FORT COLLINS, Colo. — A big game this weekend means a big opportunity for Fort Collins businesses to capitalize on the expected surge of customers coming their way.
The Rocky Mountain Showdown is coming to Colorado State University for the first time since 1996 , and local sports bars have been busy preparing.
“We’ve been talking about it since June,” said Nate Haas, owner of Krazy Karl’s Pizza. “We’ve been having meetings and making sure that we’re prepared for this. I think we got the right people in the right spot, and we’re going to be ready.”
Denver7’s Ethan CarlsonThe feeling around CSU’s campus this year is different. Fans are excited for the matchup and believe the Rams can pull off the upset.
“There’s a huge buzz right now, and everybody just wants us to beat them,” said Benjamin Bomes, owner of Mo Jeaux’s Bar & Grill. “It’s the first time it’s been here in so long. And I think everybody’s just excited to have a Rocky Mountain Showdown here.”