Monthly Archives: December 2009

Countdown to kickoff

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Posted on December 17, 2009 by rgagliardi

Both Wyoming and Fresno State held their first and only real big practices prior to Saturday’s New Mexico Bowl here in Albuquerque Thursday. Fresno State practiced first in the morning, and even though it was sunny it was chilly so … Continue reading →

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Reception dinner and talent show photos

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Posted on December 17, 2009 by admin

I managed to convince Robert and Mike to send along some photos while they are down in Albuquerque, so those of us not there can see what’s going on.  So here’s the first three I got. All from Thursday evenings … Continue reading →

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Poke Profile: Alvester Alexander

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Posted on December 17, 2009 by rgagliardi

Get to know Wyoming true freshman Alvester Alexander: Position: Running back Height/weight: 5-11, 200 Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Sociology Favorite Music: Rap and R&B Favorite TV show: Family Guy Favorite Movie: The 40-Year-Old Virgin Favorite Food: Seafood Dream Date: Lauren … Continue reading →

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Fun and food on the first night

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Posted on December 16, 2009 by rgagliardi

The first night of festivities just concluded here in Albuquerque for the Wyoming and Fresno State football teams as they prepare for Saturday’s New Mexico Bowl. Both teams arrived late Wednesday morning or early in the afternoon. UW brought 92 … Continue reading →

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On location in Albuquerque

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Posted on December 16, 2009 by rgagliardi

Myself, WTE photo editor Michael Smith and Laramie Boomerang sports reporter Ryan Lucas arrived safely in Albuquerque this morning, even though we got a little lost finding our hotel. Anyone who knows me can’t be surprised by that. I can … Continue reading →

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Poke Profile: John Fletcher

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Posted on December 16, 2009 by rgagliardi

As Wyoming prepares for its New Mexico Bowl game with Fresno State I will profile a different Cowboys player each day leading up to Saturday’s game. This one features John Fletcher John Fletcher Position: Defensive lineman Height/weight: 6-6, 265 Hometown: … Continue reading →

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Fresno State stories

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Posted on December 15, 2009 by rgagliardi

A couple of interesting stories from the Fresno Bee on the Bulldogs. http://www.fresnobee.com/sports/story/1748615.html http://www.fresnobee.com/sports/bulldogs/story/1748616.html

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Wyoming vs Fresno State Live Blog

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Posted on December 15, 2009 by admin

Well here we go.  One final football live blog! Robert will start live blogging around 1:30 and will continue on through as much of the game as he can. Go Cowboys! Wyoming vs Fresno State (New Mexico Bowl)

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Poke Profile: Weston Johnson

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Posted on December 15, 2009 by rgagliardi

As we get closer to the New Mexico Bowl I will post profiles of certain Wyoming players. I wanted to start with senior linebacker Weston Johnson since he is one of the key players on defense, but also to let … Continue reading →

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Business as usual

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Posted on December 14, 2009 by rgagliardi

First-year coach Dave Christensen stresses discipline and a certain way of doing things. Wyoming has practiced that way all season, and that hasn’t changed as the team prepares for Saturday’s New Mexico Bowl with Fresno State. “Its’ pretty much the … Continue reading →

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