Joel Hafnor
Recent articles
The Sports Statement: Why we do what we do
The world of sports is in a state of ethical decay. It seems no matter the sport, there are shady figures and questionable decisions being made that go against the nature of the game. May 3, 2011 | 2:17 pm
The Sports Statement: Why the NHL beats the NBA
It’s playoff season in both the National Hockey League and National Basketball Association. Every spring, the two leagues decide a champion in what usually amounts into a 10-week marathon of sports bliss. Apr 17, 2011 | 11:24 pm
The Sports Statement: Welcome to the RAMMY's
The 2010-11 school year is winding down, and for the most part so, too, is the collegiate sports world. With that in mind, let us take a moment to look back at the best and brightest in Colorado State athletics over the past year. Apr 10, 2011 | 9:59 pm
The Sports Statement: Making sense of the bracket
The 2011 NCAA tournament has yielded some of the most entertaining results in recent memory.
Next weekend’s Final Four in Houston will not feature even a single No.
Mar 27, 2011 | 11:34 pm
The Sports Statement: My nerdy obsession
Baseball season is just ten days away. It’s a glorious statement on multiple levels. First, baseball marks the beginning of warm weather and all the activities that go along with it. Mar 20, 2011 | 10:28 pm
The Sports Statement: Keeping your March-sanity
In just one week, every college hoops fan in America will have a little jump in their step. Selection Sunday will have come and passed, and the time will come for you to fill out your 2011 March Madness bracket. Mar 6, 2011 | 10:00 pm
The Sports Statement: A positive spin
It was a rough week to be a sports fan in Fort Collins. First, there was the Carmelo trade. Meanwhile, the CSU men’s basketball team lost to No. Feb 28, 2011 | 1:00 am
The Sports Statement: Hire of the century
In a sports world filled with worn out clichés and guarded responses, CSU coach Tim Miles is a uniquely forthcoming figure. Miles, who began his head coaching career at NAIA Division-II Mayville State in 1995, has little divide between his thoughts and words. His straight-forward nature goes well beyond his relationship with the media, his players, or colleagues. Feb 13, 2011 | 10:09 pm
Intramural Heroes: The crew escapes with win over archrivals
The highly anticipated game between The Crew and Great Apes proved to be the main event of Thursday night’s intramural basketball circuit. The Crew (2-0), who entered the game as considerable underdogs, rode a 15-point performance from senior guard Josh McGinley to escape with a 55-53 win. Feb 11, 2011 | 1:19 am
The Sports Statement: The good, bad and awkward of Super Sunday
The Super Bowl is one of the few sporting events that grows progressively worse with every year. Super Sunday was once the greatest day in sports, but has slowly devolved into a commercialized marathon that spans the two weeks leading up to the game. To go along with the theme of overshadowing the game, this week’s column will be devoted to highlighting the best, worst and weirdest moments of Super Sunday (hint: there are a lot of weird ones)—and maybe I’ll get to the game, if there’s time. First Oopsie Daisies Moment: Christina Aguilera forgetting the words to the National Anthem. Feb 7, 2011 | 2:21 pm
The Sports Statement: My Colorado Forecast
Believe it or not, it’s been 10 years since the state of Colorado last captured a major sports championship. I was only 12 years old when the Colorado Avalanche knocked off the New Jersey Devils in Game 7 of the 2001 Stanley Cup Finals. Jan 30, 2011 | 10:28 pm
The Sports Statement: It's time to believe
“I’m proud to be a CSU Ram.” You won’t find a more clichéd phrase in Fort Collins. But on Saturday night, before 8,745 screaming fans inside Moby Arena, it had never been more appropriate. If you were lucky enough to be in attendance during the Rams’ 94-85 loss to the 9th-ranked BYU Cougars, you probably felt it too. Jan 24, 2011 | 12:10 am
The Sports Statement: Let's rip the roof off Moby
I couldn’t have asked for any better time to launch my weekly sports column. I’ll make the meet-and-greet portion short and sweet. Jan 21, 2011 | 1:57 pm
Rams win 2010 Cancun Governor's Cup
The CSU basketball team captured the 2010 Cancun Governor’s Cup championship on Christmas Eve, after defeating Southern Miss by a count of 63-58. The Rams were led by Travis Franklin, who had a career-high 25 points in the win. Jan 5, 2011 | 11:11 am
Green acres: Guard to face his hometown team this Saturday
In Lawrence, Kan., Jayhawk basketball is bigger than life. Nobody knows this better than CSU’s sophomore guard Dorian Green, who was born and raised in the city. Dec 10, 2010 | 3:37 pm
Rams hoping for double success against Buffs
Nearly one year ago, the floor of Moby Arena was overflowing in celebration. Dec 7, 2010 | 11:18 pm
Rams enjoy taste of future MWC foe Fresno State
The Colorado State men’s basketball team won for the fourth time in its first five games on Saturday night, defeating future conference nemesis Fresno State 87-74 at Moby Arena. Dec 5, 2010 | 9:37 pm
A Season to Forget: Football ends 2010 in disappointment
When asked to describe how he felt about his final two games in green and gold, Brewer was quick to answer. “Heartbreak and sorrow would be the two words to describe it,” Brewer said. Jan 25, 2011 | 9:13 pm
Ram pride on the line in the 102nd Border War
Forget everything you know about the 2010 Colorado State football team. Throw out the 3-8 record, the Rams’ inability to win on the road, the woeful defensive performances, a running game that occasionally goes missing in action; the Border War always means something more. Nov 19, 2010 | 2:36 am
Rams preparing for Border War
The CSU football team enters its final week of practice hoping to end an otherwise brutal season with a bit of dignity. On Saturday, the Rams (3-8, 2-5 MWC) were embarrassed on Senior Day in a 49-10 defeat at the hands of the Brigham Young Cougars. Nov 17, 2010 | 12:29 am
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