football

UW football coach suspended and fined

Bob Beck — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:11:58 +0000

Wyoming Football Coach Dave Christensen has been suspended and fined for comments he made to Air Force Football Coach Troy Calhoun following a recent loss.

Christensen’s profanity laced tirade was caught on video and today, UW Athletics Director Tom Burman fined the Coach $50,000 and suspended him for the week, including this coming Saturday’s home game against Boise State.

Cowboy Joe IV will pass along the reigns this football season

Irina Zhorov — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:02:54 +0000

With the start of football season, comes the start of Cowboy Joe’s work season. Cowboy Joe, if you don’t know, is one of two University of Wyoming mascots. He’s a pony with a lot of attitude who arguably has more admirers than the football players themselves. Wyoming Public Radio’s Irina Zhorov reports that the current mascot is actually Cowboy Joe four, and he’s passing the reigns to Cowboy Joe five.

Wyoming Prepares For New Mexico Bowl

Bob Beck — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:33:40 +0000

The Wyoming Cowboys football team is scaling back its practices as the Pokes get ready for the New Mexico Bowl. Wyoming’s opponent Temple, is one of the better running teams in the country.

Wyoming Linebacker Brian Hendricks says the Cowboys have faced a number of good running backs this year, but few teams who are committed to running the ball as much as the Owls.