Carl Granderson • 2018 All-America Candidate • 2017 First Team All-Mountain West
Andrew Wingard • 2018 All-America Candidate • 2016 and 2017 First Team All-Mountain West
2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions
2016 & 2017 Back-to-Back, Eight-Win Seasons 2016 & 2017 Two Consecutive Bowl Appearances
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“With the 7th Pick in the 2018 NFL Draft the Buffalo Bills Select Josh Allen, Quarterback, Wyoming” • Wyoming’s Highest NFL Draft Pick in History • Second Highest Pick in Mountain West Conference History
Josh Allen with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ESPN’s Todd McShay and Mark Schwarz Interview Josh Allen Following Pro Day
Craig Bohl talks with FOX Sports’ Troy Aikman at Wyoming’s NFL Pro Day
Josh Allen Celebrates with Buffalo Bills Fans on Draft Night
Josh Allen Addresses the Media at Conclusion of Pro Day
Craig Bohl and NFL Network’s Mike Mayock Share a Laugh at Wyoming’s Pro Day
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COWBOYS WYOMING COWBOYS ENJOY SUCCESS IN THE NFL DURING BOHL ERA Chase Roullier, C 2017 NFL Draft Washington Redskins (2017-Present) Sixth Round, 15th Pick
Josh Allen, QB 2018 NFL Draft Buffalo Bills (2018-Present) First Round, 7th Overall Pick
Mark Nzeocha, LB 2015 NFL Draft Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers (2015-Present) Seventh Round, 19th Pick
Brian Hill, RB 2017 NFL Draft Atlanta Falcons, Cincinnati Bengals (2017-Present) Fifth Round, 12th Pick
Rico Gafford, CB Tennessee Titans (2018-Present) 2018 NFL Free Agent
Tanner Gentry, WR Chicago Bears (2017-Present) 2017 NFL Free Agent
Jacob Hollister, TE Eddie Yarbrough, DE
New England Patriots (2017-Present) 2017 NFL Free Agent
Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos (2016-Present) 2016 NFL Free Agent
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2018 University of Wyoming Football Schedule Date Opponent (Special Events) Time (M.T.) Television Sat., Aug. 25 at New Mexico State 6:00 p.m. TBA Sat., Sept. 1 WASHINGTON STATE 1:30 p.m. CBSSN Sat., Sept. 8 at Missouri 5:00 p.m. ESPN2 or ESPNU Sat., Sept. 15 WOFFORD 2:00 p.m. TBA Sat., Sept. 29 BOISE STATE* 5:00 p.m. CBSSN Sat., Oct. 6 at Hawai’i* 10:00 p.m. TBA Sat., Oct. 13 at Fresno State* TBA ESPN Networks Sat., Oct. 20 UTAH STATE* (Homecoming) TBA TBA Fri., Oct. 26 at Colorado State* 8:00 p.m. CBSSN Sat., Nov. 3 SAN JOSE STATE* TBA TBA Sat., Nov. 17 AIR FORCE* TBA ESPN Networks Sat., Nov. 24 at New Mexico* TBA TBA Sat., Dec. 1 Mountain West Championship+ TBA TBA BOLD AND CAPS Indicate Home games All times listed are Mountain Time Additional game times and televising networks will be announced at future dates. *Indicates Mountain West Conference games +The Mountain West Football Championship Game will be played at the home stadium of the divisional champion with the highest national ranking.
University of Wyoming Future Football Schedules 2019
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Date Opponent Aug. 31 MISSOURI Sept. 7 at Texas State Sept. 14 IDAHO Sept. 21 at Tulsa
Date Opponent Sept. 3 TULSA Sept. 10 NORTHERN COLORADO Sept. 17 at Illinois
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Date Opponent Sept. 2 TEXAS TECH Sept. 9 PORTLAND STATE Sept. 23 APPALACHIAN STATE Sept. 30 at North Texas
Date Opponent Sept. 5 WEBER STATE Sept. 12 at Texas Tech Sept. 19 UTAH Sept. 26 at Ball State
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Date Opponent Sept. 4 MONTANA STATE Sept. 11 at Northern Illinois Sept. 18 BALL STATE Sept. 25 at Clemson
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All future schedules are tentative and subject to change. ALL HOME GAMES ARE IN BOLD
Credits Publishing Credit: Many thanks go out to all the outstanding people at Modern Printing Company of Laramie, Wyo., for their hard work and dedication in publishing this year’s information on University of Wyoming Football. We are grateful for the pride you take in producing this publication. Design Credit: Hugh West of Modern Printing Company of Laramie designed both the covers and editorial pages for this year’s Wyoming Football publication. It is always a pleasure to work with you, Hugh. We can’t thank you enough for your creativity and the extra time and effort you put into making this publication the best it can be. Photography Credits: To our outstanding colleagues at UW Photo Service -- Ted Brummond and Kyle Spradley -- you always go the extra mile in meeting our needs. We also want to extend our sincere thanks to Troy Babbitt, Paul Kanaly and Adam Herrera of the UW Foundation for their beautiful photographic contributions to this year’s publication. Content Credits: The 2018 University of Wyoming Football media guide was produced by the University of Wyoming Athletics Media Relations Office. It was edited by Tim Harkins, Associate Athletics Director for Media Relations and Nick Seeman, Assistant Athletics Director for Media Relations. Many thanks also to Diane Dodson, Media Relations Office Manager, and Byron Crane and Tyree Mayfield, Media Relations Interns, for their contributions to this year’s guide.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS The Wyoming Way..............1-52 2018 Season Outlook Season Outlook.......................... 54-56 Cowboys by Position................. 57-61 Depth Chart................................ 62-63 2018 Rosters............................... 64-67 Personnel Picture....................... 68-73 Following the Cowboys................... 74
Cowboy Coaches Head Coach Craig Bohl.............. 76-79 Assistant Coaches...................... 80-89 Administrative Staff.................... 90-92 Support Staff................................... 93 Graduate Assistants................... 94-95 Cowboy Coaches Records............. 96
The Cowboys Biographical Sketches............. 98-156
The Opponents The Opponents....................... 158-160 Series Records....................... 161-174
2017 Season in Review 2017 Statistics........................ 176-184 Game-by-Game...................... 185-191
Records & History UW's NCAA Records.............. 193-194 Top 10 All-Time....................... 195-204 Year-by-Year Leaders.............. 205-208 Team Records................................ 209 All-Time Scores...................... 210-216 Larry Birleffi Press Box.................. 216 Conference Standings........... 217-222 UW All-Time Assistant Coaches... 223 All-Time Lettermen................. 224-227 Pokes in the Pros................... 228-229 Award Winners....................... 230-231 Hall of Fame Inductees.......... 232-233
Mountain West MW Commissioner & Staff............ 235 All-Conference............................... 236 Academic All-Conference............. 237
UW Administration Administration and Staff......... 239-242 Mission Statement......................... 243
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The Cowboy Sports Network Hall of Fame Announcers Dave Walsh and Kevin McKinney to Call Games Again in 2018
GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Laramie, Wyo. Founded: 1886 Enrollment: 12,397 President: Dr. Laurie Nichols Athletics Director: Tom Burman Colors: Brown & Gold Nickname: Cowboys, Pokes Conference: Mountain West Stadium: Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium Capacity: 29,181 Surface: FieldTurf Revolution
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The 2018 season will mark the 122nd season of Wyoming Football. Wyoming All-Time Football Record 528-567-28 (.483) -- 1,123 Total Games Wyoming All-Time Home Football Record 314-197-18 (.611) -- 529 Home Games Wyoming All-Time Road Football Record 206-360-10 (.366) -- 576 Road Games Wyoming Neutral-Site Football Record 8-10-0 (.444) -- 18 Neutral-Site Games
2018 TEAM INFORMATION
Kevin McKinney
All Wyoming Cowboy Football games may be heard live on the 26 affiliate radio stations of the Cowboy Sports Network throughout the states of Wyoming, Colorado and South Dakota. The flagship station for the network is KFBC 1240 AM in Cheyenne, Wyo. Each Wyoming Football game is also broadcast on the official University of Wyoming athletics website: www.gowyo.com. Dave Walsh will be calling Cowboy games for his 35th season in 2018. He will be joined by longtime Cowboy color analyst Kevin McKinney, who will be adding color commentary on Wyoming Football games for the 21st consecutive season. McKinney will be entering his 46th year as color analyst on Cowboy Basketball broadcasts in 2018-19. Walsh and McKinney were inducted together into the Wyoming Association of Broadcasters (WAB) Hall of Fame in the summer of 2015. McKinney was inducted into the UW Athletics Hall of Fame in the fall of 2013, and Walsh was inducted in the fall of 2016. A native of San Diego, Calif., Walsh received his degree in radio and television in 1975 from San Diego State. He was the sports director at KVOC Radio in Casper, Wyo., prior to joining the Cowboys. He is a nine-time Wyoming Sportscaster of the Year as selected by his peers of the National Association of Sportswriters and Sportscasters. McKinney, a Cheyenne native and University of Wyoming graduate, has also been honored during his distinguished career as a Wyoming Sportscaster of the Year. McKinney serves as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs at UW.
2018 COWBOY SPORTS NETWORK AFFILIATES
Offensive Scheme: Pro-Style, West Coast Defensive Scheme: Tampa 2 (4-3) Starters Returning: 19 Total (9 Offense, 8 Defense, 2 Special Teams) Starters Lost: 5 Total (2 Offense, 3 Defense, 0 Special Teams Lettermen Returning: 49 Total (24 Offense, 22 Defense, 3 Special Teams) Lettermen Lost: 18 Total (8 Offense, 8 Defense, 2 Special Teams) Other Returners: 32 Total (15 Offense, 15 Defense, 2 Special Teams) 2018 Signings: 24 Total (11 Offense, 12 Defense, 1 Special Teams)
2018 COACHING STAFF
Head Coach: Craig Bohl (Nebraska ‘82) Overall Record: 126-61 (.674) Record at Wyoming: 22-29 (.431) Offensive Coaching Staff Assoc. Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/QBs Brent Vigen (North Dakota State ‘98) TEs/Fullbacks/CoSpecial Teams Coordinator Mike Bath (Miami of Ohio ‘01) Offensive Line Scott Fuchs (North Dakota State ‘95) Wide Receivers Mike Grant (Nebraska ‘93) Running Backs/Director of Player Personnel Gordie Haug (Bemidji State ‘09) Defensive Coaching Staff Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Scottie Hazelton (Fort Lewis ‘97) Defensive Ends/Co-Special Teams Coordinator AJ Cooper (North Dakota State ‘06) Safeties Jake Dickert (Wisconsin-Stevens Point ‘07) Defensive Tackles Pete Kaligis (Washington ‘94) Cornerbacks John Richardson (North Dakota St. ‘10) Administrative Staff Assistant A.D. for Football Operations Brent Vernon (Missouri ‘08) Director of Recruiting Justin Mesa (USC ‘07) Assistant Director of Recruiting Ian McGrew (Tennessee-Martin ‘15)
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UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING SPORTS PROPERTIES University of Wyoming Sports Properties (UWSP) is the multimedia rights holder and sports marketing arm for University of Wyoming Athletics. In addition to managing the statewide radio broadcast programing for UW Athletics, UWSP offers corporate customers a multitude of marketing and media sponsorship opportunities that include: television advertising, venue signage, event sponsorship, Travis Hawks gameday promotions, video board features, hospitality, overall marketing Manager of Business Brad Poe partnerships and marketing opportunities on the UW official athletics Development General Manager website: www.gowyo.com. Brad Poe, serves as General Manager of University of Wyoming Sports Properties. UWSP is a property of Learfield Sports, which manages multimedia rights for nearly 130 collegiate institutions and associations. Dallas-based Learfield Sports also secures marketing partnerships and provides exclusive sports programming to approximately 1,200 radio stations throughout the country. Learfield Sports is an operating unit of Jefferson City, Mo., based Learfield Chris Haller Communications, Inc. To learn more about the company and its collegiate portfolio, Manager of Business visit www.learfieldsports.com. Development
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Associate Athletics Director (Football Contact)
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Sources of Information for Media
Amy Dambro
Information on University of Wyoming Football is available through the following sources. We at the Wyoming Media Relations Office hope you continue to consider our staff as your primary source for information. Call us anytime at (307) 766-2256 or on our cell phones: Harkins (307) 760-7847 and Seeman (612) 741-0550.
Assistant Director of Media Relations Cell Phone: (307) 760-1736 montross@uwyo.edu
Cell Phone: (307) 760-7847 tharkins@uwyo.edu
1. Official Website
Nick Seeman
Diane Dodson
Assistant Athletics Director (Secondary Football Contact)
Office Manager
wyosid@uwyo.edu
University of Wyoming Athletics may be accessed on the web at the following address: www.gowyo.com
2. Email Addresses
You can e-mail the Wyoming Media Relations Office at: wyosid@uwyo.edu tharkins@uwyo.edu nseeman@uwyo.edu
Cell Phone: (612) 741-0550 nseeman@uwyo.edu
3. Audio and Video at www.gowyo.com
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Media Relations Office
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Phone: (307) 766-2256 Press Box Phone: (307) 766-2222 Fax Number: (307) 766-2346 Press Box Fax: (307) 766-4921
Sean O’Sullivan
Assistant Media Relations Director
Media Relations Mailing Address: University of Wyoming Athletics Dept. 3414, 1000 E. University Ave. Laramie, WY 82071
Live radio broadcasts of the Wyoming Cowboys, as well as video features are available over the internet by going to the official University of Wyoming Athletics website at: www.gowyo.com Cowboy Football and Basketball broadcasts, as well as Cowgirl Basketball broadcasts can all be heard there.
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LARAMIE DAILY BOOMERANG
KGWN-TV (CBS)
KFBC 1240 AM (Flagship Station for Cowboy Sports Network)
314 S. 4th Street, Laramie, WY 82070 Scott Nulph, Sports Editor David Watson, Sports Writer Phone: (307) 742-2176 Fax: (307) 721-2973
CASPER STAR-TRIBUNE
P.O. Box 80, Casper, WY 82602 Jack Nowlin, Sports Editor Brandon Foster, Sports Writer Phone: (307) 266-0573 or (800) 442-6916 Fax: (307) 266-0568
WYOMING TRIBUNE-EAGLE
702 W. Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY 82001 Robert Gagliardi, Senior Sports Editor Jeremiah Johnke, Asst. Sports Editor Phone: (307) 634-3361 Fax: (307) 778-7163
THE BRANDING IRON (Student Newspaper)
Dept. 3625, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071 Sports Editor: Phone: (307) 766-3856 Fax: (307) 766-4027 Email: bi@uwyo.edu
Collegepressbox.com is the official media website for Division I football. Access and download weekly game notes, quotes, statistics, media guides, headshots, logos and more for each conference and its member schools. Login information will be distributed to accredited media or you can apply for a password by sending an e-mail to password@collegepressbox.com.
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2923 E. Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY 82001 Anna Logan, Sports Anchor Christy Waite, Sports Anchor Phone: (307) 634-7755 or (307) 637-5656 Fax: (307) 638-0182 Email: anna.logan@kgwn.tv
KTWO-TV (ABC)
1856 Skyview Drive, Casper, WY 82601 Carmine Gemei, Sports Anchor Phillip Benotti, Sports Anchor Phone: (307) 237-3711 Fax: (307) 234-9866 Email: cgemei@k2tv.com
KCWY-TV (NBC)
141 Progress Circle, P.O. Box 1540, Mills, WY 82644 Greg Beesley, Sports Anchor Tyler Shaw, Sports Anchor Phone: (307) 577-0013 Fax: (307) 235-9037 Email: gbeesley@kcwy13.com
WIRE SERVICES Associated Press
320 W. 25th St., Suite 310, Cheyenne, WY 82001 Bob Moen, News Correspondent Mead Gruver, News Correspondent Ben Neary, News Correspondent Phone: (800) 442-2451 or (307) 632-9351 Fax: (307) 637-8538 Email: apcheyenne@ap.org bmoen@ap.org mgruver@ap.org bneary@ap.org
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1806 Capitol Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82001 Dave Montgomery, Owner/General Manager Keith Kelley, Sports Director Reece Monaco, News Director Phone: (307) 634-4461 Fax: (307) 632-8586 Email: sports@kfbcradio.com
KOWB 1290 AM
P.O. Box 1290, Laramie, WY 82070 David Settle, Sports Director Phone: (307) 745-4888 Fax: (307) 742-4576 Email: david.settle@townsquaremedia.com
KTWO 1030 AM
150 N. Nichols, Casper, WY 82601 Bob Price, General Manager Phone: (307) 266-5252 Fax: (307) 235-9143
KUWR 91.9 FM/Wyoming Public Radio
Dept. 3984, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071 Bob Beck, News Director Phone: (307) 766-4240 or 766-6626 Fax: (307) 766-6184 Email: btwo@uwyo.edu
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elcome to the University of Wyoming, and Cowboy Football. The information on these pages is presented to assist the working media in its coverage of the upcoming season. The Wyoming Media Relations Office will be available throughout the year to assist you.
Credential Requests
Requests for press box and photo credentials should be directed to the University of Wyoming Media Relations Office. To ensure consideration, requests should be submitted on company letterhead — either by email, fax or mail — two weeks prior to the game. Requests made the week of the game will be handled as space allows. No requests will be processed later than noon on the day prior to the game. Credentials will either be mailed, or will be held at Will Call.
Media Parking at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium
Wyoming’s Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium is located on the north side of Grand Ave. at the intersection of Grand and 22nd Street in Laramie, Wyo. Most media members will be assigned parking in the FA or S lots on the west side of War Memorial Stadium and the Arena-Auditorium. The FA or S lots may both be accessed by taking Willett Drive, which runs on the north side of War Memorial Stadium. On the west side of the Arena-Auditorium turn south off of Willett Drive into the FA or S parking lots.
Media Facilities
The War Memorial Stadium Press Box facility is located on the top of the Stadium's West Stands. Working media are accommodated in the main “Larry Birleffi Media Area”, while broadcast personnel are assigned booth space as available. The Press Box is accessible via an elevator, located in the southwest corner of War Memorial Stadium.
Postgame Procedures
Members of the Media Relations staff will escort media representatives to the respective team interview areas with two minutes remaining in the game. Requested Cowboy players and Head Coach Craig Bohl will be escorted to the High Altitude Performance Center War Room following the 10-minute cooling off period. Opponent players and head coach will meet with media members in War Memorial Fieldhouse following the cooling off period.
Practice
Video Services
Media in need of assistance with video may contact the UW Athletics Media Relations Office.
Media Teleconferences
A teleconference will be included as a par t of Craig Bohl’s Monday press conferences during the season, giving those media, unable to attend, an opportunity to phone in and ask questions of the Cowboy head coach.
Media members are required to check with the Wyoming Media Relations Office prior to attending a practice sesson.
For detailed information on teleconferences and how to connect to the calls, contact the UW Media Relations Office at (307) 766-2256
Craig Bohl Press Conference and Interviews
Real Time Data Rights Policy
Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl will be available on a weekly press conference each Monday during the season from Noon-12:30 p.m. The press conference will be held in the High Altitude Performance Center . Bohl will also be available via teleconference during the press conference. Contact the UW Media Relations Office for details regarding the weekly press conference.
Player and Assistant Coach Interviews
Wyoming football players and assistant coaches will be available to the media for individual interviews each Monday following Coach Bohl’s press conference. Media need to submit specific player and assistant coach interview requests to Tim Harkins of the UW Media Relations Office by phone or e-mail no later than 1 p.m. on Sundays for the Monday interviews.
The acceptance of media credentials is an acknowledgment of the University of Wyoming’s rights to the game and play-by-play coverage and your agreement to abide by any restrictions the University of Wyoming may place on real-time playby-play coverage and use of comprehensive game statistics. Failure to abide by these restrictions implemented by the University of Wyoming may result in revocation of press credentials. The University of Wyoming reserves the right to grant approval for distribution of real time play-by-play, game-related statistics and information through the Internet.
Media Relations Office
The Wyoming Media Relations Office is located at the north end of the Intercollegiate Athletics Building in the Fieldhouse North Addition. The office is located on the second floor, Room 206. The phone number is 307-766-2256.
It is requested that media conduct their interviews on Mondays. If there are student-athletes and assistant coaches unable to meet an interview request on Monday due to a scheduling conflict, those student-athletes and coaches will be made available Tuesday.
Photographic Services
Photographers can either shoot from designated areas on the sidelines or from the camera deck that is located in front of the press box and is accessible from the main press area. Wireless internet access is available in the press box. There is also a room available to photographers during and after games on field level in the former Stadium Club room located underneath the southwest corner of War Memorial Stadium. Wireless internet and high speed data lines will also be available in this room.
Media Services
Complete team and individual stats, running playby-play and postgame coach and player quotes are provided for working media. A media folder including flip-card, updated statistics and game-day notes will be provided pregame. An internal public address is provided for updated information and notes throughout the game. A pregame meal is served through the first quarter, and coffee, soft drinks and snacks are available during and following the game. For radio, ISDN lines, as well as regular land lines are available. Ample phone lines and wireless internet are available in the press box.
Ticket Information
Tickets to all University of Wyoming Athletics’ events may be purchased through the UW Athletics Ticket Office. Tickets may be ordered over the phone by calling 307-766-7220, or online at www.gowyo.com, and go to the ticket links on the front page.
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Cowboy Locker Room
MICK & SUSIE McMURRY HIGH ALTITUDE PERFORMANCE CENTER
The WAR Room
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MICK & SUSIE McMURRY HIGH ALTITUDE PERFORMANCE CENTER New Strength and Conditioning Center In the summer of 2018 a new strength and conditioning center opened for Cowboy Football. The new area contains 12,000 square feet of space, and features the newest and the best in strength training equipment.
New Training Table With completion of the Mick and Susie McMurry High Altitude Performance Center (HAPC) in the summer of 2018, there has been a dramatic change in how the nutritional needs of student-athletes have been met. A new Training Table area opened in the HAPC and is available for UW student-athletes in all 17 NCAAsanctioned sports offered by the University of Wyoming. The Training Table is located on the second level of the High Altitude Performance Center.
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A BUILDER OF WINNING PROGRAMS
Recognized as One of the Nation’s Top Coaches • Named the Eddie Robinson FCS National Coach of the Year in 2012 and ‘13, becoming the first coach to win the honor in consecutive seasons in the 27-year history of the award • FCS National Coach of the Year in 2012 and ‘13 as selected by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) •2016 Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year
Has Built Consistent Winners • Led Wyoming to back-to-back eight win seasons in 2016 and ‘17, two consecutive bowl appearances and a bowl championship in 2017 • North Dakota State posted a 43-2 (.956) record over Bohl’s last three seasons • NDSU won 76.5 percent of their games (104-32 record) in Bohl’s 11 years as head coach • NDSU became only the second team to win three consecutive FCS titles in NCAA history and was the first undefeated (15-0) FCS National Champion since 1996 • Against FBS teams the last four seasons, Bohl’s Bison went 4-0, including a 24-21 road win over defending Big 12 Conference Champion Kansas State in 2013.
Part of Five National Championships • Won Three FCS National Championships at North Dakota State in 2011, ‘12 and ‘13 • Assistant Coach on two FBS National Championships at Nebraska in 1995 and ‘97
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Brent Vigen
Associate Head Coach Offensive Coordinator/QBs •Three FCS National Championships •Eight total postseason appearances, including two bowl appearance as a coach
AJ Cooper
Co-Special Teams Coordinator/DEs •Three FCS National Championships •Seven total postseason appearances as a coach
Scottie Hazelton
Defensive Coordinator/LBs •One FCS National Championship •Five total postseason appearances, including two bowl appearance as a coach
Scott Fuchs
Offensive Line •Three FCS National Championships •Thirteen total postseason appearances as a coach •As a player, he was a member of North Dakota State’s 1990 NCAA Division II National Championship team
Mike Bath
Co-Special Teams Coordinator/ Tight Ends/Fullbacks •Six postseason appearances, including three bowl appearances as a coach •Head-coaching experience at Miami (Ohio)
Mike Grant
Wide Receivers •Two FBS National Championships •Fifteen postseason appearances as a coach, including fourteen bowl games and three Orange Bowl appearances as a coach
Pete Kaligis
Defensive Tackles •Seven bowl appearances as a coach •Fifteen total postseason appearances as a coach •As a player, he was a starter on the 1991 University of Washington National Championship team
Brent Vernon
Assistant Athletics Director for Football Operations •Eight bowl appearances as a coach or administrator •Nine total postseason appearances
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Safeties •Five postseason appearances as a coach, including two FCS Quarterfinal appearances and an NCAA Division II National Championship Game appearance
Justin Mesa
Director of Recruiting
•Five bowl appearances as a coach or
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John Richardson
Cornerbacks •Three FCS National Championships •Seven total postseason appearances as a coach
Gordie Haug
Running Backs/ Director of Player Personnel •Two FCS National Championships •Five total postseason appearances as a coach
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#BuildingSomethingSpecial The beautiful University of Wyoming campus, looking west, with the UW Athletics facilities in the foreground.
UNIVERSITY OF
If you are looking for a wonderful college environment, look no further than the University of Wyoming. From its’ beautiful mountain setting in Laramie, to its wide range of academic offerings and its nationally-respected football program, UW offers a memorable college experience to its students. UW provides an atmosphere that allows you to achieve both your academic and athletic goals. The University was founded in 1886. It opened with one building, five professors, two tutors and 42 students. Programs of study included philosophy, arts, literature and science. We’ve come a long way since then. Today, UW offers approximately 180 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through the colleges of Agriculture, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences and Law, as well as through the Graduate School and the Outreach School, including the University of Wyoming/Casper College Center. This wide range of choices allows each student to explore many options to find his or her career niche. Another way we contribute to the success of our students is by offering a large number of courses each semester, making it possible for most to graduate in four years.
The McMurry Family UW Legacy Hall in the Gateway Center
The Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center Opened in the fall of 2014, the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center was built to be a “Gateway” to the University of Wyoming. It houses the UW Foundation, Alumni Association, Admissions Office and Career Services Center. The Gateway Center serves as a fantastic recruiting tool for UW Athletics. The Cowboy Football team hosts recruiting functions in the Gateway Center.
The Roy & Caryl Cline President’s Room in the Gateway Center
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The Jonah Bank Atrium is the centerpiece of the beautiful new College of Business building. Wyoming’s new College of Business building features a trading room, behavioral and multi-media laboratories, an executive boardroom, conference and seminar rooms and an auditorium. College of Business students benefit from the latest wired and wireless technologies, including highdefinition playback and projection systems in each classroom, a video production and editing facility, video conferencing capabilities, financial data feeds and a stock ticker in the atrium.
Wyoming’s College of Business Construction of the New College of Business Building was completed in the Fall of 2010
The American Heritage Center,
Home to UW’s Art Gallery and Archives
The College of Health Sciences
At UW, we encourage students to develop their full potential by becoming involved as active members of the university, local community and the world. Opportunities for involvement in some 200 recognized student organizations include student government, publications, the speech and debate team and religious and cultural organizations. Many of our students also take advantage of exceptional international opportunities to become part of the world community through Study Abroad and International Programs. With so many choices, our students enjoy the benefits of meeting new people, making good friends, developing leadership skills and gaining invaluable life experiences. UW offers a true college-town atmosphere. Laramie has a population of approximately 30,000 with a student enrollment of 12,397. The Laramie campus is composed of 80 major buildings on 785 beautifully landscaped acres. There is a pleasant mix of modern and traditional structures, many built of native Wyoming sandstone quarried northeast of Laramie. At the heart of the campus is the Wyoming Student Union. Fresh from a new multi-million dollar renovation, the Union is where students can kick back between classes, have a University of Wyoming sandwich, meet friends, check out an art exhibit or study. Distinguished Alumni UW is the perfect place for learning in a friendly yet The Late Dr. Jerry Buss, The owner of the Los Angeles Lakers achievement-oriented environment. As the state’s sole four-year educational institution, Dick Cheney, Former Vice President of the United States the university receives strong support from the state and The Late Curt Gowdy, The Most Decorated National Sportscaster in History its residents. There is a dedication to making UW the best Jay Novacek, Former All-Pro Tight End with the Dallas Cowboys it can be in terms of its facilities, programs, people and Gen. Pete Schoomaker, Former U.S. Army Chief of Staff aesthetics. Capital improvements on campus are a high Alan Simpson, Former United States Senator priority, reflecting a commitment to maintaining UW’s worldclass stature. Gerry Spence, Noted attorney and television personality
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New Head Coach’s Office in the Rochelle Athletics Center In 2014, the football offices in the Rochelle Athletics Center underwent a renovation to modernize the space and present a new image for Cowboy Football moving forward. Pictured here is a photo of head coach Craig Bohl’s office.
Entryway to Head Coach’s Office
Just outside the head coach’s office is a glass entryway highlighted by modern wall graphics depicting the rich tradition of Cowboy Football.
View of Head Coach’s Office Looking West The new Wyoming head football coach’s office as seen looking toward the west window.
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Welcome to Cowboy Football The entry into the Wyoming Football offices features an open, contemporary reception area for visitors to relax in upon arrival.
WYO Wall
The reception area also displays a beautiful wooden wall with the raised letters WYO. Behind the letters is the iconic image of Wyoming’s Teton Mountain Range.
Hallway to Assistant Coaches’ Offices
The hallway leading to the assistant football coaches’ offices is filled with fresh new graphics of Cowboy Football.
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Members of the University of Wyoming Athletics party that traveled to Haiti in May 2015 are pictured here with members of the Haitian American Football Association (HAFA). Lyonel Narcisse is standing in the middle of the photo holding a framed certificate from the HAFA. In May of 2012, ‘13, ‘14 and ‘15, several University of Wyoming Football players, along with student-athletes from other UW sports teams and other UW students traveled to Haiti to honor the memory of fallen football teammate Ruben Narcisse. The 2010 college football season started on a sad note for the Wyoming Cowboys when the Monday following their season opener linebacker Narcisse was killed in an early morning car Ruben Narcisse Takes the Field as a Dominic Rufran Shares a Laugh with accident on Labor Day, Sept. 6, 2010. Narcisse Cowboy in 2010 a Haitian Youth was a 19-year old freshman from Miami, Fla. While Narcisse played his high school football at Chaminade-Madonna Prep in Miami, his family is originally from Haiti. His father Lyonel continues to return to his native country to help in the rebuilding efforts following the tragic 2010 earthquake in Haiti that left 200,000 people dead and 1.6 million homeless. It was decided in the winter of 2012, that the Cowboy football team would go to Haiti to aid in the ongoing relief efforts. The Wyoming Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes organized the “Wyoming in Haiti” trips for four consecutive years. The Cowboys and Cowgirls have conducted sports camps and assisted the local church of Lyonel Narcisse in rebuilding Haitian Youths Playing Football efforts. The Wyoming group also worked with another ministry, Love a Child, which reaches out to Haiti’s most vulnerable youth through a variety of ministries including an orphanage, rural outreach programs, food Eddie Yarbrough, Tom Thornton, D.J. May and distribution, medical care and a Chase Roullier help in Rebuilding Efforts soccer league ministry.
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#BuildingSomethingSpecial Members of the University of Wyoming Football team work as a team to assist in flood-prevention efforts in Saratoga, Wyo.
On May 30, 2014, approximately 60 University of Wyoming football student-athletes accompanied by several other university employees and students traveled over the Snowy Range to help the community of Saratoga, Wyo., fight off flooding from the North Platte River. Spring runoff from melting snow and rainstorms had swelled the North Platte River that runs through downtown Saratoga. Wyoming National Guard units had already been in town for several days working to assist the community in its battle against the river. One of the Cowboy volunteers who traveled to Saratoga to help was former Cowboy Darrenn White. “The reason we came is to help out the people in this community,” White said. “We want to support them. I’m really enjoying it, and I’m glad to help out any way we can.”
The North Platte River shown threatening to overflow a bridge in Saratoga, Wyo., in May 2014.
Former Wyoming linebacker Alex Borgs works side-by-side with Wyoming National Guard members.
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In 2008, Wyoming defeated the Tennessee Volunteers, 13-7, in Knoxville’s Neyland Stadium, becoming the first team from a non-automatic qualifying BCS conference to win there since 1986.
Wyoming hosted the No. 2 ranked Texas Longhorns before a sellout crowd in War Memorial Stadium in 2009. Texas made its first-ever appearance in Laramie, and went on to finish the ‘09 season as the national runnerup.
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The biggest home game in University of Wyoming school history was played in 2011, as Wyoming hosted Nebraska for the first time before a sellout crowd. In the 2009 season, Wyoming hosted the then No. 2 ranked Texas In 2007, Devin Moore ran away from #91 Chris Long Longhorns. It was the Longhorns’ first-ever appearance in Laramie, Wyo. and the Virginia defense as the Cowboys defeated the Wyoming led the Longhorns 10-6 late in the first half before losing to the Cavaliers, 23-3, before a sellout crowd in Laramie. eventual national runnerup in front of a sellout crowd in War Memorial Stadium. Not only have the Cowboys played the best in the nation, but over the past 14 seasons, Wyoming has enjoyed success against those teams, recording victories over:
• Tennessee of the Southeastern Conference (13-7 in Knoxville, Tenn., in 2008); • Virginia of the Atlantic Coast Conference (23-3 in Laramie, Wyo., in 2007); • Ole Miss of the Southeastern Conference (37-32 in Laramie, in 2004, and 24-14 in Oxford, Miss., in 2005) and • UCLA of the Pacific-10 Conference (24-21 in the Pioneer PureVision Las Vegas Bowl in 2004).
UW has faced numerous Top 25 ranked programs over the past 21 years, including: Ohio State (1997); Colorado (1997); Georgia (1998); Tennessee (1999, 2002 and 2008); Auburn (2000); Texas A&M (2000, 2001, 2004); Kansas (2001, 2003); Washington (2002); Oklahoma State (2003); Ole Miss (2004, 2005); Florida (2005); Virginia (2006, 2007), Texas (2009 and 2010), Nebraska (2011, 2013, 2016), Michigan State (2014) and Oregon (2014). Looking to the future, Wyoming has upcoming games with: Washington State (2018); Missouri (2018, 2019); Utah (2020, 2025); Texas Tech (2020, 2023); Clemson (2021); Illinois (2022) and Arizona State (2024). Washington State (2018), Missouri (2019), Utah (2020) and Texas Tech (2023) are scheduled to appear once each in Laramie.
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IN THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
National Television Coverage in 2016
This aerial view of the 2016 Mountain West Conference Championship Game was taken by ESPN during the game hosted by the University of Wyoming. The Cowboys were featured on ESPN networks seven times in 2016, and were featured on CBS Sports Network four times.
ESPN Televises MW Championship From Laramie ESPN announcers (left to right) Steve Levy, Todd McShay and Brian Griese meet with Wyoming Cowboys Lucas Wacha and Josh Allen prior to the 2016 Mountain West Championship Game played in Laramie.
Wyoming vs. Nebraska The Biggest Event in the History of War Memorial Stadium On Sept. 24, 2011, Wyoming hosted Nebraska in the Cornhuskers’ first-ever appearance in Wyoming’s War Memorial Stadium. The sellout crowd and regional appeal of the game made it the biggest event in the history of War Memorial Stadium.
Wyoming Cowboy Football is accustomed to playing on national television and against some of the top college football programs in the country -- and they’ve enjoyed success against the best in the country. Wyoming was featured on ESPN twice during the 2016 postseason. ESPN televised the Mountain West Conference Championship from Laramie. ESPN also televised the 2016 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl versus BYU. The Cowboys kicked off the 2009 bowl season in an ESPN nationally-televised game that was one of the most exciting of the college bowl season. In double overtime, Wyoming defeated Fresno State, 35-28. The Cowboys and Temple Owls once again began the college bowl season in 2011 on ESPN in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl. The Mountain West Conference’s television package includes partnerships with CBS Sports Network, ESPN and AT&T SportsNet. In addition to more wide-ranging television coverage of University of Wyoming football games, in 2010 CBS Sports Network aired a special on Wyoming Football entitled “College Football Confidential”.
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Marcus Harris Wide Receiver 1993-96
• 1996 Biletnikoff Award Winner as Nation’s Outstanding Receiver • 1996 Consensus All-American • Placed Ninth in 1996 Heisman Trophy Balloting • 1995 American Football Coaches Association First Team All-American • Ended his college career as the NCAA’s career leader in receiving yards (4,518), still ranks No. 5 in NCAA history in receiving yards
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Eddie “Boom Boom” Talboom Tailback/Place-Kicker 1949-50
Linebacker, 1975-78
• Wyoming’s First All-American in 1950 • Led Wyoming to School’s First Bowl Game, the 1951 Gator Bowl • Still Ranks No. 6 in NCAA History in Career Scoring Average • Inducted Into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2000
For over 100 years, University of Wyoming Football has thrilled Cowboy fans with some of the greatest players and coaches in college football. Wyoming’s Football Tradition has been built by such legendary coaches as Bowden Wyatt, Bob Devaney, Paul Roach and Joe Tiller, who all walked the sidelines of War Memorial Stadium. Great All-Americans like Eddie Talboom (1950), Mike Dirks (1967), Ken Fantetti (1978), Galand Thaxton (1987), Ryan Yarborough (1993), Marcus Harris (1996), Brian Lee (1997) and John Wendling (2006) were all recognized among the greatest players of their eras. Other Cowboy greats like Jerry Hill, Jim Kiick and Jay Novacek went on to play for Super Bowl teams with the Baltimore Colts, Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys, respectively. The 2018 college football season will mark the 122nd season of Wyoming Cowboy Football.
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• 1978 Football Writers All-American • WAC Defensive Player of the Year in 1978 • Two-time First Team All-Conference
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Conference Championships 2016 Mountain West Conference Mountain Division Champions 1996 Western Athletic Conference Pacific Division Champions 1993 Western Athletic Conference Tri-Champions 1988 Western Athletic Conference Champions 1987 Western Athletic Conference Champions 1976 Western Athletic Conference Co-Champions 1968 Western Athletic Conference Champions 1967 Western Athletic Conference Champions 1966 Western Athletic Conference Champions 1961 Skyline Conference Co-Champions 1960 Skyline Conference Co-Champions 1959 Skyline Conference Champions 1958 Skyline Conference Champions 1956 Skyline Conference Champions 1950 Skyline Conference Champions 1949 Skyline Conference Champions
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Paul Roach Head Coach 1987-90
• Won Back-to-Back Conference Championships in 1987 and ‘88 • Took Wyoming to three bowl games in four years as head coach • Also a Wyoming assistant coach in the late 1960s and later Athletics Director in the 1980s and 90s, he was part of six of Wyoming’s 15 bowl appearances and six of seven WAC titles
Mitch Donahue Defensive End 1987-90
• 1990 First Team All-American and placed Fourth in 1990 Outland Trophy Balloting • Wyoming’s only two-time WAC Defensive Player of the Year (1989 and ‘90) • Played in three bowl games in four seasons at Wyoming • Wyoming’s career sack leader with 49
Bob Devaney Head Coach 1957-61
• Won Four Skyline Conference Championships in Five Seasons • Best Winning Percentage in School History, 35-10-5 (.750) • Inducted Into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1981
Galand Thaxton Linebacker 1984-87
Jay Novacek Tight End 1982-84
• 1987 Associated Press All-American • Wyoming’s Career Tackle Leader (467) • Captained 1987 WAC Championship Team
• 1984 Consensus All-American • Still Holds NCAA Record for Average Yards per Catch by a Tight End in a Single Season (22.6 yards per catch) • Inducted Into College Football Hall of Fame in 2008
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Conference Players of the Year 1996 Marcus Harris, WR, Offensive Player of the Year 1990 Mitch Donahue, DE, Defensive Player of the Year 1989 Mitch Donahue, DE, Defensive Player of the Year 1988 Randy Welniak, QB, Offensive Player of the Year 1988 Pat Rabold, DT, Defensive Player of the Year 1978 Ken Fantetti, LB, Defensive Player of the Year 1967 Paul Toscano, QB, Offensive Player of the Year
Bowden Wyatt Head Coach 1947-52
• Coached Wyoming’s First Bowl Game, the 1951 Gator Bowl • Won Back-to-Back Skyline Championships in 1949 and ‘50 • Inducted Into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1997
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ATMOSPHERE Gameday at War Memorial Stadium is the place to be in the state of Wyoming on Saturdays. As the only NCAA Division I university in Wyoming, everyone is a Cowboy fan. There is nothing like a college football gameday. From pregame tailgating to the pageantry of bands, cheerleaders and mascots entertaining loyal fans, college football is unmatched in the excitement it generates. Sharing the day with a group of close friends makes the experience that much more exciting. And when the game is over and another Wyoming home victory is a reality, the team and Cowboy fans celebrate together by singing the traditional victory song — Ragtime Cowboy Joe.
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TRADITIONS
There are many traditions associated with Wyoming Football gamedays. From Pistol Pete to the Cowboy Joe Pony and a new tradition, the Cowboy Walk. The Cowboy Walk sees fans lineup to wish the Cowboys well as they make their way to the locker room prior to each home game. And of course prior to the game plenty of tailgating activities can be found centered around Wyoming’s Tailgate Park.
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Marcus Harris 1996 Biletnikoff Award Winner and Consensus All-American Marcus Harris accepts the Biletnikoff Award in 1996. The award is symbolic of the nation’s outstanding receiver. Harris also finished ninth in the 1996 Heisman Trophy balloting, and was named a Consensus All-American.
Andrew Wingard was named one of 16 semifinalists for the 2016 Jim Thorpe Award, which is presented annually to the top college defensive back in the country.
AND CONFERENCE AWARD HONOREES Logan Wilson was awarded the 2016 Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Year Trophy.
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Conference Award Winners
Mitch Donahue finished fourth in balloting for the Outland Trophy his senior season of 1990. The Outland Trophy is given to the top college lineman in the nation each season. Donahue was also a two-time conference Defensive Player of the Year for the Cowboys in 1989 and ‘90.
2016 Logan Wilson, LB, Freshman of the Year 2011 Brett Smith, QB, Freshman of the Year 2009 Austyn Carta-Samuels, QB, Freshman of the Year 1996 Marcus Harris, WR, Offensive Player of the Year 1993 Steve Scifres, OT, Freshman of the Year 1991 Robert Rivers, RS, Special Teams Player of the Year 1990 Mitch Donahue, DE, Defensive Player of the Year 1989 Mitch Donahue, DE, Defensive Player of the Year 1989 Randy Welniak, QB, WAC Student-Athlete of the Year 1988 Randy Welniak, QB, Offensive Player of the Year 1988 Pat Rabold, DT, Defensive Player of the Year 1988 Dabby Dawson, RB, Newcomer of the Year 1986 Anthony Sargent, WR, Newcomer of the Year 1984 Galand Thaxton, LB, Newcomer of the Year 1982 Jay Haynes, OLB, Newcomer of the Year 1978 Ken Fantetti, LB, Defensive Player of the Year 1977 Myron Hardeman, RB, Newcomer of the Year 1967 Paul Toscano, QB, Offensive Player of the Year
Jovon Bouknight was one of 15 semifinalists for the 2005 Biletnikoff Award, honoring college football’s top receiver.
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Randy Welniak earned accolades on and off the field his senior season. He was selected as the conference’s Offensive Player of the year in the fall of ‘88, and was named conference Student-Athlete of the Year at the conclusion of the 1988-89 academic year.
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Randy Welniak was the 1988 Western Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year. He is now the Senior Associate Athletics Director at UW.
RETURN HOME TO LARAMIE The wonderful college experience that is offered by attending the University of Wyoming is one that remains with student-athletes long after they complete their eligibility as Wyoming Cowboys. The University, the Laramie community and the beauty of the Rocky Mountains draw UW alumni back to the region. Included among the many former Cowboys who have returned to Wyoming to make their homes is the Cowboys’ all-time leading tackler, Galand Thaxton. Thaxton was an Associated Press All-American in Eric Worden 1987 as a middle linebacker. He was part of the Cowboys’ 1987 WAC Championship season. Thaxton returned to Laramie in 1999 to manage his own State Farm Insurance agency. He is a native of Denver, Colo. Randy Welniak returned to Laramie in the summer of 2007. The 1988 WAC Offensive Player of the Year as a quarterback, Welniak led the Cowboys to the 1988 WAC Championship. A native of Ord, Neb., he is currently a Senior Associate Athletics Director at UW. Eric Worden, a four-year letterwinner from 1988 through 1991, is an Matt Lehning engineer for the TriHydro Corporation, an environmental engineering firm located in Laramie. A native of Loveland, Colo., Worden was an outstanding offensive linemen for the Cowboys during that era. He was a member of the 1988 WAC Championship team. Matt Lehning, owner of Brown ‘N Gold Outlet, a retail apparel company in Laramie, was a standout player for the Cowboys. Lehning, who lettered in 1998 and 1999, was a First Team All-MWC free safety in 1999. Lehning’s hometown is Sublette, Kan. Julius Stinson was a First Team All-Conference cornerback in 2007, and was one of 12 semifinalists for the 2007 Jim Thorpe award, Galand Thaxton waves to the which honors the top defensive back in the nation each season. War Memorial Stadium crowd at a recent reunion of his 1987 Stinson currently works for Cathedral Home for Children in Laramie. conference championship team. These individuals are only a few of the former Cowboys who Julius Stinson make Wyoming their home.
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Brian Lee,
Free Safety 1997 Consensus All-American and First Team Academic All-American Brian Lee was voted a Consensus All-American in 1997, while leading the nation in interceptions as a free safety. In addition, he earned First Team Academic All-America honors, becoming the first Cowboy to achieve both honors in the same season.
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Ryan Yarborough Wide Receiver, 1992 and ‘93 All-American
Punter
1983 Consensus All-American
Ryan Yarborough became the first Cowboy to receive First Team All-America honors in consecutive seasons. He was a First Team selection by the Football Writers Association of America in 1992. In ‘93, he was a First Team honoree by both the Associated Press and the Football Writers.
Jack Weil led the nation in punting in 1983, averaging 45.6 yards per punt. He became the first Cowboy in history to earn Consensus AllAmerica honors. The other three are Jay Novacek (1984), Marcus Harris (1996) and Brian Lee (1997).
Dewey McConnell End, 1950 & 1951 All-American Dewey McConnell led the nation in receiving in 1951, earning him Associated Press All-America honors. He grew up in the hometown of the Cowboys, Laramie, Wyo. He was also an AP Honorable Mention All-American in 1950.
Wyoming Consensus All-Americans 1997 Brian Lee, Free Safety 1996 Marcus Harris, Wide Receiver 1984 Jay Novacek, Tight End
Ken Fantetti Linebacker, 1978 All-American Ken Fantetti was a Football Writers Association of America All-American in 1978. He also was the WAC Defensive Player of the Year that season.
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1983 Jack Weil, Punter (Consensus All-Americans are those individuals who received First Team All-America honors from the majority of All-America teams that received nationwide circulation in a given year as determined by the NCAA.)
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John Wendling Safety, 2006 All-American John Wendling was Wyoming’s most recent All-American in 2006. A native of Rock Springs, Wyo., Wendling was also one of 17 finalists for the National Football Foundation’s Draddy Trophy in ‘06. The Draddy Trophy, recently renamed the Campbell Trophy, is presented annually to the top football scholar-athlete in the country, and is often referred to as the “Academic Heisman”.
Mike Dirks Defensive Tackle, 1967 All-American Mike Dirks, #66 in the photo, was one of the leaders of a Wyoming defense that led the nation in rushing defense in both 1966 and ‘67. His senior season the Cowboys earned a berth in the Sugar Bowl, and Dirks was named an All-American by the Football Writers and Look Magazine.
Wyoming All-Americans 2016: 2006: 2005: 2001: 1997: 1996: 1995: 1993: 1992: 1990: 1988: 1987: 1984: 1983: 1978: 1977: 1976: 1969: 1967: 1962: 1961: 1960: 1959: 1956: 1953: 1951: 1950:
Chase Roullier – Center – Second Team USA Today All-American Brian Hill – Running Back – Third Team College Sports Madness All-American John Wendling – Strong Safety – Second Team CollegeFootballNews.com All-American Jovon Bouknight – Wide Receiver – Honorable Mention College Football News All-American J.D. Wallum – Place-kicker – Second Team Football News All-Amecrian Brian Lee – Free Safety – Consensus & First Team FWAA, Football News, AP & Walter Camp All-American Marcus Harris – Wide Receiver – Consensus & First Team AP, FWAA, AFCA, Walter Camp & Football News Steve Scifres – Offensive Tackle – First Team FWAA All-American Cory Wedel – Place-kicker – First Team AFCA, Walter Camp All-American Marcus Harris – Wide Receiver – First Team AFCA All-American Brian Gragert – Punter – Second Team AFCA All-American Ryan Yarborough – Wide Receiver – First Team AP & FWAA All-American Ryan Yarborough – Wide Receiver – First Team FWAA All-American Mitch Donahue – Defensive End – First Team FWAA, Sporting News and NFL Draft Report All-American Pat Rabold – Defensive Tackle – Second Team AP All-American Galand Thaxton – Linebacker – Third Team AP All-American Jay Novacek – Tight End – Consensus & First Team Kodak All-American Jack Weil – Punter - Consensus & First Team FWAA & AP All-American Ken Fantetti – Linebacker – First Team FWAA All-American Dennis Baker – Offensive Tackle - First Team AP All-American Paul Nunu – Linebacker – First Team Football News All-American Bob Jacobs - Place-Kicker – First Team Sporting News and FWAA-Look Magazine All-American Jerry DePoyster – Place-Kicker – First Team AP and Sporting News All-American Mike Dirks – Defensive Tackle – First Team FWAA, NEA & Look Magazine All-American Glen Hopkins – Tackle – Honorable Mention AP All-American Joe Vitale – Guard – Honorable Mention AP All-American Chuck Lamson – Quarterback – Honorable Mention UPI, NEA, Williamson Rating System All-American Jerry Hill – Running Back – Honorable Mention AFCA All-American Marty Hamilton – End – Honorable Mention Williamson Rating System All-American Richard Williams – Center – Honorable Mention Williamson Rating System All-American Jerry Hill – Running Back – Honorable Mention All-American Len Kuczewski – Guard/Linebacker – Honorable Mention AP All-American Jim Walden – Quarterback – Honorable Mention AP All-American Jim Crawford – Halfback – First Team Look & NEA, Second Team Williamson Rating and INS & Third Team AP, UPI and Football Digest All-American Buster Elder – End – Honorable Mention AP All-American Vince Guinta – Center – Honorable Mention AP All-American John Watts – Quarterback – Honorable Mention AP All-American Larry Zowada – Back – Honorable Mention AP All-American Joe Mastrogiovanni – Back – Honorable Mention UPI All-American Dewey McConnell – End – First Team AP All-American Harry Geldien – Back – Honorable Mention UPI All-American Doug Reeves – Center – Honorable Mention UPI All-American Eddie Talboom – Tailback – First Team NEA & INS All-American, Second Team AP All-American C.T. Hewgley – Tackle – Second Team AP All-American Dick Campbell – Back – Honorable Mention AP All-American Tom Drost – End – Honorable Mention AP All-American Dewey McConnell – End – Honorable Mention AP All-American Selmer Pederson – Safety – Honorable Mention AP All-American Doug Reeves – Center – Honorable Mention AP All-American Marlin Smith – Guard – Honorable Mention AP All-American Marvin Strauch – Tackle – Honorable Mention AP All-American Jerry Taylor – Guard – Honorable Mention AP All-American
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Steve Scifres Offensive Tackle, 1996 All-American Steve Scifres was one of the greatest offensive linemen in school history, starting every game of his college career — 47 consecutive. He was selected by the Football Writers of America as a First Team All-American in 1996.
Jim Crawford Running Back, 1956 All-American A native of Greybull, Wyo., Jim Crawford led the nation in rushing his senior season of 1956 to earn All-America recognition from the Football Writers Association of America. Among the running backs he beat for the rushing title in ‘56 were Jim Brown of Syracuse and Tommy McDonald of Oklahoma.
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FORMER GREAT Jay Novacek Dallas Cowboys Tight End
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Member of Dallas Cowboy Super Bowl Championships in 1992, ‘93 and ‘95 Inducted Into the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame in 2008
Malcom Floyd
Eric Coleman
San Diego Chargers (2004-2015) Wide Receiver
New England Patriots Cornerback Second Round Pick of Patriots in 1989 NFL Draft
Adam Goldberg Minnesota Vikings/St. Louis Rams (2003-2011) Offensive Lineman
Ken Fantetti Fritz Shurmur Green Bay Packers
Detroit Lions Linebacker Seven-Year NFL Veteran Football Writers Association All-American in 1978
Defensive Coordinator of 1996 Super Bowl Champions Former Wyoming Head Coach From 1971-74 (Deceased)
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Jim Kiick Miami Dolphins Running Back Member of NFL’s Last Undefeated Championship Team With the Dolphins in 1972
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CURRENT
Mitch Unrein Houston Texans/Denver Broncos/ San Diego Chargers/Chicago Bears/Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2010-Present) Defensive Tackle
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Chase Roullier Washington Redskins (2017-Present) Center
Tashaun Gipson Cleveland Browns/ Jacksonville Jaguars (2012-Present) 2014 NFL All-Pro Selection Free Safety
Brian Hill Atlanta Falcons/ Cincinnati Bengals (2017-Present) Running Back
Craig Johnson New York Giants, Running Backs Coach (2018 will be 19th as an NFL Coach)
Eddie Yarbrough Denver Broncos/Buffalo Bills (2016-Present) Defensive End
Joe DeCamillis Jacksonville Jaguars, Special Teams Coordinator (2018 will be 30th Year as an NFL Coach)
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Marqueston Huff Tennessee Titans/Kansas City Chiefs/ Dallas Cowboys (2014-Present) Defensive Back
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1968 Sugar Bowl Wyoming had posted a perfect 10-0 record in 1967 entering its game versus LSU in the 1968 Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 1968. While Wyoming lost to the Tigers, 13-20, the Cowboys appearance in the Sugar Bowl is still remembered by Cowboy fans as one of the greatest moments in school history.
Bowden Wyatt Wyoming Head Coach of 1951 Gator Bowl Champions
1987 Holiday Bowl
Bowden Wyatt guided the Wyoming Cowboys to its first-ever bowl appearance in the 1950 season, when on Jan. 1, 1951, Wyoming defeated Washington & Lee, 20-7, to complete an undefeated, 10-0, season.
1968 Sugar Bowl
The Wyoming defense, seen swarming an Iowa ballcarrier here, played an outstanding game in the 1987 Holiday Bowl. UW’s defense held the Hawkeyes to only one offensive touchdown. But Iowa returned a blocked punt for a TD and returned an interception for another score to give the Hawkeyes a one-point, 20-19, victory.
1976 Fiesta Bowl 1988 Holiday Bowl
2004 Pioneer PureVision Las Vegas Bowl Champions
1990 Copper Bowl 2004 Las Vegas Bowl 2009 New Mexico Bowl
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Wyoming seniors Guy Tuell, Trenton Franz, J.J. Raterink and Zach Morris helped lead the Cowboys to the biggest upset of the 2004 bowl season as Wyoming defeated UCLA, 24-21, in the Pioneer PureVision Las Vegas Bowl.
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2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen accepts the Most Valuable Player Award for his performance in Wyoming’s 37-14 win over Central Michigan in the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
Jim Kiick MVP of the 1966 Sun Bowl Wyoming running back Jim Kiick scored two touchdowns, including one on a 43-yard run in leading Wyoming to a 28-20 victory over Florida State in the 1966 Sun Bowl to earn Most Valuable Player honors.
Tom Corontzos Quarterback of 1990 Copper Bowl Team Tom Corontzos threw for 226 yards against the California Bears in the 1990 Copper Bowl. The game came down to the last 49 seconds, but Wyoming lost a 15-17 heartbreaker.
Wyoming Bowl Appearances
1955 Wyoming Cowboys Capture Sun Bowl Championship, Jan. 2, 1956 The 1955 Wyoming Cowboys defeated Texas Tech, 21-14, on Jan. 2, 1956, to capture the 1956 Sun Bowl Championship. The following season of 1956, Wyoming posted a perfect 10-0 record.
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Idaho Potato Bowl Wyoming 37, Central Michigan 14
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2011
New Mexico Bowl Wyoming 15, Temple 37
2009
New Mexico Bowl Wyoming 35, Fresno State 28 (2OT)
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Las Vegas Bowl
Wyoming 24, UCLA 21
1993
Copper Bowl
Wyoming 17, Kansas State 52
1990
Copper Bowl
Wyoming 15, California 17
1988
Holiday Bowl
Wyoming 14, Oklahoma State 62
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Holiday Bowl
Wyoming 19, Iowa 20
1976
Fiesta Bowl
Wyoming 7, Oklahoma 41
1968
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Wyoming 13, LSU 20
1966
Sun Bowl
Wyoming 28, Florida State 20
1958
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Wyoming 14, Hardin-Simmons 6
1956
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Wyoming 21, Texas Tech 14
1951
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Wyoming 20, Washington & Lee 7
Wyoming 21, BYU 24
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IN THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME William H. “Lone Star” Dietz Head Coach at Wyoming from 1924-26, became the most recent Wyoming inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame. He was inducted in ceremonies held in July 2012.
Jay Novacek receives his Hall of Fame Award from NFF Board of Director and 1974 and ‘75 Heisman Trophy Winner Archie Griffin
The University of Wyoming is proud to have six former football greats inducted into the National Football Foundation’s College Football Hall of Fame. Former Cowboy head coaches Bob Devaney, Pat Dye, Bowden Wyatt and William H. “Lone Star” Dietz, and former Wyoming All-Americans Eddie “Boom Boom” Talboom and Jay Novacek have all been elected to the distinguished Hall. Dietz became the most recent Wyoming inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame as he was inducted during ceremonies in July of 2012 as a part of the Hall’s 2012 Divisional Class. Dietz coached the Cowboys for three seasons from 1924-26. During his career which spanned from 1915-42, he also served as the head coach at Washington State, Purdue, Louisiana Tech, Haskell Indian Institute and Albright (Pa.), building a career record of 96-62-7 (.603). The mission of the National Football Foundation is to promote the power of amateur football in developing the qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, competitive zeal and the drive for academic excellence in America’s young people. The NFF was founded in 1947. The Wyoming Chapter of the National Football Foundation (NFF) was founded in 1993 by former UW head coach and athletics director Paul Roach when he gathered a group of interested ex-players, businessmen, coaches, athletic administrators, educators and football fans together. Two scholar-athletes from each of the five Wyoming high school classifications and the University of Wyoming are honored each year at the Wyoming Chapter’s annual banquet. Bob Devaney The Wyoming Chapter has had three West Regional Winners and three Regional Runners-up, competing Pat Dye against 25 other chapters in the West. That speaks volumes for the outstanding young men in Wyoming. Former Cowboy Football player Justin Hopkin from Burlington, Wyo., won the West Region High School Award in 1996. Another former Cowboy, Chris Prosinski of Buffalo, Wyo., was the NFF West Regional High School winner in 2006. Gavin Mills from Powell, Wyo., won the NFF West Regional High School Award in 2009. Former Cowboy, John Wendling, was one of only 17 national finalists for the 2006 Draddy Trophy. The Draddy Trophy, which was renamed the Campbell Trophy in 2009, is often called the “Academic Heisman”. It is awarded annually to the top college football scholar-athlete in the nation. By being named one of the Draddy finalists in ’06, Wendling received an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship from the NFF. Wendling was also the first individual to be both a Wyoming NFF Chapter High School scholarship winner, as well as a Wyoming Chapter College scholarship winner. Jake Edmunds a UW graduate in 2009 and Chris Prosinski in 2010 were the second and third individuals to be honored as both a Wyoming high school and University of Wyoming Scholar-Athlete Finalist. The Wyoming Chapter is currently the largest in the nation out of 121 chapters. If you would like to Eddie Talboom become a member or help support the Wyoming Chapter as it strives to be No. 1 please contact former Bowden Wyatt Cowboy Football letterman and current Wyoming NFF Chapter Membership Chairman, Mike Schutte at 3608 Green Spring Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80528 or email him at MShootee@gmail.com.
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Joe Tiller Wyoming Head Coach 1991-96 • Won conference championships in 1993 and ‘96 with the Cowboys • His 1996 Cowboy squad led the nation in passing offense • Twice Named AFCA Region Coach of the Year at Wyoming
Some of the greatest names in college football have held the postion of head coach of the Wyoming Cowboys. Bowden Wyatt, Phil Dickens, Bob Devaney, Lloyd Eaton, Fred Akers, Paul Roach and Joe Tiller have all led the Cowboy Football program to exciting victories, conference championships and bowl games as head coach of the Cowboys. Four former Wyoming head coaches have been enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame. Those four are; Wyatt, who was inducted in 1997; Devaney, inducted in 1981; Pat Dye, who went on to great success at Auburn and was inducted in 2005; and Lone Star Dietz in 2012.
National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Coaches Bob Devaney Inducted in 1981 Years at Wyoming: 1957-61 Bowden Wyatt Inducted in 1997 Years at Wyoming: 1947-52 Pat Dye Inducted in 2005 Years at Wyoming: 1980 William H. “Lone Star” Dietz Inducted in 2012 Years at Wyoming: 1924-26
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Bob Devaney Wyoming Head Coach 1957-61 Won four Skyline Conference Championships in five seasons at Wyoming before he went on to great success at the University of Nebraska
Conference Coaches of the Year 2016 Craig Bohl, Mountain West 2011 Dave Christensen, Mountain West
American Football Coaches Association District/Regional Coaches of the Year
1996 Joe Tiller, Western Athletic
1996 Joe Tiller, AFCA Region 4
1988 Paul Roach, Western Athletic
1993 Joe Tiller, AFCA Region 5
1987 Paul Roach, Western Athletic
1988 Paul Roach, AFCA Region 5
1976 Fred Akers, Western Athletic 1967 Lloyd Eaton, Western Athletic 1966 Lloyd Eaton, Western Athletic 1959 Bob Devaney, Skyline
1987 Paul Roach, AFCA Region 5 1976 Fred Akers, AFCA District 8 1967 Lloyd Eaton, AFCA District 6
1958 Bob Devaney, Skyline 1950 Bowden Wyatt, Skyline
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ALL-AMERICANS Trenton Franz was a First Team Academic All-American in 2004, and earned a prestigious Postgraduate Fellowship from the National Football Foundation. After completing his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, he pursued his graduate studies at Princeton where he earned his master’s degree in civil and environmental engineering in June 2007 and his Ph.D. in January 2011. Franz was also a team captain of Wyoming’s 2004 Las Vegas Bowl Championship Team.
Luke Ruff Wyoming's Most Recent First Team Academic All-American, 2012 Luke Ruff, a civil engineering major with a 3.66 cumulative grade-point average was named First Team Capital One Academic All-American in 2012.
The University of Wyoming Football program has enjoyed a rich tradition of attracting outstanding student-athletes to UW. The quality of these young men is perhaps best represented by the number of Academic All-Americans who have worn the Cowboy colors. Since 1952, when the College Sports Information Directors of America began selecting Academic All-America teams, the University of Wyoming has produced 18 First Team Academic All-Americans. In both 1996 and 1997, Wyoming’s football program led the nation in First Team honorees with two First Team selections in 1996 and three in 1997. The most recent honoree was senior free safety Luke Ruff in 2012. Ruff graduated from UW in 2013, earning a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a 3.66 cumulative grade-point average. He chose to continue his graduate studies at the University of Wyoming, where he completed his master’s degree in environmental engineering in December 2014. At the conclusion of his undergraduate studies, Ruff was chosen to receive an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, helping him to pursue his graduate studies in engineering at Wyoming. Among his other honors were: being named a semifinalist for the National Football Foundation’s William V. Campbell Trophy, also referred to as the “Academic Heisman”; being selected as one of 30 football national finalists for the Senior CLASS Award; and being honored by the National Football Foundation as a 2013 Hampshire Honor Society member. He was a 2012 Preseason First Team All-Mountain West Conference selection by conference media members. His junior season, Ruff earned Second Team All-Mountain West Conference honors for his achievements on the football field.
Cory Wedel and Jay Korth
Wyoming First Team Academic All-Americans
Two-Time Academic All-Americans Teammates Jay Korth and Cory Wedel share the distinction of being the only two Wyoming Cowboys to earn First Team Academic All-America honors twice. Wedel and Korth were both named to the Academic AllAmerica First Team in 1996 and 1997.
Brian Lee First Team Academic All-American and Consensus All-American In 1997, Brian Lee accomplished a very rare feat as he earned First Team Academic All-America honors and Consensus All-America honors in the same season. He is the only Cowboy in school history to achieve both those honors.
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Academic All-Americans Marty Hamilton, End Marty Hamilton, End Fran Miknis, Guard Bob Dinges, Defensive End George Mills, Offensive Guard Mike Lopiccolo, Offensive Tackle Bob Gustafson, Offensive Tackle/Tight End Pat Arndt, Offensive Guard Ryan Christopherson, Running Back Joe Cummings, Defensive End Jay Korth, Offensive Lineman Cory Wedel, Place-kicker Jay Korth, Offensive Lineman Brian Lee, Free Safety Cory Wedel, Place-kicker Brian Brown, Linebacker Trenton Franz, Center Luke Ruff, Free Safety
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John Wendling was one of only 17 national finalists for the National Football Foundation’s Draddy Trophy in 2006. The Draddy Trophy, renamed the Campbell Trophy in 2009, is often referred to as the “Academic Heisman”. It is awarded each year to the top football scholar-athlete in the country. Here Wendling is pictured with 2006 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Inductee Emmitt Smith at the annual NFF & College Hall of Fame Awards Dinner.
Chris Prosinski 2006 NFF High School West Region Scholar-Athlete Chris Prosinski (far right) with two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin and fellow 2006 NFF High School Scholar-Athletes Barry Gallup Jr. (far left) and Bryant Browning (second from right)
Hampshire Honor Society Beginning in 2007, the National Football Foundation created the Hampshire Honor Society to honor college football players across the country who achieved both on and off the football field. Wyoming has had players receive the honor in 11 of the first 12 years of the award’s existence. Those former Cowboy honorees are listed below.
2007 Each year since 1959, the National Football Foundation (NFF) has honored the nation’s best all-around college football players with its National Scholar-Athlete program. The top college football student-athletes have been recognized by the NFF for their athletic ability, academic prowess and civic leadership. Through the years, four Wyoming Cowboys have received this prestigious honor. Pat Smyth in 1959, Marty Eliopulos in 1986, Trenton Franz in 2004 and John Wendling in 2006 were chosen by the National Football Foundation for this elite honor. Wyoming’s most recent honoree, John Wendling, was named one of only 17 national finalists for the NFF’s Draddy Trophy in 2006. The Draddy Trophy, renamed the Campbell Trophy in 2009, is presented annually by the NFF to the top football scholar-athlete in the country. It is often referred to as the “Academic Heisman”. By being named a finalist, Wendling was also named to the NFF’s National Scholar-Athlete team, and he was awarded an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship. Former Cowboy center Trenton Franz earned the honor in 2004. Franz went on to pursue his graduate studies in engineering at Princeton University, where he earned master’s degree in civil and environmental engineering in June 2007 and then received his Ph.D. in January 2011. Former Wyoming Cowboy Chris Prosinski joined some very elite company when the National Football Foundation (NFF) selected him as one of only five high school student-athletes in the nation to be honored in its 2006 NFF High School Scholar-Athlete Class. Prosinski was the West Region honoree. Over one million high school student-athletes play football each season. The NFF, through its 120 chapters nationwide, honor approximately 2,500 of these high Wyoming’s National Football Foundation school student-athletes with over Scholar-Athletes $800,000 in annual scholarships. 1959 Pat Smyth, Guard From that group of 2,500 1986 Marty Eliopulos, Linebacker scholarship recipients, the NFF chooses 2004 Trenton Franz, Center only five for the distinct honor of National High School Scholar-Athlete. 2006 John Wendling, Strong Safety
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Mike Groover, Defensive End Tyler Holden, Wide Receiver John Wendling, Strong Safety Luke Chase, Linebacker Sean Claffey, Linebacker Brandon Haugen, Linebacker Jake Edmunds, Linebacker Michael Ray, Strong Safety Chris Sundberg, Tight End Russ Arnold, Center Weston Johnson, Linebacker Jesson Salyards, Tight End Dax Crum, Quarterback Chris Prosinski, Free Safety Alex Toney, Linebacker Clayton Kirven, Offensive Tackle Luke Ruff, Free Safety Oliver Schober, Linebacker Keenan Montgomery Mark Nzeocha Stuart Williams
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A photo mural of Paul Roach being carried off the field by his players adorns one wall of the Paul and Marge Roach Hall at War Memorial Lobby. The photo of Roach being carried off the field was taken in the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, following Wyoming’s 37-13 regularseason win over UTEP that clinched the 1987 Western Athletic Conference Championship.
AT WAR MEMORIAL LOBBY Paul and Marge Roach “This state, the University, and the intercollegiate athletics program have always been very special to my family,” said Roach at the dedication of Roach Hall. “We will always cherish our association with the great fans of Wyoming.”
Paul Roach Highlights
As an assistant coach, head coach and athletics director at the University of Wyoming, Paul Roach was a part of six of Wyoming’s 14 bowl teams and six of seven Western Athletic Conference Championships. Among his other accomplishments was establishment of the UW Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame in 1993.
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The words Jonah Field are displayed prominently on the playing surface in War Memorial Stadium to recognize the generous gift of the John and Mari Ann Martin and Mick and Susie McMurry families.
Martin and McMurry Gift Makes Jonah Field Surface Possible The University of Wyoming named the playing surface at War Memorial Stadium, “Jonah Field” following a $5 million gift from the John and Mari Ann Martin and Mick and Susie McMurry families. Pictured at the press conference are left to right: UW’s former NCAA 400-meter hurdle champion Shauna Smith, Senator Alan K. Simpson, Susie McMurry, the late Mick McMurry, John Martin, Mari Ann Martin and former UW quarterback Corey Bramlet. For the 2013 college football season, a brand new FieldTurf Revolution playing surface with a distinctive Wyoming design was unveiled on Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. The new surface was installed in June 2013, and was selected by Wyoming Athletics due to its elite-level playability. FieldTurf has been installed at many of the top NCAA and NFL football stadiums in the country for its grass-like performance and safety. Jonah Field will continue as the name of Wyoming Football’s playing surface to commemorate the generous donations to UW Athletics by Casper entrepreneurs Susie and the late Mick McMurry and John and Mari Ann Martin and their families. Sporting one of the finest grass gridirons for its first 55 seasons, the initial switch to artifical turf was completed in August of 2005. The Martin and McMurry families donated $5 million to UW Athletics in May 2005. That gift was matched by the state of Wyoming for a total of $10 million. The new surface was originally named Jonah Field to recognize not only the prolific natural gas field in Sublette County (Wyoming) that made the Martin-McMurry gift possible, but also to recognize the financial contributions to state funding projects, including higher education, made over time by Wyoming’s extractive industries. Gifts totalling $2 million by George and Dianna Archuleta of La Barge and Ron and Linda Flack of Cheyenne, launched UW’s Intercollegiate Athletics capital campaign for facilities. Their gifts were made in March of 2004. Many other alumni, friends and Cowboy supporters also contributed through the Strategic Plan for Intercollegiate Athletics, The new elements of the 2013 design include the words “Jonah Field” prominently displayed on both sidelines. A depiction of Wyoming’s iconic Teton Mountains are prevalent in both end zones along with the traditional words “WYOMING” and “COWBOYS” in brown on a gameday gold background in opposite end zones. Those words appear in a new western-style font. Also new is the lettering “7220 Feet” on both sidelines, indicating the elevation of War Memorial Stadium as the highest NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision field in the nation. Wyoming’s traditional “Steamboat” symbol of a bucking horse and rider will remain at midfield in brown, outlined in white and gameday gold. The field design was provided by award-winning graphic designer David Coleman, who is a Wyoming native and UW graduate. The project was supervised by the Mountain West Regional Manager for FieldTurf, Jed Easterbrook, who is also a UW graduate and Cowboy baseball letterwinner.
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THE AND THE The annual Wyoming-Colorado State “Border War” football game has evolved into one of the most bitterly contested rivalries in college football. The series began in 1899, and has been played in three different centuries. Wyoming and CSU have waged the “Border War” every year but six since the schools began playing, and the 2018 season will mark the 73rd consecutive season the two border rivals will meet, dating back to 1946. In fact, this is one of the oldest rivalries west of the Mississippi River. This year will mark the 110th meeting. In 1968, the ROTC detachments of the respective schools initiated the “Bronze Boot”, traveling trophy awarded to the winner of the contest each year. The Boot was originally worn in Vietnman by Dan Romero, a CSU ROTC instructor. The boot has rested in UW’s possession in 26 of the 50 years since its inception. The “Bronze Boot” has become one of the most famous traveling trophies in college football. This year’s 2018 meeting will be the 51st time the trophy has been fought over. Year 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
Outcome Wyoming 46, Colorado State 14 Wyoming 39, Colorado State 3 Wyoming 16, Colorado State 6 Wyoming 17, Colorado State 6 Wyoming 28, Colorado State 9 Wyoming 35, Colorado State 3 Colorado State 11, Wyoming 6 Colorado State 3, Wyoming 0 Colorado State 19, Wyoming 16 Wyoming 29, Colorado State 13 Wyoming 13, Colorado State 3 Colorado State 20, Wyoming 16 Colorado State 28, Wyoming 25 Wyoming 55, Colorado State 21 Colorado State 9, Wyoming 3 Wyoming 42, Colorado State 17 Wyoming 43, Colorado State 34 Colorado State 30, Wyoming 19 Colorado State 20, Wyoming 15 Wyoming 20, Colorado State 15 Wyoming 48, Colorado State 14 Wyoming 56, Colorado State 35 Colorado State 17, Wyoming 8 Wyoming 35, Colorado State 28 Wyoming 31, Colorado State 14 Colorado State 41, Wyoming 21
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Outcome Colorado State 35, Wyoming 24 Colorado State 31, Wyoming 24 Wyoming 25, Colorado State 24 Colorado State 14, Wyoming 7 Wyoming 27, Colorado State 19 Colorado State 24, Wyoming 13 Colorado State 37, Wyoming 13 Colorado State 42, Wyoming 14 Colorado State 44, Wyoming 36 Wyoming 35, Colorado State 28 Colorado State 30, Wyoming 7 Colorado State 39, Wyoming 31 Wyoming 24, Colorado State 0 Colorado State 36, Wyoming 28 Colorado State 31, Wyoming 20 Wyoming 17, Colorado State 16 Wyoming 44, Colorado State 0 Wyoming 22, Colorado State 19 Wyoming 45, Colorado State 31 Colorado State 52, Wyoming 22 Colorado State 45, Wyoming 31 Colorado State 26, Wyoming 7 Wyoming 38, Colorado State 17 Wyoming 16, Colorado State 13
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The statue “Fanning a Twister”, depicting the great Wyoming bucking horse Steamboat was erected in 1991 north of War Memorial Stadium to welcome visitors to the University of Wyoming Athletics complex. Sculptor Peter Fillerup from Cody, Wyo., created “Fanning a Twister”.
SYMBOL OF WYOMING Cowboy Tough Statue The sculpture “Cowboy Tough” was added to the UW Athletics facilities in the early 2000s. Casper, Wyo., artist Chris Navarro created this new bucking horse and rider sculpture. There are two full-size originals of the statue that are located in the UW Athletics Department — one is on the second floor of the Rochelle Athletics Center and the second sits at the north endzone of War Memorial Stadium. It has become a tradition for the Wyoming Cowboy players and coaches to touch “Cowboy Tough” as they enter and exit the field at War Memorial Stadium on gamedays.
The symbol on the Wyoming Cowboy football helmet depicts a Cowboy riding a bucking horse. That symbol has been a part of the University of Wyoming Athletics Department since the early 1920s, when UW equipment manager Deane Hunton obtained a photograph of cowboy Guy Holt riding the world famous bucking horse “Steamboat” at the Albany County fairgrounds in 1903. Hunton traced the photo of Steamboat and Holt and turned it into a logo for use on athletics equipment. Steamboat was born on a ranch between Laramie and Bosler, Wyo., in 1901, and is regarded as one of the greatest bucking horses in history. In later years, the symbol used by Wyoming Athletics more closely resembled the logo on the state’s automobile license plates., which depicted another famous bucking horse “Deadman” with a rider by the name of “Stub” Farlow atop it. “Deadman” was owned by the Jackson Hole Frontier Association. The license plate design was developed by the then Secretary of State, Lester C. Hunt, who later became the Governor of Wyoming and a United States Senator in 1935. Hunt utilized a photograph of “Deadman” and Farlow for the design of the state’s license plates, which first appeared in 1936. While there are differing opinions on exactly which horse and rider are depicted on all of UW’s athletics uniforms today, it is the symbol that is important. The bucking horse and rider represents the toughness, and the never-say-die spirit that is Wyoming. Whether it is “Steamboat” or “Deadman”, the bucking horse and rider logo is without a doubt one of the best and most distinctive symbols in college sports.
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War Memorial Stadium, Circa 1990s This aerial photo of War Memorial Stadium, looking toward the southwest, shows a sellout crowd in the 1990s, prior to artificial turf being installed in “The War”, and prior to the Rochelle Athletics Center being built at the north end of the field.
Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium
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2005 — First Season of Artificial Turf In 2005, artificial turf was installed in War Memorial Stadium for the first time after 55 seasons of featuring a natural grass surface in the stadium. This photo from the 2005 TCU game shows the artificial surface that was installed in the summer of 2005 at a cost of slightly more than $1 million. In conjunction with the installation of the artificial surface, the field at War Memorial Stadium was named Jonah Field to recognize a very generous gift of $5 million by the John and Mari Ann Martin and Mick and Susie McMurry families to the UW Athletics Department. The Martin and McMurry families developed the Jonah Field natural gas field in western Wyoming.
Sept. 23, 1950, Versus Baylor War Memorial Stadium was dedicated on Sept. 23, 1950, in a game versus Baylor. The Bears came to Laramie nationally ranked. They were led by quarterback Hayden Fry, who later went on to a College Hall of Fame career as head coach at SMU and Iowa. But Wyoming recorded a 7-0 victory over the Bears led by single-wing tailback Eddie “Boom Boom” Talboom, who would also later be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player. Wyoming went on to achieve an undefeated season, 10-0-0, and earned the school’s first bowl bid to the 1951 Gator Bowl.
War Memorial Stadium Attendance Highs Single Game Attendance 34,745 vs. Colorado State (10/18/97) 34,231 vs. BYU (11/10/90) 32,617 vs. Nebraska (9/24/11) 32,210 vs. UTEP (11/5 /88) 31,742 vs. BYU (10/18/86) 31,620 vs. Virginia (9/1/07) 31,017 vs. Texas (9/12/09) Season Attendance 149,625 in 1990 (7 games) 148,860 in 2016 (7 games) 144,299 in 2017 (7 games) 142,516 in 1988 (6 games) 137,484 in 1987 (6 games) 133,138 in 2007 (6 games) 132,974 in 2011 (6 games) 130,205 in 1983 (6 games) Attendance Average 24,831 in 1977 (5 games) 23,753 in 1988 (6 games) 22,965 in 1978 (5 games) 22,914 in 1987 (6 games) 22,190 in 2007 (6 games) 22,162 in 2011 (6 games)
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War Memorial Stadium Sellouts Year Opponent Attendance Stadium Capacity 1959 Air Force Academy 20,257 20,000 1960 Air Force Academy 21,217 20,000 1967 Air Force Academy 21,623 20,000 Colorado State 20,063 20,000 1968 Utah State 20,709 20,000 1969 Arizona 20,400 20,000 1990 Brigham Young 34,231 33,500 1997 Colorado State 34,745 33,500 2007 Virginia 31,620 30,514 2009 Texas 31,017 30,514 2011 Nebraska 32,617 29,181
Million Milestones Attendance Entering 2018 Season: 6,558,680 The First Million: Oct. 7, 1967 vs. Brigham Young (UW won 26-10) (75th game in stadium) The Second Million: Sept. 17, 1977 vs. UTEP (UW won 27-17) (128th game in stadium) The Third Million: Oct. 11, 1986 vs. Utah (UW won 38-14) (181st game in stadium) The Fourth Million: Oct. 28, 1995 vs. Colorado State (UW lost 24-31) (231st game in stadium) The Fifth Million: Oct. 8, 2005 vs. TCU (UW lost 14-28) (289th game in stadium) The Sixth Million: Oct. 19, 2013 vs. Colorado State (UW lost 22-52) (338th game in stadium)
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War Memorial Stadium, 2013 Wyoming’s Jonah Field is pictured as it appeared during the 2013 season following installation of its new FieldTurf Revolution playing surface. The state-of-the-art surface was installed in the summer of 2013 at a cost of $500,000. Pictured in the upper center of the photo is Wyoming’s Indoor Practice Facility.
First Night Game in War Memorial Sept. 1, 1988, Versus BYU The first night game played in War Memorial Stadium took place on Sept. 1, 1988, versus Brigham Young. The Cowboys captured a 24-14 victory over the Cougars on way to an 11-2-0 season and the 1988 Western Athletic Conference Championship.
War Memorial Stadium, 2010 Wyoming’s night game versus Boise State was played on Sept. 18, 2010. The game, played before a capacity crowd, put on display Wyoming’s newly-constructed Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites, which opened in 2010.
Wyoming’s Record in War Memorial Stadium Number of Games Played in The War Entering 2018 Season Wyoming’s Home Record in the 1950s
30- 9- 4 (.744)
Wyoming’s Home Record in the 1960s
37- 4- 1 (.893)
Wyoming’s Home Record in the 1970s
26-25- 1 (.510)
Wyoming’s Home Record in the 1980s
44-16- 0 (.733)
Wyoming’s Home Record in the 1990s
45-15- 1 (.746)
Wyoming’s Home Record in the 2000s
28-30- 0 (.483)
Wyoming’s Home Record in the 2010s
27-23- 0 (.540)
Wyoming’s All-Time Home Record in War Memorial Stadium
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“PEPSI PREGAME ZONE” PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL TAILGATING EXPERIENCE FOR WYOMING FOOTBALL FANS
Wyoming football fans were offered a new tailgating experience in 2014 as the “Pepsi Pregame Zone” kicked off a new era of Cowboy Football. The “Pepsi Pregame Zone” shifted the pregame tailgating area to the Indoor Practice Facility and Ford Stadium Lot, and incorporated a new “Tailgate Alley” adjacent to Indoor Practice Facility. “Fan Fest” was held for all six home games in 2014. It was open to all fans, and kicked off three hours prior to each home football game in the Indoor Practice Facility. Food and drink vendors, WYO merchandise sales, kids’ games and activities, live music and televised national football games were featured for fans’ enjoyment. “Taligate Alley”, adjacent to the south side of the Indoor Practice Facility and at the north end of the Ford Stadium Lot, was a reserved area for the truest of tailgaters. Reserved spots in “Tailgate Alley” are limited, so make your reservations with the Cowboy Joe Club now for the coming season. The “Pepsi Pregame Zone” provides a fun, family atmosphere for Wyoming fans -- many of whom drive several hours from every corner of the Equality State to come cheer on their Pokes. Fans can share some food and drink as they talk about the day’s upcoming game, while their kids play a game of catch. Others listen to a local band, or wait to see Wyoming’s marching band, “Western Thunder”, make their regular appearance prior to every home game.
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War Memorial Stadium is the only state-and privately-funded memorial to Wyoming veterans, but when it was dedicated it honored only those who served in World War II. The Veterans’ Memorial Plaza honors the veterans of all other wars, thereby making the entire stadium truly a Wyoming veterans’ memorial.
THE MEMORIAL PLAZA Cowboy fans have witnessed the glory of Wyoming Football in the beautiful confines of War Memorial Stadium since 1950. However, the magnificent football venue, along with its fieldhouse counterpart, had very humble beginnings. The very thought of the two structures started out as just a dream by the UW Board of Trustees at the end of World War II in 1946. The ‘War to End All Wars’ hit the University of Wyoming hard, as many of its students left school to serve their country. But at the conclusion of the war, UW President George ‘Duke’ Humphrey, Athletics Director Glenn ‘Red’ Jacoby and the UW Board of Trustees started a state-wide campaign to help raise additional money for the construction of a new football stadium and basketball fieldhouse for the Cowboys. The two structures would be living memorials to honor those Wyoming natives who served in World War II. The Board of Trustees believed that such facilities would serve an important role in the physical development of Wyoming’s future generations. On September 16, 1950, the Cowboys downed Montana State 61-13 in their new stadium. A week later, September 23, 1950, President Humphrey, along with Athletics Director Jacoby, dedicated War Memorial Stadium to over thirty-thousand Wyoming veterans who bravely served in World War II. The Gen. Pete Schoomaker, former U.S. Pokes went on to win their second home game in the stadium, 7-0 over Baylor. Army Chief of Staff who lettered for the “War Memorial Stadium is a state memorial to our war heroes. Surely, there could be no better way Cowboys from 1966 to 1968, spoke to the people of Wyoming could memorialize the men and women of our state who served so bravely in the team prior to a recent game. World War II,” said Jacoby in 1950. Since World War II, many citizens of Wyoming have served their country during times of conflict. Some even gave the ultimate sacrifice for the values of freedom, independence and liberty — values every person in Wyoming holds close to their heart. The University of Wyoming, along with the Veterans’ Memorial Plaza committee dedicated an addition to this beautiful stadium in 2003. The Veterans’ Memorial Plaza recognizes all Wyoming veterans who have bravely and faithfully served their country in any time of armed conflict. This dedication makes true to the title “War Memorial Stadium”. In 2017, the Veterans’ Memorial Plaza was moved to the northeast corner of War Memorial Stadium. The Veterans’ Memorial Plaza was funded almost identically to how the stadium was funded. The committee received funds from the Wyoming State Legislature, University of Wyoming, the Wyoming Governor’s Office, along with veterans, corporations and general public donations. War Memorial Stadium was funded in the same manner as the Wyoming State Legislature and public donations footed much of the cost of its construction. The Plaza is separated into two sections in the north end zone. As you look north, the section on the right displays flags of every military branch; Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines. That structure also features a dedication plaque to all Wyoming veterans as well as two plaques listing all contributors to the memorial funding. The section to the left proudly displays the United States flag and Wyoming’s state flag along with the P.O.W./M.I.A. banner. The original plaque that dedicated War Memorial Stadium to the veterans of World War II on September 23, 1950, also is located there, as is a plaque presented to UW by Vice President Dick Cheney on Veterans Day 1999 (during the 20th Century Commemorative of Veterans’ celebration). The Veterans’ Memorial Plaza honors the bravery and faithful service Wyoming veterans have given our country for over half a century. A nation, along with the state of Wyoming, will forever be indebted.
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The beautiful Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites under the lights.
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A look inside one of the 12 suites contained in the Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites. An exciting new facility, offering University of Wyoming Football fans the advantages of indoor, luxury seating, began construction in the spring of 2009 and was named the Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites at War Memorial Stadium. The new facility project was completed for the start of the 2010 football season. A total of 12 individual suites along with a stadium-club area that contains 256 indoor seats is located on the upper east side of War Memorial Stadium and is named after the many successful “Wildcatters” of Wyoming. A Wildcatter is a person who displays the strength and courage to risk drilling oil or gas wells in areas where there is no guarantee that oil or gas will be found. The project was funded with private donations and matching funds appropriated by the Wyoming State Legislature. The world-renown architecture and design firm Populous served as designer for the Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites at War Memorial Stadium. Populous has designed athletic facilities around the world for the past 25 years. Included in its recent projects are: the University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL; Heinz Field, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers; a renovation of the University of Oklahoma Stadium; the new Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals; AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants; the new Yankee Stadium; and the London 2012 Olympic Stadium. In connection with the Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites at War Memorial Stadium, the new War Memorial Stadium east side renovation was completed at the same time. The renovation of the east side of War Memorial included improved seating, enhanced concession areas and improved and expanded restroom facilities for fans.
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HIGHEST STADIUM IN THE LAND — 7,220 FEET
The new 2013 redesign of the playing surface on Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium prominently displays the elevation of “7220 Feet” on the sidelines.
Wyoming’s War Memorial Stadium,“The War”, is the highest NCAA Football stadium in the country at 7,220 feet. It has gone through extensive renovations and new construction over the past decade. The new Wildcatter Stadium Club and Suites, pictured above, were completed in 2010. An extensive renovation of the east side seating, bathroom and concession areas was completed at the same time the Wildcatter addition was constructed. Wyoming fans cheer on the Cowboys with the Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites overlooking Jonah Field.
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#BuildingSomethingSpecial Wyoming’s expansive Indoor Practice Facility. In the background, the many banners commemorating Wyoming’s bowl appearances and conference championships through the years hang from the ceiling. The banners span the time of Wyoming’s first Skyline Conference Championship in 1949 through the Cowboys’ appearance in the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
The exterior of the Indoor Practice Facility as you approach from the adjoining War Memorial Stadium.
In the fall of 2007, Wyoming’s new Indoor Practice Facility (IPF) opened for use. Containing over 80,000 square feet, the facility includes a full-size 100-yard by 50-yard football field, featuring a stateof-the-art artificial turf surface. A new FieldTurf surface was installed in the summer of 2018. The Indoor Practice Facility was built at a cost of $11 million. Wyoming’s Indoor Practice Facility is a full-size football field, allowing the Cowboys’ workouts to be as efficient as possible with no limitations due to size.
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#BuildingSomethingSpecial A view of Wyoming’s 80,000 square-foot Indoor Practice Facility from above.
The Indoor Practice Facility shown on gameday just north and east of War Memorial Stadium.
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Hydrotherapy Area The hydrotherapy area, contained within the High Altitude Performance Center, assists student-athletes in prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries.
Underwater Treadmill In 2014, a new underwater treadmill pool was added to the hydrotherapy area to further aid all UW student-athletes in injury treatment and rehabilitation. This new pool also features an underwater camera system that allows the athletic-training staff to evaluate and monitor rehab sessions on the treadmill.
The Premier Bone & Joint Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center is located in Wyoming’s High Altitude Performance Center. The University of Wyoming athletic-training staff utilize the most current preventive and rehabilitative techniques in treating UW student-athletes. A staff of full-time certified athletic trainers, work to meet the needs of Wyoming’s student-athletes.
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Ryan Aukerman, M.D.
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The doctors of Premier Bone & Joint Centers are the orthopedic team physicians for the University of Wyoming Athletics. Should injuries occur, the staff at Premier stand ready to provide expertise in treatment, as well as rehabilitation. Premier Bone and Joint Centers was founded in 1973 by Dr. David A. Kieffer. In 1976, Dr. Robert J. Curnow joined Dr. Kieffer in the practice, which they renamed “Gem City Bone & Joint.” Dr. Kieffer and Dr. Curnow served as the team physicians for UW athletics teams for many years. Today, Dr. Ryan Aukerman serves as the Head Team Physician and is joined by Dr. Mark McKenna in caring for orthopedic injuries for all UW student-athletes.
Our fellowship-trained physicians travel by plane to our ten locations across the state of Wyoming and treat virtually every part of the body including: elbow; hip; foot and ankle; hand and wrist; knee; shoulder; neck and spine. Over the years, in addition to the tremendous number of the man hours contributed to the Athletics Department, Premier Bone and Joint Centers has shown financial support in excess of $750,000 to the Rochelle Athletics Center and the Athletics Department of the University of Wyoming for a medical treatment facility. In recognition of that support, the medical area of the RAC is named “ The Premier Bond & Joint Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center”.
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The Wyoming Athletics Office of Academic Support (OAS) focuses on providing UW student-athletes the academic support system they need to reach the ultimate goal of their college experience — graduation. Five full-time academic counselors are part of the UW Athletics staff, and are available to assist UW student-athletes in pursuing their academic and career goals.
Wyoming Athletics Academic Center The Academic Center in the University of Wyoming Athletics Department contains 4,470 square feet, which is divided into a computer lab, study carols, tutoring and meeting rooms and academic counselors offices.
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Computer Lab A separate computer lab allows student-athletes a place to complete assignments and conduct research. The computer lab is available throughout the day and in the evening. It is one of many services that are provided to UW student-athletes to help them achieve their academic goals.
Albert Reiser Assistant A.D. for Academic Services Albert Reiser oversees a staff of four academic counselors as they work to provide academic services for all studentathletes on the University of Wyoming’s 17 sports teams.
Tutoring Rooms The academic support staff in the UW Athletics Department works closely with student-athletes to provide tutoring as need be. To accommodate tutoring sessions, individual rooms are provided for student-athletes to meet with tutors in a wide range of subject areas.
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The “Cowboy Walk” is a pregame tradition that began in 2009. The Cowboy Football team, led by the Western Thunder marching band and cheerleaders, walks from its team hotel located at the University of Wyoming Conference Center, into War Memorial Stadium prior to each home game as Wyoming fans cheer on the Pokes.
University of Wyoming Plaza In December of 2005, development of the University of Wyoming Plaza Commercial Shops began. The Plaza has had numerous shops open since 2008, with additional shops expected to be added in the future. Currently the UW Plaza includes such businesses as Chili’s, Coal Creek Coffee, Great Clips, Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, McAlister’s Deli and Union Wireless. There is a total of 58,000 square feet available for retail shops and restaurants and another 30,000 square feet of Class A office space available for sale or lease.
University of Wyoming Apartments Located north and east of the UW Plaza are the University Apartments at the University of Wyoming that provide housing for families, married couples and single parents.
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…BEAUTIFUL COLLEGE TOWN
One of the best things about Laramie is its location between two beautiful mountain ranges — the Snowy Range to the west and the Laramie Range to the east. It’s a place of blue skies and clean air. Much of the area surrounding Laramie is public National Forest land. That means great access! You can head for the nearby mountains and find yourself on a hiking, biking or skiing trail within 15 minutes. There’s also nearby rock climbing at the impressive Vedauwoo formations. You can be downhill skiing in the Snowy Range within 45 minutes. Laramie is convenient to the world-class skiing offered in Steamboat Springs and other nearby resorts. For a different kind of fun, you can be in Denver within two and a half hours. There is an amazing array of culture throughout the area, plus the tremendous sports heritage of the Rockies, Broncos, Nuggets and Avalanche. With its colorful Western heritage, cultural activities and outstanding outdoor recreation, the Laramie area captivates visitors from all over the world.
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…THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE IT They say it’s beauty is like no other, and you fall in love with its people. Wyoming, it is like no place on earth. Within it’s boundaries is America’s first and largest national park, Yellowstone. The unbounding beauty there includes “Old Faithful” geyser and Yellowstone Lake, the world’s largest high-mountain lake. There is Yellowstone Falls, so awe-inspiring, it’ll take your breath away. There are over 260 different species of animals and birds located there. Wyoming’s wonders seem to be unending. There is Grand Teton National Park, whose centerpiece is the spectacular Teton Mountain Range. There is Devil’s Tower, America’s first national monument. There is the world’s largest mineral hot springs located in Thermopolis. There is the beauty of Ten Sleep Canyon and a hundred other places. For breathtaking beauty, Wyoming is unmatched. Its reputation brings millions of visitors to its borders each year. Plus, some of the best skiing in America can be found in Wyoming. Tourists and sportsmen can’t wait to get here to enjoy the clean mountain air and limitless outdoor attractions. The history of the great American West can be heard whistling through the trees of Wyoming. Wyoming had an historic place in the taming of the West in the late 1800’s. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were two of Wyoming’s most famous citizens during the era of lawlessness. There remain plenty of reminders of an age that will live forever in American lore. People are Wyoming’s strongest resource. These folks are down to earth, friendly and helpful. And, oh how proud they are of their Cowboys. Wyoming has some of the best fans in America. As their only four-year university, Wyoming folks are tremendously supportive of their teams. Yet, as down to earth as they are, many Wyomingites are on the cutting edge of politics, entertainment and business. Among some of the most famous are: former Vice President of the United States Dick Cheney; Dr. Jerry Buss, owner of the Los Angeles Lakers; Dean Conger, former chief photographer of the National Geographic Society; Curt Gowdy, the most decorated national sportscaster in history; Alan Simpson, former United States Senator; Gerry Spence, attorney and television personality; and General Pete Schoomaker, former U.S. Army Chief of Staff. For great people, great scenery and a great education, there is no place quite like Wyoming.
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a lot of continuity -the same coaches, a lot of the same p l a y e r s . We j u s t need to make sure we stay hungry.” On offense, the Pokes ranked No. 2 in the nation in red-zone offense, converting 33 of 34 red-zone opportunities into scores (97.1 percent) and ranked No. 19 in the country in fewest turnovers committed (14). The offense and defense combined to rank No. 1 in the nation in turnover margin, ending the season with a +24 turnover margn (38 turnovers gained to 14 turnovers lost). The next closest team in the country was Central Florida with a +17. The search for Allen’s replacement at quarterback was a focus throughout 2018 spring practice. The two QBs who competed for that spot throughout spring drills were senior Nick Smith and redshirt freshman Tyler Vander Waal. At the start of spring practice Bohl was asked when he hoped to name a starting quarterback. “Anytime you’re looking at college football and you have a quarterback competition that is going to be heavily scrutinized,” said Bohl. “We’d like to have our starter by the end of spring. Ideally, that is where we would like to be at, and so that is what we’re aiming for. “We’re going to have intense competition there (at quarterback). There are going to be other positions where there will be intense competition, but the quarterback position garners so much interest as it should.” The head coach stuck to that timeline, naming redshirt freshman quarterback Vander Waal as the starter coming out of spring. Senior Smith was listed No. 2 on the final spring depth chart, but the evaluation of both QBs will continue into the spring according to the head coach. “Tyler (Vander Waal) has really good mobility,” said Bohl. “He has a really strong arm. I think he’s athletic, but he has not had an opportunity to get many reps over the past year. He ran the scout squad in practice last year. We were able to do some things with him
during our bowl preparations. I think he has showed us some good things, but he also needs to improve on some things. “Nick (Smith) is a guy who has a lot of great leadership skills and has played in our system. He is certainly an intelligent young man. He’ll be a fifthyear player, and so as a result of all those things you have to like a lot of those characteristics as a coach. Outside of the quarterback position, the Wyoming offense does return a large group of experienced veterans. How does Bohl see the number of veterans on offense assisting in a new quarterback’s transition to the starting role? “We do have some good experience returning on offense,” said Bohl. “Kaden Jackson and Zach Wallace are two experienced senior offensive linemen. Gavin Rush, Logan Harris and Alonzo Velasquez all have good experience. At tight end, we have three seniors who have all played in Josh (Harshman), Tyree (Mayfield) and Austin (Fort). Running back is a position where we have several individuals back, and we need to make a positive step forward at that position. “We also have veteran experience at the receiver position in James Price, Austin Conway and C.J. Johnson. C.J. and John Okwoli will both be coming off offseason surgeries. There are some younger guys who played some last year. Jared Scott played a little bit last year as a true freshman, as did Avante’ Cox. We have a couple other younger guys who have been on our squad in Ayden Eberhardt and Dontae Crow, who have done some good things, as well.” While the Wyoming defense returns many talented starters, there were three starters who completed their eligibility in senior cornerbacks Rico Gafford and Robert Priester and nickel back/ outside linebacker Jalen Ortiz. The individuals looked to replace those seniors include redshirt freshmen cornerbacks C.J. Coldon and Keyon Blankenbaker and junior Tyler Hall at nickel.
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Drew (Van Maanen).” And how does the head coach of the Cowboys seen his program and particularly this year’s team as he heads into his fifth year leading the program? “You see some teams who become overconfident and think they’ve arrived. We’re a long ways from that,” said Bohl. “We’re going to be a different type of LOGAN football team. We need to leverage WILSON LINEBACKER the experienced players that we have, and make sure we have a gameplan that is set up to tax those guys. At the same time, I think it is going to be important to put our young, emerging players in a position to have some early success. “Where our program is now, we won’t be sneaking up on any conference foes, however when you lose a nationally-recognized player like Josh (Allen) that may affect how people perceive us. I do believe that the schools in our conference know quite a bit about our program. We’re in a very competitive league, and I doubt that anybody will overlook us just like we won’t overlook any other team in the Mountain West. “Certainly, we have a very competitive schedule, but I believe it is a schedule that provides us some great opportunities.” The competitive schedule that Bohl refers to will include games: versus Washington State in Laramie, at Missouri and at home against conference rival Boise State in the first five games of the season. Wyoming (2016) and Boise State (2017) have won the last two Mountain West Mountain Division titles. The other two games in the first five weeks will feature the season opener on Aug. 25 on the road against NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl Champion New Mexico State and a Week 4 home game against 2017 FCS Quarterfinal participant Wofford. In October, the Cowboys will travel to Hawai’i, Fresno State and rival Colorado State, and the Pokes with host Utah State. November will feature home games versus San Jose State and Air Force, with the regular-season finale to be played on the road at New Mexico.
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returns a talented and deep group,” said Bohl. “The depth we have on the defensive line is certainly unique. To play excellent defense, that starts up front. We believe this is going to be a great, great building block for our defense this coming year. We’re really blessed. “You start out with Carl Granderson being back for his senior year at defensive end. He has picked up some lean muscle mass and is in the 260-pound range now. Youhanna Ghaifan finished up his sophomore season on a high note. Sid Malauulu and Conner Cain are both back for their senior seasons at nose tackle. Ravontae Holt is back at defensive tackle along with Youhanna. Kevin
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The leadership behind Wyoming’s nationally-ranked defense begins in the secondary. It is hard to believe that the 2018 season will mark the end of one of the great safety tandems in SECONDARY (20) Wyoming school history. It seems like Cornerbacks Ht. Wt. Cl. only yesterday that senior safeties 18D Keyon Blankenbaker 5-10 175 RFr. Andrew Wingard and Marcus Epps 20D Brett Brenton 5-10 180 Fr. 21 C.J. Coldon 6-1 180 RFr. first took the field for the Cowboys, but 12D Jalani Ellison 6-0 160 Fr. in fact it was the 2015 season when 4 Antonio Hull 5-10 202 RJr. true freshman Wingard and 29D Quinten Mercado 5-10 188 Sr. 22D Sidney Washington Jr. 5-9 170 So. redshirt freshman Epss first 8D Rome Weber 5-11 175 Fr. teamed up in the Cowboy 14D Miles Williams 6-1 189 Fr. secondary. Since then, Free Safeties Ht. Wt. Cl. Wingard has played in 40D Taylor Dodd 6-2 193 RFr. 39 games, starting the 6 Marcus Epps 6-0 197 Sr. 2D Cameron Murray 6-1 170 Fr. last 38 consecutive 24 Braden Smith 5-10 182 So. f o r t h e Po k e s . Strong Safeties Ht. Wt. Cl. Epps has played 5 Esaias Gandy 6-1 193 So. in 38 games, 3D Alijah Halliburton 6-2 190 Jr. 16 Riley Sessions 5-11 200 So. starting the last 28 Andrew Wingard 6-0 210 Sr. 37 straight. Safeties Ht. Wt. Cl. “On the 31 Dauson Booker 6-0 190 Fr. back end, we have 26D Coby Haas 6-2 180 Fr. 27D Bryce Levinson 6-0 190 Fr. the luxury of having two four-year starters at safety Defensive Linemen in Dewey (Andrew It has been a long time since Wingard) and Wyoming has had a defensive line with Marcus (Epps),” the wealth of talent returning said Bohl. “Andrew like it has this season. Wingard has been FREE SAFETY Senior defensive end Carl an exceptional Granderson is a leading Allplayer throughout his career, America candidate. Junior and Marcus Epps has been defensive tackle Youhanna a team leader since he was Ghaifan returns after earning voted a team captain by his First Team All-Mountain teammates in both 2016 and West as a sophomore. ‘17. The safety position is a Senior defensive end complicated position in our Kevin Prosser is a standout defense. Having Andrew’s pass rusher. A tandem of seniors experience there, along in Sid Malauulu and Conner with Marcus’ experience Cain will once again team up really gives us a sense of at nose tackle. Joining them confidence. And we’ve got a are defensive end Josiah couple guys behind them who Hall and sophomores have played some, as well, in Garrett Crall at defensive Alijah Halliburton and Braden end, Ravontae Holt at Smith. tackle and Javaree Jackson at nose “At corner, Antonio Hull tackle. That is nine returning players started an entire season with significant playing before being out as a experience. medical redshirt last year. “Our defensive line He’s a little bit leaner and CORNERBACK
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DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (23) Nose Tackles Ht. 76 Justis Borton 6-2 87 Conner Cain 6-4 37 Josh Calvert 6-0 86 Javaree Jackson 6-5 96 Sidney Malauulu 6-3 Defensive Tackles Ht. 58 Claude Cole 6-4 90 Gavin Dunayski 6-6 93 Youhanna Ghaifan 6-4 94 Cole Godbout 6-4 98 Ravontae Holt 6-4 44 Victor Jones 6-4 97 Mario Mora 6-3 Defensive Ends Ht. 54 Ben Acres 6-4 52 Jack Boyer 6-4 95 De’Vaughn Brown 6-3 92 Solomon Byrd 6-4 88 Garrett Crall 6-5 91 Carl Granderson 6-5 53 Josiah Hall 6-1 49 Teagan Liufau 6-3 51 Payton Lowry-Sanders 6-2 42 Kevin Prosser 6-2 41 Davon Wells-Ross 6-5
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conference and ranked No. 8 in the nation. Returning beside Wilson is fellow junior Cassh Maluia at the weak-side spot. Maluia ranked fourth in tackles for the Pokes, with 74 in 2017. “Logan (Wilson) is a guy who played cornerback in high school,” said Bohl. “Now, he is almost 250 (pounds), and he’s not dropped any speed -- matter of fact I think he’s gotten faster. He’s got another year of experience in our system, and he’ll play MIKE (middle linebacker) again, the same position he played last year. That is the bell cow position of our defense, and he’s certainly become more aggressive the past couple of years. “Cassh (Maluia) has done a good job too, understanding our defense and playing at a high level. He’s 245 (pounds) now. With those two, we’ve got two solid inside guys. “At the nickel/SAM (strong-side linebacker) position, Tyler Hall is a guy who we feel has a huge upside. We’ve moved him from cornerback to nickel to fill the loss of Jalen Ortiz, who graduated. It’s a new position for Tyler, but it’s somewhat of a third cornerback position. Most of the time, we’ll be playing with those three guys at the backer spots. “A l o n g w i t h Ty l e r, C h a v e z (Pownell) is there at nickel also. Ryan (Gatoloai-Faupula) is a young player who we look forward to seeing some progress from. Adam Pilapil is a yeoman g u y, w h o we can plug in a number of different places at linebacker. “We don’t have as much depth as we’d like at linebacker, but I think we have more depth than what we’ve had.”
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LINEBACKERS (15) SAM Linebackers/Nickels Ht. 9 Tyler Hall 5-10 35D Skyler Miller 5-11 7 Chavez Pownell Jr. 5-11 WILL Linebackers Ht. 50 Ryan Gatoloai-Faupula 6-1 46 Cassh Maluia 6-0 43 Ben Wisdorf 6-1 MIKE Linebackers Ht. 45 Adam Pilapil 6-1 30 Logan Wilson 6-2 Linebackers Ht. 34 Charles Hicks 6-3 36 Chase Hughes 6-1 13D Brennan Kutterer 6-1 33D Leevi Lafaele 6-2 55D Ryan Mazzola 6-2 48 Chad Muma 6-3 38 Ray Rabou 6-2
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O F F E N S E Offensive Line During 2018 spring practice, an emphasis was placed on being a more physical football team. With that in mind, the Cowboys experimented with a number of different combinations of players along the offensive line. Coming out of spring, three returning starters and two redshirt freshmen emerged at the top of their respective positions on the depth chart. Leading the way were seniors Zach Wallace at left tackle and Kaden Jackson at right guard. Wallace has started the last 37 consecutive games for the Pokes, while Jackson has 26 starts over his career. The third returning starter is sophomore right tackle Alonzo Velasquez, who started all 10 games he played as a true freshman in 2017. The two new faces in the starting O-line group are redshirt freshmen Eric Abojei at left guard and Keegan Cryder at center. Abojei is actually listed as the co-starter at left guard with junior Gavin Rush. Bohl was asked if he was pleased with the progress his team, and particularly his offensive line, made in becoming a more physical group. “We really were pleased,” said Bohl. “We included more contact drills that I can ever recall in spring. But we needed to do that to find out which guys could play physical, and we felt like we needed more full-speed work to evaluate that. I think we made some really good progress.
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Centers 57 Patrick Arnold 73 Keegan Cryder Guards 69 Eric Abojei 79 Logan Harris 61 Kaden Jackson 55 Gavin Rush 64 Zach Thatcher Tackles 77 Pahl Schwab 62 Rudy Stofer 78 Alonzo Velasquez 72 Zach Wallace Offensive Linemen 74 Blayne Baker 75 Frank Crum 63 Jason Davis 70 Tristen Lee 60 Marco Machado 65 Zach Watts
seasons, Wyoming’s rushing attack was handled by a committee of running backs in 2017. True freshman Quarterbacks Trey Woods led the Cowboys with Tw o - y e a r C o w b o y s t a r t i n g 493 rushing yards. Sophomore Kellen quarterback Josh Allen has moved Overstreet followed close behind with on to the NFL as the No. 7 overall 481 and junior Nico Evans was the draft pick of the Buffalo Bills. The leading receiver out of the backfield, challengers to tak over as Wyoming’s catching 10 passes for 70 yards and starting QB include senior Nick Smith, one receiving touchdown. “At running back, we’re looking redshirt freshman Tyler Vander Waal for an explosive guy, who can take and true freshman Sean Chambers. an average play and turn it into a big Vander Waal emerged from 2018 play,” said Bohl. “We were way down spring practice No. 1 on the depth in explosive plays last year. We’ll chart, with Smith No. 2. Chambers never have just one tailback. I think will join the competition at the start of there was a time here with Brian (Hill) fall camp. where we probably relied too much “It’s going to be a new day for the on him. We need to find which of our Cowboys,” said Bohl. “We feel good running backs is going to climb to the about Tyler (Vander Waal) and Nick top of the ladder. Some of it is going (Smith). Also, Sean Chambers is a freshman, who was heavily recruited to be their pass protection, some of it and who we felt really good about is doing things right, but a big part of it is who can go out there and make getting. some plays. “We named Tyler the “Kellen Overstreet starter coming into fall camp. really played well, and I That position will continue to thought Nico Evans be evaluated during fall camp, made good unlike last year when we had strides in the Josh (Allen) and we were course of only looking for who would spring. be the backup. There will be He’s a steady competition. Eddie player. We’ll see “We do feel good about what happens with Tyler’s arm strength. He’s smart Trey Woods. I think and has good mobility, so we’re able he’ll be back from to do some things not only from injury at some point the static position, but we’re able in the season. Initially, to move him around. I thought we thought for sure Nick really improved during the that he would be out course of spring too. I think he’s for the year, but he may gotten a little faster. Obviously, be back. He is a little his understanding of our bit ahead of where we offense is exceptional. thought he would be after We’ll be excited to take a shoulder surgery. He look at Sean too. I feel won’t be ready for the good about where first game, but as the we’re at, but we’re season goes along, RUNNING BACK certainly unproven.” we feel like he’ll be Running Backs/ available to go. “What is also interesting is this is Fullbacks the first year a player can play up to Developing an effective running four games at any point of the season game is another emphasis for the and still preserve their redshirt year, so Cowboy offense in 2018. After featuring that may factor into how we utilize him Wyoming’s all-time leading rusher, if he gets healthy. Brian Hill, in the 2014, ‘15 and ‘16
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some of that productivity. I think we’ve done that with our offensive line.”
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“Keegan Cryder is going to be our starting center. He’s a guy who redshirted last year. He is a really smart player, strong and physical. That gave us the latitude to move Logan Harris to guard and give us another experienced player at guard. “Kaden Jackson will be a fouryear starter back at right guard. Zach Wallace is another fouryear starter at left tackle. Alonzo Velasquez is a returning starter at right tackle. Rudy Stofer is a young tackle who we like. Eric Abojei, we call him ‘Big E’, is certainly a big, strong guy at the other guard. Listed as the co-starter with him is Gavin Rush, who is another player who has played a lot for us. “That group was off the mark last year. We were not the type of offensive line that could sustain productivity offensively, and when you lose a impact player like Josh Allen, you better figure out a way to make up
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BACKFIELD (18) Quarterbacks 12 Sean Chambers 20 Ryan Marquez 15 Nick Smith 11 Nick Szpor 18 Tyler Vander Waal Running Backs 21D Jevon Bigelow 28D Theo Dawson 22 Nico Evans 23 Mike Green II 7D Reow Jackson 29 Kellen Overstreet 24D Jerard Swan 4D Xazavian Valladay 6D Trey Woods Fullbacks 34D Jeff Burroughs 47 Austin Lopez 32 Jahmari Moore 35 Jaylon Watson
Ht. 6-3 6-1 6-4 6-3 6-4 Ht. 6-2 6-0 5-9 5-11 6-2 5-11 6-0 6-0 6-3 Ht. 6-1 6-3 6-2 6-0
Wt. Cl. 215 Fr. 170 Fr. 228 Sr. 212 Jr. 220 RFr. Wt. Cl. 195 Fr. 215 Fr. 211 Sr. 197 So. 200 Fr. 209 Jr. 187 So. 191 RFr. 216 So. Wt. Cl. 241 So. 230 Jr. 232 So. 250 Jr.
Tight Ends To have three experienced seniors share a position equally is rare. To have them all be equally productive is even more unique. Wyoming senior tight ends Tyree Mayfield (39 career games played), Josh Harshman (38) and Austin Fort (21) have combined for 98 career games played as Cowboys. Last year, they all had very similar statistics, as well. Harshman caught 12 passes for 136 yards. Mayfield
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caught 11 passes for 108 yards, and Fort caught 10 passes for 119 yards and three touchdowns. “We’ve gone from not having hardly any tight ends in the program when we arrived here to now we have three experienced seniors,” s a i d B o h l . “ Ty r e e Mayfield has played a lot of meaningful reps. Austin Fort and Josh Harshman are two Wyoming natives who’ve been productive. Those three guys are almost interchangeable. We can move them around. They catch the ball, and they’re good blockers.”
Wide Receivers As the Cowboys enter the 2018 season, Wyoming will return 13 of the 15 players who caught passes during the 2017 season, including its top eight receivers. Leading the way is current junior wide receiver Austin Conway, who was the Pokes leader in receptions (62) and receiving yards (553) in 2017. Fellow junior wide receiver C.J. Johnson caught 30 passes for 531 yards and a team best seven TD receptions, and 2018 senior wide receiver James Price caught 20 passes for 282 yards and one TD. In spite of all those returning receivers, Wyoming will enter the 2018 season with some big questions to answer about its receiving corps. One of WIDE RECEIVER those questions surround knee injuries to Johnson and fellow junior John Okwoli. J o h n s o n suffered his
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knee injury in Wyoming’s bowl victory over Central Michigan -- a game in which he caught a touchdown pass. Okwoli was injured in practice leading up to Wyoming’s bowl appearance. Another question is who among the group will join Conway as consistent threats in the Wyoming passing attack. “We need more productivity,” said Bohl. “It’s kind of like where we were at last year offensively as a whole. Our numbers were way off last year. Our yardage needs to improve. Our scoring needs to improve. The way we will improve is by developing a TIGHT END combination of an effective running game and an effective passing game that will balance out each other. We have a lot of experience at wide receiver, but we didn’t make a great deal of dynamic plays last season. “James Price will be a senior. He’s a guy who certainly has ability. Behind him, Jared Scott is a big, strong guy who missed most of spring with an injury. But he showed some good things last year as a true freshman and caught a pass in the bowl game. We don’t think C.J. Johnson will be in a position to play. We’ll see how he progresses with his recovery from the knee injury he suffered in the bowl game. Austin Conway is a player we see as a dynamic slot receiver. We have some other receivers who we think are capable of making some big plays. It will be important for those guys to come out in fall camp and show us what they can do.”
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Wyoming’s special teams played a key role in the success the team enjoyed during the 2017 season, and virtually all of the top special teams’ performers return in 2018. Kickoff r e t u r n e r Ty l e r H a l l was among the best in the nation, averaging 33.9 yards per return and ranking No. 5 in the nation in number of kickoffs returned
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Wide Receivers 25 Austin Conway 26 Avante’ Cox 8 Dontae Crow 88D Camron Donatlan 19 Ayden Eberhardt 16D Haize Fornstrom 5D Gunner Gentry 17 Raghib Ismail Jr. 14 C.J. Johnson 9D Isaac Leppke 13 John Okwoli 80 James Price 2 Jared Scott 39 Justyn Stindt Tight Ends 89 Jaxon Boley 81 Austin Fort 33 Josh Harshman 83 Mason Keeler 82 Jackson Marcotte 85 Tyree Mayfield 84 Nate Weinman
for touchdowns. Punt returner Austin Conway averaged 10.4 yards per punt return to rank No. 2 in the MW and No. 18 in the NCAA, and place-kicker Cooper Rothe was among the most accurate kickers in the nation in 2017. He converted 83.3 percent of his field-goal attempts (15 of 18) to rank No. 1 in the Mountain West and No. 21 in the nation. “Cooper (Rothe) is a veteran guy now as a junior. He did a really nice job kicking field goals last year,” said Bohl. “Tim Zaleski returns after stepping in as our starting punter last year as a true freshman. He needs to improve his net punting. Field position comes into play in so many key situations, so his punting is important. Jesse Hooper will be our snapper as a freshman, and he looked good in spring. Between those guys and our coverage teams, those are important parts of our team. “The other factor that will be unique this season is to see how teams handle the new kickoff rule where you can fair catch a kickoff and have the ball placed at the 25-yard line. I think you may see the strategy on the kickoff change some. We are certainly going to continue to work on returns.Tyler Hall is a great returner for us, but you have to start saying if the ball is kicked deep it may be smarter to fair catch some of those.”
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Place-kickers 32D Brock Beddes 41D Ryan Galovich 40 Cooper Rothe Punters 27 Tim Zaleski Long Snappers 99 Jesse Hooper
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4 Antonio Hull 5-10, 202, RJr. Diamond Bar, Calif.
28 Andrew Wingard 6-0, 210, Sr. Arvada, Colo.
6 Marcus Epps 6-0, 197, Sr. Los Angeles, Calif.
3 Alijah Halliburton 6-2, 190, Jr. Aurora, Colo.
24 Braden Smith 5-10, 182, So. Lakewood, Colo.
CORNERBACKS 21 C.J. Coldon 6-1, 180, RFr. Belleville, Ill. 18 Keyon Blankenbaker 5-10, 175, RFr. Oak Park, Ill.
22 Sidney Washington Jr. 5-9, 170, So. Fresno, Calif.
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50 Ryan Gatoloai-Faupula 6-1, 216, So. Sacramento, Calif.
45 Adam Pilapil 6-1, 220, Sr. Torrance, Calif.
7 Chavez Pownell Jr. 5-11, 205, Sr. Tampa,Fla.
46 Cassh Maluia 6-0, 243, Jr. Compton, Calif.
SAM/NICKLES 9 Tyler Hall 5-10, 190, Jr. Hawthorne, Calif.
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96 Sidney Malauulu 6-3, 310, Sr. Seoul, South Korea
93 Youhanna Ghaifan 6-4, 290, Jr. Grand Island, Neb.
42 Kevin Prosser 6-2, 227, Sr. Aurora, Colo.
53 Josiah Hall 6-1, 248, Jr. Colorado Springs, Colo.
87 Conner Cain 6-4, 288, Sr. Littleton, Colo.
98 Ravontae Holt 6-4, 258, So. Sacramento, Calif.
88 Garrett Crall 6-5, 242, So. Hicksville, Ohio
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91 Carl Granderson 6-5, 261, Sr. Sacramento, Calif.
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29 Kellen Overstreet 5-11, 209, Jr. Hamilton, Mo. OR
18 Tyler Vander Waal 6-4, 220, RFr. Elk Grove, Calif.
35 Jaylon Watson 6-0, 250, Jr. Broken Bow, Okla.
22 Nico Evans 5-9, 211, Sr. Los Angeles, Calif. OR
15 Nick Smith 6-4, 228, Sr. Merritt Island, Fla.
47 Austin Lopez 6-3, 230, Jr. Colorado Springs, Colo.
FULLBACKS
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QUARTERBACKS
6 Trey Woods 6-3, 216, So. North Bend, Ore.
WIDE RECEIVERS
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14 C.J. Johnson 6-2, 198, Jr. Bellevue, Neb.
81 Austin Fort 6-4, 244, Sr. Gillette, Wyo.
2 Jared Scott 6-6, 230, So. Oak Park, Ill.
19 Ayden Eberhardt 6-2, 190, So. Loveland, Colo.
33 Josh Harshman 6-3, 230, Sr. Casper, Wyo.
8 Dontae Crow 5-9, 178, So. Sheridan, Wyo.
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78 Alonzo Velasquez 6-6, 288, So. Janesville, Wis.
61 Kaden Jackson 6-2, 299, Sr. Kingfisher, Okla.
73 Keegan Cryder 6-4, 283, RFr. Littleton, Colo.
69 Eric Abojei 6-5, 351, RFr. New Hope, Minn. OR
72 Zach Wallace 6-7, 314, Sr. Lake Zurich, Ill.
64 Zach Thatcher 6-4, 282, So. Pueblo, Colo.
57 Patrick Arnold 6-3, 296, RFr. Omaha, Neb.
55 Gavin Rush 6-3, 305, Jr. Phillips, Neb.
62 Rudy Stofer 6-6, 290, RFr. Kearney, Neb.
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85 Tyree Mayfield 6-3, 241, Sr. St. Joseph, Mo.
25 Austin Conway 5-10, 183, Jr. Aurora, Colo.
77 Pahl Schwab 6-5, 302, Jr. Afton, Wyo.
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Name Eric Abojei Ben Acres Patrick Arnold Blayne Baker Brock Beddes Jevon Bigelow Keyon Blankenbaker Jaxon Boley Dauson Booker Justis Borton Jack Boyer Brett Brenton DeVaughn Brown Jeff Burroughs Solomon Byrd Conner Cain Josh Calvert Sean Chambers C.J. Coldon Claude Cole Austin Conway Avante’ Cox Garrett Crall Dontae Crow Frank Crum Keegan Cryder Jason Davis Theo Dawson Taylor Dodd Camron Donatlan Gavin Dunayski Ayden Eberhardt Jalani Ellison Marcus Epps Nico Evans Haize Fornstrom Austin Fort Ryan Galovich Esaias Gandy Ryan Gatoloai-Faupula Gunner Gentry Youhanna Ghaifan Cole Godbout Carl Granderson Mike Green II Coby Haas Josiah Hall Tyler Hall Alijah Halliburton Logan Harris Josh Harshman Charles Hicks Ravontae Holt Jesse Hooper Chase Hughes Antonio Hull Raghib Ismail Jr. Javaree Jackson Kaden Jackson Reow Jackson C.J. Johnson Victor Jones Mason Keeler Brennan Kutterer
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Hometown (Last School) New Hope, Minn. (Robbinsdale Cooper) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Omaha, Neb. (Gretna) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona) Fresno, Calif. (Central) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Hodgenville, Ky. (Larue County) Modesto, Calif. (Central Catholic) Wheatland, Wyo. (Wheatland) Arvada, Colo. (Arvada West) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Antioch, Calif. (Ygnacio Valley) Yoder, Wyo. (Southeast) Palmdale, Calif. (William J.P. Knight) Littleton, Colo. (Heritage) Wheatland, Wyo. (Wheatland) Kerman, Calif. (Kerman) Belleville, Ill. (Althoff Catholic) Palo Alto, Calif. (Bellarmine Prep) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Rochester, Ill. (Rochester) Hicksville, Ohio (Hicksville) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie) Littleton, Colo. (Dakota Ridge) Hershey, Neb. (Hershey) Jackson, Wyo. (Jackson Hole) Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie) Aurora, Ill. (West Aurora) Puyallup, Wash. (Puyallup) Loveland, Colo. (Loveland) Reseda, Calif. (Reseda) Los Angeles, Calif. (Edison) Los Angeles, Calif. (Loyola) Pine Bluffs, Wyo. (Pine Bluffs) Gillette, Wyo. (Chabot CC, Calif.) Corvallis, Ore. (Crescent Valley) Aurora, Colo. (Denver South) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Aurora, Colo. (Grandview) Grand Island, Neb. (Central Catholic) Hudson, Wis. (Hudson) Sacramento, Calif. (Grant) Sacramento, Calif. (Grant) Sidney, Neb. (Sidney) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Falcon) Hawthorne, Calif. (Junipero Serra) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) San Diego, Calif. (Lincoln) Sacramento, Calif. (Sheldon) Draper, Utah (Summit Academy) Nashua, N.H. (Bishop Guertin) Diamond Bar, Calif. (Diamond Bar) Carrollton, Texas (Cisco C.C., Texas) Wauwatosa, Wis. (Wauwatosa West) Kingfisher, Okla. (Kingfisher) Eugene, Ore. (Marist Catholic) Bellevue, Neb. (Bellevue West) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Broomfield, Colo. (Broomfield) Tongue River, Wyo. (Tongue River)
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ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Hometown (Last School) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Longmont, Colo. (Mead) Dinuba, Calif. (Dinuba) Thornton, Colo. (Mountain Range) Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Palmer) Torrance, Calif. (Glendale C.C., Ariz.) Waco, Neb. (Nebraska Lutheran) Seoul, South Korea (Buena H.S., Ariz.) Compton, Calif. (Paramount) Mt. Carmel, Ill. (Mt. Carmel) Arvada, Colo. (Pomona) St. Joseph, Mo. (Central) Broomfield, Colo. (Broomfield) Santa Ana, Calif. (Fullerton C.C., Calif.) Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Covina, Calif. (Charter Oak) Lone Tree, Colo. (Legend) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Phoenix, Ariz. (North Canyon) Hamilton, Mo. (Penney) Torrance, Calif. (Loyola) Tampa, Fla. (Jefferson) Camas, Wash. (Camas) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo) Longmont, Colo. (Longmont) Phillips, Neb. (Aurora) Afton, Wyo. (Star Valley) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Lakewood, Colo. (Lakewood) Merritt Island, Fla. (Merritt Island) Belleville, Kan. (Republic County) Kearney, Neb. (Kearney) Milwaukee, Wis. (Marquette) Fresno, Calif. (Central) Pueblo, Colo. (Centennial) Matteson, Ill. (Brother Rice) Elk Grove, Calif. (Christian Brothers) Janesville, Wis. (Parker) Lake Zurich, Ill. (Lake Zurich) Fresno, Calif. (Bullard) Broken Bow, Okla. (Broken Bow) Windsor, Colo. (Windsor) San Bernardino, Calif. (Cajon) Creston, Ohio (Norwayne) Omaha, Neb. (Omaha North) Oxnard, Calif. (Pacifica) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Arvada, Colo. (Ralston Valley) Cheyenne, Wyo. (East) North Bend, Ore. (North Bend) Oak Lawn, Ill. (St. Rita)
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Class Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr. RFr. Sr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. Sr. RFr. RFr. So. Jr. So. RFr. RFr. So. Sr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. RFr. RFr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. So.
