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WYOMING vs UTAH STATE GAME NOTES: https://gowyo.com/documents/2023/2/20/22wyominggamenotesvsutahstate.pdf


LARAMIE, Wyo. (Feb. 20, 2023) – The Wyoming Cowboys welcome the Utah State Aggies to the Arena-Auditorium on Tuesday evening. It is the second matchup between the two schools and marks the second to last home game this season.



To secure your seat in the Arena-Auditorium, purchase your tickets TODAY by calling the Wyoming Athletics Ticket Office at (307) 766-7220 or visit Gowyo.com/tickets.



The contest on CBS Sports Network will feature Rich Waltz on the call and Dan Dickau as the color analyst.



Fans can listen to the contest, as well as follow stats on GoWyo.com. The game will be broadcast live on radio over the 26 affiliate stations of the Cowboy Sports Network, as Keith Kelley will have the call with Kevin McKinney on color.



About The Teams

The Cowboys enter the contest with a 8-18 overall record and a 3-11 mark in conference play after falling to Air Force by a score of 75-69 on Friday. The Pokes are shooting 45 percent from the field this season and 35 percent from behind the arc. Wyoming is hitting 8.6 threes per game for second in the MW and No. 53 in the nation. Opponents are shooting 46 percent from the field and 37 percent from behind the arc.



Utah State is battling for a top-three seed in the upcoming Mountain West Conference Tournament. The Aggies were picked to finish eighth in the preseason conference poll. The Aggies average 78.9 points per game on 48 percent shooting, which includes 40.5 percent from 3-point range. Utah State’s foes score 70.6 points per contest on 43.1 percent accuracy and 36.1 percent from deep.



About The Players

The Pokes are led in scoring this season by Hunter Maldonado at 14.7 points per game. He ranks xx in the conference this season. He has scored over 20 points in back-to-back games and is two pints away from passing Justin James for third all-time in career scoring at UW, a number that would make him fifth all-time in MW history. Jeremiah Oden adds 8.6 points per game and scored a career-high 19 points against Air Force. Hunter Thompson leads the team in rebounding at 5.1 per game and he also adds 6.9 points per game.



Utah State enjoys a balanced scoring attack led by Steven Ashworth. He pours in 15.8 points per game to go alongside a team-high 4.6 assists and 3.3 rebounds per contest. Taylor Funk adds 13.4 points per game. Dan Akin leads the charge on the glass, collecting a team-best 7.1 rebounds to go with his 12.1 points per contest, while Max Shulga and Sean Bairstow chip in 11.9 and 10.8 points, respectively.



About The Series

Wyoming has had its way with Utah State in the all-time series, sporting a 53-34 lead. However, the Aggies have gotten the better of the two of late, winning seven of the last 10 meetings. That includes an 83-63 victory in Logan last month.



Up Next

The Cowboys take to the road Friday. They travel south to their rival Colorado State for a 7 p.m. contest inside Moby Arena. Wyoming took the first matchup, 58-57, last month.

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along with SMU. Up until now, the realignments have not involved MWC schools. This upcoming round is going to involve a few of us. We'll see how the chips fall. A lot will depend on how many programs the PAC loses.

Well deserved!

Can someone with any kind of realistic expectations or even some optimism that Ike will return next year, explain why he is not on the bench/with the team during these games?

Even if he was leaving after this year, is there any insight as to why he suddenly stopped coming to the games as a teammate?

70-58

Beat SD 70-58! Made almost 80% of their shots in the second half to pull off the win (50 points in the second half). If they could bottle that second half offense, they could beat UNLV!

LARAMIE, Wyo. (Feb. 16, 2023) – The Wyoming Cowboys will open a two-game homestand on Friday hosting the Air Force Falcons in the Arena-Auditorium. The contest is slated for an 8 p.m. start and is the second meeting between the two teams.



To secure your seat in the Arena-Auditorium, purchase your tickets TODAY by calling the Wyoming Athletics Ticket Office at (307) 766-7220 or visit Gowyo.com/tickets.



The contest on FS1 will feature Tim Neverett on the call and Brian Butch as the color analyst.



Fans can listen to the contest, as well as follow stats on GoWyo.com. The game will be broadcast live on radio over the 26 affiliate stations of the Cowboy Sports Network, as Keith Kelley will have the call with Kevin McKinney on color.



About The Teams

The Cowboys head into the contest with a 8-17 overall record and a 3-10 mark in the MW after earning a 70-56 road win over New Mexico on Tuesday. Wyoming is averaging 8.7 three-pointers per game on the season for second in the conference and No. 48 in the nation. The Cowboys hit 11 triples in the win over the Lobos on Tuesday. Wyoming is shoot 45 percent from the field this season with opponents shooting 46 percent. The Pokes rank No. 82 in the nation in effective field goal percentage at 53 percent.



