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Notes and quotes from Shyatt teleconference

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Posted on April 1, 2011 by rgagliardi

There was a lot to sift through from Larry Shyatt’s first teleconference with the media Friday as Wyoming’s newly hired men’s basketball coach. Shyatt said he developed a good relationship with current UW athletics director Tom Burman in his first … Continue reading →

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It’s official: Shyatt hired by UW

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Posted on March 31, 2011 by rgagliardi

Here is the official release from Wyoming on the hiring of Larry Shyatt as its next men’s basketball coach. http://www.wyomingathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/033111aaa.html UW associate athletics director Kevin McKinney said Shyatt signed a five-year contract worth $645,000 annually, with $190,000 of that in … Continue reading →

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Just a matter of time now for Shyatt hiring

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Posted on March 31, 2011 by rgagliardi

Just got off the phone with a source very close to the situation, and was told Wyoming and Larry Shyatt are “finalizing the paperwork” right now in Atlanta for Shyatt to be the Cowboys’ next men’s basketball coach. An announcement … Continue reading →

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Shyatt still the favorite

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Posted on March 31, 2011 by rgagliardi

Another day, another “hurry up and wait” to hear who the next Wyoming men’s basketball coach will be. It looked like it would be Larry Shyatt for much of Wednesday, but he didn’t get off an airplane with UW’s in-house … Continue reading →

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Looking back at Shyatt

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Posted on March 30, 2011 by rgagliardi

Here are a few articles from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle archives when Larry Shyatt left Wyoming for Clemson. Might make for some interesting reading for those who don’t know Shyatt’s past with UW. http://sy7/fShowArticle.aspx?record_id=33908 http://sy7/fShowArticle.aspx?record_id=32877 http://sy7/fShowArticle.aspx?record_id=41098

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The end is near?

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Posted on March 30, 2011 by rgagliardi

From all indications, the end is very near to find the next Wyoming men’s basketball coach. UW’s search committee is in Atlanta today where its search firm is located. It’s also being reported that that group is talking to candidates … Continue reading →

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Letter from Tom Burman

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Posted on March 24, 2011 by rgagliardi

This just came over my email from Wyoming athletics director Tom Burman: A Letter From University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman to Wyoming Fans, I am writing this letter to you, our fans of University of Wyoming Athletics, to … Continue reading →

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Gosar a candidate for UW job

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Posted on March 24, 2011 by rgagliardi

According to this story http://www.magicvalley.com/sports/college/csi/article_c1ce56b2-55cf-11e0-b939-001cc4c002e0.html Wyoming native and former UW player and graduate assistant Steve Gosar is a candidate for the Cowboys’ men’s basketball coaching job. Notice what Gosar says that UW would be his dream job if. …. Gosar seems … Continue reading →

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Stories on UW meeting with Taylor

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Posted on March 23, 2011 by rgagliardi

Late last night Virginia media outlets confirmed that Wyoming officials, including President Tom Buchanan and athletics director Tom Burman met with Old Dominion coach Blaine Taylor Tuesday in Virginia. Here are some links to their coverage, and a little more … Continue reading →

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Speculation grows on next UW hoops coach

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Posted on March 22, 2011 by rgagliardi

Today was “airport watch” and I’m sure it won’t be the last. A private plane flew from Laramie to Virginia, stayed about for about 2 1/2 hours and then flew back to Laramie. In today’s Internet age, we can track … Continue reading →

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