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Wt. 220 225 187 190 225 230 245 320 310 243 250 170 241 238 188 210 232 255 200 170 210 209 220 205 212 227 210 174 305 302 230 200 182 228 192 290 187 212 282 191 220 288 314 170 250 280 175 248 200 189 240 210 230 216 221
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Ht. 6-2 6-7 6-4 6-0 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-0 6-7 6-1 6-3 6-2 5-10 5-11 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-1 6-2 5-11 6-1 5-11 6-2 6-2 6-2 5-11 6-3 6-5 6-6 5-11 5-10 6-4 6-2 6-6 6-0 6-3 6-5 6-0 6-4 6-6 6-7 5-9 6-0 6-5 5-11 6-7 6-5 6-1 6-2 6-0 6-1 6-3 6-5
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COWBOY COACHES
Name Leevi Lafaele Tristen Lee Isaac Leppke Bryce Levinson Teagan Liufau Austin Lopez Payton Lowry-Sanders Marco Machado Sidney Malauulu Cassh Maluia Jackson Marcotte Ryan Marquez Tyree Mayfield Ryan Mazzola Quinten Mercado Skyler Miller Jahmari Moore Mario Mora Chad Muma Cameron Murray John Okwoli Kellen Overstreet Adam Pilapil Chavez Pownell Jr. James Price Kevin Prosser Ray Rabou Cooper Rothe Gavin Rush Pahl Schwab Jared Scott Riley Sessions Braden Smith Nick Smith Justyn Stindt Rudy Stofer Jerard Swan Nick Szpor Zach Thatcher Xazavian Valladay Tyler Vander Waal Alonzo Velasquez Zach Wallace Sidney Washington Jr. Jaylon Watson Zach Watts Rome Weber Nate Weinman Davon Wells-Ross Miles Williams Logan Wilson Andrew Wingard Ben Wisdorf Trey Woods Tim Zaleski
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No. 33D 70 9D 27D 49 47 51 60 96 46 82 20 85 55D 29D 35D 32 97 48 2D 13 29 45 7 80 42 38 40 55 77 2 16 24 15 39 62 24D 11 64 4D 18 78 72 22D 35 65 8D 84 41 14D 30 28 43 6D 27
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2 2D 3 4 4D 5 5D 6 6D 7 7D 8 8D 9 9D 11 12 12D 13 13D 14 14D 15 16 16D 17 18 18D 19 20 20D 21 21D 22 22D 23 24 24D 25 26 26D 27 27D 28 28D 29 29D 30 31 32 32D 33 33D 34 34D 35 35D 36 37 38 39 40 40D 41 41D 42 43
Jared Scott Cameron Murray Alijah Halliburton Antonio Hull Xazavian Valladay Esaias Gandy Gunner Gentry Marcus Epps Trey Woods Chavez Pownell Jr. Reow Jackson Dontae Crow Rome Weber Tyler Hall Isaac Leppke Nick Szpor Sean Chambers Jalani Ellison John Okwoli Brennan Kutterer C.J. Johnson Miles Williams Nick Smith Riley Sessions Haize Fornstrom Raghib Ismail Jr. Tyler Vander Waal Keyon Blankenbaker Ayden Eberhardt Ryan Marquez Brett Brenton C.J. Coldon Jevon Bigelow Nico Evans Sidney Washington Jr. Mike Green II Braden Smith Jerard Swan Austin Conway Avante’ Cox Coby Haas Tim Zaleski Bryce Levinson Andrew Wingard Theo Dawson Kellen Overstreet Quinten Mercado Logan Wilson Dauson Booker Jahmari Moore Brock Beddes Josh Harshman Leevi Lafaele Charles Hicks Jeff Burroughs Jaylon Watson Skyler Miller Chase Hughes Josh Calvert Ray Rabou Justyn Stindt Cooper Rothe Taylor Dodd Davon Wells-Ross Ryan Galovich Kevin Prosser Ben Wisdorf
Pos.
Ht.
Wt.
Class
Ex.
Hometown (Last School)
WR FS SS CB RB SS WR FS RB LB/N RB WR CB LB/N WR H/QB QB CB WR LB WR CB QB SS WR WR QB CB WR QB CB CB RB RB CB RB FS RB WR WR S P S SS RB RB CB LB S FB K TE LB LB FB FB LB/N LB NT LB WR K FS DE K DE LB
6-6 6-1 6-2 5-10 6-0 6-1 6-3 6-0 6-3 5-11 6-2 5-9 5-11 5-10 6-4 6-3 6-3 6-0 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-4 5-11 6-4 6-0 6-4 5-10 6-2 6-1 5-10 6-1 6-2 5-9 5-9 5-11 5-10 6-0 5-10 5-11 6-2 6-5 6-0 6-0 6-0 5-11 5-10 6-2 6-0 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-1 6-0 5-11 6-1 6-0 6-2 6-2 5-11 6-2 6-5 6-0 6-2 6-1
230 170 190 202 191 193 200 197 216 205 200 178 175 190 187 212 215 160 210 200 198 189 228 200 185 180 220 175 190 170 180 180 195 211 170 197 182 187 183 164 180 221 190 210 215 209 188 240 190 232 218 230 220 215 241 250 210 225 252 210 192 174 193 200 192 227 230
So. Fr. Jr. RJr. RFr. So. Fr. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. RFr. Jr. Fr. Sr. So. Fr. Jr. RFr. RFr. So. Fr. Fr. RFr. Fr. Sr. So. So. So. So. Jr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. So. Fr. So. Fr. RFr. Jr. RFr. RFr. Jr. Sr. Jr.
1L HS 2L 2L RS 1L HS 3L 1L 3L HS 1L HS 2L SQ 2L HS HS 2L RS 2L HS 3L SQ HS JC RS RS 1L HS HS RS HS 3L SQ SQ 1L SQ 2L 1L HS 1L HS 3L HS 2L JC 2L HS 1L SQ 3L HS HS SQ 2L SQ HS SQ HS RS 2L RS RS SQ 3L 2L
Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Diamond Bar, Calif. (Diamond Bar) Matteson, Ill. (Brother Rice) Aurora, Colo. (Denver South) Aurora, Colo. (Grandview) Los Angeles, Calif. (Edison) North Bend, Ore. (North Bend) Tampa, Fla. (Jefferson) Eugene, Ore. (Marist Catholic) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) San Bernardino, Calif. (Cajon) Hawthorne, Calif. (Junipero Serra) Dinuba, Calif. (Dinuba) Fresno, Calif. (Central) Kerman, Calif. (Kerman) Reseda, Calif. (Reseda) Phoenix, Ariz. (North Canyon) Tongue River, Wyo. (Tongue River) Bellevue, Neb. (Bellevue West) Oxnard, Calif. (Pacifica) Merritt Island, Fla. (Merritt Island) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Pine Bluffs, Wyo. (Pine Bluffs) Carrollton, Texas (Cisco C.C., Texas) Elk Grove, Calif. (Christian Brothers) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Loveland, Colo. (Loveland) Arvada, Colo. (Pomona) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Belleville, Ill. (Althoff Catholic) Fresno, Calif. (Central) Los Angeles, Calif. (Loyola) Fresno, Calif. (Bullard) Sacramento, Calif. (Grant) Lakewood, Colo. (Lakewood) Milwaukee, Wis. (Marquette) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Rochester, Ill. (Rochester) Sidney, Neb. (Sidney) Oak Lawn, Ill. (St. Rita) Thornton, Colo. (Mountain Range) Arvada, Colo. (Ralston Valley) Jackson, Wyo. (Jackson Hole) Hamilton, Mo. (Penney) Santa Ana, Calif. (Fullerton C.C., Calif.) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Modesto, Calif. (Central Catholic) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) San Diego, Calif. (Lincoln) Yoder, Wyo. (Southeast) Broken Bow, Okla. (Broken Bow) Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) Nashua, N.H. (Bishop Guertin) Wheatland, Wyo. (Wheatland) Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo) Belleville, Kan. (Republic County) Longmont, Colo. (Longmont) Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie) Omaha, Neb. (Omaha North) Corvallis, Ore. (Crescent Valley) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Cheyenne, Wyo. (East)
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Class
Ex.
Hometown (Last School)
6-4 6-1 6-0 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-1 6-2 6-4 6-1 6-4 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-2 6-6 6-3 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-7 6-7 6-4 6-5 6-7 6-2 6-5 6-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 6-7 6-6 6-7 6-3 6-5 6-4 6-5 6-2 6-6 6-6 6-5 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-4 5-11
256 220 243 230 200 225 216 245 205 248 180 305 238 296 260 320 299 290 342 282 280 351 225 314 283 260 260 272 302 288 298 212 244 250 240 248 241 273 288 242 200 230 262 261 220 290 250 220 310 255 258 234
RFr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. RFr. RFr. Fr. Fr. Sr. RFr. RFr. So. Fr. RFr. Fr. Sr. RFr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. So. So. Sr. Sr. Fr. RFr. RFr. Sr. So. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. RFr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr.
RS 3L 2L 1L HS HS 1L JC HS 2L HS 2L RS RS HS HS 3L RS RS SQ HS RS HS 3L RS HS HS SQ 1L 1L 1L 3L 2L HS RS RS 3L 1L 3L 1L HS HS RS 3L HS 2L HS HS 3L HS 1L HS
Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Torrance, Calif. (Loyola) Compton, Calif. (Paramount) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Palmer) Lone Tree, Colo. (Legend) Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Torrance, Calif. (Glendale C.C., Ariz.) Arvada, Colo. (Arvada West) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Falcon) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Phillips, Neb. (Aurora) Broomfield, Colo. (Broomfield) Omaha, Neb. (Gretna) Palo Alto, Calif. (Bellarmine Prep) Waco, Neb. (Nebraska Lutheran) Kingfisher, Okla. (Kingfisher) Kearney, Neb. (Kearney) Hershey, Neb. (Hershey) Pueblo, Colo. (Centennial) Windsor, Colo. (Windsor) New Hope, Minn. (Robbinsdale Cooper) Longmont, Colo. (Mead) Lake Zurich, Ill. (Lake Zurich) Littleton, Colo. (Dakota Ridge) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie) Wheatland, Wyo. (Wheatland) Afton, Wyo. (Star Valley) Janesville, Wis. (Parker) Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) Camas, Wash. (Camas) Gillette, Wyo. (Chabot CC, Calif.) Mt. Carmel, Ill. (Mt. Carmel) Broomfield, Colo. (Broomfield) Creston, Ohio (Norwayne) St. Joseph, Mo. (Central) Wauwatosa, Wis. (Wauwatosa West) Littleton, Colo. (Heritage) Hicksville, Ohio (Hicksville) Aurora, Ill. (West Aurora) Hodgenville, Ky. (Larue County) Puyallup, Wash. (Puyallup) Sacramento, Calif. (Grant) Palmdale, Calif. (William J.P. Knight) Grand Island, Neb. (Central Catholic) Hudson, Wis. (Hudson) Antioch, Calif. (Ygnacio Valley) Seoul, South Korea (Buena H.S., Ariz.) Covina, Calif. (Charter Oak) Sacramento, Calif. (Sheldon) Draper, Utah (Summit Academy)
RECORDS & HISTORY
Ht.
DT/DE LB LB FB LB DE LB DE DE DE DE OG LB C DT OL OG OT OL OG OL OG/OT OL OT C OL OL NT OT OT OG/C WR TE TE TE TE TE NT/DT NT/DT DE WR TE DT DE DE DT DT DE NT DT DT LS
SEASON IN REVIEW
Pos.
THE OPPONENTS
Victor Jones Adam Pilapil Cassh Maluia Austin Lopez Chad Muma Teagan Liufau Ryan Gatoloai-Faupula Payton Lowry-Sanders Jack Boyer Josiah Hall Ben Acres Gavin Rush Ryan Mazzola Patrick Arnold Claude Cole Marco Machado Kaden Jackson Rudy Stofer Jason Davis Zach Thatcher Zach Watts Eric Abojei Tristen Lee Zach Wallace Keegan Cryder Blayne Baker Frank Crum Justis Borton Pahl Schwab Alonzo Velasquez Logan Harris James Price Austin Fort Jackson Marcotte Mason Keeler Nate Weinman Tyree Mayfield Javaree Jackson Conner Cain Garrett Crall Camron Donatlan Jaxon Boley Gavin Dunayski Carl Granderson Solomon Byrd Youhanna Ghaifan Cole Godbout DeVaughn Brown Sidney Malauulu Mario Mora Ravontae Holt Jesse Hooper
THE COWBOYS
44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 55D 57 58 60 61 62 63 64 65 69 70 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 88D 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99
COWBOY COACHES
Name
SEASON OUTLOOK
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No.
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Jahmari Moore........................... juh-MAR-ee John Okwoli............................... awk-WALL-ee Adam Pilapil............................... PILL-uh-PILL Chavez Pownell Jr...................... pow-NELL (Just like it looks) Cooper Rothe............................. ROTH Rudy Stofer................................ STO-fur (Long “O”) Nick Szpor.................................. SPORE (Rhymes with More, silent Z) Xazavian Valladay...................... x-ZAV-ee-un Tyler Vander Waal...................... VAN-dur, wall Nate Weinman............................ WINE-mun Davon Wells-Ross...................... DAVE-on (Long “A) Andrew Wingard........................ WING-urd Tim Zaleski................................. zuh-LESS-kee
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Erik Abojei.................................. uh-BO-jay Brock Beddes............................ BED-us Keyon Blankenbaker.................. KEE-on Avante’ Cox................................ uh-VONT-ay Keegan Cryder........................... KEE-gun, CRY-dur Gavin Dunayski.......................... dunn-ASK-ee Esaias Gandy............................. ee-ZAY-us Ryan Gatoloai-Faupula.............. nah-toe-LOW-eye, fow-PU-luh Youhanna Ghaifan...................... yo-HAWN-uh, guh-FAWN Ravontae Holt............................. ruh-VON-tay Javaree Jackson........................ juh-VAR-ee Sidney Malauulu........................ mall-uh-OO-loo Cassh Maluia.............................. CASH, mall-uh-WEE-uh Tyree Mayfield............................ TIE-ree
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2 0 1 8 P e rs o n n el P i ct u r e St a r t er s Retu rn in g ( 19) (9 offense, 8 defense, 2 special teams)
Offensive Starters Returning (9) No. 25 79 61 14 85 80 78 72 6
Name Austin Conway Logan Harris Kaden Jackson C.J. Johnson Tyree Mayfield James Price Alonzo Velasquez Zach Wallace Trey Woods
Pos. WR C OG WR TE WR OT OT RB
Ht. 5-10 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-6 6-7 6-3
Wt. 183 298 299 198 241 212 288 314 216
Cl. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. So.
Ex. 2L 1L 3L 2L 3L 3L 1L 3L 1L
Hometown (Last School) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) Kingfisher, Okla. (Kingfisher) Bellevue, Neb. (Bellevue West) St. Joseph, Mo. (Central) Camas, Wash. (Camas) Janesville, Wis. (Parker) Lake Zurich, Ill. (Lake Zurich) North Bend, Ore. (North Bend)
Ex. 3L 2L 3L 2L 3L 2L 2L 3L
Hometown (Last School) Los Angeles, Calif. (Edison) Grand Island, Neb. (Central Catholic) Sacramento, Calif. (Grant) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Falcon) Seoul, South Korea (Buena H.S., Ariz.) Compton, Calif. (Paramount) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Arvada, Colo. (Ralston Valley)
Defensive Starters Returning (8) No. 6 93 91 53 96 46 30 28
Name Marcus Epps Youhanna Ghaifan Carl Granderson Josiah Hall Sidney Malauulu Cassh Maluia Logan Wilson Andrew Wingard
Pos. FS DT DE DE NT LB LB SS
Ht. 6-0 6-4 6-5 6-1 6-3 6-0 6-2 6-0
Wt. 197 290 261 248 310 243 240 210
Cl. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr.
Special Teams Starters Returning (2) No. 40 27
Name Cooper Rothe Tim Zaleski
Pos. K P
Ht. 5-11 6-5
Wt. 174 221
Cl. Jr. So.
Ex. 2L 1L
Hometown (Last School) Longmont, Colo. (Longmont) Oak Lawn, Ill. (St. Rita)
St a r t ers L o st ( 5) (2 offense, 3 defense, 0 special teams)
Offensive Starters Lost (2) No. 17 59
Name Josh Allen Ryan Cummings
Pos. QB OT
Ht. 6-5 6-6
Wt. 240 320
Cl. Jr. Sr.
Ex. 2L 4L
Hometown (Last School) Firebaugh, Calif. (Reedley College CC, Calif.) Littleton, Colo. (Valor Christian)
Cl. Sr. Sr. Sr.
Ex. 2L 2L 4L
Hometown (Last School) West Des Moines, Iowa (Iowa Western CC, Iowa) Peoria, Ariz. (UCLA) Tampa, Fla. (Robinson)
Cl.
Ex.
Hometown (Last School)
Defensive Starters Lost (3) No. 5 8 2
Name Rico Gafford Jalen Ortiz Robert Priester
Pos. CB LB/N CB
Ht. 5-11 5-10 5-9
Wt. 185 200 180
Special Teams Starters Lost (0) No. None
Name
Pos.
Ht.
Wt.
All positions listed are the positions started in 2017.
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2 0 1 8 P e rs o n n el P i ct u r e L et t er m en Retu rn in g ( 49) (24 offense, 22 defense, 3 special teams)
Pos. WR WR WR WR RB TE OG TE OG WR FB TE FB WR RB WR OG/C OT WR QB OT OT FB RB
Ht. 5-10 5-11 5-9 6-2 5-9 6-4 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-2 5-11 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-6 6-4 6-6 6-7 6-0 6-3
Wt. 183 164 178 190 211 244 298 230 299 198 230 241 232 210 209 212 305 302 230 228 288 314 250 216
Cl. Jr. So. So. So. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. So.
Ex. 2L 1L 1L 1L 3L 2L 1L 3L 3L 2L 1L 3L 1L 2L 2L 3L 2L 1L 1L 3L 1L 3L 2L 1L
Hometown (Last School) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Rochester, Ill. (Rochester) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Loveland, Colo. (Loveland) Los Angeles, Calif. (Loyola) Gillette, Wyo. (Chabot CC, Calif.) Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Kingfisher, Okla. (Kingfisher) Bellevue, Neb. (Bellevue West) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Palmer) St. Joseph, Mo. (Central) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Phoenix, Ariz. (North Canyon) Hamilton, Mo. (Penney) Camas, Wash. (Camas) Phillips, Neb. (Aurora) Afton, Wyo. (Star Valley) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Merritt Island, Fla. (Merritt Island) Janesville, Wis. (Parker) Lake Zurich, Ill. (Lake Zurich) Broken Bow, Okla. (Broken Bow) North Bend, Ore. (North Bend)
Ex. 3L 1L 3L 1L 1L 2L 3L 2L 2L 2L 1L 2L 1L 3L 2L 3L 3L 3L 1L 2L 3L 2L
Hometown (Last School) Littleton, Colo. (Heritage) Hicksville, Ohio (Hicksville) Los Angeles, Calif. (Edison) Aurora, Colo. (Denver South) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Grand Island, Neb. (Central Catholic) Sacramento, Calif. (Grant) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Falcon) Hawthorne, Calif. (Junipero Serra) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Sacramento, Calif. (Sheldon) Diamond Bar, Calif. (Diamond Bar) Wauwatosa, Wis. (Wauwatosa West) Seoul, South Korea (Buena H.S., Ariz.) Compton, Calif. (Paramount) Torrance, Calif. (Loyola) Tampa, Fla. (Jefferson) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Lakewood, Colo. (Lakewood) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Arvada, Colo. (Ralston Valley) Cheyenne, Wyo. (East)
THE OPPONENTS
Name Austin Conway Avante’ Cox Dontae Crow Ayden Eberhardt Nico Evans Austin Fort Logan Harris Josh Harshman Kaden Jackson C.J. Johnson Austin Lopez Tyree Mayfield Jahmari Moore John Okwoli Kellen Overstreet James Price Gavin Rush Pahl Schwab Jared Scott Nick Smith Alonzo Velasquez Zach Wallace Jaylon Watson Trey Woods
THE COWBOYS
No. 25 26 12 19 22 81 79 33 61 14 47 85 32 13 29 80 55 77 2 15 78 72 35 6D
COWBOY COACHES
Offensive Lettermen Returning (24)
Pos. NT/DT DE FS SS LB DT DE DE LB/N FS DT CB NT/DT NT LB LB LB/N DE FS LB SS LB
Ht. 6-4 6-5 6-0 6-1 6-1 6-4 6-5 6-1 5-10 6-2 6-4 5-10 6-5 6-3 6-0 6-1 5-11 6-2 5-10 6-2 6-0 6-1
Wt. 288 242 197 193 216 290 261 248 190 190 258 202 273 310 243 220 205 227 182 240 210 230
Cl. Sr. So. Sr. So. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. RJr. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr.
MOUNTAIN WEST
Name Conner Cain Garrett Crall Marcus Epps Esaias Gandy Ryan Gatoloai-Faupula Youhanna Ghaifan Carl Granderson Josiah Hall Tyler Hall Alijah Halliburton Ravontae Holt Antonio Hull Javaree Jackson Sidney Malauulu Cassh Maluia Adam Pilapil Chavez Pownell Jr. Kevin Prosser Braden Smith Logan Wilson Andrew Wingard Ben Wisdorf
RECORDS & HISTORY
No. 87 88 6 20 50 93 91 53 9 3 98 4 86 96 46 45 7 42 24 30 28 43
SEASON IN REVIEW
Defensive Lettermen Returning (22)
Special Teams Lettermen Returning (3) Name Cooper Rothe Nick Szpor Tim Zaleski
Pos. K QB/Holder P
Ht. 5-11 6-3 6-5
Wt. 174 212 221
Cl. Jr. Jr. So.
Ex. 2L 2L 1L
Hometown (Last School) Longmont, Colo. (Longmont) Fresno, Calif. (Central) Oak Lawn, Ill. (St. Rita)
UW ADMINISTRATION
No. 40 11 27
All positions listed are 2018 projected positions.
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2 0 1 8 P e rs o n n el P i ct u r e L et t er men Lo st ( 18) (8 offense, 8 defense, 2 special teams)
Offensive Lettermen Lost (8) No. 17 59 3D 74 47 67 36 71
Name Josh Allen Ryan Cummings Milo Hall Brinkley Jolly Matt List Cole Turner Drew Van Maanen Jace Webb
Pos. QB OT RB OT FB C/OG FB/LS OG
Ht. 6-5 6-6 5-8 6-5 5-11 6-4 6-1 6-4
Wt. 240 320 184 277 245 293 245 309
Cl. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. RFr.
Ex. 2L 4L 2L 3L 3L 2L 4L 1L
Hometown (Last School) Firebaugh, Calif. (Reedley CC, Calif.) Littleton, Colo. (Valor Christian) Denver, Colo. (Cherry Creek) Liberty, Mo. (Liberty North) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Pine Creek) Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Xavier) Parker, Colo. (Chaparral) Hollis, Okla. (Hollis)
Cl. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So.
Ex. 4L 2L 4L 2L 2L 2L 4L 1L
Hometown (Last School) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Pine Creek) West Des Moines, Iowa (Iowa Western CC, Iowa) Honolulu, Hawai’i (West Point Prep) Hawthorne, Calif. (El Camino CC, Calif.) Friendswood, Texas (Friendswood) Peoria, Ariz. (UCLA) Tampa, Fla. (Robinson) Ada, Okla. (Ada)
Ex. 1L 1L
Hometown (Last School) Hurst, Texas (Birdville) Washington, Utah (Southern Utah University)
Defensive Lettermen Lost (8) No. 68 5 23 58 19 8 2 92
Name Dalton Fields Rico Gafford Tim Kamana Nela Lolohea Anthony Makransky Jalen Ortiz Robert Priester Shiloh Windsor
Pos. NT CB FS DE SS LB/N CB DE
Ht. 6-3 5-11 5-11 6-1 5-10 5-10 5-9 6-3
Wt. 288 185 213 253 200 200 180 234
Special Teams Lettermen Lost (2) No. 97 91
Name Caleb Cantrell Kolton Donovan
Pos. LS LS
Ht. 5-11 6-3
Wt. 220 240
Cl. Fr. Sr.
All positions listed are the positions last played in a game by each individual.
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2 0 1 8 P e rs o n n el P i ct u r e O t h er R et urn in g P la yers ( 32) (15 offense, 15 defense, 2 special teams)
and
Pos. OG C FB C OL RB TE WR WR OT RB OG RB QB TE
Wt. 351 296 241 283 342 197 240 187 192 290 187 282 191 220 248
Cl. RFr. RFr. So. RFr. RFr. So. RFr. So. RFr. RFr. So. So. RFr. RFr. RFr.
Pos. CB NT NT CB FS DT DT/DE LB DE LB CB LB/N SS CB DE
Ht. 5-10 6-2 6-0 6-1 6-2 6-6 6-4 6-1 6-2 6-2 5-10 5-11 5-11 5-9 6-5
Wt. 175 272 252 180 193 262 256 200 245 238 188 210 200 170 200
Cl. RFr. So. So. RFr. RFr. RFr. RFr. RFr. Sr. RFr. Sr. So. So. So. RFr.
Pos. K K
Ht. 6-2 6-0
Wt. 218 192
Cl. Jr. Jr.
Ex. RS RS SQ RS RS SQ RS SQ RS RS SQ SQ RS RS RS
on Ex. RS SQ SQ RS RS RS RS RS JC RS JC SQ SQ SQ RS
on Ex. SQ SQ
Offense (15) Hometown (Last School) New Hope, Minn. (Robbinsdale Cooper) Omaha, Neb. (Gretna) Yoder, Wyo. (Southeast) Littleton, Colo. (Dakota Ridge) Hershey, Neb. (Hershey) Sacramento, Calif. (Grant) Broomfield, Colo. (Broomfield) Dinuba, Calif. (Dinuba) Belleville, Kan. (Republic County) Kearney, Neb. (Kearney) Milwaukee, Wis. (Marquette) Pueblo, Colo. (Centennial) Matteson, Ill. (Brother Rice) Elk Grove, Calif. (Christian Brothers) Creston, Ohio (Norwayne)
Defense (15) Hometown (Last School) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Wheatland, Wyo. (Wheatland) Wheatland, Wyo. (Wheatland) Belleville, Ill. (Althoff Catholic) Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie) Puyallup, Wash. (Puyallup) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Tongue River, Wyo. (Tongue River) Torrance, Calif. (Glendale C.C., Ariz.) Broomfield, Colo. (Broomfield) Santa Ana, Calif. (Fullerton C.C., Calif.) Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Fresno, Calif. (Bullard) Omaha, Neb. (Omaha North)
RECORDS & HISTORY
Squadmen Returning
on
SEASON IN REVIEW
and
Name Brock Beddes Ryan Galovich
Ht. 6-5 6-3 6-1 6-4 6-3 5-11 6-6 6-4 6-2 6-6 6-0 6-5 6-0 6-4 6-7
Squadmen Returning
Name Keyon Blankenbaker Justis Borton Josh Calvert C.J. Coldon Taylor Dodd Gavin Dunayski Victor Jones Brennan Kutterer Payton Lowry-Sanders Ryan Mazzola Quinten Mercado Skyler Miller Riley Sessions Sidney Washington Jr. Davon Wells-Ross
Redshirts No. 32D 41D
Squadmen Returning
THE OPPONENTS
Redshirts No. 18D 76 37 21 40D 90 44 13D 51 55D 29D 35D 16 22D 41
and
Name Eric Abojei Patrick Arnold Jeff Burroughs Keegan Cryder Jason Davis Mike Green II Mason Keeler Isaac Leppke Justyn Stindt Rudy Stofer Jerard Swan Zach Thatcher Xazavian Valladay Tyler Vander Waal Nate Weinman
THE COWBOYS
No. 69 57 34 73 63 23 83 9D 39 62 24D 64 4D 18 84
COWBOY COACHES
Redshirts
Special Teams (2) Hometown (Last School) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona) Corvallis, Ore. (Crescent Valley)
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2 0 1 8 P e rs o n n e l P i ct u r e 2018 Fo o t ba ll S ign in gs ( 24) (11 offense, 12 defense, 1 special teams)
Offensive Signees (11) Name 74 Blayne Baker 21D Jevon Bigelow 12 Sean Chambers 75 Frank Crum 28D Theo Dawson 88D Camron Donatlan 5D Gunner Gentry 17 Raghib Ismail Jr. 7D Reow Jackson 82 Jackson Marcotte 65 Zach Watts
Pos. OL RB QB OL RB WR WR WR RB TE OL
Ht. 6-5 6-2 6-3 6-7 6-0 6-2 6-3 6-0 6-2 6-7 6-5
Wt. 260 195 215 260 215 200 200 180 200 250 280
Cl. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr.
Ex. HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS
Hometown (Last School) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Fresno, Calif. (Central) Kerman, Calif. (Kerman) Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie) Jackson, Wyo. (Jackson Hole) Aurora, Ill. (West Aurora) Aurora, Colo. (Grandview) Carrollton, Texas (Cisco C.C., Texas) Eugene, Ore. (Marist Catholic) Mt. Carmel, Ill. (Mt. Carmel) Windsor, Colo. (Windsor)
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Hometown (Last School) Modesto, Calif. (Central Catholic) Antioch, Calif. (Ygnacio Valley) Palmdale, Calif. (William J.P. Knight) Reseda, Calif. (Reseda) Hudson, Wis. (Hudson) San Diego, Calif. (Lincoln) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Covina, Calif. (Charter Oak) Lone Tree, Colo. (Legend) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) San Bernardino, Calif. (Cajon) Oxnard, Calif. (Pacifica)
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Hometown (Last School) Draper, Utah (Summit Academy)
Defensive Signees (12) Name 31 Dauson Booker 95 DeVaughn Brown 92 Solomon Byrd 12D Jalani Ellison 94 Cole Godbout 34 Charles Hicks # 33D Leevi Lafaele 97 Mario Mora 48 Chad Muma 2D Cameron Murray # 8D Rome Weber 14D Miles Williams #
Pos. S DE DE CB DT LB LB DT LB FS CB CB
Ht. 6-0 6-3 6-4 6-0 6-4 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-1 5-11 6-1
Special Teams Signees (1) Name 99 Jesse Hooper #
Pos. LS
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# Indicates 2018 Signees Who Enrolled at Wyoming for the 2018 Spring Semester
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Freshmen (37)
WHERE ARE THEY FROM? 2 South Korea
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Hawai’i
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Jack Boyer Conner Cain Austin Conway Keegan Cryder Ayden Eberhardt Esaias Gandy Gunner Gentry Josiah Hall Alijah Halliburton Mason Keeler Tristen Lee Bryce Levinson Teagan Liufau Austin Lopez Ryan Marquez Ryan Mazzola Chad Muma Cameron Murray Kevin Prosser Cooper Rothe Braden Smith Zach Thatcher Zach Watts Andrew Wingard
Florida (2)
Chavez Pownell Jr. Nick Smith
Illinois (10)
Keyon Blankenbaker C.J. Coldon Avante’ Cox Camron Donatlan Jackson Marcotte Jahmari Moore Jared Scott Xazavian Valladay Zach Wallace Tim Zaleski
Kansas (1)
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Colorado (24)
Justyn Stindt
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DE NT/DT WR C WR SS WR DE SS TE OL S DE FB QB LB LB FS DE K FS OG OL SS LB/N QB CB CB WR WR TE FB WR RB OT P
Missouri (2) Tyree Mayfield Kellen Overstreet
Nebraska (9) Patrick Arnold Jason Davis Youhanna Ghaifan Coby Haas C.J. Johnson Marco Machado Gavin Rush Rudy Stofer Davon Wells-Ross
TE RB C OL DT S WR OL OG OT DE
New Hampshire (1) Chase Hughes
Ohio (2)
Garrett Crall Nate Weinman
Oklahoma (2) Kaden Jackson Jaylon Watson
Oregon (3) Ryan Galovich Reow Jackson Trey Woods
Texas (1)
Raghib Ismail Jr.
Utah (1)
Jesse Hooper
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DE TE OG FB K RB RB WR LS
Washington (2) Gavin Dunayski James Price
Wisconsin (4) Cole Godbout Javaree Jackson Jerard Swan Alonzo Velasquez
Wyoming (22) Ben Acres Blayne Baker Brock Beddes Justis Borton Brett Brenton Jeff Burroughs Josh Calvert Dontae Crow Frank Crum Taylor Dodd Theo Dawson Haize Fornstrom Austin Fort Logan Harris Josh Harshman Brennan Kutterer Skyler Miller Ray Rabou Pahl Schwab Riley Sessions Logan Wilson Ben Wisdorf
DT WR DT NT/DT RB OT DE OL K NT CB FB NT WR OL FS RB WR TE OG/C TE LB LB/N LB OT SS LB LB
South Korea (1) Sidney Malauulu
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DE OL RB TE S DE CB DE DE QB DT OL RB WR CB WR WR DT S LB LS LB RB LB OL S DE OL TE QB DT LB FS LB OL CB CB
Jevon Bigelow Dauson Booker DeVaughn Brown Solomon Byrd Sean Chambers Claude Cole Jalani Ellison Marcus Epps Nico Evans Ryan Gatoloai-Faupula Carl Granderson Mike Green II Tyler Hall Charles Hicks Ravontae Holt Antonio Hull Victor Jones Leevi Lafaele Isaac Leppke Payton Lowry-Sanders Cassh Maluia Quinten Mercado Mario Mora Adam Pilapil Nick Szpor Tyler Vander Waal Sidney Washington Jr. Rome Weber Miles Williams
Eric Abojei
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Ben Acres Blayne Baker Jevon Bigelow Jaxon Boley Dauson Booker Jack Boyer Brett Brenton DeVaughn Brown Solomon Byrd Sean Chambers Claude Cole Frank Crum Theo Dawson Camron Donatlan Jalani Ellison Haize Fornstrom Gunner Gentry Cole Godbout Coby Haas Charles Hicks Jesse Hooper Chase Hughes Reow Jackson Leevi Lafaele Tristen Lee Bryce Levinson Teagan Liufau Marco Machado Jackson Marcotte Ryan Marquez Mario Mora Chad Muma Cameron Murray Ray Rabou Zach Watts Rome Weber Miles Williams
Sophomores (25) Justis Borton Jeff Burroughs Josh Calvert Avante’ Cox Garrett Crall Dontae Crow Ayden Eberhardt Esaias Gandy Ryan Gatoloai-Faupula Mike Green II Logan Harris Ravontae Holt Javaree Jackson Isaac Leppke Skyler Miller Jahmari Moore Jared Scott Riley Sessions Braden Smith
California (29)
Minnesota (1)
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Brock Beddes Austin Conway Ryan Galovich Youhanna Ghaifan Josiah Hall Tyler Hall Alijah Halliburton Raghib Ismail Jr. C.J. Johnson Austin Lopez Cassh Maluia John Okwoli Kellen Overstreet Cooper Rothe Gavin Rush Pahl Schwab Nick Szpor Jaylon Watson Logan Wilson Ben Wisdorf
John Okwoli
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Eric Abojei Patrick Arnold Keyon Blankenbaker C.J. Coldon Keegan Cryder Jason Davis Taylor Dodd Gavin Dunayski Victor Jones Mason Keeler Brennan Kutterer Ryan Mazzola Justyn Stindt Rudy Stofer Xazavian Valladay Tyler Vander Waal Nate Weinman Davon Wells-Ross
CB
Juniors (20)
Arizona (1)
Redshirt Freshmen (18)
Redshirt Juniors (1) Antonio Hull
BY STATE/COUNTRY
RB OG OT CB RB P
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Conner Cain Marcus Epps Nico Evans Austin Fort Carl Granderson Josh Harshman Kaden Jackson Payton Lowry-Sanders Sidney Malauulu Tyree Mayfield Quinten Mercado Adam Pilapil Chavez Pownell Jr. James Price Kevin Prosser Nick Smith Zach Wallace Andrew Wingard
Jerard Swan Zach Thatcher Alonzo Velasquez Sidney Washington Jr. Trey Woods Tim Zaleski
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Seniors (18)
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FOLLOWING THE COWBOYS IN 2018 GAME NO. DATE OPPONENT
SCORE COWBOYS/OPP RECORD
CONF. RECORD
LEADING LEADING LEADING RUSHER PASSER RECEIVER
1 8/25 at New Mexico State __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
2 9/1
WASHINGTON STATE __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
3 9/8
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4 9/15 WOFFORD
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5 9/29 BOISE STATE*
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6 10/6 at Hawai’i*
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7 10/13 at Fresno State*
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8 10/20 UTAH STATE*
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9 10/26 at Colorado State*
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10 11/3 SAN JOSE STATE*
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11 11/17 AIR FORCE*
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12 11/24 at New Mexico*
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CRAIG BOHL (Nebraska ‘82)
Head Coach, University of Wyoming
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s Craig Bohl enters his fifth season leading the University of Wyoming Football program and his 16th season as a head coach at the collegiate level, the success that Cowboy Football has enjoyed and the excitement generated around the program is just what UW Athletics Director Tom Burman had hoped for when he hired Bohl. In terms of success, the Cowboys have become regular contenders in the race for the Mountain West Conference title. UW won eight games in both 2016 and ‘17, hosted the 2016 Mountain West Championship Game, earned consecutive bowl bids and won the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl with a convincing 37-14 victory. The excitement surrounding Wyoming Football has included former Cowboy quarterback Josh Allen being selected as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. That marked the highest selection by a Wyoming Cowboy in the history of the program and was the second highest selection by a Mountain West player since Utah’s Alex Smith was selected No. 1 in 2005. Leading up to Allen being drafted, Wyoming’s Pro Day was covered live by both ESPN and the NFL Network. At the conclusion of the 2017 football season and the 2018 NFL Draft, media coverage of Wyoming Football for the past year was estimated by Joyce Julius & Associates at over $159 million. Excitement surrounding Wyoming Football continues into the 2018 season as Wyoming returns one of the nation’s top defenses led by All-America candidates Andrew Wingard at safety and Carl Granderson at defensive end. When Bohl was hired as head football coach at Wyoming, he was open in saying that he wanted to bring Cowboy Football back to a place of national prominence. The 2017 season saw the Cowboys post an 8-5 record and finish second in the MW Mountain Division. The Pokes were led by their defense in 2017, ranking No. 1 in the nation in forcing turnovers (38) and leading the Mountain West and ranking No. 9 in the nation in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 17.5 points per game. Wyoming’s defense also ranked No. 1 in fumbles recovered (18), No. 2 in interceptions (20), No. 8 in defensive touchdowns scored, 13th in the NCAA in pass defense, and 23rd in total defense In 2016, his team defeated two Top 25 ranked opponents, was named the National Team of the Week by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) for one of those wins and received votes itself in the national polls. Wyoming also captured the Mountain Division title of the Mountain West Conference, earned the right to host the 2016 MW Football Championship Game as the highest ranked team in the conference and was invited to the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. His Cowboys ended the year with an 8-6 record and featured one of the NCAA’s top
scoring offenses, averaging 35.9 points per game to rank No. 25 in the nation. Bohl was recognized for his turnaround of Cowboy Football by being named the 2016 Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year in voting by conference head coaches and media. Two Cowboys earned All-America honors in 2016 in running back Brian Hill and center Chase Roullier. Linebacker Logan Wilson ear ned Freshman AllAmerica honors in 2016, joining Andrew Wingard, who earned Freshman AllAmerica honors a year Craig Bohl, Josh Allen, Carl Granderson and Youhanna Ghaifan earlier. at the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl press conference. Bohl, who was par t of building National Championship teams at North Dakota State Bohl currently serves on the American Football Coaches and Nebraska, was introduced by University of Wyoming Association (AFCA) Board of Trustees, having been elected Athletics Director Tom Burman as the new head football coach of by a vote of the membership at the 2012 AFCA national the Wyoming Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013. Bohl became convention. He was also appointed to the 13-member NCAA the 32nd head football coach in University of Wyoming history. Division I Football Competition Committee in January of 2017. He came to Wyoming after building a national power Bohl concluded his career as head coach of the NDSU at North Dakota State as a head coach for 11 seasons Bison, with a 104-32 (.765) record. He guided the Bison to from 2003-13. His teams won three consecutive National the FCS Playoffs each of his final four seasons, posting a Championships at the NCAA Football Championship 14-1 record in the FCS Playoffs. His last three teams posted Subdivision (FCS) level in 2011, ‘12 and ‘13. NDSU became records of 14-1 (2011), 14-1 (2012) and 15-0 (2013) for only the second FCS school in NCAA history to win three a combined record of 43-2 (.956) on way to their three consecutive national football titles, tied the FCS record for consecutive FCS national titles. consecutive wins (24 from 2011-13) and became the first By winning the 2013 FCS National Championship, North undefeated FCS National Champion since 1996. Dakota State extended its winning streak to 24 consecutive “Rarely do you get an opportunity to hire a head coach games, which tied both the NDSU and FCS records for who has won multiple National Championships and has a consecutive victories. The Bison teams from 1964-66 reputation as a program builder,” said Burman. originally set the school record with 24 straight victories. “I am absolutely confident we hired one of the best The University of Pennsylvania set the FCS record of 24 football coaches in the country. All you have to do is look consecutive wins from 1992-95. That record was later tied at Craig’s record.” by Montana from 2001-02. “I understand the awesome responsibility to lead this football The 2013 NDSU team also set a North Dakota State singleteam,” said Bohl. “I also understand how important football season record for wins, posting a perfect 15-0 record. The is in the fabric of this institution and not only this institution Bison became the first undefeated FCS National Champion but around the state. Whether you’re in Sheridan, Casper or since Marshall went 15-0 to win the 1996 FCS title. Thermopolis, this is the state team, and I embrace that. The Bison had great success against FBS teams to go “I’m looking forward to getting to know the people of with their elite status at the FCS level. In each of his last our great state of Wyoming. It will be an exciting time for four seasons at NDSU, Bohl’s Bison defeated all four of the us. We understand that the bar is high. I also appreciate FBS teams they faced, and captured all of those wins on the vision that Tom (Burman) has, and I want to thank him the road. NDSU won at Kansas in 2010 (by a score of 6-3), for having faith in me to at Minnesota in 2011 (37-24), at Colorado State in 2012 lead this football program. (22-7), and at Kansas State in 2013 (24-21). Overall during He was able to articulate his 11 years at North Dakota State, Bohl’s teams built a 7-3 to me where our football record against FBS teams. program needs to go and In 2012 and ‘13, Bohl received both The Sports Network the resources that are going Eddie Robinson FCS National Coach of the Year Award and to be provided to allow us to the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FCS experience success. National Coach of the Year Award. He became the first coach “I can’t tell you how in the first 27 years of the Eddie Robinson Award to win it in excited I am to embrace the consecutive seasons. In 2013, he also received the Liberty Cowboy tradition.” Mutual FCS Coach of the Year Award, which is presented Not only has Bohl won in partnership with the National Football Foundation and three national titles at the College Football Hall of Fame. His other National Coach of FCS level, but he was the the Year honor came in 2006, when he was recognized by linebackers coach at his the Football Gazette as the FCS National Coach of the Year alma mater, Nebraska, and the Northwest Region Coach of the Year. when the Huskers won the He was also a finalist for The Sports Network Eddie 1995 and 1997 National ESPN's Todd McShay and Mark Schwarz with Coach Bohl at Robinson Award in 2011, 2007 and 2006, and was the 2011 Championships. and 2013 AFCA Region 4 FCS Coach of the Year. Wyoming's NFL Pro Day
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THE COWBOYS THE OPPONENTS SEASON IN REVIEW
Craig Bohl pictured with the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year trophy. Bohl became the first coach in the 27-year history of the award to win it in consecutive seasons (2012 and 2013).
Craig Bohl’s Career Coaching Honors 2016
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athletes in the last 10 years were named to the Allstate/AFCA Good Works team. He added a seventh Allstate/AFCA Good Works team member in 2014 at Wyoming, when senior wide receiver Dominic Rufran earned that honor. Bohl grew up in Lincoln, Neb., and went on to attend the University of Nebraska where he was a reserve defensive back from 1977 to 1979 under head coach Tom Osborne. Bohl was part of Nebraska’s 1979 Orange Bowl and 1980 Cotton Bowl teams. The 2018 season will be Bohl’s 38th year coaching at the college level. He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at his alma mater in 1981, assisting with the Nebraska linebackers and defensive backs for three seasons from 1981-83. His first full-time coaching position came at North Dakota State in 1984, coaching the defensive backs. He moved on to coach the linebackers at the University of Tulsa
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His North Dakota State teams were built on an exciting West Coast offense and a physical, aggressive defense. In the 2013 season, North Dakota State’s offense ranked No. 7 in the nation in rushing offense (257.3 yards per game), No. 10 in scoring offense (38.7 points per game) and No. 14 in total offense (457.5 ypg). The Bison defense ranked No. 1 in the nation in scoring defense (11.3 points allowed per game), No. 2 in the nation in pass defense efficiency (97.59 rating), No. 3 in rushing defense (91.3 yards allowed per game) and were No. 3 in total defense (255.9 yards allowed per game). The Bison led all FCS teams in scoring defense three consecutive seasons (2011-13). In addition to his 16 years of experience as a head coach, Bohl has 19 years of experience as a full-time assistant coach at the collegiate level and three seasons as a graduate assistant. His last eight years as an assistant coach were spent at Nebraska. He was the linebackers coach under head coach Tom Osborne for five of those seasons and was part of the 1995 and ‘97 Nebraska National Championship teams. Bohl’s final three seasons (2000-02) at Nebraska, he served as the Cornhuskers’ defensive coordinator under head coach Frank Solich, before accepting the head-coaching job at North Dakota State in 2003. Bohl was part of 11 bowl-game appearances while at Nebraska -- eight as an assistant coach from 1995 to 2002 and three as a graduate assistant coach for the Huskers from 1981-83. As the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Duke in 1994, he helped coach the Blue Devils to the Hall of Fame Bowl in his only season at Duke. Bohl’s North Dakota State teams were ranked in The Sports Network or FCS Coaches Top 25 polls for 107 weeks since beginning FCS play in 2004, and earned the No. 1 ranking in both the final 2011, 2012 and 2013 polls, including being named a unanimous No. 1 following the 2013 campaign. The Bison’s record versus FCS Top 25 ranked teams under Bohl’s direction was 30-8. From 2004-2007, Bohl helped lead North Dakota State through its transition to the NCAA FCS level. During that transition period, his teams posted back-to-back 10-1 seasons in 2006 and 2007, but weren’t eligible for postseason play due to NCAA rules regarding teams moving up a division. During his time in Fargo, N.D., Bohl coached 10 Academic All-Americans and 37 All-Americans, while six student-
Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year
The Sports Network Eddie Robinson FCS National Coach of the Year The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FCS National Coach of the Year Elected to the AFCA Board of Trustees Missouri Valley Football Conference Bruce Craddock Coach of the Year
2011
Finalist for The Sports Network Eddie Robinson FCS National Coach of the Year AFCA Region 4 Division I FCS Coach of the Year Missouri Valley Football Conference Bruce Craddock Coach of the Year
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RECORDS & HISTORY
2013 The Sports Network Eddie Robinson FCS National Coach of the Year American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FCS National Coach of the Year Liberty Mutual, National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame FCS National Coach of the Year AFCA Region 4 Division I FCS Coach of the Year Missouri Valley Football Conference Bruce Craddock Coach of the Year
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Craig Bohl’s Career Coaching History College Head-Coaching Record
Overall Record Conference Record Conference Postseason Season School W L % W L % Finish Appearance 2017 Wyoming 8 5 .615 5 3 .625 2nd in MW Mtn. Div. Idaho Potato Bowl Champions 2016 Wyoming 8 6 .571 6 2 .750 1st in MW Mtn. Div. MW Championship Game/ Poinsettia Bowl 2015 Wyoming 2 10 .167 2 6 .250 6th in MW Mtn. Div. 2014 Wyoming 4 8 .333 2 6 .250 T5th in MW Mtn. Div. 2013 North Dakota State 15 0 1.000 8 0 1.000 1st in MVFC FCS National Champions 2012 North Dakota State 14 1 .933 7 1 .875 1st in MVFC FCS National Champions 2011 North Dakota State 14 1 .933 7 1 .875 Tie 1st in MVFC FCS National Champions 2010 North Dakota State 9 5 .643 4 4 .500 Tie 3rd in MVFC FCS Quarterfinals 2009 North Dakota State 3 8 .273 2 6 .250 6th in MVFC 2008 North Dakota State 6 5 .545 4 4 .500 Tie 4th in MVFC 2007 North Dakota State 10 1 .909 3 1 .750 2nd in GWFC Reclassifying to FCS 2006 North Dakota State 10 1 .909 4 0 1.000 1st in GWFC Reclassifying to FCS 2005 North Dakota State 7 4 .636 3 2 .600 3rd in GWFC Reclassifying to FCS 2004 North Dakota State 8 3 .727 2 3 .400 3rd in GWFC Reclassifying to FCS 2003 North Dakota State 8 3 .727 5 2 .714 2nd in NCC Record as Head Coach (15 years) 126 61 .674 64 41 .610 4 Titles 3 National Titles
College Assistant-Coaching Record Overall Record Season School W L T % 2002 Nebraska (Def. Coord./LB) 7 7 0 .500 2001 Nebraska (Def. Coord./LB) 11 2 0 .846 2000 Nebraska (Def. Coord./LB) 10 2 0 .833 1999 Nebraska (Linebackers) 12 1 0 .923 1998 Nebraska (Linebackers) 9 4 0 .692 1997 Nebraska (Linebackers) 13 0 0 1.000 1996 Nebraska (Linebackers) 11 2 0 .846 1995 Nebraska (Linebackers) 12 0 0 1.000 1994 Duke (Def. Coord./LB) 8 4 0 .667 1993 Rice (Defensive Coord.) 6 5 0 .545 1992 Rice (Defensive Coord.) 6 5 0 .545 1991 Rice (Defensive Coord.) 4 7 0 .364 1990 Rice (Defensive Coord.) 5 6 0 .455 1989 Rice (Defensive Coord.) 2 8 1 .227 1988 Wisconsin (Linebackers) 1 10 0 .091 1987 Wisconsin (Linebackers) 3 8 0 .273 1986 Tulsa (Linebackers) 7 4 0 .636 1985 Tulsa (Linebackers) 6 5 0 .545 1984 North Dakota State (DB) 11 2 0 .846 1983 Nebraska (Grad Assistant) 12 1 0 .923 1982 Nebraska (Grad Assistant) 12 1 0 .923 1981 Nebraska (Grad Assistant) 9 3 0 .750 Record as Assistant Coach (22 years) 177 87 1 .670 Overall Record as a Head Coach Overall Record as a College Assistant Coach
Conference Record Conference Postseason W L % Finish Appearance 3 5 .375 4th Big 12 North Independence Bowl 7 1 .875 Tie 1st Big 12 North BCS Runnerup Rose Bowl 6 2 .750 2nd Big 12 North Alamo Bowl Champions 7 1 .875 Big 12 Champs Fiesta Bowl Champions 5 3 .625 2nd Big 12 North Holiday Bowl 8 0 1.000 Big 12 Champs National Champs / Orange 8 0 1.000 Big 12 Runner-up Orange Bowl Champions 7 0 1.000 Big Eight Champs National Champs / Fiesta 5 3 .625 Tie 3rd ACC Hall of Fame Bowl 3 4 .429 Tie 4th SWC 4 3 .571 Tie 2nd SWC 2 6 .250 8th SWC 3 5 .375 Tie 4th SWC 2 6 .250 Tie 6th SWC 1 7 .125 Tie 9th Big 10 1 7 .125 10th Big 10 0 0 ----- Independent 5 0 1.000 1st MVC 8 1 .889 1st NCC National Runner-up 7 0 1.000 1st Big 8 Orange Bowl 7 0 1.000 1st Big 8 Orange Bowl Champions 7 0 1.000 1st Big 8 Orange Bowl 106 54 .663 2 National Titles
126-61 (.674) in 15 seasons 177-87-1 (.670) in 22 seasons
The Wyoming Cowboys receive the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Trophy.
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Brian Hill, RB Chase Roullier, C Logan Wilson, LB
Third Team All-American, College Sports Madness Second Team All-American, USA Today First Team Freshman All-American, Football Writers Association of America and USA Today
2015
Andrew Wingard, FS
First Team Freshman All-American, Football Writers Association of America
2013
Billy Turner, OT Marcus Williams, CB Andrew Grothmann, FB Ryan Drevlow, NT Colten Heagle, S Brock Jensen, QB Grant Olson, LB
Consensus Consensus First Team, The Sports Network Second Team, Associated Press Third Team, The Sports Network Third Team, Associated Press Third Team, Associated Press
2012
Billy Turner, OT Marcus Williams, CB
Consensus Consensus, MVFC Defensive Player of the Year
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2016
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All-Americans Coached by Craig Bohl As Head Coach at Wyoming and North Dakota State
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2011 Marcus Williams, CB Consensus Paul Cornick, OT Consensus John Prelvitz, P Matthew Gratzek, DT
First Team, The Sports Network Third Team, Phil Steele
2009
Pat Paschall, RB Keith Buckman, OG
Consensus Honorable Mention, College Sporting News
2008
Nick Schommer, FS Zach Harrington, C
Second Team, College Sporting News Honorable Mention, The Sports Network
Craig Bohl holds the NCAA FCS National Championship trophy aloft. North Dakota State captured three consecutive FCS national titles from 2011-2013. THE OPPONENTS
2010
2007 Joe Mays, LB First Team, Walter Camp, Great West Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Finalist for Buck Buchanan Award Nate Safe, OT First Team, Walter Camp Mike Dragosavich, P Second Team, College Sporting News Tyler Roehl, RB Second Team, Associated Press, The Sports Network, Dopke.com, College Sporting News Keith Buckman, OT Honorable Mention, The Sports Network Shamen Washington, RS Honorable Mention, The Sports Network Jerimiah Wurzbacher, TE Honorable Mention, The Sports Network First Team, Football Gazette First Team, Dopke.com College Sports Report Second Team, The Sports Network, Football Gazette Second Team, Football Gazette, Dopke.com, College Sporting News Honorable Mention, Football Gazette Honorable Mention, Football Gazette
2005
Mike Dragosavich, P Justin Frick, DT Tim Popowski, OT AJ Cooper, TE
First Team, Dopke.com College Sports Report Second Team, Football Gazette Third Team, Football Gazette Honorable Mention, Football Gazette
2004
Rob Hunt, C Tim Popowski, OT
First Team, Football Gazette, NCAA IAA Dave Rimington Award Winner Honorable Mention, Dopke.com
2003
Mike Wieser, TE
First Team, Dopke.com College Sports Report
RECORDS & HISTORY
Jake Erickson, OG Nate Safe, OT Mike Dragosavich, P Justin Frick, DT Craig Dahl, SS Kyle Steffes, HB
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2006
Nick Compton, DE Kole Heckendorf, WR Tyler Roehl, RB
2007
Kole Heckendorf, WR Tyler Roehl, RB
2006
Craig Dahl, SS
2005
Kole Zimmerman, LB
2004
Jared Essler, FS Jayd Kittelson, LB Tony Stauss, QB
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Academic All-Americans Coached by Craig Bohl As Head Coach at North Dakota State
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(North Dakota State ‘98) Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Brent Vigen Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: 5th Years as a College Coach: 21st
Personal Wife: Molly Children: Jake, Grant and Luke
Education North Dakota State ‘00 North Dakota State ‘98
Master’s in Secondary Education (Emphasis in Athletic Administration) Bachelor’s in Physical Education
Playing Experience North Dakota State
Tight End, 1993-97
Year-by-Year Coaching History 2017-Present 2014-2016 2009-2013 2004-2008 2003 2002 2001 1998-2000
Wyoming Associate Head Coach/OC/QBs Wyoming Offensive Coordinator/QBs NDSU Offensive Coordinator/QBs NDSU Passing Game Coordinator/QBs NDSU Running Backs NDSU Quarterbacks NDSU Tight Ends NDSU Graduate Assistant
Postseason Coaching Experience 2017 Wyoming Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions 2016 Wyoming Poinsettia Bowl 2016 Wyoming MW Championship Game 2013 NDSU FCS National Champions 2012 NDSU FCS National Champions 2011 NDSU FCS National Champions 2010 NDSU FCS Quarterfinals 2000 NDSU NCAA Div. II Semifinals
Where He Recruits Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin
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Brent Vigen was elevated to Associate Head Coach in the spring of 2017. He will continue in his roles as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the fifth consecutive season in 2018, and will be entering his 21st year as a college coach and his 10th as an offensive coordinator. Vigen coached and developed junior quarterback Josh Allen, who became the highest NFL Draft pick in Wyoming school history when the Buffalo Bills selected him as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Allen was also the second highest selection by any Mountain West Conference player in history behind only Alex Smith of Utah, who was selected No. 1 overall in the 2005 NFL Draft. Vigen’s 2017 offense was extremely efficient in the red zone, scoring on 33 of 34 red-zone opportunities to rank No. 2 in the nation. The offense also did an excellent job of protecting the ball, committing only 14 turnovers to rank No. 19 in the country. UW’s offense combined with its defense (38 turnovers forced) to rank No. 1 in the nation in turnover margn, with a +24 turnover margin. The 2016 Cowboy offense averaged 35.9 points per game to rank No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 25 in the nation. The passing game, averaged 15.3 yards per completion to rank No. 8 in the NCAA, and in red-zone offense the Pokes converted 90.6 percent of their red-zone opportunities into scores to rank 14th in the country. Wyoming’s offense ranked No. 1 in the MW and No. 22 in the NCAA in first downs (312), was No. 32 in the nation in time of possession (31:34), ranked No. 33 in the country in passing efficiency (143.82 rating) and No. 36 in the nation in rushing offense, averaging 205.4 yards per game. Running back Brian Hill earned Third Team All-America honors from College Sports Madness and center Chase Roullier was named Second Team All-American by USA Today. Tight end Jacob Hollister joined Hill and Roullier as First Team All-Mountain West selections, and quarterback Josh Allen and wide receiver Tanner Gentry earned Second Team All-MW honors. Hill was one of 10 national semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award. Roullier was named to the Outland Trophy and Rotary Lombardi Award Watch Lists, and Gentry was named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List. Hill was selected in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. Roullier was drafted in the sixth round by the Washington Redskins. Gentry signed a freeagent contract with the Chicago Bears, and Hollister signed as a free agent with the New England Patriots. In 2015, Vigen’s offense had two individuals earn All-Mountain West honors as sophomore running back Hill and junior offensive lineman Roullier both earned Second Team All-Conference honors. Hill was one of 11 semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award in 2015 and was the only semifinalist from a non-Power Five conference. Junior wide receiver Gentry was also named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List in 2015. The 2015 Wyoming offense ranked sixth in the Mountain West in passing efficiency, with a rating of 135.0. Vigen’s 2014 Cowboy offense featured Biletnikoff Award Watch List receiver Dominic Rufran, who was invited to a freeagent camp by the Atlanta Falcons following his senior season. Another Cowboy senior, offensive tackle Connor Rains, signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos following the 2014 season. Vigen’s Wyoming offense was very effective at protecting the ball in 2014, committing only 18 turnovers to rank No. 4 in the MW and No. 33 in the nation. Vigen served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at North Dakota State under current Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl from 2009-13. He began his college coaching career at his alma mater, NDSU, in 1998. Vigen was the offensive coordinator for each of North Dakota State’s three consecutive FCS National Championships in 2011, ‘12 and ‘13. In 2013, Vigen’s offense at North Dakota State ranked No. 10 in the nation in scoring offense (38.7 points per game), No. 7 in rushing offense (257.3 yards per game), No. 14 in total offense (457.5 yards per game), No. 1 in third-down efficiency (55.4%), No. 3 in passing efficiency (164.9) and No. 6 in red-zone offense (89.2%). The 2013 NDSU offense also was one of only 12 FCS teams to average 200+ yards rushing and 200+ yards passing per game. The 2012 Bison offense ranked No. 7 in the nation in third-down efficiency (50.7%) and No. 16 in red-zone offense (89.2%). Vigen’s 2011 offense ranked No. 5 in the country in red-zone offense (91.1%). From 2011 through 2013, Vigen helped NDSU to a 43-2 (.956) overall record and a 22-2 (.917) Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) mark on way to its three consecutive FCS national titles. The 2013 NDSU squad became the first undefeated (15-0) FCS National Champion since Marshall went 15-0 to win the 1996 title. That 15-0 record by the Bison also set a North Dakota State school record. NDSU extended its winning streak to 24 consecutive games with the 2013 FCS Championship. That tied both the FCS and NDSU records for consecutive victories. The University of Pennsylvania set the FCS record of 24 consecutive wins from 1992-95. Montana later tied the record from 2001-02. The NDSU record was originally set from 1964-66. Vigen coached quarterback Brock Jensen, who earned Third Team All-America honors from the Associated Press in 2013 and went on to sign a free-agent contract with the Miami Dolphins in the Spring of 2014. Jensen was named the Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2013. He also was named the: 2012 and 2013 NCAA Division I Championship Game MVP; the 2012 and 2013 College Sporting News FCS Playoff MVP; and the 2013 College Sports Journal FCS Playoff MVP. Jensen ranked: No. 4 in the country in points responsible for in 2013 (264 points); No. 5 in the nation in passing efficiency (167.4 rating); No. 5 in passing TDs (34); No. 9 in the nation in completion percentage (66.3 percent); and No. 23 in passing yards (2,793). Jensen set North Dakota State single-season passing records in 2011, throwing for 2,524 yards and broke that record with 2,793 passing yards in 2013. He concluded his career as North Dakota State’s career passing leader, with 8,598 passing yards. The 2013 Bison offense featured three All-Americans. In addition to Jensen earning Third Team AP All-America honors, offensive tackle Billy Turner was named a Consensus AllAmerican and fullback Andrew Grothmann earned First Team All-America recognition from The Sports Network. In 2011, ‘12 and ‘13, the NDSU offense featured a pair of 1,000-yard rushers. The 2011 season was the first time in NDSU school history that the Bison offense featured two 1,000-yard rushers and a 1,000-yard receiver in the same season. Sam Ojuri rushed for 1,105 yards, and DJ McNorton tallied 1,020, while receiver Warren Holloway had 1,003 receiving yards. In 2012, Ojuri (1,047 yards) and John Crockett (1,038) each rushed for 1,000 yards. The 2013 season saw Ojuri (1,398) and Crockett (1,277) duplicate their 1,000-yard seasons of the previous year, while Vigen’s 2013 offense also featured 1,000-yard receiver Zach Vraa (1,191 receiving yards). Vigen began his college coaching career as a graduate assistant for the Bison from 1998-2000. He became a full-time coach in 2001, coaching the NDSU tight ends in 2001 and the quarterbacks in 2002. He remained at his alma mater as the running backs
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SCOTTIE HAZELTON (Fort Lewis ‘97) Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
Scottie Hazelton
THE COWBOYS
Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: 2nd Years as a Coach: 23rd
Personal Wife: Brooke Children: Ava, Sophie, Bode and Crew
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Education Fort Lewis ‘97
Bachelor’s in Exercise Science
Playing Experience Fort Lewis
Linebacker, 1992-94
Year-by-Year Coaching History Defensive Coordinator/LBs Assistant Linebackers Defensive Coordinator/LBs Linebackers Defensive Coordinator/LBs Defensive Line Linebackers/Special Teams Defensive Coordinator/ Safeties Defensive Backs/ Recruiting Coord. Graduate Assistant Defensive Backs
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2017-Present Wyoming 2014-16 Jacksonville Jaguars 2013 Nevada 2012 USC 2010-11 NDSU 2007-09 NDSU 2006 Michigan Tech 2004-05 Missouri Southern 2002-03 St. Olaf 2000-01 NDSU 1996-99 Fort Lewis
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Postseason Coaching Experience 2017 Wyoming Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions 2012 USC Sun Bowl 2011 NDSU FCS National Champions 2010 NDSU FCS Quarterfinals 2000 NDSU NCAA Div. II Semifinals
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Where He Recruits Wyoming, Eastern and Western Colorado, Montana, and Eastern South Dakota
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Scottie Hazelton enters his second season as Wyoming’s defensive coordinator in 2018. His first season coordinating the Cowboy defense was an extremely productive one. Wyoming’s defense was No. 1 in the nation in takeaways, forcing 38 opponent turnovers. The Pokes ranked No. 9 in the country in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 17.5 points per game. UW ranked No. 1 in the NCAA in fumbles recovered (18), No. 2 in the nation in interceptions (20), No. 8 in defensive touchdowns scored (4 TDs), No. 13 in pass defense (174.9 passing yards allowed), and No. 23 in total defense (335.2 total yards allowed). That outstanding 2017 Cowboy defense featured three First Team All-Mountain West honorees in strong safety Andrew Wingard, defensive end Carl Granderson and defensive tackle Youhanna Ghaifan. Two other Cowboy defenders were named Second Team All-MW -- linebacker Logan Wilson and cornerback Rico Gafford. Hazelton was hired as Wyoming Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach in January of 2017. Hazelton came to Wyoming from the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL, where he was the assistant linebackers coach for three seasons. He previously coached with Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl for five seasons at North Dakota State from 2007-11 -- the first three seasons as the Bison defensive line coach and the last two years as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. In his first season as NDSU’s defensive coordinator in 2010, the Bison made their first appearance in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs, advancing to the quarterfinals. The next year in 2011, NDSU won its first FCS National Championship. “Scottie Hazelton brings a great body of experience, having coached in the NFL, in the PAC-12 and the Mountain West,” said Bohl. “Most importantly, he was an architect of the start of our great defenses that we had at North Dakota State. “Scottie and I have a long history together. We’re excited about welcoming him, Brooke and their family to Wyoming. He hails from Colorado, so he is very familiar with this area. Scottie will add a great deal of vision coordinating our defense -- a defense he has many years of experience in running.” “I’m so excited to become a Cowboy,” said Hazelton. “Even though I’ve never lived in Wyoming, it feels like I’m coming home because of the history I have with Craig (Bohl) and his staff. I’m honored and humbled to have the opportunity to help continue the tradition and culture of Cowboy Football. I’m anxious to get started. Go Pokes!” For the 2014-16 seasons, Hazelton served as the assistant linebackers coach with the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL. In the 2016 season, the Jaguars ranked sixth out of the 32 NFL teams in total defense, allowing opponents only 321.7 yards per game. The Jacksonville defense also ranked No. 5 in pass defense, giving up only 215.2 yards per game. Hazelton worked with linebacker Paul Posluszny, who in 2016 ranked No. 8 among all NFL players in total tackles, with 133 and in 2015 ranked No. 2 in the NFL in tackles per game, averaging 9.5. Another Jaguar linebacker that Hazelton assisted coaching was Telvin Smith, who tied for 16th in the NFL in tackles in 2016, with 118, and tied for sixth in the NFL in 2015, with 128 tackles. Prior to earning the opportunity to coach in the NFL for three seasons, Hazelton coached 18 years at the college level. He served as the defensive coordinator at Mountain West member Nevada in 2013. Hazelton was the linebackers coach at USC in 2012 on a team that earned a Sun Bowl berth versus Georgia Tech. Hazelton was part of Bohl’s staff at North Dakota State for the 2007-11 seasons. His final two seasons with the Bison, Hazelton served as defensive coordinator and linebacker coach. His first season as defensive coordinator in 2010, NDSU’s defense ranked No. 7 nationally in both scoring defense (allowing only 18.21 points per game) and turnover margin (+1.07 per game), was 15th in pass efficiency defense (105.7 rating) and ranked 19th in sacks (2.57 per game). In 2011, the Bison defense ranked No. 1 in the nation in scoring defense (allowing only 12.73 points per game), was No. 8 in turnover margin (+1.20 per game), ranked 17th in rushing defense (118.73 yards per game), was 19th in sacks (2.67 per game) and was 20th in total defense (315.93 yards per game). He was the defensive line coach for NDSU from 2007-09. In 2008, North Dakota State led the FCS in pass defense (116.82 yards per game), ranked second in sacks (3.36 per game), fifth in total defense (254.0 yards per game), fifth in tackles for loss (8.55 per game) and 19th in scoring defense (19.18 points per game allowed). Hazelton’s coaching career began in 1996 at his alma mater, Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. He was the defensive backs coach at Fort Lewis from 1996-99 and was the interim defensive coordinator in 1998. He served his first stint at North Dakota State from 2000-01 as a defensive graduate assistant coach. He moved on to a full-time coaching position at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., in 2002 and ‘03, serving as the defensive backfield coach. Hazelton was hired next at Missouri Southern in Joplin, Mo., for the 2004 and ‘05 seasons where he was the defensive coordinator. In 2006, he became the linebackers coach and special teams coordinator at Michigan Tech in Houghton, Mich., for one season before returning to North Dakota State in 2007. Hazelton played his college football at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. He was a three-year letterman at linebacker from 1992-94, and earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Fort Lewis in 1997. Hazelton has his wife, Brooke, have two daughters, Ava and Sophie, and two sons, Bode and Crew.
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(Miami, Ohio ‘01) Co-Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends/Fullbacks Mike Bath will take on a new role in 2018, coaching the Wyoming tight ends along with the fullbacks. He will continue in his role as co-special teams coordinator. for the Cowboys. He had coached the Wyoming running backs and fullbacks through the most successful period in those positions’ history at Wyoming. The 2018 season will mark Bath’s fifth season at Wyoming. He is entering his 15th season as a coach at the college level. In 2017, Bath coached senior fullback Drew Van Maanen, who was a semifinalist for the National Football Foundation’s William V. Campbell Trophy, also referred to as the Academic Heisman. Wyoming’s 2017 offense was extremely efficient in the red zone, scoring on 33 of 34 red-zone opportunities to rank No. 2 in the nation. The offense also did an excellent job of protecting the ball, committing only 14 turnovers to rank No. 19 in the country. UW’s offense combined with its defense (38 turnovers forced) to rank No. 1 in the nation in turnover margn, with a +24 turnover margin. Cowboy special teams also were among the nation’s best last season. UW ranked No. 1 in the nation in kickoff returns (28.3 yards per return) and ranked No. 3 in the Mountain West and No. 30 in the nation in punt returns (10.26 yards per return). The punt return coverage team was also extremely effective, ranking No. 2 in the MW and No. 27 nationally, allowing opponents only 4.72 yards per return. Individually, Cowboy kickoff returner Tyler Hall earned Honorable Mention All-Mountain West honors as a sophomore. Bath coached former Cowboy running back Brian Hill, who set the Wyoming career and single-season rushing records during his three-year career at Wyoming that ended in 2016. Hill concluded his career with 4,287 rushing yards, and in 2016 he set the Wyoming single-season rushing record of 1,860 yards. He ranked No. 3 in the nation in rushing yards in 2016 (1,860), ranked No. 4 in the NCAA in rushing touchdowns (22) and was 23rd in the nation in all-purpose Coaching Experience yards (139.57 yards per game). Hill averaged 9.4 points per game to rank No. 12 in the nation, and he scored a total of 132 points to rank No. 7 nationally. Hill was one of only 10 national semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award, honoring the Years at Wyoming: 5th nation’s premier running back each season. He earned Third Team All-America honors from College Sports Madness, and Years as a College Coach: 15th was selected First Team All-Mountain West by conference head coaches and media. Hill was invited to and participated in Personal the 2017 NFL Draft Combine, and was selected in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. Bath helped coach the 2016 Cowboy offense that averaged 35.9 points per game to rank No. 2 in the Mountain Wife: Tara West and No. 25 in the nation. The passing game, averaged 15.3 yards per completion to rank No. 8 in the NCAA, and in Children: Colton, Savannah and Case red-zone offense the Pokes converted 90.6 percent of their red-zone opportunities into scores to rank 14th in the country. Education Wyoming’s offense ranked No. 1 in the MW and No. 22 in the NCAA in first downs (312), was No. 32 in the nation in time of possession (31:34), ranked No. 33 in the country in passing efficiency (143.82 rating) and No. 36 in the nation in rushing Miami (Ohio) ‘01 Bachelor’s in Marketing and offense, averaging 205.4 yards per game. Organizational Behavior The 2015 season saw Cowboy running back Shaun Wick named to the Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List. Playing Experience Later in the season, UW sophomore running back Hill was added to the Doak Walker Watch List, and Hill went on to be named one of only 11 semifinalists for the award and was the only semifinalist from a non-Power Five conference. Hill Miami (Ohio) Quarterback, 1997-00 earned Second Team All-Mountain West honors in 2015, and ranked No. 8 in the nation in average rushing yards per game Year-by-Year Coaching History (135.9) and No. 9 in total rushing yards (1,631). His 1,631 rushing yards and 135.9 yards per game broke the Wyoming school records originally set by Ryan Christopherson in 1994. Wick ended his Wyoming career with 2,533 career rushing 2018-Present Wyoming Tight Ends/Fullbacks/Special Teams yards to rank No. 6 on the Wyoming career list. 2014-17 Wyoming Running Backs/Fullbacks In 2014, Bath coached Wick and Hill who combined for 1,589 rushing yards and eight 100-yard rushing games. Hill 2013 Miami (Ohio) Interim Head Coach/Off. Coord. was selected the Walter Camp Football Foundation National Offensive Player of the Week for his performance at Fresno 2012 Miami (Ohio) Quarterbacks State in 2014. He accounted for 387 all-purpose yards against the Bulldgos -- 281 rushing yards and 106 receiving yards. 2011 Miami (Ohio) Wide Receivers/Tight Ends Hill became only the fifth player in NCAA history to rush for at least 200 yards and have at least 100 yards receiving in a 2009-10 Ashland (Ohio) Offensive Coordinator single game. His 387 all-purpose yards was the best single-game performance in the nation for the 2014 season and set 2006-08 Miami (Ohio) Tight Ends a new University of Wyoming single-game record and a Mountain West Conference single-game 2004-05 Miami (Ohio) Graduate Assistant Coach record. His 281 rushing yards was the second best single-game performance in Wyoming 2002-03 Celina HS (Ohio) Offensive Assistant Coach school history. Postseason Coaching Experience Prior to coming to Wyoming, Bath served as the interim head coach at Miami, his alma mater, in 2013. He was named interim head coach on Oct. 6, 2013, and also 2017 Wyoming Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions assumed the role as offensive coordinator at that time after beginning the season coaching 2016 Wyoming Poinsettia Bowl the quarterbacks and wide receivers. 2016 Wyoming MW Championship Game Bath returned to his alma mater in 2011 to coach the wide receivers and tight 2007 Miami (Ohio) Mid-American Championship Game ends. In 2012, he moved into the role of quarterbacks coach, and coached Miami QB 2004 Miami (Ohio) Independence Bowl Zac Dysert, who set school records for career total offense (12,678) and career passing 2004 Miami (Ohio) Mid-American Championship Game yards (12,013). Dysert was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2013, and was part Where He Recruits of a Bronco team that made a run to the Super Bowl his rookie season. Bath also Oklahoma, East Texas and the Dallas-Ft. Worth area coached wide receiver Andy Cruse at Miami. Cruse signed a free-agent contract with the Houston Texans in 2013 and was on the Texans’ practice squad his rookie year. Bath began his college coaching career in 2004 as a graduate assistant coach for his alma mater. After serving as a graduate assistant in 2004 and 2005, he was named a full-time assistant in 2006 and coached the RedHawk tight ends for three seasons from 2006-08. Two of his tight ends, Tom Crabtree and Jake O’Connell, went on to play in the NFL. In 2009, Bath accepted the opportunity to become the offensive coordinator at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. After serving as the offensive coordinator, quarterbacks and wide receivers coach for two seasons (2009-10), he returned to Miami in 2011. During his time as an assistant coach at Miami, the RedHawks captured three Mid-American Conference (MAC) East Division Championships (2004, ‘05 and ‘07) and made an Independence Bowl appearance in 2004. A three-year starter at quarterback for Miami from 1998-2000, he compiled a record of 23-10 as a starter and led the RedHawks to the MAC East Division Co-Championship as a sophomore in 1998. That team posted a 10-1 record overall and a 7-1 conference mark. Among those 10 wins in ‘98 was a 13-10 upset victory over No. 12 ranked North Carolina and a 14-13 non-conference victory over Army. His junior season, Miami upset Northwestern of the Big Ten by a score of 28-3 on the road, and his senior season, the RedHawks defeated Vanderbilt of the SEC 33-30 in Nashville, Tenn. Bath was named his team’s Co-MVP his senior season. At the conclusion of his college playing career, Bath had set then Miami career records of 6,524 yards passing and 49 passing touchdowns. He earned a double major at Miami in marketing and organizational behavior in 2001. Bath and his wife, Tara, have three children, Colton, Savannah and Case.
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AJ COOPER
(North Dakota State ‘06) Co-Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Ends
AJ Cooper
THE COWBOYS
Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: 5th Years as a College Coach: 13th
Personal Wife: Amanda Children: Carter Johnson and Cameron Myles
THE OPPONENTS
Education North Dakota State ‘06
Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice
Playing Experience North Dakota State Glendale C.C.
Tight End, 2004-05 Tight End, 2002-03
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Year-by-Year Coaching History 2014-Present Wyoming Defensive Ends/Special Teams 2013 NDSU Defensive Ends/Co-Special Teams 2009-12 NDSU Defensive Ends 2007-08 NDSU Graduate Assistant 2006 NDSU Student Assistant
Postseason Coaching Experience 2017 Wyoming Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions 2016 Wyoming Poinsettia Bowl 2016 Wyoming MW Championship Game 2013 NDSU FCS National Champions 2012 NDSU FCS National Champions 2011 NDSU FCS National Champions 2010 NDSU FCS Quarterfinals
RECORDS & HISTORY
Where He Recruits Arizona, Colorado, San Diego and Temecula, Calif. MOUNTAIN WEST UW ADMINISTRATION
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AJ Cooper enters his fifth season at Wyoming as the Cowboys’ defensive ends coach and special teams coordinator. He came to Wyoming after serving as a member of the North Dakota State coaching staff the previous eight seasons. His coaching career followed an outstanding playing career for the Bison. Cooper coached First Team All-Mountain West defensive end Carl Granderson in 2017. Granderson was one of the key performers on a Wyoming defense that was No. 1 in the nation in takeaways, forcing 38 opponent turnovers. The Pokes ranked No. 9 in the country in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 17.5 points per game. UW ranked No. 1 in the NCAA in fumbles recovered (18), No. 2 in the nation in interceptions (20), No. 8 in defensive touchdowns scored (4 TDs), No. 13 in pass defense (174.9 passing yards allowed), and No. 23 in total defense (335.2 total yards allowed). Cowboy special teams also were among the nation’s best last season. UW ranked No. 1 in the nation in kickoff returns (28.3 yards per return) and ranked No. 3 in the Mountain West and No. 30 in the nation in punt returns (10.26 yards per return). The punt return coverage team was also extremely effective, ranking No. 2 in the MW and No. 27 nationally, allowing opponents only 4.72 yards per return. Individually, Cowboy kickoff returner Tyler Hall earned Honorable Mention All-Mountain West honors as a sophomore. In 2016, several of Cooper’s special teams units excelled. The Cowboys punt team ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 24 in the nation in punt return defense, allowing opponents only 4.62 yards per punt return. That punt unit also averaged 39.34 yards in net punting to rank No. 3 in the conference and No. 31 in the NCAA. Senior punter Ethan Wood was named to the Ray Guy Award Watch List for the second consecutive season. The kick return team was also very effective, averaging 22.24 yards per return to rank No. 4 in the MW and No. 41 nationally. Wyoming senior kick returner D.J. May earned Second Team All-Mountain West honors in voting by conference head coaches and media. May averaged 27.9 yards each time he returned a kickoff, ranking him No. 9 in the nation. May received an invitation to the Detroit Lions rookie camp as a free agent. On defense, sophomore defensive end Kevin Prosser ranked ninth in the MW in sacks, with 6.5 sacks on the season. As a unit, the Cowboy defense scored five defensive touchdowns to rank No. 1 in the Mountain West and No. 3 in the nation. Wyoming recovered 12 opponent fumbles, ranking No. 1 in the MW and No. 15 in the NCAA. The Cowboys’ 15 interceptions were second best in the conference and 22nd nationally. UW’s 27 total forced turnovers ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 10 in the country. The 2015 season saw Wyoming senior defensive end Eddie Yarbrough earn Second Team All-Mountain West honors. Yarbrough was named to both the Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List and the Ted Hendricks Award Watch List as a junior and senior. He concluded his UW playing career as the all-time leader in tackles for loss, with 39, and ranked ninth all-time in career sacks at Wyoming, with 21.5. Yarbrough signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos following the 2016 NFL Draft. Punter Wood was named to the 2015 Ray Guy Award Watch List for the first time in his college career. Several special teams’ units also performed well in 2015. The kickoff coverage team ranked No. 1 in the MW, allowing opponents 21.3 yards per kickoff return, and the punt coverage team ranked No. 2 in the conference and No. 21 nationally, giving up only 4.6 yards per punt return. The Cowboys averaged 23.5 yards per kick return to rank No. 5 in the league and No. 29 in the nation, and the Pokes averaged 38.6 yards as a team in net punting to rank No. 5 in the MW and No. 40 in the country. Kick returner May averaged 26.2 yards per kickoff return to rank No. 4 in the conference and No. 24 in the NCAA. In 2014, Cooper also coached defensive end Yarbrough, who earned First Team All-Mountain West Conference honors as a junior. From 2009 through 2013, Cooper coached the Bison defensive ends. In 2013, he added special teams to his coaching responsibilities. He helped NDSU to a 43-2 (.956) overall record and a 22-2 (.917) Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) mark on way to its three consecutive FCS national titles. The 2013 NDSU squad became the first undefeated (15-0) FCS National Champion since Marshall went 15-0 to win the 1996 title. That 15-0 record by the Bison also set a North Dakota State school record. NDSU extended its winning streak to 24 consecutive games with the 2013 FCS Championship. That tied both the FCS and NDSU records for consecutive victories. The University of Pennsylvania set the FCS record of 24 consecutive wins from 1992-95. Montana later tied the record from 2001-02. The NDSU record was originally set from 1964-66. As the defensive ends coach at North Dakota State, Cooper helped the Bison rank No. 1 in the nation in scoring defense for three consecutive seasons (2011-13), holding opponents to only 12.7 points per game in 2011, 11.5 points per game in 2012 and only 11.3 points per game in 2013. The 2013 Bison defense also ranked: No. 3 in the FCS in total defense (255.9 yards per game); No. 2 in the nation in pass efficiency defense (97.59 rating); No. 3 in rushing defense (91.3 yards allowed per game); and No. 8 in passing yards allowed (164.6 yards per game). In addition to leading the nation in scoring defense in 2012, NDSU: led the nation in total defense (234.5 yards allowed per game); was No. 1 in fewest first downs allowed (12.67 per game); ranked No. 2 in pass defense (140.6 yards allowed per game); and ranked No. 4 in rushing defense (93.9 yards allowed per game). Cooper served as NDSU’s football camp and clinic director in addition to coaching the defensive ends for the Bison. Prior to becoming the defensive ends coach in 2009, Cooper worked with the offensive line and tight ends as a student assistant and graduate assistant with the program from 2006-08. Prominent players who Cooper coached at North Dakota State included: Coulter Boyer, who in 2011 earned Third Team All-America honors as a defensive end from Beyond Sports College Network and Honorable Mention All-America honors from College Sports Journal. Boyer was also an All-MVFC First Team honoree in 2011 and was a Second Team selection in 2010. He finished his career ranked No. 4 in school history in career sacks, with 27.5. Cooper coached defensive end Cole Jirik, who was a Second Team All-America selection by College Sports Madness in 2012. Jirik also earned Second Team All-MVFC honors in 2012, and concluded his career ranked No. 5 in Bison history in career sacks (26.0). A third NDSU defensive end who Cooper coached and went on to earn All-Conference recognition was Kyle Emanuel, who was a Second Team All-MVFC selection in 2013 and an Honorable Mention All-MVFC honoree in 2012. An outstanding tight end for the Bison in the 2004 and 2005 seasons, Cooper earned Honorable Mention All-America honors from the Football Gazette in ‘05. He caught 24 passes for 473 yards (19.7 yards per catch) and scored four touchdowns as a senior. He was selected First Team All-Great West Football Conference as a senior, and also earned All-Northwest Region honors. Following his college playing career, Cooper signed a free-agent contract with the Green Bay Packers in 2006. Originally from Phoenix, Ariz., Cooper began his college playing career at Glendale Community College. His final season of junior college, he led all junior college tight ends in three different categories -- receptions (44), receiving yards (578) and touchdown receptions (8). Cooper earned his bachelor’s degree from NDSU in criminal justice in 2006. He and his wife, Amanda, who is a former NDSU women’s basketball player, were married in July 2011. They have two sons, Carter Johnson and Cameron Myles.
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JA K E D I C K ERT (Wisconsin-Stevens Point ‘07) Safeties
Jake Dickert joined the Wyoming football staff in February 2017 as safeties coach. He will be entering his 12th season coaching at the collegiate level in 2018. The Cowboy defense enjoyed an exceptional season in 2017, and Dickert coached First Team All-Mountain West strong safety Andrew Wingard. Dickert’s safety tandem of Wingard and Marcus Epps led the Pokes in interceptions in 2017, with five and four interceptions, respectively. Wyoming’s defense ranked No. 1 in the nation in takeaways in 2017, forcing 38 opponent turnovers. The Pokes ranked No. 9 in the country in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 17.5 points per game. UW ranked No. 1 in the NCAA in fumbles recovered (18), No. 2 in the nation in interceptions (20), No. 8 in defensive touchdowns scored (4 TDs), No. 13 in pass defense (174.9 passing yards allowed), and No. 23 in total defense (335.2 total yards allowed). Before arriving at Wyoming, Dickert spent the 2016 season as the Safeties Coach and Co-Special Teams Coordinator at South Dakota State. Earlier in his career, Dickert was a part of Bohl’s coaching staff at North Dakota State from 2008-10. Jake Dickert “Coach (Jake) Dickert is a well-experienced secondary coach,” said Bohl. “He had the opportunity to coach in the National Championship Game at the Division II level at Minnesota State, Mankato. I’ve known Jake Career Profile for many years. He’s a bright, ambitious young man. He communicates extremely well with players, and will add a great dimension to our defensive staff.” Coaching Experience “My family and I are honored to have the opportunity to join Coach Bohl’s staff at Wyoming and continue to Years at Wyoming: 2nd build on the foundation of Cowboy Football,” said Dickert. “I am excited to get to know the players and have an Years as a College Coach: 12th impact on their lives on and off the field. Coach (Bohl) has created a culture of football here that I firmly believe Personal in, and I can’t wait to get started.” In his one season on the South Dakota State coaching staff, Dickert helped guide the Jackrabbits to the 2016 Wife: Candice Missouri Valley Football Conference Championship and a No. 8 seed in the 2016 NCAA Football Championship Children: Rylee, Jett and Jace Subdivision (FCS) Playoffs, where they advanced to the FCS National Quarterfinals. Education As defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Minnesota State, Mankato for the 2014 and 2015 Wisconsin-Stevens Point ‘09 Master's in General Education seasons Dickert was part of a coaching staff that led the Mavericks to back-to-back Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) championships and consecutive NCAA Division II Playoff berths, earning their way to the Wisconsin-Stevens Point ‘07 Bachelor’s in Secondary 2014 National Championship Game. Minnesota State posted a combined record of 24-3 over that two-year span. Math Education Dickert’s 2014 defense ranked No. 2 in the nation in scoring defense (allowing opponents only 12.9 points per Playing Experience game), No. 4 in turnovers gained, No. 12 in pass defense efficiency and No. 15 in total defense. In 2015, the Mavericks ranked No. 5 in the nation in scoring defense (16.1 points per game), No. 3 in rushing defense, No. Wisconsin-Stevens Point Wide Receiver, 2002-06 7 in pass defense efficiency and No. 6 in total defense. He coached 16 All-Conference players, three First Team Year-by-Year Coaching History All-Americans and a two-time Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Defensive Player of the Year. 2017-Present Wyoming Safeties In his first season as a college defensive coordinator in 2013 at Augustana, Dickert’s defense ranked No. 2016 South Dakota St. Co-Special Teams Coord./ 20 in the nation at the NCAA Division II level in scoring defense, giving up only 19.5 points per game. Augustana Safeties ranked second in the NSIC in pass defense, third in rushing defense and third in total defense. He coached five 2014-15 Minn. St., Mankato Defensive Coordinator/LBs All-Conference players at Augustana. 2013 Augustana Defensive Coordinator/DBs In 2012, he served as the defensive backs coach at Southeast Missouri 2012 S.E. Mo. State Defensive Backs Coach State. The Redhawks ranked No. 18 in the nation in turnovers gained 2011 South Dakota Special Teams Coordinator/DBs (25 total) and No. 23 in interceptions (13 total). Southeast Missouri 2009-10 NDSU Safeties State ranked No. 2 in the Ohio Valley Conference in pass defense. 2008 NDSU Graduate Assistant Coach Dickert also coached a First Team All-Conference strong safety at 2007 Wis.-Stevens Point Graduate Assistant Coach Southeast Missouri. Postseason Coaching Experience Dickert spent the 2011 season as the special teams 2017 Wyoming Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions coordinator and defensive backs coach at South Dakota, where 2016 South Dakota State FCS Quarterfinals the Coyotes ranked No. 2 in the Great West Conference in fewest 2015 Minn. St. Mankato NCAA Div. II First Round passing yards allowed, pass defense efficiency and interceptions. He 2014 Minn. St. Mankato NCAA Div. II coached three All-Conference performers while at South Dakota. On Championship Game special teams, the Coyotes ranked in the Top 10 in the nation in 2010 NDSU FCS Quarterfinals punting average and net punting and had an individual rank Where He Recruits in the Top 10 in punt return yards. He joined the North Dakota State coaching staff in Illinois and the St. Louis metropolitan area 2008 as a defensive graduate assistant on Bohl’s staff. In 2009 and 2010, he was elevated to serve as safeties coach for the Bison. The 2010 NDSU team advanced to the FCS National Quarterfinals. Dickert began his college coaching career in 2007 as a defensive graduate assistant at his alma mater, Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He played football at Wisconsin-Stevens Point from 2002-06. Dickert earned All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) honors as a wide receiver his senior season of 2006. He also was named his team’s Wide Receiver of the Year both his junior and senior seasons. UW-Stevens Point was twice ranked in the nation’s Top 25 during his playing career. Dickert earned his bachelor of science degree in secondary math education from Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2007, and completed his master’s degree in general education, also from UW-Stevens Point in 2009. He and his wife, Candice, have three children, daughter Rylee and sons Jett and Jace.
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S COTT FUC HS (North Dakota State ‘95) Offensive Line
Scott Fuchs
THE COWBOYS
Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: 5th Years as a College Coach: 25th
Personal Wife: Emily Children: Hank, Jack and Gus
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Education North Dakota State ‘97
Master’s in Physical Education and Athletic Administration
North Dakota State ‘95
Bachelor’s in Physical Education and Social Science Education
Playing Experience North Dakota State
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Offensive Lineman 1990-93
Year-by-Year Coaching History 2014-Present 2009-13 2008 2007 2003-06 2000-02 1999 1997-98 1994-96
Wyoming NDSU Southern Illinois Grand Valley State Nebraska-Omaha Minnesota-Crookston Wisconsin-Eau Claire Valley City State NDSU
Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Defensive Line Offensive Line Graduate Assistant
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Postseason Coaching Experience 2017 Wyoming Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions 2016 Wyoming Poinsettia Bowl 2016 Wyoming MW Championship Game 2013 NDSU FCS National Champions 2012 NDSU FCS National Champions 2011 NDSU FCS National Champions 2010 NDSU FCS Quarterfinals 2008 Southern Illinois FCS First Round 2007 Grand Valley State NCAA Division II Semifinals 2006 Nebraska-Omaha NCAA Division II Second Round 2005 Nebraska-Omaha NCAA Division II Second Round 1995 NDSU NCAA Division II Quarterfinals 1994 NDSU NCAA Division II Quarterfinals
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Where He Recruits Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska UW ADMINISTRATION
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Scott Fuchs will begin his 25th season as a college coach in 2018 and his fifth season coaching the offensive line at Wyoming. Fuchs helped coach a Wyoming offense in 2017 that was extremely efficient in the red zone, scoring on 33 of 34 redzone opportunities to rank No. 2 in the nation. The offense also did an excellent job of protecting the ball, committing only 14 turnovers to rank No. 19 in the country. UW’s offense combined with its defense (38 turnovers forced) to rank No. 1 in the nation in turnover margn, with a +24 turnover margin. In 2016, Fuchs coached USA Today Second Team All-America center Chase Roullier. Roullier went on to be invited to the 2017 NFL Draft Combine, and was selected in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. He earned a starting role at center for Washington as a rookie in 2017. Roullier also earned First Team All-Mountain West honors, and was named to the Outland Trophy and Rotary Lombardi Award Watch Lists. Fuchs brings a great deal of knowledge coaching offensive linemen with him to Wyoming as 23 of his previous 24 years of coaching experience have been as an offensive line coach. In 12 of his previous 24 seasons as a college coach, Fuchs has helped coach his teams to postseason play. Fuchs offensive line played a key role in blocking for Cowboy running back Brian Hill, who set the Wyoming career and single-season rushing records during his three-year career at Wyoming that ended in 2016. Hill concluded his career with 4,287 rushing yards, and in 2016 he set the Wyoming single-season rushing record of 1,860 yards. He ranked No. 3 in the nation in rushing yards in 2016 (1,860), ranked No. 4 in the NCAA in rushing touchdowns (22) and was 23rd in the nation in all-purpose yards (139.57 yards per game). Hill averaged 9.4 points per game to rank No. 12 in the nation, and he scored a total of 132 points to rank No. 7 nationally. Hill was one of only 10 national semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award, honoring the nation’s premier running back each season, and was selected in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. Fuchs helped coach the 2016 Cowboy offense that averaged 35.9 points per game to rank No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 25 in the nation. The passing game, averaged 15.3 yards per completion to rank No. 8 in the NCAA, and in red-zone offense the Pokes converted 90.6 percent of their red-zone opportunities into scores to rank 14th in the country. Wyoming’s offense ranked No. 1 in the MW and No. 22 in the NCAA in first downs (312), was No. 32 in the nation in time of possession (31:34), ranked No. 33 in the country in passing efficiency (143.82 rating) and No. 36 in the nation in rushing offense, averaging 205.4 yards per game. The 2015 season saw Fuchs coach junior offensive lineman Roullier, who earned Second Team All-Mountain West Conference honors. The Wyoming offensive line blocked for running back Hill, who ranked No. 8 in the nation in average rushing yards per game (135.9) and No. 9 in total rushing yards (1,631). Hill was named one of 11 semifinalists for the 2015 Walker Award. In 2014, Fuchs coached senior offensive tackle Connor Rains, who signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos following his senior season. Fuchs also coached 2014 Honorable Mention All-Conference offensive guard Roullier. An outstanding offensive lineman himself, Fuchs was named to the 1993 Kodak/American Football Coaches Association First Team All-America squad as a senior offensive guard at North Dakota State. NDSU won three consecutive North Central Conference rushing titles during his three years as a starter. He was part of three North Central Conference Championship teams at NDSU in 1990, ‘91 and ‘92. The 1990 Bison captured the NCAA Division II National Championship. Fuchs coached the offensive line at North Dakota State, his alma mater, the previous five seasons (2009-13) before coming to Wyoming. From 2011 through 2013, Fuchs helped NDSU to a 43-2 (.956) overall record and a 22-2 (.917) Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) mark on way to its three consecutive FCS national titles. The 2013 NDSU squad became the first undefeated (15-0) FCS National Champion since Marshall went 15-0 to win the 1996 title. That 15-0 record by the Bison also set a North Dakota State school record. NDSU extended its winning streak to 24 consecutive games with the 2013 FCS Championship. That tied both the FCS and NDSU records for consecutive victories. The University of Pennsylvania set the FCS record of 24 consecutive wins from 1992-95. Montana later tied the record from 2001-02. The NDSU record was originally set from 1964-66. In 2012 and 2013, Fuchs coached Consensus First Team All-America offensive tackle Billy Turner. Turner was selected in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. In 2011, Fuchs coached Consensus All-America offensive tackle Paul Cornick, and center Joe Lund, who was selected as the FCS Rimington Award winner, which is presented to the top center in the nation each season. All total, Fuchs has coached nine All-Americans and 32 All-Conference performers during his career. Fuchs has been on coaching staffs that have won nine conference titles during his college coaching career. In 2013, the North Dakota State offense ranked No. 10 in the nation in scoring offense (38.7 points per game), No. 7 in rushing offense (257.3 yards per game), No. 14 in total offense (457.5 yards per game), No. 1 in third-down efficiency (55.4%), No. 3 in passing efficiency (164.9) and No. 6 in red-zone offense (89.2%). The 2013 NDSU offense also was one of only 12 FCS teams to average 200+ yards rushing and 200+ yards passing per game. The 2012 Bison offense ranked No. 7 in the nation in third-down efficiency (50.7%) and No. 16 in red-zone offense (89.2%). Fuchs offensive lines helped pave the way for North Dakota State to have a 1,000-yard rusher for 11 consecutive seasons. In 2011, ‘12 and ‘13, the NDSU offense featured a pair of 1,000-yard rushers each season. The 2011 season was the first time in NDSU school history that the Bison offense featured two 1,000-yard rushers and a 1,000-yard receiver in the same season. Sam Ojuri rushed for 1,105 yards, and DJ McNorton tallied 1,020, while receiver Warren Holloway had 1,003 receiving yards. In 2012, Ojuri (1,047 yards) and John Crockett (1,038) each rushed for 1,000 yards. The 2013 season saw Ojuri (1,398) and Crockett (1,277) duplicate their 1,000-yard seasons of the previous year, while the 2013 offense also featured 1,000-yard receiver Zach Vraa (1,191 receiving yards). Prior to returning to his alma mater, Fuchs coached one season at Southern Illinois in 2008. That team tied for the conference title and advanced to the First Round of the FCS Playoffs. He also coached at Grand Valley State (2007), Nebraska-Omaha (2003-06), Minnesota-Crookston (2000-02), Wisconsin-Eau Claire (1999) and Valley City State (1997-98). The only school he did not coach the offensive line was his one season at Wisconsin-Eau Claire when he coached the defensive line. Fuchs’ first position as a college coach was as a graduate assistant at NDSU working with the tight ends from 1994-96. Fuchs earned his bachelor of science degree from North Dakota State in physical education and social science education in 1995 and his master of education degree with a specialization in physical education and athletic administration in 1997. Scott and his wife, Emily, have three boys, Hank, Jack and Gus.
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MI K E G R A N T (Nebraska ‘93) Wide Receivers
Mike Grant Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: 3rd Years as a College Coach: 26th
Personal Wife: Nina Children: Mireia
Education Nebraska ‘95 Nebraska ‘93
Bachelor’s in Journalism/ Advertising Bachelor’s in Communication Studies
Playing Experience Nebraska
Quarterback 1988-92
Year-by-Year Coaching History 2016-Present Wyoming Wide Receivers 2014-15 North Texas Wide Receivers/Rec. Coordinator 2013 North Texas Wide Receivers 2011-12 North Texas Running Backs 2008-10 Western Michigan Assistant Head Coach/WRs 2007 Southern Miss Wide Receivers 2001-06 Iowa State Wide Receivers/Tight Ends 2000 Iowa State Running Backs 1999 Iowa State Outside Linebackers 1998 Iowa State Secondary 1997 James Madison Wide Receivers/Tight Ends 1994-96 Nebraska Graduate Assistant 1993 Nebraska Recruiting Assistant
Postseason Coaching Experience 2017 Wyoming Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions 2016 Wyoming Poinsettia Bowl 2016 Wyoming MW Championship Game 2013 North Texas Heart of Dallas Bowl Champions 2008 Western Michigan Texas Bowl 2007 Southern Miss PapaJohn’s.com Bowl 2005 Iowa State EV1.net Houston Bowl 2004 Iowa State Independence Bowl Champions 2002 Iowa State Humanitarian Bowl 2001 Iowa State Independence Bowl 2000 Iowa State Insight.com Bowl Champions 1996 Nebraska Orange Bowl Champions 1995 Nebraska Orange Bowl (National Champions) 1994 Nebraska Orange Bowl (National Champions) 1993 Nebraska Orange Bowl
Where He Recruits Houston metropolitan area
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Mike Grant will enter his 26th season as a college coach in 2018. He will coach the Cowboy wide receivers for the third consecutive season. Prior to coming to Wyoming, Grant spent the previous five seasons at the University of North Texas where he coached the wide receivers, the running backs and served as recruiting coordinator during his time there. Grant has been part of 19 bowl teams -- 14 as a coach and five as a player. In his four seasons (1993-96) as a recruiting assistant and graduate assistant at his alma mater, the University of Nebraska, he was part of Husker teams that won National Championships in 1994 and ‘95. Nebraska posted back-to-back undefeated seasons in 1994 (13-0) and ‘95 (12-0), and posted an 11-2 record in 1996, finishing that season ranked No. 6 in the national polls. Grant helped coach the tight ends and offensive tackles at NU. He was on the same staff at Nebraska in 1995 and ‘96 as current Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl. Grant helped coach a Wyoming offense in 2017 that was extremely efficient in the red zone, scoring on 33 of 34 red-zone opportunities to rank No. 2 in the nation. The offense also did an excellent job of protecting the ball, committing only 14 turnovers to rank No. 19 in the country. UW’s offense combined with its defense (38 turnovers forced) to rank No. 1 in the nation in turnover margn, with a +24 turnover margin. During Grant’s first season with the Wyoming Cowboys in 2016, he coached senior wide receiver Tanner Gentry, who earned Second team All-Mountain West honors and signed a free-agent contract with the Chicago Bears in the spring of 2017. Gentry was named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List for the second consecutive year. He caught 14 touchdown passes in 2016 to lead the Mountain West Conference and rank No. 9 in the nation. Gentry’s 1,326 receiving yards in 2016 also led the MW and ranked 12th in the NCAA. He averaged 94.7 receiving yards per game, ranking him No. 3 in the conference and No. 21 in the country. His 18.42 yards per reception was 27th best in the nation. Grant also coached senior wide receiver Jake Maulhardt, who was invited to the New Orleans Saints rookie camp in the spring of 2017. Grant was part of a coaching staff that led the 2016 Cowboy offense to a very productive season. The Pokes averaged 35.9 points per game to rank No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 25 in the nation. The passing game, averaged 15.3 yards per completion to rank No. 8 in the NCAA, and in red-zone offense the Pokes converted 90.6 percent of their red-zone opportunities into scores to rank 14th in the country. Wyoming’s offense ranked No. 1 in the MW and No. 22 in the NCAA in first downs (312), was No. 32 in the nation in time of possession (31:34), ranked No. 33 in the country in passing efficiency (143.82 rating) and No. 36 in the nation in rushing offense, averaging 205.4 yards per game. Grant earned his first full-time coaching position in 1997, coaching the wide receivers and tight ends at James Madison University. Grant has coached at the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level for the past 20 seasons, including: nine seasons at Iowa State (1998-06), one season at Southern Miss (2007), three at Western Michigan (2008-10), five seasons at North Texas (2011-15) and now at Wyoming (2016-17). While at North Texas, Grant started out as the running backs coach for two seasons in 2011 and ‘12. As the running backs coach, Grant coached Lance Dunbar, who became the career rushing leader in North Texas history and earned All-Sun Belt Conference honors. Grant took over as the wide receivers coach from 2013-15 and added recruiting coordinator responsibilities in 2014 and ‘15. Among the top receivers he coached at North Texas were Brelan Chancellor, who in 2013 became the first player in Conference USA history to earn First Team All-Conference honors as both a punt returner and kickoff returner. Chancellor also earned Second Team All-Conference honors at wide receiver. Wide receiver Darnell Smith was an Honorable Mention All-Conference honoree in 2013. In 2015, wide receiver Carlos Harris finished his career No. 2 in North Texas school history in career receptions, No. 5 in career receiving yards and No. 9 in career all-purpose yards. While coaching the wide receivers at Western Michigan from 2008-10, Grant coached four All-Mid-American Conference receivers. In 2010, he had two receivers, Jordan White and Juan Nunez, record 1,000-yard receiving seasons and each caught over 90 passes. White set a school single-season record with 1,378 receiving yards in 2010 on way to earning Honorable Mention All-America honors from CNN/SI and First Team All-MAC honors. He also concluded his career as Western Michigan’s career record holder for receiving yards. Nunez had 1,032 yards receiving in 2010 and also earned First Team All-MAC honors. In 2008, Grant coached wide receiver Jamarko Simmons, who led the MAC in receptions (98) and receiving yards (1,100). Simmons ranked No. 3 in the NCAA in receptions in 2008 and earned Second Team All-America honors. Grant’s time at Iowa State included him coaching two receivers who would break the Iowa State career receiving record. In 2002, Lane Danielson became the Cyclones’ all-time leading receiver and earned All-Big 12 recognition. Then three years later in 2005, Todd Blythe broke Danielson’s record on way to earning First Team All-Big 12 honors. Grant also coached First Team All-Big 12 running back Ennis Haywood in 2000. Grant has continued to develop his coaching skills throughout his career. He participated in the 2009 NCAA Football Coach’s Academy, the 2013 NCAA/NFL Coach’s Academy and the Bill Walsh NFL Minority Internship Program, serving an internship in 2013 with the Buffalo Bills. A quarterback at Nebraska from 1988-92, he was a three-year letterwinner and was named to the Phillips 66 Academic All-Big Eight Honor Roll. He earned his bachelor’s degree in communication studies from Nebraska in 1993, added a second bachelor’s degree in journalism with a concentration in advertising in 1995 and has completed his course work for his master’s degree in mass communication. He and his wife, Nina, have one daughter, Mireia.
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G OR D IE H A UG (Bemidji State ‘09) Running Backs/Director of Player Personnel
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Gordie Haug
THE COWBOYS
Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: 5th Years in College Football: 12th
Personal Single
THE OPPONENTS
Education Bemidji State ‘11 Bemidji State ‘09
Master’s Degree in Sports Science Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health
Playing Experience Bemidji State
Linebacker 2005-06
Year-by-Year Coaching History Running Backs/ Director of Player Personnel Director of Recruiting Wide Receivers/ Director of Recruiting Director of Recruiting Running Backs Assistant Coach (Defensive Line) Graduate Assistant (RBs/Strength) Student Assistant (Linebackers)
RECORDS & HISTORY
2018-Present Wyoming 2016-17 Wyoming 2015 Wyoming 2014 Wyoming 2012-13 NDSU 2011 Bemidji State 2009-10 Bemidji State 2007-08 Bemidji State
SEASON IN REVIEW
Postseason Coaching Experience 2017 2016 2016 2013 2012
Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming NDSU NDSU
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions Poinsettia Bowl MW Championship Game FCS National Champions FCS National Champions
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Gordie Haug will coach Wyoming’s running backs in 2018, being added as the Cowboys’ 10th assistant coach. He will continue in his role as Director of Player Personnel. In previous years at Wyoming, he has served as the Director of Recruiting and wide receivers coach. Haug has been very innovative in directing all recruiting efforts for Cowboy Football. He has also coordinated summer camps for Wyoming Football in the past, and has built a very extensive and productive summer satellite camp program. In 2015 while maintaining his duties as Director of Recruiting, Haug also coached the Wyoming wide receivers. Junior wide receiver Tanner Gentry was named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List in 2015. Haug came to Wyoming from North Dakota State where he was a member of head coach Craig Bohl’s coaching staff for the 2012 and 2013 seasons, working as an offensive assistant. In Haug’s two years on the NDSU staff, the Bison posted a combined overall record of 29-1 and a Missouri Valley Football Conference record of 15-1, while capturing back-to-back Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) National Championships. The 2013 NDSU squad became the first undefeated (15-0) FCS National Champion since Marshall went 15-0 to win the 1996 title. That 15-0 record by the Bison also set a North Dakota State school record. NDSU extended its winning streak to 24 consecutive games with the 2013 FCS Championship. That tied both the FCS and NDSU records for consecutive victories. The University of Pennsylvania set the FCS record of 24 consecutive wins from 1992-95. Montana later tied the record from 2001-02. The NDSU record was originally set from 1964-66. Haug coached the running backs at North Dakota State in 2012 and ‘13. Each of those two seasons, NDSU had two individuals rush for over 1,000 yards. In 2013, Sam Ojuri rushed for 1,398 yards and John Crockett rushed for 1,277 yards. The 2012 season saw Ojuri rush for 1,047 yards and Crockett rush for 1,038. In 2013, the North Dakota State offense ranked No. 10 in the nation in scoring offense (38.7 points per game), No. 7 in rushing offense (257.3 yards per game), No. 14 in total offense (457.5 yards per game), No. 1 in third-down efficiency (55.4%), No. 3 in passing efficiency (164.9) and No. 6 in red-zone offense (89.2%). The 2013 NDSU offense also was one of only 12 FCS teams to average 200+ yards rushing and 200+ yards passing per game. The 2012 Bison offense ranked No. 7 in the nation in third-down efficiency (50.7%) and No. 16 in red-zone offense (89.2%). Before joining the North Dakota State staff, Haug spent five years (2007-11) coaching at his alma mater, Bemidji State University in Minnesota. He began as a student assistant for two years (200708), working with the linebackers. Haug then moved into a graduate assistant role for two seasons (2009-10), working with the running backs. He became a full-time assistant coach on the staff his final season (2011), coaching the defensive line. At Bemidji State, Haug was also involved in recruiting and assisted with the strength and conditioning program. He earned his bachelor’s degree in community health in 2009 and master’s degree in sports science in 2011, both from Bemidji State.
Where He Recruits Northern Californiia
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P ETE K A L I G I S (Washington ‘94) Defensive Tackles/Nose Tackles
Pete Kaligis Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: 10th Years as a College Coach: 25th
Personal Wife: Kristine Children: Harlie Grace and Cooper
Education Washington ‘94
Bachelor’s in Sociology and Law Enforcement
Playing Experience Washington
Offensive Lineman 1990-94 (All-American in Track and Field)
Year-by-Year Coaching History 2014-Present Wyoming Defensive Tackles 2013 Wyoming Asst. Head Coach/ Off. Coord./RBs 2012 Wyoming Asst. Head Coach/ OL/RBs 2009-2011 Wyoming Offensive Line 2006-08 Montana Offensive Line 2005 Montana TEs and OTs 2002-04 Washington Head Strength and Conditioning Coach 1999-01 Washington Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach 1998-99 Meridian Middle School Coach 1996-97 Western Washington DL & Strength Coach 1994-95 Western Washington TEs & Strength Coach
Postseason Coaching Experience 2017 Wyoming Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions 2016 Wyoming Poinsettia Bowl 2016 Wyoming MW Championship Game 2011 Wyoming Gildan New Mexico Bowl 2009 Wyoming New Mexico Bowl Champions 2008 Montana NCAA FCS National Runner-up 2007 Montana NCAA FCS First Round 2006 Montana NCAA FCS Semifinals 2005 Montana NCAA FCS First Round 2002 Washington Sun Bowl 2000 Washington Rose Bowl Champions 1999 Washington Holiday Bowl 1996 Western Washington NAIA Div. II National Runner-up 1995 Western Washington NAIA Division II First Round 1994 Western Washington NAIA Division II Quarterfinals
Where He Recruits Central California, Oregon and Washington
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Pete Kaligis will coach the Wyoming defensive tackles and nose tackles for the fifth straight year in 2016. Kaligis is the longest serving assistant coach on the current Cowboy coaching staff. He is entering his 10th consecutive year at Wyoming this season. The 2018 season will mark Kaligis’ 25th season as a college coach. The Cowboy defense enjoyed an exceptional season in 2017, and Kaligis coached First Team All-Mountain West defensive tackle Youhanna Ghaifan. Wyoming’s defense ranked No. 1 in the nation in takeaways in 2017, forcing 38 opponent turnovers. The Pokes ranked No. 9 in the country in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 17.5 points per game. UW ranked No. 1 in the NCAA in fumbles recovered (18), No. 2 in the nation in interceptions (20), No. 8 in defensive touchdowns scored (4 TDs), No. 13 in pass defense (174.9 passing yards allowed), and No. 23 in total defense (335.2 total yards allowed). Kaligis’ interior defensive line unit in 2016 was led by senior nose tackle Chase Appleby, who made two of the biggest plays of the season for the Cowboys. Appleby returned an interception 55 yards versus Colorado State for what proved to be the winning touchdown for the Cowboys. Later in the season against No. 13 ranked Boise State, Appleby created a game-winning safety to give Wyoming a 30-28 victory. As a unit, the 2016 Cowboy defense scored five defensive touchdowns to rank No. 1 in the Mountain West and No. 3 in the nation. Wyoming recovered 12 opponent fumbles, ranking No. 1 in the MW and No. 15 in the NCAA. The Cowboys’ 15 interceptions were second best in the conference and 22nd nationally. UW’s 27 total forced turnovers ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 10 in the country. During his previous years coaching at the college level, Kaligis has been a part of 14 teams that advanced to postseason play, including seven bowl appearances with NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision teams. In addition to the Cowboys’ victory in the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, appearance in the 2016 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl, bid to the 2011 Gildan New Mexico Bowl and UW’s win in the 2009 New Mexico Bowl, Kaligis was a strength and conditioning coach at Washington when the Huskies played in the 1999 Holiday Bowl, won the 2000 Rose Bowl (defeating Purdue, 34-24) and played in the 2002 Sun Bowl. In his first season coaching the Cowboys’ interior defensive line in 2014, he coached senior defensive tackle Patrick Mertens. Mertens signed as a free agent with the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL following his senior year. Kaligis served as Wyoming’s assistant head coach, co-offensive coordinator and running backs coach in 2013. Sophomore running back Shaun Wick nearly reached the 1,000-yard plateau in 2013, rushing for 979 yards. Wick ended his Wyoming career in 2016 with 2,533 career rushing yards to rank No. 6 on the Wyoming career list. For the 2012 season, Kaligis was promoted to assistant head coach and coached both the Cowboy offensive line and running backs. Kaligis’ first three years at Wyoming (2009-11) he coached the Cowboy offensive line. In 2013, Wyoming ranked 22nd in the nation in total offense (472.8 yards per game) and 26th in passing offense (282.4 yards per game). The Wyoming offense ranked second in the Mountain West Conference and 38th in the nation in passing offense in 2012, averaging 265.4 yards per game. The 2012 season saw Kaligis coach First Team All-Mountain West center Nick Carlson. Carlson was named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List for the second time his senior season. The Rimington Trophy honors the nation’s top center each season. Carlson was also named to the 2012 Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List, and was one of only 10 national finalists for the ARA Sportsmanship Award as a senior. Carlson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and senior offensive tackles Josh Leonard (Oakland Raiders) and Kyle Magnuson (Oakland Raiders) each were invited to NFL camps as free agents following their senior seasons. In 2011, the Cowboy offense ranked No. 11 in the nation in fewest sacks allowed, allowing only 12 sacks in 13 games. Three UW offensive linemen earned Mountain West All-Conference honors in 2011. Senior tackle Clayton Kirven and junior center Nick Carlson were named Second Team All-Mountain West. Sophomore offensive guard Tyler Strong earned Honorable Mention All-Conference recognition. Carlson was named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List for the first time in 2011. Kaligis coached sophomore center Carlson in 2010. Carlson went on to earn Honorable Mention All-Mountain West Conference honors. One of Kaligis’ 2009 Cowboys, offensive tackle Ryan Otterson, signed a free-agent contract with the San Diego Chargers following the 2010 NFL Draft. An outstanding college football player and track and field athlete, Kaligis started all 12 games at offensive guard for the Washington Huskies and former head football coach Don James when they captured the 1991 National Championship. The Huskies posted a perfect 12-0 record and defeated Michigan, 34-14, in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, 1992, to win the national title. Kaligis was a member of the Husky Football team from 1990-94. He was an All-American in track and field in the shot put. He won the gold medal at the 1995 U.S. Olympic Festival, and placed third in the 1995 University Games. He participated in the 1996 Olympic Trials in track and field in the shot put. Kaligis earned his B.A. degree in sociology and law enforcement at Washington in 1994. He and his wife, Kristine, have a daughter, Harlie Grace, and a son, Cooper.
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JOHN RICHARDSON (North Dakota State ‘10) Cornerbacks
John Richardson
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Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: 5th Years as a College Coach: 10th
Personal Wife: Sahfiya Children: John Michael Simone Faith
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Education North Dakota State ‘10
Bachelor’s in Sports and Recreation Leadership
Playing Experience North Dakota State Mt. San Antonio C.C.
Cornerback 2007-08 Cornerback 2005-06
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Year-by-Year Coaching History 2014-Present Wyoming 2012-13 NDSU 2011 NDSU 2009-10 NDSU
Cornerbacks Cornerbacks Graduate Assistant Student Assistant
Postseason Coaching Experience 2017 2016 2016 2013 2012 2011 2010
Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming NDSU NDSU NDSU NDSU
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Where He Recruits Southern California
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John Richardson begins his fifth season as cornerbacks coach for the Wyoming Cowboys in 2018 and his 10th year coaching at the college level. He originally joined the Cowboy coaching staff in 2014. In six of Richardson’s previous nine seasons as a college coach, he has helped lead his teams to postseason play. The Cowboy defense enjoyed an exceptional season in 2017, and Richardson coached Second Team All-Mountain West cornerback Rico Gafford. Gafford went on to play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, an All-Star game for college seniors leading up to the NFL Draft. Gafford signed a free-agent contract with the Tennessee Titans following the 2018 NFL Draft. Wyoming’s defense ranked No. 1 in the nation in takeaways in 2017, forcing 38 opponent turnovers. The Pokes ranked No. 9 in the country in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 17.5 points per game. UW ranked No. 1 in the NCAA in fumbles recovered (18), No. 2 in the nation in interceptions (20), No. 8 in defensive touchdowns scored (4 TDs), No. 13 in pass defense (174.9 passing yards allowed), and No. 23 in total defense (335.2 total yards allowed). As a unit, the 2016 Cowboy defense scored five defensive touchdowns to rank No. 1 in the Mountain West and No. 3 in the nation. Wyoming recovered 12 opponent fumbles, ranking No. 1 in the MW and No. 15 in the NCAA. The Cowboys’ 15 interceptions were second best in the conference and 22nd nationally. UW’s 27 total forced turnovers ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 10 in the country. Of Wyoming’s 15 interceptions, five were made by Richardson’s cornerbacks. In 2015, Richardson coached a Wyoming defense that ranked 26th in the nation in fewest passing yards allowed, giving up only 196.9 passing yards per game to opponents. Prior to coming to Wyoming, Richardson coached the North Dakota State cornerbacks in 2012 and ‘13. He was a member of the NDSU staff from 2009-13, spending the 2009 and ‘10 seasons as a student assistant before becoming a graduate assistant coach in 2011. During his time on the NDSU coaching staff, the Bison won three consecutive national titles in 2011, ‘12 and ‘13. From 2011 through 2013, Richardson helped NDSU to a 43-2 (.956) overall record and a 22-2 (.917) Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) mark on way to its three consecutive FCS national titles. The 2013 NDSU squad became the first undefeated (15-0) FCS National Champion since Marshall went 15-0 to win the 1996 title. That 15-0 record by the Bison also set a North Dakota State school record. NDSU extended its winning streak to 24 consecutive games with the 2013 FCS Championship. That tied both the FCS and NDSU records for consecutive victories. The University of Pennsylvania set the FCS record of 24 consecutive wins from 1992-95. Montana later tied the record from 2001-02. The NDSU record was originally set from 1964-66. As a coach at North Dakota State in 2011, ‘12 and ‘13, Richardson helped the Bison rank No. 1 in the nation in scoring defense for three consecutive seasons, holding opponents to only 12.7 points per game in 2011, 11.5 points per game in 2012 and only 11.3 points per game in 2013. The 2013 Bison defense also ranked: No. 3 in the FCS in total defense (255.9 yards per game); No. 2 in the nation in pass efficiency defense (97.59 rating); No. 3 in rushing defense (91.3 yards allowed per game); and No. 8 in passing yards allowed (164.6 yards per game). In addition to leading the nation in scoring defense in 2012, NDSU: led the nation in total defense (234.5 yards allowed per game); was No. 1 in fewest first downs allowed (12.67 per game); ranked No. 2 in pass defense (140.6 yards allowed per game); and ranked No. 4 in rushing defense (93.9 yards allowed per game). In 2012 and ‘13, Richardson coached Consensus First Team All-America cornerback Marcus Williams. Williams signed a free-agent contract with the Houston Texans following the 2014 NFL Draft. NDSU defensive back Bryan Shepherd also signed as a free agent with the Washington Redskins following the 2014 NFL Draft. A starting cornerback, himself, at NDSU in 2007 and ‘08, Richardson made 85 tackles over his two-year career, with 57 solo tackles, 19 passes defended, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries. He began his college career in his home state of California at Mt. San Antonio Community College. Originally from Compton, Calif., Richardson completed his bachelor’s degree in sports and recreation leadership in December 2010. He earned Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll honors his senior year of 2008. He and his wife, Sahfiya, have one son, John Michael, and one daughter, Simone Faith.
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BEN IANNACCHIONE (Boise State ‘08) Director of Sports Performance/Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach
Ben Iannacchione Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: 1st Years as a College Coach: 8th
Personal Wife: Renee Children: Salvatore and Sonny
Education LSU ‘12 Master’s in Kinesiology California Univ. (Pa.) ‘10 Master’s in Sports Counseling Boise State ‘08 Bachelor’s in Communications
Year-by-Year Coaching History 2018-Present Wyoming Director of Sports Performance 2016-17 LSU Assoc. Strength & Conditioning Coach 2015 Youngstown Director of Strength & State Conditioning 2012-15 LSU Asst. Strength & Conditioning Coach 2011-12 LSU Intern in Strength & Conditioning
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Ben Iannacchione was selected as the new Director of Sports Performance for the University of Wyoming Athletics Department on Jan. 4, 2018. Iannacchione will also direct the strength and conditioning program for the Cowboy Football program. He comes to Wyoming from Louisiana State University, where he was the Associate Strength and Conditioning Coach for the LSU Football program. At LSU, he worked with one of the most respected strength and conditioning coaches in the nation in Tommy Moffitt. In addition to serving as the first assistant under Moffitt for the past two seasons at LSU, Iannacchione also has head-coaching experience, having been the head strength and conditioning coach at Youngstown State in 2015. “We are excited to add Ben (Iannacchione) to our staff, and we look forward to him helping us continue to move our football program forward,” said head football coach Craig Bohl. “LSU is a program that has placed a lot of head strength coaches around the country. Coach (Tommy) Moffitt is one of the leading guys in our profession. And the fact that Ben played at Boise State as an offensive lineman gives him a familiarity with the Mountain West and how competitive this league is. We think he is going to allow our program to reach further heights.” Iannacchione was a two-year letterman at Boise State as an offensive lineman in 2007 and 2008, where he was a member of Boise State’s 2007 Fiesta Bowl Championship Team. As Associate Strength and Conditioning Coach for the LSU football program the past two seasons, Iannacchionne has worked directly in training the Tiger running backs, fullbacks, tight ends and linebackers. He assisted Moffit in designing workouts and coordinating those workouts. Iannacchione also served as a primary academic liaison for the football program between the LSU football student-athletes and the LSU Academic Center for Student-Athletes. He began his strength and conditioning career as an intern at LSU in 2011 and ‘12. Iannacchione trained incoming freshmen football players and assisted with the training of varsity football players, as well as worked with the sports of women’s volleyball and soccer at LSU. He was elevated to a full-time assistant strength and conditioning position for the Tigers in 2012. Iannacchione was directly responsible for strength and conditioning training of LSU’s offensive linemen in his new position. He also was the head strength and conditioning coach for men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs from 2012 to 2015. During his time at LSU, the Tigers appeared in the BCS National Championship game following the 2011 season, finishing as the national runner-up to Alabama. In 2012, LSU appeared in the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl. The Tigers won the Outback Bowl following the 2013 season, appeared in the Music City Bowl in 2014, won the Buffalo Wild WIngs Citrus Bowl in 2016 and appeared in the Citrus Bowl following the 2017 season. In 2015, he became the head strength and conditioning coach at Youngstown State in Ohio, where he designed and implemented the strength training program for the football team. Iannacchione was offered the associate strength and conditioning position at LSU in March of 2016 and returned to the SEC school to work with the Tigers for the 2016 and 2017 seasons. A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., Iannacchione earned his bachelor’s degree in communications from Boise State in 2008. He received his master’s certification in sports counseling from California University of Pennsylvania in 2010, and completed his master’s degree in kinesiology from LSU in 2012. Iannacchione and his wife, Renee, have two sons, Salvatore and Sonny.
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BRENT VER N O N (Missouri ‘08) Assistant Athletics Director for Football Operations
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Brent Vernon
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Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: 10th Years in College Football: 15th
Personal Wife: Emily
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Education Missouri ‘08
Bachelor’s in Business Administration
Year-by-Year Coaching History 2017-Present Wyoming Assistant A.D. for Football Operations 2013-2016 Wyoming Director of Football Operations 2012 Wyoming Executive Assistant to the Head Coach and Assistant Director of Football Operations 2011 Wyoming Director of Recruiting 2009-2010 Wyoming Offensive Graduate Assistant 2004-08 Missouri Student Assistant
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Postseason Coaching Experience 2017 Wyoming 2016 Wyoming 2016 Wyoming 2011 Wyoming 2009 Wyoming 2008 Missouri 2007 Missouri 2006 Missouri 2005 Missouri
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions Poinsettia Bowl MW Championship Game Gildan New Mexico Bowl New Mexico Bowl Champions Valero Alamo Bowl Champions AT&T Cotton Bowl Champions (Jan. 1, 2008) Sun Bowl Independence Bowl Champions
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Brent Vernon was promoted to the position of Assistant Athletics Director for Football Operations in the spring of 2017. He will enter his sixth year directing football operations for Wyoming Football in 2018 and his 10th year overall at Wyoming. He previously served in the roles of Executive Assistant to the Head Coach and Assistant Director of Football Operations in 2012. In 2011, Vernon served as Wyoming’s Director of Recruiting, being promoted from his previous position as the Cowboys’ offensive graduate assistant in 2009 and ‘10. Wyoming’s victory in the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl was the eighth bowl game that Vernon had been a part of in his young career. He of course shared in Wyoming’s appearance in the 2016 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl, its appearance in the 2011 Gildan New Mexico Bowl and its 2009 New Mexico Bowl Championship, as the Cowboys defeated Fresno State 35-28 in double overtime. While a student assistant at Missouri, the Tigers appeared in four consecutive bowl games from 2005-08. In his current role, Vernon coordinates a variety of administrative duties for Cowboy Football, including: planning team travel, monitoring the football budget and helping coordinate team functions. While serving as the Director of Recruiting in 2011, Vernon was responsible for coordinating all recruiting efforts for Cowboy Football, including: implementing Wyoming’s recruiting plan for the year, scheduling recruiting travel, organizing recruiting weekends, assuring compliance with NCAA rules relative to recruiting and managing the recruiting budget. Vernon was Wyoming’s offensive graduate assistant in 2009 and 2010. He assisted with practice preparation, scout team coordination and a variety of other administrative and coaching duties for the Cowboy Offense. He also was involved in signaling plays from the sideline on game days. He came to Wyoming in the winter of 2009 from the University of Missouri where he was a student assistant with the Mizzou Football program for five seasons from August 2004 to December 2008. At Missouri, he assisted the tight ends’ coach, broke down practice and game film and prepared scouting reports. During that five-year span, Missouri enjoyed unprecedented success. The Tigers won the 2005 Independence Bowl over South Carolina, played Oregon State in the 2006 Sun Bowl, won the Cotton Bowl over Arkansas at the conclusion of the 2007 season and defeated Northwestern in the 2008 Alamo Bowl. Vernon completed his bachelor of science degree in business administration, with an emphasis in management, at Missouri in December of 2008. Vernon achieved Dean’s List honors all four years of college. He was also named the University of Missouri Athletics’ Student Assistant of the Year in 2008. He and his wife, Emily, were married in the summer of 2017.
