QB, Maiava has entered the portal.

College football is never ever going to be the sport I grew up with again, so you have to learn as a Poke fan to adapt. But, can we at least agree that there needs to be some major fixes to the current mess? My ideas to fix it:

1. Change the portal date until after January 1. Teams should at least have one more shot to remain as a team and not have their entire roster leave before the bowl. Not only is it hard on the teams, it is a disaster for the quality of the bowl game. Why am I watching the Guarantee Rate Guarantee Bowl if there is not a guarantee anyone is there to play except the 3rd string scrubs? Its about ratings, man.

2. NIL should not be paid to players until they have actually done something. Nothing worse than an 18 year old primadonna that arrives on campus with buttloads of cash and not any real accomplishments. Moneys should be earned and not paid until graduation and kept in a trust. Universities should pay more per diem and full living costs to all athletes so there arent any athletes that are literally starving like some were reported in the 90s.

3. Stricter rules regarding transfers. I have no issue with players transferring when the HC leaves. But I think there should be some sort of penalty for leaving otherwise, even if it is only sitting out for a few games. And current transfers have millions of exceptions allowing them to transfer literally 5 times in 5 years with any excuse to get out.

4. Change the playoff format. You have to win your conference to go to the playoff. Period. Otherwise conference championship games will be worthless. I like the idea of playing all the conference games, all the bowls with traditional matchups and play a playoff when it is all done. You have to win your bowl. You have to be a conference champion in order to get in. This one helps with number 1 so the bowls actually mean something.

Eventually greed will win and the big boys are going to all leave to form a semi pro league of 40 to 60 schools. It would be neat if leadership for the MWC could put together a contingency plan and not be caught with our collective pants down. We can all agree that this sport is a mess and could get even messier for the student athlete at smaller universities so it would be great if we could get ahead of it for once. But until then, I think my ideas or a variation of my ideas would help.

whoever called the plays for bowl game should not even be considered! What game or games is Sawvel waiting to finish? I would think it’s a coach that’s still coaching or it would be announced! Please not someone from one of the FCS teams in the Championship.

We still haven't lost hope for both basketball teams to learn, grow, and peak in March 2024! Spring 2024 football game might show us some interesting changes, and I am trusting that anything new that Sawvel brings to the football program in the Fall of 2024 will prove to be successful! Go Pokes!

Which I don’t share all that much, as my normal posts are generally posted for a bit of comic, and maybe sarcastic relief.
Okay;
1. I have been a Wyoming fan since 1966 and will be until the good Lord calls me home.
2. I want the Pokes to win every game, and finish as high up n the polls as possible,
3. I am realistic that UW is not the easiest place to recruit to, can’t compete in NIL with many schools ( including some of those in the MWC), but has found under Bohl’s command, a way to find the “right” players.
4. I am extremely appreciative of Bohl’s roll in establishing UW as a force in the top half of the conference, by bringing discipline and a blue collar work ethic to UW football and building a damn tough defense.
5. I too, like so many of you would love to see us as a “Joe Tiller, Paul Roach” offensive juggernaut.
6. All of that said, I am often surprised (and frankly annoyed) by many posters who must feel that repeating their obviously recognized opinions (which you are fully entitled to), over and over and over and………somehow moves the needle. We get it, you aren’t happy. Your constant and incredibly repetitive negativity may make you feel good, but the rest of us just think you need a life.
7. Okay, now that said, a lot of what you complain about, I (and many others) agree with. We just don’t need .to see it multiple times each week.
8. Now that I have many of you pissed off (really not my intention), here is the kicker for me:
9. Bohl coached this bowl game the way he has coached for 40 years………………and he WON, doing it his way! Be happy for that, and let’s move on.
10. Let’s give the new staff our support and a chance to show what they can do.

Forever a deeply devoted Poke fan who would buy any one of you a beer anytime,
PikesPeakPoke

Wyoming Cowboys take on the Toledo Rockets!!!

Sheep QB Clay Millen enters the portal.

Was it ever revealed by Mr. 500 who is calling plays today?

Dickhead tough guy had 8 months to get ready.

Fire everyone and start over!

