RamNation Radio

CSU start defensive end Mo Kamara talks about why he stayed through three different coaches at CSU, his thoughts on all three of them, why he returned for a fifth season, his work ethic and high expectations rubbing off on teammates, what led to his breakout season in 2022, his honest assessment of the O-line, and much more. Plus, Mike talks his experience at the Denver Derby Party.  

CSU Director of Basketball Operations/Recruiting Aaron Katsuma talks about the team’s new additions, departures, recruiting challenges (and navigating Isaiah Stevens’ testing of NBA waters), and much more. QB Clay Millen talks about differences between freshman and sophomore year, improvements he’s seeing, his goal of a bowl game, and more. Rowe also shares his observations from the Green and Gold spring scrimmage.

Kevin Lytle talks about what has caught his eye during spring football heading into the Green and Gold Game, what to expect in the current transfer portal window for both football and basketball, and much more. Then, AD Joe Parker gives RamNation his monthly state of the state for CSU athletics, talking potential changes to NIL, Green and Gold weekend events, NCAA tournament revenue, conference realignment, and more.

CSU athletic director Joe Parker visits with Joel and Mike, talking recent reports of the PAC-12’s exploration of CSU as an expansion candidate, WR Tory Horton’s NIL deal, and a variety of other topics around CSU athletics.

Joel discusses PAC 12 insider John Canzano’s report that the league is looking at CSU as an expansion option, and then Geoff Grammer joins Joel, Mike, and Steve to preview the Mountain West tournament. He also talks Isaiah Stevens, his sources on whether SDSU is leaving the MW, the crazy story of New Mexico State basketball, and even his affinity for the movie La Bamba.

Tavi Jackson talks about the Rams’ tough shooting night at San Jose State, the thrill of the Border War win at sold out Moby, his thoughts on potentially playing alongside Stevens and Tonje for the final time Friday at Moby, overall views on the season, hopes for next year, and more. And Joel Cantalamessa breaks down the down the Rams’ loss to the Spartans.

Women’s basketball stars McKenna Hofschild and Cailyn Crocker talk about the season so far, the final stretch ahead, and their hopes to get another shot at league leader UNLV. McKenna talks about her and her senior teammates returning for a super senior season next year and the big things in store. Plus, both players talk about their path to Fort Collins, how CSU compares to their previous stops, their life off the court, and much more.

Steve Ivy recaps the Rams’ heartbreaking loss to Boise State and then CSU junior guard Isaiah Rivera and graduate transfer Patrick Cartier join to talk about the game and the struggles of the Rams’ season, as well as give us a glimpse into their lives at CSU. Pat also delivers a bit of good news for Ram fans.

CSU AD Joe Parker joins Joel and Mike to talks about conference realignment and his role in creating opportunities for CSU, his declaration that CSU will be a participant in the coming expanded College Football Playoff, the real possibility of adding new CSU sports in the near future, the partnership between new president CSU Amy Parsons and athletics, and much, much more.

Joel and Mike share nuggets from the CSU Football Recruiting Roundup event in Denver, and senior basketball guard John Tonje joins to chat about the team’s struggles this season and much more.

Joe Parker makes his monthly appearance for a discussion on all things CSU athletics, and answers questions submitted by RamNation fans.

CSU football coach Jay Norvell joins Joel and Mike to talk about what went wrong in 2022, what’s being done to fix it, how recruiting is going, what this job has meant to him, and much more in a 45+ minute conversation.

CSU men’s basketball coach Niko Medved sits down with Joel, Mike, and Steve for 45 minutes, talking the disappointing loss to Air Force and overall results so far this season, where things have gone wrong, obstacles his staff has encountered in recruiting, and much more. He also gives a heartfelt statement to the fan base.

Joel and Mike talk about favorite and least favorite moments of 2022. AD Joe Parker also joins for his monthly conversation and sets the story straight on whether or not CSU interviewed Deion Sanders. He also talks about the new volleyball coaching hire, CU basketball series, post-season football conversations with Jay Norvell, Green and Gold Guard collective, and much more. 

Joel, Mike, and Steve Ivy talk Ram basketball’s first trimester and then bring in RamNation NIL partner freshman guard Tavi Jackson to talk personal life, recent rivalry losses, expectations for the rest of the year, and much more.

Voice of the CSU Rams Brian Roth joins Joel and Mike for a therapeutic football venting session, discussing what went wrong in the Border War, the curse of firing Sonny Lubick, looking ahead to the Air Force game, what we’ve seen early in the basketball season, and much more.