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JUS TI N MES A (USC ‘07) Director of Recruiting
Justin Mesa Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: 2nd Years as a College Coach: 9th
Personal Wife: Angelina Children: Haylie, Julian and Lucca
Education USC ‘07
Bachelor’s in Kinesiology
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Justin Mesa serves as Wyoming’s Director of Recruiting. He was originally hired as Wyoming’s Director of Player Personnel in the summer of 2017 and was part of Wyoming’s 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Championship. He came to Wyoming from Dixie State University where he coached the wide receivers in 2016. Mesa also coordinated the field goal and point-after touchdown units on special teams for the Trailblazers. He recruited central and northern California, as well as the state of Utah while at Dixie State. Prior to his recent coaching position at Dixie State, Mesa served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Loyola High School in Los Angeles, Calif., for three seasons from 2013-15. Mesa spent six seasons serving in a variety of administrative and coaching roles at the University of Southern California from 2007-12. He originally was involved as a recruiting and operations assistant at USC in 2007. In 2008, Mesa assisted in coaching the Trojan wide receivers. The 2009 season saw Mesa hired as a graduate assistant coach. He was elevated to an assistant quarterback coaching position in 2010. For two seasons from 2011-12, Mesa coached the USC tight ends. While at USC, Mesa was part of the Trojans’ Rose Bowl Championship teams at the conclusion of the 2007 and 2008 seasons. He was also on the coaching staff when USC won the 2009 Emerald Bowl and earned a berth in the 2012 Sun Bowl. Mesa completed his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from USC in 2007. He is currently working on his master’s degree in communication, also through USC. Mesa’s family includes wife Angelina, stepdaughter Haylie and sons Julian and Lucca.
2017-Present Wyoming Director of Player Personnel 2016 Dixie State Wide Receivers 2011-12 USC Tight Ends 2010 USC Assisted with Quarterbacks 2009 USC Graduate Assistant 2008 USC Assisted with Wide Receivers 2007 USC Recruiting/Operations Assistant
Postseason Coaching Experience 2017 2012 2009 2008 2007
Wyoming Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions USC Sun Bowl USC Emerald Bowl Champions USC Rose Bowl Champions (Jan. 1, 2009) USC Rose Bowl Champions (Jan. 1, 2008)
IAN M c G R EW Tennessee-Martin (‘15) Assistant Director of Recruiting
Ian McGrew was elevated to the position of Assistant Director of Recruiting for Wyoming Football in 2018. He is entering his third season overall at Wyoming, previously serving as recruiting graduate assistant. He originally served as an intern with the Cowboy Football program in 2015. Among his duties as Wyoming’s Assistant Director of Recruiting are: updating Wyoming’s recruiting database, organizing and assisting in evaluation of potential recruits’ videotape for review by the Cowboy coaching staff, helping coordinate campus visits by recruits and overseeing recruiting materials that are sent to potential recruits. He has been part of a Wyoming team that captured the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. In 2016, he was part of a Cowboy team that won the Mountain Division of the Mountain West Conference and played in the 2016 MW Championship Game. The 2016 Cowboys went on to earn a spot in the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. McGrew interned with the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League prior to coming to Wyoming. He assisted with scouting and football operations with the Rattlers. McGrew earned his bachelor’s degree in sport business from the University of Tennessee-Martin in 2015. He is originally from Union City, Tenn.
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SUP PO R T S TA FF Haley Walsh
Cowboy Football Office Manager
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Jake Chapman
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Haley Walsh is entering her eighth year as office manager for the Wyoming Football program, having joined the athletic department in June of 2011. As one of the first staff members that visitors to the Wyoming Football program meet, Walsh is an important contributor in projecting a positive image for Cowboy Football. Included in her responsibilities are: helping coordinate coaches’ travel, assisting with practice preparation, maintaining coaches’ schedules, aiding with recruiting, maintaining information on players and coaches and helping coordinate summer camps. Walsh came to the Cowboy Football program from the University of Wyoming Foundation where she worked from October of 2009 until June 2011. While at the UW Foundation, she was an administrative assistant to the major gift officers. Prior to that, she worked for the City Engineer in Sheridan, Wyo. for one year, and worked at the Albany County Clerk’s Office in Laramie, Wyo., from 2003-08 as an election clerk. A 2001 graduate of Laramie High School, Walsh grew up on her family’s ranch west of Laramie.
Video Coordinator for Cowboy Football THE OPPONENTS SEASON IN REVIEW RECORDS & HISTORY
Jake Chapman joined the Wyoming Athletics Department in January of 2014 as video coordinator for Cowboy Football. Chapman coordinates filming of all practice and game footage for Wyoming Football, and supervises a group of student filmers. He is proficient is utilizing XOS Thunder and DragonFly Software for editing practice footage. He posts edited video footage with the use of XOS ThunderCloud IPad software and makes that footage available to members of the Wyoming Football coaching staff and players for film study. Chapman also coordinates recruiting video on potential recruits, which is utilized by the Cowboy coaching staff in all recruiting efforts. He provides video content for a variety of recruiting events during the year. Management of UW Football meeting rooms is one of Chapman’s other responsibilities. He also assists television networks when they arrive on campus by providing video footage for review by TV announce crews. Prior to Wyoming, Chapman served as the football video coordinator at North Dakota State from 2012 through 2013. His responsibilities at NDSU mirrored those he performs as video coordinator at Wyoming. In addition, Chapman helped conduct facility and campus tours and assisted with coordinating recruit visit schedules for coaches. He supervised student assistant filmers. Chapman’s first video coordinator position came while he was a student at Ohio University. He served as the football video coordinator from 2009-12. In 2011, Chapman served as a ballpark operations intern at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz. His initial work in minor-league baseball came as director of player operations and equipment manager for the Southern Ohio Copperheads from 2009-10. He earned his bachelor’s degree in sport management with minors in business administration and economics from Ohio U. in 2012.
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Aaron Bohl
Defensive Graduate Assistant Aaron Bohl joined the Wyoming coaching staff in the January of 2017 as a defensive graduate assistant. He helped lead the Cowboys to an 8-5 record and the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. He helped coach a defense that ranked No. 1 in the nation in takeaways in 2017, forcing 38 opponent turnovers. The Pokes ranked No. 9 in the country in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 17.5 points per game. UW ranked No. 1 in the NCAA in fumbles recovered (18), No. 2 in the nation in interceptions (20), No. 8 in defensive touchdowns scored (4 TDs), No. 13 in pass defense (174.9 passing yards allowed), and No. 23 in total defense (335.2 total yards allowed). Bohl came to Wyoming from Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he completed his collegiate playing career in 2016. He will be involved in helping create scouting reports on upcoming opponents, assisting the defensive coaching staff in producing practice plans, helping to develop game plans and will assist in recruiting activities on campus. Bohl was a four-year starter and three-year captain at Minnesota State Moorhead from 2013-16. As a linebacker, he started all 11 games each of his four seasons. Bohl earned Second Team All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) honors his senior season, while recording 71 total tackles (34 solo tackles and 37 assists), 4.5 sacks, 7.5 tackles for loss, two pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. He helped lead Minnesota State Moorhead to a 7-4 overall record and 5-2 conference record placing third in the North Division of the NSIC in 2016. For his career, Bohl was credited with 273 career tackles, 8.0 sacks, 22 tackles for loss, eight pass breakups, one interception, two fumble recoveries and four forced fumbles. Bohl graduated in December 2016 from MSUM with a math education degree. As a high school player at Lincoln East High School in Lincoln, Neb., Bohl was an Honorable Mention All-State honoree and earned All-Conference and All-City honors. He served as a team captain in high school, earning three letters in football. Bohl also lettered in basketball and track. He and his wife, Anna, were married in the summer of 2017. He is the son of University of Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl.
Jacob Claborn Offensive Graduate Assistant
Jacob Claborn is in his third season with the University of Wyoming Football program. In the 2016 and ‘17 seasons, he worked directly with the Cowboy tight ends. Claborn helped coach a 2017 Cowboy team that won the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Championship. Wyoming’s 2017 offense was extremely efficient in the red zone, scoring on 33 of 34 red-zone opportunities to rank No. 2 in the nation. The offense also did an excellent job of protecting the ball, committing only 14 turnovers to rank No. 19 in the country. UW’s offense combined with its defense (38 turnovers forced) to rank No. 1 in the nation in turnover margn, with a +24 turnover margin. In 2016, Claborn coached First Team All-Mountain West tight end Jacob Hollister, who went on to sign a free-agent contract with the New England Patriots. He was part of a Wyoming team that won the Mountain Division of the Mountain West Conference and played in the 2016 MW Championship Game. The Cowboys went on to earn a spot in the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. Claborn came to Wyoming in the spring of 2016 after coaching the offensive line as a full-time assistant coach at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Wash., for the 2014 and 2015 seasons. Prior to that, Claborn spent two seasons as an offensive graduate assistant at St. Cloud State in St. Cloud, Minn., in 2012 and 2013. He served as the run-game coordinator, offensive line coach and tight ends coach at his alma mater, California Lutheran, for the 2011 season after coaching the O-Line and tight ends there in 2009 and 2010. He was originally a student assistant at Cal Lutheran in 2007 and ‘08. During his time in college coaching, Claborn has coached one NCAA FBS All-Conference performer, five NCAA Division II All-Conference players, an NCAA Division III All-American and 12 Division III All-Conference performers. He participated in the NCAA Future Football Coaches Academy in 2013. Claborn achieved his bachelor’s degree in exercise science and sports medicine from Cal Lutheran in 2009. He completed his master’s degree in educational administration and leadership from St. Cloud State in 2014. He is studying instructional technology at Wyoming. Claborn is originally from Santa Maria, Calif. He and his wife, Brett, have one daughter, Harper, and one son, Collin.
Sean Davis Offensive Quality Control
Sean Davis will serve as Wyoming’s offensive quality control staffer in 2018. He comes to Wyoming after five years as a full-time assistant coach at the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, where he was the quarterbacks coach, passing game coordinator and recruiting coordinator since 2013. While at Incarnate Word, Davis developed the passing game plan for each week’s game. He helped guide the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Cardinals to a Top 20 ranking in redzone efficiency in 2017. His offenses set numerous school passing records. As quarterbacks coach, Davis developed a threeyear starter at QB. That quarterback also earned All-Southland Conference honors and was named to the Jerry Rice Preseason Watch List. Davis also managed all recruiting meetings, oversaw the recruiting budget and recruited the states of Arizona, Hawai’i, Washington, Southern California and national junior colleges. From 2010-13, he was the co-offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach, running backs coach and wide receivers coach at Pasadena City College in Pasadena, Calif. He began his coaching career at Crescenta Valley High School in La Crescenta, Calif., from 2008-09. Davis played quarterback in college at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, Calif. He was a three-year starter at QB, and led his teams to three NAIA playoff appearances during his career between 2001-05. He concluded his playing career as Azusa’s all-time leader in wins as a quarterback. Davis was named an NAIA Honorable Mention All-American in 2004. He received his bachelor’s degree in youth ministry from Azusa Pacific in 2006.
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Mickey Russell joined the Wyoming coaching staff as a defensive quality control staffer for the upcoming 2018 season. Russell served in a similar role at South Dakota State for the past two seasons. While at South Dakota State, he was involved in preparing scouting materials on opponents for the SDSU coaching staff. He coordinated the offensive scout team, assisted with on-campus recruiting visits and was involved in the football team’s social media accounts to aid in recruiting efforts. South Dakota State earned back-to-back FCS Playoff bids in 2016 and ‘17, and advanced to the Semifinals of the 2017 FCS Playoffs. SDSU ended the season ranked No. 3 in the final FCS poll. Prior to arriving at South Dakota State, Russell began his college playing career at Northwest Missouri State in 2011. After being a member of the Northwest team as a player for two seasons, he transitioned into becoming a student assistant coach in 2013. For the 2013, ‘14 and ‘15 seasons Russell was a defensive student assistant. He helped coach the offensive scout team and assisted with videotape breakdown. He also assisted in coaching the linebackers, safeties and defensive line over that three-year period, including helping coach four Division II All-Americans. Northwest Missouri state won the NCAA Division II National Championship in 2013 and ‘15. In the spring and summer of 2016, Russell was a defensive back and special teams assistant at Iowa Western Community College before being named to the defensive quality control position at South Dakota State prior to the start of the 2016 season. He earned his bachelor’s degree in English and modern languages from Northwest Missouri State in 2015, and completed his master’s degree in mass communications and journalism from South Dakota State in 2017.
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Jalen Ortiz enters his first season as a graduate assistant with the Wyoming Football program in 2018 after completing his college playing career with the Cowboys in 2017. Ortiz was Wyoming’s starting strong-side (SAM) linebacker and nickel back in 2017. He helped lead the Cowboys to an 8-5 record and a victory in the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. Ortiz made 61 tackles, recovered two fumbles and forced a fumble during his senior season. He was part of a defense that ranked No. 1 in the nation in takeaways in 2017, forcing 38 opponent turnovers. The Pokes ranked No. 9 in the country in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 17.5 points per game. UW ranked No. 1 in the NCAA in fumbles recovered (18), No. 2 in the nation in interceptions (20), No. 8 in defensive touchdowns scored (4 TDs), No. 13 in pass defense (174.9 passing yards allowed), and No. 23 in total defense (335.2 total yards allowed). Ortiz appeared in all 14 games in 2016, which was his first season playing for the Cowboys after transferring to UW from UCLA. Ortiz redshirted the 2015 season to satisfy NCAA transfer rules. At UCLA, Ortiz played two seasons for the Bruins, appearing in 26 games. In 2014, Ortiz played 13 games as a reserve in the Bruin’s secondary and special teams. In 2013, Ortiz saw action at wide receiver. He also excelled in the classroom at UCLA, earning Honorable Mention Academic All-PAC 12 honors. Coming out Centennial High School in Peoria, Ariz., he was ranked as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. ESPN listed him as the third best recruit in the state of Arizona and the No. 31 cornerback in the country. He was named the No. 101 prospect in the West by Scout.com, and was ranked as the nation’s No. 66 running back. He received his bachelor’s degree in political science from UW in December of 2017.
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Jalen Ortiz
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Taylor Housewright joined the Wyoming coaching staff as an offensive graduate assistant in the summer of 2018. Before arriving in Laramie, Housewright coached at his alma mater, Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. He served as the defensive backs coach and assistant recruiting coordinator at Ashland during the 2017 season. He also coached the kick and punt returners. In 2016, Housewright first returned to Ashland to coach wide receivers. During that season, he assisted in recruiting and coordinated videotape breakdown for both offensive and defensive coaching staffs. His first full-time college coaching job came in 2015 at Wittenberg University where he coached wide receivers and coordinated campus recruiting visits. He began his college coaching career as a graduate assistant at Miami (Ohio) in 2013-14, working with the quarterbacks the first year and defensive backs his second season. He also assisted in evaluating recruiting tape and assisted with recruiting visits. Housewright played quarterback at Ashland University and was voted a team captain in both 2011 and 2012. He earned First Team All-Conference honors as a senior in 2012. He also was named a First Team All-American as selected by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) in 2012, and he finished fifth in voting for the 2012 Harlon Hill Trophy, which is presented to the NCAA Division II College Football Player of the Year each season. Housewright participated in the Manning Passing Academy in the summer of 2011. Following his senior season, he was invited to the Cincinnati Bengals rookie mini-camp. Housewright completed his bachelor’s degree in sport management at Ashland in December 2013.
COWBOY COACHES
Offensive Graduate Assistant
COWBOY COACHES Year Coach
CO WB O Y COACHING RECORDS Overall W-L-T
Home W-L-T
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1893 Fred Hess............................ 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1894 F. Hess/J.F. Soule................. 3-0-0 3-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1895 J.F. Soule............................. 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1896 J.F. Soule............................. 2-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1897 J.F. Soule............................. 2-0-0 2-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1898 Fred Hess............................ 0-4-0 0-3-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1899 J.F. Soule............................. 0-1-1 0-0-1 0-1-0 0-0-0 Hess Totals......................... 4-4-0 4-3-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 Soule Totals........................ 8-1-1 7-0-1 1-1-0 0-0-0 1900 William McMurray............... 3-3-0 2-0-0 1-3-0 0-0-0 1901 William McMurray............... 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1902 William McMurray............... 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1903 William McMurray............... 3-2-0 3-0-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 1904 William McMurray............... 4-1-1 2-1-1 2-0-0 0-0-0 1905 William McMurray............... 3-4-0 2-0-0 1-4-0 0-0-0 1906 William McMurray............... 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 McMurray Totals................. 16-11-1 12-2-1 4-9-0 0-0-0 1907 Robert Ehlman.................... 2-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 1908 Robert Ehlman.................... 1-2-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 Ehlman Totals..................... 3-3-0 2-1-0 1-2-0 0-0-0 1909 Harold I. Dean..................... 3-5-0 2-2-0 1-3-0 0-0-0 1910 Harold I. Dean..................... 4-4-0 3-0-0 1-4-0 0-0-0 1911 Harold I. Dean..................... 4-3-1 3-1-0 1-2-1 0-0-0 Dean Totals......................... 11-12-1 8-3-0 3-9-1 0-0-0 1912 Leon C. Excelby................... 2-7-0 2-1-0 0-6-0 0-0-0 Excelby Totals..................... 2-7-0 2-1-0 0-6-0 0-0-0 1913 Ralph W. Thacker................ 0-5-0 0-2-0 0-3-0 0-0-0 1914 Ralph W. Thacker................ 1-5-0 1-3-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 Thacker Totals.................... 1-10-0 1-5-0 0-5-0 0-0-0 1915 John Corbett........................ 2-6-0 2-3-0 0-3-0 0-0-0 1916 John Corbett........................ 1-4-0 0-3-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 1917 John Corbett........................ 3-4-0 2-2-0 1-2-0 0-0-0 1918 John Corbett........................ N o Games Played Due to Influenza Epidemic 1919 John Corbett........................ 3-5-0 2-3-0 1-2-0 0-0-0 1920 John Corbett........................ 4-5-1 0-3-0 4-2-1 0-0-0 1921 John Corbett........................ 1-4-2 1-1-0 0-3-2 0-0-0 1922 John Corbett........................ 1-8-0 1-2-0 0-6-0 0-0-0 1923 John Corbett........................ 0-8-0 0-4-0 0-4-0 0-0-0 Corbett Totals..................... 15-44-3 8-21-0 7-23-3 0-0-0 1924 “Lone Star” Dietz................. 2-6-0 2-1-0 0-5-0 0-0-0 1925 “Lone Star” Dietz................. 6-3-0 4-1-0 2-2-0 0-0-0 1926 “Lone Star” Dietz................. 2-4-2 2-2-1 0-2-1 0-0-0 1927 “Lone Star” Dietz................. 4-5-0 3-2-0 1-3-0 0-0-0 Dietz Totals......................... 14-18-2 11-6-1 3-12-1 0-0-0 1928 George McLaren.................. 2-7-0 2-1-0 0-6-0 0-0-0 1929 George McLaren.................. 1-7-0 1-3-0 0-4-0 0-0-0 McLaren Totals................... 3-14-0 3-4-0 0-10-0 0-0-0 1930 John Rhodes....................... 2-5-1 0-1-1 2-4-0 0-0-0 1931 John Rhodes....................... 6-4-0 0-4-0 6-0-0 0-0-0 1932 John Rhodes....................... 2-6-1 2-1-1 0-5-0 0-0-0 Rhodes Totals..................... 10-15-2 2-6-2 8-9-0 0-0-0 1933 Willard Witte........................ 2-6-1 1-2-0 1-4-1 0-0-0 1934 Willard Witte........................ 3-5-0 1-2-0 2-3-0 0-0-0 1935 Willard Witte........................ 4-4-0 1-2-0 3-2-0 0-0-0 1936 Willard Witte........................ 2-5-1 2-1-1 0-4-0 0-0-0 1937 Willard Witte........................ 3-5-0 1-1-0 2-4-0 0-0-0 1938 Willard Witte........................ 2-5-1 0-2-1 2-3-0 0-0-0 Witte Totals........................ 16-30-3 6-10-2 10-20-1 0-0-0 1939 Joel Hunt............................. 0-7-1 0-2-1 0-5-0 0-0-0 Hunt Totals......................... 0-7-1 0-2-1 0-5-0 0-0-0 1940 Okie Blanchard.................... 1-7-1 1-2-1 0-5-0 0-0-0 Blanchard Totals................. 1-7-1 1-2-1 0-5-0 0-0-0 1941 “Bunny” Oakes.................... 2-7-1 1-2-1 1-5-0 0-0-0 1942 “Bunny” Oakes.................... 3-5-0 1-2-0 2-3-0 0-0-0 1943-45 .Football Suspended at UW Due to World War II 1946 “Bunny” Oakes.................... 1-8-1 1-3-1 0-5-0 0-0-0 Oakes Totals....................... 6-20-2 3-7-2 3-13-0 0-0-0 1947 Bowden Wyatt..................... 4-5-0 3-1-0 1-4-0 0-0-0 1948 Bowden Wyatt..................... 4-5-0 3-1-0 1-4-0 0-0-0 1949 Bowden Wyatt..................... 9-1-0 4-0-0 5-1-0 0-0-0 1950 Bowden Wyatt..................... 10-0-0 4-0-0 5-0-0 1-0-0 1951 Bowden Wyatt..................... 7-2-1 3-0-1 4-2-0 0-0-0 1952 Bowden Wyatt..................... 5-4-0 1-3-0 4-1-0 0-0-0 Wyatt Totals........................ 39-17-1 18-5-1 20-12-0 1-0-0 1953 Phil Dickens........................ 5-4-1 4-0-0 1-4-1 0-0-0 1954 Phil Dickens........................ 6-4-0 2-3-0 4-1-0 0-0-0 1955 Phil Dickens........................ 8-3-0 3-1-0 4-2-0 1-0-0 1956 Phil Dickens........................ 10-0-0 5-0-0 5-0-0 0-0-0 Dickens Totals.................... 29-11-1 14-4-0 14-7-1 1-0-0
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1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
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Bob Devaney....................... 4-3-3 Bob Devaney....................... 8-3-0 Bob Devaney....................... 9-1-0 Bob Devaney....................... 8-2-0 Bob Devaney....................... 6-1-2 Devaney Totals................... 35-10-5 Lloyd Eaton......................... 5-5-0 Lloyd Eaton......................... 6-4-0 Lloyd Eaton......................... 6-2-2 Lloyd Eaton......................... 6-4-0 Lloyd Eaton......................... 10-1-0 Lloyd Eaton......................... 10-1-0 Lloyd Eaton......................... 7-3-0 Lloyd Eaton......................... 6-4-0 Lloyd Eaton......................... 1-9-0 Eaton Totals........................ 57-33-2 Fritz Shurmur....................... 5-6-0 Fritz Shurmur....................... 4-7-0 Fritz Shurmur....................... 4-7-0 Fritz Shurmur....................... 2-9-0 Shurmur Totals................... 15-29-0 Fred Akers........................... 2-9-0 Fred Akers........................... 8-4-0 Akers Totals........................ 10-13-0 Bill Lewis............................. 4-6-1 Bill Lewis............................. 5-7-0 Bill Lewis............................. 5-7-0 Lewis Totals........................ 14-20-1 Pat Dye............................... 6-5-0 Dye Totals........................... 6-5-0 Al Kincaid............................ 8-3-0 Al Kincaid............................ 5-7-0 Al Kincaid............................ 7-5-0 Al Kincaid............................ 6-6-0 Al Kincaid............................ 3-8-0 Kincaid Totals..................... 29-29-0 Dennis Erickson................... 6-6-0 Erickson Totals................... 6-6-0 Paul Roach.......................... 10-3-0 Paul Roach.......................... 11-2-0 Paul Roach.......................... 5-6-0 Paul Roach.......................... 9-4-0 Roach Totals....................... 35-15-0 Joe Tiller............................. 4-6-1 Joe Tiller............................. 5-7-0 Joe Tiller............................. 8-4-0 Joe Tiller............................. 6-6-0 Joe Tiller............................. 6-5-0 Joe Tiller............................. 10-2-0 Tiller Totals......................... 39-30-1 Dana Dimel.......................... 8-5-0 Dana Dimel.......................... 8-3-0 Dana Dimel.......................... 7-4-0 Dimel Totals........................ 23-12-0 Vic Koenning....................... 1-10-0 Vic Koenning....................... 2-9-0 Vic Koenning....................... 2-10-0 Koenning Totals.................. 5-29-0 Joe Glenn............................ 4-8-0 Joe Glenn............................ 7-5-0 Joe Glenn............................ 4-7-0 Joe Glenn............................ 6-6-0 Joe Glenn............................ 5-7-0 Joe Glenn............................ 4-8-0 Glenn Totals........................ 30-41-0 Dave Christensen................. 7-6-0 Dave Christensen................. 3-9-0 Dave Christensen................. 8-5-0 Dave Christensen................. 4-8-0 Dave Christensen................. 5-7-0 Christensen Totals.............. 27-35-0 Craig Bohl........................... 4-8-0 Craig Bohl........................... 2-10-0 Craig Bohl........................... 8-6-0 Craig Bohl........................... 8-5-0 Bohl Totals.......................... 22-29-0
Home W-L-T
Road Neutral W-L-T W-L-T
2-0-3 2-3-0 0-0-0 3-1-0 4-2-0 1-0-0 3-1-0 6-0-0 0-0-0 4-0-0 4-2-0 0-0-0 3-0-1 3-1-1 0-0-0 15-2-4 19-8-1 1-0-0 2-2-0 3-3-0 0-0-0 3-1-0 3-3-0 0-0-0 3-1-0 3-1-2 0-0-0 4-0-0 2-4-0 0-0-0 5-0-0 4-1-0 1-0-0 4-0-0 6-0-0 0-1-0 4-0-0 3-3-0 0-0-0 5-0-0 1-4-0 0-0-0 0-5-0 1-4-0 0-0-0 30-9-0 26-23-2 1-1-0 3-2-0 2-4-0 0-0-0 2-3-0 2-4-0 0-0-0 4-1-0 0-6-0 0-0-0 2-4-0 0-5-0 0-0-0 11-10-0 4-19-0 0-0-0 1-4-0 1-5-0 0-0-0 5-0-0 3-3-0 0-1-0 6-4-0 4-8-0 0-1-0 3-1-1 1-5-0 0-0-0 3-2-0 2-5-0 0-0-0 3-3-0 2-4-0 0-0-0 9-6-1 5-14-0 0-0-0 5-1-0 1-4-0 0-0-0 5-1-0 1-4-0 0-0-0 5-1-0 3-2-0 0-0-0 3-3-0 2-4-0 0-0-0 5-1-0 2-4-0 0-0-0 5-1-0 1-5-0 0-0-0 2-4-0 0-4-0 1-0-0 20-10-0 8-19-0 1-0-0 4-2-0 2-4-0 0-0-0 4-2-0 2-4-0 0-0-0 5-1-0 5-1-0 0-1-0 6-0-0 5-1-0 0-1-0 4-2-0 1-4-0 0-0-0 6-1-0 3-2-0 0-1-0 21-4-0 14-8-0 0-3-0 3-2-1 1-4-0 0-0-0 3-3-0 2-4-0 0-0-0 4-2-0 4-1-0 0-1-0 5-1-0 1-5-0 0-0-0 4-2-0 2-3-0 0-0-0 6-0-0 4-1-0 0-1-0 25-10-1 14-18-0 0-2-0 5-1-0 3-4-0 0-0-0 5-1-0 3-2-0 0-0-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 0-0-0 14-4-0 9-8-0 0-0-0 1-4-0 0-6-0 0-0-0 1-5-0 1-4-0 0-0-0 2-3-0 0-6-0 0-1-0 4-12-0 1-16-0 0-1-0 3-3-0 1-5-0 0-0-0 5-1-0 1-4-0 1-0-0 2-3-0 2-4-0 0-0-0 4-2-0 2-4-0 0-0-0 4-2-0 1-5-0 0-0-0 3-4-0 1-4-0 0-0-0 21-15-0 8-26-0 1-0-0 3-3-0 3-3-0 1-0-0 2-4-0 1-5-0 0-0-0 4-2-0 4-2-0 0-1-0 1-5-0 3-3-0 0-0-0 4-2-0 1-5-0 0-0-0 14-16-0 12-18-0 1-1-0 3-3-0 1-5-0 0-0-0 2-4-0 0-6-0 0-0-0 6-1-0 2-4-0 0-1-0 5-2-0 2-3-0 1-0-0 16-10-0 5-18-0 1-1-0
ALL-TIME TOTALS.......................... 528-567-28 314-197-18 206-360-10 8-10-0 121 Seasons..................... (.483) (.611) (.366) (.444)
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TH E COWB OYS
THE COWBOYS
ANDREW WINGARD
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ALL-AMERICA CANDIDATE Strong Safety 6-0, 210, Senior Arvada, Colo. (Ralston Valley) Pronunciation: WING-urd HONORS •2018 Preseason Second Team All-American, Athlon Sports and NFLDraftScout.com •2018 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List •2017 First Team All-Mountain West Conference •2017 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List •2017 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List •2017 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Watch List •2017 Mountain West Preseason Defensive Player of the Year •2016 One of 16 Semifinalists for Jim Thorpe Award •2016 First Team All-Mountain West Conference •2015 First Team Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) Freshman All-American •2015 Second Team All-Mountain West Conference
UW This Season: Andrew Wingard is recognized as one of the elite defensive backs in college football and is one of the most accomplished football players in University of Wyoming history. Prior to his senior season, Wingard was recognized on Preseason All-America teams by both Athlon Sports and NFLDraftScout.com. He was also named to the Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List for the second consecutive year. Wingard will enter his senior season with 367 career tackles, ranking him No. 6 on the Wyoming career tackle list and exactly 100 tackles behind Wyoming’s career leader Galand Thaxton (467 career tackles). If Wingard’s senior season is anything like his previous three seasons he has a very good chance of breaking that record that has stood for 31 years. In fact, Wingard is one of only three players in Wyoming history to record three 100-tackle seasons (122 in 2015, 131 in 2016 and 114 in 2017). Not only is he one of the greatest players in UW history, but he ranks among the nation’s top active players. Wingard has averaged 5.85 solo tackles per game during his career, and he enters his senior season ranked No. 2 in the nation among all active FBS players in that category. In terms of career total tackles, Wingard ranks No. 3 among all active FBS players, averaging 9.41 tackles per game. 2017: Wingard earned First Team All-Mountain West Conference honors for the second straight year. He was also named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Watch List, the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List and the Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List. He led the Mountain West Conference and ranked 15th in the nation in interceptions (5 total interceptions/0.39 per game). His 5.4 solo tackles per game ranked No. 34 in the nation, and his 8.8 total tackles per game ranked No. 37 in the NCAA. He led all Mountain West defensive backs in tackles for the third consecutive year, recording 114 total tackles. He was a leader of a Wyoming defense that led the nation in turnovers forced (38 total takeaways), ranked No. 1 in the NCAA in fumbles recovered (18) and No. 2 in the nation in interceptions (20). The Cowboy defense also ranked No. 9 in the country in scoring defense, No. 8 in defensive TDs scored, No. 13 in pass defense and No. 23 in total defense.. One of Wingard’s interceptions came in the Cowboys’ 37-14 bowl victory over Central Michigan. He was named the MW Defensive Player of the Week twice during his junior season -- vs. Hawai’i and vs. New Mexico. 2016: He was a First Team All-Mountain West selection as a sophomore in 2016 and was one of only 16 national semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award. Wingard helped lead Wyoming to the 2016 Mountain Division title and a spot in the Mountain West Conference Championship Game. His 131 tackles on the season led the Cowboys and ranked as the 10th best single season in school history. Wyoming hosted that championship game as the highest ranked team in the conference. The Cowboys went on to earn a berth in the 2016 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. He was a key player in Wyoming’s win over two Top 25 ranked teams in 2016, as the Cowboys also earned votes in the national polls. Wyoming’s defense led the Mountain West and ranked No. 3 nationally in defensive touchdowns, with five. UW’s defense led the league and ranked 15th in the NCAA in fumbles recovered (12), was No. 2 in the MW and No. 22 in the nation in interceptions (15) and was No. 2 in the conference and No. 10 in the nation in turnovers gained (27). He ranked No. 5 in the MW and No. 22 in the NCAA in total tackles in 2016, averaging 9.4 per game, and ranked No. 4 in the league and No. 26 in the NCAA in solo tackles, averaging 5.4 per game. Wingard had two interceptions on the season, including one at Nebraska and one in the Poinsettia Bowl versus BYU. 2015: His true freshman season, Wingard was named a First Team Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), and was one of only 29 freshmen in the nation selected to the team. He also earned Second Team All-Mountain West Conference honors as a true freshman. Wingard led the Cowboys in tackles, with 122, becoming the only freshman in school history to record 100 or more tackles in a single season. Wingard played in all 12 games for the Cowboys with 11 starts. He ranked No. 1 in the Mountain West and No. 4 in the NCAA among all players at all positions in solo tackles in 2015 (6.9 solo tackles per game). Wingard ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 12 in the nation among all players at all positions in total tackles in 2015 (10.2 tackles per game). He also led all MW defensive backs in tackles. His 122 total tackles in 2015 ranked as the 15th best single season in school history. Wingard recorded seven double-figure tackle games as a freshman. He had a single-season best 16 tackles at San Diego State, 15 tackles at Utah State, 12 against Washington State and Eastern Michigan, 11 against Boise State and Colorado State and 10 at Air Force. He intercepted the first pass of his Wyoming career against Colorado State. High School: Wingard was named to the 2014 All-Colorado Team as a running back by The Denver Post. The All-Colorado team consisted of the Top 32 players in the state of Colorado in 2014 and included all classifications. He was selected as the 2014 Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Colorado. Wingard also earned First Team All-State Class 5A honors at running back from The Denver Post in 2014. He was named First Team All-State Class 5A as a running back, defensive back and return specialist as presented by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAANow.com), ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.com. The CHSAA team was selected by Colorado high school coaches. Class 5A is the largest classification in the state of Colorado. Wingard was ranked as the 15th best overall recruit in the state of Colorado by 247Sports.com. His senior season, he recorded 96 tackles, including 52 solo tackles, intercepted three passes, recovered two fumbles and forced one fumble. He rushed for 1,653 yards on 190 carries his senior season and averaged 127.2 yards per game and 8.7 yards per carry, while recording 10, 100-yard rushing games and scoring 28 rushing touchdowns. Wingard also caught 37 passes for 393 yards and scored five receiving TDs. He added 414 yards in kickoff returns and 235 yards in punt returns. Wingard concluded his senior season with 2,702 all-purpose yards and averaged 207.8 all-purpose yards per game. He also rushed for 1,009 yards as a junior in 2013, accounted for 1,954 all-purpose yards and averaged 217.1 all-purpose yards per game as a junior. For his career, Wingard accumulated: 3,251 total rushing yards on 414 carries and 52 rushing TDs; 810 receiving yards on 81 receptions and 12 receiving TDs; 1,331 kickoff return yards; 323 punt return yards; and 5,722 all-purpose yards. He helped lead Ralston Valley High to a 12-1 record and the Semifinals of the Class 5A State Playoffs before losing to eventual State Champion Cherry Creek, 27-15. Among the touchdowns he scored during the season were six TDs in the state quarterfinals versus Fairview, including a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. He played for head coach Matt Loyd. An outstanding track and field athlete, Wingard placed fifth in the 110-meter hurdles at the 2014 Colorado Class 5A State Championships with a time of 14.76 seconds. He also played basketball at Ralston Valley High. His father, Dan, was a three-year lettermen as a punter at the University of Nebraska from 1983-85. Andrew Wingard was also recruited by Colorado and Washington.
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
Personal: He is the son of Missy and Dan Wingard, and is majoring in management.
ANDREW WINGARD CAREER STATISTICS
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YEAR G UT AT TT
SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS
2015 2016 2017 Totals
0.0/ 0 2.0/25 1.0/ 1 3.0/26
12 14 13 39
83 39 75 56 70 44 228 139
122 131 114 367
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7.0/18 7.5/36 8.0/17 22.5/71
1 2 2 5
0/0 0/0 1/0 1/0
2 2 3 7
1/ 0 2/33 5/54 8/87
Solo Tackles: 12 (San Diego State 2015) Assisted Tackles: 8 (Eastern Michigan 2016) Total tackles: 17 (Colorado State 2016) Tackles for Loss: 2.5 for 5 yards (Oregon 2017) Sacks: 1.0 three times (Oregon 2017, Colorado State 2016, San Diego State 2016) Interceptions: 2 for 12 yards (New Mexico 2017) Force Fumbles: 1, five times (Most recently Central Michigan 2017) Fumble Recoveries: 1 for 0 yards (Utah State 2017)
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ALL-AMERICA CANDIDATE
HONORS •2018 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List •2017 First Team All-Mountain West Conference •2017 Associated Press All-Bowl Team •2017 Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week vs. Utah State
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Defensive End 6-5, 261, Senior Sacramento, Calif. (Grant)
SEASON OUTLOOK
CARL GRANDERSON
THE COWBOYS
UW This Season: Carl Granderson enters his senior season at Wyoming as a leading All-America candidate and one of the top defensive ends in the nation. The Maxwell Football Club named Granderson to the 2018 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List in July. Granderson was one of the leaders nationally in quarterback sacks in 2017, ranking No. 16 in the nation with 9.5 sacks. The senior from Sacramento, Calif., will be a leader on one of the top returning defensive units in the nation this season, as Wyoming returns eight starters from a team that led the nation in forcing turnovers (38 takeaways) and ranked No. 9 in the nation in scoring defense, allowing only 17.5 points per game. One of Granderson’s top games of the year game on the road against MW rival Boise State as he recorded career highs in tackles (12), tackles for loss (3.5) and sacks (3.0).
THE OPPONENTS
2016: Granderson appeared in six games and was one of the most effective pass rushers in the MW prior to suffering a season-ending knee injury vs. Air Force. He had 19 tackles with 6.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks. Granderson also broke up one pass and forced a fumble. He recorded six tackles against Nebraska in a game in which he also added a sack. He recorded a sack in the first three games of the season and in four of the six games he played. He added four tackles and 1.0 sack at Colorado State. He recorded a season-high 2.5 tackles for loss against UC Davis.
Personal: Born December 18, 1996. He is majoring in social sciences at UW.
CARL GRANDERSON CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ YDS
2015 12 2016 6 2017 13 Totals 31
1.0/ 5 6.0/ 18 4.0/35 6.0/ 38 9.5/50 16.0/ 61 14.5/90 28.0/117
21 9 37 67
15 10 40 65
36 19 77 132
TFL/ YDS FF 0 1 2 3
FR/ YDS PBU
INT/ YDS
0/ 0 0/ 0 1/58 1/58
0/ 0 0/ 0 2/43 2/43
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Solo Tackles: 7 (Boise State 2017) Assisted Tackles: 6 (Iowa 2017) Total tackles: 12 (Boise State 2017) Tackles for Loss: 3.5 for 12 yards (Boise State 2017) Sacks: 3.0 for 12 yards (Boise State 2017) Interceptions: 1, two times (Utah State 2017, New Mexico 2017) Force Fumbles: 1, three times (Iowa 2017, Oregon 2017, UC Davis 2016) Fumble Recoveries: 1 for 58 yards and a TD (Central Michigan 2017) Safeties: 1 (Utah State 2017)
MOUNTAIN WEST
High School: Granderson played for one of the top high schools in the state of California -- Grant High School in Sacramento, Calif. He helped lead Grant to 14-1 record and the 2014 California Section Championship. The Pacers advanced to the 2014 Regional Championship game before losing their first game of the season, just one game shy of the California Division 1 State Championship Game. Division 1 is the largest classification in the state. Granderson recorded very impressive numbers as a senior linebacker. He led his team in total tackles (172), sacks (15.0) and tackles for losses (34.0). Granderson also intercepted two passes, recovered one fumble and forced one fumble. He returned one of his interceptions for a touchdown. As a junior, he was credited with 82 tackles, 3.0 sacks, 10.0 tackles for loss, one interception, three fumble recoveries and one blocked kick. He played for head coach Mike Alberghini. Granderson SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS also received scholarship offers from Boise State and Washington State.
RECORDS & HISTORY
2015: Granderson appeared in all 12 games for the Cowboys in his true freshman season. He finished the season with 36 total tackles with 21 solo stops and 15 assisted tackles. He added 6.0 tackles for loss for 18 yards. and had 1.0 sack for five yards. He recorded a career-high six tackles twice at Boise State and at San Diego State. Against the Aztecs, he recorded four solo stops and two assisted tackles and added his first career sack and a tackle for loss for five yards. Against Boise State, he added four solo tackles and a tackle for loss. Granderson also recorded five tackles at Air Force and UNLV. He was named to the Academic All-Conference team for his work in the classroom.
SEASON IN REVIEW
2017: Granderson posted one of the great seasons by a defensive end in Wyoming school history. He ranked No. 1 among all Mountain West defensive linemen in tackles (5.9 per game/77 total tackles). His 9.5 sacks ranked him No. 16 in the nation. He recorded 16.0 tackles for loss, ranking him No. 2 in the Mountain West. He had an amazing two interceptions from his defensive end position -- one vs. Utah State that he returned six yards and one vs. New Mexico that he returned 37 yards. He scored a safety with 37 seconds remaining in the game against Utah State to seal a 28-23 win for the Cowboys. In Wyoming’s 37-14 win over Central Michigan in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, Granderson returned a fumble 58 yards for a touchdown. For his performance in the bowl game, Granderson was named to the Associated Press All-Bowl Team.
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CONNER CAIN
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Nose Tackle 6-4, 288, Senior Littleton, Colo. (Heritage)
UW This Season: Cain is a veteran for the Pokes in the interior of the defensive line. He will be in the heart of the rotation this season. 2017: Cain came into the season as the most experienced defensive line member for the Pokes. He appeared in seven contests before going down with a season ending injury. He recorded seven tackles on the season including one for loss. He also recovered a fumble in the Pokes’ win at Utah State. He recorded a career-high three tackles in Wyoming’s win over Hawai’i. 2016: Conner Cain helped spearhead the Cowboy defensive line last season. He appeared in all 14 games recording 14 tackles. Cain added 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks on the season. Cain recovered one fumble against UC Davis. He recorded two tackles four times on the season. Cain recorded his first career sack at Eastern Michigan. He also added a half of a sack against San Diego State during the regular season. He also added a tackle for loss in the season opener against Northern Illinois. 2015: Played in 11 contests for the Pokes during his redshirt freshman season. He finished the season with 12 total tackles with four solo stops and eight assisted tackles. He also added a one and a half tackles for loss for two yards. He had a career-high four tackles at Colorado State where he also added a career-high one and a half tackles for loss. In the season opener, he recorded two tackles against North Dakota. He also recorded two tackles against Eastern Michigan. 2014: Redshirted. High School: Cain helped his Heritage High team advance to the first round of the Class 5A Colorado state playoffs before losing 20-24 to Mountain Range High. Class 5A is the largest classification in the state of Colorado. Cain earned All-Colorado, All-State honors from Mile High Sports magazine as a defensive end both his junior and senior seasons at Heritage High School. He was also named All-State as an offensive and defensive lineman by Colorado Preps and Max Preps. Cain was the 5A Pioneer Conference Lineman of the Year in 2013, earning him a nomination to the 2013 Colorado All-State Game. He was selected as a team captain at Heritage High his senior season. An outstanding all-around athlete, Cain also played basketball, baseball and was a member of the track and field team at Heritage. His senior season, the defensive end recorded 33 total tackles (13 solo tackles and 20 assisted tackles), three sacks for a loss of 22 yards and intercepted one pass, which he returned two yards for a touchdown. A three-year starter, his junior season Cain was credited with 26 total tackles (14 solos and 12 assists), had three sacks for 21 yards in losses SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS and recorded a safety. As a sophomore, he totaled 27 tackles (11 solo tackles Solo: 2, twice (last: New Mexico 2016) and 16 assists). He concluded his high school career with 38 solo tackles and Assisted: 3 (3 Times last vs. Hawai’i 2017) 48 assisted tackles for a total of 86. He played for head coach Mike Griebel. Total tackles: 4 (Colorado State 2015) Personal: Born June 12, 1995, he is the son of Kelly and Steve Cain. He is Tackles for Loss: 1.5 (Colorado State 2015) majoring in history at UW.
CONNER CAIN CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 2015 11 4 8 12 2016 14 9 5 14 2017 7 1 6 7 Totals 32 14 19 33
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AUSTIN CONWAY
THE COWBOYS THE OPPONENTS SEASON IN REVIEW RECORDS & HISTORY
UW This Season: Conway will once again be one of the top targets at the wide receiver position this season. He will also continue to be one of the top punt returners in the Mountain West Conference and the nation. 2017: Conway was Josh Allen’s top target grabbing 62 catches for 553 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 70 yards on the season on 15 carries. Conway grabbed a career-high 11 catches for a career-best 135 yards with a touchdown against GardnerWebb. He grabbed seven passes for 105 yards against Fresno State including a career-best 41-yard snag. He also recorded touchdowns against Texas State and Central Michigan in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. He recorded one rush for 40 yards against Colorado State in Laramie. Conway also went 2-of-2 passing for 22 yards. He recorded 22 punt returns for 228 yards averaging 10.4 per return. He recorded a seasonlong 55 yard punt return at San Jose State. He finished the season with 851 all-purpose yards. 2016: Austin Conway appeared in all 14 games at wide receiver and punt returner. He grabbed 11 catches for 103 yards. He also rushed for 110 yards on 17 carries with one touchdown. He scored a rushing touchdown against New Mexico. He also threw for a touchdown at Nevada. He also returned punts ranking fourth in the league and No. 47 in the country averaging 6.5 yards a return. He returned a punt for a touchdown at UNLV. The 60 yard return was the first by a Cowboy since Chris McNeil returned one 75 yards for a touchdown against UNLV on Oct. 15, 2011. 2015: Redshirted as a freshman on the Cowboy basketball team. High School: Conway was an outstanding football and basketball player at Overland High School in Aurora, Colo. He was named to The Denver Post’s All-Colorado team for all classifications as a dual-threat quarterback his senior season of 2014. During his senior season, he passed for 1,341 yards and 13 touchdowns and added 509 rushing yards and five rushing TDs. His junior season, Conway accumulated 1,847 passing yards and 1,130 rushing yards for 2,977 yards of total offense. He had a combined 31 touchdowns, 19 through the air and 12 on the ground. In basketball, Conway led Overland High to the Colorado Class 5A Final Four as a junior and guided the Trailblazers to their first basketball state championship as a senior. According to Rivals.com, coming out of high school Conway had football scholarship offers from Army, Colorado, Colorado State, Nebraska, Rice and Utah State; and basketball scholarship offers from Indiana and Rice. Personal: He is majoring in management at UW.
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Wide Receiver 5-10, 183, Junior Aurora, Colo. (Overland)
AUSTIN CONWAY CAREER STATISTICS NET YARDS
RUSHING AVG ATT. TDS LONG 6.5 4.7 5.6
YEAR
RECEIVING AVG
G
2016 14 2017 13 Totals 27
REC 11 62 73
YARDS 103 553 656
9.4 8.9 9.0
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Rush Yards: 70 (Nebraska 2016) Receiving Yards: 135 (Gardner-Webb 2017) Catches: 11 (Gardner-Webb 2017)
42 7.9 40 5.4 42 6.7
GAME 7.4 42.5 24.3
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Wide Receiver 5-11, 164, Sophomore Rochester, Ill. (Rochester)
UW This Season: Cox got great on-field experience last season as a true freshman. He will add depth to the wide receiver position for the Cowboys this season. 2017: Cox appeared in eight games as a true freshman at the wide receiver spot. He had five catches for 79 yards and has two rushes for 14 yards. He grabbed a career-high two catches twice coming against Gardner-Webb and Texas State. He hauled in 50 receiving yards on a career-long 39-yard reception against Texas State. High School: Avante Cox was named First Team All-State Class 4A by the Illinois Football Coaches Association in 2016. He was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 82 overall recruit in the state of Illinois in the 2017 recruiting class. He also was selected to the 81st Annual Champaign News-Gazette All-State Football Team for all classifications. The Chicago Tribune named him to their Special Mention All-State Team. Cox helped lead his Rochester High team to an 11-1 record and the 2016 4A State Championship. He ranked No. 3 in the state of Illinois in receiving yards his senior year,with 1,167 yards. He had 79 receptions on the season and scored 21 receiving touchdowns in 2016. Cox averaged 83.4 receiving yards per game and 14.8 yards per reception. He had four 100-yard receiving games his senior season, including games of 110, 124, 130 and 155 yards. His 155 yards came in the 4A State Championship Game where he also scored two receiving touchdowns of 63 and 24 yards and had one interception. Cox had a season high three TD receptions versus Springfield and caught two TD passes in seven other games. He also was an outstanding return specialist, with 393 yards in kickoff returns and 251 yards in punt returns. He totalled 1,965 yards of all-purpose yards as a senior. Cox scored a total of 25 touchdowns in 2016 -- 21 receiving, two rushing, one punt return TD and one kickoff return TD. As a defensive back, Cox tallied 43 total tackles, including 33 solo tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, three interceptions and one fumble recovery. He was coached in high school by Derek Leonard. Personal: He is majoring in computer science at UW.
AVANTE’ COX CAREER STATISTICS YEAR
G
2017 7 Totals 7
102
REC 5 5
RECEIVING YARDS AVG 19 19
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GAME 11.3 11.3
TDS LONG 0 0
39 39
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Receiving Yards: 50 (Texas State 2017) Catches: 2, twice (last Texas State 2017)
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GARRETT CRALL
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Defensive End 6-5, 242, Sophomore Hicksville, Ohio (Hicksville)
SEASON IN REVIEW RECORDS & HISTORY
Solo: 4 (New Mexico 2017) Assisted: 4, twice (last Texas State) Total tackles: 5 (Gardner-Webb 2017) Sacks: 1.0, twice (last SJSU 2017)
THE OPPONENTS
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
THE COWBOYS
UW This Season: Crall is coming off a solid season as a member of the rotation at the defensive end position. He will once again be in the rotation for a solid and veteran group. 2017: Crall was a solid member of the defensive end rotation for UW. He appeared in all 13 games for Wyoming recording 33 tackles. He also added 5.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. He also forced and recovered one fumble. He recorded a career-high five tackles against GardnerWebb. He closed out the season recording three solo tackles and a forced fumble against Central Michigan. He recorded a career-high two tackles for loss against San Jose State including a sack. He also added a solo sack at Utah State. 2016: Redshirted during his first season with UW. High School: Graduate of Hicksville High School in Hicksville, Ohio. He was an accomplished high school quarterback earning Second Team All-State honors. He was also a First team All-Conference selection at defensive end. Helped lead his team to two state championship appearances in high school. Also played basketball and baseball. He was a four-time honor roll selection in the classroom. Personal: Son of Eric and Jill. Born on Feb. 7, 1998. Majoring in Ag business at UW.
GARRETT CRALL CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 2017 13 19 14 33 2.5/14 5.5/23 1 1/0 Totals 13 19 14 33 2.5/14 5.5/23 1 1/0
2 2
0/0 0/0 MOUNTAIN WEST UW ADMINISTRATION
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DONTAE CROW
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Wide Receiver 5-9, 178, Sophomore Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) UW This Season: Crow had a solid spring and will be in the hunt for time this season at wide receiver. 2017: Crow appeared in five contest for the Cowboys at wide receiver. He grabbed one pass for five yards in the Pokes’ win over New Mexico. He also returned one punt for eight yards in Wyoming’s win over Central Michigan in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. 2016: Crow redshirted during his first season with the program. High School: Graduate of Sheridan High School where he played for former Wyoming assistant Don Julian. He was a Casper Star Tribune Super 25 selection as a senior. He was also a nominee for Wyoming’s Gatorade Player of the Year. He played in the Wyoming Shrine Bowl, as he was named offensive MVP. He was a two-time AllState selection for the Broncs. Led his team to a state title his senior season. As a senior, Crow had 860 receiving with led his team with 129 points scored. Also excelled in the classroom as a four-time Academic All-Conference selection.Personal: Son of Jenny Crow. Born on Oct. 6, 1997. He is majoring in kinesiology at UW.
DONTAE CROW CAREER STATISTICS YEAR
G
REC
RECEIVING YARDS AVG
2017 5 1 5 Totals 5 1 5
GAME
5.0 1.0 5.0 1.0
TDS LONG 0 5 0 5
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Receiving Yards: 5 (New Mexico 2017) Catches: 1 (New Mexico 2017)
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MARCUS EPPS
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6 9 7 22
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2.0/5 1 6.0/13 2 5.0/28 1 13.0/46 4
MOUNTAIN WEST
11 59 24 83 0.0/0 14 72 39 111 0.0/0 13 42 26 68 1.0/10 38 173 89 262 1.0/10
RECORDS & HISTORY
2015 2016 2017 Totals
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 11 (Colorado State 2015) Assisted: 7 (San Diego State 2016) Total tackles: 13, 4x (last: Boise State 2017) Forced Fumble: 1, 3 times (last: CSU 2016) Interceptions: 2 (Eastern Michigan 2016)
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SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS
THE OPPONENTS
MARCUS EPPS CAREER STATISTICS
THE COWBOYS
UW This Season: Epps and Wingard head into the season as one of the finest safety tandems not only in the Mountain West, but in the nation. He missed spring drills, but will be set for fall camp. 2017: Epps continued to be one of the top playmakers not only on the Cowboys, but in the Mountain West Conference. Epps finished the season with 68 tackles with 42 solo stops and 26 assisted tackles. He also recorded one sack and five tackles for loss. Epps recorded four interceptions on the season and also broke up four passes. He recorded one fumble recovery and also forced one fumble. In his career, Epps has recorded 262 career tackles to go along with nine interceptions and four fumbles recoveries. He also has forced four fumbles in his career and has broken up 22 career passes.2016: Marcus Epps was a valuable playmaker in the UW secondary. He finished the season with 111 tackles ranking second on the team. He also added six tackles for loss. Epps tied for the team lead in interceptions with three. He recorded two interceptions and returned one for a touchdown against Eastern Michigan. Epps led the Cowboys this season with six pass breakups. He also forced two fumbles and recovered three. He recorded a career-high tying 13 tackles in the Mountain West Championship game. He also added 12 tackles in games against UNLV and San Diego State in the regular season home finale. He also recorded an interception and returned it for 27 yards against Air Force. Heads into the season with 194 career tackles. 2015: Epps had a strong first season with the Pokes playing in all 11 games and ranking third on the team in total tackles and also leading the Pokes in interceptions with two. He recorded 83 tackles on the season with 59 solo stops and 24 assisted tackles. He ranked fifth in the Mountain West and No. 39 in the nation in solo tackles per game at 5.4 and ranked 12th in the MW in total tackles (7.5 tackles per game). He also recorded two tackles for loss for five yards. Epps added a forced fumble and four pass breakups. He recorded a career-high 13 tackles in back-to-back contests against Utah State and Colorado State. Against the Rams he recorded a career-high 11 solo tackles. For the season, Epps recorded four double-digit tackle games. He recorded interceptions at Washington State and Appalachian State. He recorded eight tackles, one tackle for loss and two pass breakups at Boise State. 2014: Redshirted. High School: Graduate of Edison High School. Personal: Born January 27, 1996, he is the son of Crystal and Michael Epps. He majoring in communication at UW.
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Strong Safety 6-0, 206, Senior Los Angeles, Calif. (Edison)
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NICO EVANS
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Running Back 5-9, 211, Senior Los Angeles, Calif. (Loyola)
UW This Season: Evans had a solid spring for the Pokes and finished drills second on the depth chart at running back. His versatility in both the running and passing game makes him a valuable weapon for the Pokes’ this season. 2017: Evans appeared in 11 games last season rushing for 19 yards. He also grabbed 10 passes for 70 yards with one touchdown. He rushed for 13 yards at Air Force, which included a 10-yard scamper. He recorded a career-high three catches for 23 yards at Utah State. He grabbed two catches for 20 yards the following game against Boise State. He recorded his first career touchdown with a catch against Fresno State. He earned Academic All-MW honors. 2016: Evans appeared in all 14 games on special teams and as a reserve running back. He rushed for 33 yards on the season on 11 carries. He also caught one pass for 13 yards. He returned four kicks on the season averaging 18.5 yards per return. 2015: Evans appeared in 10 games for the Cowboys primarily as a running back/ slot receiver and on special teams. He rushed for 56 yards on 14 carries, averaging 4.0 yards per carry. He also caught one pass for four yards. On special teams, Evans recorded seven tackles including three in the season finale against UNLV. He had three rushes for 25 yards with a career-high 17-yard rush at Boise State. He was named to the Academic AllConference team for his work in the classroom. 2014: Redshirted. High School: Evans was named to the 2013 Pac-5 Division All-CIF football team as selected by the Football Coaches Association. He was also named the Most Valuable Offensive Back in the Serra League while earning First Team All-Serra League honors his senior season. He rushed for 1,686 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2013, including a long run of 80 yards. One of his best games his senior season saw him rush for 238 yards and three touchdowns against Co-Serra League champion Alemany. Evans was twice named a FOX Sports Prep Zone Game MVP, and was a two-time CalHi Sports State Stat Star of the Week in 2013. He played for head coach Marvin Sanders at Loyola High. Loyola has had an excellent football tradition. One of Loyola’s former alumni is 2013 All-America linebacker Anthony Barr of UCLA. Evans was also recruited by Boise State, Fresno State, San Diego State and San Jose State. An outstanding student, he was offered a scholarship by the SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS University of Pennsylvania of the Ivy League. Personal: Born on May 31, 1996, Attempts: 7 (UC Davis 2016) he is the son of David and Melonee. His uncle John Hagg played football at Yards: 25 (Boise State 2015) UTEP. He is a communications major at UW. Long rush: 18 (Utah State 2016)
NICO EVANS CAREER STATISTICS YEAR G ATT
NET YARDS
2015 10 14 2016 14 11 2017 13 11 Totals 37 36
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RUSHING AVG ATT. TDS LONG
56 33 19 108
4.0 3.0 1.7 3.0
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0 0 0 0
17 18 10 18
AVG GAME 5.6 2.4 1.6 2.9
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2016 13 0 0 0.0 0.0 2017 8 10 119 11.9 14.9 Totals 21 10 119 11.9 5.7
TDS LONG
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SEASON IN REVIEW
YEAR
THE OPPONENTS
AUSTIN FORT CAREER STATISTICS
Yards: 39 (Fresno State 2017) Receiving Touchdowns: 2 (New Mexico 2017 Total Touchdowns: 3 (New Mexico 2017)
THE COWBOYS
UW This Season: Fort and the rest of the tight ends had a strong spring. He came out of spring ball second on the depth chart at the tight end position. 2017: Fort appeared in eight games after missing the first few contests due to an injury. He grabbed 10 passes for 119 yards and also added three touchdowns. He also rushed the ball four times on the season for 18 yards. The first three catches of his career were touchdowns. He caught a career-high three passes against San Jose State. He had two catches for a career-high 39 yards against Fresno State. He grabbed two passes for a pair of touchdowns against New Mexico. His first career catch and touchdown was a 20-yard touchdown at Boise State. 2016: Fort appeared in 13 games a season ago for UW. He did not record any statistics, but was a valuable member of special teams. 2015: Fort played quarterback at Chabot Community College for the 2015 season. He played in 8 of 12 games, completing 20 of 49 pass attempts for 282 yards. He threw two touchdown passes and one interception. Fort also had 32 rushing attempts for 178 yards and scored three rushing TDs. 2014: Redshirted at UW as a quarterback. High School: Fort was named to the Super 25 football team by the Casper Star-Tribune both his junior and senior seasons at Campbell County High School in Gillette, Wyo. The Super 25 Team represents the Top 25 players in the state of Wyoming each year. He also earned First Team All-State Class 4A honors from WyoPreps.com. both his junior and senior seasons. Fort led Campbell County High School to a 10-1 record and the No. 1 seed in the 2013 Class 4A state playoffs before losing, 7-14, in the semifinals of state to Natrona County. Class 4A is the largest classification in the state of Wyoming. Gillette ranked No. 1 in the state in total offense (394.5 yards per game), No. 1 in rushing offense (253.1 yards per game) and No. 3 in passing offense (141.4 yards per game) in 2013. Fort completed 69 of 138 passes for 1,070 yards, threw eight touchdown passes and only three interceptions his senior season. He also rushed for 670 yards on 80 carries and scored 10 rushing TDs as a senior. His average of 8.4 yards per rush led all players in Class 4A, and his 193.3 yards of total offense per game ranked him No. 2 in the state. In addition to playing quarterback for Campbell County High School, Fort also served as his team’s place-kicker his senior season. He led the state of Wyoming in scoring, averaging 12.2 points per game. Fort scored a total of 110 points on 10 touchdowns, five field goals, 33 extra points by kicking and one two-point conversion. His junior season, Fort led Campbell County to a 10-2 record and a runner-up finish in the Wyoming Class 4A state playoffs. He completed 160 of 305 passes for 2,137 yards and threw 13 TD passes his junior season. He also rushed for 785 yards on 125 attempts and scored 10 rushing touchdowns. Gillette led the state in both total offense (407.5 yards per game) and passing offense (181.9 yards per game) in 2012. Individually, Fort led the state in both total offense (239.3 yards per game) and passing (178.1 yards per game) as a junior. He played for head coach Vic Wilkerson. Fort earned the 2014 National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete award for the state of Wyoming and was a National Merit finalist. Personal: Born May 14, 1995, he is the son of Peter SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS and Cyndi Fort. He was one sibling, Travis. He also had recruiting interest from Colorado, Colorado State and Illinois. He is pursuing a degree in finance at UW. Receptions: 3 (San JosÊ State 2017)
COWBOY COACHES
Tight End 6-4, 244, Senior Gillette, Wyo. (Chabot CC, Calif.)
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ESAIAS GANDY
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Safety 6-1, 193, Sophomore Aurora, Colo. (Denver South) UW This Season: Gandy will add depth to a very talented defensive backfield. 2017: Gandy appeared in 12 games last season recording eight total tackles. He recorded a career-high three tackles against Texas State. He also recorded two tackles against Central Michigan and Gardner-Webb. He was a key member of special teams for the Pokes. He earned Academic All-MW honors. High School: Esaias Gandy was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 17 overall recruit in the state of Colorado in the 2017 recruiting class. Gandy earned First Team All-State Class 4A from the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAANow.com), ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps. The teams were selected by Colorado head coaches from across the state. He ranked No. 5 in the state of Colorado in tackles among all players in all classes, totaling 155 tackles his senior season. Gandy had 76 solo tackles, 79 assisted tackles, 10.0 sacks, 19.0 tackles for loss, one interception, two forced fumbles and averaged 12.9 tackles per game. He added 157 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, 243 receiving yards and three TD receptions and accumulated an even 400 all-purpose yards his senior season. Gandy led Denver South to a No. 1 seed in the Colorado Class 4A State Playoffs before losing in the State Quarterfinals.  Gandy’s Denver South team posted an 11-1 overall record and a 5-0 conference record, winning the Mountain League title. Gandy ended his high school career with 310 career tackles, 143 solo tackles, 27.5 sacks, 20.0 tackles for loss, two interceptions, five fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and averaged 7.8 tackles per game over his career. He played for head coach Tony Lindsay. Gandy was also recruited by Arizona, Colorado, Colorado State, Harvard, Kansas and Utah. Personal: He is majoring in business at UW.
ESAIAS GANDY CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 2017 12 4 4 8 Totals 12 4 4 8
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0.0/0 0.0/0
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0.0/0 0 0/0 0.0/0 0 0/0
0 0
0/0 0/0
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 2 (Texas State 2017) Assisted: 2, twice (last Central Michigan 2017) Total tackles: 3 (Texas State 2017)
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RYAN GATOLOAI-FAUPULA
COWBOY COACHES
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Linebacker 6-1, 216, Sophomore Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum)
THE COWBOYS
UW This Season: Gatoloai-Faupula had a strong spring for the Pokes and will add depth to the linebacker position. He finished spring drills second on the depth chart at weakside linebacker. 2017: Gatoloai-Faupula appeared in eight games for the Pokes and finished the season with three total tackles. A member of special teams, he recorded one solo stop and two assisted tackles. He recorded tackles against Hawai’i, Boise State and New Mexico. High School: Ryan Gatoloai-Faupula is rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals, Scout.com and 247 Sports. He was selected to the Sacramento Bee First Team All-Metro team as a linebacker his senior season. 247 Sports ranked Gatoloai-Faupula as the 122nd overall recruit in the entire state of California. Gatoloai-Faupula led Inderkum High to the 2016 Championship Game of the Sac-Joaquin Sectional Playoffs for Division II. Inderkum entered the sectional playoffs seeded No. 8 after capturing the Tri-County Conference title with a perfect 6-0 league mark and an 8-2 regular-season record. The Tigers proceeded to defeat No. 9 seed Whitney, 42-7, in the first round of the playoffs. In the quarterfinals, they captured a 35-33 upset win over No. 1 seed Sacramento. Inderkum earned a spot in the sectional championship game by defeating No. 4 seed Jesuit, 52-35, in the semifinals before falling in the championship game to No. 2 seed Del Oro, 13-35. The Tigers ended the season with an 11-3 overall record. Gatoloai-Faupula played for head coach Terry Stark. Gatoloai-Faupula was also recruited by Boise State, California, Colorado, Fresno State, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, San Jose State, Utah and Utah State. Personal: He is majoring in business at UW.
THE OPPONENTS SEASON IN REVIEW RECORDS & HISTORY
RYAN GATOLOAI-FAUPULA CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 2017 7 1 2 3 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0/0 Totals 7 1 2 3 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0/0
1 1
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SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 1 (Hawai’i 2017) Assisted: 1, twice (last New Mexico 2017) Total tackles: 1, 3 times (last New Mexico 2017)
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Defensive Tackle 6-4, 290, Junior Grand Island, Neb. (Central Catholic) Pronunciation: yo-HAWN-uh, guh-FAWN
UW This Season: Ghaifan is one of the top interior defensive lineman in the Mountain West. He participated in spring practice, but did not appear in the spring game. He finished at the top of the depth chart at defensive tackle. 2017: Ghaifan was a First Team All-Mountain West selection for the Pokes. Ghaifan appeared in 12 games for the Pokes and finished the season with 69 total tackles. He recorded 39 solo stops and 30 assisted tackles. He recorded a career-high 11 tackles against Air Force. He added nine tackles against Texas State. He finished the season with 15.5 tackles for loss including seven sacks. He recorded four tackles for loss for Wyoming against Texas State. He recorded a career-high two sacks two times including in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. He also did so against Texas State. He also forced a fumble in each of those contests. He earned Academic All-MW honors. 2016: Ghaifan was a presence in the middle of the defensive line appearing in all 14 games. He recorded 33 tackles on the season. He recorded 4.5 tackles for loss and also added three sacks. He broke up one pass on the season and forced one fumble. He recorded eight tackles for the Cowboys in the MW Championship Game, which was a career high. He also added a career-high three tackles for loss in that contest. He recorded six tackles in the Poinsettia Bowl against BYU. He added seven tackles for the Pokes at Eastern Michigan. He recorded his first career sack against Air Force. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Ghaifan was ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 6 overall recruit in the state of Nebraska. 247Sports. com ranked him as the No. 8 recruit in the state of Nebraska. Ghaifan was selected to the All-Nebraska First Team for all classifications as a tight end by the Omaha World-Herald his senior season of 2014. He was named to the Lincoln Journal-Star Super State First Team for all classifications as a tight end. He was also named to the All-Class Super State team and the Class C-1 All-State team as a defensive lineman by NebraskaHSFootball.com. NEPrepZone.com named him to the First Team Class C-1 team. He helped lead Grand Island Central Catholic to an 8-3 record and the quarterfinals of the Class C-1 playoffs in 2014. Ghaifan recorded a team high 81.5 tackles his senior season, including a team best 73 solo tackles. He also recorded 17.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, four fumble recoveries and returned one fumble recovery for a touchdown. As a tight end, he led Central Catholic with 45 receptions for 782 yards and scored six receiving touchdowns. He played for head football coach Charlie Shoemaker. Ghaifan also played soccer for the Grand Island Central Catholic Crusaders. He was recruited by Nebraska and SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Ohio. Personal: Born March 27, 1997, he is the son of Nafisa and Brahim. He Solo: 6, 3x (last: Air Force 2017) is studying social sciences at UW.
YOUHANNA GHAIFAN CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 2016 14 15 18 33 3.0/8 4.5/13 1 0/0 2017 12 39 30 69 7.0/45 15.5/63 2 0/0 Totals 26 54 48 102 10.0/53 20.0/76 3 0/0
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UW This Season: Green had a strong spring and will add depth to talented Cowboy backfield this season. 2017: Green appeared in two games. He recorded four rushes on the season for negative two yards. 2016: Redshirted. High School: Mike Green II was ranked as the No. 49 best recruit in the entire state of California in 2015 by MaxPreps. He rushed for 1,063 yards on 150 carries, averaged 7.1 yards per carry and scored 10 rushing touchdowns his senior season at Grant High School in Sacramento, Calif. Green had two 100-yard rushing games in 2015 -- 124 yards versus Burbank High and 170 vs. Beyer High. He scored three touchdowns in a single game in games against Beyer and Davis. Green also caught five passes for 43 yards and had 54 yards in kickoff returns for a total of 1,160 all-purpose yards. He helped lead Grant High to a 10-2 record in 2015 and a No. 1 seed in the CIF Sac Joaquin Section Division II Playoffs. Grant advanced to the second round of the playoffs. As a junior, Green rushed for 1,280 yards on 165 carries, averaged 7.8 yards per carry and scored 17 touchdowns. He had five 100-yard rushing games his junior season. He added 41 receiving yards and 38 kickoff return yards for 1,359 allpurpose yards as a junior. In 2014, Grant posted a 14-1 record, with its only loss coming in the CIF Northern California Division I Championship game to Folsom High. Green was a high school teammate of current Cowboy sophomore defensive end Carl Granderson. They played for head coach Mike Alberghini. Green was also recruited by Colorado State and Fresno State. Personal: Born December 21, 1997, he is the son of Sherri Green and Michael Green Sr. Majoring in business.
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Running Back 5-11, 205, Sophomore Sacramento, Calif. (Grant)
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JOSIAH HALL Defensive End 6-1, 248, Junior Colorado Springs, Colo. (Falcon) UW This Season: Hall will add depth to a talented defensive end corps. He did not participate in spring drills, but is second on the depth chart at defensive end. 2017: Hall was a versatile piece up front for the Pokes playing both defensive tackle and defensive end. He recorded 24 total tackles on the season with 12 solo and 12 assisted stops. He recorded a career-high four tackles twice against Fresno State and Colorado State. He record a half sack against Texas State. He added 2.5 tackles for loss on the season. He earned Academic All-MW honors. 2016: Josiah Hall played in all 14 games for the Pokes this season. Hall recorded 19 tackles on the season with six solo stops and 13 assisted tackles. Hall recorded a career-high three tackles at Nevada and against Utah State. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Hall is a graduate of Falcon High School in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was a three-year letterwinner in football. He was a two-time First Team All-Area and All-Conference honoree. Hall recorded 110 tackles in his career with 15.5 sacks. He also excelled in the classroom as a two-time Academic All-State selection. Personal: Born on April 1, 1997, he is the son of Thaddeus and Julie Hall. His father played football at Western State. Hall is majoring in communication at UW.
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JOSIAH HALL CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 2016 14 6 13 19 0.0/0 2017 12 12 12 24 0.5/5 Totals 26 18 25 43 0.5/5
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Linebacker/Nickel 5-10, 190, Junior Hawthorne, Calif. (Junipero Serra)
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UW This Season: Hall made the transition from the defensive back field to the nickel linebacker position during the spring. He tops the depth chart at the position. 2017: Hall appeared in all 13 games for the Pokes and earned Honorable Mention All-Mountain West honors at kick returner. He returned two kickoffs for touchdowns in back-to-back games with one against Hawai’i (97 yards) and Texas State (95 yards). Hall is the only Poke in school history to return two touchdowns back in a season. He finished the season averaging 33.9 yards per return, which was one of the top numbers in the nation. He recorded 30 tackles at cornerback and forced two fumbles. He also recorded two interceptions. He recorded a career-high six tackles at San Jose State. His interceptions came against New Mexico and Central Michigan in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. 2016: Hall appeared in seven games in his true freshman season playing mostly on special teams. He finished the season with one tackle and added a pass breakup. High School: Tyler Hall helped lead Junipero Serra High to a 9-3 record and the quarterfinals of the CIF Southern Section Pac-12 Division playoffs. Hall was named First-Team All-Mission League. During his senior season he recorded 52 tackles with 42 solo stops and 10 assisted tackles. Hall intercepted three passes and returned them for a combined 97 yards, including one interception return for a touchdown. He also saw time on offense hauling in seven catches for 100 yards and one touchdown. He played for high school football coach Scott Altenberg. Hall also received recruiting interest from Nebraska. Personal: He is majoring in business.
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TYLER HALL CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 2016 7 1 0 1 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0/0 2017 13 19 11 30 0.0/0 0.5/1 2 0/0 Totals 20 20 11 31 0.0/0 0.5/1 2 0/0
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ALIJAH HALLIBURTON
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Free Safety 6-2, 190, Junior Aurora, Colo. (Overland)
UW This Season: Halliburton will be a key member of the defensive backfield once again this season. He is a key member of special teams for the Pokes. 2017: Halliburton added 21 total tackles last season with 10 solo stops and 11 assisted tackles. He also broke up one pass coming against Oregon. He recorded a career-high four tackles twice, once at Boise State and once against Texas State. 2016: Halliburton appeared in all 14 games for the Cowboys playing an important role on special teams. He finished the season with 11 tackles with seven solo stops and four assisted tackles. He recorded a career-high three tackles in the Cowboys’ win against Boise State. High School: Alijah Halliburton is ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 12 recruit in the state of Colorado. He was one of only 31 players named to the 2015 Denver Post First Team All-Colorado Team for all classifications. Halliburton was named First Team AllState Class 5A by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA). Class 5A is the largest classification in Colorado. He also earned All-Centenial League honors his senior season. During his senior season, he recorded a team-high 125 total tackles with 5.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks. He averaged 12.5 tackles per game his senior season. Halliburton recorded one interception on the season and returned a punt for a touchdown. He also added 31 catches for 325 yards and three touchdowns at wide receiver. He is a key member of the Overland High School basketball team that is currently ranked No. 1 in the state of Colorado. Halliburton was a high school teammate of current Wyoming sophomore defensive end Kevin Prosser and current Cowboy Basketball freshman guard Austin Conway. Halliburton played for high school football coach Seth Replogle. Halliburton was also recruited by Arizona State and Nevada. Personal: Majoring in art.
ALIJAH HALLIBURTON CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 2016 14 7 4 11 0.0/0 2017 13 10 11 21 0.0/0 Totals 27 17 15 32 0.0/0
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UW This Season: Harris moved from center to guard and will be a valuable member of the Cowboy offensive line this season. 2017: Harris appeared in all 13 games and started all 13 games at center as a true freshman. Harris helped the Pokes offense score 37 touchdowns on the season and record 3,718 yards of total offense on the season. He earned Academic All-MW honors. High School: Logan Harris will stay in his home state to play for the Wyoming Cowboys. Harris was named to the Casper Star Tribune Super 25 Team both his junior and senior seasons at Torrington High School. Harris was also named to the 3A East All-Conference team by conference coaches and was selected as the 3A-East Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. He played offensive and defensive line for the Torrington Trailblazers, and is projected as an offensive lineman for the Cowboys. Harris led his team in total tackles (65), tackles for loss (8.5), sacks (5.0) and pass breakups (4) as a senior. Harris’ Torrington team finished the 2016 season 6-3 overall and 4-1 in the 3A-East. They advanced to the Wyoming 3A State Playoffs as the No. 2 seed from the 3A-East, before falling to Green River in the first round of the playoffs. Harris played for head coach Mark Lenhardt. Personal: He is undecided on a major at UW.
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Offensive Guard/Center 6-3, 298, Sophomore Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington)
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LOGAN HARRIS
LOGAN HARRIS CAREER STATISTICS Games Played: 13 (13 in 2017) Games Started: 13 (13 in 2017)
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JOSH HARSHMAN
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Tight End 6-3, 235, Senior Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County)
UW This Season: Harshman returns for his fourth season at tight end and is one of three veterans in the group. He is listed second on the depth chart at the position. 2017: Harshman grabbed 12 catches for 136 yards in 13 games. He averaged 11.3 yards per catch on the season. He grabbed two or more passes in three games. He grabbed two passes for 47 yards, both career highs at Utah State. He grabbed a 31-yard pass against Gardner-Webb. 2016: Josh Harshman appeared in all 14 games this season. He had five catches for 50 yards. He caught one pass for a season-high 22 yards against New Mexico. He added a career-high two catches for 16 yards against Boise State. He grabbed one catch for nine yards in the Poinsettia Bowl. He earned Academic All-MW honors. 2015: Harshman appeared in 11 contests for the Pokes both at tight end and on special teams. He was the Wyoming native tight end to play his true freshman season since Wade Betschart in 2004. He finished the season with two receptions for 39 yards and one touchdown. He recorded his first career touchdown on a 26-yard reception against New Mexico. He also recorded a reception for 13 yards at Washington State. He was named to the Academic All-Conference team for his work in the classroom. High School: Harshman was named to the 2014 Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 Team, and was named the Super 25 Defensive Player of the Year. He was a unanimous selection to the 2014 Wyoming Coaches Association Class 4A All-State team as both a linebacker and an at-large selection on offense. Harshman was named to the same All-State team on both offense and defense as a junior in 2013. As a quarterback and outside linebacker, he helped lead Natrona County to an undefeated season and the 2014 Class 4A State Championship. Harshman was selected to play in the 2015 Shrine Bowl on June 13, 2015, in Casper, Wyo. He was also part of Natrona County’s 2012 undefeated State Championship team. His senior season, Harshman completed 55 of 85 pass attempts (64.7 percent) for 833 yards and 11 touchdowns, while throwing only three interceptions. He also rushed for 340 yards on 67 carries and scored five rushing touchdowns. On defense, Harshman was the top defensive performer on the state’s top ranked defense. He recorded 58 total tackles, including 21 solo tackles with 8.0 tackles for loss, six pass breakups and seven interceptions. Natrona County led the state of Wyoming in: rushing defense, allowing only 84.6 yards per game; passing defense, giving up only 110.5 yards per game; and total defense, allowing only 195.1 yards per game. He played for his father Steve Harshman, head coach at Natrona County High School. Harshman was also recruited by Weber State. Personal: Born December 2, 1996, he is the son of Steve and Becky. Majoring in phsiology.
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UW This Season: Holt will add depth to a talented defensive front for the Pokes. He is second on the depth chart at defensive tackle. 2017: Holt appeared in nine games with three starts as a true freshman. He recorded nine tackles on the year with one sack and one tackle for loss. He recorded a career-high three tackles and one sack against Gardner-Webb. He had two tackles against New Mexico and at Utah State. High School: Ravontae Holt was selected to the Sacramento Bee Honorable Mention All-Metro team as a defensive lineman his senior season. He was credited with 99 total tackles for the 2016 season, including 3.5 sacks and had one fumble recovery that he returned 27 yards. Holt led Sheldon High to an 8-4 record in the Delta League and the 2016 Quarterfinals of the Sac-Joaquin Sectional Playoffs for Division I. Sheldon entered the sectional playoffs seeded No. 9 and defeated No. 8 seed Napa, 37-28, in the first round before losing to No. 1 seed Folsom, 14-41. He played for head coach Joe Cattolico. Personal: He is majoring in business at UW.
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Defensive Tackle 6-4, 258, Sophomore Sacramento, Calif. (Sheldon)
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 1, twice (last Boise State 2017) Assisted: 2, three times (last New Mexico) Sacks: 1.0 (Gardner-Webb)
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ANTONIO HULL Cornerback 5-10, 200, Redshirt Junior Diamond Bar, Calif. (Diamond Bar)
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UW This Season: Hull will be a veteran presence for the Pokes at cornerback this season. He had a strong spring campaign after missing last season with an injury. 2017: Hull missed all but one game last season due to injury. 2016: Antonio Hull was one of the premiere playmakers in the Cowboy secondary last season. He finished the season with 79 tackles, which was fifth for the Cowboys. He also tied for the team lead with three interceptions. He also recorded five pass breakups including the game winning pass breakup on a two-point conversion against San Diego State. His five breakups tied for second on the team. He led the Cowboys in tackles in the Bowl game against BYU with six tackles. He recorded a career-high 10 tackles twice once at Nevada and in the home finale against San Diego State. 2015: Hull was a steady contributor in the Cowboy secondary and special teams appearing in all 12 games in his true freshman season. He finished the season with 33 total tackles with 18 solo stops and 15 assisted tackles. He recorded a career-high seven tackles at San Diego State. He added six tackles for the Pokes at Utah State. He recorded a career-high two pass breakups twice doing so against Nevada and UNLV. He recovered one fumble at Air Force in a contest where he added five tackles. High School: Antonio Hull was ranked by 247Sports.com as a three-star recruit, the No. 77 overall recruit in the state of California and was ranked No. 51 in the state of California at the Athlete position. A very versatile athlete, his senior season he rushed for 1,278 yards on 138 carries, had six 100-yard rushing games and scored 12 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 18 passes for 235 yards and scored two receiving TDs. He completed 14 of 28 passes for 169 yards and threw three TD passes. Hull had 303 yards in kick returns, 223 yards in punt returns, scored one TD on a kickoff return, another TD on a punt return and accounted for 2,039 all-purpose yards. As a defensive back, he recorded 38 tackles, two pass breakups and one fumble recovery. He played for head coach Marcus Hughes at Diamond Bar High School. He was also recruited by Arizona State. Personal: He is majoring in social science at UW.
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SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 2015 12 18 15 33 0.0/0 2016 14 56 23 79 0.0/0 2017 1 0 0 0 0.0/0 Totals 27 74 38 112 0.0/0
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UW This Season: Jackson will add to a talented defensive line. He is third on the depth chart at nose tackle. 2017: Jackson appeared in 11 games for the Pokes with one start. He finished the year with 24 total tackles with eight solo stops and 16 assisted stops. He added 1.5 tackles for loss as well. He recorded a career-high 10 tackles for UW in a win at Air Force. He also added five stops for the Pokes against Colorado State. High School: Javaree Jackson was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 23 overall recruit from the state of Wisconsin in the 2017 recruiting class. Jackson earned All-Suburban honors his senior season at Wauwatosa West High School in suburban Milwaukee. Wauwatosa West advanced to the Wisconsin Division 2 State Playoffs as a No. 8 seed before losing to No. 1 seed Menomonie in the first round. Jackson was also an outstanding basketball player and shot putter -- qualifying for the state meet in track and field. He played for head football coach Matt Good. Personal: He is majoring in management at UW.
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Nose Tackle/Defensive Tackle 6-5, 273, Sophomore Wauwatosa, Wisc. (Wauwatosa West)
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JAVAREE JACKSON
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KADEN JACKSON Offensive Guard 6-2, 299, Senior Kingfisher, Okla. (Kingfisher)
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UW This Season: Jackson will be a key veteran in the trenches for the Pokes this season. He is at the top of the depth chart at right guard. 2017: Jackson appeared in 10 games and started all 10 games. Jackson helped the Pokes offense score 37 touchdowns on the season and record 3,718 yards of total offense on the season. 2016: Kaden Jackson started all 14 games this season. He has started 16 games in his career at UW. He helped pave the way for All-MW running back Brian Hill. He also helped protect Josh Allen, as he threw for ver 3,000 yards. 2015: Appeared in 11 contests as a true freshman on the offensive line. He started two games for the Pokes and made his UW debut against Eastern Michigan. He helped pave the way for running back Brian, who was the nation’s ninth leading rusher with 1,631 yards. High School: Kaden Jackson was named to the 2014 First Team All-State teams as an offensive lineman by both The Daily Oklahoman and the Tulsa World. Ranked by 247Sports. com as the No. 28 best recruit at all positions in the state of Oklahoma. Helped lead Kingfisher High School to the semifinals of the 2014 Class 3A State Playoffs. Kingfisher posted an 8-2 regular-season record and a 5-1 record in District 1 of Class 3A. They won their first three rounds in the state playoffs before losing to Cushing High in the State Semifinals to end the season 11-3 overall. In addition to being an All-State offensive lineman, he also played defensive line, and recorded 65 tackles and six sacks as a senior. His junior season, he helped lead Kingfisher High to the 3A State Championship while recording 74 tackles and 10 sacks. He played in 52 career games for Kingfisher High over his four-year career, and was credited with 176 career tackles and 19 career sacks. Jackson won the shot put at the Oklahoma Class 3A State Championships as a freshman and sophomore. His junior year his high school was reclassified to Class 4A in track and field, and he placed second in state in the shot put. His career best entering his senior year was 55’8”. He also threw the discus, placing seventh as a sophomore and 10th as a junior at the State Championships. His best throw is 149’ 6”. He played for head football coach Jeff Myers. Jackson also received scholarship offers from New Mexico, North Texas, Ohio and UTEP. Personal: Born August 12, 1996, he is the son of Julie and Sammy. He is majoring in social sciences at UW.
KADEN JACKSON CAREER STATISTICS Games Played: 35 (10 in 2017, 14 in 2016, 11 in 2015) Games Started: 26 (10 in 2017, 14 in 2016, 2 i
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UW This Season: Johnson will once again be one of the veterans of the wide receiver corp. He missed spring practice with an injury, but is second on the depth chart at Z-receiver. 2017: Johnson appeared in all 13 games for the Pokes at wide receiver. He finished the year second on the Cowboys in receptions with 30 and receiving yards with 531. He led the Pokes with seven touchdowns on the season. He grabbed a career-high six passes for a career-best 130 yards against Gardner-Webb. He grabbed four passes for 104 yards against San Jose State. He recorded two touchdown receptions in the Pokes’ win over Texas State for a career-best. He grabbed three passes for 63 yards and had one rush for 16 yards in the Famous Idaho Bowl against Central Michigan. He led the Pokes in yards per reception at 17.7. He added 40.8 yards per game receiving. 2016: C.J. Johnson came on strong in the second half of the season. He had 21 catches for 304 yards with three touchdowns. He averaged 14.5 yards per catch. He grabbed a career-high five catches for a career-high 85 yards against San Diego State on Nov. 19. He also added a touchdown that proved to be the game-winner in that contest. He scored his first career touchdown against UC Davis on a 37-yard strike from a scrambling Josh Allen. He also added a touchdown against San Diego State in the MW Championship game. 2015: Redshirted. High School: C.J. Johnson was ranked as the No. 3 overall recruit in the state of Nebraska by Rivals.com in 2014. He was ranked as the No. 4 overall recruit in Nebraska by both ESPN.com and 247Sports. com. All three recruiting sites ranked him as a three-star recruit. He was selected to the All-Nebraska First Team for all classifications by the Omaha World-Herald for the second consecutive season. He was also elected to the Lincoln Journal-Star Super State First Team for all classifications. Named the Nebraska Gatorade Player of the Year for 2014. His father, Clester Johnson, was the Nebraska Gatorade Player of the Year in 1991 at Bellevue West High and went on to letter for the Nebraska Cornhuskers as a wingback from 1993-95. According to the Gatorade archives, the two became the first father-son football recipients in the national history of the Gatorade State Player of the Year awards. C.J. Johnson was also named to the All-Class Super State team and the Class A All-State team by NebraskaHSFootball.com. NEPrepZone.com named him to the First Team Class A team. Class A is the largest classification in Nebraska. Johnson broke numerous Nebraska high school state receiving records during his career. His 3,548 career receiving yards set a new state of Nebraska record for all classifications. His 195 career receptions set a Nebraska Class A record, as did his 44 career receiving TDs. He ended his high school career with 4,827 all-purpose yards. His senior season, he caught 63 passes for 1,214 yards and had 20 receiving touchdowns and led all Class A players in receptions, receiving yards and receiving TDs. Played for head coach Michael Huffman. Johnson is also an outstanding basketball player for Bellevue West High. He was recruited by Harvard, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Nebraska and Ohio. Personal: He is majoring in communication at UW.
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Wide Receiver 6-2, 198, Junior Bellevue, Neb. (Bellevue West)
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AUSTIN LOPEZ Fullback 6-3, 230, Junior Colorado Springs, Colo. (Palmer)
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UW This Season: Lopez made the transition from defensive end to fullback in the spring. He had a strong campaign finishing second on the depth chart at the position. 2017: Lopez finished the season with four total tackles. He recorded two solo and two assisted stops. He had two tackles in the Cowboys win over Texas State. He also added a tackle against New Mexico and Hawai’i. 2016: Did not appear in any games. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Lopez is a graduate of Palmer High School in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was an All-State Selection his senior season. Lopez was a three-time All-Conference selection playing running back and linebacker. During his senior season, he recorded 214 tackles and rushed for 782 yards. As a junior, he was credited with 110 tackles, and he had 91 tackles as a sophomore. Lopez was a National Honor Society member and Academic All-Conference honoree all four years of high school. He also earned Academic All-America honors in football and hockey his junior and senior seasons. In addition to football and hockey, he also ran track in high school. He played for head football coach Jeff Priestly. Personal: Lopez was born on April 4, 1997. He is the son of Steed and Michele Lopez and has two older brothers, Kyle and Mason. Lopez is majoring in physiology at UW.
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SIDNEY MALAUULU
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Nose Tackle 6-3, 310, Senior Seoul, South Korea (Buena, Ariz.) Pronunciation: mal-uh-OO-loo
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UW This Season: A veteran and stopper in the interior of the Cowboy defense, Malauulu will look to play a key role in the Cowboy defense. He is slated to start at nose tackle for the Cowboys. 2017: He finished the season with 22 total tackles in seven contests. He recorded seven solo and 15 assisted stops. He also recovered two fumbles on the season with one coming against Iowa and the other against Central Michigan in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. He recorded one sack on the season coming against Fresno State. Malauulu finished the season with 1.5 tackles for loss. He recorded a career-high six tackles against San Jose State. He also had five tackles in the Pokes’ win over Gardner-Webb. 2016: Malauulu appeared in 11 games for the Cowboys. He finished the season with 16 tackles. He also added two tackles for loss. He recorded one interception on the season, which came in the MW Championship game. He recorded a season-high and career-tying mark of four tackles in the Poinsettia Bowl. He also added two tackles against Eastern Michigan, Nevada and San Diego State in the MW Championship game. 2015: Appeared in all 12 contests with six starts. He finished the season with 19 total tackles with nine solo stops and 10 assisted tackles. He also added a half a tackle for loss for one yard. He recorded a career-high four tackles at Utah State. He recorded three tackles at Boise State, at San Diego State and in the season finale against UNLV. 2014: Redshirted. High School: Malauulu played his senior year of high school football at Buena High School in Sierra Vista, Ariz. Malauulu and his family were living in Korea prior to the winter of 2012 as his father was stationed there. They moved to Arizona the winter prior to Malauulu’s senior year of high school. As a senior, Malauulu recorded 49 tackles (27 solo tackles and 22 assists) as a defensive tackle. He added nine tackles for loss and two sacks. Despite playing only one season of high school football in Arizona, Malauulu was selected All-Southern Arizona by the TucsonCitizen.com. Buena High posted a 6-5 record and advanced to the first round of the 2013 Arizona Division II state playoffs, before losing in the first round. Malauulu played for head coach Ryan Scherling at Buena High School. He was originally recruited by new Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl and his staff when they were still at North Dakota State. Personal: Born on July 30, 1996, he is the son of Rodney and Christina. He has six sisters. He had three uncles who played football at Utah and another cousin who played at California. He is a criminal justice major at UW.
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CASSH MALUIA
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Linebacker 6-0, 243, Junior Compton, Calif. (Paramount) Pronunciation: CASH, mall-uh-WEE-uh
UW This Season: An experienced linebacker with great speed will once again be one of the key stoppers for the Pokes this season. He is the top linebacker at the weakside position. 2017: Maluia was fourth on the Cowboys in tackles with 74 on the season. He recrded 33 solo and 41 assisted stops. He recorded a career-high 11 tackles in the Cowboys win at Utah State. He recorded eight stops in the Pokes’ contest against Oregon. He recorded his first career sack and seven tackles against Colorado State. He finished the season with 3.5 tackles for loss. He also broke up three passes with two coming against Air Force. 2016: Cassh Maluia appeared in 13 games in his true freshman season. He finished with 16 total tackles with 12 solo stops and four assisted tackles. He made his first career start in the MW Championship game. He recorded five tackles in the game against the Aztecs. He was a valuable member of special teams. He made three special teams tackles against UC Davis. High School: Cassh Maluia was a two-way player at Paramount High School seeing time at safety and quarterback. He was the leading tackler for Paramount High School his senior season, recording 110 total tackles. He finished the season with 69 solo tackles and 41 assisted stops. Maluia recorded two interceptions on the season and blocked three punts. He also threw for 758 yards with six touchdowns, while rushing for 404 yards with five touchdowns. Maluia recorded a career-high 19 tackles last season against Dominquez High School. During his junior season he was primarily used as a quarterback throwing for 596 yards with nine touchdowns. He also rushed for 705 yards with one touchdown. He played for head football coach Matt Howard. Personal: Born October 3, 1998, he is the son of Posi and Meli. Majoring in sociology.
CASSH MALUIA CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 2016 13 12 4 16 0.0/0 2017 13 33 41 74 1.0/1 Totals 26 45 45 90 1.0/1
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TYREE MAYFIELD
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Tight End 6-3, 241, Senior St. Joseph, Mo. (Central) Pronunciation: TIE-ree
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UW This Season: Mayfield had a strong spring camp and will be a key member of a veteran tight end group for the Cowboys. He sits at the top of the depth chart at tight end heading into the season. 2017: Mayfield appeared in all 13 games for the Pokes. He grabbed 11 passes for 108 yards averaging 9.8 yards per catch. He grabbed two passes for 27 yards against Hawai’i. He grabbed a career-high three catches in the season opener at Iowa. He also had two catches for 16 yards against Boise State. He also recorded seven tackles on special teams for the Cowboys and also recovered one fumble. 2016: Tyree Mayfield appeared in 14 games during the season. He saw time at tight end and on special teams. He caught three passes for 33 yards. He caught one pass for a season-high 15 yards in the MW Championship game against San Diego State. 2015: Appeared in all 12 games for the Cowboys. He finished the season with four receptions for 21 yards with one touchdown. He recorded his first career touchdown in the season opener against North Dakota. It was a career-long catch of 12 yards. He hauled in a career-high two catches at San Diego State. Also recorded one catch for five yards in the season finale against UNLV. 2014: Redshirted. High School: Mayfield earned First Team Class 5 All-State honors as a junior tight end in 2012 from the Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters. Despite suffering from a nagging injury his senior season of 2013, he was named Third Team Class 5 All-State as a tight end in voting by the Missouri Football Coaches Association (MFCA). He also earned All-District 7 honors as a defensive end in 2013 from the MFCA. His senior season, Mayfield caught 27 passes, with eight of those being touchdown receptions. He also was credited with 28 tackles, seven tackles for loss, four sacks and one interception as a defensive end, and he served as his team’s place-kicker and punter. His St. Joseph Central Indians posted a 6-5 record and advanced to the second round of the Class 5 state playoffs in 2013 with a victory over Oak Park (47-0) in the first round before losing to Staley (6-38) in the second round. Mayfield’s junior season of 2012, St. Joseph Central also posted a 6-5 record and advanced to the second round of state, defeating Park Hill 39-0 in the first round and losing to Staley 27-48 in the second round. He played for head coach Jeff Wallace. Mayfield was also recruited by Toledo. Personal: Born October 23, 1995, he is the son of Amy Mayfield and Kaylon Mayfield. He majoring in communication at UW.
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JAHMARI MOORE
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Fullback 6-2, 232, Sophomore Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest)
UW This Season: Moore made the move from linebacker to fullback during the spring, as he is expected to add depth to the position. 2017: Moore appeared in 11 games mostly on special teams for the Pokes. He recorded two tackles on the season coming against New Mexico. He earned Academic All-MW honors. 2016: Redshirted. High School: Jahmari Moore was named the West Suburban Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. He was named All-West Suburban Conference, as well. Moore recorded 55 tackles during the regular season to go along with 8.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks. He added three forced fumbles and recorded two interceptions. Moore excels in the classroom as an All-Academic selection. He led his team to a 9-2 overall record and the No. 4 seed in the Class 8A Playoffs, the highest classification in the state of Illinois. Oak Park and River Forest High advanced to the Second Round of the Class 8A Playoffs. He played for head coach John Hoerster. Moore was also recruited by Illinois, Indiana, Iowa State, Northern Illinois and Northwestern. Personal: He is majoring in pyschology at UW.
JOHN OKWOLI
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Wide Receiver 6-2, 210, Junior Phoenix, Ariz. (North Canyon) Pronunciation: awk-WALL-ee
UW This Season: A key member of the wide receiver crop. Okwoli missed spring ball, but will add to the depth of the position this fall. 2017: Okwoli appeared in 12 games for the Pokes grabbing 12 passes for 137 yards. He averaged 11.4 yards per game and per catch. He grabbed a career-best four catches for a career-best 41 yards in the season opener at Iowa. Okwoli grabbed two catches each in the New Mexico, Hawai’i and Gardner-Webb game. He recorded his first career touchdown against New Mexico. 2016: Okwoli appeared on special teams for the Cowboys, but did not record any statistics offensively. High School: John Okwoli is ranked as the No. 14 best recruit in the state of Arizona by both 247 Sports and ESPN.com. He is a three-star ranked recruit by Rivals, 247 Sports and ESPN. Okwoli was selected Second Team All-Arizona for Division III by the Arizona Republic in 2015. He played in eight games as a senior, catching 51 passes for 747 yards, six touchdowns and 1,035 all-purpose yards. On defense, he had 26 tackles as a senior, three interceptions, two pass breakups and one fumble recovery. His junior season, he played in 10 games and caught 86 passes for 1,408 yards and scored 10 TDs, while accounting for 1,934 all-purpose yards. Okwoli added 47 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, two interceptions and four pass breakups his junior season. Okwoli is also a starter on his North Canyon basketball team. He played for head football coach Cornelius Bowick. Okwoli was recruited by Boise State, Colorado, Nevada, UNLV, Utah State and Washington State. Personal: Majoring in business.
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Attempts: 21 (Central Michigan 2017) Yards: 139 (San JosĂŠ State 2017) Long rush: 38 (San JosĂŠ State 2017) Rushing TDs: 1, 4x (last: Air Force 2017)
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UW This Season: Overstreet brings power to the Cowboy backfield. He missed spring practice with an injury, but owns the top spot in a talented group heading into fall camp. 2017: Overstreet appeared in all 13 games for the Cowboys ranking second on the team in rushing with 481 yards. He averaged 37 rushing yards per game and 4.4 per carry. He also grabbed three passes for 39 yards. He found the endzone three times during the season including the go ahead score against Colorado State. He rushed for a career-high 139 yards at San Jose State. He followed that up with 85 rushing yards in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl against Central Michigan. He rushed seven times for 43 yards in the Colorado State contest averaging over six yards per carry. 2016: Redshirted due to injury. 2015: Overstreet made an immediate impact in the backfield and on special teams during his freshman season. He appeared in all 12 games for the Pokes. He rushed for 84 yards on 16 carries with one touchdown. Overstreet hauled in three passes for 33 yards. Overstreet averaged 5.2 yards per carry on the season. He also returned two kickoffs for 51 yards. Overstreet had a big day against Nevada, as he rushed for 27 yards on eight carries with a touchdown. He also had two catches for 22 yards with a career-high 21 yard reception against the Wolf Pack. His first career touch came against New Mexico grabbing an 11yard reception. He was named to the Academic All-Conference team for his work in the classroom. High School: Kellen Overstreet was named to the 2015 Parade All-American First Team. He is the first University of Wyoming recruit in history to be named to the Parade All-American Team. Overstreet was one of only three running backs and one of only 27 high school football players in the nation named to the team. He was also named to the 2014 MaxPreps Small Schools All-America Team. Overstreet was rated a three-star recruit and ranked as the 18th top recruit in the state of Missouri by 247Sports.com. ESPN.com also rated him a three-star recruit and the No. 22 overall recruit in the state of Missouri. He ranked No. 2 in the nation in rushing yards in 2014, with 4,259 yards on 401 carries. His 4,259 rushing yards ranked as the fourth best all-time single-season total in national high school football history and set a state of Missouri single-season record. Overstreet also fell just one touchdown shy of tying the national record of 71 touchdowns in a single season. His 70 touchdowns in 2014 set a Missouri state single-season record. He led the nation in scoring (426 points) in 2014, rushing for 65 touchdowns, catching four TD passes and returning one kickoff for a TD, as well as scoring three, two-point conversions. He set a new career rushing record for the state of Missouri, concluding his four-year career with 9,475 career rushing yards on 955 rushing attempts, and he scored 135 rushing touchdowns and 168 total touchdowns during his four seasons of high school. He rushed for 3,327 yards as a junior, 1,070 as a sophomore and 819 as a freshman. Overstreet was a unanimous selection to the 2014 Class 1 All-State Team by the Missouri Football Coaches Association, who also named him the Class 1 Offensive Player of the Year. He was named to the First Team Class 1 All-State Team by the Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters, and was also selected to the 2014 American Family Insurance All-USA Missouri Football Team. Overstreet helped lead Penney High to and 11-3 record and the Semifinals of the 2014 Class 1 State Playoffs. He played for head football coach Dave Fairchild. Overstreet was also recruited by Air Force, Boston College, North Dakota State and Tulsa. Personal: Born August 16, 1996, he is the son of Amy and Lysander. Kinesiology and health promotion.
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Running Back 5-11, 209, Junior Hamilton, Mo. (Penney)
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ADAM PILAPIL
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Linebacker 6-1, 220, Senior Torrance, Calif. (Loyola) Pronunciation: PILL-uh-PILL UW This Season: Pilapil will add depth to the linebacker position once again this season. He heads into the fall second on the depth chart at middle linebacker. A versatile player, he can play all three linebacker positions. 2017: Pilapil appeared in eight games last season for the Pokes recording 31 total tackles. He had 15 solo stops and 16 assisted tackles. He recorded a season-high eight tackles in the Pokes game against Oregon. He also added five tackles against Air Force and San Jose State. He recorded at least one tackle in all games last season. He earned Academic All-MW honors. 2016: Pilapil appeared in seven games on special teams for UW. He did not record any statistics. 2015: Pilapil appeared in 11 contests with one start during his redshirt freshman season. He recorded 13 total tackles with five solo stops and eight assisted tackles. He recorded a career-high seven tackles against Eastern Michigan. He recorded three tackles against Utah State. He was named to the Academic All-Conference team for his work in the classroom. 2014: Redshirted. High School: Graduate of Loyola High School in California. He played with fellow Cowboy Nico Evans. Personal: Born April 25, 1996, he is the son of Darilyn and Joshua. He is majoring in communication at UW.
ADAM PILAPIL CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 2015 11 5 8 13 0.0/0 0.0/0 2016 7 0 0 0 0.0/0 0.0/0 2017 8 15 16 31 0.0/0 0.0/0 Totals 26 20 24 44 0.0/0 0.0/0
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CHAVEZ POWNELL JR.
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Linebacker/Nickel 5-11, 205, Senior Tampa, Fla. (Jefferson) Pronunciation: pow-NELL (Just like it looks)
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UW This Season: Another veteran in the linebacking corps for the Cowboys. He finished fall camp second on the depth chart at Nickel position. 2017: Pownell appeared in all 13 games for the Pokes and was a key member on special teams. He recorded 10 tackles on the season with four solo and six assisted stops. He recorded a season-high three tackles against both Texas State and Air Force. 2016: Chavez Pownell, Jr. appeared in all 14 games. He saw significant playing time on special teams. He finished the season with six tackles. He recorded two tackles against Utah State and Boise State. 2015: Pownell appeared in 11 games with one start during his redshirt freshman season. He recorded 18 total tackles with 10 solo stops and eight assisted tackles. He recorded a career-high 16 tackles in the season opener against North Dakota. He also recorded tackles at San Diego State and in the season finale against UNLV. 2014: Redshirted. High School: Pownell Jr. played defensive back and wide receiver at Jefferson High School in Tampa, Fla.. He earned Honorable Mention All-State Class 6A honors as a wide receiver his senior year in voting by Florida newspaper editors and reporters. There are eight classifications in the state of Florida, with Class 8A being the largest and 1A the smallest. His senior season, Pownell Jr. was credited with 64 total tackles (41 solo tackles and 23 assists). He also intercepted five passes, broke up another six passes, recovered one fumble, recorded three tackles for loss and had one sack. He caught 38 passes for 809 yards and scored six receiving touchdowns. He also had 11 rushing attempts for 110 yards. For his career, he made 134 tackles (76 solo tackles and 58 assists). Pownell Jr. helped lead Jefferson High to a 10-2 record and the second round of the 2013 Florida Class 6A playoffs. Jefferson High defeated Largo High 25-17 in the first round of the state playoffs before losing to Armwood, 48-52, in the second round. He played for head coach Jeremy Earle at Jefferson High School. Pownell Jr. was also recruited by Central Florida and Cincinnati. Personal: Born January 24, 1996, he is the son of Atawana Brazil. He is majoring in social sciences at UW.
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JAMES PRICE
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Wide Receiver 6-2, 212, Senior Camas, Wash. (Camas)
UW This Season: Price will be one of the top offensive targets for the Pokes this season. He sits at the top of the depth chart after spring practice at x-wide receiver. 2017: Price appeared in 10 games for the Pokes grabbing 20 passes for 282 yards. He averaged 14.1 yards per catch and 28.2 receiving yards per game. He also grabbed one touchdown coming against Hawai’i. He grabbed a career-best four catches three times once against Utah State, New Mexico and the other coming against Fresno State. Against Utah State, he had a career-best 72 receiving yards. Price finished the New Mexico contest with 68 receiving yards. He had one catch for a season-best 40 yards against Texas State. 2016: James Price had six catches on the season for 75 yards. He recorded a season-high two catches against New Mexico. He added one catch for a season-high 23 yards at Colorado State. 2015: Appeared in all 12 games for the Pokes with four starts during his freshman season. He finished the season with 12 catches for 143 yards with one touchdown. He averaged 11.9 yards per catch on the season. He recorded a career-high three catches against Colorado State. Price recorded a career-high 44 yards on two receptions with a touchdown in the season finale against UNLV. High School: James Price earned First Team All-State Class 4A from the Associated Press in 2014. Class 4A is the largest classification in the state of Washington. He was ranked as the No. 24 overall recruit in the state of Washington by 247Sports.com. Price had 76 receptions for 1,255 yards, scored 12 receiving touchdowns and averaged 16.5 yards per catch as a senior in 2014. He was also named the Regional Player of the Year as a wide receiver, the Offensive Player of the Year for the Greater St. Helens League (GSHL) and, in addition, was named First Team All-Conference as a defensive back. As a senior captain, he helped lead Camas High School to a 10-1 overall record, a 6-0 GSHL record, a league championship and the First Round of the 2014 State Playoffs. His junior year, he was part of Camas’ 2013 State Championship Team that posted a 13-1 record and captured the GSHL title. He caught 38 passes for 811 yards and nine TDs as a junior, averaging 21.3 yards per reception. Price earned Second Team All-Conference honors as a wide receiver his junior season. He played for head football coach Jon Eagle. Price also played basketball at Camas High. He was a four-time Academic All-State award winner, and was selected by the National Football Foundation as a first place scholarship award winner for the state of Washington. Price was also recruited by Columbia of the Ivy League, Eastern Washington, Portland State and the University of San Diego. Personal: Born October 7, 1997, he is the son of Art and Hazel. He is majoring in communication at UW.
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UW This Season: Prosser is one of the top pass rushers in the Mountain West Conference. He will form a formidable team with Granderson. He is at the top of the depth chart at one of the defensive end positions. 2017: Prosser appeared in 12 games for the Pokes with 35 total tackles. He recorded 21 solo stops and 14 assisted tackles. He added five tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks on the season. He also forced one fumble and recovered two fumbles. He returned an interception for 28 yards for a touchdown for the Pokes against Utah State. He recorded a career-best nine tackles against Gardner-Webb. He had three tackles for loss in that contest to go along with two sacks. He had six tackles and recovered one fumble against Oregon. He recorded five tackles including four solo stops in the Wyoming win over Colorado State. 2016: Prosser was the Cowboys most effective pass rusher this season. He had 36 tackles on the season. He led the team with 11 tackles for loss to go along with 6.5 sacks. Prosser ranked ninth in the MW in sacks this season. He recorded a careerhigh two tackles for loss at Nevada. He had a career-high two tackles for loss for 12 yards at Nevada. He recorded a career-best 1.5 sacks against San Diego State in the regular season. He recorded five tackles, a career-best, in the MW Championship game against San Diego State. He recorded at least three tackles in eight games during the season. 2015: Appeared in all 12 games for the Pokes during his freshman season. He recorded six total tackles with four solo stops and two assisted tackles. In his first game at the defensive end position at Washington State, he recorded two tackles that included a sack and tackle for loss for five yards. He also recorded two tackles in the season finale against UNLV. High School: Kevin Prosser was named Second Team All-State Class 5A as a senior as presented by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAANow.com), ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.com. The team was selected by Colorado high school coaches. He also earned Honorable Mention All-State Class 5A honors at linebacker from The Denver Post in 2014. Class 5A is the largest classification in the state of Colorado. Prosser was ranked as the 12th best overall recruit in the state of Colorado by 247Sports.com. He helped lead Overland High to the Second Round of the 2014 Class 5A Playoffs. His senior season, he was credited with 60 total tackles, including 43 solo tackles, 5.0 sacks, two fumble recoveries and one interception as a linebacker on defense. He also caught 18 passes for 143 yards and scored three receiving touchdowns. Among his best games as a senior were: in the First Round of the State Playoffs versus Denver East when he made a season high nine tackles, including six solo stops; and the Second Round of the State playoffs vs. Fairview when he was credited with eight total tackles, including five solo tackles, 2.0 sacks and a fumble recovery. He played for head coach Seth Replogle. Prosser also competes in the 100 meters, 400 meters and relays for the Overland track and field team. Prosser was also recruited by Colorado and Colorado State. Personal: Born April 30, 1997, he is the son of Keiosha Prosser. He is majoring in social sciences at UW.
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Defensive End 6-2, 227, Junior Aurora, Colo. (Overland)
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Kicker 5-11, 174, Junior Longmont, Colo. (Longmont) Pronunciation: Roth
UW This Season: Rothe is a valuable weapon for the Pokes once again. One of the most reliable kickers in the Moutain West will look to improve on a stellar sophomore campaign last season. 2017: Rothe connected on 15-of-18 field goals for 83 percent. He also hit 36-of-37 extra point attempts. He hit a career-high three field goals twice. He went 3-for-3 against Colorado State and Central Michigan. He hit a career-long 49 yard field goal in the season opener at Iowa. He hit a 43-yard kick against Colorado State. He hit two field goals in the Gardner-Web, Utah State and Oregon contests. He earned Academic All-MW honors. 2016: Cooper Rothe had a solid freshman season for the Cowboys. He was 13-of-20 on field goals including a career-best of 46 yards at both UNLV and against San Diego State in the MW Championship. He went a perfect 64-of-64 on extra point attempts, a UW single season record. He hit a career-high two field goals three times. High School: Cooper Rothe is ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 15 best recruit in the state of Colorado in 2015. He was one of only 31 players and the only place-kicker named to the 2015 Denver Post All-Colorado First Team for all classifications. Rothe was also named First Team All-State Class 4A by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA). Class 4A is the second largest classification in Colorado. His senior season, he converted 10 of 14 field goals (71.4 percent), including a long field goal of 55 yards. He was 60 of 63 in point after touchdowns (95.2 percent). A very versatile athlete, he also played defensive back for Longmont High. He intercepted an amazing nine passes as a senior, returning them for 169 yards and three TDs. He also recorded 44 total tackles, including 23 solo tackles, broke up 12 passes, recovered one fumble and blocked one field goal. Rothe scored two other touchdowns, one rushing and one on a kickoff return. He scored 120 points on the season -- 90 from kicking and 30 points on five touchdowns. He also totalled 35 rushing yards on the season. On special teams, he had 184 yards in kickoff returns, 424 yards in punt returns and ended his senior season with 812 all-purpose yards. He helped lead Longmont High to a 12-1 record and the No. 2 seed in the 2015 Colorado Class 4A Playoffs. Longmont advanced to the semifinals of the State Playoffs before losing to eventual State Champion Windsor. Rothe’s junior season, he made 4 of 6 field goals (66.7 percent), including a long of 42 yards and converted on 43 of 45 extra points (95.6 percent). He intercepted nine passes as a junior and scored one touchdown on an interception return. He totalled 62 tackles (41 solo tackles), broke up six passes, forced one fumble and blocked two kicks. As a sophomore, he made 5 of 6 field goals (83.3 percent) and COOPER ROTHE 29 of 30 PATs (96.7 percent). His longest made field goal as a sophomore CAREER STATISTICS came from 45 yards out. He played for head football coach Doug Johnson. PLACE-KICKING Rothe was also recruited by Air Force. Personal: Born September 9, 1997, XP- FGhe is the son of Marci and Tracy. He is majoring in finance. YEAR G 2016 14 2017 13 Totals 27
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Offensive Guard 6-3, 305, Junior Phillips, Neb. (Aurora)
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GAVIN RUSH
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UW This Season: Rush is a veteran presence on the Cowboy offensive line. He sits second on the depth chart after spring drills at left guard. 2017: Rush appeared in all 13 games and was a key cog up front for the Pokes. Rush helped the Pokes offense score 37 touchdowns on the season and record 3,718 yards of total offense on the season. 2016: Gavin Rush started all 14 games in his true freshman season with the Pokes. He helped pave the way for All-MW running back Brian Hill. High School: Gavin Rush is ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 9 recruit in the state of Nebraska. He was named Honorary Captain of the Nebraska Class B All-State team as a senior. He was a member of the Omaha World Herald All-Nebraska Team. Rush was also named to the Lincoln Journal Star All-Super State team. He helped pave the way for an offense that recorded over 5,000 yards of total offense. He also saw time on the defensive line recording 44 tackles and 1.0 sack his senior season. He helped lead Aurora High School to the Nebraska Class B State Championship game. He played for head coach Kyle Peterson. He was also recruited by Montana, Nebraska and North Dakota State. Personal: Born December 23, 1997, he is the son of Kevin and Michelle. He is majoring in management.
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GAVIN RUSH CAREER STATISTICS Games Played: 27 (13 in 2017, 14 in 2016) Games Started: 22 (8 in 2017, 14 in 2016)
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Offensive Tackle 6-5, 302, Junior Afton, Wyo. (Star Valley) UW This Season: Schwab will provide depth to the Cowboys this season at the offensive tackle position. 2017: Schwab appeared in all 13 games on special teams and in a reserve role. He earned Academic All-MW honors. 2016: Schwab appeared in four games this season on special teams. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Schwab was a two-year letterwinner at Star Valley High School. He led his team to the state quarterfinals his senior season. He earned All-Conference honors as a senior. He also excelled in the classroom as a member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Born on January, 18 1994, he is the son of Daniel and Kristi. He has four siblings, Chelsi, Mitchell, Hannah and Braxton. Schwab is majoring in management at Wyoming.
PAHL SCHWAB CAREER STATISTICS Games Played: 17 (13 in 2017, 4 in 2016) Games Started: None
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JARED SCOTT
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SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Receptions: 1, twice (Last Central Michigan 2017) Yards: 23 (Central Michigan 2017) Long reception: 23 (Central Michigan 2017) Touchdowns: 1, twice (last Central Michigan, 2017
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BRADEN SMITH
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UW this Season: Smith will add great depth to an impressive defensive backfield for the Cowboys. After a strong spring, Smith is second on the depth chart at free safety. 2017: Smith appeared in 11 games mostly on special teams and as a reserve for the Pokes. He recorded six tackles on the season. He had four tackles against New Mexico setting a career-high. He also recovered a fumble in the game against New Mexico and forced the same fumble. 2016: Redshirted. High School: Braden Smith is ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 14 recruit in the state of Colorado. He was named an Honorable Mention selection to the 2015 Denver Post All-Colorado Team for all classifications. Smith was also named Second Team All-State Class 5A by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA). Class 5A is the largest classification in Colorado. Smith was credited with 45 total tackles, including 28 solo tackles. He had three interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown, and one fumble recovery. A versatile player for Lakewood High, Smith also accounted for 684 all-purpose yards, including 175 rushing, 334 receiving, 116 on kickoff returns, 33 on punt returns and 26 on interception returns. Smith was also an accomplished baseball player and track and field athlete. He played for head football coach Jeff Braun. Smith was also recruited by Air Force. Personal: Undecided on a college major.
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UW This Season: Scott is a big and physical target for the Pokes at wide receiver. He finished second on the depth chart at x-wide receiver after missing spring drills. 2017: Scott appeared in in eight contests for the Cowboys. He finished the season with two catches for 40 yards with both catches turning into touchdowns. He grabbed a 17-yard pass at Air Force for a touchdown. He also grabbed a 23-yard touchdown strike in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl for a touchdown. High School: Jared Scott has received a three-star rating by Scout.com. Scott was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 26 overall recruit in the state of Illinois in the 2017 recruiting class. He was recruited by colleges as both a football and basketball player at Oak Park-River Forest High School, deciding to commit to the Wyoming Cowboys to play college football. Scott helped lead Oak Park-River Forest High to a 7-3 record and the First Round of the 2016 Illinois 8A State Playoffs. Class 8A is the largest classification in the state of Illinois. Scott will rejoin his high school teammate and current Wyoming Cowboy freshman Jahmari Moore. Scott will also join the Wyoming Football program with Oak Park-River Forest teammate, Keyon Blankenbaker, who is another member of the 2017 Wyoming recruiting class. They played for head coach John Hoerster at Oak Park-River Forest. Scott was also recruited by Ball State and Western Michigan. Personal: He is majoring business at UW.
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Wide Receiver 6-6, 230, Sophomore Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest)
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Quarterback 6-4, 228, Senior Merritt Island, Fla. (Merritt Island)
UW This Season: A veteran signal caller for the Pokes, Smith will contend for the quarterback job for the Pokes this fall. 2017: Smith appeared in seven games for the Cowboys starting two contests. He completed 40-of-74 passes for two touchdowns. He completed 54 percent of his passing attempts and also rushed for one touchdown. He completed 20-of-32 attempts for 231 yards against Fresno State also throwing for one touchdown. He completed 17-of-37 attempts for 171 yards and a touchdown against San Jose State. He came in against Air Force completing 2-of-3 attempts for 39 yards. He earned Academic All-MW honors. 2016: Smith did not appear in any games, but provided depth to UW. 2015: Smith played in five games with two starts for the Cowboys during his redshirt freshman season. He threw for 215 yards going 27-for-60 with two touchdowns and one interception. Smith averaged 80.4 yards of total offense per game. He also rushed for 157 yards on 45 carries with two touchdowns. Smith was 10-for-18 for 83 yards and two touchdown passes at Utah State. He also rushed for 53 yards and a score on 19 carries against the Aggies. He rushed for a careerhigh 65 yards against Eastern Michigan. He threw for a career-high 109 yards going 10-for-21 passing against Colorado State. He was named to the Academic All-Conference team for his work in the classroom. 2014: Redshirted. High School: Smith led Merritt Island High School to an 11-1 record in 2013 and the regional finals of the Class 5A state playoffs, falling just one game shy of the state semifinals. The Mustangs began the season 11-0 before losing in the regional finals. Smith was named an Honorable Mention Class 5A All-State honoree his senior season. The All-State team was selected by Florida media editors and reporters. He was also invited to and played for the East Team in the 15th annual Central Florida High School All-Star football game that took place in December 2013. His senior season, he completed 126 of 221 pass attempts for 1,677 yards, threw 14 touchdown passes and eight interceptions. He also had 170 rushing attempts for 679 yards and scored 10 rushing TDs. His junior season, Smith completed 71 of 148 passes for 1,094 yards, 14 TD passes and five interceptions. He added 395 rushing yards on 84 carries and scored six rushing touchdowns. Smith played for head coach Jeff Mclean at Merritt Island High School. Personal: Born Nov. 28, 1995, he is the son of Lynn and Joni Smith. He has one sibling, Sara. His father played football at Clemson University in 1978 and `79. Smith’s grandfather, Bob Stransky, was an All-America running back for the University of Colorado in 1957 and later played for the Baltimore Colts and the Denver Broncos. After his professional playing career, Stransky became a long-time coach and teacher within the Denver Public Schools, and he was inducted into the University of Colorado Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010. Smith had three cousins play collegiate football. He was also recruited by Buffalo, Florida International and Marshall. Smith is pursuing a degree in finance at UW.
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OFFENSE PASS COMP. COMP. PASS TDS/ RUSH TOTAL YEAR G EFF. /ATT. % YARDS INTS. YDS. OFF 2015 5 87.0 27-60 45.0 245 2/1 157 402 2016 3 0.0 0-0 0.0 0 0/0 0 0 2017 7 111.0 40-74 54.1 471 2/2 22 493 Totals 15 100.3 67-134 50.0 895 4/3 179 895
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Completions: 20 (Fresno State 2017) Attempts: 37 (San José State 2017) Completion percentage: 62.5 (Fresno State 2017) Yards: 231 (Fresno State 2017) Long completion: 53 (San José State 201
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Holder/Quarterback 6-3, 212, Junior Fresno, Calif. (Central)
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NICK SZPOR
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UW This Season: Szpor will once again be the primary holder for kicker Cooper Rothe. He also adds depth to the quarterback position. 2017: Szpor appeared in all 13 games for the Pokes at place holder. He helped Cooper Rothe connect of 15-of-18 field goals. He earned Academic All-MW honors. 2016: Szpor was the primary place holder for Cooper Rothe last season. He attempted one pass that fell incomplete in the Cowboys’ Bowl Game against BYU. High School: Graduate of Central High School in Fresno, Calif. Personal: He is majoring in finance at UW.
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Offensive Tackle 6-6, 288, Sophomore Janesville, Wisc. (Parker) UW This Season: Velasquez got valuable playing time as a true freshman last season and will be a key part of the Cowboy offensive line. 2017: Velasquez appeared in 10 games starting all 10 contests. He helped the Pokes offense score 37 touchdowns on the season and record 3,718 yards of total offense on the season. High School: Alonzo Velasquez has received a three-star rating from Scout.com. Velasquez was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 12 overall recruit from the state of Wisconsin in the 2017 recruiting class. He earned Second Team All-Big 8 Conference honors as a senior in 2016. Parker High narrowly missed out on the state playoffs, coming up just one game shy of qualifying with a 4-5 record on the season. He played for head coach Clayton Kreger. Personal: He is majoring in computer science at UW.
ALONZO VELASQUEZ CAREER STATISTICS Games Played: 10 (10 in 2017) Games Started: 10 (10 in 2017)
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ZACH WALLACE CAREER STATISTICS
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UW This Season: Wallace is the most experienced member of the Cowboy offensive line heading into the season. He finished the spring at the top spot at left tackle. 2017: Wallace appeared in and started all 13 contests for the Pokes last season. He helped the Pokes offense score 37 touchdowns on the season and record 3,718 yards of total offense on the season. He has appeared in 39 games in the Brown and Gold. 2016: Zach Wallace appeared in all 14 games this season with 14 starts. He has started 24 straight games at tackle for the Cowboys. 2015: Appeared in all 12 games with 10 starts as a true freshman. A key blocker in helping Wyoming running back Brian Hill rank No. 9 in the nation in total rushing yards (1,631). He was named to the Academic All-Conference team for his work in the classroom. High School: Zach Wallace was rated by ESPN.com as a three-star recruit and the No. 44 overall recruit in the state of Illinois. He was one of only 18 players to be named to the 2014 Illinois All-State Class 7A team by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. Class 7A is the second largest classification in the state of Illinois. He received Honorable Mention All-State honors as an offensive lineman from the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette. Wallace helped Lake Zurich High School advance to the First Round of the 2014 Class 7A State Playoffs. He played for head coach David Proffitt. Wallace is also an outstanding center on the Lake Zurich High basketball team. Wallace was also recruited by Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Harvard, Illinois and Northwestern. Personal: Born April 16, 1997, he is the sone of Steven and Joanne. He is majoring in mechanical engineering at UW.
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Offensive Tackle 6-7, 314, Senior Lake Zurich, Ill. (Lake Zurich)
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ZACH WALLACE
Games Played: 39 (13 in 2017 14 in 2016, 12 in 2015) Games Started: 37 (13 in 2017 14 in 2016, 10 in 2015)
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JAYLON WATSON Fullback 6-0, 250, Junior Broken Bow, Okla. (Broken Bow) UW This Season: Watson had a strong spring and will look to lead the group of fullbacks this coming season. He is at the top of the depth chart at the position after spring practice. 2017: Watson appeared in all 13 games for the Pokes at fullback and as a key member of special teams. He did not record a rush or receive a pass. He recorded one tackle last season on special teams in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. 2016: Watson was a reserve linebacker for the Cowboys and appeared in eight games mostly on special teams. He saw extensive action in the Bowl game against BYU recording two tackles. He recorded a career-high three tackles against UNLV. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Jaylon Watson was ranked by 247Sports.com as the No. 28 best overall recruit in the state of Oklahoma in 2014. He played running back and defensive end his senior season, but is projected as a linebacker for the Cowboys. Watson rushed for 547 yards on 97 carries, scored 19 rushing touchdowns and averaged 5.6 yards per attempt his senior season. Watson also played power forward on his Broken Bow basketball team. He played for head football coach Scott Pratt. He was also recruited by Army, Ohio and Tulsa. Personal: Born August 29, 1996, he is the son of Lonnie and Jennifer. He is majoring in communication at UW.