LARAMIE, Wyo. (Dec. 28, 2023) – The Cowboys renew another rivalry on Saturday heading to Provo, Utah to take on No. 12/14 BYU in the first meeting between the schools since 2011. The contest is slated for a 4 p.m. start from the Marriott Center and the 175th meeting all-time between the two schools.



Fans can listen to the contest, as well as follow stats on GoWyo.com. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and the WatchESPN App and will be broadcast live on radio over the 26 affiliate stations of the Cowboy Sports Network, as Erick Pauley will be on the call.



About The Teams

Wyoming heads into the non-conference finale with a 7-5 record. Wyoming went 1-1 at the Sun Bowl Invitational defeating Summit League favorite South Dakota State and falling to host UTEP in the title. The Pokes are averaging 75.4 points per game and are allowing 71.3 points. The Pokes are shooting 41.4 percent from behind the arc this season for fourth in the nation. The Cowboys are shooting 46.7 percent from the field and opponents are shooting 43.3 percent.



The Cougars head into the contest with a 11-1 overall record and are ranked No. 12 in the Coaches poll and No. 14 in the Associated Press poll. BYU is one of the nation’s top offensive units averaging 90.1 points per game. BYU allows only 61.0 points per game and are +29.1 in scoring margin. BYU is shooting 48.8 percent from the field and 37.6 percent from behind the arc. Opponents are shooting 40.3 percent from the field and 24.9 percent from behind the arc.



About The Players

Wyoming is led in scoring by Sam Griffin at 17.8 points per game for fifth in the MW. He also adds 3.3 rebounds and a team best 3.7 assists per game. He is shooting 45.9 percent from behind the arc with 28 made threes on the season. Akuel Kot is adding 16.3 points per night and has 20 or more points in two of the last three games. He is second on the team with 2.4 assists per game. Mason Walters made his Brown and Gold debut in El Paso, as he averaged 14.0 points and 3.0 rebounds in two games. Cam Manyawu adds 9.0 points and 6.7 rebounds, as he has five double-doubles on the season. Caden Powell leads the team with 6.8 rebounds per game.



The Cougars are one of the most balanced teams in the nation with six players averaging double-figures on the season. Jaxson Robinson adds 16.5 points per game and 2.8 rebounds. He leads the team with 36 three-pointers. Spencer Johnson adds 11.5 points per game and ranks seconds on the team with 6.1 rebounds per game. Trevin Knell adds 11.4 points and 3.9 rebounds.



About The Series

The Cowboys and Cougars will meet for the 175th time on Saturday and the first since March of 2011. BYU leads the all-time series 105-69. The Pokes are 14-66 all-time against the Cougars in Provo.



Up Next

The Cowboys return to action on Jan. 2 opening up conference play against San Jose State. The contest is slated for a 6:30 p.m. start on the MW Network.

I basically forgot it was going on, watching the bowl game, but checked the score at half time to see we were getting beat down. Later I saw Griffin played well but not much from anyone else. Thoughts from those that watched?

The Pokes send Coach Bohl out on a great note as a winner. The win helps with several portal players transfers.

We win vs a QB & RB challenged Toledo team.
UW 27
Toledo 16

We will need to soon talk re new seat assignments starting after January 16!

Well last hurrah for Coach Bohl! Can’t say I didn’t get upset at various times during your tenure at Wyoming but I have some great memories of Cowboy victories with my kids and parents! Good luck to you Coach!

You know what to do! Best damn fight song in all the land!

Go Pokes!

Will the teams be using helmet communication in the Arizona bowl?

If so let's have a beer at the bar and toast Wyoming.

Rutgers put a beat down on the U. NC ST also lost.

How long will FSU remain in the ACC? Oh yeah OSU and Wazoo are rumored to be ACC bound. If you believe that statement I know a bridge that’s for sale in NYC.

Can anyone say P3?

GO POKES

The Toledo message board is reporting that there 1000+ yard running back has gone into the portal.

Seen that he stepped down at NMST, new OC in Laradise? Doubt it, but hope it’s not health related.

May your day be blessed!

Go Pokes

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In the Spud bowl.

AFA looked tough in the Armed Forces bowl, although, Calhoun still acts like a prick.

Coach Sawvel conference call with media scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Official press release expected before the call.