Matt Stephens
@mattlstephens.bsky.social
PASSIONATE ABOUT STORE BRAND POTATO CHIPS! CSU Rams, video games and parenting. Retired college football & basketball scribe.
Gritty, gritty win for Colorado State to advance to the Mountain West semifinals.
The Rams never trailed Nevada but never led by double figures except for 30 seconds with under 2 minutes to go. Always kept ‘em at arm’s length.
The Rams never trailed Nevada but never led by double figures except for 30 seconds with under 2 minutes to go. Always kept ‘em at arm’s length.
March 14, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Gritty, gritty win for Colorado State to advance to the Mountain West semifinals.
The Rams never trailed Nevada but never led by double figures except for 30 seconds with under 2 minutes to go. Always kept ‘em at arm’s length.
The Rams never trailed Nevada but never led by double figures except for 30 seconds with under 2 minutes to go. Always kept ‘em at arm’s length.
For Charlotte FC to not get a point against a 10-man Miami squad with no Messi … that’s painful.
March 9, 2025 at 10:07 PM
For Charlotte FC to not get a point against a 10-man Miami squad with no Messi … that’s painful.
Zaha quickly learning he’s not going to get the calls Messi does in MLS.
March 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Zaha quickly learning he’s not going to get the calls Messi does in MLS.
High Point is the first school from North Carolina to punch its ticket to the NCAA tournament this year, holding off Winthrop 81-69 to win the Big South championship.
First ever trip to the Big Dance for the Panthers.
First ever trip to the Big Dance for the Panthers.
March 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
High Point is the first school from North Carolina to punch its ticket to the NCAA tournament this year, holding off Winthrop 81-69 to win the Big South championship.
First ever trip to the Big Dance for the Panthers.
First ever trip to the Big Dance for the Panthers.
Haven’t posted here since NYD. What did I miss?
March 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Haven’t posted here since NYD. What did I miss?
Good morning. GTA VI comes out this year.
January 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Good morning. GTA VI comes out this year.
People couldn’t genuinely attack Travis Hunter’s character, so they moved to talking about why he shouldn’t win the Heisman. Since he won, the TH discourse now centers on attacking his girlfriend.
Idk. Maybe being obsessed with a kid barely old enough to drink isn’t healthy?
Idk. Maybe being obsessed with a kid barely old enough to drink isn’t healthy?
December 23, 2024 at 1:00 AM
People couldn’t genuinely attack Travis Hunter’s character, so they moved to talking about why he shouldn’t win the Heisman. Since he won, the TH discourse now centers on attacking his girlfriend.
Idk. Maybe being obsessed with a kid barely old enough to drink isn’t healthy?
Idk. Maybe being obsessed with a kid barely old enough to drink isn’t healthy?
Bryce Young is HIM, y’all. All Panthers fans need to accept and embrace it.
December 22, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Bryce Young is HIM, y’all. All Panthers fans need to accept and embrace it.
Fantastic upset for Colorado State on the road in Reno to open Mountain West play. There you go, Rams. It’s basketball season, baby.
December 22, 2024 at 12:15 AM
Fantastic upset for Colorado State on the road in Reno to open Mountain West play. There you go, Rams. It’s basketball season, baby.
Wild that Indiana went 11-1 and didn’t make a bowl game. This has to be the first time in college football history that’s happened.
December 21, 2024 at 4:08 AM
Wild that Indiana went 11-1 and didn’t make a bowl game. This has to be the first time in college football history that’s happened.
One of my favorite Christmas traditions is taking the family to the train and carousel at Village Park in Kannapolis. Such a wonderful atmosphere, low-cost family date night.
If you’re in this area of North Carolina, I cannot recommend it enough.
If you’re in this area of North Carolina, I cannot recommend it enough.
December 20, 2024 at 11:28 PM
One of my favorite Christmas traditions is taking the family to the train and carousel at Village Park in Kannapolis. Such a wonderful atmosphere, low-cost family date night.
If you’re in this area of North Carolina, I cannot recommend it enough.
If you’re in this area of North Carolina, I cannot recommend it enough.
Dammit. Tonight’s episode of Shrinking hit me hard and I’m not even sure why. But man.
December 19, 2024 at 3:54 AM
Dammit. Tonight’s episode of Shrinking hit me hard and I’m not even sure why. But man.
Finally hanging Christmas ornaments tonight.
December 18, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Finally hanging Christmas ornaments tonight.
Glad The Game Awards actually addressed the mass layoffs. The game changer award was great. Bravo.
December 13, 2024 at 1:52 AM
Glad The Game Awards actually addressed the mass layoffs. The game changer award was great. Bravo.
