KGAB 650AM » Football http://kgab.com KGAB, Your source for Cheyenne news and talk Wed, 22 May 2013 13:33:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Offense Rallies for a 92-60 Win in Wyoming Cowboy Spring Game http://kgab.com/offense-rallies-for-a-92-60-win-in-wyoming-cowboy-spring-game/ http://kgab.com/offense-rallies-for-a-92-60-win-in-wyoming-cowboy-spring-game/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:00:30 +0000 David Settle http://kowb1290.com/?p=228343 After a slow start, the offense came on late in the second quarter and then controlled the second half for a 92-60 win over the defense in the Wyoming Cowboys Spring Game Saturday at War Memorial Stadium. It was the finale of the 15 practices the Cowboys are permitted in the spring, which began March 26th.

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]]> http://kgab.com/offense-rallies-for-a-92-60-win-in-wyoming-cowboy-spring-game/feed/ 0 Senior Marqueston Huff crosses the goal line after intercepting a Colby Kirkegaard pass and returning it 54-yards for a touchdown during the second quarter of the UW Spring Game at War Memorial Stadium. (Photo by David Settle, Townsquare Media) Cowboy Defense Shines in Second Spring Scrimmage http://kgab.com/cowboy-defense-shines-in-second-spring-scrimmage/ http://kgab.com/cowboy-defense-shines-in-second-spring-scrimmage/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:52:30 +0000 David Settle http://kowb1290.com/?p=226349 Three interceptions, 2 of which were returned for touchdowns, and 9 total tackles for loss, which included 4 sacks, led to the Wyoming defense winning the second scrimmage of spring drills 72-62 Wednesday morning. The Cowboys ran 109 total plays from scrimmage and had a kicking period during the two-hour session in the Indoor Practice Facility (IPF) at UW.

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]]> http://kgab.com/cowboy-defense-shines-in-second-spring-scrimmage/feed/ 0 Photo by David Settle, Townsquare Media 2013 Wyoming Cowboy Football Schedule Released http://kgab.com/2013-wyoming-cowboy-football-schedule-released/ http://kgab.com/2013-wyoming-cowboy-football-schedule-released/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:16:47 +0000 David Settle http://kowb1290.com/?p=225372 With the release of the Mountain West Conference schedule for the 2013 football season Thursday, it means the University of Wyoming Cowboy football schedule is now complete for this fall. All 12 games during the upcoming season are on Saturday's. At this time, only the dates and opponents are known. Kick-off times and other details will be announced at a later time.

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]]> http://kgab.com/2013-wyoming-cowboy-football-schedule-released/feed/ 0 Photo by Townsquare Media Who Will Snap the Ball for the Wyoming Cowboys in 2013? http://kgab.com/who-will-snap-the-ball-for-the-wyoming-cowboys-in-2013/ http://kgab.com/who-will-snap-the-ball-for-the-wyoming-cowboys-in-2013/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:11:51 +0000 David Settle http://kowb1290.com/?p=223915 It may be something that you take for granted when watching football, but it might be the biggest key of all. What is it? The snap. It starts every play and is very critical as to whether a play is run correctly or possibly ruined from the beginning. During this spring practice, the Wyoming Cowboy football team is trying to find a new center to trigger each play. It's a competition that has a good chance of carrying over into fall camp this August.

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]]> http://kgab.com/who-will-snap-the-ball-for-the-wyoming-cowboys-in-2013/feed/ 0 Photo by David Settle, Townsquare Media Cowboy Football Two Practices in to Spring Drills http://kgab.com/cowboy-football-two-practices-in-to-spring-drills/ http://kgab.com/cowboy-football-two-practices-in-to-spring-drills/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:11:28 +0000 KOWB Staff http://kowb1290.com/?p=222802 The Wyoming Cowboys conducted their second spring practice on Wednesday morning with the emphasis continuing on fundamentals and increasing the pace of practice. Fifth-year Wyoming head coach Dave Christensen liked the improvement of his team from day one to day two of spring drills, but still emphasized after practice the need for his team to continue to improve each and every day of the Cowboys’ 15 spring practices.

