Vol. 128, No. 54 Friday, October 26, 2018

INSIDE THE LINES Vol. 128, No. 54 Friday, October 26, 2018

Rivalries carry additional weight

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Branding Iron weighs in on Border War

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Everything coming in stride for Hill

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Sports for Dummies: Rivalries are far greater than just another game

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that today there is a football game. And this isn’t just any football game, but the Border War, the rivalry game against the University of Wyoming.

You might be wondering, why is this game so much more important to us than the game we played last week, or the week before? Why do we root so hard against some schools than others? Why are rivalry games even a thing? There are a few reasons things get more heated between certain teams than others.

Distance, or lack thereof I would argue that most rivalries spring up because two schools are close to each other.

Both of Colorado State’s rivals, the University of Colorado and Wyoming are only an hour drive away. Games between teams become a battle for glory in the area. CSU and CU both want to be known as the best team in Colorado. CSU and Wyoming both want to be known as the best team on their side of the state line.

There are rivalries between teams in the same state or same town all over the country. The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers, the New York Yankees and the New York Mets, or the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. They all “hate” each other because of their proximity and because the outcome is about more than just the score. It is about bragging rights.

They are sick of each other Some teams just play each other entirely too often. They know each other too well, they can make each other tick and get under each other’s skin with no effort.

In certain sports, like baseball or hockey, teams end up playing each other back to back for multiple days. So not only are they seeing a lot of each other, but they do

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not have time to cool off from the heat of the first game before jumping straight into a second.

The Colorado Eagles just finished up a pretty stellar rivalry with the Rapid City Rush. The two teams met up more times than any other teams in the league before the Eagles left for the AHL, meeting 77 times in the Eagle’s 15-year tenure in the CHL turned ECHL. That’s at least five times a season, where other teams might play each other twice at most.

The sheer amount of meetings led to hostility, flaring up a rivalry.

They can’t seem to beat each other Some teams just have a history of playing close games or nail-biter series’ against each other.

There might be one team that beats the other every time and angers the underdog. Or maybe the results are pretty split, but they both get motivated wanting to be the one that comes out on top this time.

The Yankees and the Boston Red Sox have a proximity rivalry, but they also face off against each other often because they are both good teams.

The Colorado Avalanche and Detroit Red Wings have hated each other for some time because they met five times in five years in the playoffs. This is similar to the playoff streak between the Penguins and the Washington Capitals, with the Capitals finally coming out on the top of that one last year, making it the second out of 11 meetings the Capitals have won. It is not hard to hate a team you just can not beat.

So if you are confused as to why we care about Wyoming enough to run the game ball from Laramie to Fort Collins or carry a big heavy bronze boot statue around, you are probably not alone.

But rivalries arise for many reasons and are not taken lightly by fans and athletes alike. So while today isn’t the Rocky Mountain Showdown or Homecoming, it is a big game and a good time to get hyped.

Ashley Potts can be reached a sports@collegian.com.

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Collin Hill 25 for 48, 2 TDs, 1 INTs

Izzy Matthews 121 Carries, 534 YDS, 4 Total TDs

Preston Williams 61 Receptions, 825 YDS, 8 TDs

Olabisi Johnson 38 Receptions, 545 YDS, 4 TDs

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Tyler Vander Waal 102 for 203, 1044 YDS, 3 TDs

Nico Evans 121 Carries, 803 YDS, 5 TDs

James Price 18 Receptions, 285 YDS, 1 TD

Austin Conway 28 Receptions, 194 YDS

Logan Wilson 67 Tackles, 6.5 TFL, 1 INT

Youhanna Ghaifan 34 Tackles, 8 TFL, 2 Sacks

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Border War victory hinges on CSU’s defensive front Mack Beaulieu @Mack_Covers

With the current University of Wyoming offense setting an extremely low bar, the Colorado State University defense needs a strong showing in the Border War this weekend to prove they have climbed out of the cellar of NCAA defenses.

