The challenges are obvious at Northern Colorado, but Ed Lamb sees a locally-focused path to success

FORT COLLINS — There are a variety of ways to build a successful program in the ever-changing college football world.

Ed Lamb has chosen the path he believes will help Northern Colorado claw its way toward the top of the Big Sky Conference, and it runs right through the heart of the Centennial State.

“We have decided to take the long-term developmental approach and recruit Colorado high school kids,” Lamb said ahead of his team’s Saturday clash with Colorado State at Canvas Stadium. “We think that the long-term highest aspiration of this program is to build a regional cohesiveness with Colorado kids. And we feel like Colorado’s under-recruited right now.”

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