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Wyoming’s New QB Tyler Hughes Carries Inspiration Beyond the Field
Tyler Hughes (6). Photo courtesy of UW Athletics. LARAMIE, Wyo. – Transfer quarterback Tyler Hughes is settling in well on the high plains in Laramie. But how much do we really know about Hughes? PokesNews.com sat down with Wyoming’s newest signal caller to gain insight. Hughes started playing football when he was four years old, before most kids begin kindergarten. His journey began in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he played for the Fort Lauderdale Broncos. His family m

Jeff Bugher
Apr 176 min read


Sawvel Sees Progress, Demands Cleaner Execution After First Day in Pads
Individual workouts during spring practice at War Memorial Stadium. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com LARAMIE, Wyo. – Saturday was the first spring football padded practice. Head football coach Jay Sawvel had been anticipating this day since earlier in the week, as he wanted to see how his team would perform in full uniform. In post-practice interviews, Sawvel appears to be looking for perfection. He didn’t even think it was close… but it was progress. The biggest factor

Jeff Bugher
Mar 303 min read


Markell Holman Bringing Production, Perspective to Wyoming Backfield
Markell Holman (8). Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. - Senior running back Markell Holman, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a long way from home - both in distance and lifestyle. Wyoming’s small population stands in sharp contrast to the big-city environment he grew up in. How is Holman adjusting to “rural” life in Laramie? “I must say I like it,” Holman said. “The people are very welcoming, so it's...like a second home. I adapted fast and really got

Jeff Bugher
Mar 254 min read
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