The Cowboys are arguably the worst offense in all of college football. The unit has not scored more than 19 points so far this season. They are also bottom five in yards per play and last in offensive touchdowns. If the Rams hope to show that they are not one of the worst defenses in college football, then they have to stop the run and get pressure when the Cowboys choose to pass.

“We’re expecting more run, definitely,” senior linebacker Josh Watson said. “We’re expecting more run and the power game. We just have to stick with our game plan when they pass and trust what we have installed.”

If Chambers play and the Rams fail to stop the run, they will lose the game.

The only possible wild card for the Rams this weekend is a big one, with the question of who will start at quarterback. The Rams should hope that the Cowboy’s do not burn a redshirt year and play freshman quarterback Sean Chambers who led the teams most successful offensive stretch of the season last week.

Coaches and players can say it does not matter who they play.

However, if last week is any indication, with Chambers, the Cowboys go from a decent run game to an explosive one. They might still be one dimensional, but having a quarterback who is always a threat to run opens up shots downfield.

Chambers only threw five times last week, but his three completions averaged over 20 yards.

Should the Cowboys start red-

shirt freshman quarterback Tyler Vander Waal, there is nothing tricky about the scenario. If the defense can stop senior running back Nico Evans, then they have stopped the Cowboys. If Vander Waal starts and the Rams’ defense plays even as well as it’s shown it could against San Diego State University or the University of New Mexico, the Rams should dominate the game.

Whether it is Chambers or Vander Waal starting, the Cowboys are going to try and beat the Rams with the run and deep shots downfield.

“If Chambers plays and the Rams fail to stop the run, they will lose the game.”

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Over the last few games, the Rams have shown steady improvement on the defensive front while they continue to struggle downfield. The defense has allowed just under 3 yards-per-carry in Mountain West play after allowing over six in their first five games. On top of that, they have averaged 3.5 sacks-per-game over that stretch after only having two in the first five.

Those numbers speak for themselves, even against Boise State University, the rushing defense was okay. BSU’s passing game was on point and predictably shredded the Rams.

Nothing has been going right for the Rams’ defensive backfield, but that should not happen against the Cowboys. If it does, it will be because the Rams once again could not get pressure. If they lose altogether, you can be sure they did not stop the run either.

It is a must-win matchup this weekend for the Rams’ defensive front and it should hope for domination. Anything else will just leave more questions.

Mack Beaulieu can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

Colorado State University and Wyoming line up during the second half of the 109th annual Border War in Laramie. Both teams endured wind, rain, sleet and snow throughout the game with Wyoming coming out on top for a 16-13 win over CSU. PHOTO BY DAVIS BONNER COLLEGIAN

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CSU football needs 3 things to go their way for the Bronze Boot Luke Zahlmann @lukezahlmann

Colorado State and the University of Wyoming have met 109 times in the two programs’ history. With the 110th meeting set for Oct. 26 under the lights, the Bronze Boot is on the line once again.

Both programs have suffered from an inept season thus far, residing far from the top of the Mountain West standing’s apex.

Here’s are three keys for the Rams to end the Cowboys current two-game winning streak: Get over the Hill on offense At his weekly press conference, Coach Mike Bobo announced that backup quarterback, redshirt sophomore Collin Hill will be taking the reigns for the Rams’ offense.

The decision was made after the signal caller, coming off of two torn ACL’s, had a nearly flawless fourth quarter in the team’s matchup against Boise State University.

Despite playing in six of the team’s eight games, Hill has yet to start a game for the Rams, despite being named a team captain before the year.

In their last three games following a quarterback competition where Hill failed to supplanted redshirt senior K.J. Carta-Samuels, the offense has been stagnant. Outside of a matchup against conference laughingstock San Jose State University, the unit has put up 48 points.

The total is discounted when the consideration of garbage time is added to the BSU points.

Taking away meaningless

points, the Rams offense has scored roughly 27 points, only 13.5 per game.

