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UW gets commitments from Washington trio

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Posted on January 15, 2012 by rgagliardi

The state of Washington is becoming a target area in recruiting for the Wyoming football team. UW received verbal commitments Sunday from three Washington prospects: cornerback Jayshawn Jordan 5-foot-10, 170 pounds) of O’Dea High in Seattle and running back D.J. … Continue reading →

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Alexander turns pro

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Posted on January 13, 2012 by rgagliardi

Wyoming running back Alvester Alexander has declared himself eligible for this year’s NFL Draft and will forego his senior season with the Cowboys. I heard rumblings about this earlier in the week, but nothing was confirmed and all indications I … Continue reading →

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Christensen signs historic contract

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Posted on January 12, 2012 by rgagliardi

Dave Christensen is the answer of a trivia question? Who was the first University of Wyoming coach to make more than $1 million a year? Another one might be who was the first State of Wyoming employee to make more … Continue reading →

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Players come and players go for UW

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Posted on January 9, 2012 by rgagliardi

Monday was the first day of classes for the spring semester at Wyoming, and a busy day in the form of announcements as UW announced three mid-year signees and four scholarship players that won’t be back. The biggest news among … Continue reading →

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Roberts to visit UW in late January

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Posted on January 4, 2012 by rgagliardi

 It’s been debated here, on Internet message boards and probably in various locations around the state. Is Sheridan running back Jordan Roberts good enough to play at Wyoming, and should he be given at chance to play at Wyoming? I … Continue reading →

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Tormey new defensive coordinator at UW

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Posted on December 28, 2011 by rgagliardi

Here is the news release from Wyoming on Chris Tormey being the new defensive coordinator and defensive secondary coach at UW. The guy brings a lot of experience, including being a head coach. I like that part of it. Thoughts? 

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Brandon says he’s staying at UW

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Posted on December 20, 2011 by rgagliardi

Absolutely. That was the response I got Tuesday afternoon when I asked Wyoming offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Gregg Brandon if he was going to be back for his second season with the Cowboys.

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Brandon targeted by Illinois

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Posted on December 19, 2011 by rgagliardi

Wyoming offensive coordinator Gregg Brandon could soon hold the same job at Illinois, and if so it would make sense. See this story for the details. http://blogs.suntimes.com/illini/2011/12/beckman_likely_to_make_brandon.html Brandon had not heard from Illinois prior to the New Mexico Bowl. If … Continue reading →

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UW-Temple postgame thoughts

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Posted on December 17, 2011 by rgagliardi

Tough way to end a good season for Wyoming with a 37-15 loss to Temple Saturday in the New Mexico Bowl. Just wasn’t in the cards for the Cowboys and the Owls were better in every area. Temple scored touchdowns … Continue reading →

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Christensen agrees to new contract with UW

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Posted on December 17, 2011 by rgagliardi

University of Wyoming athletics director Tom Burman said Saturday morning that football coach Dave Christensen has agreed in principal to a new five-year contract that will include a raise in salary. “It’s not formalized in writing, and that will happen … Continue reading →

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