Air Force is 13-14 overall and -10 in conference play. The Falcons’ also dropped their most-recent game, an 80-65 decision at Utah State. Air Force was picked 11th in the Mountain West Conference preseason poll. Air Force averages 67.2 points per game on 46.4 percent shooting from the field, which includes 35.4 percent accuracy from 3-point range. Falcons’ foes average 67 points per contest on 44.3 percent field-goal percentage and 30.3 percent from deep.



About The Players

The Pokes are led in scoring this season by Noah Reynolds at 14.5 points per game. He is out for the rest of the season in protocol. Hunter Maldonado added 14.4 points per game this season and adds 4.5 rebounds and has 84 assists on the season. He ranks No. 12 in the MW in scoring and adds 16.4 points per game in conference play. He recorded a double-double on Tuesday for the 15th of his career. Brendan Wenzel adds 8.2 points per game along with 4.1 rebounds. He is shooting 43 percent from behind the arc this season. Jeremiah Oden adds 8.1 points per game and 3.5 rebounds.



Jake Heidbreder undoubtedly leads the Falcons. He’s the only one averaging double figures with 14.5 points per game to go alongside 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest. Air Force has five other players chipping in anywhere from 7-9.9 points per game. Rytis Petraitis leads the group with 9.9 points and a team-best 5.7 rebounds per contest. Ethan Taylor paces the Falcons with 3.3 assists per game.



About The Series

Wyoming has had its way with Air Force in the all-time series, leading it 82-42. That being said, the two teams have split their last 10 matchups with the Falcons taking the most recent meeting, 82-74, in Colorado Springs last month.



Up Next

The Cowboys remain at home Tuesday. They play host to Utah State at 7 p.m. inside the Arena-Auditorium. The Aggies took the first matchup, 83-63, in Logan last month.

broke the LCCC individual scoring record last night. The kid can play. I know someone mentioned below that Wyo should be taking a look at him. Anyone know if they have, ever, even outta HS?

Hahaha unacceptable

Cowgirls lost 62-71. One of the worst showings by the Cowgirls that I've watched all season. I think we are a better team than NM. We were within one for a majority of the game, and then let the game get away from us in the fourth quarter. Too many lost chances where our coach could have called a time out to reset, so I put the loss in his hands, too. Pedersen didn't shoot well, and Barnes had a terrible game. She needs to be more aggressive on rebounding. IMO she shouldn't have been playing in the fourth quarter.

I have 3 tickets and a parking pass if anyone can use them.

Tied with New Mexico at the end of the third quarter 47-47.

Pokes up 11-2 looking better than they have all year.

His remarks start shortly after the 4 minute mark.

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Pokes that are still here are mas macho.

One of my favorite wins, maybe ever.

AWESOME

.....wait a second, I will wipe away the tears.....hey there are no tears!

Go Pokes!

Laramie, Wyo. (Feb. 14, 2022) — Longtime University of Wyoming football coach Marty English is announcing his retirement from college coaching after 37 seasons. English, who is currently the defensive ends coach for the Cowboys, has spent 12 of those 37 seasons as an assistant coach for the Cowboys.



“I love the University of Wyoming, and I absolutely love this football program,” said English. “This is not an easy decision for me, but after 37 years it’s time for me to spend more time enjoying my wife Suzie, my children and my grandchildren. I’m not going anywhere. I’m going to live in Laramie, and I hope to be at every game. I am super happy with the way I’ve been treated here the last three years since coming back. I love this place and I love football, but it’s time for me to watch my son coach on Friday nights and spend more time with my wife, daughter and grandkids.



“I want to thank all the players I’ve coached, the players I’ve coached in the past and this current group I’m coaching right now. I stay in touch with many of them and they know how much they mean to me and my family. I appreciate them all!



“My career is something that could not have been done without the support of my wife Suzie and my family. I chose to stay in this region and a lot of that had to do with the people -- the coaches, the support staff and the fans.”



“Marty English has a great national reputation as a great coach and an exceptional recruiter,” said University of Wyoming head football coach Craig Bohl. “He has had great success throughout his career at Northern Colorado, Colorado State and here at Wyoming. The respect he has in the Rocky Mountain region among college and high school coaches is second to none. We wish him and Suzie all the best and we’re glad they will still be around and be connected to Wyoming.



“Marty is going to wrap up his career here at Wyoming over the next couple of weeks, and we will begin a national search to fill this open position immediately.”



