Slow around here waiting for Poke football. So I will bring up a topic for the board. I was flipping the channels around and watched about 2 and one half minutes of WNBA All star game. Game was unwatchable but beside the point there is an interesting rule with a 4 point shot. Women could score a 4 pointer if they jacked a shot up from one of two small circles between the three point line and half court. I think it is a bad idea and only encourages even more poor shooting and seems like a desperate plea to get people to tune in to the WNBA. This rule is for the All star game in the WNBA only but would not be even a little surprised if they added it to the regular season as a rule. Do you like the rule? Anyone think it could be added to NBA and eventually NCAA?
And that got me thinking, thanks largely to Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese in the NCAA, Women's college hoops is on the rise. But will we watch any women's hoops long term? I hope the WNBA becomes a better product or even Clark and Reese wont be able to save it. It is just hard to watch and I try with the Cowgirls but still find myself struggling. I am told by Cowgirl fans it is a better brand of basketball than the men's game. Cowgirls have more success than the Cowboys but still its difficult. Is women's hoops on the rise? Will you get season tickets to the Cowgirls? Or will this NCAA surge crash and burn once Clark is lost in the WNBA?

Maldonado and Jeffries Continue NBA Summer League Action in Las Vegas​

LARAMIE, Wyo. (July 12,2023) –Former Cowboys Hunter Maldonado and Drake Jeffries continue NBA Summer League Tournament action this week in Las Vegas. Maldonado and the Oklahoma City Thunder started play in Salt Lake City last week and open on Friday at 2:30 p.m. on NBATV against the Washington Wizards. Jeffries is playing with the Orlando Magic and has not appeared in a contest as the Magic continue play Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. against the Knicks on ESPN in the round robin and tournament portion of the event.

Maldonado averaged 4.0 points to go along with 2.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in the Salt Lake portion of the schedule.

Maldonado, a native of Colorado Springs, Colo. finished his career with 2,158 points to rank third all-time in school history. He also is UW's and the Mountain West's all-time leader in assists with 630. He ranks eighth at UW in rebounds with 808 and is the only player in college basketball history to record over 2,000 points, have over 600 assists and grab over 800 rebounds.

He played in a school record 157 games along with a school record 144 starts. He recorded a career-high 36 points against New Mexico in the MW Tournament in his final game at Wyoming.

Maldonado also added 188 steals at UW for second all-time and made 558 free throws to rank second at UW.

Jeffries played last season with the Lakeland Magic in the NBA G League. He averaged 7.0 points per game along with 2.1 rebounds and 0.7 assists per night. He hit 1.6 threes per game during the season.

Jeffries finished his senior season with 94 three-pointers to rank third in single season school history. He shot 41 percent from beyond the arc. In two seasons with the Brown and Gold, Jeffries hit 146 threes ranking No. 11 in school history. He shot .394 percent from deep in his career, which ranks fourth in school history.

He hit a school record and MW record 11 three-pointers earlier this season against Hastings College. During his career, Jeffries hit four or more threes in a game 18 times in his career and did so 12 times this season. He averaged 10.3 points per game along with 5.3 rebounds.

will be travelling to Wyo for athletics games? Idaho and Utah State were previously banned.

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2023 Wyoming Football MediaGuide


Las Vegas, Nev. (July 18, 2023) -- The Wyoming Cowboys will join the other Mountain West Conference football programs this week to preview the 2023 college football season at Mountain West Media Days at the Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. Representing the University of Wyoming at the event will be head coach Craig Bohl, junior linebacker Easton Gibbs and graduate quarterback Andrew Peasley.



The event will run Wednesday and Thursday, July 19-20 with conference and national media conducting interviews with the head coaches and two student-athletes from all 12 MW football programs. The student-athlete interviews will take place on Wednesday, followed by coaches' interviews on Thursday.



Craig Bohl Looks to Continue Wyoming's Success in His 10th Season as Head Coach

Bohl will enter his 10th season leading the University of Wyoming Football program in 2023 and with his 10th season will become the longest tenured head football coach in school history. He was previously tied with former Cowboy head coaches John Corbett (1915-23) and Lloyd Eaton (1962-70), who each served nine seasons as head coach of the Cowboys.



