Monthly Archives: August 2009

Texas staying cool

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Posted on August 20, 2009 by rgagliardi

Wyoming’s highly anticipated game with No. 2 Texas in Laramie is just over three weeks away. But right now both teams are still going through fall camp, and in Austin, Texas, that means suffocating heat where 100-degree temperatures are as … Continue reading →

Posted in Moutain West Conference, UW-Texas Game

Scrimmage No. 2 report

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Posted on August 18, 2009 by rgagliardi

Depending how you look at it, the University of Wyoming’s defense made great improvements or the offense suffered a significant setback. The second scrimmage of fall camp Tuesday at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium was nothing like the first … Continue reading →

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Five things to watch in scrimmage No. 2

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Posted on August 17, 2009 by rgagliardi

The Cowboys scrimmage for the second time in fall camp at 8:45 Tuesday morning at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. There are two more scrimmages after this one and first-year coach Dave Christensen and Co. still have a lot … Continue reading →

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Practice wrap 8/15

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Posted on August 15, 2009 by rgagliardi

First-year coach Dave Christensen had the team practice in Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium Saturday, less than 24 hours after the Cowboys’ first scrimmage of fall camp. Originally scheduled to be a practice in full pads, Christensen had the … Continue reading →

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News and notes from the scrimmage

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Posted on August 14, 2009 by rgagliardi

Dave Christensen wouldn’t say it, but the quarterback battle looks to be down to senior Karsten Sween and junior-college transfer Robert Benjamin. Both were impressive in Friday’s scrimmage as Benjamin was 12 of 17 for 178 yards with three touchdowns … Continue reading →

Posted in Offense

Around the MWC

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Posted on August 13, 2009 by rgagliardi

Some news and notes from other Mountain West Conference football teams, and other University of Wyoming opponents: –TCU senior defensive end Jerry Hughes was recently named to his sixth preseason All-American list, with the latest being Sports Illustrated. ESPN.com named … Continue reading →

Posted in Moutain West Conference

Scrimmage preview

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Posted on August 13, 2009 by rgagliardi

Finally, some true evaluation. The University of Wyoming football team scrimmages for the first time of fall camp at about 9:30 Friday morning at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Practice starts at 8:45 a.m. Starting jobs and back-up spots … Continue reading →

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Let's get physical

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Posted on August 10, 2009 by rgagliardi

Dave Christensen knows he needs to find a starting quarterback and consistent receivers in order to run his spread offense. He also knows depth is needed to be developed at linebacker and in the defensive secondary. But aside from all … Continue reading →

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Media Day notes

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Posted on August 8, 2009 by rgagliardi

Saturday was media day for the University of  Wyoming football team, along with volleyball and women’s soccer. Coaches talked, answered a couple of questions and then everyone filtered outside to sun-splashed Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium for more questions … Continue reading →

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Practice notes — Day 1

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Posted on August 6, 2009 by rgagliardi

The first practice of fall camp is done, and all the questions surrounding this team have been answered. Yeah, right. First-year coach Dave Christensen liked the fact he had a full team out there, even though there were a lot … Continue reading →

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