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JAYLON WATSON CAREER STATISTICS RUSHING NET AVG AVG YEAR G ATT YARDS ATT TDS LONG GAME 2016 11 Linebacker 2017 13 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 Totals 24 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0
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Solo: 11 Colorado State 2017) Assisted: 7 (last: Hawai’i 2017) Total tackles: 14, twice (last: Colorado State 2017) Sacks: 1, 4x (last: Texas State 2017) Interceptions: 1, 4 times (last: Central Michigan 2017)
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2016 14 55 39 94 3.0/27 7.5/45 1 3/0 2017 13 79 40 119 1.0/8 8.0/20 2 1/18 Totals 27 134 79 213 4.0/35 15.5/65 3 4/18
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UW This Season: One of the Mountain West’s top linebackers, Wilson will be a key player on defensive for an established defensive crew. 2017: A Second Team All-Mountain West pick at linebacker, Logan Wilson appeared in all 13 games for the Pokes. He led the Pokes with 119 total tackles. He recorded 79 solo stops and 40 assisted tackles. He also added eight tackles for loss and one sack. Wilson has a knack for forcing turnovers with two forced fumbles and one interception. He also added one fumble recovery he returned 18 yards for a Wyoming touchdown. He recorded a career-high 14 tackles twice on the season one coming against Hawai’i and the other coming against Colorado State. He also added 12 tackles in the Air Force game and 11 in the Colorado State contest. Wilson had 12 tackles to go along with one tackle for loss, one sack and one touchdown against Texas State. He earned Academic All-MW honors. 2016: Logan Wilson was named the MW Freshman of the Year. He ranked No. 1 among MW freshmen in tackles, averaging 6.7 tackles per game. He had 94 tackles on the year to go along with 7.5 tackles for loss and three sacks. Those tackles for loss combined for 45 yards. He also recovered three fumbles and forced one. He was named the MW Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against Utah State, with seven tackles, one interception for 56 yards and one fumble recovery. Wilson scored two touchdowns on the season -- one on a 27-yard interception return at Eastern Michigan and one on a fumble recovery in the end zone against UNLV. Wilson tied for the team lead with three interceptions. He had a personal high 13 tackles at UNLV. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Wilson was selected to the 2014 Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 Team. He was named to the Wyoming Coaches Association Class 4A All-State team as a defensive back and wide receiver in both 2013 and 2014, and was selected to the same All-State team as a punter for three consecutive seasons in 2012, `13 and was a unanimous selection in 2014. As a defensive back, wide receiver and punter, he helped lead Natrona County to an undefeated season and the 2014 Class 4A State Championship. Wilson was selected to play in the 2015 Shrine Bowl on June 13, 2015, in Casper, Wyo. He was also part of Natrona County’s 2012 undefeated State Championship team. His senior season, he had 29 receptions for 493 yards, averaged 17.0 yards per reception and scored seven receiving touchdowns. As a defensive back, Wilson was credited with 22 total tackles, including 21 solo tackles with 1.0 tackle for loss, five pass breakups and six interceptions. He also served as NC’s punter, averaging 43.7 yards per punt on 27 punts. Natrona County led the state of Wyoming in: rushing defense, allowing only 84.6 yards per game; passing defense, giving up only 110.5 yards per game; and total defense, allowing only 195.1 yards per game. He played for head coach Steve Harshman at Natrona County High School. Wilson was also recruited by Colorado. Personal: He was born on July 8, 1996. He is the son of Trevor and Carla Wilson. His father Trevor wrestled at Dickinson State. He is majoring in physical education teaching at Wyoming.
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Linebacker 6-2, 240, Junior Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County)
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Linebacker 6-1, 230, Junior Cheyenne, Wyo. (East) UW This Season: Wisdorf will add depth to the Cowboy linebacker corps this season after gaining experience on the field in 2017. 2017: Wisdorf added 11 tackles last season with five solo and six assisted tackles in 11 games. He recorded a career-high eight tackles in the Texas State game. He also added a career-high two tackles for loss against the Bobcats. He earned Academic All-MW honors. 2016: Wisdorf appeared in six games for the Cowboys on special teams. He did not record any statistics. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Wisdorf was named to the 2014 Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 Team for the state of Wyoming. Wisdorf earned First Team Class 4A All-State honors from the Wyoming Coaches Association as a wide receiver and defensive back as a senior in 2014 and as a linebacker in 2013. He played linebacker, free safety and wide receiver for Cheyenne East High School during his career. His senior season, Wisdorf was credited with 105 defensive points, including 50 total tackles, 21 solo tackles, 7.5 pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one interception. He caught 49 passes for 588 yards and scored five receiving touchdowns as a senior. As a junior, he helped lead Cheyenne East to the 4A State Championship. For his career, he totalled 220 defensive points, 92 tackles, 39 solo tackles, 9.5 pass breakups, five interceptions, 4.0 sacks, three fumble recoveries and two blocked kicks. He played for head football coach Chad Goff. Personal: Born on May 14, 1996, he is the son of Tim and Jill Wisdorf. He has five siblings. He is majoring in finance at UW.
BEN WISDORF CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 2016 6 0 0 0 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0/0 2017 11 5 6 11 0.0/0 2.0/5 0 0/0 Totals 17 5 6 11 0.0 2.0/5 0 0/0
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Running Back 6-3, 216, Sophomore North Bend, Ore. (North Bend)
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RUSHING NET AVG AVG YEAR G ATT YARDS ATT TDS LONG GAME 2017 12 142 493 3.5 2 59 41.1 Totals 12 142 493 3.5 2 59 41.1
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UW This Season: Woods returns to the Cowboy backfield after leading the Pokes’ in rushing last season. He finished spring practice second on the depth chart at running back. 2017: Woods led the Pokes in rushing last season at 493 yards on 124 carries. He averaged 3.5 yards per rush and 41.1 yards per game. He also found paydirt twice during the season. Woods snagged four catches for 74 yards on the season. He rushed for a career-best 135 yards with one touchdown against Hawai’i. He had a careerbest 59 yard rush in the contest. He rushed for 47 yards with a touchdown and had one reception at Air Force. He had 53 rushing yards in the Texas State game.High School: Trey Woods was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 23 overall recruit in the state of Oregon for the 2017 recruiting class. He was a defensive back and running back for North Bend High School. Good size and speed, he was not only an effective runner but was an excellent receiver out of the backfield. Woods helped lead North Bend High School to the 2016 4A State Championship. North Bend posted a perfect 11-0 record and a 5-0 conference mark to also capture the 4A Far West League Championship. The Bulldogs entered the 4A State Playoffs as the No. 1 seed and proceeded to defeat LaGrande (6913), Banks (40-7), Estacada (49-6) and Cottage Grove (35-21) in the state title game. Woods played for head coach Gary Prince. Woods was also recruited by Oregon State and Washington State.
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Attempts: 21 (Texas State 2017) Yards: 135 (Hawai’i 2017) Long rush: 59 (Hawai’i 2017) Rushing TDs: 1, 2x (last: Air Force 20
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TIM ZALESKI Punter 6-5, 230, Sophomore Oak Lawn, Ill. (St. Rita)
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UW This Season: Zaleski returns to punt the ball for the Pokes this season after valuable reps as a true freshman. 2017: Zaleski appeared in all 13 games for the Pokes at punter. He punted 87 times averaging 39.2 yards per kick. He had eight punts of 50 or more yards on the season. He recorded 33 punts inside the 20-yard line. He had four punts inside the 20-yard line in four different games last season including one late in the Utah State contest. High School: Tim Zaleski was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 83 overall recruit in the state of Illinois in the 2017 recruiting class. He was a Special Mention selection to the 81st Annual Champaign News-Gazette All-State Football Team for all classifications. The Chicago Tribune also named him to their Special Mention All-State Team. Zaleski helped lead St. Rita High of Chicago to the First Round of the 2016 Illinois Class 7A State Playoffs. He averaged 38.3 yards per punt as a high school senior, punting 27 times for 1,033 yards, with a long punt of 59 yards. An outstanding all-around player, Zaleski also caught 39 passes for 720 yards and had 10 receiving touchdowns from his tight end position. As a three-year starter, he averaged 35.6 yards per punt, punting 120 times for 4,269 yards, a long punt of 67 yards and placed five punts inside opponents’ 20-yard lines. His career receiving totals included 62 receptions for 1,038 yards and 12 receiving TDs. Zaleski played for head coach Todd Kuska. Zaleski was also recruited by Air Force, Army, Iowa and Northern Illinois. Personal: He is majoring in business at UW.
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THE COWBOYS KEYON BLANKENBAKER
Offensive Line 6-5, 351, Redshirt Freshman New Hope, Minn. (Robinsdale Cooper)
Cornerback 5-10, 173, Redshirt Freshman Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest)
UW This Season: Abojei had a strong spring and will see playing time at guard this season. He was listed at the top spot at the left guard position alongside Gavin Rush. 2017: Abojei redshirted during the 2017 season. High School: Abojei played at Robinsdale Cooper High School in New Hope, Minn. He was a three-star recruit ranked from 247Sports. He was the second ranked recruit in the State of Minnesota and the 95th ranked recruit at offesive tackle. He was named All-State by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Personal: He is undecided on a major at Wyoming.
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JUSTIS BORTON Nose Tackle 6-2, 272, Sophomore Wheatland, Wyo. (Wheatland)
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UW This season: Borton will add depth to the nose tackle spot for the Cowboys this season. 2017: Borton appeared in two contest for the Cowboys during the season recording an assisted tackle against New Mexico. He also appeared in the Pokes’ home win over Texas State. High School: Two-time All-State selection at Wheatland High School. He led Wheatland to a state title his senior season. He was also a 2A Lineman of the Year. He also played in the Wyoming Shrine Game as a senior. Also excelled in wrestling and track and field. Personal: He is the son of Tony and Julia Borton. His father played football at Bethany College. He was born on Jan. 9, 1998. He is majoring in history.
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UW This Season: Arnold will add depth along the offensive line for the Pokes. He finished his first spring with the Pokes second on the depth chart at center. 2017: Arnold redshirted during his first season with the program. High School: Patrick Arnold was named to All-Nebraska First Team for all classifications by the Omaha World-Herald following his senior season. 247 Sports ranked Arnold as the No. 9 overall recruit in the state of Nebraska for the 2017 recruiting class. Arnold also earned First Team Super State honors from the Lincoln Journal Star in 2016. He added First Team All-Class B from both the World-Herald and Journal Star, and received All-Area honors from the World-Herald. Entering his senior season at Gretna High School, Arnold was selected by the Omaha World-Herald to its “2016 Super Six” the top six football players in the state entering the 2016 season, and was described by the World-Herald as, “pound for pound, might be the state’s most tenacious, most effective lineman.” He played primarily at offensive tackle in high school but also played some guard. Arnold led Gretna to a No. 2 seed entering the 2016 Class B State Playoffs where they advanced to the state semifinals and a final 9-3 record. His junior season, he led Gretna to a 7-4 record and the state quarterfinals. He played for head coach Dave Shrader at Gretna High. Arnold also received scholarship offers from Air Force, Army, Navy and Columbia. Personal: He is majoring in engineering at UW.
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Center 6-3, 296, Redshirt Freshman Omaha, Neb. (Gretna)
UW This Season: Blankenbaker had a strong spring for the Pokes and will make an impact in the defensive backfield. He finished the spring second on the depth chart at one of the cornerback positions. 2017: Blankenbaker redshirted during his first season with the program. High School: Keyon Blankenbaker was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 85 overall recruit in the state of Illinois in the 2017 recruiting class. He was a two-time West Suburban Silver All-Conference cornerback. Blankenbaker helped lead Oak Park-River Forest High to a 7-3 record and the First Round of the 2016 Illinois 8A State Playoffs. Class 8A is the largest classification in the state of Illinois. He has a cousin already on the Cowboy team in freshman Mike Green II from Sacramento, Calif. Blankenbaker will rejoin his high school teammate and current Wyoming Cowboy freshman Jahmari Moore. Blankenbaker will also join the Wyoming Football program with Oak Park-River Forest teammate Jared Scott, who is another member of the 2017 Wyoming recruiting class. They played for head coach John Hoerster at Oak Park-River Forest. Blankenbaker was recruited by Buffalo, Central Michigan, Cincinnati, Northern Illinois and Wisconsin. Personal: He is majoring in business at UW.
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THE COWBOYS JEFF BURROUGHS Fullback 6-1, 250, Sophomore Yoder, Wyo. (Southeast)
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UW This Season: Burroughs will add depth to the fullback position for the Cowboys. 2017: Did not appear in any games. 2016: Redshirted. High School: Graduate of Southeast High School. Two-time All-State selection and three-time All-Conference honoree. He was named to the Casper Star Tribune Super 25 Team as a senior. During his senior season he rushed for 1,203 yards and 15 touchdowns. Also had five receiving touchdowns. Helped lead his to a state title his freshman season. Personal: Son of Gregg and Bev Burroughs. Born on July 1, 1997. Majoring in political science at UW.
JOSH CALVERT Nose Tackle 6-0, 252, Sophomore Wheatland, Wyo. (Wheatland)
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UW This Season: Calvert had a strong spring for the Pokes in his second season on the defensive line. He will add depth to the interior of that group. 2017: Calvert added depth to the interior of the defensive line. He appeared in one contest playing in the Pokes’ win over New Mexico. 2016: Redshirted. High School: Graduate of Wheatland High School: Teammates of fellow Cowboy Justis Borton. Won a state title his senior year. Personal: Majoring in political science.
C.J. COLDON Cornerback 6-1, 175, Redshirt Freshman Belleville, Ill. (Althoff Catholic)
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UW This Season: Coldon had an impressive spring for the Cowboys in the defensive backfield. He sits atop of the depth chart at one of the corner positions after spring practice. 2017: Coldon redshirted his first season with the Cowboys. High School: C.J. Coldon has been ranked as a three-star recruit by Rivals and Scout.com. He was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 64 overall recruit in the state of Illinois in the 2017 recruiting class. He earned First Team All-State Class 4A honors as a wide receiver from the Illinois Football Coaches Association his senior season at Althoff Catholic High School in Belleville, Ill. He is projected as a cornerback at Wyoming. Coldon was credited with 49 total tackles, including 32 solo tackles as a senior and intercepted two passes for 33 yards. He caught 58 passes for 965 yards and 11 touchdown receptions his senior year, and ranked No. 10 in the state of Illinois in receiving yards (965). Coldon was also utilized as return specialist. His senior season, he had 229 yards in kickoff returns, returning one for a TD, and had 73 yards in punt returns. As a junior, he was credited with 77 total tackles, including 52 solo tackles and added two interceptions for 68 yards,
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returning both for touchdowns. His junior season, he caught 68 passes for 1,312 yards and 13 TD catches and had 157 combined yards in kickoff and punt return yards, returning a punt for a touchdown and rushing for a TD bringing his touchdown total to 17 TDs his junior season. Coldon ended his high school career with 126 total tackles, including 84 solo tackles and four interceptions for 101 yards. Offensively, he had 126 career receptions for 2,277 yards and caught 24 touchdown passes. He averaged 18.1 yards per reception and 87.6 yards per game for his career. In 2016, Coldon helped lead Althoff Catholic to the quarterfinals of the Class 4A State Playoffs before losing by one point to eventual 4A State Champion Rochester, which featured fellow 2017 Wyoming signee Avante’ Cox. Coldon played for head coach Ken Turner. Coldon was also recruited by Bowling Green, Cincinnati, Iowa, Kansas, Kansas State, Louisville, Miami (Ohio), Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico and Purdue. Personal: He is majoring in business at UW.
KEEGAN CRYDER Center 6-4, 283, Redshirt Freshman Littleton, Colo. (Dakota Ridge)
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UW This Season: Cryder had a strong spring after moving to the center position. He finished spring ball at the top spot at center. 2017: Cryder redshirted his first year with the program. High School: Keegan Cryder was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 19 overall recruit in the state of Colorado in the 2017 recruiting class. Cryder earned Honorable Mention All-State Class 4A from the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAANow.com), ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps. The teams were selected by Colorado head coaches from across the state. He played both offensive tackle and defensive end at Dakota Ridge High School. He is projected as an offensive tackle at Wyoming. Cryder helped lead his Dakota Ridge High team to a 6-4 overall record and a 4-1 conference mark, finishing second in the Plains League. He played for head coach Ron Woitalewicz. Personal: He is majoring in mechanical engineering at UW.
JASON DAVIS Offensive Line 6-3, 342, Redshirt Freshman Hershey, Neb. (Hershey)
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UW This Season: Davis will add depth to the Wyoming offensive line. 2017: Davis redshirted last season for the Cowboys. High School: He is a graduate of Hershey High School in Hershey, Neb. Davis played in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys. The game features selected high school players from around the country. Davis was coached by former NFL safety George Teague on the East team and recorded six tackles, one sack and one tackle for loss. As a senior, he recorded 42 solo tackles, 18 assisted tackles, and two blocked kicks. Davis ranks third all time in Hershey football history in total tackles.
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Free Safety 6-2, 193, Redshirt Freshman Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie)
Kicker 6-0, 192, Junior Corvallis, Ore. (Cresent Valley)
UW This Season: Dodd adds to the depth of the defensive backfield for the Cowboys. 2017: Dodd did not appear in any contests for the Cowboys. He was a valuable member of the scout team. 2016: Redshirted. High School: Graduate of Laramie High School. Personal: He is majoring in accounting at UW.
Defensive Tackle 6-6, 262, Redshirt Freshman Puyallup, Wash. (Puyallup)
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UW This Season: Jones had a strong spring for the Cowboys and will add to the great depth along the defensive line for the Cowboys. 2017: Jones redshirted last season for the Cowboys. High School: Victor Jones is rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals, Scout.com and 247 Sports. He was selected to the Sacramento Bee First Team All-Metro team as a defensive lineman his senior season. 247 Sports ranked Jones as the 108th overall recruit in the entire state of California. Jones led Inderkum High to the 2016 Championship Game of the Sac-Joaquin Sectional Playoffs for Division II. Inderkum entered the sectional playoffs seeded No. 8 after capturing the Tri-County Conference title with a perfect 6-0 league mark and an 8-2 regular-season record. The Tigers proceeded to defeat No. 9 seed Whitney, 42-7, in the first round of the playoffs. In the quarterfinals, they captured a 35-33 upset win over No. 1 seed Sacramento. Inderkum earned a spot in the sectional championship game by defeating No. 4 seed Jesuit, 52-35, in the semifinals before falling in the championship game to No. 2 seed Del Oro, 13-35. The Tigers ended the season with an 11-3 overall record. Jones played for head coach Terry Stark. Jones was also recruited by California, Colorado State, Fresno State, Hawai’i, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon State and Utah. Personal: He is majoring in business at UW.
MASON KEELER Tight End 6-6, 240, Redshirt Freshman Broomfield, Colo. (Broomfield)
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UW This Season: Keeler had a strong spring for the Cowboys and will add to the great depth at the tight end position. 2017: Keeler redshirted last season for the Cowboys. Personal: He is majoring in Kinesiology & Health Promotion at UW.
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UW This Season: Eberhardt had a strong spring and will add depth to the wide receivers group. 2017: Ayden Eberhardt appeared in seven games for the Pokes’ at wide receiver. He did not record any statistics during the season. 2016: Redshirted. High School: Graduate of Loveland High School. Personal: Majoring in business.
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Wide Receiver 6-2, 190, Sophomore Loveland, Colo. (Loveland)
Defensive Line 6-4, 256, Redshirt Freshman Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum)
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UW This Season: Dunayski had a strong first spring with the Cowboys. He will add to the depth of the Cowboys interior of the defensive line this season. 2017: Dunayski redshirted last season. High School: Gavin Dunayski was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 22 overall recruit from the state of Washington in the 2017 recruiting class. Dunayski was also given a three-star ranking by 247 Sports. He earned First Team All-South Puget Sound League honors his senior season. As a team captain, Dunayski helped lead Puyallup High to the first round of the 2016 4A State Playoffs, the largest classification in the state of Washington. A versatile player, Dunayski played primarily defensive end as a senior after playing defensive tackle his junior season. He also played tight end at Puyallup High. He played for head coach Gary Jeffers. Personal: He is majoring in mechanical engineering at UW.
UW This Season: Galovich will add to the Pokes’ depth at kicker. 2017: Galovich di not appear in any contests. High School: He is a graduate of Cresent Valley High School in Corvallis, Ore. Personal: He is majoring in zoology at UW.
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Linebacker 6-1, 200, Redshirt Freshman Tongue River, Wyo. (Tongue River)
Linebacker 6-2, 238, Redshirt Freshman Broomfield, Colo. (Broomfield)
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UW This Season: Kutterer had a strong spring for the Cowboys and will add to the great depth in the defensive backfield for the Cowboys. 2017: Kutterer redshirted last season for the Cowboys. High School: He is a graduate of Tongue River High School. He was named the Defensive MVP of the Wyoming Shrine Bowl Game. He was also named the 1A Offensive Player of the Year and helped his team to a runner-up finish his senior season. He was also named to the Casper Star Tribune Super 25 Team. Personal: He is majoring in Kinesiology & Health Promotion at UW.
ISAAC LEPPKE Wide Reciver 6-4, 187, Sophomore Dinuba, Calif. (Dinuba)
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UW This Season: Leppke will add depth to the Pokes’ receiving corps. 2017: Leppke saw action in the New Mexico game, but did not record any statistics. 2016: Redshirted. High School: Graduate of Dinuba High School playing for head coach Kevin Scharton. Two year letter winner and starter at quarterback. He was named Second Team All-League his senior season. Leppke was a First Team All-League as a junior leading his team to a section championship and an 11-2 overall record. He completed 61 percent of his passes for 1,209 yards with 13 touchdowns. As a junior, he completed 59 percent of his passes for 1,464 yards with 14 touchdowns. Was also a three-time letter winner in basketball and track and field. Personal: Son of Dale and Nancy Leppke. His father played football at Tabor College. He was born on Sept. 16, 1997. He is majoring in civil engineering at UW.
PAYTON LOWRY-SANDERS Defensive End 6-2, 245, Senior Torrance, Calif. (Glendale C.C., Ariz.)
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UW This Season: Lowry-Sanders had a strong spring and will add depth to the defensive line. Before Wyoming: Lowry Sanders recorded 22 tackles as a sophomore at Glendale Community College. He also recorded 4.5 sacks on the season. High School: He is a graduate of Loyola High School in Los Angeles.
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UW This Season: Mazzola will add depth to the talented linebacking corps this season. 2017: Mazzola redshirted his first season with the program. High School: Graduate of Broomfield High School. He was the League Defensive Player of the Year. Also an outstanding offensive player earning All-state honors at wide receiver. Mazzola was named the The USA Today All-Colorado squad. Personal: He is majoring in biology at Wyoming.
QUINTEN MERCADO Cornerback 5-10, 188, Senior Santa Ana, Calif. (Fullerton C.C., Calif.)
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UW This Season: Quinten Mercado will add depth to the Cowboy secondary. Before Wyoming: Mercado played at Fullerton Community College in California. High School: Attended Foothill High School in Santa Ana, Calif.
SKYLER MILLER Linebacker 5-11, 210, Sophomore Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington)
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UW this Season: Miller had a strong spring camp and will add depth to the linebacking corps this season. 2017: Miller did not record any stats during his freshman season. 2016: Redshirted. High School: Graduate of Torrington High School. He is a two-time Eastern Wyoming Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year. He is also a two-time All-State selection and member of the Casper Star-Tribune Super 25. In his final two seasons at Torrington High School, he recorded 174 tackles and rushed for 3, 152 yards. He helped lead the Trailblazers to the semifinals of the state playoffs as both a junior and senior. Personal: Son Paul and Christine Miller. He was born on June 12, 1998. Miller is majoring in animal and vet science at UW.
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Strong Safety 5-11, 200, Sophomore Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan)
Running Back 6-0, 187, Sophomore Milwaukee, Wisc. (Marquette)
Offensive Line 6-6, 290, Redshirt Freshman Kearney, Neb. (Kearney)
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UW This Season: Stindt will add depth to the wide receiver position. 2017: Stindt redshirted his first season in the program. High School: Graduate of Republic County High School. Personal: He is undecided on a major at Wyoming.
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XAZAVIAN VALLADAY Running Back 6-0, 185, Redshirt Freshman Matteson, Ill. (Brother RIce)
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UW This Season: Valladay had a strong spring with numerous reps at running back. He will add to the depth of the unit this fall. 2017: Valladay redshirted in his first season with the program. High School: Xazavian Valladay earned Special Mention All-State honors from the Chicago Tribune as a senior. He was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 75 overall recruit in the state of Illinois in the 2017 recruiting class. Valladay helped lead Brother Rice High School a No. 8 seed in the 2016 Illinois Class 8A State Playoffs, before losing in the first round. Class 8A is the largest classification in the state of Illinois. Brother Rice High began the season with a perfect 8-0 start before ending the season with a 9-3 record. Twice during his senior season, Valladay was named his team’s Offensive MVP of the Week. He played for head coach Brian Badke. Valladay was also recruited by Purdue. Personal: He is majoring in accounting at Wyoming.
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UW This Season: Thatcher had a strong spring finishing second on the depth chart at right guard. 2017: Thatcher added depth to the offensive line. 2016: Redshirted. High School: Graduate of Pueblo Centennial High School. He was a three-time letter winner and was a three-time All-City performer. He was named All-State during his senior season and was also named team captain. Also excels in the classroom as a member of Nation Honor Society and earned eight total academic letters. Personal: Son of John and Thonda Thatcher. Born on April 6, 1998. He is majoring in chemical engineering at UW.
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Wide Receiver 6-2, 192, Redshirt Freshman Belleville, Kan. (Republic County)
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Offensive Guard 6-5, 282, Sophomore Pueblo, Colo. (Centennial)
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UW This Season: Stofer will add to the depth along the offensive line. He is second on the depth chart at left tackle. 2017: Stofer redshirted his first season with the program. High School: Rudy Stofer was one of the elite linemen in the state of Nebraska his senior season, earning First Team Super State honors for all classifications from the Lincoln Journal Star as a defensive lineman. He was also named to the Journal Star’s First Team All-State Team for Class A. The Omaha World-Herald selected him First Team All-State, as well. 247 Sports ranked him as the No. 10 overall recruit in the state of Nebraska for the 2017 recruiting class. Stofer is projected as an offensive tackle for the Cowboys. He helped lead his Kearney High team to the quarterfinals of the Nebraska Class A Playoffs, the largest classification in the state. Kearney ended the season with an 8-3 record. He made 106 total tackles his senior season, including 48 solo tackles, 7.0 sacks and force three fumbles. He played for head coach Brandon Cool. Stofer was recruited by Iowa State and Nebraska among other schools. Personal: He is majoring in engineering at Wyoming.
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RUDY STOFER
UW This Season: Swan will add depth to the Cowboys at running back. 2017: Swan did not record any statistics during the season. 2016: Redshirted. High School: Graduate of Marquette University High School. He was a three-year letter winner and a three-time All-Greater Metro Conference Second Team performer. Swan was a two-time Defensive Player of the Year in basketball. Personal: He is the son of Renard and Sandra Swan. He is related to NBA player Diamond Stone of the Atlanta Hawks. He was born on Oct. 2, 1997. Swan is majoring in accounting at UW.
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UW This Season: Sessions will add depth to the defensive secondary this season. 2017: Sessions did not record any statistics. 2016: Redshirted. High School: Graduate of Sheridan High School playing for head coach Don Julian. Led Sheridan to a state championship his senior season and helped the Broncs reach the state semifinals as a sophomore and junior. He was a two-time All-State selection on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. As a senior he rushed for 749 yards with 11 touchdowns. He recorded 81 total tackles his senior season with three sacks and two interceptions. Also a member of the Broncs soccer and indoor track squads. Excelled in the classroom earning academic allconference four-straight seasons. Personal: Son of Steve and Heather Sessions. His father played football at Rocky Mountain College. He was born on Sept. 17, 1997. He is majoring in engineering at UW.
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SIDNEY WASHINGTON JR.
Quarterback 6-4, 220, Redshirt Freshman Elk Grove, Calif. (Christian Brothers)
Cornerback 5-9, 170, Sophomore Fresno, Calif. (Bullard)
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UW This Season: Vander Waal had a strong spring for the Pokes and finished at the top of the depth chart at the position. 2017: Vander Waal redshirted for the Cowboys in his first season with the porgram. High School: Tyler Vander Waal has been ranked as a three-star recruit by Rivals, Scout.com and 247 Sports. 247 Sports also ranked Vander Waal as the 174th best overall recruit in the state of California in the 2017 recruiting class. He was selected to the Sacramento Bee First Team AllMetro team in 2016. His senior season, Vander Waal completed 60.7 percent of his passes (202 for 333 passes) for 2,926 yards. He threw 25 touchdown passes and had only nine of his passes intercepted. Vander Waal also rushed for 378 yards on 118 rushing attempts, scored six rushing touchdowns and accounted for 3,304 yards of total offense. He averaged 209.0 yards passing per game and 236.0 yards of total offense per game. Vander Waal was named the Sacramento Bee Player of the Week for his performance in a 48-18 victory over Casa Roble. He threw three touchdown passes and scored a fourth TD rushing in the win. Vander Waal led Christian Brothers High to an 11-3 overall record and a perfect 5-0 record in the Capital Athletic League to win the conference championship. Christian Brothers advanced to the 2016 Championship Game of the Sac-Joaquin Sectional Playoffs for Division III. Christian Brothers entered the sectional playoffs seeded No. 3. The Falcons defeated No. 14 seed Cordova, 30-20, in the first round; beat 11th seed Burbank, 21-14, in the quarterfinals; and captured a 29-0 victory over No. 2 seed American Canyon in the semifinals. The Falcons lost the sectional championship game to No. 1 seed Oakdale. Vander Waal played for head coach Dan Carmazzi. Vander Waal was also recruited by Ball State, Boise State, California, Colorado, Colorado State, Nevada, San Jose State, Utah and Washington State. Personal: He is majoring in communication at Wyoming.
NATE WEINMAN Tight End 6-7, 248, Redshirt Freshman Creston, Ohio (Norwayne)
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UW This Season: Weinman will add depth to a talented group of tight ends. 2017: Weinman redshirted his first season with the program. High School: Nate Weinman was selected to the MaxPreps/ JJHuddle All-Ohio Football All-State Second Team for small schools. He helped lead Norwayne High to an 11-2 overall record, a 7-0 conference record and the Wayne County Conference championship. Weinman’s Norwayne team advanced on to the Ohio Division 5 State Playoffs. Norwayne won its Region 18 quarterfinal game (28-6 over Genoa Area) and Region 18 semifinal game (28-21 over Swanton) before falling in the Region 18 Finals (20-27) to Edison), just one game shy of the Division 5 Final Four. He was coached by head football coach Adam Indorf. Weinman was also recruited by Ball State, Eastern Michigan and Miami (Ohio). Personal: He is majoring in accouting at Wyoming.
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UW This Season: Washington had a strong spring and will be in the hunt for playing time at cornerback. He is second on the depth chart at one of the cornerback position after spring drills. 2017: Washington appeared in two games for the Pokes. He recorded two tackles on the season with one against Texas State and the other coming against San Jose State. He earned Academic All-MW honors. 2016: Redshirted High School: Graduate of Bullard High School in Fresno, Calif. He was named All-City and All-League his senior season. His senior season he recorded 30 tackles and two interceptions. He also rushed for 400 yards and added 416 receiving yards to go along with seven touchdowns. He was also a four-year letter winner in basketball. Personal: Son of Sidney Washington and Denise House. Born on April 8, 1998. He is majoring in business at UW.
DAVON WELLS-ROSS Defensive End 6-5, 200, Redshirt Freshman Omaha, Neb. (Omaha North)
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UW This Season: Wells-Ross moved from linebacker to defensive end this spring. He will add depth to a talented group of defensive lineman. 2017: Wells-Ross redshirted during his first season with the program. High School: Davon Wells-Ross was ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 5 overall recruit in the state of Nebraska for the 2017 recruiting class. 247 Sports ranked him as the No. 8 recruit in the state of Nebraska this year. Wells-Ross was named to the Lincoln Journal Star’s Second Team Super State Team for all classifications. The Omaha World-Herald selected him First Team All-State Class A and First Team All-Metro. He helped lead his Omaha North High team to a No. 1 seed entering the 2016 Class A State Playoffs -- the largest classification in Nebraska. Omaha North finished the season with a 12-1 record and advanced to the State Championship Game before falling to Bellevue West. He recorded 65 total tackles and 24 solo tackles and added 11 tackles for loss his senior season. WellsRoss played for head coach Larry Martin. Wells-Ross was also recruited by Iowa State, Kansas State and Nebraska. Personal: He is majoring in sociology at Wyoming.
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Blayne Baker is the top-ranked recruit in the state of Wyoming according to 247 Sports. He was a unanimous 4A All-State selection for the 2017 season as chosen by members of the Wyoming Coaches Association. The Coaches Association also selected him as the unanimous 4A Lineman of the Year in 2017. Baker was named to the Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 Team his senior season. He was named the 2017 4A East Conference Lineman of the Year on offense and received 2017 4A East Second Team All-Conference honors as a defensive lineman. Baker helped lead the Broncs to a perfect 13-0 record in 2017 and their third consecutive 4A state title. Baker also received 4A All-State honors in 2016 as an offensive lineman, and he was a unanimous selection to the 4A East All-Conference First Team the same year. He played for head coach Don Julian who recently retired after the season. He was also recruited by Montana and Montana State.
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Raghib “Rocket” Ismail Jr. is a 6-0, 180-pound wide receiver, who caught 48 passes for 434 yards and scored four receiving touchdowns at Cisco College in 2017. His 48 receptions ranked him No. 21 in the nation among all junior college players in ‘17. Ismail also ranked No. 29 in the country in receiving yards, averaging 62.0 yards per game. He added two kickoff returns for 40 yards and three punt returns for 12 yards for a total of 486 all-purpose yards. Ismail was part of a Wrangler offense that ranked No. 18 in the nation in passing offense (235.3 yards per game), No. 22 in the NJCAA in total offense (392.3 yards per game) and No. 23 in scoring offense (34.1 points per game). He played for head coach Russell Thompson at Cisco College. Ismail played one season at Cisco College after originally attending TCU where he was a member of the Horned Frog Football team. Ismail is from Carrollton, Texas, and played his high school football at Ranchview High School. His senior season, he helped lead Ranchview to a 9-3 overall record and a 4-1 district record. Ranchview advanced to the second round of the 2014 Texas Class 4A District 1 State Playoffs. Ismail played for head coach Terry Smith at Ranchview High. He was ranked as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com coming out of high school and was recruited by and offered by Nevada. He is the son of Raghib “Rocket” Ismail, who finished second in the 1990 Heisman Trophy balloting while playing at the University of Notre Dame.
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195 FR. FRESNO, CALIF. (CENTRAL) RECORDS & HISTORY MOUNTAIN WEST
Jevon Bigelow, thanks in large part to an outstanding senior season, amassed 203 carries for 1,728 yards and 18 touchdowns in his career at Fresno’s Central High, averaging 8.5 yards per carry. In 2017, Bigelow rushed 185 times for 1,535 yards and 16 scores, averaging 118.1 yards per game in his first high school season playing strictly running back.He also established himself in the receiving game, catching 75 passes for 815 yards and five touchdowns during his career. In 2017, Bigelow surpassed 100 yards rushing in nine consecutive games and scored multiple touchdowns in five games, scoring three touchdowns in three different games. He also had a carry of 30+ yards in eight games. Bigelow’s strongest effort of the year came in a 35-7 win against Bullard, when he had 20 carries for 185 yards and three touchdowns. He racked up 249 all-purpose yards against De La Salle, recording 66 yards on kickoff returns. Bigelow returned just seven kicks in 2017 but averaged 28.6 yards per return. He led Central to a 12-2 record in 2017, as the Grizzlies advanced to the regional finals of the Division 1-AA CIF Football Championships. They were ranked the No. 23 team in California and the No. 123 team in the nation by MaxPreps. The Grizzlies were 11-2 in 2016, losing by a touchdown in the championship game of the Division I Central Section CIF Football Championships. Bigelow helped Central to Tri-River League titles in 2016 and 2017, playing for coach Kyle Biggs. Bigelow also was recruited by Fresno State, UNLV and Utah State.
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DAUSON BOOKER
DB
6-0
190 FR. MODESTO, CALIF. (CENTRAL CATHOLIC)
Dauson Booker contributed 87 tackles in three years on the varsity squad at Central Catholic High in Modesto. He had 48 tackles in his senior year at Central Catholic, contributing 31 solo stops as well as four pass breakups. He was a talented performer on both offense and defense during his high school career, playing as a running back for the Raiders. Booker rushed for over 2,000 yards in his high school career, including an outstanding season his senior year. Booker carried the ball 193 times for 1,838 yards in 2017, scoring 25 touchdowns and averaging 9.5 yards per carry and 153.2 yards per game. Booker also had 10 catches for 199 yards and two touchdowns in 2017. Rushing for over 100 yards in every game but one, Booker helped the Raiders to a 10-2 record and a 6-1 conference record. He rushed for 228 yards in a 31-14 win against Manteca and 226 yards in a 42-18 win against Rocklin. Booker showed explosiveness in the run game, recording a 60+ yard rush in five 2017 games. In a 55-7 win against East Union, he had nine carries for 159 yards and four touchdowns. With Booker’s help, the Raiders advanced to the 2017 CIF Division II Sac-Joaquin Section Playoff semifinal game. Booker was coached by Roger Canepa at Central Catholic.
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DEVAUGHN BROWN DE
6-3
220 FR. ANTIOCH, CALIF. (YGNACIO)
Brown played at Deer Valley High School in Antioch, Calif., before heading to Ygnacio Valley High School in neighboring Concord, Calif., for his senior year of football. At Deer Valley, Brown received 2016 All-Bay Valley Athletic League Honorable Mention at tight end. Brown starred on both sides of the ball during his high school career, using his speed (4.69 40-yard dash) to his advantage. During his junior year at Deer Valley, Brown had 10 catches for 162 yards. Brown played for coach Robert Hubbard at Deer Valley and for coach Clyde Byrd at Ygnacio
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DE
6-4
220 FR. PALMDALE, CALIF. (WILLIAM J.P. KNIGHT)
Solomon Byrd completed his high school career at William J.P. Knight High School in Palmdale, Calif. During his career, he had 155 total tackles, 75 solo tackles and averaged 6.5 tackles per game as a defensive end. His career totals included 16.0 sacks and six forced fumbles. He also played tight end and had 15 career receptions for 209 yards, averaging 13.9 yards per reception. His senior season he was credited with 60 total tackles in nine games, including 42 solo tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks and four forced fumbles. As a junior, Byrd made 70 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, forced two fumbles and recovered one fumble in 10 games. He helped lead Knight High School to a 7-3 overall record and a 4-3 record in the Golden Football League in 2017. Byrd played for head coach Chance Tapia. He was also recruited by Army, Boise State, Fresno State and San Diego State.
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SEAN CHAMBERS
QB
6-3
215 FR. KERMAN, CALIF. (KERMAN)
Sean Chambers is listed as a three-star recruit by the 247 Sports composite ranking, which ranks him as the No. 44 dual threat quarterback in the nation. He was an All-North Sequoia League First Team honoree while playing at Kerman High School, where he led the Lions to a 10-2 record in 2017 and a berth in the Division 4 Central Section CIF Football Championship Semifinal.lt was the first time in the history of Kerman High that it won a conference title. Kerman was undefeated in conference play, finishing atop the North Sequoia League standings. Chambers posted three consecutive seasons of over 1,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards at Kerman, including 1,600 passing yards and 1,687 rushing yards his senior season. He accounted for over 5,000 passing yards, nearly 4,000 rushing yards and 95 total touchdowns during his high school career, including 34 total touchdowns his senior season. Chambers averaged 140.6 yards per game on the ground and 280.5 yards of total offense per game in 2017. Chambers was also spectacular on defense during his senior season, recording four interceptions for 120 yards. Chambers was coached by Stephen Hunt at Kerman. Chambers also played baseball at Kerman High, hitting .358 in 63 career games. He was recruited by Boise State, Colorado, Colorado State, Columbia, Fresno State, Hawai’i, Rutgers, San José State and UTEP.
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OL
6-7
260 FR.
LARAMIE, WYO (LARAMIE)
Frank Crum chose to stay home and play for his hometown team, committing to play for the Wyoming Cowboys. The Laramie, Wyo., native earned First Team 4A East All-Conference honors as an offensive linemen his senior season of 2017. Crum helped lead Laramie to the 2017 Class 4A State Playoffs. Class 4A is the largest classification in the state of Wyoming. He also plays basketball for his Laramie High School team. Crum will be the third generation of his family to play for the Cowboys. His father, Gary, was an offensive lineman and letterman for the Cowboys from 1979-81, was a team captain in 1981 and earned All-Western Athletic Conference honors his senior season. Frank’s grandfather, Earl, lettered for the Cowboys in 1940. He played for head football coach Clint Reed. The youngest Crum was also recruited by Colorado State and Utah State.
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THEO DAWSON
RB
6-0
215 FR. JACKSON, WYO (JACKSON)
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Theo Dawson joins the Wyoming Football program after originally being a part of the 2016 signing class for the Cowboys. He enters his freshman season after serving a two-year LDS Church Mission. Dawson was named First Team All-State Class 3A as selected by the Wyoming Coaches Association in both 2014 and 2015. Dawson also earned Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 honors as both a junior and senior. He was selected as the 2015 Wyoming Gatorade Football Player of the Year. His 489-yard performance against Riverton in the 2015 state playoffs set a new Wyoming state single-game record. He was selected to play in the 2016 Wyoming Shrine Bowl in June of 2016. Dawson led Class 3A in rushing yards as a senior, rushing for 2,283 yards on 254 carries for a 9.0 yard per carry average. He scored 27 touchdowns to also lead Class 3A in scoring. His 2,315 all-purpose yards also ranked No. 1 in the state in Class 3A. As a linebacker on defense, Dawson ranked No. 11 in the state in tackles, averaging 5.8 tackles per game. He totalled 61 tackles, including 31 solo tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick. He helped lead Jackson Hole High to a 9-1 record and No. 1 ranking in state before being upset in the state semifinals. Dawson is planning to go on a two-year LDS church mission before attending the University of Wyoming. He played for head football coach James Howell. Dawson was also recruited by Air Force and BYU.
CAMRON DONATLAN WR
6-2
200 FR. AURORA, ILL (WEST AURORA)
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JA’LANI ELLISON
CB
6-0
THE OPPONENTS
Camron Donatlan is an accomplished three-sport athlete at West Aurora High School in Aurora, Ill. He is ranked by 247 Sports as the 59th best overall football recruit in the talent-rich state of Illinois. In his first year playing football since his freshman season, Donatlan accounted for 945 allpurpose yards in six games his senior season, including 540 rushing yards, 199 receiving and 206 yards on kickoff returns. Donatlan averaged 157.5 yards per game. He helped lead West Aurora to a 7-3 overall record and a 4-1 conference record to finish second in the Upstate Eight Conference and an appearance in the first round of the 2017 Illinois Class 8A State Playoffs. Class 8A is the largest classification in Illinois. He is also an outstanding basketball player and track and field athlete, and he plans to compete in both football and track and field for the Cowboys. Donatlan captured Illinois individual state championships in the high jump as both a sophomore and a junior. He has cleared 7 feet in the high jump during his high school career, which is a height that would have equated to a fourth-place finish at last year’s NCAA Championships. Donatlan played for head coach Nate Eimer. He was also recruited by California, Colorado and Northern Illinois in football and Iowa, Louisville and Nebraska in track and field.
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160 FR. REDEDA, CALIF. SEASON IN REVIEW RECORDS & HISTORY MOUNTAIN WEST
Jalani Ellison was an outstanding defensive back, wide receiver and kick returner at Reseda High School in Reseda, Calif. Ellison is rated by 247Sports.com as a three-star recruit. 247Sports.com also ranks Tucker as the 210th overall prospect in the talent-rich state of California in 2018. He intercepted seven passes as a senior, returning those interceptions for 176 yards and two touchdowns. He broke up seven other passes and scored a defensive touchdown on a fumble return. Ellison made 27 tackles, including 22 solo tackles. On offense, he caught 30 passes for 681 yards and had 10 receiving touchdowns as a senior, while gaining 304 yards rushing on 29 attempts and scored nine rushing TDs. He also returned five kickoffs for 341 yards and three TDs and had one punt return for 88 yards and a touchdown. He scored a total of 26 touchdowns as a senior and accounted for 1,590 all-purpose yards for an average of 132.5 yards per game. He helped lead Reseda High to a 10-2 overall record and a 5-1 record in the Valley Mission Conference to finish second. Reseda entered the 2017 CIF Los Angeles City Section Division II Playoffs as the No. 3 seed and advanced to the Quarterfinals, defeating Franklin, 62-21, in the First Round before losing to Granada Hills Charter, 13-16, in the Quarterfinals. His junior season, Ellison was named to the 2016 MaxPreps Junior All-America Second Team as a cornerback. He intercepted an amaz ing 15 passes as a junior, which led the state of California. He returned those interceptions for 217 yards and scored four touchdowns on interception returns. Ellison broke up 10 other passes and was credited with 20 tackles, including 5.0 tackles for loss. He caught 36 passes for 680 yards and scored nine receiving touchdowns. He added 419 rushing yards on 37 attempts and scored six rushing TDs. As a junior, he returned seven kickoffs for 249 yards and one touchdown and returned 20 punts for 549 yards. He accounted for 2,114 all-purpose yards as a junior, averaging 151.0 yards per game and scored a combined 20 touchdowns. Over his entire high school career, he accounted for 54 total tackles (35 solo tackles and 19 assists), 23 interceptions, a combined 48 touchdowns scored and 4,382 all-purpose yards (1,810 receiving, 902 rushing, 637 punt return yards, 620 kickoff return yards and 413 interception return yards). He played for head coach Alonso Arreola. Ellison was also recruited by Utah State.
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GUNNER GENTRY
WR
6-3
200 FR. AURORA, COLO. (GRANDVIEW)
Gunner Gentry is listed as a three-star recruit and the No. 11 recruit in the state of Colorado according to 247 Sports. He was named to the 2017 CHSAA 5A All-State First Team. He helped lead Grandview to the CHSAA 5A State semifinals his senior season. Grandview defeated No. 1 seed Valor Christian in the quarterfinals before losing to eventual state champion Pomona in the semis. During his career at Grandview High School, Gentry amassed 81 catches for 1,314 yards and 19 touchdowns. During his junior season, Gentry averaged 17.9 yards per catch, totaling 823 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns en route to 5A All-State Second Team honors. He was also named to the 2016 All-Mount Massive First Team by the Aurora Sentinel. Gentry had a number of big games during his junior year, including a nine-catch, 119-yard effort in a 50-49 win against Murrieta Valley of California. In a 55-0 win vs. Boulder that season, Gentry caught four passes for 120 yards, all touchdowns. Gentry helped Grandview to a 10-3 overall record and captured the Mt. Massive Conference title with a 5-0 conference mark. Class 5A is the largest classification in Colorado. The Wolves were 10-2 in 2016, advancing to the CHSAA 5A state quarterfinal. Gentry played for coach John Schultz at Grandview. Gentry also plays basketball at Grandview. He is the younger brother of former Wyoming Cowboy and current Chicago Bears wide receiver Tanner Gentry.
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COLE GODBOUT
DT
6-4
250 FR. HUDSON, WIS. (HUDSON)
Cole Godbout was a Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-State selection at defensive end in 2017 and received All-State honorable mention honors in 2016. He received All-Region honors in 2016 and 2017. Before the 2017 season, Godbout was ranked in the top 50 senior football players in the state of Wisconsin according to Rivals.com. During his senior year, Godbout accumulated 79 tackles, with 19 tackles for loss and 13 sacks. He scored two defensive touchdowns, one on a fumble and another on a blocked kick. He posted double-digit tackle totals in the first two games of the season, also racking up an impressive 7.0 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks over the two-game stretch. Godbout had four games of multiple sacks in 2017, including two contests with 3.0 sacks. In 2016, Godbout had 91 tackles, including 24.0 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks. In a 35-14 win at Superior in 2016, Godbout amassed 13 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks. He posted four consecutive games of multiple tackles for loss to start his junior year, eventually posting five games that season with at least 3.0 tackles for loss. Godbout helped Hudson to an 8-3 record in 2016 and 7-3 record in 2017. Godbout also is one of the top heavyweight wrestlers in the state of Wisconsin. He drew recruiting interest from Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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CHARLES HICKS
LB
6-3
215 FR. SAN DIEGO, CALIF (LINCOLN)
Charles Hicks will enroll at Wyoming in January of 2018. He was named to the 2017 All-CIF San Diego Section Second Team Defense after racking up an amazing 157 tackles in his senior season at Lincoln High School, including 100 solo stops. It was Hicks first year playing linebacker. He averaged 13.1 tackles per game and also scored two touchdowns during his senior season while playing wide receiver on offense. Hicks recorded double-digit tackles in all but one game of his senior season, including a season-high 25 stops (18 solo) against Point Loma. He recorded 15+ tackles in five contests during his senior season and also forced a fumble, recovered a fumble and blocked a punt during his final high school campaign. Hicks led Lincoln to a 9-3 record and Eastern League conference title in 2017, as the Hornets advanced to the quarterfinals of the CIF San Diego Section Football Championships. He played for coach David Dunn at Lincoln. Hicks was recruited by Boise State, Nevada and Utah State.
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JESSE HOOPER
LS
5-1
234 FR. DRAPPER, UTAH (SUMMER ACADEMY)
Jesse Hooper will enroll early at Wyoming, joining the team in January 2018. He is ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 5 long snapper in the nation in the 2018 recruiting class. He played his high school football at Summit Academy in Draper, Utah. Hooper was part of a Summit Academy team that posted a 9-2 record and a 4-1 record in 2017 in the 3A South Region standings, tying for first place. Summit Academy entered the Utah Class 3A State Playoffs as the No. 1 seed from the South Region, earning it a bye in the first round. Summit Academy defeated Manti, 34-21, in the quarterfinals before losing 38-37 in double overtime to eventual state champion Juan Diego Catholic in the state semifinals. He also played some defensive tackle. Hooper played for head coach Les Hamilton.
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REOW JACKSON
ATH
6-2
200 FR. EUGENE, ORE. (MARIST CATHOLIC)
Reow Jackson is ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 17 recruit in the state of Oregon in the 2018 recruiting class. He is also ranked by 247 Sports as a three-star recruit. Jackson was named the 2017 Second Team All-State Class 5A quarterback as selected by the Oregon Coaches Association and compiled by the Oregonian. In 2016, he was named a Second Team All-State Class 5A defensive back by the Oregon Coaches Association as compiled by the Oregonian. As a quarterback, he passed for 2,280 career yards and threw 19 touchdown passes over his varsity career at Marist Catholic High School in Eugene, Ore. He also rushed for 1,893 yards and 21 rushing touchdowns and accounted for 4,193 yards of total offense. Jackson was also utilized as a kick returner his junior and senior seasons, accounting for 227 yards in kickoff returns. As a safety, he was credited with 82 total tackles, including 47 solo tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss and two interceptions. He helped lead Marist Catholic to the first round of the 2017 Oregon Class 5A State Playoffs. Jackson was recruited by Boise State, Hawai’i and Oregon State.
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LEEVI LAFAELE
LB
6-2
220 FR. SACREMENTO, CALIF (INDERKUM)
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250 FR. MT. CARMEL, ILL (MT. CARMEL)
Jackson Marcotte is the No. 55 recruit in the state of Illinois according to 247 Sports. In his career at Mt. Carmel High School, Marcotte had 49 catches for 868 yards and 11 receiving touchdowns. He missed his senior season due to injury. Marcotte caught 18 passes for 387 yards and five touchdowns his junior season, averaging an incredible 35.2 yards per catch. Marcotte had the best game of his junior season against Boonville, hauling in five receptions for 132 yards and a score with a long catch of 58 yards. He also piled up 12.0 tackles for loss on defense his junior year. During his sophomore season, Marcotte played in just three games but totaled 13 catches for 232 yards including a seven-catch, 166-yard effort against Mt. Vernon. He played for coach Michael Brewer at Mt. Carmel. Marcotte is also an accomplished basketball player at Mt. Carmel, receiving 2016-17 Illinois 1A/2A All-State Second Team honors and 2015-16 1A/2A All-State Special Mention honors. Marcotte was recruited by Arkansas and Boston College.
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Leevi Lafaele starred on both offense and defense at Inderkum High School. He was the Tri-County Conference Defensive MVP in 2016 after registering 58 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks during the season. Lafaele racked up 108 tackles in his career, including 17.0 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks. At running back, Lafaele carried the ball 117 times for 1,007 yards in his career, averaging 8.6 yards per carry. He also scored 17 touchdowns in his career, including one on an interception return. In a 51-0 win versus Pioneer during his junior season, Lafaele had seven carries for a whopping 202 yards and three touchdowns. Lafaele had just 16 carries during his senior year, but scored on five of them. He played a key role in Inderkum’s 11-1 season in 2017, leading the Tigers to the second round of the CIF Division II Sac-Joaquin Playoffs and a first-place finish in the Tri-County Conference. Lafaele also led Inderkum to an 11-3 record in 2016, as the Tigers finished atop the Tri-County Conference and advanced to the championship game in the CIF Division II Sac-Joaquin Playoffs. Lafaele played for coach Terry Stark at Inderkum High. He will reunite with former Inderkum teammates and current Cowboys Ryan Gatoloai-Faupula, who is his cousin, and Victor Jones at Wyoming. Lafaele was also recruited by Hawai’i.
MARIO MORA
DT
6-3
255 FR. COVINA, CALIF (CHARTER OAK)
CHAD MUMA
LB
6-3
200 FR. LONE TREE, COLO. (LEGEND)
Chad Muma is ranked as the No. 9 recruit in the state of Colorado by 247 Sports. He is also ranked by 247 Sports as a three-star recruit. Muma was one of only 32 players to be named to the 2017 Denver Post All-Colorado football team for all classifications. While he played defensive back his junior year, he moved to linebacker his senior season, and is projected to play linebacker at Wyoming. Muma tallied 77 tackles his senior season at Legend High School despite missing half the season with an injury. He also recorded 8.0 tackles for loss. Muma was selected to the 2017 Second Team All-State Class 5A team by the Colorado High School Activities Association. Class 5A is the largest classification in Colorado. He is the son of former Wyoming Cowboy Ty Muma, who lettered for the Cowboys in 1990 and ‘91. He played for head coach Monte Thelen. He was also recruited by Colorado State, Hawai’i and Nevada.
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6-1
170 FR. AURORA, COLO. (OVERLAND)
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Cameron Murray was recognized by The Denver Post as one of only 32 players on its 2017 All-Colorado football team. He will be an early enrollee for the Cowboys. Murray is the cousin of current Cowboy wide receiver Austin Conway. Murray was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 14 recruit in the state of Colorado in the 2018 recruiting class. He will be joining three former Overland teammates at Wyoming in Conway, Alijah Halliburton and Kevin Prosser. As a junior in 2016, he was recognized by the Aurora Sentinel on its All-Mount Massive League First Team after he racked up 105 total tackles, including 74 solo stops, along with eight pass breakups. Murray accumulated 12 career pass breakups, picking off two passes during the 2017 season. He also contributed as a quarterback for the Trailblazers, occasionally returning kicks and punts, as well. He scored four rushing touchdowns during his career at Overland, also showing his speed with multiple rushes over 40 yards. Murray played for coach Steve Sewell at Overland. Murray has enjoyed plenty of success in track & field at Overland, most recently earning bronze medals in the 200 meters and 400 meters at the 2017 CHSAA 5A State Championships. He clocked a blazing time of 21.78 seconds in the 200 meters to win the 2017 Centennial League title, while he was also the 2017 league champion in the 400 meters with a time of 48.26. In 2016, Murray was the Centennial League champion and 5A state runner-up in the 400 meters. He was also recruited to play football at Colorado State and Hawai’i.
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Mario Mora was highly recruited by several Mountain West Conference schools. He was credited with 43 tackles his senior season (21 solo tackles and 22 assists). Among those 43 tackles were 8.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and 9.0 quarterback hurries. He recovered one fumble and scored a touchdown on that recovery. He also caught nine passes for 45 yards on offense, and scored a two-point conversion rushing. Mora helped lead Charter Oak High School to a 12-1 overall record, a 5-0 conference record and a first-place finish in the Hacienda Conference. Charter Oak advanced all the way to the Semifinals of the 2017 CIF Southern Section Division 3 Playoffs. Charter Oak dominated Crespi, 55-14, in the First Round. The Chargers also defeated Westlake, 39-28, in the Quarterfinals, before losing in the Semifinals to eventual Southern Section Champion Rancho Verde, 22-41. As a junior, Mora made 54 tackles (32 solo tackles and 22 assists). He had 9.0 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks and 10.0 quarterback hurries. He also forced one fumble and blocked one punt. He concluded his high school career with 97 career tackles, 17.0 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks and 19.0 quarterback hurries. He played for head coach Lou Farrar. Mora had five other Mountain West schools who offered him scholarships, including: Air Force, Colorado State, Fresno State, Nevada and San Jose State.
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ZACH WATTS
OL
6-5
280 FR. WINDSOR, COLO. (WINDSOR)
Zach Watts was named to the CHSAA 4A All-State First Team in 2017 and the CHSAA 4A All-State Second Team in 2016. He is ranked as the No. 20 recruit in the state of Colorado by 247 Sports. In 2017, Windsor posted a 9-2 overall record and a 5-0 record in the Northern Conference, capturing the league title. Windsor entered the 2017 state playoffs as the No. 2 seed before being upset in the opening round. During his junior year, Watts helped Windsor to a 9-4 record and a spot in the CHSAA 4A Playoff Semifinals. Watts played for coach Chris Jones at Windsor. He helped Windsor to a 4A State Championship in 2015, as the Wizards went 13-1 and defeated Loveland 35-14 in the championship game. Signed as an offensive lineman, Watts also played on the defensive line at Windsor, recording 145 total tackles, 35.5 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks and three forced fumbles during his career. Watts has also played two years of varsity baseball at Windsor, accumulating an impressive .392 batting average and .543 on-base percentage in 40 total games while posting a 1.31 ERA as a pitcher in 11 appearances. Watts was also recruited by Air Force, Boise State, Colorado, Colorado State, Utah, Utah State and Washington State.
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ROME WEBER
DB
5-11
175 FR. SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF (CAJON)
Rome Weber was credited with 56 total tackles as a defensive back his senior season, including 38 solo tackles, two interceptions, three pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. Weber accumulated those statistics despite having to sit out the first four games his senior season due to California high school transfer rules. He also scored three touchdowns his senior season -- one receiving, one on an interception return and one on a fumble return. He was part of a Cajon High team that posted a 14-2 record in 2017 and a 7-0 conference record to win the Citrus Belt Conference. Cajon High advanced to the 2017 California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Playoffs for Division 4, where it won four games to capture the Southern Section Championship. The Cowboys then earned a spot in the 2017 CIF State Football Championship for Division 2-AA where they won their first game over Rancho Verde before losing to Serra High in the State Championship Game. He played for head coach Nick Rogers. Weber’s father, Jerome Weber, played for Texas A&M. The younger Weber was also recruited by Army, Colorado State, San Jose State, Utah State and Yale.
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MILES WILLIAMS
CB
6-1
189 FR. OXNARD, CALIF. (PACIFICA)
Miles Williams is rated a three-star recruit by 247 Sports. He is planning on graduating from high school in January and enrolling at Wyoming for the 2018 spring semester beginning in January. During his career at Pacifica High School in Oxnard, Calif., Williams recorded 60 total tackles, including 48 solo tackles, three interceptions, 18 pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles as a defensive back. He also was a talented receiver, catching 67 career passes for 1,133 career receiving yards and 10 touchdown receptions. He averaged 16.9 yards per reception. His father, Andre Williams, played linebacker for Oregon. The younger Williams played for head coach Mike Moon at Pacifica High School. Williams was recruited by Colorado State, New Mexico, San Diego State and San Jose State
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GAME #2
Aug. 25, Aggie Memorial Stadium Las Cruces, New Mexico, 6 p.m. MT
Sept. 1, War Memorial Stadium Laramie, Wyo., 1:30 p.m. MT
New Mexico State General Information
Location: Las Cruces, N.M. Enrollment: 14,852 Nickname: Aggies Colors: Crimson and White Stadium: Aggie Memorial (30,343) Playing Surface: FieldTurf Conference: Sun Belt (Football Only)
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Doug Martin Alma Mater: Kentucky (1985) Career Record: 41-62 (13th year) Record at New Mexico State: 16-34 (6th year)
Team Information
2017 Record: 7-6 (4-4 SBC) Lettermen R/L: 37/12 Starters R/L: 15/17
Media Information
Football SID: Chris Kennedy E-Mail: kennedy9@nmsu.edu Office Phone: 575-646-3269 Cell Phone: 617-833-9484 Fax: 575-646-2700 Press Box Phone: 575-646-2700 Website: nmstatesports.com
Aug. 25 Aug. 30 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 17 Nov. 24
2018 Schedule Wyoming at Minnesota at Utah State New Mexico at UTEP Liberty at LA- Lafayette GA Southern at Texas State Alcorn State at BYU at Liberty
2017 Results
Aug. 31 at Arizona State L, 37-3 Sept. 9 at New Mexico W, 30-28 Sept. 16 Troy L, 27-24 Sept. 24 UTEP W, 41-14 Sept. 30 at Arkansas L, 42-24 Oct. 7 at Appalachian St. L, 45-31 Oct. 14 at Ga. Southern W, 35-27 Oct. 28 Arkansas State L, 37-21 Nov. 4 at Texas State W, 45-35 Nov. 18 at Louisiana L, 47-34 Nov. 25 Idaho W, 17-10 Dec. 2 South Alabama W, 22-17 Dec. 29 Utah State # W, 26-20 OT # - Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl Tucson, Ariz.
Washington State General Information
Location: Pullman, Washington Enrollment: 20,193 Nickname: Cougars Colors: Crimson and Grey Stadium: Martin Stadium (32,952) Playing Surface: FieldTurf Conference: Pac-12
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: MIke Leach Alma Mater: BYU (1983) Career Record: 122-81 (17th year) Record at Washington State: 38-38 (7th year)
Team Information
2017 Record: 9-4 (6-3 Pac-12) Lettermen R/L: 41/22 Starters R/L: 12/10
Media Information
Football SID: Bill Stevens E-Mail: wsstevens@wsu.edu Office Phone: 509-335-4294 Cell Phone: 916-761-7005 Fax: 504-335-0267 Press Box Phone: 509-335-2684 Website: wsucougars.com
2018 Schedule
at Wyoming San Jose State Eastern Washington at USC Utah at Oregon State Oregon at Stanford California at Colorado Arizona Washington
2017 Results
Sept. 2 Montana State W, 31-0 Sept. 9 Boise State W, 47-44 OT Sept. 16 Oregon State W, 52-23 Sept. 23 Nevada W, 45-7 Sept. 29 USC W, 30-27 Oct. 7 at Oregon W, 33-10 Oct. 13 at California L, 37-3 Oct. 21 Colorado W, 28-0 Oct. 28 at Arizona L, 58-37 Nov. 4 Stanford W, 24-21 Nov. 11 at Utah W, 33-25 Nov. 25 at Washington L, 41-14 Dec. 28 Michigan State # L, 42-17 #San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl - San Diego, Calif.
GAME #3
GAME #4
Sept. 8, Faurot Field Columbia, Missouri, TBA
Sept. 15, War Memorial Laramie, Wyo., 2 p.m. MT
M issouri General Information
Location: Columbia, Missouri Enrollment: 32,777 Nickname: Tigers Colors: Black and Gold Stadium: Faurot Field (71,168) Playing Surface: FieldTurf Conference: SEC
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Barry Odom Alma Mater: Missouri (1999) Career Record: 11-14 (3rd year) Record at Missouri: Same
Team Information
2017 Record: 7-6 (4-4 SEC) Lettermen R/L: 49/19 Starters R/L: 17/7
Media Information
Football SID: Chad Moller Mail: mollerc@missouri.edu Office Phone: 573-882-0712 Cell Phone: 573-268-3110 Press Box Phone: 573-882-7311 Website: mutigers.com
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Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24
2018 Schedule
Tennessee-Martin Wyoming at Purdue Georgia at Southern Carolina at Alabama Memphis Kentucky at Florida Vanderbilt Tennessee Arkansas
2017 Results
Sept. 2 Missouri State W, 72-43 Sept. 9 South Carolina L, 31-13 Sept. 16 Purdue L, 35-3 Sept. 23 Auburn L, 51-14 Oct. 7 at Kentucky L, 40-34 Oct. 14 at Georgia L, 53-28 Oct. 21 Idaho W, 68-21 Oct. 28 at Uconn W, 52-12 Nov. 4 Florida W, 45-16 Nov. 11 Tennessee W, 50-17 Nov. 18 at Vanderbilt W, 45-17 Nov. 24 at Arkansas W, 48-45 Dec. 27 Texas # L, 33-16 # Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl - Houston, Texas
W offord General Information
Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina Enrollment: 1,650 Nickname: Terriers Colors: Old Gold and Black Stadium: Gibbs Stadium (13,000) Playing Surface: Natural Grass Conference: Southern Conference
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Ty Conklin Alma Mater: Dakota State (2003) Career Record: 0-0 (1st Year) Record at Wofford: 0-0 (1st Year)
Team Information
2017 Record: 10-3 (7-1 SoCon) Lettermen R/L: 50/27 Starters R/L: 15/10
Media Information
Football SID: Brent Williamson E-Mail: williamsondb@wofford.edu Office Phone: 864-597-4093 Cell Phone: 864-809-8900 Fax: 864-5974129 Press Box Phone: 864-597-4487 Website: woffordterriers.com
Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Dec. 2 Dec. 9
2018 Schedule
Citadel VMI at Wyoming at Gardner-Webb at Chattanooga at Furman East TN State Mercer at Samford at WCU Presbyterian
2017 Results
Furman W, 24-23 Mercer W, 28-27 Garner-Webb W, 27-24 Presbyterian College W, 31-7 Western Carolina W, 35-28 The Citadel W, 20-16 Samford L, 21-24 East Tennesse State W, 31-24 Chattanooga W, 24-21 VMI W, 45-14 South Carolina L, 10-31 Furman W, 28-10 North Dakota State L, 10-42
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Sept. 29, War Memorial Stadium Laramie, Wyo., 5 p.m. MT
Oct. 6, Aloha Stadium Honolulu, Hawai’i, 10 p.m. MT
B oise S tate
Head Coach Information
Team Information
2017 Record: 11-3 (7-1 MW) Lettermen R/L: 48/15 Starters R/L: 18/7
Media Information
at Troy Connecticut at Oklahoma at Wyoming San Diego State at Nevada Colorado State at Air Force BYU Fresno State at New Mexico Utah State
2017 Results
Sept. 2 Troy W,24-13 Sept. 9 at Wash. St. L, 47-44 OT Sept. 14 New Mexico W, 28-14 Sept. 22 Virginia L, 42-23 Oct. 6 at BYU W, 24-7 Oct. 14 at San Diego St. W, 31-14 Oct. 21 Wyoming W, 24-14 Oct. 28 at Utah State W 41-14 Nov. 4 Nevada W 41-14 Nov. 11 at Colorado St. W, 59-52 OT Nov. 18 Air Force W, 44-19 Nov. 25 at Fresno State L, 28-17 Dec. 2 Fresno State W, 17-14 Dec. 16 Oregon # W, 38-28 # - Las Vegas Bowl - Las Vegas, Nev.
General Information
Location: Honolulu, Hawai’i Enrollment: 20,000 Nickname: Rainbow Warriors Colors: Green, Black, White and Silver Stadium: Aloha Stadium (50,000) Playing Surface: Synthetic Infilled Turf Conference: Mountain West
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Nick Rolovich Alma Mater: Hawai’i (2004) Career Record: 10-16 (3rd year) Record at Hawai’i: Same
Team Information
2017 Record: 3-9 (1-7 MW) Lettermen R/L: 44/33 Starters R/L: 11/14
Media Information
Football SID: Derek Inouchi E-Mail: inouchi@hawaii.edu Office Phone: 808-956-4478 Cell Phone: 808-954-0234 Fax: 808-956-4637 Press Box Phone: 808-486-1800 Website: hawaiiathletics.com
Aug. 26 Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25
2018 Schedule
at Colorado State Navy Rice at Army Duquesne at San Jose State Wyoming at BYU Nevada at Fresno State Utah State UNLV at San Diego State
2017 Results
at Massachusetts W, 38-35 Western Carolina W, 41-18 at UCLA L, 56-23 at Wyoming L, 28-21 OT Colorado State L, 51-21 Nevada L, 35-21 San Jose State W, 37-26 San Diego State L, 28-7 at UNLV L, 31-23 Fresno State L, 31-21 at Utah State L, 38-0 BYU L, 30-20
GAME #7
GAME #8
Oct. 13, Bulldog Stadium Fresno, California, TBA
Oct. 20, War Memorial Stadium Laramie, Wyo., TBA
General Information
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Jeff Tedford Alma Mater: Fresno State (1992) Career Record: 92-61 (13th year) Record at Fresno State: 10-4 (2nd year) 2017 Record: 10-4 (7-1 MW) Lettermen R/L: 43/15 Starters R/L: 17/8
Idaho at Minnesota at UCLA Toledo at Nevada Wyoming at New Mexico Hawai’i at UNLV at Boise State San Diego State San Jose State
2017 Results
Sept. 2 Incarnate Word W, 66-0 Sept. 9 at Alabama L, 41-10 Sept. 16 at Washington L, 48-16 Sept. 30 Nevada W, 41-21 Oct. 7 at San Jose State W, 27-0 Oct. 14 New Mexico W, 38-0 Oct. 21 at San Diego State W, 27-3 Oct. 28 UNLV W, 26-16 Nov. 4 BYU L, 20-13 Nov. 11 at Hawai’i W, 31-21 Nov. 18 at Wyoming W, 13-7 Nov. 25 Boise State W, 28-17 Dec. 2 at Boise State L, 17-14 Dec. 24 Houston # W, 33-27 # - Hawai’i Bowl - Honolulu, Hawai’i
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General Information
Location: Logan, Utah Enrollment: 28,118 Nickname: Aggies Colors: Navy Blue, White and Pewter Grey Stadium: Maverik Stadium (25,100) Playing Surface: AstroTurf Conference: Mountain West
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Matt Wells Alma Mater: Utah State (1996) Career Record: 34-32 (6th year) Record at Utah State: Same
Team Information
2017 Record: 6-7 (4-4 MW) Lettermen R/L: 49/18 Starters R/L: 18/4
Media Information
Football SID: Doug Hoffman E-Mail: doug.hoffman@usu.edu Office Phone: 435-797-3714 Cell Phone: 435-881-8011 Fax: 435-797-2615 Press Box Phone: 435-797-1686 Website: utahstateaggies.com
Aug. 31 Sept. 8 Sept. 13 Sept. 22 Oct. 5 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24 Sept. 1 Sept. 7 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 29 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 18 Nov. 25 Dec. 29
2018 Schedule
at Michigan State New Mexico Tennessee Tech Air Force at BYU UNLV at Wyoming New Mexico at Hawai’i San Jose State at Colorado State at Boise State
2017 Results
at Wisconsin L, 59-10 Idaho State W, 51-13 at Wake Forest L, 46-10 at San José State W, 61-10 BYU W, 40-24 Colorado State L, 27-14 Wyoming L, 28-23 at UNLV W, 52-28 Boise State L, 41-14 at New Mexico W, 24-10 Hawaii W, 38-0 at Air Force L, 38-35 New Mexico State # L, 26-20 OT
# - Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl Tucson, Ariz.
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UW ADMINISTRATION
Football SID: Matt Burkholder E-Mail: mburkholder@csufresno.edu Office Phone: 559-278-6186 Cell Phone: 559-862-3771 Fax: 559-278-5951 Press Box Phone: 559-278-5951 Website: gobulldogs.com
2018 Schedule
MOUNTAIN WEST
Team Information
Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 9 Nov. 17 Nov. 24
RECORDS & HISTORY
Location: Fresno, California Enrollment: 24,500 Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Red and Blue Stadium: Bulldog Stadium (41,031) Playing Surface: FieldTurf Conference: Mountain West
U tah S tate
SEASON IN REVIEW
F resno S tate
Media Information
Aug. 25 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 17 Nov. 24
THE OPPONENTS
Football SID: Joe Nickell E-Mail: joenickell@boisestate.edu Office Phone: 208-426-3868 Cell Phone: 208-631-5483 Fax: 208-426-1778 Press Box Phone: 208-426-1408 Website: broncosports.com
2018 Schedule
THE COWBOYS
Head Coach: Bryan Harsin Alma Mater: Boise State (1999) Career Record: 49-17 (6th year) Record at Boise State: 42-12 (5th year)
Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 19 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 24
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General Information
Location: Boise, Idaho Enrollment: 23,886 Nickname: Broncos Colors: Blue and Orange Stadium: Albertsons Stadium (36,387) Playing Surface: FieldTurf Conference: Mountain West
SEASON OUTLOOK
GAME #5
THE OPPONENTS GAME #9
GAME #10
Oct. 26, Canvis Stadium Fort Collins, Colorado, 8 p.m. MT
Nov. 3, War Memorial Stadium Laramie, Wyoming, TBA
Colorado State General Information
Location: Fort Collins, Colo. Enrollment: 33,198 Nickname: Rams Colors: Green and Gold Stadium: Canvis Stadium (41,000) Playing Surface: FieldTurf Conference: Mountain West
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Mike Bobo Alma Mater: Georgia (1997) Career Record: 21-17 (4th year) Record at Colorado State: Same
Team Information
2017 Record: 7-6 (5-3 MW) Lettermen R/L: 39/30 Starters R/L: 10/12
Media Information
Football SID: Paul Kirk E-Mail: paul.kirk@colostate.edu Office Phone: 970-491-5067 Cell Phone: 970-988-3482 Fax: 970-491-1348 Press Box Phone: 970-491-8100/8111 Website: csurams.com
Aug. 25 Aug. 31 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 22 Aug. 26 Sept. 1 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 20 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18
2018 Schedule
San José State General Information
Location: San Jose, California Enrollment: 32,157 Nickname: Spartans Colors: Gold, White and Blue Stadium: Spartan Stadium (30,456) Playing Surface: FieldTurf Conference: Mountain West
Hawai’i Colorado Arkansas at Florida Illinois State at San Jose State New Mexico at Boise State Wyoming at Nevada Utah State at Air Force
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Brent Brennan Alma Mater: UCLA (1996) Career Record: 2-11 (2nd year) Record at San Jose State: Same
2017 Results
Oregon State L, 58-27 Colorado W, 17-3 Abilene Christian W, 38-10 at Alabama L, 41-23 at Hawai’i L, 51-21 at Utah State W, 27-14 Nevada L, 44-42 at New Mexico W, 27-24 Air Force W, 45-28 at Wyoming L, 16-13 Boise State OT W, 59-52 San Jose State W, 42-14
Dec. 16 Marshall # # - Gildan New Mexico Bowl Albuquerque, N.M.
L, 31-28
Team Information
2017 Record: 2-11 (1-7 MW) Lettermen R/L: 40/18 Starters R/L: 40/10
Media Information
Football SID: Lawrence Fan E-Mail: lawrence.fan@sjsu.edu Office Phone: 408-924-1217 Cell Phone: 408-768-3424 Fax: 408-924-1291 Press Box Phone: 408-924-1234 Website: sjsuspartans.com
Aug. 26 Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25
2018 Schedule
UC Davis at Washington State at Oregon Hawai’i Colorado State Army at San Diego State UNLV at Wyoming at Utah State Nevada at Fresno State
2017 Results
USF Cal Poly at Texas at Utah Utah State at UNLV Fresno State at Hawai’i at BYU San Diego State at Nevada at Colorado State Wyoming
GAME #11
GAME #12
Nov. 17, War Memorial Stadium Laramie, Wyo. , TBA
Nov. 24, University Stadium Albuquerque, N.M., TBA
A ir F orce General Information
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Enrollment: 4,000 Nickname: Falcons Colors: Blue and Silver Stadium: Falcon Stadium (46,692) Playing Surface: FieldTurf Conference: Mountain West
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Troy Calhoun Alma Mater: Air Force (1989) Career Record: 82-60 (13th year) Record at Air Force: Same
Team Information
2017 Record: 5-7 (4-4 MW) Lettermen R/L: 52/26 Starters R/L: 13/12
Media Information
Football SID: Troy Garnhart E-Mail: troy.garhart@usafa.edu Office Phone: 719-333-9263 Cell Phone: 719-649-5003 Fax: 719-333-3798 Press Box Phone: 719-333-1100 Website: goairforcefalcons.com
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Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 22 Sept. 2 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 20 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25
N ew M exico
2018 Schedule
Stony Brook at Florida Atlantic at Utah State Nevada Navy at San Diego State at UNLV Boise State at Army New Mexico at Wyoming Colorado State
2017 Results
VMI at Michigan San Diego State at New Mexico at Navy UNLV at Nevada at Colorado St. Army Wyoming at Boise State Utah State
L, 42-22 W, 34-13 L, 56-0 L, 54-16 L, 61-10 L, 41-13 L, 27-10 L, 37-26 L, 41-20 L, 52-7 L, 59-14 L, 42-14 W, 20-17
W, 62-0 L, 29-13 L, 28-24 L, 56-38 L, 48-45 W, 34-30 W, 45-42 W, 45-28 L, 21-0 L, 28-14 L, 44-19 W, 38-35
General Information
Location: Albuquerque, N.M. Enrollment: 25,015 Nickname: Lobos Colors: Cherry and Silver Stadium: University Stadium (39,224) Playing Surface: FieldTurf Conference: Mountain West
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Bob Davie Alma Mater: Youngstown (1977) Career Record: 65-70 (12th year) Record at New Mexico: 30-45 (7th Year)
Team Information
2017 Record: 3-9 (1-7 MW) Lettermen R/L: 51/18 Starters R/L: 13/9
Media Information
Football SID: Frank Mereogliano E-Mail: fmercog@unm.edu Office Phone: 505-925-5520 Cell Phone: 505-410-4844 Fax: 505-925-5609 Press Box Phone: 505-925-5805 Website: golobos.com
Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 16 Nov. 24 Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 14 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 14 Oct. 20 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 17 Nov. 24
2018 Schedule
Incarnate Word at Wisconsin at New Mexico Liberty at UNLV at Colorado State Fresno State at Utah State San Diego State at Air Force Boise State Wyoming
2017 Results
Abilene Christian W, 38-14 New Mexico State L, 30-28 at Boise State L, 28-14 at Tulsa W, 16-13 Air Force W, 56-38 at Fresno State L, 38-0 Colorado State L, 27-24 at Wyoming L, 42-3 Utah State L, 24-10 at Texas A&M L, 55-14 UNLV L, 38-35 at San Diego State L, 35-10
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Date 10/31/92 10/30/93 10/15/94 11/18/95 10/19/96 11/22/97 12/19/09 10/20/12 11/9/13 11/1/14 11/18/17
Score L 31-42 W 32-28 L 24-38 W 38-10 W 42-21 L 7 -24 W 35-28 (2OT) L 14-42 L 10-48 W 45-17 L 7-13
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UW ADMINISTRATION
The 2018 Meeting Will be the: 24th Overall Series Record: UW leads 14-9 MWC Series Record: UW leads 2-1 Series Began: Nov. 18, 1978 UW Record in Laramie: 7-3 UW Record at in Honolulu: 7-6 UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 1-1 Longest UW Win Streak: 6 (1993-2013) Longest UH Win Streak: 3 (‘84-’86; ‘90-’92) Largest UW Margin of Victory: 66 (1996) Largest UH Margin of Victory: 24 (1992) Most Points Scored by UW: 66 (1996) Most Points Scored by Hawai’i: 56 (2013)
FRESNO STATE
The 2018 Meeting Will be the: 12th Overall Series Record: UW trails 5-6 MWC Series Record: UW trails 1-3 Series Began: Oct. 31, 1992 UW Record in Laramie: 3-2 UW Record in Fresno: 1-4 UW Record at Neutral Sites: 1-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 1-1 Longest UW Win Streak: 2 (1995-96) Longest FSU Win Streak: 2 (2012-2013) Largest UW Margin of Victory: 28 (‘95, ‘14) Largest FSU Margin of Victory: 38 (2013) Most Points Scored by UW: 45 (2014) Most Points Scored by FSU: 48 (2013)
MOUNTAIN WEST
The 2018 Meeting Will be the: First Overall Series Record: 0-0 Series Began: N/A Wyoming Record in Laramie: 0-0 Wyoming Record in Columbia: 0-0 Wyoming Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 0-0 Longest UW Win Streak: N/A Longest Mizzou Win Streak: N/A Largest UW Margin of Victory: N/A Largest Mizzou Margin of Victory: N/A Most Points Scored by UW: N/A Most Points Scored by Mizzou: N/A
Date Score Site 9/14/02 L 13-35 H 9/27/03 L 17-33 A 9/16/06 L 10-17 H 9/15/07 L 14-24 A 9/18/10 L 6-51 H 11/26/11 L 14-36 A 10/27/12 L 14-45 H 11/16/13 L 7-48 A 11/22/14 L 14-63 H 10/24/14 L 14-34 A 10/29/16 W 30-28 H 10/21/17 L 14-24 A
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RECORDS & HISTORY
Score Site L, 14-31 A W 34-13 A L 23-29 H L 28-43 A W 28-7 A L 15-21 H
BOISE STATE
The 2018 Meeting Will be the: 13th Overall Series Record: UW trails 1-11 MWC Series Record: UW trails 1-6 Series Began: Sept. 14, 2002 UW Record in Laramie: 1-5 UW Record in Boise: 0-6 UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 1-3 Longest UW Win Streak: 1 (2016) Longest BSU Win Streak: 10 (2002-2014) Largest UW Margin of Victory: 2 (2016) Largest BSU Margin of Victory: 49 (2014) Most Points Scored by UW: 30 (2016) Most Points Scored by BSU: 63 (2014)
SEASON IN REVIEW
Date 9/19/15 9/8/90 9/23/89 9/12/87 9/26/64 9/29/62
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THE OPPONENTS
The 2018 Meeting Will be the: Seventh Overall Series Record: UW trails 2-4 Series Began: 1962 UW Record in Laramie: 0-2 UW Record in Pullman: 2-2 UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 0-1 Longest UW Win Streak: 1 Longest WSU Win Streak: 1 (1987-89) Largest UW Margin of Victory: 21 (1990) Largest WSU Margin of Victory: 15 (1987) Most Points Scored by UW: 34 (1990) Most Points Scored by WSU: 43 (1987)
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Score Site L 22-27 A W 21-13 A W 45-20 H L 9-14 H W 28-10 A W 31-13 A L 28-31 A L 18-26 H L 19-35 A W 24-20 A W 28-22 A W 20-15 H L 17-38 A L 17-32 H L 18-42 A W 48-10 H W 13-10 A W 52-6 H W 66-0 H W 35-6 A W 59-56 H L 28-38 A W 28-21 H
THE COWBOYS
Date Score Site 9/19/53 W 47-0
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The 2018 Meeting Will be the: First Overall Series Record: 0-0 Series Began: N/A Wyoming Record in Laramie: 0-0 Wyoming Record in Spartansburg: 0-0 Wyoming Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 0-0 Longest UW Win Streak: N/A Longest WC Win Streak: N/A Largest UW Margin of Victory: N/A Largest WC Margin of Victory: N/A Most Points Scored by UW: N/A Most Points Scored by WC: N/A
Date 11/18/78 11/17/79 9/27/80 10/10/81 10/2/82 11/26/83 11/3/84 10/12/85 11/29/86 11/28/87 11/19/88 9/16/89 11/17/90 8/31/91 11/21/92 10/23/93 11/19/94 9/16/95 9/14/96 9/13/97 11/23/13 10/11/14 9/23/17
COWBOY COACHES
The 2018 Meeting Will be the: Second Overall Series Record: UW leads 1-0 Series Began: Sept. 19, 1953 Wyoming Record in Laramie: 1-0 Wyoming Record in Las Cruces: 0-0 Wyoming Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 0-0 Longest UW Win Streak: 1 Longest NMSU Win Streak: None Largest UW Margin of Victory: N/A Largest NMSU Margin of Victory: 14 (1953) Most Points Scored by UW: 47 (1953) Most Points Scored by IU: 0 (1953)
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*The game-by-game results are from the perspective of Wyoming, thus “W” means a Wyoming win and “H” stands for a game played in Laramie, Wyo.
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The 2018 Meeting Will be the: 69th Overall Series Record: UW trails 26-38-4 MWC Series Record: UW trails 2-3 Series Began: Nov. 21, 1903 UW Record in Laramie: 15-12-3 UW Record in Logan: 11-25-1 UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-1 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 2-2 Longest UW Win Streak: 8 (1949-56) Longest USU Win Streak: 10 (1927-37) Largest UW Margin of Victory: 45 (1968) Largest USU Margin of Victory: 57 (1917) Most Points Scored by UW: 52 (2016) Most Points Scored by USU: 63 (2011) Date 11/21/1903 11/2/12 11/7/14 10/27/15 10/21/16 10/24/17 11/20/19 10/11/21 11/11/22 11/16/23 11/15/24 11/5/25 10/23/26 10/22/26 10/19/28 10/26/29 10/25/30 10/24/31 11/4/33 10/20/34 11/9/35 10/10/36 10/23/37 11/12/38 11/18/39 11/23/40 11/15/41 11/21/42 11/16/46 10/18/47 10/30/48 10/15/49 10/14/50 10/6/51 10/4/52 10/3/53 11/6/54 10/1/55 11/3/56 10/5/57 11/8/58 10/3/59 11/5/60 10/7/61 11/10/62 9/28/63 11/7/64 10/22/66 9/21/68 9/26/70 11/6/71 10/28/72 11/3/73
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Score Site L 0-46 A L 0-53 A L 3-24 A W 13-7 H W 23-10 A L 0-57 A L 0-6 H L 3-14 A L 0-26 A L 6-20 H L 2-25 A L 13-26 A T 6-6 H L 0-42 A L 6-24 N L 7-12 H L 8-13 A L 0-12 H L 0-27 A L 0-19 H L 0-18 A L 0-25 H L 7-34 A W 27-12 A L 13-20 H L 0-16 A W 12-6 H L 6-14 A L 7-21 A W 33-19 H L 34-45 A W 27-0 H W 40-7 A W 37-0 H W 14-0 A W 20-13 H W 21-12 A W 21-13 H W 21-0 A T 19-19 H W 41-13 A W 27-2 H L 13-17 A T 6-6 H L 6-20 A W 21-14 H T 20-20 A W 35-10 H W 48-3 H L 29-42 H W 31-29 A L 23-35 H L 20-31 A
#GoWyo
9/14/74 11/1/75 9/25/76 11/12/77 9/30/78 9/22/2001 10/11/03 9/2/06 9/8/07 10/8/11 11/30/13 11/7/14 10/30/15 11/5/16 10/14/17
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L 7-17 L 21-27 W 20-3 L 31-32 L 13-20 W 43-42 W 48-21 W 38-7 W 32-18 L 19-63 L 7-35 L 3-20 L 27-58 W 52-28 W 28-23
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Series Record
COLORADO STATE
The 2018 Meeting Will be the: 110th Overall Series Record: UW trails 46-58-5 MWC Series Record: UW trails 8-11 Series Began: Nov. 30, 1899 UW Record in Laramie: 24-25-4 UW Record in Fort Collins: 22-33-1 UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 2-2 Longest UW Win Streak: 10 (1956-65) Longest CSU Win Streak: 5 (three times) Largest UW Margin of Victory: 44 (2010) Largest CSU Margin of Victory: 61 (1913) Most Points Scored by UW: 56 (1989) Most Points Scored by CSU: 61 (1913) Date 11/30/1899 11/24/1900 11/14/03 11/24/04 11/25/05 11/14/08 10/16/09 11/24/10 11/30/11 11/28/12 11/27/13 10/24/14 11/6/15 9/30/16 10/6/17 9/27/19 10/4/19 10/2/20 10/16/20 10/1/21 10/14/22 9/29/23 11/26/25 10/4/29 11/8/30 11/7/31 11/24/32 9/30/33 11/3/34 9/28/35 10/17/36 10/16/37 10/1/38 11/4/39 10/5/40 10/4/41 9/26/42
Score Site L 0-12 A L 0-16 A L 0-17 A T 6-6 H L 5-34 A L 0-20 H L 3-32 A W 10-0 H W 27-0 A L 0-33 A L 0-61 A L 10-48 H L 0-47 H L 0-40 A W 6-0 H L 0-28 H L 0-14 A L 0-13 H L 0-42 A T 7-7 A L 0-60 H L 0-33 A L 0-40 A L 7-20 A W 21-6 A L 6-26 H L 0-23 A L 0-7 H L 0-16 A L 3-12 H T 0-0 H W 7-0 A T 0-0 H L 0-22 A T 0-0 H L 0-27 A L 0-10 H
10/5/46 11/22/47 10/16/48 10/1/49 10/7/50 10/13/51 10/11/52 10/10/53 10/9/54 10/8/55 10/6/56 10/12/57 10/18/58 10/10/59 10/15/60 10/14/61 10/27/62 10/12/63 9/19/64 9/25/65 10/29/66 9/30/67 11/2/68 10/4/69 10/10/70 10/2/71 10/14/72 10/20/73 11/2/74 10/4/75 10/30/76 10/22/77 10/28/78 9/29/79 11/1/80 10/31/81 9/11/82 11/19/83 10/27/84 10/26/85 10/25/86 10/31/87 10/29/88 11/4/89 11/3/90 10/26/91 10/24/92 11/20/93 11/5/94 10/28/95 11/16/96 10/18/97 11/7/98 10/23/99 11/16/2000 9/29/01 10/12/02 11/1/03 10/22/04 10/22/05 10/21/06 11/23/07 11/22/08 11/27/09 11/20/10 12/3/11 11/3/12 10/19/13 10/25/14 11/7/15 10/1/16 11/4/17
L 0-7 H L 6-21 A L 20-21 H W 8-0 A W 34-0 H L 7-14 A L 0-14 H W 21-14 H W 34-0 A L 13-14 H W 20-12 A W 27-13 H W 7-6 A W 29-0 H W 40-8 A W 18-7 H W 28-7 A W 21-3 H W 31-7 H W 33-14 A L 10-12 A W 13-10 H W 46-14 A W 39-3 H W 16-6 A W 17-6 H W 28-9 A W 35-3 H L 6-11 A L 0-3 H L 16-19 A W 29-13 H W 13-3 A L 16-20 H L 25-28 A W 55-21 H L 3-9 A W 42-17 H W 43-34 A L 19-30 H L 15-20 A W 20-15 H W 48-14 A W 56-35 H L 8-17 A W 35-28 H W 31-14 A L 21-41 H L 24-35 A L 24-31 H W 25-24 A L 7-14 H W 27-19 A L 13-24 H L 13-37 A L 14-42 H L 36-44 A W 35-28 H L 7-30 A L 31-39 A W 24-0 H L 28-36 A L 20-31 H W 17-16 A W 44-0 H W 23-19 A W 45-31 H L 22-52 H L 31-45 A L 7-26 H W 38-17 A W 16-13 H
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THE OPPONENTS SAN JOSÉ STATE
Score Site W 28-7 A W 28-7 A W 16-7 H L 24-26 H W 36-25 A W 45-22 A W 30-10 H L 44-51 A L 20-27 H L 17-20 A
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NEW MEXICO
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*Wyoming was later awarded a win by forfeit in the Nov. 24, 1979 game.
UW ADMINISTRATION
Date Score Site 11/29/30 W 19-6 A 11/26/31 W 14-2 A 9/29/39 L 7-34 A 9/28/40 W 7-3 H 11/29/41 L 0-28 A 9/24/49 W 41-14 A 10/28/50 W 44-0 H 11/10/51 W 41-7 A 10/18/52 L 0-7 H 11/14/53 L 7-9 A 10/16/54 W 9-7 H 11/12/55 W 20-0 A 10/13/56 W 20-13 H
MOUNTAIN WEST
Score Site T 7-7 H L 6-21 A L 7-20 H W 15-0 H L 14-35 A T 7-7 A W 31-14 H W 13-0 A W 37-10 H L 3-10 A W 27-25 A L 17-41 H L 19-23 A L 14-45 A W 20-16 H W 24-10 A L 21-41 A T 0-0 H L 7-25 A W 17-10 A
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The 2018 Meeting Will be the: 71st Overall Series Record: UW leads 37-33 MWC Series Record: UW trails 7-12 Series Began: Nov. 29, 1930 UW Record in Laramie: 19-15 UW Record in Albuquerque: 18-18 UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 1-3 Longest Wyoming Win Streak: 7 (1986-92) Longest UNM Win Streak: 7 (1969-75) Largest UW Margin of Victory: 48 (1988) Largest UNM Margin of Victory: 35 (1971, ‘00) Most Points Scored by UW: 59 (1984, ‘87) Most Points Scored by UNM: 56 (2016)
RECORDS & HISTORY
Date 11/2/57 11/15/58 9/26/59 10/22/60 11/3/62 11/14/64 9/18/65 9/17/66 9/23/67 9/28/68 9/27/69 9/19/70 9/25/71 9/16/72 9/28/74 11/22/75 11/20/76 9/10/77 11/15/80 9/19/81
Series Record
SEASON IN REVIEW
The 2018 Meeting Will be the: 57th Overall Series Record: UW trails 25-28-3 MWC Series Record: UW trails 9-10 Series Began: Nov. 2, 1957 UW Record in Laramie: 13-11-2 UW Record at the Academy: 12-17-1 UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 3-1 Longest UW Win Streak: 3 (‘65-’67; ‘86-’88) Longest AF Win Streak: 5 (2006-2010) Largest UW Margin of Victory: 33 (2013) Largest AF Margin of Victory: 42 (1985) Most Points Scored by UW: 56 (2013) Most Points Scored by AF: 51 (1991 & 2000)
A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A A A H
THE OPPONENTS
Series Record
W 20-13 L 12-13 W 25-20 W 13-3 W 33-7 L 21-25 L 6-17 L 6-17 W 27-9 W 37-7 W 42-6 W 35-6 L 12-24 L 7-17 L 14-49 L 14-17 L 21-23 L 21-32 L 32-38 W 24-23 W 23-21 L 15-19 L 3-17* L 21-24 W 13-12 L 20-41 L 10-17 W 59-21 L 16-41 W 35-25 W 59-16 W 55-7 W 24-23 W 25-22 W 39-19 W 35-21 L 7-10 W 38-28 W 42-28 L 10-45 L 29-30 L 20-49 L 3-26 L 9-16 L 24-27 W 14-10 L 3-20 L 0-24 W 37-13 L 31-34 W 31-10 W 28-23 W 38-31 L 30-36 L 28-38 L 35-56 W 42-3
THE COWBOYS
Date 11/7/59 11/4/67 10/25/69 10/3/92 9/18/93 10/5/96 9/20/97 10/26/13 10/18/14 11/25/18
11/16/57 10/25/58 11/14/59 9/24/60 11/11/61 9/22/62 11/9/63 10/31/64 11/6/65 10/15/66 11/11/67 10/26/68 11/15/69 10/24/70 11/20/71 10/7/72 11/17/73 10/19/74 11/15/75 10/16/76 11/19/77 10/7/78 11/24/79 10/4/80 11/21/81 9/4/82 11/5/83 10/20/84 11/16/85 11/1/86 11/7/87 10/15/88 10/28/89 10/13/90 10/19/91 10/10/92 11/13/93 11/12/94 11/20/99 9/30/00 10/6/01 11/30/02 11/22/03 11/20/04 10/15/05 10/7/06 10/13/07 10/4/08 10/10/09 11/6/10 11/19/11 11/10/12 10/12/13 11/29/14 9/26/15 11/26/16 10/28/17
COWBOY COACHES
The 2018 Meeting Will be the: 11th Overall Series Record: UW leads 6-4 MW Series Record: UW trails 0-3 Series Began: Nov. 7, 1959 UW Record in Laramie: 2-2 UW Record in San José: 4-2 UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 0-2 Longest UW Win Streak: 3 (‘59-’69;’93-’97) Longest SJSU Win Streak: 3 (2013-present) Largest UW Margin of Victory: 23 (1996) Largest SJSU Margin of Victory: 7 (‘13, ‘14) Most Points Scored by UW: 45 (1996) Most Points Scored by SJSU: 51 (2013)
10/30/82 L 34-44 A 9/17/83 W 14-7 H 9/15/84 W 26-20 H 9/14/85 L 7-49 H 9/20/86 W 23-17 A 9/5/87 W 27-13 H 9/24/88 W 48-45 A 9/10/89 L 7-45 A 9/22/90 W 24-12 H 10/5/91 L 28-51 A 9/19/92 L 28-42 H 10/2/93 W 31-18 A 10/29/94 L 17-34 H 9/9/95 L 10-34 A 9/21/96 W 22-19 H 11/15/97 L 3-14 A 11/14/98 L 3-10 H 9/25/99 W 10-7 A 10/14/00 L 34-51 H 10/13/01 L 13-24 A 10/26/02 W 34-26 H 9/20/03 L 29-35 A 10/30/04 W 43-26 H 9/17/05 W 29-28 A 9/23/06 L 24-31 H 10/20/07 L 12-20 A 9/6/08 L 3-23 H 10/17/09 L 0-10 A 9/25/10 L 14-20 H 11/12/11 W 25-17 A 10/13/12 L 27-28 H 9/21/13 W 56-23 A 9/6/14 W 17-13 H 10/10/15 L 17-31 A 10/8/16 W 35-26 H 11/11/17 W 28-14 A
SEASON OUTLOOK
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THE OPPONENTS Wyoming Series Records vs. 2018 Opponents
Wyoming Series Records vs. 2018 Opponent Coaches
Opponent New Mexico State Washington State Missouri Wofford Boise State Hawai’i Fresno State Utah State Colorado State San Jose State Air Force New Mexico
Opponent vs. Doug Martin vs. Mike Leach vs. Barry Odim vs. Josh Conklin vs. Bryan Harsin Vs. Nick Rolovich vs. Jeff Tedford vs. Matt Wells vs. Mike Bobo vs. Brent Brennan vs. Troy Calhoun vs. Bob Davie
Overall Home Away Neutral 1-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 2-4 0-2 2-2 0-0 First Meeting in 2018 First Meeting in 2018 1-11 1-5 0-6 0-0 14-9 7-3 7-6 0-0 5-6 3-2 1-4 1-0 26-38-4 15-12-3 11-26-1 0-0 46-58-5 24-25-4 22-33-1 0-0 6-4 2-2 4-2 0-0 25-28-3 13-11-2 12-17-1 0-0 37-33 19-15 18-18 0-0
Overall Home First Meeting in 2018 0-1 0-0 First Meeting in 2018 First Meeting in 2018 1-3 1-1 1-0 1-0 0-1 0-1 2-3 1-1 2-1 1-1 0-1 0-0 5-6 2-3 3-3 2-1
Away
Neutral
0-1
0-0
0-2 0-0 0-0 1-2 1-0 0-1 3-3 1-2
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
Opp. Pts. 0 330 55 170 1399 0 6 14 24 13 157 34 42 27 0 53 24 78 270 97 122 84 22 24 21 59 993 39 202 6 72 3 20 46 40 277 60 96 163 110 62 126 49 123 22 21 708 56 2214 1466 0 541 16 76 7 144 82 28 13 29 0 90 0 14
First Last Game Game 1927 1927 1934 2016 1910 1926 1937 2016 1930 2017 1953 1953 1894 1894 1959 1961 2015 2015 2008 2008 1895 2013 2016 2016 1993 1993 1979 1979 1920 1920 2007 2008 1997 1997 1976 1981 1953 2003 2014 2017 1958 1994 1973 1986 1925 1926 1998 1998 1979 1980 1932 1939 1978 2016 1946 1946 1959 2017 1931 1931 1971 1984 1911 1912 2010 2010 1996 1998 2006 2006 1998 2011 1990 2011 1999 2008 1974 2012 2000 2004 2011 2017 1938 1992 2010 2012 1954 1998 2016 2016 2004 2004 1978 2016 1965 1965 1904 2010 1903 2017 1900 1900 1962 1995 2006 2007 1979 2002 1950 1950 1962 2015 1990 2011 1996 1996 1925 1956 1940 1982 1894 1894 1973 1986 1897 1897 1904 1923
Wyoming Series Records vs. All Opponents
G Air Force............................. 56 Appalachian State............... 2 Arizona............................... 22 Arizona State....................... 15 Arkansas State.................... 2 Army.................................. 1 Auburn................................ 1 Baylor................................. 4 Black Hills........................... 3 Boise State......................... 12 Bowling Green.................... 2 BYU.................................... 78 California............................ 1 Cal Poly.............................. 1 Cal State-Fullerton............... 4 Central Michigan................. 3 Chadron State..................... 6 Cheyenne H.S..................... 9 Chicago.............................. 1 The Citadel.......................... 1 Colgate............................... 1 Colorado............................. 27 Colorado College................. 18 Colorado Mines................... 27 Colorado State.................... 109 Creighton............................ 4 Denver................................ 45 Denver Athletic Club............ 1 Denver Manual.................... 1 Eastern Michigan................ 2 Florida................................ 2 Florida Atlantic.................... 2 Florida State........................ 1 Ft. Russell (Ft. Warren)........ 13 Fresno State........................ 11 Furman............................... 1 Gardner-Webb..................... 1 Georgia............................... 1 Gonzaga............................. 1 Grand Island....................... 1 Hardin Simmons................. 1 Hawai’i............................... 23 Houston.............................. 7 Idaho.................................. 7 Idaho State......................... 4 Iowa................................... 3 Iowa State........................... 4 Kansas............................... 6 Kansas State....................... 8 Kearney State...................... 4 Laramie All-Stars................ 1 Laramie Athletic Club.......... 3 Laramie High School........... 6 Laramie Town Team............ 2 Long Beach State................ 1 Louisiana-Lafayette............. 1 Louisiana-Monroe............... 4 LSU.................................... 3 Louisiana Tech.................... 2 Louisville............................ 4 Michigan State.................... 3 Minnesota........................... 1 Mississippi......................... 2 Montana............................. 14 Montana State..................... 19
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W 25 1 10 6 2 0 0 1 3 1 1 30 0 0 3 2 4 9 0 1 1 3 1 9 46 0 11 0 1 0 0 2 1 12 5 1 1 0 0 1 1 14 1 6 3 0 3 1 4 3 1 3 5 2 1 1 4 0 2 3 0 0 2 14 13
L 28 1 12 9 0 1 1 3 0 11 1 45 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 0 0 23 16 16 58 4 32 1 0 2 2 0 0 1 6 0 0 1 1 0 0 9 6 1 1 3 1 4 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 3 1 0 0 6
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T 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pts. 1108 66 381 225 51 0 21 60 86 167 44 1413 15 22 120 88 117 235 0 34 49 161 147 272 1790 0 446 0 18 53 14 50 28 383 285 20 27 9 0 21 14 674 75 155 131 29 141 107 166 126 17 55 153 41 36 28 135 37 69 118 40 0 61 379 339
Opp. Pts. 1277 38 417 404 41 13 35 102 12 438 72 1665 17 24 57 56 62 27 47 30 29 714 424 555 2062 91 737 33 14 75 45 47 20 17 311 14 0 16 77 0 6 505 219 99 56 65 86 166 166 47 0 0 11 0 27 15 44 110 25 81 111 46 46 72 165
First Last Game Game 1957 2017 2004 2015 1936 1977 1951 1977 1979 1990 1965 1965 2000 2000 1949 1986 1927 1929 2002 2017 2008 2011 1922 2016 1990 1990 2012 2012 1981 1988 2000 2017 1912 1940 1893 1914 1928 1928 2002 2002 1983 1983 1900 2009 1909 1948 1898 1947 1899 2017 1919 1932 1898 1960 1900 1900 1896 1896 2015 2016 1951 2005 2009 2014 1966 1966 1904 1938 1992 2017 2001 2001 2017 2017 1998 1998 1922 1922 1911 1911 1958 1958 1978 2017 1952 1988 1921 2013 1948 1975 1953 2017 1986 1997 1961 2003 1952 1993 1912 1928 1910 1910 1901 1903 1898 1915 1894 1900 1982 1982 1991 1991 1994 2005 1968 1978 1988 1998 1988 1995 1976 2014 1946 1946 2004 2005 1951 2014 1919 2003
Montezuma College............. Nebraska............................ Nebraska Wesleyan............. Nevada............................... New Mexico........................ New Mexico State............... No. 5 Hose Company.......... North Carolina State............ North Dakota...................... North Dakota State.............. Northern Colorado.............. Northern Illinois.................. Northern Iowa..................... Northwestern...................... Ogden Athletic Club............. Ohio.................................... Ohio State........................... Oklahoma........................... Oklahoma State................... Oregon................................ Oregon State....................... Pacific................................ Regis.................................. Rice.................................... Richmond........................... St. Louis............................. San Diego State.................. San Francisco..................... San Jose State.................... Santa Clara......................... South Dakota...................... South Dakota Mines............ Southern Utah..................... SMU................................... Syracuse............................ TCU.................................... Temple................................ Tennessee........................... Texas.................................. Texas A&M......................... Texas State......................... Texas Tech.......................... Toledo................................. Tulsa................................... UC Davis............................. UCLA.................................. UNLV.................................. USC.................................... Utah.................................... Utah State........................... Utah YMCA......................... UTEP.................................. Virginia............................... Washington......................... Washington & Lee............... Washington State................ Weber State........................ Western Michigan............... Western State..................... Wichita State....................... Wilson Beauties.................. Wisconsin........................... Wyoming Alumni................. Wyoming Faculty................
G 1 8 6 7 70 1 1 2 1 1 26 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 8 2 5 3 2 1 2 2 37 1 10 1 5 2 1 3 1 8 2 3 5 3 3 5 2 5 1 1 23 1 83 68 1 33 2 2 1 6 4 1 4 4 1 3 1 2
W 1 0 3 4 37 1 1 2 0 1 18 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 2 2 1 1 2 0 19 0 6 0 5 1 1 2 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 3 1 3 1 1 12 0 31 26 1 26 1 0 1 2 4 1 4 3 1 1 1 1
L 0 8 3 3 33 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 7 2 3 1 1 0 0 2 18 1 4 1 0 0 0 1 1 6 1 2 5 3 1 2 1 2 0 0 11 1 51 38 0 6 1 2 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 1
T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pts. 26 134 47 192 1602 47 16 41 13 16 569 40 45 22 3 55 10 27 145 27 119 86 31 34 44 12 1025 7 288 0 185 14 28 88 34 112 53 37 44 23 111 85 51 74 45 24 742 6 1327 1158 16 978 35 9 20 142 126 42 124 109 16 66 4 11
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THE OPPONENTS Wyoming trails 26-28-3. Home: 13-11-2; Road: 12-17-1.
(Boone) (Laramie)
Wyoming trails 10-12. Home: 6-2; Road: 4-10
Oct. 1, 1977 Nov. 6, 1976
W, 13-12 W, 26-24
(Laramie) (Tucson)
(Tempe) (Laramie) (Tempe) (Laramie) (Tempe) (Laramie) (Tempe) (Laramie) (Tempe) (Laramie) (Tempe) (Laramie) (Tempe) (Tempe) (Tempe)
ARKANSAS STATE Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 2-0.
Sept. 15, 1990 Nov. 10, 1979
W, 34-27 W, 17-14
(Laramie) (Laramie)
ARMY Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Nov. 13, 1965
L, 0-13
(West Point)
AUBURN Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Aug. 31, 2000
L, 21-35
(Auburn)
BAYLOR Wyoming trails 1-3. Home: 1-1; Road: 0-2.
Sept. 6, 1986 Sept. 7, 1985 Sept. 23, 1950 Nov. 12, 1949
L, 28-31 L, 18-39 W, 7-0 L, 7-32
(Laramie) (Waco) (Laramie) (Waco)
BLACK HILLS STATE Wyoming leads 3-0. Home: 3-0.
Sept. 27, 1929 Sept. 22, 1928 Sept. 24, 1927
W, 13-6 W, 31-6 W, 31-6
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(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
W, 28-27 L, 16-45
(Bowling Green) (Laramie)
BYU Wyoming trails 30-45-3. Home: 17-16-3; Road: 13-27; Neutral: 0-2.
Dec. 21, 2016 Oct. 23, 2010 Nov. 7, 2009 Sept. 20, 2008 Nov. 17, 2007 Nov. 9, 2006 Nov. 12, 2005 Oct. 16, 2004 Oct. 18, 2003 Nov. 9, 2002 Nov. 16, 2001 Oct. 26, 2000 Nov. 13, 1999 Dec. 7, 1996 Oct. 21, 1995 Oct. 17, 1992 Nov. 9, 1991 Nov. 10, 1990 Oct. 7, 1989 Sept. 1, 1988 Oct. 10, 1987 Oct. 18, 1986 Nov. 2, 1985 Oct. 13, 1984 Oct. 8, 1983 Nov. 6, 1982 Oct. 24, 1981 Oct. 11, 1980 Oct. 20, 1979 Nov. 4, 1978 Oct. 22, 1977 Oct. 9, 1976 Oct. 25, 1975 Oct. 12, 1974 Oct. 27, 1973 Nov. 4, 1972 Oct. 16, 1971 Oct. 31, 1970 Oct. 18, 1969 Oct. 12, 1968 Oct. 7, 1967 Nov. 19, 1966 Oct. 23, 1965 Nov. 21, 1964 Oct. 19, 1963 Nov. 17, 1962
L, 21-24 L, 20-25 L, 0-52 L, 0-44 L, 10-35 L, 7-55 L, 21-35 L, 13-24 W, 13-10 L, 31-35 L, 34-41 L, 7-19 W, 31-17 L, 25-28 L, 20-23 L, 28-31 L, 31-56 L, 14-45 L, 20-36 W, 24-14 W, 29-27 L, 22-34 L, 0-59 L, 38-41 L, 10-41 L, 13-23 W, 33-20 L, 17-52 L, 14-54 L, 14-48 L, 7-10 W, 34-29 L, 20-33 L, 7-38 W, 41-21 L, 14-33 L, 17-35 L, 3-23 W, 40-7 W, 20-17 W, 26-10 W, 47-14 W, 34-6 W, 31-11 W, 41-14 L, 7-14
(San Diego) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo)
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ARIZONA
Series is tied 1-1. Home: 0-1; Road: 1-0.
Sept. 17, 2011 Sept. 27, 2008
MOUNTAIN WEST
L, 13-31 W, 53-7
L, 0-45 W, 13-10 L, 20-21 L, 10-16 L, 0-47 W, 45-43 L, 19-52 L, 3-52 L, 14-30 W, 27-13 W, 15-13 W, 23-6 L, 10-14 L, 6-35 W, 20-7
(Boise) (Laramie) (Boise) (Laramie) (Boise) (Laramie) (Boise) (Laramie) (Boise) (Laramie) (Boise) (Laramie)
BOWLING GREEN
Wyoming trails 6-9. Home: 4-2; Road: 2-7.
Nov. 5, 1977 Oct. 2, 1976 Nov. 8, 1975 Oct. 5, 1974 Nov. 10, 1973 Sept. 30, 1972 Nov. 13, 1971 Oct. 3, 1970 Nov. 1, 1969 Oct. 5, 1968 Oct. 28, 1967 Sept. 24, 1966 Nov. 20, 1965 Nov. 16, 1963 Nov. 24, 1951
L, 14-24 W, 30-28 L, 14-34 L, 14-63 L, 7-48 L, 14-45 L, 14-36 L, 6-51 L, 14-24 L, 10-17 L, 17-33 L, 13-35
RECORDS & HISTORY
Series tied 1-1. Home: 1-0. Away: 0-1
Oct. 3, 2015 Sept. 4, 2004
Wyoming trails 1-11. Home: 1-5; Road: 0-6.
Oct. 21, 2017 Oct. 28, 2016 Oct. 24, 2015 Nov. 22, 2014 Nov. 16, 2013 Oct. 27, 2012 Nov. 26, 2011 Sept. 18, 2010 Sept. 15, 2007 Sept. 16, 2006 Sept. 27, 2003 Sept. 14, 2002
SEASON IN REVIEW
APPALACHIAN STATE
ARIZONA STATE
BOISE STATE
THE OPPONENTS
(Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie)
(Laramie) (Tucson) (Laramie) (Tucson) (Laramie) (Tucson) (Laramie) (Tucson) (Tucson) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Tucson) (Tucson) (Laramie) (Tucson) (Tucson) (Tucson) (Tucson) (Tucson) (Tucson)
THE COWBOYS
W, 28-14 W, 35-26 L, 17-31 W, 17-13 W, 56-23 L, 27-28 W, 25-17 L, 14-20 L, 0-10 L, 3-23 L, 12-20 L, 24-31 W, 29-28 W, 43-26 L, 29-35 W, 34-26 L, 13-24 L, 34-51 W, 10-7 L, 3-10 L, 3-14 W, 22-19 L, 10-34 L, 17-34 W, 31-18 L, 28-42 L, 28-51 W, 24-12 L, 7-45 W, 48-45 W, 27-13 W, 23-17 L, 7-49 W, 26-20 W, 14-7 L, 34-44 W, 17-10 L, 7-25 T, 0-0 L, 21-41 W, 24-10 W, 20-16 L, 14-45 L, 19-23 L, 17-41 W, 27-25 L, 3-10 W, 37-10 W, 13-0 W, 31-14 T, 7-7 L, 14-35 W, 15-0 L, 7-20 L, 6-21 T, 7-7
L, 0-14 L, 14-21 L, 7-21 W, 22-14 W, 14-3 L, 12-38 W, 23-7 L, 7-14 W, 36-17 W, 36-6 W, 19-0 L, 7-15 L, 7-15 W, 31-8 L, 15-20 L, 19-21 W, 26-20 L, 40-42 L, 7-27 L, 0-58
COWBOY COACHES
Nov. 11, 2017 Oct. 8, 2016 Oct. 10, 2015 Sept. 6, 2014 Sept. 21, 2013 Oct. 13, 2012 Nov. 12, 2011 Sept. 25, 2010 Oct. 17, 2009 Sept. 6, 2008 Oct. 20, 2007 Sept. 23, 2006 Sept. 17, 2005 Oct. 30, 2004 Sept. 20, 2003 Oct. 26, 2002 Oct. 13, 2001 Oct. 14, 2000 Sept. 25, 1999 Nov. 14, 1998 Nov. 15, 1997 Sept. 21, 1996 Sept. 9, 1995 Oct. 29, 1994 Oct. 2, 1993 Sept. 19, 1992 Oct. 5, 1991 Sept. 22, 1990 Sept. 10, 1989 Sept. 24, 1988 Sept. 5, 1987 Sept. 20, 1986 Sept. 14, 1985 Sept. 15, 1984 Sept. 17, 1983 Oct. 30, 1982 Sept. 19, 1981 Nov. 15, 1980 Sept. 10, 1977 Nov. 20, 1976 Nov. 22, 1975 Sept. 28, 1974 Sept. 16, 1972 Sept. 25, 1971 Sept. 19, 1970 Sept. 27, 1969 Sept. 28, 1968 Sept. 23, 1967 Sept. 17, 1966 Sept. 18, 1965 Nov. 14, 1964 Nov. 3, 1962 Oct. 22, 1960 Sept. 26, 1959 Nov. 15, 1958 Nov. 2, 1957
Sept. 27, 1975 Nov. 23, 1974 Sept. 15, 1973 Nov. 25, 1972 Oct. 9, 1971 Nov. 21, 1970 Sept. 20, 1969 Nov. 23, 1968 Sept. 16, 1967 Oct. 1, 1966 Oct. 2, 1965 Oct. 24, 1964 Nov. 2, 1963 Oct. 20, 1962 Nov. 4, 1961 Oct. 1, 1960 Sept. 22, 1956 Nov. 27, 1954 Sept. 27, 1947 Nov. 28, 1936
SEASON OUTLOOK
AIR FORCE
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THE OPPONENTS Oct. 21, 1961 Nov. 19, 1960 Oct. 17, 1959 Nov. 22, 1958 Oct. 19, 1957 Nov. 17, 1956 Oct. 29, 1955 Nov. 13, 1954 Oct. 31, 1953 Nov. 1, 1952 Oct. 20, 1951 Nov. 11, 1950 Oct. 29, 1949 Nov. 20, 1948 Oct. 4, 1947 Nov. 2, 1946 Oct. 2, 1942 Nov. 8, 1941 Oct. 12, 1940 Nov. 25, 1939 Oct. 6, 1938 Nov. 6, 1937 Nov. 21, 1936 Oct. 26, 1935 Oct. 6, 1934 Nov. 30, 1933 Oct. 29, 1932 Nov. 14, 1931 Sep. 27, 1930 Nov. 23, 1929 Nov. 30, 1922 Nov. 14, 1922
W, 36-8 W, 30-6 W, 21-6 W, 22-14 T, 0-0 W, 7-6 W, 14-6 W, 34-13 W, 27-0 W, 24-13 T, 20-20 W, 48-0 W, 45-0 L, 14-15 W, 12-7 L, 3-6 W, 13-6 L, 7-23 L, 0-20 T, 7-7 L, 13-22 L, 0-19 L, 7-32 L, 6-13 W, 6-0 L, 0-3 L, 0-25 W, 13-7 L, 12-19 L, 0-40 W, 13-0 L, 0-7
(Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Provo) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo)
CALIFORNIA Wyoming trails 0-1. Neutral: 0-1.
Dec. 31, 1990
L, 15-17
(Tempe)
CAL POLY Wyoming trails 0-1. Home: 0-1.
Sept. 15, 2012
L, 22-24
(Laramie)
CAL STATE FULLERTON Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 3-1.
Oct. 1, 1988 Sep. 21, 1985 Oct. 16, 1982 Sept. 5, 1981
W, 35-16 W, 31-8 L, 16-20 W, 38-13
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
CENTRAL MICHIGAN Series is tied 2-1. Home: 1-0; Road: 0-1. Neutral 1-0
Dec. 22, 2017 Sept. 7, 2002 Sept. 16, 2000
W, 37-14 L, 20-32 W, 31-10
(Boise) (Mt. Pleasant) (Laramie)
CHADRON STATE Wyoming leads 4-2. Home: 3-1; Road: 1-1.
Nov. 2, 1940 Oct. 1, 1932 Sept. 26, 1931 Nov. 17, 1928 Oct. 15, 1927 Nov. 16, 1912
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L, 9-12 W, 28-6 W, 35-0 L, 0-31 W, 30-13 W, 25-0
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Chadron) (Chadron) (Laramie) (Laramie)
#GoWyo
CHEYENNE HIGH SCHOOL Wyoming leads 9-0. Home: 6-0; Road: 3-0.
Sep. 30, 1914 Oct. 1, 1910 Oct. 2, 1909 Nov. 18, 1905 Nov. 8, 1904 Oct. 15, 1904 Dec. 13, 1902 Dec. 16, 1897 Feb. 22, 1893
W, 18-10 W, 61-12 W, 30-0 W, 10-0 W, 12-6 W, 56-0 W, 18-0 W, 16-0 W, 14-0
(Laramie) (Cheyenne) (Cheyenne) (Laramie) (Cheyenne) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
CHICAGO Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Oct. 6, 1928
L, 0-47
(Chicago)
THE CITADEL Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Oct. 5, 2002
W, 34-30
(Laramie)
COLGATE Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Oct. 22, 1983
W, 49-29
(Laramie)
COLORADO Wyoming trails 3-23-1. Home: 0-5; Road: 3-18-1.
Sept. 19, 2009 Sept. 27, 1997 Sept. 7, 1991 Sept. 25, 1982 Sept. 20, 1975 Sept. 18, 1971 Nov. 15, 1947 Oct. 12, 1946 Oct. 31, 1942 Oct. 25, 1941 Oct. 26, 1940 Oct. 28, 1939 Oct. 29, 1938 Nov. 23, 1935 Oct. 28, 1933 Oct. 16, 1926 Oct. 25, 1924 Nov. 24, 1923 Oct. 23, 1920 Oct. 7, 1916 Oct. 2, 1915 Oct. 4, 1913 Oct. 19, 1912 Oct. 28, 1911 Oct. 22, 1910 Oct. 22, 1905 Nov. 10, 1900 #Win by forfeit
L, 0-24 L#, 19-20 L, 13-30 W, 24-10 L, 10-27 L, 13-56 L, 6-21 L, 0-20 L, 7-28 L, 0-27 L, 0-62 L, 7-27 L, 6-20 W, 6-0 L, 12-40 T, 13-13 L, 0-21 L, 3-20 L, 0-7 L, 10-16 L, 0-30 L, 0-7 L, 0-75 L, 3-18 L, 3-14 L, 0-69 L, 6-10
(Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Laramie) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Laramie) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Laramie) (Boulder) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder)
COLORADO COLLEGE Wyoming trails 1-16-1. Home: 1-4; Road: 0-12-1.
Sept. 25, 1948 Nov. 1, 1941 Oct. 9, 1937 Oct. 7, 1933 Oct. 22, 1932 Nov. 24, 1928
W, 61-7 L, 0-16 L, 6-9 T, 0-0 L, 6-15 L, 25-48
(Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs)
Oct. 29, 1927 Nov. 6, 1926 Nov. 22, 1924 Oct. 6, 1923 Sept. 30, 1922 Oct. 8, 1921 Nov. 6, 1920 Oct. 11, 1913 Oct. 12, 1912 Oct. 7, 1911 Oct. 15, 1910 Oct. 30, 1909
L, 8-12 L, 0-25 L, 3-28 L, 7-34 L, 0-20 L, 0-10 L, 17-20 L, 0-49 L, 0-35 L, 9-29 L, 0-23 L, 5-44
(Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie)
COLORADO MINES Wyoming trails 9-16-2. Home: 7-8-2; Road: 2-8.
Oct. 11, 1947 Sept. 28, 1946 Oct. 24, 1942 Nov. 20, 1941 Oct. 31, 1936 Oct. 5, 1935 Oct. 17, 1925 Nov. 1, 1924 Oct. 27, 1923 Oct. 7, 1922 Oct. 22, 1921 Oct. 30, 1920 Oct. 18, 1919 Oct. 13, 1917 Oct, 28, 1916 Oct. 16, 1915 Oct. 17, 1914 Oct. 18, 1913 Oct. 26, 1912 Oct. 21, 1911 Nov. 12, 1910 Nov. 20, 1909 Oct. 19, 1907 Oct. 15, 1906 Oct. 15, 1905 Nov. 5, 1898 Oct. 15, 1898
W, 53-6 T, 7-7 W, 26-6 T, 0-0 W, 27-0 W. 40-0 W, 43-0 L, 3-6 L, 0-20 L, 0-32 W, 14-7 W, 14-7 W, 16-6 L, 3-51 L, 7-30 L, 0-19 L, 0-25 L, 0-40 L, 0-42 W, 5-0 L, 8-9 L, 6-23 L, 0-77 L, 0-35 L, 0-28 L, 0-50 L, 0-29
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Golden) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Golden) (Laramie) (Golden) (Laramie) (Golden) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Golden) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Golden) (Laramie) (Golden) (Larmaie) (Golden) (Laramie) (Golden) (Golden) (Laramie)
COLORADO STATE Wyoming trails 46-58-5. Home: 24-25-4; Road: 22-33-1.
Nov. 4, 2017 Oct. 1, 2016 Nov. 7, 2015 Oct. 25, 2014 Oct. 19, 2013 Nov. 3, 2012 Dec. 3, 2011 Nov. 20, 2010 Nov. 22, 2009 Nov. 22, 2008 Nov. 23, 2007 Oct. 21, 2006 Oct. 22, 2005 Oct. 22, 2004 Nov. 1, 2003 Oct. 12, 2002 Sept. 29, 2001 Nov. 16, 2000 Oct. 23, 1999 Nov. 7, 1998 Oct. 18, 1997 Nov. 16, 1996 Oct. 28, 1995
W, 16-13 W, 38-17 L, 7-26 L, 31-45 L, 22-52 W, 45-31 W, 22-19 W, 44-0 W, 17-16 L, 20-31 L, 28-36 W, 24-0 L, 31-39 L, 7-30 W, 35-28 L, 36-44 L, 14-42 L, 13-37 L, 13-24 W, 27-19 L, 7-14 W, 25-24 L, 24-31
(Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie)
20 1 8 W Y OMI N G F OOTBA L L ME DI A G UID E
THE OPPONENTS Oct. 6, 1917 Sept. 30, 1916 Nov. 6, 1915 Oct. 24, 1914 Nov. 27, 1913 Nov. 28, 1912 Nov. 30, 1911 Nov. 24, 1910 Oct. 16, 1909 Nov. 14, 1908 Nov. 25, 1905 Nov. 24, 1904 Nov. 14, 1903 Nov. 24, 1900 Nov. 30, 1899
W, 6-0 L, 0-40 L, 0-47 L, 10-48 L, 0-61 L, 0-33 W, 27-0 W, 10-0 L, 3-32 L, 0-20 L, 5-34 T, 6-6 L, 0-17 L, 0-16 L, 0-12
(Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins)
CREIGHTON
Nov. 24, 1989
L, 0-34 L, 0-3 L, 0-13 L, 0-41
(Omaha) (Laramie) (Omaha) (Omaha)
DENVER Wyoming trails 11-32-2. Home: 5-11; Road: 6-21-2.
Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Nov. 3, 1900
L, 0-33
DENVER MANUAL Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Nov. 7, 1896
W, 18-14
EASTERN MICHIGAN Wyoming trails 0-2. Home: 0-1; Away: 0-1.
Sept. 23, 2016 Sept. 12, 2015
L, 24-27 L, 29-48
(Ypsilanti) (Laramie)
FLORIDA Wyoming trails 0-2. Road: 0-2
Sept. 3, 2005 Sept. 15, 1951
L, 14-32 L, 0-13
(Gainesville) (Gainesville)
FLORIDA ATLANTIC Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 1-0 Away: 1-0.
Sept. 20, 2014 Oct. 5, 2009
W, 20-19 W, 30-28
(Laramie) (Boca Raton)
FLORIDA STATE Wyoming leads 1-0. Neutral 1-0.
Dec. 24, 1966
W, 28-20
(El Paso)
FT. RUSSELL (FT. WARREN) Wyoming leads 12-1. Home: 4-0; Road 8-1.
Sept. 17, 1938 Sept. 25, 1937 Sept. 22, 1935 Sept. 22. 1934 Sept. 23, 1933 Sept. 19, 1931 Nov. 13, 1909 Nov. 6, 1909 Oct. 27, 1908 Nov. 29, 1907 Oct. 12, 1907 Nov. 30, 1905 Nov. 19, 1904
W, 20-7 W, 20-0 W, 15-0 W, 40-0 W, 33-0 W, 59-0 W, 18-0 L, 6-15 W, 66-0 W, 56-0 W, 12-2 W, 26-0 W, 12-0
(Cheyenne) (Cheyenne) (Cheyenne) (Cheyenne) (Cheyenne) (Cheyenne) (Laramie) (Cheyenne) (Laramie) (Cheyenne) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Cheyenne)
RECORDS & HISTORY
FRESNO STATE Wyoming trails 5-6. Home: 3-2; Road 1-4; Neutral, 1-0.
L, 7-13 W, 45-17 L, 10-48 L, 14-42 W, 35-28 L, 7-24 W, 42-21 W, 38-10 L, 24-38 W, 32-28 L, 31-42
(Laramie) (Fresno) (Laramie) (Fresno) (Albuquerque) (Fresno) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Fresno) (Laramie) (Fresno)
#B u ild in g So m e t h in g Sp e ci a l
UW ADMINISTRATION
Nov. 18, 2017 Nov. 1, 2014 Nov. 9, 2013 Oct. 20, 2012 Dec. 19, 2009 Nov. 22, 1997 Oct. 19, 1996 Nov. 18, 1995 Oct. 15, 1994 Oct. 30, 1993 Oct. 31, 1992
MOUNTAIN WEST
20 1 8 WYO MIN G FOOT B ALL MED IA G U I DE
(Laramie) (Denver) (Laramie) (Denver) (Laramie) (Denver) (Laramie) (Denver) (Denver) (Laramie) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Laramie) (Denver) (Laramie) (Denver) (Denver) (Laramie) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Laramie) (Denver) (Denver) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Denver) (Denver)
(Laramie)
SEASON IN REVIEW
W, 41-2 W, 45-0 W, 15-12 L, 13-14 W, 27-0 L, 3-6 W, 23-21 T, 13-13 W, 21-14 W, 20-14 W, 42-12 W, 25-6 L, 0-13 L, 7-27 L, 6-19 L, 14-17 L, 0-40 L, 9-41 L, 7-32 L, 0-6 L, 6-21 L, 14-25 L, 0-14 L, 0-9 L, 0-7 L, 7-19 L, 6-19 L, 7-26 L, 0-7 L, 0-7 L, 0-45 L, 0-7 T, 9-9 L, 0-3 W, 10-7 W, 36-6 L, 0-18 L, 10-19 L, 7-19 L, 0-31 L, 0-26 L, 0-6 L, 3-17 L, 0-56
(Denver)
THE OPPONENTS
Oct. 8, 1960 Nov. 21, 1959 Oct. 4, 1958 Nov. 28, 1957 Sept. 29, 1956 Nov. 24, 1955 Oct. 2, 1954 Nov. 26, 1953 Nov. 27, 1952 Sept. 29, 1951 Nov. 23, 1950 Nov. 24, 1949 Nov. 25, 1948 Nov. 8, 1947 Nov. 9, 1946 Oct. 17, 1942 Oct. 18, 1941 Oct. 19, 1940 Oct. 13, 1939 Oct. 22, 1938 Nov. 13, 1937 Oct. 24, 1936 Oct. 11, 1935 Oct. 27, 1934 Nov. 5, 1932 Nov. 15, 1930 Oct. 12, 1929 Nov. 3, 1928 Oct. 8, 1927 Oct. 11, 1924 Nov. 3, 1923 Nov. 4, 1922 Oct. 29, 1921 Nov. 13, 1920 Oct. 9, 1920 Oct. 25, 1919 Nov. 3, 1917 Oct. 14, 1916 Oct. 23, 1915 Nov. 21, 1914 Nov. 8, 1913 Nov. 18, 1911 Oct. 8, 1910 Oct. 9, 1909
(Laramie)
DENVER ATHLETIC CLUB
Wyoming trails 0-4. Home: 0-1; Road: 0-3.
Nov. 18, 1932 Oct. 3, 1931 Oct. 1, 1927 Nov. 15, 1919
L, 0-5
THE COWBOYS
(Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie)
COWBOY COACHES
L, 24-35 L, 21-41 W, 31-14 W, 35-28 L, 8-17 W, 56-35 W, 48-14 W, 20-15 L, 15-20 L, 19-30 W, 43-34 W, 42-17 L, 3-9 W, 55-21 L, 25-28 L, 16-20 W, 13-3 W, 29-13 L, 16-19 L, 0-3 L, 6-11 W. 35-3 W, 28-9 W, 17-6 W,16-6 W, 39-3 W, 46-14 W, 13-10 L, 10-12 W, 33-14 W, 31-7 W, 21-3 W, 28-7 W, 18-7 W, 40-8 W, 29-0 W, 7-6 W, 27-13 W, 20-12 L, 13-14 W, 34-0 W, 21-14 L, 0-14 L, 7-14 W, 34-0 W, 8-0 L, 20-12 L, 6-21 L, 0-7 L, 0-10 L, 0-27 T, 0-0 L, 0-22 T, 0-0 W, 7-0 T, 0-0 L, 3-12 L, 0-16 L, 0-7 L, 0-23 L, 6-26 W, 21-6 L, 7-20 L, 0-40 L, 0-33 L, 0-60 T, 7-7 L, 0-42 L, 0-13 L, 0-14 L, 0-28
SEASON OUTLOOK
Nov. 5, 1994 Nov. 20, 1993 Oct. 24, 1992 Oct. 26, 1991 Nov. 3, 1990 Nov. 4, 1989 Oct. 29, 1988 Oct. 31, 1987 Oct. 25, 1986 Oct. 26, 1985 Oct. 27, 1984 Nov. 19, 1983 Sept. 11, 1982 Oct. 31, 1981 Nov. 1, 1980 Sept. 29, 1979 Oct. 28, 1978 Oct. 29, 1977 Oct. 30, 1976 Oct. 4, 1975 Nov. 2, 1974 Oct. 20, 1973 Oct. 14, 1972 Oct. 2, 1971 Oct. 10, 1970 Oct. 4, 1969 Nov. 2, 1968 Sept. 30, 1967 Oct. 29, 1966 Sept. 25, 1965 Sept. 19, 1964 Oct. 12, 1963 Oct. 27, 1962 Oct. 14, 1961 Oct. 15, 1960 Oct. 10, 1959 Oct. 18, 1958 Oct. 12, 1957 Oct. 6, 1956 Oct. 8, 1955 Oct. 9, 1954 Oct. 10, 1953 Oct. 11, 1952 Oct. 13, 1951 Oct. 7, 1950 Oct. 1, 1949 Oct. 16, 1948 Nov. 22, 1947 Oct. 5, 1946 Sept. 26, 1942 Oct. 4, 1941 Oct. 5, 1940 Nov. 4, 1939 Oct. 1, 1938 Oct. 16, 1937 Oct. 17, 1936 Sept. 28, 1935 Nov. 3, 1934 Sep. 30, 1933 Nov, 24, 1932 Nov. 7, 1931 Nov. 8, 1930 Oct. 4, 1929 Nov, 26, 1925 Sept. 29, 1923 Oct. 14, 1922 Oct. 1, 1921 Oct. 16, 1920 Oct. 2, 1920 Oct. 4, 1919 Sept. 27, 1919
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THE OPPONENTS IDAHO
FURMAN Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 1, 2001
W, 20-14
(Laramie)
GARDNER-WEBB Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 9, 2017
W, 27-0
(Laramie)
GEORGIA Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Sept. 19, 1998
L, 9-16
(Athens)
GONZAGA Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Nov. 21, 1922
L, 0-77
Wyoming leads 1-0. Neutral 1-0.
W, 14-6
(El Paso)
HAWAI’I Wyoming leads 14-9. Home: 7-3; Road: 7-6.
Sept. 23, 2017 Oct. 11, 2014 Nov. 23, 2013 Sept. 13, 1997 Sept. 14, 1996 Sept. 16, 1995 Nov. 19, 1994 Oct. 23, 1993 Nov. 21, 1992 Aug. 31, 1991 Nov. 17, 1990 Sept. 16, 1989 Nov. 19, 1988 Nov. 28, 1987 Nov. 29, 1986 Oct. 12, 1985 Nov. 3, 1984 Nov. 26, 1983 Oct. 2, 1982 Oct. 10, 1981 Sept. 27, 1980 Nov. 17, 1979 Nov. 18, 1978
W, 28-21 L, 28-38 W, 59-56 W, 35-6 W, 66-0 W, 52-6 W, 13-10 W, 48-10 L, 18-42 L, 17-32 L, 17-38 W, 20-15 W, 28-22 W, 24-20 L, 19-35 L, 18-26 L, 28-31 W, 31-13 W, 28-10 L, 9-14 W, 45-20 W, 21-13 L, 22-27
(Laramie) (Honolulu) (Laramie) (Honolulu) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Honolulu) (Laramie) (Honolulu) (Laramie) (Honolulu) (Laramie) (Honolulu) (Honolulu) (Honolulu) (Laramie) (Honolulu) (Honolulu) (Honolulu) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Honolulu) (Honolulu)
HOUSTON Wyoming trails 1-6. Home: 1-0; Road: 0-6.
Nov. 12, 1988 Oct. 17, 1987 Nov. 24, 1973 Nov. 14, 1970 Nov. 22, 1969 Dec. 3, 1955 Dec. 6, 1952
L, 10-34 W, 37-35 L, 0-35 L, 0-28 L, 14-41 L, 14-26 L, 0-20
(Houston) (Laramie) (Houston) (Houston) (Houston) (Houston) (Houston)
W, 42-10 W, 40-37 W, 28-13 W, 40-38 W, 28-0 W, 14-7 L, 3-31
(Laramie) (Moscow) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Moscow) (Moscow)
IDAHO STATE Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 2-1; Road: 1-0.
Sept. 13, 1975 Sept. 9, 1972 Sept. 17, 1949 Oct. 9, 1948
(Spokane)
HARDIN SIMMONS Dec. 31, 1958
Wyoming leads 6-1. Home: 4-0; Road 2-1.
Sept. 7, 2013 Sep. 22, 2012 Oct. 2, 1999 Aug. 31, 1996 Sept. 22, 1951 Nov. 4, 1950 Nov. 11, 1921
L, 3-16 W, 30-14 W, 58-13 W, 40-13
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Pocatello) (Laramie)
IOWA L, 3-24 L, 19-20 L, 7-21
(Iowa City) (San Diego) (Iowa City)
IOWA STATE Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 2-0; Road: 1-1.
Sept. 6, 1997 Sept. 7, 1996 Sept. 26, 1987 Oct. 4, 1986
W, 56-10 W, 41-38 W, 34-17 L, 10-21
(Laramie) (Ames) (Laramie) (Ames)
KANSAS Wyoming trails 1-4-1. Home: 0-2; Road; 1-2-1.
Sept. 13, 2003 Nov. 24, 2001 Sept. 23, 1972 Oct. 3, 1964 Oct. 5, 1963 Sept. 30, 1961
L, 35-42 L, 14-27 L, 14-52 W, 17-14 L, 21-25 T, 6-6
(Laramie) (Lawrence) (Lawrence) (Lawrence) (Laramie) (Lawrence)
KANSAS STATE Series is tied 4-4. Home: 2-1; Road: 2-2; Neutral: 0-1.
Dec. 30, 1993 Sept. 24, 1983 Sept. 20, 1958 Sept. 21, 1957 Oct. 27, 1956 Sept. 17, 1955 Sept. 25, 1954 Nov. 8, 1952
L, 17-52 L, 25-27 L, 14-17 W, 12-17 W, 27-15 W, 38-20 L, 13-21 W, 20-7
(Tempe) (Manhattan) (Manhattan) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Manhattan) (Laramie) (Manhattan)
KEARNEY STATE Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 3-1.
Sept. 29, 1928 Oct. 9, 1926 Oct. 3, 1925 Nov. 23, 1912
W, 19-6 W, 48-0 W, 34-0 L, 25-41
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
LARAMIE ALL-STARS Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Nov. 8, 1910
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W, 17-0
Wyoming leads 3-0. Home: 3-0.
Nov. 26, 1903 Oct. 24, 1903 Nov. 28, 1901
W, 11-0 W, 6-0 W, 38-0
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
LARAMIE HIGH SCHOOL Wyoming leads 5-1. Home: 5-1.
Sept. 25, 1915 Sept. 30, 1911 Oct. 12, 1909 Oct. 29, 1906 Oct. 16, 1903 Nov. 29, 1898
W, 19-0 W, 74-0 W, 25-0 W, 12-0 W, 15-0 L, 8-11
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
LARAMIE TOWN TEAM Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 2-0.
Wyoming trails 0-3. Road: 0-2; Neutral: 0-1.
Sept. 2, 2017 Dec. 30, 1987 Oct. 17, 1953
LARAMIE ATHLETIC CLUB
(Laramie)
Oct. 27, 1900 Oct. 2, 1894
W, 27-0 W, 14-0
(Laramie) (Laramie)
LONG BEACH STATE Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 18, 1982
W, 36-27
(Laramie)
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 14, 1991
W, 28-15
(Laramie)
LOUISIANA-MONROE Wyoming leads 4-0. Home: 3-0; Road: 1-0.
Sept. 10, 2005 Oct. 2, 2004 Oct. 16, 1999 Oct. 8, 1994
W, 38-0 W, 31-10 W, 38-20 W, 28-14
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Monroe) (Laramie)
LOUISIANA STATE Wyoming trails 0-3. Road: 0-2; Neutral: 0-1.
Dec. 2, 1978 Nov. 26, 1977 Jan. 1, 1968
L, 17-24 L, 7-66 L, 13-20
(Baton Rouge) (Baton Rouge) (New Orleans)
LOUISIANA TECH Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 2-0.
Sept. 26, 1998 Sept. 17, 1988
W, 31-19 W, 38-6
(Laramie) (Laramie)
LOUISVILLE Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 1-1; Road: 2-0.
Oct. 14, 1995 Sept. 26, 1992 Sept. 2, 1989 Sept. 8, 1988
W, 27-20 W, 26-24 L, 21-28 W, 44-9
(Laramie) (Lousiville) (Laramie) (Lousiville)
MICHIGAN STATE Wyoming trails 0-3. Road: 0-3
Sept. 27, 2014 Sept. 24, 1977 Sept. 18, 1976
L, 14-56 L, 16-34 L, 10-21
(East Lansing) (East Lansing) (East Lansing)
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THE OPPONENTS Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1
Oct. 19, 1946
L, 0-46
(Minneapolis)
MISSISSIPPI Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 1-0; Road: 1-0.
W, 24-14 W, 37-32
(Oxford) (Laramie)
MONTANA Wyoming leads 14-0. Home: 3-0; Road: 5-0; Neutral: 6-0.
W, 17-12 W, 28-13 W, 35-0 W, 13-0 W, 29-0 W, 14-0 W, 58-0 W, 21-14 W, 20-0 W, 34-13 W, 35-6 W, 27-7 W, 14-0 W, 34-7
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Missoula) (Missoula) (Missoula) (Billings) (Billings) (Billings) (Billings) (Billings) (Billings) (Missoula) (Laramie) (Missoula)
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Billings) (Bozeman) (Laramie) (Bozeman) (Bozeman) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Bozeman) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Bozeman) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Bozeman) (Laramie) (Laramie)
MONTEZUMA COLLEGE Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Nov. 19, 1927
W, 26-0
(Laramie)
L, 17-52 L, 34-37 L, 14-38 L, 32-42 L, 7-42 L, 20-56 L, 10-13 L, 0-50
(Lincoln) (Lincoln) (Laramie) (Lincoln) (Lincoln) (Lincoln) (Lincoln) (Lincoln)
(Reno) (Laramie) (Reno) (Laramie) (Reno) (Laramie) (Reno)
NEW MEXICO Wyoming leads 37-33. Home: 19-15; Road: 18-18.
Oct. 28, 2017 Nov. 26, 2016 Sept. 26, 2015 Nov. 29, 2014 Oct. 12, 2013 Nov. 10. 2012 Nov. 19, 2011 Nov. 6, 2010 Oct. 10, 2009 Oct. 4, 2008 Oct. 13, 2007 Oct. 7, 2006 Oct. 15, 2005 Nov. 20, 2004 Nov. 22, 2003 Nov. 30, 2002 Oct. 6, 2001 Sept. 30, 2000 Nov. 20, 1999 Nov. 12, 1994 Nov. 13, 1993 Oct. 10, 1992 Oct. 19, 1991 Oct. 13, 1990 Oct. 28, 1989 Oct. 15, 1988 Nov. 7, 1987 Nov. 1, 1986 Nov. 16, 1985 Oct. 20, 1984 Nov. 5, 1983 Sept. 4, 1982 Nov. 21, 1981 Oct. 4, 1980 Nov. 24, 1979 Oct. 7, 1978 Nov. 19, 1977 Oct. 16, 1976 Nov. 15, 1975 Oct. 19, 1974 Nov. 17, 1973 Oct. 7, 1972 Nov. 20, 1971 Oct. 24, 1970 Nov. 15, 1969 Oct. 26, 1968
W, 42-3 L, 35-56 L, 28-38 L, 30-36 W, 38-31 W, 28-23 W, 31-10 L, 31-34 W, 37-13 L, 0-24 L, 3-20 W, 14-10 L, 24-27 L, 9-16 L, 3-26 L, 20-49 L, 29-30 L, 10-45 W, 42-28 W, 38-28 L, 7-10 W, 35-21 W, 39-19 W, 25-22 W, 24-23 W, 55-7 W, 59-16 W, 35-25 L, 16-41 W, 59-21 L, 10-17 L, 20-41 W, 13-12 L, 21-24 L#, 3-17 L, 15-19 W, 23-21 W, 24-23 L, 32-38 L, 21-32 L, 21-23 L, 14-17 L, 14-49 L, 7-17 L, 12-24 W, 35-6
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(Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie)
NEW MEXICO STATE Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 19, 1953
W, 47-0
(Laramie)
NO. 5 HOSE COMPANY Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Dec. 25, 1894
W, 16-6
(Laramie)
NORTH CAROLINA STATE Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 1-0; Road: 1-0.
Sept. 23, 1961 Oct. 31, 1959
W, 15-14 W, 26-0
(Laramie) (Raleigh)
NORTH DAKOTA Wyoming trails 0-1. Home: 0-1.
Sept. 5, 2015
L, 13-24
(Laramie)
NORTH DAKOTA STATE Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 13, 2008
W, 16-13
(Laramie)
NORTHERN COLORADO Wyoming leads 18-5-3. Home: 11-2-3; Road: 7-3.
Sept. 14, 2013 Nov. 5, 1949 Oct. 2, 1948 Nov. 1, 1947 Sept. 21, 1946 Oct. 10, 1942 Sept. 26, 1941 Nov. 25, 1937 Oct. 2, 1936 Nov. 17, 1934 Oct. 21, 1933 Nov. 11, 1932 Oct. 10, 1931 Nov. 1, 1930
W, 35-7 W, 103-0 W, 48-0 W, 44-14 W, 7-0 W, 33-0 W, 19-6 W, 33-0 L, 7-13 L, 6-9 L, 0-27 T, 0-0 W, 13-6 T, 6-6
(Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie)
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Sept. 10, 2016 Aug. 31, 2013 Sept. 24, 2011 Oct. 1, 1994 Sept. 8, 1984 Sept. 10, 1983 Sept. 14, 1968 Sept. 29, 1934
W, 42-34 W, 28-21 L, 28-35 L, 28-35 W, 34-30 W, 25-6 L, 7-9
MOUNTAIN WEST
NEBRASKA Wyoming trails 0-8. Home: 0-1; Road: 0-7.
Wyoming leads 4-3. Home: 2-1; Road: 2-2.
Oct. 22, 2016 Oct. 17, 2015 Oct. 6, 2012 Sept. 23, 2000 Oct. 11, 1997 Sept. 5, 1992 Oct. 2, 1937
RECORDS & HISTORY
W, 21-10 W, 17-9 W, 61-13 W, 48-0 W, 46-12 W, 19-6 W, 6-2 W, 25-6 L, 0-7 W, 13-7 W, 32-13 L, 13-20 L, 0-13 L, 7-14 L, 0-6 L, 0-10 W, 7-0 W, 18-17 W, 6-0
NEVADA
SEASON IN REVIEW
Aug. 30, 2003 Sept. 12, 1998 Sept. 16, 1950 Oct. 8, 1949 Nov. 13, 1948 Nov. 7, 1936 Nov. 2, 1935 Oct. 13, 1934 Oct. 14, 1933 Oct. 15, 1932 Oct. 17, 1931 Oct. 11, 1930 Nov. 11, 1929 Nov. 10, 1928 Nov. 11, 1927 Nov. 13, 1926 Oct. 30, 1925 Nov. 5, 1924 Oct. 11, 1919
(Laramie) (Lincoln) (Laramie) (Lincoln) (Laramie) (Laramie)
(Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Albuquerque) (Albuquerque)
THE OPPONENTS
MONTANA STATE Wyoming leads 13-6. Home: 7-5; Road: 5-1; Neutral: 1-0.
L, 7-14 W, 14-7 L, 10-14 L, 0-20 W, 21-0 W, 5-0
W, 42-6 W, 37-7 W, 27-9 L, 6-17 L, 6-17 L, 21-25 W, 33-7 W, 13-3 W, 25-20 L, 12-13 W, 20-13 W, 20-13 W, 20-0 W, 9-7 L, 7-9 L, 0-7 W, 41-7 W, 44-0 W, 41-14 L, 0-28 W, 7-3 L, 7-34 W, 14-2 W, 19-6
THE COWBOYS
Aug. 30, 2014 Oct. 4, 1997 Sept. 21, 1963 Sept. 15, 1962 Sept. 16, 1961 Sept. 17, 1960 Sept. 19, 1959 Sept. 27, 1958 Sept. 28, 1957 Nov. 10, 1956 Sept. 24, 1955 Sept. 26, 1953 Sept. 27, 1952 Nov. 3, 1951
Series is tied 3-3. Home: 2-2; Road: 1-1.
Oct. 6, 1926 Nov. 2, 1920 Nov. 8, 1919 Nov. 19, 1915 Nov. 13, 1911 Nov. 19, 1910
Nov. 11, 1967 Oct. 15, 1966 Nov. 6, 1965 Oct. 31, 1964 Nov. 9, 1963 Sept. 22, 1962 Nov. 11, 1961 Sep. 24, 1960 Nov. 14, 1959 Oct. 25, 1958 Nov. 16, 1957 Oct. 13, 1956 Nov. 12, 1955 Oct. 16, 1954 Nov. 14, 1953 Oct. 18, 1952 Nov. 10, 1951 Oct. 28, 1950 Sep. 24, 1949 Nov. 29, 1941 Sept. 28, 1940 Sept. 29, 1939 Nov. 26,1931 Nov. 29, 1930 #Win by forfeit
COWBOY COACHES
Sept. 24, 2005 Sept. 25, 2004
NEBRASKA WESLEYAN
SEASON OUTLOOK
MINNESOTA
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THE OPPONENTS Nov. 2, 1929 Oct. 27, 1928 Nov. 24, 1927 Nov. 11, 1925 Oct. 18, 1924 Nov. 29, 1917 Nov. 10, 1917 Nov. 5, 1905 Nov. 29, 1900 Dec. 16, 1899 Oct. 31, 1896 Nov. 29, 1895
L, 0-6 L, 0-28 W, 27-6 W, 13-10 W, 33-8 W, 8-0 W, 7-0 W, 22-0 W, 56-0 T, 5-5 W, 10-6 W, 34-0
(Greeley) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie)
NORTHERN ILLINOIS
OREGON STATE Wyoming trails 2-3. Home: 2-1; Road: 0-2.
Sept. 10, 1994 Sept. 4, 1993 Sept. 22, 1984 Sept. 13, 1980 Oct. 11, 1958
L, 31-44 L, 16-27 L, 14-41 W, 30-10 W, 28-0
(Corvallis) (Laramie) (Corvallis) (Laramie) (Laramie)
PACIFIC Wyoming leads 2-1. Home: 2-1.
Sept. 13, 1986 Nov. 16, 1974 Sept. 22, 1973
W, 23-20 L, 14-50 W, 49-14
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 3, 2016
W, 40-34
NORTHERN IOWA Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 11, 1993
W, 45-42
(Laramie)
NORTHWESTERN Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1
Sept. 15, 1979
L, 22-27
(Evanston)
OGDEN ATHLETIC CLUB Wyoming leads 1-0. Road: 1-0.
Nov. 25, 1920
W, 3-0
(Ogden)
OHIO W, 21-20 W, 34-33
(Laramie) (Athens)
OHIO STATE Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1
Aug. 28, 1997
L, 10-24
(Columbus)
OKLAHOMA Wyoming trails 0-2. Road: 0-1; Neutral: 0-1.
Sept. 12, 1981 Dec. 25, 1976
L, 20-37 L, 7-41
(Norman) (Tempe)
OKLAHOMA STATE Wyoming trails 1-7. Home: 1-2; Road: 0-4; Neutral: 0-1
Sept. 6, 2003 Sept. 23, 1995 Sept. 30, 1989 Dec. 30, 1988 Sept. 19, 1987 Nov. 9, 1957 Sept. 18, 1954 Nov. 7, 1953
L, 24-48 W, 45-25 L, 7-27 L, 14-62 L, 29-35 L, 6-39 L, 6-14 L, 14-20
(Stillwater) (Laramie) (Stillwater) (San Diego) (Laramie) (Stillwater) (Laramie) (Stillwater)
OREGON Wyoming trails 0-2. Home: 0-1; Road: 0-1.
Spet. 16, 2017 Sept. 13, 2014
170
L, 13-49 L, 14-48
Series is tied 1-1. Home: 1-0; Road: 0-1.
Nov. 20.1926 Oct. 24, 1925
L, 7-22 W, 24-0
(Denver) (Laramie)
RICE Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Oct. 24, 1998
W, 34-24
(Laramie)
RICHMOND Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 2-0.
Sept. 20, 1980 Sept. 22, 1979
W, 35-14 W, 9-7
(Laramie) (Laramie)
SAN DIEGO STATE
Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 1-0; Road: 1-0.
Aug. 30, 2008 Sept. 22, 2007
REGIS
(Laramie)
(Laramie) (Eugene)
#GoWyo
Wyoming leads 19-18. Home: 12-7; Road: 7-11.
Dec. 3, 2016 Nov. 19, 2016 Nov. 14, 2015 Nov. 12, 2012 Oct. 29, 2011 Oct. 30, 2010 Nov. 14, 2009 Nov. 1, 2008 Nov. 3, 2007 Nov. 4, 2006 Nov. 19, 2005 Oct. 9, 2004 Oct. 25, 2003 Oct. 19, 2002 Nov. 17, 2001 Oct. 7, 2000 Nov. 27, 1999 Nov. 1, 1997 Nov. 7, 1996 Nov. 11, 1995 Oct. 22, 1994 Nov. 27, 1993 Nov. 7, 1992 Nov. 2, 1991 Oct. 6, 1990 Nov. 11, 1989 Oct. 6, 1988 Oct. 3, 1987 Nov. 15, 1986 Nov. 9, 1985 Oct. 6, 1984 Nov. 12, 1983 Oct. 9, 1982 Nov. 7, 1981
L, 24-27 W, 34-33 L, 3-38 L, 28-42 W, 30-27 L, 38-48 W, 30-27 W, 35-10 L, 24-27 W, 27-24 L, 21-34 W, 20-10 L., 20-25 L, 20-24 L, 16-38 L, 0-34 L, 7-39 W, 41-17 L, 24-28 W, 34-31 W, 52-53 W, 43-38 W, 17-6 L, 22-24 W, 52-51 L, 17-27 W, 55-27 W, 52-10 L, 24-31 W, 41-20 L, 0-21 W, 33-21 L, 21-24 W, 24-13
(Laramie) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego)
Oct. 25, 1980 Nov., 3, 1979 Oct. 14, 1978
W, 34-9 L, 21-31 W, 31-22
(Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie)
SAN FRANCISCO Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Nov. 24, 1946
L, 7-39
(San Francisco)
SAN JOSÉ STATE Wyoming leads 6-4. Home: 2-2; Road: 4-2.
Nov. 25, 2017 Oct. 18, 2014 Oct. 26, 2013 Sept. 20, 1997 Oct. 5, 1996 Sept. 18, 1993 Oct. 3, 1992 Oct. 25, 1969 Nov. 4, 1967 Nov. 7, 1959
L, 17-20 L, 20-27 L, 44-51 W, 30-10 W, 45-22 W, 36-25 L, 24-26 W, 16-7 W, 28-7 W, 28-7
(San Jose) (Laramie) (San José) (Laramie) (San José) (San José) (Laramie) (Laramie) (San José) (San José)
SANTA CLARA Wyoming trails 0-1. Home: 0-1.
Nov. 21, 1931
L, 0-6
(Laramie)
SOUTH DAKOTA Wyoming leads 5-0. Home: 5-0.
Sept. 1, 1984 Sept. 3, 1983 Sept. 16, 1978 Sept. 11, 1976 Sept. 11, 1971
W, 31-13 W, 34-13 W, 30-11 W, 48-7 W, 42-28
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
SOUTH DAKOTA MINES Wyoming leads 1-0-1. Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0-1.
Nov. 9, 1912 Oct. 14, 1911
W, 14-3 T, 0-0
(Laramie) (Rapid City)
SOUTHERN UTAH Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 4, 2010
W, 28-20
(Laramie)
SMU Wyoming leads 2-1. Home: 2-0; Road: 0-1.
Oct. 10, 1998 Oct. 25, 1997 Nov. 2, 1996
W, 12-7 L, 17-22 W, 59-17
(Laramie) (University Park) (Laramie)
ST. LOUIS Wyoming trails 0-2. Road: 2-0.
Nov. 10, 1939 Oct. 7, 1932
L, 6-39 L, 6-20
(St. Louis) (St. Louis)
SYRACUSE Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Sept. 30, 2006
L, 34-40
(Syracuse)
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THE OPPONENTS TULSA
Wyoming trails 2-6. Home: 1-3; Road: 1-3.
L, 20-31 L, 0-45 L, 10-45 L, 7-54 W, 24-21 L, 3-26 L, 14-28 W, 34-27
(Laramie) (Ft. Worth) (Laramie) (Ft. Worth) (Laramie) (Ft. Worth) (Laramie) (Ft. Worth)
TEMPLE
Wyoming leads 3-2. Home: 2-0; Road: 1-2
Nov. 21, 1998 Oct. 7, 1995 Sept. 17, 1994 Oct. 15, 1955 Nov. 20, 1954
L, 15-37 W, 38-23
(Albuquerque) (Laramie)
UC DAVIS Sept. 17, 2016 W, 45-22
UCLA Wyoming leads1-0. Neutral: 1-0.
Dec. 23, 2004
W, 13-7 L, 7-47 L, 17-42
(Knoxville) (Nashville) (Knoxville)
TEXAS Wyoming trails 0-5. Home: 0-1; Road: 0-4.
L, 17-37 L, 7-34 L, 10-41 L, 3-17 L, 7-34
(Austin) (Austin) (Laramie) (Austin) (Austin)
TEXAS A&M Wyoming trails 0-3. Home: 0-1; Road: 0-2.
L, 0-31 L, 20-28 L, 3-51
(College Station) (Laramie) (College Station)
TEXAS STATE Wyoming leads 2-1. Home: 2-0; Road: 0-1.
W, 45-10 L, 21-42 W, 45-10
(Laramie) (San Marcos) (Laramie)
TEXAS TECH
Nov. 12, 2016 Nov. 28, 2015 Nov. 17, 2012 Oct. 15, 2011 Nov. 13, 2010 Sept. 26, 2009 Nov. 13, 2008 Oct. 27, 2007 Nov. 18, 2006 Oct. 1, 2005 Nov. 6, 2004 Nov. 29, 2003 Nov. 2, 2002 Oct. 27, 2001 Oct. 21, 2000 Oct. 2, 1999 Oct. 17, 1998 Nov. 8, 1997 Sept. 28, 1996 Oct. 3, 1981 Nov. 8, 1980 Oct. 27, 1979 Nov. 11, 1978
USC Nov. 27, 1965
(Lubbock) (Laramie) (Lubbock) (El Paso) (Lubbock)
TOLEDO Series is tied 1-1. Home: 0-1; Road: 1-0; Neutral: 0-0.
Sept. 8, 2012 Oct. 2, 2010
L, 31-34 W, 20-15
(Laramie) (Toledo)
L, 6-56
(Los Angeles)
UTAH Wyoming trails 31-51-1. Home: 20-20; Road: 11-31-1.
L, 6-30 L, 10-22 L, 7-40 L, 0-50 W, 31-15 L, 13-43 L, 28-45 L, 17-47 L, 18-23 L, 0-35 L, 0-34 W, 43-29 W, 27-24 L, 24-30 L, 7-41
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(Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City)
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Oct. 16, 2010 Oct. 31, 2009 Oct. 11, 2008 Nov. 10, 2007 Oct. 14, 2006 Nov. 5, 2005 Nov. 13, 2004 Nov. 15, 2003 Nov. 16, 2002 Oct. 20, 2001 Nov. 11, 2000 Nov. 6, 1999 Oct. 3, 1998 Nov. 4, 1995 Sept. 24, 1994
MOUNTAIN WEST
L, 32-49 W, 22-17 W, 10-7 W, 21-14 L, 0-35
(Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas)
Wyoming trails 0-1. Away: 1-0.
Wyoming leads 3-2. Home: 1-0; Road: 1-2; Neutral: 1-0.
Sept. 12, 1992 Sept. 21, 1991 Nov. 12 1960 Jan. 2, 1956 Sept. 24, 1938
L, 66-69 W, 35-28 W, 28-23 W, 41-14 L, 16-42 W, 30-27 L, 14-22 W, 29-24 W, 34-26 W, 42-17 W, 53-45 L, 24-35 L, 48-49 L, 26-47 L, 23-42 L, 32-35 W, 28-25 W, 35-23 W, 33-21 W, 45-21 L, 26-33 L, 24-28 L, 10-12
RECORDS & HISTORY
Sept. 20, 2017 Sept. 28, 2013 Sept. 10, 2011
Wyoming leads 12-11. Home: 7-4; Road: 5-7.
SEASON IN REVIEW
Sept. 11, 2004 Sept. 6, 2001 Sept. 9, 2000
(Las Vegas)
THE OPPONENTS
Sept. 1, 2012 Sept. 11, 2010 Sept. 12, 2009 Sept. 23, 1978 Sept. 21, 1974
W, 24-21
UNLV
Wyoming trails 1-2. Away: 1-1; Neutral: 0-1.
Nov. 8, 2008 Aug. 31, 2002 Sept. 4, 1999
(Laramie)
(Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Salt Lake City) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Salt Lake City) (Salt Lake City) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie)
THE COWBOYS
TENNESSEE
(Tulsa) (Tulsa) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Tulsa)
Wyoming leads1-0. Home: 1-0.
Series is tied 1-1. Home: 1-0; Neutral: 0-1.
Dec. 17, 2011 Sept. 1, 1990
L, 0-35 L, 6-35 W, 17-7 W, 23-19 W, 28-27
W, 28-12 L, 7-38 L, 42-57 W, 28-10 W, 45-24 W, 61-18 W, 31-7 W, 38-14 L, 20-37 W, 21-14 L, 14-69 W, 16-13 L, 27-30 W, 24-21 L, 14-24 W, 34-21 L, 13-23 W, 45-22 L, 13-16 W, 31-13 L, 16-50 L, 6-27 W, 29-16 L, 16-20 L, 10-34 W, 20-9 W, 28-0 W, 40-7 L, 3-42 W, 14-13 W, 26-23 W, 16-7 W, 13-6 W, 17-7 W, 21-7 W, 25-20 L, 15-23 W, 30-20 W, 23-13 L, 7-14 L, 12-13 L, 21-27 W, 13-0 W, 53-13 W, 13-0 L, 7-19 L, 7-26 L, 7-27 L, 7-34 L, 6-60 L, 7-34 L, 0-60 L, 0-39 L, 0-72 L, 0-44 L, 6-7 L, 0-28 L, 0-79 L, 0-27 L, 3-14 T, 0-0 L, 0-14 L, 7-70 L, 0-20 L, 0-9 L, 0-75 L, 0-31 L, 0-23
COWBOY COACHES
Nov. 5, 2011 Oct. 9, 2010 Nov. 21, 2009 Oct. 25, 2008 Oct. 6, 2007 Oct. 28, 2006 Oct. 8, 2005 Oct. 31, 1998
Sept. 25, 1993 Nov. 14, 1992 Oct. 12, 1991 Sept. 29, 1990 Oct. 14, 1989 Oct. 22, 1988 Nov. 14, 1987 Oct. 11, 1986 Oct. 4, 1985 Sept. 29, 1984 Oct. 15, 1983 Oct. 23, 1982 Nov. 14, 1981 Oct. 18, 1980 Oct. 13, 1979 Oct. 21, 1978 Oct. 8, 1977 Oct. 23, 1976 Oct. 11, 1975 Oct. 26, 1974 Oct. 13, 1973 Oct. 21, 1972 Oct. 30, 1971 Oct. 17, 1970 Nov. 8, 1969 Oct. 19, 1968 Oct. 14, 1967 Oct. 8, 1966 Oct. 9, 1965 Oct. 10, 1964 Oct. 26, 1963 Oct. 6, 1962 Oct. 28, 1961 Oct. 29, 1960 Oct. 24, 1959 Nov. 1, 1958 Oct. 26, 1957 Oct. 20, 1956 Oct. 22, 1955 Oct. 23, 1954 Oct. 24, 1953 Oct. 25, 1952 Oct. 27, 1951 Oct. 21, 1950 Oct. 22, 1949 Oct. 23, 1948 Oct. 25, 1947 Oct. 26, 1946 Nov. 14, 1942 Oct. 11, 1941 Nov. 9, 1940 Oct. 7, 1939 Nov. 19, 1938 Oct. 4, 1930 Nov. 16, 1929 Nov. 18, 1925 Nov. 11, 1924 Oct. 13, 1923 Oct. 25, 1922 Oct. 15, 1921 Nov, 20, 1920 Oct. 20, 1917 Oct. 9, 1915 Oct. 10, 1914 Oct. 5, 1912 Nov. 7, 1908 Oct. 7, 1905 Oct. 31, 1904
SEASON OUTLOOK
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THE OPPONENTS UTAH STATE
UTAH YMCA
Wyoming trails 26-38-4. Home: 15-12-3; Road: 11-25-1; Neutral 0-1.
Oct. 14, 2017 Nov. 5, 2016 Oct. 30, 2015 Nov. 7, 2014 Nov. 30, 2013 Oct. 8, 2011 Sept. 8, 2007 Sept. 2, 2006 Oct. 11, 2003 Sept. 22, 2001 Sept. 30, 1978 Nov. 12, 1977 Sept. 25, 1976 Nov. 1, 1975 Sept. 14, 1974 Nov. 3, 1973 Oct. 28, 1972 Nov. 6, 1971 Sept. 26, 1970 Sept. 21, 1968 Oct. 22, 1966 Nov. 7, 1964 Sept. 28, 1963 Nov. 10, 1962 Oct. 7, 1961 Nov. 5, 1960 Oct. 3, 1959 Nov. 8, 1958 Oct. 5, 1957 Nov. 3, 1956 Oct. 1, 1955 Nov. 6, 1954 Oct. 3, 1953 Oct. 4, 1952 Oct. 6, 1951 Oct. 14, 1950 Oct. 15, 1949 Oct. 30, 1948 Oct. 18, 1947 Nov. 16, 1946 Nov. 21, 1942 Nov. 15, 1941 Nov. 23, 1940 Nov. 18, 1939 Nov. 12, 1938 Oct. 23, 1937 Oct. 10, 1936 Nov. 9, 1935 Oct. 20, 1934 Nov. 4, 1933 Oct. 24, 1931 Oct. 25, 1930 Oct, 26, 1929 Oct. 19, 1928 Oct. 22, 1927 Oct. 23, 1926 Nov. 5, 1925 Nov. 15, 1924 Nov. 16, 1923 Nov. 11, 1922 Oct. 11, 1921 Nov. 20, 1919 Oct. 24, 1917 Oct. 21, 1916 Oct. 27, 1915 Nov. 7, 1914 Nov. 2, 1912 Nov. 21, 1903
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W, 28-23 W, 52-28 L, 27-58 L, 3-20 L, 7-35 L, 19-63 W, 32-18 W, 38-7 W, 48-21 W, 43-42 L, 13-20 L, 31-32 W, 20-3 L, 21-27 L, 7-17 L, 20-31 L, 23-35 W, 31-29 L, 29-42 W, 48-3 W, 35-10 T, 20-20 W, 21-14 L, 6-20 T, 6-6 L, 13-17 W, 27-2 W, 41-13 T, 19-19 W, 21-0 W, 21-13 W, 21-12 W, 20-13 W, 14-0 W, 37-0 W, 40-7 W, 27-0 L, 34-45 W, 33-19 L, 7-21 L, 6-14 W, 12-6 L, 0-16 L, 13-20 W, 27-12 L, 7-34 L, 0-25 L, 0-18 L, 0-19 L, 0-27 L, 0-12 L, 8-13 L, 7-12 L, 6-24 L, 0-42 T, 6-6 L, 13-26 L, 2-25 L, 6-20 L, 0-26 L, 3-14 L, 0-6 L, 0-57 W, 23-10 W, 13-7 L, 3-24 L, 0-53 L, 0-46
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#GoWyo
Wyoming leads 1-0. Road: 1-0.
Nov. 17, 1900
W, 16-0
(Salt Lake City)
UTEP Wyoming leads 26-6-1. Home: 13-1-1; Road: 12-5.
Nov. 25, 1995 Sept. 3, 1994 Oct. 9, 1993 Sept. 28, 1991 Oct. 27, 1990 Nov. 18, 1989 Nov. 5, 1988 Nov. 21, 1987 Nov. 8, 1986 Dec. 7, 1985 Nov. 17, 1984 Oct. 1, 1983 Nov. 20, 1982 Oct. 17, 1981 Nov. 22, 1980 Oct. 6, 1979 Nov. 25, 1978 Sept. 17, 1977 Nov. 13, 1976 Oct. 18, 1975 Nov. 9, 1974 Sept. 29, 1973 Nov. 11, 1972 Oct 23, 1971 Nov. 7, 1970 Oct. 11, 1969 Nov. 16, 1968 Nov. 18, 1967 Nov. 12, 1966 Oct. 16, 1965 Oct. 17, 1964 Dec. 7, 1963 Oct. 13, 1962
W, 42-19 W, 36-13 W, 33-26 T, 28-28 W, 17-10 W, 41-10 W, 51-6 W, 37-13 W, 41-12 W, 23-21 L, 22-35 W, 49-17 L, 32-29 W, 63-12 W, 52-7 W, 23-3 W, 51-21 W, 27-17 W, 14-10 W, 31-14 L, 13-35 W, 31-8 L, 13-20 L, 7-12 L, 7-47 W, 37-9 W, 26-19 W, 21-19 W, 31-7 W, 38-14 W, 20-6 W, 7-6 W, 14-6
(El Paso) (Laramie) (El Paso) (Laramie) (El Paso) (Laramie) (Laramie) (El Paso) (Laramie) (Melbourne, AU) (El Paso) (Laramie) (El Paso) (Laramie) (El Paso) (Laramie) (El Paso) (Laramie) (El Paso) (Laramie) (El Paso) (Laramie) (El Paso) (Laramie) (El Paso) (Laramie) (El Paso) (El Paso) (El Paso) (Laramie) (Laramie) (El Paso) (El Paso)
VIRGINIA Sereies is tied 1-1. Home: 1-0; Road: 0-1.
Sept. 1, 2007 Sept. 9, 2006
W, 23-3 L, 12-13
(Laramie) (Charlottesville)
WASHINGTON Wyoming trails 0-2. Road: 0-2.
Sept. 21, 2002 Sept. 8, 1979
L, 7-38 L, 2-38
(Seattle) (Seattle)
WEBER STATE Wyoming leads 4-0. Home: 4-0.
Sept. 3, 2011 Sept. 5, 2009 Sept. 11, 1999 Oct. 20, 1990
W, 35-32 W, 29-22 W, 41-16 W, 21-12
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
WESTERN MICHIGAN Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Oct. 12, 1996
W, 42-28
(Laramie)
WESTERN STATE Wyoming leads 4-0. Home 3-0; Road: 1-0.
Sept. 15, 1956 Nov. 25, 1933 Nov. 25, 1926 Oct. 10, 1925
W, 40-13 W, 6-0 W, 71-0 W, 7-0
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Gunnison)
WICHITA STATE Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 2-0; Road: 1-1.
Nov. 13, 1982 Oct. 21, 1976 Nov. 5, 1966 Nov. 16, 1940
W, 24-20 W, 30-7 W, 55-0 L, 0-2
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Wichita) (Wichita)
WILSON BEAUTIES Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0
Nov. 29, 1894
W, 16-0
(Laramie)
WISCONSIN Wyoming trails 1-2. Home: 0-1; Road: 1-1.
Sept. 27, 1986 Sept. 28, 1985 Oct. 6, 1973
W, 21-12 L, 17-41 L, 28-37
(Madison) (Laramie) (Madison)
WYOMING ALUMNI Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Nov. 25, 1897
W, 4-0
(Laramie)
WYOMING FACULTY Series is tied 1-1. Home: 1-1.
Oct. 20, 1923 Nov. 12, 1904
L, 0-14 W, 11-0
(Laramie) (Laramie)
WASHINGTON & LEE Wyoming leads 1-0. Neutral: 1-0.
Jan. 1, 1951
W, 20-7
(Gainesville)
WASHINGTON STATE Wyoming trails 2-4. Home: 0-2; Road: 2-2.
Sept. 19, 2015 Sept. 8, 1990 Sept. 23, 1989 Sept. 12, 1987 Sept. 26, 1964 Sept. 29, 1962
L, 14-31 W, 34-13 L, 23-29 L, 28-43 W, 28-7 L, 15-21
(Pullman) (Pullman) (Laramie) (Pullman) (Pullman) (Laramie)
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THE OPPONENTS
Last Game 2017 2015 1977 1977 1990 1965 2000 1986 1929 2017 2011 2016 1990 2012 1988 2017 1940 1914 1928 2002 1983 2009 1948 1947 2017 1932 1960 1900 1896 2016 2005 2014 1966 1938 2017 2001 2017 1998 1922 1958 2017 1988 2013 1975 2017 1997 2003 1993 1928 1910 1903 1915 1900 1982 1991 2005 1998 1995 1978 2014 1946 2005 2014 2003 1927
THE COWBOYS THE OPPONENTS SEASON IN REVIEW RECORDS & HISTORY MOUNTAIN WEST UW ADMINISTRATION
#B u ild in g So m e t h in g Sp e ci a l
COWBOY COACHES
20 1 8 WYO MIN G FOOT B ALL MED IA G U I DE
First Game 1956 2004 1936 1951 1979 1965 2000 1949 1927 2002 2008 1922 1990 2012 1981 2000 1912 1893 1928 2002 1983 1900 1909 1898 1899 1919 1898 1900 1896 2015 1951 2009 1966 1904 1992 2001 2017 1998 1922 1958 1978 1952 1921 1948 1953 1986 1961 1951 1912 1910 1901 1898 1894 1982 1991 1994 1988 1988 1968 1976 1946 2004 1951 1919 1927
SEASON OUTLOOK
Wyoming Series Records vs. All Opponents G W L T Home Road Neutral Air Force........................... 56 25 28 3 13-11-2 12-17-1 0-0 Appalachian State............ 2 1 1 0 1-0 0-1 0-0 Arizona............................. 22 10 12 0 6-2 4-10 0-0 Arizona State.................... 15 6 9 0 4-2 2-7 0-0 Arkansas State................. 2 2 0 0 2-0 0-0 0-0 Army................................. 1 1 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-1 Auburn.............................. 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 Baylor............................... 4 1 3 0 1-1 0-2 0-0 Black Hills State............... 3 3 0 0 3-0 0-0 0-0 Boise State....................... 12 1 11 0 1-5 0-6 0-0 Bowling Green................. 2 1 1 0 0-1 1-0 0-0 BYU.................................. 78 30 45 3 17-16-3 13-27 0-2 California.......................... 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-0 0-1 Cal Poly............................ 1 0 1 0 0-1 0-0 0-0 Cal State Fullerton............ 4 3 1 0 3-1 0-0 0-0 Central Michigan.............. 3 2 1 0 1-0 0-1 1-0 Chadron State.................. 6 4 2 0 4-1 0-1 0-0 Cheyenne High School.... 9 9 0 0 6-0 3-0 0-0 Chicago............................ 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 The Citadel....................... 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Colgate............................. 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Colorado.......................... 27 3 23 1 0-5 3-18-1 0-0 Colorado College............. 18 1 16 1 1-4 0-12-1 0-0 Colorado Mines................ 27 9 16 2 7-8-2 2-8 0-0 Colorado State................. 109 46 58 5 24-25-4 22-33-1 0-0 Creighton......................... 4 0 4 0 0-1 0-3 0-0 Denver.............................. 45 11 32 2 5-11 6-21-2 0-0 Denver Athletic Club........ 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 Denver Manual................. 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Eastern Michigan............. 2 0 2 0 0-1 0-1 0-0 Florida.............................. 2 0 2 0 0-0 0-2 0-0 Florida Atlantic................. 2 2 0 0 1-0 1-0 0-0 Florida State..................... 1 1 0 0 0-0 0-0 1-0 Ft. Russell (Ft. Warren).... 13 12 1 0 4-0 8-1 0-0 Fresno State..................... 11 5 6 0 3-1 1-5 1-0 Furman............................. 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Gardner-Webb.................. 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Georgia............................ 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 Gonzaga........................... 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 Hardin Simmons.............. 1 1 0 0 0-0 0-0 1-0 Hawai’i.............................. 23 14 9 0 7-3 7-6 0-0 Houston............................ 7 1 6 0 1-0 0-6 0-0 Idaho................................ 7 6 1 0 4-0 2-1 0-0 Idaho State....................... 4 3 1 0 2-1 1-0 0-0 Iowa.................................. 3 0 3 0 0-0 0-2 0-1 Iowa State........................ 4 3 1 0 2-0 1-1 0-0 Kansas.............................. 6 1 4 1 0-2 1-2-1 0-0 Kansas State.................... 8 4 4 0 2-1 2-2 0-1 Kearney State................... 4 3 1 0 3-1 0-0 0-0 Laramie All-Stars.............. 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Laramie Athletic Club....... 3 3 0 0 3-0 0-0 0-0 Laramie High School....... 6 5 1 0 5-1 0-0 0-0 Laramie Town Team......... 2 2 0 0 2-0 0-0 0-0 Long Beach State............ 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Louisiana-Lafayette.......... 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Louisiana-Monroe............ 4 4 0 0 3-0 1-0 0-0 Louisiana Tech................. 2 2 0 0 2-0 0-0 0-0 Louisville........................... 4 3 1 0 1-1 2-0 0-0 LSU................................... 3 0 3 0 0-0 0-2 0-1 Michigan State................. 3 0 3 0 0-0 0-3 0-0 Minnesota......................... 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 Mississippi........................ 2 2 0 0 1-0 1-0 0-0 Montana........................... 14 14 0 0 3-0 5-0 6-0 Montana State.................. 19 13 6 0 7-5 5-1 1-0 Montezuma College......... 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0
173
THE OPPONENTS
Wyoming Series Records vs. All Opponents G W L T Home Road Neutral Nebraska.......................... 8 0 8 0 0-1 0-7 0-0 Nebraska Wesleyan......... 6 3 3 0 2-2 1-1 0-0 Nevada............................. 7 4 3 0 2-1 2-2 0-0 New Mexico...................... 70 37 33 0 19-15 18-18 0-0 New Mexico State............ 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 No. 5 Hose Company...... 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 North Carolina State........ 2 2 0 0 1-0 1-0 0-0 North Dakota.................... 1 0 1 0 0-1 0-0 0-0 North Dakota State.......... 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Northern Colorado........... 26 18 5 3 11-2-3 7-2 0-0 Northern Illinois................ 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Northern Iowa.................. 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Northwestern.................... 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 Ogden Athletic Club......... 1 1 0 0 0-0 1-0 0-0 Ohio.................................. 2 2 0 0 1-0 1-0 0-0 Ohio State........................ 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 Oklahoma......................... 2 0 2 0 0-0 0-1 0-1 Oklahoma State............... 8 1 7 0 1-2 0-4 0-1 Oregon............................. 2 0 2 0 0-0 0-2 0-0 Oregon State.................... 5 2 3 0 2-1 0-2 0-0 Pacific............................... 3 2 1 0 2-1 0-0 0-0 Regis................................ 2 1 1 0 1-0 0-1 0-0 Rice.................................. 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Richmond......................... 2 2 0 0 2-0 0-0 0-0 San Diego State............... 37 19 18 0 12-7 7-11 0-0 San Francisco.................. 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 San Jose State................. 10 6 4 0 2-2 4-2 0-0 Santa Clara...................... 1 0 1 0 0-1 0-0 0-0 South Dakota................... 5 5 0 0 5-0 0-0 0-0 South Dakota Mines......... 2 1 0 1 1-0 0-0-1 0-0 Southern Utah.................. 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 SMU.................................. 3 2 1 0 2-0 0-1 0-0 St. Louis........................... 2 0 2 0 0-0 0-2 0-0 Syracuse.......................... 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 TCU.................................. 8 2 6 0 1-3 1-3 0-0 Temple.............................. 2 1 1 0 1-0 0-0 0-1 Tennessee........................ 3 1 2 0 0-0 1-1 0-1 Texas................................ 5 0 5 0 0-1 0-4 0-0 Texas A&M....................... 3 0 3 0 0-1 0-2 0-0 Texas State....................... 3 2 1 0 2-0 0-1 0-0 Texas Tech........................ 5 3 2 0 1-0 1-2 1-0 Toledo............................... 2 1 1 0 0-1 1-0 0-0 Tulsa................................. 5 3 2 0 2-0 1-2 0-0 UC Davis.......................... 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 UCLA................................ 1 1 0 0 0-0 0-0 1-0 UNLV................................ 23 12 11 0 7-4 5-7 0-0 USC.................................. 1 0 1 0 0-0 1-0 0-0 Utah.................................. 83 31 51 1 20-20 11-31-1 0-0 Utah State........................ 68 26 38 4 15-12-3 11-25-1 0-1 Utah YMCA....................... 1 1 0 0 0-0 1-0 0-0 UTEP................................ 33 26 6 1 13-1-1 12-5 0-0 Virginia............................. 2 1 1 0 1-0 0-1 0-0 Washington...................... 2 0 2 0 0-0 0-2 0-0 Washington & Lee............ 1 1 0 0 0-0 0-0 1-0 Washington State............. 6 2 4 0 0-2 2-2 0-0 Weber State...................... 4 4 0 0 4-0 0-0 0-0 Western Michigan............ 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Western State................... 4 4 0 0 3-0 1-0 0-0 Witchita State................... 4 3 1 0 2-0 1-1 0-0 Wilson Beauties............... 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Wisconsin......................... 3 1 2 0 0-1 1-1 0-0 Wyoming Alumni.............. 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Wyoming Faculty............. 2 1 1 0 1-1 0-0 0-0
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#GoWyo
First Game 1934 1910 1937 1930 1953 1894 1959 2015 2008 1895 2016 1993 1979 1920 2007 1997 1976 1953 2014 1958 1973 1925 1998 1979 1978 1946 1959 1931 1971 1911 2010 1996 1932 2006 1998 1990 1999 1974 2000 2011 1938 2010 1954 2016 2004 1978 1965 1904 1903 1900 1962 2006 1979 1950 1962 1990 1996 1925 1940 1894 1973 1897 1904
Last Game 2016 1926 2016 2017 1953 1893 1961 2015 2008 2013 2016 1993 1979 1920 2008 1997 1981 2003 2017 1994 1986 1926 1998 1980 2016 1946 2017 1931 1984 1912 2010 1998 1939 2006 2011 2011 2008 2012 2004 2017 1992 2012 1998 2016 2004 2016 1965 2010 2017 1900 1995 2007 2002 1950 2015 2011 1996 1956 1982 1894 1986 1897 1923
20 1 8 W Y OMI N G F OOTBA L L ME DI A G UID E
SEASON IN REVIEW
SEASON IN REVIEW The Automated ScoreBook Wyoming Cowboys Combined Team Statistics (Final Stats) All games
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Date Sep 02, 2017 Sep 09, 2017 Sep 16, 2017 Sep 23, 2017 Sep 30, 2017 Oct 14, 2017 Oct 21, 2017 Oct 28, 2017 Nov 04, 2017 Nov 11, 2017 Nov 18, 2017 Nov 25, 2017 Dec 22, 2017
Opponent at IOWA HAWKEYES GARDNER-WEBB OREGON DUCKS HAWAI'I TEXAS STATE BOBCATS at Utah State at Boise State NEW MEXICO LOBOS COLORADO STATE at Air Force FRESNO STATE at San Jose State vs Central Michigan
Rushing
WOODS, Trey OVERSTREET, K. ALLEN, Josh HALL, Milo CONWAY, Austin SMITH, Nick EVANS, Nico FORT, Austin JOHNSON, C.J. COX, Avante' VAN MAANEN, D. WATSON, Jaylon Total Opponents Passing
ALLEN, Josh SMITH, Nick CONWAY, Austin TEAM FORT, Austin Total Opponents Receiving
CONWAY, Austin JOHNSON, C.J. PRICE, James OKWOLI, John HARSHMAN, Josh MAYFIELD, Tyree FORT, Austin EVANS, Nico VAN MAANEN, D. COX, Avante' HALL, Milo WOODS, Trey OVERSTREET, K. SCOTT, Jared CROW, Dontae Total Opponents Field Goals
ROTHE, Cooper Scoring
176
ROTHE, Cooper JOHNSON, C.J. ALLEN, Josh FORT, Austin CONWAY, Austin OVERSTREET, K. SCOTT, Jared HALL, Tyler WOODS, Trey GRANDERSON, C. OKWOLI, John PROSSER, Kevin PRICE, James SMITH, Nick WILSON, Logan Total Opponents
gp
12 13 11 11 13 7 13 8 13 7 13 13 13 13
gp
11 7 13 7 8 13 13 gp
att
gain loss
td
effic comp-att-int
pct
yds
no.
yds
avg
pct. 01-19
fg
- 15-18 7 5 4 4 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 37 15-18 #GoWyo 27 13-17
td
8.9 17.7 14.1 11.4 11.3 9.8 11.9 7.0 15.4 15.8 4.2 18.5 13.0 20.0 5.0 11.8 12.0
kick
36-37 36-37 27-27
3 7 1 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 18 11
20-29
10-10
td
lg avg/g
47 164.7 53 67.3 20 1.7 0 0.0 0 -0.1 53 177.2 74 174.9
Interceptions
lg avg/g
2-2
40-49
3-6
-
-
no.
WINGARD, A. EPPS, Marcus GAFFORD, Rico GRANDERSON, C. HALL, Tyler WILSON, Logan PROSSER, Kevin MALUIA, Cassh
41 42.5 53 40.8 40 28.2 23 11.4 31 10.5 18 8.3 25 14.9 15 5.4 30 8.3 39 11.3 9 1.9 38 6.2 30 3.0 23 5.0 5 1.0 53 177.2 74 174.9
30-39
Overall 8-5 5-3 3-2
5 4 4 2 2 1 1 1
Punting
lg blk
49
-
pts
- 81 - 42 - 30 - 24 - 24 - 18 - 12 - 12 - 12 1 8 6 6 6 6 6 1 305 - 228
0
Punt Returns
no.
Kick Returns
no.
22 1 23 25
HALL, Tyler HALL, Milo GAFFORD, Rico WATSON, Jaylon CRALL, Garrett EVANS, Nico PILAPIL, Adam Total Opponents All Purpose
CONWAY, Austi WOODS, Trey JOHNSON, C.J. OVERSTREET, HALL, Tyler Total Opponents Total Offense
yds avg
54 90 45 43 -1 3 28 0
10.8 22.5 11.2 21.5 -0.5 3.0 28.0 0.0
lg
87 3409 39.2 65 1 20 20.0 20
CONWAY, Austin CROW, Dontae Total Opponents
0-0
Away 2-3 2-2 0-1
WY 198 76 105 17 1414 446 3.2 108.8 13 2304 195-348-8 6.6 11.8 177.2 18 3718 4.7 286.0 23-651 23-236 20-262 12-6 55-522 88-39.0 27:39 60/181 9/14
no. yds avg
ZALESKI, Tim TEAM
50-99
Home 5-2 3-1 2-1
Team Statistics FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards PUNTS-AVG TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions 4TH-DOWN Conversions
lg avg/g
PAT rush rcv pass dxp saf
-
Record: All games Conference Non-Conference
59 41.1 38 37.0 22 18.5 14 8.2 40 5.4 12 3.1 10 1.5 8 2.2 16 1.2 9 2.0 5 0.4 0 0.1 59 108.8 44 160.3
127.78 152-270-6 56.3 1812 16 111.03 40-74-2 54.1 471 2 192.40 2-2-0 100.0 22 0 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 91.60 1-1-0 100.0 -1 0 124.12 195-348-8 56.0 2304 18 112.67 189-334-20 56.6 2274 11
15-18 83.3 0-0 td
net avg
Att. 68075 19051 29139 17796 21784 22234 35565 18249 22840 24257 15440 12653 16512
142 532 39 493 3.5 2 109 495 14 481 4.4 3 92 385 181 204 2.2 5 34 107 17 90 2.6 0 15 79 9 70 4.7 1 20 47 25 22 1.1 1 11 31 12 19 1.7 0 4 18 0 18 4.5 1 2 16 1 15 7.5 0 2 14 0 14 7.0 0 2 5 0 5 2.5 0 0 1 0 1 0.0 0 446 1733 319 1414 3.2 13 599 2439 355 2084 3.5 16
13 62 553 13 30 531 10 20 282 12 12 137 13 12 136 13 11 108 8 10 119 13 10 70 13 7 108 7 5 79 11 5 21 12 4 74 13 3 39 8 2 40 5 1 5 13 195 2304 13 189 2274 fg
Score 3-24 27-0 13-49 28-21 45-10 28-23 14-24 42-3 16-13 28-14 7-13 17-20 37-14
L W L W W W L W W W L L W
15 2 2 1 1 1 1 23 33
g
rush
td
td
rcv
33.9 30.5 22.0 8.0 0.0 29.0 1.0 28.3 20.7 pr
fc i20 50+ blk
4 31 33 0 0 0
yds avg
508 61 44 8 0 29 1 651 682
22 57 37 37 0 3 28 0
tb
td
10.4 8.0 10.3 4.7
OPP 244 128 98 18 2084 599 3.5 160.3 16 2274 189-334-20 6.8 12.0 174.9 11 4358 4.7 335.2 33-682 25-118 8-134 28-18 64-602 65-44.5 32:21 75/205 15/26 lg
0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
yds avg
228 8 236 118
Neutral 1-0 0-0 1-0
0 0 0 0
8 0
1 0
lg
55 8 55 23
lg
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
97 32 24 8 0 29 1 97 38
kr
ir
total avg/g
13 70 553 228 0 0 851 65.5 12 493 74 0 0 0 567 47.2 13 15 531 0 0 0 546 42.0 13 481 39 0 0 0 520 40.0 13 0 0 0 508 -1 507 39.0 13 1414 2304 236 651 262 4867 374.4 13 2084 2274 118 682 134 5292 407.1
ALLEN, Josh SMITH, Nick WOODS, Trey OVERSTREET, K. CONWAY, Austin 20 1 8 TotalW Y OMI N G
g plays
rush
pass
total avg/g
11 362 204 1812 2016 183.3 7 94 22 471 493 70.4 12 142 493 0 493 41.1 13 109 481 0 481 37.0 13 17 70 22 92 7.1 F OOTBA L L ME DI 13 794 1414 2304 A 3718G UID 286.0 E
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Team Statistics
WY
4th
57 51
OT
7 0
MOUNTAIN WEST
47 38
RECORDS & HISTORY
3rd
SEASON IN REVIEW
69 125 40 99
228 17.5 40 244 128 98 18 2084 2439 355 599 3.5 160.3 16 2274 189-334-20 6.8 12.0 174.9 11 4358 933 4.7 335.2 33-682 25-118 8-134 20.7 4.7 16.8 28-18 64-602 46.3 65-2892 44.5 38.4 53-3246 61.2 35.3 32: 21 75/205 37% 15/26 58% 26-177 0 27 13-17 0-1 (26-34) 76% (18-34) 53% (27-27) 100% 162784 5/32557 1/16512
THE OPPONENTS
1st 2nd
OPP
THE COWBOYS
Score by Quarters Wyoming Cowboys Opponents
305 23.5 122 198 76 105 17 1414 1733 319 446 3.2 108.8 13 2304 195-348-8 6.6 11.8 177.2 18 3718 794 4.7 286.0 23-651 23-236 20-262 28.3 10.3 13.1 12-6 55-522 40.2 88-3429 39.0 36.7 61-3751 61.5 40.5 27: 39 60/181 33% 9/14 64% 33-203 0 37 15-18 0-1 (33-34) 97% (21-34) 62% (36-37) 97% 144299 7/20614
COWBOY COACHES
SCORING Points Per Game Points Off Turnovers FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average KICKOFFS-Yards Average Per Kick Net kick average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions 3rd-Down Pct 4TH-DOWN Conversions 4th-Down Pct SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game Neutral Site Games
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The Automated ScoreBook Wyoming Cowboys Overall Team Statistics (as of Jun 06, 2018) All games
Total 305 228 UW ADMINISTRATION
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#B u ild in g So m e t h in g Sp e ci a l
177
SEASON IN REVIEW The Automated ScoreBook Wyoming Cowboys Overall Individual Statistics (Final Stats) All games
Rushing
WOODS, Trey OVERSTREET, K. ALLEN, Josh HALL, Milo CONWAY, Austin SMITH, Nick EVANS, Nico FORT, Austin JOHNSON, C.J. COX, Avante' VAN MAANEN, D. WATSON, Jaylon GREEN II, Mike TEAM Total Opponents Passing
ALLEN, Josh SMITH, Nick CONWAY, Austin TEAM FORT, Austin Total Opponents Receiving
CONWAY, Austin JOHNSON, C.J. PRICE, James OKWOLI, John HARSHMAN, Josh MAYFIELD, Tyree FORT, Austin EVANS, Nico VAN MAANEN, D. COX, Avante' HALL, Milo WOODS, Trey OVERSTREET, K. SCOTT, Jared CROW, Dontae ALLEN, Josh Total Opponents
178
gp
12 13 11 11 13 7 13 8 13 7 13 13 2 7 13 13
gp
11 7 13 7 8 13 13
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att
gain loss
net avg td
142 532 39 493 3.5 2 109 495 14 481 4.4 3 92 385 181 204 2.2 5 34 107 17 90 2.6 0 15 79 9 70 4.7 1 20 47 25 22 1.1 1 11 31 12 19 1.7 0 4 18 0 18 4.5 1 2 16 1 15 7.5 0 2 14 0 14 7.0 0 2 5 0 5 2.5 0 0 1 0 1 0.0 0 4 3 5 -2 -0.5 0 9 0 16 -16 -1.8 0 446 1733 319 1414 3.2 13 599 2439 355 2084 3.5 16 effic comp-att-int
pct
lg avg/g
59 38 22 14 40 12 10 8 16 9 5 0 2 0 59 44
yds td
127.78 152-270-6 56.3 1812 16 111.03 40-74-2 54.1 471 2 192.40 2-2-0 100.0 22 0 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 91.60 1-1-0 100.0 -1 0 124.12 195-348-8 56.0 2304 18 112.67 189-334-20 56.6 2274 11 no.
yds
13 62 553 13 30 531 10 20 282 12 12 137 13 12 136 13 11 108 8 10 119 13 10 70 13 7 108 7 5 79 11 5 21 12 4 74 13 3 39 8 2 40 5 5 1 11 1 2 13 195 2304 13 189 2274
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8.9 17.7 14.1 11.4 11.3 9.8 11.9 7.0 15.4 15.8 4.2 18.5 13.0 20.0 5.0 2.0 11.8 12.0
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3 7 1 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 18 11
lg avg/g
41 53 40 23 31 18 25 15 30 39 9 38 30 23 5 2 53 74
42.5 40.8 28.2 11.4 10.5 8.3 14.9 5.4 8.3 11.3 1.9 6.2 3.0 5.0 1.0 0.2 177.2 174.9
41.1 37.0 18.5 8.2 5.4 3.1 1.5 2.2 1.2 2.0 0.4 0.1 -1.0 -2.3 108.8 160.3
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22 1 23 25
228 8 236 118
Interceptions
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Kick Returns
no.
15 2 2 1 1 1 1 23 33
508 44 61 0 1 8 29 651 682
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
97 24 32 0 1 8 29 97 38
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CONWAY, Austin CROW, Dontae Total Opponents WINGARD, A. EPPS, Marcus GAFFORD, Rico GRANDERSON, C. HALL, Tyler MALUIA, Cassh PROSSER, Kevin WILSON, Logan Total Opponents
lg avg/g
47 53 20 0 0 53 74
Punt Returns
164.7 67.3 1.7 0.0 -0.1 177.2 174.9
HALL, Tyler GAFFORD, Rico HALL, Milo CRALL, Garrett PILAPIL, Adam WATSON, Jaylon EVANS, Nico Total Opponents MAYFIELD, Tyree WILSON, Logan GRANDERSON, C. MALUIA, Cassh Total Opponents
5 4 4 2 2 1 1 1 20 8
1 1 1 1 4 3
yds avg td
54 90 45 43 -1 0 28 3 262 134
10.4 8.0 10.3 4.7
10.8 22.5 11.2 21.5 -0.5 0.0 28.0 3.0 13.1 16.8
0 0 0 0
0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
yds avg td
3 18 58 3 82 72
33.9 22.0 30.5 0.0 1.0 8.0 29.0 28.3 20.7
3.0 18.0 58.0 3.0 20.5 24.0
0 1 1 0 2 0
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55 8 55 23
lg
22 57 37 37 0 0 28 3 57 46
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3 18 58 3 58 39
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Scoring
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36-37 36-37 27-27
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0-0
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(44) 37,(21),42 (45),(31),(49) 29,(23) (42) (41),(27) (27),(29) (44),(52),55 -
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ALLEN, Josh SMITH, Nick WOODS, Trey OVERSTREET, K. CONWAY, Austin HALL, Milo EVANS, Nico FORT, Austin JOHNSON, C.J. COX, Avante' VAN MAANEN, D. WATSON, Jaylon GREEN II, Mike TEAM Total Opponents
11 7 12 13 13 11 13 8 13 7 13 13 2 7 13 13
362 204 1812 2016 183.3 94 22 471 493 70.4 142 493 0 493 41.1 109 481 0 481 37.0 17 70 22 92 7.1 34 90 0 90 8.2 11 19 0 19 1.5 5 18 -1 17 2.1 2 15 0 15 1.2 2 14 0 14 2.0 2 5 0 5 0.4 0 1 0 1 0.1 4 -2 0 -2 -1.0 10 -16 0 -16 -2.3 794 1414 2304 3718 286.0 933 2084 2274 4358 335.2
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no. yds avg tb ob retn
ZALESKI, Tim TEAM Total Opponents
87 3409 1 20 88 3429 65 2892
ROTHE, Cooper Total Opponents
39.2 20.0 39.0 44.5
65 20 65 75
61 3751 61.5 24 61 3751 61.5 24 53 3246 61.2 29
4 31 33 8 0 0 0 0 4 31 33 8 8 11 15 22
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4 4 20.7 40.5 1 28.3 35.3
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(49),47 (28),(29) (30),(42) 47 (28) (21),(29) (25),(43),(32) (28),49 (27),(28),(20)
3-6
Total Offense
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15-18 83.3 0-0 10-10 2-2
pts
- 81 - 42 - 30 - 24 - 24 - 18 - 12 - 12 - 12 1 8 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 1 305 - 228
pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99
ROTHE, Cooper IOWA HAWKEYES Gardner-Webb Oregon Ducks Hawai'i Texas State Bobcats Utah State Boise State New Mexico Lobos Colorado State Air Force Fresno State San Jose State Central Michigan
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THE OPPONENTS
- 15-18 7 5 4 4 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 37 15-18 27 13-17
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THE COWBOYS
Field Goals
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COWBOY COACHES
ROTHE, Cooper JOHNSON, C.J. ALLEN, Josh FORT, Austin CONWAY, Austin OVERSTREET, K. WOODS, Trey SCOTT, Jared HALL, Tyler GRANDERSON, C. GAFFORD, Rico OKWOLI, John EVANS, Nico WILSON, Logan PRICE, James PROSSER, Kevin SMITH, Nick Total Opponents
td
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SEASON IN REVIEW The Automated ScoreBook Wyoming Cowboys Overall Individual Statistics (Final Stats) All games All Purpose
CONWAY, Austi WOODS, Trey JOHNSON, C.J. OVERSTREET, HALL, Tyler PRICE, James ALLEN, Josh HALL, Milo OKWOLI, John FORT, Austin HARSHMAN, Jo EVANS, Nico VAN MAANEN, MAYFIELD, Tyr COX, Avante' EPPS, Marcus GAFFORD, Rico WINGARD, A. GRANDERSON, SCOTT, Jared PROSSER, Kevi SMITH, Nick CROW, Dontae WATSON, Jaylo WILSON, Logan PILAPIL, Adam GREEN II, Mike TEAM Total Opponents
180
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13 70 553 12 493 74 13 15 531 13 481 39 13 0 0 10 0 282 11 204 2 11 90 21 12 0 137 8 18 119 13 0 136 13 19 70 13 5 108 13 0 108 7 14 79 13 0 0 13 0 0 13 0 0 13 0 0 8 0 40 12 0 0 7 22 0 5 0 5 13 1 0 13 0 0 8 0 0 2 -2 0 7 -16 0 13 1414 2304 13 2084 2274
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228 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 236 118
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0 0 0 0 508 0 0 61 0 0 0 29 0 0 0 0 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 1 0 0 651 682
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total avg/g
0 851 65.5 0 567 47.2 0 546 42.0 0 520 40.0 -1 507 39.0 0 282 28.2 0 206 18.7 0 172 15.6 0 137 11.4 0 137 17.1 0 136 10.5 0 118 9.1 0 113 8.7 0 108 8.3 0 93 13.3 90 90 6.9 45 89 6.8 54 54 4.2 43 43 3.3 0 40 5.0 28 28 2.3 0 22 3.1 0 13 2.6 0 9 0.7 3 3 0.2 0 1 0.1 0 -2 -1.0 0 -16 -2.3 262 4867 374.4 134 5292 407.1
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8.0-20 8.0-17 16.0-61 3.5-5 15.5-63 5.0-28 4.0-18 1.0-3 4.0-7 5.0-29 5.5-23 . 0.5-1 1.5-1 2.5-10 1.5-7 5.5-39 . 2.0-5 . 1.0-1 . . 1.0-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91-339 73-299
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1.0-8 1-3 1.0-1 5-54 9.5-50 2-43 1.0-1 1-0 7.0-45 . 1.0-10 4-90 1.0-12 . . 4-45 1.0-2 . 2.5-16 1-28 2.5-14 . . . . 2--1 . . 0.5-5 . 1.0-6 . 4.0-33 . . . . . . . 1.0-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-203 20-262 26-177 8-134
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1-18 1-0 1-58 3-3 . 1-0 2-0 . . 2-0 1-0 . . . . 2-0 1-0 . . . . . . . 1-3 1-0 . . 1-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-82 6-72
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MOUNTAIN WEST
WILSON, Logan WINGARD, A. GRANDERSON, C. MALUIA, Cassh GHAIFAN, Y. EPPS, Marcus ORTIZ, Jalen GAFFORD, Rico PRIESTER, R. PROSSER, Kevin CRALL, Garrett PILAPIL, Adam HALL, Tyler JACKSON, J. HALL, Josiah MALAUULU, S. LOLOHEA, Nela HALLIBURTON, A. WISDORF, Ben POWNELL, Chavez HOLT, Ravontae GANDY, Esaias KAMANA, Tim CAIN, Conner MAYFIELD, Tyree SMITH, Braden LOPEZ, Austin EVANS, Nico VAN MAANEN, D. ROTHE, Cooper GATOLOAI-FAUPUL COX, Avante' CUMMINGS, Ryan FIELDS, Dalton HALL, Milo WASHINGTON, S. MOORE, Jahmari DONOVAN, Kolton BORTON, Justis WATSON, Jaylon HARSHMAN, Josh WALLACE, Zach TURNER, Cole ALLEN, Josh PRICE, James OVERSTREET, K. JOHNSON, C.J. CONWAY, Austin Total Opponents
Sacks no-yds
RECORDS & HISTORY
tfl/yds
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THE OPPONENTS
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Defensive Leaders
COWBOY COACHES
# 30 28 91 46 93 6 8 5 2 42 88 45 9 86 53 96 58 3D 43 7 98 20 23 87 85 24 54 22 36 40 50 26 59 68 3 1 52 90 76 35 33 72 67 17 80 29 14 25
SEASON OUTLOOK
The Automated ScoreBook Wyoming Cowboys Overall Defensive Statistics (Final Stats) All games
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SEASON IN REVIEW The Automated ScoreBook Wyoming Cowboys Team Game-by-Game (Final Stats) All games TEAM STATISTICS Date
Opponent
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Sep 02 at IOWA HAWKEYES Sep 09 GARDNER-WEBB Sep 16 OREGON DUCKS Sep 23 HAWAI'I Sep 30 TEXAS STATE BOBCATS Oct 14 at Utah State Oct 21 at Boise State Oct 28 NEW MEXICO LOBOS Nov 04 COLORADO STATE Nov 11 at Air Force Nov 18 FRESNO STATE Nov 25 at San Jose State Dec 22 vs Central Michigan Wyoming Cowboys Opponents
Rushing yds td
30 59 0 28 65 1 32 117 1 29 177 2 35 84 0 36 85 1 34 111 1 32 75 2 34 156 1 43 100 3 28 77 0 43 187 1 42 121 0 446 1414 13 599 2084 16
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11 23 174 0 23 23-40-2 174 0 13 22 328 2 47 22-32-0 328 2 14 10 66 0 21 10-25-1 66 0 59 9 92 1 25 9-19-0 92 1 12 15 249 3 40 15-26-0 249 3 16 18 208 1 28 18-26-1 208 1 19 12 131 1 30 12-27-2 131 1 12 16 234 4 38 16-28-0 234 4 40 10 138 0 21 10-20-0 138 0 10 11 129 1 38 11-15-0 129 1 8 20 231 1 41 20-33-0 231 1 38 18 170 1 53 18-38-2 170 1 20 11 154 3 45 11-19-0 154 3 59 195 2304 18 53 195-348-8 2304 18 44 189 2274 11 74 189-334-20 2274 11
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Kick Returns no. yds td lg
2 20 0 0 2 40 4 161 1 95 3 54 2 61 0 0 2 45 2 47 1 39 1 28 3 61 23 651 33 682
0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
12 0 21 97 95 30 32 0 24 29 39 28 37 97 38
Punt Returns no. yds td lg
0 0 3 53 2 16 3 58 4 27 1 -1 0 0 1 2 1 4 1 3 2 1 3 58 2 15 23 236 25 118
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
tot off
0 233 45 393 14 183 37 269 18 333 0 293 0 242 2 309 4 294 3 229 1 308 55 357 8 275 55 3718 23 4358
Games: 13 • Avg/rush: 3.2 • Avg/catch: 11.8 • Pass effic: 124.12 • KR avg: 28.3 • PR avg: 10.3 • All purpose avg/game: 374.4 • Total offense avg/gm: 286.0 Date
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Date
Opponent
Sep 02 at IOWA HAWKEYES Sep 09 GARDNER-WEBB Sep 16 OREGON DUCKS Sep 23 HAWAI'I Sep 30 TEXAS STATE BOBCAT Oct 14 at Utah State Oct 21 at Boise State Oct 28 NEW MEXICO LOBOS Nov 04 COLORADO STATE Nov 11 at Air Force Nov 18 FRESNO STATE Nov 25 at San Jose State Dec 22 vs Central Michigan Wyoming Cowboys Opponents
Sep 02 at IOWA HAWKEYES Sep 09 GARDNER-WEBB Sep 16 OREGON DUCKS Sep 23 HAWAI'I Sep 30 TEXAS STATE BOBCAT Oct 14 at Utah State Oct 21 at Boise State Oct 28 NEW MEXICO LOBOS Nov 04 COLORADO STATE Nov 11 at Air Force Nov 18 FRESNO STATE Nov 25 at San Jose State Dec 22 vs Central Michigan Wyoming Cowboys Opponents
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Tackles a total
26 52 34 34 40 40 34 28 28 44 26 36 16 438 334
yds
203 194 328 245 242 216 191 326 194 305 398 366 221 3429 2892
62 79 94 82 86 78 78 69 78 93 71 78 64 1012 793
avg
29.0 38.8 36.4 40.8 40.3 36.0 38.2 40.8 48.5 43.6 44.2 36.6 36.8 39.0 44.5
tfl-yds
6.0-34 7.0-19 11.0-24 5.0-12 11.0-49 7.0-33 7.0-19 4.0-27 8.0-25 4.0-14 4.0-13 7.0-26 10.0-44 91.0-339 73.0-299
Sacks no-yds
2.0-15 3.0-15 2.0-7 2.0-4 4.0-32 3.0-25 3.0-14 2.0-18 2.0-6 2.0-12 1.0-6 2.0-15 5.0-35 34.0-204 26.0-177
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42 42 44 49 51 41 44 62 53 65 58 45 47 65 75
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0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 4 8
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3-0 0-0 2-0 0-0 1-18 2-0 0-0 2-3 0-0 2-0 1-3 1-0 4-58 18-82 6-72
fc
1 3 2 3 2 4 1 3 0 2 1 7 2 31 11
1-0 1-0 1-8 2-22 1-37 3-34 0-0 5-51 0-0 1-31 0-0 1-57 4-22 20-262 8-134
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1 3 4 3 0 4 1 3 0 3 4 3 4 33 15
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2 3 3 6 1 3 1 5 2 2 2 4 1 35 40
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0-0 3-3 1-1 4-4 6-6 2-3 2-2 6-6 1-1 4-4 1-1 2-2 4-4 36-37 27-27
Field Goals
md-att
1-2 2-2 2-2 0-1 1-1 2-2 0-0 0-0 3-3 0-0 0-0 1-2 3-3 15-18 13-17
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49 29 42 0 28 29 0 0 43 0 0 28 28 49 52
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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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0 3 0 3 0 13 0 0 0 14 1 10 0 0 0 35 0 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 23 1 122 0 40
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yds
2 119 6 379 4 260 4 259 7 455 6 380 3 182 7 440 4 248 5 301 2 77 3 154 8 497 61 3751 53 3246
off t/o
avg
59.5 63.2 65.0 64.8 65.0 63.3 60.7 62.9 62.0 60.2 38.5 51.3 62.1 61.5 61.2
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0 5 4 1 5 2 0 1 2 1 1 0 2 24 29
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MOUNTAIN WEST
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RECORDS & HISTORY
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SEASON IN REVIEW
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2017 Season
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THE OPPONENTS
RS 12/0 HS RS RS HS HS
2016 (G/GS) 14/14 RS RS 14/12 RS HS HS 14/2 HS RS RS 7/7 S. Utah RS 14/14 14/0 14/0 13/0 14/14 HS HS 14/5 6/6 RS 14/11 4/0 7/0 14/0 HS 14/2 HS 14/11 HS 14/14 14/3 7/7 14/0 RS 1/0 14/1 0/0 1/0 12/0 13/2 RS 14/2 RS 14/0 14/1 RS 7/0 14/0 14/0 11/2 14/10 14/14 14/14 4/0 HS RS 0/0 RS 14/0 0/0 14/5 HS HS 14/14 RS 14/0
THE COWBOYS
Players Josh Allen, qb Justis Borton, nt Jeff Burroughs, fb Conner Cain, nt/dt RS Josh Calvert, nt Caleb Cantrell, ls C.J. Coldon, cb Austin Conway, wr HS Avante’ Cox, wr Garrett Crall, de Dontae Crow, wr Ryan Cummings, og/ot 7/7 Kolton Donovan, ls Ayden Eberhardt, wr Marcus Epps, fs RS Nico Evans, rb RS Dalton Fields, og 11/0 Austin Fort, te RS Rico Gafford, cb Esaias Gandy, s Ryan Gatoloai-Faupula, lb Youhanna Ghaifan, dt HS Carl Granderson, de HS Mike Green II, rb Josiah Hall, de HS Milo Hall, rb HS Tyler Hall, cb Alijah Halliburton, fs Logan Harris, c Josh Harshman, te HS Ravontae Holt, dt Antonio Hull, cb HS Javaree Jackson, dt Kaden Jackson, og HS C.J. Johnson, wr HS Brinkley Jolly, ot RS Tim Kamana, ss 12/8 Isaac Leppke, wr Matt List, fb RS Nela Lolohea, de Austin Lopez, de HS Anthony Makransky, cb HS Sidney Malauulu, nt RS Cassh Maluia, lb Sam Maughan, te Tyree Mayfield, te RS Jahmari, Moore, lb John Okwoli, wr Jalen Ortiz, lb/n UCLA Kellen Overstreet, rb HS Adam Pilapil, lb RS Chavez Pownell Jr., lb/n RS James Price, wr HS Robert Priester, cb 11/7 Kevin Prosser, de HS Cooper Rothe, k Gavin Rush, og Pahl Schwab, ot HS Jared Scott, wr Braden Smith, cb Nick Smith, qb RS Jerard Swan, rb Nick Szpor, qb/holder Cole Turner, og RS Drew Van Maanen, fb 12/7 Tyler Vander Waal, qb Alonzo Velazquez, ot Zach Wallace, ot HS Sidney Washington Jr.,cb Jaylon Watson, fb HS
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COWBOY COACHES
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Players Jace Webb, og Logan Wilson, lb Shiloh Windsor, de Andrew Wingard, ss Ben Wisdorf, lb Trey Woods, rb Tim Zaleski, p
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2017 Game-by-Game Starters Offensive Game-by-Game Starters Game at Iowa GARDNER-WEBB OREGON HAWAI’I TEXAS STATE at Utah State at Boise State NEW MEXICO COLORADO STATE at Air Force FRESNO STATE at San Jose State Idaho Potato Bowl
QB Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen N. Smith N. Smith Allen
RB M. Hall M. Hall M. Hall M. Hall Woods Woods Woods Woods Woods Woods Woods Woods Woods
FB (WR, RB) Okwoli (WR) Okwoli (WR) Okwoli (WR) Woods (RB) Okwoli (WR) Van Maanen (FB) Conway (WR) Conway (WR) Conway (WR) Conway (WR) Conway (WR) Conway (WR) Conway (WR)
Defensive Game-by-Game Starters Game at Iowa GARDNER-WEBB OREGON HAWAI’I TEXAS STATE at Utah State at Boise State NEW MEXICO COLORADO STATE at Air Force FRESNO STATE at San Jose State Idaho Potato Bowl
CB (DE) Priester Priester Priester Priester Priester Priester Priester Priester T. Hall Priester Priester Priester Priester
FS Epps Epps Epps Epps Epps Epps Epps Epps Epps Epps Epps Epps Epps
SS Wingard Wingard Wingard Wingard Wingard Wingard Wingard Wingard Wingard Wingard Wingard Wingard Wingard
WR Conway Conway Conway Price Price Price Price Price Price Price Price Price Price
WR (TE) TE Johnson (WR) Mayfield Johnson (WR) Mayfield Johnson (WR) Mayfield Harshman(TE) Mayfield Conway (WR) Mayfield Harshman(TE) Fort Fort (TE) Mayfield Johnson (WR) Harshman Johnson (WR) Harshman Harshman(TE) Mayfield Johnson (WR) Harshman Johnson (WR) Mayfield Johnson (WR) Harshman
LT Wallace Wallace Wallace Wallace Wallace Wallace Wallace Wallace Wallace Wallace Wallace Wallace Wallace
LG Cummings Cummings Cummings Rush Webb Webb Rush Rush Rush Rush Cummings Cummings Cummings
C Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris
RG K. Jackson K. Jackson K. Jackson K. Jackson Rush Rush K. Jackson K. Jackson K. Jackson K. Jackson K. Jackson K. Jackson Rush
CB T. Hall T. Hall T. Hall T. Hall Gafford Gafford Gafford Gafford Gafford Gafford Gafford Gafford Gafford
LB (SAM/N) Ortiz Ortiz Ortiz Ortiz Ortiz Ortiz Ortiz Ortiz Ortiz Ortiz Ortiz Ortiz Ortiz
LB (WILL) Maluia Maluia Maluia Maluia Maluia Maluia Maluia Maluia Maluia Maluia Maluia Maluia Maluia
DE Granderson Granderson Granderson Granderson Granderson Granderson Granderson Granderson Granderson Granderson Granderson Granderson Granderson
DT Ghaifan Ghaifan Ghaifan Ghaifan Ghaifan Ghaifan Holt Ghaifan Ghaifan Ghaifan Ghaifan Ghaifan Ghaifan
NT Malauulu Malauulu Malauulu Malauulu Cain Cain Cain Holt Holt J. Jackson Malauulu Malauulu Malauulu
LB (MIKE) Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson
RT Velazquez Velazquez Velazquez Velazquez Velazquez Cummings Cummings Jolly Velazquez Velazquez Velazquez Velazquez Velazquez
DE J. Hall Prosser Prosser J. Hall J. Hall J. Hall J. Hall Prosser J. Hall Lolohea J. Hall J. Hall Lolohea
2017 Season Captains Team Captains #6 Marcus Epps, Jr., FS, Los Angeles, Calif. #17 Josh Allen, Jr., QB, Firebaugh, Calif. #30 Logan Wilson, So., LB, Casper, Wyo. #36 Drew Van Maanen, Sr., FB, Parker, Colo.
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SEASON IN REVIEW GAME #2
Wyoming 3, Iowa 24
Wyoming 27, Gardner-Webb 0
Sept. 2, 2017 Kinnick Stadium - Iowa City, Iowa
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
Wyoming Iowa 15 16 30-59 41-138 174 125 40-23-2 15-8-1 70-233 56-263 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-37 2-20 1-30 1-0 2-46 7-29.0 4-38.2 1-0 4-3 5-40 3-25 31:06 28:54 5 of 18 4 of 13 1 of 2 2 of 2 0-0 1-1 2-15 3-27
Wyoming Gardner-Webb
1 14 0
2 10 0
3 0 0
4 3 0
Total 27 0
Scoring summary 1st 09:55 WY 04:43 WY 2nd 06:41 WY 01:27 WY 4th 01:52 WY
OVERSTREET, K. 1 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) CONWAY, Austin 27 yd pass from ALLEN, Josh ROTHE, Cooper 28 yd field goal JOHNSON, C.J. 29 yd pass from ALLEN, Josh ROTHE, Cooper 29 yd field goal GWU Wyoming 12 19 52-173 28-65 22 328 7-2-1 32-22-0 59-195 60-393 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-53 1-14 0-0 0-0 1-0 7-43.6 5-38.8 1-0 0-0 2-18 4-45 30:38 29:22 9 of 17 5 of 13 0 of 1 1 of 1 0-0 3-3 0-0 3-15
Iowa - Wadley, Akrum 24-116; Butler, James 10-47 Wyoming - HALL, Milo 9-30; OVERSTREET, K. 7-24; COX, Avantae’ 1-9
PASSING:
Iowa - Stanley, Nate 8-15-1-125 Wyoming - ALLEN, Josh 23-40-2-174
RUSHING:
GWU - MAXWELL, T. 18-68; MOSES, A.J. 13-54; BERNARD, K. 7-25 Wyoming - OVERSTREET, K. 14-33; WOODS, Trey 2-15; HALL, Milo 10-13
RECEIVING:
Iowa - Easley, Nick 4-77; Fant, Noah 2-29 Wyoming - CONWAY, Austin 8-51; OKWOLI, John 4-41; JOHNSON, C.J. 3-22;
PASSING:
GWU - MAXWELL, T. 2-7-1-22 Wyoming - ALLEN, Josh 22-32-0-328
RECEIVING:
GWU - ELLIS II, J. 1-12; HORTON, K. 1-10 Wyoming - CONWAY, Austin 11-135; JOHNSON, C.J. 6-130; OKWOLI, John 2-17
INTERCEPTIONS: Iowa - Jackson, Joshua 1-41; Reiff, Brady 1-5 Wyoming - GAFFORD, Rico 1-0 FUMBLES:
Iowa - Stanley, Nate 3-2; Smith-Marsette, 1-1 Wyoming - COX, Avantae’ 1-0
INTERCEPTIONS: GWU - None Wyoming - Wingard, Andrew 1-0
SACKS (UA-A):
Iowa - Jewell, Josey 2-0; Epenesa, A.J. 1-0 Wyoming - GRANDERSON, C. 1-0; ORTIZ, Jalen 1-0
FUMBLES:
GWU - BERNARD, K. 1-0 Wyoming - None
SACKS (UA-A):
GWU - None Wyoming - PROSSER, Kevin 2-0; HOLT, Ravontae 1-0
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TACKLES (UA-A): GWU - Webb-PEGUES, J. 6-2; DUNBAR, K. 6-2; CARTER, J. 5-3 Wyoming - PROSSER, Kevin 5-4; GHAIFAN, Y. 2-5; ORTIZ, Jalen 2-4; WILSON, Logan 2-4; WINGARD, A. 2-4; EPPS, Marcus 4-1; MALUIA, Cassh 1-4; CRALL, Garrett 1-4; MALAUULU, S. 0-5; LOLOHEA, Nela 2-1; GAFFORD, Rico 1-2; JACKSON, J. 1-2; HOLT, Ravontae 1-2; CAIN,Conner 0-3
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TACKLES (UA-A): Iowa - Jewell, Josey 7-7; Niemann, Ben 6-7; Bower, Bo 4-7; Taylor, Miles 4-4 Wyoming - GRANDERSON, C. 3-6; WINGARD, A. 4-4; WILSON, Logan 6-0; ORTIZ, Jalen 4-2; GHAIFAN, Y. 3-2; MALUIA, Cassh 2-2; PILAPIL, Adam 1-3; EPPS, Marcus 2-1; HALL, Tyler 2-1; HALL, Josiah 2-0
MOUNTAIN WEST
RUSHING:
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
RECORDS & HISTORY
ROTHE, Cooper 49 yd field goal Fant, Noah 2 yd pass from Stanley, Nate Fant, Noah 27 yd pass from Stanley, Nate Easley, Nick 45 yd pass from Stanley, Nate Recinos, Miguel 44 yd field goal
SEASON IN REVIEW
Scoring summary 2nd 11:21 WY 05:07 IOWA 00:22 IOWA 3rd 05:34 IOWA 4th 07:52 IOWA
THE OPPONENTS
1 2 3 4 Total 0 3 0 0 3 0 10 7 3 24
The Wyoming Cowboys (1-1) scored on their first two drives of the game and won their eighth home game in their last nine home contests, defeating Gardner-Webb (0-2) by a final score of 27-0 in Wyoming’s 2017 home opener on Saturday in War Memorial Stadium. Wyoming’s shutout was the first since shutting out Colorado State 44-0 on Oct. 20, 2010, in Laramie. The Cowboys outgained the Runnin’ Bulldogs 393 to 195 in the game. With their 24-0 halftime lead, the Cowboys shut out an opponent in the first half for the first time since Sept. 14, 2013 against Northern Colorado, when they led 21-0 at half. The first-half shutout marked the first time Wyoming shut out an opponent in either half since shutting out Colorado State in the second half of a 38-17 win on Oct. 1, 2016. Wyoming outgained Gardner-Webb 161-13 in the first quarter, 297-77 in the first half. Junior quarterback Josh Allen completed 10 of 12 passes for 142 yards and a TD in the first quarter. For the game, he completed 22 of 32 passes for 328 yards and two touchdowns. Junior defensive end Kevin Prosser recorded a sack in the first quarter, giving him a sack in six of his last 10 games dating back to last season. He had two total tackles for loss in the first quarter. Prosser added another sack in the third quarter, giving him a new career high for sacks in a game. Prosser recorded nine total tackles and five solo tackles, both career single-game highs.
THE COWBOYS
Wyoming Iowa
Sept. 9, 2017 War Memorial Stadium - Laramie, Wyo.
COWBOY COACHES
The Cowboy defense forced four turnovers, but the Iowa defense held the Wyoming offense in check, as UW fell 24-3 in the season opener on Saturday afternoon in Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The Pokes were held to 233 yards of total offense against one of the nation’s top defenses. The Cowboy defense were also stout holding Iowa to 263 yards of offense. UW rushed for 59 yards, as it would have been a season low in 2016. Junior Josh Allen was 23-of-40 passing for 174 yards with two interceptions. Sophomore Austin Conway led the Pokes with a career-high eight receptions for a career-high 51 yards. Sophomore Milo Hall recorded his first-career carry in the first quarter and finished the game with 30 yards on nine carries. The UW defense was led by junior Carl Granderson. He had a career-high 10 tackles for UW and added a sack along with a forced fumble. Junior Andrew Wingard added eight tackles and sophomore linebacker Logan Wilson finished with six, all of which were solo. Stanley threw for 125 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Akrum Wadley rushed for 116 yards on 24 carries. The Iowa linebackers combined for 38 tackles with Josey Jewell recording a game-high 14.
SEASON OUTLOOK
GAME #1
SEASON IN REVIEW GAME #3
GAME #4
Wyoming 13, Oregon 49
Wyoming 28, Hawai’i 21 OT
Sept. 16, 2017 War Memorial Stadium - Laramie, Wyo.
Sept. 23, 2017 War Memorial Stadium - Laramie, Wyo.
The Oregon Ducks brought one of the top ranked offenses in the nation into Wyoming’s War Memorial Stadium on Saturday, and the Ducks rode that offense to a 49-13 win over the Wyoming Cowboys. The game attracted an outstanding crowd of 29,139. The Cowboys suffered their first regular-season loss in War Memorial Stadium since a 26-7 loss to Colorado State on Nov. 7, 2015, snapping an eightgame regular season home winning streak. Oregon ended the day with 558 yards of total offense to Wyoming’s 183. The Cowboy defense forced three turnovers on the day, with two first half fumble recoveries and a secondhalf interception. Wyoming turned all three of those forced turnovers into points -- one touchdown and two field goals. Sophomore running back Milo Hall busted the longest rush of his career, a 14-yarder, in the first quarter. Hall rushed for a career-high 43 yards on 11 carries. Freshman running back Trey Woods entered the game in the second quarter and gained 14 yards on his first carry. On his first carry against Gardner-Webb, Woods gained 13 yards. Woods recorded career bests of 11 carries and 42 yards during the game. Junior safety Andrew Wingard recorded 14 tackles, his first double-digit tackle game of the season and the 15th of his career. He also had 2.5 tackles for loss, including a sack. He now has 3.0 sacks in his career.
It was a key conference opener for both the Wyoming Cowboys and Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors and both teams gave gutsy performances before the Cowboys prevailed in the first overtime to capture a 28-21 home win. Wyoming improved to 2-2 overall and 1-0 in the Mountain West Conference. Hawai’i is now 2-2, 0-1 in the MW. A 25-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Josh Allen to junior wide receiver James Price on the first play of overtime gave the Cowboys the lead at 28-21. Price was playing in his first game this season, after suffering a broken collarbone early in fall camp. Hawai’i, which had won the coin toss in overtime and chose to go on defense first, was then faced with having to score a TD to extend the game. Hawai’i senior running back Diocemy Saint Juste gained 10 yards on a first down rush down to the 15-yard line. On second down, UH quarterback Dru Brown attempted a pass that was tipped by Wyoming redshirt freshman defensive end Garrett Crall and intercepted by sophomore linebacker Cassh Maluia to give the Cowboys the victory. It was the second straight year and the third time in the four years of the Craig Bohl era at Wyoming that Wyoming won its conference opener. Sophomore cornerback Tyler Hall ran back a kickoff 97 yards to tie the game at 14-14 late in the third quarter. True freshman Woods recorded the first 100-yard rushing game of his career, running for 135 yards
Wyoming Oregon
1 10 14
2 0 28
3 3 0
4 0 7
Total 13 49
Scoring summary 1st 09:04 ORE 06:41 ORE 03:48 WY 01:37 WY 2nd 12:19 ORE 05:58 ORE 01:00 ORE 00:43 ORE 3rd 02:15 WY 4th 11:13 ORE
Freeman, Royce 1 yd run (Schneider, A. kick) Freeman, Royce 3 yd run (Schneider, A. kick) ALLEN, Josh 10 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) ROTHE, Cooper 30 yd field goal Herbert, Justin 9 yd run (Schneider, A. kick) Griffin, Taj 20 yd pass from Herbert, Justin (Schneider, A. kick) Freeman, Royce 1 yd run (Schneider, A. kick) Benoit, Kani 2 yd run (Schneider, A. kick) ROTHE, Cooper 42 yd field goal Benoit, Kani 4 yd run (Schneider, A. kic
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
Oregon Wyoming 32 10 65-307 32-117 251 66 30-18-1 25-10-1 95-558 57-183 1-30 0-0 3-0 2-16 0-0 2-40 1-3 1-8 3-29.7 9-36.4 2-2 3-1 4-40 6-62 32:56 27:04 9 of 17 4 of 15 1 of 2 0 of 0 7-8 2-2 2-8 2-7
Scoring summary 2nd 13:22 WY 05:52 UH 3rd 00:54 UH 00:39 WY 4th 11:53 WY 08:18 UH OT 15:00 WY
1 0 0
2 7 7
3 7 7
4 7 7
OT Total 7 28 0 21
WOODS, Trey 34 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) TUIASOA, Ryan 1 yd run (TRIFONOVITCH kick) SAINT JUSTE, D. 5 yd run (TRIFONOVITCH kick) HALL, Tyler 97 yd kickoff return (ROTHE, Cooper kick) CONWAY, Austin 3 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) URSUA, John 50 yd pass from BROWN, Dru (TRIFONOVITCH kick) PRICE, James 25 yd pass from ALLEN, Josh (ROTHE, Cooper kick)
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
Hawai’i Wyoming 24 11 38-170 29-177 280 92 40-29-2 19-9-0 78-450 48-269 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-58 3-55 4-161 0-0 2-22 5-47.2 6-40.8 0-0 0-0 10-96 4-51 39:05 20:55 6 of 15 4 of 12 2 of 3 1 of 1 2-4 1-1 2-15 2-4
RUSHING:
UH - SAINT JUSTE, D. 26-120; TUIASOA, Ryan 5-34; MCDONALD, Cole 4-14 Wyoming - WOODS, Trey 15-135; ALLEN, Josh 6-17; HALL, Milo 3-14
RUSHING:
Oregon - Freeman, Royce 30-157; Benoit, Kani 8-48; Griffin, Taj 6-35 Wyoming - HALL, Milo 11-43; WOODS, Trey 11-42; ALLEN, Josh 8-25
PASSING:
UH - BROWN, Dru 29-40-2-280 Wyoming - ALLEN, Josh 9-19-0-92
PASSING:
Oregon - Herbert, Justin 18-29-1-251 Wyoming - ALLEN, Josh 9-24-1-64
RECEIVING:
UH - URSUA, John 8-102; BARKER, Ammon 7-55; COLLIE, Dylan 4-29 Wyoming - MAYFIELD, Tyree 2-27; OKWOLI, John 2-21; CONWAY, Austin 2-10
RECEIVING:
Oregon - Mitchell, D. 6-65; Johnson III, J. 4-53; Nelson, Charles 2-27 Wyoming - CONWAY, Austin 4-27; OKWOLI, John 1-15; MAYFIELD, Tyree 1-8
INTERCEPTIONS: UH - None Wyoming - WINGARD, A. 1-22; MALUIA, Cassh 1-0
INTERCEPTIONS: Oregon - Hotchkins, A.J. 1-3. Wyoming - GAFFORD, Rico 1-8
FUMBLES:
UH - None Wyoming - None UH - TAVAI, Jahlani 1-1; HENDRIE, M. 0-1 Wyoming - GRANDERSON, C. 1-0; GHAIFAN, Y. 1-0
FUMBLES:
Oregon - Nelson, Charles 1-1; Herbert, Justin 1-1 Wyoming - ALLEN, Josh 2-1; CONWAY, Austin 1-0
SACKS (UA-A):
SACKS (UA-A):
Oregon - Moi, Jonah 1-0; Springs, Arrion 1-0 Wyoming - GRANDERSON, C. 1-0; WINGARD, A. 1-0
TACKLES (UA-A): UH - TAVAI, Jahlani 7-3; MATAUTIA, S. 5-1; WILLIAMS, R. 2-3 Wyoming - WILSON, Logan 7-7; WINGARD, A. 6-3; GAFFORD, Rico 5-3; ORTIZ,Jalen 6-1; GHAIFAN, Y. 6-1; MALUIA, Cassh 3-4; EPPS, Marcus 3-3; GRANDERSON, C.3-2; PRIESTER, R. 3-0; CAIN, Conner 0-3; HALL, Josiah 0-3; HALL, Tyler 1-1;CRALL, Garrett 1-1
TACKLES (UA-A): Oregon - Apelu, Kaulana 5-2; Springs, Arrion 3-1; Hotchkins, A.J. 2-2 Wyoming - WINGARD, A. 9-5; WILSON, Logan 8-3; PILAPIL, Adam 6-2; MALUIA, Cassh 5-3; EPPS, Marcus 6-1; PROSSER, Kevin 4-2; PRIESTER, R. 4-2; ORTIZ, Jalen 2-4; GRANDERSON, C. 3-2; GHAIFAN, Y. 2-3
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SEASON IN REVIEW GAME #6
Wyoming 45, Texas State 10
Wyoming 28, Utah State 23
A second quarter scoring explosion by the Wyoming Cowboys fueled a 45-10 home win over Texas State. The Wyoming offense scored three touchdowns on TD passes by junior quarterback Josh Allen. The Cowboy defense scored twice on a 37-yard interception return by senior cornerback Rico Gafford and an 18-yard fumble return for a touchdown by sophomore linebacker Logan Wilson. And the Wyoming special teams scored on a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by sophomore cornerback Tyler Hall. Hall became the first Cowboy in the 121 seasons of Cowboy Football to return two kickoffs for touchdowns in a single season and in a career. There have been seven Cowboys who returned one kickoff return for a touchdown during their careers. Wyoming’s offense generated 333 yards of total offense -- 249 passing yards and 84 rushing. The Cowboy defense held Texas State to 262 yards -- 127 passing and 135 rushing. Saturday’s win marked the continued home success for UW, as it was the 10th home win in the last 12 games the Pokes have played in War Memorial Stadium. Wyoming also continued its string of games winning the turnover battle. UW forced two Texas State turnovers on the day, while committing only one turnover itself. The Cowboys have won the turnover battle in all five games this season.
A Josh Allen Touchdown pass to C.J. Johnson and a forced fumble by Conner Cain in the closing minutes lifted the Pokes to a 2823 win over Utah State on Saturday afternoon in Maverik Stadium in Logan, Utah. It marked the Cowboys’ first win over the Aggies in Logan since 2003, as the Pokes came head back to Laramie with the Bridger Rifle for the secondstraight season. The Wyoming defense recorded a season-high five turnovers with the defense adding a scoring tally for the second-straight game. Junior defensive end Carl Granderson recorded a safety with remaining to seal the win for Wyoming. Granderson and fellow junior defensive end Kevin Prosser along with senior corner back Rico Gafford recorded interceptions for UW. Allen finished the day 18-of-26 passing for 208 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Eight different receivers caught passes for the Pokes. Junior wide receiver James Price grabbed a career-high four catches for a career-high 72 yards. Junior safety Andrew Wingard recorded a team-high 15 tackles. He went over 300 in his career, as he now has 310. Sophomore linebacker Cassh Maluia added 11 tackles for the Pokes, which all came in the first half.
Oct. 14, 2017 Maverik Stadium - Logan, Utah
Sept. 30, 2017 War Memorial Stadium - Laramie, Wyo.
Texas State 16 52-135 127 23-11-1 75-262 1-39 3-30 2-28 0-0 6-44.0 4-1 3-22 30:20 6 of 18 1 of 2 2-3 2-14
Wyoming 18 35-84 249 26-15-0 61-333 1-18 4-27 1-95 1-37 6-40.3 3-1 4-33 29:40 5 of 11 0 of 0 3-3 4-32
4 12 7
Total 28 23
EBERLE, Dominik 45 yd field goal ROTHE, Cooper 21 yd field goal EBERLE, Dominik 31 yd field goal ALLEN, Josh 1 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick failed) ROBERTS, B. 29 yd pass from VAUGHNS, A (EBERLE, Dominik kick) EBERLE, Dominik 49 yd field goal PROSSER, Kevin 28 yd interception return (ROTHE, Cooper kick) NELSON, DJ 4 yd run (EBERLE, Dominik kick) ROTHE, Cooper 29 yd field goal JOHNSON, C.J. 28 yd pass from ALLEN, Josh (ROTHE, Cooper kick) GRANDERSON, C. safety
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
Wyoming 14 36-85 208 26-18-1 62-293 0-0 1--1 3-54 3-34 6-36.0 0-0 8-75 31:47 4 of 15 3 of 3 3-3 3-25
Utah State 23 37-131 232 39-20-3 76-363 0-0 1-10 4-89 1-0 2-40.5 3-2 4-50 28:13 6 of 16 1 of 1 3-3 3-24
Texas St. - Jones III, W. 5-57; Taylor,Anthony 10-42 Wyoming - WOODS, Trey 21-53; OVERSTREET, K. 5-22; ALLEN, Josh 8-12
RUSHING:
USU - HUNT, LaJuan 18-73; MYERS, Kent 11-23 Wyoming -WOODS, Trey 15-40; ALLEN, Josh 16-36; OVERSTREET, K. 2-7
PASSING:
Texas St.-Williams, D. 10-19-1-91; Jones III, W. 1-4-0-36 Wyoming - ALLEN, Josh 14-24-0-219; SMITH, Nick 1-2-0-30
PASSING:
USU -MYERS, Kent 11-20-0-94; LOVE, Jordan 8-18-3-109 Wyoming - ALLEN, Josh 18-26-1-208
RECEIVING:
Texas St. - Watts,Tyler 4-24; White,Hutch 2-42; King,Elijah 2-11 Wyoming - JOHNSON, C.J. 4-57; COX, Avante’ 2-50; VAN MAANEN, D. 2-27
RECEIVING:
USU - RAYMOND, Dax 5-72; ROBERTS, B. 4-50; HUNT, LaJuan 4-19 Wyoming - PRICE, James 4-72; CONWAY, Austin 4-17; EVANS, Nico 3-23
INTERCEPTIONS: Texas St. - None Wyoming - GAFFORD, Rico 1-37 Texas St. - Smith,Anthony 2-0; Taylor,Anthony 1-0; Williams, D. 1-1 Wyoming - ALLEN, Josh 2-0; WOODS, Trey 1-1
SACKS (UA-A):
Texas St. - Loyd,Gabe 1-0; Griffin,F. 0-1; Awad,Sami 0-1 Wyoming - GHAIFAN, Y. 1-2; CRALL, Garrett 0-1; HALL, Josiah 0-1; WILSON,Logan 1-0
TACKLES (UA-A): Texas St. - Loyd,Gabe 2-6; Rosemond,Dila 5-1; London II, B. 3-3 Wyoming - WILSON, Logan 6-6; GHAIFAN, Y. 6-3; WISDORF, Ben 4-4; GRAND ERSON, C. 3-3; WINGARD, A. 4-1;MALUIA, Cassh 1-4; EPPS, Marcus 3-1; HALLIBURTON, A. 1-3; CRALL, Garrett 0-4
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INTERCEPTIONS: USU - LEAVITT, Dallin 1-0 Wyoming - PROSSER, Kevin 1-28; GRANDERSON, C. 1-6; GAFFORD, Rico 1-0
FUMBLES:
USU - MILLER, Tre 1-1; SCARVER, Savon 1-0; HUNT, LaJuan 1-1 Wyoming - None
SACKS (UA-A):
USU - TAMAIVENA, Suli 2-0; DAVIS, Jalen 1-0 Wyoming - EPPS, Marcus 1-0; GRANDERSON, C. 1-0; CRALL, Garrett 1-0
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FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
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SEASON IN REVIEW
Hilborn, Foster 21 yd field goal, 6-29 2:19, TXST 3 - WY 0 JOHNSON, C.J. 22 yd pass from ALLEN, Josh (ROTHE, Cooper kick) GAFFORD, Rico 37 yd interception return (ROTHE, Cooper kick) King,Elijah 5 yd pass from Williams, D. (Hilborn, Foster kick) HALL, Tyler 95 yd kickoff return (ROTHE, Cooper kick) JOHNSON, C.J. 15 yd pass from ALLEN, Josh (ROTHE, Cooper kick) ROTHE, Cooper 28 yd field goal WILSON, Logan 18 yd fumble recovery (ROTHE, Cooper kick) CONWAY, Austin 8 yd pass from ALLEN, Josh (ROTHE, Cooper kick)
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TACKLES (UA-A): USU - TAMAIVENA, Suli 6-8; LEAVITT, Dallin 6-2; FERGUSON, Gaje 3-4 Wyoming - WINGARD, A. 10-5; MALUIA, Cassh 5-6; WILSON, Logan 4-5; EPPS, Marcus 3-5; GRANDERSON, C. 3-3; PROSSER, Kevin 2-2
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THE OPPONENTS
Scoring summary 1st 11:29 USU 04:58 WY 00:19 USU 2nd 09:14 WY 06:41 USU 00:03 USU 3rd 08:46 WY 4th 12:40 USU 08:51 WY 03:45 WY 00:37 WY
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THE COWBOYS
Scoring summary 2nd 13:43 TXST 09:46 WY 09:35 WY 03:11 TXST 02:57 WY 01:35 WY 00:00 WY 3rd 12:21 WY 03:29 WY
Wyoming Utah State
1 2 3 4 Total 0 31 14 0 45 0 10 0 0 10
COWBOY COACHES
Wyoming Texas State
SEASON OUTLOOK
GAME #5
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GAME #8
Wyoming 14, Boise State 24
Wyoming 42, New Mexico 3
Oct. 21, 2017 Albertsons Stadium - Boise, Idaho
Oct. 28, 2017 War Memorial Stadium - Laramie, Wyo.
After a defensive battle in the opening half of play, Boise State tallied three touchdowns in the second frame to earn a 24-14 win over the Cowboys on Saturday evening in Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. The Pokes fall to 4-3 on the season and 2-1 in the MW, as the Broncos (5-2, 3-0 MW) snapped Wyoming’s three-game winning streak. Junior Andrew Wingard recorded 15 tackles for the Cowboys. He has 325 in his career for 10th all-time at Wyoming. He has the third most tackles by a Cowboy safety in school history. Fellow junior safety Marcus Epps tied a career-high with 13 tackles. Junior defensive end Carl Granderson recorded career-highs in sacks with two, tackles with 12 and tackles for loss with 3.5. The Pokes defense did not record a turnover for the first time this season. Junior quarterback Josh Allen threw for 131 yards. He moved to ninth in career passing yards at Wyoming passing Craig Burnett. Allen now has 4,470 career passing yards. He lead the Pokes in rushing with 62 yards, as it was a season best for the quarterback. Wyoming recorded 242 yards of total offense, as Boise State recorded 342 on the night. Boise State was aggressive defensively with two interceptions and four sacks on the night.
Forcing turnovers has been a key to Wyoming victories this season, and the Cowboys had a night to remember as they forced seven New Mexico turnovers on way to a 42-3 home victory on Saturday. The seven takeaways were a Wyoming school record. The Pokes forced five of those turnovers in the first half and scored 35 points off those turnovers as they built a 42-0 halftime lead. The only second half scoring was a 42-yard field goal by New Mexico place-kicker Jason Sanders at the 14:08 mark of the fourth quarter. The Cowboy offense did an excellent job of converting those turnovers into points. The Cowboy offense converted all five of the first-half turnovers into touchdowns, and put together an 80-yard, seven-play TD drive of their own for the sixth first-half touchdown. Andrew Wingard would end the day with two interceptions and five tackles. Cowboy sophomore linebackers Logan Wilson and Cassh Maluia would lead the Pokes with seven tackles each. Senior linebacker Jalen Ortiz had six tackles and a pass breakup. Senior defensive end Nela Lolohea recorded five tackles, including 1.0 sack for 13 yards and 1.0 tackle for loss. Granderson ended the day with his one interception, four tackles, 1.5 TFLs and 0.5 sack. Josh Allen completed 16 of 28 passes (57.1 percent) for 234 yards, 4 passing touchdowns, no interceptions, 20 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD and 254 yards of total offense.
Wyoming Boise State Scoring summary 1st 09:15 WY 2nd 11:18 BSU 3rd 05:16 BSU 00:17 WY 4th 10:40 BSU 08:35 BSU
1 2 3 4 Total 7 0 7 0 14 0 3 7 14 24 ALLEN, Josh 1 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) HOGGARTH, Haden 23 yd field goal COZART, Montell 4 yd run (HOGGARTH, Haden kick) FORT, Austin 20 yd pass from ALLEN, Josh (ROTHE, Cooper kick) COZART, Montell 4 yd run (HOGGARTH, Haden kick) WILSON, Cedrick 24 yd pass from COZART, Montell (HOGGARTH, Haden kick)
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
Wyoming 15 34-111 131 27-12-2 61-242 0-0 0-0 2-61 0-0 5-38.2 0-0 1-12 24:10 6 of 13 2 of 2 2-2 3-13
Boise State 21 44-165 177 24-18-0 68-342 0-0 4-32 3-99 2-46 3-39.7 0-0 3-35 35:50 7 of 15 1 of 2 3-5 4-23
RUSHING:
Boise St. - MATTISON, Alex 17-91; COZART, Montell 16-52; WOLPIN, Ryan 5-16 Wyoming - ALLEN, Josh 18-62; WOODS, Trey 14-40; CONWAY, Austin 2-9
PASSING:
Boise St.-RYPIEN, Brett 12-17-0-104; COZART, Montell 6-7-0-73 Wyoming - ALLEN, Josh 12-27-2-131
RECEIVING:
Boise St. - WILSON, Cedrick 5-66; ROH, Jake 5-44; MATTISON, Alex 4-41 Wyoming - CONWAY, Austin 5-33; EVANS, Nico 2-20; MAYFIELD, Tyree 2-16
INTERCEPTIONS: Boise St. - PIERCE, DeAndre 1-46; WILLIAMS, Avery 1-0 Wyoming - None FUMBLES:
Boise St. - None Wyoming - None
SACKS (UA-A):
Boise St. - WEAVER, Curtis 2-0; HATADA, Chase 1-0; FRAZIER, Jabril 1-0 Wyoming - GRANDERSON, C. 2-0; PRIESTER, R. 1-0
TACKLES (UA-A): Boise St. - VANDER ESCH, L. 7-4; NAWAHINE, Kekoa 4-3; MAEVA, Tyson 1-5 Wyoming - WINGARD, A. 9-6; EPPS, Marcus 7-6; GRANDERSON, C. 7-5; ORTIZ, Jalen 5-2; WILSON, Logan 4-2; HALLIBURTON, A. 3-1; PRIESTER, R.2-1
Wyoming New Mexico Scoring summary 1st 02:37 WY 2nd 12:07 WY 07:32 WY 03:25 WY 02:46 WY 00:58 WY 4th 14:08 NM
1 7 0
2 35 0
3 0 0
4 0 3
Total 42 3
ALLEN, Josh 1 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) FORT, Austin 4 yd pass from ALLEN, Josh (ROTHE, Cooper kick) FORT, Austin 2 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) FORT, Austin 11 yd pass from ALLEN, Josh (ROTHE, Cooper kick) OKWOLI, John 19 yd pass from ALLEN, Josh (ROTHE, Cooper kick) JOHNSON, C.J. 38 yd pass from ALLEN, Josh (ROTHE, Cooper kick) SANDERS, Jason 42 yd field goal
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
New Mexico 13 40-115 69 25-10-5 65-184 0-0 3--12 6-126 0-0 6-53.7 2-2 6-55 32:10 6 of 18 1 of 1 1-1 0-0
Wyoming 18 32-75 234 28-16-0 60-309 1-3 1-2 0-0 5-51 8-40.8 0-0 5-50 27:50 4 of 13 0 of 1 5-6 2-18
RUSHING:
UNM - McQUARLEY, R. 13-43; OWENS, Tyrone 7-42; GERHART, Coltin 2-12 Wyoming -WOODS, Trey 11-25; OVERSTREET, K. 7-24; ALLEN, Josh 4-20
PASSING:
UNM - TUIOTI, Tekava 8-17-3-47; JORDAN, Lamar 2-8-2-22 Wyoming - ALLEN, Josh 16-28-0-234
RECEIVING:
UNM - DAVIS, Chris 2-17; REED, Patrick 2-16; GRIFFIN IV, Jay 2-11 Wyoming - PRICE, James 4-68; JOHNSON, C.J. 2-44; CONWAY, Austin 2-39
INTERCEPTIONS: UNM - None Wyoming - WINGARD, A. 2-12; GRANDERSON, C. 1-37; EPPS, Marcus 1-2; HALL, Tyler 1-0 FUMBLES:
UNM - JORDAN, Romell 1-1; DAVIS, Chris 1-1 Wyoming - None
SACKS (UA-A):
UNM - None Wyoming - PROSSER, Kevin 0-1; LOLOHEA, Nela 1-0; GRANDERSON, C. 0-1
TACKLES (UA-A): UNM -TOHI, Evahelotu 4-3; BARNWELL, Jr. 4-2; HUGHES, Garrett 3-2 Wyoming - WILSON, Logan 5-2; MALUIA, Cassh 4-3; ORTIZ, Jalen 5-1; WINGARD, A. 5-0; LOLOHEA, Nela 1-4; CRALL, Garrett 4-0; SMITH, Braden 2-2; GRANDERSON, C. 2-2; PRIESTER, R. 2-1; PROSSER, Kevin 0-3
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SEASON IN REVIEW GAME #10
Wyoming 16, Colorado State 13
Wyoming 28, Air Force 14
SEASON OUTLOOK
GAME #9
A strong start that saw the Cowboys score the first three touchdowns of the game was enough as Wyoming (7-3, 5-1 MW) downed Air Force (4-6, 3-3 MW) 28-14 on Saturday evening in Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Pokes scored 21 points off of turnovers and have now forced 27 turnovers this season. The Pokes have now won six of their last seven games. he Cowboys defense was solid on the night. Sophomore linebacker Logan Wilson led UW with 12 tackles. He also forced a fumble that led to a touchdown. Sophomore defensive tackle Youhanna Ghaifan recorded a career-high 11 tackles including a sack and two tackles for loss. Freshman defensive tackle Javaree Jackson had a career-best 10 tackles. Freshman running back Trey Woods led Wyoming rushing for 47 yards with a touchdown. Redshirt sophomore running back Kellen Overstreet had careerbests with 16 carries and 47 yards with a touchdown. Sophomore wide receiver Austin Conway had four catches for 33 yards and threw one pass for 20 yards. Junior quarterback Josh Allen was 8-of-11 for 70 yards with one touchdown. He left the game in the third quarter, but junior quarterback Nick Smith came in and was 2-of-3 for 38 yards. He led Wyoming on a touchdown drive in the fourth quarter.
Wyoming Colorado State
2 6 7
3 3 0
4 7 3
Total 16 13
BRYAN, W. 41 yd field goal ROTHE, Cooper 25 yd field goal, MATTHEWS, I. 1 yd run (BRYAN, W. kick) ROTHE, Cooper 43 yd field goal ROTHE, Cooper 32 yd field goal BRYAN, W. 27 yd field goal OVERSTREET, K. 3 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) Colorado St. 18 55-235 110 14-8-0 69-345 0-0 0-0 2-41 0-0 4-46.5 0-0 7-55 37:27 5 of 14 1 of 3 2-3 1-8
Wyoming 18 34-156 138 20-10-0 54-294 0-0 1-4 2-45 0-0 4-48.5 1-1 1-5 22:33 5 of 11 0 of 0 3-3 2-6
Scoring summary 1st 10:24 WY 2nd 14:04 WY 07:12 WY 00:25 AF 3rd 09:35 AF 4th 08:51 WY
1 7 0
2 14 7
3 0 7
4 7 0
Total 28 14
WOODS, Trey 1 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) SCOTT, Jared 17 yd pass from ALLEN, Josh (ROTHE, Cooper kick) ALLEN, Josh 2 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) BENNETT, Marcus 22 yd pass from WORTHMAN, Arion (STREBEL, Luke kick) BIRDOW, Taven 10 yd run (STREBEL, Luke kick) OVERSTREET, K. 9 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick)
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
Wyoming 16 43-100 129 15-11-0 58-229 0-0 1-3 2-47 1-31 7-43.6 2-1 5-50 28:19 4 of 11 0 of 0 4-4 2-12
Air Force 22 61-203 175 22-10-1 83-378 0-0 1-6 4-66 0-0 4-40.5 2-2 5-55 31:41 6 of 18 2 of 6 1-2 3-26
RUSHING:
AFA - BIRDOW, Taven 19-82; STAFFORD, Jacob 11-52 Wyoming -WOODS, Trey 11-47; OVERSTREET, K. 16-45; EVANS, Nico 2-13
Colorado St. - DAWKINS, D. 29-154; MATTHEWS, I. 11-41; BODDIE, R. 4-19 Wyoming - ALLEN, Josh 12-60; OVERSTREET, K. 7-43; CONWAY, Austin 1-40
PASSING:
AFA - WORTHMAN, Arion 10-22-1-175 Wyoming - ALLEN, Josh 8-11-0-70; SMITH, Nick 2-3-0-39
PASSING:
Colorado St.-STEVENS, N. 8-14-0-110 Wyoming - ALLEN, Josh 10-20-0-138
RECEIVING:
AFA - BENNETT, Marcus 3-52; SANDERS, Geraud 2-47; MCVEY, Tim 1-33 Wyoming - CONWAY, Austin 4-33; PRICE, James 2-16; WOODS, Trey 1-38;
RECEIVING:
Colorado St. - GALLUP, M. 4-29; FACKRELL, D. 2-61; JACKSON, W. 1-13 Wyoming - JOHNSON, C.J. 2-35; CONWAY, Austin 2-35; VAN MAANEN, D. 2-28
INTERCEPTIONS: AFA - WORTHMAN, Arion 1-1; BIRDOW, Taven 1-1 Wyoming - EPPS, Marcus 1-31
INTERCEPTIONS: Colorado St. - None Wyoming - None
FUMBLES:
AFA - JORDAN, Romell 1-1; DAVIS, Chris 1-1 Wyoming - SMITH, Nick 1-0; OVERSTREET, K. 1-1 AFA- WILLS, Lakota 2-0; FLOR, Jack 1-0 Wyoming - GHAIFAN, Y. 1-0; LOLOHEA, Nela 1-0
Colorado St. - None Wyoming - ALLEN, Josh 1-1
SACKS (UA-A):
SACKS (UA-A):
Colorado St. - HUBBARD, E. 1-0 Wyoming - MALUIA, Cassh 1-0; GHAIFAN, Y. 1-0
TACKLES (UA-A): AFA -ROSS, Grant 8-6; WILLS, Lakota 5-4; FEJEDELEM, J. 4-2 Wyoming - WILSON, Logan 6-6; GHAIFAN, Y. 6-5; JACKSON, J. 4-6; GRANDERSON, C. 2-5; WINGARD, A. 3-3; MALUIA, Cassh 1-5; PILAPIL, Adam 3-2; GAFFORD, Rico 4-0; LOLOHEA, Nela 3-1
TACKLES (UA-A): Colorado St. - WATSON, J. 10-1; SCHLAGER, J. 5-2; FOGAL, J. 3-1 Wyoming -WILSON, Logan 11-3; GHAIFAN, Y. 4-4; MALUIA, Cassh 4-3; EPPS, Marcus 4-2; WINGARD, A. 4-2; GRANDERSON, C. 1-5; PROSSER, Kevin 4-1; JACKSON, J. 3-2; HALL, Josiah 2-2; CRALL, Garrett 3-0
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UW ADMINISTRATION
FUMBLES:
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RUSHING:
RECORDS & HISTORY
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
Wyoming Air Force
SEASON IN REVIEW
Scoring summary 1st 11:46 CSU 2nd 13:10 WY 06:50 CSU 00:00 WY 3rd 11:47 WY 4th 10:39 CSU 04:21 WY
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THE OPPONENTS
There have been many memorable games in the 109-year history of “The Border War” and on Saturday night, another memory was made as the Wyoming Cowboys came from behind to capture a 16-13 victory in a game played in a snowstorm in Laramie. With a little over seven minutes to go in the game, Colorado State held a 13-9 lead and had the ball at the Wyoming 35-yard line, facing a 4th down and six. The Rams decided to go for it on fourth down, but Wyoming’s defense came up with a huge stop. The Pokes would then take the ball and Kellen Oversteet gave the Pokes the lead 16-13 with 4:21 remaining. He rushed for 26 yards on the Pokes final scoring drive and rushed seven times for 43 yards in the second half. Wyoming ended the game with 294 yards of total offense to Colorado State’s 345. There was only one turnover in the game -- on Allen’s fourth-quarter fumble. It was the first time this season that Wyoming won a game without winning the turnover battle. The Cowboy defense held CSU 154 yards under its league-leading 499.0 yards of total offense entering the game, and held the Rams to only 13 points -- 20 points under its season scoring average of 33.2. The victory by the Cowboys gave them their second consecutive win over the Rams and gave UW a two-game lead in the Bronze Boot portion of the series, now leading 26-24.
THE COWBOYS
Nov. 11, 2017 Falcon Stadium - Colorado Springs, Colo. COWBOY COACHES
Nov. 4, 2017 War Memorial Stadium - Laramie, Wyo.
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SEASON IN REVIEW GAME #11
GAME #12
Wyoming 7, Fresno State 13
Wyoming 17, San Jose State 20
The Wyoming Cowboys’ rallied late, scoring their only touchdown of the day to narrow Fresno State’s lead to 13-7 with 2:25 remaining in the game. Wyoming then followed that scoring drive with a final drive of the game that saw the Cowboys take the ball all the way down to the Fresno State 27-yard line. But on the final play of the game, Cowboy quarterback Nick Smith was unable to escape the Fresno State pressure and was tackled before he could get a pass off as time expired. Fresno State held on for the 13-7 victory to capture a road win in Wyoming’s War Memorial Stadium. The Wyoming defense kept the Cowboys in the game by limiting the Bulldogs to one touchdown and two field goals prior to the Pokes taking possession at their own 20-yard line with 4:17 remaining in the contest. Smith, who started the game at quarterback for the injured Josh Allen, completed 6 of 7 passes on Wyoming’s touchdown drive, taking the Cowboys 80 yards in seven plays to pull UW to within six points at 13-7 with 2:25 left in the fourth quarter. Smith began the drive with a nine-yard completion to wide receiver James Price. He followed that with completions of 14 yards to tight end Austin Fort, 12 yards to wide receiver C.J. Johnson and nine yards to wide receiver Austin Conway that put the ball at the Fresno State 36-yard line. On the next play, Smith connected again with Conway, who made a spin move down the sideline for 30 yards to the Bulldog six-yard line. back Nico Evans, who made a Bulldog miss to get into the end zone.
The Cowboys dropped their regular season finale to San Jose State 20-17 on Saturday afternoon in CEFCU Stadium in San Jose Calif. The Pokes pulled within three points with a little over a minute remaining, but failed to convert on the onside kick. Redshirt sophomore running back Kellen Overstreet rushed for a career-high 139 yards, the most by a Cowboy this season. He rushed for 116 yards in the second half. Sophomore wide receiver C.J. Johnson grabbed four catches for 104 yards with a touchdown. Wyoming recorded two turnovers defensively for 30 on the season. Junior safety Andrew Wingard recorded a team-high 10 tackles for UW. Junior defensive end Carl Granderson added seven tackles and one sack. He has 8.5 sacks on the season for the most by a Poke since 2007. The Cowboys outgained the Spartans 357-320 in the game. A balanced effort, UW rushed for a season-high 187 yards and threw for 170 yards. San Jose State was balanced as well, as SJSU threw for 174 yards and rushed for 146. Aaron threw for 174 yards on 15-of-29 passing to lead the Spartans. Packer rushed for 75 yards and Hartley finished the game with seven receptions for 109 yards. He was targeted 12 times in the game.
Nov. 18, 2017 War Memorial Stadium - Laramie, Wyo.
Wyoming Fresno State Scoring summary 1st 08:17 FS 2nd 11:12 FS 3rd 03:46 FS 4th 02:25 WY
1 2 3 4 Total 0 0 0 7 7 3 7 3 0 13 CAMACHO, Jimmy 27 yd field goal RIVERS, Ronnie 21 yd pass from McMARYION, M. (CAMACHO, Jimmy kick) CAMACHO, Jimmy 29 yd field goal EVANS, Nico 6 yd pass from SMITH, Nick (ROTHE, Cooper kick)
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
Fresno St. 15 45-147 186 23-14-0 68-333 1-3 2-3 0-0 0-0 9-47.2 2-1 5-35 35:32 6 of 18 0 of 0 2-2 1-6
Wyoming 12 28-77 231 33-20-0 61-308 1-3 2-1 1-39 0-0 9-44.2 2-2 3-15 24:28 2 of 14 1 of 3 1-1 1-6
RUSHING:
Fresno St. -HOKIT, Josh 21-69; MIMS, Jordan 13-40 Wyoming - OVERSTREET, K. 10-31; WOODS, Trey 6-22; FORT, Austin 2-13
PASSING:
Fresno St.-McMARYION, M. 14-23-0-186 Wyoming - SMITH, Nick20-32-0-231
RECEIVING:
Fresno St. - JOHNSON, Keesea 6-48; SCOTT, Da’Mari 4-42 Wyoming - Austin 7-105; PRICE, James 4-31; FORT, Austin 2-39
INTERCEPTIONS: Fresno St. - None Wyoming - None FUMBLES:
Fresno St. - RIVERS, Ronnie 1-0; JOHNSON, Keesea 1-1 Wyoming - VAN MAANEN, D. 1-1; CONWAY, Austin 1-1
SACKS (UA-A):
Fresno St. - FORRESTER, M. 1-0 Wyoming - MALAUULU, S. 1-0
TACKLES (UA-A): Fresno St. -ALLISON, J. 9-2; HELMUTH, George 7-4; BRYANT, Jaron 4-1 Wyoming -WINGARD, A. 7-5; WILSON, Logan 7-1; ORTIZ, Jalen 4-2; PRIESTER, R. 5-0; HALL, Tyler 3-2; GHAIFAN, Y. 4-0; HALL, Josiah 1-3; MALUIA, Cassh 1-3; PILAPIL,Adam 1-3; GAFFORD, Rico 3-0; MALAUULU, S. 2-1
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Nov. 25, 2017 CEFCU Stadium - San Jose, Calif.
Wyoming San Jose State Scoring summary 1st 07:45 SJ 2nd 10:39 SJ 04:28 WY 00:47 SJ 3rd 10:24 WY 4th 02:09 SJ 01:07 WY
1 0 7
2 7 6
3 3 0
4 7 7
Total 17 20
AARON, Montel 5 yd run (CRAWFORD, Bryce kick) CRAWFORD, Bryce 44 yd field goal SMITH, Nick 1 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) CRAWFORD, Bryce 52 yd field goal ROTHE, Cooper 28 yd field goal PACKER, DeJon 44 yd run (CRAWFORD, Bryce kick) JOHNSON, C.J. 53 yd pass from SMITH, Nick (ROTHE, Cooper kick)
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
Wyoming SJSU 17 14 43-187 43-146 170 174 38-18-2 29-15-1 81-357 72-320 0-0 0-0 3-58 2-2 1-28 2-41 1-57 2-39 10-36.6 9-48.4 0-0 1-1 4-35 5-55 31:32 28:28 5 of 20 2 of 15 1 of 2 0 of 0 2-2 1-1 2-15 2-8
RUSHING:
SJSU - PACKER, DeJon 8-75; NEVENS, Tyler 16-38; ROBERSON, Malik 6-26 Wyoming -OVERSTREET, K. 17-139; WOODS, Trey 15-36; SMITH, Nick 5-8
PASSING:
SJSU - AARON, Montel 15-29-1-174 Wyoming - SMITH, Nick 17-37-2-171; FORT, Austin 1-1-0-minus 1
RECEIVING:
SJSU - HARTLEY, Tre 7-109; OLIVER, Josh 4-29; ZIGLER, Zamore 2-9 Wyoming - CONWAY, Austin 8-27; JOHNSON, C.J. 4-106; FORT, Austin 3-16;
INTERCEPTIONS: SJSU - MONROE, Dakari 2-39 Wyoming - EPPS, Marcus 1-57 FUMBLES:
SJSU - AARON, Montel 1-1 Wyoming - None
SACKS (UA-A):
SJSU- ROBERTS, Owen 1-0; SCOTT, Jamal 1-0 Wyoming - GRANDERSON, C. 1-0; CRALL, Garrett 1-0
TACKLES (UA-A): SJSU -GINDA, Frank 5-5; PARKER, Tysyn 5-3; LENARD, Jonatha 6-1 Wyoming - WINGARD, A. 4-6; GAFFORD, Rico 5-2; GRANDERSON, C. 4-3; WILSON, Logan 5-1; HALL, Tyler 5-1; MALAUULU, S. 0-6; GHAIFAN, Y. 2-3; PILAPIL, Adam 2-3; EPPS, Marcus 3-1; MALUIA, Cassh 2-2; CRALL, Garrett 2-1
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GAME #13
Wyoming 37, Central Michigan 14 Dec. 22, 2017 Albertson’s Stadium - Boise, Idaho
COWBOY COACHES
2 6 0
3 3 7
4 7 0
Total 37 14
SEASON IN REVIEW
Scoring summary 1st 07:55 WY 04:38 WY 03:10 CMU 01:09 WY 2nd 13:48 WY 04:57 WY 3rd 05:15 WY 03:08 CMU 4th 11:23 WY
1 21 7
THE OPPONENTS
Wyoming Central Michigan
THE COWBOYS
The Cowboys were clicking on all cylinders on Friday forcing a school record eight turnovers and scoring 37 points, the most in a Bowl Game in UW history in a 37-14 win over Central Michigan in the 21st Annual Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Junior quarterback Josh Allen was named the Most Valuable Player tossing three first quarter touchdowns. After the contest, Allen declared for the NFL Draft in front of the Cowboy faithful. Allen finished the game 11-of-19 for 154 yards with three touchdowns. He opened the contest going 6-of-7 for 106 yards and three touchdowns in the opening quarter. Allen finishes his career ranking eighth in total yards at UW and eighth in career passing yards and fourth in total touchdowns with 57. The Pokes finished the game as the current national leaders in turnovers this season with 38 passing Central Michigan, who lead the nation heading into the contest. The eight turnovers was a Famous Idaho Potato Bowl record. The Pokes finished the game as the current national leaders in turnovers this season with 38 passing Central Michigan, who lead the nation heading into the contest. The eight turnovers was a Famous Idaho Potato Bowl record. Along with the eight turnovers, UW set a season-high with five sacks. Sophomore linebacker Logan Wilson added a team-high nine tackles with an interception and a forced fumble. Junior defensive end Carl Granderson recorded five tackles and a fumble recovery for a touchdown. Defensive tackle Youhanna Ghaifan tied a career-high with two sacks.
SCOTT, Jared 23 yd pass from ALLEN, Josh (ROTHE, Cooper kick) CONWAY, Austin 11 yd pass from ALLEN, Josh (ROTHE, Cooper kick) WARD, Jonathan 74 yd pass from MORRIS, Shane (ARMSTRONG, M. kick) JOHNSON, C.J. 45 yd pass from ALLEN, Josh (ROTHE, Cooper kick) ROTHE, Cooper 27 yd field goal ROTHE, Cooper 28 yd field goal ROTHE, Cooper 20 yd field goal WARD, Jonathan 3 yd run (ARMSTRONG, M. kick) GRANDERSON, C. 58 yd fumble recovery (ROTHE, Cooper kick Central Mich. 18 27-18 346 43-26-4 70-364 0-0 3-10 5-93 0-0 3-38.0 6-4 7-61 29:14 3 of 12 3 of 3 1-1 3-18
Wyoming 15 42-121 154 19-11-0 61-275 1-58 2-15 3-61 4-22 6-36.8 0-0 5-49 30:46 6 of 15 0 of 0 4-4 5-35
CMU -WARD, Jonathan 12-29; POLJAN, Tony 4-15 Wyoming -OVERSTREET, K. 21-85; WOODS, Trey 9-19
PASSING:
CMU-MORRIS, Shane 23-39-4-329; POLJAN, Tony 3-4-0-17 Wyoming - ALLEN, Josh 11-19-0-154
RECEIVING:
CMU - WARD, Jonathan 7-109; CONKLIN, Tyler 7-98; CHAPMAN, Mark 5-70 Wyoming - JOHNSON, C.J. 3-63; CONWAY, Austin 3-29
MOUNTAIN WEST
RUSHING:
RECORDS & HISTORY
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
INTERCEPTIONS: CMU - None Wyoming - WINGARD, A. 1-20; WILSON, Logan 1-3; EPPS, Marcus 1-0; HALL, Tyler 1-minus 1 CMU - MORRIS, Shane 2-2; CONKLIN, Tyler 1-1; POLJAN, Tony1-1; DAVIS, Jarrod 1-0; WARD, Jonathan 1-0 Wyoming - None
SACKS (UA-A):
CMU - OSTMAN, Joe 2-0; DANNA, Mike 0-1; APSEY, Trevor 0-1 Wyoming - LOLOHEA, Nela 2-0; GHAIFAN, Y. 2-0; GRANDERSON, C. 1-0
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FUMBLES:
TACKLES (UA-A): CMU - FOUNTAIN, Malik 7-1; OLIVER, Michael 3-5; OSTMAN, Joe 4-2 Wyoming -WILSON, Logan 8-0; GRANDERSON, C. 5-0; GHAIFAN, Y. 2-3; PRIESTER, R. 4-0; MALAUULU, S. 3-1
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RECORDS & HISTORY N C A A
R E C O R D S SEASON OUTLOOK
(The NCAA only recognizes regular-season totals, which are reflected here. School records throughout the rest of this section include bowl-game statistics.)
I ndividual NCAA R ankings Marcus Harris, Wide Receiver, 1993-96 No. 5 4,518 - 1993-96 No. 3 3 - 1993-96 Tie No. 16 38 - 1993-96 Tie No. 18 137.5 - 1996
Ryan Yarborough,
Wide Receiver, 1990-93 Most Career Receiving Yards: No. 6 4,357 - 1990-93 Most Touchdown Receptions in a Career: Tie No. 6 42 - 1990-93
COWBOY COACHES
Most Career Receiving Yards: Most 1,400-Yard Receiving Seasons: Most Touchdown Receptions in a Career: Single-Season Yards per Game:
Highest Average Gain Per Reception (Min. 200 catches): No. 3 19.0 - 1990-93 (229 for 4,357) Single-Season Yards per Game: Tie No. 18 137.5 - 1993 THE COWBOYS
Jerry DePoyster,
THE OPPONENTS
Placekicker/Punter, 1965-67 Avg. FG Attempts Per Game in a Career (3 Years): No. 1 3.10 - 1965-67 (93 in 30) Average Field Goal Attempts Per Game in a Season: No. 1 3.80 - 1966 (38 in 10) Most Field Goal Attempts of 40 Yards or More in a Single Season: No. 1 25 - 1966 (6 made) Most Field Goal Attempts of 50 Yards or More in a Single Season: No. 3 17 - 1966 (5 made) Most Field Goals Made of 50 Yards or More in a Single Game: Tie No. 1 3 - vs. Utah, Oct. 8, 1966 (54, 54 and 52, one of five players)
Aron Langley,
Punter, 1996-98 Career Punting Average (150-249 Punts):
No. 18 44.7
Single-Game Field Goals Made:
Tie No. 2 6
Dan Christopoulos, Longest Field Goal Made:
Placekicker, 1976-78 Tie No. 11 62 yards vs. Colorado State 1977
SEASON IN REVIEW
Sean Fleming, Placekicker, vs. Arkansas State 1990 Cory Wedel, Placekicker, vs. Idaho 1996
Kevin Lowe, in NCAA history during his career from 1993-96. Harris set NCAA records for most yards receiving (4,518) and most 100-yard receiving games (24). He also became the only receiver in NCAA history to amass 1,400 yards receiving in three different seasons. For his performance, Harris was named the recipient of the 1996 Biletnikoff Award, signifying the top receiver in the country. Harris currently ranks No. 4 in NCAA history in career receiving yards.
Jay Novacek,
Tight End, 1982-84 Highest Average Gain per Reception by a Tight End in a Single-Season: No. 1 22.6 - 1984 (745 in 33)
RECORDS & HISTORY
MARCUS HARRIS (#23) became the greatest receiver
Running Back, 1981-84 Highest Average Gain per Rush in a Single-Game (min. 30 catches): No. 1 30.2 - vs. South Dakota State, Nov. 10, 1984 (302 in 10)
Josh Wallwork,
Brett Smith,
Brian Hendricks, Most Tackles in a Single Game:
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Linebacker, 2008-11 No. 20 23 - vs. Air Force, Oct. 17, 2009
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Quarterback, 2011-13 Most Yards of Total Offense in a Single Game: No. 9 640 - vs. Hawai’i, Nov. 23, 2013 (498 passing, 142 rushing) Quarterback Gaining 400 Yards Passing and 100 Yards Rushing in a Single Game (one of eight players): 307.0 - 1995-96 (6,753 in 22) 640 - vs. Hawai’i, Nov. 23, 2013 (498 passing, 142 rushing)
MOUNTAIN WEST
Quarterback, 1995-96 Career Total Offense (Avg. Yards Per Game): No. 16 307.0 - 1995-96 (6,753 in 22) Career Passing Efficiency (400-499 completions): No. 10 152.7 rating - 1995-96
RECORDS & HISTORY N C A A
R E C O R D S
(The NCAA only recognizes regular-season totals, which are reflected here. School records throughout the rest of this section include bowl-game statistics.)
I ndividual NCAA R ankings Eddie Talboom,
Tailback/Placekicker, 1948-50 Highest Average Points Scored per Game in a Career: No. 6 10.8 - 1948-50 (303 points in 28 games, 34 touchdowns and 99 extra points) Season Points Per Game: No. 20 14.4 - 1950 (130 points in 9 games, 15 touchdowns
Randy Welniak,
Quarterback, 1984-88 A Quarterback Gaining 300 Yards Passing and 100 Yards Rushing in a Single-Game (one of several players): 467 Total Yards - vs. Air Force 1988 (359 Passing and 108 Rushing)
Brian Hill,
Running Back, 2014-16 A player to rush for at least 200 yards and have at least 100 receiving yards in a game in NCAA history. (one of several): 281 yards rushing and 106 receiving vs. Fresno State 2014
I ndividual NCAA A nnual C hampions RECEIVING
Marcus Harris, 1996, Average Receiving Yards Per Game, 137.50 (1,650 yards, 12 games) Marcus Harris, 1994, Average Receiving Yards Per Game, 119.25 (1,431 yards, 12 games) Ryan Yarborough, 1993, Total Receiving Yards, 1,512 yards (67 receptions) Ryan Yarborough, 1992, Total Receiving Yards, 1,351 yards (86 receptions) Dewey McConnell, 1951, Total Receptions, 47 receptions (725 yards)
RUSHING
Jim Crawford, 1956, Total Rushing Yards, 1,104 yards (200 rushes)
TOTAL OFFENSE
Josh Wallwork, 1996, Total Offense, 350.75 yards per game (4,209 yards, 12 games)
FIELD GOALS
Bob Jacobs, 1969, Total Field Goals Made, 18 field goals (18 of 27, 1.8/game) Bob Jacobs, 1968, Total Field Goals Made, 14 field goals (14 of 29, 1.4/game) Jerry DePoyster, 1966, Total Field Goals Made, 13 field goals (13 of 38, 1.3/game)
KICKOFF RETURNS
Earl Ray, 1941, Total Kickoff Return Yards, 496 yards (23 kickoff returns)
PUNT RETURNS
Vic Washington, 1966, Total Punt Return Yards, 443 yards(34 punt returns)
INTERCEPTIONS
Brian Lee, 1997, Interception Average, 0.73 interceptions per game (8 in 11)
PUNTING
Jack Weil, 1983, Punting Average, 45.6 yards per punt (2369 in 52) Chuck Spaulding, 1951, Punting Average, 43.5 yards per punt (1610 in 37)
BRIAN LEE
(#45) led the nation in 1997 in interception average, picking off eight passes in 11 contests, or 0.73 per game.
T eam NCAA R ecords SCORING
Most Points Scored, Both Teams (Regulation or Overtime): No. 4 135 - Nov. 12, 2016 at UNLV – UNLV 69, Wyoming 66 (3OT) Most Points Scored in a Single Game: 103 - vs. Colorado State College Nov. 5, 1949 (15 TDs, 13 XPt.) Most Touchdowns Scored in a Game: 15 - vs. Colorado State College Nov. 5, 1949 (9 Rush., 6 Pass.) Most Extra Points Made Kicking 13 - vs. Colorado State College in a Single-Game: Nov. 5, 1949
DEFENSE
RYAN YARBOROUGH (#16) ranks No. 6 in NCAA history in total receiving yards (4,357). He led the nation in total receiving yards in both 1992 (1,351) and 1993 (1,512).
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Highest Average Rushing Yards Lost Per Game by Opponent in a Single Season: 70.1 - 1968 (701 in 10 games on 458 rushes) Highest per Game Average of Opponent Turnovers in a Single Season: 5.44 - 1950 (49 in 9 games, one of four teams)
T eam NCAA A nnual C hampions Undefeated and Untied Teams 1967 (10-0), 1956 (10-0), 1950 (9-0) Passing Offense 1996 359.2 yards per game Total Defense 1968 206.8 yards per game 1960 149.6 yards per game Turnovers Forced 2017 38 Turnover Margin 2017 14/38
Rushing Defense 1967 42.3 yards per game 1966 38.5 yards per game 1960 82.4 yards per game Kickoff Returns (Offense) 1950 29.3 yards per game 1948 27.4 yards per game
Punt Returns (Offense) 1959 16.6 yards per game Punting 1962 42.6 yards per game
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Years 1993-96 1990-93 2002-05 1996-99 2013-16 2000-03 2011-14 2000-03 1979-82 2010-13
Yards 4518 4446 3626 2883 2815 2679 2487 2411 2043 2030
Rec. 259 239 250 181 180 231 203 186 124 152
Avg./Rec. TDs 17.4 38 18.6 42 14.5 29 15.9 10 15.6 20 11.6 13 12.3 15 13.0 14 16.5 10 13.4 20
CAREER RECEPTIONS Years 1993-96 2002-05 1990-93 2000-03 2011-14 2000-03 1996-99 2013-16 2004-07 2007-10
Rec. 259 250 239 231 203 186 181 180 156 153
CAREER TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS Years 1990-93 1993-96 2002-05 2013-16 2010-13 1986-87 2011-14 2013-16 2000-03 1965-68 1948-51
SINGLE-SEASON YARDS Season 1996 1993 1994 1995 1992 2016 2005 1991 2004 1990
Yards Rec. 1650 109 1584 75 1431 71 1423 78 1351 86 1326 72 1116 77 1081 53 1075 63 1018 58
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TOTAL YARDS
Career: 4518 -Marcus Harris, 1993-96 Single-Season: 1650 -Marcus Harris, 1996 Single-Game: 260 -Marcus Harris, vs. Fresno State 1994
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
Career: 98.2 -Marcus Harris, 1993-96 (4518 in 46) Single-Season: 137.5 -Marcus Harris, 1996 (1650 in 12)
AVERAGE YARDS PER RECEPTION
Career: 20.1 -Archie Gray, 1972-74 (1787 in 89) Single-Season: 24.7 -Archie Gray, 1973 (988 in 40) Single-Game: 47.5 -Josh Barge, vs. Ole Miss 2004 (95 in 2) 43.0 -Josh Doctson, vs. Colorado St. 2011 (129 in 3)
TOTAL RECEPTIONS
Career: 259 -Marcus Harris, 1993-96 Single-Season: 109 -Marcus Harris, 1996 Single-Game: 16 -Marcus Harris, vs. Iowa State, 1996, and CSU, 1996
AVERAGE RECEPTIONS PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
5.6 -Marcus Harris, 1993-96 (259 in 46) 9.1 -Marcus Harris, 1996 (109 in 12)
TOTAL TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
42 -Ryan Yarborough, 1990-93 16 -Ryan Yarborough, 1993 4 -Robert Herron, vs. Hawai’i 2013 4 -Marcus Harris, vs. Oklahoma State 1995
AVERAGE TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS PER GAME
Avg./Rec. TDs 15.1 13 21.1 16 20.2 11 18.2 14 15.7 12 18.4 14 14.5 12 20.4 13 17.1 7 17.6 6
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Career: 0.9 -Ryan Yarborough, 1990-93 (42 in 46) Single-Season: 1.3 -Ryan Yarborough, 1993 (16 in 12)
CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH AT LEAST ONE RECEPTION
Career: 49 -Dominic Rufran, vs. Weber State 2011 to New Mexico 2014 47 -Jovon Bouknight, vs. Tennessee 2002 to SDSU 2005 41 -Wendell Montgomery, vs. W. Michigan 1996 to SDSU 1999 Single-Season: 14 -Tanner Gentry, 2016
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Rk. Player 1. Marcus Harris 2. Ryan Yarborough 3. Marcus Harris 4. Marcus Harris 5. Ryan Yarborough 6. Tanner Gentry 7. Jovon Bouknight 8. Ryan Yarborough 9. Jovon Bouknight 10. Shawn Wiggins
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Yards 223 191 184 144 143 120 202 201 145 135 97
MOUNTAIN WEST
S ingle -S eason
TDs 42 38 29 20 20 19 15 14 14 14 14
S ummary
Rec. 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 13 13 13
RECORDS & HISTORY
Rk. Player 1. Ryan Yarborough 2. Marcus Harris 3. Jovon Bouknight 4. Tanner Gentry Robert Herron 6. Anthony Sargent 7. Dominic Rufran 8. Jake Maulhardt Malcom Floyd Gene Huey Dewey McConnell
SINGLE-GAME RECEPTION LEADERS
SEASON IN REVIEW
Rk. Player 1. Marcus Harris 2. Jovon Bouknight 3. Ryan Yarborough 4. Ryan McGuffey 5. Dominic Rufran 6. Malcom Floyd 7. Wendell Montgomery 8. Tanner Gentry 9. Michael Ford 10. David Leonard
Player, Game and Year Marcus Harris, vs. Iowa State 1996 Marcus Harris, vs. Colorado State 1996 Brent Tillman, vs. San Diego State 1994 Ryan McGuffey, vs. UNLV 2001 Jovon Bouknight, vs. San Diego St. 2005 Malcom Floyd, vs. San Diego St. 2003 Ryan Yarborough, vs. Air Force 1992 Ryan Yarborough, vs. BYU 1992 Marcus Harris, vs. Air Force 1996 Ryan McGuffey, vs. Kansas 2003 David Leonard, vs. Florida Atlantic 2009
Avg. 26.0 41.2 34.4 23.7 13.9 27.4 27.3 21.7 21.3 18.6
THE OPPONENTS
Rk. Player 1. Marcus Harris 2. Ryan Yarborough 3. Jovon Bouknight 4. Wendell Montgomery 5. Tanner Gentry 6. Ryan McGuffey 7. Dominic Rufran 8. Malcom Floyd 9. Steve Martinez 10. Robert Herron
Rk. 1. 3. 5. 7.
Yards Rec. 260 10 247 6 241 7 237 10 223 16 219 8 218 8 217 10 213 10 205 11
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C areer CAREER YARDS
Player, Game and Year Marcus Harris, vs. Fresno State 1994 James Loving, vs. Houston 1987 Ryan Yarborough, vs. Air Force 1993 Scottie Vines, vs UNLV 2002 Marcus Harris, vs. Iowa State 1996 Chris McNeill, vs. Idaho 2012 Ryan Yarborough, vs. San Diego State 1991 Ryan Yarborough, vs. San Diego State 1993 Ryan Yarborough, vs. UTEP 1993 Ryan Yarborough, vs. Brigham Young 1991
COWBOY COACHES
virtually every receiving record in University of Wyoming history — most yards receiving in a career (4,518), career receptions (259), receiving yards in a single season (1,650), receptions in a single season (109), yards in a single game (260) and receptions in a single game (16). Harris also led the nation in receiving for two seasons, 1994 and 1996, and ranked second in 1995.
SINGLE-GAME YARDS
Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
SEASON OUTLOOK
MARCUS HARRIS (#23) owns
S ingle -G ame
RECORDS & HISTORY P A S S I N G
C areer CAREER TOUCHDOWN PASSES
Rk. Player 1. Brett Smith 2. Casey Bramlet 3. Josh Wallwork 4. Tom Corontzos 5. Josh Allen 6. Joe Hughes 7. Jay Stoner 8. Scott Runyan 9. Craig Burnett 10. Corey Bramlet
Years 2011-13 2000-03 1995-96 1988-91 2015-17 1992-93 1997-2000 1984-87 1986-87 2002-05
TDs 76 56 54 48 44 38 37 36 34 29
S ingle -S eason
CASEY BRAMLET
(#14) holds the UW career record for passing yards. Bramlet, who played from 200003, concluded his career with 9,684 yards passing. Not only was Bramlet the only quarterback in school history to throw for over 9,000 yards.
C areer Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Player Casey Bramlet Brett Smith Tom Corontzos Jay Stoner Josh Wallwork Joe Hughes Corey Bramlet Josh Allen Scott Runyan Craig Burnett
Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Player Casey Bramlet Brett Smith Jay Stoner Tom Corontzos Joe Hughes Josh Wallwork Corey Bramlet Scott Runyan Craig Burnett Karsten Sween
Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Player Casey Bramlet Brett Smith Jay Stoner Tom Corontzos Joe Hughes Josh Wallwork Corey Bramlet Karsten Sween Craig Burnett Josh Allen
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CAREER YARDS
Years 2000-03 2011-13 1988-91 1997-2000 1995-96 1992-93 2002-05 2015-17 1984-87 1986-87
Yards Att. 9684 1378 8834 1212 7945 1066 7674 1112 6453 729 6078 787 5149 717 5066 649 4817 675 4373 667
Comp. 767 751 579 638 449 452 417 365 319 378
CAREER PASS ATTEMPTS Years Att. 2000-03 1378 2011-13 1212 1997-2000 1112 1988-91 1066 1992-93 787 1995-96 729 2002-05 717 1984-87 675 1986-87 667 2006-09 655
% .557 .619 .543 .574 .616 .574 .582 .562 .473 .567 % .557 .619 .574 .543 .574 .616 .582 .473 .567 .580
CAREER PASS COMPLETIONS Years 2000-03 2011-13 1997-2000 1988-91 1992-93 1995-96 2002-05 2006-09 1986-87 2015-17
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Comp. 767 751 638 579 452 449 417 380 378 365
% .557 .619 .574 .543 .574 .616 .582 .580 .567 .562
Int. 48 28 39 39 28 26 31 21 32 22
TDs 56 76 48 37 54 38 29 44 36 34
Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
SINGLE-SEASON YARDS
Player Josh Wallwork Brett Smith Joe Hughes Casey Bramlet Josh Allen Craig Burnett Casey Bramlet Casey Bramlet Tom Corontzos Tom Corontzos
Season 1996 2013 1993 2002 2016 1987 2001 2003 1990 1991
Yards 4090 3375 3372 3290 3203 3131 3069 3037 2956 2868
Att. 458 458 414 464 373 467 432 425 399 363
Comp. 286 293 236 277 209 258 225 241 211 203
% .624 .627 .570 .597 .560 .552 .521 .567 .529 .559
TDs 33 29 24 24 28 21 9 22 15 19
S ingle -G ame SINGLE-GAME YARDS
Rk. Player, Game and Year Yards 1. Brett Smith, vs. Hawai’i 2013 498 2. Josh Wallwork, vs. Idaho 1996 485 3. Josh Wallwork, vs. AFA 1996 453 Casey Bramlet, vs. UNLV 2002 453 5. Craig Burnett, vs. OSU 1987 441 6. John Gustin, vs. UNM 1994 427 7. Joe Hughes, vs. UTEP 1993 422 Casey Bramlet, vs. Utah State 2001 422 9. Tom Corontzos, vs. SDSU 1990 421 10. Brett Smith, vs. UNLV 2012 412
S ummary Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
and
Att.Comp. 48-29 53-29 45-33 55-33 54-34 36-24 42-26 38-22 32-20 33-25
% Int. TDs .604 0 7 .547 1 3 .733 0 1 .600 1 5 .630 1 2 .667 1 1 .619 0 3 .579 0 2 .625 0 3 .757 0 3
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TOTAL YARDS
9684 4090 498
Casey Bramlet, 2000-03 Josh Wallwork, 1996 Brett Smith, vs. Hawai’i 2013
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
293.3 340.8
Josh Wallwork, 1995-96 (6453 in 22) Josh Wallwork, 1996 (4,090 in 12)
AVERAGE YARDS PER PASS ATTEMPT
Career (Min. 200 Att.): 8.9 Josh Wallwork, 1995-96 (6453 in 729) Single-Season (Min. 100 Att.): 9.2 Eddie Talboom, 1950 (920 in 100) Single-Game (Min. 15 Att.): 15.3 Josh Wallwork, vs. UNLV 1996 (305 in 20)
AVERAGE YARDS PER PASS COMPLETION
Career (Min. 134 Comp.): 17.7 Steve Cockreham, 1971-73 (2,702 in 153) Single-Season (Min. 67 Comp.): 19.9 Scott Runyan, 1984 (1353 in 68) Single-Game (Min. 10 Comp.): 25.4 Gary Fox, vs. Arizona 1971(305 in 12) Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
TOTAL PASS ATTEMPTS 1378 467 467 65
Casey Bramlet, 2000-03 Brett Smith, 2013 Craig Burnett, 1987 Craig Burnett, vs. San Diego State 1986
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SEASON OUTLOOK
S ummary
P A S S I N G
AVERAGE PASS ATTEMPTS PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
39.2 39.3
Craig Burnett, 1986-87 (667 in 17) Casey Bramlet, 2001 (432 in 11)
TOTAL PASS COMPLETIONS
Career: Single-Season:
767 293 37 37
Casey Bramlet, 2000-03 Brett Smith, 2013 Corey Bramlet, vs. San Diego State 2005 Craig Burnett, vs. San Diego State 1986
COWBOY COACHES
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
AVERAGE PASS COMPLETIONS PER GAME 22.2 24.4
Craig Burnett, 1986-87 (378 in 17) Brett Smith, 2013 (293 in 12)
THE COWBOYS
HIGHEST PASS-COMPLETION PERCENTAGE
Career (Min. 200 Comp.): 61.9% Brett Smith, 2011-13 (751 of 1212) Single-Season (Min. 100 Comp.): 63.1% Cameron Coffman, 2015 (152 of 241) Single-Game (Min. 10 Comp.): 90.9% Gary Fox, vs. AFA 1969 (10 of 11)
TOTAL TOUCHDOWN PASSES
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
76 33 7
Brett Smith, 2011-13 Josh Wallwork, 1996 Brett Smith, vs. Hawai’i 2013
THE OPPONENTS
AVERAGE TOUCHDOWN PASSES PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
2.5 Josh Wallwork, 1995-96 (54 in 22) 2.8 Josh Wallwork, 1996 (33 in12)
PASS ATTEMPTS WITHOUT BEING INTERCEPTED
Consecutive: Single-Game:
183 Brett Smith, 10/20/12 to 8/31/13 51 Casey Bramlet, vs. Air Force 2003
Career (Min. 200 Att.): 2.30% Brett Smith, 2011-13 (28 of 1212) Single-Season (Min. 100 Att.): 1.38% Phil Davis, 1981 (2 of 145)
MOST PASS INTERCEPTIONS THROWN 48 21 6 6
Casey Bramlet, 2000-03 Rick Costello, 1974 Rick Costello, vs. Arizona 1974 Casey Bramlet, vs. SDSU 2001
JOSH WALLWORK
(#7) became the first player in Wyoming history to pass for more than 4,000 yards in a single season (4,090 in 1996), and was one of the most accurate passers in school history, completing 61.6 percent of his passes from 1995-96. In 1996, he guided Wyoming’s offense to the No. 1-ranking in the NCAA in passing. He ranks 10th in NCAA history in career passing efficiency, with a rating of 152.7.
RECORDS & HISTORY
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
SEASON IN REVIEW
LOWEST PERCENTAGE OF PASS INTERCEPTIONS THROWN
HIGHEST AVERAGE PASS INTERCEPTIONS THROWN PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
1.3 Craig Burnett, 1986-87 (22 in 17) 1.9 Rick Costello, 1974 (21 in 11)
LONGEST PASS PLAY
93 – Brett Smith to Robert Herron, vs. San Jose State 2013
PASSING EFFICIENCY MOUNTAIN WEST
Single Season: Josh Allen, 127.78
JOE HUGHES
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(#7) ranks sixth on the Wyoming career passing yardage list. Hughes had the third best single-season passing total in school history when he threw for 3,372 yards in 1993.
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DEVIN MOORE
(#5) became Wyoming’s career rushing leader during the final game of the 2008 season. In his career, Moore rushed for 2,963 yards.
Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10.
SINGLE-GAME YARDS
Player, Game and Year Kevin Lowe, vs. South Dakota State 1984 Brian Hill, vs. Nevada 2016 Brian Hill, vs. Fresno State 2014 Ryan Christopherson, vs. UTEP 1994 Brian Hill, vs. Eastern Michigan 2015 Shaun Wick, vs. San Jose State 2013 Devin Moore, vs. San Diego State 2008 Brian Hill, vs. UNLV 2015 Myron Hardeman, vs. San Diego State 1978 Dave Evans, vs. Colorado State 1984
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Yards 302 289 281 244 242 234 234 232 230 228
Att. 10 29 23 27 21 17 24 35 29 29
TDs 3 3 2 1 2 1 3 1 0 2
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TOTAL YARDS
4287 1860 302
Brian Hill, 2014-16 Brian Hill, 2016 Kevin Lowe, vs. South Dakota State 1984
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
112.8 135.9
Brian Hill, 2014-16 (4287 in 775) Brian Hill, 2015 (1631 in 12)
AVERAGE YARDS PER RUSH
Career (Min. 200 Rushes): 6.7 Kevin Lowe, 1981-84 (2188 in 327) Single-Season (Min. 100 Rushes): 8.0 Kevin Lowe, 1984 (857 in 107) Single-Game (Min. 10 Rushes): 30.2 Kevin Lowe, vs. South Dakota State 1984 (302 in 10)
C areer Rk. Player 1. Brian Hill 2. Devin Moore 3. Ryan Christopherson 4. Wynel Seldon 5. Marques Brigham 6. Shaun Wick 7. Gerald Abraham 8. Derek Armah 9. Kevin Lowe 10. Walt Goffigan 11. Alvester Alexander
CAREER YARDS Years 2014-16 2005-08 1991-94 2005-08 1995-98 2012-16 1984-87 2000-03 1981-84 1980-83 2009-11
Yards 4,287 2,963 2,906 2,672 2,605 2,533 2,278 2,190 2,188 2,167 2,127
Att. Avg./Att. TDs 775 5.5 35 553 5.4 15 585 5.0 19 636 4.2 22 595 4.4 25 516 4.9 21 456 5.0 17 572 3.8 15 327 6.7 26 448 4.8 26 477 4.5 27
CAREER RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS
Rk. Player 1. Brian Hill 2. Eddie Talboom 3. Phil Davis 4. Alvester Alexander 5. Kevin Lowe Walt Goffigan 7. Marques Brigham 8. Wynel Seldon 9. Shaun Wick 10. Brett Smith
Years 2014-16 1948-50 1978-81 2009-11 1981-84 1980-83 1995-98 2005-08 2012-16 2011-13
TDs 35 34 30 27 26 26 25 22 21 20
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
TOTAL RUSHES
775 349 37 37
Brian Hill, 2014-16 Brian Hill, 2016 Ryan Christopherson, vs. NE Louisiana 1994 Steve Cockreham, vs. Arizona State 1972
AVERAGE RUSHES PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
20.4 25.0
Brian Hill, 2014-16 (775 in 28) Ryan Christopherson, 1994 (300 in 12)
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
Career: Single-Season:
35 22 5
Brian Hill, 2014-16 Brian Hill, 2016 Alvester Alexander, 2010
AVERAGE TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING PER GAME 0.9 0.9 1.6
Brian Hill, 2014-16 (35 in 38) Phil Davis, 1978-81 (30 in 33) Brian Hill, 2016 (22 in 14)
MOST 100-YARD RUSHERS IN ONE GAME 3 – Alvester Alexander (151), Robert Herron (122) and Austyn Carta-Samuels (119) vs. New Mexico 2010 3 – Len Sexton (151), Jermaine McDowell (122) and Marques Brigham (117) vs. SDSU 1995
LONGEST RUSH
95 – Nate Scott, vs. Central Michigan 2000
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198
SINGLE-SEASON YARDS
Player Brian Hill Brian Hill Ryan Christopherson Gerald Abraham Devin Moore Myron Hardeman Dabby Dawson Marques Brigham Jim Crawford Ryan Christopherson
Season 2016 2015 1994 1987 2008 1977 1988 1998 1956 1993
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Yards 1,860 1,631 1455 1305 1301 1165 1119 1114 1104 1042
Att. Avg./Att. TDs 349 5.3 22 281 5.8 6 300 4.9 10 238 5.5 13 249 5.2 7 186 6.3 9 151 7.4 9 259 4.3 9 200 5.5 13 222 4.7 10
IN 2016, BRIAN HILL
set the career rushing record with 4,287 yards, becoming the first Cowboy to ever surpass 3,000 yards rushing. He also broke his own single-season rushing record with 1,860 yards, as well as breaking the career rushing touchdowns record (35) and single-season rushing touchdowns record (22).
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RECORDS & HISTORY T O T A L
O F F E N S E
No. of Plays 67 57 53 54 46 69 37 58 44 50
Yards Pass. 498 485 453 359 422 453 421 441 422 401
Yards Rush. TDsR 142 8 -3 3 23 1 108 4 25 4 -11 5 18 4 -2 2 11 2 18 5
COWBOY COACHES
Total Rk. Player, Game and Year Yards 1. Brett Smith, vs. Hawai’i 2013 640 2. Josh Wallwork, vs. Idaho 1996 482 3. Josh Wallwork, vs. AFA 1996 476 4. Randy Welniak, vs. AFA 1988 467 5. Joe Hughes, vs. UTEP 1993 447 6. Casey Bramlet, vs. UNLV 2002 442 7. Tom Corontzos, vs. SDSU 1990 439 Craig Burnett, vs. OSU 1987 439 9. Casey Bramlet, vs. Utah St. 2001 433 10. John Gustin, vs. SDSU 1994 419
SEASON OUTLOOK
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SINGLE-GAME YARDS
TDsR — Stands for Touchdowns-Responsible-For, it includes all touchdown passes thrown by the individual and all touchdowns scored rushing by the individual.
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TOTAL YARDS
10365 4209 640
Brett Smith, 2011-13 Josh Wallwork, 1996 Brett Smith, vs. Hawai’i 2013
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
307.0 350.8
Josh Wallwork, 1995-96 (6753 in 22) Josh Wallwork, 1996 (4209 in 12)
AVERAGE YARDS PER PLAY
BRETT SMITH
(#16) totaled 10,365 yards of total offense in his stellar career, which spanned from 2011-13. He became UW’s all-time leader in that category after his junior season.
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
8.0 8.0
Josh Wallwork, 1995-96 (6753 in 845) Josh Wallwork, 1996 (4209 in 525)
THE OPPONENTS
Career: Single-Season:
TOTAL PLAYS
1674 592 75
Casey Bramlet, 2000-03 Brett Smith, 2013 Casey Bramlet, vs. UNLV 2001
AVERAGE PLAYS PER GAME
C areer
45.5 49.3
Brett Smith, 2011-13 (1593 in 35) Brett Smith, 2013 (592 in 12)
TOTAL POINTS RESPONSIBLE FOR (POINTS SCORED AND PASSED FOR)
Career: 582 Brett Smith, 2011-13 (Passed for 76 TDs, rushed for 20 and caught one TD) Single-Season: 222 Randy Welniak, 1988 (Scored 16 TDs rushing and passed for 21 TDs) Single-Game: 48 Brett Smith, vs. Hawai’i 2013 (Passed for seven TDs and rushed for one) 16.6 19.8
Brett Smith, 2011-13 (582 in 35) Eddie Talboom, 1950 (178 in 9)
TDsR — Stands for Touchdowns-Responsible-For, it includes all touchdown passes thrown by the individual and all touchdowns scored rushing by the individual.
RECORDS & HISTORY
AVERAGE POINTS RESPONSIBLE FOR PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
SEASON IN REVIEW
CAREER YARDS
Total No. of Yards Yards Rk. Player Years Yards Plays Passing Rushing TDsR 1. Brett Smith 2011-13 10365 1590 8834 1531 97 2. Casey Bramlet 2000-03 9575 1674 9684 -109 70 3. Tom Corontzos 1988-91 7642 1392 7945 -303 54 4. Jay Stoner 1997-2000 7523 1387 7674 -151 44 5. Josh Wallwork 1995-96 6753 845 6453 300 60 6. Joe Hughes 1992-93 6249 944 6078 161 49 7. Phil Davis 1978-81 5951 1112 4123 1828 53 8. Josh Allen 2015-17 5833 604 5066 767 57 8. Corey Bramlet 2002-05 5507 920 5149 358 36 9. Scott Runyan 1984-87 5490 975 4817 673 45
Career: Single-Season:
S ingle -S eason Yards Yards Passing Rushing TDsR 4090 119 35 3375 573 33 3203 523 35 3372 34 28 2622 710 30 3290 35 29 2791 415 37 3131 -45 23 2837 248 33 3069 -21 15
TDsR — Stands for Touchdowns-Responsible-For, it includes all touchdown passes thrown by the individual and all touchdowns scored rushing by the individual.
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JOSH WALLWORK
led the nation in total offense in 1996, averaging 350.8 yards per game, while quarterbacking the Cowboy offense to a No. 1 national ranking in passing.
RANDY WELNIAK
UW ADMINISTRATION
Total Yards 4209 3948 3726 3406 3332 3325 3206 3086 3085 3048
MOUNTAIN WEST
SINGLE-SEASON YARDS
Rk. Player Season 1. Josh Wallwork 1996 2. Brett Smith 2013 3. Josh Allen 2016 4. Joe Hughes 1993 5. Brett Smith 2011 6. Casey Bramlet 2002 7. Randy Welniak 1988 8. Craig Burnett 1987 9. Brett Smith 2012 10. Casey Bramlet 2001
was the 1988 WAC Offensive Player of the Year.
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TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS SCORED
Career: 42 Single-Season: 22 Single-Game: 5
Ryan Yarborough, 1990-93 Brian Hill, 2016 Alvester Alexander, vs. Colorado State, 2010
AVERAGE TOUCHDOWNS SCORED PER GAME
Career: 1.2 Single-Season: 1.7
Eddie Talboom, 1948-50 (34 in 28) Eddie Talboom, 1950 (15 in 9)
TOTAL POINTS SCORED BY KICKING (Extra Points and Field Goals)
Career: 324 Single-Season: 110 Single-Game: 20 20
Sean Fleming, 1988-91(57 Field goals, 153 Extra Points) Sean Fleming, 1988 (17 Field goals, 59 Extra Points) Cory Wedel, vs. Idaho 1996 (6 Field goals, 2 Extra Points) Sean Fleming, vs. Arkansas State 1990 (6 FGs, 2 XPTs)
AVERAGE POINTS SCORED BY KICKING
Career: 6.8 Single-Season: 9.0
Sean Fleming, 1988-91 (324 in 48) Cory Wedel, 1996 (108 in 12)
TOTAL EXTRA-POINT ATTEMPTS
SEAN FLEMING
(#42) is the greatest scorer in University of Wyoming history. Fleming also set virtually every UW place-kicking record in his career that ran from 1988-91.
C areer CAREER POINTS SCORED
(Touchdowns scored receiving and rushing plus extra points and field goals.) Extra Field Total Rk. Player, Position Years TDs Points Goals Points 1. Sean Fleming, pk 1988-91 0 153 57 324 2. Eddie Talboom, rb-pk 1948-50 34 99 0 303 3. Cory Wedel, pk 1994-97 0 139 54 301 4. Ryan Yarborough, wr 1990-93 42 2 0 256 5. Marcus Harris, wr 1993-96 38 0 0 228 6. Deric Yaussi, pk 2002-05 0 102 39 219 7. Brian Hill, rb 2014-16 35 0 0 210 8. Stuart Williams, pk 2011-14 0 119 23 188 9. Cooper Rothe, pk 2016-Pres. 0 100 28 184 10. Jerry DePoyster, pk 1965-67 0 74 36 182
CAREER TOUCHDOWNS SCORED
(Touchdowns scored receiving and rushing.) Rk. Player Years TDs 1. Ryan Yarborough 1990-93 42 2. Marcus Harris 1993-96 38 3. Brian Hill 2014-16 35 4. Eddie Talboom 1948-50 34 5. Jovon Bouknight 2002-05 30 Phil Davis 1978-81 30 7. Alvester Alexander 2009-11 27 8. Kevin Lowe 1981-84 26 Walt Goffigan 1980-83 26 10. Shaun Wick 2012-16 24
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TOTAL POINTS SCORED
Career: 324 Sean Fleming, 1988-91 Single-Season: 132 Brian Hill, 2016 (22 TDs) Single-Game: 30 Alvester Alexander, vs. Colorado State, 2010 (5 TDs)
AVERAGE POINTS SCORED PER GAME
Career: 10.8 Eddie Talboom, 1948-50 (303 in 28) Single-Season: 14.4 Eddie Talboom, 1950 (130 in 9)
Career: 158 Single-Season: 64 Single-Game: 9
AVERAGE EXTRA-POINT ATTEMPTS PER GAME
Career: 4.8 Single-Season: 5.0
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Eddie Talboom, 1948-50 (133 in 28) Eddie Talboom, 1950 (45 in 9)
TOTAL EXTRA POINTS MADE
Career: 153 Single-Season: 64 Single-Game: 9 1981
Sean Fleming, 1988-91 Cooper Rothe, 2016 Cory Wedel, vs. Hawai’i 1996; Steve Tobin, vs. UTEP
AVERAGE EXTRA POINTS MADE PER GAME
Career: 3.4 Single-Season: 4.6
Cory Wedel, 1994-97 (139 in 41) Cooper Rothe, 2016 (64 in 14)
HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF EXTRA POINTS MADE
Career: 99.0% Cory Wedel, 1994-97 (139 of 140) Single-Season: 100.0% Cooper Rothe, 2016 (64 of 64); Stuart Williams, 2014 (31 of 31); Derric Yaussi, 2004 (36 of 36); Cory Wedel, 1997 (38 of 38); Cory Wedel, 1996 (48 of 48); Cory Wedel, 1995 (39 of 39); Sean Fleming, 1990 (31 of 31); Sean Fleming, 1988 (59 of 59); Rick Donnelly, 1984 (30 of 30)
CONSECUTIVE EXTRA POINTS MADE
Career: 128 Single-Season: 64
Cory Wedel, from UNM game 1994 to Fresno St. 1997 Cooper Rothe, 2016
MOST TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPTS
Season:
13
Jimmy Walden, 1959
MOST SUCCESSFUL TWO-POINT CONVERSIONS SCORED
Season:
4
Kevin Ward, 1959
MOST SUCCESSFUL TWO-POINT CONVERSIONS RESPONSIBLE FOR SCORING
Season:
7
Jimmy Walden, 1959 (Passed for 6, Rushed for 1)
TOTAL FIELD-GOAL ATTEMPTS
Career: 93 Sean Fleming, 1988-91; 93 – Jerry DePoyster, 1965-67 Single-Season: 38 Jerry DePoyster, 1966 Single-Game: 6 Sean Fleming, vs. Arkansas State 1990 Jerry DePoyster, vs. New Mexico 1967 Jerry DePoyster, vs. Brigham Young 1966 Cory Wedel, vs. Idaho 1996
AVERAGE FIELD-GOAL ATTEMPTS PER GAME
Career: 3.1 Single-Season: 3.8
Jerry DePoyster, 1965-67 (93 in 30) Jerry DePoyster, 1966 (38 in 10)
TOTAL FIELD GOALS MADE
Career: 57 Sean Fleming, 1988-91 Single-Season: 20 Cory Wedel, 1996 and J.D. Wallum, 2001 Single-Game: 6 Sean Fleming, vs. Arkansas State 1990 Cory Wedel, vs. Idaho 1996
AVERAGE FIELD GOALS MADE PER GAME
Career: 1.3 Cory Wedel, 1994-97 (54 in 41) 1.2 Bob Jacobs, 1968-70 (37 in 30) Single-Season: 1.8 Bob Jacobs, 1969 (18 in 10) and J.D. Wallum, 2001 (20 in 11)
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Sean Fleming, 1988-91 Cooper Rothe, 2016 Cory Wedel, vs. Hawai'i 1996; Steve Tobin, vs. UTEP 1981 Eddie Talboom, vs. Colorado State College 1949 Eddie Talboom, vs. Idaho State 1949
LONGEST FIELD GOAL MADE 62
Dan Christopulos, vs. Colorado State 1977
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RECORDS & HISTORY R E T U R N S
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DARNELL CLASH
2002-05 Wyoming's career leader in all-purpose yardage.
1980-82 Wyoming's career leader in total return yardage.
SELMER PEDERSON 1949-51 Wyoming’s career leader in punt return yardage
and M iscellaneous KICKOFF RETURNS
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
2016 Jovon Bouknight, 2002-05 723 Marcell Gipson, 2009 219 Jovon Bouknight, vs. Utah 2005
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
51.6 Prentice Rhone, 1992-93 (1186 in 23) 56.1 Prentice Rhone, 1993 (617 in 11)
AVERAGE YARDS PER RETURN
Career (Min. 12): 33.7 Harry Geldien, 1950-52 (506 in 15) Single-Season (Min. 1 Per Game): 39.0 Tyler Hall, 2017 (508 in 13) Single-Game (Min. 2): 64.5 Vic Washington, vs. BYU 1966 (129 in 2)
TOTAL RETURNS
Career: 87 Jovon Bouknight, 2002-05 Single-Season: 32 Marcell Gipson, 2009 Single-Game: 8 Jovon Bouknight, vs. Utah 2005
AVERAGE RETURNS PER GAME
2.5 Prentice Rhone, 1992-93 (58 in 23) 2.8 Prentice Rhone, 1993 (31 in 11)
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS SCORED BY KICKOFF RETURN 2, Tyler Hall, 2017 Same as career list above. 1 Tyler Hall, Two Times, 2017 Devin Moore, 2007 Alex English, 1999 Peter Gunn, 1988 Archie Gray, 1972 Vic Washington, 1966 Dick Behning, 1960 Sonny Jones, 1948
LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN
100 – Sonny Jones, vs. Colorado State College 1948
PUNT RETURNS Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
50.4 Vic Washington, 1966-67 (1008 in 20) 56.5 Vic Washington, 1967 (565 in 10)
Career: Single-Season:
TOTAL YARDS
2286 Darnell Clash, 1980-82 1018 Darnell Clash, 1980 219 Jovon Bouknight, vs. Utah 2005
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
79.9 Prentice Rhone, 1992-93 (1837 in 23) 92.5 Darnell Clash, 1980 (1018 in 11)
AVERAGE YARDS PER RETURN
Career (Min. 40): 15.4 Prentice Rhone, 1992-93 (1837 in 119) Single-Season (Min. 2 Per Game): 26.0 Jerry Marion, 1962 (519 in 20) Single-Game (Min. 5): 27.4 Jovon Bouknight,vs.Utah 2005 (219 in 8) Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
TOTAL RETURNS
153 Darnell Clash, 1980-82 65 Darnell Clash, 1980 13 Prentice Rhone, vs. Oregon State 1993
AVERAGE RETURNS PER GAME
Career: 5.2 Prentice Rhone, 1992-93 (119 in 23) Vic Washington, 1966-67 (103 in 20) Single-Season: 5.9 Darnell Clash, 1980 (65 in 11)
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS SCORED BY KICKOFF AND PUNT RETURNS
Career: 4 Vic Washington, 1966-67 (1 KOR, 3 PR) Single-Season: 3 Vic Washington, 1966 (1 KOR, 2 PR) Single-Game: 1 Held by many, most recently Austin Conway, vs. UNLV 2016
ALL-PURPOSE YARDAGE
(Yards gained receiving, rushing and all returns, including interceptions.)
TOTAL YARDS
Career: 5921 Jovon Bouknight, 2002-05 (3626 Rec., 2016 KOR, 279 Rush) Single-Season: 2008 Devin Moore, 2008 (1301 Rush, 40 Rec., 667 KOR) Single-Game: 387 Brian Hill, vs. Fresno State 2014 (281 Rush, 106 Rec.)
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
Career: 126.0 Jovon Bouknight, 2002-05 (3626 Rec., 2016 KOR, 279 Rush, for a total of 5921 in 47 games) Single-Season: 167.3 Devin Moore, 2008 (1301 Rush, 40 Rec., 667 KOR)
MOUNTAIN WEST
Career: Single-Season:
TOTAL YARDS
1080 Selmer Pederson, 1949-51 565 Vic Washington, 1967 145 Vic Washington, 1967
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
AVERAGE YARDS PER RETURN
Career (Min. 25): 13.0 Single-Season (Min. 1.5 Per Game): 16.1 Single-Game (Min. 3): 36.3
Selmer Pederson, 1949-51 (1080 in 83) Selmer Pederson, 1949 (386 in 24) Selmer Pederson, vs. Montana St. 1949 (109 in 3)
TOTAL RETURNS
104 Hoost Marsh, 2004-07 53 Vic Washington, 1967 9 Vic Washington, vs. Wichita State 1967
Career: Single-Season:
4.4 Vic Washington, 1966-67 (87 in 20) 5.3 Vic Washington, 1967 (53 in 10)
AVERAGE RETURNS PER GAME
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PRENTICE RHONE (#28) thrilled
Wyoming crowds with his kickoff and punt returns during the 1992 and 93 seasons. He was named the WAC Special Teams Player of the Year in his junior season of 92.
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Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
RECORDS & HISTORY
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
COMBINED KICKOFF AND PUNT RETURNS
SEASON IN REVIEW
Career: Single-Season:
TOUCHDOWNS SCORED ON BLOCKED PUNTS
Career: 2 - Derrick Martin, 2003-05 Single-Game: 1 – Ghaali Muhammad vs. Texas 2009; Derrick Martin vs. Appalachian St. 2004; Derrick Martin vs. Montana St. 2003; Kofi Shuck vs. Hawaii 1996; John Burrough vs. NE Louisiana 1994; Vince Guinta vs. Montana 1956
THE OPPONENTS
Career: Single-Season:
TOTAL YARDS
LONGEST PUNT RETURN
95 – Sonny Jones, vs. Montana State 1948
THE COWBOYS
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Vic Washington, 1966-67 Vic Washington, 1966 Austin Conway, vs. UNLV 2016 Chris McNeill, vs. UNLV 2011 Josh Barge, vs. Ole Miss 2004 Kevin Parma, vs. Utah 1995 Eddie Pratt, vs. San Diego State 1994 Prentice Rhone, vs. San Diego State 1993 Robert Rivers, vs. Southwest Louisiana 1991 Robert Rivers, vs. Cal-Berkeley 1990 Tim Mara, vs. UTEP 1989 Chuck Kimbrough, vs. Houston 1987 Vic Washington, vs. Arizona 1967 Vic Washington, vs. UTEP 1966 Vic Washington, vs. Wichita State 1966 Vince Guinta vs. Montana 1956 Selmer Pederson vs. Montana State 1949
COWBOY COACHES
JOVON BOUKNIGHT
Career: 3 Single-Season: 2 Single-Game: 1
SEASON OUTLOOK
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D E F E N S E SINGLE-SEASON PUNTING AVERAGE LEADERS (Min. 30 Punts) 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
(Beginning in 1951) Punter, Year (Yards, Punts) Rick Donnelly, 1984 (2,990 yards, 63 punts) Aron Langley, 1996 (1,738 yards, 38 punts) Jack Weil, 1983 (2,369 yards, 52 punts) Aron Langley, 1997 (3,568 yards, 79 punts) Brian Gragert, 1995 (1,808 yards, 40 punts) Mike Smith, 1979 (3,125 yards, 70 punts) Jack Weil, 1980 (1,892 yards, 43 punts) Chuck Spaulding, 1951 (1,610 yards, 37 punts) Aron Langley, 1998 (2,343 yards, 54 punts) Austin McCoy, 2009 (3,463 yards, 80 punts)
Avg. 47.5 45.7 45.6 45.2 45.2 44.6 44.0 43.5 43.4 43.3
SINGLE-GAME PUNTING AVERAGE LEADERS (Min. 5 Punts)
GALAND THAXTON
(#90) is Wyoming's career and singleseason tackle leader. Thaxton, who helped lead the Cowboys to the 1987 WAC Championship, was an All-Western Athletic Conference selection in 1986 and 1987. He also earned Third Team Associated Press All-America honors in '87.
TOTAL PUNTS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Austin McCoy, 2008-11 Bob Jacobs, 1970 Bob Jacobs, vs. Arizona State 1970 Bob Jacobs, vs. Houston 1969 Eddie Talboom, vs. Idaho 1950
7.8 Bob Jacobs, 1968-70 (235 in 30) 8.4 Bob Jacobs, 1970 (84 in 10)
AVERAGE YARDS PER PUNT
Career (Min. 60 Punts): 45.8 Single-Season (Min. 30 Punts): 47.5 Single-Game (Min. 5 Punts): 57.3
Rick Donnelly, 1981-84 (3802 in 83) Rick Donnelly, 1984 (2990 in 63) Chuck Spaulding, vs. New Mexico 1951 (458 in 8)
LONGEST PUNT
90 – Sean Fleming, vs. Louisville 1989
CAREER PUNTING AVERAGE LEADERS (Min. 60 Punts)
1. 2. 3 4 5 6 8. 9. 10.
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(Beginning in 1951) Punter, Year (Yards, Punts) Rick Donnelly, 1983-84 (3,702 yards, 81 punts Aron Langley, 1996-98 (7,649 yards, 171 punts) Billy Vinnedge, 2006-07 (5,535 yards, 129 punts) Jack Weil, 1980-83 (9,840 yards, 231 punts) Adam Brooks, 2004-05 (3,590 yards, 85 punts) Luke Donovan, 2001-03 (7,488 yards, 178 punts) Joe Marion, 1973-75 (7,366 yards, 175 punts) Tom Waring, 1999-00 (4,666 yards, 111 punts) Bob Jacobs, 1968-70 (9,834 yards, 235 punts) Ethan Wood, 2013-16 (11,323 yards, 272 punts)
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D efensive L eaders (Beginning in 1965 when defensive records began)
AVERAGE PUNTS PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
Avg. 57.3 56.0 55.6 55.2 54.0 53.6 53.4 53.3 53.2 51.5
CAREER TACKLE LEADERS
P unting Career: 292 Single-Season: 84 Single-Game: 12
(Beginning in 1951) Punter, Game (Yards, Punts) 1. Chuck Spaulding, 11-10-51 UNM (458 yards, 8 punts) 2. Jack Weil, 9-17-83 Air Force (336 yards, 6 punts) 3. Jack Weil, 11-1-80 Colorado State (389 yards, 7 punts) 4. Brian Gragert, 10-29-94 Air Force (275 yards, 5 punts) 5. Rick Donnelly, 10-13-84 BYU (324 yards, 6 punts) 6. Sean Fleming, 10-22-90 Air Force (322 yards, 6 punts) 7. Austin McCoy, 9-18-10 Boise State (374 yards, 7 punts) 8. Mike Smith, 10-27-79 UNLV (373 yards, 7 punts) 9. Austin McCoy, 9-26-09 UNLV (266 yards, 5 punts) 10. Don Clayton, 12-2-78 LSU (309 yards, 6 punts)
Avg. 45.8 44.7 42.9 42.6 42.2 42.1 42.1 42.0 41.8 41.6
467 440 379 373 368 367 352 344 343 334
Galand Thaxton 1984-87 Jim Talich 1994-97 John Salley 1979-82 Chris Prosinski 2007-10 Gabe Knapton 2008-11 Andrew Wingard, 2015-Pres. Ken Fantetti 1975-78 Lucas Wacha 2013-16 Ward Dobbs 2005-08 Tyler Gottschalk 2000-03
SINGLE-SEASON TACKLE LEADERS (Beginning in 1965 when defensive records began) 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10.
158 143 143 140 139 138 136 134 134 131
Galand Thaxton 1986 Galand Thaxton 1987 John Salley 1982 Chris Prosinski 2009 Bruce Mowry 1984 Jim Talich 1996 Brian Brown 1997 Jordan Stanton 2013 Al Duyn 1973 Andrew Wingard 2016
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RECORDS & HISTORY T A C K L E S
SINGLE-GAME TACKLE LEADERS (Beginning in 1965 when defensive records began)
Brian Hendricks, at Air Force 2009 Frank Erzinger, vs. New Mexico 1972 Marqueston Huff, at Utah State 2013 Paul Nunu, vs. New Mexico 1976 Daniel Gleason, at BYU 1968 Jim Talich, at SMU 1997 Jordan Stanton, vs. Colorado State 2013 Marqueston Huff, at Nebraska 2013 Brian Hendricks, at Colorado 2009 Gabe Knapton, at UNLV 2008 Ward Dobbs, vs. Air Force 2006 Ward Dobbs, at Utah 2005 Jim Talich, vs. Air Force 1996 Daryl Harris, at Air Force 1989 Galand Thaxton, at Hawaii 1986 Ken Fantetti, vs. Utah State 1977 Ken Fantetti, vs. Utah 1978 Don Meadows, vs. Arizona 1971 Tom Gordon, vs. New Mexico 1970 Jim House, vs. Colorado State 1967
CAREER SACK LEADERS
(Beginning in 1980 when sacks became a stat) Mitch Donahue 1987-90 Pat Rabold 1985-88 Jeff Knapton 1984-87 Patrick Chukwurah 1997-00 John Fletcher 2006-09 Thomas Williams 1989-93 David Edeen 1986-88 Doug Rigby 1988-91 Eddie Yarbrough 2012-15 Brent Schieffer 1991-94 Craig Schlichting 1986-89
SINGLE-SEASON SACK LEADERS
SINGLE-GAME TACKLES FOR LOSS LEADERS (Beginning in 2000 when TFL became a stat) 1. 4.0 Youhanna Ghaifan vs. Texas St. 2017 4.0 Eddie Yarbrough at UNLV 2012 4.0 Korey Jones, vs. Texas State 2011 4.0 Josh Biezuns, vs. Colorado State 2010 4.0 Ward Dobbs, at Tennessee 2008 4.0 John Fletcher, vs. Weber State 2009 4.0 Randy Tscharner, vs. BYU 2003 8. 3.5 Carl Granderson vs. Boise St. 2017 3.5 Eddie Yarbrough, vs. Idaho 2013 3.5 John Fletcher, vs. UNLV 2007 3.5 Zach Morris, vs. San Diego State 2004 3.5 Eddie Yarbrough, vs. San Jose State
SEASON IN REVIEW
49 30 30 27 24 24 23 23 21.5 19 19
(Beginning in 2000 when TFL became a stat) 1. 19.0 Patrick Chukwurah 2000 2. 16.0 Carl Granderson, 2017 3. 15.5 Youhanna Ghaifan, 2017 4. 14.0 John Fletcher 2007 5. 13.0 Weston Johnson 2009 6. 12.5 John Fletcher 2009 12.5 Zach Morris 2004 8. 12.0 Eddie Yarbrough 2013 9. 11.0 Kevin Prosser 2016 11.0 Josh Biezuns 2011 11.0 Mitch Unrein 2007 11.0 Randy Tscharner 2003
THE OPPONENTS
1. 2. 4. 5. 7. 9. 10.
SINGLE-SEASON TACKLES FOR LOSS LEADERS
THE COWBOYS
23 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18
(Beginning in 2000 when TFL became a stat) 1. 39.0 Eddie Yarbrough 2012-15 2. 36.0 John Fletcher 2005-09 3. 31.0 Josh Biezuns 2008-11 4. 28.0 Carl Granderson, 2015-Pres. 5. 26.5 Zach Morris 2001-04 6. 24.0 Ward Dobbs 2005-08 7. 23.5 John Flora 2004-05 8. 22.5 Gabe Knapton 2008-11 22.5 Andrew Wingard, 2015-Pres. 10. 21.0 Lucas Wacha 2013-16
(Beginning in 1980 when sacks became a stat) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
9. 10.
22 19 16 14 11 11 11 11 10.5 10 10 10 10
Mitch Donahue 1990 Jeff Knapton 1987 Pat Rabold 1988 Pat Rabold 1987 Brent Schieffer 1993 Thomas Williams 1990 Craig Schlichting 1988 David Edeen 1988 John Fletcher, 2007 Mitch Donahue 1989 Mitch Donahue 1988 David Edeen 1987 Jim Eliopulos 1981
RECORDS & HISTORY
COWBOY COACHES
1. 2. 3. 5. 7.
CAREER TACKLES FOR LOSS LEADERS
SEASON OUTLOOK
Defensive Leaders (cont.)
SINGLE-GAME SACK LEADERS (Beginning in 1980 when sacks became a stat)
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Dave Edeen, vs. BYU 1988 Korey Jones, vs. Texas State 2001 Josh Biezuns, vs. Colorado State 2010 John Fletcher, vs. UNLV 2007 17 times in UW history, most recently by: Carl Granderson, vs. Boise State, 2017 Eddie Yarbrough, vs. Idaho 2013 Eddie Yarbrough, vs. UNLV 2012 Gabe Knapton, vs. New Mexico 2010 Mitch Donahue, vs. Utah 1990 Mitch Donahue, vs. New Mexico 1990 Mitch Donahue, vs. UTEP 1990 Doug Rigby, vs. UTEP 1990
MOUNTAIN WEST
1. 5.0 2. 4.0 3. 3.5 3.5 5. 3.0
MITCH DONAHUE
(#49) is Wyoming's career sack leader with 49. Donahue earned All-WAC honors in 1988, 89 and 90. He was the WAC Defensive Player of the Year in 89 and 90 and was a 1990 All-America selection.
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I nterception L eaders TOTAL YARDS
Career: 211 Marcus Epps, 2015-Pres. Single-Season: 165 Paul Toscano, 1966 Single-Game: 100 Jacque Finn, vs. BYU 2002 99 Blair Burns, vs. Colorado State 2012 * 98 Pete Benedetti, vs. Utah 1984 *Indicates an intercepted fumble return.
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
Career: 10.2 Paul Toscano, 1965-67 (203 in 20) Single-Season (Min. 4 Int.): 21.5 Blair Burns, 2011 (86 in 4) 16.5 Paul Toscano, 1966 (165 in 10)
AVERAGE YARDS PER INTERCEPTION
Career (Min. 6 Int.): 29.0 Paul Toscano, 1965-67 (203 in 7) Single-Season (Min. 4 Int.): 27.5 Paul Toscano, 1966 (165 in 6) Single-Game (Min. 2 Int.): 33.5 Marcus Epps, at Easter Michigan 2016 (67 in 2)
SINGLE-GAME INTERCEPTION LEADERS
(Beginning in 1965 when defensive records began) 1. 3 Brian Lee, vs. Montana 1997 3 Brian Lee, vs. SMU 1996 3 Shamiel Gary, vs. Weber State 2009 3 Selmer Pederson, vs. Denver 1950 5. 2 50 times in UW history; most recently by: Andrew Wingard, vs. New Mexico 2017 Marcus Epps, at Eastern Michigan 2016 Antonio Hull, vs. Air Force 2016 Tyran Finley, vs. Fresno State 2014 Blair Burns, vs. Bowling Green 2011 Tashaun Gipson, vs. UNLV 2009 Chris Prosinski, vs. North Dakota State 2008 Julius Stinson, vs. Virginia 2007 Dorsey Golston, at TCU, 2006 Julius Stinson, vs. Louisiana-Monroe 2005
TOTAL INTERCEPTIONS
Career: 17 Single-Season: 8 Single-Game: 3 3 3 3
Brian Lee, 1994-97 Brian Lee, 1996 and 1997 Shamiel Gary, vs. Weber State 2009 Selmer Pederson, vs. Denver 1950 Brian Lee, vs. SMU 1996 Brian Lee, vs. Montana 1997
TOTAL INTERCEPTIONS RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWNS
Career: 2 Single-Season: 2 Single-Game: 1
Chuck Kimbrough, 1986-87; Brian Lee, 1994-97 Jerry Berry, 1969; Ward Dobbs, 2005-08 Chuck Kimbrough, 1987; Jerry Berry, 1969; Ward Dobbs, 2008 Held by many, most recently by Rico Gafford, vs. Texas State, 2017 Kevin Prosser vs. Utah State, 2017
CAREER INTERCEPTION LEADERS
(Beginning in 1965 when defensive records began) 1. 2. 3. 4.
9.
17 14 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 8
Brian Lee 1994-97 Paul Wallace1989-92 Mark Thomas 1983-86 Tashaun Gipson 2008-11 Julius Stinson 2004-07 Steve McMillon 1984-1988 Michael Davis 1980-81 Kevin McClain 1974-76 Marcus Epps, 2015-Pres. Jacque Finn 2000-03 Andrew Wingard, 2015-Pres.
SINGLE-SEASON INTERCEPTION LEADERS (Beginning in 1965 when defensive records began) 1. 3. 8.
204
8 8 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Brian Lee 1997 Brian Lee 1996 Mark Thomas 1986 Bruce Small 1980 Michael Davis 1980 Dick Speights 1966 Paul Toscano 1966 Andrew Wingard, 2017 Julius Stinson 2007 Chris Dixon 2003 Je’Ney Jackson 1997 Paul Wallace 1992 Junior Marcellus 1992 Paul Wallace 1990 Darnell Clash 1982 Lee Mitchell 1981 Mike Dennis 1978
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BRIAN LEE
(#45) holds Wyoming records for career interceptions (17), single-season interceptions (8) and single-game interceptions (3). The single-game record he shares with Selmer Pederson and Shamiel Gary.
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RECORDS & HISTORY Y E A R - B Y - Y E A R
R eceiving
775 216 177 291 95 287 319 215 245 88 118 146 301 519 325 612 868 626 571 238 803 429 988 394 376 305 491 367 733 513 629 546 576 835 668 673 799 594 632 1018 1081 1351 1584 1431 1423 1650 905 789 733 696 751 689 815 1075 1116 674 559 271 705 452 402 722 960 596 653 1326 553
8 1 2 5 4 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 3 2 7 5 9 5 2 3 4 7 1 2 3 1 3 6 4 4 2 5 6 4 6 3 3 4 4 13 12 16 11 14 13 4 0 5 4 1 3 5 7 12 4 3 2 3 3 2 5 8 0 8 14 3
1951 Harry Geldien 1952 Chuck Spaulding 1953 Joe Mastrogiavanni 1954 Joe Mastrogiavanni 1955 Joe Mastrogiavanni 1956 Larry Zowada 1957 Larry Zowada 1958 Jim Walden 1959 Jim Walden 1960 Chuck Lamson 1961 Andy Melosky 1962 Jeff Hartman 1963 Tom Wilkinson 1964 Tom Wilkinson 1965 Tom Wilkinson 1966 Rick Egloff 1967 Paul Toscano 1968 Skip Jacobson 1969 Ed Synakowski 1970 Scott Freeman 1971 Gary Fox 1972 Steve Cockreham 1973 Steve Cockreham 1974 Rick Costello 1975 Steve Trusso 1976 Don Clayton 1977 Don Clayton 1978 Marc Cousins 1979 Phil Davis 1980 Phil Davis 1981 Phil Davis 1982 Craig Johnson 1983 Brad Baumberger 1984 Scott Runyan 1985 Scott Runyan 1986 Scott Runyan 1987 Craig Burnett 1988 Randy Welniak 1989 Tom Corontzos 1990 Tom Corontzos 1991 Tom Corontzos 1992 Joe Hughes 1993 Joe Hughes 1994 John Gustin 1995 Josh Wallwork 1996 Josh Wallwork 1997 Jay Stoner 1998 Jay Stoner 1999 Jay Stoner 2000 Jay Stoner 2001 Casey Bramlet 2002 Casey Bramlet 2003 Casey Bramlet 2004 Corey Bramlet 2005 Corey Bramlet 2006 Karsten Sween 2007 Karsten Sween 2008 Chris Stutzriem 2009 Austyn Carta-Samuels 2010 Austyn Carta-Samuels 2011 Brett Smith 2012 Brett Smith 2013 Brett Smith 2014 Colby Kirkegaard 2015 Cameron Coffman 2016 Josh Allen 2017 Josh Allen
Comp.
41 53 60 50 20 41 63 21 45 20 33 25 64 60 84 83 134 81 94 67 171 61 89 118 24 21 35 52 113 63 75 79 112 68 62 138 258 199 153 211 203 216 236 181 163 286 149 183 135 171 225 277 241 195 214 128 215 55 191 154 253 205 293 206 152 209 152
Att.
Yds.
TD
74 491 4 135 703 5 129 890 3 113 798 1 54 329 6 96 878 7 123 862 3 50 491 5 101 882 11 42 243 3 72 464 3 42 287 2 137 902 10 115 1021 7 154 1313 6 188 1181 13 241 1191 18 151 1008 9 200 1053 5 164 605 3 328 2336 14 137 1010 8 209 1639 13 249 1639 6 48 381 1 65 409 5 92 530 1 138 928 6 241 1687 8 147 1143 6 145 1173 9 175 1130 189 1551 10 148 1353 10 153 919 7 271 1651 12 467 3131 21 354 2791 21 280 2005 14 399 2956 15 363 2686 19 373 2706 1 414 3372 24 306 2757 17 271 2363 21 458 4090 33 299 1890 8 316 2373 11 222 1859 8 275 1552 10 432 3069 9 464 3290 24 425 3037 22 334 2409 12 359 2610 16 212 1304 9 359 2028 12 98 660 5 326 1953 10 252 1702 9 415 2622 20 330 2837 27 467 3375 29 359 2660 12 241 1951 18 373 3203 28 270 1812 16
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47 11 8 10 4 10 12 7 9 8 9 13 19 32 28 33 53 43 35 25 44 26 40 27 23 16 24 15 41 27 37 35 43 38 43 54 69 40 60 58 53 86 75 71 78 109 58 57 41 63 65 63 68 63 77 60 48 26 77 47 44 63 75 45 57 72 62
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Player
MOUNTAIN WEST
Year
RECORDS & HISTORY
TD
SEASON IN REVIEW
Dewey McConnell Harry Geldien Chick Magagna John Watts Bob Marshall John Watts Russ Mather Bob Sawyer Dick Hamilton Mark Smolinski Mike Walker Tom Delaney Tom Delaney Darryl Alleman Bill Prout Jerry Marion Gene Huey Gene Huey Bill Kyranris Ken Hustad Scott Freeman Scott Freeman Archie Gray Archie Gray John Arnold Walter Howard Walter Howard Dan Pittman Dan Pittman Steve Martinez Steve Martinez Steve Martinez Chris Kolodzieski Allyn Griffin Allyn Griffin James Loving Bill Hoffman Ted Gilmore Gordy Wood Shawn Wiggins Ryan Yarborough Ryan Yarborough Ryan Yarborough Marcus Harris Marcus Harris Marcus Harris Wendell Montgomery Wendell Montgomery Wendell Montgomery Ryan McGuffey Ryan McGuffey Jovon Bouknight Ryan McGuffey Jovon Bouknight Jovon Bouknight Michael Ford Michael Ford Greg Bolling David Leonard David Leonard Dominic Rufran Chris McNeill Dominic Rufran Dominic Rufran Jake Maulhardt Tanner Gentry Austin Conway
Yards
THE OPPONENTS
1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
P assing
Rec.
THE COWBOYS
Player
COWBOY COACHES
Year
SEASON OUTLOOK
(The names and statistics in bold indicate single-season records for most receptions or most total yards gained.)
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R ushing
Year
Player
Rushes
1951 Harry Geldien 1952 Chuck Spaulding 1953 Joe Mastrogiavanni 1954 Jerry Jester 1955 Jerry Jester 1956 Jim Crawford 1957 Greg Maushart 1958 Dick Hamilton 1959 Jerry Hill 1960 Jerry Hill 1961 Chuck Lamson 1962 Rick Desmarais 1963 Wayne Linton 1964 Jeff Hartman 1965 Jim Kiick 1966 Jim Kiick 1967 Jim Kiick 1968 Dave Hampton 1969 Frosty Franklin 1970 Frosty Franklin 1971 Forrest Franklin 1972 Charles Shaw 1973 Andy Dixon 1974 Robbie Wright 1975 Lawrence Gaines 1976 Robbie Wright 1977 Myron Hardeman 1978 Myron Hardeman 1979 Phil Davis 1980 Mandel Robinson 1981 Phil Davis 1982 Walter Goffigan 1983 Walter Goffigan 1984 Dave Evans 1985 Toriano Taylor 1986 Gerald Abraham 1987 Gerald Abraham 1988 Dabby Dawson 1989 Dabby Dawson 1990 Dwight Driver 1991 Terrance Hendricks 1992 Dwight Driver 1993 Ryan Christopherson 1994 Ryan Christopherson 1995 Len Sexton 1996 Len Sexton 1997 Marques Brigham 1998 Marques Brigham 1999 Cliff Brye 2000 Nate Scott 2001 Nate Scott 2002 Derek Armah 2003 Derek Armah 2004 Ivan Harrison 2005 Wynel Seldon 2006 Wynel Seldon 2007 Devin Moore 2008 Devin Moore 2009 Alvester Alexander 2010 Alvester Alexander 2011 Brett Smith 2012 D.J. May 2013 Shaun Wick 2014 Brian Hill 2015 Brian Hill 2016 Brian Hill 2017 Trey Woods
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T otal O ffense
Net.
158 502 167 512 144 624 122 750 140 696 200 1104 111 516 62 381 97 579 144 636 93 451 77 301 82 317 77 301 131 534 145 597 155 583 137 749 151 541 149 542 196 534 158 797 90 487 140 604 161 894 135 718 186 1165 119 658 240 629 152 873 142 575 121 586 161 827 183 979 136 692 139 668 238 1305 151 1119 182 1005 154 684 164 815 229 1027 222 1042 300 1455 129 810 164 826 153 696 259 1114 76 451 110 645 111 550 124 596 177 683 159 587 187 871 156 610 198 965 249 1301 136 640 189 792 139 710 77 374 166 979 145 796 251 1631 349 1860 142 493
Avg.
3.2 3.1 4.3 6.1 4.9 5.6 4.6 6.1 5.9 4.4 4.8 3.9 3.9 3.9 4.1 4.1 3.8 5.5 3.6 3.6 3.8 5.0 5.4 4.3 5.6 5.3 6.3 6.5 2.6 5.7 4.0 4.8 5.0 5.3 5.1 4.7 5.5 7.4 5.5 4.4 5.0 4.5 4.7 4.9 6.3 5.0 4.5 4.3 5.9 5.9 5.0 4.8 3.9 3.7 4.7 3.9 4.9 5.2 4.7 4.2 5.1 4.9 5.9 5.5 5.8 5.3 3.5
Year
Player
1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Harry Geldien Chuck Spaulding Joe Mastrogiavanni Joe Mastrogiavanni Jerry Jester Jim Crawford Larry Zowada Jim Walden Jerry Hill Jerry Hill Mike Walker Jim Hill Tom Wilkinson Tom Wilkinson Tom Wilkinson Rick Egloff Paul Toscano Skip Jacobson Ed Synakowski Scott Freeman Gary Fox Steve Cockreham Steve Cockreham Rick Costello Lawrence Gaines Marc Cousins Myron Hardeman Marc Cousins Phil Davis Phil Davis Phil Davis Craig Johnson Brad Baumberger Scott Runyan Scott Runyan Scott Runyan Craig Burnett Randy Welniak Tom Corontzos Tom Corontzos Tom Corontzos Joe Hughes Joe Hughes John Gustin Josh Wallwork Josh Wallwork Jay Stoner Jay Stoner Jay Stoner Jay Stoner Casey Bramlet Casey Bramlet Casey Bramlet Corey Bramlet Corey Bramlet Karsten Sween Karsten Sween Devin Moore Austyn Carta-Samuels Austyn Carta-Samuels Brett Smith Brett Smith Brett Smith Colby Kirkegaard Cameron Coffman Josh Allen Josh Allen
Plays Rush Pass Total
- 502 491 993 - 512 703 1215 - 624 890 1514 - 95 798 893 - 696 69 765 - 1104 10 1114 - -48 862 814 - 79 491 570 - 579 84 663 - 636 12 648 - 350 118 468 - 98 248 346 209 80 902 982 165 -31 1021 990 200 -98 1313 1215 247 249 1191 1440 335 124 1791 1915 201 -9 1008 999 267 46 1057 1103 241 190 605 795 369 -161 2336 2175 308 521 1010 1531 337 179 1649 1829 319 -221 1639 1418 161 894 - 894 167 523 403 926 186 1165 - 1165 297 322 928 1250 481 629 1687 2316 298 521 1143 1664 287 575 1173 1748 355 536 1130 1666 374 534 1552 2085 283 407 1353 1760 268 166 919 1085 310 44 1651 1695 498 -45 3131 3086 505 415 2791 3206 364 -95 2005 1910 509 -64 2956 2892 449 -139 2868 2729 491 137 2706 2843 473 34 3372 3406 378 38 2757 2795 320 181 2363 2544 525 119 4090 4209 364 113 1890 2003 398 4 2373 2377 288 -94 1859 1765 328 -174 1552 1378 521 -21 3069 3048 565 35 3290 3325 523 -101 3037 2936 458 209 2409 2618 441 109 2610 2719 267 -88 1304 1216 428 -121 2028 1907 249 1301 - 1301 468 366 1953 2319 369 395 1072 2094 554 710 2622 3332 444 248 2837 3085 592 573 3375 3948 437 -110 2660 2550 286 -118 1951 1833 515 523 3203 3726 362 204 1812 2016
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RECORDS & HISTORY Y E A R - B Y - Y E A R
S coring
K ickoff R eturns ( cont .)
FG Points 0-0 130 0-0 66 0-0 37 0-0 67 0-0 48 0-0 42 0-0 96 0-0 30 0-0 30 0-0 50 0-0 36 0-0 32 0-0 36 0-0 30 7-12 41 8-18 45 13-38 71 15-37 66 14-29 68 18-28 76 0-0 24 0-0 42 0-0 62 5-15 44 0-0 54 0-0 36 0-0 60 0-0 54 16-22 71 0-0 60 11-15 70 0-0 60 9-13 53 0-0 62 0-0 80 0-0 42 10-17 55 15-28 92 17-25 110 10-19 63 19-29 88 0-0 78 0-0 74 0-0 98 0-0 66 0-0 66 0-0 84 20-27 108 14-22 80 16-20 69 11-21 66 10-14 46 20-23 77 0-0 56 12-17 70 18-25 90 0-0 72 10-16 48 13-18 61 0-0 42 12-15 55 0-0 84 0-0 68 7-12 56 0-0 66 12-17 67 0-0 48 0-0 132 15-18 81
No. 11 8
221 25 306 183 226 70 114 89 275 166 202 338 234 181
Avg. 30.5 17.9 27.6 25.0 25.5 26.1 25.1 17.5 22.8 17.8 25.0 20.8 28.9 24.1 33.4 25.9
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No. 11 10 12 4 9 5 9 11 4 6 14 8 26 21 11 14 29 21 18 9 30 22 16 12 27 31 17 19 16 11 10 10 15 12 28 26 23 20 15 25 31 32 22 17 9 16 10 24 16 15
Yds. 188 191 248 95 251 125 238 237 124 149 271 168 595 490 216 305 642 445 386 154 701 467 359 247 569 617 339 420 369 314 220 292 256 210 570 616 527 555 245 621 667 723 510 369 188 293 242 630 447 508
Year 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986
Player Selmer Pederson Harold Farmer No Records Kept Butch Wilson Pete Kutches John Watts Jack Allen Jack Allen Jim Walden Bud Snyder Bud Spicer Dave Marion Garry McLean Jerry Marion Bill Prout Vic Washington Vic Washington Jim Barrows Jim Barrows Tom Silvanic Dave Wentworth Archie Gray Aaron Kyle Karl Coleman John Arnold John Arnold Myron Hardeman Myron Hardeman Steve Martinez Darnell Clash Darnell Clash Darnell Clash Oliver Davis Oliver Davis Steve Vana Anthony Sargent
No. 39 24
Yds. 420 264
Avg. 10.8 11.0
48 8 85 86 123 86 146 143 244 46 83 58 443 565 244 212 118 53 58 52 48 27 126 75 97 101 423 339 223 284 222 143 258
12.0 8.0 2.8 17.2 30.7 8.6 18.3 23.8 27.1 15.3 5.9 6.4 13.0 10.6 11.1 8.5 5.6 13.3 7.3 8.7 12.0 5.4 7.0 8.8 10.8 5.9 10.8 12.1 8.0 9.5 9.7 8.9 7.8
P unt R eturns 4 1 3 5 4 10 8 6 9 3 14 9 34 53 22 25 21 4 8 6 4 5 18 4 9 17 39 28 28 30 23 16 22
#B u ild in g So m e t h in g Sp e ci a l
Avg. 17.0 19.1 20.7 23.8 27.9 25.0 26.4 21.5 31.0 24.8 19.4 21.0 22.9 23.3 19.6 21.8 22.1 21.2 21.4 17.1 23.4 21.2 22.4 20.6 21.1 19.9 19.9 22.1 23.1 28.6 22.0 29.2 17.1 17.5 20.4 23.7 22.9 27.8 16.3 24.8 21.5 22.6 23.2 21.7 20.9 18.3 24.2 26.2 27.9 33.9
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8 1 12 7 9 4 5 5 11 8 7 14 7 7
Yds. 335 143
Player Jim Keen Frosty Franklin Tom Silvanic Steve Cockreham Archie Gray George Kockyer Robbie Wright Scott C. Parham Latraia Jones Tony Caldwell Danny Pittman Mike Dennis Darnell Clash Darnell Clash Darnell Clash Kevin Lowe Kevin Lowe Steve Vana Anthony Sargent James Loving Peter Gunn Peter Gunn Amaicure Harris Amaicure Harris Prentice Rhone Prentice Rhone Richard Peace Richard Peace Marques Brigham Brahms Derenoncourt Tim Beasley Alex English Travis Short Leonard Jones Leonard Jones Jovon Bouknight Jovon Bouknight Jovon Bouknight Devin Moore Troy Lewis Devin Moore Marcell Gipson Ghaali Muhammad Dominic Rufran D.J. May Jalen Claiborne D.J. May D.J. May D.J. May Tyler Hall
MOUNTAIN WEST
K ickoff R eturns
Year 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
RECORDS & HISTORY
PAT-K PAT-R 40 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 13-14 0-0 0-0 0-0 20-24 2-2 12-19 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 20-21 0-0 21-26 0-0 32-39 0-0 21-31 0-0 26-29 0-0 22-23 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-3 29-30 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 23-27 0-0 0-4 0-0 37-38 0-0 0-0 0-0 26-28 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 25-27 0-0 47-48 0-0 59-59 0-0 33-34 0-0 31-31 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 48-48 0-0 38-38 0-0 21-22 0-0 33-34 0-0 16-16 0-0 17-18 0-0 0-0 1-1 34-35 0-0 36-36 0-0 0-0 0-0 18-20 0-0 22-24 0-0 0-0 0-0 19-21 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 35-37 0-0 0-0 0-0 31-31 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 36-37 0-0
SEASON IN REVIEW
Player Harry Gelden Harold Farmer No Records Kept Jerry Jester Jerry Jester Jim Crawford Gene Domzalski Bob Sawyer Jerry Hill Bud Snyder Bob Bisacre Dave Martin Darrell Workman Jerry Marion Bill Prout Vic Washington Hub Lindsey
THE OPPONENTS
Year 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967
TD 15 11 6 9 8 3 14 5 5 8 6 5 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 7 10 0 9 6 10 9 0 10 0 10 0 10 13 7 0 0 0 0 0 13 12 16 11 11 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 12 0 0 7 0 14 11 0 11 0 8 22 0
THE COWBOYS
Player Eddie Talboom Harry Geldien Chuck Spaulding Joe Mastrogiavanni Joe Watts Joe Mastrogiavanni Jim Crawford Greg Maushart Dick Hamilton Jerry Hill Jerry Hill Mike Walker Rick Desmarais Wayne Linton George Squires Jerry DePoyster Jerry DePoyster Jerry DePoyster Bob Jacobs Bob Jacobs Scott Freeman Jerry Gadlin Archie Cockreham Joe Marion Robbie Wright Andy Dixon Marc Cousins Myron Hardeman Dan Christopulos Phil Davis Steve Tobin Phil Davis Steve Tobin Walter Goffigan Kevin Lowe Stan Waddell Greg Worker Greg Worker Sean Fleming Sean Fleming Sean Fleming Ryan Yarborough Dwight Driver Ryan Yarborough Ryan Christopherson Marcus Harris Marcus Harris Cory Wedel Cory Wedel Aaron Elling Aaron Elling Aaron Elling J.D. Wallum Scottie Vines Deric Yaussi Deric Yaussi Jovon Bouknight Aric Goodman Billy Vinnedge Devin Moore Ian Watts Alvester Alexander Brett Smith Stuart Williams Shaun Wick Stuart Williams Jake Maulhardt Brian Hill Cooper Rothe
COWBOY COACHES
Year 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
SEASON OUTLOOK
(The names and statistics in bold indicate single-season records for most total yards gained. In the case of punting it indicates best average)
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P unt R eturns ( cont .) Year 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Player Anthony Sargent Freddie Dussett Tim Mara Robert Rivers Robert Rivers Prentice Rhone Prentice Rhone Eddie Pratt Kevin Parma Marcus Harris Mike Jenkins Jon Jennings Jon Jennings Ryan McGuffey Scottie Vines Scottie Vines Josh Barge Hoost Marsh Hoost Marsh Hoost Marsh Hoost Marsh David Leonard David Leonard David Leonard Chris McNeill Blair Burns Jalen Claiborne Jalen Claiborne Tanner Gentry Austin Conway Austin Conway
Year 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Player Chuck Spaulding Chuck Spaulding Joe Mastrogiavanni Jerry Jester Jerry Jester Larry Zowada Larry Zowada Jim Walden Jim Walden Bud Snyder Jim Gidley Dave Martin Tom Wilkinson Jerry Marion Jerry DePoyster Jerry DePoyster Jerry DePoyster Bob Jacobs Bob Jacobs Bob Jacobs Dan Holladay Mike Heber Joe Marion Joe Marion Joe Marion Mike Smith Mike Smith Don Clayton Mike Smith Jack Weil Jack Weil Jack Weil Jack Weil Rick Donnelly Tom Kilpatrick Tom Kilpatrick Tom Kilpatrick Tom Kilpatrick Sean Fleming Sean Fleming Sean Fleming Brian Gragert Brian Gragert Brian Gragert Brian Gragert Aron Langley Aron Langley Aron Langley Tom Waring Tom Waring Luke Donovan Luke Donovan Luke Donovan Adam Brooks Adam Brooks
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No. 48 33 34 19 24 30 31 9 14 20 31 27 26 17 18 15 24 25 25 24 30 11 16 4 6 12 13 14 7 31 22
Yds. 367 259 301 253 265 317 334 97 171 187 256 174 224 135 108 103 229 337 205 205 200 81 207 31 101 122 42 139 73 203 228
No. 37 59 37 31 7 75 27 20 35 14 27 36 30 27 36 45 62 72 79 84 70 54 70 56 49 55 59 57 70 43 65 71 52 63 61 53 70 56 68 74 55 67 58 72 40 38 79 54 52 59 57 58 63 54 31
Yds. 1610 2382 1191 1169 192 1537 1073 801 1291 519 923 1545 1062 1080 1556 1807 2585 3032 3355 3447 2538 1894 2979 2378 2009 2124 2376 2446 3125 1892 2693 2886 2369 2990 2488 2163 2972 2355 2877 2907 2185 2461 2355 3014 1808 1738 3568 2343 2164 2502 2317 2493 2678 2297 1293
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Avg. 7.6 7.9 8.9 13.3 11.0 10.6 10.8 10.8 12.2 9.4 8.3 6.4 8.6 7.9 6.0 6.9 9.5 13.5 8.2 8.5 6.7 7.4 12.9 7.8 16.8 10.2 3.2 9.9 10.4 6.5 10.4
Avg. 43.5 40.4 32.1 37.7 27.4 34.2 39.7 40.1 37.0 37.1 34.2 42.9 35.4 40.0 43.2 40.2 41.7 42.1 42.5 41.4 36.3 35.1 42.6 42.5 41.0 38.6 40.3 42.9 44.6 44.0 41.4 40.6 45.6 47.5 40.8 40.3 42.5 42.1 42.3 39.3 39.7 36.7 40.6 41.9 45.2 45.7 45.2 43.4 41.6 42.2 40.6 43.0 42.5 42.5 41.7
Year 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Player Billy Vinnedge Billy Vinnedge Austin McCoy Austin McCoy Austin McCoy Austin McCoy Tim Gleeson Ethan Wood Ethan Wood Ethan Wood Ethan Wood Tim Zaleski
No. 61 68 69 80 68 75 62 69 66 67 70 87
Yds. 2634 2901 2618 3463 2911 3015 2666 2933 2730 2800 2891 3409
I nterceptions
Year Player 1951 Bill Hileman 1952 None 1953 None 1954 Joe Mastrogiavanni 1955 Vince Guinta 1956 Greg Maushart, Larry Zowanda 1957 Greg Maushart 1958 None 1959 None 1960 Dick Hamilton, Bud Snyder 1961 Vince Zimmer 1962 Rick Desmarais 1963 Dan Prevo 1964 Dan Prevo 1965 Dick Speights 1966 Dick Speights, Paul Toscano 1967 Vic Washington 1968 Jim Stankus 1969 Brent Engleright 1970 Steve Washington 1971 Mel Meadows 1972 Allen Duyn 1973 Fritz Turner 1974 Kevin McClain 1975 Kevin McClain 1976 Sammy Steinmark 1977 Saunders Montague 1978 Mike Dennis 1979 Kenneth Jones 1980 Bruce Small 1981 Lee Mitchell 1982 Darnell Clash 1983 Peter Benedetti 1984 Peter Benedetti 1985 Mark Thomas 1986 Mark Thomas 1987 Steve McMillon 1988 Ronald Dean 1989 Paul Wallace 1990 Paul Wallace 1991 Jermaine Hester 1992 Paul Wallace 1993 Seven individuals 1994 Steve Hendrix 1995 Three individuals 1996 Brian Lee 1997 Brian Lee 1998 Greg Van Leer 1999 Matt Lehning 2000 Eric Lee, Jacque Finn 2001 Eric Lee 2002 Jacque Finn 2003 Chris Dixon 2004 Terrance Butler 2005 Derrick Martin, John Wendling 2006 Dorsey Golston 2007 Julius Stinson 2008 Ward Dobbs, Chris Prosinski 2009 Shamiel Gary, Tashaun Gipson, Weston Johnson 2010 Tashaun Gipson 2011 Blair Burns 2012 Chad Reese 2013 Marqueston Huff, Jordan Stanton 2014 Tyran Finley 2015 Marcus Epps 2016 Marcus Epps, Antonia Hull, Logan Wilson 2017 Andrew Wingard
Avg. 43.2 42.7 37.9 43.3 42.8 40.2 43.0 42.0 41.4 41.8 41.3 39.2
No. 5 2 1 2 2 3 2 1 2 5 3 6 4 3 4 4 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 5 4 6 5 5 2 3 3 6 4 3 3 5 2 5 1 3 3 8 8 4 4 2 4 3 5 4 3 4 5 3 3 3 4 3 2 2 2 3 5
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RECORDS & HISTORY T E A M
R E C O R D S
PASSING
RUSHING
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Game: Avg. Yards Per Rush: Total Rushes: Avg. Rushes Per Game:
3245 1983 284.1 1949 (2841 in 10) 5.7 1949 (2841 in 501) 731 1982 60.9 1982 (731 in 12)
TOTAL OFFENSE
6083 2016 498.9 1996 (5987 in 12) 6.6 1996 (5987 in 904) 1023 1987 79.9 1986 (959 in 12)
SCORING
Total Points: 511 1988 Avg. Points Scored Per Game: 39.3 1988 (511 in 13) Total Touchdowns Scored: 66 1988, 2016 Total Extra-Point Attempts: 64 2016 Total Extra Points Made: 64 2016 Most Two-Point Conversion Attempts: 26 1959 Most Successful Two-Point Conversions: 12 1959 Total Field-Goal Attempts: 38 1966 Total Field Goals Made: 20 1996 and 2001
KICKOFF RETURNS
1206 2007 100.5 2007 (1206 in 12) 29.3 1950 (468 in 16) 51 1988, 2002 and 2007
PUNT RETURNS
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Game: Avg. Yards Per Return: Total Returns:
669 1967 66.9 1967 (669 in 10) 20.8 1955 (229 in 11) 62 1967
PUNTING
Avg. Yards Per Punt: Total Punts:
46.7 1984 101 1946
FIRST DOWNS
51 1975 32 1977
PENALTIES
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Game: Total Penalties:
857 1981 89.2 1950 (803 in 9) 97 1994
O ffense S ingle -G ame
RUSHING 504 11.5 85
vs. Colorado State College 1949 vs. Colorado State College 1949 (505 in 44) vs. Arizona State 1972
871 14.8 99
vs. Colorado State College 1949 vs. Colorado State College 1949 (871 in 59) vs. Colorado State 1969
TOTAL OFFENSE SCORING
vs. Colorado State College 1949 vs. Colorado State College 1949 vs. Colorado State College 1949 vs. Colorado State College 1949 vs. Montana 1959 vs. Montana 1959 vs. Idaho 1996, vs. Arkansas State 1990, vs. New Mexico 1967, vs. Brigham Young 1966 vs. Idaho 1996, vs. Arkansas State 1990
Total Yards: 228 Avg. Yards Per Return (Min. 3 Returns): 42.0 Total Returns: 9 Total Touchdowns Scored: 2
vs. Colorado State 2007 vs. Denver 1946 (168 in 4) vs. BYU 2006, vs. Utah 2005, vs. LSU 1977, vs. Utah 1973, vs. UTEP 1970, vs. USC 1965 vs. New Mexico 1950
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Return (Min. 5 Returns): Total Returns: Total Touchdowns Scored:
vs. Arizona 1967 vs. UNLV 1981 (140 in 5) vs. Wichita State 1967 vs. Denver 1959
KICKOFF RETURNS
PUNT RETURNS 195 28.0 12 2
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vs. Colorado State 1981 vs. Colorado State 1989
D efense S ingle -S eason PASSING DEFENSE
Fewest Total Yards Allowed: 576 1949 Fewest Yards Allowed Per Game: 57.6 1949 (576 in 10) Fewest Pass Attempts Allowed: 97 1954 Fewest Pass Attempts Allowed Per Game: 9.7 1954 (97 in 10) Fewest Pass Completions Allowed: 46 1961 and 1954 Fewest Pass Comp. Allowed Per Game: 4.6 1961 and 1954 (46 in 10) Lowest Pass-Completion % Allowed: 29.8% 1949 (48 of 161) Fewest Touchdown Passes Allowed: 1 1949
RUSHING DEFENSE
Fewest Total Yards Allowed: Fewest Yards Allowed Per Game: Lowest Avg. Yards Allowed Per Rush: Fewest Rushes Allowed: Fewest Rushes Allowed Per Game:
385 1966 38.5 1966 (385 in 10) 1.1 1966 (385 in 357) 319 1961 31.9 1961 (319 in 10)
Fewest Total Yards Allowed: Fewest Yards Allowed Per Game: Lowest Avg. Yards Allowed Per Play: Fewest Plays Allowed: Fewest Plays Allowed Per Game:
1490 1960 149.0 1960 (1490 in 10) 2.8 1966 (1883 in 668) 438 1961 43.8 1961 (438 in 10)
TOTAL DEFENSE
SCORING DEFENSE
Fewest Total Points Allowed: Fewest Points Allowed Per Game: Fewest Total Touchdowns Allowed: Fewest Touchdowns Allowed Per Game:
52 1950 5.8 1950 (52 in 9) 8 1950 0.9 1950 (8 in 9)
KICKOFF RETURN COVERAGE
Lowest Avg. Yards Allowed Per Return: 14.1 1974
PUNT RETURN COVERAGE
Lowest Avg. Yards Allowed Per Return: 4.6 2016
FIRST DOWNS ALLOWED
Fewest Total First Downs Allowed: 76 1961 and 1950 Fewest First Downs Allowed Per Game: 7.6 1961 (76 in 10) Fewest First Downs Allowed by Rushing: 29 1967 Fewest First Downs Allowed by Passing: 19 1949
FUMBLES CAUSED
Most Total Fumbles by Opponent: 48 1974 Most Total Fumbles Lost by Opponent: 28 1950
INTERCEPTIONS AND INTERCEPTION RETURNS
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Game: Avg. Yards Per Interception (Min. 10): Total Interceptions: Avg. Interceptions Per Game: Total Touchdowns Scored:
349 2016 29.5 1959 (295 in 10) 23.3 2016 (349 in 15) 24 1997 2.3 1959 (23 in 10) 4 1969
D efense S ingle -G ame PASSING DEFENSE
Fewest Total Yards Allowed: Fewest Yards Allowed Per Pass Attempt: Fewest Yards Allowed Per Pass Comp.: Fewest Pass Attempts Allowed: Fewest Pass Completions Allowed: Fewest Total Yards Allowed: Fewest Yards Allowed Per Rush: Fewest Rushes Allowed: Fewest Total Yards Allowed: Fewest Yards Allowed Per Play: Fewest Plays Allowed: Most Opponent Punts Forced: Most Opponent Punts Blocked:
0 0.0 0.0 2 0
vs. Oklahoma State 1954 vs. Denver 1946 vs. Oklahoma State 1954 vs. Denver 1946 vs. Oklahoma State 1954 vs. Denver 1946 vs. Oklahoma State 1954 vs. Oklahoma State 1954 vs. Denver 1946
RUSHING DEFENSE -104 -3.0 18
vs. Utah State 1968 vs. UTEP 1968 (-60 in 20) vs. Virginia 2007, vs. UTEP 1965
TOTAL DEFENSE 25 0.4 31
vs. Wichita State 1966 vs. Wichita State 1966 (25 in 57) vs. Denver 1946
17 2
vs. San Jose State 1969 vs. Colorado Western 1956, vs. Denver 1949
PUNTING
FIRST DOWNS
Fewest Total First DownsAllowed: 2 vs. Montana State 1950 Fewest First Downs Allowed by Rushing: 0 vs. San Jose State 1967, vs. Wichita State 1966 vs. Colorado State College 1948 Fewest First Downs Allowed by Passing: 0 vs. Many teams, most recently at Air Force 2011
FUMBLES CAUSED
Most Total Fumbles by Opponent: Most Total Fumbles Lost by Opponent:
10 8
vs. New Mexico 1962, vs. Colorado State 1950 vs. Colorado State 1950
INTERCEPTIONS AND INTERCEPTION RETURNS
Total Yards: 119 Total Interceptions: 6
at Eastern Michigan 2016 vs. Brigham Young 1977, vs. Arizona 1974, vs. SDSU 2001
Turnovers:
vs. Central Michigan, 2017
TURNOVERS FORCED 8
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Total Points: 103 Total Touchdowns Scored: 15 Total Extra-Point Attempts: 15 Total Extra Points Made: 13 Most Two-Point Conversion Attempts: 8 Most Successful Two-Point Conversions: 4 Total Field-Goal Attempts: 6 Total Field Goals Made: 6
vs. UTEP 1975 vs. Brigham Young 1977
MOUNTAIN WEST
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Play: Total Plays:
vs. Houston 1987 vs. San Diego State 1986 vs. San Diego State 2005 vs. San Diego State 1986 vs. UNLV 1996 (15 of 20) vs. Hawai’i 2013
11 7
RECORDS & HISTORY
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Rush: Total Rushes:
499 65 37 37 75.0% 7
vs. SDSU 1994 vs. Richmond 1980, vs. New Mexico 1968 vs. Oklahoma State 1987 vs. La.-Monroe 2005, vs. Hawaii 1981
PENALTIES
Total Yards: Total Penalties:
PASSING
Total Yards: Total Pass Attempts: Total Pass Completions: Highest Pass-Comp. % (Min. 15 Att.): Total Touchdown Passes
35 25 24 6
FUMBLES
Total Fumbles: Total Fumbles Lost:
FUMBLES
Total Fumbles: Total Fumbles Lost:
FIRST DOWNS
SEASON IN REVIEW
Total First Downs: 315 1996 Avg. First Downs Per Game: 26.3 1996 (315 in 12) Total First Downs by Rushing: 180 1983 Total First Downs by Passing: 193 1996 Total First Downs by Penalty: 29 2005 and 2007
vs. New Mexico 1951 (484 in 9) vs. Denver 1946
THE OPPONENTS
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Game: Avg. Yards Per Return: Total Returns:
53.8 17
THE COWBOYS
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Game: Avg. Yards Per Play: Total Plays: Avg. Plays Per Game:
Total First Downs: Total First Downs by Rushing: Total First Downs by Passing: Total First Downs by Penalty:
PUNTING
COWBOY COACHES
Total Yards: 4310 1996 Avg. Yards Per Game: 359.2 1996 (4310 in 12) Avg. Yards Per Pass Attempt: 9.2 1958 (899 on 98) Avg. Yards Per Pass Completion: 22.5 1958 (899on 40) Total Pass Attempts: 573 1987 Avg. Pass Attempts Per Game: 47.0 1986 (564 in 12) Total Pass Completions: 310 1987 Avg. Pass Completions Per Game: 25.4 1986 (305 in 12) Highest Pass-Completion Percentage: 62.8% 2013 (297 of 473) Total Touchdown Passes: 35 1996 Lowest % of Pass Interceptions Thrown: 1.7% 2009 (7 of 410) Most Pass Interceptions Thrown: 25 1970 Most Interception Return Yards Allowed: 435 1974 Highest Avg. Int. Yards Allowed Per Game: 39.5 1974 (435 in 11) Highest Avg. Int. Yards Allowed Per Return: 22.7 2015 (250 in 11) Most Int. Returns for Touchdowns Allowed: 3 1989, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2007 and 2008
Avg. Yards Per Punt (Min. 5 Punts): Total Punts:
SEASON OUTLOOK
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RECORDS & HISTORY A L L - T I M E FRED HESS 1893, *1894, 1898 4-4-0, .500 Record three seasons
S C O R E S
1904
(4-1-1) O15 CHEYENNE HIGH O31 UTAH N 8 at Cheyenne High N12 FACULTY N19 at Fort Warren N24 COLORADO STATE
Captain: J. Gillespie W 56-0 L 0-23 W 12-6 W 11-0 W 12-0 T 6-6
1905
J. F. SOULE *1894, 1895, 1896, 1897, 1899 8-1-1, .850 Record five seasons *Hess and Soule were co-head coaches during the 1894 season.
1893
(1-0-0) F22 CHEYENNE HIGH
1894
Captain: none W 14-0
(3-4-0) Captain: Herbert Kennedy O 7 at Utah L 0-31 O15 at Colorado Mines L 0-28 O22 at Colorado L 0-69 N 5 NORTHERN COLORADO W 22-0 N18 at Cheyenne High W 10-0 N25 at Colorado State L 5-34 N30 FORT WARREN W 26-0
1906
(1-1-0) O15 COLORADO MINES O29 LARAMIE HIGH
ROBERT EHLMAN 1907-1908 3-3-0, .500 Record
(3-0-0) Captain: Herbert Brees O13 LARAMIE TOWN TEAM W 14-0 N29 WILSON BEAUTIES W 16-0 D25 NO. 5 HOSE COMPANY W 16-6
1895
(1-0-0) Captain: Herbert Brees N29 NORTHERN COLORADO W 34-0
1896
(2-0-0) O31 at Northern Colorado N 7 DENVER MANUAL
Captain: Herbert Brees W 10-6 W 18-14
1897
(2-0-0) N25 ALUMNI D16 CHEYENNE HIGH
Captain: Harry Houston W 4-0 W 16-0
(0-4-0) O15 COLORADO MINES N 5 at Colorado Mines N24 DENVER N29 LARAMIE HIGH
Captain: Harry Houston L 0-29 L 0-50 L 0-5 L 8-11
1898
1899
(0-1-1) N30 at Colorado State D16 NORTHERN COLORADO
Captain: Fred Brees L 0-12 T 5-5
WILLIAM MCMURRAY 1900-1906 16-11-1, .589 Record seven seasons
(3-3-0) Captain: Charles Ponting O27 LARAMIE TOWN TEAM W 27-0 N 3 at Denver Athletic Club L 0-33 N10 at Colorado L 6-10 N17 at Utah YMCA W 16-0 N24 at Colorado State L 0-16 N29 NORTHERN COLORADO W 56-0
1901 1902
(1-0-0) D13 CHEYENNE HIGH
1903
Captain: none W 38-0 Captain: none W 18-0
(3-2-0) Captain: Julius Merz O16 LARAMIE HIGH W 15-0 O24 LARAMIE ATHLETIC CLUB W 6-0 N14 at Colorado State L 0-17 N21 at Utah State L 0-46 N26 LARAMIE ATHLETIC CLUB W 11-0
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1912 2-7-0, .222 Record one season
1912
(2-7-0) O 5 at Utah O12 at Colorado College O19 at Colorado O26 at Colorado Mines N 2 at Utah State N 9 SOUTH DAKOTA MINES N16 CHADRON STATE N23 KEARNEY STATE N28 at Colorado State
1913-1914 1-10-0, .091 Record two seasons
1913
1907
(2-1-0) O12 FORT WARREN O19 at Colorado Mines N29 at Fort Russell
Captain: M.E. Corthell W 12-2 L 0-77 W 56-0
(1-2-0) O27 FORT WARREN N 7 at Utah N14 COLORADO STATE
Captain: none W 66-0 L 0-75 L 0-20
1908
H. I. DEAN 1909-1911 11-12-1, .479 Record three seasons
1909
(3-5-0) O 2 at Cheyenne High O 9 at Denver O12 LARAMIE HIGH O16 at Colorado State O30 COLORADO COLLEGE N 6 at Fort Russell N13 FORT RUSSELL N20 COLORADO MINES
Captain: M.E. Corthell W 30-0 L 0-56 W 25-0 L 3-32 L 5-44 L 6-15 W 18-0 L 6-23
(4-4-0) O 1 at Cheyenne High O 8 at Denver O15 at Colorado College O22 at Colorado N 8 ALL-STAR TEAM N12 at Colorado Mines N19 NEBRASKA WESLEYAN N24 COLORADO STATE
Captain: Harry H. Hill W 61-12 L 3-17 L 0-23 L 3-14 W 17-0 L 8-9 W 5-0 W 10-0
(4-3-1) S30 LARAMIE HIGH O 7 at Colorado College O14 at South Dakota Mines O21 COLORADO MINES O28 at Colorado N13 NEBRASKA WESLEYAN N18 DENVER N30 at Colorado State
Captain: S.M. Fuller W 74-0 L 9-29 T 0-0 W 5-0 L 3-18 W 21-0 L 0-6 W 27-0
1911
Captain: S.M. Fuller L 0-9 L 0-35 L 0-75 L 0-42 L 0-53 W 14-3 W 25-0 L 25-41 L 0-33
R. W. THACKER
two seasons
1910
1900
(1-0-0) N28 LARAMIE ATHLETIC CLUB
Captain: none L 0-35 W 12-0
L. C. EXCELBY
(0-5-0) O 4 at Colorado O11 at Colorado College O18 COLORADO MINES N 8 DENVER N27 at Colorado State
Captain: Harry Rogers L 0-7 L 0-49 L 0-40 L 0-26 L 0-61
(1-5-0) S30 CHEYENNE HIGH O10 at Utah O17 COLORADO MINES O24 COLORADO STATE N 7 at Utah State N21 DENVER
Captain: none W 18-10 L 0-20 L 0-25 L 10-48 L 3-24 L 0-31
1914
JOHN CORBETT 1915-1923 15-44-3, .266 Record eight seasons
1915
(2-6-0) S25 LARAMIE HIGH O 2 at Colorado O 9 UTAH O16 at Colorado Mines O23 DENVER O27 UTAH STATE N 6 COLORADO STATE N19 at Nebraska Wesleyan
1916
(1-4-0) S30 at Colorado State O 7 COLORADO O14 DENVER O21 at Utah State O28 COLORADO MINES
1917
(3-4-0) O 6 COLORADO STATE O13 COLORADO MINES O20 at Utah O24 at Utah State N 3 DENVER N10 NORTHERN COLORADO N29 at Northern Colorado
1918
Captain: none W 19-0 L 0-30 L 7-70 L 0-19 L 7-19 W 13-7 L 0-47 L 0-20 Captain: L.E. Mau L 0-40 L 10-16 L 10-19 W 23-10 L 7-30 Captain: none W 6-0 L 3-51 L 0-14 L 0-57 L 0-18 W 7-0 W 8-0
Wyoming had a football team, but no games were played because of the influenza epidemic.
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RECORDS & HISTORY A L L - T I M E (3-5-0) Captain: Andrew W. Willis S27 COLORADO STATE L 0-28 O 4 at Colorado State L 0-14 O11 MONTANA STATE W 6-0 O18 COLORADO MINES W 16-6 O25 at Denver W 36-6 N 8 NEBRASKA WESLEYAN L 10-14 N15 at Creighton L 0-41 N20 UTAH STATE L 0-6
UTAH STATE at Colorado College MONTANA STATE at Regis WESTERN STATE
S C O R E S T L L L W
6-6 0-25 0-10 7-22 71-0
GEORGE McLAREN 1927-1929 7-19-0, .269 Record three seasons
1927
Captain: none W 31-6 W 19-6 L 0-47 L 6-24 L 0-28 L 7-26 L 7-14 L 0-31 L 25-48
1923
(1-7-0) S27 BLACK HILLS STATE O 4 at Colorado State O12 at Denver O26 UTAH STATE N 2 at Northern Colorado N11 MONTANA STATE N16 UTAH N23 at Brigham Young
Captain: none W 13-6 L 7-20 L 6-19 L 7-12 L 0-6 L 0-13 L 0-44 L 0-40
(1-4-2) Captain: Robert Steele Wilson O 1 at Colorado State T 7-7 O 8 COLORADO COLLEGE L 0-10 O11 at Utah State L 3-4 O15 at Utah L 3-14 O22 COLORADO MINES W 14-7 O29 at Denver T 9-9 N11 at Idaho L 3-31 (1-8-0) Captain: George Hegewald S30 at Colorado College L 0-20 O 7 at Colorado Mines L 0-32 O14 COLORADO STATE L 0-60 O25 UTAH L 0-27 N 4 at Denver L 0-7 N11 at Utah State L 0-25 N14 at Brigham Young L 0-7 N21 at Gonzaga L 0-77 N30 BRIGHAM YOUNG W 13-0 (0-8-0) Captain: C.E. Wittenbraker S29 at Colorado State L 0-33 O 6 COLORADO COLLEGE L 7-34 O13 at Utah L 0-79 O20 FACULTY L 0-14 O27 COLORADO MINES L 0-20 N 3 at Denver L 0-45 N16 UTAH STATE L 6-20 N24 at Colorado L 3-20
W. H. (LONE STAR) DIETZ
1924
1925
Captain: none W 34-0 W 7-0 W 43-0 W 24-0 W 7-0 L 13-26 W 13-10 L 6-7 L 0-40
(2-4-2) O 6 NEBRASKA WESLEYAN O 9 KEARNEY STATE O16 at Colorado
Captain: none L 7-14 W 48-0 T 13-13
1926
1930-1932 10-15-2, .407 Record three seasons
1930
(2-5-1) S27 at Brigham Young O 4 at Utah O11 MONTANA STATE O25 at Utah State N 1 NORTHERN COLORADO N 8 at Colorado State N15 at Denver N29 at New Mexico
Captain: none L 12-19 L 0-72 L 13-20 L 8-13 T 6-6 W 21-6 L 7-19 W 19-6
(6-4-0) S19 at Fort Warren S26 CHADRON STATE O 3 CREIGHTON O10 at Northern Colorado O17 at Montana State O24 UTAH STATE N 7 COLORADO STATE N14 at Brigham Young N21 SANTA CLARA N26 at New Mexico
Captain: none W 59-0 W 25-0 L 0-3 W 13-6 W 32-13 L 0-12 L 6-26 W 13-7 L 0-6 W 14-2
(2-6-1) O 1 CHADRON STATE O 7 at St. Louis O15 MONTANA STATE O22 at Colorado College O29 BRIGHAM YOUNG N 5 at Denver N11 NORTHERN COLORADO N18 at Creighton N24 at Colorado State
Captain: none W 28-6 L 6-20 W 13-7 L 6-15 L 0-25 L 0-7 T 0-0 L 0-34 L 0-23
1931
1932
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(4-4-0) S22 at Fort Warren S28 COLORADO STATE O 5 COLORADO MINES O11 at Denver O26 BRIGHAM YOUNG N 2 at Montana State N 9 at Utah State N23 at Colorado
Captain: none W 15-0 L 3-12 W 40-0 L 0-14 L 6-13 W 6-2 L 0-16 W 6-0
(2-5-1) O 2 at Northern Colorado O10 UTAH STATE O17 COLORADO STATE O24 at Denver O31 COLORADO MINES N 7 MONTANA STATE N21 at Brigham Young N28 at Arizona
Captain: none L 7-13 L 0-25 T 0-0 L 14-25 W 27-0 W 19-6 L 7-32 L 0-58
(3-5-0) S25 at Fort Warren O 2 at Nevada O 9 at Colorado College O16 at Colorado State O23 at Utah State N 6 BRIGHAM YOUNG N13 at Denver N25 NORTHERN COLORADO
Captain: none W 20-0 L 7-9 L 6-9 W 7-0 L 7-34 L 0-19 L 6-21 W 33-0
(2-5-1) S17 at Fort Warren S24 at Texas Tech O 1 COLORADO STATE O 8 at Brigham Young O22 DENVER O29 at Colorado N12 at Utah State N19 UTAH
Captain: none W 20-7 L 0-35 T 0-0 L 13-22 L 0-6 L 6-20 W 27-13 L 0-39
1935
1936
1937
1938
JOEL HUNT 1939 0-7-1, .063 Record one season
1939
(0-7-1) S29 at New Mexico O 7 at Utah O13 at Denver O28 COLORADO N 4 at Colorado State N10 at St. Louis N18 UTAH STATE N25 BRIGHAM YOUNG
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Captain: none L 7-34 L 0-60 L 7-32 L 7-27 L 0-22 L 6-39 L 13-20 T 7-7
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(6-3-0) O 3 KEARNEY STATE O10 at Western State O17 COLORADO MINES O24 REGIS O30 at Montana State N 5 at Utah State N11 NORTHERN COLORADO N18 UTAH N26 at Colorado State
JOHN RHODES
Captain: none W 40-0 L 0-50 W 6-0 W 25-6 L 0-19 L 0-9 L 0-16 L 6-9
1934
MOUNTAIN WEST
(2-6-0) Captain: George Mabee O11 at Denver L 0-7 O18 NORTHERN COLORADO W 33-8 O25 COLORADO L 0-21 N 1 at Colorado Mines L 3-6 N 5 MONTANA STATE W 18-17 N11 at Utah L 0-28 N15 at Utah State L 2-25 N22 at Colorado College L 3-28
1929
(3-5-0) S22 at Fort Warren S29 at Nebraska O 6 BRIGHAM YOUNG O13 at Montana State O20 UTAH STATE O27 at Denver N 3 at Colorado State N17 NORTHERN COLORADO
RECORDS & HISTORY
1924-1926 10-13-2, .440 Record three seasons
1928
Captain: none W 33-0 L 0-7 T 0-0 L 0-7 L 0-27 L 12-40 L 0-27 W 6-0 L 0-3
SEASON IN REVIEW
1922
(2-7-0) S22 BLACK HILLS STATE S29 KEARNEY STATE O 6 at Chicago O19 at Utah State O27 NORTHERN COLORADO N 3 at Denver N10 at Montana State N17 at Chadron State N24 at Colorado College
1921
1933
(2-6-1) S23 at Fort Warren S30 COLORADO STATE O 7 at Colorado College O14 MONTANA STATE O21 at Northern Colorado O28 at Colorado N 4 at Utah State N25 WESTERN STATE N30 at Brigham Young
THE OPPONENTS
Captain: none W 31-6 L 0-13 L 0-7 W 30-13 L 0-42 L 8-12 L 0-6 W 26-0 W 27-6
1933-1938 16-30-3, .357 Record six seasons
THE COWBOYS
(4-5-0) S24 BLACK HILLS STATE O 1 at Creighton O 8 at Denver O15 CHADRON STATE O22 at Utah State O29 COLORADO COLLEGE N11 MONTANA STATE N19 MONTEZUMA COLLEGE N24 at Northern Colorado
WILLARD WITTE
COWBOY COACHES
1920
(4-5-1) Captain: Milward Simpson O 2 COLORADO STATE L 0-13 O 9 at Denver W 10-7 O16 at Colorado State L 0-42 O23 COLORADO L 0-7 O30 at Colorado Mines W 14-7 N 2 at Nebraska Wesleyan W 14-7 N 6 at Colorado College L 17-20 N13 DENVER L 0-3 N20 at Utah T 0-0 N25 at Ogden Athletic Club W 3-0
O23 N 6 N13 N20 N25
SEASON OUTLOOK
1919
RECORDS & HISTORY A L L - T I M E OKIE BLANCHARD 1940 1-7-1, .167 Record one season
1940
(1-7-1) S28 NEW MEXICO O 5 COLORADO STATE O12 at Brigham Young O19 at Denver O26 at Colorado N 2 CHADRON STATE N 9 UTAH N16 at Wichita State N23 at Utah State
Captain: none W 7-3 T 0-0 L 0-20 L 9-41 L 0-62 L 9-12 L 7-34 L 0-2 L 0-16
BERNARD (BUNNY) OAKES 1941-1946 6-20-2, .250 Record six seasons, 1943-45 no team because of WWII
1941
(2-7-1) S26 at Northern Colorado O 4 at Colorado State O11 at Utah O18 DENVER O25 at Colorado N 1 at Colorado College N 8 BRIGHAM YOUNG N15 UTAH STATE N20 COLORADO MINES N29 at New Mexico
Captain: none W 19-6 L 0-27 L 6-60 L 0-40 L 0-27 L 0-16 L 7-23 W 12-6 T 0-0 L 0-28
(3-5-0) S26 COLORADO STATE O 2 at Brigham Young O10 NORTHERN COLORADO O17 at Denver O24 at Colorado Mines O31 at Colorado N14 UTAH N21 at Utah State
Captain: none L 0-10 W 13-6 W 33-0 L 14-17 W 26-6 L 7-28 L 7-34 L 6-14
1942
1943-45
No football at Wyoming; wartime.