The 2023 season will be Bohl’s 21st as a head coach at the collegiate level. During the past nine seasons under the direction of Bohl, Wyoming Football has enjoyed a level of excellence that has never been reached in the rich history of Cowboy Football.



Bohl and his coaching staff became the first Wyoming Football staff to lead UW to three straight bowl victories -- the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, the 2019 NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl and the 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.



He and his staff are the only football staff in Wyoming history to lead five different teams to bowl appearances. Wyoming’s 2022 appearance in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl marked the fifth time in seven seasons (2016, ‘17, ‘19, ‘21 and ‘22) that Bohl guided the Cowboys to a bowl bid. The Cowboys earned bowl eligibility a sixth time in the 2018 season.



In terms of success, the Cowboys have become regular contenders in the race for the Mountain West Conference title. The Pokes concluded the 2022 season in second place in the Mountain Division. UW also finished second in its division in 2017. In 2016, Wyoming won the Mountain Division and hosted the 2016 Mountain West Championship Game by virtue of being the highest ranked team in the conference at the time of the championship game. UW has enjoyed five winning seasons in the seven seasons since 2016, winning eight games in 2016, ‘17 and ‘19 and recording seven wins in 2021 and ‘22.



Easton Gibbs and Andrew Peasley Return to Lead the Cowboys in 2023

Junior middle linebacker Gibbs was named First Team All-Mountain West in 2022 as a sophomore in voting by Mountain West head coaches and media. He has been named to the 2023 Preseason First Team All-MW Team by both Athlon Sports and Phil Steele. Gibbs ranked No. 3 in the conference and 22nd nationally in tackles for the 2022 season, at 9.3 tackles per game. He recorded the first 100-tackle season of his career, with 121. He became only the 61st Cowboy in the 126-year history of Cowboy Football to record 100 tackles in a single season. In 2022, he became the third Wyoming linebacker to earn First Team All-Mountain West honors in the last four consecutive seasons, following Logan Wilson (2019) and Chad Muma (2020 and ‘21).



Peasley earned Honorable Mention All-Mountain West Conference in 2022 in voting by Mountain West head coaches and media. In his first season as Wyoming’s starting QB in '22 after transferring from Utah State, Peasley earned the immediate respect from his teammates by being voted a team captain. He went on to lead Wyoming to a 7-6 record and a berth in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl.



Peasley threw for 1,574 yards and 10 touchdowns in 12 games, missing the Colorado State game due to injury. He also showed his versatility by rushing for 339 yards and two more TDs. He was Wyoming’s team leader in total offense, with 1,913 total yards. His cool, calm demeanor enabled the Cowboys to record come-from-behind victories in four different games with him under center.



Place-kicker John Hoyland Racking Up Preseason Honors

One of Wyoming’s most highly-decorated players returning this season is junior place-kicker John Hoyland, who has been recognized as one of the top returning place-kickers in the nation in 2023. Hoyland has been named to Athlon Sports 2023 Preseason Second Team All-America squad, and he also was selected by Phil Steele as a Third Team 2023 Preseason All-American.



A year ago, Hoyland was selected the 2022 First Team All-Mountain West place-kicker in voting by MW head coaches and media. He was also a 2022 Semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award. This preseason, he has also been selected as the 2023 First Team Preseason All-Mountain West Conference place-kicker by both Athlon Sports and Phil Steele.



In 2022, Hoyland led the MW and ranked No. 7 in the nation in field goals made (1.69 per game), was No. 2 in the MW and No. 18 in the FBS in field-goal percentage (88.0 percent) and made 22 of 25 field goal attempts on the season. His 22 made field goals set a new Wyoming single-season school record, breaking the record of former Cowboy All-America kickers Cory Wedel, who made 20 field goals in 1996, and J.D. Wallum, who made 20 in 2001. He also made four field goals of over 50 yards in the 2022 season -- 51 yards, 53, 53 and 55. His 55-yarder was tied for the fifth longest in the FBS last season and was the longest in the Mountain West in ‘22.



Cowboys Return 17 Starters and 48 Letterwinners From 2022

A year ago, the Wyoming Cowboys entered the 2022 college football season as the fourth youngest team in the country. But given that, the Cowboys went on to record a 7-6 record, finish second in the Mountain West Conference Mountain Division and earn a spot in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Along the way the ‘22 Pokes defeated rivals Air Force, Colorado State, Hawai’i, New Mexico, Utah State and American Athletic Conference member Tulsa.

