Senior Day

Colorado State will honor 16 student-athletes before their final appearance in a Rams uniform.

Colorado State holds a 34-25 advantage in the series, and has claimed victory in 15 of the 26 games with New Mexico played in Fort Collins. The Rams have won two games in a row and three of the last four in the series with the Lobos, and have won two in a row against New Mexico at home. The Lobos’ last win in Fort Collins came in 2006 (20-19).

Ram Town - 2 p.m.

Ram Town will include special displays for the Salute to Armed Forces. Look for the familiar inflatables and games east of the large grassy area that is now open for fans and families to mix and mingle, enjoy a picnic, listen to the band and take in the pregame atmosphere.

Ram Walk - 2:40 p.m.

"Ram Walk" begins at approximately 2:40 p.m. north of the stadium, where students are encouraged to join the band as winds through the student pregame area on the east side of the stadium then through Ram Town, ending at the south entrance to the stadium where the team is welcomed to the stadium at 2:50.

Stadium Gates Open - 3:30 p.m.

Band Performance, Presentation of College and Victory Flags, and Team Introductions - 4:40 p.m.

Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 4:30 p.m. to take in the full pregame experience inside Hughes Stadium. Flags representing each of the eight colleges on the CSU campus will be paraded into the stadium and displayed prominently along the south end zone wall. CAM the Ram will then escort to the middle of the field a new "victory flag" signed by the students outside the stadium before each game, setting the stage for the team’s entrance onto the field.

Coin toss - 5:00 p.m.

Kickoff! - 5:06 p.m.

Ram Walk

Ram Walk welcomes the team to Hughes Stadium.

It begins north of the stadium at approximately 2:15 p.m. when the band makes its way along the east side of the stadium, encouraging students to follow along through Ram Town and the Blue lot tail gating areas to greet the team buses (red dotted path in the image below). Students and fans then line the team walk to welcome their Rams to the game (yellow triangles).

Ram Walk highlights include a 10 minute "Ram Band Show," CSU Cheer and Pom performances, interaction with Cam The Ram and of course, the arrival of the team at approximately 2:55 p. m. The walk is capped off with fireworks as the team entering the locker room!

Game Notes @ a Glance

The Rams (3-8, 2-5 MW) celebrate Senior Day on Saturday when they welcome New Mexico (4-8, 1-6) to close out the 2012 slate, the school’s first under head coach Jim McElwain. Colorado State will honor 16 student-athletes before their final appearance in a Rams uniform. CSU has won two consecutive home games, and seeks to win three home games in a row in the same season for the first time since 2008. The last time the Rams won three Mountain West games in a row at home was in 2005 (Air Force, Utah, Wyoming). Colorado State has matched its win total from each of the past three seasons. With a win in the final game the Rams would secure their best record since 2008 when they finished 7-6.

Notes in 140 - A Twitter-friendly look at this week's top notes from Colorado State Football - #CSURamsNotes | #MWFB

#OFFENSE

• The Rams’ offense is tied for 24th in the nation & ranks 3rd #MWFB in red zone scoring (87.0%; 20-23). CSU is 14-16 in conference games
• The Rams’ 24.2 yards-per-catch average at Wyoming (11/3) is third-highest by any #MWFB team this year, & 387 pass yds. are 5th-most
• Colorado State’s 8.8 yards per play average at Wyoming (11/3) is fourth-best by a #MWFB team this season
• RB Chris Nwokeposted CSU’s 4th 100-yd. rushing game in a row & his 2nd of the season (5th career) 119 & 1 TD at Boise State (11/17)

#DEFENSE

• The defense ranks 5th #MWFB in pass efficiency defense (134.0), sacks (20) and pass yds. allowed (203.0; 30th FBS)
• DE Lanston Tanyi is tied for 2nd on team w/73 tackles (6.6/gm.), 2nd-most by MW defensive lineman & 2nd-most by a CSU DL since 1988
• CB Shaq Bellis tied for 6th in the nation (FBS) in fumble recoveries, most by a Ram since DE Jesse Nadinghad 3 in 2007
• LB Cory Jamesranks 2nd #MWFB with a CSU freshman-record 7.5 sacks, T-32nd NCAA FBS. He’s also T-4th in TFL (10.5)

#SPECIALTEAMS

• Pete Kontodiakosleads #MWFB & ranks 5th in NCAA FBS in punting average at 46.2. It is 46.5 in 7 Mountain West games
• K Jared Roberts, #MWFB Spec. Tms. Player of the Week 11/12, leads MW in FG pct. (88.9%) & ties for longest FG in MW this year (49)

 

More Game Notes

Tickets

Season and single game tickets are still available.

• Online at csurams.com
• By phone at (800) 491-RAMS
• At the McGraw Athletic Center Ticket Office
• On game day, at the Hughes Stadium Box Office (opens three hours prior to kickoff)

Student Tickets

CSU students with a valid university student ID receive one free ticket to all CSU home athletics events. CSU students must show their student ID when picking up tickets.

The student section at Hughes Stadium is the east grandstand, along the Rams' home sideline, and seating is general admission. Tickets may be picked up at the following locations beginning the Monday before each home football game. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis - get yours early!

• McGraw Athletic Center Ticket Office
• Campus Box Office, Lory Student Center

 

Student tickets are not available on game day at Hughes Stadium on game day. Students may purchase a $25 general-admission, student-section ticket for their guests.

Junior Ram Club Tickets for Kids

The Junior Ram Club is the official kids club of the Colorado State Athletics Department. It's a terrific way for young Colorado State sports fans (12 and under) to become involved with the CSU Rams! Junior Ram Club members get unique experiences and special opportunities for members only, including free admission to most home football, men's and women's basketball and volleyball games.

• More about the Junior Ram Club

2012 Fan Tips of the Week

Week 6: Don't Miss Ram Walk

Ram Walk begins north of the stadium at approximately 2:15 p.m. when the band makes its way along the east side of the stadium, encouraging students to follow along through Ram Town and the Blue lot tail gating areas to greet the team buses. The walk is capped off with fireworks as the team enters the locker room! .

• Details and map

Week 5: Parking and Tailgating

Early Entry parking is $25, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., plus the single-game parking fee of $10. Ram Club members with a membership card and parking pass will be admitted at no charge. Ram Club members with a membership card, but no parking pass, will pay just the $10 parking fee. Please note, the Orange Lot will not open (even for pass holders) before 2 p.m. and students may enter the lot at no charge after 2 p.m. with valid Ram Card.

• Game day traffic and parking map

Week 4: Vote for CAM!

Since 2002, mascots from around the country have competed to be named the Capital One National Mascot of the Year. CAM is cureently in 7th place and you can help him move up by voting every day at www.capitalonebowl.com/mascots.

Week 3: Junior Ram Club Tickets for Kids

The Junior Ram Club is the official kids club of the Colorado State Athletics Department. It's a terrific way for young Colorado State sports fans (12 and under) to become involved with the CSU Rams! Junior Ram Club members get unique experiences and special opportunities for members only, including free admission to most home football, men's and women's basketball and volleyball games.

• More about the Junior Ram Club

Week 2: Hop on the bus for a free ride!

The Rams Express shuttle begins 2 hours before and runs 1 for hour after every game. The shuttle runs approximately every 20 minutes and stops include

• Lory Student Center transportation center
• Moby Parking Lot
• Rams Village

Print the Rams Express Shuttle Route (PDF)

Week1: Tips and Information for Fans on Game Day Fort Collins

Game Day Fort Collins on csurams.com has information on tickets, transportation and parking, and more. Check it out before you head out to the game.