My CFP bracket heading into Sunday’s selection:
1 Oregon
2 Georgia
3 Boise St.
4 Arizona St.
WINNER PLAYS ASU (Peach)
5 Texas
12 Clemson
WINNER PLAYS BOISE (Fiesta)
6 Notre Dame
11 SMU
WINNER PLAYS GEORGIA (Sugar)
7 Tennessee
10 Indiana
WINNER PLAYS OREGON (Rose)
8 Ohio St.
9 Penn St.
1 Oregon
2 Georgia
3 Boise St.
4 Arizona St.
WINNER PLAYS ASU (Peach)
5 Texas
12 Clemson
WINNER PLAYS BOISE (Fiesta)
6 Notre Dame
11 SMU
WINNER PLAYS GEORGIA (Sugar)
7 Tennessee
10 Indiana
WINNER PLAYS OREGON (Rose)
8 Ohio St.
9 Penn St.
December 8, 2024 at 5:25 AM
My CFP bracket heading into Sunday’s selection:
1 Oregon
2 Georgia
3 Boise St.
4 Arizona St.
WINNER PLAYS ASU (Peach)
5 Texas
12 Clemson
WINNER PLAYS BOISE (Fiesta)
6 Notre Dame
11 SMU
WINNER PLAYS GEORGIA (Sugar)
7 Tennessee
10 Indiana
WINNER PLAYS OREGON (Rose)
8 Ohio St.
9 Penn St.
1 Oregon
2 Georgia
3 Boise St.
4 Arizona St.
WINNER PLAYS ASU (Peach)
5 Texas
12 Clemson
WINNER PLAYS BOISE (Fiesta)
6 Notre Dame
11 SMU
WINNER PLAYS GEORGIA (Sugar)
7 Tennessee
10 Indiana
WINNER PLAYS OREGON (Rose)
8 Ohio St.
9 Penn St.
Does Arizona State deserve a first-round bye over Boise State? No. Absolutely not.
Should Arizona State, a conference champion, be forced to play on the road in the first round? No. Absolutely not.
Should Arizona State, a conference champion, be forced to play on the road in the first round? No. Absolutely not.
December 7, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Does Arizona State deserve a first-round bye over Boise State? No. Absolutely not.
Should Arizona State, a conference champion, be forced to play on the road in the first round? No. Absolutely not.
Should Arizona State, a conference champion, be forced to play on the road in the first round? No. Absolutely not.
9-3 Alabama, a team that was walloped by 6-6 Oklahoma, has zero business being in the College Football Playoff, especially if Clemson wins tomorrow.
But, hear me out … it would be fun to watch Alabama have to play in Boise in December.
But, hear me out … it would be fun to watch Alabama have to play in Boise in December.
December 7, 2024 at 2:42 AM
9-3 Alabama, a team that was walloped by 6-6 Oklahoma, has zero business being in the College Football Playoff, especially if Clemson wins tomorrow.
But, hear me out … it would be fun to watch Alabama have to play in Boise in December.
But, hear me out … it would be fun to watch Alabama have to play in Boise in December.
ASHTON JEANTY OH MY!
December 7, 2024 at 2:26 AM
ASHTON JEANTY OH MY!
CSU volleyball’s season ends with a 3-1 loss to No. 6 Texas A&M. Rams had set point in the third and were down 14-9 in the fourth, came back to nearly hold set point at 24-23 before a challenge flipped the score in the Aggies’ favor.
One heck of a season by the Rams to get back to the NCAAs.
One heck of a season by the Rams to get back to the NCAAs.
December 7, 2024 at 2:09 AM
CSU volleyball’s season ends with a 3-1 loss to No. 6 Texas A&M. Rams had set point in the third and were down 14-9 in the fourth, came back to nearly hold set point at 24-23 before a challenge flipped the score in the Aggies’ favor.
One heck of a season by the Rams to get back to the NCAAs.
One heck of a season by the Rams to get back to the NCAAs.
I want Boise State to host in the CFP so the nation can see just how good Maddux Madsen and Ashton Jeanty are.
Their stats aren’t padded because of Mountain West competition.
Their stats aren’t padded because of Mountain West competition.
December 7, 2024 at 1:39 AM
I want Boise State to host in the CFP so the nation can see just how good Maddux Madsen and Ashton Jeanty are.
Their stats aren’t padded because of Mountain West competition.
Their stats aren’t padded because of Mountain West competition.
I’m watching Mountain West football in 4K 😍
December 7, 2024 at 1:04 AM
I’m watching Mountain West football in 4K 😍
I have thoughts on CSU firing Freddie Banks and need to put them together. Bottom line is, I don’t like it because we haven’t seen any change in the other side of the ball — where this year’s problems were.
To my CSU Rams peeps, how are you feeling about this a day later?
To my CSU Rams peeps, how are you feeling about this a day later?
December 6, 2024 at 12:45 AM
I have thoughts on CSU firing Freddie Banks and need to put them together. Bottom line is, I don’t like it because we haven’t seen any change in the other side of the ball — where this year’s problems were.
To my CSU Rams peeps, how are you feeling about this a day later?
To my CSU Rams peeps, how are you feeling about this a day later?
I’m 52 hours into Dragon Age and am convinced Taash is the best companion in the history of video games.
December 2, 2024 at 5:29 PM
I’m 52 hours into Dragon Age and am convinced Taash is the best companion in the history of video games.
Gosh darn it, Panthers. Of all days for the most accurate kicker in NFL history to miss two easy field goals.
December 2, 2024 at 12:47 AM
Gosh darn it, Panthers. Of all days for the most accurate kicker in NFL history to miss two easy field goals.
Y’all, Bryce Young is good and has always been good. Now he’s getting the freedom to play his way.
December 1, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Y’all, Bryce Young is good and has always been good. Now he’s getting the freedom to play his way.