Brandon Owens News

Nick Oppenneer helps stop a run during the game against San Diego State Oct. 24. In 2007, the Rams lost six games in a row to begin the season and 13 total spanning from the end of 2006.

LAS VEGAS - Superstitions carry a lot of weight on the famed Las Vegas Strip, located just a mile away from the UNLV campus and a short drive from Sam Boyd Stadium.

Unhappy with the direction of the passing game, Colorado State head coach Steve Fairchild said earlier in the week there would be changes.

Utah wide receiver David Reed spins away from Colorado State cornerback Brandon Owens after catching a pass from Terrance Cain.

Coach Steve Fairchild didn't make it easy for DeAngelo Wilkinson to earn back his spot on the CSU football team.

Defensive back Gerard Thomas, left, and safety Ivory Herd walk along the football practice field on Tuesday afternoon.

If anything, the questions are different. Last year, Nick Oppenneer constantly heard about how he and his fellow cornerbacks were the weak link on the Colorado State defense, a group with no experience.

If anything, the questions are different. Last year, Nick Oppenneer constantly heard about how he and his fellow cornerbacks were the weak link on the Colorado State defense, a group with no experience.

If anything, the questions are different. Last year, Nick Oppenneer constantly heard about how he and his fellow cornerbacks were the weak link on the Colorado State defense, a group with no experience.

If anything, the questions are different. Last year, Nick Oppenneer constantly heard about how he and his fellow cornerbacks were the weak link on the Colorado State defense, a group with no experience.

Steve Fairchild was pleased with what he saw Friday from three true freshmen. Punter Pete Kontodiakos, the CSU football coach said, "looks like he can kick." And running backs Chris Nwoke and Lou Greenwood showed they warrant consideration for significant roles this fall.