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Fairchild ready for Showdown
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Entering your first game as the new head coach of a struggling football program can be difficult enough, but it becomes even harder when facing your school's biggest rival. Welcome to the life of Rams head Coach Steve Fairchild and his staff. Fairchild is feeling the pressure of the Showdown, but explained that it has nothing to do with facing the Buffs.
Welcome to Underdog U
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Here's something that you probably haven't heard that much of this week: the Rams are going to win the Rocky Mountain Showdown. That's right. In case you didn't believe me the first time, the CSU football team -- young, inexperienced, and slow as they are -- will walk away from Invesco field this Sunday hoisting a Centennial Cup filled with Cody Hawkins' tears.
Rams look good in Vegas, not Denver
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I'm picking the Rams Sunday ... to beat the folks in Vegas, not Boulder. Sorry, I'm not in this to make friends. An 11-point spread between these two teams is just too large, as is the number of points the CU offense will put up. Because after all the hype and adrenaline of the rivalry runs out, reality will set in.
A night of firsts awaits Rams
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There's no other way to put it, college football is finally here. Colorado State and the University of Colorado square off their seasons with the 2008 Qwest Rocky Mountain Showdown on Sunday evening in nationally televised action. This year's Showdown will feature many firsts for the Rams, including the head coaching debut of Steve Fairchild.
Rams host Hilton Classic to start season
First 500 student volleyball fans will get shirts and rally towels
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While many CSU students have their eyes focused on Denver this weekend for the Rocky Mountain Showdown, they shouldn't look past the show the Rams volleyball team and three other schools will put on in Moby Arena. The Rams host the 21st Hilton Classic this weekend, kicking off their 2008 season with games against the Arkansas Razorbacks, Denver Pioneers and Eastern Washington Eagles.
Meet the opponents
Rams look to start the season victoriously
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There are no cupcakes to open the season for CSU, as the Rams host three tough squads this weekend. Last season the Rams went 14-0 at home and look to start 2008 off in similar fashion this weekend. The Razorbacks return four starters from a team that went 12-19 last season.
Cross Country sprints to Wyo. to begin the season
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This Friday the Colorado State cross-country team will kick off its 2008 season by competing in the Wyoming Invitational in Laramie, Wyo. The team anticipates a good performance from every runner in the first meet - a coed race - and to finish high in the standings.
Volleyball survives scare from Eagles
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The CSU Volleyball team faced the toughest challenge of its young season Saturday night and came out on top. The Rams Swept the Hilton Classic Tournament and did it in dramatic fashion, defeating Eastern Washington in five games 25-12, 25-19, 25-27, 21-25 and 15-9.
Rams lose Showdown 38-17
Offense held to single field goal in second half
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The University of Colorado struck first in the 80 installment of the Rocky Mountain Showdown. Buffalo's quarterback Cody Hawkins connected with wide receiver Scotty McKnight for a 13-yard touchdown catch, giving the CU a 7-0 lead. CSU has yet to produce any points, punting on two drives and turning the ball over on downs on a third.