Now the starter, Hill is responsible for righting an offense that has been inconsistent throughout the year. The weapons are there in senior running back Izzy Matthews, senior wideout Olabisi Johnson and redshirt junior receiver Preston Williams.

If Hill continues the struggles that the Rams have endured, the team is unlikely to overcome the Cowboys. A game of 250 yards and a pair of touchdowns would likely do the job for the team, with turnovers being the backbreaker.

Limit the rushing attack of the Cowboys After the departure of their star quarterback Josh Allen to the NFL Draft, the Cowboys offense has struggled.

New starter under center, freshman Tyler Vander Waal was expected to be the cure but has largely failed. Through eight games, Vander Waal has only accrued 1,044 yards and only three touchdowns. Now supplanted by freshman Sean Chambers, the passing attack figures to be improved, but still lackluster.

The real weapon of the Cowboys’ anemic offense is their running game, led by senior Nico Evans. The tailback has rushed for almost as many yards as Vander Waal threw for in his starts (822).

Outside of the running game that averages 150.1 yards per game, the offense averages only 130 additional yards.

In their wins this year over New Mexico State University and Wofford University, the Cowboys averaged 200.5 yards on the ground.

The Cowboys’ offense stands to be the cure to the defensive woes of the Rams, as

Wide Receiver Preston Williams runs up field after making a catch against the Hawaii State Warriors in the first quarter of play at Canvas Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Fort Collins, CO. PHOTO BY

Linebacker Josh Watson (55) brings down an Air Force running back during the first half of Saturday’s contest with Air Force.

long as they keep the one successful facet of their opponent under control.

Win the turnover battle On the year, the Rams have a mere nine turnover through their first eight games. That is not great.

The lack of turnovers has been largely due to their ineffectiveness rushing the passer.

With only 14 sacks, under two per game, the Rams’ pass rush has limited their ability to garner turnovers.

The deficiency has led to

the Rams’ defense to allow 37.75 points per game with 449.5 yards alongside. Even when their offense has been able to muster up success, the Rams have been unable to provide support, losing every game against teams over .500.

Outside of their matchups against bottom-of-the-conference UNM and SJSU, the Rams have allowed 43.5 points per game, nearly a touchdown more than their season average. In those games, the defense has forced only six turn-

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Safety Jordan Fogal celebrates an interception during the first quarter of play of the Gildan New Mexico Bowl against Marshall on Dec. 16. PHOTO BY ELLIOTT JERGE

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overs, turning the ball over 12 times themselves.

If the Rams are able to force turnovers on the Cowboys’ offense that has turned the ball over less than once per game, their chances of winning gain an incremental advantage.

Turning the ball over and giving the ball to the Cowboys on a short field, without forcing the visitors to turn it over themselves will make winning nearly impossible for the Rams.

Luke Zahlmann can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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Words from the Enemy: Joel Moline, Sports Editor of the Branding Iron

By Luke Zahlmann @lukezahlmann

On Friday night, the Border War will go about its most recent edition, returning to the campus of Colorado State University for the 110th meeting between the CSU and the University of Wyoming.

Prior to the game, I sought information from a voice inside the program, speaking with Joel Moline, Sports Editor of the Branding Iron. Here’s a snapshot of our conversation:

JM: The offense has tried to fall back to its roots and establish the run game. Wyoming is trying to be a more balanced offense compared to a year ago when they dropped back to pass more. Nico Evans has been a huge influence in that by rushing the ball extremely well. The two freshmen running backs have also shown promise and can relive Evans during the game. The passing offense has had its struggles this year and inconsistent play has lead to the Cowboys difficulties.

A: Vander Waal has definitely gotten used to the speed of the college game more, but his accuracy has not improved throughout the season. Last week in the second half true freshman Sean Chambers came into the game to replace Vander Waal. He provided a nice spark for the Wyoming offense and they were able to move the ball much better than they have in the past few weeks. Vander Waal and Chambers will compete for the starting spot this week. Bohl has given no indication of who will start or if they will use a two QB system. All he has said is to show up Friday night at 8 in Fort Collins to find out.

A: The biggest factor would definitely be the lack of offensive

CSU line backer Josh Watson (55) makes a tackle at Hughes Stadium during the boarder war against Wyoming. CSU lost 38-17 on October 1st, 2016.

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production and short drives.

Wyoming has gone three and out too many times this year allowing the defense to be on the field far too long. Also, Wyoming has lost the field position battle from this causing the defense to defend a short field and be in a bad situation.

A: Wyoming has returned all-conference defensive linemen Carl Granderson and Youhanna Ghaifan. Both have had quite years compared to last year but still, they have tremendous skill and ability. Both are NFL draft prospects. Opposite of Granderson at the defensive

end position is Garrette Crall who has been able to get to the quarterback at different times this year.

A: Wyoming has a very solid defense with a lot of experience throughout. The defensive line force teams to double team Granderson and Ghaifan allowing linebackers Logan Wilson or Cassh Maluia to come in and finish the play. If teams do not get a solid block Ghaifan has been able to stuff the run game all on his own. Also safety Andrew Wingard is once again a solid tackler for Wyoming.

He does a good job identifying

where the run is going and coming up to support the run defense. Last year he was able to stop outside runs for no gains against CSU despite coming from his safety position.

A: I believe Sean Chambers will win the starting job this week.

With the spark he provided last week I believe you will see a re-energized Cowboy offense that will be able to move the ball and allow cooper Rothe to get points on the board or score.

Chambers was able to bring some energy and competitiveness that had not been seen in these last few weeks. There was

just something about him that I think allows the offense to play better. It was a similar feeling a younger Josh Allen or Brett Smith had that allowed them to be successful early on and win the support of his teammates. This will allow the Wyoming defense to remain fresh and aggressive, which should hopefully lead to a turnover or two. I think Wyoming will retain possession of the boot for a third year in a tightly contested game.

A: Wyoming 31- CSU 24 Luke Zahlmann can be reached at sports@collegian. com.

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Persistence through adversity lands Hill his first start since 2016

By Eddie Herz @Eddie_Herz

A total of 747 rehabilitation and effort-filled days in a training room and as a backup.

That is the amount of time it has been since redshirt sophomore Collin Hill last started a football game for the Colorado State Rams. The lengthy duration will not reach 748 days though.

Hill will be under center for the first snap of the 2018 Border War on Friday.

To say the South Carolina native has endured a struggle since his last start would be an immense understatement.

The quarterback suffered a season-ending knee injury during his last and fourth career start against Utah State on Oct. 8, 2016.

Hill was off to an efficient start after taking over the starting role for Faton Bauta in the third game of the 2016 season.

“Yeah it’s definitely a bit similar to my freshman year. It’s like I said since I’ve gotten here, I’m going to prepare like I am the starter, whether I am or not. For me the preparation doesn’t change.”

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Hill completed nearly 60 percent off his passes once he earned the starting job, threw for over 1,000 yards and accrude eight touchdown passes and two interceptions.

Just as Hill’s momentum stopped dead in its tracks in 2016, the quarterback’s progression was halted again over one year later.

After redshirting the 2017 season, Hill critically re-injured his knee playing basketball before spring practice 2018. Hill was forced to retreat to square one of his recovery process.

Now, around six months after his most recent surgery, Hill has battled his way back to the position he was in 2016.

Hill’s teammates could not be more proud of their peer.

“It’s awesome,” senior receiver Olabisi Johnson said. “The adversity he’s worked through, he’s been very persistent on everything. He’s worked very hard in the training room, very hard off the field, everything like that.

Just to see a guy who has put in so much work, it’s finally paying off.”

To say the least, Hill was ecstatic when he received the news that he would be starting for the 2018 Border War against Wyoming.

“Yeah it’s definitely a bit similar to my freshman year,” Hill said. “It’s like I said since I’ve gotten here, I’m going to prepare like I am the starter, whether I am or not. For me the preparation doesn’t change.”

It has been a while, but the quarterback is aware of the responsibility of taking over the starting job. His experience in 2016 could bode well for him as he moves forward.

For someone who has confronted as much adversity as Hill, starting against Wyoming most likely gives the quarterback reassurance that all of his efforts have paid off.

The manner in which Hill performed against Boise State last week administered confidence as well. It seemed the only thing

missing for the quarterback was a rhythm, and something to build off of both mentally and physically. He finally achieved that against the Broncos.

Hill struggled in the five games he played in prior to Boise State.

The limited role in which he only earned a few reps or one possession here and there was evidently tough to adjust to.

But against the Broncos, Hill entered the game and completed his first seven passes. In total, Hill went 12-14 through the air for 135 yards and a touchdown. The Rams found the endzones in both of Hill’s drives under center.

“After the game I talked to him and he was like, ‘Yeah, honestly it felt really good to just go out there and get a rhythm,’” Johnson said. “I could see it in him, just his mood and everything after the game. It was definitely better than some of the past games...So it should be good for Friday.”

It is almost a guarantee that Hill is CSU’s future starting quarterback. The team captain has two full seasons left with the Rams, while graduate transfer K.J. Carta-Samuels is on his way out.

Since Carta-Samuels has started every game so far for the Rams this season, he’s likely a bit more experienced. Still, CSU is 3-5 and gravely needs a victory over their rivals from Laramie this week.

Though the future may be in mind when making the decision to start Hill, Coach Mike Bobo is of course searching for victories right now as well. Hill has a savvy knowledge of the offense, given that he’s been a part of Bobo’s system since 2016.

Bobo believes Hill gives the Rams the best chance to win right now, even if the quarterback still is a ways away from reaching his full potential. Having a recent

Collin Hill throws the ball during the CSU vs. Illinois State game Sept. 22. The Rams lost 35-19.

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Colin Hill calls a play during the game against Illinois State Sept. 22.

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productive outing under his belt helps Hill’s case as well.

“We are 3-5, I believe we need a spark as a football team,” Bobo said. “I’ve been saying all along that he has been practicing well.

And I felt like I would do something if we needed a better chance to win.”

Fate appears to be in the equation. Hill’s last full game as a starter came against the Cowboys.

Though Wyoming defeated CSU in 2016, the quarterback threw for a career-high of 370 yards. The 23 completed passes from Hill in the contest are also the most he’s notched in a single game.

Losing to the Cowboys then was the first of two occurrences in which Hill hopelessly looked on

as Wyoming celebrated with the Bronze Boot, which is awarded to the winning team.

Hill wants to be on the other end of the celebration as much as anyone on Colorado State’s roster.

It feels like destiny placed Hill in the position he finds himself in.

“I just remember them running to get the Boot at Hughes,” Hill said. “That stuck with me.

Then last year, in all that snow, watching them go get it, grab it, celebrate. That is the thing that sticks out the most...I’ve never touched it. I’ve never won it.”

Eddie Herz is a reporter for the Collegian and can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

Colin Hill walks off the field after a third down during the game against Illinois State Sept. 22. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN

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14 inside the lines

Carta-Samuels maintains positivity, still eager to help CSU

By Eddie Herz @Eddie_Herz

Graduate transfer K.J Carta-Samuels may not be Colorado State’s starting quarterback anymore, but that does not mean he plans to cease from making a positive impact on his team.

The situation Carta-Samuels finds himself in is one many signal callers have faced before. The Washington transfer joined the Rams’ program with a final opportunity to start at the collegiate level.

After starting CSU’s first eight games, with stints on the bench during games, the quarterback will find himself on the bench to begin the Border War Oct. 26.

Carta-Samuels selected Colorado State for individual reasons, he wanted to start. But the quarterback always prioritizes his team before himself.

Though he is a bit disheartened, Carta-Samuels will continue to strive toward benefiting his team in other ways.

“I’m still going to do whatever I can,” Carta-Samuels said.

“Work the same, do everything the same. I’m not changing anything. I’m just going to keep getting better and keep trying to improve, that’s all I can do...

(I) want the best for the team so whoever puts us in the best position to be successful should be who plays.”

“I think just having a guy like that to be there to tell you hey, this is what I’m seeing out there, what do you see? To be able to talk about that stuff is huge.”

COLIN HILL REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE

The starting quarterback battle with redshirt sophomore Collin Hill was underway the moment Carta-Samuels arrived to Fort Collins in the spring.

Despite possessing personal goals of playing better than one another, the two quarterbacks established a healthy relationship immediately. Instead of enemies, Carta-Samuels and Hill became close friends.

The two quarterbacks share a room on each road trip. Within the game, each quarterback serves as a critical observer to whomever is on the field.

“I think we are constantly teaching each other and making eachother better which has been awesome for the both of us,” Carta-Samuels said. “We have conversations during the games all the time about what we are seeing out there and

Quarterback K.J. Carta-Samuels passes the ball during the Homecoming Game against the New Mexico Lobos Oct. 13. The Rams won 20-18.

PHOTO BY NATALIE DYER COLLEGIAN

what we need to be thinking about. I think we definitely help each other constantly.”

Hill’s start against the University of Wyoming on Friday marks the redshirt sophomore’s first start under center since Oct. 8, 2016. Hill has played this season in spurts, but jitters will be evident in the highly-anticipated rivalry game.

Hill appreciates what has resulted from his relationship with Carta-Samuels.

It is also not as if Carta-Samuels’ season has ended. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the starting quarterback will be decided on a week-by-week basis.

Hill will have to stay on his toes.

The season has not played out how Carta-Samuels imagined or desired. That does not mean he regrets the decision to enter his final collegiate season with the Rams.

“I love Colorado (State), I love the team, I love the coaches,” Carta-Samuels said. “I’ve enjoyed my experience up to this point and the games I’ve played in...I don’t think it’s like the end of the season for me.

I’m still happy with the decision to come here.”

Coach Mike Bobo helped provide some reassurance to his once-starting quarterback by providing an almost identical scenario he found himself in during his time as the University of Georgia’s starting quarterback.

The former quarterback was stripped of his starting job after a poor mid-season showing years ago. Bobo kept his head up and instilled “the best week of practice in life.”

The week resulted in Bobo coming off the bench for the Bulldogs when trailing 28-7 during the teams’ very next game.

“It’s like I told K.J. yesterday, ‘Not a lot of people have been in your shoes, but I have,’” Bobo said. “‘And a lot of people don’t understand that haven’t played the position...it’ll hurt today. But, you have to regroup and get ready for tomorrow.’

He’s a tough kid. He’s all in on how he approaches and how he prepares to try to help this team.”

Eddie Herz can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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First on-campus Friday game to close parking lots, roads on campus Tune into your Rocky mountain student media on

By Julia Trowbridge @chapin_jules

Editor’s note: This article was originally published Oct. 23, 2018. It has been updated with additional transportation information.

Make sure to plan your transportation accordingly for Colorado State University’s next football game.

Starting Friday, Oct. 26, parking lots and roads will close throughout the afternoon to accommodate for the football game against the University of Wyoming.

Although students are expected to attend classes, there will be no way to drive off of campus after 5 p.m. due to changes in traffic patterns.

According to SOURCE, additional transportation options are available for students and faculty.

The Lory Student Center Transit Center will remain open and Transfort routes are expected to run as normally scheduled.

THE FOLLOWING LOTS WILL BE CLOSED AFTER 8 A.M. ON FRIDAY ■ Lot 240, directly west of the

stadium ■ Lot 475 at Aylesworth Hall ■ Lot 236 at Newsom Hall ■ Hughes Way parking, east of the Rec Field restroom building ■ Lot 165 at Scott Bioengineering ■ Lot 470 at Braiden Hall The MAX bus route will still run every 10 minutes and has three stations on or bordering campus (Prospect, University and Laurel Stations.)

