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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.
Published on 9/24/2025
(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.
Published on 9/17/2025
(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.
Published on 9/10/2025
(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.
Published on 9/3/2025
(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.
Published on 8/27/2025
(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.
Published on 8/20/2025
(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.
Published on 8/14/2025
(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.
Published on 4/30/2025
(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.
Published on 4/23/2025
(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.
Published on 4/16/2025
(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.
Published on 4/9/2025
(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.
Published on 4/9/2025
(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.
Published on 3/26/2025
(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.
Published on 3/19/2025
(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.
Published on 3/12/2025
(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.
Published on 3/5/2025
(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.
Published on 2/26/2025
(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.
Published on 2/19/2025
(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.
Published on 2/6/2025
(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.
Published on 1/29/2025
(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.
Published on 1/23/2025
(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.
Published on 1/16/2025
(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.
Published on 1/8/2025
(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.
Published on 12/18/2024