We had known for a while now that we would be unable to attend this past Saturday's game due to a conflict with Kenzie's softball schedule - a team that Sarah and I help coach. Ram kickoff was at 2:00 in Fort Collins. Kenzie's first pitch was at 2:30 at Hampden and Kipling. No way we were going to make it to the Fort for the second straight home game. My intention was to keep tabs on the football game through my phone and then return home to rewatch the broadcast after the fact. The video from Canvas Stadium streamed on my phone, alternating between my hand and my pocket. As the score kept creeping the wrong direction, I realized the largest flaw with my plan: I had no desire to watch a recording of the broadcast of yet another blowout loss. The Rams are down bad.
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My right brain needs this.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Thursday, September 22, 2022
2022 Ram Recap - Week 3 - This Ain't No New Mexico Bowl
The Year 2013
Where is Shaquil Barrett when you need him? The last time the Rams played the Cougars, it was at the 2013 New Mexico Bowl at University Stadium in Albuquerque. The Rams trailed by 15 with less than four minutes remaining in the game. A quick drive ending in a Garrett Grayson to Jordon Vaden touchdown got the Rams within eight with less than three minutes to go. Shaq Barrett caused a fumble and recovered it himself. Kapri Bibbs scored his third touchdown of the day with half a minute remaining, Donnell Alexander pushed in the 2-point conversion, and the game was tied. On the ensuing kickoff, the Cougars fumbled the ball away and the Rams recovered. The Rams ran two offensive plays, got the clock down to 0:04 and then Jared Roberts cranked a 41-yard field goal through the uprights to complete the comeback and provide me with one of the greatest Ram football memories of my lifetime. For real - just go back and watch these highlights. That Ram team was eff-you-enn fun.
But that game was 9 years ago, Mike, why are you giving us an old recap?! Because it is more fun than recapping the game from this past Saturday, fine reader.
Friday, September 16, 2022
2022 Ram Recap - Week 2 - Stuck in the Middle (Tennessee) With You
Wednesday, September 07, 2022
2022 Ram Recap - Week 1 - Maize and Blue (Like the Sad Kind)
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
You Play to Win the Game (Part V)
Ad(daz)ios, Stevie Boy
The Schedule
Week 1: at Michigan
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Courtesy of the University of Michigan |
Week 2: Middle Tennessee
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Courtesy of Middle Tennessee State University |
Week 3: at Washington State
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Courtesy of Washington State University |
Week 4: Sacramento State
Week 6: at Nevada
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Courtesy of University of Nevada-Reno |
Week 7: Utah State
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Courtesy of Utah State University |
Week 8: Hawaii
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Courtesy of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser |
Week 9: at Boise State
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Courtesy of SBNation.com |
Week 10: at San Jose State
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Courtesy of CBSSports.com |
Week 11: Wyoming
Week 12: at Air Force
Courtesy of Insider.com |
Week 13: New Mexico
Flick's Picks
- Will not win (2 - Michigan, Boise State)
- May win (4 - Washington State, Utah State, San Jose State, Air Force)
- Should win (2 - Wyoming, Middle Tennessee)
- Have to win (4 - Sacramento State, Nevada, Hawaii, New Mexico)
Final prediction: 6-6
Week | Opponent | Prediction | Result | Flick's Picks |
1 | at Michigan | L | ||
2 | Middle Tennessee | W | ||
3 | at Washington State | L | ||
4 | Sacramento State | W | ||
5 | BYE | -- | ||
6 | at Nevada | W | ||
7 | Utah State | L | ||
8 | Hawaii | W | ||
9 | at Boise State | L | ||
10 | at San Jose State | L | ||
11 | Wyoming | W | ||
12 | at Air Force | L | ||
13 | New Mexico | W | ||
Thursday, November 11, 2021
2021 Ram Recap - Weeks 8, 9, and 10 - Pain
Week 8 - at Utah State
Instead of spiking it on first down and stopping the clock, Colorado State rushed their field goal unit onto the field.
— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) October 23, 2021
With the clock running, they then missed the potential game-winning field goal. Utah State wins the game. pic.twitter.com/vw3sXclgDP
Week 9 - Boise State
Week 10 - at Wyoming
It’s home. pic.twitter.com/gsgFG8j8uC
— Wyoming Cowboy Football (@wyo_football) November 6, 2021
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Flick's Picks
Week | Opponent | Prediction | Result | Flick's Picks |
1 | South Dakota State | L | SDSU 42 - CSU 23 | 1 - 0 |
2 | Vanderbilt | W | VU 24 - CSU 21 | 1 - 1 |
3 | at Toledo | L | CSU 22 - Tol 6 | 1 - 2 |
4 | at Iowa | L | CSU 14 - Iowa 24 | 2 - 2 |
5 | BYE | -- | -- | -- |
6 | San Jose State | L | SJSU 14 - CSU 32 | 2 - 3 |
7 | at New Mexico | W | UNM 7 - CSU 36 | 3 - 3 |
8 | at Utah State | W | CSU 24 - USU 26 | 3 - 4 |
9 | Boise State | L | BSU 28 - CSU 19 | 4 - 4 |
10 | at Wyoming | L | CSU 17 - Wyo 31 | 5 - 4 |
11 | Air Force | W | ||
12 | at Hawaii | W | ||
13 | Nevada | L | ||
Thursday, October 21, 2021
2021 Rams Recap - Week 7 - Lo(w)bos
Where we you on November 21, 2009? I can tell you where I was - angry and frustrated in front of a television watching my Rams fall to the New Mexico Lobos in Albuquerque during a 3-9 season in which CSU did not win a single conference game. Since that day, CSU has rattled off eleven straight victories against the Lobos including this past weekend's Homecoming blowout of our southern neighbors. Now that is a freaking streak...