As Wyoming approaches the 2023 season, the outlook is much different than it was a year ago. A total of 17 of 24 starters return this season, with 10 of 11 starters returning on defense, a group of five starters on offense plus starting place-kicker Hoyland and starting punter Clayton Stewart.

Those 17 returning starters are among 48 returning letterwinners -- 22 on offense, 22 on defense and four on special teams.

The Pokes will not be shy of leadership either. While team captains for the 2023 season will not be voted on until fall camp, all four team captains return from last year in linebacker Gibbs and nose tackle Cole Godbout on defense and quarterback Peasley and tight end Treyton Welch on offense.



Preseason All-Conference Honors for Several Cowboys From Athlon and Phil Steele

A number of Cowboys have been named to 2023 Preseason All-Mountain West teams by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele.

Athlon Sports selected 13 Wyoming Cowboys to its 2023 Preseason All-Mountain West Teams earlier this summer. Six Wyoming Cowboys were named to Athlon’s Preseason First Team. Those six include: place-kicker Hoyland, graduate offensive tackle Frank Crum and junior running back Harrison Waylee, who transferred to Wyoming in January from Northern Illinois, on offense. Junior defensive tackle Jordan Bertagnole, middle linebacker Gibbs and graduate nose tackle Godbout represent the Cowboy defense on the First Team.

Three Cowboys are on Athlon’s All-Mountain West Second Team, including junior defensive end DeVonne Harris, junior offensive center Nofoafia Tulafono and graduate tight end Welch.



Sophomore defensive end Braden Siders is the only Wyoming Cowboy on the Third Team, while three Cowboys are on the Fourth Team. Those three are junior free safety Wyett Ekeler, graduate punter Stewart and junior linebacker Shae Suiaunoa.



The 2023 Phil Steele Preseason All-Conference teams were announced earlier this summer and 10 Wyoming Cowboys were named to the Preseason All-Mountain West Teams. Among those 10 were place-kicker Hoyland, who was named First Team All-Mountain West. He was joined on Phil Steele's Mountain West First Team by defensive tackle Bertagnole, offensive tackle Crum, middle linebacker Gibbs and defensive end Harris.



Wyoming had two players named to Phil Steele’s All-Mountain West Second Team. Junior running back Dawaiian McNeely and tight end Welch were the Second Team selections.



Two other Cowboys were named Third Team. Those two were sophomore defensive end Sabastian Harsh and linebacker Suiaunoa. Nose tackle Godbout was the lone Poke named to the Fourth Team.

and requests a one month extension. Why would the MWC grant that? Is this even notice? Kinda like being half pregnant.

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6’2” 185 lb athelete. Chose WYO over CSU and a bunch of smaller schools. K-State and were nosing around him but hadn’t offered.

Here’s a link to the latest one. Talking about NIL and the 1WYO collective.

Jacob Theodosiou. PG. 2023 class. Western Reserve Academy (Ohio.). 6-foot-4 Point Guard.

Canadian National Team. Dayton and South Carolina offered. Ohio State and Vanderbilt showed interest.

From the Athletic:

How Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson found his cause and his people through tragedy​

By Paul Dehner Jr.
Jun 16, 2023
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CINCINNATI — Inside a loud, partying offseason locker room mere days away from dismissing for summer, Logan Wilson stood in a far corner, spoke softly and slightly paused his train of thought to gather himself.
“I’m trying not to get emotional,” he said.
The memories are so visceral even seven years later. Memories of being in his dorm, a freshman at the University of Wyoming. Of going back to Casper to arrive at the Andersons’ house after the funeral. Of his thoughts as a 19-year-old processing unimaginable tragedy for one of the most influential people in his young life: “To just be with them,” he said.
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On Jan. 28, 2016, Josh and Jamie Anderson lost their firstborn, Brooks Joshua, to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Just 137 days into his young life, it ended.
Josh knew Logan ever since watching him look like a man among boys playing football against the team he coached in middle school in Wyoming’s Natrona County. Josh ended up one of Logan’s high school coaches, a mentor and rock for every step of one of the most talented young players in the history of the state.
On this horrific day, however, Logan would be the rock.
“Having friends and family that have had adversity in their life, a lot of times they don’t know what to do when someone is going through something,” Josh said. “It’s just, show up. That’s what Logan did. He didn’t have to give advice. He wasn’t trying to fix the moment. He was just there and listened to us in our worst time and laughed with us in our best time. He’s just present. It shows his maturity and the type of human being he is.”


