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Offense Rallies for a 92-60 Win in Wyoming Cowboy Spring Game

David Settle — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:00:30 +0000

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.

Tennessee Football Using Drone To Film Practices

Joe Student — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:30:57 +0000

The University of Tennessee football team could be a lot more dangerous this fall. The Volunteers and new head coach Butch Jones have a drone. For now, Tennessee claims it's just using the hovering drone to record different angles of pla

2013 Wyoming Cowboy Football Schedule Released

David Settle — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:16:47 +0000

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.

Watch a 7-Year-Old Boy With Cancer Score an Amazing Touchdown

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:44:30 +0000

When you’ve been battling brain cancer, outrunning a fleet of angry linebackers is easy. Even if you’re only seven years old. Jack Hoffman, a seven-year-old from Atkinson, Nebraska who’s battling brain cancer, got the surprise of his life last weekend when he ran for a 69-yard touchdown during the University of Nebraska’s spring football game. [...]

Cowboy Football Two Practices in to Spring Drills

KOWB Staff — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:11:28 +0000

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.

High School Football Coach Raises Money for Team With 'Will Work For Helmets' Sign

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:32:50 +0000

Football is a rough game, and the last thing you want to do is play it with a faulty helmet. That was the dilemma facing North Marion High School football coach Doug Bilodeau of Aurora, Oregon. Thanks to district budget cuts, his squad doesn’t have nearly enough safe helmets to play the 2013 season. So, [...]

Cowboy Football Adds Three New Assistants and Shifts Duties

KOWB Staff — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:45:25 +0000

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.

Wyoming Offensive Coordinator Takes Job at New Mexico State

Kari Eakins — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:28:36 +0000

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.

2013 Wyoming Football Recruiting Class Announced

Kari Eakins — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:13:32 +0000

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.

Football Fanatic Photo Contest Winner

Ian Delap — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:24:19 +0000

The Football Fanatic Foto Frenzy contest has come to an end. The winner has been named and that person will be watching the big game this year on a brand new 46″ flat screen TV! Dustin Shultz is the big winner of the Football Fanatic Foto Frenzy contest! Dustin will be enjoying the big game [...]

Who Will Win Super Bowl XLVII – Ravens or 49er's? [POLL]

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:10:45 +0000

Alright football fans, who is it going to be? Which team will be victorious in Super Bowl XLVII, the Baltimore Ravens, or the San Francisco 49er's?

Share your choice with us...

11 Extreme Super Bowl Snacks

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:37:14 +0000

Only t-minus four days until the big game, so now is the perfect time to start thinking about the most important part of our Super Bowl party-- food. Nachos, sandwiches, pizza and anything greasy goes, as long as it's hardy and semi-manly. But how the heck are we supposed to choose with so many delicious options out there? Answer: go big.

Football Fanatic Photo Contest Voting Open

Ian Delap — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:08:25 +0000

The photos are in. Now its time for you to vote for your favorite Football Fanatic Photo! Vote for your favorite photo, and the winner will receive everything needed to throw a football party for 20, complete with plenty of Subway and Pepsi, plus a 46” LCD HDTV for your crew to watch the big game on. Voting ends [...]

Watch this College Football Player Casually Complete a 65" Box Jump

Chris Illuminati — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:01:52 +0000

For some people, athleticism looks boring. Take Dan Sullivan for example, a 6'2, 235 pound linebacker from Monmouth University in New Jersey. He makes this 65" box jump look like he was skipping over a puddle and onto a curb as to not ruin his brand new kicks.

Hones

9-Year-Old Football Star Sam Gordon Headed to the Super Bowl

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:20:32 +0000

The big star at the 2013 Super Bowl may very well be a nine-year-old girl. While we don’t know what teams will be making it to pro football’s big day, we do know that Sam Gordon, a nine-year-old football prodigy from Utah, will be on hand to watch. Gordon has become an internet sensation, courtesy [...]

Whoops! ESPN SportsCenter Reports Fiesta Bowl Win… While Game is Still Being Played

Tom McCarthy — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 05:57:35 +0000

With two minutes left in the Fiesta Bowl, someone on the SportsCenter social media staff published a Facebook update proclaiming Oregon the winner over Kansas State.

Enter Our Football Fanatic Foto Frenzy Contest and Win a 46″ TV

Tom McCarthy — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 03:15:21 +0000

Football’s biggest game is coming up in February – and this year, the party could be at YOUR place.

Notre Dame-Alabama in BCS National Championship, Plus Your Full Bowl Guide

Wes Glinsmann — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:51:11 +0000

As expected, Notre Dame and Alabama will meet in the BCS National Championship Game to award another trophy to one of college football’s most successful programs. However, the complete bowl lineup was not without some surprises, including #15 Northern Illinois crashing the BCS party and 9-3 Louisiana Tech being left home for the holidays after their administration turned down an Independence Bowl invite.

Here is the full schedule of this year’s college football bowl games:

This Weekend in Sports: College Football Conference Championships and the MLS Cup

Joe Student — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:21:24 +0000

Most major college football conferences will anoint their champions this weekend, and Major League Soccer will award the 2012 MLS Cup. Here’s what to watch this weekend: Friday, November 30 Pac-12 Championship Game: (17) UCLA at (8) Stanford Stanford Stadium, Stanford, Calif; 8 p.m. (ET) on Fox After routing UCLA, 35-17, on the road last [...]

College Football 2012 — Week 14 Preview

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:23:56 +0000

Sadly, we’ve come to the end: the last week of college football’s regular season. And while many teams are already in the stable waiting to find out their bowl opponents, there is still a lot of action this week with a spot in the national-title game and at least seven conference championships still up in the air.

Here all the highlights from this final week in the top 25: