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Since 2005, the Rams have started 15, 16, 17, 15, 14, 13, 12, 8, 8, 9, 7, 5, 8, and 7 whites. Expect another mediocre year of about 6.
The Rams were the team probably most affected by the virus in the country in 2020– only contesting 4 games during Steve Addazio’s first year as coach – finishing 1-3 with their lone win against their rival up north, Wyoming.
Steve Addazio’s blueprint could already be seen by the first snap of the season as he tapped zero threat QB Todd Centeio to start the season – a rarity at CSU. The experiment quickly ended and Patrick O’Brien quietly finished off the year – with Centeio rarely seen again. While Addazio was historically fair at most other positions – routinely fielding majority white teams at his mediocre tenure at Boston College – the team is still riddled with Bobo’s black DNA. The initial recruiting classes aren’t too promising.
The one potentially promising new addition to the coaching staff is Offensive Coordinator Jon Budmayr – a 30 year old who had spent his entire playing and coaching career at CF favorite Wisconsin – under Bret Bielema and Paul Chryst.
The most disappointing position on the roster going into 2021 is by far quarterback. Patrick O’Brien transferred to Washington, BC transfer Matt Valecce just suffered a season ending injury. Local product Luke McAlster entered the transfer portal. That leaves Addaio’s pet Todd Centeio poised to start the season with another black quarterback Evan Olaes getting backup duties.
One of the few bright spots is Tight End and unanimous clubhouse leader 6’4” 260 LB Trey McBride from Fort Morgan, CO. He hauled in 22 passes and 4 TD’s in the Rams’ shortened season. Todd McShay has him as a top 30 prospect for the 2022 draft. The other expected starting Tight End Brian Polendey will be used more as a blocker and likely limited production stat wise.
The defensive side of the ball will showcase another standout – DE and Miami (OH) transfer Scott Patchan who secured 6 sacks and 8 TFL’s in the shortened 2020 season. He is another Ram likely to compete for awards and draft consideration during the year. The other two defensive stars are also local products – Trey’s older brother Toby McBride, and Henry Blackburn.
With 6 of the 7 starters being upperclassmen, this next year or two will be do or die time for the rams to see if they can right the ship or further drift down to caste hell.
Offense
Vincent Picozzi - LG (Senior)
Cam Reddy – C (Junior)
Adam Korutz – RG (Grad)
Trey McBride – TE (Senior)
Defense
Scott Patchan – DE (Grad)
Henry Blackburn – DB (Sophomore)
Two Deeps
Mike Ciaffoni – DL, Anthony Kocklanakis – LB, Jack Howell – DB, Alex Azusenis – OL, Dirk Nelson – OL, Toby McBride - DL
Notable Specialists
Ryan Stonehouse – P
Current NCAA leader in career punting average at 46.8 yards per punt
Other Position Players
Giles Pooler – QB, Jonah O’Brien, QB, Logan Ludwig – WR, Chase Wilson – LB, Payton Polson – LB, Blake Beecher – RB, Griffin Van Der Waerdt – DB, Dawson Menegatti – WR, Tanner Arkin – TE, Nick Picozzi – TE, Devon Edwards – LB, Drew Kulick – LB, Owen Snively – OL, Cade Plath – FB, Elijah Jackson – LB, Grant Stewartson – OL, Cole Feinauer – OL, Vincent Picozzi – OL, Tex Elliott – OL, Dane Olson – WR, Dylan Walker – TE, Chris McEahern – WR, Drake Martinez – TE, Kyle Hlbig – TE, Clay Nanke – DL
The Rams were the team probably most affected by the virus in the country in 2020– only contesting 4 games during Steve Addazio’s first year as coach – finishing 1-3 with their lone win against their rival up north, Wyoming.
Steve Addazio’s blueprint could already be seen by the first snap of the season as he tapped zero threat QB Todd Centeio to start the season – a rarity at CSU. The experiment quickly ended and Patrick O’Brien quietly finished off the year – with Centeio rarely seen again. While Addazio was historically fair at most other positions – routinely fielding majority white teams at his mediocre tenure at Boston College – the team is still riddled with Bobo’s black DNA. The initial recruiting classes aren’t too promising.
The one potentially promising new addition to the coaching staff is Offensive Coordinator Jon Budmayr – a 30 year old who had spent his entire playing and coaching career at CF favorite Wisconsin – under Bret Bielema and Paul Chryst.
The most disappointing position on the roster going into 2021 is by far quarterback. Patrick O’Brien transferred to Washington, BC transfer Matt Valecce just suffered a season ending injury. Local product Luke McAlster entered the transfer portal. That leaves Addaio’s pet Todd Centeio poised to start the season with another black quarterback Evan Olaes getting backup duties.
One of the few bright spots is Tight End and unanimous clubhouse leader 6’4” 260 LB Trey McBride from Fort Morgan, CO. He hauled in 22 passes and 4 TD’s in the Rams’ shortened season. Todd McShay has him as a top 30 prospect for the 2022 draft. The other expected starting Tight End Brian Polendey will be used more as a blocker and likely limited production stat wise.
The defensive side of the ball will showcase another standout – DE and Miami (OH) transfer Scott Patchan who secured 6 sacks and 8 TFL’s in the shortened 2020 season. He is another Ram likely to compete for awards and draft consideration during the year. The other two defensive stars are also local products – Trey’s older brother Toby McBride, and Henry Blackburn.
With 6 of the 7 starters being upperclassmen, this next year or two will be do or die time for the rams to see if they can right the ship or further drift down to caste hell.
Offense
Vincent Picozzi - LG (Senior)
Cam Reddy – C (Junior)
Adam Korutz – RG (Grad)
Trey McBride – TE (Senior)
Defense
Scott Patchan – DE (Grad)
Henry Blackburn – DB (Sophomore)
Two Deeps
Mike Ciaffoni – DL, Anthony Kocklanakis – LB, Jack Howell – DB, Alex Azusenis – OL, Dirk Nelson – OL, Toby McBride - DL
Notable Specialists
Ryan Stonehouse – P
Current NCAA leader in career punting average at 46.8 yards per punt
Other Position Players
Giles Pooler – QB, Jonah O’Brien, QB, Logan Ludwig – WR, Chase Wilson – LB, Payton Polson – LB, Blake Beecher – RB, Griffin Van Der Waerdt – DB, Dawson Menegatti – WR, Tanner Arkin – TE, Nick Picozzi – TE, Devon Edwards – LB, Drew Kulick – LB, Owen Snively – OL, Cade Plath – FB, Elijah Jackson – LB, Grant Stewartson – OL, Cole Feinauer – OL, Vincent Picozzi – OL, Tex Elliott – OL, Dane Olson – WR, Dylan Walker – TE, Chris McEahern – WR, Drake Martinez – TE, Kyle Hlbig – TE, Clay Nanke – DL
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