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Rich Kurtzman

Rich was born and bred in Denver, Colorado and moved to Fort Collins for school at Colorado State in 2003. He still lives in "Fort Fun," and has written professionally about the CSU Rams football and basketball teams as well as the Denver Broncos since 2010. Kurtzman is currently the Denver Broncos and MileHighSports.com editor.

Rams

14 mins ago Rich Kurtzman

This CSU basketball team is special; could be best in program history

These Colorado State Rams are different than past years' teams. They're gritty and don't give up when facing adversity.

Rams

1 day ago Rich Kurtzman

Two similar teams battle tonight in No. 20 Colorado State and CU Buffs

No. 20 Colorado State and Colorado are similar teams in many ways. Who wins tonight is a mystery.

Joel Scott sets a screen for Isaiah Stevens in the win against Creighton that put CSU in the AP Top 25.

Rams

3 days ago Rich Kurtzman

Colorado State basketball cracks AP Top 25 for first time since 2022

Colorado State is back in the AP Top 25, coming in at No. 20 overall. Isaiah Stevens is getting lots of love as the Rams star.

Isaiah Stevens and CSU lift trophy on Thanksgiving Day.

Rams

5 days ago Rich Kurtzman

CSU basketball joins Goodman Top 25, AP Top 25 listing may come Monday

Colorado State not only beat No. 8 Creighton, but blew them out. Will the Rams be ranked in the AP top 25 on Monday?

Jay Norvell and Colorado State against SDSU.

Rams

6 days ago Rich Kurtzman

CSU Rams win and they're in a bowl? 14 spots remain, 19 teams alive

If Colorado State takes down Hawaii late Saturday night, the Rams will become bowl eligible for the first time since 2017.

Colorado State celebrates their Hall of Fame Classic win.

Rams

1 week ago Rich Kurtzman

Colorado State beats No. 8 Creighton 69-48, wins Hall of Fame Classic

Colorado State enjoyed the biggest in in Niko Medved's tenure and won the Hall of Fame Classic on Thanksgiving Day.

Niko Medved in the middle of his coaching staff at the Hall of Fame Classic.

Rams

Nov 22, 2023 Rich Kurtzman

CSU beats BC 86-71, Rams move onto Hall of Fame Classic championship

Colorado State knocked off Boston College and will now play in the Hall of Fame Classic on Thanksgiving Day.

Isaiah Stevens against Northern Colorado.

Rams

Nov 21, 2023 Rich Kurtzman

CSU basketball has a big Thanksgiving week in Hall of Fame Classic

The CSU Rams are currently 4-0 and face Boston College on Wednesday. A win would mean playing Thanksgiving for the championship.

Tory Horton celebrates his touchdown. Credit: Michael Madrid, USA TODAY Sports.

Rams

Nov 18, 2023 Rich Kurtzman

Stock Up/Down as CSU defeats Nevada 30-20, bowl game still possible

Tory Horton and Mohamed Kamara, two seniors, led the Rams to a Senior Day win over Nevada.

Rams

Nov 17, 2023 Rich Kurtzman

Colorado State star receiver Tory Horton invited to Senior Bowl

No doubt about it, Tory Horton is one of the best receivers in college football this year. He’s also one of the top senior players…

Rams

Nov 12, 2023 Rich Kurtzman

Stock Up/Down as Rams beat SDSU 22-19, keep bowl dreams alive

The Colorado State Rams led early, held on late to beat SDSU 22-19. Justin Marshall was a huge surprise for CSU.

Josiah Strong, Isaiah Stevens, and Joe Palmer of Colorado State basketball.

Rams

Nov 11, 2023 Rich Kurtzman

First week trends as Colorado State men's basketball starts 2-0

Colorado State is a perfect 2-0, and we're already seeing trends as four starters hit double-digits in both games.

Joel Scott in game one with Colorado State, holding the ball away from two Louisiana Tech defenders.

Rams

Nov 7, 2023 Rich Kurtzman

CSU men's basketball comes back from 11 down to beat La Tech 81-73

CSU men's basketball came back from 11 points down to win in game 1 of the 2023-24 season. That showcased Team Together.

Stevens drive orange out against Wyoming.

Rams

Nov 6, 2023 Rich Kurtzman

CSU men's, women's basketball tip off seasons tonight

CSU men's and women's basketball each tip off tonight at Moby Arena. A quick preview of the teams as they start 2023-24.

Rams

Nov 3, 2023 Rich Kurtzman

Rams have a real shot at beating Wyoming in Border War Friday night

A win in the Border War tonight would be huge for Colorado State. Considering their passing prowess, the Rams could steal one.

Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi rolls out against Air Force.

Rams

Oct 29, 2023 Rich Kurtzman

Stock Up/Down in Colorado State Rams 30-13 loss to No. 19 Air Force

Colorado State hung with Air Force in the first half, but then got ground to a pulp. A look at stock up and down for CSU.

Air Force's Zac Larrier pitches the ball vs. Navy.

Rams

Oct 28, 2023 Rich Kurtzman

Contrasting strengths, possible heavy snow, likely to help AFA vs. CSU

Colorado State and Air Force battle it out in Fort Collins in likely snow tonight, which favors the Falcons' superb rush offense.

Colorado State head coach Jay Norvell upset with officials at UNLV.

Rams

Oct 26, 2023 Rich Kurtzman

Colorado State Rams being projected to multiple different bowl games

Currently at 3-4, Colorado State needs to win 3-of-5 games to become bowl eligible. Multiple media outlets think they will.

Jordan Noyes celebrates after making his career-long 55-yard field goal.

Rams

Oct 22, 2023 Rich Kurtzman

Stock Up, Stock Down: CSU loses 25-23 on last-second UNLV field goal

Colorado State had a chance to pull off the upset win, but the pass defense couldn't stop UNLV late.

Rams

Oct 20, 2023 Rich Kurtzman

Surprisingly remarkable Rebels present tough test for Rams tomorrow

Can the Colorado State Rams slow down UNLV's 9th-best rushing attack? They need Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi to limit turnovers, too.

Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi throws against Boise State.

Rams

Oct 18, 2023 Rich Kurtzman

Recognition rolls in for Rams Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, Mohamed Kamara

Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi earned four awards for his Week 7 performance, Mohamed Kamara is a Midseason All-American.

Dallin Holker of Colorado State catches a hail mary from Brayden Folwer-Nicolosi to beat Boise State.

Rams

Oct 15, 2023 Rich Kurtzman

Stock Up, Stock Down: CSU Rams complete crazy comeback to beat Boise

The CSU Rams came back from 20 points down in the 4th quarter to beat Boise State. They had many Stock Up players on Saturday.

Isaiah Stevens flex against Air Force in 2022.

Rams

Oct 12, 2023 Rich Kurtzman

Isaiah Stevens named Preseason MW Player of the Year, Rams picked 5th

Isaiah Stevens is one of the greatest players in Colorado State Rams men's basketball history, and the first to earn this honor.

Rams

Oct 11, 2023 Rich Kurtzman

McKenna Hofschild, Jackie Carman honored with preseason MW awards

McKenna Hofschild and Jackie Carman each earned Preseason Mountain West Conference awards at Media Days.

Mohamed Kamara celebrates a sack against CU.

Rams

Oct 10, 2023 Rich Kurtzman

Mohamed Kamara is big bright spot for CSU Rams struggling defense

Mohamed Kamara leads the nation in sacks and he's moving up many Colorado State school record lists.