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Homegrown Cowboy: Andrew Johnson Embraces Final Moments in Brown and Gold
Andrew Johnson (3). Photo by Ian Cadena, PokesNews.com Photographer LARAMIE, Wyo. - Andrew Johnson has always carried Wyoming with him. From his days as a standout at Cheyenne Central to becoming the Cowboys’ veteran strong safety. On Saturday, Johnson will take the field for the final time as a Wyoming Cowboy when the Pokes play in Honolulu. The senior is still processing the magnitude of this final game. “It was probably the most packed I’ve ever seen it” Johnson’s s

Jeff Bugher
Nov 29, 20255 min read


Wyoming Banking on Raw Talent as Sandvik Navigates Early Career Growing Pains
Erik Sandvik at CU Boulder. Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics Wyoming sophomore place-kicker Erik Sandvik didn’t come to Laramie as a polished specialist. In fact, he wasn’t even a full-time kicker in high school. At six field goals out of ten attempts, especially after two missed 50-plus-yard attempts at San Diego State, questions arose from fans about whether Wyoming needs a dedicated kicking coach. Yes, Wyoming does have a kicking coach… except for head football coach Ja

Jeff Bugher
Nov 29, 20254 min read


Wyoming’s NIL Home Run: Gyllenborg and Grace Wicks Deliver a Chugwater Chili Hit
Wyoming tight end John Michael Gyllenborg. Photo by Ian Cadena, PokesNews.com Photographer. LARAMIE, Wyo. - The first time it played on the video board at War Memorial Stadium video board, the crowd loved it. By now, Wyoming fans know it by heart: tight end John Michael Gyllenborg, seated in full uniform, spoon in hand, being interrogated by a Grace Wicks, the quick-witted daughter of men’s head basketball coach Sundance Wicks, in a Chugwater Chili commercial that has quickl

Jeff Bugher
Nov 15, 20254 min read


Senior WR Sargent Takes Ownership, Uses Early Adversity as Motivation
Jaylen Sargent (8). Photo by Troy Babbit, UW Athletics (2024) LARAMIE, Wyo. - Senior wide receiver Jaylen Sargent said he’s focused on...

Jeff Bugher
Oct 2, 20253 min read


The Anatomy of a Blocked Field Goal: Aneesh Vyas Walks Through His Highlight Play
A Sack, Tackles, and Now a Blocked Kick: Vyas Wastes No Time in Laramie Aneesh Vyas. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. -...

Jeff Bugher
Sep 17, 20254 min read


Graduate Transfer Evan Eller Finding His Identity at Linebacker for Cowboys
LB Evan Eller Embraces Leadership Role in Wyoming Linebacker Room Linebacker Evan Eller (6) celebrates his first interception as a...

Jeff Bugher
Sep 11, 20254 min read


LB Brayden Johnson Makes Statement in First Game as a Cowboy
Linebacker Brayden Johnson. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics When Brayden Johnson follows Warpaint the horse onto Jonah Field at War...

Jeff Bugher
Sep 5, 20254 min read


Cowboys’ Veteran DE Tyce Westland Leads by Example
Tyce Westland (40) goes for the quarterback (2024). Photo by Ian Cadena, PokesNews.com Staff Nebraska Overlooked Him, Wyoming Believed:...

Jeff Bugher
Aug 25, 20255 min read


Kaden Anderson’s Resilience Defines His Role as Wyoming’s Signal Caller
Quarterback Kaden Anderson (12). Photo by Ian Cadena, PokesNews.com Staff (2024) At 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds, Wyoming quarterback Kaden...

Jeff Bugher
Aug 24, 20254 min read


“It’s Personal”: Transfer Linebacker Ethan Stuhlsatz Brings Fire to Wyoming
Ethan Stuhlsatz, Photo courtesy of UW Athletics Is any Wyoming football player’s journey to Laramie ordinary? Many of the players we...

Jeff Bugher
Aug 20, 20254 min read


From NDSU to Laramie: Why Enock Sibomana Chose the Cowboys
Enoch Sibomana (21). Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. - Enock Sibomana has traveled a long road, in every sense, to get to...

Jeff Bugher
Aug 14, 20253 min read


Sam Scott’s Final Ride: Wyoming RB Returns to ‘Close the Chapter’ on His Terms
Sam Scott scored a game-winning two-point conversion in OT against Texas Tech (2023). Photo by Ian Cadena, PokesNews.com Photographer...

Jeff Bugher
Aug 13, 20255 min read


Jackson Holman's Quiet Confidence Could Speak Loudly for Wyoming Offense
Jackson Holman (9), Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. - Most University of Wyoming fans probably haven’t had the chance to get...

Jeff Bugher
Jul 25, 20253 min read


Exclusive: Wyoming Kicker John Hoyland Makes NFL Jump with Baltimore
John Hoyland celebrates his MVP award following the Barstool Arizona Bowl in Tucson (2023). Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com John...

Jeff Bugher
May 15, 20254 min read


Former Cowboy Wyett Ekeler Ready to Make His NFL Dream a Reality
Wyoming Safety Wyett Ekeler (31). Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics Former University of Wyoming safety Wyett Ekeler remains calm,...

Jeff Bugher
Apr 26, 20253 min read


Shae Suiaunoa Bets on Himself for 2025 NFL Draft
Shae Suiaunoa (43), Photo by Ian Cadena, PokesNew.com Photographer LARAMIE, Wyo. — As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, former University...

Jeff Bugher
Apr 25, 20254 min read


Deion DeBlanc Finds His Football Home in the Cowboy State
Deion DeBlanc (3), Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo — When wide receiver Deion DeBlanc starts his first game for the...

Jeff Bugher
Apr 21, 20253 min read


‘I’ll Do Anything to Be on the Field’: Nanke Embraces WR Role
Clay Nanke (85). Photo by Ian Cadena, PokesNews.com Staff Photographer LARAMIE, Wyo. — Clay Nanke didn’t expect to be catching passes as...

Jeff Bugher
Apr 15, 20253 min read


A Day to Remember: Cowboys Host Children of Deployed Service Members
Operation Teammate event at the University of Wyoming. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics Laramie, WY — Last Saturday, the Wyoming football...

Jeff Bugher
Apr 10, 20255 min read


“I’m 110% Now”: Waylee Opens Up About His Return and Future
LARAMIE, Wyo. (Nov. 14, 2024) - Quarterback Kaden Anderson wasn’t the only player sparking the Cowboy offense against New Mexico two...

Jeff Bugher
Nov 14, 20243 min read
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