Mountaintop View 11-7-19

Initial CFP top 25 an afterthought as Aztecs focus on Mountain West championship

You’ve probably heard by now that the first College Football Playoff Poll of the season was released Tuesday after the Duke-Kansas basketball game. San Diego State is ranked in the other polls, but not the poll that matters. You can bet the Aztecs will use that as motivation.

Lindsey Drew just did something no college player has done this decade

College basketball is officially back. No more exhibition games, it’s live action now. Nevada’s 2019-2020 campaign didn’t get off to the desired start, losing to Utah 79-74, but guard Lindsey Drew did something wild in that loss. Read above for details.

Nevada’s Jay Norvell explains why he’s taken a larger role in play calling

Nevada football kicked off the 2019 football season by beating Purdue on an unlikely game-winning field goal. A potential seminal moment for the Jay Norvell era. Unfortunately, from there things did not improve. Some of those struggles have resulted in Norvell taking over play-calling. Read above for more details.

2,500 Poudre School District students bring electric atmosphere for CSU hoops victory

The Colorado State women’s basketball team smoked Chadron State in their opener, and received a boost in the stands from 2,500 elementary school students. Neat story, more programs should try to get kids more involved.

Could Hawaii’s Cole McDonald not start Saturday vs. San Jose State?

Air Force-New Mexico football game rescheduled following death of Lobos’ Nahje Flowers

On the Horizon:

Thursday: Rainbow Warrior Perspective - San Jose State vs. Hawaii: Three things to look for, Prediction

Thursday: Bronco Preview: Wyoming @ Boise State

Coming Friday: More Game Previews