Colin Barnard
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CSU football’s Adam Prentice brings contagious leadership to Rams
He’s a football player in every sense of the phrase -- a mountain of muscle with a heaping load of grit and sergeant-like work ethic who’s willing to do anything to help his team win. It’s the kind of presence which has behooved Colorado State football since his arrival on campus in 2015. → Read More
Graduate transfers settling into roles throughout CSU football’s defense
No matter the player's class, things move fast when transitioning to a new school. Different teammates, an unfamiliar coaching staff and a foreign playbook make the jump daunting. → Read More
Wide receiver Jeremiah Pruitte joins CSU Rams football team
An already promising class of freshmen wide receivers at Colorado State got a little more talented Thursday during fall camp, and quite a bit bigger. After missing the first 12 practices of fall camp, Jeremiah Pruitte practiced with the Rams Thursday morning, an official school spokesperson confirmed. Rated a 3-star talent by […] → Read More
Former walk-ons developing into leaders, starters for CSU football
It’s the kind of motivation nearly every walk-on athlete experiences in some fashion during their career. For Wesley and teammates Logan Stewart, Adam Prentice, Brenden Fulton and Braxton Davis, the motivation was strong enough to reach that goal. → Read More
Sophomores ready to carry the load on defense for CSU Rams football
From the moment Colorado State’s 2018 defensive class arrived on campus last June, the connection was evident. → Read More
Colorado State will get $1.8 million payday for playing at Texas in 2024
Fort Collins, meet Austin. Colorado State football is headed to the Lone Star State for a matchup against another marquee program, the University of Texas. → Read More
Colorado State basketball outmatched by New Mexico
Both teams entered the night on a three-game streak, Colorado State on the positive end and New Mexico on the other side. → Read More
Colorado State begins conference play with heartbreaking loss at UNLV
Losers of seven of their last eight, Colorado State basketball was in need of a change, and for most of Wednesday night at Thomas & Mack Center against UNLV, that looked to be exactly the case. → Read More
Deion James harnessing his potential in conference play
Ever since Deion James signed his National Letter of Intent in May 2017 to play basketball at Colorado State University, coach Larry Eustachy touted his potential for stardom. Now 10 games into Mountain West play, that potential is starting to become tangible. Junior Deion James (20) drives to the basket during the second half of … → Read More
Barnard: Larry Eustachy may have broken the camel’s back
In basketball senses, Eustachy’s past success has been far from matched at CSU. The maddening cycle of successful seasons intertwined with mediocracy that has followed CSU through Eustachy’s tenure is evident. → Read More
CSU loses to Wyoming in double overtime during ongoing investigation
Seemingly insurmountable leads and State Pride uniforms do not mix well for Colorado State athletics. Nico Carvacho (32) and Anthony Bonner (15) react after losing in double overtime to the Wyoming Cowboys. The Rams have now lost five consecutive games. (Joe Oakman | Collegian) In eerily similar fashion to CSU football’s defeat to Boise State … → Read More
Colorado State reviewing Larry Eustachy’s conduct as men’s basketball coach
According to sources close to the situation, Athletic Director Joe Parker individually interviewed players and coaches from the team Tuesday and will continue to review Eustachy’s personal conduct. → Read More
Michael Gallup, Mountain West stars stand out during Senior Bowl
Gallup finished the game with three receptions for 60 yards, leading the North team in yardage and tying for the team lead in receptions. → Read More
Michael Gallup impresses through two days of Senior Bowl practice
Through the first two days of practice in Mobile, Ala., Gallup flashed the skills that made him a Biletnikoff Award finalist and consensus All-American. More importantly for his stock in April's NFL draft, people are noticing. → Read More
Colorado State unveils State Pride uniforms for basketball programs
The women’s team will be the first to wear the uniforms on Saturday against New Mexico, followed by the men’s team on Jan. 31 against Wyoming. → Read More
CSU collapses late in loss to UNLV
Leading by nine with just over three minutes to play, CSU looked in prime position to pull away with the victory. UNLV had other thoughts, though, as they embarked on a 14-0 run highlighted by Jovan Mooring’s 3-pointer with 29 seconds left to take the late lead. → Read More
Nico Carvacho developing into one of CSU’s best distributors
The 6-foot-11, 240-pound center has always been physical down low, but his added ability to facilitate is widely apparent. In addition to leading the Rams with 8.9 rebounds per game, Carvacho is second in total assists behind Paige. → Read More
CSU prepares for draft prospect Brandon McCoy, UNLV
Following its first loss to Air Force in six years, the Colorado State men’s basketball team will host UNLV Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Rams’ annual Orange Out game. CSU (10-10, 3-4 Mountain West) has struggled at home in conference play this season where they have yet to gain a victory in three chances. … → Read More
CSU upset by Air Force for first time since 2011
Air Force's ability to take and make 3-pointers ultimately led to the victory. The Falcons made 12-of-39 shots from beyond the arc compared to 5-of-17 for CSU. Timely offensive rebounds and 3-pointers in closing minutes of the game allowed Air Force to fend off the Rams. → Read More
Michael Gallup to be coached by Denver Broncos in Senior Bowl
The 2017 Biletnikoff Award finalist will be coached by the Denver Broncos staff as a member of the North team in the Reese’s Senior Bowl. Playing host to the best talent in college football, the Senior Bowl is the nation’s premier senior showcase event. → Read More