AD Joe Parker joins for a monthly in-depth conversation on CSU athletics. Plus, Joel and Mike talk Tom Hilbert retiring, the football loss to San Jose State, and the hoops opener vs. Gardner Webb.

Crackers College Hoops blog author Steve Ivy breaks down CSU hoops, including how the Rams will manage during Isaiah Steven’s recovery from injury, players to watch, the preseason conference poll, David Roddy’s NBA debut, and much more. Steve, Joel, and Mike then talk a little football heading into the Hawaii game.

From the drive home from Fort Collins to Denver, Joel Cantalamessa provides thoughts on the Rams' 17-13 loss to Utah State on Homecoming. Forgive the raw, rambling stream of consciousness! 

RamNation NIL partner C.J. Onyechi, CSU stud defensive end joins to talk about the Nevada win – both on and off the field – including the boisterous locker room celebration, encounters with Wolf Pack fans, late hits, smack talking, etc. He breaks down the upcoming Homecoming game vs. Utah State, his thoughts on recent transfers, Giles Pooler getting the start, the improving offensive line, and much more.

Joe Parker sits down with us for an in-depth discussion on the 0-4 start of football season, mid-season player defections, scheduling philosophy, football’s trip to hostile territory Friday, what he would look for in a new Mountain West commissioner, new hoops locker rooms, and much more.

Joel & Mike talk CSU football woes, and Dr. Albert Bimper offers extraordinary insights on what it was like to have Peyton Manning under his behind and more important topics like the search for a new university president, the school’s support of athletics, his view on recent football transfers, what it’s like to be part of a strong locker room, playing under Sonny Lubick, opinions on NIL, and much more.

Mike and Joel talk state of CSU football after the loss to Middle Tennessee and C.J. Onyechi provides his opinions from a player’s point of view. He talks about his journey from NJ to Colorado, why recruits should choose CSU, where the team needs to improve, why fans should hang with the team, and much more.

Joel and Mike talk about the Michigan game and experience in Ann Arbor….and then bring in AD Joe Parker for a bit to talk about the latest in CSU athletics, including the Michigan trip and game from his viewpoint, upcoming changes to gameday at Canvas, Fum’s Song, connecting with former student athletes, and more.

Justin Michael joins Joel and Mike to talk about the team’s prep into the opener, expectations for the game and season, the culture change he’s witnessed, the carryover starters who have found themselves second-string under the new staff, and much more. Plus, RamNation announces we’ve dipped our toe in NIL with defensive end C.J. Onyechi!

We announce a surprise for super fans Mike and Traci Rowe, get a recap on the popular CSU Ladies Huddle before CBS Sportsline’s sports betting writer (and former CSU punting great) Jimmie Kaylor, joins to talk about the value in betting the Rams to win the Mountain West Conference, the Sportsline simulation model liking CSU to easily cover the point spread at Michigan and why he likes CSU’s chances to play Michigan tough, other games to bet on in Weeks 1 and 2, and much more.

Post-scrimmage interviews with CSU Head Coach Jay Norvell, QB Clay Millen, WR Ty McCullouch, and DB Tywan Francis. 

Mike Rowe gives his observations from Wednesday's football scrimmage, and Kevin Lytle joins to talk about the upcoming football season -- from roster to recruits to schemes and much more. 

CSU football kicks off fall camp today. So, we celebrate with a basketball podcast?! Steve Ivy joins to talk state of the men’s basketball program, life after David Roddy, the incoming recruiting class, and much more.

CSU AD Joe Parker joins from Las Vegas for his monthly Q&A, covering such topics as the Mountain West Conference tournament, the NCAA tournament, a potential women’s NIT bid, basketball revenues, any potential extensions for Niko Medved and staff, facility projects, expectations for football kickoff times/special date announcements, and much more.

Student Cameron Naseman and fellow super fans, the Outlaws of Moby, join to talk about the resurgence of Moby Madness, the Outlaws’ GoFundMe campaign and upcoming trip the MW Tournament, growing the student fan base, today’s life of a student, the secrets to manning the front row, the sacrifices of being a diehard, and much more.

Kendle Moore joins Joel Cantalamessa and Steve Ivy for a recap of the New Mexico win, preview of UNLV game, trash talking, breaking out of shooting slumps, being a father, kneeling for the national anthem, thoughts of returning for a Super Senior season, and much more. And, he reacts to Steve’s puppy who is named after him. Steve also breaks down the recent wins, upcoming games, and remaining Mountain West Conference race.

We take a quick look at the stretch basketball run and then bring in CSU Director of Athletics Joe Parker to talk the latest in Ram sports. Joe answers questions on the FNBO loft, beer sales throughout Moby, student/fan support, TV partners, Mountain West basketball tournament, spring football game, RV overnight parking next fall, college football playoff expansion, and much more.

