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Helton

• 5× All-Star (2000–2004)
• 3× Gold Glove Award (2001, 2002, 2004)
• 4× Silver Slugger Award (2000–2003)
• NL Hank Aaron Award (2000)
• MLB batting champion (2000)
• MLB RBI leader (2000)
• Dick Howser Trophy (1995)
• Colorado Rockies No. 17 retired

Mattingly

• 6× All-Star (1984–1989)
• AL MVP (1985)
• 9× Gold Glove Award (1985–1989, 1991–1994)
• 3× Silver Slugger Award (1985–1987)
• AL batting champion (1984)
• AL RBI leader (1985)
• NL Manager of the Year (2020)
• New York Yankees No. 23 retired
• Monument Park honoree

Look pretty similar to me plus Mattingly's career was cut short with a back injury. Never once did I ever say to myself that Todd Helton is the best first basemen in the game. It was given that Don Mattingly was during the 80's.

What a blessed day this is. Hall of Fame baby!!!

Congrats to Frank!

3-15 this season

GoPokes

If Wyoming can put together two halves like the Nevada game, the Pokes beat the Sheep. Theyre good but not unbeatable. Walters will have to stay out of foul trouble and Wenzel will have to lock down Clifford. What will be the "X" factor? Pokes win 88-82!

77-64

90-58 Didn’t see that coming.

Go Pokes

This 90-year old Lander man is amazing!

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Pokes have picked up where they left off Saturday night. So far they're shooting well and defending well. Playing with a lot of confidence.

Over half on MW teams will have a new football coach this year. How would you rank the new hires and returning coaches? My rankings:

1. Troy Calhoun - Air Force
2. Jeff Tedford - Fresno State
3. Bronco Mendenhall - New Mexico
4. Blake Anderson - Utah State
5. Barry Odom - UNLV
6. Sean Lewis - San Diego State
7. Ken Niumatalolo - San Jose State
8. Jeff Choate - Nevada
9. Jay Norvell - CSU
10. Spencer Danielson - Boise State
11. Jay Sawvel - Wyoming
11. Timmy Chang - Hawaii

Four Cowboys Ranked in First Coaches’ Ranking of the Season

LARAMIE, Wyo. (1/22/24) – The NCAA announced the first wrestling coaches’ ranking of the season Monday. The University of Wyoming had four student-athletes appear in the top 33 of their respective weight class.

Jore Volk (125) led the way, checking in at No. 4. He boasts a team-best 18-4 record, which includes a 7-4 mark against ranked foes.

Gabe Willochell (149) was the next-highest Pokes, being ranked No. 14. He possesses a 14-6 record and a team-high five pins.

Joey Novak (197) was ranked No. 19. He owns a 16-10 record and that includes a 6-9 record against ranked foes.

Cole Brooks (141) was the final Cowboy to appear in the poll. He’s No. 31 with an 8-4 record, as he’s missed some time this season with an injury.

The coaches’ ranking is one of many criteria that is used by the NCAA Division I Wrestling Committee during the NCAA Tournament at-large selection and seeding process. The other areas that are weighed include head-to-head competition, quality wins, the RPI, conference tournament placement, results versus common opponents and win percentage.

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LARAMIE, Wyo. (Jan. 21, 2024) - The Wyoming Cowboys hit the road on Tuesday with a trip to the Mesa for a tough road test against San Diego State. The contest is slated for a 7 p.m. MT start in the only meeting between the two schools this season.



Fans can watch the game on CBS Sports Network with Rich Waltz on the call joined by Dan Dickau and Darren Collison. 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 Kelly will be on the call alongside Kevin McKinney.



About The Teams

Wyoming heads into the game winners of two-straight after defeating Nevada 98-92 on Saturday in the Arena-Auditorium. The Pokes are 10-8 overall and 3-2 in conference play. UW is shooting 45.8 percent from the field for the season and 39.8 percent from behind the arc. Wyoming ranks seventh in the nation in three-point percentage and also lead the league. UW hit 13 three-pointers against Nevada tying a season-high. UW has shot 50 percent or better from both the field and behind the arc in six games this season.



San Diego State heads into the contest with a 15-4 overall record and a 4-2 mark in conference play. The Aztecs are ranked No. 24 in the coaches poll and receiving votes in the associated press poll. SDSU features a talented offense averaging 76 points per game and are allowing 66.8 per game. San Diego State shoots 44.6 percent from the field and 31.7 percent from behind the arc. One of the top rebounding teams in the MW, SDSU averages 38.1 per game.



About The Players

Wyoming is led in scoring this season by Sam Griffin at 18.2 points per game for third in the Mountain West and No. 77 in the nation. He has hit 42 three on the season for fifth in the conference and has scored 20 or more points eight times. Akuel Kot adds 15.1 points per game ranking eighth in the conference. He has notched 20 or more points in five games this season and is 17 points away from 2,000 in his career. Mason Walters adds 11.6 points per game and Brendan Wenzel adds 8.9 and has scored season-highs in back-to-back games.



SDSU is led in scoring by Jaedon Ledee at 21.1 points per game to lead the Mountain West. He also leads the team grabbing 8.8 rebounds per game. He is shooting 56.5 percent from the field. Reese Waters adds 11.9 points per game on the season and has a team-high 30 triples for the season, as he is shooting 42.3 percent from behind the arc. Micah Parrish adds 10.1 points per game.



About The Series

The Cowboys trail the Aztecs 41-50 in the all-time series that dates back to 1979. Wyoming holds a 12-31 record against the Aztecs in San Diego.



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Wyoming returns home on Saturday afternoon for a Border War contest with Colorado State set for 2 p.m.

Hey now, this is a tough spot. I have made a LOT of money the past couple weeks fading Wyoming as they went 0-5 ATS in their last five, and they’ve only beat the spread twice all year. I made a ‘Fade Linder’ commitment and it’s paid off.

But getting 6.5 points? At home? Against Nevada, who has never played well in Laramie?

Damn.

O/U is 140.5. I am on the under as I don’t feel confident Wyoming could score in a Phuket bang-bang bar.

But a 6.5 point home dog?

Can’t do it. I’m taking Nevada -4 for the 1H and will tackle the game line live.

GeeZus......

Go Josh Go Bills Go Pokes

Beat Utah Valley in Orem tonight 22-12.

Pretty good showing, although Novak gets beat in OT.

Volk looked great.

COLORADO SPRINGS (Jan. 22, 2024) - University of Wyoming Cowboy guard Sam Griffin was named the Mountain West Player of the Week on Monday. It marks the first time this season that a Cowboy has earned Player of the Week honors, as Cam Mayawu earned Freshman of the Week accolades earlier this season.



Griffin, a native of Miami, Fla., tied a season-high with 26 points in the Cowboys win over Nevada on Saturday. The Wolf Pack were receiving votes in booth polls heading into the game. It also marked the Cowboys second-straight double-digit comeback win.



He also tied a season-high with seven assists in the contest along with six rebounds. He finished the contest 8-of-13 from the field and knocked down four three-pointers and was a perfect 6-of-6 from the free throw line.



Griffin also went over 1,800 career points in the game, as he now has 1,825 in his career. He also has 286 career three-pointers.

Showed what this team can look like when it limits Turnovers and gets good shots! Oleg is learning and played good minutes! Still need more from Powell offensively! Let’s see what happens Tuesday! Might get ugly but then bring on the Sheep!!! Where’s all the Linder haters?? Can’t only show up and bash Linder when they lose.

was possible. I learned something new tonight!

Boy did we get out coached

What type of offense will he run?

Just heard he won’t be playing today. Was hospitalized last week. Not sure of the cause.