Colorado State's Big 12 Resume

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY SportsIt's that time of year again. The heat of summer has sparked the rumors of continued conference expansion. With the dog days of summer fully upon us and the appetites for college football becoming nearly insatiable, fans and analysts have turned on their crystal balls to bridge the gap between now and the start of the season. Among the schools being evaluated as a possible candidate is Colorado State.

For Colorado State to be in this position is quite remarkable considering where the school's athletic programs were merely seven years ago. Rewind to 2008 and you will find a much different Colorado State. All-time great Sonny Lubick had just concluded his final…