The story of the game this week was the absolute mockery CSU made of the New Mexico offense after their true freshman starting quarterback wrote checks that his side of the ball could not cash.
Interesting quote in the ABQ Journal from Lobos freshman QB CJ Montes who is likely to make his first college start tonight vs CSU:
— Brian Roth (@BrianHRoth) October 16, 2021
"Schematically, we should run through these guys. What (offensive coordinator Derek Warehime) has for us, I think we should blow these guys out.”
Um... buddy... this was your final stat line...
“I think we should blow these guys out.”
— Colorado State Football (@CSUFootball) October 17, 2021
🤫 pic.twitter.com/5xrpU0XNHj
Needless to say, it was a great day. The weather was beautiful, the stadium was packed, the leaves around campus were changing colors, the defense straight up dominated the Lobos, the offense put up 36 points, and my predicted victory came to fruition.
The Defense
The Lobos scored zero offensive points. The Lobos ended the game with 69 total yards of offense. The Lobos ended the game averaging less than one yard per pass attempt (LESS THAN ONE YARD PER ATTEMPT!!). The Lobos ended the game averaging 1.5 yards per carry. The Lobos were 2-12 on third down and 0-1 on fourth down. The Lobos had three turnovers (one fumble and two interceptions).
When I say that the defensive effort on Saturday was historic, I'm not being hyperbolic. They actually made history.
After a correction, the final official yardage total allowed by @CSUFootball last night is 69 yards.
— Colorado State Stats and Info (@CSUStatsInfo) October 17, 2021
A 10-yard difference was corrected on the intentional grounding penalty.
The YPP record is now 1.2. https://t.co/r2n0osW6hv
The Offense
Toddy Centeio and the offense pumped out the most points the Rams have scored in any game this year, scoring 36 on three touchdowns and five field goals. Does this make me excited? A little. But New Mexico was clearly outclassed and the Rams kicked FIVE FIELD GOALS. A quick breakdown of the field goals:
- First and goal at the 7. Three straight runs to the 3 yard line, kick a field goal.
- First and 10 at the 29. Run, sack, incomplete, kick a field goal.
- First and 10 at the 23. Run, run, sack, kick a field goal.
- First and 10 at the 12. Run, sack, completion, kick a field goal.
- First and goal at the 10. Run, run (defensive penalty), run, run, kick a field goal.
- Utah State in Logan - the Aggies have been a roller coaster this season, but they have averaged 29 points including 324 yards passing per game. With the weakness of our defense residing in the secondary, USU should put up points.
- Boise State in Fort Collins - we have never beat them. Ever.
- Wyoming in Laramie - Wyoming has been craptastic this season, but this is a rivalry game in their home stadium. They will show up.
- Air Force in Fort Collins - The Falcon's lone loss this season was against Utah State where they put up 45 points.
- The student section - even after the first two home losses, they continue to show up for the games. It is so encouraging to see the lower east stands fill in before kickoff.
- The effort - while the results may not be fully what we want, this team does not quit or let up. The effort has been high from kick to final whistle.
- Tailgating - missing a year of fall days in Fort Collins with some of my favorite people was a bummer. Being back on campus has been so incredibly wonderful.
- The student section - did I mention the students?
Flick's Picks
Week | Opponent | Prediction | Result | Flick's Picks |
1 | South Dakota State | L | SDSU 42 - CSU 23 | 1 - 0 |
2 | Vanderbilt | W | VU 24 - CSU 21 | 1 - 1 |
3 | at Toledo | L | CSU 22 - Tol 6 | 1 - 2 |
4 | at Iowa | L | CSU 14 - Iowa 24 | 2 - 2 |
5 | BYE | -- | -- | -- |
6 | San Jose State | L | SJSU 14 - CSU 32 | 2 - 3 |
7 | at New Mexico | W | UNM 7 - CSU 36 | 3 - 3 |
8 | at Utah State | W | ||
9 | Boise State | L | ||
10 | at Wyoming | L | ||
11 | Air Force | W | ||
12 | at Hawaii | W | ||
13 | Nevada | L | ||