After returning to Wyoming in 2020 to coach the Cowboy defensive ends, English helped the Cowboys earn bowl appearances in the 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, where they won the championship, and the 2022 Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. In 2022, English coached sophomore defensive end DeVonne Harris, who earned Honorable Mention All-Mountain West Conference honors, and redshirt freshman defensive end Braden Siders, who earned Honorable Mention Freshman All-America honors from College Football News (CFN). The 2022 Cowboy defense ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 21 in the nation in quarterback sacks.



The Cowboy defense in 2021 was one of the top pass defenses in the nation. Wyoming allowed opponents only 189.8 passing yards per game to rank No. 1 in the Mountain West and No. 12 in the nation. The Cowboy defense was also No. 13 in the nation in defensive touchdowns scored, with three. Among the six Wyoming defenders to earn All-Mountain West Conference honors in 2021 was defensive end Garrett Crall, who was named an Honorable Mention All-MW selection by conference head coaches and media. Crall went on to sign a free-agent deal with the Miami Dolphins following the 2022 NFL Draft.



In English’s first season back with the Cowboys in 2020, the Wyoming defense was among the best in the nation, ranking No. 16 in the country in total defense, allowing opponents only 328.0 yards per game. UW’s defense also ranked No. 21 in rushing defense (125.3 yards per game), No. 24 in scoring defense (21.0 points per game) and No. 29 in pass defense (202.7 yards per game).



English was part of many successes during his previous time coaching at Wyoming. He helped the Cowboys win the 2004 Las Vegas Bowl over UCLA, win the 2009 New Mexico Bowl over Fresno State and earn a bid to the 2011 New Mexico Bowl versus Temple. English coached the Wyoming linebackers from 2003-08. He was elevated to defensive coordinator for the 2009-11 seasons while continuing to coach the Poke linebackers.



His impact on recruiting and coaching at Wyoming was key to the Cowboys’ success. Among the players that English either recruited or coached at Wyoming were: future NFL players Mark Nzeocha, Mike Purcell, Mitch Unrein and Eddie Yarbrough; and All-Conference performers Garrett Crall, Ward Dobbs, John Fletcher, Tyler Gottschalk, Brian Hendricks, Dusty Hoffschneider, Gabe Knapton, Purcell, Unrein and Yarbrough. Several of those Cowboys were recruited from the state of Colorado, including: Fletcher, Hendricks, Hoffschneider, Knapton, Purcell, Unrein and Yarbrough.



English returned to Wyoming in 2020 after serving as associate head coach, defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at his alma mater, the University of Northern Colorado, for the 2018 and ‘19 seasons. The first time English joined the Cowboy coaching staff in 2003, he also moved up the road to Laramie from UNC after serving as an assistant coach for 16 seasons (1987-2002) at his alma mater.



From 2012-17, English coached at Colorado State University. Highlights during his time at CSU included five consecutive bowl game appearances from 2013-17. English was the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach from 2012-14 under then CSU head coach Jim McElwain. He was retained by new head coach Mike Bobo in 2015 and served as the linebackers coach in 2015 before taking over as defensive coordinator for the 2016 and ‘17 seasons.



In English’s final season as Wyoming’s defensive coordinator, the Cowboy defense concluded the 2011 season on a high note, recording a dominating defensive performance in a 44-0 shutout victory over archrival Colorado State. It marked only the second shutout of CSU by Wyoming since 1959. English was also on the defensive staff in 2006 that shutout the Rams, 24-0.



Two Cowboy defenders were named Second Team All-Mountain West in 2010. Senior free safety Chris Prosinski and junior defensive end Josh Biezuns both earned Second Team honors. Three other Cowboy juniors earned Honorable Mention All-Conference honors on defense. Those three juniors were: cornerback Tashaun Gipson, linebacker Brian Hendricks and defensive end Gabe Knapton. Prosinski was drafted in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was the 121st overall selection in the 2011 Draft, and concluded his career ranked No. 4 in career tackles at UW with 373.



English’s 2009 Cowboy defense may best be remembered for a dramatic goal-line stand in the New Mexico Bowl. In the first overtime of the New Mexico Bowl, Fresno State had a first and goal at the Wyoming one-yard line, but the Cowboy defense held on four straight plays and UW went on to win 35-28 in double overtime. It was the second bowl victory that English was a part of at Wyoming -- the other being the 2004 Las Vegas Bowl win over UCLA.



The 2009 Cowboy team featured four seniors recruited by English who went on to sign NFL free-agent contracts. Defensive tackle John Fletcher (Baltimore Ravens), linebacker Weston Johnson (Atlanta Falcons), defensive end Mitch Unrein (Houston Texans) and offensive tackle Ryan Otterson (San Diego Chargers) were all recruited by English. Fletcher earned First Team All-Mountain West Conference honors as a defensive tackle in ‘09, while Unrein was an Honorable Mention selection.



