Tag Archives: Jim McElwain

Leading the way

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Mike

Colorado State coach Jim McElwain, who usually lead the team out of the tunnel before games, wasn’t in front last Saturday against Fresno State, and he came clean as to why. “I have to bust myself,” he said Monday. “I … Continue reading →

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McElwain upbeat with camp done

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Mike

Colorado State football coach Jim McElwain said he wasn’t feeling “comfortable” heading into fall camp. As he closed it after Thursday’s scrimmage, he wasn’t acting like a coach who was full of questions. Rather, he seemed quite confident with the … Continue reading →

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Protection improves in first fall scrimmage

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Mike

Coming out of Saturday’s first scrimmage of the fall, Jim McElwain was quick to point out he felt the team was really effective in the passing game, adding protection was good. It was supposed to be. In the spring, a … Continue reading →

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Black and gold don’t mix in Fort Collins

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Mike

At Thursday’s practice, something looked oddly out of place. As normal, the quarterbacks were wearing black jerseys, a sign they were off limits to hit. They were also wearing the gold game pants the team wore last year. Is it … Continue reading →

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Getting a do-over

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Mike

Mulligans in golf are good, a second chance to do things right. In football, they are more of a lesson in how to do things the correct way. Colorado State’s football team had one Thursday morning, the first day of … Continue reading →

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Rams put on the pads

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Mike

The first day of practice in full pads is one the players generally look forward to, because they get to pop a little bit. And really, isn’t that why they’re out there? Then again, coaches can look at it in … Continue reading →

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Myers has plenty to offer

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Mike

I finally hooked up with Dr. Greg Myers today, and as always, he’s humble as ever. He said he was surprised when Colorado State coach Jim McElwain reached out to him to come talk to the current crop of Rams, … Continue reading →

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MW media days

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Mike

The Mountain West football media days began today with some meetings in Las Vegas, but begin in full force Wednesday for the media. The head coaches and two players from each team will be in attendance to dissect the upcoming … Continue reading →

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Leading the way

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Mike

Colorado State coach Jim McElwain said after the Green-Gold Game there would be a leadership council established to lead the team forward through the summer months. It turns out to be a list of 16 players, voted on by their … Continue reading →

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Covering all the bases

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Mike

Jim McElwain had a quick responses to the questions of if his Colorado State football team has its base formations in and down pat: They were no and no. Still, the Rams are moving forward in trying to cover everything … Continue reading →

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