1946
(1-8-1) S21 NORTHERN COLORADO S28 COLORADO MINES O 5 COLORADO STATE O12 COLORADO O19 at Minnesota O26 at Utah N 2 at Brigham Young N 9 DENVER N16 at Utah State N24 at San Francisco
Captain: none W 7-0 T 7-7 L 0-7 L 0-20 L 0-46 L 7-27 L 3-6 L 6-19 L 7-21 L 7-39
BOWDEN WYATT 1947-1952 39-17-1, .693 Record six seasons
1947
(4-5-0) S27 at Arizona O 4 BRIGHAM YOUNG O11 COLORADO MINES O18 UTAH STATE O25 UTAH N 1 at Northern Colorado N 8 at Denver N15 at Colorado N22 at Colorado State
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Captain: Ed Chenoweth L 7-27 W 12-7 W 53-6 W 33-19 L 7-26 W 44-14 L 7-27 L 6-21 L 6-21
#GoWyo
S C O R E S
1948
(4-5-0) Captain: George Waters S25 COLORADO COLLEGE W 61-7 O 2 NORTHERN COLORADO W 48-0 O 9 IDAHO STATE W 40-13 O16 COLORADO STATE L 20-21 O23 at Utah L 7-19 O30 at Utah State L 34-45 N13 at Montana State W 46-12 N20 at Brigham Young L 14-15 N25 at Denver L 0-13
1949
(9-1-0) Captain: Carl Rollins S17 at Idaho State W 58-13 S24 at New Mexico W 41-14 O 1 at Colorado State W 8-0 O 8 MONTANA STATE (in Billings) W 48-0 O15 UTAH STATE W 27-0 O22 UTAH W 13-0 O29 BRIGHAM YOUNG W 45-0 N 5 at Northern Colorado W 103-0 N12 at Baylor L 7-32 N24 at Denver W 25-6
1950
(10-0-0) Captain: Dick Campbell S16 MONTANA STATE W 61-13 S23 BAYLOR W 7-0 O 7 COLORADO STATE W 34-0 O14 at Utah State W 40-7 O21 at Utah W 53-13 O28 NEW MEXICO W 44-0 N 4 at Idaho (UW ranked 18th) W 14-7 N11 at Brigham Young (UW ranked 14th) W 48-0 N23 at Denver (UW ranked 12th) W 42-12 GATOR BOWL J 1 Washington & Lee (UW ranked 12th, W&L 18th) W 20-7 (UW finished 12th in final AP polls)
1951
(7-2-1) S15 at Florida S22 IDAHO S29 DENVER O 6 UTAH STATE O13 at Colorado State O20 BRIGHAM YOUNG O27 at Utah N 3 at Montana N10 at New Mexico N24 at Arizona State
Captain: James Martin L 0-13 W 28-0 W 20-14 W 37-0 L 7-14 T 20-20 W 13-0 W 34-7 W 41-7 W 20-7
(5-4-0) S27 MONTANA O 4 at Utah State O11 COLORADO STATE O18 NEW MEXICO O25 UTAH N 1 at Brigham Young N 8 at Kansas State N27 at Denver D 6 at Houston
Captain: Harry Geldein W 14-0 W 14-0 L 0-14 L 0-7 L 21-27 W 24-13 W 20-7 W 21-14 L 0-20
1952
PHIL DICKENS 1953-1956 29-11-1, .720 Record four seasons
1953
(5-4-1) S19 NEW MEXICO STATE S26 at Montana 0 3 UTAH STATE O10 COLORADO STATE O17 at Iowa O24 at Utah O31 BRIGHAM YOUNG N 7 at Oklahoma State N14 at New Mexico N26 at Denver
Captain: Dale Haupt W 47-0 W 27-7 W 20-13 W 21-14 L 7-21 L 12-13 W 27-0 L 14-20 L 7-9 T 13-13
O16 NEW MEXICO O23 UTAH N 6 at Utah State N13 at Brigham Young N20 at Tulsa N27 at Arizona
1955
W L W W W L
(8-3-0) S17 at Kansas State S24 Montana (in Billings) O 1 UTAH STATE O 8 COLORADO STATE O15 TULSA O22 at Utah O29 BRIGHAM YOUNG N12 at New Mexico N24 at Denver D 3 at Houston SUN BOWL J 2 Texas Tech
Captain: Ray Lutterman W 38-20 W 35-6 W 21-13 L 13-14 W 23-19 W 23-13 W 14-6 W 20-0 L 3-6 L 14-26
(10-0-0) S15 WESTERN STATE S22 at Arizona S29 DENVER O 6 at Colorado State O13 NEW MEXICO O20 UTAH O27 KANSAS STATE N 3 at Utah State N10 Montana (in Billings) N17 at Brigham Young
Captain: Ove Stapleton W 40-13 W 26-20 W 27-0 W 20-12 W 20-13 W 30-20 W 27-15 W 21-0 W 34-13 W 7-6
1956
W
21-14
(UW finished 19th in final AP polls)
BOB DEVANEY 1957-1961 35-10-5, .750 Record five seasons
1957
(4-3-3) S21 KANSAS STATE S28 Montana (in Billings) O 5 UTAH STATE O12 COLORADO STATE O19 BRIGHAM YOUNG O26 at Utah N 2 AIR FORCE N 9 at Oklahoma State N16 at New Mexico N28 at Denver
Captain: Greg Maushart W 12-7 W 20-0 T 19-19 W 27-13 T 0-0 L 15-23 T 7-7 L 6-39 W 20-13 L 13-14
1958
(8-3-0) Captain: Dale Memmelaar S20 at Kansas State L 14-17 S27 Montana (in Billings) W 21-14 O 4 DENVER W 15-12 O11 OREGON STATE W 28-0 O18 at Colorado State W 7-6 O25 NEW MEXICO L 12-13 N 1 UTAH W 25-20 N 8 at Utah State W 41-13 N15 at Air Force L 6-21 N22 at Brigham Young W 22-14 SUN BOWL D31 Hardin-Simmons W 14-6
1959
(9-1-0) Captain: Len Kuczewski S19 Montana (in Billings) W 58-0 S26 AIR FORCE L 7-20 O 3 UTAH STATE W 27-2 O10 COLORADO STATE W 29-0 O17 BRIGHAM YOUNG W 21-6 O24 at Utah W 21-7 O31 at North Carolina State W 26-0 N 7 at San Jose State W 28-7 N14 at New Mexico W 25-20 N21 at Denver W 45-0 (UW finished 16th in final AP polls)
1954
(6-4-0) S18 OKLAHOMA STATE S25 KANSAS STATE O 2 DENVER O 9 at Colorado State
9-7 7-14 21-12 34-13 28-27 40-42
Captain: Frank Radella L 6-14 L 13-21 W 23-21 W 34-0
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RECORDS & HISTORY A L L - T I M E
1962-1970 57-33-2, .630 Record nine seasons
1962
Captain: Bruce Wright W 13-0 L 21-25 L 15-21 W 16-7 W 14-6 W 31-8 W 28-7 L 14-35 L 6-20 L 7-14
1970
(1-9-0) Captains: Tom Gorman & Dale Pernula S19 AIR FORCE L 17-41 S26 UTAH STATE L 29-42 O 3 ARIZONA STATE* (ASU ranked 18th) L 3-52 O10 at Colorado State* W 16-6 O17 UTAH* L 16-20 O24 NEW MEXICO* L 7-17 O31 at Brigham Young* L 3-23 N 7 at Texas-El Paso* L 7-47 N14 at Houston L 0-28 N21 at Arizona* L 12-38
FRITZ SHURMUR 1971-1974 15-29-0, .341 Record four seasons
1971
1975-1976 10-13-0, .435 Record two seasons
1975
(2-9-0) Captains: Andy Dixon & Aaron Kyle S13 IDAHO STATE L 3-16 S20 at Colorado L 10-27 th S27 ARIZONA* (Arizona ranked 15 ) L 0-14 O 4 COLORADO STATE* L 0-3 O11 at Utah* L 13-16 O18 TEXAS-EL PASO* W 31-14 O25 BRIGHAM YOUNG* L 20-33 N 1 at Utah State L 21-27 N 8 at Arizona State* (ASU ranked 10th) L 20-21 N15 at New Mexico* L 32-38 N22 at Air Force W 24-10 (8-4-0)
(5-6-0) Captains: Mick Carter & Gary Fox S11 SOUTH DAKOTA W 42-28 S18 at Colorado (CU ranked 12th) L 13-56 S25 at Air Force L 19-23 O 2 COLORADO STATE* W 17-6 O 9 ARIZONA* W 14-3 O16 BRIGHAM YOUNG* L 17-35 O23 TEXAS-EL PASO* L 7-12 O30 at Utah* W 29-16 N 6 at Utah State W 31-29 th N13 at Arizona State* (ASU ranked 9 ) L 19-52 N20 at New Mexico* L 14-49
(4-6-1)
(4-7-0) Captains: Nick Bebout & Ed Schmidt S 9 IDAHO STATE W 30-14 S16 at Air Force L 14-45 S23 at Kansas L 14-52 S30 ARIZONA STATE* (ASU ranked 11th) W 45-43 O 7 NEW MEXICO* L 14-17 O14 at Colorado State* W 28-9 O21 UTAH* L 6-27 O28 UTAH STATE L 23-35
S10 S17 S24 O 1 O 8 O22 O29 N  5 N12
1972
20 1 8 WYO MIN G FOOT B ALL MED IA G U I DE
1976
Captains: Ray Davies, Steve Edwards, Kevin McClain & Paul Nunu S11 SOUTH DAKOTA W 48-7 S18 at Michigan State L 10-21 S25 UTAH STATE W 20-3 O 2 ARIZONA STATE* W 13-10 O 9 at Brigham Young* W 34-29 O16 NEW MEXICO* W 24-23 O23 UTAH* W 45-22 O30 at Colorado State* L 16-19 N 6 at Arizona* W 26-24 N13 at Texas-El Paso* W 14-10 N20 at Air Force L 21-41 FIESTA BOWL D25 Oklahoma (OU ranked 8th) L 7-41
BILL LEWIS 1977-1979 14-20-1, .414 Record three seasons
1977
Captains: Francis Chesley, Dave Clements & Walter Howard AIR FORCE T 0-0 TEXAS-EL PASO* W 27-17 at Michigan State L 16-34 ARIZONA* W 13-12 at Utah* L 13-23 th BRIGHAM YOUNG* (BYU ranked 17 ) L 7-10 COLORADO STATE* W 29-13 at Arizona State* (ASU ranked 19th) L 0-45 at Utah State L 31-32
#B u ild in g So m e t h in g Sp e ci a l
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UW ADMINISTRATION
1966
(10-1-0) Captains: Rick Egloff & Tom Frazier S17 at Air Force W 13-0 S24 ARIZONA STATE* W 23-6 O 1 ARIZONA* W 36-6 O 8 UTAH* W 40-7 O15 NEW MEXICO* W 37-7 O22 UTAH STATE W 35-10
FRED AKERS
1969
(6-4-0) Captains: Larry Nels & Tommy Tucker S20 ARIZONA* W 23-7 S27 at Air Force W 27-25 th O 4 COLORADO STATE* (UW ranked 19 ) W 39-3 th O11 TEXAS-EL PASO* (UW ranked 18 ) W 37-9 O18 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (UW ranked 16th) W 40-7 O25 SAN JOSE STATE (UW ranked 16th) W 16-7 N 1 at Arizona State* (UW ranked 15th) L 14-30 N 8 at Utah* L 10-34 N15 at New Mexico* L 12-24 N22 at Houston (UH ranked 19th) L 14-41
1974
Captains: Al Duyn, Mike Lopiccolo & Tony Williams S14 UTAH STATE L 7-17 th S21 at Texas (UT ranked 9 ) L 7-34 S28 AIR FORCE W 20-16 O 5 ARIZONA STATE* (ASU ranked 18th) L 10-16 O12 at Brigham Young* L 7-38 O19 NEW MEXICO* L 21-32 O26 UTAH* W 31-13 N 2 at Colorado State* L 6-11 N 9 at Texas-El Paso* L 13-35 N16 PACIFIC L 14-50 N23 at Arizona* L 14-21
MOUNTAIN WEST
1965
(6-4-0) Captains: Darryl Alleman & Tom Wilkinson S18 AIR FORCE W 31-14 S25 at Colorado State W 33-14 O 2 ARIZONA* W 19-0 O 9 at Utah* L 3-42 O16 TEXAS-EL PASO W 38-14 O23 BRIGHAM YOUNG* W 34-6 N 6 at New Mexico* W 27-9 N13 at Army L 0-13 N20 at Arizona State* L 10-14 N27 at USC (USC ranked 8th) L 6-56
(2-9-0)
RECORDS & HISTORY
1964
(6-2-2) Captains: Dick Barry, Jeff Hartman & Bill Levine S19 COLORADO STATE W 31-7 S26 at Washington State W 28-7 O 3 at Kansas W 17-14 O10 UTAH* W 14-13 O17 TEXAS-EL PASO W 20-6 O24 at Arizona* L 7-15 O31 NEW MEXICO* L 6-17 N 7 at Utah State T 20-20 N14 at Air Force T 7-7 N21 at Brigham Young* W 31-11
Captains: Steve Cockreham, Frank Erzinger & Dan Fedore S15 ARIZONA* L 7-21 S22 PACIFIC W 49-14 S29 TEXAS-EL PASO* W 31-8 O 6 at Wisconsin L 28-37 O13 at Utah* L 16-50 O20 COLORADO STATE* W 35-3 O27 BRIGHAM YOUNG* W 41-21 N 3 at Utah State L 20-31 N10 at Arizona State* (UW ranked 14th) L 0-47 N17 at New Mexico* L 21-23 N 24 at Houston (UH ranked 14th) L 0-35
SEASON IN REVIEW
1963
(6-4-0) Captains: Mack Balls & Tom Delaney S21 at Montana W 35-0 S28 UTAH STATE W 21-14 O 5 KANSAS L 21-25 O12 COLORADO STATE W 21-3 O19 BRIGHAM YOUNG* W 41-14 O26 at Utah* W 26-23 N 2 at Arizona* L 7-15 N 9 at New Mexico* L 6-17 N16 at Arizona State* L 6-35 D 7 at Texas El-Paso W 7-6
1968
(7-3-0) Captains: Jim House & Gene Huey S14 at Nebraska (Nebraska ranked 14th) L 10-13 S21 UTAH STATE W 48-3 S28 at Air Force (UW ranked 20th) L 3-10 O 5 ARIZONA STATE* (ASU ranked 14th) W 27-13 O12 at Brigham Young* W 20-17 O19 UTAH* W 20-9 O26 NEW MEXICO* W 35-6 N 2 at Colorado State* W 46-14 th N16 at Texas-El Paso* (UW ranked 20 ) W 26-19 N23 at Arizona* (UW ranked 20th) L 7-14
1973
14-33 13-20 22-14
THE OPPONENTS
(5-5-0) S15 at Montana S22 NEW MEXICO* S29 WASHINGTON STATE O 6 UTAH* O13 at Texas-El Paso O20 ARIZONA* O27 at Colorado State N 3 at Air Force N10 at Utah State N17 at Brigham Young*
(UW finished season ranked 6th)
(4-7-0)
L L W
THE COWBOYS
LLOYD EATON
1967
(10-1-0) Captains: Mike Dirks & Jim Kiick S16 at Arizona* W 36-17 S23 AIR FORCE W 37-10 S30 COLORADO STATE W 13-10 O 7 BRIGHAM YOUNG* W 26-10 O14 at Utah* W 28-0 O21 WICHITA STATE (UW ranked 10th) W 30-7 th O28 at Arizona State* (UW ranked 8 ) W 15-13 N 4 at San Jose State (UW ranked 8th) W 28-7 N11 at New Mexico* (UW ranked 7th) W 42-6 N18 at Texas-El Paso (UW ranked 6th) W 21-19 SUGAR BOWL J 1 Louisiana State (UW ranked 7th) L 13-20
N 4 at Brigham Young* N11 at Texas-El Paso* N25 at Arizona*
COWBOY COACHES
1961
(6-1-2) Captains: Bob Bisacre & Chuck Lamson S16 at Montana W 29-0 S23 NORTH CAROLINA STATE W 15-14 S30 at Kansas T 6-6 O 7 UTAH STATE T 6-6 O14 COLORADO STATE W 18-7 O21 BRIGHAM YOUNG W 36-8 O28 at Utah W 13-6 N 4 at Arizona L 15-20 N11 at New Mexico W 33-7
S C O R E S
at Colorado State (UW ranked 10th) L 10-12 at Wichita State W 55-0 at Texas-El Paso W 31-7 at Brigham Young* W 47-14 SUN BOWL Florida State W 28-20
SEASON OUTLOOK
1960
(8-2-0) Captain: Mark Smolinski S17 Montana (in Billings) W 14-0 S24 NEW MEXICO W 13-3 O 1 at Arizona L 19-21 O 8 DENVER W 41-2 O15 at Colorado State W 40-8 O22 AIR FORCE W 15-0 O29 UTAH W 17-7 N 5 at Utah State (USU ranked 18th) L 13-17 N12 at Texas Tech W 10-7 N19 at Brigham Young W 30-6
O29 N 5 N12 N19 D24
RECORDS & HISTORY A L L - T I M E N19 at New Mexico* N26 at Louisiana State
1978
W L
23-21 7-66
(5-7-0) Captains: Ken Fantetti & Marc Cousins S16 SOUTH DAKOTA W 30-11 S23 at Texas (UT ranked 6th) L 3-17 S30 UTAH STATE L 13-20 O 7 NEW MEXICO* L 15-19 O14 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 31-22 O21 UTAH* W 34-21 O28 at Colorado State* W 13-3 N 4 at Brigham Young* L 14-48 N11 at Nevada-Las Vegas L 10-12 N18 at Hawaii L 22-27 N25 at Texas-El Paso* W 51-21 D 2 at Louisiana State L 17-24
1979
(5-7-0) Captains: Pat Ogrin, Danny Pittman, Vic Baginski, Mike Dennis, Scott Winfield & Hugh Albora S 8 at Washington (UWash ranked 15th) L 2-38 S15 at Northwestern L 22-27 S22 RICHMOND W 9-7 S29 COLORADO STATE* L 16-20 O 6 TEXAS-EL PASO* W 23-3 O13 at Utah* L 14-24 th O20 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (BYU ranked 13 ) L 14-54 O27 NEVADA-LAS VEGAS L 24-28 N 3 at San Diego State* L 21-31 N10 ARKANSAS STATE W 17-14 N17 at Hawaii* W 21-13 N24 at New Mexico* W +3-17 + Forfeit win for Wyoming
PAT DYE 1980 6-5-0, .545 Record one season
1980
(6-5-0) Captains: Greg Taylor & Guy Frazier S13 OREGON STATE W 30-10 S20 RICHMOND W 35-14 S27 HAWAII* W 45-20 O 4 NEW MEXICO* L 21-24 O11 at Brigham Young* L 17-52 O18 UTAH* W 24-21 O25 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 34-9 N 1 at Colorado State* L 25-28 N 8 at Nevada-Las Vegas L 26-33 N15 at Air Force* L 7-25 N22 at Texas-El Paso* W 52-7
AL KINCAID 1981-1985 29-29-0, .500 Record five seasons
1981
(8-3-0) Captains: Gary Crum, Phil Davis & Jim Eliopulos S 5 CAL STATE-FULLERTON W 38-13 S12 at Oklahoma (OU ranked 3rd) L 20-37 S19 at Air Force* W 17-10 O 3 NEVADA-LAS VEGAS W 45-21 O10 HAWAII* L 9-14 O17 TEXAS-EL PASO* W 63-12 O24 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (BYU ranked 13th) W 33-20 O31 COLORADO STATE* W 55-21 N 7 at San Diego State* W 24-13 N14 at Utah* L 27-30 N21 at New Mexico* W 13-12
1982
(5-7-0) Captains: Joe Digiorgio & John Salley S 4 NEW MEXICO* L 20-41 S11 at Colorado State* L 3-9 S18 LONG BEACH STATE W 36-27 S25 at Colorado W 24-10 O 2 at Hawaii* W 28-10 O 9 SAN DIEGO STATE* L 21-24 O16 CAL STATE-FULLERTON L 16-20 O23 UTAH* W 16-13 O30 at Air Force* L 34-44 N 6 at Brigham Young* L 13-23 N13 WICHITA STATE W 24-20 N20 at Texas-El Paso* L 32-39
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S C O R E S
1983
(7-5-0) Captains: Walt Goffigan, Brad Baumberger & Steve Nighswonger S 3 SOUTH DAKOTA W 34-13 S10 at Nebraska (Nebraska ranked 1st) L 20-56 S17 AIR FORCE* W 14-7 S24 at Kansas State L 25-27 O 1 TEXAS-EL PASO* W 49-17 O 8 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (BYU ranked 20th) L 10-41 O15 at Utah* L 14-69 O22 COLGATE W 49-29 N 5 at New Mexico* L 10-17 N12 at San Diego State* W 33-21 N19 COLORADO STATE* W 42-17 N26 at Hawaii* W 31-13 (6-6-0)
1984
Captains: Jay Novacek, Joe Ramunno, Bruce Mowry & Troy Schroeder S 1 SOUTH DAKOTA W 31-13 S 8 at Nebraska (Nebraska ranked 1st) L 7-42 S15 AIR FORCE* W 26-20 S22 at Oregon State L 14-41 S29 UTAH* W 21-14 O 6 SAN DIEGO STATE* L 0-21 O13 at Brigham Young*# (BYU ranked 5th) L 38-41 O20 NEW MEXICO* W 59-21 O27 at Colorado State* W 43-34 N 3 at Hawaii* L 28-31 N10 SOUTH DAKOTA STATE W 45-29 N17 at Texas-El Paso* L 22-35 #Eventual National Champion
1985
(3-8-0) Captains: Pete Benedetti, Mitch Daum & Tim Gosar S 7 at Baylor L 18-39 S14 AIR FORCE* L 7-49 S21 CAL STATE-FULLERTON W 31-8 S28 WISCONSIN L 17-41 O 4 at Utah* L 20-37 O12 HAWAII* L 18-26 O26 COLORADO STATE* L 19-30 N 2 at Brigham Young* (BYU ranked 17th) L 0-59 N 9 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 41-20 N16 at New Mexico* L 16-41 D 7 Texas-El Paso*+ W 23-21 + Game played at Melbourne, Australia
DENNIS ERICKSON 1986 6-6-0, .500 Record one season
(6-6-0)
1986
Captains: Brian Cetak, Mike Garvey & Galand Thaxton S 6 BAYLOR L 28-31 S13 PACIFIC W 23-20 S20 at Air Force* W 23-17 S27 at Wisconsin W 21-12 O 4 at Iowa State L 10-21 O11 UTAH* W 38-14 O18 BRIGHAM YOUNG* L 22-34 O25 at Colorado State* L 15-20 N 1 NEW MEXICO* W 35-25 N 8 TEXAS-EL PASO* W 41-12 N15 at San Diego State* L 24-31 N29 at Hawaii* L 19-35
PAUL ROACH 1987-1990 35-15-0, .700 Record four seasons
1987
(10-3-0) Captains: Craig Burnett, Jeff Knapton & Galand Thaxton S 5 AIR FORCE* W 27-13 S12 at Washington State L 28-43 S19 OKLAHOMA STATE L 29-35 S26 IOWA STATE W 34-17 O 3 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 52-10 O10 at Brigham Young* W 29-27 O17 HOUSTON W 37-35 O31 COLORADO STATE* W 20-15 N 7 at New Mexico* W 59-16
N14 at Utah* N21 at Texas-El Paso* N28 at Hawaii* HOLIDAY BOWL D30 Iowa (Iowa ranked 18th)
1988
W W W
31-7 37-13 24-20
L 19-20
(11-2-0) Captains: Pat Rabold & Randy Welniak S 1 BRIGHAM YOUNG* W 24-14 S 8 at Louisville W 44-9 S17 LOUISIANA TECH W 38-6 S24 at Air Force* W 48-45 th O 1 CAL STATE-FULLERTON (UW ranked 18 ) W 35-16 O 8 at San Diego State* (UW ranked 16th) W 55-27 O15 NEW MEXICO* (UW ranked 14th) W 55-7 O22 UTAH* (UW ranked 12th) W 61-18 O29 at Colorado State* (UW ranked 10th) W 48-14 th N 5 TEXAS-EL PASO* (UW ranked 10 ) W 51-6 N12 at Houston (UW ranked 10th) L 10-34 N19 at Hawaii* (UW ranked 16th) W 28-22 HOLIDAY BOWL D30 Oklahoma State (UW ranked 15th, OSU was 12th) L 14-62
1989
(5-6-0) Captains: Craig Schlichting & Dabby Dawson S 2 LOUISVILLE L 21-28 S10 at Air Force* L 7-45 S16 HAWAII* W 20-15 th S23 WASHINGTON STATE (WSU ranked 19 ) L 23-29 S30 at Oklahoma State L 7-27 O 7 at Brigham Young* L 20-36 O14 UTAH* W 45-24 O28 at New Mexico* W 24-23 N 4 COLORADO STATE* W 56-35 N11 at San Diego State* L 17-27 N18 TEXAS-EL PASO* W 41-10
1990
(9-4-0) Captains: Mitch Donahue & Shawn Wiggins S 1 TEMPLE W 38-23 S 8 at Washington State W 34-13 S15 ARKANSAS STATE W 34-27 S22 AIR FORCE* W 24-12 S29 at Utah* W 28-10 O 6 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 52-51 rd O13 NEW MEXICO* (UW ranked 23 ) W 25-22 O20 WEBER STATE (UW ranked 21st) W 21-12 O27 at Texas-El Paso* (UW ranked 18th) W 17-10 N 3 at Colorado State* (UW ranked 19th) L 8-17 N10 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (UW ranked 25th, BYU was 8th) L 14-45 N17 at Hawaii* L 17-38 COPPER BOWL D31 California L 15-17
JOE TILLER 1991-1996 39-30-1, .564 Record six seasons
1991
(4-6-1) Captains: Tom Corontzos, Robert Rivers & Doug Rigby A31 HAWAII* L 17-32 S 7 at Colorado (Colorado ranked 12th) L 13-30 S14 S. WESTERN LOUISIANA W 28-15 S21 TEXAS TECH W 22-17 S28 TEXAS-EL PASO* T 28-28 O 5 at Air Force* L 28-51 O12 UTAH* L 42-57 O19 at New Mexico* W 39-19 O26 COLORADO STATE* W 35-28 N 2 at San Diego State* L 22-24 N 9 at Brigham Young* L 31-56
1992
(5-7-0) Captains: Dorell Drake, Jarod Thiele & Matt Swenson S 5 NEVADA W 25-6 S12 at Texas Tech L 32-49 S19 AIR FORCE* L 28-42 S26 at Louisville W 26-24 O 3 SAN JOSE STATE L 24-26 O10 NEW MEXICO* W 35-21 O17 BRIGHAM YOUNG* L 28-31 O24 at Colorado State* W 31-14 O31 at Fresno State* L 31-42 N 7 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 17-6 N14 at Utah* L 7-38 N21 at Hawaii* L 18-42
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RECORDS & HISTORY A L L - T I M E
1994
1995
(10-2-0)
1996
#Inaugural WAC Championship Game
DANA DIMEL 1997-1999 23-12-0, .657 three seasons
2001
(2-9-0) Captains: Leo Caires, Adam Goldberg, Ryan McGuffey & Al Rich S 1 FURMAN W 20-14 S 6 TEXAS A&M L 20-28 S22 at Utah State W 43-42 S29 COLORADO STATE* L 14-42 O 6 NEW MEXICO* L 29-30 O13 at Air Force* L 13-24 O20 at Utah* L 0-35 O27 UNLV* L 26-47 N10 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (BYU ranked 8th) L 34-41 N17 at San Diego State* L 16-38 N24 at Kansas L 14-27
2002
(2-10-0) Captains: Jon Aimone, Casey Bramlet, Ryan McGuffey, J.D. Wallum & Herman White A31 vs. Tennessee (in Nashville) (UT ranked 4th) L 7-47 S7 at Central Michigan L 20-32 S14 BOISE STATE L 13-35 S21 at Washington (UWash ranked 13th) L 7-38 O5 THE CITADEL W 34-30 O12 at Colorado State* L 36-44 O19 SAN DIEGO STATE* L 20-24 O26 AIR FORCE* (AF ranked 22nd) W 34-26 N2 at UNLV* L 48-49ot N9 at Brigham Young* L 31-35 N16 UTAH* L 18-23 N30 at New Mexico* L 20-49
2005
(4-7-0) Captains: Corey Bramlet, Dusty Hoffschneider, Ron Rockett S 3 at Florida (Florida ranked 10th) L 14-32 S 10 LOUISIANA-MONROE W 38-0 S 17 at Air Force* W 29-28 S 24 at Ole Miss W 24-14 O 1 UNLV* W 42-17 O 8 TCU* L 14-28 O 15 NEW MEXICO* L 24-27 O 22 at Colorado State* L 31-39 N 5 at Utah* L 13-43 N 12 BRIGHAM YOUNG* L 21-35 N 19 at San Diego State* L 21-34
2006
(6-6-0) Captains: Chase Johnson & John Wendling S 2 UTAH STATE W 38-7 S 9 at Virginia L 12-13 (1ot) S16 BOISE STATE L 10-17 S23 AIR FORCE* L 24-31 S30 at Syracuse L 34-40 (2ot) O 7 at New Mexico* W 14-10 O14 UTAH* W 31-15 O21 COLORADO STATE* W 24-0 O28 at TCU* L 3-26 N 4 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 27-24 th N 9 at Brigham Young* (BYU ranked 25 ) L 7-55 N18 at UNLV* W 34-26 (5-7-0) S 1 S 8 S 15 S 22 O 6 O 13 O 20 O 27 N 3 N 10 N 17 N 23
2007
Captains: Wade Betschart, Sean Claffey, Michael Medina, Devin Moore VIRGINIA W 23-3 UTAH STATE W 32-18 at Boise State L 14-24 at Ohio W 34-33 TCU* W 24-21 NEW MEXICO* L 3-20 at Air Force* (AF was receiving votes) L 12-20 UNLV* W 29-24 at San Diego State* L 24-27 at Utah* L 0-50 BRIGHAM YOUNG* L 10-35 at Colorado State* L 28-36
2008
(4-8-0) Captains: Ward Dobbs & Devin Moore A 30 OHIO W 21-20 S 6 AIR FORCE* L 3-23 S 13 NORTH DAKOTA STATE W 16-13
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2004
Captains: Corey Bramlet, Trenton Franz, Zach Morris, Guy Tuell APPALACHIAN STATE W 53-7 at Texas A&M L 0-31 OLE MISS W 37-32 LOUISIANA-MONROE W 31-10 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 20-10 at Brigham Young* L 13-24 at Colorado State* L 7-30 AIR FORCE* W 43-26 at UNLV* W 53-45 (3ot) UTAH* (Utah ranked 7th) L 28-45 at New Mexico* L 9-16 LAS VEGAS BOWL vs. UCLA W 24-21
MOUNTAIN WEST
1997
(8-5-0) Captains: Marques Brigham, Jay Korth, Jeff Leonard, Donovan McComb, Jim Talich, Cory Wedel A28 at Ohio State (OSU ranked 9th) L 10-24 S 6 IOWA STATE W 56-10 S13 at Hawai’i* W 35-6 S20 SAN JOSE STATE* W 30-10 th S27 at Colorado# (Colorado ranked 16 ) L# 19-20 O 4 MONTANA W 28-13 O11 at Nevada W 34-30 O18 COLORADO STATE* L 7-14 O25 at SMU* L 17-22 N 1 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 41-17 N 8 UNLV* W 35-23 N15 at Air Force* L 3-14 N22 at Fresno State* L 7-24 #Win by forfeit
2000
(1-10-0) Captains: Patrick Chukwurah, Mark Sheller, Jay Stoner & Leo Caires A31 at Auburn L 21-35 S 9 at Texas A&M L 3-51 S16 CENTRAL MICHIGAN W 31-10 S23 NEVADA L 28-35 S30 at New Mexico L 10-45 O 7 SAN DIEGO STATE* L 0-34 O14 AIR FORCE* L 34-51 O21 at UNLV* L 23-42 O26 at Brigham Young* L 7-19 N11 UTAH* L 0-34 N16 at Colorado State* (CSU was receiving votes) L 13-37
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RECORDS & HISTORY
(UW finished ranked 22nd)
2000-2002 5-29-0, .147 three seasons
2003
(4-8-0) Captains: Casey Bramlet & Tyler Gottschalk A 30 MONTANA STATE W 21-10 S 6 at Oklahoma State L 24-48 S13 KANSAS L 35-42 S20 at Air Force* L 29-35 S27 at Boise State L 17-33 O11 at Utah State W 48-21 O18 BRIGHAM YOUNG* W 13-10 O25 at San Diego State* L 20-25 N1 COLORADO STATE* W 35-28 N15 at Utah* L 17-47 N22 NEW MEXICO* L 3-26 N29 UNLV* L 24-35
SEASON IN REVIEW
Captains: Marcus Harris, Brent Leu & Steve Scifres A31 IDAHO W 40-38 S 7 at Iowa State W 41-38 ot S14 HAWAI’I* W 66-0 S21 AIR FORCE* W 22-19 S28 at UNLV* W 33-21 O 5 at San Jose State* (UW ranked 25th) W 45-22 th O12 WESTERN MICHIGAN (UW ranked 24 ) W 42-28 O19 FRESNO STATE* (UW ranked 23rd) W 42-21 N 2 SMU* (UW ranked 17th) W 59-17 N 7 at San Diego State* (UW ranked 16th) L 24-28 N16 at Colorado State* (UW ranked 23rd) W 25-24 D 7 vs. Brigham Young# (UW ranked 22nd, BYU was 6th) L 25-28 ot
VIC KOENNING
2003-2008 30-41-0, .423 six seasons
THE OPPONENTS
(6-5-0) Captains: Joe Cummings & Jeremy Gilstrap S 9 at Air Force* L 10-34 S16 HAWAI’I* W 52-6 S23 OKLAHOMA STATE W 45-25 O 7 at Tulsa L 6-35 O14 LOUISVILLE W 27-20 O21 at Brigham Young* L 20-23 O28 COLORADO STATE* L 24-31 N 4 UTAH* L 24-30 N11 at San Diego State* (SDSU ranked 25th) W 34-31 N18 FRESNO STATE* W 38-10 N25 at UTEP* W 42-19
1999
(7-4-0) Captains: Dan Delcorio, Robbie Duncan, Jared Jarnagin, Wendell Montgomery, Brian Van Emmerik S 4 at Tennessee (UT ranked 3rd) L 17-42 S11 WEBER STATE W 41-16 th S25 at Air Force* (AF ranked 24 ) W 10-7 O 2 IDAHO W 28-13 O 9 UNLV* L 32-35 O16 at Louisiana-Monroe W 38-20 O23 COLORADO STATE* L 13-24 N 6 at Utah* W 43-29 N13 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (BYU ranked 15th) W 31-17 N20 NEW MEXICO* W 42-28 N27 at San Diego State* L 7-39 * Mountain West Conference Game
JOE GLENN
THE COWBOYS
(6-6-0) Captains: John Burrough, Ryan Christopherson & Tyrone Williams S 3 UTEP* W 36-13 S10 at Oregon State L 31-44 S17 TULSA W 17-7 S24 at Utah* L 7-41 O 1 at Nebraska# (Nebraska ranked 2nd) L 32-42 O 8 NE LOUISIANA W 28-14 O15 at Fresno State* L 24-38 O22 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 52-35 O29 AIR FORCE* L 17-34 th N 5 at Colorado State* (CSU ranked 14 ) L 24-35 N12 NEW MEXICO* W 38-28 N19 at Hawai’i* W 13-10 #Eventual National Champion
(8-3-0) Captains: Brian Brown, Demetrius Hamilton, Zach Keiter, Aron Langley, Jeff Smith, Greg Van Leer S12 MONTANA STATE W 17-9 S19 at Georgia (Georgia ranked 12th) L 9-16 S26 LOUISIANA TECH W 31-19 O 3 UTAH* W 27-24 O10 SMU* W 12-7 O17 at UNLV* W 28-25 ot O24 RICE* W 34-24 O31 at TCU* W 34-27 N 7 at Colorado State* W 27-19 N14 AIR FORCE* (UW ranked 25th, AF was 23rd) L 3-10 N21 at Tulsa L 0-35 * Western Athletic Conference Game
COWBOY COACHES
(8-4-0) Captains: Kurt Whitehead, Mike Jones & Joe Hughes S 4 OREGON STATE L 16-27 S11 NORTHERN IOWA W 45-42 S18 at San Jose State W 36-25 S25 UTAH* W 28-12 O 2 at Air Force* W 31-18 O 9 at Texas-El Paso* W 33-26 O23 HAWAII* W 48-10 O30 FRESNO STATE* W 32-28 N13 at New Mexico* (UW ranked 23rd) L 7-10 N20 COLORADO STATE* L 21-41 N27 at San Diego State* W 43-38 COPPER BOWL th D30 Kansas State (KSU ranked 20 ) L 17-52
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1993
RECORDS & HISTORY A L L - T I M E S 20 S 27 O 4 O 11 O 25 N 1 N 8 N 13 N 22
at Brigham Young* (BYU ranked 14th) L 0-44 BOWLING GREEN L 16-45 at New Mexico* L 0-24 UTAH* (Utah ranked 14th) L 7-40 at TCU* (TCU ranked 15th) L 7-54 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 35-10 at Tennessee W 13-7 at UNLV* L 14-22 COLORADO STATE* L 20-31
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CRAIG BOHL
2009-2013 27-35-0, .435 five seasons
2014-present 22-29-0, .431 Four Seasons
2009
2010
(3-9-0) Captains: Chris Prosinski, David Leonard, Brian Hendricks, Austyn Carta-Samuels S 4 SOUTHERN UTAH W 28-20 S 11 at Texas (UT ranked 5th) L 7-34 rd S 18 BOISE STATE (BSU ranked 3 ) L 6-51 S 25 AIR FORCE* (AF was receiving votes) L 14-20 O 2 at Toledo W 20-15 O 9 at TCU* (TCU ranked 5th) L 0-45 O 16 UTAH* (UW ranked 11th) L 6-30 O 23 at Brigham Young* L 20-25 O 30 SAN DIEGO STATE* (SDSU was receiving votes) L 38-48 N 6 at New Mexico* L 31-34 N 13 at UNLV* L 16-42 N 20 COLORADO STATE* W 44-0
2011
(8-5-0) Captains: Selected each game S 3 WEBER STATE W 35-32 S 10 TEXAS STATE W 45-10 S 17 at Bowling Green W 28-27 th S 24 NEBRASKA (Nebraska ranked 9 ) L 14-38 O 8 at Utah State L 19-63 O 15 UNLV* W 41-14 O 29 at San Diego State* W 30-27 N 5 TCU* (TCU was receiving votes) L 20-31 N 12 at Air Force* W 25-17 N 19 NEW MEXICO* W 31-10 N 26 at Boise State* (BSU ranked 7th) L 14-36 D 3 at Colorado State* W 22-19 NEW MEXICO BOWL D 17 vs. Temple L 15-37
S 1 S 8 S 15 S 22 O 6 O 13 O 20 O 27 N 3 N 10 N 17 N 24
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2014
(4-8-0) Captains: Colby Kirkegaard, Dominic Rufran, Darrenn White, Eddie Yarbrough A30 MONTANA W 17-12 S6 AIR FORCE* W 17-13 S13 at Oregon (Oregon ranked 2nd) L 14-48 S20 FLORIDA ATLANTIC W 20-19 S27 at Michigan State (MSU ranked 9th) L 14-56 O11 at Hawai’I* L 28-38 O18 SAN JOSE STATE* L 20-27 (1ot) O25 at Colorado State* L 31-45 N1 at Fresno State* W 45-17 N7 UTAH STATE* L 3-20 N22 BOISE STATE* L 14-63 N29 at New Mexico* L 30-36
2015
(2-10-0) Captains: Eddie Yarbrough, Cameron Coffman, Shaun Wick, Chase Roullier, Siaosi Hala’api’api, Lucas Wacha S05 NORTH DAKOTA L 13-24 S12 EASTERN MICHIGAN L 29-48 S19 at Washington State L 14-31 S26 NEW MEXICO* L 28-38 O03 at Appalachian State L 13-31 O10 at Air Force* L 17-31 O17 NEVADA* W 28-21 O24 at Boise State* L 14-34 O30 at Utah State* L 27-58 N07 COLORADO STATE* L 7-26 N14 at San Diego State* L 3-38 N28 UNLV* W 35-28
2013
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2016
(8-6-0) Captains: Marcus Epps, Josh Allen, Lucas Wacha, Chase Roullier, Jacob Hollister S03 NORTHERN ILLINOIS W 40-34 (3ot) S10 at Nebraska L 17-52 S17 UC DAVIS W 45-22 S23 at Eastern Michigan L 24-27 O01 at Colorado State* W 38-17 O08 AIR FORCE* W 35-26 O22 at Nevada* W 42-34 O29 BOISE STATE* (BSU ranked 13th) W 30-28 N05 UTAH STATE* W 52-28 N12 at UNLV* L 66-69 (3ot) N19 SAN DIEGO STATE* (SDSU ranked 24th) W 34-33 N26 at New Mexico* L 35-56 D03 SAN DIEGO STATE (SDSU was receiving votes) L 24-27 D21 BYU# L 21-24 #- Poinsettia Bowl - San Diego, Calif. (8-5-0)
2017
Captains: Marcus Epps, Josh Allen, Drew Van Maanen, Logan Wilson S03 at Iowa L 3-24 S09 Gardner-Webb W 27-0 S16 Oregon L 13-49 S23 Hawai’i* W 28-21 OT S30 Texas State W 45-10 O14 at Utah State* W 28-23 O21 at Boise State* L 14-24 O28 New Mexico* W 42-3 N04 Colorado State* W 16-13 N11 at Air Force* W 28-14 N18 Fresno State* L 7-13 N25 at San Jose State* L 17-20 D22 Central Michigan# W 37-14 *Mountain West Conference Game #- Famous Idaho Potato Bowl - Boise, Idaho
As of end of 2017 season 56 weeks ranked in the AP poll No. 6 (1967) UW’s highest AP ranking No. 11 ASU (1972) highest ranked opponent UW has defeated 11-63 all-time record vs. ranked opponents 10-57 UW unranked, vs. ranked opponents 1-4 UW ranked, vs. ranked opponents 28-9 UW ranked, vs. unranked opponents 7-19 UW vs. ranked at home 3-38 UW vs. ranked on the road 1-6 UW vs. ranked at neutral locations
LARRY BIRLEFFI PRESS ROOM
2012
Captains: Korey Jones, Nick Carlson, Luke Ruff, Brett Smith at Texas (UT ranked 15th) L 17-37 TOLEDO L 31-34 CAL POLY L 22-24 at Idaho W 40-37 at Nevada* L 28-35 AIR FORCE* L 27-28 at Fresno State* L 14-42 BOISE STATE* (BSU ranked 21st) L 14-45 COLORADO STATE* W 45-31 at New Mexico* W 28-23 at UNLV* W 28-23 SAN DIEGO STATE* (SDSU was receiving votes) L 28-42
(5-7-0) Captains: Marqueston Huff, Patrick Mertens, Brett Smith, Tyler Strong A 30 at Nebraska (Nebraska ranked 18th) L 34-37 S 7 IDAHO W 42-10 S 14 NORTHERN COLORADO W 35-7 S 21 at Air Force* W 56-23
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DAVE CHRISTENSEN
Captains: Russ Arnold, John Fletcher Weston Johnson, Darius Terry S 5 WEBER STATE W 29-22 S 12 TEXAS (UT ranked 2nd) L 10-41 S 19 at Colorado L 0-24 S 26 UNLV* W 30-27 O 3 at Florida Atlantic W 30-28 O 10 NEW MEXICO* W 37-13 O 17 at Air Force* L 0-10 th O 31 at Utah* (Utah ranked 19 ) L 10-22 N 7 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (BYU ranked 25th) L 0-52 N 14 at San Diego State* W 30-27 N 21 TCU* (TCU ranked 4th) L 10-45 N 27 at Colorado State* W 17-16 NEW MEXICO BOWL D 19 vs. Fresno State W 35-28 (2ot)
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LARRY BIRLEFFI,
flanked by former UW Athletics Director Paul Roach (on left) acknowledges the crowd on Oct. 17, 1992, the day UW dedicated the press area in the War Memorial Stadium Press Box as “The Larry Birleffi Press Room”.
In 1992 the University of Wyoming Athletics Depar tment honored long-time newspaper, radio and TV personality Larry Birleffi, by naming the working press area in the War Memorial Stadium media facility after him. For over 50 years, and 1200 events, Birleffi covered the Cowboys and Cowgirls for newspaper, radio and television. While coaches, players and fans have come and gone, Birleffi was there. He was the one common thread through the tapestry that is Wyoming tradition. He carried the word of Wyoming athletics longer, and more effectively, than any other. He was inducted into the University of Wyoming Athletics Hall of Fame in 1996. Born in Hartville, Wyoming’s first incorporated town on April 17, 1918, Birleffi graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1942. He had begun covering the Cowboys for the UW student newspaper the Branding Iron in 1937. Birleffi died on September 27, 2008.
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*Divisional Champion
*Divisional Champion ! Mountain West Champion
2016
*Divisional Champion
*Divisional Champion ! Mountain West Champion
2015
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2014
Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Boise State 7 1 .875 11 2 .846 Colorado State 6 2 .750 10 2 .833 Utah State 6 2 .750 9 4 .692 Air Force 5 3 .625 9 3 .750 Wyoming 2 6 .250 4 8 .833 New Mexico 2 6 .250 4 8 .833
2004
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. 2010 Utah 7 0 1.000 12 0 1.000 Conference Overall New Mexico 5 2 .714 7 5 .583 W L Pct. W L Pct. BYU 4 3 .571 5 6 .455 TCU 8 0 1.000 13 0 1.000 Wyoming 3 4 .429 7 5 .583 Utah 7 1 .875 10 3 .769 Air Force 3 4 .429 5 6 .455 San Diego State 5 3 .625 9 4 .692 Colorado State 3 4 .429 4 7 .364 Air Force 5 3 .625 9 4 .692 San Diego State 2 5 .286 4 7 .364 BYU 5 3 .625 7 6 .538 UNLV 1 6 .143 2 9 .182 Colorado State 2 6 .250 3 9 .250 2003 UNLV 2 6 .250 2 11 .154 Conference Overall Wyoming 1 7 .125 3 9 .250 W L Pct. W L Pct. New Mexico 1 7 .125 1 11 .083 Utah 6 1 .857 10 2 .833 2009 New Mexico 5 2 .714 8 5 .615 Conference Overall Colorado State 4 3 .571 7 6 .538 W L Pct. W L Pct. Air Force 3 4 .429 7 5 .583 TCU 8 0 1.000 12 1 .923 San Diego State 3 4 .429 6 6 .500 BYU 7 1 .875 11 2 .846 BYU 3 4 .429 4 8 .333 Utah 6 2 .750 10 3 .769 UNLV 2 5 .286 6 6 .500 Air Force 5 3 .625 8 5 .615 Wyoming 2 5 .286 4 8 .333 Wyoming 4 4 .500 7 6 .538 UNLV 3 5 .375 5 7 .417 San Diego State 2 6 .250 4 8 .333 New Mexico 1 7 .125 1 11 .083 Colorado State 0 8 .000 3 9 .250
RECORDS & HISTORY
Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Air Force 6 2 .750 8 5 .615 Boise State 5 3 .625 8 4 .667 Colorado State 5 3 .625 7 5 .583 New Mexico 5 3 .625 7 5 .583 Utah State 5 3 .625 6 6 .500 Wyoming 2 6 .250 2 10 .167 West Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. San Diego St. 8 0 1.000 10 3 .769 Nevada 4 4 .500 6 6 .500 San Jose State 4 4 .500 5 7 .417 Fresno State 2 6 .250 3 9 .250 UNLV 2 6 .250 3 9 .250 Hawai’i 0 8 .000 3 10 .300
2011
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. TCU 7 0 1.000 11 2 .846 Boise State 6 1 .857 12 1 .923 Wyoming 5 2 .714 8 5 .615 San Diego State 4 3 .571 8 5 .615 Air Force 3 4 .429 7 6 .538 Colorado State 1 6 .143 3 9 .250 UNLV 1 6 .143 2 10 .167 New Mexico 1 6 .143 1 11 .083
2005
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. TCU 8 0 1.000 11 1 .917 BYU 5 3 .625 6 6 .500 Colorado State 5 3 .625 6 6 .500 Utah 4 4 .500 7 5 .583 New Mexico 4 4 .500 6 5 .545 San Diego State 4 4 .500 5 7 .417 Air Force 3 5 .375 4 7 .364 Wyoming 2 6 .250 4 7 .364 UNLV 1 7 .125 2 9 .182
SEASON IN REVIEW
West Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. San Diego St.*! 6 2 .750 11 3 .786 Hawai’i 4 4 .500 7 7 .500 Nevada 3 5 .375 5 7 .333 UNLV 3 5 .375 4 8 .333 San José State 3 5 .375 4 8 .333 Fresno State 0 8 .000 1 11 .083
2012
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Boise State 7 1 .875 11 2 .846 Fresno State 7 1 .875 9 4 .692 San Diego State 7 1 .875 9 4 .692 Air Force 5 3 .625 6 7 .462 Nevada 4 4 .500 7 6 .538 Wyoming 3 5 .375 4 8 .333 Colorado State 3 5 .375 4 8 .333 UNLV 2 6 .250 2 11 .154 New Mexico 1 7 .125 4 9 .308 Hawai’i 1 7 .125 3 9 .250
2006
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. BYU 8 0 1.000 11 2 .846 TCU 6 2 .750 11 2 .846 Utah 5 3 .625 8 5 .615 Wyoming 5 3 .625 6 6 .500 New Mexico 4 4 .500 6 7 .462 Air Force 3 5 .375 4 8 .333 San Diego State 3 5 .375 3 9 .250 Colorado State 1 7 .125 4 8 .333 UNLV 1 7 .125 2 10 .167
THE OPPONENTS
Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Boise State 6 2 .750 10 3 .769 New Mexico 6 2 .750 9 4 .692 Wyoming* 6 2 .750 8 6 .571 Air Force 5 3 .625 10 3 .769 Colorado State 5 3 .625 7 6 .538 Utah State 1 7 .125 3 9 .250
2007
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. BYU 8 0 1.000 11 2 .846 Air Force 6 2 .750 9 4 .692 Utah 5 3 .625 9 4 .692 New Mexico 5 3 .625 9 4 .692 TCU 4 4 .500 8 5 .615 San Diego State 3 5 .375 4 8 .333 Wyoming 2 6 .250 5 7 .417 Colorado State 2 6 .250 3 9 .250 UNLV 1 7 .125 2 10 .167
THE COWBOYS
West Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Fresno State * 7 1 .875 10 4 .714 San Diego State 6 2 .750 10 3 .769 UNLV 4 4 .500 5 7 .417 Nevada 3 5 .375 3 9 .250 Hawai’i 1 7 .125 3 9 .250 San Jose State 1 7 .125 2 11 .154
2013
Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Utah State 7 1 .875 9 5 .643 Boise State 6 2 .750 8 5 .615 Colorado State 5 3 .625 8 6 .571 Wyoming 3 5 .375 5 7 .417 New Mexico 1 7 .125 3 9 .250 Air Force 0 8 .000 2 10 .167 West Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Fresno State 7 1 .875 11 2 .846 San Diego State 6 2 .750 8 5 .615 UNLV 5 3 .625 7 6 .538 San Jose State 5 3 .625 6 6 .500 Nevada 3 5 .375 4 8 .333 Hawai’i 0 8 .000 1 11 .083
2008
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Utah 8 0 1.000 13 0 1.000 TCU 7 1 .875 11 2 .846 BYU 6 2 .750 10 3 .769 Air Force 5 3 .625 8 5 .615 Colorado State 4 4 .500 7 6 .538 UNLV 2 6 .250 5 7 .417 New Mexico 2 6 .250 4 8 .333 Wyoming 1 7 .125 4 8 .333 San Diego State 1 7 .125 2 10 .167
COWBOY COACHES
Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Boise State * ! 7 1 .875 11 3 .786 Wyoming 5 3 .625 8 5 .615 Colorado State 5 3 .625 7 6 .538 Air Force 4 4 .500 5 7 .417 Utah State 4 4 .500 6 7 .462 New Mexico 1 7 .125 3 9 .250
S T A N D I N G S
West Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Fresno State 5 3 .625 6 7 .462 San Diego State 5 3 .625 7 5 .583 Nevada 4 4 .500 7 5 .583 Hawai’i 3 5 .375 4 9 .308 San Jose State 2 6 .250 3 9 .250 UNLV 1 7 .125 2 11 .154
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RECORDS & HISTORY A L L - T I M E 2002
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Colorado State 6 1 .857 10 4 .714 New Mexico 5 2 .714 7 7 .500 Air Force 4 3 .571 8 5 .615 San Diego State 4 3 .571 4 9 .308 Utah 3 4 .429 5 6 .455 UNLV 3 4 .429 5 7 .417 BYU 2 5 .286 5 7 .417 Wyoming 1 6 .143 2 10 .167
2001
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. BYU 7 0 1.000 12 2 .857 Colorado State 5 2 .714 7 5 .583 Utah 4 3 .571 8 4 .667 New Mexico 4 3 .571 6 5 .545 UNLV 3 4 .429 4 7 .364 Air Force 3 4 .429 6 6 .500 San Diego State 2 5 .286 3 8 .273 Wyoming 0 7 .000 2 9 .189
2000
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Colorado State 6 1 .857 10 2 .833 Air Force 5 2 .714 9 3 .750 UNLV 4 3 .571 8 5 .615 BYU 4 3 .571 6 6 .500 New Mexico 3 4 .428 5 7 .416 Utah 3 4 .428 4 7 .362 San Diego State 3 4 .428 3 8 .272 Wyoming 0 7 .000 1 10 .091
1999
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Utah 5 2 .714 9 3 .750 Colorado State 5 2 .714 8 4 .667 BYU 5 2 .714 8 4 .667 Wyoming 4 3 .571 7 4 .636 San Diego State 3 4 .429 5 6 .455 New Mexico 3 4 .429 4 7 .364 Air Force 2 5 .286 6 5 .545 UNLV 1 6 .143 3 8 .273
W estern A thletic C onference 1998
Pacific Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. BYU 7 1 .875 9 5 .643 San Diego State 7 1 .875 7 5 .583 Utah 5 3 .625 7 4 .636 Fresno State 5 3 .625 5 6 .455 San Jose State 3 5 .375 4 8 .333 UTEP 3 5 .375 3 8 .273 New Mexico 1 7 .125 3 9 .250 Hawai`i 0 8 .000 0 12 .000 Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Air Force 7 1 .875 12 1 .923 Wyoming 6 2 .750 8 3 .727 Colorado State 5 3 .625 8 4 .667 Rice 5 3 .625 5 6 .455 TCU 4 4 .500 7 5 .583 SMU 4 4 .500 5 7 .417 Tulsa 2 6 .250 4 7 .364 UNLV 0 8 .000 0 11 .000
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1997
Pacific Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Colorado State 7 1 .875 11 2 .846 Air Force 6 2 .750 10 3 .769 Fresno State 5 3 .625 6 6 .500 Wyoming 4 4 .500 7 6 .538 San Diego State 4 4 .500 5 7 .417 San Jose State 4 4 .500 4 7 .364 UNLV 2 6 .250 3 8 .273 Hawai`i 1 7 .125 3 9 .250 Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. New Mexico 6 2 .750 9 4 .692 Rice 5 3 .625 7 4 .636 SMU 5 3 .625 6 5 .545 Utah 5 3 .625 6 5 .545 BYU 4 4 .500 6 5 .545 UTEP 3 5 .375 4 7 .364 Tulsa 2 6 .250 2 9 .182 TCU 1 7 .125 1 10 .091
1996
Pacific Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Wyoming 7 1 .875 10 2 .833 Colorado State 6 2 .750 7 5 .583 San Diego State 6 2 .750 8 3 .727 Air Force 5 3 .625 6 5 .545 Fresno State 3 5 .375 4 7 .364 San Jose State 3 5 .375 3 9 .250 Hawai`i 1 7 .125 2 10 .167 UNLV 1 7 .125 1 11 .083 Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. BYU 8 0 1.000 14 1 .933 Rice 6 2 .750 7 4 .636 Utah 6 2 .750 8 4 .667 SMU 4 4 .500 5 6 .455 New Mexico 3 5 .375 6 5 .545 TCU 3 5 .375 4 7 .364 Tulsa 2 6 .250 4 7 .364 UTEP 0 8 .000 2 9 .182
1995
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Colorado State 6 2 .750 8 4 .667 BYU 6 2 .750 8 4 .667 Utah 6 2 .750 7 4 .636 Air Force 6 2 .750 8 5 .615 San Diego State 5 3 .625 8 4 .667 Wyoming 4 4 .500 6 5 .545 Fresno State 2 6 .250 5 7 .417 Hawai`i 2 6 .250 4 8 .333 UTEP 1 7 .125 2 10 .167
1994
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado State 7 1 0 .875 10 2 0 .833 Utah 6 2 0 .750 10 2 0 .833 BYU 6 2 0 .750 10 3 0 .769 Air Force 6 2 0 .750 8 4 0 .667 Wyoming 4 4 0 .500 6 6 0 .500 New Mexico 4 4 0 .500 5 7 0 .417 Fresno State 3 4 1 .438 5 7 1 .423 San Diego State 2 6 0 .250 4 7 0 .364 UTEP 1 6 1 .188 3 7 1 .318 Hawai`i 0 8 0 .000 3 8 1 .292
1993
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Fresno State 6 2 0 .750 8 4 0 .667 Wyoming 6 2 0 .750 8 4 0 .667 BYU 6 2 0 .750 6 6 0 .500 Utah 5 3 0 .625 7 6 0 .538 Colorado State 5 3 0 .625 5 6 0 .455 New Mexico 4 4 0 .500 6 5 0 .545 San Diego State 4 4 0 .500 6 6 0 .500 Hawai`i 3 5 0 .375 6 6 0 .500 Air Force 1 7 0 .125 4 8 0 .333 UTEP 0 8 0 .000 1 11 0 .083
1992
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Hawai`i 6 2 0 .750 11 2 0 .846 Fresno State 6 2 0 .750 9 4 0 .692 BYU 6 2 0 .750 8 5 0 .615 San Diego State 5 3 0 .625 5 5 1 .500 Air Force 4 4 0 .500 7 5 0 .583 Utah 4 4 0 .500 6 6 0 .500 Wyoming 3 5 0 .375 5 7 0 .417 Colorado State 3 5 0 .375 5 7 0 .417 New Mexico 2 6 0 .250 3 8 0 .273 UTEP 1 7 0 .125 1 10 0 .091
1991
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. BYU 7 0 1 .983 8 3 2 .692 San Diego State 6 1 1 .813 8 4 1 .654 Air Force 6 2 0 .750 10 3 0 .769 Utah 4 4 0 .500 7 5 0 .583 Hawai`i 3 5 0 .375 4 7 1 .375 Wyoming 2 5 1 .313 4 6 1 .409 UTEP 2 5 1 .313 4 7 1 .375 Colorado State 2 6 0 .250 3 8 0 .273 New Mexico 2 6 0 .250 3 9 0 .250
1990
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. BYU 7 1 0 .875 10 3 0 .769 Colorado State 6 1 0 .857 9 4 0 .692 San Diego State 5 2 0 .714 6 5 0 .545 Wyoming 5 3 0 .625 9 4 0 .692 Hawai`i 4 4 0 .500 7 5 0 .583 Air Force 3 4 0 .429 7 5 0 .583 Utah 2 6 0 .250 4 7 0 .364 New Mexico 1 6 0 .143 2 10 0 .167 UTEP 1 7 0 .125 3 8 0 .273
1989
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. BYU 7 1 0 .875 10 3 0 .769 Air Force 5 1 1 .786 8 4 1 .654 Hawai`i 5 2 1 .688 9 3 1 .731 Wyoming 5 3 0 .625 5 6 0 .455 San Diego State 4 3 0 .571 6 5 1 .542 Colorado State 4 3 0 .571 5 5 1 .500 Utah 2 6 0 .250 4 8 0 .333 UTEP 1 7 0 .125 2 10 0 .167 New Mexico 0 7 0 .000 2 10 0 .167
1988
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 8 0 0 1.000 11 2 0 .846 UTEP 6 2 0 .750 10 3 0 .769 Hawai`i 5 3 0 .625 9 3 0 .750 BYU 5 3 0 .625 9 4 0 .692 Utah 4 4 0 .500 6 5 0 .545 Air Force 3 5 0 .375 5 7 0 .417 San Diego State 3 5 0 .375 3 8 0 .273 New Mexico 1 7 0 .125 2 10 0 .167 Colorado State 1 7 0 .125 1 10 0 .091
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1985
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. BYU 6 1 0 .857 12 1 0 .923 Hawai`i 6 1 0 .857 9 2 0 .818 Utah 5 1 1 .786 6 4 1 .591 Wyoming 4 4 0 .500 6 5 0 .545 San Diego State 4 4 0 .500 4 8 0 .333 New Mexico 3 4 0 .428 4 7 0 .364 Air Force 1 6 0 .143 2 9 1 .208 UTEP 1 6 0 .143 1 11 0 .083
1979
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. BYU 7 0 0 1.000 11 1 0 .917 San Diego State 5 2 0 .714 8 3 0 .727 Utah 5 2 0 .714 6 6 0 .500 Hawai`i 3 4 0 .428 6 5 0 .545 New Mexico 3 4 0 .428 6 6 0 .500 Colorado State 3 4 0 .428 4 7 1 .375 Wyoming 2 5 0 .286 4 8 0 .333 UTEP 0 7 0 .000 2 9 0 .182
1978
1972
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Arizona State 5 1 0 .833 10 2 0 .833 BYU 5 2 0 .714 7 4 0 .636 Utah 5 2 0 .714 6 5 0 .546 Arizona 4 3 0 .572 4 7 0 .363 Wyoming 3 4 0 .428 4 7 0 .363 New Mexico 2 4 0 .333 3 8 0 .273 Colorado State 1 4 0 .200 1 10 0 .091 UTEP 1 6 0 .143 2 8 0 .200
1971
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Arizona State 7 0 0 1.000 11 1 0 .917 New Mexico 5 1 0 .833 6 3 2 .636 Arizona 3 3 0 .500 5 6 0 .455 BYU 3 4 0 .429 5 6 0 .455 Utah 3 4 0 .429 3 8 0 .273 Wyoming 3 4 0 .429 5 6 0 .455 Colorado State 1 4 0 .200 3 8 0 .273 UTEP 1 6 0 .143 5 6 0 .455
RECORDS & HISTORY
1970
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Arizona State 7 0 0 1.000 11 0 0 1.000 New Mexico 5 1 0 .833 7 3 0 .700 Utah 4 2 0 .667 6 4 0 .600 UTEP 4 3 0 .571 6 4 0 .600 Arizona 2 4 0 .333 4 6 0 .400 Colorado State 1 3 0 .250 4 7 0 .364 BYU 1 6 0 .143 3 8 0 .273 Wyoming 1 6 0 .143 1 9 0 .100
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1973
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Arizona 6 1 0 .857 8 3 0 .736 Arizona State 6 1 0 .857 11 1 0 .916 Utah 4 2 0 .667 7 5 0 .583 BYU 3 4 0 .428 5 6 0 .454 New Mexico 3 4 0 .428 4 7 0 .363 Wyoming 3 4 0 .428 4 7 0 .363 Colorado State 2 4 0 .333 5 6 0 .454 UTEP 0 7 0 .000 0 11 0 .000
SEASON IN REVIEW
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Conference Overall BYU 5 1 0 .833 9 4 0 .750 W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 4 2 0 .667 8 3 0 .727 BYU 8 0 0 1.000 13 0 0 1.000 Wyoming 4 2 0 .667 5 7 0 .417 Hawai`i 5 2 0 .714 7 4 0 .636 New Mexico 3 3 0 .500 7 5 0 .583 Air Force 4 3 0 .571 8 4 0 .667 Colorado State 2 4 0 .333 5 6 0 .454 Utah 4 3 1 .562 6 5 1 .542 San Diego State 2 4 0 .333 4 7 0 .364 San Diego State 4 3 1 .562 4 7 1 .375 UTEP 1 5 0 .167 1 11 0 .083 Wyoming 4 4 0 .500 6 6 0 .500 1977 Colorado State 3 5 0 .375 3 8 0 .273 Conference Overall New Mexico 1 7 0 .125 4 8 0 .333 W L T Pct. W L T Pct. UTEP 1 7 0 .125 2 9 0 .182 Arizona State 6 1 0 .857 9 3 0 .750 1983 BYU 6 1 0 .857 9 2 0 .818 Conference Overall Colorado State 5 2 0 .714 9 2 1 .792 W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 4 3 0 .571 4 6 1 .409 BYU 7 0 0 1.000 11 1 0 .917 Arizona 3 4 0 .428 5 7 0 .417 Air Force 5 2 0 .714 10 2 0 .833 New Mexico 2 5 0 .286 5 7 0 .417 Wyoming 5 3 0 .625 7 5 0 .583 Utah 2 5 0 .286 3 8 0 .273 New Mexico 4 3 0 .571 6 6 0 .500 UTEP 0 7 0 .000 1 10 0 .091 Hawai`i 3 3 1 .500 5 5 1 .500 1976 Utah 4 4 0 .500 5 7 0 .417 Conference Overall Colorado State 4 4 0 .500 5 7 0 .417 W L T Pct. W L T Pct. San Diego State 1 6 1 .187 2 9 1 .208 6 1 0 .857 9 3 0 .750 UTEP 0 8 0 .000 2 10 0 .167 BYU Wyoming 6 1 0 .857 8 4 0 .667 1982 Arizona State 4 3 0 .571 4 7 0 .364 Conference Overall Utah 3 3 0 .500 3 8 0 .273 W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Arizona 3 4 0 .428 5 6 0 .454 BYU 7 1 0 .875 8 4 0 .667 New Mexico 3 4 0 .428 4 7 0 .364 New Mexico 6 1 0 .857 10 1 0 .909 Colorado State 2 4 0 .333 6 5 0 .545 Air Force 4 3 0 .571 8 5 0 .617 UTEP 0 7 0 .000 1 11 0 .083 San Diego State 4 3 0 .571 7 5 0 .583 Hawai`i 4 4 0 .500 6 5 0 .545 Utah 3 4 0 .428 5 6 0 .454 Colorado State 3 5 0 .375 4 7 0 .364 Wyoming 2 6 0 .250 5 7 0 .417 UTEP 1 6 0 .143 2 10 0 .167
1984
1974
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. BYU 6 0 1 .929 7 4 1 .625 Arizona 6 1 0 .857 9 2 0 .818 Arizona State 4 3 0 .571 7 5 0 .583 New Mexico 3 4 0 .429 4 6 1 .409 UTEP 3 4 0 .429 4 7 0 .364 Colorado State 2 3 1 .417 4 6 1 .409 Utah 1 5 0 .167 1 10 0 .091 Wyoming 1 6 0 .143 2 9 0 .182
THE OPPONENTS
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Air Force 7 1 0 .875 12 1 0 .923 BYU 7 1 0 .875 11 3 0 .786 Utah 5 3 0 .625 8 4 0 .667 Hawai`i 4 3 1 .563 4 6 2 .417 Colorado State 4 4 0 .500 5 7 0 .417 San Diego State 3 4 1 .438 5 6 1 .458 New Mexico 2 6 0 .250 3 8 0 .273 Wyoming 2 6 0 .250 3 8 0 .273 UTEP 1 7 0 .125 1 10 0 .091
1980
1975
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Arizona State 7 0 0 1.000 12 0 0 1.000 Arizona 5 2 0 .714 9 2 0 .818 Colorado State 4 2 0 .667 6 5 0 .545 BYU 4 3 0 .571 6 5 0 .545 New Mexico 4 3 0 .571 6 5 0 .545 Utah 1 4 0 .200 1 10 0 .091 Wyoming 1 6 0 .143 2 9 0 .181 UTEP 0 6 0 .000 1 10 0 .091
THE COWBOYS
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. San Diego State 7 1 0 .875 8 4 0 .667 BYU 6 2 0 .750 8 5 0 .615 Air Force 5 2 0 .714 6 5 0 .545 Hawai`i 4 4 0 .500 7 5 0 .583 Colorado State 4 4 0 .500 6 5 0 .545 Wyoming 4 4 0 .500 6 6 0 .500 New Mexico 2 5 0 .286 4 8 0 .333 UTEP 2 6 0 .250 4 8 0 .333 Utah 1 7 0 .125 2 9 0 .182
1981
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. BYU 7 1 0 .875 11 2 0 .846 Hawai`i 6 1 0 .857 9 2 0 .818 Utah 5 1 1 .786 8 2 1 .773 Wyoming 6 2 0 .750 8 3 0 .727 New Mexico 3 4 1 .437 4 7 1 .375 San Diego State 3 5 0 .375 6 5 0 .545 Air Force 2 5 0 .285 4 7 0 .363 UTEP 1 6 0 .143 1 10 0 .091 Colorado State 0 8 0 .000 0 12 0 .000
COWBOY COACHES
1986
S T A N D I N G S SEASON OUTLOOK
1987
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 8 0 0 1.000 10 3 0 .767 BYU 7 1 0 .875 9 4 0 .692 Air Force 6 2 0 .750 9 4 0 .692 UTEP 5 3 0 .625 7 4 0 .636 San Diego State 4 4 0 .500 5 7 0 .417 Hawai`i 3 5 0 .375 5 7 0 .417 Utah 2 6 0 .250 5 7 0 .417 Colorado State 1 7 0 .125 1 11 0 .083 New Mexico 0 8 0 .000 0 11 0 .000
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Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Arizona State 6 1 0 .875 8 2 0 .800 Utah 5 1 0 .833 8 2 0 .800 BYU 4 3 0 .571 6 4 0 .600 Wyoming 4 3 0 .571 6 4 0 .600 Arizona 3 3 0 .500 3 7 0 .300 UTEP 2 5 0 .286 4 6 0 .400 New Mexico 1 5 0 .167 4 6 0 .400 Colorado State 0 4 0 .000 4 6 0 .400
1968
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 6 1 0 .857 7 3 0 .700 Arizona State 5 1 0 .833 8 2 0 .800 Arizona 5 1 0 .833 8 3 0 .727 UTEP 3 3 0 .500 4 5 1 .450 Utah 2 3 0 .400 3 7 0 .300 Colorado State 1 4 0 .200 2 8 0 .200 BYU 1 5 0 .167 2 8 0 .200 New Mexico 0 7 0 .000 0 10 0 .000
1967
Wyoming Arizona State BYU Utah Arizona New Mexico
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. 5 0 0 1.000 10 1 0 .909 4 1 0 .800 8 2 0 .800 3 2 0 .600 6 4 0 .600 2 3 0 .400 4 7 0 .364 1 4 0 .200 3 6 1 .350 0 5 0 .000 1 9 0 .100
Wyoming BYU Arizona State Utah Arizona New Mexico
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. 5 0 0 1.000 10 1 0 .909 3 2 0 .600 8 2 0 .800 3 2 0 .600 5 5 0 .500 3 2 0 .600 5 5 0 .500 1 4 0 .200 3 7 0 .300 0 5 0 .000 2 8 0 .200
BYU Arizona State Wyoming New Mexico Utah Arizona
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. 4 1 0 .800 6 4 0 .600 3 1 0 .750 6 4 0 .600 3 2 0 .600 6 4 0 .600 2 3 0 .400 3 7 0 .300 1 3 0 .250 3 7 0 .300 1 4 0 .200 3 7 0 .300
1966
1965
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1962
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. New Mexico 2 1 1 .625 7 2 1 .750 Wyoming 2 2 0 .500 5 5 0 .500 BYU 2 2 0 .500 4 6 0 .400 Arizona 2 2 0 .500 5 5 0 .500 Utah 1 2 1 .375 4 5 1 .450 Arizona State* 1 1 0 .500 7 2 1 .750 *Played fewer than qualifying number of games
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Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 5 0 1 .917 6 1 2 .778 Utah State 5 0 1 .917 9 0 1 .950 Utah 3 3 0 .500 6 4 0 .600 New Mexico 3 3 0 .500 6 4 0 .600 Montana 2 4 0 .333 2 6 0 .250 BYU 2 4 0 .333 2 8 0 .200 Colorado State 0 6 0 .000 0 10 0 .000
1960
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 6 1 0 .857 8 2 0 .800 Utah State 6 1 0 .857 9 2 0 .818 Utah 5 1 0 .833 7 3 0 .700 New Mexico 4 2 0 .667 5 5 0 .500 Montana 2 5 0 .286 5 5 0 .500 BYU 2 5 0 .286 3 8 0 .273 Denver 1 6 0 .143 3 7 0 .300 Colorado State 1 6 0 .143 2 8 0 .200
1959
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 7 0 0 1.000 9 1 0 .900 Colorado State 5 2 0 .714 6 4 0 .600 New Mexico 4 2 0 .667 7 3 0 .700 Utah 3 2 0 .600 5 5 0 .500 Denver 2 5 0 .286 2 8 0 .200 Utah State 2 5 0 .286 5 6 0 .454 BYU 2 5 0 .286 3 7 0 .300 Montana 1 5 0 .167 1 8 0 .111
1958
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. 1964 Wyoming 6 1 0 .857 7 3 0 .700 Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. New Mexico 5 1 0 .833 7 3 0 .700 5 2 0 .714 6 4 0 .600 Arizona 3 1 0 .750 6 3 1 .650 BYU Utah 3 1 0 .750 9 2 0 .818 Colorado State 4 3 0 .571 6 4 0 .600 3 3 0 .500 4 7 0 .364 New Mexico 3 1 0 .750 9 2 0 .818 Utah 2 5 0 .286 3 7 0 .300 Wyoming 2 2 0 .500 6 2 2 .700 Utah State 2 5 0 .286 2 8 0 .200 BYU 0 4 0 .000 3 6 1 .350 Denver 0 7 0 .000 0 10 0 .000 Arizona State 0 2 0 .000 8 2 0 .800 Montana
1963
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. New Mexico 3 1 0 .750 6 4 0 .600 Arizona 2 2 0 .500 5 5 0 .500 Utah 2 2 0 .500 4 6 0 .400 Wyoming 2 3 0 .400 6 4 0 .600 BYU 0 4 0 .000 2 8 0 .200 Arizona State* 3 0 0 1.000 8 1 0 .889 *Played fewer than qualifying number of games
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Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 5 1 0 .833 6 4 0 .600 BYU 5 1 1 .786 5 3 2 .600 Denver 5 2 0 .714 6 4 0 .600 Wyoming 3 2 2 .571 4 3 3 .550 New Mexico 2 4 0 .333 4 6 0 .400 Montana 2 5 0 .286 2 7 0 .222 Colorado State 2 5 0 .286 3 7 0 .300 Utah State 1 5 1 .214 2 7 1 .250
1956
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 7 0 0 1.000 10 0 0 1.000 Utah 5 1 0 .833 5 5 0 .500 Denver 4 3 0 .571 6 4 0 .600 Utah State 4 3 0 .571 6 4 0 .600 Colorado A&M 2 4 0 .333 2 7 1 .222 New Mexico 2 4 0 .333 4 6 0 .400 BYU 1 5 1 .214 2 7 1 .222 Montana 1 6 0 .143 1 9 0 .100
1955
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado A&M 6 1 0 .857 8 2 0 .800 Utah 4 1 0 .800 6 3 0 .667 Wyoming 5 2 0 .714 8 3 0 .727 Denver 5 2 0 .714 8 2 0 .800 Utah State 3 4 0 .429 4 6 0 .400 Montana 2 4 0 .333 3 7 0 .300 New Mexico 1 5 0 .167 2 8 0 .200 BYU 0 7 0 .000 1 9 0 .100
1954
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Denver 6 1 0 .857 9 1 0 .900 Wyoming 5 1 0 .833 6 4 0 .600 Utah State 4 3 0 .571 4 6 0 .400 New Mexico 3 3 0 .500 5 5 0 .500 Utah 3 3 0 .500 4 7 0 .364 Colorado A&M 3 4 0 .429 3 7 0 .300 Montana 1 5 0 .167 3 6 0 .333 BYU 1 6 0 .143 1 8 0 .111
1953
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 5 0 0 1.000 8 2 0 .800 Utah State 5 2 0 .714 8 3 0 .727 Wyoming 4 2 1 .642 5 4 1 .550 New Mexico 3 2 1 .583 5 3 1 .611 Colorado A&M 3 4 0 .428 4 5 0 .444 Montana 2 4 0 .333 3 5 0 .375 BYU 1 5 1 .250 2 7 1 .312 Denver 1 5 1 .250 3 5 2 .400
1952
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 5 0 0 1.000 6 3 1 .667 New Mexico 5 1 0 .833 7 2 0 .778 Colorado A&M 5 2 0 .714 6 4 0 .600 Wyoming 4 3 0 .571 5 4 0 .556 BYU 3 4 0 .429 4 6 0 .400 Utah State 3 4 0 .429 3 7 1 .318 New Mexico 2 4 0 .333 5 6 0 .454 Montana 1 4 0 .200 2 7 0 .222
1951
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 4 1 0 .800 7 4 0 .636 Wyoming 5 1 1 .786 7 2 1 .750 Denver 4 3 0 .571 6 4 0 .600 Colorado A&M 3 3 1 .500 5 4 1 .550 BYU 2 3 1 .417 6 3 1 .650 Utah State 2 4 1 .357 3 5 1 .388 New Mexico 2 4 0 .333 5 6 0 .454 Montana 1 4 0 .200 2 7 0 .222
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1948
1947
1942
1941
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*Northern Colorado ineligible for title
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Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 4 0 2 .833 6 0 2 .875 BYU 3 1 2 .666 4 3 2 .625 Denver 3 1 2 .666 4 3 2 .625 Colorado 3 2 1 .583 3 4 1 .483 Colorado State 3 2 1 .583 4 2 1 .643 Wyoming 1 5 0 .166 2 7 1 .250 Utah State 0 6 0 .000 0 8 0 .000
1936
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah State 6 0 1 .857 7 0 1 .938 Denver 6 1 1 .813 7 1 1 .833 Utah 5 2 0 .714 6 3 0 .667 Colorado 4 2 0 .667 4 3 0 .571 N. Colorado 4 3 0 .571 5 4 0 .556 BYU 4 4 0 .500 4 5 0 .444 Colorado State 3 4 1 .438 4 4 1 .500 Colorado College 3 4 0 .429 3 4 1 .438 Wyoming 2 4 1 .357 2 5 1 .313 Montana State 1 4 0 .200 3 5 0 .375 Western State 1 5 0 .167 1 6 0 .143 Colorado Mines 0 6 0 .000 2 6 0 .250
1932
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 6 0 0 1.000 6 1 1 .813 BYU 5 1 0 .833 8 1 0 .889 Denver 4 1 1 .750 4 3 1 .563 Colorado College 5 2 0 .714 5 2 0 .714 Colorado State 4 3 1 .563 4 3 1 .563 Utah State 3 3 0 .500 4 4 0 .500 Colorado 2 4 0 .333 2 4 0 .333 Wyoming 1 4 1 .250 2 6 1 .277 Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .167 1 7 0 .125 Montana State 0 3 0 .000 3 3 1 .500 Western State 0 5 0 .000 1 5 0 .167 N. Colorado* 2 1 1 .500 4 2 1 .643
MOUNTAIN WEST
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 5 1 0 .833 6 3 0 .666 Colorado 5 1 0 .833 7 2 0 .777 Denver 3 2 1 .583 6 3 1 .650 Utah State 2 3 1 .416 6 3 1 .650 Colorado State 2 3 0 .400 4 3 0 .571 BYU 1 4 0 .200 2 5 0 .286 Wyoming 1 5 0 .166 3 5 0 .375
1937
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado 7 0 0 1.000 8 1 0 .888 Western State 3 1 0 .750 5 3 0 .625 Denver 5 2 0 .714 6 3 0 .667 Utah 5 2 0 .714 5 3 0 .625 BYU 5 2 0 .714 6 3 0 .667 Colorado College 3 3 0 .500 5 4 0 .555 Utah State 2 4 1 .357 2 4 2 .375 Wyoming 2 4 0 .333 3 5 0 .375 N. Colorado 2 4 0 .333 2 6 0 .250 Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .166 2 5 0 .286 Colorado State 1 6 0 .143 1 7 0 .125 Montana State 0 3 1 .125 3 4 1 .437
RECORDS & HISTORY
1945-1943
No football (World War II)
R ocky M ountain A thletic C onference
1933
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 5 1 0 .833 5 3 0 .625 Colorado State 5 1 1 .786 5 1 1 .786 Denver 5 1 1 .786 5 3 1 .611 Colorado 5 2 0 .714 7 2 0 .778 BYU 5 3 0 .625 5 4 0 .556 Utah State 4 3 0 .571 4 4 0 .500 N. Colorado 3 3 0 .500 4 3 0 .571 Colorado College 2 4 1 .357 2 5 1 .313 Montana State 1 3 0 .250 3 5 0 .375 Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .167 1 5 0 .167 Wyoming 1 6 1 .188 2 6 1 .278 Western State 0 5 0 .000 0 5 0 .000
SEASON IN REVIEW
1946
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah State 4 1 1 .750 7 2 1 .750 Denver 4 1 1 .750 5 5 1 .500 Utah 4 2 0 .667 8 3 0 .727 Colorado 3 2 1 .583 5 4 1 .550 BYU 3 2 1 .583 5 4 1 .550 Colorado State 1 5 0 .167 2 7 0 .222 Wyoming 0 6 0 .000 1 8 1 .150
1938
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 4 0 2 .833 7 1 2 .800 Colorado 3 2 1 .583 3 4 1 .483 BYU 3 2 1 .583 4 3 1 .563 Denver 3 2 1 .583 4 4 1 .500 Utah State 3 3 0 .500 4 4 0 .500 Wyoming 1 4 1 .250 2 5 1 .417 Colorado State 0 4 2 .166 1 5 2 .250
1934
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado 6 1 0 .857 6 1 2 .778 N. Colorado 6 1 0 .857 6 1 0 .857 Colorado State 6 1 1 .813 6 2 1 .722 Utah State 5 1 1 .786 5 1 1 .786 Utah 4 2 0 .667 5 3 0 .625 Denver 4 4 0 .500 5 5 1 .500 BYU 3 5 0 .375 4 5 0 .444 Wyoming 2 4 0 .333 3 5 0 .375 Colorado Mines 1 6 0 .143 1 6 0 .143 Colorado College 1 6 0 .143 1 7 0 .125 Western State 0 3 0 .000 2 5 0 .286 Montana State 0 4 0 .000 2 5 0 .286
THE OPPONENTS
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 6 0 0 1.000 8 1 0 .888 Denver 3 2 1 .583 4 4 1 .500 Utah State 3 3 0 .500 6 4 0 .600 Colorado 3 3 0 .500 4 5 0 .444 Colorado A&M 2 3 1 .417 5 4 1 .550 Wyoming 2 4 0 .333 4 5 0 .444 BYU 1 5 0 .167 3 7 0 .300
1939
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado 5 1 0 .833 5 3 0 .625 Utah 4 1 1 .750 6 1 2 .722 Denver 3 2 1 .583 5 3 1 .611 BYU 2 2 2 .500 5 2 2 .666 Utah State 2 3 1 .416 3 4 1 .437 Colorado State 2 4 0 .333 2 7 0 .222 Wyoming 0 5 1 .083 0 7 1 .063
1935
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado 5 1 0 .833 5 4 0 .556 Utah State 5 1 1 .786 5 2 1 .688 Utah 4 1 1 .750 4 3 1 .563 Denver 5 2 0 .714 6 3 0 .667 N. Colorado 2 1 0 .667 4 3 0 .571 Colorado College 4 2 1 .643 4 3 1 .563 BYU 3 4 0 .429 4 4 0 .500 Wyoming 3 4 0 .429 4 4 0 .500 Colorado State 2 4 1 .357 3 4 1 .438 Montana State 1 5 0 .166 2 6 1 .278 Colorado Mines 1 6 0 .143 1 6 0 .167 Western State 0 4 0 .000 1 6 0 .167
THE COWBOYS
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 5 0 0 1.000 8 1 1 .850 Colorado A&M 4 1 0 .800 8 2 0 .800 Denver 2 2 0 .500 4 5 1 .450 Utah State 2 3 0 .400 5 6 0 .455 BYU 1 3 0 .250 5 6 0 .455 Wyoming 0 5 0 .000 4 5 0 .444
1940
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 5 1 0 .833 7 2 0 .777 Colorado 4 1 1 .750 5 3 1 .611 Denver 4 1 1 .750 7 2 1 .750 BYU 2 3 1 .417 2 4 2 .375 Utah State 2 4 0 .333 2 5 1 .312 Colorado State 1 3 2 .333 3 5 2 .400 Wyoming 0 5 1 .083 1 7 1 .166
COWBOY COACHES
1949
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 5 0 0 1.000 9 1 0 .900 Colorado A&M 4 1 0 .800 9 1 0 .900 Denver 2 2 0 .500 4 6 0 .400 Utah 2 3 0 .400 2 7 1 .250 Utah State 1 3 0 .250 3 7 0 .300 BYU 0 5 0 .000 0 11 0 .000
S T A N D I N G S SEASON OUTLOOK
1950
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 5 0 0 1.000 10 0 0 1.000 Colorado A&M 4 1 0 .800 6 3 0 .667 Denver 2 2 1 .500 2 7 1 .250 Utah 1 2 2 .400 2 4 3 .388 BYU 1 3 1 .300 3 5 1 .388 Utah State 0 5 0 .000 2 9 0 .181
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Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 6 0 0 1.000 7 2 0 .778 Utah State 5 2 0 .714 6 2 0 .750 Colorado State 5 2 0 .714 5 4 0 .556 Colorado 3 2 0 .600 5 3 0 .625 Wyoming 3 2 0 .600 6 4 0 .600 Colorado College 4 3 0 .571 4 4 0 .500 BYU 2 3 0 .400 4 4 0 .500 Denver 3 5 0 .375 4 6 0 .400 N. Colorado 2 4 1 .357 2 4 1 .357 Western State 1 5 0 .200 1 6 0 .143 Colorado Mines 0 4 1 .100 1 5 1 .214 Montana State 0 2 0 .000 1 5 1 .214
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 5 0 0 1.000 7 0 0 1.000 Montana State 4 0 0 1.000 4 2 1 .643 Utah State 4 1 2 .714 5 1 2 .750 Colorado State 5 2 0 .714 6 2 1 .722 Colorado College 5 2 0 .714 5 2 0 .714 N. Colorado 3 3 0 .500 6 4 0 .600 Denver 4 4 0 .500 4 4 0 .500 Wyoming 1 2 2 .400 2 4 2 .375 Colorado 2 5 1 .313 3 5 1 .389 BYU 1 4 1 .250 1 5 1 .214 Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .167 1 6 0 .143 Western State 0 7 0 .000 1 8 0 .111
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 7 0 0 1.000 8 0 0 1.000 Colorado 5 1 1 .786 6 1 1 .813 BYU 4 1 1 .750 5 2 4 .636 Denver 4 3 0 .571 5 4 0 .556 Montana State 1 1 0 .500 6 3 0 .667 N. Colorado 2 2 3 .500 2 2 3 .500 Colorado State 3 3 1 .500 3 5 1 .389 Utah State 3 4 1 .438 3 5 1 .389 Colorado College 2 4 2 .375 2 4 2 .375 Wyoming 1 5 1 .214 2 5 1 .313 Colorado Mines 1 4 0 .200 1 5 0 .167 Western State 0 5 0 .500 0 6 0 .000
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado State 8 0 0 1.000 9 1 0 .900 Utah 5 1 0 .833 6 2 0 .750 Utah State 5 1 0 .833 6 1 0 .857 Colorado 5 2 0 .714 6 3 0 .667 Wyoming 4 3 0 .571 6 3 0 .667 BYU 3 3 0 .500 3 3 0 .500 Colorado College 4 4 0 .500 5 4 1 .550 Western State 2 4 0 .333 3 4 0 .429 Colorado Mines 2 6 0 .250 2 7 0 .222 Montana State 1 4 0 .200 6 5 0 .545 Denver 1 6 0 .143 1 6 0 .143 N. Colorado 0 6 0 .000 2 6 1 .278
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 6 0 0 1.000 7 0 0 1.000 Colorado 4 1 1 .750 5 1 1 .786 Denver 4 1 1 .750 5 1 1 .786 Montana State 2 1 0 .667 6 2 0 .750 BYU 4 2 0 .667 5 3 0 .625 N. Colorado 3 2 0 .600 4 3 0 .571 Colorado College 4 3 0 .571 4 3 0 .571 Colorado State 4 4 0 .500 5 4 0 .556 Utah State 3 4 0 .429 3 4 0 .429 Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .167 2 5 0 .286 Western State 0 5 0 .000 2 5 0 .286 Wyoming 0 7 0 .000 1 7 0 .125
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado 5 0 1 .917 8 1 1 .850 Colorado State 4 2 0 .667 4 2 0 .667 Montana State 2 1 1 .625 5 1 1 .786 Utah State 3 2 1 .583 4 2 1 .625 Denver 3 2 2 .571 4 2 2 .625 Colorado College 4 3 0 .571 5 3 0 .625 Utah 2 2 1 .500 3 4 1 .438 Colorado Mines 3 4 1 .438 4 4 1 .500 BYU 1 3 1 .300 2 3 1 .417 Wyoming 2 6 0 .250 2 6 0 .250 N. Colorado 0 4 0 .000 2 6 0 .250
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Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 4 0 1 .900 5 0 2 .857 Colorado 5 1 0 .833 5 1 0 .833 Colorado State 6 2 0 .750 6 2 0 .750 Utah State 4 2 1 .643 5 3 1 .611 Colorado College 5 3 0 .625 5 3 0 .625 Montana State 3 2 0 .600 4 4 1 .500 Denver 3 4 1 .438 4 4 1 .500 N. Colorado 3 4 0 .429 4 4 0 .500 Colorado Mines 2 4 0 .333 2 5 0 .286 BYU 1 3 1 .300 3 3 1 .500 Wyoming 0 5 0 .000 2 7 0 .222 Western State 0 6 0 .000 0 7 0 .000
1927
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado State 7 1 0 .875 7 1 0 .875 Denver 5 1 0 .833 5 2 0 .714 Colorado College 5 2 0 .714 6 2 0 .750 Montana State 3 1 0 .750 4 4 0 .500 Utah 3 1 1 .700 3 3 1 .500 Colorado 4 4 0 .500 4 5 0 .444 Utah State 3 3 1 .500 3 4 1 .438 BYU 2 4 0 .333 2 4 1 .357 Colorado Mines 2 5 0 .286 2 5 0 .286 Wyoming 1 4 0 .200 4 5 0 .444 Western State 1 5 0 .167 1 6 0 .143 N. Colorado 1 6 0 .143 2 7 0 .222
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Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah State 3 0 0 1.000 7 1 0 .875 Colorado 4 0 1 .900 4 1 1 .750 Utah 2 1 1 .625 3 2 1 .583 Denver 2 2 1 .500 4 2 1 .643 Colorado State 2 2 1 .500 2 3 1 .417 Colorado College 2 4 0 .333 4 4 0 .500 Wyoming 1 3 2 .333 1 4 2 .290 Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .167 1 5 9 .167
1920
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado State 5 0 1 .917 6 1 1 .813 Colorado College 4 1 1 .750 5 1 1 .786 Colorado 3 1 2 .667 4 1 2 .714 Utah State 2 1 0 .667 4 2 1 .643 Denver 2 3 0 .400 3 4 0 .429 Utah 1 2 1 .375 1 5 1 .214 Wyoming 1 4 1 .250 4 5 1 .450
1919
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado State 6 1 0 .857 7 1 0 .875 Utah 3 1 0 .750 5 2 0 .714 Colorado College 3 1 1 .700 4 2 1 .643 Utah State 2 2 0 .500 5 2 0 .714 Wyoming 2 2 0 .500 3 5 0 .375 Colorado 2 3 1 .417 2 3 1 .417 Denver 0 4 1 .100 1 5 1 .214 Colorado Mines 0 4 1 .100 0 4 3 .214
1918
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado Mines 2 0 0 1.000 4 0 0 1.000 Denver 3 1 0 .750 3 2 0 .600 Colorado 1 2 0 .333 2 3 0 .400 Colorado College 1 2 0 .333 1 2 0 .333 Colorado State 0 2 0 .000 0 2 0 .000 (Wyoming played no games due to an influenza epidemic)
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Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. 1923 Denver 5 0 0 1.000 9 0 0 1.000 Conference Overall 4 0 0 1.000 7 0 1 .938 W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah State 4 2 0 .667 6 2 0 .750 Colorado 8 0 0 1.000 9 0 0 1.000 Colorado Colorado College 5 1 1 .786 6 1 1 .813 Colorado Mines 3 2 0 .600 5 3 0 .625 2 3 0 .400 3 3 0 .500 Colorado State 5 1 1 .786 5 2 1 .689 Colorado College 2 3 0 .400 2 4 0 .333 Utah State 4 2 0 .667 5 2 0 .689 Utah 1 4 0 .200 3 4 0 .429 Denver 4 3 0 .571 6 3 0 .667 Wyoming Utah 2 3 0 .400 4 3 0 .571 Colorado State 0 7 0 .000 0 7 1 .063 Montana State 1 2 0 .333 5 4 0 .556 1916 BYU 1 5 0 .167 2 5 0 .286 Conference Overall Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .167 2 5 0 .286 W L T Pct. W L T Pct. N. Colorado 0 2 0 .000 2 3 1 .417 Colorado State 6 0 1 .929 6 0 1 .929 Wyoming 0 7 0 .000 0 8 0 .000 Colorado College 4 1 0 .800 6 1 0 .857 Denver 3 2 0 .600 4 2 1 .643 1922 Utah 2 2 0 .500 3 2 0 .600 Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado Mines 2 2 1 .500 3 2 1 .583 1 4 0 .200 1 4 0 .200 Utah 5 0 0 1.000 7 1 0 .938 Wyoming 1 5 0 .167 1 5 1 .214 Colorado State 5 1 1 .786 5 2 1 .688 Colorado Utah State 0 3 0 .000 1 5 1 .214 Denver 4 1 1 .750 6 1 1 .813 Colorado Mines 4 Utah State 3 Colorado 3 Colorado College 2 BYU 1 Montana State 0 New Mexico 0 Wyoming 0
2 1 .643 3 0 .500 3 0 .500 3 1 .417 4 0 .200 1 0 .000 2 0 .000 7 0 .000
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2 1 .643 4 0 .556 4 0 .500 3 1 .500 5 0 .167 4 0 .500 4 0 .429 8 0 .111
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W YO M I N G A S S I S TA N T F O O T B A L L C O AC H E S THROUGH THE YEARS (The following list began with the 1947 season, when such records began to be kept.)
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Jim House
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Sage, Derek, 2010-2013 Schaake, Jay, 1980-85 Selmer, Carl, 1957-61 Shaw, Gordy, 1990-92 Shepard, Derrick, 1999 Shurmur, Fritz, 1962-70 Smith, Gregg, 1986 Smith, John L., 1986 Spack, Brock, 1995-96 Stanard, Steve, 2014-16 Stapleton, Clayton, 1953-54 Steinmark, Sammy, 1981 Stevens, Wilbur, 1953-56 Stoops, Mark, 1997-99 Sumlin, Kevin, 1991-92 Swenson, Paul, 1989
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Zenger, Dr. Sheahon. 1997-99
Rocky Long
Gene Huey
Gatling, Bob, 1977-79 Germer, Chad, 2003-08 Gesser, Jason, 2013 Gilbert, Gary, 1984 Gilmore, Ted, 1997-98 Glenn, Casey, 2007-08 Godette, Cary, 1980-82 Grant, Mike, 2016-present Grinch, Alex, 2009-2011 Gustafson, Burt, 1962-70
Wallace, Bobby, 1980 Wallerstedt, Matt, 1997-2002 Walstad, George, 1982 Warmack, Bob, 1975-76 Weatherbie, Charlie, 1982-83 Whitten, Todd, 1997-98 Wiegandt, Ardell, 1983 Wight, Del, 1986-90 Wilson, Barry, 1985 Wilson, Kirby, 1993-94 Wisniewski, Ron, 2003-08 Wood, Alex, 1985-86 Wright, Ardell, 1984 Wyatt, Darrell, 1995
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Falks, Frank, 1977-79 Fanoga, Mike, 2009-2010 Frazier, Robert, 1974-77 Fuchs, Scott, 2014-present Fuller, Leon, 1975-76
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Mallory, Curt, 2015-16 Manly, Leon, 1975-76 Marshall, Jim, 2000 Matsakis, George, 1997-99 Matsakis, Manny, 1999 McCall, Mick, 2001-02 McCullough, Lou, 1953-56 McIntosh, Tim, 1984-85 McMahon, Tom, 1979 Melton, John, 1957-61 Melvin, Randy, 1995-96 Miller, Burnie, 1955-56 Montgomery, Jerry, 2009-2010 Murry, Don, 1977-79
Roach, Dick, 1971-72 Roach, Paul, 1962-69 Roberts, Al, 1987 Robinson, Danilo, 2011-2013 Robinson, Lance, 2003-08 Rondeau, Steve, 1981 Ross, Jim, 1957-61 Ross, Robin, 2012-2013
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Van Diest, Mike, 1978-79, 1991-98 Vaughn, Tom, 1983-84 Vigen, Brent, 2014-present Vogt, John, 1984-85
RECORDS & HISTORY
Easterbrook, John W., 1971-74 Eaton, Lloyd, 1957-61 English, Marty, 2003-2011 Everson, Tom, 1986, 1989-94
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Lappano, Tim, 1986, 1996 Lawrence, Rich, 1983-85 LeBlanc, Derrick, 2012-2013 Linta, Ed, 1962 Livingston, Lawrence, 2001-02 Long, Rocky, 1981-85 Lovat, Tom, 1989 Lowry, Alan, 1975-76 Luginbill, Al, 1978
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Rahl, Matt, 2010-2013 Ramunno, Joe, 1988 Ray, Jason, 2009-2013 Raye, Jimmy, 1976 Richardson, John, 2014-present
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Taylor, Jack, 1967-74 Tiller, Joe, 1987-88 Tobin, John, 1957-60 Tommerdahl, Mark, 1987-94 Tormey, Chris, 2012-2013 Townsend, John, 1951, 1953-56 Turchetta, Tom, 2000-02
SEASON IN REVIEW
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Daniel, Clarence, 1971 Danielson, Nick, 2013 Davis, Bob, 1981 Davis, Phil, 1984-85 Delaney, Tom,1970, 1972-74 Deti, John Jr., 1974 Dickert, Jake, 2017-present Downing, Scott, 1987-96
Kaligis, Pete, 2009-present Kennedy, Bobby, 1993-94 Kincaid, Al, 1980 King, Jim, 1981-83 Klaus, Larry, 1957 Klinker, Walt, 1980-82 Knaus, David, 1977-79 Knutsen, Chris, 1997-99, 2003-08 Koegel, Warren, 1978-83 Koenning, Vic, 1997-99 Korpitz, Larry, 1984-88, 1991-96
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Parker, Mike, 1975-76 Patera, Herb, 1973-74 Patton, Harvey Jr., 2003-07 Phenicie, Rob, 2000-02 Pierce, Leroy, 1950 Pletcher, Jim, 2000 Plunk, Max, 1984 Pride, Travis, 1999
THE OPPONENTS
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Cafego, George, 1949-52 Cain, Jamar, 2013 Calloway, Neil, 1980 Chaney, Jim, 1994-96 Cockerham, Bill, 1988-90 Cockhill, Bill, 2003-07 Coffman, Leonard, 1947-51 Cole, Bob, 2008 Cooper, AJ, 2014-present Corgan, Mike, 1957-61 Crowe, Jack, 1981
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Jaynes, Oval, 1978-80 Julian, Don, 2002-06
THE COWBOYS
Bailey, Bob, 1979-80 Bailey, John W., 1947-52 Baker, Bill, 1962-70 Barone, Clancey, 1997-99 Barrett, Steve, 1977 Bath, Mike, 2014-present Bossard, Bryan, 2000-01 Brandon, Gregg, 1987-90, 2011-2012 Bratkowski, Bob, 1986 Bray, Craig, 1986 Breske, Mike, 2003-08 Brown, David, 2014 Brown, Greg, 1987-88 Brown, Sterling, 1977-79 Bruning, Scott, 1990 Burke, Tim, 1995-96 Burns, Kenni, 2014 Burns, Rusty, 2000-01 Burtnett, Leon, 1972-73 Butterfield, Dave, 1987-94 Byleveld, Justin, 2000-02
Hall, Wayne, 1980 Hammerschmidt, Dan, 2009 Harding, Jim, 2009-2013 Hartman, Jeff, 1974 Haug, Gordie, 2015 Hazelton, Scottie, 2017-present Henry, Robert, 2002 Hernandez, Frank, 2000 Hewgley, C.T., 1971-73 Hewgley, Wimp, 1960-63 Hicks, Bob, 1953-55 Hill, Renaldo, 2013 Hitt, Dick, 1947-52 The 1967 Cowboy Coaching Staff Hope, Danny, 1996 (Back Row left to right: Burt Gustafson, House, Jim, 1976-85 Jack Taylor, Paul Roach, Bill Baker and Howard, Ermel, 1953-55 Fritz Shurmur. Kneeling in front is Huey, Gene, 1972-73 Head Coach Lloyd Eaton.)
COWBOY COACHES
Alford, Aaron, 2002 Applewhite, Bryan, 2003-08 Arnsparger, David, 2001 Arroyo, Marcus, 2009-2010
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RECORDS & HISTORY Below listed alphabetically are the University of Wyoming's football players from 1893 through 2017. Prior to 1930 all squadsmen are listed. From 1930 through 2017 only lettermen are listed.
