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Former Wyoming Cowboys Will Take Their Shot at the Pros

KOWB Staff — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:04:48 +0000

Seven former University of Wyoming football players received free-agent offers from five professional teams over the weekend, as they try to pursue their dream of playing at the next level.

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Offense Rallies for a 92-60 Win in Wyoming Cowboy Spring Game

David Settle — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:00:30 +0000

After a slow start, the offense came on late in the second quarter and then controlled the second half for a 92-60 win over the defense in the Wyoming Cowboys Spring Game Saturday at War Memorial Stadium. It was the finale of the 15 practices the Cowboys are permitted in the spring, which began March 26th.

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Cowboy Defense Shines in Second Spring Scrimmage

David Settle — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:00:30 +0000

Three interceptions, 2 of which were returned for touchdowns, and 9 total tackles for loss, which included 4 sacks, led to the Wyoming defense winning the second scrimmage of spring drills 72-62 Wednesday morning. The Cowboys ran 109 total plays from scrimmage and had a kicking period during the two-hour session in the Indoor Practice Facility (IPF) at UW.

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Cowboy Football Teams with FCA in Benefit Trip to Haiti

KOWB Staff — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:43:34 +0000

The Wyoming Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes is making preparations for a second “Wyoming in Haiti” trip, set to take place May 11-17. This marks the second-straight year the FCA has organized a trip to the island to help Haitian youth.

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2013 Wyoming Cowboy Football Schedule Released

David Settle — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:16:47 +0000

With the release of the Mountain West Conference schedule for the 2013 football season Thursday, it means the University of Wyoming Cowboy football schedule is now complete for this fall. All 12 games during the upcoming season are on Saturday's. At this time, only the dates and opponents are known. Kick-off times and other details will be announced at a later time.

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Who Will Snap the Ball for the Wyoming Cowboys in 2013?

David Settle — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:11:51 +0000

It may be something that you take for granted when watching football, but it might be the biggest key of all. What is it? The snap. It starts every play and is very critical as to whether a play is run correctly or possibly ruined from the beginning. During this spring practice, the Wyoming Cowboy football team is trying to find a new center to trigger each play. It's a competition that has a good chance of carrying over into fall camp this August.

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Cowboy Football Two Practices in to Spring Drills

KOWB Staff — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:11:28 +0000

The Wyoming Cowboys conducted their second spring practice on Wednesday morning with the emphasis continuing on fundamentals and increasing the pace of practice. Fifth-year Wyoming head coach Dave Christensen liked the improvement of his team from day one to day two of spring drills, but still emphasized after practice the need for his team to continue to improve each and every day of the Cowboys’ 15 spring practices.

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Cowboy Football Adds Three New Assistants and Shifts Duties

KOWB Staff — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:45:25 +0000

University of Wyoming head football coach Dave Christensen announced Wednesday new coaching and administrative responsibilities for members of his football staff, including the official hiring of three new assistant coaches. One of the key changes is that Christensen will call the plays on game day for the Pokes.

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Wyoming Offensive Coordinator Takes Job at New Mexico State

Kari Eakins — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:28:36 +0000

Wyoming football will have a new offensive coordinator for 2013. New Mexico State announced on Friday that it has hired Gregg Brandon as the Aggies' new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

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2013 Wyoming Football Recruiting Class Announced

Kari Eakins — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:13:32 +0000

Head Coach Dave Christensen announced his fifth recruiting class at Wyoming on Wednesday. The 2013 class is composed of 11 recruits on offense, 11 on defense and 1 special teams recruit. The signees include 15 high schooler, 7 junior college transfers and 1 walk-on who was awarded a scholarship.

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Cowboy Football Adds Five More Players at Mid-Year

KOWB Staff — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:00:25 +0000

University of Wyoming head football coach Dave Christensen announced Thursday the addition of five new mid-year scholarship players to the program. The five new Cowboys include two student-athletes who graduated early from high school to enroll at UW for the 2013 spring semester and three junior-college transfers. They bring Wyoming’s total of mid-year transfers to nine. Four mid-year transfers were early announced on December 19, 2012. The five new players include two defensive lineman, a linebacker, a tight end and a running back.

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Cowboys Drop Opener At Texas, 37-17 Daily Sports Update

Bruce Dougherty — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:41:39 +0000

The Wyoming Cowboys dropped their season opener to 15th-ranked Texas in Austin Saturday night. Cowboys receiver Robert Herron had a terrific game with 5 receptions for a career high 173 yards, including an 83 yard TD gallop.

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NBA Playoffs: Lakers-104 Nuggets-100

Bruce Dougherty — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:20:07 +0000

The Los Angeles Lakers are now up 2 games to none over the Denver Nuggets with a 104-100 win Tuesday night in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Colorado Rockies dropped a 7-6 decision to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field on Tuesday night.

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Rockies-Pirates Split Doubleheader

Bruce Dougherty — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:04:43 +0000

The Colorado Rockies and the Pittsburgh Pirates split a doubleheader Wednesday. The Rockies won the first game 2-1 despite just 3 hits, and the Bucs won the second game 5-1.

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Rockies' Jamie Moyer Records Historic Win [AUDIO]

Bruce Dougherty — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:08:47 +0000

Colorado Rockies pitcher Jamie Moyer became the oldest pitcher in history to win a Major League game as the Rockies beat San Diego 5-3. The NFL regular season schedules are out and Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos will make 5 prime time appearances this year.

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Rockies Lose To D-Backs Sunday 5-2, But Take 2 Of 3 In Series [AUDIO]

Bruce Dougherty — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:59:39 +0000

The Colorado Rockies lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2 at Coors Field Sunday afternoon. The Casper Oilers legion team dropped a couple of games to Cheyenne over the weekend.

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High School Soccer: Kelly Walsh At Natrona [AUDIO]

Bruce Dougherty — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:03:16 +0000

High school soccer tonight as the Casper schools get together with Natrona hosting Kelly Walsh. The Cowboy football team went through their second team scrimmage on Wednesday afternoon.

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Cowboys Will Hold Second Scrimmage Today [AUDIO]

Bruce Dougherty — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:08:54 +0000

The Wyoming Cowboys will scrimmage for the 2nd time in public this spring this afternoon at Memorial Stadium. Arkansas Head Football Coach Bobby Petrino has been fired after circumstances following a motorcycle accident he was in on April 1st.

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Baylor Women Capture Title And Unbeaten Season [AUDIO]

Bruce Dougherty — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:05:31 +0000

Baylor won their second national women's basketball championship by defeating Notre Dame 80-61 Tuesday night and in doing so became the first men or women's team to go 40-0. The Wyoming Cowboys will have their first public scrimmage this afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

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Tebow Traded To The New York Jets [AUDIO]

Bruce Dougherty — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:58:14 +0000

The Denver Broncos have traded quarterback Tim Tebow to the New York Jets. The deal completed Wednesday night has Tebow going to the Jets in exchange for a 4th and 6th round drafts picks.

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