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This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. In this installmet, Joel and Mike are joined by CSU beat writer Kevin Lytle to break down CSU’s first spring football camp under Jim Mora, including the QB battle between Hauss Hejny and K’Saan Farrar, key standouts, and how the program’s new culture is translating. On the basketball side, the guys discuss the Rams bringing back most of their core heading into the Pac-12, how CSU pulled off such rare roster retention, and what it says about CSU’s rev share/NIL. They also give a brief look at the highly heralded incoming recruiting class and what to expect from Ali Farokhmanesh’s squad next season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This postseason-style RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. The guys break down a disappointing end to CSU men’s NCAA Tournament hopes after a physical loss to San Diego State, then pivot to what’s next as the Rams host Saint Joseph’s in the NIT Wednesday night—along with a candid look at the financial reality of hosting postseason games and whether it’s worth it. The guys dive into roster retention priorities, offseason needs, and what success in the NIT could mean for Ali Farokhmanesh’s program. They also spotlight the CSU women’s team punching their ticket to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016, winning the Mountain West title without star Lexus Bargesser, and discuss their underdog matchup with Michigan State. The episode wraps with an honest conversation about rising season ticket costs, fan frustration, and the expectations that now come with CSU’s increased investment in athletics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. Joel Cantalamessa and Mike Rowe breaking down a huge week for Colorado State: the Lady Rams gut out a 66–59 semifinal win over UNLV despite a scary Lexus Bargesser injury, setting up a win-and-in Mountain West title game vs Cinderella No. 9 seed Air Force. On the men’s side, CSU’s eight-game win streak ends with a frustrating, physical 78–67 loss to Boise State, and now the Rams enter the Mountain West Tournament as the No. 7 seed needing four wins in four days, starting with a tricky opener vs Fresno State and a potential quarterfinal showdown with San Diego State. We also hit the bigger conference storyline — the Mountain West flirting with one-bid territory — plus a quick look at title odds, CSU’s path to a run, and early spring football tone-setters as Jim Mora opens camp with blunt standards, pressure, and a no-excuses mindset. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This streaking RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. Colorado State has won eight straight following a huge 82-74 win at New Mexico. Joel and Mike break down the Rams’ dominating performance with their elite shooting, big-man threes, improved defense, and clutch late-game composure. The guys dive into what’s fueled the historic turnaround from 3-8 to one of the hottest teams in the country, the turnover concern that could derail a Vegas run, and how Mountain West seeding chaos shapes up heading into the regular season finale against Boise State. Plus, a quick look at the red-hot CSU women’s hoops team heading into their conference tourney, as well as David Roddy’s return to Colorado on a two-way deal with the Nuggets. March is here — and down the court we thunder! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. The Rams are rolling. CSU Radio Network color analyst Adam Nigon joins to talk about their streak, including a gritty 74-70 comeback over Fresno State Wednesday night, proving it can win even when it doesn’t have its A-game. We break down the second-half surge, Brandon Rechsteiner’s clutch shooting, and the continued evolution of this team’s. We also revisit the Orange Out statement win over San Diego State, look ahead to a dangerous road trip at San Jose State, and preview the looming tests at New Mexico and home against Boise State as the final Mountain West Tournament in Las Vegas approaches. Plus, a call to action for Ram fans regarding proposed restrictions on Canvas Stadium events. Buckle up — March is almost here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. CSU turned a 10-point second-half deficit into a statement 79–68 Border War win at Moby, and we break down exactly how it happened. Joel Cantalamessa and Mike Rowe dive into the 32–11 closing run, the free-throw bonanza, Carey Booth’s rim protection, and Jase Butler’s breakout performance that flipped the rivalry after the loss in Laramie. Butler himself joins the guys to talk about what changed tactically and mentally, what fueled the team’s motivation, and what the three-game winning streak means with UNLV and SDSU looming. Plus, a lot more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. Joel Cantalamessa and Mike Rowe break down Colorado State’s first-ever Pac-12 football schedule, with a solid seven-game home slate, a chance to gain momentum early, a tough late-season road stretch, and what to make of this