West Championships.