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]]> http://kgab.com/cowboy-football-two-practices-in-to-spring-drills/feed/ 0 Photo courtesy of UW Photo Service Cowboy Football Adds Three New Assistants and Shifts Duties http://kgab.com/cowboy-football-adds-three-new-assistants-and-shifts-duties/ http://kgab.com/cowboy-football-adds-three-new-assistants-and-shifts-duties/#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:45:25 +0000 KOWB Staff http://kowb1290.com/?p=215883 University of Wyoming head football coach Dave Christensen announced Wednesday new coaching and administrative responsibilities for members of his football staff, including the official hiring of three new assistant coaches. One of the key changes is that Christensen will call the plays on game day for the Pokes.

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]]> http://kgab.com/cowboy-football-adds-three-new-assistants-and-shifts-duties/feed/ 0 Wyoming head coach Dave Christensen seen here in a game during the 2012 season will assume play-calling duties for the Cowboys in 2013. (Photo by Townsquare Media) Wyoming Offensive Coordinator Takes Job at New Mexico State http://kgab.com/wyoming-offensive-coordinator-takes-job-at-new-mexico-state/ http://kgab.com/wyoming-offensive-coordinator-takes-job-at-new-mexico-state/#comments Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:28:36 +0000 Kari Eakins http://kowb1290.com/?p=214973 Wyoming football will have a new offensive coordinator for 2013. New Mexico State announced on Friday that it has hired Gregg Brandon as the Aggies' new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

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]]> http://kgab.com/wyoming-offensive-coordinator-takes-job-at-new-mexico-state/feed/ 0 Kari Eakins, Townsquare Media 2013 Wyoming Football Recruiting Class Announced http://kgab.com/2013-wyoming-football-recruiting-class-announced/ http://kgab.com/2013-wyoming-football-recruiting-class-announced/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:13:32 +0000 Kari Eakins http://kowb1290.com/?p=214534 Head Coach Dave Christensen announced his fifth recruiting class at Wyoming on Wednesday. The 2013 class is composed of 11 recruits on offense, 11 on defense and 1 special teams recruit. The signees include 15 high schooler, 7 junior college transfers and 1 walk-on who was awarded a scholarship.

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]]> http://kgab.com/2013-wyoming-football-recruiting-class-announced/feed/ 0 Ethan Miller, Getty Images Arizona Cardinals Hire Former Indianapolis Colts' OC Bruce Arians as Head Coach http://kgab.com/arizona-cardinals-hire-former-indianapolis-colts-oc-bruce-arians-as-head-coach/ http://kgab.com/arizona-cardinals-hire-former-indianapolis-colts-oc-bruce-arians-as-head-coach/#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:33:08 +0000 Tony Wright http://espn991.com/?p=49919 The NFL coaching carousel has officially stopped as the last team standing - the Arizona Cardinals - have tapped Bruce Arians as their head coach. The team announced the hiring Thursday night.

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]]> http://kgab.com/arizona-cardinals-hire-former-indianapolis-colts-oc-bruce-arians-as-head-coach/feed/ 0 Nick Laham/Getty Images Should UW Lower Football Ticket Prices to Entice Fans? http://kgab.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/should-uw-lower-football-ticket-prices-to-entice-fans/ http://kgab.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/should-uw-lower-football-ticket-prices-to-entice-fans/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:00:44 +0000 Adam Porter http://loyalty.production.townsquaresites.com/?post_type=loyalty_qa_poll&p=32740 It's no secret that many times throughout the football season War Memorial stadium can be a bit empty during games. Today we happened to notice that CSU actually announced a 12% reduction in the cost per ticket to see the Rams play football this coming season to "bring more of the pageantry of major college football to Colorado State."

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]]> http://kgab.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/should-uw-lower-football-ticket-prices-to-entice-fans/feed/ 0 (Photo Courtesy of Adam Porter) Football Is Literally the Most Popular Sport, Shocked? – Survey of the Day http://kgab.com/football-most-popular-sport-survey/ http://kgab.com/football-most-popular-sport-survey/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:35:33 +0000 Jeremy Taylor http://tsminteractive.com/?p=73578 While pro football’s ultimate champion will be decided next week, the entire  NFL was a winner in 2011, as the league has never been more popular.

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