CSU Radio Network Color Analyst Adam Nigon joins to talk about the win over Nevada and preview Friday’s UNLV game. He also recounts the program’s rebuilding years under Tim Miles, shares stories, and much more in this compelling conversation with Joel, Mike, and Steve.

Colorado State grad transfer Chandler Jacobs joins to talk about the 13-1 Rams, his role in the program, transitioning from being the star to fitting into a new team and the culture that he’s bought into, why the SDSU game went awry and how the team responded, the upcoming stretch, and much more. If you want to know why CSU basketball is good, Chandler Jacobs is Exhibit A. Give it a listen.

Mountain West insider Geoff Grammar, of the Albuquerque Journal, joins Joel, Mike, and Steve to dig into MW hoops heading into conference play. Geoff lends his insights to CSU’s current resume and gives his thoughts on the league from top to bottom, surprises and disappointments so far, post-season predictions, opinions on the league’s four new coaches, league expansion possibilities, and much more.

CSU athletic director Joe Parker joins to talk why he changed his mind on keeping “continuity” in the football program and deciding to fire football coach Steve Addazio. He talks about taking care of the departing coaches, the buyout, the hiring process of Jay Norvell, and the involvement of Joyce McConnell. Also talks about the state of college football with the transfer portal, the new energization of the fan base, the status of the men’s and women’s basketball programs during the recent COVID pause, and much more.

Joel and Mike talk about the bold move by CSU AD Joe Parker and President Joyce McConnell to hire Jay Norvell away from Nevada. We discuss the lightning-fast search process, the selection, impressions from the press conference, what’s next, and much more.

Joel and Mike talk about Joe Parker’s about-face, going from his supporting “continuity” and “patience” even in recent days to ultimately firing Steve Addazio Thursday and beginning the search for the Rams’ 24th football coach in history. We talk the why’s the how’s and the who’s next.

Joel, Mike, and Steve welcome in WBB coach Ryun Williams for a great conversation. We also preview the men’s trip to the Paradise Jam tournament and touch on the final two-game stretch in football.

CSU point guard Isaiah Stevens joins for an in-depth review of the blowout of Oral Roberts and more. Joel Cantalamessa, Mike Rowe, and Cracker’s College Hoops Blog author Steve Ivy also share their observations/experience from the game. The three also touch on football coaching and the state of the football program.

Recapping the Boise State loss and welcoming CSU athletic director Joe Parker in to discuss his thoughts on where the football program is, his disappointment in the record but confidence in the coaching staff, last week’s media lockout, the Mountain West currently choosing not to expand, and much more.

Joel and Mike talk air their frustrations of the Utah State loss, talk through the special teams blunder(s), debate the criticism of Addazio’s post-game comments, discuss the subsequent media ban, outline the positives and negatives of the program at this point in the season, look ahead to Boise State Saturday night, and much more.

With less than two weeks until the opening tipoff, CSU basketball coach Niko Medved joins to talk expectations, schedule, lineups, the new additions, coaching changes, Moby Madness, and much more. Joel Cantalamessa, Mike Rowe, and Steve Ivy also talk a little football heading into Friday’s game vs. Utah State.

Colorado State Athletic Director Joe Parker talks about why CSU explored membership in the AAC, how it transpired, and ultimately why he decided that staying put in the Mountain West was the right decision. He talked about the MW seeking its own expansion – possibly into Texas – and his belief that the Big 12 and overall conference realignment are not done. Tune in for this and much more in our monthly RamNation chat with the AD.

Joel and Mike share their experiences/stories from the Iowa City trip and discuss where it ranks among past road trips, recap observations from the game itself, and debate the potential AAC move.

Marty Lenz, former CSU wide receiver and current host of KOA’s Colorado Morning News program, joins to talk about his thoughts on the rough start 0-2 football start, coaching staff, outlook for the rest of the season, and much more. A well-respected voice in Ram Nation, Marty also makes a passionate plea to Ram fans to help keep CSU moving forward.

A drive-home edition of the RamNation Radio podcast, venting about another frustrating CSU football loss.

Joel, Mike, and guest co-host Dan Miller from Mighty River Brewing Co. give thoughts on the opening kickoff vs. South Dakota State, and CSU AD Joe Parker also joins to give his two cents on the team’s readiness for the game. He also gives his projections for Friday night’s attendance, talks game day logistics, addresses the recent soccer controversy, comments on the latest in Big 12 conference realignment rumors and related topics, and much more.