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Abraham, Gerald, 1984-85-86-87 Abram, DaShawn, 2000-01 Adams, Casey, 2000-01-02-03 Adams, Dick, 1895 Adams, Richard, 1952 Adamson, Stephen, 1967-68-69 Addison, Steven, 1988.89-90 Aiken, Jonathan, 2010 Aimone, Jon, 2000-01-02 Akeson, Roy P., 1905-07-08 Albora, Hugh, 1979 Alers, Perry, 1919-20-21-22 Alexander, Alvester, 2009-10-11 Alford, Hugh, 1948 Alleman, Darryl, 1964 65 Allen, John C. 1957-58 Allen, Josh, 2016-17 Allmon, D. Scott, 1997-98 Allsman, Lewis, 1924-25 Amedro, Robert, 1942 Amos, Jason, 2003 Amundson, Josh, 1996-97-98 Anderson, George, 1967-68-69 Anderson, Joe, 2000 Anderson, Luke, 2011-12 Andre, Walter, 1946 Answine, Fred, 1957 Appleby, Chase, 2014-15 Armah, Derek, 2000-01-02-03 Arndt, Patrick, 1985-86-87 Arnold, John, 1975-76-78 Arnold, Orlando, 2008-09 Arnold, Russ, 2006-07-08-09 Asmussen, John, 1985-86 Atkins, Jesse, 1949 Atwater, T.J., 2006, 2008-09 Atwell, M.M., 1901 Avery, Brandon, 2002, 2004 Aylward, Robert W., 1965 -66-67
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Bach, Luis, 2015 Baginski, Vic, 1977-78-79 Bailey, Triston, 2015 Baker, William C., 1949-50-51 Baker, William M., 1974 Baker, Dennis, 1975-76-77 Baker, Derek, 1990-91 Baldacci, Peter D., 1983-84-85-86 Ball, Willis, 1936 Balls, Mack, 1961-62-63 Banks, Joseph, 1916 Banks, Seth, 1939 Barella, Matt, 2006-07 Barge, Josh, 2002-03-04-05 Barker, Alan, 1928-29 Barnes, Cortney, 1997-98-99 Barnes, Harry, 1929-30 Barnes, Howard, 1919-20 Barnes, Trent, 1976 Barnett, Dennis, 1971-72 Barrows, Jim, 1968-69 Barry, Richard, 1962-63-64 Bartlett, Jason, 1994-95 Bartlett, Leroy, 1932 Bash, Homer, 1932-33 Bash, Howard, 1933 Bashford, Len, 1961 Bassford, Norman, 1935-36-37 Bath, Al, 1900 Bath, Robert L., 1947-48 Bath, Fred, 1901-02 Bath, Louis, 1896-98 Bauer, Keith, 1964 Baumberger, Brad, 1982-83 Beasley, Tim, 1996-97-98-99 Bebout, Nick 1970-71-72 Beckett, Robert, 1946-47-48-49 Behning, Richard A., 1959-60-61 Belei, Robert J., 1968 Bell, Brandon, 2004-05 Bell, Peter, 1977 Bena, Steve, 1986-87-88 Benadom, Ron, 1965 Benedetti, Peter, 1982-83-84-85 Benjamin, Robert, 2009 Bennett, Dorman, 1913-14 Bennett, Owen, 1958 Bennett, Anthony, 1927-28 Benson, Gene, 1946 Benson, Warren, 1955-56-57 Bentley, Walter, 1939-40-41 Berg, Zach, 2012
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Berger, Justin, 2012-13, 2015 Bergman, Damon, 1989-92 Bergstrom, Einar, 1929-30 Berner, Frederick, 1926 Bernthaler, Justin, 2012-13 Berry, Reggie, 1986-87 Bertelson, Daniel, 1980-81-82 Betschart, Wade, 2004-05-06-07 Bettencourt, Doug, 1970 Bettencourt, Richard, 2016 Beuhler, Chad, 2000-01-02 Biezuns, Josh, 2008-09-10-11 Billingsley, Ronald, 1964-65-66 Binkowski, Dennis, 1969-70-71 Birkeness, Matt, 2010-11 Bisacre, Robert Jr., 1959-60-61 Bishop, Bud, 1959 Black, Thomas, 1942 Blanchard, Claire, 1922-23-24 Bloom, Keith, 1947 Bohlinger, Rob, 1995-96-97 Bojakowski, Stan, 1977 Boleski, Anthony L., 1964 Bolger, Zach, 2009-10 Bolick, Bill, 1960 Bolling, Greg, 2006-07-08-09 Bolte, Bill, 1980-81-82 Bommer, Breton, 1986-87 Bond, Lee, 1934-35-36 Bond, Tim, 2005-06-07-08 Bonde, Jacob, 2001-02-03-04 Bonds, Franklin, 1955-56-57 Bordelon, Ray, 1952 Borgs, Alex, 2011-12-13-14 Boris, Ken, 1993-94-95 Borkowski, Daniel, 1974-75 Boston, Adrian, 1997-98 Bostwick, Richard, 1940-41 Bouknight, Jovon, 2002-03-04-05 Bowen, John C., 1965-66-67 Bowens, Nathaniel, 1980 Bowers, Richard J., 1950-51-52 Bowker, Brian, 1990-91 Bowman, Sean, 2001 Boyd, Curtis, 1973-74-75 Boyd, Neal T., 1917 Boyland, Troy, 2014-15 Boyle, Jeff, 1997-98-99-00 Bradbard, Max, 1938-39-40 Bradfield, Gilbert, 1974 Bradford, Charles L., 1979-80 Bradshaw, Kit, 2001-02 Bramlet, Casey, 2000-01-02-03 Bramlet, Corey, 2002-03-04-05 Brasee, John, 1987-88 Bratcher, James D., 1954-55 Brecht, Harold, 1940 Brees, Fred, 1897-98-99 Brees, Herbert, 1894-95-96-97 Brennan, Sean, 2000 Brenton, George, 1931-32 Brewer, Chris, 2005 Bridgeman, Allen, 1999-00 Bridges, Eric, 1998 Brigham, Marques, 1995-96-97-98 Bromel, Bert, 1895 Brook, Mark, 1992-93-94 Brooks, Adam, 2004-05 Brooks, Richard L., 1956-57 Broussard, Leon III, 1974-75-76-77 Brousseau, Nick, 2007 Browder, Kenny, 2009-10-11 Brown, Boyd, 1985 Brown, Brian, 1996-97-98 Brown, Greg, 1988-89-90 Brown, Henry, 1940-41 Brown, Leon, 1939 Brown, Patrick, 1978 Brown, Stephen, 1971-72 Brown, Tramaine, 2008-09 Brownlee, Theodore, 1958-59-60 Bruce, Spencer, 2010, 2012-13 Bruley, John, 1990-91-92 Brunk, Montey, 2004-05-06 Brunson, Marcus, 1996-97 Brush, Robert, 1952-53 Brye, Cliff, 1999 Bublitz, James, 1962-63 Buchanan, Lloyd, 1916-17-20 Buckley, Ben, 1929 Bullert, Bill, 2000-01 Bunce, Udell, 1936 Burgess, C.Q., 1910-11 Burke, Steve, 1973-74-75 Burkhalter, Travis, 2007-08-09-10
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Burnett, Craig, 1986-87 Burns, Blair, 2011-12-13-14 Burns, Bob, 1980-81-82-83 Burns, Robert H., 1919 Burrough, John, 1992-93-94 Bushala, Tony, 1977 Bussey, Rickey 1978-79 Butchart, Ross, 1998 Butler, Irwin, 1940 Butler, Maynard, 1894 Butler, Terrance, 2003-04-05 Butscher, Robert, 1936 Butz, Jack, 1946 Buza, Richard, 1970
C
Cafferty, Phil, 1994 Cain, Connor, 2015-16-17 Caires, Leo, 1998-99-00-01 Calahan, Ryan, 2000-01-02 Caldwell, Tony, 1979 Calhoun, Mike, 1976 Camino, Dennis, 1975-76 Campbell, Richard, 1948-49-50 Campbell, Tony, 1980 Cantrell, Caleb, 2017 Capellen, Warren, 1942-46 Caraway, James, 2009-10-11 Carducci, Anthony, 1969-70-71 Carlson, Nick, 2009-10-11-12 Carroll, Robert L., 1954-55 Carroll, Glyn, 1949 Carta-Samuels, Austyn, 2009-10 Carter, Clarence, 1953-54-55 Carter, Lee, 1988 Carter, Lou, 1980 Carter, Mick, 1969-70-71 Carter, Sam, 1955-56 Carter, Thomas, 1979 Casavan, Brandon, 1999-00-02-03 Casey, Edward, 1903 Cashman, James, 1932-33 Cassidy, Joseph, 1966-67-68 Cetak, Brian, 1983-84-85-86 Chalman, Mark, 1972-73 Champion, Frank, 1895 Chase, Leo, 1894 Chase, Luke, 2004-05-06-07 Chase, Matt, 2002-03-04-05 Chavers, Lawrence, 1985-86-87 Chenoweth, Edward, 1942-46-47-48 Chesley, Francis, 1975-76-77 Childs, Joe, 1967-68 Christensen, Carl, 1971-72 Christensen, Micah, 1997 Christensen, Wesley, 1933-34 Christofferson, LeGrand, 1934-35-36 Christopherson, Ryan, 1991-92-93-94 Christopulos, Daniel, 1976-77-78 Christopulos, Louis, 1974-75 Chukwurah, Patrick, 1997-98-99-00 Chytka, Gregory, 1977-78 Chytka, Paul, 1983-84 Ciarvella, Bernard, 1970-71-72 Cichosz, Chris, 1997-98-99 Claffey, Sean, 2004-05-06-07 Claiborne, Jalen, 2012-13-14 Clanton, Ray, 1980 Clark, Cameron, 2004-05 CIark, Julius, 1901-02-03 Clash, Emory Darnell, 1980-81-82 Clausen, Elmer, 1930 Clayton, Don, 1975-76-77-78 Clayton, James, 1942-46 Clayton, Steve, 1986-87 Clements, David, 1975-76-77 Cleveland, Lloyd K., 1914 Cline, Chuck, 1919 Clooten, Steve, 1990-91 Cobb, William B., 1914 Coburn, Harold, 1895-96-08 Cockreham, Steve, 1971-72-73 Coffman, Cameron, 2015 Cogdill, Jon, 1986-87-88 Cogdill, Scott, 2005 Cohoon, Chad, 1991-92 Cole, Bobby, 1994 Cole, Chris, 1999 Cole, James, 1957-58-59 Coleman, Eric, 1985-86-87-88 Coleman, Karl, 1972-73-76 Coleman, R., 1929 Colling, Howard, 1959-60-61 Collins, Bob, 1949-50 Combs, Larry, 1975-76
Connor, Francis, 1947-48 Constance, Wade, 1992-93 Conway, Austin, 2016-17 Cook, Eldon, 1942 Cook, H.A., 1894 Cook, Jay, 1977 Cook, Kenneth, 1940-41 Cook, Ralph, 1936-37 Coonce, Scott, 1985-86 Cooper, Robert, 1946 Corbett, Jack, 1922-23-24 Cordiner, A.H., 1894 Cordiner, Douglas, 1902-03 Corontzos, Thomas, 1988-89-90-91 Corrigan, William, 1936-37 Corriveau, Scott, 1979 Corthell, Irving, 1914-15 Corthell, Morris E., 1904-05-06-07-09 Corthell, William, 1936-37 Costello, Rick, 1974 Cottingham, Andrew, 1983-84-85 Cotton, Buell, 1923 Couch, Davis K., 1953 Coughlin, Charles, 1928-29 Coulter, Richard, 1951-52 Cousins, Marc 1976, 1978 Cousins, Michael, 1974-75-76 Covert, Dean Forbes, 1917 Covington, Lyle, 1951 Cox, AvantĂŠ, 2017 Cox, Chris, 2002-03-04 Craig, Chuck, 1974 Craig, Harry, 1913-15-16 Crall, Garrett, 2017 Cramer, Gordon, 1965-66-67 Crater, Ernest, 1900 Crawford, Jay, 1937 Crawford, James L., 1954-55-56 Crawford, Leslie, 1917-19 Criss, Jack, 1946 Cronk, David, 1960-61 Crooks, Dan, 2014 Crow, Dontae, 2017 Crowley, Edwin Kenneth, 1908 Crum, Dax, 2008, 2010 Crum, Earl, 1940 Crum, Gary, 1979-80-81 Crum, Ross, 1992 Cudworth, Daniel, 1988-89-90 Cumberlander, Dexter, 1974-75-76 Cummings, Joe, 1992-93-94-95 Cummings, Ryan, 2014-15-16-17 Curry, Edward, 1971-73 Curtis, Neal, 1957-58 Cushing, K.C., 1979
D
Daffer, Jay, 1988-89-90 Danczyk, Lou, 1934-35 Daniels, Ed, 1973 Darden, Donald, 1940 Daum, Mitch, 1982-83-84-85 Davenport, Mike, 1964-65-66 Davies, Ray, 1973-74-75-76 Davis, Bob, 1976-77-78 Davis, C.R., 2002-03-04 Davis, James, 1912-13-14 Davis, Jerry, 1954 Davis, John, 1995 Davis, Michael, 1980-81 Davis, Oliver, 1982-83-84 Davis, Phil, 1979-80-81 Davis, Roger, 1901-02-03 Davis, Walter, 1912 Dawson, Dabby, 1988-89 Day, Dana, 1992 Dean, Stinson, 2005 DeAndrea, Jimmy, 2006-07-08 DeBolt, Ray, 1940 DeForrest, Franklin, 1924-25 DeFusco, Marc, 1994 DeLand, Roger, 1930 Delaney, Tom, 1961-62-63 Delario, Charles, 1903 Delcorio, Dan, 1996-97-98-99 DeMontbreun, Bill, 1952-53 Demos, Trifon, 1996-97-98-99 Dempsey, Dave, 1970-71 Dempsey, Joe, 1958-59-60 Dennis, Mike, 1978-79 Denton, Chad, 1991-92 Denton, Wortham, 1924 Depew, Mark, 1981-82-83 DePoyster, Jerry, 1965-66-67 Derenoncourt, Brahms, 1995-96-97
DeSarro, Joe, 1966-67-68 DeSarro, Matt, 1997 DeSelms, Andy, 2000-01-02 Desjardins, Pierre, 1964-65 Desmarais, Rick, 1961-62-63 Desmond, Lawrence, l 922 Deti, John, 1933-34-35 Devine, Bob, 1941 Devlin, Dennis, 1966-67-68 Dewberry, Curtis, 1992 Dickson, Howard, 1936-37-38 Dickinson, LaVerne, 1968 Diehl, Adam, 2003-04-05-06 DiGiorgio, Joe, 1979-80-81-82 Dillowry, O., 1900 Dinges, Bob, 1963-64-65 Dir, Carl, 1930-31-34 Dirks, Jay, 2000 Dirks, Marion G., 1965-66-67 DiVenere, Doug, 1986-87 Dixon, Andy, 1973-74-75 Dixon, Chris, 2002-03 Dobbs, Ward, 2005-06-07-08 Dobler, Conrad, 1969-70-71 Doctson, Josh, 2011 Dodd, Bill, 1964 Dodson, Arthur, 1930 Domzalski, Gene, 1957 Donahue, Mitch, 1987-88-89-90 Donnelly, Darion, 2006 Donnelly, Rick, 1983-84 Donovan, Kolton, 2017 Donovan, Luke, 2001-02-03 Dorrington, George, 1937-38-39 Doss, Jacob, 2005-06-07 Dowdy, Charles, 1950 Dowler, John, 1963-64 Dowler, Walter, 1931-32-33 Downey, Owen, 1899-1900-01 Downey, Stephen, 1902-03-04 Doyle, Raymond, 1934-35-36 Dozier, George, 1988-89 Drace, Stephen E., 1971 Dragt, Tom, 1977-79 Drake, Dorell, 1989-91-92 Dreessen, Jason, 1996-97-98-99 Dreusicke, Kenneth, 1952 Drew, Herbert, 1914-15 Driver, Dwight, 1990-92 Drost, Tom, 1949-50 Drube, Kirby, 1995-96-97-98 Drube, Kolby, 2000-01 Ducker, George, 1922-23 Dudley, James C., 1976-77 Duke, Paul, 1974-75 Dunbar, Robert, 1937-38 Duncan, Floyd, 1926-27-28 Duncan, Robbie, 1996-97-98-99 Dunker, Floyd, 1927-28 Dunn, Darwin, 1949-50-51 Dunn, Ed, 1931-32-34 Dunn, John, 1972-73-74 Dunn, Lonnie, 1960-61-62 Dunnington, Louis, 1939-40 Durbin, Ben, 2010-11 Durling, Jerrold, 1965-66 Dussett, Freddie, 1986-88 Dutmer, Danny, 2005-06-07-08 Duweke, Lawrence, 1939-40 Duyn, Allen, 1972-73-74 Dyke, Barney, 1935-36-37
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Earl, Craig, 1984-85-86 Easton, Tedder, 2012-13 Ebbesen, Du'Ryan, 2016 Eberhardt, Ayden, 2017 Echtermeyer, Jim, 1959 Eckdall, Jess Boyce, 1928-29 Edeen, Dave, 1986-87-88 Edeen, Seth, 2014 Edenfield, Buck, 1968-69-70 Edmond, Eric, 1991-92 Edmunds, Jake, 2005-06-07-08 Edwards, Steve, 1974-75-76 Egloff, Rick, 1964-65-66 Elder, Buster, 1954-55-56 Eliopulos, Jim, 1980-81 Eliopulos, Marty, 1984-85-86 Eliot, D. J., 1997 Elling, Aaron, 1998-99-00 Elliott, Mark, 1990-91-92 Ellis, Garrold, 1985-86 Ellis, Jordan, 2014-15-16 Elmore, Reggie, 1978
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RECORDS & HISTORY
Jackson, Ernie, 1973-74 Jackson, Harvey, 1985 Jackson, Javaree, 2017 Jackson, Je'Ney, 1994-95-96-97 Jackson, Kaden, 2015-16-17 Jackson, Keith, 1984-86-87 Jackson, Roderrick, 2000-01-02-03 Jackson, Terry, 1980 Jacobo, Kyle, 2005-06-07-08 Jacobs, Bob, 1968-69-70 Jacobsen, Brady, 1987-89 Jacobsen, Skip, 1967-68 James, Lamar, 2000-01 James III, Lewis, 2001 Jarnagin, Jared, 1996-97-98-99 Jeffers, Roger Jeff, 1955-56 Jefferson, George, 1955-56 Jeleca, Joe, 1940 Jenkins, Derrin, 1978-79 Jenkins, Jay, 1993-94-95-96 Jenkins, Michael, 1997 Jennings, Anthony, 1900 Jennings, C.J., 2015 Jennings, Jon, 1997-98-99 Jensen, Walter, 1917-21 Jerman, Don, 1941 Jessie, Don, 1978-79 Jester, Jerry, 1954-55 Jett, J.D., 1940 Johnson, Alan, 1962 Johnson, Brian, 1998 Johnson, C.J., 2016-17 Johnson, Chase, 2003-04-05-06 Johnson, Chris, 2007-08 Johnson, Cody, 1988 Johnson, Craig, 1980-81-82 Johnson, David, 1931 Johnson, Eddie, 1999 Johnson, Frank, 1930-32-33 Johnson, Glen, 1997
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Kadel, Dan, 1962 Kaegebein, Alvin T., 1962-63-64 Kagel, Bob, 1955-57 Kamana, Tim, 2014-15-16-17 Kanwetz, Alex, 1981-83 Kankolongo, Nehemie, 2012-13-14 Kapushion, Tony, 1987-88 Karcher, Jason, 2003-04-05-06 Karliner, Randy, 1994-95 Karpuk, Phil, 1968-69-70 Katana, Antone, 1942-46 Kaufman, Al, 1977 Keen, Jim, 1967-68-69 Keiter, Zach, 1996-97-98 Kellerman, George, 1967-68-69 Kellerman, Rob, 1999-00-01-02 Kellum, Luke, 2014 Kelly, Cody, 1990-91-92-93 Kelley, Earl, 1941 Kendrick, Walt, 1984-85 Kennedy, Herbert, 1941 Kennedy, Zack, 2007-08-09 Kepler, Kenneth, 1926 Kern, Edward, 1969-70 Kidd, Dave, 1928-29 Kiely, Rafe, 2013-14-15 Kihei, Sterling, 1996-97-98-99 Kiick, Jim, 1965-66-67 Kilpatrick, Tom, 1985-86-87-88 Kimbrough, Chuck, 1986-87 Kinder, Adam, 2015-16 King, Arthur, 1922-23 King, Garrett, 2007 King, Jeffy, 1930-31 King, Ledru, 1939 King, Stephon, 2002 King, Willie, 1997-98-99 Kingham, Walter, 1929-30-31 Kirkegaard, Colby, 2012, 2014 Kirven, Clayton, 2008-09-10-11 Kissack, Arthur R., 1963-64-65 Kite, Byra, 1966-67-68 Kizzire, Lee, 1934-35-36 Klacking, Don, 1964-65-66 Klaren, Bob, 1955 Klaver, Bob, 1962-63-64 Kleman, Louis, 1984 Klohs, Dick, 1965-66 Klohs, Lad, 1926 Klotz, Matt, 1998-99-00-01 Knapton, Gabe, 2008-09-10-11 Knapton, Jeff, 1984-85-86-87 Knestis, Taylor, 2014 Knight, Bob, 1961-62 Knight, Todd, 2011-12 Knox, Yancy, 1993 Koch, Scott, 2005-06 Kocker, William, 1924 Kofron, Scot, 1993 Kolasinski, Henry, 1946-47 Kolodziejski, Chris, 1979-80-82-83
SEASON IN REVIEW
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Immel, Ralph, 1916 Ingham, W.S., 1896-98 Ingram, Francis D., 1981-82-83-84 Irish, Gilbert, 1910-11 Irvin, Mike, 1999-00-01-02 Irving, Christian, 2015 Irwin, C.L., 1912-13-14-15 Isernhagen, Dennis, 1967 Izzo, James, 1971-72-73
Johnson, Jere S., 1960 Johnson, Kenny, 1992-93 Johnson, Rex, 1974-75 Johnson, Weston, 2006-07-08-09 Johnston, Leslie, 1920-22-25 Johnstone, George, 1958-59-60 Jolly, Brinkley, 2015-16-17 Jones, Adonis, 1978-79 Jones, Alan, 1996-97-98-99 Jones, Anthony, 2001-02-03-04 Jones, Brandon, 1999 Jones, Bruce, 1903-04 Jones, Charles A., 1905-06-07-08-10-11 Jones, Deandre, 2011-12-13 Jones, Dewaine, 1987-88-89 Jones, George, 1905-06-07 Jones, Ivan, 1950 Jones, J.M., 1909-10 Jones, Jack, 1925 Jones, Jake, 2012-13-14 Jones, Jason, 2000-01 Jones, John, 1903 -04 Jones, John R., 1951-52-53 Jones, Kenneth, 1978-79 Jones, Korey, 2011-12 Jones, Latraia, 1975-76-77-78 Jones, Leonard, 2001-02-03 Jones, Max, 1933 Jones, Michael, 1993-94 Jones, Mike, 1991-92-93 Jones, Walker, 1948-49 Joseph, Scott, 1986-87 Joyce, Ben, 1928-29-30 Jozwaik, Gary, 1958-59-60 Juergens, Mike, 2005-06-07-08
THE OPPONENTS
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Haack, Fred, 1941 Haile, Charles, 1956-57 Haining, John, 1981-82 Haitt, Mike, 1980 Hala’api’api, Siaosi, 2012-13-14-15 Hale, Lloyd, 1929-30 Haley, Eric, 2000 Hall, Austin, 2003-04-05-06
Holland, William, 1993 Holiday, A.E., 1894-95-96 Hollister, Jacob, 2014-15-16 Hollway, Rob, 2005-06-07-08 Holmes, Marco, 1990 Holt, Ravontae, 2017 Honig, Tom, 1970 Hooker, Julian, 1994, 1997-98 Hopkin, Justin, 1998-99 Hopkins, Glen, 1961-62 Hopkins, Ty, 1991-92-93-94 Horne, Jim, 1979-80 Horton, Louis, 1999 Hostad, Fred, 1935 House, Jim, 1966-67-68 House, Rayburn, 1934-36 Houser, Jessie, 1981 Houser, Robert, 1956-57-58 Houston, Harry, 1895-96-97-98-99 Hover, Glen, 1976-77 Hover, Lynn, 1976-77 Howard, Brian, 1981-82-83-84 Howard, Kyle, 2005-06-07-08 Howard, Walter, 1974-76-77 Howe, Jeff, 1969-70-71 Howell, Bernard, 1915 Howell, Dan, 1953 Hubbard, Don, 1928 Hudman, James, 1971-72-73 Huey, Gene, 1966-67-68 Huff, Marqueston, 2010-11-12-13 Hughley, Randy, 1976-77-78 Hughes, Joe, 1992-93 Hull, Antonio, 2015-16 Hultquist, Kyle, 1981-82-83 Humphries, Charles, 1930-31 Hunt, William, 1933 Hunter, Don, 1941 Hunton, E. Deane, 1905-06-07-08-09 Hupke, Ed, 1941 Hustad, Ken, 1969-70-71 Hutcheson, Will, 1991 Hutchins, John, 2009-10-11 Hutchinson, Pat, 2000 Hutchison, John, 1999
THE COWBOYS
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Gadlin, Jerry, 1971 Gaer, Jay, 1928-30 Gage, Herbert, 1931-32-33 Gagne, Greg, 1970 Gafford, Rico, 2016-17 Gaines, Charlie, 1979-80-81-82 Gaines, Lawrence, 1973-74-75
Hall, Jamichael, 2009 Hall, Josiah, 2016-17 Hall, Milo, 2016-17 Hall, Reece, 2010 Hall, Tyler, 2016-17 Hall, Vince, 1984-85 Halliburton, Alijah, 2016-17 Hamby, Clarence, 1937-38 Hamilton, Demetrius, 1997-98 Hamilton, Dick, 1958-59-60 Hamilton, Martin, 1958-59-60 Hamilton, Mel, 1966 Hampton, Dave, 1966-67-68 Hampton, William, 1933 Hansen, Carl, 1974 Hansen, Dan, 1957 Hanser, Scott, 1984-85-86-87 Hanson, Nate, 1992 Hanson, Stuart, 1994-95-96-97 Hardemann, Myron, 1977-78 Hardy, Harold, 1979 Hardy, Sam, 2014 Harkins, Don, 1926-27-28 Harp, Bob, 1949-50-51 Harris, Amaicure, 1990-91 Harris, Daryl, 1986-87-88-89 Harris, Devyn, 2010-11, 2013-14 Harris, Fred, 1989-90 Harris, Joseph, 2004, 2006 Harris, Logan, 2017 Harris, Marcus, 1993-94-95-96 Harris, Taft, 1933 Harris, Walter, 1896 Harrison, Ivan, 2003-04-05-06 Harshman, Josh, 2015-16-17 Hart, Lawrence, 1926-27-28 Hartford, Patrick, 2010-11-12 Hartman, Jeff, 1962-63-64 Haskins, Ray, 1946-47-48 Hastings, Walter, 1908 Haugen, Brandon, 2005-06-07 Haupt, Dale, 1951-52-53 Hawkins, Isaac, 1992 Hayes, Bob, 1961 Hayes, Tim, 2013-14 Haymore, Efrem, 1990 Haynes, Jay, 1982 Haynes, Jerel, 1996, 1998-99 Haze, P., 1904 Heasler, Richard, 1942 Heaton, Lee, 1936-37-38 Heber, Mike, 1972-73 Hector, Jim, 1975 Hedegard, Stan, 1970 Hegewald, George, 1919-20-21-22 Heidemann, Jarrod, 1990-91-92-93 Heldt, Don, 1961 Henderson, Vaughn, 1985-88-89 Hendricks, Brian, 2008-09-10-11 Hendricks, Terry, 1991-92-93-94 Hendrix, Steve, 1993-94 Henke, Rudolph, 1894 Herrick, George, 1969-70-71 Herron, Robert, 2010-11-12-13 Hesse, Fred, 1894-95 Hester, Jermaine, 1991 Hestera, Dave, 1979 Hetrick, Ian, 2007-08 Hewgley, C.T., 1949-50 Hewgley, Claude W., 1952-53-54 Hickey, Bob, 1962 Hicks, Elzy, 1934-35 Higgins, John, 1955-56-57 Highleyman, Frank, 1921-22 Hileman, William, 1951-52 Hill, Adrian, 1998-99-00 Hill, Brian, 2014-15-16 Hill, Jerry, 1958-59-60 Hill, H.H., 1904-08-10 Hill, Jim, 1961-62-63 Hill, John, 1905-06-07-08 Hill, Mike, 1983-84-85-87 Hill, William, 1965 Hillen, Travis, 2011 Hilpp, Eugene V., 1948-49-50 Hilton, David Butler, 1904 Hinman, Dale, 1929 Hinton, Jim, 1970-71 Hirsch, Pat, 1997-98-00 Hirst, Jim, 1927-28-29 Hitchcock, Ernest J., 1912-13-14 Hladky, Fred, 1935-36-37 Hobbs, Harold, 1924 Hoffman, Bill, 1986-87 Hoffman, Malcolm, 1926 Hoffschneider, Dusty, 2004-05 Holanda, Jason, 1994-95 Holden, Tyler, 2004-05-06 Holladay, Dan, 1970-71-72
COWBOY COACHES
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Fairclough, Scott, 1972-73-74-75 Fantetti, Ken, 1975-76-77-78 Farmer, Harold, 1952-57 Farnsworth, Rick, 1979-80-81-82 Farrell, Bard, 1926 Farris, John, 1937-38 Faurie, George W., 1924 Fedore, Dan, 1971-72-73 Feeley, Dominic, 1940-41-42 Felker, Marcus, 2008 Feris, M.M., 1915-17 Fields, Dalton, 2014-15-16-17 Fiero, Kenneth, 1931-33 Filbert, Greg, 1976 Finch, Jim, 1955-56-57 Finley, Tyran, 2014-15 Finn, Jacque, 2000-01-02-03 Finnerty, Albert, 1930 Fisher, Daniel, 2002, 2004 Fitch, E.E., 1894-96 Fittje, Tyrone, 1987-88-89-90 Fitzgerald, Mike, 1991-92-93 Fitzke, Bob, 1920-21 Fitzpatrick, John, 1980 Flagg, George Oscar, 1913 Flanagan, Rick, 1984-85 Fleming, Grant, 1978-79 Fleming, Sean, 1988-89-90-91 Fletcher, John, 2006-07-08-09 Flora, John, 2002-03-04-05 Floyd, Antwan, 2000-01 Floyd, Malcom, 2000-01-02-03 Folsom, Ryan, 1992-93-94 Foos, Mark, 1986-87-88 Ford, J.B., 1946-47 Ford, Marcus, 1999-00-01 Ford, Michael, 2004-05-06-07 Fordyce, Homer, 1938-39 Foreback, Ray, 1960 Fort, Austin, 2016-17 Fort, Cortland, 2013 Fowler, J.C., 1976-80 Fowler, Reggie, 1978-79-80-81 Fox, Gary, 1969-70-71 Francis, Theodore, 1958-59-61 Franklin, Forrest, 1969-70-71 Franz, Trenton, 2001-02-03-04 Fratto, Sam, 1936-37-38 Frazier, Guy, 1977-78-79-80 Frazier, Paul, 1964-65 Frazier, Tom, 1964-65-66 Freeman, Davion, 2016 Freeman, Harold R., 1968 Freeman, Scott, 1970-71-72 Fresques, Bobby, 1988-89 Fritzler, Leon, 1952-54 Froehlich, Ed, 1964-65-66 Frude, Aaron, 1998-99 Frude, Allen, 1963 Fuller, S. M., 1909-10-11 Fulton, Allan, 1953 Fulton, Kevin, 2002, 2004
Gaines, Mike, 1991 Gale, Vern, 1949-50 Gallu, Randy, 1973-74-75 Galuska, George, 1952-53-54-55 Gamble, Trent, 1996-97-98-99 Gandy, Esaias, 2017 Garbutt, Jim, 1983 Garcia, Larry, 1970-71-72 Garner, Leroy, 1976-77 Garrett, Kerry, 1993 Garvey, Mike, 1983-85-86 Gary, Shamiel, 2009-10 Gatoloai-Faupula, Ryan, 2017 Geldien, Harry, 1950-51-52 Genho, Greg, 2006-07-08-09 Gentry, Tanner, 2013-14-15-16 George, Ted, 1926-27 Gernentz, Tom, 1964-65-66 Gerszewski, Chuck, 1970 Ghaifan, Youhanna, 2016-17 Gibson, Daniel, 2001 Gibson, Scott, 1987-88 Gidley, Jim, 1961-63 Gilbert, Harold, 1922-23-24-25 Gillespie, Joe, 1901-04 Gillette, L.R., 1895-98 Gilliland, Brent, 2016 Gilmore, Ted, 1988-89 Gilstrap, Jeremy, 1992-93-94-95 Gipson, Marcell, 2008-09-10 Gipson, TaShaun, 2008-09-10-11 Gish, Bob, 1924-25-26 Givens, Fred, 2006-07-08-09 Gladwin, Dennis, 1971 Glann, Brent, 1981-83-84-85 Glasper, Derrick, 2002 Glasser, Shane, 1994-95-96-97 Gleason, Dan, 1968-69 Gleeson, Tim, 2012 Glenn, Art, 1953 Glenn, Joe, 1939-41 Glover, Eric, 1982-86 Glynn, Tim, 1998-99-00-01 Goad, Willard, 1975 Godfrey, Jim, 1950 Goffigan, Walter, 1980-81-82-83 Goldberg, Adam, 1999-00-01-02 Golston, Dorsey, 2004-05-06 Goodman, Aric, 2006 Goodwin, Reamy, 1979 Gorman, Tom, 1968-69-70 Gosar, Tim, 1983-84-85 Gosar, Gaston, 1986-87-88 Gosar, Pete, 1987-88-89-90 Gosnell, Dave, 1983-84-85 Gottberg, Tim, 1965-66-67 Gottschalk, Tyler, 2000-01-02-03 Gough, David, 2001-02-03-04 Goza, Jasper, 1930 Grace, George, 1947-48 Gragert, Brian, 1992-93-94-95 Graham, Michael, 1995-96-97 Granderson, Carl, 2015-16-17 Grant, Bob, 1964-65-66 Grant, U.S., 1910-11 Grath, Karl, 1923-24 Gray, Archie, 1972-73-74 Gray, Gregory, 1971-72 Gray, Thomas, 1894 Greenburg, Roy, 1923-24-25 Greener, Trent, 1987-88 Grego, Dan, 1959-60-61 Grey, Martin, 1971 Griffin, Allyn, 1981-83-84-85 Griffin, John, 1970 Grignon, Gregory, 1972 Groover, Michael, 2003-04-05-06 Grosskopf, Todd, 1996 Grossnicklaus, Jan, 1959 Groves, John, 1924 Gruden, Frank, 1942 Guild, Robert Evans, 1908 Guill, Howard, 1958-59 Guinta, Vince, 1954-55-56 Gunn, Peter, 1985-86-88-89 Gustafson, Bob, 1980-82-84 Gustin, John, 1991-94 Guy, George, 1923
SEASON OUTLOOK
Emery, Bob, 1980-81-82 Emery, Frank, 1923 Emick, Glenn, 1919 Engel, Greg, 1982-84-85 Engel, John, 1959-60-61 Engleright, Brent, 1967-68-69 English, Alex, 1999-00 English, Jacob, 2014-15 Engstrom, Melvin, 1934 Engstrom, William, 1931-32-33 Epps, Marcus, 2015-16-17 Erb, Fritz, 1921-22 Erickson, John, 1933-34-35 Erickson, Oscar, 1924-25-26 Erving, Alan, 2004-05 Erzinger, Frank, 1971-72-73 Eure, Jerry, 1977-78-79 Evanoff, Michael, 1980 Evans, Dave, 1983-84 Evans, Nico, 2015-16-17 Evers, Joe, 2007-08-09 Ewan, Zach, 2011-12 Ewing, Dan, 1974 Excelby, Leon C., 1911 Ezell, Earland, 1963-64-65
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RECORDS & HISTORY
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Korth, Jay, 1994-95-96-97 Kosich, John, 1946-47-48-49 Kowalski, Dan, 1970-71-72 Kramer, Tom, 1989-90-91-92 Krill, J.D., 2013-14 Krpan, Martin, 1936-37-38 Krpan, Nick, 1939-40 Kuczewski, Leonard, 1957-58-59 Kuhn, Greg, 1994, 1996 Kunce, Mitch, 1978-79 Kuster, C.F., 1894-95 Kutches, Pete, 1953-54-55 Kyle, Aaron, 1972-73-74-75 Kyranakis, Bill, 1967-68-69
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Lack, Wendell, 1939-40 Ladd, Marion, 1950 LaHood, Mike, 1965-66-67 Lambert, Derrick, 1986 Lambert, Tom, 1952 Lamson, Charles, 1960-61 Land, Emory, 1894-95-96-97 Landenberger, Carol, 1895 Landess, Nick, 2008 Landman, Gary, 1939 Lane, Tom, 1958 Lange, Riley, 2011-12-14 Langford, Jack, 1954-55-56 Langley, Aron, 1996-97-98 Lankheldt, Harry E., 1904-05-06-07-09 LaNoue, Francis D., 1924-26 Lantz, Everett, 1934-35-36 Lark, Jeff, 2014 Larson, Bob, 1956 Larson, Oscar, 1971 Larson, Pat, 1993-94-95-96 Lawrence, Russell Edward, 1912 Lawson, Eric, 2010 Layman, Fred W., 1917-19-20 Layman, Edward R., 1950-51-52 Leake, Mike, 1969-70-71 Leddige, Nathan, 2013 Lee, Brian, 1994-95-96-97 Lee, Eric, 2000-01 Lee, William, 1958 Legette, Jeff, 1982-83-85 -86 Lehning, Matt, 1998-99 Leick, Jeff, 1990 Leister, Harold, 1958 Leitelt, Bob, 1978-79 LeMarr, Taber, 2004-05 Lenardson, Faunt Valentine, 1911-12 Lenihan, John, 1952-53-54 Lentz, John, 1952-53-54 Leonard, David, 2007-08-09-10 Leonard, Jeff, 1996-97 Leonard, Josh, 2009-10-11-12 Lepore, Kevin, 1976 Lester, Bill, 1924 Lester, DeJay, 2010-11 Lett, Ken, 1975-76-78 Leu, Brent, 1994-95-96 Levin, Rob, 1992-93 Levine, Bill, 1961-63-64 Levingston, Waymon, 1993-94-95-96 Levy, Derrick, 2006 Lewis, Keith, 2007-08-09-10 Lewis, Sidney, 2000 Lewis, Troy, 2006-07 Lewis, Xavier, 2013-14 Linck, Grant, 1975-76-77 Lindsey, Hub, 1965-66-67 Linton, Claude, 1925 Linton, Wayne, 1961-62-63 Lintz, Tom, 1967-68-69 List, Matt, 2015-16-17 Lockyer, George, 1971-72-73 Loeffler, Richard, 1936 Loftus, George E., 1984-86-87 Logan, William, 1931-32 Lohlein, John, 1900 Lohlein, Joseph, 1895 Lokanc, Al, 1940-41 Lolohea, Nela, 2016 Long, Frank, 1915-16-20 Loop, John, 1946-47 Lopez, Austin, 2017 Lopiccolo, Mike, 1971-73-74 Loving, James, 1986-87 Loving, Roger, 1942 Lowe, Kevin, 1981-82-83-84 Lubarsky, Morris, 1942-46 Lucas, Bill, 1951-52 Lucey, Jack, 1946-47 Lutterman, Ray, 1950-51-54-55 Lybarger, Glen, 1966-67-68 Lyons, Terrance, 1984-85
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Mabee, George, 1924-26 Mace, Corey, 2005-06 Mack, Crandelle, 1987-88 Mackay, Steve, 1977-78 Madden, Ted, 1920-21-22 Madden, Walker, 2013 Madia, Dave, 1961-62 Maffoni, John, 1954-55 Magagna, Chick, 1953-54-55 Magnuson, Kyle, 2011-12 Maguire, Bill, 1940 Maier, Dick, 1975 Makransky, Anthony, 2015-16 Malauulu, Sidney, 2015-16-17 Maley, Mike, 1979 Maluia, Cassh, 2016-17 Manchak, Al, 1949-50-51 Mankus, Louis, 1941-42 Mann, Steve, 1988-89 Mara, Tim, 1989-90 Marcellus, Junior, 1991-92 Marion, Dave, 1962 Marion, Jerry, 1964-65-66 Marion, Joe, 1973-74-75 Markley, Jack, 1930-31-32 Marsh, Justin “Hoost”, 2004-05-06-07 Marshall, Bob, 1955-56 Marshall, Dan, 2003 Marshall, Hank, 1955-56 Marshall, Rick, 1968 Martin, Anthony, 1912 Martin, Derrick, 2003-04-05 Martin, Jim, 1949-50 Martin, Justin, 2012, 2016 Martin, Sam, 1974-75-76 Martin, Terry, 1976 Martinez, Steve, 1979-80-81-82 Martinsen, Gunnar, 1961 Martoglio, Lawrence, 1946-47-48 Mastrogiovanni, Joe, 1953-54-55 Mather, Russ, 1957 Mathis, Jon, 1998-99 Matteson, Clyde, 1915-16 Matthews, Daryl, 1960-61 Mau, Albert, 1914-15-16 Mau, Herman, 1929 Maulhardt, Jake, 2013-14-15-16 Maushart, Greg, 1956-57 Mawhinney, John, 1961 Maxwell, Jerry, 1959-60 Maxwell, Meredeth, 2000 May, D.J., 2012, 2014-15-16 Mayes, Jake, 2003-04-05-06 Mayfield, Tyree, 2015-16-17 Mazurie, Vic, 1989 Meadows, Don, 1970-71 Meadows, Mel, 1971-72 Medford, Doug, 1983-84-85-86 Medina, Michael, 2004-05-06-07 Meggert, Sandy, 1959-60 Melosky, Andy, 1959-60-61 Melton, John, 1948-49-50 Memmelaar, Dale, 1956-57-58 Memmelaar, Fred, 1958-59-60 Memmelaar, Herman, 1962-63-64 Menninger, Charles, 1941 Merchant, Rodd, 1989-90-91 Meredith, Andrew, 2010-11-12 Merrill, Pete, 2000-01 Mertens, Patrick, 2010, 2012-13-14 Merz, Julius, 1900-01-02-03 Metzler, Jeff, 1928 Michel, Miraldo, 2012 Midgett, Robert, 1987-88-89-90 Mike, Charlie, 1981 Miknis, Francis 1958-59-60 Miller, Bert, 1899-1900-01 Miller, Brandon, 2010-11-12-13 Miller, Robert E., 1955-56 Miller, Craig, 1981-82 Miller, Dudley, 1948 Miller, Ed, 1923-24-25-26 Miller, Johnny, 1975-76-77-78 Miller, Ken, 1978 Miller, Rich, 1984-85-87-88 Mills, George, 1965-66-67 Mills, Keith, 1977-78 Mimnaugh, Scott, 1992-93 Mindlin, Kris, 1992-93 Miner, Lee, 1939 Mireske, Bob, 1956 Mirich, Rock, 1983-84-85-86 Mitchell, Eric, 2008-09-10-11 Mitchell, Perry, 1954-55 Mitchell, Lee, 1978-79-80-81 Mitteness, Todd, 1984-85 Moir, Clarence D., 1905-06-07
#GoWyo
Moir, Frank, 1894 Moncini, August, 1936 Moncini, Lucien, 1937-38-40 Mondragon, Matt, 2001-02 Monroe, Scott, 1993 Montague, Saunders, 1977-78-79 Montalbano, Dave, 1970 Montgomery, Keenan, 2011-12-13-14 Montgomery, Tayton, 2015 Montgomery, Wendell, 1996-97-98-99 Moody, Eli, 2016 Mooney, Bryan, 1987, 1989-90 Moore, Charles D., 1979-80-81-82 Moore, Devin, 2005-06-07-08 Moore, E.N., 1939 Moore, Jahmari, 2017 Moore, JR, 2005 Morales, Isaac, 2001-02-03 Morgan, Donate, 2008 Morgan, Eric, 1984 Morris, John, 1951 Morris, Rodney 1962-64 Morris, Zachary, 2001-02-03-04 Moudy, Ross, 1896-97-98 Mowry, Bruce, 1982-83-84 Mowry, J. Earl, 1925-26 Mucho, Ed, 1930-31 Muhammad, Ghaali, 2009-10-11-12 Muhammad, Hasan, 1994, 1996 Muhammad, Malkaam, 2013-14 Mullen, Chris, 1980 Muma, Ty, 1990-91 Munson, Larry, 1961 Muratore, Paul, 1956-57-58 Murphy, Ben, 1999 Murphy, Charles, 1903 Murphy, Frank, 1900 Murphy, Justice, 2015 Murray, Walter, 1942
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McCarthy, Bill, 1981 McClain, Kevin, 1974-75-76 McClellan, Leo, 1954-55-56 McClendon, Ryan, 1997-98 McComb, Donovan, 1994, 1997 McConnell, Dewey, 1949-50-51 McCoy, Austin, 2008-09-10-11 McCrindle, Bruce, 1981 McDonald, Hugh, 1899 McGee, Jack, 1942 McGee, Lee, 1937-38 McGee, Tony, 1968 McGill, John M., 1956-57-58 McGrath, Roy, 1909 McGraw, Mike, 1972-73-74 McGraw, Win, 1939 McGuffey, Ryan, 2000-01-02-03 McKenna, Devin, 2015-16 McLaughlin, Charles, 1900-01-02 McLean, Garry, 1963-64-65 McMahen, Derrick, 2007-08 McMillon, Steve, 1984-85-87-88 McMullen, Royal, 1949-50 McNamara, William, 1940 McNeal, Jay, 2002-03 McNeill, Chris, 2009-10-11-12
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Nash, Tommy, 1997-98-99 Neal, Jim, 1950 Neff, Orion, 1920 Neff, Sam, 1919-20-21 Neill, Brandon, 1999-00 Nels, Larry, 1967-68-69 Nelson, Albin, 1904 Nelson, Arthur J., 1917 Nelson, B.J., 1904 Neuhaus, Mike, 2005, 2007-08-09 Nevermann, Oscar, 2013-14 Newman, Mike, 1978-80 Newton, Mike, 1969-70-71 Nickla, Dan, 1954-56 Nida, Gary, 1967 Nighswonger, Steve, 1981-82-83 Nipper, Odwin, 1937-38 Noland, Erek, 1992-93-94-95 Norman, Trey, 2011-12-13-14 Norris, Tim, 1971 Norvelle, Floyd R., 1983-84 Novacek, Jay, 1982-83-84 Novotny, Ray, 1941-42-46 Nunu, Paul, 1974-75-76 Nussbacher, Karl, 1936 Nzeocha, Eric, 2013-14-15-16 Nzeocha, Mark, 2011-12-13-14
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O'Brien, James C., 1946-47-48 O'Brien, Joe, 1954 O'Brien, Matt, 1988 O'Bryan, Paul, 1924 Ochenschlager, Dave, 1953 O'Connor, Dean, 1931-32-33 Offerle, Thomas, 1946-47 Ogbonna, Mazi, 2010-11 O'Grady, John, 1958 Ogrin, Pat, 1976-77-78-79 Okwoli, John, 2016-17 Olind, Norb, 1970-71-72 Olive, Uso, 2013-14-15 Oliver, Mark, 2008 Oman, Ryan, 1994-95 Onacki, Bill, 1973-74 O'Neal, Jack, 1952-53-54 Orkish, John, 1979-80 Ormsby, Lawrence, 1925 Orr, Donald, 1957-58 Ortiz, Jalen, 2016-17 Osburn, Carl, 1926-27-28 Oswald, Paul, 1967-68-69 Ottem, Tyler, 2004-05 Otterson, Ryan, 2006-07-08-09 Overstreet, Kellen, 2015, 2017 Oviatt, C.J., 1909-10
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Pace, Jeff, 1979 Pagano, Chuck, 1980-81-82 Page, Grover, 1955 Palmer, Derek, 1991-92 Parham, Scott C., 1974-75-76 Parker, Jerry, 1949-50 Parker, Joseph, 2015-16 Parker, R., 1901-02 Parker, Scott, 2002-03-04-05 Parks, Fred, 1919 Partridge, Blake, 1915-16 Patolo, Mike, 1996-97 Patrick, Ethan, 2016 Pattison, Charlie, 1979-80-81-82 Patton, John, 1978-79 Patton, Marshall, 1977 Paul, Michael, 1982 Pauley, Erick, 2005 Paulson, Paul, 1897-98-99 Peace, Richard, 1993-94-95-96 Pearce, Leroy, 1946-47-48-49 Pederson, Selmer, 1949-50-51 Pennington, Jim, 1991 Peprah, Kwabena, 1996-97-98-99-00 Perez, Albert, 2013 Perkins, Darrell, 1986-87-89 Perkovich, Victor, 1938 Pernula, Dale, 1968-69-70 Perry, Monti, 1994-95 Peryam, George, 1907-08 Pescatore, Frank, 1966-67-68 Peters, Gregg, 1989-90-91-92 Peters, John N., 1950-51 Peterson, Charles, 1946-47-48-49 Peterson, Heath, 1995 Peterson, John, 1939-40 Peterson, Mick, 1981-82 Petrie, Doug, 1968 Petty, Ralph, 1959-60 Pfeifer, Dave, 1971-72 Phelan, Lawrence, 1931 Phillips, Ed, 1955 Pierce, Art, 1950-51-52 Pierce, Dan, 1968 Pierce, John T., 1913-14 Pilapil, Adam, 2015-16-17 Pilch, Dick, 1953-54-55 Pinnick, Jeff, 1991-92-93-94 Pitt, James, 1940 Pittman, Dan, 1978-79 Pitz, A.L., 1909-10-11 Planch, Harry, 1946 Platt, John, 1903 Pleasant, Dustin, 2002, 2004 Plummer, Andre, 1978-79 Podmajersky, Paul, 1941 Polson, Chuck, 1993-94-95-96 Ponting, Charles, 1898-99 Popeck, Stan, 1961 Poppinga, Casey, 1996 Porter, Joe, 1929-30 Posa, Ed, 1954-55 Powell, Gale, 1946 Powell, Shane, 2001-02-03 Pownell, Chavez, 2015-16-17 Prater, John, 2003-04, 2006-07 Pratt, Eddie, 1993-94 Pratt, Kelley, 1995-96
Presley, Jim, 1950-51-52 Prevo, Dan, 1963-64-65 Price, Dan, 1978 Price, H.H., 1909 Price, James, 2015-16-17 Price, W.W., 1908 Priester, Robert, 2014-15-16-17 Prine, Glynn, 1937 Prosinski, Chris, 2007-08-09-10 Prosser, Kevin, 2015-16-17 Prout, Bill, 1962-64-65 Pruitt, Tam, 1999-00-01-02 Pruzina, Joe, 1980-81 Puletasi, Sonny, 2011-12-13-14 Purcell, Michael, 2009-10-11-12
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Quinlan, J.J., 2012-13 Quinn, Don, 1961-62-63 Quiring, Brad, 1988
Rabold, Pat, 1984-86-87-88 Radella, Frank, 1952-53-54 Radosevich, Wilbert, 1962-63-64 Rafferty, Mike, 1975-76-77 Ragan, Jeff, 1983 Raife, Carl, 1899 Rains, Connor, 2013-14 Rainwater, John, 1946-48 Raish, Curtis, 1932 Ralph, Brett, 2000 Ralph, Brock, 1999-00-01-02 Ralph, Dustin, 1999-00 Ramunno, Joe, 1981-82-83-84 Randle, Henry, 2001-02-03 Raterink, J.J., 2001-02-03-04 Rathbun, Rob, 1994-95-96 Ratliff, Jack, 1946-47 Raugh, Jim, 1980 Rawls, Kendrick, 1997, 1999-00 Ray, Donald, 1942 Ray, Earl, 1941-42-47 Ray, Michael, 2005-06-07-08 Rease, Wallie, 1897 Redhair, Irvin, 1924-25 Reed, Harry R., 1962-63-64 Rees, Don, 1976-77 Reese, Chad, 2011-12 Reeves, John D. Jr., 1949-50-51 Reeves, Trey, 1975 Reidy, Mike, 1983-84-85-86 Reilman, Neil, 1925 Reimers, Nate, 1999-00 Reinwald, Andy, 1993 Renfree, Charlie, 2014-15 Renshaw, Alex, 2004-05 Rhone, Prentice, 1992-93 Rice, Fred, 1924 Rice, Henry, 1901-02-03 Rich, Alfred, 1997-98-99-01 Richards, Hunter, 2004-05-06 Ricks, Don, 1956 Ricks, Ed, 1970-71-72 Rigby, Doug, 1988-89-90-91 Rigdon, Charles, 1897-1900 Rigdon, John, 1897-98 Riley, Tim, 2002 Ringenberg, Jason, 1997 Rivers, Robert, 1990-91 Roark, Damon, 2000-01 Roary, Darnell, 1992-93 Robb, H., 1897 Robbins, Aaron, 2002-03-04, 2006 Robbins, Al, 1929-30-31 Robbins, R.J., 2002 Roberts, Albert, 1952 Roberts, Corky, 1953 Roberts, Edward Noel, 1908 Roberts, Elton, 1924 Robertson, John, 1947 Robinson, Mandel, 1979-80 Robinson, Roland, 1993 Robinson, Troy, 1981-82-83 Rockett, Ron, 2004-05 Rodin, Roy, 1921 Roe, Steve, 1990 Rogers, Harold, 1898-99 Rogers, Harry, 1911-12-13-14 Rogers, Neal, 1911-12-13-14 Rogers, R.C., 1940 Rogers, Quincy, 2005-06-07-08 Rogers, V., 1912 Rohn, Henry, 1946 Rollins, Carl, 1947-48-49 Rollins, Harold, 1947-48-49 Rollins, Josh, 2001-02
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RECORDS & HISTORY Sundberg, Chris, 2005-06, 2008 Suter, Earl, 1941 Sutton, Delbert, 1936 Svoboda, Jeff, 1979 Swanke, Ray, 1942 Swanson, Matt, 1998-99-00 Sween, Karsten, 2006-07-08-09 Sweeny, Rich, 1998-99 Swenson, Matt, 1989-90-91-92 Synakowski, Ed, 1968-69 Szpor, Nick, 2016-17 Szucs, Joe, 1964-65-66
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Zalanka, Rob, 1982-83-84-85 Zaleski, Tim, 2017 Zellner, Adolph, 1951-52-53 Zellner, Robert, 1958 Zerfoss, Al, 1967-68-69 Zimmer, Vince, 1961-62 Zimmerman, Rich, 1969 Zimmerman, Richard, 1930 Zowada, Larry, 1955-56-57
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Yarborough, Ryan, 1990-91-92-93 Yarbrough, Eddie, 2012-13-14-15 Yarnall, Francis, 1896 Yaussi, Deric, 2002-03-04-05 Yeaman, Fred, 1941 Yelland, Rob, 1978-79-80 Yonkee, Lawrence, 1957 Youker, Ray, 1960 Young, Aaron, 2015 Young, Charles, 1937 Young, Nate, 2002
SEASON IN REVIEW
Wacha, Lucas, 2013-14-15-16 Waddell, Stan, 1982-83-84-85 Waddell, Tim, 1977-78-79 Wadkowski, John, 2004-05 Wagstaff, Mal, 1965-66 Wahlgren, Joe, 1990-91-92 Wahlstrom, Michael, 2000 Waite, John, 1978 Walden, Jimmy, 1958-59 Walker, John W., 1958 Walker, Mike, 1961-62 Wallace, Jason, 2004-05 Wallace, Paul, 1989-90-91-92 Wallace, Zach, 2015-16-17 Wallwork, Josh, 1995-96 Wallum, Jarvis, 2001 Walsh, John, 1988 Walters, Gary, 1972 Wandler, Jay, 1990 Ward, Kevin, 1959-60-61 Ward, John, 1948-49 Waring, Tom, 1999-00 Warren, Eddie, 1980 Washington, Steve, 1970-71 Washington, Vic, 1966-67 Waters, George, 1946-47-48 Watlington, Edward, 1950-51-52 Watson, Jaylon, 2016-17 Watts, Ian, 2009-10 Watts, John E., 1954-55-56 Weatherspoon, Evan, 2006 Webb, Jace, 2017 Webb, Mike, 1975-76-77-78 Wedel, Cory, 1994-95-96-97 Wedepohl, Steve, 1969 Wehrer, Darren, 1989 Wehrer, Shawn, 1985-86-87-88 Weil, Jack, 1980-81-82-83 Weingartner, Bob, 1967 Weisenger, Leonard, 1930 Weitzel, Elwood, 1952 Welch, Scott, 1947 Wells, Melvin, 1988-89 Wells, Paul J., 1988-89-90 Wells, Pearley, 1946-47 Wells, Rick, 1970-71 Welniak, Randy, 1985-86-88 Wendling, John, 2003-04-05-06 Wentworth, Dave, 1970-71-72 West, Willard, 1932-33-34 Westphal, Jeff, 1983-84-85 Wewel, Mike, 1983 Wheeler, George, 1905-06-07 Wheeler, M.M., 1905-06-07-09 Whipp, Zeb, 2006-07-08 Whipple, John, 1949 White, Chad, 2002 White, Darrenn, 2011-12-13-14 White, Ed, 1935-36 White, Herman, 1998-99-01-02 White, Hugh L., 1900-01 White, Lloyd, 1938-39
THE OPPONENTS
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Vagner, Carl, 1902-03 Vana, Steve, 1983-84-85-87 VanDerloo, Wayne, 1979 Vandeveer, George, 1922-23-24 Van Diest, Mike, 1971-72-74 Van Emmerik, Brian, 1996-97-98-99 Van Leer, Greg, 1994-95, 1997-98 Van Maanen, Drew, 2014-15-16-17 Vannoy, Fred, 1935 Van Roekel, Kirk, 1991-92 Van Royen, Jordan, 2009-10 Van Winkle, D., 1897 Vasilion, Pete, 1962-63-64 Vaughn, Lee, 1993-94-95-96 Vaughn, Leon, 1951 Villasenor, Sergio, 1980 Vincent, Tom, 2001-02 Viner, Richard, 1951-52-53 Vines, Scottie, 2001-02 Vinnedge, Billy, 2006-07 Vinson, Terrell, 2003 Vitale, Joe, 1961-62 Volna, Jean, 1903 Voris, Ron, 1970-71-72 Vowers, Ryan, 1989-90-91
THE COWBOYS
Talbert, William, 1916-19 Talboom, Edward, 1948-49-50 Talbot, Bill, 1919 Talich, Cory, 1990-91-92-93 Talich, Jim, 1994-95-96-97 Tapley, Terry, 1983 Tapscott, Josh, 2014-15 Tatham, Harry, 1927 Tatnall, Jeff, 2002-03-04-05 Taucher, Fred, 1946-47-48-49 Taufa’Asau, Kurt, 2011-12 Taylor, Gregg, 1979-80 Taylor, Herbert 1957-58 Taylor, Howard, 1953 Taylor, Jerry, 1950 Taylor, John, 1983 Taylor, Kearnice, 1991 Taylor, Nimmo, 1942 Taylor, Paul, 1968-69 Taylor, Robert, 1903 Taylor, Tom, 1982-83-84 Taylor, Toriano, 1985 Teeter, Josh, 2013 Templeman, Harold, 1930-31 Tennant, Jack, 2008-09-10 Terry, Darius, 2007-08-09 Tesinsky, Darth, 1998-99-00 Tesone, John, 1981-82 Thaxton, Galand, 1984-85-86-87 Thiele, Jarod, 1989-90-92 Thobro, Clayton, 1937-38 Thomas, Mark, 1983-84-85-86 Thompson, Bill, 1904-05-06-07 Thompson, Charles, 1927 Thompson, Charles Lynn, 1911-12-13 Thompson, Don, 1919-20-21-22 Thompson, Fay, 1933-38 Thompson, Jason, 2012 Thompson, Norris, 1986 Thompson, Ray, 1926-27 Thompson, Tom, 1966 Thompson, Wedge, 1927-28-29 Thornton, Tom, 2014-15 Thorpe, Lou, 1939-40 Tichac, Mike, 1941 Tidball, Volney, 1900-01-02-03-04 Tillman, Brent, 1991-93-94-95 Timmer, Mark, 1987-88-89-90 Tipton, Brian, 1979 Tobiasson, Chad, 1994 Tobin, Steve, 1980-81-82 Toney, Alex, 2007, 2009-10 Tonkovich, Frank, 1994 Tooley, David, 2009 Toscano, Paul, 1965-66-67 Totten, Clifton, 1958 Tottenhoff, Harry, 1932 Toucher, Verbon, 1927-28 Townsend, John, 1949-50 Trabing, George, 1896-97-98-1900 Traphagan, Austin, 2012-14 Trautwein, J.C., 2003 Trautwein, Rich, 1967-68-69 Travis, Jack, 1964 Trbovich, Milan, 1964 Troseth, Jack, 1946-47 Trullinger, Lyle, 1952-53-54 Trusso, Steve, 1974-75 Tscharner, Randy, 2003-04 Tucker, Claire, 1917-19-20-21 Tucker, Greg, 1979-80 Tucker, Jerry, 1955-56 Tucker, Tom, 1967-68-69 Tuell, Guy, 2001-02-03-04 Tullock, Tom, 1973 Tullous, Mark, 1974-76-78 Turelli, Brendan, 2013-14-15-16 Turner, Cole, 2016-17 Turner, Fritz 1971-72-73 Turner, James, 1894 Turner, John H., 1930 Tutein, William, 2014-15
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Whitehead, Kurt, 1990-91-92-93 Whiteside, Walter, 1952-53 Whitman, J.L., 1911-12 Whitman, Louis, 1925-26-27 Wick, Shaun, 2012-13-14, 2016 Wiedeman, Mike, 1982-83 Wiggins, Shawn, 1987-88-89-90 Wight, Delman, 1958-59-60 Wilcox, Horace, 1913-14-15-16 Wilhelm, Herbert, 1940 Wilhelm, Jason, 1997 Wilkes, Tom, 1940-41 Wilkinson, Jerry, 1957-58 Wilkinson, Tom, 1963-64-65 Williams, Allan A., 1973 Williams, Bruce, 1973-75 Williams, J.P., 1996-97-98 Williams, James, 1980-81-82 Williams, Joe, 1967-68 Williams, Lewis, 1925 Williams, Marvin, 1991 Williams, Richard, 1959-60-61 Williams, Stuart, 2012-13-14 Williams, Thomas, 1989-90-92-93 Williams, Tom, 1965-66-67 Williams, Tony, 1972-73-74 Williams, Tyrone, 1991-92-93-94 Willis, A.W., 1914-15-19 Willis, Mark, 2010-11-12 Wilmot, Joe, 1940 Wilson, Aaron, 1994-95 Wilson, Anthony, 2007 Wilson, Bob, 1919-20-21 Wilson, Charles, 1969 Wilson, Charles B., 1977-79 Wilson, Cliff, 1954-55 Wilson, Doug, 1973-74-76-77 Wilson, John, 1999-00-01-02 Wilson, Logan, 2016-17 Wilson, Sam, 1894-95-96-97-98 Wilson, Wayne, 1971-72 Windholz, Frank, 1963-64-65 Windsor, Shiloh, 2016 Winfield, Cliff, 1974-76-77 Winfield, Scott, 1978-79 Wingard, Andrew, 2015-16-17 Winston, A.P., 1930 Winterholler, John, 1936-37-38 Winters, Gil, 1980-81-82 Winters, Ryon’e, 2014 Wisdorf, Ben, 2016-17 Wise, Helmut, 1977-78 Wissler, Cliff, 1904 Wittenbraker, Charles, 1920-21-22-23 Wojtkiewicz, Jay, 1997-98 Wood, Ethan, 2013-14-15-16 Wood, Gary, 1972-73-74 Wood, Gordy, 1987-88-89-90 Woods, D., 1905-06-07 Woods, Trey, 2017 Woods, Wilbur, 1935 Woods, Zollie, 1923-24 Woodson, Armand, 2002 Worden, Eric, 1988-89-90-91 Worden, Neil, 1991 Worker, Greg, 1986-87 Worman, Darrell, 1963 Worthington, Harold, 1908 Wright, Bruce, 1961-62 Wright, Gary, 2001 Wright, Michael, 1960-62 Wright, Robbie, 1974-75-76 Wright, Willie, 1987-88-89-90
COWBOY COACHES
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Saffell, Jerry, 1964-65 Salisbury, Grant, 1986-87-88 Salley, John, 1979-80-81-82 Samilton, Ivor, 1989 Sampson, Jesse, 2013-14 Sandoval, Jerry, 1991 Sandstrom, Carl, 1949-50 Saraf, David, 1995-96 Salyards, Jesson, 2006-07-08-09 Sargent, Anthony, 1986-87 Sasa, Rano, 2000-01 Sauls, Richard, 1988-89 Sawyer, Clifford, 1900 Sawyer, Bob, 1957-58 Saxton, Joseph S., 1899 Saydjari, Greg, 2010 Scanlan, Greg, 1991-92-93 Schaake, Jay, 1977-78 Schaap, Marshall, 2001, 2003 Schafer, Steve, 1973 Schaffer, Ted C., 1952 Schenbeck, Mike, 1985-86-87-88 Schertus, Hurley, 1931-32 Schieffer, Brent, 1991-92-93-94 Schiffner, Jake, 2014 Schildgen, Bob, 1949-50-51 Schillinger, Tom, 1975 Schlichting, Craig, 1986-87-88-89 Schmidt, Ed, 1970-71-72 Schmitt, Charles, 1960-61-62 Schnell, Richard, 1958-59-60 Schober, Oliver, 2010 Scholz, Dale, 1936-37-38 Schoomaker, Pete, 1966-67-68 Schroeder, Troy, 1982-83-84 Schulien, John, 1972-73 Schutt, Dave, 1987 Schutte, Mike, 1961-62 Schutterle, John, 1973-74 Schwab, Pahl, 2017 Schwartz, Vincent Joseph, 1930 Schwarz, Mark, 2004-05 Scifres, Jim, 1988-89-90 Scifres, Steve, 1993-94-95-96 Scoggan, Warren, 1934-35 Scott, Glenn, 1899-1900 Scott, Harry, 1923 Scott, Jake, 2006, 2008-09 Scott, Jared, 2017 Scott, John P., 1928-29 Scott, Leonard, 1942 Scott, Nate, 2000-01 Scott, Shane, 1985-86-87 Sedar, Dan, 1935-36 Sedar, David, 1951-52 Sedar, Mike, 1936-37 Seldon, Wynel, 2005-06-07-08 Self, Brandon, 2010-11 Selk, Nate, 1996-97-98-99 Selmer, Carl, 1947 Severn, Drew, 2002-03-04-05 Sewell, Trent, 2014 Sexton, Len, 1995-96 Seymour, Mark, 1973-74-75 Shaft, Mike, 1976-78-79-80 Shanor, Dick, 1950 Shapiro, Jay, 1967-68 Shaw, Charles, 1972-73-74 Sheahan, Gene, 1968-69-70 Shelby, Craig, 1976-77 Sheldon, George, 1897 Sheldon, Harry, 1919 Sheller, Mark, 1997-98-99-00
Shelton, Charles, 1964-65-66 Shelton, Dale, 1930-32 Short, Travis, 2000 Shrum, Lee, 1938-39 Shuck, Kofi, 1996-97-98-99 Shurley, Bill, 1947-48 Silcox, Jeremy, 1996-97 Silvanic, Tom, 1968-69-70 Simmons, LaFran, 1974-75-77-78 Simmons, Lawrence V., 1913 Simonton, Darrell, 1981 Simpson, Alan, 1952 Simpson, Milward, 1917-19-20 Simpson, Tanner, 2014 Sims, Dave, 1986 Sittner, Kelly, 1975-76-77 Skarohlid, Brian, 1981 Skavdahl, Scott, 1988 Skinner, Quentin, 1989-90-91 Slay, Steve, 1986-87-88-89 Small, Bruce, 1980-81 Smeltzer, Sky, 1984 Smith, Arlen, 1998-99-00 Smith, Ben, 2006-07 Smith, Braden, 2017 Smith, Brett, 2011-12-13 Smith, Clarence, 1922-23 Smith, Clarence, 1931-32 Smith, Gregg, 1919-20-21-22 Smith, Jeff, 1996-97-98 Smith, Josh, 2012-14 Smith, Marlin, 1949-50 Smith, Mike, 1976-77-78-79 Smith, Nick, 2015-16-17 Smith, Robert, 1897 Smith, Sherman, 1981 Smith, T.J., 2010-11 Smith, Truitt, 1949 Smolinski, Mark, 1958-59-60 Smyth, Pat, 1957-58-59 Smyth, Walter, 1914-15 Snell, Leroy, 1916 Snyder, Clifford, 1958-59-60 Sohasky, Larry, 1973-74 Sorenson, Scott, 2001-02 Sorenson, Taylor, 1994 Sorino, John, 1962-63 Soule, J.F., 1895 Soule, Robert Holmer, 1917 Spaulding, Chuck, 1950-51-52 Spears, Walter, 1923-24-25 Speights, Dick, 1965-66-67 Spicer, Bud, 1961-62 Spicer, Les, 1941 Spires, Ken, 1962-63 Squires, George, 1962-63-64 Staggs, Terry, 1997-98 Stankus, Jim, 1966-67-68 Stanley, Donnie, 1980 Stanton, Chris, 1998 Stanton, Glenn, 1925-26-27 Stanton, Jordan, 2013-14 Stapleton, Charles O., 1954-55-56 Starr, Scott, 1982 Stawowy, Ray, 1975-76 Steele, T.W., 1996-97-98 Steinmark, Sammy, 1976-77-78 Steinbraeber, Steve, 1976-77 Stephens, Charles, 1926 Stephenson, Melvin, 1932 Sterner, Sam, 2007-08-09-10 Stevenson, Robert, 1952 Stewart, Brandon, 2008-09 Stewart, Ralph, 1927-28-29 Stewart, Sidney, 1923 Stinson, Julius, 2004-05-06-07 Stirneman, Kurtis, 2015-16 Stoner, Jay, 1997-98-99-00 Storey, Jim, 1950 Storrie, Walt, 1909 Story, Ted, 1983-84-85 Stover, Alex, 2008-09 Stover, Omar, 2014 Straits, Bob, 1947-48 Strannigan, Bill, 1940 Stratton, Sam, 2011, 2013-14 Strauch, Marvin, 1950 Stronach, Sean, 2003 Strong, Tyler, 2010-11-12-13 Strube, Edward, 1952 Strudnicka, Bryson, 2008-09-10 Studie, Timothy S., 1987 Sturman, Kenneth, 1937-38-39 Stutzriem, Chris, 2008 Sudduth, Neil, 1895-96-97-98 Suganuma, Larry, 1967-68-69 Sullivan, Bernard J., 1935-36 Sullivan, Daniel, 2011 Sumter, B.J., 2011-12
SEASON OUTLOOK
Rosales, Marcial, 2003-04-05-06 Rosamond, Ivan, 1948 Rose, Dallas, 1995 Rosebrough, Mitch, 1988-89-90-91 Rosener, Dick, 1970-71 Ross, Dennis, 1990-91 Ross, Ed, 1929-30-31 Rothe, Cooper, 2016-17 Roueche, Jeff, 2012 Roullier, Chase, 2013-14-15-16 Rowe, Peter, 1989-90-91 Ruel, Peter, 1980-81-82 Ruff, Charlie, 1996 Ruff, Luke, 2009-10-11-12 Rufran, Dominic, 2011-12-13-14 Rugg, Kenneth, 1930 Rulon, Pat, 1981-82 Runyan, Scott, 1984-85-86-87 Rupp, Dave, 1965-66-67 Rush, Gavin, 2016-17 Rushing, Zach, 2011 Russell, Brandy, 2002 Russell, Harry M., 1926-27 Ryan, Kelly, 1991
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Team
1947 1947 1950 1951 1951 1952 1952 1953 1955 1955 1956 1957 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1961 1961 1961 1964 1964 1966 1966 1966 1966 1967 1967 1967 1967 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1969 1969 1969 1970 1970 1970 1971 1972 1973 1973 1973 1975 1975 1976 1976 1978 1979 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1985 1986 1988 1989 1989 1989 1990
23/2/207 21/6/191 28/7/359 27/10/325 13/2/149 3/12/37 19/12/229 12/2/135 25/3/292 23/11/276 17/5/198 14/6/63 11/11/131 21/2/242 16/8/188 U 3/7/35 2/2/9 16/17/124 4/1/43 19/8/260 22/21/171 16/2/212 15/9/224 6 10/3/143 11 1/14/14 17/9/428 6/22/155 8/18/203 2/10/37 5/11/122 5/7/118 2/24/51 7/22/187 10/6/240 9/12/220 5/19/123 12/12/297 12/23/309 4/9/87 7/14/170 5/6/110 6/12/142 11/19/279 16/23/413 10/26/260 10/21/255 1/16/16 1/27/27 6/19/157 2/9/37 4/7/90 4/10/93 12/17/321 11/25/303 3/26/81 11/16/295 10/13/264 2/23/52 6/18/158 8/11/205 6/27/165 2/15/43 5/16/128 9/26/249 8/22/214
Boston Yanks Philadelphia Eagles Chicago Cardinals Chicago Bears Washington Redskins Los Angeles Rams Los Angeles Rams Chicago Cardinals Washington Redskins Detroit Lions Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers New York Giants Chicago Cardinals Cleveland Browns (NFL) Denver Broncos (AFL) Baltimore Colts (NFL) Denver Broncos (AFL) Oakland Raiders (AFL) Minnesota Vikings (NFL) St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) New York Jets (AFL) Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Denver Broncos (AFL) Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) Boston Patriots (AFL) San Diego Chargers (AFL) Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) Oakland Raiders (AFL) Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) Detroit Lions (NFL) Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) Miami Dolphins (AFL) Los Angeles Rams (NFL) Houston Oilers (AFL) Boston Patriots (AFL) Green Bay Packers (NFL) St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) New York Giants Dallas Cowboys San Francisco 49ers Cleveland Browns St. Louis Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Detroit Lions Oakland Raiders Pittsburgh Steelers St. Louis Cardinals Detroit Lions Dallas Cowboys New Orleans Saints Detroit Lions New York Giants Cincinnati Bengals Denver Broncos Miami Dolphins Dallas Cowboys Atlanta Falcons New England Patriots Pittsburgh Steelers St. Louis Cardinals Detroit Lions Los Angeles Raiders New England Patriots Phoenix Cardinals Buffalo Bills Minnesota Vikings
1991 1991 1992 1994 1995 1995 1996 1997 1997 1997 2001 2004 2006 2007 2011 2014 2014 2015 2017 2017 2018
4/12/95 9/15/239 11/18/298 2/12/41 7/37/245 5/35/169 7/27/236 7/31/232 3/23/83 6/24/187 5/26/157 7/17/218 6/39/208 6/10/184 4/24/121 4/22/122 6/19/185 7/19/236 5/12/156 6/15/199 1/7/7
San Francisco 49ers Cleveland Browns Kansas City Chiefs New York Jets Atlanta Falcons Jacksonville Jaguars Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Dallas Cowboys Dallas Cowboys Minnesota Vikings Cincinnati Bengals Baltimore Ravens Buffalo Bills Jacksonville Jaguars Tennessee Titans Tampa Bay Buccaneers Dallas Cowboys Atlanta Falcons Washington Redskins Buffalo Bills
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Hank Kolasinski Jim Clayton Walker “Sonny” Jones Jerry Taylor Dick Campbell Dewey McConnell Harry Geldien Chuck Spaulding Frank Radella George Galuska Joe Mastrogiovanni Jim Crawford Bob Sawyer Dale Memmelaer Jim Walden Jim Walden Jerry Hill Jerry Hill Chuck Lamson Chuck Lamson Dick Schnell Will Radosevich Will Radosevich Darryl Alleman Jerry Durling Jerry Marion Jerry Marion Ron “Pedro” Billingsley Mike Davenport Rick Egloff Don Klacking Jerry DePoyster Mike Dirks Jim Kiick Mike LaHood Paul Toscano Dennis Devlin Dave Hampton Gene Huey Larry Nels Joe Williams Vic Washington Bob Jacobs Conrad Dobler Nick Bebout Scott Freeman Jerry Gadlin Archie Gray Mike McGraw Lawrence Gaines Aaron Kyle Francis Chesley Ken Fantetti Danny Pittman Guy Frazier Mandel Robinson Gary Crum Jim Eliopulos John Salley James Williams Chris Kolodziejski Jay Novacek Allyn Griffin Jeff Knapton Eric Coleman Dave Edeen Pat Rabold Craig Schlichting
#GoWyo
Mitch Donahue Shawn Wiggins Doug Rigby Ryan Yarborough John Burrough Ryan Christopherson Brian Gragert Marcus Harris Steve Scifres Lee Vaughn Patrick Chukwurah Casey Bramlet Derrick Martin John Wendling Chris Prosinski Marqueston Huff Robert Herron Mark Nzeocha Brian Hill Chase Roullier Josh Allen
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TASHAUN GIPSON Cleveland Browns/ Jacksonville Jaguars 2012-present
C HA S E R O U L L I E R Washington Redskins 2017-present
EDDIE YARBROUGH Buffalo Bills 2017-present
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RECORDS & HISTORY
Name, Lettered at Wyoming
Pro Team(s), Years
Pro Team(s), Years
Mike McGraw, 1972-74 Dale Memmelaar, 1956-58
Devin Moore, 2005-08 Jay Novacek, 1980-84 Eric Nzeocha, 2013-16 Mark Nzeocha, 2011-14 Pat Ogrin, 1976-79 Ryan Otterson, 2006-09 Danny Pittman, 1978-79 Chris Prosinski, 2007-10 Mike Purcell, 2009-12 Chase Roullier, 2013-16 Steve Scifres, 1992-96 Truitt Smith, 1949 Mark Smolinski, 1958-60 Dick Speights, 1965-67 Galand Thaxton, 1984-87 Mitch Unrein, 2006-09
Lee Vaughn, 1992-96 Scottie Vines, 2001-02 Lucas Wacha, 2013-16 Vic Washington, 1966-67
SEASON IN REVIEW
Jack Weil, 1980-83 John Wendling, 2003-06 Joe Williams, 1967-68 Thomas Williams, 1989-93 Willie Wright, 1987-90 Ryan Yarborough, 1990-93 Eddie Yarbrough, 2012-15
St. Louis Cardinals, 1976; Detroit Lions, 1977 Chicago Cardinals, 1959; St. Louis Cardinals, 1960-61; Dallas Cowboys, 1962-63; Cleveland Browns, 1964-65; Baltimore Colts, 1966-67 Indianapolis Colts, 2010 St. Louis Cardinals, 1985-87; Phoenix Cardinals, 1988-89; Dallas Cowboys, 1990-96 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2017-present Dallas Cowboys, 2015; San Francisco 49ers, 2017-present Washington Redskins, 1981-82 San Diego Chargers, 2010-11 New York Giants, 1980-83; St. Louis Cardinals, 1983-84 Jacksonville Jaguars, 2011-2014; Philadelphia Eagles, 2014; Chicago Bears, 2015-present San Francisco 49ers, 2014-16; Los Angeles Rams, 2017; Kansas City Chiefs, 2018-present Washington Redskins, 2017-present Dallas Cowboys, 1997; Carolina Panthers, 1998; Miami Dolphins, 1998; New Orleans Saints, 1999 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1950-51 Baltimore Colts, 1961-62; New York Jets, 1963-68 San Diego Chargers, 1968 Atlanta Falcons, 1989; San Diego Chargers, 1991 Houston Texans, 2010; Denver Broncos, 2011-2014; San Diego Chargers, 2015; Chicago Bears, 2015; Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2018-present Dallas Cowboys, 1997 Detroit Lions, 2004-06 Dallas Cowboys, 2017 San Francisco 49ers, 1971-73; Houston Oilers, 1974; Buffalo Bills, 1975-76 Denver Broncos, 1986; Washington Redskins, 1987 Buffalo Bills, 2007-09; Detroit Lions, 2010-13 Dallas Cowboys, 1971; New Orleans Saints, 1972 Atlanta Falcons, 1994 Phoenix Cardinals, 1992 New York Jets, 1994-95; Baltimore Ravens, 1997-98 Buffalo Bills, 2017-present
THE OPPONENTS RECORDS & HISTORY MOUNTAIN WEST UW ADMINISTRATION
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Name, Lettered at Wyoming
THE COWBOYS
Indianapolis Colts, 2013 Buffalo Bills, 2018-present Detroit Lions, 1979-80 Atlanta Falcons, 1973-75; Seattle Seahawks, 1976-80 San Diego Chargers, 1967-70; Houston Oilers, 1971-72 Carolina Panthers, 1998 Carolina Panthers, 2006-07 Cincinnati Bengals, 2004-05; Atlanta Falcons, 2007; Miami Dolphins, 2007 John Burrough, 1992-94 Atlanta Falcons, 1995-98; Minnesota Vikings, 1999-2000; St. Louis Rams, 2002 Francis Chesley, 1975-77 Green Bay Packers, 1978 Ryan Christopherson, 1991-94 Jacksonville Jaguars, 1995; Arizona Cardinals, 1996 Patrick Chukwurah, 1997-2000 Minnesota Vikings, 2001-02; Denver Broncos, 2004-06; Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2007-08 Eric Coleman, 1985-88 New England Patriots, 1989-90 Jim Crawford, 1954-56 Boston Patriots, 1960-64 Joe Cummings, 1992-95 San Diego Chargers, 1996; Buffalo Bills, 1998-99 Mike Dennis, 1978-79 New York Giants, 1980-83; New York Jets, 1984; San Diego Chargers, 1984 Jerry DePoyster, 1965-67 Detroit Lions, 1968; Oakland Raiders, 1971-72 Mike Dirks, 1965-67 Philadelphia Eagles, 1968-71 Conrad Dobler, 1969-71 St. Louis Cardinals, 1972-77; New Orleans Saints, 1978-79; Buffalo Bills, 1980-81 Mitch Donahue, 1987-90 San Francisco 49ers, 1991-92; Denver Broncos, 1993-94 Rick Donnelly, 1980-84 Atlanta Falcons, 1985-88; Seattle Seahawks, 1990-91 Jim Eliopulos, 1980-81 St. Louis Cardinals, 1983; New York Jets, 1983-85 Aaron Elling, 1998-2000 Minnesota Vikings, 2003-04; Tennessee Titans, 2004; Baltimore Ravens, 2005-06 Ken Fantetti, 1975-79 Detroit Lions, 1979-85 Malcom Floyd, 2000-03 San Diego Chargers, 2004-15 Guy Frazier, 1977-80 Cincinnati Bengals, 1981-84; Buffalo Bills, 1985-86 Rico Gafford, 2016-17 Tennessee Titans, 2018-present Lawrence Gaines, 1973-75 Detroit Lions, 1976-79 Trent Gamble, 1996-99 Miami Dolphins, 2000-03 Tanner Gentry, 2013-16 Chicago Bears, 2017-present Tashaun Gipson, 2008-11 Cleveland Browns, 2012-15; Jacksonville Jaguars, 2016-present Adam Goldberg, 1999-2002 Minnesota Vikings, 2004-05; St. Louis Rams, 2006-2011 Dave Hampton, 1966-68 Green Bay Packers, 1969-71; Atlanta Falcons, 1972-76; Philadelphia Eagles, 1976 Robert Herron, 2010-13 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2014-15; Miami Dolphins, 2016 Brian Hill, 2014-16 Atlanta Falcons, 2017; Cincinnati Bengals, 2017-present Jerry Hill, 1958-60 Baltimore Colts, 1961, 1963-70 Jake Hollister, 2014-16 New England Patriots, 2017-present Gene Huey, 1966-68 San Diego Chargers, 1969 Marqueston Huff, 2010-13 Tennessee Titans, 2014-15; Baltimore Ravens, 2016; Kansas City Chiefs, 2017; Dallas Cowboys, 2018-present Jim Kiick, 1965-67 Miami Dolphins, 1968-74; Denver Broncos, 1976-77; Washington Redskins, 1977 Lee Kizzire, 1934-36 Detroit Lions, 1937 Chris Kolodziejski, 1979-83 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1984 Aaron Kyle, 1972-75 Dallas Cowboys, 1976-79; Denver Broncos, 1980-82 Mike LaHood, 1965-67 Los Angeles Rams, 1969, 1971-72; St. Louis Cardinals, 1970 Chuck Lamson, 1960-61 Minnesota Vikings, 1962-63; Los Angeles Rams, 1965-67 Hub Lindsey, 1965-67 Denver Broncos, 1968 Corey Mace, 2005-06 Buffalo Bills, 2007-09 Jerry Marion, 1964-66 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1967 Derrick Martin, 2003-05 Baltimore Ravens, 2006-08; Green Bay Packers, 2009-10; New York Giants, 2011; New England Patriots, 2012; Chicago Bears, 2013 Dewey McConnell, 1949-51 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1954 Tony McGee, 1968 Chicago Bears, 1971-73; New England Patriots, 1974-81; Washington Redskins, 1982-84
COWBOY COACHES
Alvester Alexander, 2009-11 Josh Allen, 2016-17 John Arnold, 1975-78 Nick Bebout, 1970-72 Ron Billingsley, 1964-66 Rob Bohlinger, 1995-97 Jovon Bouknight, 2002-05 Casey Bramlet, 2000-03
SEASON OUTLOOK
COWBOYS IN THE NFL
MALCOM FLOYD
San Diego Chargers 2004-2015 #B u ild in g So m e t h in g Sp e ci a l
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ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS
MARTY HAMILTON RE, 1960
FRAN MIKNIS
BOB DINGES
GEORGE MILLS
PAT ARNDT
RYAN CHRISTOPHERSON
JOE CUMMINGS
BRIAN BROWN
TRENTON FRANZ
G, 1960
BOB GUSTAFSON
OG, 1987
OT/TE, 1984
DE, 1965
OG, 1967
DE, 1995
MIKE LOPICCOLO OT, 1973
JAY KORTH
OL, 1996 & 1997
RB, 1994
CORY WEDEL
BRIAN LEE
K, 1996 & 1997
FS, 1997
MLB, 1998
C, 2004
LUKE RUFF FS, 2013
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STEVE COCKREHAM
BOB GUSTAFSON
RANDY WELNIAK
JOE CUMMINGS
QB, 1974
OT/TE, 1985
QB, 1989
DE, 1995
JAY KORTH
CORY WEDEL
TRENTON FRANZ
LUKE RUFF
OL, 1997
K, 1997
C, 2004
FS, 2013
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RECORDS & HISTORY
QB, 1991
RYAN CHRISTOPHERSON RB, 1994
JOE CUMMINGS DE, 1995
COWBOY COACHES
TOM CORONTZOS
SEASON OUTLOOK
CFA SCHOLAR-ATHLETES
BRIAN GRAGERT P, 1995
NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION POST-GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP THE COWBOYS
OL, 1959
MARTY ELIOPULOS QB, 1986
TRENTON FRANZ C, 2004
THE OPPONENTS
PAT SMYTH
JOHN WENDLING DB, 2006
COACH OF THE YEAR AWARDS
SEASON IN REVIEW
DAVE CHRISTENSEN 2011 Mountain West Coach of the Year
JOE TILLER
RECORDS & HISTORY
CRAIG BOHL
2016 Mountain West Coach of the Year
PAUL ROACH
1993 Kodak/Football Coaches Association 1988 WAC Coach of the Year Region V Coach of the Year 1987 WAC Coach of the Year 1996 WAC Coach of the Year Football Coaches Association 1996 Region 4 Coach of the Year (AFCA) Regional Coach of the Year, 1987-88 UW Athletics Hall of Fame, 1999
MOUNTAIN WEST
FRED AKERS
LLOYD EATON
BOB DEVANEY
1968 WAC Coach of the Year 1959 Skyline Conference Coach of the Year 1967 WAC Coach of the Year 1958 Skyline Conference Coach of the Year 1967 American Football Coaches Assoc. COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME District 6 Coach of the Year Bob Devaney Inducted 1981 UW Athletics Hall of Fame, 1995
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BOWDEN WYATT
1950 Skyline Conference Coach of the Year COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Bowden Wyatt Inducted 1972 (player) Inducted 1997 (coach) UW Athletics Hall of Fame, 1994
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1976 WAC Coach of the Year 1976 AFCA District 8 Coach of the Year
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THE BILETNIKOFF AWARD Honoring the Nation's Top Receiver
MARCUS HARRIS, 1996
Marcus Harris is presented with the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver in 1996. One of Wyoming’s most decorated football players, Marcus Harris was a consensus All-American in 1996, being selected First Team All-American by the Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America, American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp Football Foundation, and Football News. In 1996, he won the Biletnikoff Award (named after former Oakland Raiders receiver Fred Biletnikoff), symbolic of the nation’s top receiver. He also finished ninth in the Heisman Trophy balloting in 1996. During his college career, Harris became the NCAA’s all-time leader in receiving yards with 4,518 career yards, and he remains the only receiver in NCAA history to have three 1,400 yard receiving seasons. With his 1,650 yards in 1996, Harris led the nation in receiving yards, earned First-Team All-Western Athletic Conference honors for the third straight year, and was named the WAC CoOffensive Player of the Year.
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME Class
of
1993
(Inaugural Year)
Dick Ballinger, Wrestling, 1958-60 Fennis Dembo, Basketball, 1985-88 Mike Dirks, Football, 1965-67 Jerry Hill, Football, 1958-60 Glenn “Red” Jacoby, Athletic Director, 1946-73 Jay Novacek, Football & Track, 1982-84 Kenny Sailors, Basketball, 1941-46 Ev Shelton, Basketball Coach, 1939-59 Johnny Winterholler, Baseball, Basketball, Football, 1936-39 1943 NCAA Championship Basketball Team
Class
of
1994
Paul N. Carlin, Track, 1951-53 Dr. George “Duke” Humphrey, UW President, 1945-64 Dr. Everett D. Lantz, Wrestling Coach, 1937-65 Flynn J. Robinson, Basketball, 1963-65 Mary F. Shea, Volleyball, 1980-83 William Strannigan, Basketball Coach, 1960-73 Kenneth Sturman, Football, 1937-39 Edward Talboom, Football, 1948-50 Bowden Wyatt, Football Coach, 1947-52 1950 Gator Bowl Champion Football Team
Class
of
1995
Jack B. Aggers, Athletic Trainer, 1958-84 James L. Crawford, Football, 1954-56 John C. Corbett, Coach/Administrator, 1915-39 Robert S. Devaney, Football Coach, 1957-61 John J. Kosich, Baseball, Football, 1946-49 Dewey L. McConnell, Football, 1949-51 Patricia L. Miller-Davis, Track & Field 1980, 1982
Class
of
1996
Lawrence V. Birleffi, “Voice of the Cowboys”, 1947-86 Charles W. “Tub” Bradley, Basketball, 1979-81 Glenn R. “Bud” Daniel, Baseball Coach, 1951-71 Michele D. Hoppes, Basketball, 1984-87 James F. Kiick, Football, 1965-67 Mark S. Miller, Swimming, 1985-88 Milward L. Simpson, Football, Basketball, Baseball, 1917-21
Class
of
1997
Joseph W. Alexander, Rodeo, 1968-69 C. Keith Bloom, Basketball, Football, Baseball, 1947-50 Stig Hallingbye, Skiing, 1974-77 Ronda K. Munger, Volleyball, 1984-87 Joseph N. Nzau, Track, 1977-82 1967 Sugar Bowl Football Team
Class
of
1998
Curt Gowdy, Basketball & Tennis, 1940-42 Bob Jingling, Baseball, 1952-55 Eric Leckner, Basketball, 1985-88 Joe Mastrogiovanni, Football & Baseball, 1953-55 Kathy Van Heule-Romsa, Track, 1983-85
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Class
of
1999
Inductees by Year Class of 2006
Darcy Cudaback White, Volleyball, 1986-89 John Pilch, Basketball, 1947-48-49 Paul Roach, Football Coach, 1987-90 Galand Thaxton, Football, 1984-87 Paul Toscano, Football, 1965-67 Tony Windis, Basketball, 1957-59
Class
of
2000
Amy Burnett, Basketball, 1992-95 Jim Brandenburg, Basketball Coach, 1978-87 Bill Ewing, Baseball, 1974-76 Lee Kizzire, Football, 1934-36 Larry Nels, Football, 1967-69 Curtis & Marian Rochelle, Special Achievement
Class
of
2001
Nick Bebout, Football, 1970-72 Joe Capua, Basketball, 1954-56 Ken Cook, Special Achievement Mickey Dunn, Track and Field, 1949-51 Bill Garnett, Basketball, 1979-82 Jean Jackson, Administration 1956 Football Team
Class
of
2002
Greg Brock, Baseball, 1976-79 Mitch Donahue, Football, 1987-90 Christine Fairless, Basketball, 1986-89 Margie Hunt McDonald, Women’s Basketball Coach, 1974-83 George “Moe” Radovich, Basketball, 1950-52 Reginald Slater, Basketball, 1989-92
Class
of
2003
Ken Fantetti, Football, 1975-78 Norma Hughes, Swimming, 1990-94 Willard A. “Dutch” Witte, Basketball Coach, 1931-39 John Wodny, Cross Country, 1986-89 Ryan Yarborough, Football, 1990-93 Bill Young, Administration, 1960-82 1959-60 Wrestling Team
Class
of
2004
Reese Andy, Wrestling, 1994-96 Leon Clark, Basketball, 1963-66 Marcus Harris, Football, 1993-96 Bill Levine, Football, 1961, 1963-64 Jimmi Jo Martin Ripsam, Rodeo, 1988-90 Pat Rabold, Football, 1984, 1986-88 Andy Welsh, Diving, 1981-85
Class
of
2005
Ryan Butler, Track & Field, 1995-96 Phil Dickens, Football Coach, 1953-56 Joe Dowler, Wrestling Coach, 1973-87 Ann Melander, Skiing, 1984-85 Theo Ratliff, Basketball, 1991-94 Vic Washington, Football, 1966-67 1989 Volleyball Team
Ryan Christopherson, Football, 1991-94 Jerry Depoyster, Football, 1965-67 Stan Dodds, Basketball, 1967-70 Bob Hammond, Special Achievement Milo Komenich, Basketball, 1942-43, 1946 Stacey Ward Straley, Skiing, 1980-81 1956 Baseball Team
Class
of
2007
Elsie Jo Bonger, Football Secretary, 1962-78 Brenday Graham Gray, Track & Field, 1980-84 Jerry Jester, Football, 1953-55 Dave McCleave, Golf, 1989-92 Dick Sherman, Basketball, 1963-66 Randy Welniak, Football, 1985-88 1968 Ski Team
Class
of
2008
Tom Garrison, Track & Field, 1987-91 Walker “Sonny” Jones, Jr., Football, 1948-49 Geir Kvernmo, Skiing & Track, 1979-80 Brian Lee, Football, 1994-97 Dave Myers, Wrestling, 1989-92 Steve Scifres, Football, 1993-96 1978-79 Cowgirl Basketball Team
Class
of
2009
Jesseca Cross, Basketball, 1994-98 Sean Fleming, Football, 1988-91 Quincy Howe, Track & Field, 1999-2002 Gene Huey, Football, 1966-68 Mike Jackson, Basketball, 1980-83 Al & Pete Simpson, Special Achievement 1961 Rodeo Team
Class
of
2010
Staale Engen, Skiing & Track, 1970-75 Jerry Frude, Wrestling, 1959-62 Steiner Hybertsen, Skiing, 1973-75 Bob Jacobs, Football, 1968-70 Chuck Lamson, Football, 1961-62 Karen Sanford Gall, Track & Field, 1979-82 1966 Football Team
Class
of
2011
Mike English, Volleyball Coach, 1986-89, 1991-93 Wesley Maiyo, Track & Field, 1974-75 Dr. Robert Mason, Wrestling, 1949-51 Shauna Smith, Track & Field, 2002-05 Scott Usher, Swimming, 2002-05 Jim Walden, Football, 1958-59 1986-87 “Sweet 16” Men’s Basketball Team
Class
of
2012
Dick Campbell, Football, 1948-50 Len Kuczewski, Football, 1957-59 Jordan Lintz, Golf, 1997-2000 Chris Lull, Volleyball, 1985-89 Selmer Pederson, Football, 1949-51
Ray Sanchez, Wrestling, 1967-68 1985 Ski Team
Class
of
2013
Carrie Bacon, Basketball, 1999-2000, 2002-03 Josh Davis, Basketball, 1999-2002 Jason Gervais, Track & Field, 1999-2001 Jim House, Football, 1966-68 Mike LaHood, Football, 1965-67 Kevin McKinney, Administration 1959 Football Team
Class
of
2014
Dennis Baker, Football, 1975-77 Becky Simning Eriksson, Skiing, 1979-81, 1984-85 LeRoy Gabriel, Administration, 1961-95 Harry Hall, Basketball, 1966-69 Duane Schopp, Track & Field Coach, 1984-97 Mark Smolinski, Football, 1958-60 Jack Weil, Football, 1980-83 1933-34 Men’s Basketball Team
Class
of
2015
Marcus Bailey, Men’s Basketball, 1999-2003 Ashley Elliott, Women’s Basketball, 2002-05 David Hearn, Men’s Golf, 1998-2001 Jeff Huson, Baseball, 1984-85 Don Miller, Wrestling, 1965-68 Joe Ramunno, Football, 1981-84 Quentin Skinner, Skiing Coach, 1971-80
Class
of
2016
Jerry Durling, Football, 1965-66 Aaron Kyle, Football, 1972-75 Frank Shepperson, Rodeo, 1961-64 Lynn Stetson, Men's Swimming, 1980-83 Dave Walsh, Special Achievement John Watts, Football, 1954-56 Hanna Zavecz, Women's Basketball, 2005-08 1976 Cowboy Football Team
Class
of
2017
Dr. Robert Curnow and Dr. David Kieffer, Special Achievement Vince Guinta, Football, 1954-56 Mike Hamel, Wrestling, 1983-86 C.T. Hewgley, Football, 1949-50 Jim Weir, Men's Basketball, 1941-43, 1946 1991 National Champion Cowgirl Rodeo Team 2007 WNIT National Champion Cowgirl Basketball Team
Class
of
2018
Sean Dent, Men's Basketball, 1984, 1986-88 Jessica Fox, 2003-05, Track & Field Art Howe, Baseball, 1967-69 Steven Suder, Westling, Athlete 1975-79, and Coach, 1989-2008 Cory Wedel, Football, 1994-97 1987 WAC Champion Football Team
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RECORDS & HISTORY Inductees by Sport Football
Basketball (Men’s)
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Carrie Bacon, 1999-2001, 2002-03 Amy Burnett, 1992-95 Jesseca Cross, 1994-97 Michelle Hoppes Daum, 1984-87 Ashley Elliott, 2002-05 Christine Fairless, 1986-89 Margie Hunt McDonald, 1975-83 (coach) Hanna Zavecz, 2005-08 1978-79 Cowgirl Basketball Team 2007 Cowgirl Basketball Team
David Hearn, 1998-2001 David McCleave, 1989-92 Golf (Women’s) Jordan Lintz, 1997-2000 Rodeo Joseph W. Alexander, 1968-69 Jimmi Jo Martin Ripsam, 1988-90 Frank Shepperson, 1961-64 1961 Rodeo Team 1991 Cowgirl Rodeo Team
RECORDS & HISTORY
Basketball (Women’s)
Golf (Men’s)
SEASON IN REVIEW
Marcus Bailey, 1999-2003 C. Keith Bloom, 1947-50 Charles W. “Tub” Bradley, 1979-81 Jim Brandenburg, 1978-87 (coach) Joe Capua, 1954-56 Leon Clark, 1963-66 Josh Davis, 1999-2002 Fennis Dembo, 1985-88 Sean Dent, 1984, 1986-88 Stan Dodds, 1968-70 Bill Garnett, 1979-82 Curt Gowdy, 1940-42 Harry Hall, 1966-69 Mike Jackson, 1980-83 Milo Komenich, 1940-43 Eric Leckner, 1985-88 John Pilch, 1947-49 George “Moe” Radovich, 1950-52 Theo Ratliff, 1992-95 Flynn Robinson, 1963-65 Kenny Sailors, 1941-46 Everett Shelton, 1939-59 (coach) Dick Sherman, 1940-43 Milward Simpson, 1917-21 Reginald Slater, 1989-92 Bill Strannigan, 1941-42 Jim Weir, 1941-43, 1946 Tony Windis, 1957-59 Johnny Winterholler, 1936-39 Willard Witte, 1930-39 1933-34 Helms Foundation National Championship Team 1943 NCAA Championship Team 1980-81 WAC Championship Team 1986-87 “Sweet 16” Team
THE OPPONENTS
C. Keith Bloom, 1947-50 Greg Brock, 1976-79 Glenn R. “Bud” Daniel, 1951-71 (coach) Bill Ewing, 1974-76 Art Howe, 1967-69 Jeff Huson, 1984-85 Bob Jingling, 1952-55 John J. Kosich, 1946-49 Milward L. Simpson, 1917-21 Johnny Winterholler, 1936-39 1956 Baseball Team
Staale Engen, 1971-74 Stig Hallingbye, 1974-77 Steinar Hybertsen, 1973-75 Geir Kvernmo, 1977-80 Ann Melander, 1984-85 Rebecca Simning Eriksson, 1979-81, 1984-85 Quentin Skinner, 1971-80 (coach) Stacy Ward Straley, 1979-84 1968 National Championship Team 1985 National Championship Team Swimming & Diving Norma Hughes, 1990-92, 1994 Mark S. Miller, 1985-88 Lynn Stetson, 1980-83 Scott Usher, 2002-05 Andy Welsh, 1981-85 Track & Field Ryan Butler, 1995-96 Paul Carlin, 1951-53 Jesseca Cross, 1994-97 Mickey Dunn, 1949-51 Staale Engen, 1971-74 Jessica Fox, 2003-05 Karen Sanford Gall, 1979-82 Tom Garrison, 1987-91 Jason Gervais, 1999-2001 Brenda Graham Gray, 1980-84 Quincy Howe, 1999-2002 Geir Kvernmo, 1977-80 Wesley Maiyo, 1974-75 Patricia Miller Davis, 1980, 1982 Jay Novacek, 1982-84 Joseph Nzau, 1977-82 Duane Schopp, 1984-97 (coach) Shauna Smith, 2002-03 Kathy Van Heule Romsa, 1983-85 John Wodny, 1986-90 Volleyball Mary Shea, 1980-83 Ronda Munger, 1984-87 Darcy Cudaback White, 1986-89 Mike English, 1986-90, 1992-93 (coach) Christine Lull Terjeson, 1985-89 Wrestling Reese Andy, 1994-96 Dick Ballinger, 1958-60 Joe Dowler, 1973-87 (coach) Jerry Frude, 1959-62 Mike Hamel, 1983-86 Everett Lantz, 1937-65 (coach) Bob Mason, 1949-51 Don Miller, 1965-68 Dave Myers, 1989-92 Ray Sanchez, 1967-68 Steven Suder, 1975-79 (athlete) and 1989-2008 (coach) 1959-60 Team Administration Jack Aggers, 1958-84 Elsie Jo Bonger, 1962-78 John Corbett, 1915-1939 LeRoy “Gabe” Gabriel, 1958-99 Dr. George “Duke” Humphrey, 1945-64 Jean Jackson Glenn J. “Red” Jacoby, 1946-73 Kevin M. McKinney Bill Young, 1960-81 Special Category Larry Birleffi Ken Cook Dr. Robert Curnow Bob Hammond Dr. David Kieffer Curtis & Marian Rochelle Al and Pete Simpson Dave Walsh
THE COWBOYS
Baseball
Skiing
COWBOY COACHES
Hall of Famer Jim House
Dennis Baker, 1975-77 Nick Bebout, 1970-72 C. Keith Bloom, 1947-50 Dick Campbell, 1948-50 Ryan Christopherson, 1991-94 Jim Crawford, 1954-56 Jerry DePoyster, 1965-67 Bob Devaney, 1957-61 (coach) Phil Dickens, 1953-56 (coach) Mike Dirks, 1965-67 Mitch Donahue, 1987-90 Jerry Durling, 1965-66 Ken Fantetti, 1975-78 Sean Fleming, 1988-92 Vince Guinta, 1954-56 Marcus Harris, 1993-96 C.T. Hewgley, 1949-50 Jerry Hill, 1958-60 Jim House, 1966-68 Gene Huey, 1966-68 Bob Jacobs, 1968-70 Jerry Jester, 1953-55 Walker “Sonny” Jones, Jr., 1948-49 Jim Kiick, 1965-67 Lee Kizzire, 1934-36 John Kosich, 1946-49 Len Kuczewski, 1957-59 Aaron Kyle, 1972-75 Mike LaHood, 1965-67 Chuck Lamson, 1960-61 Brian Lee, 1994-97 Bill Levine, 1961, 1963-64 Joe Mastrogiovanni, 1953-55 Dewey McConnell, 1949-51 Larry “Bo” Nels, 1967-69 Jay Novacek, 1982-84 Selmer Pederson, 1949-51 Pat Rabold, 1984, 1986-88 Joe Ramunno, 1981-84 Paul Roach, 1987-90 (coach) Steve Scifres, 1993-96 Milward Simpson, 1917-21 Mark Smolinski, 1958-60 Ken Sturman, 1937-39 Eddie Talboom, 1948-50 Galand Thaxton, 1984-87 Paul Toscano, 1965-67 Jim Walden, 1958-59 Vic Washington, 1965-67 John Watts, 1954-56 Cory Wedel, 1994-97 Jack Weil, 1980-83 Randy Welniak, 1985-88 Johnny Winterholler, 1936-39 Bowden Wyatt, 1947-52 (coach) Ryan Yarborough, 1990-93 1950 Gator Bowl Championship Team 1956 Team 1959 Team 1966 Team 1967 Sugar Bowl Team 1976 Fiesta Bowl Team 1987 WAC Champion Team
SEASON OUTLOOK
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
MOUNTAI N W EST
MOUNTAIN WEST
From its inception in 1999, the Mountain West has been committed to excellence in intercollegiate athletics, while promoting the academic missions of its member institutions. Progressive in its approach, the MW continues to cultivate opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the highest level, while fostering academic achievement and sportsmanship. Now in its 20th year, the MW has been assertive in its involvement with the NCAA governance structure and has taken a leadership role in the overall administration of intercollegiate athletics.
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RECORDS & HISTORY
Greg Burks Coordinator of Football Officials
SEASON IN REVIEW
Stuart Buchanan Director of Strategic Communications
THE OPPONENTS
Bret Gilliland Deputy Commissioner
THE COWBOYS
The Mountain West has marked several achievements during its first 19 years, most notably becoming the first to establish a sports television network dedicated solely to an intercollegiate athletic conference (The Mtn.). The Mountain West also was the first to experiment with the coaches’ challenge in the college football instant replay system, and was the first non-automaticqualifying BCS conference to participate in four BCS bowl games, winning three. In the inaugural year of the new College Football Playoff system, Boise State earned the automatic slot into a New Year’s Six bowl game as the highest-ranked champion from the Group of Five 5 conferences. The Broncos defeated then 10th-ranked Arizona 38-30 in the VIZIO Fiesta Bowl. In 2011-12, the Mountain West was among the first conferences to implement a league-wide state-of-the-art basketball instant replay system. Changes in the NCAA governance structure set the table for another Conference first, when two members of the MW Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) were included in the June 2014 meeting of the Mountain West Board of Directors. New Mexico track and field athlete Kendall Spencer, the national chair of the 2014-15 NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and Air Force Academy volleyball player Emma Dridge joined the BOD members in this historic meeting to advance the discussion on student-athlete involvement in the NCAA and MW governance structure. During the last three academic years, MW student-athletes participated on monthly membership calls and have joined MW administrators in the annual Joint Council Spring Meetings in Arizona. The Mountain West is well-represented within the new NCAA governance structure, including individuals who were appointed to serve on committees tasked with managing the day-to-day business of Division I athletics. Colorado State President Tony Frank currently sits on the DI Board of Directors, while Fresno State Faculty Athletics Representative Dawn Lewis is a member of the DI Council. Kendall Spencer, the former chair of the DI Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and UNM track & field athlete, was the first student-athlete in the history of the organization to serve on the Division I Board. Additionally, the Mountain West was the only conference to have the same member institution with No. 1 overall picks in both the NFL and NBA drafts in the same year (Utah’s Alex Smith and Andrew Bogut, respectively in 2005). With UNLV’s Anthony Bennett claiming the No. 1 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, the Mountain West is one of three conferences to have multiple No. 1 NBA draft selections since 2000. Also, with San Diego State’s Stephen Strasburg earning the No. 1 pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, the Mountain West is one of three conferences to have the No. 1 selection in each of the NFL, NBA and MLB drafts since the MW was founded in 1999. The Mountain West is noted for its geographic diversity. Some of the most beautiful terrain and landscapes in the nation can be found within Mountain West boundaries, including the majestic Rocky Mountain range, which borders five MW institutions (Air Force, Boise State, Colorado State, New Mexico and Utah State). The high plains of Wyoming (elevation 7,220 feet – the highest Division I campus in the nation) contrast with the desert cities of Las Vegas and Reno, home to UNLV and Nevada, respectively, while Fresno State, San Diego State and San Jose State add a West coast influence with their locations in Central, Southern and Northern California. The inclusion of the Hawai‘i football program extends the Mountain West footprint to the beautiful islands in the Pacific Ocean, while the addition of the women’s soccer program at Colorado College gives the MW an additional presence in the Rocky Mountains.
Craig Thompson was the Mountain West Conference’s first employee when he was named Commissioner on Oct. 15, 1998. Ever since, Thompson has navigated the Conference through the ever-changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics. As the league celebrates its 20th season of competition in 2018-19, Thompson continues to create and improve the opportunities for Mountain West institutions and student-athletes to be successful both academically and athletically. Since the Mountain West opened its doors on January 4, 1999, Thompson has been committed to excellence in intercollegiate athletics, while promoting the academic missions of its member institutions. Progressive in its approach, the MW has flourished under the guidance of Commissioner Thompson and continues to cultivate opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the highest level, while fostering academic achievement and sportsmanship. He has been instrumental in negotiating nearly $300 million in television revenue and has been an innovator in the postseason bowl structure as MW teams have participated in six inaugural bowl games. As conference realignment spread throughout the collegiate landscape, Thompson positioned the Mountain West for the future with the additions of Fresno State and the University of Nevada on July 1, 2012, and San José State University and Utah State University on July 1, 2013. The University of Hawai‘i also joined the league as a football-only member on July 1, 2012, while Colorado College became a member in women’s soccer on July 1, 2014. Thompson’s leadership and vision have helped the Conference enhance its television revenue and exposure through revolutionary agreements with CBS Sports Network and ESPN, becoming the first major collegiate athletic conference to launch a dedicated sports channel featuring exclusive programming around its athletic programs, as well as conference news. In the summer of 2006, the centerpiece of this historic relationship was realized with the launch of The Mtn. – MountainWest Sports Network – the first sports network dedicated to serving a single collegiate athletic conference. The Mountain West was also one of the first conferences to develop its own digital network and in collaboration with Stadium, continues to expand and enhance the league’s profile by taking advantage of the latest in digital technology via the Mountain West Network (MWN). As a result, the Mountain West again broke new ground in 2016, becoming the first league to broadcast a football game live on Twitter. The MW was also the first conference to broadcast a live basketball game on the same platform, as well as the first to have a bowl game streamed live on Twitter and Facebook. Thompson has been instrumental in strengthening the position of the Mountain West in the college football landscape - both in the previous Bowl Championship Series (BCS) format and in the current College Football Playoff (CFP) structure. In 2006, he spearheaded an effort that resulted in better access for the MW and more than doubled the annual BCS revenue on an annual basis for non-automatic-qualifying conferences. The MW has been steadfast in its efforts to find a way to make the collegiate postseason football system fair for all universities. Through its first 19 years of competition, the Mountain West has participated in 90 bowl games, amassing a 49-41 (.544) all-time record in those contests. A 40-year veteran of athletic administration, Thompson has spent all but eight of those years sitting in a commissioner’s chair, making him one of only two active FBS commissioners with more than 30 years of experience leading a conference. Throughout his career, Thompson has been an integral part of the national landscape in intercollegiate athletics, holding many prestigious posts on NCAA and sport-specific national committees. Thompson currently sits on the CFP Management Committee while also serving as a member of the College Football Officiating Board of Managers, LLC. In June 2017, he was appointed to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee for the second time in his career, following a five-year term from 1995-2000 that culminated with him serving as Chair of the committee from July 1, 1999 to September 1, 2000. Over the tenure of his career, Thompson has also been a member of the Executive Committee and the Director’s Cup Committee of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), as well as the governing NCAA Council and various Council subcommittees. In addition, he has played a prominent role in hosting numerous men’s and women’s NCAA postseason basketball tournaments in St. Louis, Atlanta, New Orleans and Denver. Prior to his current role, Thompson served as the commissioner of the Sun Belt Conference for nearly eight years and as the only commissioner of the American South Conference prior to the merger of the two leagues in 1991. While at the Sun Belt Conference, he spent the majority of his time addressing national trends and challenges in intercollegiate athletics, television exposure, issues relating to conference membership and promoting corporate involvement. In 1997-98, the Sun Belt instituted a comprehensive sportsmanship policy, which earned Thompson designation as a 1998 Sports Ethics Fellow by the Institute for International Sport. Under Thompson’s leadership, the Sun Belt was active in expansion as it continued to strengthen its posture nationally, adding Florida International University and the University of Denver. Prior to its merger with the Sun Belt, Thompson served as the first and only commissioner of the American South Conference, which boasted an NCAA national champion in women’s basketball during its first year. The American South also gained immediate national cable television exposure on ESPN and sent numerous teams into NCAA postseason play during the conference’s four-year history. Preceding his move to commissioner, Thompson served four years as the Director of Communications for the Metro Conference in Atlanta. While at the Metro, he directed the communications operations and administered conference championship events. Thompson originated the Metro Conference Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association, began a weekly radio program with over 300 affiliate stations, and originated a weekly satellite video program involving all Metro institutions. He also took on administrative duties such as coordination of officials, scheduling of tournament and regular-season play, and handling of legislative rules interpretations. Thompson graduated from the University of Minnesota with an undergraduate degree in journalism. Following graduation, he spent two years as assistant sports information director at Kansas State University, earning numerous CoSIDA publication awards. He then spent three years as director of public relations and promotions for the NBA’s Kansas City Kings. Thompson and his wife, Carla, have a son (Ted) and a daughter (Emma).
COWBOY COACHES
2017-18 In Review
Mountain West Commissioner Craig Thompson
SEASON OUTLOOK
This is the Mountain West
MOUNTAIN WEST WYOMING ALL-CONFERENCE PL AYERS Mountain States Athletic Conference (Skyline Conference) 1938 John Winterholler, HB
1939
1957 (first official
All-Skyline team) Wimp Hewgley, End
1958 None
1959
Len Kuczewski, G Jim Walden, QB
1960
None
1940 None
1941
Al Lokanc, G
1942 None
1943 (No official league play due to World War II) 1944 (Unofficial league play only) None 1945 (Unofficial league play only) None
1946
Jim Clayton, T Henry Kolasinski, HB
1947
Larry Martoglio, G
1948
Eddie Talboom, HB
1949
Bill Hileman, LB Ted Layman, DE Chuck Spaulding, HB
1953
Dale Haupt, G Wimp Hewgley, T Joe Mastrogiovanni, HB
1954
Clarence “Bugs” Carter, WR Ray Lutterman, T
1955
Clarence “Bugs” Carter, WR Joe Mastrogiovanni, QB
1956
Jim Crawford, HB Buster Elder, WR John Watts, FB Larry Zowada, QB
VIC WASHINGTON
Robert Rivers, RS
1974
Ryan Yarborough, WR Prentice Rhone, RS
None
1992
1976
1994
First Team: Chuck Lamson, QB Mike Walker, HB Bob Bisacre, FB Second Team: Chuck Schmitt, E Dan Grego, T Howard Colling, T Daryl Matthews, G Honorable Mention: Bob Knight, E Lonnie Dunn, E Kevin Ward, E Bill Levine, G Stan Popeck, C Vince Zimmer, C Dick Williams, C
Western Athletic Conference
Glen Hopkins, T Joe Vitale, G
1963
1964
Darryl Alleman, E Herm Memmelaar, T Bill Levine, G
1965
Jerry Durling, G Jim Kiick, HB
1966
Jerry Marion, E Mike LaHood, T Dave Rupp, G Jim Kiick, TB Jerry DePoyster, K Tom Frazier, E Ron Billingsley, T Jerry Durling, G Dick Speights, HB Vic Washington, HB
1967
Mike LaHood, T Paul Toscano, QB Jim Kiick, TB Gene Huey, FL Jerry DePoyster, K Tim Gottberg, E Mike Dirks, T Jim House, LB Vic Washington, HB Dick Speights, HB
1968
Tommy Tucker, G Byra Kite, T Bob Jacobs, K Larry Nels, T Jim House, LB Gene Huey, HB
1969
Tommy Tucker, G Al Zerfoss, T Bob Jacobs, K Brent Engleright, LB Larry Nels, T Rich Trautwein, T
1970
Tom Gorman, LB
1971
Scott Freeman, FL
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1991
Al Duyn, S Frank Erzinger, LB
1961
1950
1952
1973
Fritz Turner, CB
1975
Mack Balls, E Don Quinn, T Bill Levine, G
Dewey McConnell, WR Jim Martin, T Selmer Pederson, DB Doug Reeves, C Bob Schildgen, DT
1972
Mitch Donahue, DE Tyrone Fittje, OG Paul Wallace, CB
Marty Hamilton, E Jerry Hill, HB Chuck Lamson, QB Mark Smolinski, FB
1962
1951
1990
1993
Charles Peterson, T Fred Taucher, C Eddie Talboom, HB Walker “Sonny” Jones, FB Dick Campbell, LB Tom Drost, DE C. T. Hewgley, T Dewey McConnell, WR Selmer Pederson, S Doug Reeves, C Marlin Smith, G Marvin Strauch, DT John Townsend, DL Eddie Talboom, HB
Nick Bebout, T Don Meadows, G
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Dennis Baker, T Aaron Kyle, S Lawrence Gaines, FB Dennis Baker, T Walter Howard, TE Paul Nunu, LB Ray Stawowy, T Kevin McClain, S
1977
Ken Fantetti, LB Walter Howard, TE Dennis Baker, T Myron Hardeman, RB
1978
Johnny Miller, T Greg Chytka, C Myron Hardeman, RB Dan Christopulos, K Don Clayton, P Ken Fantetti, LB Michael Dennis, S
1979
Dan Pittman, WR Mike Shaft, OG Chuck Bradford, NG Jerry Eure, DB Mike Smith, P
1980
Guy Frazier, DE Chuck Bradford, NG John Salley, CB Mandel Robinson, RB Gregg Taylor, C
1981
Jim Eliopulos, LB Darnell Clash, SPEC Walter Goffigan, RB James Williams, TE Joe DiGiorgio, OC Gary Crum, OL
1982
Joe DiGiorgio, OL
1983
Walter Goffigan, RB Joe Ramunno, OG Jack Weil, P
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Joe Ramunno, OL Jay Novacek, TE Pete Benedetti, DB Rick Donnelly, P Dave Evans, RB Kevin Lowe, RB Paul Chytka, DL
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Anthony Sargent, WR Bill Hoffman, TE Tony Kapushion, OT Gerald Abraham, RB Jeff Knapton, DT Galand Thaxton, LB Tom Kilpatrick, P
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Grant Salisbury, C Randy Welniak, QB Dabby Dawson, RB Pat Rabold, DT Mitch Donahue, DE David Edeen, DE Mike Schenbeck, LB Eric Coleman, CB
1989
Mike Jones, TE Kurt Whitehead, DE Ryan Yarborough, WR Ryan Christopherson, RB Brian Gragert, P Marcus Harris, WR
1995
Joe Cummings, DE Brian Gragert, P Marcus Harris, WR Steve Scifres, OL Cory Wedel, K
1996
Marcus Harris, WR Steve Scifres, OT Jim Talich, LB Lee Vaughn, DB Josh Wallwork, QB Cory Wedel, PK
1997
Jay Korth, C Stuart Hanson, DT/DE Je`Ney Jackson, CB Brian Lee, FS Cory Wedel, PK
1998
Marques Brigham, RB Julian Hooker, TE Wendell Montgomery, WR Al Rich, FS
Mountain West Conference
1999
First Team Offense: WR Wendell Montgomery Second Team Offense: OL Dan Delcorio First Team Defense: LB Patrick Chukwurah DB Matt Lehning
2000
First Team Defense: DL Patrick Chukwurah Second Team Offense: OL Adam Goldberg Honorable Mention: PK Aaron Elling DB Lamar James WR Ryan McGuffey LB Kwabena Peprah QB Jay Stoner
2001
First Team Offense: WR Ryan McGuffey OL Adam Goldberg Second Team Offense: QB Casey Bramlet PK Jarvis Wallum Second Team Defense: LB Leo Caires Honorable Mention: WR Malcom Floyd DB Eric Lee DB Guy Tuell
2002
First Team Offense: OT Adam Goldberg Honorable Mention: WR-PR/KR Jovon Bouknight QB Casey Bramlet P Luke Donovan DB Jacque Finn C Trenton Franz LB Tyler Gottschalk WR-PR/KR Scottie Vines DB Nate Young
2003
Second Team Defense: DL Brandon Casavan Honorable Mention: WR/KR Jovon Bouknight QB Casey Bramlet DB Chris Dixon WR Malcom Floyd C Trenton Franz LB Tyler Gottschalk WR Ryan McGuffey OL Issac Morales TE Aaron Robbins PK Deric Yaussi
2004
First Team Offense: C Trenton Franz PK Deric Yaussi PR/KR Hoost Marsh First Team Defense: DL Zach Morris Second Team Offense: TE John Wadkowski PR/KR Jovon Bouknight Second Team Defense: DL Dusty Hoffschneider P Adam Brooks DB Derrick Martin Honorable Mention: QB Corey Bramlet WR Jovon Bouknight OL Chase Johnson DB John Wendling
2005
First Team Offense: WR Jovon Bouknight Second Team Offense: PR/KR Jovon Bouknight Second Team Defense: DL Dusty Hoffschneider Honorable Mention: LB Ward Dobbs DL John Flora OL Chase Johnson OL Jason Karcher DB Derrick Martin DB Ron Rockett DB John Wendling
2006
First Team Offense: OT Chase Johnson First Team Defense: SS John Wendling Second Team Offense: TE Wade Betschart C Jason Karcher Second Team Defense: LB Ward Dobbs DE Corey Mace Honorable Mention: WR Michael Ford FS Dorsey Golston DE Aaron Robbins CB Julius Stinson
2007
First Team Defense: CB Julius Stinson Second Team Offense: TE Wade Betschart Second Team Defense: DT John Fletcher Honorable Mention: LB Ward Dobbs OT Kyle Howard DE Mitch Unrein P Billy Vinnedge
2008
First Team Offense: RB Devin Moore First Team Defense: LB Ward Dobbs Second Team Defense: DT John Fletcher Honorable Mention: C Tim Bond OG Kyle Howard FS Chris Prosinski DE Mitch Unrein
2009
First Team Defense: DT John Fletcher
Second Team Defense: LB Brian Hendricks FS Chris Prosinski Honorable Mention: WR David Leonard P Austin McCoy DE Mitch Unrein
2010
Second Team Defense: DE Josh Biezuns FS Chris Prosinski Honorable Mention: RB Alvester Alexander C Nick Carlson CB Tashaun Gipson LB Brian Hendricks DE Gabe Knapton P Austin McCoy
2011
Second Team Defense: DE Josh Biezuns S Tashaun Gipson LB Brian Hendricks DE Gabe Knapton S Luke Ruff Honorable Mention: CB Blair Burns Second Team Offense: G/C Nick Carlson T Clayton Kirven WR Chris McNeil Honorable Mention: G Tyler Strong
2012
First Team Offense: C Nick Carlson Second Team Offense: WR Chris McNeill First Team Defense: DT Mike Purcell Honorable Mention: QB Brett Smith WR Robert Herron LB Ghaali Muhammad P Tim Gleeson
2013
First Team Defense: DE Eddie Yarbrough Second Team Defense: FS Marqueston Huff Honorable Mention: QB Brett Smith WR Robert Herron LB Jordan Stanton
2014
First Team Defense: DE Eddie Yarbrough Honorable Mention: OG Chase Roullier
2015
Second Team Defense: DE Eddie Yarbrough S Andrew Wingard Second Team Offense: RB Brian Hill OG Chase Roullier
2016
First Team Offense: RB Brian Hill TE Jacob Hollister C Chase Roullier Second Team Offense: QB Josh Allen WR Tanner Gentry PR/KR D.J. May First Team Defense: S Andrew Wingard Honorable Mention: LB Lucas Wacha
2017
Honorable Mention Team Offense: QB Josh Allen KR Tyler Hall First Team Defense: DT Youhanna Ghaifan DE Carl Granderson S Andrew Wingard Second Team Defense: CB Rico Gafford LB Logan Wilson
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1967
George Mills, G Conrad Dobler, DT Forrest Franklin, TB
1972
Steve Cockreham, QB Carl Christensen, OG
1973
Steve Cockreham, QB John Dunn, TE
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Mike Cousins, OL Joe Marion, LB
1976
Dan Christopulos, K Mike Cousins, OL Mike Rafferty, DB
1977 1978
Dan Christopulos, K Mitch Kunce, OL Saunders Montague, DB Jay Schaake, DB Rob Yelland, DL
1979
Rob Yelland, DL
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Dave Gosnell, QB Bob Gustafson, OL Joe Ramunno, OL
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Paul Chytka, DL Dave Evans, RB Dave Gosnell, QB Bob Gustafson, OL Pat Arndt, OL Marty Eliopulos, LB
1986
Pat Arndt, OL Marty Eliopulos, LB Randy Welniak, QB Greg Worker, K
1987
Pat Arndt, OL Mike Hill, DB
1992
Ryan Christopherson, RB Jeremy Gilstrap, TE Jarrod Heidemann, OL Jeff Pinnick, OL
1993
Ryan Christopherson, RB Joe Cummings, LB Jeremy Gilstrap, TE Brian Gragert, P Jarrod Heidemann, OL Michael Jones, TE Waymon Levingston, WR Jeff Pinnick, OL
1994
Ryan Christopherson, RB Joe Cummings, DE Jeremy Gilstrap, TE Jay Korth, OL Jeff Pinnick, C Cory Wedel, PK
1995
Joe Cummings, DE Jeremy Gilstrap, TE Shane Glasser, OG Jay Korth, OG Brian Lee, SS Erek Noland, SS Kelley Pratt, QB Cory Wedel, K
1996
Brian Brown, LB Jason Dreessen, DL Shane Glasser, OL Jay Korth, OL Brian Lee, FS Kelley Pratt, QB Jim Talich, LB Cory Wedel, PK
1997
Brian Brown, LB Jason Dreessen, DL Trent Gamble, SS Shane Glasser, OL Jay Korth, C Brian Lee, FS Jim Talich, LB Cory Wedel, PK
1998
Brian Brown, LB Jason Dreessen, DL Aaron Elling, K Aaron Frude, RB Trent Gamble, SS Zach Keiter, LB Matt Klotz, LB Jay Stoner, QB Darth Tesinsky, FB
2000
Casey Adams, DE Casey Bramlet, QB Ryan Calahan, CB Andrew Deselms, S Aaron Elling, K Jacque Finn, S Aaron Frude, RB Tim Glynn, DE Eric Haley, TE Matt Klotz, LB Pete Merrill, S Dustin Ralph, WR Al Rich, S Mark Sheller, S Jay Stoner, QB Darth Tesinsky, FB Michael Wahlstrom, P Tom Waring, P John Wilson, LB
2001
Casey Adams, DE* Casey Bramlet, QB* Ryan Calahan, CB* Andrew Deselms, S* Luke Donavan, P Jacque Finn, S* Trenton Franz, OC Tim Glynn, DE* Mike Irvin, OG Matt Klotz, LB** Pete Merrill, S* Josh Rollins, DE John Wilson, LB**
2002
Casey Adams, DT** Casey Bramlet, QB** Ryan Calahan, CB** C.R. Davis, RB Andrew Deselms, S** Luke Donovan, P* Jacque Finn, S** Trenton Franz, OC* Michael Irvin, OG* Scott Parker, K J.J. Raterink, QB Josh Rollins, DE* Jeff Tatnall, LB John Wilson, LB***
2003
Casey Adams, DT*** Casey Bramlet, QB*** C.R. Davis, RB* Luke Donovan, P** Jacaue Finn, S*** John Flora, DL Trenton Franz, C** Michael Groover, DE Jake Mayes, DL Scott Parker, K* Jeff Tatnall, LB* J.J. Raterink, QB* John Wendling, S
John Brasee, TE Randy Welniak, QB
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Corey Bramlet, QB* Adam Brooks, P* Luke Chase, LB* Sean Claffey, LB* Cameron Clark, SS* Jacob Doss, QB Mike Groover, DT** Brandon Haugen, LB Tyler Holden, WR* Scott Koch, TE Jake Mayes, NG* Michael Medina, CB Scott Parker, K Michael Ray, SS Marcial Rosales, S/LB Mark Schwarz, OL Drew Severn, C Chris Sundberg, TE Jeff Tatnall, LB*** John Wendling, S**
2006
Russ Arnold, OG Luke Chase, LB** Sean Claffey, LB** Jacob Doss, QB* Jake Edmunds, LB Aric Goodman, K Mike Groover, DT*** Brandon Haugen, LB* Tyler Holden, WR** Weston Johnson, LB Jake Mayes, NG** Michael Medina, CB* Michael Ray, SS* Marcial Rosales, S/LB* Jesson Salyards, TE Chris Sundberg, TE* Billy Vinnedge, P John Wendling, S***
2007
Russ Arnold, OG* Luke Chase, LB*** Sean Claffey, LB*** Jake Edmunds, LB* Brandon Haugen, SLB** Weston Johnson, LB* Michael Medina, CB** Michael Ray, SS** Jesson Salyards, TE* Sam Sterner, OG Alex Toney, SS Billy Vinnedge, K/P*
2008
Russ Arnold, OG** Dax Crum, QB Ward Dobbs, LB Jake Edmunds, LB** Joe Evers, TE Kyle Howard, OG Weston Johnson, LB** Clayton Kirven, OT Nick Landess, K Chris Prosinski, FS Michael Ray, SS*** Jesson Salyards, TE** Jake Scott, K Alex Stover, DT Chris Sundberg, TE**
2009
Russ Arnold, OG*** Nick Carlson, OG Austyn Carta-Samuels, QB Weston Johnson, LB*** Clayton Kirven, OT* Chris Prosinski, FS* Luke Ruff, CB Jesson Salyards, TE*** Jake Scott, K* Alex Stover, DT* Karsten Sween, QB Alex Toney, LB*
2010
Austyn Carta-Samuels, QB* Dax Crum, QB* Clayton Kirven, OT** Chris Prosinski, FS** Luke Ruff, CB* Greg Saydjari, DE Oliver Schober, LB Alex Toney, LB** Mark Willis, DE
2011
Alex Borgs, LB Nick Carlson, C/G* Clayton Kirven, T*** Keenan Montgomery, WR Luke Ruff, S** Dominic Rufran, WR Daniel Sullivan, K
2012
Alex Borgs, LB* Nick Carlson, OC** Jake Jones, OG Justin Martin, PK Keenan Montgomery, WR* Mark Nzeocha, S Luke Ruff, S*** Oliver Schober, LB* Jason Thompson, QB Austin Traphagan, OT Stuart Williams, PK
2013
Justin Bernthaler, DT/DE Alex Borgs, LB** Spencer Bruce, TE/H-Back Jake Jones, OG* Rafe Kiely, C J.D. Krill, TE/H-Back Nathan Leddige, OT Xavier Lewis, SS Patrick Mertens, NT/DT Keenan Montgomery, WR** Eric Nzeocha, WR Chase Roullier, OG Sam Stratton, WR/Holder Brendan Turelli, LS Stuart Williams, PK*
2014
Jacob English, C Dalton Fields, DT Jake Jones, OG ** Rafe Kiely, C * J.D. Krill, TE * Xavier Lewis, FS * Partrick Mertens, DT/NT * Keenan Montgomery, WR *** Oscar Nevermann, LB Eric Nzeocha, TE * Mark Nzeocha, LBÂ * Chase Roullier, OG * Sam Stratton, QB/Holder *
Austin Traphagan, OT * Drew Van Maanen, FB Stuart Williams, PK **
2015
Luis Bach, LB Cameron Coffman, QB Jacob English, DT * Dalton Fields, DT * Carl Granderson, DE Josh Harshman, TE Tim Kamana, LB Rafe Kiely, C ** Anthony Makransky, CB Tayton Montgomery, WR Eric Nzeocha, LB ** Kellen Overstreet, RB Adam Pilapil, FS Chase Roullier, OG ** Nick Smith, QB Drew Van Maanen, FB * Zach Wallace, OT Aaron Young, QB
2016
Nico Evans, RB* Dalton Fields, DT* Austin Fort, TE Youhanna Ghaifan, DT Josiah Hall, DE Tyler Hall, CB Alijah Halliburton, S Josh Harshman, TE* Taniela Lolohea, DE Eric Nzeocha, LB*** John Okwoli, WR Adam Pilapil, LB* Cooper Rothe, K Chase Roullier, C*** Gavin Rush, G Nick Szpor, QB Drew Van Maanen, FB* Zach Wallace, OT* Logan Wilson, LB
2017
Nico Evans, RB** Dalton Fields, DT** Esaias Gandy, S Youhanna Ghaifan, DT * Josiah Hall, DE * Logan Harris, OL Josh Harshman, TE** Jahmari Moore, LB Adam Pilapil, LB** Cooper Rothe, K* Pahl Schwab, OT Nicholas Smith, QB* Nick Szpor, QB* Drew Van Maanen, FB** Sidney Washington, CB Logan Wilson, LB* Andrew Wingard, S *** - four-time honoree ** - three-time honoree * - two-time honoree
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Ryan Christopherson, RB Tom Corontzos, QB Jarrod Heidemann, OL Rodd Merchant, LB Gregg Peters, DL Jeff Pinnick, OL Quentin Skinner, OL
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RECORDS & HISTORY
John Orkish, OL Rob Yelland, DL
1991
Brandon Casavan, DT Trifon Demos, OT Jason Dreessen, NG Aaron Elling, K Aaron Frude, RB Trent Gamble, SFY Justin Hopkin, SFY Eddie Johnson, SFY Matt Klotz, LB Al Rich, SFY Jay Stoner, QB Darth Tesinsky, FB John Wilson, LB
Corey Bramlet, QB Adam Brooks, P Luke Chase, LB Sean Claffey, LB Cameron Clark, SS C.R. Davis, RB Trenton Franz, C*** Mike Groover, DT* Tyler Holden, WR Jake Mayes, NG J.J. Raterink, QB Jeff Tatnall, LB** John Wadkowski, TE John Wendling, S*
SEASON IN REVIEW
Mike Rafferty, DB Dan Christopulos, K
Tom Corontzos, QB Pete Gosar, LB Jim Scifres, OL P.J. Wells, DB
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John Dunn, TE Mike Lopiccolo, OL
1990
Mountain West Conference
THE COWBOYS
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Tom Corontzos, QB Pete Gosar, LB Vaughn Henderson, LB Jim Scifres, OL
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UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING PRESIDENT LAURIE NICHOLS
THE OPPONENTS SEASON IN REVIEW
Laurie Nichols RECORDS & HISTORY
Work history: • 2016-present: President, University of Wyoming
THE COWBOYS
About Laurie Nichols
COWBOY COACHES
Since beginning her duties as UW’s 26th president May 16, 2016, Laurie Nichols has led the development and deployment of the university’s strategic plan – “Breaking Through 2017-2022” – which has positioned UW to break through barriers and explore new frontiers of teaching and learning. Before coming to UW, President Nichols was the provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at South Dakota State University since 2009. Before that, she was dean of the SDSU College of Education and Human Sciences from 1994 to 2008. From August 2008 through mid-June 2009, Dr. Nichols served as interim president of Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D. She began her career in higher education as a member of the faculty of the University of Idaho from 1988 to 1994. President Nichols was born and raised in South Dakota. A first-generation college graduate, she received a bachelor’s degree in education from South Dakota State in 1978. She then earned a master’s degree in vocational and adult education from Colorado State University in 1984 and a Ph.D. in family and consumer sciences education from Ohio State University in 1988. She and her husband, Tim, have two adult daughters.
Education: • Ph.D. in family and consumer sciences education, Ohio State University, 1988.
• 2008-2009: Interim president, Northern State University.
• M.Ed. in vocational and adult education, Colorado State University, 1984.
• 1994-2008: Dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences, South Dakota State University.
• B.S. in education, South Dakota State University, 1978.
• 1988-1994: Assistant and associate professor in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Idaho.
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• 1986-1988: Graduate assistant in home economics education, Ohio State University.
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• 2009-2016: Provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, South Dakota State University.
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TOM BURMAN UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS • Head wrestling coach Mark Branch was hired by Burman prior to the 2008-09 season. Branch has since been named the Western Wrestling Conference Coach of the Year three times at Wyoming. Branch was part of four NCAA Championships as associate head coach at his alma mater, Oklahoma State, and won two individual NCAA titles as a competitor at OSU in 1994 and ‘97. • Wyoming wrestling joined the Big 12 Conference, beginning in the 2015-16 season. • In 2016 and 2018, wrestler Meredith earned his way to the NCAA national championship match at 141 pounds before falling just shy of capturing a national title, finishing second both years. UW Wrestling posted a 17th-place finish at the 2018 NCAA Championships. • Current track and field coach Bryan Berryhill is a fifth UW head coach who has achieved a national title and was hired by Burman. Berryhill captured individual NCAA national championships in the indoor 1-mile run and outdoor 1,500-meter run in 2001 at Colorado State. • The 2014 women’s soccer season saw the Cowgirls advance to the Mountain West Conference Tournament Championship game, while head coach Pete Cuadrado was named Mountain West Coach of the Year. • The women’s tennis team advanced to the 2015 Mountain West Conference Championship match, and head coach Clower earned MW Coach of the Year honors.
Academic Success and Student Services
Tom Burman During the past 11 years that Tom Burman has served as Athletics Director at the University of Wyoming, the past two seasons have been among the most successful and most memorable. In the 2017-18 season, Wyoming Football appeared in its second consecutive bowl game and recorded a dominating win, defeating Central Michigan, 37-14, in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The Cowgirl Volleyball team earned a bid to the Women’s National Invitational Volleyball Championship. Women’s basketball went down to the last game of the season battling for the Mountain West Conference regular-season championship and earned a bid to the WNIT. Head coach Joe Legerski earned MW Coach of the Year for the second consecutive year. Wyoming wrestling placed 17th at the NCAA National Championships and senior Bryce Meredith captured second place at 141 pounds. And the Wyoming men’s swimming and diving team captured the 2018 Western Athletic Conference team championship -- the program’s first conference title in men’s swimming and diving in 50 years. Head coach Dave Denniston was named WAC Swimming Coach of the Year and diving coach Kyle Bogner was named Diving Coach of the Year. Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen attracted national attention throughout the 2017 season and through the 2018 NFL Draft as he became the No. 7 overall pick by the Buffalo Bills, the highest Wyoming Cowboy draft pick in history. In a study by national research firm Joyce Julius & Associates, the media exposure generated by Wyoming Football in 2017-18 was estimated at $159 million. The 2016-17 year began when Wyoming earned the right to host the 2016 Mountain West Football Championship Game by winning the Mountain Division and being the highest ranked team in the conference to end the regular season. The Cowboys defeated two Top 25 teams along the way and received votes themselves in the 2016 college football polls. The Pokes went on to post an 8-6 record and earn a bid to the 2016 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. Head coach Craig Bohl was voted the Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year. In the winter, Cowboy wrestling tied for 21st at the 2017 NCAA Championships, and Wyoming junior Bryce Meredith of Cheyenne placed fourth at 141 pounds and earned All-America honors for the second consecutive season. A young Cowgirl basketball team captured a second-place finish in the Mountain West Conference for the 2016-17 season. The Cowgirls defeated then No. 15 ranked Colorado to conclude non-conference play. Wyoming proceeded to post a 22-10 overall record, and earned a Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) bid, advancing to the second round. Joe Legerski was selected the MW Coach of the Year. Cowboy Basketball was led by first-year head coach Allen Edwards in the 2016-17 season. Wyoming ended its season on a high note by winning the 2017 College Basketball Invitational (CBI) Championship and posting a 23-15 record. Another highlight from the winter season was the debut of two UW freshman divers who both placed at the 2017 NCAA Championships. Cowboy Scotia Mullin placed 14th in the platform and Cowgirl Karla Contreras placed 19th in the 1-meter competition, 22nd in the 3-meter and 37th in the platform event. Kyle Bogner was named the Men’s Diving Coach of the Year for the Western Athletic Conference. The spring season saw Cowgirl Tennis win a school record 18 matches, and post a perfect 10-0 home record. Wyoming was undefeated (5-0) in conference duals to win the Mountain Division. The Cowgirls advanced to the semifinals of the 2017 Mountain West Championships under the direction of head coach Dean Clower, who is the winningest coach in Wyoming Tennis history. Cowboy golfer Ryan Wallen qualified for the 2017 NCAA Washington Regional, where he placed 38th. Eleven members of the Cowboy and Cowgirl track and field team qualified for the 2017 NCAA West Preliminary in Austin, Texas. And for the first time since 2004, Wyoming track and field had both a Cowboy and a Cowgirl earn All-America honors at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Scott Carter captured the bronze medal in the men’s triple jump at the 2017 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships to earn First Team All-America honors. Audra DeStefano earned Honorable Mention All-America honors by finishing 21st in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. “I care deeply about this University, the success of UW Athletics and the well-being of our student-athletes,” Burman said upon his hiring. “We will build a program that wins championships, is a source of great pride to our alumni and generates enthusiasm across the state. The future starts now.” Since Burman was named to the position of Athletics Director on Oct. 9, 2006, Wyoming Athletics has enjoyed many of the most memorable moments in school history. He has hired some of the most accomplished head coaches in University of Wyoming history. Academically, Cowboy and Cowgirl student-athletes have achieved at exceptional levels. Fundraising and season-ticket sales have reached record levels in Burman’s 10-plus years directing the UW Athletics department, and numerous facility projects have been completed. Burman has also scheduled many of the greatest events in Wyoming Athletics history.
Competitive Excellence • Burman changed the course of Wyoming football in December 2013 when he hired Bohl as head coach. Bohl had coached North Dakota State to three consecutive FCS National Championships in 2011, ‘12 and ‘13, was named National Coach of the Year in 2012 and ‘13 and was part of two FBS National Championship teams as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Nebraska, 1995 and ‘97. • The Cowboys have made four bowl appearances during Burman’s tenure as athletics director. Wyoming won the 2009 New Mexico Bowl, earned a bid to the 2011 Gildan New Mexico Bowl, played in the 2016 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl and won the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. • In the spring of 2011, Burman hired Larry Shyatt away from his position as associate head coach at the University of Florida to return to Laramie and take over as head coach of Cowboy Basketball. Shyatt had been part of two National Championships with the Gators in 2006 and ‘07. Burman’s hiring of Shyatt received numerous positive reviews, including an “A” rating from ESPN.com. Of the 19 coaching hires that ESPN.com rated, Wyoming received one of only five “A” ratings. • The Cowboy Basketball team reached the Top 25 of the USA Today Coaches’ Poll during the 2012-13 season and defeated No. 5 ranked San Diego State in the 2013-14 season before capturing the 2015 Mountain West Basketball Tournament Championship and earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. • Burman promoted former Cowboy assistant coach Edwards to succeed Shyatt after Shyatt chose to step aside following the 2015-16 season. Edwards enjoyed a tremendous playing career at Kentucky from 1995-98 that included the Wildcats advancing to three consecutive NCAA Final Fours and winning two national titles in 1996 and ‘98. • Cowgirl Basketball has achieved unprecedented success under the direction of head coach Legerski. Wyoming won the Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) National Championship in the 2006-07 season, defeating Wisconsin, 72-56, in the championship game before a sold-out crowd in Laramie. In 2007-08, the Cowgirls earned the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament berth. In the 2005-06, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2016-17 and 201718 seasons Wyoming also earned bids to the WNIT.
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• Under Burman’s leadership, the University of Wyoming has increased resources in the areas of academic success and student-athlete well-being by over 100 percent. Increased funding of academic support for student-athletes has resulted in unprecedented success. • For the second consecutive year University of Wyoming Athletics had 60 student-athletes earn Mountain West Conference Academic All-Conference honors during the 2016 fall semester. The 60 UW student-athletes tied for the most Cowboys and Cowgirls to earn Academic All-MW in a fall semester. It marked the second consecutive fall semester that UW had 60 individuals earn the honor. • The combined student-athlete cumulative grade-point average for all University of Wyoming sports reached an alltime high for the 2016-17 academic year. That cumulative gpa was 3.13, and is the highest since the cumulative gpa has been tracked, starting in 2002. Five UW athletics teams also set 10-year highs in cumulative gpas. Those five teams were: men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s golf, women’s soccer and men’s wrestling. • Seven Cowboy and Cowgirl teams earned all-time high Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores in the most recent data released by the NCAA in May 2017. Men’s basketball (955), women’s basketball (987), football (964), men’s golf (1,000), men’s swimming and diving (987), women’s tennis (1,000) and women’s track and field (991) all recorded all-time high four-year rates for their programs. • All of the University of Wyoming’s athletics teams once again far exceeded the 930 minimum four-year average benchmark set by the NCAA to qualify for postseason competition. All of UW’s athletics teams earned a multi-year APR score of 955 or higher. • Wyoming men’s golf and women’s tennis teams were recognized by the NCAA for ranking in the Top 10 percent of their respective sports’ APR scores. Both Cowboy Golf and Cowgirl Tennis posted perfect four-year scores of 1,000. It was the fifth consecutive year that men’s golf posted a perfect score and the third straight year that women’s tennis achieved a perfect mark. • A total of 60 Cowboy and Cowgirl student-athletes graduated during UW’s spring graduation ceremonies. They joined a group of 20 UW student-athletes who graduated in December of 2016 for a total of 80 graduates this past academic year. • Burman’s commitment to student-athlete well-being is evident in the addition of several key staff devoted to improving the overall athletic and academic experience for student-athletes. These new staff members include: a fulltime athletics department team physician, a sports nutritionist and additional sports medicine, sports performance and academic support staff members.
Revenue Generation/Facilities • In November of 2017, the Cowboy Joe Club, the fundraising organization for the University of Wyoming Athletics Department, announced that it had reached the 5,000-member plateau, making it the largest annual athletics scholarship fund membership in the Mountain West Conference. • Wyoming Athletics shattered its annual fundraising record in the 2015-16 fiscal year as $20.4 million in pledges and gifts were made to UW Athletics. That broke the previous record of $12.8 million in pledges and gifts to UW Athletics that was also set during Burman’s tenure as A.D. in the 2013-14 fiscal year. • Cowboy Joe Club annual revenue grew from $2.1 million in 2006 to over $5 million as of the end of the 2015-16 fiscal year. • In 2011, season-ticket sales for Wyoming Football surpassed the 10,000 season-ticket mark for the first time in school history. Cowboy fans also purchased over 10,000 season tickets for the 2017 football season. • Burman has spearheaded over $100 million in facilities projects during his time as athletics director, including: construction of a new $11 million Indoor Practice Facility (Fall 2007); construction of the $22 million Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites addition to War Memorial Stadium (Fall 2010); extensive renovations to the east side of War Memorial Stadium; significant upgrades to the UniWyo Sports Complex for volleyball and wrestling; completion of a new $3 million Indoor Tennis Facility (Spring 2011); a new $1.2 million golf practice facility (Summer 2014); and Phase I and II of a $30 million renovation to the Arena-Auditorium that will be completed in the fall of 2017. • The new Mick and Susie McMurry High Altitude Performance Center was completed in the summer of 2018 and will provide all UW student-athletes with a world-class training facility. The $44 million facility is being funded by $24 million in private donations and $20 million in matching funds from the state of Wyoming that were allocated with the support from the Wyoming State Legislature and Gov. Matt Mead. Construction of the facility began in December 2016.
Scheduling • The 2017 season saw the Oregon Ducks make their first-ever appearance in Laramie. Burman negotiated a homeand-home series with Oregon. Oregon has been one of the most successful programs in the nation over the past decade. In January 2015, Oregon played in the inaugural College Football Playoff National Championship Game, and in January 2011 the Ducks played in the BCS National Championship Game. • Burman scheduled the most-anticipated event in the history of War Memorial Stadium when the No. 9 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers came to Laramie on Sept. 24, 2011, for the first time. It marked only the second time that a Big Ten football team had appeared in Laramie. • Burman negotiated the 2009 appearance of the No. 2 ranked Texas Longhorns in War Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns made their first-ever appearance in Wyoming and went on to play for the 2009 National Championship, finishing as the national runner-up. • In addition to Texas (2009), Nebraska (2011) and Oregon (2017), Burman has also secured future football contracts to bring the following teams to War Memorial Stadium: Washington State (2018), Missouri (2019) and Texas Tech (2023). Before becoming A.D. at Wyoming, Burman had previously served as an Associate Athletics Director at UW from 1995-2000. His first position at his alma mater was as Associate Athletics Director for Development, serving as Executive Director of the Cowboy Joe Club from 1995-97. From 1997-2000, Burman was Wyoming’s Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs. During that time period, he was instrumental in raising funds for the $9.4 million Rochelle Athletics Center. He served as Athletics Director at Portland State University from Sept. 2000 through March 2006. Burman returned to UW in March 2006 as Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement with the UW Foundation, before being selected by President Tom Buchanan as the eighth athletics director in UW history. Burman began his intercollegiate athletics career as Director of Marketing and Promotions (1993-95) at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. Before entering a career in college athletics, he worked as a project manager for the sports management company DeWilber & Associates in McLean, Va., from 1990-92. He earned a bachelor of science degree from Wyoming in 1988 and an M.B.A. from Robert Morris University in Coraopolis, Pa., in 1991. Burman is 52 years old, born Jan. 4, 1966. He and his wife, Kathy, have two sons, Drew and Nathan.
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Randy Welniak
Phil Wille
Tim Collins
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Senior Associate A.D. for Internal Operations
Associate A.D. for Development
Rachael Hulet Joe Verschueren Lonnie Penner
Peter Prigge
Albert Reiser
John Siceloff
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Assistant A.D. for Academic Services
Assistant A.D., Technology & Project Coordination
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Associate A.D. for Business Operations
Associate A.D. for Ticketing & Sales
Dennis Trapani
Michael Aanonsen
Debbie Allred
Assistant A.D. – Creative Services
Assistant A.D. for Marketing & Branding
Kelley Anderson Jason Baldwin Matthew Boyer Kiefer Bribiesca Academic Coordinator
Physician
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Mike Cotterman
Dean Dockter
Eric Donoval
Riley Downing
Jason Dronen
Jennifer Ferden
Director of Sports Performance (Olympic Sports)
Assistant Director, Concessions
Associate Director of Sports Performance (Football)
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Assistant Athletic Trainer
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Eligibility Coordinator
Equipment Manager
Assistant Manager, Business Operations
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Associate A.D. – Facility Operations and Event Management
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Tyson Drew
Bill Sparks Senior Associate A.D. for Business Operations
Senior Associate A.D., SWA
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Deputy Director of Athletics
Brandy Brummond Office Associate
Alyson Hagy Faculty Athletics Representative
Scott Knerr
Kasey Lara
Jordan Lange
Associate Director of Sports Medicine
Office Associate
Graphics Designer
Will Harrison Tori Holmquist Ben Iannacchione Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Megan Jensen
Accounting Associate, Sr.
Director of Sports Performance (Football)
Associate Athletic Trainer
Rachel Leahy
Mary Lyle
Jill Malloy
Ace Malsom
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Insurance Coordinator/Sport Medicine Office Manager
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Ryan Pinson
Allison Pisano
Spirit Program Head Coach
Assistant Ticket Manager
Director of Sports Medicine
Office Associate
Patrick Shelby
Pam Shuster
Aengle Smith
Taylor Stuemky
Cole Vertz
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Financial Aid Coordinator
Office Associate
Director of Academic Services
Associate Athletics Trainer/ Director of Rehabilitation
Colin Vickers
Haley Walsh
Claudia Woods
Director of Concessions
Office Associate
Athletic Development Officer – CJC
Assistant Director, Creative Services
Office Associate
Tammy Rompola
Jeremy Ross
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Craig Bohl
Chad Callihan
Dean Clower
Peter Cuadrado
Men’s & Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country
Wrestling
Football
Women’s Volleyball
Women’s Tennis
Women’s Soccer
Dave Denniston
Allen Edwards
Joe Jensen
Joe Legerski
Josey Stender
Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving
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Director of Men’s and Women’s Golf
Women’s Basketball
Women’s Golf
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The University of Wyoming Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to the development of tomorrow’s leaders by creating an environment that promotes personal growth, academic and athletic excellence in a progressive, inclusive, and transparent manner. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will support the overall University of Wyoming mission, provide an outstanding fan experience, encourage community engagement, and serve as a source of pride for alumni, supporters, and the state of Wyoming.
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CORE VALUES Dedication to Student-Athletes
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We will promote the well-being of student-athletes and provide opportunities for academic, athletic, and personal success. We will foster academic excellence, graduate student-athletes, support their development as citizens, and prepare them to be leaders.
Integrity We will demonstrate integrity in all areas. We are dedicated to financial stability, rules compliance, diversity, and personal accountability.
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Respect We will celebrate a climate of mutual respect, inclusiveness, loyalty, and sportsmanship by recognizing contributions to our teams, our department, and the university.
Competitive Success
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We will endeavor to be the very best when representing the University of Wyoming and our state. We are committed to providing the resources and personnel for our teams to achieve success.
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