year's "flex week” that won’t count toward conference standings. Plus, other Pac-12 tidbits like Vegas as the continued home for conference tournament basketball, as well as a hoops check-in on this year's squad after a road win at Air Force and Border War on the horizon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. Joel Cantalamessa flies solo on this week’s episode as CSU men’s hoops continues its frustrating slide — highlighted by a flat, rivalry loss at Wyoming where the Rams never led. Joel previews a critical “get-right” spot against struggling San Jose State, shares a few CSU football tidbits on signing day, talks Jay Norvell’s landing spot at Iowa, and touches on the rebuilt Pac-12’s TV deal vs. Mountain West and uncertain bowl future. The centerpiece of the episode is an extended interview with new pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach Matt Mitchell — the BYU-developed “QB whisperer” — covering his move to Fort Collins, first impressions of CSU and Mora, his approach to developing quarterbacks, what to watch from a revamped dual-threat QB room, and how CSU can build a winning identity in the Pac-12 era. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. Voice of the Rams Brian Roth us fresh off the trip from San Diego to break down CSU men’s basketball’s ugly 73–50 blowout at San Diego State — why the Rams unraveled under pressure, how the turnover problem has become a full-on trend, and what it says about CSU’s ceiling the rest of Mountain West play. Then the conversation pivots to football: roster updates, what the staff’s transfer class is shaping up to be, Roth’s impressions of Coach Mora as a leader, and the latest Pac-12 planning buzz — from conference scheduling and championship format to bowl tie-ins, expansion strategy, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. Colorado State men’s basketball had its full lineup Tuesday and blew out Air Force. Is this a sign the Rams are poised to turn around the season, or just a blip with the meat of the schedule coming up? We discuss. Plus, Rocky Mountain Collegian Sports Editor Sophie Webb joins to talk about the latest comings and goings in the transfer portal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. 25-year RamNation.com veteran and recruiting expert “Tweeter” joins to break down CSU football’s roster overhaul, featuring upwards of 50 new players through the transfer portal and recruiting class. He pinpoints possible early contributors, who the Rams failed to land, and which transfers the team may still be targeting. We also discuss the men’s basketball team’s disappointing performance in early Mountain West play. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. Former longtime Colorado State athletics beat reporter Matt Stephens joins the show for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on CSU athletics and the state of college sports. He tells stories from the infamous Jim McElwain departure and Jack Graham a decade ago, breaks down the Jim Mora hire and reported coordinator moves, and whether CSU is truly maximizing its expanded coaching salary pool. We also talk CSU men’s basketball, Tad Boyle’s recent comments, and why Ali Farokmanesh’s portal approach has paid immediate dividends. Lastly we tackle major issues facing college football, including the latest NIL chaos, transfer tampering, private equity, and a future playoff system shifting back toward the power leagues — and how college football can fix what’s becoming a broken product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This RamNation Radio episode with DA4 is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. Joel and Mike recap the week in CSU basketball, including the thrilling 91-86 win over rival CU Saturday at Moby Arena, as well as the Rams’ win over Dartmouth Tuesday. Then former Ram WR great David Anderson, who served on the search committee for a new head football coach, joins us to give us the inside scoop on what the 24-day coaching search process looked like, share stories, explain what separated Jim Mora from other candidates, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. Joel and Mike talk about the highlights from Jim Mora’s introductory press conference. Plus, T’N’T College Football podcast host Bobby Wilson shares his perspective of Mora, what to expect from the new coach, what players/recruits/coaches could follow, and much more. Lastly, we touch on the hoops team’s performance in the Bahamas and look ahead to the rivalry showdown with the Buffs Saturday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This hope-filled RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. Joel and Mike discuss the hiring of UConn football coach Jim Mora, and the impressive nature of the coaching search and investment CSU is making to improve the program. They talk about the pros and cons of the hire, as well as the hope it brings to Ram fans starved for winning. They discuss his impressive pedigree, what staff could join him, and what players may follow him. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.