Parking will be available at Research Blvd., although spots may be limited. Those parking can then take the HORN to main campus. The HORN will stop running around 4:45 p.m.

Students, faculty and staff who don’t need to be on campus on Friday are encouraged to avoid coming to campus, or to leave before 3 p.m., according to SOURCE. According to an email from Public Safety and Risk Communications Manager Dell Rae Ciaravola in May 2018, Athletics and University partners need to adjust student repark times for Friday’s home game, which is the first weekday game held in Canvas stadium.

Ciaravola wrote that CSU recognized this may pose an issue for students and faculty on campus Friday.

“Most of the game day policies and procedures will remain the same as a Saturday game, but certainly there are needed adjustments that will be made to ensure access to campus for faculty, staff and students when hosting a Friday evening, week-day game on campus,” Ciaravola said.

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Due to closures on Meridian Street, Pitkin Street and Lake Street, students parked in the Morgan Library lot are expected to leave by 3 p.m. PHOTO BY JOE OAKMAN COLLEGIAN

Joe Parker, CSU director of athletics, wrote in an email to The Collegian that, because CSU is a member of the Mountain West Conference, the television rights to University games are controlled by the conference’s TV partners. The TV partners have Thursday and Friday broadcast windows in addition to Saturdays. The conference’s partners are asked, on occasion, to participate in those non-Saturday windows.

“Last year, with our first year playing games on campus at Canvas Stadium, we requested that we be able to play all of our home games on Saturdays to help navigate that transition most successfully, and were accommodated in that request by the MW,” Parker wrote. “This year we have one Friday home game, but were asked to possibly have another, the Sept. 8 Arkansas game, but requested that it be kept on a Saturday.”

MORE INFORMATION ■ The Lory Student Center Transit

Center will remain open and Transfort routes are expected to run as normally scheduled.

■ The MAX bus route will still run every 10 minutes and has three stations on or bordering campus (Prospect, University and Laurel Stations.)

■ Parking will be available at Research Blvd., although spots may be limited. Those parking can then take the HORN to main campus. The HORN will stop running around 4:45 p.m.

Paul Kirk, associate athletics director for communications, wrote there’s a possibility for more football games to happen on Friday in the future, but Saturday is preferred.

Repark Students in Newsom Hall and

Braiden Hall are expected to move their cars to either the northern lots on campus or the parking garage on College Avenue by 8 a.m. Friday.

Other students living on-campus who need to move their cars to a different location can start reparking Thursday, Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. All students must move their cars by 3 p.m. Friday. Students who need to move their cars will receive an email from the Athletics Department, Ciaravola wrote in an email to The Collegian.

Some parking lots will be closed for the entire day, including the parking lot directly west of the stadium, the lots at Aylesworth, Newsom and Braiden Halls, the Hughes Way parking area and the parking lot at Walter Scott Jr. Bioengineering.

Road Closures Meridian Street, Pitkin Street and Lake Street will also close at 1 p.m. Friday. Due to these road closures, students parked in the Morgan Library parking lot and Hartshorn parking lot before 1 p.m. are expected to leave those lots by 3 p.m.

All other parking lots, garages and street parking will be closed starting at 3 p.m.

Alternative Transportation Bike racks by the stadium will be temporarily relocated to Pitkin Street, east of the stadium.

At 1 p.m., Around the Horn will use an abbreviated route. Starting at 5:15 p.m., it will then only run from Lake Street and College Avenue to the stadium.

The last route for Transfort busses at the Lory Student Center Transit Center will be at 4:45 p.m., and then the busses will transition to game day service.

Starting at 5 p.m., all University entrances will direct traffic onto campus. Parking lots will be open for ticket holders at 5:30 p.m. and kickoff will be at 8 p.m.

Julia Trowbridge can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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