Colorado State University Athletics
Rams talk football at Front Range Media Huddle
8/22/2019 3:12:00 PM | Football
Bobo, Hill help ramp up excitement for upcoming season
DENVER, Colo. – Collin Hill and Mike Bobo walked in the room and immediately drew a crowd.
Off to the side of The Tailgate Room at The Blake Street Tavern, employees were busy setting up a buffet of prime rib and pasta primavera, but the Colorado State contingent became the main dish at the Front Range Media Luncheon on Thursday.
It was a chance for the media to eat up all the information they could about state programs with the college football season right around the corner, kicked off by the Rocky Mountain Showdown's final appearance in the Mile High City on Aug. 30 before heading back to campus.
Bobo saw the food, and it looked good, but Colorado State's head football coach never had a chance to eat. Hill was at least able to break free from the first wave of reporters for a plate and a glass of water before granting the request of television and radio needs.
"I thought it was awesome," CSU head coach Mike Bobo said. "It was a great way to get people excited for the season."
Colorado, Colorado School of Mines and Northern Colorado attended the event, while Air Force coach Troy Calhoun came up solo his players already attending classes. Wyoming and CSU-Pueblo were invited, but could not make the logistics work.
Mines coach Gregg Brandon was the first to arrive and had already made some of the rounds by the time Bobo and Hill made their entrance. While Bobo appreciated the opportunity to talk about his program and the season, Brandon relished the rare opportunity to speak about the Miners.
"I think this is a tremendous event," he said. "You bring all the schools along the Front Range here, being here with all these coaches, I think it's awesome. Being at the DII level, we don't get the press the big boys get, but I think this is awesome, especially for our players."
Hill is not unlike the fans who will cheer for him during the season. The junior is not only ready to play, and he's definitely ready to start in the opener for the first time, but he's also anticipating this Saturday.
That's when Miami and Florida play, and he'll be in front of his TV, too.
"I think a lot of people are already fired up, but it's kinda fun to get ready for the season and watch games on television. Events like this get people excited for the season," Hill said. "You're coming home from a walk-through on Thursday and you watch the Thursday night college game, and then you watch the NFL game. This is the best time of the year."
After Bobo wrapped up his final interview request, he said some goodbyes and headed for the door. By that time, he was hungry, so a quick stop was required on the ride back home. He stepped into Popeye's in Longmont, drawing a couple of sideways glances, people wondering if their eyes were deceiving them. Like a bunch of folks, he needed to try the new spicy chicken sandwich, naturally washed down with sweet tea.
Off to the side of The Tailgate Room at The Blake Street Tavern, employees were busy setting up a buffet of prime rib and pasta primavera, but the Colorado State contingent became the main dish at the Front Range Media Luncheon on Thursday.
It was a chance for the media to eat up all the information they could about state programs with the college football season right around the corner, kicked off by the Rocky Mountain Showdown's final appearance in the Mile High City on Aug. 30 before heading back to campus.
Bobo saw the food, and it looked good, but Colorado State's head football coach never had a chance to eat. Hill was at least able to break free from the first wave of reporters for a plate and a glass of water before granting the request of television and radio needs.
"I thought it was awesome," CSU head coach Mike Bobo said. "It was a great way to get people excited for the season."
Colorado, Colorado School of Mines and Northern Colorado attended the event, while Air Force coach Troy Calhoun came up solo his players already attending classes. Wyoming and CSU-Pueblo were invited, but could not make the logistics work.
Mines coach Gregg Brandon was the first to arrive and had already made some of the rounds by the time Bobo and Hill made their entrance. While Bobo appreciated the opportunity to talk about his program and the season, Brandon relished the rare opportunity to speak about the Miners.
"I think this is a tremendous event," he said. "You bring all the schools along the Front Range here, being here with all these coaches, I think it's awesome. Being at the DII level, we don't get the press the big boys get, but I think this is awesome, especially for our players."
Hill is not unlike the fans who will cheer for him during the season. The junior is not only ready to play, and he's definitely ready to start in the opener for the first time, but he's also anticipating this Saturday.
That's when Miami and Florida play, and he'll be in front of his TV, too.
"I think a lot of people are already fired up, but it's kinda fun to get ready for the season and watch games on television. Events like this get people excited for the season," Hill said. "You're coming home from a walk-through on Thursday and you watch the Thursday night college game, and then you watch the NFL game. This is the best time of the year."
After Bobo wrapped up his final interview request, he said some goodbyes and headed for the door. By that time, he was hungry, so a quick stop was required on the ride back home. He stepped into Popeye's in Longmont, drawing a couple of sideways glances, people wondering if their eyes were deceiving them. Like a bunch of folks, he needed to try the new spicy chicken sandwich, naturally washed down with sweet tea.
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