Wyoming was the only team in the nation with three individuals ranked among the Top 25 in the nation in tackles in 2009. Free safety Chris Prosinski ranked 10th (10.8 tackles per game), inside linebacker Brian Hendricks was 12th (10.5) and inside linebacker Gabe Knapton ranked 19th (9.8). In terms of total tackles, Prosinski (140 total tackles) and Knapton (128) posted the fourth and ninth best single-season tackle totals, respectively, in UW school history. Both Prosinski and Hendricks earned Second Team All-Mountain West Conference honors in ‘09.



In 2008, English helped guide a Wyoming defense that ranked No. 38 in the nation in total defense, allowing only 329.7 yards per game, and ranked No. 31 in pass defense, giving up only 189.5 yards per outing. He coached 2008 First Team All-Mountain West Conference linebacker Ward Dobbs, who concluded his career ranked No. 5 in career tackles in Wyoming school history, with 343.



The 2007 season saw UW’s defense rank 22nd in the country in total defense (332.1 yards per game) and quarterback sacks (33 total sacks). The Cowboys also were among the best teams in the nation in defending the run, ranking No. 27 (122.8 yards per game), and against the pass, ranking No. 30 (209.3 ypg).

I wonder how many enter the Portal and if Linder has any bigs on the radar? What a mess that program is.

WYOMING at NEW MEXICO GAME NOTES: https://gowyo.com/documents/2023/2/12/22wyominggamenotesatnewmexico.pdf

LARAMIE, WYO. (Feb. 12, 2023) – The Wyoming Cowboys continue their road swing on Tuesday heading to New Mexico to take on the Lobos in a Valentine’s Day Matchup. The contest is slated for a 8 p.m. start and is the second meeting between the schools this season.



The contest will be televised on CBS Sports Network with John Sadek on the call and Mike O’Donnell as the analyst.



Fans can listen to the contest, as well as follow stats on GoWyo.com. The game will be broadcast live on radio over the 26 affiliate stations of the Cowboy Sports Network, as Keith Kelley will have the call with Kevin McKinney on color.



About The Teams

The Cowboys head into the contest with a 7-17 overall record and a 2-10 mark in conference play after falling to Boise State on Saturday by a score of 75-63. Wyoming is shooting 45 percent from the field this season with opponents shooting 46 percent. The Cowboys are knocking down 8.6 three-pointers per game on the season for second in the MW and No. 57 in the nation. Wyoming shot 50 percent from three against Boise State on Saturday. UW ranks in the top-100 of the nation in effective field goal percentage at 52.9 percent, which also ranks fifth in the conference.



New Mexico has lost three-straight contests after falling to Air Force. The Lobos still boast an impressive 19-6 overall record and are still in the at-large picture of the NCAA Tournament. New Mexico averages 81.6 points per game, while its foes score 72.4 points per contest. The Lobos connect on 49 percent of their field-goal attempts and 35.1 percent of their shots from three-point land. New Mexico’s opponents hit 43.4 percent of their shots from the floor and 31.7 percent of their shots from deep.



About The Players

The Pokes are led in scoring by Noah Reynolds at 14.5 points per game. He is out for the remainder of the season in protocol. Hunter Maldonado adds 14.1 points per game on the season. He went over 2,000 points for his career and has scored 1,100 points in MW games becoming Wyoming’s al-time leader in MW scoring and ranking fourth in MW history. He also adds 4.2 rebounds per game and has 79 assists. Jeremiah Oden adds 8.1 points per game this season. Hunter Thompson adds 6.9 points and leads the team with 5.1 rebounds per game.



Jamal Mashburn Jr. paces the Lobos. He pours in 20 points per game to go alongside 3.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest. Jaelen House adds 17.3 points, a team-best 4.6 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game. Morris Udeze chips in 15.4 points and a team-high 8.7 rebounds per contest.



About The Series

New Mexico owns a slight, 77-71, edge in the all-time series. The Lobos have won six of the last 10 meetings, which includes a 76-75 victory in the most recent matchup in Laramie.



Up Next

The Cowboys return to Laramie for a Friday night game. They’ll host Air Force at 8 p.m. inside the Arena-Auditorium. The Falcons took the first matchup, 82-74, last month in Colorado.

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A lot of good coaches have flowed into the league like in early 2000s. Seeing that difference with Miles at SJSU, Pitino has really done a nice job cheating at New Mexico...I kid...speaking of cheating, Alford is having a bounce back year at Nevada and Odom has proven his mettle in Logan. According to espn.com, the Mountain West alone has five teams in Bubble Watch. San Diego State, Boise State, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah State are all vying for bids. Coupled with stalwarts Dutcher and Rice. Cowboys will be back in the mix next year. Linder is too good.