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Cowboys’ defense still swimming

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Posted on March 28, 2012 by rgagliardi

The Wyoming football team did some scrimmaging Wednesday in its fourth practice of spring drills at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. But first-year defensive coordinator and secondary coach Chris Tormey said his guys best describe what you do in … Continue reading →

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UW-UNLV key to the game

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Posted on March 8, 2012 by rgagliardi

My No. 1 key for Wyoming tonight in its quarterfinal game with No. 20 UNLV at the Mountain West Tournament: Make shots: Simple yet not always easy for Wyoming. But the more shots it makes, the fewer opportunities UNLV has … Continue reading →

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UW-UNLV postgame thoughts

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Posted on February 4, 2012 by rgagliardi

First thought: This was far and away Wyoming’s best win of the season. The Cowboys beat No. 11 UNLV 68-66 for their first victory over a ranked team since 2000. They did it with a balanced offensive attack with four … Continue reading →

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Talking with Tormey

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Posted on December 28, 2011 by rgagliardi

 Just got off the phone with new Wyoming defensive coordinator Chris Tormey. “I think (UW) is clearly a program that’s headed in the right direction,” Tormey said. “(UW coach) Dave Christensen is doing things the right way, and the way … Continue reading →

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New Mexico Bowl notes and quotes

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Posted on December 16, 2011 by rgagliardi

Been doing a lot of writing since Wyoming got the invitation to play in Saturday’s New Mexico Bowl a little more than a week ago. Here are some notes and quotes that didn’t make the paper. –Temple coach Steve Addazio … Continue reading →

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No live chat on Thanksgiving

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Posted on November 24, 2011 by rgagliardi

Just a friendly reminder that I won’t have our weekly live chat on Wyoming football and other sports today since it is Thanksgiving. I appreciate everyone who has participated in these chats, and during the live blogs during games. I … Continue reading →

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Bowl bits to chew on

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Posted on November 14, 2011 by rgagliardi

Wyoming needs one more victory to become bowl eligible, and it’s an early 25-point favorite to beat 1-9 New Mexico Saturday in Laramie to get that seventh win. It’s a pretty safe assumption if the Cowboys are bowl eligible that … Continue reading →

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Video: Dominic Rufran

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Posted on November 11, 2011 by rgagliardi

Wyoming’s true freshman receiver grew up near Colorado Springs in the shadows of Air Force football. Hear what he has to say about that, as well as other topics.

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M’Baye making splash at Oklahoma

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Posted on October 28, 2011 by rgagliardi

Former Wyoming assistant basketball coach Fred Langley, who is doing some analyst work for the mtn., sent me a link about former UW player Amath M’Baye and how he’s doing at Oklahoma. M’Baye will sit out this season. Got to … Continue reading →

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Mountain West to talk with Big East on mega merger

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Posted on October 25, 2011 by rgagliardi

This story came from the Las Vegas Review-Journal. You think the Mountain West-Conference USA merger was big — in terms of the number of teams — wait until you see this. Can’t say I like it, unless there is guaranteed … Continue reading →

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