Jim McElwain talks about CSU Rams’ offseason — and what is still coming
Colorado State football coach Jim McElwain has some things to review from 2012 — and even more to deal with for 2013. He sat down with The Denver Post’s Chris Dempsey for a catch-up on Rams’ comings...
View ArticleJim McElwain, CSU Rams motivated by fifth-place prediction in Mountain West
Jim McElwain. (Karl Gehring, The Denver Post) LAS VEGAS — Motivation, at this time of year for Colorado State, seems to never stray too far away from the sting of a preseason poll. Such is the case...
View ArticleColorado State gets commitment from Pomona High lineman Zach Stefo
CSU Rams coach Jim McElwain. Zach Stefo, a 6-foot-5, 270-pound rising senior offensive lineman at Pomona High School in Arvada, extended an oral commitment Tuesday to Colorado State coach Jim McElwain,...
View ArticleFormer CSU Rams great Joey Porter excited to embark on coaching career
Joey Porter, left, visited Broncos training camp on Wednesday. (John Leyba, The Denver Post) FORT COLLINS – Colorado State’s Joey Porter isn’t the first Pro Bowl linebacker to return to his alma mater...
View ArticleNewest Colorado State team member, age 9, receives jersey
[caption id="attachment_25570" align="alignright" width="270"] Jim McElwain. (Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)[/caption] FORT COLLINS -- Colorado State coach Jim McElwain announced Wednesday afternoon...
View Article“Affirmation Friday” affirms CSU coach Jim McElwain’s trust in team
Jim McElwain. (Karl Gehring, The Denver Post) FORT COLLINS — Colorado State used Friday morning for a “walk-through” session to simulate unexpected situations that can — and will — occur in a game. For...
View ArticleMore thoughts by Colorado State’s McElwain on Rocky Mountain Showdown
[caption id="attachment_25502" align="alignright" width="270"] CU quarterback Jordan Webb, can't escape the pursuit of Cory James, gets sacked in the second quarter during the Rocky Mountain...
View ArticleColorado State’s mascot has a “Rocky IV” video montage
As if CU is his Ivan Drago, Cam the Ram prepared for Sunday’s Rocky Mountain Showdown in a Balboa-esque training montage. And here’s Stallone from “Rocky IV,” captured in a cinematic greatness that...
View ArticleCSU Rams running back Donnell Alexander expected to play vs. Cal Poly
[caption id="attachment_28331" align="alignright" width="270"] Donnell Alexander. (Daily Camera)[/caption] FORT COLLINS -- Speaking Monday during his weekly presser, Colorado State coach Jim McElwain...
View ArticleJim McElwain remains bullish on his CSU Rams
Jim McElwain. (Associated Press) FORT COLLINS — A theme for Colorado State football coach Jim McElwain this week is explaining the difference between disappointment and discouragement. Following an 0-2...
View ArticleCSU likely to have WR Joe Hansley for Saturday at Alabama
Jim McElwain. (Associated Press) Following Colorado State’s practice Wednesday, Rams coach Jim McElwain said sophomore receiver Joe Hansley is “probable” for the Saturday game at Alabama. Hansley, from...
View ArticleCSU needs to build on this … and the stadium project still lurks in the...
Alabama’s Brian Vogler and Nick Perry greet CSU coach Jim McElwain — the former Crimson Tide assistant — after the game Saturday in Tuscaloosa. Photo by Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images The most stunning...
View ArticleColorado State to get another receiver back from injury list for UTEP
CSU Rams coach Jim McElwain. FORT COLLINS — During his weekly news conference, Colorado State football caoch Jim McElwain said listed junior wideout Charles Lovett as “probable” for Saturday’s CSU home...
View ArticleColorado State cornerbacks praised by Jim McElwain
Colorado State Rams appear to be improving their pass defense at just the right time. (Karl Gehring, The Denver Post) How’s this for good timing? Colorado State coach Jim McElwain is praising starting...
View ArticleColorado State’s Calvin Tonga will play again, coach says
CSU coach Jim McElwain (Denver Post file) FORT COLLINS — Conspicuous by his absence, Colorado State’s 6-foot-3, 330-pound senior defensive tackle Calvin Tonga did not play in last weekend’s 34-27...
View ArticleCSU’s McElwain: good sign about disappointment in win
Jim McElwain (Karl Gehring, The Denver Post) FORT COLLINS — Having coached at several successful programs, including Michigan State, Louisville and, of late, Alabama, Colorado State coach Jim McElwain...
View ArticlePreview: On CSU’s Kapri Bibbs and CU’s Sefo Liufau
CSU’s Kapri Bibbs (Karl Gehring, Denver Post file) In my Monday commentary, I discuss the contrasting ways Colorado and Colorado State are handling the emergence of stars Sefo Liufau, the Buffs’ true...
View ArticleDonnell Alexander, Colorado State RB, questionable for Utah State game
CSU running back Donnell Alexander. (Karl Gehring, Denver Post file) FORT COLLINS — Colorado State coach Jim McElwain was hoping to have better news. Following Tuesday’s practice, McElwain told...
View ArticleColorado State’s Jim McElwain: No regrets in scheduling the 13th game
Colorado State coach Jim McElwain. (AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post) FORT COLLINS — Colorado State coach Jim McElwain said he has no regrets in having scheduled a 13th game this season. Under NCAA...
View ArticleColorado State’s McElwain remains pessimistic about availability of injured Rams
Kapri Bibbs of Colorado State University controls the ball against University of Nevada at Hughes Stadium. (Hyoung Chang, Denver Post file) Following Wednesday’s practice, Colorado State coach Jim...
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