Logan Wilson at age 19 holds newborn Brooks Anderson. Wilson was a freshman at the University of Wyoming at the time. (Courtesy of Josh Anderson)
In the darkest moment, it shed light on the type of human Anderson wanted to raise.
“He told me, ‘I wanted him to be just like you,'” Logan said, emotionally recalling the moment Tuesday. “I have chills right now thinking about it. I couldn’t imagine.”
Nearly as unimaginable was what would come next. Josh made an inspirational decision to turn this family tragedy into positivity elsewhere. He established the Brooks Joshua Anderson Foundation, raised money with Jamie through golf outings and fundraisers to create what’s become 42 college scholarships and $100,000 dedicated to SIDS research, a syndrome shrouded in terrifying mystery and in need of clarity to save young lives.
Josh and Jamie have two boys, Maddox, 6, and Rhys, 3. They adore Logan. When Logan and his wife, Morgan, were married last summer, Maddox was a ring bearer. Josh was a groomsman.
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This began as a football relationship. It not only survived adversity but used it to blossom into one much more impactful, life-long connection.
“One thing I promised them is I would do everything I can to bring a light to their situation,” Logan said. “Now I have this platform to do something and always find ways I can help them out because they do so much good for our community back home in Wyoming and Casper. They are some of my favorite people I have ever met.”
So, when Logan’s marketing team approached him with the idea of hosting a celebrity softball tournament packed with his teammates, the answer made too much sense.
Yes, this would serve as an ideal team-bonding activity before players disperse to take one final deep breath before camp. The event featured Bengals teammates Sam Hubbard and Joe Bachie slugging dingers in the home run derby finals before Chad Johnson, Giovani Bernard, Tee Higgins, Zac Taylor and a sprawling contingent of other Bengals took turns trying to impress the 3,000-plus in attendance.


It’s hard to believe many were more impressed than Maddox and Rhys. The boys enjoyed a tour of Paycor Stadium, including the Bengals locker room on Wednesday morning. They took in minicamp practice, staring intently at the back of Wilson’s helmet and yelling his name at every opportunity. The smiles never left their faces.
They’ll travel Friday to Canton to join Wilson on a tour of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
“Our boys just adore him,” Josh said. “It’s an incredible relationship.”
A symbiotic one also.
“They are freaking awesome,” Logan said.
Maddox and Rhys never met their oldest brother, but relish life as a torch carrying on his memory. For the NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats” weekend, Logan has always featured the Andersons’ Play For Brooks campaign. Maddox designed the cleats this year. He got to stand in front of a microphone two weeks ago at his school and proudly sport them for show and tell. They’ll be on the feet of the Bengals’ star linebacker December. The Andersons plan to be there.
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As promised, Logan never misses an opportunity to promote the cause.
“They’ve just been my people for a long time,” Wilson said. “He’s always been one of those coaches that always saw the best in me and always pushed the best out of me. I have always respected that about him. Someone I always went to whenever stuff got hard or whatever. He’s just always been a really good guy. Not just a coach, but a friend. Ever since that happened, we got as close as we could have been.”


Logan Wilson after a basketball game in high school with Josh Anderson. (Courtesy of Josh Anderson)
For all the excitement over home runs and grand slams Wednesday in Dayton, Wilson’s latest big swing for his people and passion closest to his heart shone brighter than any LED off the light towers. Thousands of dollars were raised for the Brooks Joshua Foundation.
“Logan was a guy that, besides our parents and siblings, always kind of interjecting himself into our lives,” Anderson said. “Every weekend he was home he swung by the house and hung out just to check with how we’re doing. For a 19-year-old kid to do that? He’s just kind of wise beyond his years. I never got into the profession to think I would get a great friend, a best friend out of the deal.”
In honoring Brooks and raising money on Wednesday 1,329 miles away from their hometown in front of dozens and dozens of NFL players, the list of things they never thought they’d witness only grows.
Amazing what can happen when you show up.
“We are just happy to be here,” Josh said. “The dollar amount doesn’t really matter to us, it’s the opportunity to share Brooks and his story and raise awareness for SIDS.”
To donate to the Brooks Joshua Foundation, go to PlayForBrooks.org and click Donate.
(Top photo of Logan Wilson with the Andersons: Courtesy of Josh Anderson)

