Justin Michael explores the biggest “what ifs” in the history of CSU Football and CSU men’s basketball. Topics include Collin Hill never tearing his ACL, CSU winning the 1996 Border War and 3-peating in the WAC, Derek Queen getting called for traveling in the NCAA Tournament & much more.

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Justin Michael talks about Nique Clifford’s NBA Summer League debut with the Kings and Vic Lombardi’s comments on the importance of the Rocky Mountain Showdown. He also talks about what Rams have the best chances to earn preseason honors at Media Days next week. Finally, Justin talks about the frontrunners for Offensive & Defensive Player of the Year in the Mountain West. He also lays out who he views as contenders and who he thinks are pretenders.

Intro - 0:00

Clifford Debut - 2:11

RMS - 6:00

Preseason front runners for postseason awards - 34:30

Contenders & Pretenders - 48:45

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Justin Michael begins the show with his instant reaction to Grand Canyon joining the Mountain West early, the politics at play and the impact of the move on CSU. Justin then talks about 104.3 the Fan becoming the new broadcast partner for CSU Football and why it’s a good thing for the fans overall. Finally, Justin gets into the top 100 rivalries in college football ranking from the New York Times and why CSU’s historical rivalries should be ranked much higher. Justin then wraps up with some thoughts on who the biggest rivals in the Pac-12 will be before explaining again why CSU and Utah State should introduce a traveling trophy in the Pac-12 era.

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GCU to the MW - 4:00

Why is mediation taking so long? - 18:00

New radio affiliate - 25:30

Where do CSU’s rivalries stand in the national conversation? - 35:00

Who will be the biggest rivals in the Pac-12 era? - 50:00

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Justin Michael touches back on Wednesday’s conversation about Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi and why history says he is in line for a big year. Today Justin talks about why that doesn’t have to come at the detriment of an explosive rushing attack though. In fact, this running back room looks as good as we’ve seen since 2017. Justin then ranks the 2025 schedule for CSU Football by toughness. Finally, he talks about Pac-12 perception and why the term power conference is highly arbitrary these days.

0:00 Start

4:55 A strong run game & great passing attack can go hand & hand

19:45 Ranking CSU’s toughest games on the schedule

32:55 Ranking CSU’s toughest games on the schedule part 2

47:22 Ranking CSU’s toughest games on the schedule part 3

54:30 Pac-12 and what does it mean to be a power conference

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Justin Michael reacts to Thursday’s late-night news that Texas State will be officially joining the Pac-12 in the coming days. Justin lays out the pros and cons of the move and talks about why he’s still excited for the potential of the league.

0:00 Start

2:10 Texas State joins the Pac-12

20:24 Texas State joins the Pac-12 part 2

21:43 Nique Clifford to the Sacramento Kings

33:30 Tyler King joins the show to talk about Nique and CSU basketball

49:30 CSU Basketball

54:00 Tyler on Texas State joining the Pac-12

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Justin Michael starts the show by setting the scene for the 2025 NBA Draft and a big night for both Nique Clifford and the CSU men’s basketball program. Justin talks about where the experts see Clifford landing and the fits he likes the most as we get closer to the big moment. Justin then pivots to CSU Football recruiting and talks about why flipping WR Troy Foster is a big win for the staff. Justin also talks about Jermaine Santana-Diaz picking CSU over multiple power four programs. Finally, Justin talks about the Pac-12 announcing the first phase of its media deal, what he likes about it, and what people on the internet are missing.

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NBA Draft and Nique Clifford: 2:15

Nique best fits: 15:30

Rams Football commits: 35:10

Pac-12 deal: 48:41

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Justin Michael starts the show by reacting to Fran Fraschilla comparing Nique Clifford to Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. Justin talks about why Clifford’s versatility is one of his strongest selling points as a pro prospect and how athletically he is very much like Haliburton. Justin then reacts to Phil Steele’s 2025 preseason All-Mountain West teams before giving an update on the 2026 recruiting class for CSU Football.

0:00 Start

2:25 Nique Clifford

18:25 Nique Clifford part 2

33:55 Phil Steele’s 2025 preseason All-Mountain West teams

50:40 Phil Steele’s 2025 preseason All-Mountain West teams pt. 2

55:26 Football recruiting update

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