Colorado State University Rams Basketball Tickets

For the first time since arriving in Fort Collins six years ago, Dale Layer won't have Matt Nelsons large 7' 1" frame nearby. Nelson, who led the Rams to an NCAA Tournament berth in 2003, redshirted during Layers first season and battled a series of injuries during the remainder of his career. But when healthy, he was one of the league's most dominating players.
Don't feel too sorry for Layer about losing his star center, however. One thing Colorado State doesn't lack is size.
Jason Smith, a 7-footer who plays small forward, was the MWC Freshman of the Year last season when he averaged 10.5 points and 5.8 rebounds. Another 7-footer, sophomore Stuart Creason, also started part of the time last year.
The Rams, who finished a disappointing 11-17 during an injury-plagued 2004-05 season, also added highly touted 6' 10" junior college star Michael Harrison.
A big key for Layer and company will be the return of swingman Freddy Robinson, who sat out the entire 2004-05 campaign with a torn Achilles' tendon. Robinson, an adiletic slasher, exploded for 31 points in a game against UNLV as a sophomore.