Paul Dehner Jr. is a senior writer and podcast host for The Athletic. He's been covering the Bengals and NFL since 2009, most notably, for six seasons with The Cincinnati Enquirer. He's born, raised and proudly Cincinnati. Follow Paul on Twitter @pauldehnerjr

Roullier Retiring


Go Pokes

I see where Montana State set a record for FB season ticket sales. Over 13,000! Have we ever sold that many?

Just wanted everyone to know that as of today, I have officially retired and looking forward to the next phase of my life (including making up for lost time with my siblings and their families).

Being an avid follower and sometime participant on this forum has certainly been interesting. Sometimes informative, sometimes frustrating but always interesting.

I plan on continuing to follow this forum but the future will be from more of a distance than in the past.

I have tried to put forth information and share facts to help with the topics being discussed while trying to remain as impartial as possible. I hope that some of my contributions have been insightful and helpful.

Like everyone on this forum, I will remain a loyal Cowboy and Cowgirl fan. Go Pokes!!!

LINK HERE: https://1wyo.org/

Typical Maldo game: 13 minutes, 6 points, 5 rebs, 2 asst, 1 steal

Yer Outta Here!

Go Pokes

Hunter getting to start vs Philly today.

Laramie, Wyo. (July 5, 2023) -- The University of Wyoming Athletics Department has issued an updated Strategic Plan for the period of 2023-29. The plan was developed in consultation with campus partners and in support of the overall University of Wyoming Strategic Plan.



The University of Wyoming Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to the development of tomorrow’s leaders by creating an environment that promotes personal growth, academic and athletic excellence in a progressive, inclusive and transparent manner. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will support the overall University of Wyoming mission, provide an outstanding fan experience, encourage community engagement and serve as a source of pride for alumni, supporters and the state of Wyoming.



UW Athletics’ updated Strategic Plan encompasses six Guiding Principles: Dedication to Student-Athletes, Integrity, Respect, Competitive Success, Tradition and Excellence.



Detailed within the Strategic Plan are five overall Goals: Championship Culture, Facility Enhancements, Revenue Generation and Entrepreneurial Pursuit, Statewide Engagement, and Student-Athlete Success and Well-Being.



See the complete Strategic Plan attached to this release.

LARAMIE, Wyo. (7/5/23) – University of Wyoming athletic teams, in partnership with Special Olympics Wyoming, will host Pokes Field Day next week. Student-athletes, across all sports, will play various games with participants who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The event is slated for July 14 at 1 p.m. inside Wyoming’s Indoor Practice Facility.

There is no age restriction, and the event is free. Registration is open until July 9 and to do so visit.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14o...xns4GFz0Wo/viewform?edit_requested=true&pli=1

LARAMIE, Wyo. (July 3,2023) – University of Wyoming head basketball coach Jeff Linder announced the signing of Canadian guard Jacob Theodosiou on Wednesday. He ranks as the 20th best point guard in the nation in the 2024 class but will reclassify and join the Brown and Gold next season.



“Jacob is an elite passing guard who possesses a terrific IQ and feel for the game,” Linder said. “He comes to us after playing with the Canadian National Team and at one of the top high school programs in the country. During his time at Western Reserve Academy he was coached at a high level by Pete Hutchins and Matt Garvey. We are thrilled to welcome Jacob to the Cowboy basketball family.”



He is the second native of Canada to play for the Cowboys with Dave Lodgins playing for the Pokes form 1984-88. Theodosiou represents his country at the National level. He averaged 6.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game at the FIBA U17 World Cup in 2022.



A native of Waterloo, Ontario, Theodosiou played his high school basketball at Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio. He is a rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports and the seventh-best recruit in the State of Ohio and is a Top 200 recruit in the nation.



At Western Reserve Academy, the 6-3, 180-pound guard played with current cowboy Oleg Kojenets in high school.



He was also recruited by Villanova, South Carolina, Dayton St. Joe’s, Drake, VCU and Lehigh.

When will tickets be available for purchase.....